Shannon Miller

3 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

Next time you’re seeking a dose of sophistication on the Strip, you might want to look up. Waldorf Astoria’s newly renovated Peacock Alley and Hard Shake take it to the next level—the 23rd floor, that is. The non-gaming, non-smoking Hilton property’s multimillion-dollar renovation kicked off in spring 2024, transforming what was formerly known as Waldorf’s tea lounge into a polished and luxurious cocktail bar and lounge.

3 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

Punk Rock Bowling’s 25th edition had everything you could possibly want: ear-rattling riffs from some of the best punk bands in the scene, enough late-night club shows to keep the party going and an admirable amount of camaraderie. Here are the festival highlights from May 23-26.

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

I admit something to Nevada Shakespeare Festival artistic director Matthew Morgan that makes me feel like a plebeian—I’ve never read Hamlet. “Attagirl,” he says. “Don’t read it. Come without it. Just come and be a novice. Let’s see how it hits.” The nonprofit is staging the 17th-century tragedy at Henderson’s Cornerstone Park May 8-17. As part of its mission to make Shakespeare “digestible,” NSF has given this production a trailer park twist. “We’re really building out what feels like a trailer park.

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

Las Vegas’ Black community’s contributions to the city’s industries are immeasurable. Black workers helped build the railroads that brought some of Vegas’ earliest settlers. They also were instrumental in public works projects like Hoover Dam and wartime efforts at the Basic Magnesium plant in Henderson. They established the first integrated hotel and casino in the country, the Moulin Rouge.

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

Las Vegas Tech Pros knows a thing or two about protecting homes and property from security threats. The home automation company specializes in installing cameras, which can deter burglars and other intruders and help police identify culprits. “Our mission is to give homeowners and communities peace of and through deterrents with cameras, as well as the ability to monitor their property 24/7,” says CEO Cary Wendt. Here are his top tips for keeping your home safe.