Go ‘Behind Closed Doors’ with JK Russ
Sexual strength, artistic insight. Looking for both? Look … Behind Closed Doors. “There are lots of amazing women here doing amazing things and they don’t get held back as much as in other places,” says JK Russ, a contributor to Sin City Gallery’s current Behind Closed Doors exhibit. “That’s why women have a Read More
Seeing DTLV: Hanging at Helldorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to Seeing DTLV, a new photo feature inspired by Seven’s Vegas Moment. Whenever we capture a piece of Downtown’s soul, we’ll post it here, accompanied by a few words from the photographer. I’ll start us off. — Geoff Until last weekend neither my friend nor I had ever attended the Read More
This Weekend: Cowboys vs. Skaters vs. Hula Dancers
Let’s talk weekend, shall we? I think you’ll enjoy what this one has to offer. Take some time and consider the menu, and when you’re ready, go ahead and order. Friday: The Zappos Rideshop Series celebrates the online retailer’s vast selection of stylish kicks by putting those shoes on skaters, who will Read More
Velveteen Rabbit, Reviewed by Xania Woodman
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’re thrilled to present this review of Downtown’s wildly popular new cocktail lounge Velveteen Rabbit, written by Vegas Seven’s Senior Nightlife, Beverage and Dining Editor Xania Woodman. There’s a new breed of bar in Las Vegas, and I’m hoping it multiplies. Velveteen Rabbit tried to open quietly on May 1, Read More
At the Huntridge Theater, October 1996
In July 1995, the roof of the Huntridge Theater collapsed. (Luckily, no one was injured.) In the wake of that disaster, the fate of the Huntridge was far from certain; even though it had recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places, Las Vegas wasn’t really a preservation-friendly town circa 1995. The Read More
A Place for Posers: Downtown Takes Up Yoga
Masses of sweaty Las Vegans are packing yoga classes in almost every part of the city, while Downtown supports only two small studios, Blue Sky (pictured above) and Sin City Yoga. Neither owner is complaining about her diminutive-but-devoted crowds. Still, the situation makes one wonder what’s going on. On a Read More
What’s Cooking in Rachel’s Kitchen?
The “Rachel” of Rachel’s Kitchen is more likely to be found in elementary school than in the kitchen of the franchise that bears her name. At just 9 years old, Rachel already has four eateries named after her in the Valley—and that number is growing fast. It’s her mom, Debbie Roxarzade, who Read More
New Photo Galleries: StrEATS, Hounds and Dusty Sunshine
Our street and events photographer Hew Burney is kind of like the American Express card: His appearance opens doors, and he’s everywhere you want to be. And he takes such a pure joy in his work that it’s tough not to put on a smile when he points the camera at you — like Read More
Dusty Sunshine Brightens Your Weekend
Heidi Guinn, a guitarist for Vegas-based indie band Dusty Sunshine, arranges this gang of colorful, handmade clay fridge magnets on the coffee table. A bowl of spaghetti with a fork, a bright sunflower with leaves, a green cowboy boot with a tiny spur, and most with the band’s name in little rolled Read More