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Mar 2015

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Stories from the Mar 2015 Issue

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Feature
Joanne Urioste
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Stone Temple Zealots

Mar 01, 2015

Rock climbers around the world flock to Southern Nevada for its legendary climbing. many settle here to pursue a life among the rocks — a life of hunger, danger and ecstasy.

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Joanne Urioste
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Personal perspectives from Red Rock climbers

Mar 01, 2015

I was on Mt. Wilson, the highest in Red Rock, climbing a route called Gwondonnaland Boogie. That’s a really long route — I want to say 25 pitches (vertical sections a rope’s length in distance). I was leading the top pitch.

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Out there

Mar 01, 2015

What is there to do outdoors?  It's a great big world out there and these people make the most of it.

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Adult sports leagues

Mar 01, 2015

You don’t have to be a kid to have a blast at team sports. Men’s adult basketball is offered throughout the year on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, at two levels of competition for those 18-plus. Sixty-minute games are played in 11-week schedules at Whitney Recreation Center at 6:15, 7:15 and 8:15.

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All things to all people
Veronica Joels
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Profile: Veronica Joels, Junior golfer

Mar 01, 2015

Coming from a 14-year-old, it’s kind of a shocking confession: “I’d rather be on the golf course than with my friends,” says rising golf star Veronica Joels, quickly adding, “I love my friends, obviously, but me and a golf ball on a course — I don’t have anything else going on. It’s just nice and calm.

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In memory of Jerry Tarkanian
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Zeit: Song of the Shark

Mar 01, 2015

The Rebel enters the gym. He enters the gym and takes his seat. He enters the gym and takes his seat and watches as the spotlights swirl. He watches the spotlights swirl as his students, tall fellows, greet each other in the glow.

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Civic life: Seriously, Tulsa?

Mar 01, 2015

Local governments across the U.S. are doing fresh, important things. Las Vegas is ... fighting over the meaning of an imaginary soccer stadium?

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What should I celebrate in March?
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Zeit: Chart palpitations

Mar 01, 2015

What should I celebrate in March?

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Dani Reeves
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Trendsetter: Dani Reeves

Mar 01, 2015

The fashion model on style, seasonal trends and great selfies. Born in Hamburg, Iowa, Dani Reeves kickstarted her modeling career after she won the 2007 Miss Iowa USA competition.

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All things to all people
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Business: Real thirst

Mar 01, 2015

With alkalized water brands tapping our precious local supply, has the bottled water business gone too far?  

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All things to all people
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Conservation: Diamond in the desert

Mar 01, 2015

Among natural areas, Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area has long seemed like a neglected stepchild. But that’s about to change 

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Community
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A Voice on the Streets

Mar 01, 2015

On the front lines with homeless advocate Merideth Spriggs. She's using new outreach technology, and dreams of a day where no lives on the streets of Las Vegas.

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Dining
Crab crepe with wood ear mushrooms
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Feeding les masses

Mar 01, 2015

Michael Mina goes mainstream at his new Parisian concept, Bardot Brasserie — but these dishes please without pandering.

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Dining
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Out of left field

Mar 01, 2015

If your idea of bar food is uninspired chicken wings and fries, The Sporting Life brings some friendly gourmet competition.

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Dining
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Eat this now!

Mar 01, 2015

Arepa Benny at Makers & Finders Coffee and duck onfit cinnamon roll at Comme Ça.

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Upcoming foodie events you don't want to miss

Mar 01, 2015

Hungry for some basketball-season eats? In honor of March Madness, Lagasse’s Stadium will be serving a special menu through March.

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Editor's Note
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Outside chance

Mar 01, 2015

Now is a great time to get outside — and not just because of the weather. In fact, if I were the type to indulge in grandiose, hyperventilating, all-caps overstatement, I’d say we got a full-on NATURAL WONDERS RENAISSANCE going on up in here.

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End Note
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Urban hiking doodlequest!

Mar 01, 2015

Nature: very nice, but also full of bugs. And kinda far away. And shot through with quiet, contemplative moments when you can truly get a bead on your position in the universe and ponder what's important in life. Totally not my style. Instead, why not hike closer to home? Here are a few sights from recent rambles around Fremont Street.

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Notes and letters

Leaving Las Vegas

Mar 01, 2015

1. Reader Brent Parrish is leaving Las Vegas, and we’re sorry to see him go.

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Outdoors
Arden Peak
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Nature right next door

Mar 01, 2015

Find a walk to remember among these nine great hikes in your own backyard

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Take 5
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Cultural highlights this month

Mar 01, 2015

Momix's show Alchemia looks like a cross between ballet and Cirque du Soleil, with props, outlandish costumes, dramatic lighting effects, visual dreaminess and glowing items onstage.

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