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The last time we heard from onetime Las Vegan Aaron Sheppard, he was marching through the sandy desert landscape of Joshua Tree, California, dressed as an 8-foot-tall mermaid creature with horns, flanked by a cast of eccentric sea-humans and an Easter bunny—a nod to the annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade happening concurrently on the other side of the country. For Sheppard’s latest body of work, the artist will take over the walls of a space he likens to a metaphorical garden, where personal ideas can be cultivated and shared with the rest of the world. “In this place we are entering, we plant truths that will be celebrated, tolerated and provide foundation, like magnificent trees of a forest,” he said in an artist statement. Centering on ideas of intimacy, sexuality and sense of place, Sheppard’s work invites onlookers into his own realm of thought via mixed-media collage—drawings with ornate frames and NSFW adult magazine cutouts (see: “Exotic Bird”) tied together with bright, handembroidered images. Through April 29, free, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. #100. –Leslie Ventura
WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY, 7:30 & 10 P.M.
MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS AT HARD ROCK HOTEL Just how feminist can a male revue be? Channing Tatum’s Vegas show version of the Magic Mike movies should answer that question. It opened for previews last week at the Hard Rock space that used to be Body English, now known as Club Domina. “Years later after doing the movies, he said, ‘Let’s change it. Let’s revolutionize what this is,’” says associate director Teresa Espinosa, who also worked with Tatum on the films. “It’s about, at this point, what do women need? This is a way to women to ask for more, because there is more; sometimes when you don’t know it’s there, you don’t know to ask for it. With this [type of show], there can be so much more to men than just showing your body—there are layers and layers of personality and talent and intellect that should go into something like this, and people wouldn’t say that before but we will.” Expect more (and more creative) dancing than your average male stripper extravaganza, and a more intimate, cabaret-style feel to the production than you might encounter at Thunder From Down Under. $63-$128. –Brock Radke (Courtesy)
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09 02 SUNDAY 9 P.M.
GREEN DAY AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
DAVID BAZAN AT BUNKHOUSE SALOON
The Bay Area alt-rock trio returns to the scene of the crime—singer Billie Joe Armstrong’s onstage, pre-rehab breakdown during 2012’s iHeartRadio festival—with a proper show and punk tunesmiths Against Me! in tow. $45-$65. –Mike Prevatt
If you missed the former Pedro the Lion singer’s house show in December, fret not. He’s back in town Sunday, when he’ll play the almostas-intimate Bunkhouse in support of his month-old album, Care. $10-$12. –Mike Prevatt
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THE DAMNED AT HOUSE OF BLUES Help the first-wave U.K. punk survivors—whose lineup still includes founders Dave Vanian (vocals) and Captain Sensible (guitar)—celebrate their 40th anniversary by singing “New Rose,” “Neat Neat Neat,” “Smash It Up” and other genre classics really, really loudly. With Bleached. $30-$35. –Spencer Patterson
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LAS VEGAS 51S HOME OPENER AT CASHMAN FIELD Everybody’s been talking football and hockey around here lately—with some March Madness thrown in, of course—but as the weather warms up, it’s time to refocus on the diamond. Las Vegas’ triple-A team finished third in its division last season, but that hardly matters. What does is that a) Having the New York Mets’ highest-level affiliate in town means getting a chance to scout players like Noah Syndegaard, Jacob deGrom and Lucas Duda before they hit the bigs, and b) There’s not much better than kicking back in the bleachers with a beer in one hand and a dog in the other—especially when the temps are still in double digits. The 51s start off with five road games versus El Paso; help welcome them home for the first of four against Fresno. $9-$16. –Spencer Patterson
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The 51s. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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BY C. MOON REED ll those signs promoting city council candidates make me feel left out. Though I’ve lived here for nearly 10 years, I can’t vote in municipal elections. I’m disenfranchised, since my Las Vegas address isn’t Las Vegas enough. And that’s because I don’t live in a city at all (even though I’m in the middle of town). I live in unincorporated Clark County, and odds are you do, too. The City of Las Vegas is much smaller than you’d think. Its population is 640,000, while nearly a million people live in the Vegas area with no city to call home. Geographically, “Las Vegas” only consists of Downtown and the northwest corner of the Valley. Much of what you’d find on a postcard—the Strip, the airport, UNLV, even the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign itself—is free floating in Clark County, a land area slightly smaller than New Jersey. It just seems wrong. Southern Nevada is disconnected enough. We should at least be united by living in the city we say we live in. These dividing lines point to a dusty, unpopulated past. It’s time to meet the future: It’s time for the City of Las Vegas to annex us. Or so I thought. Annexation sounded like the natural progression of a growing metropolis. But turns out, the city/county distinction doesn’t make much of a difference. Clark is one of the few counties that offers municipal services, so free-agent residents still get trash pickup. Apparently, the city provides slightly more robust graffiti removal, but the county has lower taxes, so that’s a wash. There are some bragging rights on the line. At ribbon cuttings, Mayor Goodman presents a Key to the City and a County Commissioner presents a Key to the Strip. The mayor’s title carries more cachet, but she represents fewer people. Since we county folks have critical mass, we could just annex the city and take its name for ourselves. The idea has floated around various political water coolers. It makes a certain sense, even it’s not politically viable. At the risk of sounding cheesy, my search led me to one of those Wizard of Oz, no-place-like-home revelations: There’s the City of Las Vegas, which is a small place. And there is Fabulous Las Vegas, which is all of us. We live inside a global icon, and that identity transcends political lines.
DOWNTOWN’S NERD NIGHTCLUB BECKONS GEEKS (AND EVERYONE ELSE) Can’t find Nintendo Switch? The Nerd has it, and we’re not talking about the spoiled teenager two doors down. The latest Downtown drinkery, located at the former Drink & Drag location on the second level of Neonopolis, soft-opened last Thursday adorned with Marvel and movie memorabilia and boasting an impressive complement of bar amenities: video-game console rentals (with PlayStation VR to come), bowling lanes, billiards and tabletop games like Catan and Ticket to Ride—
all currently free, though bar-minimums will apply when things get busy. Partners Jonathan Borchetta (Voodoo ZipLine at the Rio) and Nick Fotheringham (Millennial Esports, whose arena is just upstairs) have big plans for the developing hangout/ dance spot, including cosplay promotions, comic/game release parties and more, all designed to merge hospitality, nostalgia and all things geek. Says Borchetta: “It’s a melting pot of a Comic-Con.” –Mike Prevatt
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INCLUSION 101
The legislature ponders an ethnic studies course for state high schools BY LESLIE VENTURA
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The Nerd has landed. (Spencer Burton/Special to Weekly)
BLACK MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE MAKES YOU A BELIEVER This is a big deal: UNLV-based international literary center Black Mountain Institute has assumed publication of The Believer ((believermag.com). believermag.com). The award-winning arts and culture journal, formerly published by McSweeney’s, boasts a list of contributing writers so star-packed—Amy Sedaris and Daniel Handler, for starters—that it confers greater authorial dignity on Vegas just by moving into the neighborhood. Believer’s new editor, BMI executive director Joshua Wolf Shenk, intends to maintain the magazine’s “deeply indie” feel when it resumes publication in August. In the meantime, you can get a feel for Vegas’ new literary home team at the BMI/Believer co-produced American Dreams festival (festival. blackmountaininstitute.org), April 21-22, featuring Carrie Brownstein, Dave Eggers, Miranda July, Jim James, ZZ Packer and others. –Geoff Carter
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A bill proposed to the Nevada legislature last week would make ethnic studies a core academic subject required for high school graduation. Introduced by Sen. Tick Segerblom (D), SB107 would require students to enroll in and pass an ethnic and diversity studies course in addition to American government and American history. “My main motivating factor is that we are becoming a majority minority state,” Segerblom told the Weekly by phone. “When you look at the public school system, 70 percent of kindergarteners are a minority. I think it’s important that growing up, [minority students] have feedback about their cultures and their histories, and not just Ben Franklin and Christopher Columbus.” In her supporting testimony, Nevada State College assistant professor of psychology Shantal Marshall explained that “sense of belonging” drastically influences a student’s success. She suggests that stereotypes, combined with a lack of belonging, often results in “disengagement from school.” Requiring students to take ethnic and diversity studies, Marshall argues, would improve students’ sense of inclusion, which could yield better academic performance, increased graduation rates and better college enrollment. Clark County School District currently opposes the bill, because SB107 would add an entire credit requirement to students’ course loads. “We believe the better solution is through the integration of the state’s social studies standards,” says CCSD communications manager Melinda Malone, adding, “The district is in support of ethnic studies.” The bill will be voted on in the senate education committee this month. Segerblom also introduced the bill in the 2015 legislature. “Hopefully, we can work through the system, where it’s an elective course to start with and down the road it’ll be a mandate,” Segerblom said. “It’s so important that when you have so many people from different backgrounds, they fit in and are part of the American dream.”
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BACK TO THE DINOSAUR AGE Fossil fuels find a friend in Trump, but not in Nevada verything old is new again. I wish that it were a recycling of resources, instead of a renewed disregard for the environment, parks and historical preservation. But, while the Trump administration dismantles environmental regulations— bring back coal!—Nevadans can find some solace in knowing that it has made significant strides against fossil fuels. In fact, as President Trump promised the “end of the war on coal” last month, NV Energy closed down the fourth and final coal-fired power generator at the Reid Gardner Generating Station in Moapa, 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas. For NV Energy, it was the fulfillment of a promise made years ago—the plant had PYRAMID OF long been the subject of environmental BISCUITS controversy. Most BY STACY J. WILLIS notably, members of the nearby Moapa Paiute Tribe alleged that the coal ash and emissions caused health problems in their community. The closure marked ongoing efforts by NV Energy to move to renewable resources: Upon flipping off the generator switch, officials announced that since 2005, the power company had reduced carbon emissions by 44 percent, and now has just one remaining coal-fueled power plant in the state, near Battle Mountain. In the same stretch of days, Trump was gutting environmental regulations,
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signing another executive order and disregarding technology and cheaper energy sources by telling crowds, “We are going to put coal miners back to work!” * * * * * Widespread misunderstandings prevail. In addition to the unlikelihood that coal mining will flourish, another common misunderstanding is that coal is produced by tapping deep into a layer of decomposed dinosaur fossils. Coal is actually a fossil fuel created primarily by aged and compressed plant and animal matter that predates the dinosaur eras. But dinosaur fossils, too, have a place in our understanding of Earth, and a place in our national parks—unless, of course, the parks don’t have the resources to protect them, and people are idiots. To wit: Also last month, dinosaur track fossils were stolen from Death Valley National Park. The tracks were some 3 million years old, and someone decided it was okay to trek in, extract them and take them home. Curious about where these kinds of historic treasures end up, I did some
Googling and found that you can buy dinosaur tracks from sites like fossilshack. com and nashdinosaurtracks.com, although presumably these sites are not selling tracks illegally taken from preservation sites. Track fossils from these sources go for anywhere from $55 to $500. Who knows how much the tracks stolen from Death Valley are worth? * * * * * Fortunately, everything is going to be fine. The magnanimous Trump decided recently to donate his first quarter salary, some $78,000, to the National Park Service. This generosity comes after proposing a budget that would cut funding to the Department of the Interior by 12 percent and funding to the Environmental Protection Agency by 31 percent. This, while his weekly trips to his Florida club Mar-a-Lago cost taxpayers an estimated $3 million per trip. This, while Mar-a-Lago’s annual membership fees have climbed from a reported $100,000 to a $200,000. But thanks for the $78,000, man whose only outdoor activity appears to be golf—not big on the National Park Service agenda.
“Agencies like the National Park Service and EPA cannot take care of our treasured landscapes and historical landmarks with further cuts to what are already shoestring budgets,” said John Gardner, Director of Budget and Appropriations for National Parks Conservation Association after the president’s budget was released last month. “Our parks face many challenges that require more funding, not less. This budget proposal, if enacted, would threaten the air, water, wildlife habitat, historic protections and interpretative services critical to national park sites.” So it was an interesting March. While someone was stealing dinosaur footprint fossils in Death Valley, Trump was renewing interest in fossil fuels to enlarge our carbon footprint, dismantling park services and environmental protections, but tossing a pittance toward the National Park Service. At least Nevada was seeing some reduction in use of fossil fuels, and, hopefully, we can maintain that direction. But we are nothing if not conflicted beasts stomping all over the earth.
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Boatlife H o w t o h av e f l o at i n g f u n at L a k e M e a d
By Leslie Ventura I never thought I’d find happiness in a snug, 850-square-foot boat docked on the Florida coast, but I often daydream about my vacation aboard that Prout Catamaran. I enjoyed boat life so much, I realized I’d never taken advantage of the lake in my own backyard. With temperatures rising, April is an ideal time to hit Lake Mead, and you don’t even need your own boat. As long as you assemble a large group, you can rent a boat and have a daytime adventure that’s affordable for everyone. Sites to see include the Mike
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There’s plenty to do outside this spring
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O’Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, Swallow Cove, Wishing Well Cove and other scenic spots to discover and make your own. Bruce Nelson, operations director at Las Vegas Boat Harbor and Lake Mead Marina, emphasizes safety and planning ahead—making sure there’s a life jacket for every person on the vessel, a flotation device, a whistle and a fire extinguisher, and, of course, knowing where everything is. “Check the weather,” he adds. “Lake Mead can be treacherous if you’re not paying attention to the weather. You
RANGER-GUIDED NIGHT HIKES
(April 7 & 21, May 19, June 9) Enjoy the desert after dark by joining a two-mile hike at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park.
don’t want to be in the middle of the lake unprepared.” Most importantly, Nelson says, “Never drink and boat. You can get a DUI on the water just like you can [in a car].” Despite recent reports, Lake Mead is a safe and fun place for everyone— but common sense is required. “Most fatalities on Lake Mead are alcoholrelated. It becomes unsafe if you’re unsafe. If you have alcohol and no life jacket, it’s the recipe for disaster,” Nelson adds. “If you’re smart about what you’re doing, there’s many memories to be had.”
CRAZY SPOKES
(April 8, Henderson Events Plaza) Tour the southeast Valley on your bicycle—on a 15-mile guided ride or a 5.5-mile family ride (ages 5 and up). Register at cityof henderson.com.
HOP & BOP EASTER EGG HUNT & SPRING FESTIVAL
(April 8, Tule Springs Ranch) Kids with special needs can go on a free egg hunt, while their parents enjoy live music, games and dancing.
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ON THE PROWL WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A COYOTE NEAR YOUR HOME
Zienna & Chaun/TNG Models at Lake Mead. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
Why are those two massive dogs running down the sidewalk off-leash, without an owner in sight? Wait a minute, those aren’t dogs … Hardly a week goes by anymore that we don’t encounter coyotes in our neighborhood. We spot them on walks after dark, watching us with gleaming eyes. We hear their eerie howls as we try to fall asleep. And we come across the evidence of their late-night meals in our yard, in the form of leftover rabbit parts. Doug Nielsen, regional education supervisor for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, says that to his knowledge, the Valley’s coyote population hasn’t increased significantly. But like any wild animals, they migrate toward areas with more plentiful food supplies, aka rabbits, squirrels and other small-prey species. “Coyotes are like 14-year-old boys, who come into your house and go straight for your refrigerator—they’re always looking for food. If a food source in one area gets hit too hard, they’ll move to another spot.” Should we be worried? No, and yes, Nielsen says. Coyotes rarely attack humans—“As a general rule they want nothing to do with us,” he explains, citing a comforting statistic: two reported coyote bites in Southern Nevada dating back more than 15 years—but they will go after pets, especially cats and small dogs. What can we do to protect our furry family members? 1. Don’t let cats run free outdoors, and keep dogs on leashes. 2. If you encounter coyotes, be loud, wave your arms and make yourself look as large as you can. 3. And above all, never feed them, intentionally or by leaving out things that might inadvertently attract them. “We don’t want these animals feeling comfortable with us,” Nielsen says. “Make it clear they’re not welcome.” –Spencer Patterson
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THE CITY
SPOKE The Valley has some great bike trails. If I wanted, I could ride Henderson’s Wetlands trail, which winds through striking desert greenery. Or pedal to Red Rock, like the lunatics I see sweating their way up the Canyon road on weekends. The Valley boasts miles of bike-friendly trails and roads, which you can find with a free map available at rtcsnv. com/cycling/bike-route-trails-map. Just don’t expect to see me on them. Forgive the pun, but that’s not the way I roll. For me, bike riding isn’t a way to punish the body for past transgressions. (Those transgressions will continue, by the way, as long as Pizza Rock’s
IN DOWNTOWN, RELAXING IS AS EASY AS RIDING A BIKE
happy hour is still a thing.) I ride my coaster bike— a 1964 Schwinn Typhoon, with lots of what antiquing nerds call “patina”—not for my physical health, but to calm myself down. And Downtown, with its glassy-smooth and surprisingly under-trafficked streets, is the asphalt equivalent of a Zen garden. During the warm months, I join group evening rides roughly every other week. Sometimes there are a few dozen of us riding a circuitous route from the Huntridge neighborhood, to the Arts District, then to the Fremont Street Experience (timing it so we can stop under the canopy during one of the light shows), to Fremont East and
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its environs (the Bunkhouse, usually), then back to the Huntridge Tavern, all in one big, LCD-lit pack. Or sometimes it’s just a few of us, riding the streets of “Lawyers’ Row”—bordered by Charleston Boulevard, Maryland Parkway, Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard—which are almost always empty of cars. RTC now offers Downtown bike share (rtcbike share.bcycle.com), just $8 for a 24-hour rental. That ride won’t take you through wild desert, or turn your thighs into twin piledrivers. But you will have fun, and you might even see me, smiling all Zen-like as I ride by and wave.
Advance to Sloan Canyon (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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SPRING KAYAK & CANOE TRIP
(April 15) Clark County Parks and Recreation hosts a Colorado River excursion. The $25 fee includes supplies and a shuttle from Sunset Park. Register at parks reg.clarkcountynv.gov.
EARTH DAY GREENFEST
(April 22, Downtown Summerlin) This Earth Day event is part of the Summerlin Wellness Weekend, with 150 exhibitors sharing info on clean energy and sustainable living. greenfestlv.com.
TOUR DE SUMMERLIN
(April 22, Downtown Summerlin) Take a 40-, 60- or 80-mile noncompetitive bike ride on smoothly-paved streets, against a scenic natural backdrop. tourdesummerlin.com.
REVEL MARATHON & HALF MARATHON
(April 29, Mount Charleston) It’s all downhill as you descend more than 5,000 feet and nail your quickest run time yet. runrevel.com.
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OFFBEAT SPORTS AND WHERE TO PLAY THEM BY GEOFF CARTER
On the hot afternoons Vegas enjoys some 200-plus days a year, it’s perfectly natural for you to prefer air-conditioned spaces, like movie theaters, to non-air conditioned ones, like basketball courts and baseball diamonds. But you don’t have to give up on playing outdoor sports during the balmy months; just make a switch to less strenuous sports that can be played at night, maybe with a beer in one hand. Start by becoming familiar with Judge Myron E. Leavitt and Jaycee Community Park. You might be know its skate park or lighted sports fields (the artificial-turf soccer field is wildly popular), but have you noticed the shuffleboard courts? The horseshoe courts? How about the 10 bocce courts? Bocce might be just your speed;
(Geoff Carter/Staff)
GHOSTS OF RED ROCK’S PAST
(Tuesday evenings through May) Gather ’round and listen to campfire stories about the past inhabitants of what is now Red Rock National Conservation Area. redrockcanyonlv.org.
the Italian lawn bowling-style game is relatively easy to learn and play. Bocce sets are pretty cheap, and the Italian American Club of Southern Nevada, located adjacent to Leavitt/Jaycee, has a detailed rule set at iacvegas.com/iac_bocceinfo.html. (The IAC also hosts league play on Wednesday evenings, but you’re not ready for that just yet, bambino. Those folks can roll.) Or how about disc golf? It’s got all the relaxed, urbane fun of golf without the 30-pound bag of metal sticks. There are at least a dozen disc golf courses spread across the Valley—at Peccole Ranch, Sunset Park and even on Mount Charleston, among other places—and some of them are even lit for nighttime play. Check out dgcoursereview.com for a searchable list of Vegas’ disc golf courses and their respective amenities. Finally, if you’re bound and determined to work at having fun but don’t want to go to soccer extremes, the World Adult Kickball Association, now known as CLUBWAKA (kickball.com), can connect you with local kickball and dodgeball leagues. Just don’t let them see you sweat.
Bocce at the park. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
MALIBU RIDER EXPERIENCE WAKEBOARD COMPETITION
(May 5-7, Lake Las Vegas Marina) See a major surf/skate event at the new Lake Las Vegas Water Sports facility. thewwa.com.
KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE
(May 6, Fremont Street Experience) Test your endurance during a 5k run or one-mile fun walk that benefits the Nevada affiliate of the Susan G. Komen organization. komennevada.org.
WOMEN OF THE WILD OVERNIGHT CAMP
(May 13-15, Toiyabe National Forest) Enjoy hikes, archery, campfires and more in this all-ages overnight excursion. parksreg. clarkcountynv.gov.
BADASS DASH
(May 20, Sam Boyd Stadium) If an obstacle-strewn 7k doesn’t sound like enough fun, opt for the recreational, kids and K9 companion divisions. badassdash.com.
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How might Southern Nevada’s outdoor experience be impacted by the new administration? By Mike Prevatt
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the Nevada State Parks Passport The next time you visit a Nevada State Park, don’t forget to pick up a Nevada State Parks Passport. The free booklet serves double duty as a travel guide and travel log. Each page is dedicated to one of our 23 state parks, and includes maps, photos, park descriptions and—this is the best part—a little open space for a “cancellation” stamp. A park ranger will stamp your passport every time you visit a new state park. And just like a real passport, each stamp is unique to the location. Collect 15 and you’ll receive a free yearlong pass to all the Nevada state parks. Find out more at parks. nv.gov. –C. Moon Reed
Red Rock Canyon. (L.E. Baskow/Staff)
It’s easy to take for granted all the purposes our national parks and conservation areas serve. We visit places like Lake Mead and Red Rock Canyon to escape our daily bustle, give our kids hands-on history and science lessons, seek out alternative energy sources and, most popularly, live out our weekend-warrior fantasies. But those public lands—and our access to them—could be threatened by the Trump administration. A 2018 budget proposal would reduce funding for the Interior—the executive department that oversees our national parks—by 12 percent. Also, the Nevada Independent recently revealed a proposed $230-million cut from the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act. The subsequent strain on the national park system could mean closed visitor centers, a reduction of maintenance and security, and limited resources for battling wildfires. Furthermore, there’s talk both in Washington and at the current legislative session in Carson City regarding the transfer rights of federal lands (which comprise nearly 85 percent of Nevada), despite the possibilities of overburdening state agencies that oversee public lands, the potential sale of those lands to private parties and restricted recreational access. So, should local nature explorers worry? Mauricia Baca, executive director of nonprofit group Outside Las Vegas, says that while it’s always good to keep an eye on things, there’s no need to worry yet. For one, it’s too early to gage what budget Congress will approve. And outdoorspeople have wellpositioned allies in Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke and Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric. But Baca also sees untapped opportunities in the growing outdoors/recreation business, to which lawmakers—and even the casino industry—should be attentive. “For instance, in Caliente, there’s potential for the growing mountain bike industry. [Bikers] need places to stay, eat and service their bicycles.” She adds that concerned citizens should remind those lawmakers of those economic possibilities, and of their love for Southern Nevada’s unique landscape. “It may sound like I’m painting a rosy picture, but I actually think there’s a lot we can do,” Baca says. “When you look at survey results and ask people if they value their public lands and outdoor recreation, overwhelmingly the answer is yes. … People who live close to public lands may not always be aware of the fact they really are our lands. It’s incredibly special that we have these open spaces and resources.”
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YOUR OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE EVEN BETTER Sure, going out into nature is supposed to be about disconnecting from technology. But you can do nature so much better if you use these apps.
Sloan Canyon. (Steve Marcus/Sun File)
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AVOID TRAIL#FAIL EXPERTS RECOMMEND LOCAL TRAILS FOR EVERY LEVEL OF RUNNER BY LESLIE VENTURA Running outdoors isn’t for everyone, but sometimes the hardest part is simply finding a decent trail to keep both your feet and mind happy. For beginners, that means scoping out a trail that isn’t too challenging but might still provide a scenic view. Intermediate and advanced runners, on the other hand, are usually all about the challenge. We spoke with folks at Red Rock Running Company to find the best trails for every level of runner. Now focus on getting there.
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“A good beginner trail is the McCullough Hills trail in Henderson,” manager Brent Bowers says. “It has two trail heads—the Mission trailhead and the Anthem trailhead. It’s a runnable trail, because the elevation and the climbing is not as dramatic as other trails. It’s eight miles in length one way, and you can’t really get lost out there. It’s a safer trail, [but] anyone who hasn’t run trails should probably run or walk it to start, or use the buddy system.” There’s also a bathroom at the beginning of the Mission trailhead and markers at every mile.
“One thing to understand when thinking about the variety of trails is that there’s a bunch of mountain bike paths in town, [like] Bootleg Canyon, Cowboy Trail Rides … most of [these areas are] well-groomed,” customer Daniel Zarrella says, versus most of Red Rock’s terrain, “[which] tends to be more technical.” Conversely, Cottonwood Trail at Red Rock’s south end is good for intermediate runners. There’s an abundance of trails, so you can figure out what’s right for you.
“The Escarpment Route in Red Rock is made up of a bunch of smaller trails, and some get pretty technical,” Zarella says. The 404 Loop in Sloan Canyon is also one of Southern Nevada’s more intense trails. “You’re going to have a lot of vertical gain. You’re basically climbing the highest point in Henderson. You’re not just running anymore, you’re bouldering and you have to use your hands.”
The zombie apocalypse has finally arrived, gasoline is scarce and one of the last outposts of humanity is relying on you, Runner 5, to run (or jog or walk) workout-length missions. This phone app is a workout tracker, immersive storyteller, podcast, music player and Sim City-style video game combo.
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Here’s a low-stress social networking app for the outdoors. Search by location to get a visual on your next hike, or play armchair traveler and scroll through user-generated images of nature around the world.
RED CROSS FIRST AID
Even if you’re a committed couch potato, download this free app now. It offer clear stepby-step instructions on how to prepare for and respond to emergency situations, such as allergy attacks, heat stroke and snake bites. For dog and cat owners, a sister app offers pet first aid.
RECGOVCAMP
This simple companion app to the website recreation.gov allows you to search for and reserve public campsites. It’s great for casually planning a last-minute weekend trip. But if you’re looking for more than the basics, proceed to the website, which offers many more resources for trip planning. –C. Moon Reed
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Cube’s film and music careers converged two years ago with the premiere of Straight Outta Compton, the acclaimed biopic exploring the rise and legacy of N.W.A. His son played the young version of Ice Cube, bringing everything full-circle, but the film might not have spent enough time highlighting Cube’s fiery solo work post-N.W.A.; early-’90s albums AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted, Death Certificate and The Predator are uncompromising and aggressive gangsta rap records that have yet to be surpassed.
On the subject of the Raiders: Las Vegans fired up about their new football team would be wise to catch the Cube-directed Straight Outta L.A., an ESPN Films’ 30 for 30 doc that details the team’s 1982 move from Oakland to LA. The Raiders’ swagger and style captivated and influenced Ice Cube and all of LA. Will it happen again in Las Vegas? Las Vegas West Fest with Ice Cube, E-40, Too Short, DJ Quik, Tha Dogg Pound & more at Orleans Arena, April 7. –Brock Radke
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The man born O’Shea Jackson in Compton, California, might be better known as an actor and filmmaker these days, having most recently starred and produced in comedies Fist Fight, Barbershop: The Next Cut and Ride Along 2. But first and foremost, Cube is a hip-hop pioneer and one of the fathers of West Coast rap. Those skills will be on full display Saturday at the Orleans Arena, when he headlines the Las Vegas West Fest.
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“I was offered a residency in 2000 but I was just not ready yet,” he says. “I wanted to go on the road at that time, feel the energy of other markets in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Australia. Something very beautiful was happening in my career at that time, and it was important to have that experience, to go to each country and be a part of the culture there.” More recently, Martin completed his epic 20-month One World Tour, finally capping it off in December in Mexico. But he’d been working on his Vegas show all along, hammering out the details and strategy with MGM Resorts for what promises to be one of his most exhilarating creative endeavors.
“Two years ago my [management] came to Las Vegas with this idea, to partner with a great hotel [venue] that was willing to invest in this production, and we decided to stick with Monte Carlo and the Park,” Martin says. “At this point, I know this is the right timing. ... We are putting together a show for this theater, and it’s something that’s never been done before, so it’s pretty spectacular.” Ricky Martin: All In at the Park Theater at Monte Carlo, April 7, 8, 11, 14 & 15. –Brock Radke
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t might seem weird that dance music pioneer Jesse Saunders, widely considered the creator of the first house music record (“On and On”), hasn’t been a bigger presence in Las Vegas’ vast club scene. But the Chicago legend (who now lives in Las Vegas) doesn’t play the hits heard all over the Strip. He prefers a deeper musical exploration.
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t sounds too good to be true, but Wynn Las Vegas is debuting a new experiential program that takes you behind the scenes of all aspects of the lavish resort wonderland with the experts that make the place so special. The Wynn Master Class Series begins on April 6 with a course called “Pasta, Frank’s Way.” The Frank would be Sinatra, and the pasta would be yours, guided by the steady hands of chef Theo Schoenegger (of Encore’s Sinatra restaurant) and Frank Sinatra’s granddaughter, A.J. Lambert. You’ll leave an expert in handcrafted pasta with recipes in tow and a full belly from a threecourse lunch. And that’s only the beginning. Future curated, interactive courses will span entertainment, art, gaming, salon, food and beverage and more. On April 21, be a vintner for a day with
Wynn Executive Director of Wine Mark Thomas and master sommelier Joseph Spellman of Justin Vineyards for an exclusive winemaking workshop. On May 4, go beyond the velvet ropes to sip Champagne and spin with resident DJ Clutch, who’ll show the view from the booth at Intrigue. On May 12, celebrated stylist Claude Baruk will lead a workshop highlighting the best tools to achieve the ultimate selfie, from hair and makeup to photo-snapping tips. Tickets for the Wynn Master Class Series are available by contacting the concierge at 702-770-7070.
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Since there haven’t been proper breaks in Vegas for a while, how would you describe the genre for noobs who only know the clubs on the Strip? A lot of DJs are mixing in breaks in their sets these days. DJ Mondo, who I believe is one of the residents at Hakkasan and Omnia, has the balls to drop some breaks after he opens and closes for whichever EDM DJ is in town. People have heard breaks, they just didn’t know it if they aren’t familiar with genres. Boom-chk, boom-boom-chk! What can we look forward to the rest of this year? I am always working on something and am currently finishing up five new tracks.
Do you miss the old-school rave days? What do you think about the new-school ravers? The old-school rave days were more hedonistic in terms of dancing. People were on the dancefloor and going for it all night, no cell phones to distract from the reason you went to the show: to dance. New ravers maybe bounce more than dance, but everyone is still having a great time. New school, old school, all school—it’s all good. DJ Icey with Donald Glaude & others at Artisan Afterhours, April 8. –Deanna Rilling
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otley Brews’ Great Vegas Festival of Beer—the biggest annual beer fest in the Las Vegas Valley—will be different when it returns Downtown this weekend. First, don’t worry about the unpredictable weather that muddied up last year’s event. It’s been moved indoors to the World Market Center. More importantly, there’s a new aspect to the event that’s taking creative competition to new levels. Before Saturday’s Grand Tasting, Friday’s Mad Craft experience will combine local chefs and breweries into a science fair of beer. “Brewing is alchemy. We’re half mad scientist and half creative artist, trying to find the balance between the two,” says CraftHaus Brewery co-owner and cofounder Wyndee Forrest, just one of the participating brewers. “Mad Craft allows us to show the public what we’re doing on a daily basis anyway, something unique and distinct.”
Forrest called no spoilers on CraftHaus’ creation, but confirmed that she will compete in the Best Beer Experiment category with something called the Fruit Loop. “It’s never been done before, at least by us.” With food participants including Toddy Shop, VegeNation, Pub 1842, Other Mama, Tacos & Beer and Metro Pizza competing with beer-infused dishes
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Mad Craft guests can sample more than 30 beer creations and 14 culinary experiments, and an industry panel of local judges will award prizes to the tastiest endeavors. Brewers and bartenders from Big Dog’s, Able Baker, Lovelady and more will concoct beer blends, cocktails and specialty brews only available at this event.
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savory and sweet, Mad Craft is sure to be deliciously off the rails—and an exciting example of the growth of the local scene. “I’m really proud of our local beer scene. I think we’ve surpassed our infancy,” Forrest says. “Vegas is a very unique community. We like to branch out and get people to ask questions and be part of the change, and Mad Craft is exactly that kind of event.” Great Vegas Festival of Beer at World Market Center, April 7-8, greatvegasbeer.com. –Brock Radke
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“It’s not that we didn’t, before this moment, attempt to make the most reasonable facsimile of Prince, his work, his music, the sound, the look, the feeling, that we could; we’ve always done that. But now the level of scrutiny is a little higher,” he says. “Now it feels like the fans are paying more attention. They are hyperaware.”
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Tenner has responded by amping up his already impressive work ethic, an effort that allows him to work 50 weeks a year in Las Vegas and across the country. “I have to take care of myself physically, but a couple weeks a year is all I need,” he says. The most significant changes are to the show itself, which is getting bigger and perhaps more popular than it’s ever been. Tenner’s always tweaking. “There are a lot of Prince songs I want to do that we don’t do. The vast majority of people know the hits: ‘Little Red Corvette,’ ‘1999,’ ‘Raspberry Beret.’ [For] the Vegas show, we’re already at an hour and 35, 40 minutes, so if we drive it any further, we’ve got to take an intermission, which I actually wouldn’t be opposed to. Hmm ... that’s something to think about.” Purple Reign: The Prince Tribute Show at Westgate Las Vegas, Wednesdays-Saturdays at 9 p.m. –Brock Radke For our complete interview with Jason Tenner, visit lasvegas weekly.com/industry.
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DAY L I G H T 4/6 DJ Neva. 4/7 DJ Cobra. 4/8 Morgan Page. 4/9 Sage the Gemini. 4/13 DJ Neva. 4/14 DJ E-Rock. 4/15 Otto Knows. 4/16 DJs Crooked & Neva. 4/20 DJ Neva. 4/20 Eclipse with Rick Ross. 4/21 DJ Five. 4/22 Bassjackers. 4/23 Stevie J. Mandalay Bay, Thu-Sun, 702-6324700.
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4/7 Dillon Francis. 4/8 David Guetta. 4/9 RL Grime. 4/14 Ookay. 4/15 David Guetta. 4/16 Stafford Brothers. 4/21 Brillz. 4/22 Marshmello. 4/23 David Guetta. Encore, Thu-Sun, 702-770-7300. G O
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4/6 Katchafire. 4/8 Sammy J. 4/9 Rebel Souljahz. 4/10 Red. 4/11 The Head and the Heart. 4/12 Oh Wonder. 4/15 Toots & the Maytals. 4/19 Phantogram. 4/20 Kehlani. 4/21 Tove Lo. 4/23 Orgone x Monophonics. 4/28 Jamey Johnson. 4/29 Spawnbreezie. 5/13 Blue October. 5/19 Roots of Creation. 5/20 Testament. 5/25 Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals. 5/27 Pink Talking Fish. 6/1 Trey Songz. 6/3 Modest Mouse. 6/8 Somo. 6/14 Phoenix. 6/21 The Revolution. 6/24 The Black Seeds. 6/25 Streetlight Manifesto. 7/7 Bruce Hornsby. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695.
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M A N D A L AY B AY EVENTS CENTER 5/5 Ramon Ayala & Paquita la del Barrio. 7/16 EVO 2017 World Finals. 7/29 Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7777. MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA 4/7 Green Day. 5/12 Train. 5/20 Chris Brown. 5/27 Dead & Company. 6/17 Def Leppard. 7/8 J. Cole. MGM Grand, 702-521-3826.
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Mark Wahlberg finally found some time to come to Las Vegas—during CinemaCon week, of course—for a proper grand opening of the Wahlburgers restaurant March 28 at the Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s on the Strip. ... LAX has closed. The Luxor nightclub shuttered after its April 1 party featuring Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray. Although the MGM Resorts property had not officially announced the closure at press time, sources report a new nightlife experience is coming to the space, which originally opened in 1997 as Club Ra. It transformed into LAX in 2007. ... Intrigue at Wynn Las Vegas will celebrate its first anniversary April 27-29 with a powerhouse lineup of resident DJs: David Guetta on Thursday, RL Grime on Friday and Diplo on Saturday. ... Ever wonder what a fresh Budweiser tastes like? Find out at Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas on National Beer Day, April 7, when day-fresh beer will be sent to the Strip from Budweiser’s brewery in Fairfield, California. ... The Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool hasn’t been booking concerts lately, but annual CBS Radio show SPF returns to the rooftop venue May 20, featuring DNCE, Hailee Steinfeld, Jason Derulo, Niall Horan and Post Malone.
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OLD 97’S ARE RUNNIN’ HOT Rhett Miller thought it “weird” that there was cigarette smoke in the air during Old 97’s April 2 show at Vinyl. Guess they’ve been playing too many smoke-free venues lately (or Vegas doesn’t have enough of them). But that didn’t stop the alt-country trailblazers from starting a fire, burning through a set that included “Irish Whiskey Pretty Girls” and “Timebomb.” Check out a full review at lasvegasweekly.com. (Photograph by Paul Citone/Erik Kabik Photography)
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT PLACES TO GET A NICE CUP OF TEA
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Enjoy tea served on nitrogen while you browse the wide selection of gourmet loose leaf teas in this Henderson boutique. 10271 S. Eastern Ave., 702-907-6543.
The line is often long at this locals’ favorite, but the boba tea, slushes and milk teas are worth the short wait. Spring for the “egg pudding” topping. 7380 S. Rainbow Blvd. #101, 702-685-5889.
3. SHEFFIELD SPICE & TEA CO. This friendly shop stocks top-shelf tea, spices, olive oils and vinegars. The space might be small, but there’s a robust online store. 9875 S. Eastern Ave., 702-877-4237.
4. TEALET While mainly a direct trade tea wholesaler, Tealet has a “tea studio” where visitors can enjoy tea tastings and pick up samples. Call ahead. 4535 W. Russell Road #11, 808-927-8330.
5. INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE When one culture’s tea treatments just aren’t enough, stock up on tea at this cosmopolitan grocery. 5000 S. Decatur Blvd., 702-889-2888. –C. Moon Reed
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YOUNG LOVE ANIME FEATURE YOUR NAME OFFERS SWOONING SUPERNATURAL ROMANCE BY JOSH BELL
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AAABC YOUR NAME Voices of Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryô Narita. Directed by Makoto Shinkai. Rated PG. Opens Friday in select theaters.
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After two dismal (yet successful) liveaction/CGI hybrid movies, the Smurfs have returned to their fully animated roots for Smurfs: The Lost Village. The little blue forest-dwelling creatures have always been some degree of irritating, and the two previous movies, in which the Smurfs invaded the “real” world and interacted with humans, were particularly obnoxious, full of blatant product placement and crass humor. Lost Village is slightly less annoying, which marks an improvement for the Smurfs, but it’s also much less ambitious, and it comes off more like the extended pilot for a new Smurfs TV series than a full-fledged theatrical feature. The storyline introduces a whole group of new merchandising-ready Smurfs when Smurfette (voiced by Demi Lovato), previously the only female Smurf, discovers a hidden village of Smurf ladies. Smurfs of all genders are targeted, as always, by the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson), who wants to drain their magical essence for his nefarious purposes. Lots of slapstick humor and lessons about tolerance ensue, but there’s not nearly enough story here for 90 minutes, and the animation is functional and uninspired. The celebrity voice performances (including Danny Pudi, Jack McBrayer, Mandy Patinkin and, uh, Julia Roberts) are rote, all loud and cutesy to match the brightly colored visuals and the obvious jokes. Little kids will probably laugh. Parents will count down the minutes until it’s over. –Josh Bell
AACCC SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE Voices of Demi Lovato, Danny Pudi, Jack McBrayer. Directed by Kelly Asbury. Rated PG. Opens Friday citywide.
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Perfect timing Billy Howerdel talks Maynard, “raw art” and A Perfect Circle’s next album By Deanna Rilling
hat is the composition process like on the latest A Perfect Circle music for you and Maynard James Keenan? It’s through the mail and over the Internet. I work here in my studio, just me, and I’ve been working on these songs for a long time in different forms. I’ve sent off things to him, but didn’t want to overwhelm him throughout the years, so he’s been kind of chewing on these for a while, and now it’s to the point where he’s asking for some modifications, so it’s a collaboration, a musical conversation. He’s saying, “Take out your scissors, cut the song up, put in these different pieces rearranged and let’s see what that sounds like.” So that’s where we’re at right now. He was texting me about
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two minutes ago with notes on something I sent him yesterday. I’m trying to do my best to get him to a place to be inspired to write, too. Will there be a new APC album in 2017, and maybe some new material played on this tour? That is the idea. If all goes well, we will have a new record out in 2017. It’s a creative human process, and you never know what’s going to happen, but I feel pretty good about that possibility. As far as new music on the tour, again, I’m not promising anything, but I see us playing a few songs. They might not be in complete, finished form, but we get to test them out on you guys and see how it goes with reactions, see how we feel about it.
Maynard is famously protective of how the music is released and about preserving a vision. Do you worry a crappy camera-phone video will end up on YouTube? It’s inevitable. All we can do is say what our intentions are; what people do is what they’re gonna do. Of course, we would like to have control over how we release material, and getting paid for it would be wonderful, but even more than that, it’s just being present in the moment. Everyone wants a little memento or keepsake from the show, but the memory stored in your head and your heart is more important. I’d just rather people be in the moment. But believe me, I’ve been at shows where I’m tempted to whip out a phone and record a snippet, so I understand.
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THE WEEKLY PLAYLIST STEELY DAN: A 10-SONG PRIMER BY GEOFF CARTER
“Do it Again” (1972) This mysterious slow burner remains the only song with a sitar solo I’ve listened to until the end. Plus: Vegas figures prominently in the lyrics.
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Howerdel (center) and A Perfect Circle kick off their tour in Las Vegas. (Courtesy)
What was it to go from fan and guitar tech to collaborating with Maynard? It was extremely flattering having him offer to sing. It blindsided me—I didn’t expect or anticipate that at all. I mean, he was in Tool, and that wasn’t a thing I thought about, people being in multiple bands. … “Orestes” and “The Hollow” were the first two songs he sang on. It just felt like, to both of us, we had something special. APC has covered numerous songs with political overtones. How do you think the current political
climate in America will affect music in 2017? Severely. Even my most apathetic friends are affected. Whatever side of the fence you’re on, you can’t ignore how toxic and emotionally disruptive this whole thing has been. It has extracted primal instincts out of adults that are usually reserved for prepubescent teen angst and anger. So I think the arts are going to respond. As bad as things are, at least you’ll get a lot of real rawness out of the arts. For more of our interview with Howerdel, visit lasvegasweekly.com.
“Reelin’ in the Years” (1972) This is the closest Steely Dan has come to a “rocker,” with a prominent guitar and a beautifully harmonized, instantly catchy chorus. “Show Biz Kids” (1973) An eerily prescient slam on a narcissistic generation “makin’ movies of (itself).” “My Old School” (1973) It’s two things Dan usually isn’t: autobiographical and joyful.
“Barrytown” (1974) An indiepop prototype that would later be performed by Ben Folds, who could have written it. (He covered it for the soundtrack of the 2000 comedy Me, Myself & Irene, which also features a Wilco cover of Dan’s “Any Major Dude Will Tell You” that surpasses the original.) “Rikki Don’t Lose That Number” (1974) Perhaps the band’s most perfect pop song. “Doctor Wu” (1975) This sleepy drug memoir isn’t for everyone, but I’m fond of it. “Deacon Blues” (1977) Puschak explains what makes this a minor epic in his Nerdwriter essay. I agree with him completely. “FM (No Static at All)” (1978) Leave it to Dan to bash boring radio with an achingly gorgeous single that actually sounds amazing on a car stereo. “Babylon Sisters” (1980) Dan’s last great song is an ode to fading hipsters—and a swell yacht rock number.
STEELY DAN April 12, 14-15, 19, 21-22, 26, 28-29, 8 p.m., $82-$425. Venetian’s Opaline Theatre, 702-414-9000.
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ince 1972, perhaps hundreds of journalists have tried to explain Steely Dan. I won’t. If you don’t get why or how this jazz-influenced duo, which begins a ninedate residency at the Venetian on April 12, transcends “yacht rock,” I suggest you watch the excellent video essay by “Nerdwriter” Evan Puschak (youtube.com/user/ Nerdwriter1), “How Steely Dan Composes a Song.” His brand of Dansplaining is more patient than mine. All I’m gonna do is suggest a 10-song playlist that might get you in the door.
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PEARL JAMS
This happened: LCD Soundsystem, performing at the Pearl. (Photograph by Denise Truscello/Wire Image)
Reflecting on a decade at the Palms’ beloved venue By Spencer Patterson rom the moment the Pearl Concert Theater opened to the public on March 17, 2007 (for a headlining performance by Evanescence, of all things), I’ve had an easy answer to this question: Where in Las Vegas would you most want to see your favorite band? In the decade since, some great music rooms— from Brooklyn Bowl to the revamped Bunkhouse— have opened around town. Yet the space inside the Palms has remained my single happiest place to catch a show. Not because it’s in my neighborhood (it’s not) or because it offers the best beer selection (it doesn’t). The Pearl has stayed atop my rankings because its creators prioritized the two most important aspects of concertgoing: sight and sound—obvious, sure, but rarely taken seriously enough. I’ve been in virtually every section over the years— on the floor, down the sides, straight back, up top— and my view of the stage has never been the least bit impaired. Better yet, I can’t recall fretting even once over the sonic quality, and I’ve become pretty picky over decades covering concerts. What the Pearl hasn’t had, unfortunately, is consistently interesting booking. What began
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with a pretty open mind under then-owner George Maloof and his original talent buyer (see: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, The Pogues?!) evolved into a safer approach that leaned heavily on classic rock and conceded most left-of-center acts to its competitors. With Station Casinos now in charge, it remains to be seen whether the Pearl can again be a player in Vegas’ wildly competitive music market. As the venue celebrates its 10-year milestone with A Perfect Circle (see Page 60), I’ll also reflect back, on five Pearl shows that stood out for me. Björk (December 15, 2007) Part 2 of a momentous weekend doubleheader (Tool played one night earlier) earned the Icelandic innovator an ultra-rare fivestar review. “Without aid of a costume change, aerial acrobat or dance troupe, the evening felt as dramatic as any production show on the Strip,” I wrote then, and I stand by those words nearly 10 years later. Matador at 21 (October 1-3, 2010) The single-best musical weekend of my life saw influential indie label Matador Records gather current and former acts for a whirlwind of can’t-believe-this-is-happening-here performances from the likes of Pavement, Sonic Youth and Superchunk. I also got to see my favorite band, Guided By Voices, right where I wanted
them. Dreams do come true. LCD Soundsystem (October 12, 2010) The hip Brooklyn outfit’s lone Vegas appearance didn’t pack the house, but anyone who was there will tell you it should have, as frontman James Murphy and his mates served up favorite after deliriously danceable favorite for folks in the know. Bob Dylan (July 16, 2011) I’d given up on Dylan as a live entity until this one turned my head around. “Dylan stepped away from the organ, picked up his harmonica and moved to the front of the stage,” I wrote. “That movement alone eclipsed my previous Dylan encounter for excitement, and it was only the beginning. What followed was shockingly powerful, an icon proving he’s still a viable performer.” Butthole Surfers (August 28, 2011) This might not have been an all-timer, musically speaking, but every time I think about it I smile. Because, like, 300 people showed up in a room that holds 2,500. Because the band played in a classy theater while the goriest videos I’ve ever watched rolled behind it (as in, the decapitation scenes were a relief from the really nasty stuff). And because the giant marquee outside the Palms read “BUTTHOLE SURFERS,” all night long.
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Worse, says Downtown’s 11th Street Records—and the adjoining National Southwestern Recording studio, where the album was recorded—was a natural partner. “I’m putting out a vinyl record, they’re a vinyl record shop. To me there was no other option.” Now, he’s focused on getting the band distribution “to get the music beyond Vegas. And then? “Maybe mid-summer we’ll get another band on, and the process will probably be a little quicker than the last one,” he says. “This town is full of talent; there’s a lot of great bands here.” The label won’t be restricted by subgenre—“[We] don’t claim anything other than to be a rock ’n’ roll label,” Miller says—and as for the name, he chose Huntridge for the nostalgia it carries. “Live music is synonymous with the Huntridge. Instantly, it resonated with people.” –Leslie Ventura ALSO All-Night Visitors, the indie-rock group led by Vegas musician Walker Rose, will release three-song EP People, Places, Things on May 1, along with a conceptual video accompanying the record. The band’s first release in two years explores its blues, pop and classic rock influences, pulling from recording sessions for an upcoming full-length. allnightvisitors.bandcamp.com … Raw Femme, a Vegas-based outlet that highlights female musicians, will host its second Female Founder workshop April 7 at the Platinum Hotel on East Flamingo (4 p.m., $5). Part of a continuing speaker series, the event furthers Raw Femme’s mission of assisting aspiring music-industry professionals through a discussion with Balcony TV producer Courtney Davis, entertainment lawyer Mark R. Smith and others. –Leslie Ventura
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Two amigos Chatting with Steve Martin and Martin Short—at the same time! strictions on how long you could go, so people would get back into the casino. Where are you guys right now? And now they really do it like a show. A Martin Short: I’m in Palm Desert. real paid ticket. I find it to be fantastic Steve Martin: I’m in New York City. now, one of the best places we play. Marty and I have actually never met. Three Amigos was your first colMS: Which makes this kind of laboration. How do you feel about exciting! I have to say, I’m surprised that movie now? to hear your voice is as manly as it is. SM: Well, it wasn’t really a collaboHow do you design a show to ration, because Marty just did what satisfy your audience while also we told him to do. keeping yourselves happy? MS: It was more like servitude. MS: I think Steve and I share some SM: We look back on it similarities and comedic STEVE MARTIN & really fondly, and it seems instincts, and one is our MARTIN SHORT to have an afterlife. I never work ethic. When we finApril 9, 7:30 p.m., even think about my old ish and the audience is $50-$175. The Colosseum, movies unless someone saying, “That was great, 866-227-5938. reminds me of them, and we love it,” and we’re I’m constantly reminded getting de-mic’d, we’re of Three Amigos, in a nice talking about what didn’t way. If we have contributed nothing work and what we should change, to the culture other than that, we are constantly trying to perfect it. And very proud. And I should say, we have that’s what’s exciting and fun. contributed nothing to the culture You’re touring this thing. How other than that. much will you change the show for You have more dates at the ColosLas Vegas? seum this year, which pretty much SM: Well, we’ve played there before means you are Vegas residents now. and had a great response and a great SM: That’s great! I look forward time, but I used to play Vegas in the to moving to Las Vegas and getting a ’70s, and then it was one of the worst home together. places to play. I can’t tell you why, MS: As long as it’s something but there was booze and people were modern. eating and there may have been re-
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American self-identity sideways. iven the wave of race-baiting poison that Donald Into the mix come Isaac, a Jewish art curator, and his Trump surfed right into the Oval Office, Disgraced girlfriend, Jory, a black colleague of Amir’s. Gathering to matters. Racial identity isn’t only complex, but ofdine at the Kapoors’ (Trevor Dotson’s tastefully sleek set), ten contradictory and psychically painful, particutheir veneer of civilized party banter grows blunt in subtle larly now for Muslims—a useful lesson in empathy. half-steps until Amir casually comments that 9/11 Crisply paced by director Clarence Gilyard aaaab caused him to feel horror—and a touch pride(you know him as an actor from Matlock; Walker, DISGRACED ful. Exploding in disbelief, Isaac rips Amir, who Texas Ranger; and Die Hard), this Nevada admits a tribal sense “in the bones” and defiantly April 6-9 at UNLV’s Alta Conservatory Theatre/Cockroach Theatre challenges Isaac over defense of Israel. Ham Fine Arts; co-production of Ayad Akhtar’s 2013 Pulitzer Now Disgraced unleashes body blows aimed also April 14-23 at winner—staged consecutively at UNLV and at anti-Semitism and racism, as two twists ratchet Art Square Theatre; days Downtown’s Art Square Theatre—sets up like a up the stakes. In one, a sole “N” word utterance is & times vary, bad barroom joke: A Muslim, a Caucasian, a Jew devastatingly ironic. In the other, a sexual revelation $12-$20. and an African-American are having dinner. unleashes an ugly physicality that starkly addresses What transpires—before, during and after—is violence and Islam. Relationships are imperiled. fleetingly funny and ultimately incendiary. As Amir, Anil Margsahayam’s open, boyish features Glossy Manhattan sophisticates, they’re characters of a make his plunge into rage especially unsettling in a fierce type—even stereotypes—but well serve a play designed as lead performance—inner and outer turmoil are both a timely social polemic. Amir Kapoor, a Pakastani-born, boldly illuminated—and Alexandra Ralph fuses a hint of aggressively assimilated corporate lawyer, vehemently white guilt into Emily’s heartfelt liberalism. They enjoy rejects his Muslim upbringing, despite the urging of ethstrong support from Brandon Dawson (Isaac), Alexis nic pride by his American artist wife, Emily, who employs Hudson (Jory) and Jacob Samir Sidhom (Abe). Islamic symbolism in her work. Reluctantly, after prodDisgraced poses a potent question: Can both intellecding by her and his nephew, Hussein (who Americanized tual rejection of poisoned dogma and the dark embrace himself as “Abe”), Amir becomes publicly involved in the of cultural tribalism burn within us without singeing our case of a persecuted Iman, knocking his carefully crafted souls in tinderbox America?
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Bradley Manchester’s delicious calamari fries are back and better than ever. (Mikayla Whitmore/Staff)
Chef Bradley Manchester’s calamari fries were but one of the standouts on the menu at Glutton, his sadly shuttered Downtown restaurant. The thicker cut and familiar shape of the squid made it memorable, and the spicy-creamy sriracha mayo was the perfect complement to the dish’s crisp and tender textures. ¶ Now that Manchester is running the new Oyster Bar at the Hard Rock, that dish lives again, but it’s far from the only reason to belly up to this bar. A foursome of ahi tuna tacos ($16) packs fresh raw fish with yuzu guacamole, frisée and pickled chilies into crunchy wonton shells. It’s a cool contrast to hearty shrimp and grits ($21), inundated with cheddar cheese and andouille sausage. The similarly sausage-laden gumbo ($18) is richly flavored, speckled with fried okra and served over rice. There’s also curried coconut seafood stew ($23) and a classic cioppino ($25) in case our wild spring weather veers back to chilly winds. ¶ The casino oyster bar has been surging recently, with multiple properties bringing this satisfying option back to the forefront. The Hard Rock’s version doesn’t disappoint, mixing obligatory raw bar faves (and Florida stone crab when it’s in season) with heavier fare like pan roasts, fish and chips and buttery lobster rolls. With Manchester, it has a chef who can get creative with all of the above. –Brock Radke
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BAZAAR MEAT GOES FURTHER OVERBOARD WITH ITS NEW DESSERT CART he new dessert cart at Bazaar Meat is a showstopper, a pleasantly gaudy yellow display with white-and-red wheels and all kinds of sweets inside. It’s transporting, the kind of presentation that might make you think of Willy Wonka or a carnival or the last time you consumed a high dose of edibles and ended up wanting to order every single thing at a fancy bakery. It’s filled with three-dozen kinds of little treats—cream puffs, eclairs, bonbon, two-bite tarts, cakes and cookies. When you choose what you want, the desserts are put into a fancy box with words like “chicharron” and “s’more” printed on it. The words are reminders that you are in a José Andrés restaurant, which crafts luxurious experiences out of THE unlikely ingredients and comSPECTACLE binations. CIRCUIT Do you want a hit of raspberry, BY ANDY WANG ginger and cardamom in your eclair? Bacon with strawberries and cream in your caramelized puff pastry? White chocolate with a bright-green cilantro filling? Of course you do. No restaurant in Vegas does spectacle as well as Bazaar Meat. I remember speaking to Andrés months before he opened the restaurant at SLS in 2014. It was already clear then that he wanted to redefine the steakhouse, that he had grand plans to set Vegas ablaze with his “Game of Thrones-like open kitchen.” So he’s got astounding suckling pigs from Salamanca, Spain, roasted in a wood-fired oven, as the main event on his menu. He’s proud to serve big ribeyes from older Holsteins, steaks from Northern California dairy farm Mindful Meats that have an intense depth of beefiness. It took more than two years for Andrés and his team to source this meat, trying more than 500 cuts along the way. That’s some kind of devotion to your craft. I can’t think of a better place to ball out with a group than Bazaar Meat, and it definitely helps to
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have a big group if you’re saving room for all the desserts. But Bazaar does dainty as well as it does gargantuan, making it easy to put together a meal of creative little bites like the spherical Ferran Adrià liquid olives and the foie gras cotton candy. This truly is a restaurant that offers different levels of splendor. I remember a three-hour meal at the bar a couple New Year’s Eves ago, when I drank salt air margaritas and liquid-nitrogen cocktails before enjoying a caviar flight and a ribeye. I’ve met friends here for drinks and ended up going through plate after plate of cured meats. I’ve crashed other people’s dinners and eaten the wild boar sausage they couldn’t finish. I don’t think there’s a wrong way to eat in this restaurant. You should experience the dessert cart, but don’t worry too much if you’re full by the time it makes its way to your table. You can still have the server fill up your box, then you can try a couple things and just close the box and take everything else with you.
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 oz. Frey Ranch Gin Sanpellegrino Pompelmo Float of Frey Ranch Absinthe Grapefruit peel, lemon round and anise star for garnish
METHOD Build drink over ice. Add a float of Frye Ranch Absinthe and garnish.
Inspired by the Greyhound—an ever-popular bar favorite—this cocktail makes upgrades in all the right places. Frey Ranch Estate Distillery is a family-owned distillery located in Nevada’s Great Basin Desert. While it produces multiple different fine liquors, including vodka and whiskey, the award-winning gin is a special treat. Rich with juniper and herbal flavors, this gin combines beautifully with the tart grapefruit soda and a float of sophisticated, anise-rich absinthe.
Dessert is served. (Sabin Orr/Courtesy)
Cocktail created by Francesco Lafranconi, Executive Director of Mixology and Spirits Education at Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.
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LAS VEGAS WEEKLY 04.06.17
LIVE MUSIC THE STRIP & NEARBY Brooklyn Bowl Katchafire, Inna Vision 4/6, 8 pm, $25. Catfish John (Grateful Dead tribute) 4/7, 8 pm, free. Sammy J, Jordan T, Analea 4/8, 7:30 pm, $22. Rebel Souljahz, Eli-Mac 4/9, 8 pm, $22-$40. Red, Wolves at the Gate, Message From Sylvia, Death Therapy, Foreign Sons 4/10, 6 pm, $20-$22.50. The Head and the Heart, Dreamers 4/11, 7:30 pm, $31-$46. Oh Wonder, Honne 4/12, 7:30 pm, $20. Linq, 702-862-2695. Caesars Palace (Colosseum) Celine Dion 4/7-4/8, 4/11-4/12, 4/14-4/15, 4/18-4/19, 4/21-4/22, 7:30 pm, $55-$500. 702-731-7333. Cosmopolitan (Chelsea) Bastille, Mondo Cozmo 4/14, 7 pm, $25-$40. Empire of the Sun, The Avalanches, Rick Steele 4/15, 8 pm, $20-$60. 702-698-7000. Double Down The Psyatics, The Scutches, Jerk! 4/6. Lambs to Lions, Swamp Pussy, Off the Wall, Hateus 4/7. The Negative Nancys, The Unit, Media Solution, Dreams of Vertigo, Desolate the Few 4/8. Moonraker, The Primals, Ass Life 4/9. Johnny Zig & The Highlighters 4/12. 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) Bring Me the Horizon, Underoath, Beartooth 4/8, 7 pm, $40-$150. (Vinyl) Andre Power 4/6, 10:30 pm, $15-$20. The American Weather, Kid You’re No Fighter, Lady Reiko, Sin City Prophets 4/7, 9 pm, $10-$12. Raiding the Rock Vault 4/8-4/12, 8:30 pm, $39-$109. 702-693-5000. House of Blues Mac Sabbath, Metalachi, Okilly Dokilly 4/6, 7 pm, $19-$12. Badfish 4/7, 8 pm, $24-$26. Ultimate Grunge Fest (tribute acts) 4/8, 7 pm, $15. The Damned, Bleached 4/9, 7 pm, $25. NF 4/14, 7 pm, $22. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. MGM Grand (Garden Arena) Green Day, Against Me! 4/7, 8 pm, $45-$65. 702-891-1111. Monte Carlo (Park Theater) Ricky Martin 4/7-4/8, 4/11, 4/14-4/15, 8 pm, $82-$229. 844-600-7275. Orleans (Arena) Ice Cube, E-40, Too $hort, DJ Quik, Tha Dogg Pound, Rodney O, Joe Cooley 4/7, 6:30 pm. 702-284-7777. Palms (The Pearl) A Perfect Circle, Prayers 4/6-4/8, 8 pm, $55-$115. 702-944-3200. Planet Hollywood (Axis) Britney Spears 4/74/8, 9 pm, $69-$500. Backstreet Boys 4/12, 4/14-4/15, 4/19, 9 pm, $59-$259. 702-777-2782. Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Lanco 4/7, 9 pm, $5-$10. Town Square, 702-435-2855. T-Mobile Arena George Strait 4/7-4/8, 8 pm, $75-$200. 702-692-1600. Venetian (Opaline Theatre) Steely Dan 4/12, 4/14-4/15, 4/19, 4/21-4/22, 4/26, 4/28-4/29, 8 pm, $63-$206. 702-414-9000.
DOWNTOWN Backstage Bar & Billiards Zeke, Nashville Pussy 4/6, 8 pm, $15-$20. Ape Machine 4/11, 8 pm, $5. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-2227. Beauty Bar Bob Log III, Same Sex Mary, The Kevin Dowling Fitness Hour 4/7, 8 pm, $10. Like Pacific, Kat Kalling, Wavelengths 4/9, 8 pm, free. Nobodys, Jerk!, Badger, The Pluralses 4/10, 8 pm, $7. Dayshell, Silver Snakes, Amarionette, A Poison Alibi 4/12, 8 pm, $10. 517 Fremont St., 702-598-3757. Bunkhouse Saloon Pure Joy People, The Dirty Hooks, Almost Normal, Cameron Dettman, Leather Bound Crooks 4/7, 8 pm, $8. David Bazan 4/9, 9 pm, $10-$12. Froth, Low!, Free LSD’s Bad Trip 4/10, 8 pm, $5-$8.
Billy Bob Thornton, left, brings his Boxmasters to the Smith Center April 9 and 10. (Courtesy)
Delta Bombers, Bebo & The Goodtime Boys, Shuggie B. Goode, Dj Maybelline 4/12, 8 pm, $12. 124 S. 11th St., 702-854-1414. Downtown Grand (Freedom Beat) The Eagles Greatest Hits Live ft. Albumpalooza Band 4/8, 9 pm, free. 206 N. 3rd St., 702-953-4343. Golden Nugget (Gordie Brown Showroom) The Guess Who 4/7, 8 pm, $43-$162. Frankie Moreno Thu & Sat, 8 pm, $28-$60. 866-9465336. Griffin The Memories, Emotional, Cole Lodge 4/6, 10 pm, free. 511 Fremont St. 702-382-0577. Hard Hat Lounge Rap Is Fun ft. Harvey Listen, C.H.R.O.M.E., Great Daine, Flomont Street Experience & more 4/7, 9 pm, $3. 1675 Industrial Road, 702-384-8987. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Brady Dolyniuk: The Wall 4/7, 7:30 pm, $29-$75. (Cabaret Jazz) Steve Tyrell 4/7-4/8, 7 pm, $39-$59. Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters 4/9-4/10, 7 pm, $39-$75. 702-749-2000. Velveteen Rabbit The Lique 4/7, 9 pm, $10. The Basswüd Poets, Girls & Wolves, Red Seduction 4/8, 8 pm, $5. 1218 S. Main St., 702-685-9645.
EVERYWHERE ELSE Count’s Vamp’d Sin City All Stars ft. Carlos Cavazo, Paul Shortino, Frank DiMino 4/6, 10 pm, free. Y&T, Tailgun 4/7, 8:30 pm, $20$25. 6750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. Dive Bar Tropidelic 4/11, 8 pm, $5. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. Eagle Aerie Hall Covet, Oranges, Groomlake, Journey 2 Rapture, Sunhaus, Bastilick 4/6, 5 pm, $11. Seaway, Rosedale, Tonight We Fight 4/12, 6 pm, $12. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. Silverton (Veil Pavilion) Joe Nichols 4/6, 8 pm, $10. 38 Special 4/8, 8 pm, $24-$34. 702-263-7777. Suncoast (Showroom) Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets 4/8-4/9, 8:30 pm, $20-$30. 702-636-7075.
COMEDY
Caesars Palace (Colosseum) Steve Martin, Martin Short 4/9, 10/29, 7:30 pm, $50-$175. 702-731-7333. Mirage (Terry Fator Theatre) Tim Allen 4/8, 5/6, 10 pm, $65-$87. Terry Fator Mon-Thu, 7:30 pm, $65-$163. 702-792-7777. Orleans (Showroom) D.L. Hughley 4/7-4/8, 8 pm, $50-$70. 702-284-7777. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Garrison Keillor 4/8, 7:30 pm, $29-$99. (Troesch Studio) Sister’s Easter Catechism: Will My Bunny Go to Heaven? 4/6-4/9, times vary, $35-$40.
PERFORMING ARTS
Alios Majestic Repertory: Hand to God Thru 4/15, days & times vary, $20-$23. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. Las Vegas Little Theatre (Black Box) 4,000 Miles Thru 4/9, Thu-Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm; $10-$15. 3920 Schiff Drive, 702-362-7996. Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) An American in Paris 4/11-4/16, times vary, $29-$127. 702-749-2000. Summerlin Library Signature Productions: Fiddler on the Roof Thru 4/29, days & times vary, $20-$30. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. UNLV (Black Box Theatre) Nevada Conservatory Theatre/ Cockroach Theatre: Disgraced Thru 4/9, days & times vary, $15-$17. (Rando-Grillot Recital Hall) UNLV Chamber Music Series: Ying Quartet 4/6, 7:30 pm, $27-$30. 702-895-3332.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Artisan Festival Spring Jamboree 4/9, 10 am5 pm. Palace Station, artisancraftfestival.com. Clark County Fair & Rodeo 4/12-4/15, 10 am-11 pm; 4/16, 10 am-9 pm; $10-$30. 1301 W. Whipple Ave., Logandale, ccfair.com. First Friday 4/14, 5-11 pm, free. Downtown Las Vegas, ffflv.org. Great Vegas Festival of Beer Mad Craft Experience 4/7, 7-10 pm, $75-$80. Grand Tasting 4/8, 3-7 pm, $40-$95. World Market Center Pavilion, greatvegasbeer.com. Heroes of the Dorm Collegiate eSports Championships 4/8, 1 pm, $15. Cox Pavilion, 702-739-3267. Robert Irvine Live An interactive culinary experience. 4/6, 7 pm, $33. Tropicana Theater, 800-829-9034. Slow Art Day 4/8, 1-3 pm, Meditations on the work Kim Rugg, Julie Oppermann & Heidi Schwegler, a viewing of Josh Azzarella’s investigation North by Northwest and The Wizard of Oz & more. UNLV’s Barrick Museum of Art, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. University Forum Lecture Series “A 57 Day Traverse of the Grand Canyon” 4/7, 7:30 pm, free. UNLV’s Robert L. Bigelow Physics building, Room 102, 702-895-3401. Writer’s Block Book Club: The Past 4/6, 6 pm, free. An Evening of Hemingway with Mark Cirino 4/7, 7 pm, free. 1020 Fremont St., 702550-6399. Zia Record Exchange/Dogfish Head Brewer Charity Dinner Benefitting Adopt a Rescue Pet and A Home 4 Spot. 4/6, 6 p.m., $33.30. Brooklyn Bowl, 702-862-2695.
SPORTS
Las Vegas 51s Baseball Fresno 4/11-4/14. Games 7:05 pm (except Sundays & holidays, noon). Cashman Field, 702-386-7200. Puppy Power 5k 4/8, 9 am, free. Life Time Athletic Green Valley, 121 Carnegie St., 702-802-7300. Tuff-N-Uff Downtown Showdown MMA. 4/7, 7 pm, $9-$47. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 800-745-3000 .
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. Mon-Fri, 9 am–5 pm; Thu, 9 am8 pm; Sat, noon-5 pm. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art I Am the Greatest: Muhammad Ali Thru 9/30. Daily, 10 am-8 pm, $16-$18. 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-693-7871. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Maureen Halligan Thru 5/5. Mon-Fri, 8 am5 pm. 500 Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-7030. The Corner Gallery David Beck-Brown: The Unknown Artist, History Erased Thru 4/28, free. #220, Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-501-9219. CSN Fine Arts Gallery Robot Army: Light Play Thru 4/29. Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sat, 10 am-4 pm, free. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-4146. Donna Beam Fine Art Annual Juried Student Exhibition 4/7-4/22. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3893. Left of Center Dennis Martinez: Frame of Reference 4/11-6/30. Artist reception 4/21, 6-8 pm. Tue-Fri, noon-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm; free. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Sahara West Library Xiaoyan Wang: 50 U.S. State Flowers 4/7-6/4. Opening reception 4/13, 5:30-7 pm. Mon-Thu, 10 am-8 pm; Fri-Sun, 10 am-6 pm. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. Sin City Gallery Aaron Sheppard: Sensitive White Boy Syndrome 4/6-4/29. Artist reception 4/6, 6-9 pm. 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 am-6 pm; Fri, 10 am-9 pm. 920 S. Commerce St., 702-201-4253.
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