Shannon Miller

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

Summer is upon us, and that usually means higher energy bills. And while we can’t help needing to crank the AC when it’s 120 degrees outside, we can take certain steps to curb the hike. According to an NV Energy spokesperson, “a common misconception is that energy rates increase in the summer. While the company does make quarterly adjustments to adjust for fuel costs, your total bill is largely based on the amount of energy you use.” Less energy equals lower bills.

3 weeks ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Shannon Miller

An old saxophone rests in its balding velvet-lined case. The worn keys seems fragile, the screws maybe loose, the metal tarnished. It’s on loan from local jazz musician Tom Hall, in an exhibit case at the Nevada State Museum. “It’s been played everywhere,” says Hall, who settled in Las Vegas in 1965 and played in house bands on the Strip for 45 years. “I played every hotel on the Strip that no longer exists.