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VINCE GILL & LYLE LOVETT AT REYNOLDS HALL Two of country music’s most accomplished living singer-songwriters pair up to share stories and accompany one another on a series of spare, acoustic tunes. In other words, it’ll feel miles from the big-hat, popfriendly country productions Las Vegas hosts so often on the Boulevard. $30$99. –Spencer Patterson
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SPRING FLING BOOK FAIR AT CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY Teems of writers and readers will descend onto the east-side library hub for this springtime tradition—its 10th edition, in fact—which will feature Las Vegas and southwestern authors, workshops for writers of all pedigrees and an original play about the origins of words. 1401 E Flamingo Road, Free. –Mike Prevatt
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NEVADA WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL AT SPRINGS PRESERVE In its third year, the Nevada Women’s Film Festival has expanded its programming and brought in a high-profile international filmmaker to honor, while remaining focused on the work of local women in film. The festival will kick off at Eclipse Theaters with a panel on diversity in film and TV, led by UNLV film department chair Heather Addison, followed by a screening of the local feature film The Track, directed by UNLV film professor Brett Levner. The Track producer May May Luong is the recipient of this year’s Nevada Woman Filmmaker of the Year honor, with a conversation and presentation on the second day, as the festival moves to the Springs Preserve. The centerpiece is a Saturday screening of the acclaimed 2014 vampire movie A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, which premiered at Sundance, plus a live discussion with writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour. The festival also includes several more features and short films, many from local filmmakers. It ends with this year’s edition of the Femmy Awards, hosted by magician Ariann Black and featuring live music by Habaka. $10-$15 per program, $15-$35 passes. –Josh Bell
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Thirty breweries—craft stalwarts like Stone and Deschutes; local favorites like Banger and Lovelady; and less-familiar producers like Kingman, Arizona’s Rickety Cricket Brewing and Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Black Bridge Brewery—will amass for a daylong celebration of all things sudsy. Eight Valley food trucks will help you soak it all up, and a quartet of bands, including Thee Swank Bastards and Boulder City’s own The Scoundrels, will soundtrack the day. $35$60. –Spencer Patterson
The last time alt-country singer-songwriter Nikki Lane played in Las Vegas (in 2015 during the National Finals Rodeo), barely anyone showed up. That might have been partly because she was playing outdoors in December, but it also means Lane could have an uphill battle drawing a crowd for this week’s return visit to town, sponsored by California’s Stagecoach country festival. She really shouldn’t, though—she’s one of the most talented artists just outside the country mainstream, and her new album, Highway Queen, is her best yet, a mix of classic country, rockabilly and roots-rock, with attitude-filled lyrics and catchy hooks. She even shot the video for her recent single “Jackpot” in Downtown Vegas, at the El Cortez, Cowtown Guitars, the Graceland Wedding Chapel and the Beauty Bar, where she’ll be performing. It would be only fitting for the Vegas audience to return the favor. $15-$18. –Josh Bell
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For their fifth studio album—and the first time in their 10-year history—The Coathangers chose to record in Hollywood rather than their hometown of Atlanta. Judging from the leadoff single from last April’s Nosebleed Weekend, it might seem like the trio has mellowed a bit since its frenetic punk-rock days … but don’t let “Perfume” fool you. Wielding smoldering surf riffs, swift percussion and even the sound of a chew toy (hear: “Squeeki Tiki”), the Coathangers’ latest LP blends their spunky No Wave beginnings with an updated take on garage-rock. $10-$12. –Leslie Ventura
Film-music geeks, exult. Next month, award-winning composer Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, Inception) comes to Vegas to perform his film music, and this weekend, former Zimmer protégé Ramin Djawadi conducts a concert of his own music from the HBO phenomenon Game of Thrones. The concert features a full orchestra and visual effects inspired by the show, but the real star is Djawadi, whose recent works (Westworld, particularly) hint at even greater things to come. Someday, we could mention Djawadi in the same breath as John Williams and Jerry Goldsmith, if winter doesn’t come first. $40$100, Grand Garden Arena. –Geoff Carter
We have a lot for which to blame the Seattle musician and his former band, Sunny Day Real Estate, if the countless copycat groups that sprung from SDRE’s seminal 1993 album, Diary, are any indication. Then again, that phenomenon speaks to the resonance of Diary, one of the most impassioned and vital rock releases of the 1990s. Enigk has had a long and fruitful solo career since that album’s emergence (and in between SDRE’s sporadic periods of activity), so don’t be surprised if that material prominently figures in his acoustic performance. With Tomo Nakayama, 11,000. $12-$15. –Mike Prevatt
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eremy Wallace does not run to be turned into human Fun Dip, nor does he purposely slosh through mud should he encounter it. The organizer and coach for the 500-member-strong Las Vegas Runners group runs for his well-being. It’s his way of starting the day right. “It’s more about being relaxed and in tune with my body and exercising freedom we typically don’t have in our society.” Given his zenful answer, it’s not surprising he gives a hard pass to any of the local novelty runs and obstacle courses—from the Color Run to the Insane Inflatable 5K to Tough Mudder—which have proliferated across the Valley faster than Usain Bolt’s morning warm-up. Joining the usual charity 5Ks and endurance slogs on the running calendar are the boozy Margarita Run, happening March 25 at Cornerstone Park in Henderson; the ColorMy5K Color Run, April 29 at Craig Ranch Regional Park; and the Badass Dash obstacle course, May 20 at Sam Boyd Stadium. They not only won’t clear your head, but they’ll likely cover it in soap suds or multicolored powder, or fill it with dread, if you’re participating in a zombie-dodging run. Nonetheless, Wallace is accepting of them. Given his perspective on running, he understands their appeal. He and his crew of traditional hotfoots actually see novelty races as a gateway. “Not everyone is wired for running long distances or marathons,” he says. “There are people out there who need something different or more. To have a color or bubble run in a 5K—if that’s what floats their boat, I’m all for it ... we don’t look down on them.” Ultimately, they get more people moving. Local entrepreneur Nicole Sligar has walked quite a few novelty races in the past five years with her young daughter. “Anything we can do to get outside and move our bodies is awesome,” she says. “I wasn’t raised that way. I want to make sure my daughter is.”
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Las Vegas is headed for a very gay 2017 BY MIKE PREVATT
Las Vegas seems to get gayer by the year—which is saying something, given the colorful nature of our city’s culture and the growing visibility of the local lesbian, gay and trans populace. But if anything symbolizes our appeal to the LGBT community, it’s the staggering number of large-scale queer events scheduled for 2017. Most notably, Las Vegas Pride remains a three-day celebration— that’s the Friday-night parade Downtown and the Saturday/Sunday
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festival at Sunset Park (October 20-22)—for the second year in a row. For those interested in participating in an earlier, countrywide demonstration of solidarity for LGBT people, a local version of the National Pride March Rally is scheduled (June 11, location TBA). October’s other significant gay event, Come Out Vegas, is slated to return during the first week of the month to honor
National Coming Out Day and will be themed to The Wizard of Oz. Also reappearing: the four-day circuit party known as Matinee (May 26-29 at Hard Rock Hotel), the transgendercelebrating Sin City Soiree (May 15-21 at Bally’s), the Las Vegas Showgirl Invitational Bowling Tournament (September 1-3 at Sam’s Town) and National Gay Rodeo Association’s Big Horn Rodeo (Sept. 22-24 at
Horseman’s Park). Though not exclusively gay, the community also traditionally attends en masse for AFAN’s AIDS Walk (April 23, Town Square). Several other gatherings target specific LGBT demographics and niches—except lesbians, sadly, despite their high ranking of Las Vegas as a destination preference. Despite our gains on the queer calendar, we still have work to do. –Mike Prevatt
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Your city may have a head start on mine. It may have a giant financial district, a respected fine art museum and a giant light-rail network. But Las Vegas has something your city doesn’t: more than 35 acres of development-ready land, right at its center. And with one key change to its master plan, Symphony Park is now poised to level the field. “The recession really hurt us” in developing Symphony Park, says Bill Arent, the city’s Economic & Urban Development Director. The neighborhood’s most prominent developments—the Smith Center, the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, World Market Center and Molasky Corporate Center—should have had company by now: medical offices, retail, apartment buildings. Now, the City has dissolved a pre-recession site development agreement it made with San Diegobased real estate company Newland Communities, effectively opening the door to other developers, many of them local. And they’re stepping up. Arent says a group of local investors is moving forward with plans to build a medical campus on a “horseshoe” of parcels to the south of Smith Center, which will be served by a new parking garage already paid for by tourist-improvement district funds. But that’s only the start, says Deputy City Manager Scott Adams: “We want to reset with a more market-based master plan,” he says. That means Symphony Park will become what it should have been from the beginning. Forget that soccer stadium foolishness of a couple years back. Developers can now build market-rate housing on Promenade Place, the street that runs parallel to Smith Center’s front doors. (There’s a need for it: Arent notes that Downtown apartment vacancy is currently running at 5 percent or less, a result of Juhl and the Ogden converting from rentals to sales.) Retail and dining will fill the bottom floors of the new apartment buildings, creating an instant Symphony Park “district.” Other plans include more office space, additional auto and pedestrian bridges connecting the railroadand-freeway-locked neighborhood to the rest of Downtown, and yes, the Art Museum at Symphony Park, whose fundraising efforts are moving along apace. In other words, it’ll be a brand-new Downtown Vegas, built from the ground up on previously unused land. Your city may have some cool stuff, but we win.
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This lively respite from the desert was built for brunching. Start with avocado toast topped with pickled Fresno chili, then head for the hash skillet, its braised shortrib and fingerling potatoes endowed with delicate smoke courtesy of a woodfired grill. Bask in the playful ambiance— there’s a DJ and a table of nostalgic candy—while sipping bottomless Champagne cocktails and Bloody Marys built to your exact specifications. Downtown Summerlin, 702-685-8002. –Jim Begley
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Vegas brunch is not just a chance to combine breakfast and lunch, nor is it merely waffles with mimosas on the side. In this city, whether you’re on the Strip or in the ’burbs, brunch is a scene as much as a meal. You spend your weekdays plotting your Saturday and/or Sunday spot with your brunch squad, studying the menu for that perfect dish that’ll be as scrumptious as it is ’gramtastic. And when you get there and see people you know doing the same thing, you know you’re in the right place. Let us shine the light on the Vegas brunches you love—and the ones you’ve yet to fall for.
This new southwest spot marks chef Andre Rochat’s triumphant return to neighborhood dining. Down mimosas, rosés or seasonal punches while dining on perfect bistro fare, including an airy quiche Lorraine, an immaculate Croque Madame and buttery pain au chocolat. As the weather turns, the patio becomes a must-visit destination on the circuit. 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-798-7151. –JB
What was it that won the Cake Boss’ spot Best Sunday Brunch honors at the Silver State Culinary Awards? A kid-friendly buffet setup, with interactive food stations? A flawless charcuterie and cheese selection? A carving board with maple ham and smoky slab bacon? Warm crepes, with every topping you can imagine? All of the above? All of the above. Palazzo, 702-607-2355. –Brock Radke
Immerse in classic Frenchness as you sample executive chef Josh Smith’s brunch specialties. Fill your flutes from the Champagne cart or browse rosé options, then indulge in a sublime king crab crepe or hearty prime steak tartare adorned with paper-thin waffle chips. Return often, so you can work your way through croissant Benedicts, which include beef bourguignon, smoked salmon and Maine lobster. Aria, 877-230-2742. –JB
Summerlin, Green Valley, Downtown and the Strip are the brunch hot spots, but the northwest has the goods, too. This underrated steakhouse launched Saturday brunch in September, banging out crab cakes, seared salmon hash with dill Hollandaise, bottomless bubbles and ice cream sundaes, easily worthy of the quick jaunt up the 95. Santa Fe Station, 702-515-4370. –BR
The weekend menu is filled with highquality fare at this Tuscan-inspired casino space. A couple of suggestions: burrata and tomato caprese, which pairs ripe heirlooms and sweet cheese, and baked gnocchi arrabiata, which brings spicy balance to a soulful, baked pasta dish. Between the food and the bright décor, you’ll feel like you’re on vacation. Green Valley Ranch Resort, 702-617-7075. –Jason Harris
The pastries steal the spotlight (and our hearts) at this brunch-every-day neighborhood café near Anthem. Flaky croissants, Nutella kouignamanns, decadent cinnamon rolls and sticky buns … we want ’em all. Dishes range from healthy acai bowls to rich carnitas omelets, so you’re well-covered no matter your brunch mood. 10940 S. Eastern Ave. #107, 702-728-5828. –BR
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Giada is the Andiron of the Strip, an ideal atmosphere for friends, family and a midmorning meal. What do you want with your crisp polenta waffle: strawberries, grilled pineapple and Nutella; pancetta, over-easy eggs and béchamel; or cacciatore-spiced fried chicken? Just be sure to save room for the orange sticky bun. Or maybe get it first. The Cromwell, 855-442-3271. –BR
Lurking amidst the many sweet and savory winners at chef Brian Massie’s open-space concept lies the coconut cream and seasonal fruit parfait, an inspired take on a classic. The salad of choice, a Brussels sprout Caesar, similarly elevates a familiar plate, with julienned apples playing nicely with a punchy dressing. Creativity sets this brunch apart. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7344. –JH
Seafood and Italian favorites mingle at an Aria spot with an upscale hideaway vibe. The recently unveiled all-youcan-eat brunch includes a shellfishcentric Salt, Brine and Poke station, while the Kid in You station pairs— what else?—cereal and candy. Shoot for the patio, a hidden CityCenter oasis. Aria, 702-590-9898. –JB
One of Las Vegas’ very best Sunday brunch buffets only gets set up three times a year, which is probably just as well. You’ll need extra recovery time following the feast Zeffirino serves for Easter, Mother’s Day and Christmas. It’s not that the classic Italian restaurant—inside the Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes—offers an absurd number of items. But basically everything Zeffirino puts out feels memorable, from its next-level shellfish selection (all-you-can-eat lobster tails?!) to the simple-but-divine meat-carving station (I’ll have yet another lamb chop … or three). Even the salads, so skippable at most buffets, will grab your attention, with concoctions built around killer seafood, grilled veggies and thinly sliced Italian meats. What else? Oysters, delivered to your table by the dozen. Booze! Mimosas, Bellinis and Bloody Marys are included in the $75 price tag. Last Christmas, Zeffirino even featured a gelato bar along with its assortment of pastries and cakes. So make plans. Mother’s Day’s not far away. Venetian, 702-414-3500. –Spencer Patterson
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You can pick out the true Honey Salt addicts at brunchtime—they come for lunch and dinner every now and then, yet miraculously arrive each weekend. Some say it’s the honey bourbon sauce on the monkeybread that hooks ’em, but the lemon chicken salad and truffled grilled cheese sandwich are equally alluring. 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-445-6100. –BR
One of Vegas’ great tapas bars presents a brunch conundrum: Stick with the small plates you love, like goat cheese-stuffed piquillo peppers and the egg-chorizo French fry bliss known as huevos estrellados? Or go big with special brunch entrées like chocolate brioche French toast and peekytoe crab Benedict with confit tomato? The answer, of course, is sí. Aria, 877-230-2742. –BR
An immediate Henderson hot spot, KT offers a mix of memorable American and Latin dishes. Breakfast taquitos feature chorizo, pickled cabbage and avocado crema. The country Benedict—chicken-fried steak and chipotle gravy over biscuits—sets up a perfect postmeal nap. And don’t miss out on the monkey bread, gooey cinnamon heaven. 1716 Horizon Ridge Parkway #100, 702-478-4782. –JH
In this case, “lazy” reflects the laidback feel, not the underrated kitchen. Most ingredients are made in-house, and the eclectic menu ranges from bacon and sausage-strewn Hawaiian fried rice to country chicken and biscuits with Cajun gravy-spiced maple syrup. If so inclined, you can also dine with a four-legged friend on the canine-friendly patio. Downtown Summerlin, 702-727-4784; Town Square, 702-941-1920. –JB
Brunch can be a reprieve from a weekend of partying, but sometimes it’s an excuse to continue the revelry. The fun never ends at Lavo, where truffle and pancetta breakfast mac and cheese, Cap’n Crunch-crusted chicken and waffles, and classic Wagyu meatballs are ready to be washed down with bottomless prosecco cocktails. Palazzo, 702-791-1800. –JB
Haven’t heard much about this Downtown dining stop? Take your first lesson at brunch. Steak and egg tacos with avocado mousse and cheese and gravy-smothered biscuits await, along with and shrimp and grits with jalapeño-cheddar sauce. Also, there’s a bacon flight, and Jameson shots that taste like pancakes. Downtown Container Park, 702-553-2542. –BR
Oysters to beignets, nobody does it better. And that room! Venetian, 702-414-6200.
A musically delicious Sunday tradition lives on, now with Chef Rene Lenger conducting. Country Club at Wynn, 702-770-3315.
It’s called Border Brunch, and it’s got all the specialty cocktails and small plates you can handle. Mandalay Bay, 702-6327403; Forum Shops, 702-854-6700.
Nothing in town quite compares to this wine-centric Desert Shores escape. 2620 Regatta Drive, 702-804-8008.
The neighborhood fave moved, but the culture and cuisine remain. Cheers! Gramercy, 702-527-5200.
You haven’t truly Vegas’d until you’ve consumed a Croque Madame on the patio. Paris, 702-944-4224.
Natalie Young’s kitchen helped make Downtown a true brunch destination. 707 Carson Ave., 702-534-1515.
All the lobster and Champagne you want? The indulgence is legendary. BLT Steak at Bally’s, 702-967-7258.
This Downtown coffeehouse has a far better brunch than it needs to, with options that include a coffee-rubbed roast beef sandwich and a chipotle chicken sandwich sweetened with fig spread. Breads and pastries are house-made—and outstanding—so treat yourself to a scone or muffin as you soak in the hip scene. 1126 Fremont St., 702-331-5500. –JB
Since Botero transformed into swanky three-mealer Jardin—and refreshed and expanded its lush, poolside setting—this spot along the Wynn-Encore promenade near XS Nightclub has become a brunch fave for the beautiful people. That’ll certainly be the case Sunday when Encore Beach Club’s Ultimate Bodies brunch fuels up a crew of Vegas fitness and industry standouts at Jardin before the party hits EBC. Prime pairing: chef Joe Zanelli’s crispy buttermilk chicken sandwich with the Ragin’ Cajun Bloody Mary. Encore, 702-770-3463. –BR (Mikayla Whitmore/Staff)
The inspiring all-you-can-eat experience is a favorite across the country, not just in Vegas. House of Blues at Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7607.
They call it the weekend breakfast buffet, but we know better. You got mimosas and a doughnut machine. That’s brunch, bro. Four Seasons, 702-632-5121. –Brock Radke
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Some of the Valley’s best views await at this Henderson concept from late chef Kerry Simon. Inventive cocktails and an expansive Bloody Mary bar pair with innovative dishes like an outrageous cheddar jalapeño waffle with cornflake tenders, cubed polenta with crispy lardons and the comically oversized Real Big Muffin. 11261 S. Eastern Ave. #200, 702-629-5523. –JB
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Irish pub brunch? Yeah, it’s a thing. From authentic boxtys and Irish breakfast plates with rashers and black and white pudding to cinnamonbattered brioche and pastry-wrapped bangers, this pub does it all and does it well. Smoked salmon with fresh-baked soda bread is a treat whether you’re midday Guinnessing or not. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7200. –BR
This newish Henderson café serves dishes few would dare serve for brunch, like salmon panang and pork belly banh mi and Korean steak tacos. It also serves dishes no one’s even thought up before, like the Wellington Burger with mushrooms, sunny egg and foie butter, and corned beef bread pudding Benedict made with marbled rye. Ready for a brunch adventure? 1770 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway #100, 702-263-0136. –BR
Chef David Middleton—formerly of Marche Bacchus and DB Brasserie—has assembled another brilliant brunch menu, one worthy of the Wynn. Options include beet soup with candied ginger, tuna tartare with wasabi crème fraîche and roasted wild shrimp with buttermilk polenta. Don’t miss out on this hidden Strip gem. Wynn, 702-7703330. –JB
If there’s a chicken-and-waffle headquarters on the Las Vegas Strip, it’s this modern Southern kitchen. The beautiful bird comes with a cheddar cheese waffle, honey hot sauce, spiced watermelon and bourbon maple syrup, but that’s just the beginning at brunchtime. Fried green tomato BLT bites, cinnamon-apple hand pies, chess pie and brisket biscuits deserve your hungry attention, too. Venetian, 702-297-6541. –BR
Simplify your day by ordering the Fleur Tasting, a parade of delicious items from chef Hubert Keller. The Hangover shortrib Benedict is superb—tender Angus beef perched atop a crispy potato cake, tied together with an impeccable red wine jus—and the omelet’s a fluffy wonder loaded with asparagus and juicy tomatoes. Everything comes easy here. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7200. –JH
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They say you can get anything anytime in Las Vegas, but I find that to be untrue. BS, even, because I want pizza—fresh and hot from the oven, not cold leftovers—at 7 in the morning. Where’s that? I get upset when I think about how In-N-Out doesn’t open until 10:30 a.m., and Tacos El Gordo, while open until 4 a.m., won’t give me my fix until 10 a.m. What. The. Adobada. This is why I love brunch—it’s still morning, mostly, and it gets me closer to the ultra-savory food I crave as soon as I start craving food every day. Screw pancakes. Why does American breakfast skew to the bland? No one would eat scrambled eggs if they didn’t get bacon on the side. Do our palates really need to wake up slowly like our brains do? I say no, and then I head to the Vegas places where I can get anything anytime: a casino coffee shop for a proper cheeseburger; El Dorado Cantina next to Sapphire for nachos or chile rellenos; Pho Kim Long in Chinatown for noodle soup; the Oyster Bar at Palace Station for a spicy freakin’ pan roast. –Brock Radke
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As an artist, executive, promoter and founder of Hard Events, Gary Richards has cultivated a unique career in music. Now his focus is on Renegade, a powerhouse EP due March 31 that fuses house, hip-hop and funk and features guests like Yo Gotti, Pusha T, Tink, E-40, Ty Dolla $ign, iLoveMakonnen and Denzel Curry. He’s bringing the music to Vegas for the first real spring weekend at Drai’s Beachclub. “I’ve played [Vegas] a few times [recently], and I think I’m a little ahead of where Vegas is at [musically],” Richards says. “What I do works everywhere, and I play Paris, Sydney, Jakarta, Fiji. In Vegas it works, too, but there might be one dude sitting in bottle service who wants to hear Bon Jovi, and I’m not playing it. I’m not a jukebox. I’m trying to be a leader, not a follower, and I hope Vegas is ready.” It’s no wonder he titled the EP Renegade. Finding new sounds in an uncompromising way has always been his m.o.
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out of the way that slow down the creative process and make it just about making great music.” This weekend, Jeff returns to Las Vegas, a DJ destination with which he’s very familiar, to take control at Rehab’s party. “I played Vegas a few times last year, but I had a residency there for about 10 years at the Palms and Hakkasan,” he says. “I love the energy Vegas has, and I expect it to be the same [at Rehab].” DJ Jazzy Jeff at Rehab at the Hard Rock Hotel, March 26. –Brock Radke
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Lazer, ’90s English acts The Prodigy and Underworld, rapper Ice Cube, French duo Justice and electronic musician Zhu. Vegas club mainstays abound on the DJ headliner list: David Guetta, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Alesso, Axwell^Ingrosso, Dash Berlin, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Galantis, Hardwell, Steve Aoki, Tiësto and Zedd are all familiar faces. Other must-sees include progressive house duo Sasha and John Digweed and veteran acid house DJ Carl Cox. Of course, the March 24-26 celebration will be going until sunrise each night, so don’t forget to soak up some rays at Delano Beach Club at
Delano Miami (the sister hotel to the Mandalay Bay’s golden tower) for Guy Gerber’s Rumors Miami set on Friday followed by Claude VonStroke’s epic Birdhouse blowout on Saturday and the Playground Pool Party with tropical house DJ Klingande on Sunday. No matter how you spend your threeday weekend, it’s going to be ultra. –Leslie Ventura
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fresh, but lately he’s been working in a favorite track he put together a couple of years ago with legendary Atlanta hip-hop and R&B producer Jermaine Dupri. “It’s a little bit trap, about 76 beats per minute, and it’s just a feelgood song,” he says of “Foes,” which features vocals by Mishon and a big, heavy EDM drop leading into the chorus. “Those chords have a summer type of feel, and the lyrics are really good ... it’s something for the ladies, for sure.”
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arch Madness continues this weekend, and the deeper we get into the tournament—which many consider the greatest American sporting event around—the more we realize why we love it so much. It’s the memories. It’s the thrilling glory from past years that stick with fans for lifetimes. And it’s the many new moments we add to the collection each year. It doesn’t have to be about college basketball—we latch onto anything that brings back the nostalgia of our best-loved sports moments: a Mitchell & Ness snapback commemorating the championship season of our favorite NBA squad; a crisp, clean set of vintage Nike kicks you rocked as a kid; a graphic tee that redefines the look of iconic basketball or boxing figures. These are just some of the items you’ll find inside Suite 160 at the Shoppes at Mandalay Place (between Mandalay Bay and Luxor on the Strip), a sports- and streetwear boutique that has been offering exclusives to the Las Vegas market for more than 15 years. Suite 160 symbolizes a lifestyle that’s about more than the hottest new sneakers and street-fashion trends. It’s about being legendary, one moment at a time. Suite 160 at the Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 702-304-2513; daily 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
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he fabulous Las Vegas dining scene is about to get even more fabulous, thanks to the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group. On April 1, the Vegas faction of the celebrity chef-lead restaurant group will begin a gamechanging guest chef dinner series when it hosts New York City’s “Dean of Italian cooking,” Cesare Casella, at the Palazzo’s Carnevino. Casella is the restaurateur behind award-winning Salumeria Rosi, Maremma and Beppe, not to mention
an expert in Italian charcuterie and a friend of B&BHG culinary director Nicole Brisson. The multi-course menu for the first dinner will include Cesare’s cured salumi and prosciutto, along with imaginative fare like lamb agnolotti and charred octopus.
Guest chef dinners are nothing new to the Las Vegas Strip, but usually, it’s local talent popping up. “The vision of this new dinner series is for our chefs to collaborate with these guest chefs, whom we consider to be friends and mentors,” Brisson says.
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unique cuisine. They’re served in a relatively quick and casual way, paired with special beers from a spotlighted brewery and accompanied by conversation and explanation from executive chef Jamaal Taherzadeh. On a recent visit, the experience featured the flavorful creations from Quebec’s Unibroue brewery served with memorable plates like hamachi ceviche with pickled apple and chicharrón and a ridiculously rich and delicious crispy-skin porchetta with roasted apple, shaved fennel and citrus. The interaction in a comfortable, upbeat
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erra Gold, Sean Patrick’s and SG Bar. “Craft beer is a growing business in the Las Vegas Valley, and our PT’s Brewing Company has quickly made its own mark as a compelling new entry into this market,” says Brent Edlund, director of tavern operations for PT’s Entertainment Group. “Our growing operations offer the brewery the perfect platform to introduce our handcrafted beers to a new audience.” PT’s award-winning brewmaster, Dave Otto, says the company’s beers are now competing well against some of the country’s longtime favorites within PT’s taverns. “We have faith that our beers will become strong
players in the market.” The brewery on North Tenaya Way can produce 6,000 kegs a year and creates seven primary beers, along with rotating varieties. The five brews offered at the taverns: American lager Horizon Light, Sean Patrick’s Irish Red, Boulder Stout, Hualapai IPA and Golden Hefeweizen. “We will continue to produce new and exciting handcrafted beers, along with these excellent selections that have become popular choices at the brewery,” Otto says.
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Arts & entertainment snacks to munch while strolling Downtown Summerlin 1. BONANNO’S
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Chuck Berry at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1972. (Las Vegas News Bureau/Courtesy)
Chuck Berry changed the world in more ways than you realize n March 18, Charles Edward Anderson Berry—the genius we mortals knew as Chuck Berry—died at the enviable age of 90. True icons like Berry are rare, his influence impossible to overstate. As Keith Harris wrote earlier this week in City Pages, “Make your list of everything that didn’t suck about American life in the second half of the 20th century and just see if Chuck’s influence isn’t lurking at the root of damn near every item.” Here are just a few things we can directly attribute to Chuck, starting with the obvious … Rock ’n’ roll. If anyone invented it, it was Chuck Berry. By fusing blues licks with country and Western story songs, the St. Louis native innovated the backbeat and the myths that cemented a new American art form. Berry wasn’t an album artist (he’d let his disciples tackle that), but his monumental songbook is well preserved in compilation. Start with The Great Twenty-Eight or The Definitive Collection for a quick taste. Then spend all weekend with the 71 songs in The Chess Box. “Surfin’ USA.” Berry is largely responsible for the very existence of The Beach Boys, and their 1963 classic is a wholesale rip of “Sweet Little Six-
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The power of nostalgia Power Rangers and CHiPs are the latest results of Hollywood’s brand obsession By Josh Bell ollywood studios are obsessed with virtually any recognizable brand name as a way to ensure built-in audiences for new movies, the main reason feature-film versions of Power Rangers and CHiPs (neither of which was available to review by press time) are opening in theaters this week. It doesn’t seem to matter whether the source material is any good, or even whether it has a devoted current following. As long as there is some level of familiarity, that’s enough to convince executives that a project is worth pursuing. How those brand names are treated, however, varies greatly, and this week’s new remakes/ reboots/reimaginings illustrate two very different takes on updating vintage properties for the current day. In the case of Power Rangers, the brand never really went away—while the most wellknown era of the cheesy kids’ sci-fi TV series is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers show that ran on Fox from 1993-1995, the Power Rangers have
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their day but now seem outdated POWER have been prime targets for this RANGERS Dacre Montsort of reimagining, in movies gomery, Naomi like Starsky & Hutch and 21 Jump Scott, RJ Cyler. Street. If there are CHiPs fans Directed by Dean Israelite. upset at the movie taking shots Rated PG-13. at their favorite TV show, none of Opens Friday them have been vocal enough to citywide. bother the movie’s producers. So this week we have a seriCHIPS Michael Peña, ous, big-budget sci-fi action Dax Shepard, movie based on a cut-rate Jessica McNaafternoon kids’ TV show that mee. Directed by Dax Shepawas constructed partially from rd. Rated R. clips of other shows, and a Opens Friday dumb action comedy based on citywide. a mainstream network crime drama. Capturing the essence of the source material is beside the point, as long as potential moviegoers can say, “Hey, I remember that!”
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from one setup to another, with jarring shifts in tone from dark comedy to poignant melancholy. The main plot thread involves Wilson tracking down his ex-wife Pippi (Laura Dern) and learning that, soon after she left him, she gave birth to a daughter whom she gave up for adoption. Both slightly unstable, Wilson and Pippi essentially strong-arm their daughter Claire (Isabella Amara) into bonding with them, unbeknownst to her adoptive parents. The movie’s best scenes involve this dysfunctional makeshift family, and Harrelson and Dern have strong chemisaabcc try as exes whose bitterness fuels passion. WILSON But that connection disappears as the Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, movie lurches into entirely new storyIsabella Amara. lines, going from crass to sentimental Directed by Craig Johnson. Rated R. and back again. Wilson himself is meant Opens Friday in to be likably unlikable, but spending 90 select theaters. minutes with him proves to be mostly exhausting. –Josh Bell
Wilson explores the life of an off-putting weirdo Woody Harrelson throws himself into the title role of Wilson, but his enthusiasm isn’t enough to hold together the disjointed movie. Based on a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes (Ghost World), who also wrote the screenplay, Wilson is an episodic character study about an inconsistent character, who’s both a curmudgeon and a selfdescribed “people person,” socially inept and yet randomly charismatic, depending on what the scene calls for. Wilson isn’t the only character in the movie who’s hard to get a grasp on, and Clowes and director Craig Johnson (The Skeleton Twins) careen
It’s a good thing that The Last Word won’t be the last word on the acting career of 82-yearold screen legend Shirley MacLaine. While MacLaine gets a rare starring role and an executive producer credit, the movie is barely a step above the Hallmark Channel Christmas movie she showed up in last year— and possibly worse for its pretensions to seriousness. MacLaine plays Harriet Lauler, a wealthy, cranky old lady who decides that before her time is up, she needs to micromanage her own obituary. She uses financial pressure to force local newspaper obituary writer Anne Sherman (Amanda Seyfried) to craft a loving tribute to Harriet, a woman apparently nobody liked. Obviously, both curmudgeonly Harriet and cynical Anne learn to open up to one another, become better people, etc., but not a single emotion in the movie feels genuine. Harriet’s journey to enlightenment barely hits any roadblocks, and by the end it’s hard to believe that anyone could have disliked her to begin with. She mentors an adorably underprivileged little girl who’s essentially a prop for both the character and the movie, she helps Anne fall in love and find her purpose, and she becomes a DJ on the world’s least hip hipster radio station. None of it is funny or believable or touching in any way, and by the end the prospect of Harriet’s death is more than welcome. –Josh Bell
abccc THE LAST WORD Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski. Directed by Mark Pellington. Rated R. Opens Friday in select theaters.
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Logan aaacc Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen. Directed by James Mangold. 137 minutes. Rated R. Jackman makes his allegedly final appearance as mutant superhero Wolverine in this grim, violent future-set drama. The relationship among the central trio of Wolverine, Professor X and a young mutant girl is strong, but the lengthy plot heads off on too many detours, and the serious tone gets a bit numbing over time. –JB Theaters citywide.
Special screenings Cinemark Classic Series Sun 2 p.m., Wed 2 & 7 p.m., $7.50-$10.75. 3/26, 3/29, The Karate Kid (1984). Santa Fe, Sam’s Town. The Metropolitan Opera HD Live 3/25, Mozart’s Idomeneo live, 9:55 a.m., $17-$25. 3/29, Mozart’s Idomeneo encore, 6:30 p.m., $16$23. Select theaters. Info: fathomevents.com.
Moonlight aaabc Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, Trevante Rhodes. Directed by Barry Jenkins. 110 minutes. Rated R. Divided into three segments, Moonlight follows the introverted, gay Chiron as a kid, a teenager and a young man, coming to terms with his identity growing up in one of Miami’s poorest African-American neighborhoods. It’s rooted in real details, and each segment (even the slow-moving final third) achieves its own grace. –JB Suncoast.
MindGamers 3/28, feature film plus broadcast of Q&A, interactive content, 6 p.m., $16-$18. Orleans, Santa Fe, South Point. Info: fathomevents.com. Nevada Women’s Film Festival 3/23-3/26, feature and short films, panel discussions, awards, more, $5-$15 per program, $20$35 passes. Big Springs Theater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., nwffest.com.
The Red Turtle aabcc Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit. 80 minutes. Rated PG. A Best Animated Feature Oscar nominee, Turtle tells the initially bizarre, ultimately banal story of a man who builds a life on a deserted island with a woman who used to be a sea turtle. There’s no dialogue, which at least helps one to focus on lovely, painterly images of sea and sky. –MD Town Square, Village Square.
Saturday Movie Matinee 3/25, The Muppet Movie, 1 p.m., free. Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6036. Sci Fi Center Mon, Cinemondays, 8 p.m., free. 3/25, The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast, 10 p.m., $10. 5077 Arville St., 855-501-4335, thescificenter.com. Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou Tue, 1 p.m., free. 3/28, The Unsinkable Molly Brown. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.
New this week CHiPs (Not reviewed) Dax Shepard, Michael Peña, Vincent D’Onofrio. Directed by Dax Shepard. 100 minutes. Rated R. A pair of low-level California Highway Patrol officers have to stop a criminal conspiracy. Theaters citywide. Katamarayudu (Not reviewed) Pawan Kalyan, Shruti Hassan, Kamal Kamaraju. Directed by Kishore Kumar Pardasani. 144 minutes. Not rated. In Telugu with English subtitles. A man tries to escape his violent past but is drawn into a dangerous situation. Village Square. The Last Word abccc Shirley MacLaine, Amanda Seyfried, Thomas Sadoski. Directed by Mark Pellington. 108 minutes. Rated R. See review Page 59. Green Valley Ranch, Town Square, Village Square. Life (Not reviewed) Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds, Rebecca Ferguson. Directed by Daniel Espinosa. 103 minutes. Rated R. A crew of astronauts discovers a potentially dangerous alien life form. Theaters citywide. Power Rangers (Not reviewed) Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler. Directed by Dean Israelite. 124 minutes. Rated PG-13. A group of teenagers acquire superpowers and must save the world from evil forces. Theaters citywide. Slamma Jamma (Not reviewed) Chris Staples, Michael Irvin, Tammy Brawner. Directed by Tim Chey. 104 minutes. Rated PG. After finding religion in prison, a former basketball star attempts to restart his career with a slam-dunk contest. Theaters citywide.
Rebecca Ferguson faces aliens in Life, opening Friday. Look for our review at lasvegasweekly.com. (Columbia Pictures/Courtesy)
Wilson aabcc Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Isabella Amara. Directed by Craig Johnson. 94 minutes. Rated R. See review Page 59. Colonnade, Downtown Summerlin, Suncoast, Town Square.
Now playing Beauty and the Beast aabcc Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans. Directed by Bill Condon. 129 minutes. Rated PG. This live-action/CGI remake of Disney’s classic animated musical drains much of the charm from the movie, rendering expressive cartoon designs as hyper-detailed, antiseptic computer effects, bloating a simple fairy tale into a plodding narrative complete with dead parents and placing some of Disney’s most memorable songs alongside mediocre new compositions. –JB Theaters citywide. The Belko Experiment aabcc John Gallagher Jr., Tony Goldwyn, Adria Arjona. Directed by Greg McLean. 88 minutes. Rated R. Eighty employees trapped in an isolated Colombia office building are ordered to murder each other by an anonymous voice on the intercom, or be killed themselves. James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy) wrote the script, but it basically amounts to an especially gory indoor Hunger Games. –MD Theaters citywide. Get Out aaabc Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford. Directed by Jordan Peele. 103 minutes. Rated R. A black photographer (Kaluuya) encounters a sinister conspiracy when he visits the family of his white girlfriend (Williams). Peele is mostly successful at balancing comedy, horror and social commentary in his promising debut as a writer-director. The movie never lectures the audience, providing a grotesque exaggeration to highlight very real social problems. –JB Theaters citywide.
I Am Not Your Negro aaabc Directed by Raoul Peck. 93 minutes. Rated PG-13. This Oscar-nominated documentary takes text from writer James Baldwin (mainly an unfinished 1979 manuscript) as narration for an essay-style examination of race relations in America. Although Baldwin was writing decades ago, his words resonate strongly in the present day, and director Peck matches them up with some powerful imagery. –JB Suncoast. Kong: Skull Island aaacc Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts. 118 minutes. Rated PG-13. After gathering a motley crew for a trip to the previously uncharted Skull Island, the movie wastes little time in revealing its giant ape title character, delivering near-constant action on an island filled with brilliantly rendered monstrosities. Its social commentary, however, is mostly used just as superficially as its overqualified cast. –JB Theaters citywide. La La Land aaabc Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend. Directed by Damien Chazelle. 128 minutes. Rated PG-13. Stone and Gosling are so terrific together, as an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist struggling to realize their respective dreams in cutthroat Los Angeles, that one can sort of forgive this being a throwback musical in which neither lead is a first-rate singer or dancer. –MD Village Square. The Lego Batman Movie aaabc Voices of Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis. Directed by Chris McKay. 104 minutes. Rated PG. This animated spinoff of The Lego Movie, starring Arnett’s vain, arrogant version of Batman, retains much of its predecessor’s charm, packing in nonstop visual and verbal jokes while telling a simple, fun story with some solid lessons for the family audience. –JB Theaters citywide.
The Sense of an Ending aabcc Jim Broadbent, Harriet Walter, Billy Howle. Directed by Ritesh Batra. 108 minutes. Rated PG-13. Broadbent brings sensitivity and humor to his portrayal of Tony Webster, a sour retiree whose humdrum life is upended by secrets from his past. The eventual revelations are a bit underwhelming, and the movie is too subdued to make full use of Broadbent’s talents. –JB Green Valley Ranch, Village Square. The Shack abccc Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Avraham Aviv Alush. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine. 132 minutes. Rated PG-13. Based on the mega-selling Christian novel, The Shack follows bereaved father Mack (Worthington) as he meets literal representations of the Holy Trinity in the remote cabin where his daughter was murdered. As much a self-help book as a sermon, the movie fails as drama, offering up superficial, simplistic lessons for the ill-defined protagonist. –JB Theaters citywide. Split aaabc James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. 117 minutes. Rated PG-13. Shyamalan’s tense thriller keeps up the suspense for its entire running time, telling the story of three teen girls abducted by a man with 23 personalities. It’s another step on Shyamalan’s comeback, telling a sometimes familiar horror story with confidence and a surprising amount of depth. –JB Sam’s Town, Village Square. A United Kingdom aabcc David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Jack Davenport. Directed by Amma Asante. 111 minutes. Rated PG-13. This drama based on the true story of the politcally charged marriage between a Botswanan royal heir (Oyelowo) and a white British clerk (Pike) in the 1940s is respectable and mostly dull, only slightly more stirring than a Wikipedia entry. The leads have strong chemistry, but the movie never brings the historical events to life. –JB Suncoast. JB Josh Bell; MD Mike D’Angelo For complete movie listings, visit lasvegasweekly.com/movie-listings.
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Everyday he writes the (Song)book
From Sinatra to Bowie, Brendon Urie’s Panic! At the Disco catalog has a diverse set of influences By Annie Zaleski
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anic! At the Disco is on a hot streak. Last year’s Death of a Bachelor album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, got nominated for the Best Rock Album Grammy and has already been platinum-certified for combined sales and streams. In recent months, leader Brendon Urie and the band have made the rounds on late-night TV shows, and they’re currently selling out arenas nationwide. ¶ Panic!’s success can be attributed to hard work, of course. The group also exudes integrity, supporting causes in which it believes—a limited T-shirt released to benefit Planned Parenthood raised more than $55,000 in less than 24
hours—while the 29-year-old Urie radiates enthusiasm. Above all, however, Panic! is succeeding because of its music, which reflects a rainbow of influences—rock, pop, punk, glam, electronic, hip-hop, even early standards—without pandering. Here are five acts that have impacted Panic!’s sound, in ways big and small. Elvis Costello Costello knows something about transcending early stereotyping and establishing a meaningful and diverse career. No wonder Urie is a fan. He once posted a raucous, faithful cover of “(What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding” on his Twitter account
and contributed “Oliver’s Army” to a mix for USA Today. “One day this smarter/cooler kid in school starts up a conversation with me and midway says, ‘Have you heard “Sweet Adeline” [by Elliott Smith]?’” Urie recalled. “So I say, “Yeah! I like ‘Oliver’s Army,’ too,” totally thinking he was talking about Elvis Costello. He just stared at me then slowly walked away. We never talked again.” Chicago Death of a Bachelor’s “Hallelujah” samples Chicago’s ’69 semihit “Questions 67 and 68.” Urie has been a fan since he was 6, when he heard Chicago on a father-son camping trip. “[My dad] pops in this tape.
‘Hey, check this out,’” Urie enthusiastically told the Weekly in 2016. “And it’s Chicago’s ‘25 or 6 to 4.’” Urie’s mind was blown. “I was like, ‘What is this? This is f*cking awesome!’ The horns are blaring, the drum-kick patterns are crazy. I was in love right away.” Billy Joel On this current run of dates, Urie is taking to the piano to lead the band through a faithful cover of Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out.” Unsurprisingly, Urie told SoundSpike that Joel—whose “Big Shot” he performed at 2013’s Kennedy Center Honors Billy Joel production—is “one of my favorite songwriters of all time. I was raised on Billy Joel.” 1993’s “Lullabye
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PANIC! AT THE DISCO with MisterWives, Saint Motel. March 24, 7 p.m., $40-$60. Mandalay Bay Events Center, 702632-7580.
AURORA BOREALIS A MEAT PUPPETS PRIMER BY IAN CARAMANZANA ho: Brothers Curt and three of its songs—”Pleateau,” Cris Kirkwood (guitar/ “Lake of Fire” and “Oh, Me”— vocals and bass, reon the Unplugged album. A spectively), drummer departure from the band’s Shandon Sahm and touring noisy roots, II it delves into guitarist Elmo Kirkwood. country-rock and even acousThe band formed in Phoenix, tic ballads. What else? You’ve Arizona, in 1980, and its probably heard “Backwater,” eclectic brew of psychedelia the grungy, slow-burner from and country-tinged 1994’s Too High to Die, MEAT punk caught the atthe Meat Puppets’ PUPPETS tention of label heads lone gold-selling LP. with The Modat legendary punk ern Era, Stone- The band’s catalog imprint SST. Thirteen field. March 24, now stands at 14 8 p.m., $15-$18. albums, with most reyears and seven alBeauty Bar, bums later, the brothcent album Rat Farm 702-598-3757. ers Kirkwood joined (2013) finding the Nirvana onstage for band exploring folk the latter’s legendary MTV and prog-rock territory. Unplugged session, which exposed a whole new audience The latest: Tour, tour, tour. to the Puppets. Despite havIn recent years, Curt and ing broken up twice over the Cris have shared the stage years, they continue to record with acts the likes of Dave and tour. Grohl’s Sound City Players, Soul Asylum, The Dean Ween Key releases: Start with Group and The Moistboyz. 1984’s Meat Puppets II. NirNow, they’re on the road with vana’s Kurt Cobain loved the aggressive Minnesota rockers album so much, he included The Modern Era.
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Urie’s wardrobe nods to his influences, too. (Shervin Lainez/Staff)
(Goodnight, My Angel)” is particularly special to him. “My mom would play piano, and she would sing to me. Whenever I’d wake up with a nightmare, she would sing to me [sings] ‘Goodnight, my angel/Time to close your eyes.’ It just made me cry.” FRANK SINATRA It’s no secret that Urie is a massive fan. “I attach his music to so many memories: opening presents on Christmas day, my grandparents teaching the rest of the family to swing dance, watching Who Framed Roger Rabbit? with my siblings,” Urie wrote in a 2015 Instagram post announcing Death of a Bachelor. His genuine reverence for Ol’ Blue Eyes’ songwriting and aesthetic
makes his admiration stand out. DAVID BOWIE Bowie’s turn as Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth first piqued Urie’s interest; hearing 1971’s Hunky Dory cemented his fandom. “I love how elegant he looks laying in a dress on the cover,” he told Radio.com, likely referencing the cover of The Man Who Sold the World. “It’s just like … what is this dude?” Urie added, “In terms of how I create, cultivate an image, visually, recreating yourself as an artist—all these things I think David Bowie was the best at, honestly. He somehow was able not only to re-create himself, change his sound every album, but you always felt the essence. It’s always Bowie.”
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Galen Brown’s hanging “1989 – Continuing” installation is one of many Tilting the Basin highlights. (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)
Tilting the Basin Unites the state’s art scenes in a glorious show of strength By Dawn-Michelle Baude et’s teleport Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada from Las Vegas to Manhattan. Better yet, clone the whole thing; put a copy in London, another in Sao Paolo, one in Shanghai. The international art world should know: Nevada is home to first-rate artists who can hold their own anywhere. Displayed in a gorgeous 14,000-square-foot warehouse, Basin convincingly argues the relevance of artwork made by 34 artists living throughout the state. Given the pitfalls of geographical survey shows, this one is surprisingly coherent. Co-curators JoAnne Northrup (Nevada Museum of Art) and Michele C. Quinn (MCQ Art Advisory) ensured mostly top-tier quality. Another unifying factor is the tendency toward tactile materials: embroidered fabric, stippled paper, clumps of wool, frozen tinsel, hand-blown glass, maybe even a household appliance or two. Chief among the revelations is Galen Brown’s “1989 – Continuing” installation featuring a colorful flock of 27 salvaged Christmas trees hanging upsidedown from the 14-foot ceiling. The trees are shorn of branches, sanded and transformed from disgraced
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symbols of holiday frenzy into animistic objects blaring, all. Neon colors, too, correlate with the with signature personalities. Some are erotic, some Southern group, appearing vividly in works by JW ridiculous, some are threatening, some short-haul Caldwell, Gig Depio, Justin Favela, Brent Holmes, spacecraft for mini E.T.s. Although impressive as a Wendy Kveck, JK Russ, Sean Slattery, David Ryan, group, the fastidious workmanship lavished on each Rachel Stiff and others. tree—copper cladding? toothpick beltNot every artist fits the Northern/Southing?—merits careful inspection. “1989” ern, nature/urban pattern. David Sanchez aaaab Tilting offers a witty critique of consumer Burr’s interactive, multimedia instalthe Basin: culture even as its totemic forms recall lation combines and recombines sound Contemporary and materials in an experiential work primal connections to nature. Art of Nevada Is there a tendency among Northern as spontaneous as it is engaging. Brent Through May 14, Nevada artists like Brown to link to the Sommerhauser’s numerous pieces—meltWednesdaySunday, 10 a.m.landscape? Katie Lewis’ alabaster topoing buckets, geysering wood flooring and 6 p.m.; Friday graphic drawings and Jeffrey Erickmysterious silver and copper point draw10 a.m.-9 p.m.; son’s deserty dystopian archival print, ings—also incorporate chance procedures free. 920 S. Commerce St., among others, suggest so. The Southern in a materials-based aesthetic. Matthew 702-201-4253. group seems more attuned to the urban Couper’s intricate painting reads like an ex context of Las Vegas. Chris Bauder’s voto coded for the Singularity. “Untitled (pink balloon box),” its disTilting the Basin does more than make arming display cabinet vibrating with breast-like the case for excellent art produced in-state. Sponorgans, dissects both the sex industry and genetic sored by the Nevada Museum of Art and the Art engineering. Krystal Ramirez’s delicate, ephemMuseum at Symphony Park—a group working to eral sculptures, based on the intimacy of handwritestablish a future art museum in Las Vegas—the ing and fragmented thought patterns, speak to exhibition also begs the question: Where can we issues of privacy in a city known for baring, if not see this art permanently?
Avenue Q this ain’t. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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HELL IS OTHER PUPPETS Majestic Repertory tries its hand at Hand to God By Molly O’Donnell
when Pastor Greg (played by Josh Sigal) puts the recently roadway has seen its share of puppets, from the bereaved widow Margery (Pietra Sardelli) in charge of the Muppets to Avenue Q’s more off-color characters. But teen puppet club. Her son Jason (Andrew Wright) is a pro, Hand to God takes the puppet play to a new realm by perhaps too much so considering his puppet, Tyrone, is tinting that off-color humor a muddier hue. Robert apparently also the Devil. Tyrone proceeds to lead the teens Askins’ dark comedy began off-Broadway but made on a spree like the town’s never imagined. Hand to God a rapid move to the main stage, garnering five Tony “At its heart, this is a play about accountabilMarch 23-April nominations (including Best Play) and becoming ity,” Heard says. “Who is to blame when things 15, times vary, widely produced across the country. Its popularity at- $22-$25. Alios, go wrong? Who is responsible for evil? Who gets 1217 S. Main tracted the attention of Las Vegas’s Majestic Reperused as a scapegoat?” Whether audiences apSt., 702-423tory Theatre, which is producing Hand for audiences preciate the subtlety of these questions might be 6366. at Alios beginning March 23. less relevant than whether they’re entertained, Recently transplanted to the Arts District for especially since the venue is only two rows deep, at least the season, Troy Heard’s Majestic focuses on putting viewers right in the middle of the action. American plays new and old. Nothing the company has The real treat will no doubt be the sources of the acin the works will likely compare with its current offertion—familiar favorites like Breon Jenay (in the role of ing. “A satanic, foul-mouthed hand puppet is only the Jessica, the girl next door) and new talents like Wright, beginning,” Heard says. “I got to use my horror training a recent transplant from Texas, who Heard unabashedly for this one, because there is so much blood and so many describes as “f*cking phenomenal. At times you forget horrific moments.” that there’s a puppet on his hand,” Heard exclaims, “like The play takes place in a rural Texas town and begins there are two actors onstage.”
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FOOD & DRINK
MARUGAME MONZO 3889 Spring Mountain Road, 702-202-1177. Monday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m., 5-11 p.m.
Pork belly udon from Marugame Monzo. (Mikayla Whitmore/Staff)
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NOODLE MAGIC
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MARUGAME MONZO MAKES UDON A MEMORABLE CENTERPIECE BY LESLIE VENTURA f there’s one man we should credit for bringing cult-worthy Japanese food to the Vegas Valley, it’s Takashi Segawa. The president of Mon Restaurant Group—the same crew that gave us Monta, Kabuto, Sushi Mon and Goyemon—opened Marugame Monzo in January, and for the first time in the group’s history, neither sushi or ramen are involved. Instead, udon is the star of Monzo’s stellar show. The LA offshoot is the Valley’s first Japanese restaurant specializing primarily in the thick, irresistibly slurpable wheat noodles, and it’s the only spot here serving handmade Sanuki udon, wide and chewy noodles served with the seafood broth dashi. Though Monzo’s chefs have been trained in Marugame City, Japan, the restaurant bucks tradition across its extensive menu, even adding an Italian twist to some old-school recipes. Monzo also makes a convincing case for eating udon all year long. Its black, wooden bar offers a spectacular view of the kitchen, where you’ll see chefs hand-pulling bowl after bowl of those perfectly springy, house-made noodles. Start with an order of takoyaki, a popular fried snack of wheat batter, chopped octopus and green onions, which originated in Osaka and resembles decadent doughnut holes. Monzo serves up seven pieces of the fried octopus balls, covered in dried bonito shavings, mayo and sweet takoyaki sauce
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for a fluffy/crispy, savory/sweet experience. Another must is the fried chicken (karaage), bite-size morsels of salty, succulent and tender chicken deep-fried until golden. But udon is the real showstopper. Monzo offers an extensive list of hot and cold options, along with, ahem, bukkake udon, a common noodle style presented dry with a side of broth to pour over the dish. Mad Tiger udon—spicy ground pork, Chinese chives, bonito flakes, a soft-boiled egg and cold broth—strikes a delightful balance. The chilled noodles temper the delicate, sweet heat of the spicy pork for a meal that should be eaten all summer long. Duck Nanban comes with thick, juicy slices of fowl and a healthy amount of udon noodles served in a savory, salty broth for what feels like nature’s perfect fuel. Remember that Italian fusion? Monzo’s signature udon bowls merge culinary worlds. The sea urchin cream udon, prepared in an uni cream sauce with bits of briny urchin and salmon eggs, is a true uni lover’s dream. Don’t stop there. The udon gratin bakes heavy cream, mozzarella, chicken and onions until a thick cheesy crust forms on top—like a spin on your favorite, comforting mac and cheese. With so many bold flavors, Marugame Monzo isn’t a place you try just once. Every visit will have you planning a return before you even get out the door.
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Welcome to Downtown Summerlin, home of mindless suburban retail bliss, franchised food and fun ... and some of Las Vegas funkiest fried chicken. It’s true. The Bromberg brothers’ Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken might feel like a quasi-futuristic fast-food outlet—the place is spotlessly clean, and the trash cans are somewhat robotic—but check out the “chef’s choice” portion of the menu. There it is, right next to the dish of fried chicken livers and caramelized onions—the beak to butt ($7.95). No one would expect to eat this food in this location, but it’s real, and quite tasty. All mixed up with vinegary hot sauce and pickled peppers are crispy chicken necks, backs, hearts and gizzards, a magnificent mess of textures and flavors. These often-discarded parts are typically used to flavor broth, but there aren’t tastier parts of the bird. The combination of the rich, mineral-y hearts and gizzards with the crunchy, meaty neck and back parts is an overwhelmingly satisfying bite, especially layered with the BRFC seasoning dust and the sharp tang of pickles and hot sauce. It’s unexpected in every way. –Brock Radke
BLUE RIBBON FRIED CHICKEN Downtown Summerlin, 702-329-9300. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
INGREDIENTS 1 oz. El Silencio Espadín Mezcal 1 oz. Espolón Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Cruzan Velvet Cinn Horchata with Rum 1/2 oz. agave syrup Dress the Drink pineapple flower for garnish
METHOD Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain over crushed ice in a highball glass. Garnish and serve.
Smoky, spicy and subtly sweet—this cocktail hits all the right notes. Cruzan Velvet Cinn Horchata with Rum is a creamy liqueur that tastes like horchata with an alcoholic kick. The mezcal is smoky, sweetened from ripe fruits, while the tequila is golden and spicy and carries rich notes of caramel and vanilla. This drink represents multiple distinct and traditional flavors of Latin America, and combines them for an unusual, modern cocktail you’ll want to sip all day.
Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.
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Live Music THe Strip & Nearby Brooklyn Bowl Donavon Frankenreiter, GrantLee Phillips 3/23, 8 pm, $20-$22. Righteous & The Wicked (RHCP tribute) 3/24, 7 pm, free. The Saints of Las Vegas 3/25, 7 pm, free. 40 Oz. to Freedom (Sublime tribute) 3/26, 6 pm, $12-$15. Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Lawrence, Cameron Calloway 3/28, 6 pm, $20, $38. Linq, 702-862-2695. Cosmopolitan (Chelsea) Maluma 3/24, 8 pm, $47-$100. 702-698-7000. Double Down Bitch N Dudes, The Critical Shakes, Breaker Breaker 3/23. Unfair Fight, Spotted Dick & The Wylde Knights, 1/2 Ast, 40 Oz. Folklore, Radio Silence 3/24. S.F.T., This Is a Train Wreck, Jarvis Brown 3/25. Biffers, Uberschall 3/26. Thee Swank Bastards 3/29. Rex Dart & The Bargain DJ Collective Mon, 10 pm. Unique Massive Tue, midnight. Shows 10 pm, free unless noted. 640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Hard Rock Hotel (The Joint) Martin Nievera 3/25, 8 pm, $37-$51. (Vinyl) Otep, The Convalescence, The World Over, First Class Trash 3/23, 8 pm, $17-$29. Biffy Clyro, O’ Brother 3/24, 8 pm, $25$39. Raiding the Rock Vault 3/25-3/29, 8:30 pm, $39-$109. 702-693-5000. House of Blues Billy Idol 3/24-3/25, 8 pm, $80-$150. Beatles vs. Stones 3/29, 7 pm, $12. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. Mandalay Bay (Events Center) Panic! At the Disco, MisterWives, Saint Motel 3/24, 7 pm, $40-$60. 702-632-7777. Mirage (Terry Fator Theatre) Boyz II Men FriSun, 7:30 pm, $44-$163. 702-791-7111. Monte Carlo (Park Theater) Il Volo 3/25, 8 pm, $50-$850. 844-600-7275. Palms (The Pearl) Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo 3/24, 8 pm, $34-$104. 702-944-3200. Planet Hollywood (Axis) Britney Spears 3/243/25, 3/29, 9 pm, $79-$416. 702-777-2782. Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Lucas Hoge 3/24, 9 pm, $5-$10. Town Square, 702-435-2855. Topgolf Davy Knowles 3/23, 8 pm, free. Dumpstaphunk 3/24, 7 pm, free. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. Westgate (Cabaret) Cameo Thu-Sun, 7 pm, $69-$99. Purple Reign Wed-Sat, 9 pm, $20-$69. 702-732-5111.
Downtown Backstage Bar & Billiards Chris Murray, Robert Stokes, Shawn Kama, William Neal, DJ Selecta Scream 3/23, 8 pm, $8-$10. Smashing Alice, Tailgun, Wretched Sky 3/25, 8 pm, $5. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-2227. Beauty Bar Zepparella (Zeppelin tribute), Dinner Music for the Gods 3/23, 8 pm, $12. The Meat Puppets, Stonefield, The Modern Era 3/24, 8 pm, $15-$18. Nikki Lane, Robert Ellis, Jonathan Tyler 3/25, 8 pm, $15-$18. Peelander-Z, Illicitor, Time Crashers, Easter Teeth 3/27, 8 pm, $10. 517 Fremont St., 702598-3757. Bunkhouse Saloon The Buttertones, Wild Wing, Sea Ghouls 3/23, 9 pm, $7-$10. Guantanamo Baywatch, The Van Der Rohe, Thee Swank Bastards 3/24, 9 pm, $10. The Coathangers, The Birth Defects, No Tides 3/25, 9 pm, $10-$12. Jeremy Enigk, Tomo Nakayama, 11,000 3/28, 8:30 pm, $12-$15. Plastician, Great Dane 3/29, 9 pm, $10-$12. 124 S. 11th St., 702-854-1414. Golden Nugget (Gordie Brown Showroom) Frankie Moreno 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, $28-$60. Taylor Dayne 3/24, $21-$162. Shows 8 pm.
866-946-5336. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett 3/24, 7:30 pm, $30-$99. (Cabaret Jazz) The Real La La Land ft. Graham Fenton, Dave Damiani, The No Vacancy Orchestra 3/23, 7 pm, $25-$45. John Pizzarelli Quartet 3/24, 7 pm; 3/25, 6 & 9 pm, $39-$59. Daniel Emmet, Philip Fortenberry 3/27, 7 pm, $25-$45. 702749-2000. Velveteen Rabbit Psychomagic, Reptaliens, Kurumpaw 3/23, 9 pm, $5. 1218 S. Main St., 702-685-9645.
Everywhere Else Dive Bar The Bridget the Midget Band, Fat Dukes of F*ck 3/24, 8 pm, $10-$12. Fear, The Unholy Sounds of Damnation, Last Rites, Sector 7-G, FSP, Dead at Midnite 3/25, 7 pm, $30-$35. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. Eastside Cannery The Spinners 3/25, 8 pm, $15-$30. 702-507-5700. Primm Valley Resort Conjunto Primavera 3/25, 8 pm, $20-$50. 702-386-7867. South Point (Showroom) The Lettermen 3/243/26, 7:30 pm, $35-$45. 702-796-7111.
Comedy
Aliante Casino (Access Showroom) Lil Duval 3/25, 8 pm, $26-$36. 702-692-7777. Mirage (Terry Fator Theatre) Nick Swardson 3/25, 10 pm, $54-$65. 702-792-7777.
Performing Arts
Art Square Theatre Cockroach Theatre: Spinning Into Butter Thru 3/26, times vary, $16-$20. 1025 S. 1st St., #110, 702-818-3422. CSN Performing Arts Center (Nicholas J. Horn Theatre) CSN Dance: Exposed 3/24, 7:30 pm, $8-$10. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483. Henderson Pavilion The Little Mermaid 3/24-3/25, 7:30 pm, $20-$50. 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-4849. Alios Majestic Repertory: Hand to God Thru 4/15, days & times vary, $20-$23. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Kodo: Dadan 2017 3/25, 7:30 pm, $29-$99. (Troesh Studio Theater) Broadway in the Hood: Writer’s Block 3/24-3/26, times vary, $14. 702-7492000. UNLV (Artemus W. Ham Hall) Piano Battle: Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis 3/25, 8 pm, $20-$55. 702-895-3332. Winchester Cultural Center Marco Varela & Los Angeles Belles 3/25, 2 & 7 pm, $15. 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
Special Events
Boulder City Brewfest 3/25, 1-7 pm, $35-$60. Wilbur Square Park, bouldercitybeer festival.com. Country Music & Car Show 3/25, 7 pm, $5. Adrenaline Sports Bar & Grill, 3103 N. Rancho Drive, 702-645-4139. Crafthaus Brewery Shiny New Toy Extra Pale Ale tapping & can launch 3/24, 5 pm. 7350 Eastgate Road #110, 702-462-5934. Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience 3/25, 8 pm, $40-$100. MGM Grand Garden Arena, 702-891-1111. Great Garage & Antique Sale 3/25, 8 am-3 pm, free. Silverton, 702-263-7777. Nevada Women’s Film Festival 3/23-3/26, times vary, $10-$15 per program, $15-$35 passes. Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700.
Scottish alt-rock trio Biffy Clyro plays Vinyl on March 24. (Courtesy)
Spring Fling Book Festival 3/25, 11 am-4 pm, free. Clark County Library, 1401 E Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. Stellar Gospel Music Awards 3/25, 6 pm, $50-$85. Orleans Arena, 800-745-3000.
Sports
Big League Weekend Baseball Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds 3/25-3/26, 1:05 pm, $45-$65. Cashman Field, 702-386-7200. Monster Jam World Finals XVIII 3/23-3/25, times vary, $61-$262. Sam Boyd Stadium, 702-739-3267.
Galleries
Barrick Museum of Art (Main Gallery) Process Thru 5/13. (Teaching Gallery) Abandon All Hope, Ye Who Enter Here Thru 5/13. (Braunstein Gallery) Masking Thru 5/13. MonFri, 9 am–5 pm; Thu, 9 am-8 pm; Sat, noon5 pm. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381.
Clark County Government Center Rotunda Maureen Halligan Thru 5/5. Mon-Fri, 8 am5 pm. 500 Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-7030. The Cube Kevin Chupik: Farewell Europe Thru 4/1, free. Thu-Sat, noon-6 pm. Art Square, 1025 S. 1st St. #150, 702-483-8844, thecubelv.com. Donna Beam Fine Art Thaddeus CeliaZoellner: Object Language Thru 3/31. Artist Reception 3/24, 6-8 pm, free. Mon-Fri, 9 am5 pm. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3893. Left of Center A Room of One’s Own Thru 3/31. Tue-Fri, noon-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Sin City Gallery Chris Bauder: Strange Glove Thru 3/25, free. Wed-Sat, 1-7 pm. Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. #100, 702-608-2461, sincitygallery.com. Tilting the Basin: Contemporary Art of Nevada Thru May 14, free. Wed-Sun, 10 am6 pm; Fri, 10 am-9 pm. 920 S. Commerce St., 702-201-4253.
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