Vegas Mix Tape

Mixtape v39 brings you rockin’ country, West African cuisine, a Hollywood-style film premiere, Texas barbeque, a new Japanese-inspired hotspot, artfully conceived hamburgers, and more.

“Vegas is a vibrant, multi-dimensional American city. My aim is to keep shining a light on the city’s dynamism.” – Mitch Schneider

A Vegas summer is bloody hot as everyone knows, but look at it this way—the heat keeps more people from moving here, jamming the roads and getting on locals’ nerves. So why not get out and about this summer in our fabulous city—and turn this “mixtape” way...

Art, fashion, film, cool eateries, and a noteworthy food deal—that’s what percolating in my latest “mixtape.” Meanwhile, to quote the legendary song, it’s “Summertime and the livin’ is easy,” especially with the AC on.

There’s so much ground to cover in Vegas, it’s head-spinning. And this “mixtape” is my latest attempt to keep up with restaurants, shows, and more. My all-over-town itinerary took me to the Sphere, a Chinatown restaurant serving tapas, and a guitar trade...

My latest anything-goes “mixtape” had me running all over town. I went to a poolside concert, ate at a newly opened French café/bakery in Chinatown, and discovered an elevated boardwalk in the desert. I tasted tri-tip lovingly prepared by an acclaimed che...

Why experience only one thing when you can enjoy it all, which is the beauty of cultural life in Vegas. For this “mixtape,” I saw electronic rock pioneers play on The Strip before darting downtown for an all-female blues-soaked jam. On other nights, I da...

Off-the-rails comedy, transcendent paella in Chinatown, and a truly massive antique mall—there are many pleasures to pursue in Vegas. So turn this “mixtape” all the way up to 10, including the tracks about a “mermaid swim,” an astounding $5.99 food deal,...

Staying young with an iconic rock band, discovering a wonderful fast casual eatery in historic Blue Diamond village, and stopping in to a ‘90s vintage clothing store at a revitalized downtown motel are all part of my latest “mixtape” experiences. Anything...

Thrilling darkwave music at a downtown venue, Cuban chicken from a new Miami-originated eatery, and a ‘70s-themed party for Vegas nightlife tastemakers—these are the highlights of my latest “mixtape.” See you in the streets

What do a topless revue, “Holy Cannoli” doughnuts, and a 4500-pound tractor all have in common? Absolutely nothing, except they each have a righteous place on my latest “mixtape.”

Here’s a “mixtape” to pass around. It begins with the surrealism of an electronic artist in residency at the Sphere, segues into an iconic SoCal restaurant now lighting up W Charleston Ave, and eventually weaves into a new Italian eatery in Desert Shores...

Diversity is the spice of life, and the five “tracks” here each offer unique experiences—from the swanky Eiffel Tower Restaurant to a hidden gem in a shopping center that serves up heaven-on-earth authentic empanadas. And since it’s the holiday season, ho...

There’s lots to dig into in this latest mixtape—including a stellar performance by an ‘80s British duo that’ll soon be back by popular demand; a hipster variety show downtown; a colorful Mexican brunch spot on way cool Commerce St; and more. Have fun spin...

The “”Las Vegas Mixtape” column is always on the run, scoping out the best of Vegas to deliver “tracks” meant to be played loud—including the one here about the Tropicana implosion viewing party I went to.

Here are five “tracks” that cover downtown spots as well as places in Summerlin, Henderson, and Spring Valley, showing how much the city has to offer above and beyond the Strip. It’s a good time to be living in Vegas.