Is it really almost Halloween already? It seems like just yesterday we were telling you about summer festivals and Labor Day events. Sigh … I guess we had better roll out the list of November musical concerts and events now, based on your Google search demands:

Saturday, November 1
Jillian’s: One Pin Short with guests at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.

Sunday, November 2
House of Blues: The Faint, Dr. Dooom (aka Kool Keith) and Mika Miko at 5:30 p.m. $17-20, all ages.

Monday, November 3
Jillian’s: Jedi Mind Tricks, Outerspace and Reef the Lost Cauze at 6 p.m. $17-20, all ages.

Tuesday, November 4
The Joint: The Blackest of the Black Tour featuring Danzig, DImmu Borgir, Moonspell, Winds of Plague and Skeletonwitch at 7 p.m. $28.50.
Wasted Space: Hyper Crush at 10 p.m. 21-over.
House of Blues: Rise Against with Alkaline Trio, Thrice and The Gaslight Anthem at 5 p.m. $32-35, all ages.

Wednesday, November 5
House of Blues: Rise Against with Alkaline Trio, Thrice and The Gaslight Anthem at 5 p.m. $32-35, all ages.

Friday, November 7
Wasted Space: Jesse Dayton at 10 p.m. 21-over.
Jillian’s: Before Their Eyes, LoveHateHero, Eyes Set to Kill, A Kiss for Jersey, Oceana and Ice Nine Kills at 6 p.m. $12-14, all ages.

Saturday, November 8
Wasted Space: Jesse Dayton at 10 p.m. 21-over.
House of Blues: Robin Thicke at 7 p.m. $29.50-45, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Billys Kid, Sarah’s Downstairs and Funky Jah Punkys at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Monday, November 10
House of Blues: Joe Satriani and Mountain featuring Leslie West and Corky Laing at 7:30 p.m. $32-45, 21-over.

Tuesday, November 11
Wasted Space: The 88 with Satisfaction and Datcon Encoda at 10 p.m. $10, 21-over.
House of Blues: Dragonforce, Turisas and Powerglove at 5:30 p.m. $22-25, all ages.

Wednesday, November 12
The Joint: Mudvayne, 10 Years and Snot at 10 p.m. $33 and up.
House of Blues: Lordi, Lizzy Borden and Stolen Babies at 5:30 p.m. $17-25, all ages.

Friday, November 14
The Joint: Blues Traveler at 8 p.m. $25 and up.
Jillian’s: Aiden, Civet, God Or Julie and Ministry of Love at 6 p.m. $12-14, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): The Science, A Dog Named Dutch and Mastiv at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, November 15
The Joint: Alanis Morissette and Alexi Murdoch at 8 p.m. $35 and up.
House of Blues: Face to Face at 6 p.m. $22-25, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): The Ruse at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, November 16
House of Blues: Q-Tip with The Cool Kids and The Knux at 7 p.m. $30-32, all ages.
Jillian’s: Portugal the Man, Greyhound and Wintersleep at 6 p.m. $13-15, all ages.

Tuesday, November 18
House of Blues: Underoath, Saosin, The Devil Wears Prada and The Famine at 5 p.m. $20-22, all ages.

Wednesday, November 19
House of Blues: Who’s Bad: World’s #1 Michael Jackson Tribute Band at 7:30 p.m. $15-18, all ages.

Thursday, November 20
Jillian’s: Bring Me the Horizon, Misery Signals, The Ghost Inside and Johnny Truant at 5:30 p.m. $13-15, all ages.

Friday, November 21
Jillian’s (Hi Life): The Vermin, The Vegas Dolts and F.S.P. at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, November 22
Wasted Space: Days of the New, Sponge and Rubber Side Down at 10 p.m. $20, 21-over.
House of Blues: Matisyahu, Flobots and Chester French at 6 p.m. $28-32, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Old Iron Sights, Carvavels and The Fucking Orange at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, November 23
House of Blues: In Flames, All That Remains, Gojira and 36 Crazyfists at 5 p.m. $19.50-22, all ages.
Jillian’s (upstairs): MC Lars, MC Frontalot and Dyselxic Duo at 6 p.m. $10-12, all ages.

Tuesday, November 25
Jillian’s: Pierce the Veil, Breathe Carolina, Four Letter Lie, Emarosa and Serene at 6 p.m. $10-12, all ages.

Friday, November 28
House of Blues: The Sisters of Mercy with Hypernova at 8:30 p.m. $30-35, 21-over.
Jillian’s: Otep, Walls of Jericho, Ill Nino, Within Chaos, Shatterance and Broken End at 6 p.m. $17-2, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): A Crowd of Small Adventures and The Vinyl Clouds at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, November 29
House of Blues: Bell Biv Devoe at 8 p.m. $30-40, 21-over.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Babilos at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, November 30
The Joint: The Australian Pink Floyd Show at 8 p.m. $29.50 and up.

This week’s just about halfway over, but there are some dope events we kinda figured you shouldn’t miss, so without further adieu, here’s what’s what in Las Vegas this week:

“Bottom For Queen,” a new exhibition by UNLV graduate Daniel Samaniego, debuts this Friday, Oct. 24 at Henri & Odette (124 S. Sixth St.). A reception for the artist will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., and the show will be ony display at the gallery through Dec. 6.

IndieKrush.com and Pulsar Presents brings another edition of Say What?! to Beauty Bar (517 Fremont St.) this Saturday, Oct. 25, joining forces with Los Angeles’ Bring the Ruckus to present “Blood Orgy.” Outside, live bands The Frail, Dream Sequence, Pic Vicious, Big Friendly Corporation and Neon Facade will rock the stage along with fire mistress Jenn-o-Cide and DJ Know Well, while inside, Bul!m!atron, Dskotek, Roccanova, Grimehaus, MDY and Remy the Restless will spin dirty electro, nu-rave and indie tunes all night long. Look for free candy, a photo booth, beer pong and much more. The madness gets underway at 9 p.m., and entry is free for the bar, and only $5 for the live music.

Just around the corner at Jillian’s (450 Fremont St.) that same night, the Second Annual Searchlight and Friends Halloween show kicks off at 6 p.m. This all-ages show features Lydia Vance, Almost Normal, Hang ‘Em High and Damnear Divine along with headliner Searchlight, all for $10. Plus, a $1 raffle will be held, with all proceeds going to the local chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Rock out for a good cause before you shake ya ass over at Beauty Bar!

If there is one night of the year in Las Vegas that rivals New Year’s Eve for “Most Ridiculous Number of Events Happening at Once,” it’s Halloween. 2008 is no different. It’s only Oct. 14, and already we’ve been inundated with information on dozens of events being held this Oct. 31. From raves and parties to concerts and costume contests, there simply has to be something out there for you if you find yourself in Sin City this All Hallows Eve. Here’s a round-up of our picks — thus far — in no particular order:

House of Blues: Apocalyptica at 7 p.m. $20-22, all ages.

Jillian’s: Cobra Starship, The Sickest Kids, Hit the Lights and Sing It Loud at 6 p.m. $15-28, all ages.

Jillian’s (Hi Life): Super Martian Robots, Van Nuys and Exit Ghost at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Double Down Saloon: The Dirty Panties, Betting on Tomorrow, The Quitters and Million Kids at 10 p.m. Free, 21-over.

Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Sunset Ballrooms: “Devils Night XI,” featuring 20,000 square feet of dance space, Halloween sets, video screens, massive sound and lights and three separate areas. Mainstage: DJ Irene, Charles Feelgood, The Autobots, Robert Oleysyck, Donovan & Duff and Jayrod vs. CJ Allen. Indie Electro Stage: Le Castle Vania, Computer Club, Mezzy, Teen Wolf, James Demon and Kinekt. D’N’B Area: Gigantor (Evol Intent), Infiltrata & MC Dre, Prime Mover vs. Chuck B, King, Feight with The Specialist and Risky Business. Admission is $38.50 and is open to guests 18 and over (must be 21 to drink). Tickets available at Groovetickets.com.

Voodoo Lounge: “Spellbound Soiree” featuring DJ L-1 spinning hip-hop and house on the patio, V51 performing Top 40 hits live inside and a costume contest with $5,000 in cash prizes. Doors at 7 p.m. $20 ladies, $30 gentlemen, 21-over.

Christian Audigier The Nightclub: Tila Tequila birthday costume party featuring DJ CyberKid. 21-over.

Studio 54: “Nightmare on 54th Street” featuring DJ Jose 2 Hype and a costume contest with more than $12,000 in cash prizes. 21-over.

LAX: Halloween Fright Fest featuring Jonathan Davis of Korn. 21-over.

Risqué de Paris: Halloween Bash presented by Superestrella 92.7, featuring DJ Dave Guzman spinning Latin hits and 2-for-1 Bud Light Lime all night. Doors at 10:30 p.m. $20 (free for local ladies), 21-over.

South Padre (Texas Station): “Heroes and Villians” Halloween party featuring DJ BKNY spinning Top 40 and a super-power themed costume contest from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $5, 21-over, no masks, full face paint or weapons.

We know how you like it: Hard and fast. So without further adieu, here’s a preview of what’s to come in Las Vegas’ live music scene for the month of October 2008. Buckle up:

Wednesday, Oct. 1
Wasted Space: Filter at 10 p.m. $20, 21-over.

Thursday, Oct. 2
Jillian’s: Heavy Heavy Low Low, So Many Dynamos, KDT and Vannacutt at 6 p.m. $10-12, all ages.

Friday, Oct. 3
House of Blues: Mindless Self-Indulgence, Die So Fluid, Dearestazazel and I Am The Dream at 6 p.m. $17-20, all ages.
Fremont East Entertainment District: Rock the Block featuring Gogol Bordello at 6 p.m. $15-20, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Hang Em High, Friday Night Gunfight and Indulge at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Oct. 4
Jillian’s: Guilty by Association, Battle Born, Dirty Panties, Zero Fingers and Seventy Sevens at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Skorchamenza, Picture Pilot and Pigasus at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, Oct. 5
Revolution: Letters Burning, Air Raid Anthem, Lips Like Morphine at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Tuesday, Oct. 7
Wasted Space: Lydia Vance, Shatterance and Plan B at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Wednesday, Oct. 8
House of Blues: Opeth, High on Fire, Baroness at 5 p.m. $20-23, all ages.

Thursday, Oct. 9
The Joint: Gavin DeGraw and Charlotte Sometimes at 8 p.m. $25, all ages.
Hard Rock Hotel (Paradise Stage): Rock Band Live Tour featuring Panic at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional, Plain White Ts and The Cab at 7 p.m., $39.50 and up, all ages.
House of Blues: Henry Rollins (spoken word) at 6 p.m. $20-22, all ages.

Friday, Oct. 10
The Joint: Sara Bareilles, Marc Broussard and Raining Jane at 8 p.m. $25, all ages.
House of Blues: Perpetual World Tour featuring Yngwie Malmsteen and ANJ at 7:30 p.m. $25-30, 21-over.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Ian Shane Tyler, Lips Like Morphine and Pan De Sal at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Oct. 11
The Joint: Kings of Leon, We Are Scientists and The Stills at 8 p.m. $30.50, all ages.
House of Blues: Santogold, Mates of State and Low vs Diamond at 5:30 p.m. $20, all ages.

Sunday, Oct. 12
House of Blues: New Found Glory, A Day to Remember, Four Year Strong, International Superheroes of Hardcore and Crime in Stereo at 5 p.m. $14-17, all ages.
Revolution: The Chinese Stars and The Awesome Brothers at 10 p.m., 21 over

Tuesday, Oct. 14
Wasted Space: Jackie Greene at 10 p.m. $15, 21-over.
House of Blues: The Academy Is…, We The Kings, Carolina Liar and Hey Monday at 5 p.m. $15-17, all ages.

Wednesday, Oct. 15
Wasted Space: The Ting Tings at 10 p.m. $15, 21-over.

Thursday, Oct. 16
House of Blues: Angels and Airwaves at 6 p.m. $22, all ages.

Friday, Oct. 17
Jillian’s: All Light Dies, The Second Chariot, The Blood Syndicate, Forging The Warhammer and Empirical at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Left Unattended, The Quitters, Dead Birds and Blind Kids at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Oct. 18
Ovation (Green Valley Ranch Station): Joe Jackson at 8 p.m. $27.50 – $59.50, all ages.
Wasted Space: The Head Cat at 10 p.m. $20, all ages.
Jillian’s: The Fallen Vegas, Dim, Winter Will Follow, More Than Mortal and Of The Gods at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): The Day After and Von Iva at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, Oct. 19
House of Blues: Gym Class Heroes, the Roots and Estelle at 6:30 p.m. $37-52, all ages.
Jillian’s: In:Aviate, The Stiletto Formal, Man Without Wax, A Penny For Jane and Joshua Judges Ruth at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Revolution: My Pet Saddle, The Union Line and The Living Suns at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Tuesday, Oct. 21
Wasted Space: Cherry Hill, Theory of Flight and Slow to Surface at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Thursday, Oct. 23
House of Blues: Devildriver, SNOT, Straight Line Stitch and Instinct of Aggression at 6 p.m. $15-17, all ages.

Friday, Oct. 24
House of Blues: Los Enanitos Verdes at 6:30 p.m. $35-50, all ages.
Jillian’s: Bayside, The Matches, Valencia and The Status at 6 p.m. $13-16, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): The Pandas, Leaving Springfield and Lyric Road at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Oct. 25
Club Madrid (Sunset Station): Slaughter at 8 p.m. $15, 21-over.
The Joint: Sound Tribe Sector 9 at 9 p.m. $25, all ages.
House of Blues: Chiodos, Silverstein, Escape the Fate and Alesana at 4:30 p.m. $22, all ages.
Jillian’s: Searchlight, Lydia Vance, Almost Normal, Hang Em High and Damn Near Divine at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Daimeon Mosley and the Ignrous Rocks, Rockwell and Gone For Good at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, Oct. 26
Revolution: Moksha and Rufus Federation at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Monday, Oct. 27
Jillian’s: Sky Eats Airplane, Foxy Shazam, Eyes Like Diamonds and This Romantic Tragedy at 6 p.m. $12-14, all ages.

Tuesday, Oct. 28
Wasted Space: Jupiter Crash at 10 p.m. $10, 21-over.

Wednesday, Oct. 29
House of Blues: All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Maine and Everyday Avenue at 5:30 p.m. $15-17, all ages.

Thursday, Oct. 30
Jillian’s: Away We Go!, Anarbor, This Time Next Year, Summit Grove and When You Wake at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.

Friday, Oct. 31
House of Blues: Apocalyptica at 7 p.m. $20-22, all ages.
Jillian’s: Cobra Starship, The Sickest Kids, Hit the Lights and Sing It Loud at 6 p.m. $15-28, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi Life): Super Martian Robots, Van Nuys and Exit Ghost at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Though the band’s name was chosen somewhat ironically, National Product represents the American Dream, Version 2.0. Ever since the first days of Napster, it’s been nearly impossible to make a buck selling records. But National Product doesn’t care. These lifelong friends would rather rely on the traditional American work ethic to spread their brand of rock around the globe. We caught up with lead singer Danny Casler via telephone as his band’s van sped to their next tour stop in Atlanta.

How is your band making its way in the post-downloading music landscape?
Skis masks and assault riffles. [Laughs.] Seriously, one of the things National Product is good about is that we have really close relationships with all of our fans. We do really well in merch. Our fans are awesome in that if they come to a show and we’re sold out of all smalls and mediums, they will buy large and extra large, even if it doesn’t fit ‘em, just because they want to support the band. All the money we make off of our shows goes to pay for our gas. We never stay in hotels because there is no sense in paying $80 a night to stay in a hotel when we could stay with fans and friends. We’re always fed by them. If you’re just doing it smart then you’re not really struggling.

What does “making it” mean to you?
We love playing music and as long as we can make a living out of that and see the world like we’ve been doing—to be honest, we’ve already passed our level of where we felt like we’ve become a success. We’ve had a hit song on the radio. We’ve been to Japan, Alaska, Mexico, the full U.S, and now we’re getting ready to go to South America.

Wow, that’s inspiring.
Yeah it’s pretty cool, [but] some days we’re super down. We’re like, fuck man, being in this industry is so fucking hard. We just got back from Japan. There were a thousand kids there. They knew all the words and we sold a ridiculous amount of records out in Japan. Then you come to the U.S. and because it’s so over-saturated you almost feel like a redheaded stepchild.

How have you been able to connect with the fans?
I sit on MySpace all the time on our rides. If we got a 10-hour drive, I’m probably on MySpace eight out of 10 hours just e-mailing kids and blogging.

Tell me about your influences.
I’m the only musician in the family. What inspired me was that my parents and my grandparents were massive fans of music. My mom was big on ’80s Bon Jovi, Mötley Crüe and Richard Marx. My dad was really big on Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, the Beatles. My grandparents were really big on Frank Sinatra. My brother was massive on hip-hop and rap.

How would you describe your sound?
We have slow-tempo rock ballads all the way to your really aggressive, hardcore, in-your-face kind of track. We’ve also got the mid-tempo pop rock tracks. You’ve got five dudes in a band. They all love different things. There isn’t one general song writer. We all have our own creative ideas.

Your tour passes through Las Vegas soon. What do you think about our town?
We love Vegas. We’re close to the guys from Fletch, who are no longer a band, but The Cab and all those guys. We like to party and stuff, but I don’t know if Vegas is really our scene when it comes to all the techno, bright lights everywhere, loud music, everybody going crazy. I’ll probably play our show and hang out with friends. I’ve done Vegas already. If I’m going to do anything, I’ll probably go pay the penny slots. The trick I’ve learned to get lots of free alcohol is to go play the penny slots and then ask for triple shots because they have to give you whatever you ask for.

National Product performs at Jillian’s (450 Fremont St.) Sept. 24 with 1997.

In this edition of the Outlook, we’re looking ahead to shows coming up at McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon inside the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Revolution Lounge inside the Mirage Hotel & Casino, Rox Club (5285 Dean Martin Drive) and Jillian’s Las Vegas (450 Fremont St.).

Friday, Sept. 5

Jillian’s: Fletch, A Bird A Sparrow, Love It Or Leave It, Love You Long Time, Hang Em High and Nural at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Jillian’s: Rattlehead, Meltdown, 13 Miles, Blatant and The Blood Syndicate at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): The Robots Guide to Living and North Swell at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, Sept. 7

Revolution: War Stories and Searchlight at 10 p.m. 21-over.
Rox: Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands featuring Nirosis, Degratia, Joshua Judges Ruth, The Offcolor, The Bronte Run, Elliot Szabo & The Group, The Krew and Par-A-Digm at 5 p.m. $10-12, 21-over.

Monday, Sept. 8

Jillian’s: Whitechapel, Through the Eyes Of The Dead, Impending Doom, A Different Breed of Killer and The Seventh Plague at 6 p.m. $13-15, all ages.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

McFadden’s: Shy Tree, The Quitters and Rufus Federation at 9 p.m. No cover, 21-over.
Jillian’s: The Rocket Summer, Phantom Planet, The Secret Handshake and The Morning Light at 6 p.m. $15, all ages.

Friday, Sept. 12

Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): The Opera and Alta Revere at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Jillian’s: As He Defeats, The Stript, Think, Val-Halla and When You Wake at 6 p.m. $10, all ages.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Revolution: The Dirty Hearts and Beatmo at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Wednesday, Sept. 17

McFadden’s: Vegas U2 at 9 p.m. No cover, 21-over.
Revolution: The Films at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Friday, Sept. 19

Jillian’s: Bamboo and special guests at 6 p.m. All ages.
Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): The Yeller Bellies and Black Camero at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Sept. 20

Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): Random Eye and Cherry Hill at 10 p.m. $10, all ages.
Rox: Gorilla Productions Battle of the Bands Finals featuring As Yet Unbroken, Mr. Mustache, This is My Curse, Slyther, The Second Chariot, Lidine, Valient Til Death, Ellemarr, Van Nuys, Civil Genocide, DarkSpade and Centaur Rodeo at 5 p.m. $10-12, 21-over.

Sunday, Sept. 21

Revolution: Audrye Sessions and What Laura Says at 10 p.m. 21-over.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

McFadden’s: Someday Broken, Lips Like Morphine, The Day After… at 9 p.m. No cover, 21-over.
Jillian’s (upstairs): National Product, 1997, Summit Grove and Almost Normal at 6 p.m. $10-12, all ages.

Friday, Sept. 26

Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): Revolution A.D., Siamese Graffiti and Go Wank The Broom at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Saturday, Sept. 27

Jillian’s: Lagwagon, MxPx, Only Crime and Tat at 6 p.m. $18, all ages.
Jillian’s (Hi-Life Lounge): Neon Trees at 10 p.m. $10, 18-over.

Sunday, Sept. 28

Revolution: The Modern Subject and The Idyllists at 10 p.m. 21-over.

I know we’re usually so serious around here, reporting on stuff like art and charity and film and … Soulja Boy’s tour getting canceled … so here at VEGASinsight, we figured it was time to lighten up and have a few laughs. Thankfully, local comic Bryan Bruner and journalist/comedy junkie Julie Seabaugh have teamed up to bring the bimonthly “Fear and Laughing in Las Vegas” to The Canyon Club inside the Four Queens (202 Fremont St.).

The hilarity kicks off this Saturday, April 12, with headliner Nick Thune and featured comic Brandon Muller, with Bruner hosting, at 9 p.m. Seattle native and Los Angeles resident Thune has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central and is working with ABC in developing a sitcom.

Tickets are $15 in advance via Ticketmaster or $20 at the door the night of show. Look for some magic dragon high-jinks the following week when “Fear and Laughing” hosts “ExtravaGANJA: A Medical Marijuana Event” on April 19. Looks like “ExtravaGANJA” is canceled, according to publicists for the show. Damn potheads.

Things you should care about: Nevada Public Radio. The CineVegas Film Festival. The last days of communism in Romania. Support all three of these concepts this Thursday night, April 3, at the Galaxy Neonopolis Theatres on Fremont Street when CineVegas hosts a screening of Golden Palm Award-winning 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days at 7 p.m.

The film, which dazzled judges and audiences at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, takes place during the final days of communism in Romania as two college roommates make arrangements for an illegal abortion.

All proceeds from the $10 ticket price benefit Nevada Public Radio, so not only will you get to see a poignant foreign film, but you also get to feel good about it as you wash your bucket of popcorn down with a gallon of Coke. Pre-order tickets by clicking here.

I guess it’s only me.

Well, if you want to watch, um, an old drunk guy with a red nose to rival Rudolph’s flip the switch on the lights for a 50-foot tree, head to the Fremont Street Experience at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11.