Fashion event raises money for hospice

Neiman Marcus presented “A Flair for Care,” an exclusive fashion presentation and luncheon, April 8 at Wynn Las Vegas to benefit Nathan Adelson Hospice, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

R-Jeneration: Teens tapping Tumblr for entertainment, news, expression

When Southeast Career Technical Academy sophomore Jennifer Jarquin arrives home from school, she grabs an afternoon snack and heads straight to her computer to sign onto Tumblr, an online blog-based community in which users can share their interests among their fellow Tumblr “followers.”

Water Cooler

Ex-NFL player now runs shopping malls

At 6 foot 4 and 275 pounds, Russell Joyner cuts an imposing figure sitting at a conference table in his office.

British expats offer Vegas-oriented ideas for royal couple

If all went as planned, Cindy Bailey boarded a plane Friday and departed Las Vegas for her native England to join her countrymen in celebrating the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Valley artists use Easter eggs as creative canvas

Even before the Easter tradition, Old World artisans colored bird orbs to celebrate spring. We asked six Las Vegas artists to hatch some fresh ideas for this ancient tradition.

Coming in this week’s Las Vegas Business Press

THE LAW ISSUE: When Las Vegas’ economy was booming, law clients were big spenders; cases meant cash for lawyers. But now, with the economy weak and clients cash-strapped, law firms are changing tactics and offering more budget-minded services.

Pennsylvania casinos thinking lodge

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Nearly a year after lucrative table games arrived in Pennsylvania, casinos here are starting to add “stay” to “play,” building luxurious hotels meant to entice high-rolling patrons to linger longer and gamble more.

Horse Racing

TODAY AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

51s drop snow-shortened game, 2-1

The 51s fell behind the host Colorado Springs Sky Sox early in their Pacific Coast League game Saturday, and thanks to Mother Nature they never got the opportunity to catch up.

In Brief

FOOTBALL

Locals gaming market struggles to recover

Back in the good old days, the South Point would cash up to $4 million in paychecks on a busy weekend. The good old days were just a few years ago. Since then, the Las Vegas economy has declined into a recession.

Some proposals face legislative deadline Tuesday

CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers face another big deadline and marathon floor sessions when the 12th week of the Nevada Legislature begins Monday.

Bills under consideration target transgender bias

CARSON CITY — As a boy, Karen Grayson preferred playing dress-up and dolls with the girl next door to playing baseball or G.I. Joes with the neighborhood boys.

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