‘Butterfly’ takes away joy of discovery

I had my suspicions the moment director Melissa Lilly made a pre-curtain speech telling the audience that “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” was an “inspirational” play. The Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts does many things well theatrically, but “inspirational” is not one of them.

Trentatre Rosso IGT

Wine: Trentatre Rosso IGT

Restaurant Report

Aurelio’s Pizza, 10960 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, received 18 demerits Sept. 30. Violations included steam table used to reheat food. GRADE: B

Terzetto rounds up its own beef for dinner at the M Resort

Terzetto, the steak and seafood house that opened in March at M Resort, offers a menu filled with classic dishes — albeit, many given a modern twist — and nonbeef entrees lighter-minded diners may desire.

Home cooks share secrets

A few weeks ago, we asked chefs across the valley to share with us their signature recipes — those dishes that someone thinks of when they think of a particular chef.

Sharp-eyed readers find Bosco syrup

This is one of the primary reasons I never get tired of doing the Taste of the Town column: It’s a great source of surprises.

Harrah’s joins Slovakia venture

Harrah’s Entertainment has attached its name to another international dream project.

Mediation plan blamed for delays

Nevada’s mortgage foreclosure mediation program and similar programs in other states are delaying efforts to resolve problem loans, the top official at the Mortgage Bankers Association said Tuesday.

IN BRIEF

Ex-MGM Mirage chief reportedly has cancer

Economic index now pointing positive

The Southern Nevada Index of Leading Economic Indicators has shown signs of bottoming out over the past six months, posting a monthly gain in September mostly on improvement in summer tourism data.

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