What started as a small-business networking group almost 10 years ago has evolved into Southern Nevada’s Chamber of Commerce for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
Leslie Espinoza, a 17-year-old senior and offensive linewoman for Durango High School’s varsity football team, says she was inspired to play football by her friend Donovan Smith, who played football for Durango and died in a car accident in March.
An intimate dinner with your significant other awaits you at Giada’s, a warm and modern 12-table restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes with love.
This week North Las Vegans can catch George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “You Can’t Take it With You,” Gordon Lightfoot in concert or take a painting class at Left of Center Art Gallery.
Mexican seafood is delicious when prepared with the fiery sauces and spices common to Mexican cuisine. Seafood is king here, but the restaurant also has “land” dishes.
Showing a child someone cares requires thinking inside the box this holiday season. National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child, a project of international service organization Samaritan’s Purse, is scheduled for Nov. 14-21 at six Las Vegas Valley locations.
The Ray of Hope Foundation, a nonprofit group providing support to Manch, Parson, Lowman, Bunker and Clyde C. Cox elementary schools, is accepting holiday donations through Dec. 12.
Before the crackle of the fireplace or the hum of the heater play soundtrack to winter, local air-quality experts say taking certain steps are safety musts.
Joseph and Estelle Neal have their corner of Las Vegas staked. They host thousands of visitors a year, and about 700 of them each day come and go having learned a thing or two. It’s not their house, but all are welcome to Neal Elementary School and Estelle Neal Park in Centennial Hills.
North Las Vegas’ literary status isn’t written in black and white. The three North Vegas Library District locations have fared well despite budget cuts that have slashed hours and manpower. Officials saw the district’s youth summer reading program swell to four times the size of 2010 figures. The library-led book club is still a popular attraction. But it’s a different story for readers who would rather own than check out their reads.
This week’s events include the third annual Nevada Wild & Scenic Film Festival, showings of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart’s “The Man Who Came to Dinner” and Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, a Christian rock, rap and contemporary music concert.
Question: Before I plant my apricot tree this spring, I would like to know how much space I should allocate for it. Does a Blenheim apricot lend itself to close pruning?
Here is a glatt kosher restaurant specializing in Mediterranean and Israeli food. Without going into detail about the technical definition of glatt kosher, know that the meat has been processed under strict kosher dietary laws.
Kirk and Rhonda Clausen were honored Sept. 14 by the United Way of Southern Nevada at its Tocqueville Society annual dinner at Cili’s Restaurant at Bali Hai Golf Club .
The idea of Las Vegas doesn’t go hand-in-hand with a rich literary scene, but perhaps it should. The city has some of the country’s most active libraries, a large selection of used bookstores and its own literary festival.
n An open house to promote the art of Les Post and Ambrosia Cafe is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Ambrosia Cafe, 7377 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 116. Food, live music and an artist meet-and-greet is scheduled. A raffle is planned for some of the Post’s prints. One complimentary glass of wine or bottle of beer will be given to attendees 21 or older. Visit lespostphotographicart.com or call 320-250-0617.
As a new Las Vegas resident of only six weeks, I was shocked and saddened to read (“Pitching In” and related articles, Centennial View, Oct. 18) that the entire state of Nevada and Las Vegas in particular rank so far down the list for pitching in and volunteering in one way or another.
Rosco Allen is a rare find on the basketball court, a 6-foot-9-inch forward with a smooth shooting stroke.
A 14-year-old girl was shot in the chest while at a park near D Street and Lake Mead Boulevard about 8:45 p.m. Monday, Las Vegas police said.
A 12-year-old girl died after being struck by a car near Sahara Avenue and Town Center Drive on Monday night, Las Vegas police said.
