Andrea Domanick
Story Archive
- For Las Vegas nightlife performers, all the club’s a circus
- Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014
- You don’t have to shell out big bucks for a stage show to see dazzling theatrical performances in Las Vegas. Just head to a nightclub. In Las Vegas’ nightlife scene, aerialists and clowns are a necessity, not a novelty ...
- Ghost Hunting in Southern Nevada
- Determined to make a connection with the afterlife, hundreds of locals are buying in
- Monday, Dec. 1, 2014
- Standing on Goldfield High School’s broad stone steps around 10 on an October night, Jeannine Robertson, an accountant for Spy Entertainment, snaps open an industrial plastic briefcase to reveal half a dozen gadgets. Some, like the digital tape recorder she removes, are familiar. “You have to turn on the recorder before you ...
- Great Las Vegas neighborhoods: Comparing cost, crime, schools and more
- Monday, Nov. 10, 2014
- Many of our neighborhoods have a distinct feel that attracts a particular type of person: young families, outdoor enthusiasts, senior citizens, artists, techies and entrepreneurs. But vibe only ...
- Guide to gay marriage in Nevada
- Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014
- Now that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the ruling to allow same-sex marriage, what does that mean for Nevada economically? How does the state ruling work in conjunction with the federal stance on the issue?
- He puts a good scare into people — for the kids, of course
- Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014
- Though he’d rather keep the focus on the Undead Maze and the organizations it benefits, Jacob Bailey said his own struggles with poverty have motivated him.
- Las Vegas rebounds as Atlantic City spirals down
- Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014
- On a Tuesday morning in September, employees of Atlantic City’s Trump Plaza braced themselves as news of the resort’s closure arrived. The announcement was hardly unexpected, but its sting was acute. It confirmed a sinister trend for the resort town: One-third of Atlantic City casinos have closed this year, three within the past month. And the decline is expected to continue. Meanwhile, Las Vegas continues to bounce back. Why? ...
- Porn Wars: Is Las Vegas the new Silicone Valley?
- Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014
- Las Vegas has a new vice. You might not notice it, but it’s happening all around, in industrial warehouses, luxury high-rises and the bedrooms of suburban homes. Porn is here, and more ...
- Valley data center is among most secure in the world
- Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014
- The hulking Switch SuperNAP 8 data storage facility in Enterprise may not look like much, but the data fortress keeps the servers of Fortune 500 companies such as eBay and Fox Broadcasting Network running around the clock. It takes a lot to ward off the mechanical and human error that routinely threaten servers’ operations, but the SuperNAP 8's system is among the most elaborate and secure in the world. Last week, the facility earned Tier IV Gold certification for Operational Sustainability, the top certification level available in the data storage industry.
- Everything you want to know about death in Las Vegas
- Sunday, July 27, 2014
- Who deals with dead bodies? How much does a funeral cost these days? Are you allowed to scatter someone's ashes on the Strip? How are organs harvested from the deceased? Funeral home directors and others who work in the death industry answer questions you may be afraid to ask ...
- Navigating the rules of the valet
- Sunday, July 27, 2014
- Where can you valet? When? How much do you tip? What happens if your car is damaged?
- Ravers party until daybreak as Electric Daisy Carnival comes to a close
- Monday, June 23, 2014
- Neon lights bled into the sunset over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday night as hordes of electronic dance music fans arrived to celebrate the third and final night of the Electric Daisy Carnival. About 134,000 people packed the speedway for a last night of surreal revelry soundtracked by some of the world’s top DJs. Traffic and road congestion...
- 13 reasons Las Vegas is a lucky place — even on Friday the 13th
- Friday, June 13, 2014
- Don't worry: It may be Friday the 13th, but Las Vegas is a lucky place. If you're still feeling a little bit of triskaidekaphobia – fear of the number 13 – we've built a little guide for you on how to find some good luck, plus a few reminders of the extra steps casinos take to keep you feeling the good fortunes. Forget the rabbits' feet, horseshoes and wishbones ...
- The price we pay for a drink on the Strip
- Sunday, May 25, 2014
- Fifteen years ago, food and beverage served as a cost-effective way to lure gamblers into casinos ...
- Your guide to the Linq — for tourists and locals
- Thursday, May 15, 2014
- The High Roller is lit and spinning, and beneath its 28 glowing gondolas, the sidewalks and storefronts of the Linq are slowly filling with life. Caesars Entertainment’s...
- ‘It’s not a joke, it’s not a fad’: Understanding Self-Injury Awareness Month
- Friday, March 21, 2014
- This month is Self-Injury Awareness Month, a grassroots event focused on bringing attention to self-harm and self-injury — commonly in the form of cutting — and combating stereotypes surrounding the condition.
- Pink, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Chainz, Empire of the Sun and more announce Vegas shows
- Friday, Dec. 13, 2013
- New show announcements for the months ahead just keep coming, with heavyweights from rock, pop and hip-hop posting Vegas show dates this week.
- Festivalgoers mostly well-behaved, full of praise for Life is Beautiful
- Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013
- The inaugural Life is Beautiful festival downtown continued to run smoothly on its second and final day, with an expected 24,000 attendees flocking to the festival grounds to take in dozens of bands, gourmet eateries, art installations and lectures at the weekendlong celebration. However, the day was not completely without incident. One of the towers at the entrance to the festival on 6th Street at Carson Avenue toppled in the wind around 4:45 p.m. No injuries were reported.
- Downtown's Life is Beautiful festival off to peaceful start
- Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013
- The pace of life downtown was unusually mellow Saturday afternoon, the first of the two-day Life is Beautiful festival expected draw some 20,000 per day. Police reported no arrests or citations by 5 p.m. Traffic was a snap. Music filled the streets, the aroma of cooked meat and savory dishes filled the air, and people walked breezily down the streets taking in sights and sounds all too rare for the city’s urban core.
- What will success look like for Life is Beautiful?
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013
- A look into Downtown's festival gamble with Life Is Beautiful staffers and industry experts.
- Fatal shooting at club raises questions about security, gun policies
- Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013
- Police are calling Monday’s fatal shooting at Drai’s After Hours nightclub at Bally’s an isolated incident. But the discreet and often nebulous security policies behind Las Vegas nightclubs mean that bringing weapons onto Strip properties isn’t always difficult.
- From smoked porters to Scottish ales, the best local beers to try at Downtown Brew Fest
- Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013
- The Downtown Brew Fest is upon us, as the second year of the fall beer festival from local suds enthusiasts Motley Brews returns to Clark County Amphitheater this evening with nearly 200 seasonal beer tastings from more than 50 local and regional breweries.
- Welcome to the Dollhouse
- Blowout Dollhouse in Market LV at Tivoli Village may seem luxurious, but at a cool $35 for a wash, blow dry and styling, it’s very down to Earth
- Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013
- Blowout Dollhouse salon may seem luxurious, but it’s all very down to Earth, which was owner Latoya Holman’s goal when she set out to open BODH eight months ago, making the leap from a long career in communications to a first-time small-business owner.
- Fight Friday the 13th fear with these lucky charms in Las Vegas
- Friday, Sept. 13, 2013
- If you’re looking to double down on your good luck today — Friday the 13th — there are a few distinctly Las Vegas places and rituals said to help you get on Lady Luck’s good side.
- Lawsuit against EDC promoter Pasquale Rotella dismissed
- Friday, Aug. 30, 2013
- Claims made the by Los Angeles Coliseum in a civil suit against Insomniac CEO Pasquale Rotella were officially dismissed by Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday.
- The VIP is you: EDM economics and a changing focus in clubland
- Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013
- Find out how the changing landscape in Las Vegas has shifted the focus from bottle buyers to queuing superfans, and much more, in this week's Nightlife Issue!
- An introvert no more: Model brings confidence to Fashion Week runway
- Friday, Aug. 23, 2013
- In a crowded suite atop the Palms Place tower, models in various states of undress flit about in a cloud of hairspray and perfume, readying themselves to walk in the evening’s runway show for Las Vegas Fashion Week.
- Kick. Turn. Tango: Ballroom dance competition in town this weekend
- Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013
- Grace, talent and exhaustive practice are requirements for keeping up in the fiercely competitive world of dance, but it takes more than proper posture and rhythm to take home top titles. Ballroom is about overall presentation, and from the bedazzled fringe of a short salsa dress to the flowing ruffles of a waltz gown, the right dress can be essential to giving a performance that extra flair to impress the judges.
- Eiffel Tower, Top of the World and Mandarin Bar named among best restaurant views in U.S.
- Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013
- Restaurant review and reservation website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas eateries on its list of the Top 100 Scenic View Restaurants released today.
- Glowsticks and gavels: EDC's Pasquale Rotella heads to court next week
- Wednesday, July 24, 2013
- If convicted, the rave kingpin faces nearly 14 years in prison.
- Goretorium’s legal troubles are latest example that celebrity ties don’t guarantee success in Las Vegas
- Wednesday, July 24, 2013
- A lawsuit filed against Goretorium's owners offers a glimpse into what may have prompted the bankruptcy filing.
- KOMP's ‘Homegrown Show’ celebrates 15 years of supporting local music
- Tuesday, July 23, 2013
- The Sunday night two-hour radio show, which celebrates 15 years on the air this month, has featured more than 1,000 bands from Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
- Got ghosts? Paranormal conference coming to Vegas
- Friday, July 12, 2013
- Let this summer’s Las Vegas Paracon meet all your paranormal activity needs.
- Film festival draws Libertarian filmmakers and fans to Las Vegas
- Friday, July 12, 2013
- The third-annual Anthem Libertarian Film Festival returns to Las Vegas, part of the Freedom Fest conference, a gathering of several thousand Libertarian thinkers self-described as the world’s largest gathering of free minds.
- Another 15 minutes: Bellagio's 'Warhol Out West' extended through 2014
- Tuesday, July 2, 2013
- Due to its continuing popularity with visitors, the "Warhol Out West” exhibit at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts has extended its exhibition run through Jan. 2.
- Beyonce, Marc Anthony, Wavves and more announce Vegas shows
- Friday, June 28, 2013
- From pop to indie to folk-punk, get your concert fix with this week’s new concert announcements and on-sales.
- Weekend best bets: Juneteenth Festival, Warped Tour, Art and Ink and Beyonce
- Thursday, June 27, 2013
- With Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, kick back for a weekend and enjoy some of the live music and community event offerings in the days ahead.
- Save the Huntridge, rock the Huntridge at Saturday's parking lot party
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
- The Save the Huntridge campaign will host a mini-fest in the venue's parking lot this Saturday to support the theater’s revival.
- STK, Tao and Todd English P.U.B. named among top U.S. restaurant bars
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
- Dining website OpenTable.com has named three Las Vegas hotspots among the best restaurant bars in the country as part of the site’s annual Diner’s Choice Awards.
- Family Circle names Boulder City one of America's 10 Best Towns for Families
- Wednesday, June 26, 2013
- Family Circle has named Boulder City one of the Top 10 best towns for families in the U.S., according to a study released by the magazine this week.
- The Joint and House of Blues rank among Billboard's Top 25 Hottest Clubs
- Tuesday, June 25, 2013
- The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and House of Blues at Mandalay Bay rank among the country's top-attended clubs, according to Billboard.
- EDC 2013 wrap up: Behind the scenes of the spectacle, and what's in store for next year
- An inside perspective on creating an experience that wows
- Tuesday, June 25, 2013
- How does a fest known for spectacle top itself year after year? Just ask Bunny.
- Weekend best bets: EDC, 'Catch Me If You Can,' a beer festival and more
- Thursday, June 20, 2013
- A jam-packed weekend of Las Vegas entertainment lies ahead, with offerings ranging from festivals to plays to new Strip headliners. Can't make up your mind? Let our weekend best bets be your guide.
- Counting Crows frontman on live albums, cover songs and crazy concerts at Mandalay Bay Beach
- Thursday, June 20, 2013
- Mandalay Bay Beach marks a night for the '90s with a concert featuring the Counting Crows and special guests The Wallflowers. Counting Crows lead singer/songwriter Adam Duritz talked to the Sun about the album, the band’s recording philosophy and their reputation as a live band.
- EDC festival set times and schedule announced
- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- The wait is over, and not a moment too soon -- two days before Electric Daisy Carnival kicks off at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, fest organizers Insomniac have finally revealed the full schedule and set times.
- Q&A: Frank Marino returns to 'Toddlers & Tiaras,' and the stage moms are out in full force
- Wednesday, June 19, 2013
- It’s a pageant-packed week for Quad headliner Frank Marino and his “Divas Las Vegas” cast. Following Sunday night’s appearance on the Miss USA pageant, they’ll return tonight to TLC’s pageant reality series “Toddlers & Tiaras” for a special episode airing at 6 p.m. PST Wednesday.
- EDMbiz: More than shop talk, the coolest panels and why you should go
- Tuesday, June 18, 2013
- EDMbiz is back! The second annual electronic dance music conference is returning to the Cosmopolitan June 18-20, part of Insomniac’s EDC Week series of events leading up to Electric Daisy Carnival this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
- In love at EDC? Now you can get married at the festival
- Monday, June 17, 2013
Add Electric Daisy Carnival to the list of unique ways to wed in Las Vegas. EDC organizer Insomniac has teamed up with the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapels to give festival attendees the chance to wed at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.
- Weekend best bets: Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, Seth Meyers, Father's Day at Cashman Field
- Thursday, June 13, 2013
- Following last weekend's sweltering temperatures, the days ahead offer a welcome respite from the heat with plenty of sports-centric entertainment options suited for families and fight aficionados alike — not to mention spending some quality time with dad on Father's Day.
- Tony Award-winning ‘Kinky Boots’ opening national tour in Las Vegas
- Wednesday, June 12, 2013
- Fresh off of its Tony Awards sweep Sunday night, Broadway’s hit musical “Kinky Boots” announced plans to launch the production’s first national tour in Las Vegas in September 2014.
- Watch as Criss Angel attempts to cheat death again
- Wednesday, June 12, 2013
- Criss Angel is at it again. Following last month’s live spectacle on Fremont Street, in which the Luxor headliner escaped a web of falling swords released by onlookers, Angel is inviting the public to join him as he attempts to cheat death again in a blindfolded beam walk illusion at Fashion Show Mall on Saturday.