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Heidi's Picks

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:35:26 GMT

Heidi's Picks is a weekly selection of restaurant suggestions from Review-Journal critic Heidi Knapp Rinella.

Six-Gun Shakespeare

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:31:37 GMT

Thou hath spurs that jingle, jangle, jingle?

Movies

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:29:44 GMT

OPENING THIS WEEK

'Dear John'

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:24:56 GMT

A big ol' sloppy tub of mush. That's "Dear John," the latest in a seemingly endless line of movies based on a seemingly endless line of Nicholas Sparks best-sellers.

Paramore playing The Joint May 16

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:21:35 GMT

Female-fronted rockers Paramore hit The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on May 16, with Relient K and fun.

Strait Talk

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:19:51 GMT

It seems dumb questioning a man whose artistic merit is without question. But really, has George Strait been good for country music?

Vanity caters to customers through design, service

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:15:49 GMT

Vanity at the Hard Rock Hotel was built with the clubgoer in mind.

'Rockstar: The Tribute'

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:12:22 GMT

Sometimes, the problem with a good idea is that it's so good, everyone else has it, too. Then it's all about who can make it work.

Jon Stewart

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:07:10 GMT

Jon Stewart isn't sure why he's here on Super Bowl weekend, either.

Age of the Cage

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:41:32 GMT

Randy Couture steps out of the practice ring inside his Las Vegas training facility, Xtreme Couture, wipes his sweaty brow and faces the media -- which points out he's old (46) for the UFC, and so is his next opponent, Mark Coleman (45).

Wine event benefits public TV

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:50:21 GMT

Splendor in the Glass, a benefit for Southern Nevada Public Television, is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road. Featuring 65 wineries and breweries, a live wine auction, a silent auction and live smooth jazz, it's $65 in advance or $80 at the door. Advance tickets are available at Lee's Discount Liquor, Whole Foods Market, Khoury's Fine Wine & Spirits and at www.VegasPBS.org/winetasting. For details, call 799-1010, ext. 5429. ...

Jerry's Nugget offers promotions for 'Big Game,' senior players

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:50:21 GMT

Jerry's Nugget has added another "Big Game Day" promotion. On Sunday, video poker players wearing a Jerry's Nugget Royal Flush T-shirt (that they received the last time they hit a royal flush at Jerry's) will receive a double payout on any royal flushes hit from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (nickel-quarter-dollar machines, with card, max coin, no wild cards). On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (ClubBoomer Days), all players 55-plus receive five times points (see below), a $5 blackjack match play and players earning 550 base points receive a $10 meal coupon.

Don't Miss It

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:50:20 GMT

THE DONNY CLAY EXPERIENCE

ESPN Zone

Feedloader — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:50:19 GMT

By Heidi Knapp Rinella

'Hiram & Nettie' kicks off Broadway in the Hood series

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:51:47 GMT

A national theater program dedicated to making a positive impact on urban communities kicks off Black History Month with the launch of the Broadway in the Hood series and a musical written by award-winning playwright Terrance Afer-Anderson .

Seventh calling '100 percent heavy metal'

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49:27 GMT

Their sound is rooted in heavy metal tradition -- strong, clean, powerful singing, blazing solos, forceful melodies -- but Seventh Calling builds upon the past rather than merely aping it. Singer/guitarist Steve Handel elaborates:

Woody Harrelson stars in 'The Messenger'

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:42:21 GMT

Movie: "The Messenger"

'Boyz' Town

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:36:10 GMT

Back to back: "Boys" to "Boyz." Neither rain nor snow nor sleet nor dark of night shall derail this male delivery.

Singing Their Praises

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:27 GMT

There's only one proper thing to do with unsung historical figures, according to Rainbow Company Youth Theatre artistic director Karen McKenney: Sing about them.

Festival lineup a fan affair

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:26 GMT

Ninety-some bands, and lots of little golf pencils.

Sahara combining showrooms

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:26 GMT

The Sahara is set to consolidate its two showrooms into one on March 1. The only real surprise in the move might be why it didn't happen sooner.

MISSING LINKS

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:26 GMT

If you're a fan of "Jersey Shore," you might have wondered what you'd look like with a fake tan and ridiculous hair. OK, maybe you haven't. But you won't want to miss jerzifyyourself.com, where you can create a new you that is worthy of a fist pump.

Betting on the Future

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:25 GMT

Las Vegas has a reputation as a place for musicians to find regular work, but it hasn't always served as a good training ground for budding young singers such as Jennifer Daquila.

Charges of bias overthink the media's motives

Feedloader — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:50:24 GMT

Wicked lefties vs. evil righties.