Growing up, Arica Dorff wanted nothing more than to play with animals for a living. Today, she gets to spend the day with all the animals she wants at Pet’ographique, her animal photography studio at 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway.
The Henderson Space & Science Center’s board took another step toward opening a museum recently by unveiling its conceptual design and model.
“Everything that has happened in this community has required vision,” said Jim Gibson, board president and former Henderson mayor. “When Steve Wynn opened the Mirage, he took it to the next level. Since then, it has been the next level after the next level after the next level.”
Runners can paint the town Saturday with the Color Run set to roll into Las Vegas. Participants arrive wearing a clean, white T-shirt and leave as a unique masterpiece.
n The Feste Fantini III trumpet festival is set to take place Friday and Saturday in Doc Rando Hall in the Beam Music Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The festival is slated to feature professional trumpet players, including soloist Mark Gould, former co-principal of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. High school clinics are slated from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday and middle school clinics from
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, with a grand finale concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is free. Call Steven Trinkle at 895-1996 or visit festefantini.com.
The 1940s Hollywood era is alive and well at The Barrymore, a classic dining room evoking a time we occasionally relive while watching old black and white movies.
THE ATTIC CLOSES AFTER BID TO BOUNCE BACK FROM NEARBY EXPLOSION IN 2010
Hello Steven: I read your two articles on suicide. The first was not only wrong but extremely hurtful. I don’t think judging or generalizing about people being in rages will lower the rate (of suicide) or help the relatives. Inadequate medical care for the terminally ill, schizophrenics, bipolar, clinically depressed is a big cause (of suicide). Violence to spouses and children is another reason for it. Bullied gay children also. Victims are in nonsurvival states emotionally and mentally and escape hopelessness, not in rages.
Creative types, start-up founders and those involved with the growing technology scene in Las Vegas have a place to unite, thanks to a Zappos.com-led space downtown.
Las Vegas residents and visitors don’t have to travel far to see the culture and history of South American and other Latin American countries. These elements can be viewed at the Hispanic Museum of Nevada, which celebrated its grand opening in January.
Although Clark County volunteer firefighters’ time and services are free, their training, supplies and equipment aren’t.
At 4, Elle McLemore appeared in “Melinda: First Lady of Magic.” Now, the Palo Verde High School graduate is hoping “Bring It On: The Musical” will be her ticket to Broadway.
They put on their hardhats and pack into a mineshaft elevator. Later, they examine rare minerals and pan for gold to take home with them. We are talking about fourth-graders, of course. Those are some of the activities they can experience at the McCaw School of Mines, one of the Clark County School District’s most popular field trip destinations.
David Smith was going about his day as general manager of the Element Hotel, 10555 Discovery Drive, when he got an interesting phone call from the White House staff, looking for a place for the president to stay.
When Reeta Thukral, a medical doctor who lives in the age-privileged community of Siena, is not busy seeing patients, she pours her heart into the Global Charity Foundation, a nonprofit organization she founded about seven years ago.
Talk about a no-stress painting class. To participate in the class at Red Rock Canyon, one doesn’t have to possess the skills of Rembrandt, need to know the rules of perspective or even have picked up a paintbrush before.
The Red Rock Interpretive Association hosts a free painting class twice a month at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center.
I’m always looking for a great-tasting taco that has the flavor and spices reminiscent of Mexico the real Mexico. El Tizon meets that challenge with tacos featuring al pastor, carne asada, pechuga de pollo, lengua or barbacoa.
Local musicians are combining their talents for a concert, “A Chamber Orchestra,” to support other musicians and singers through donations to the Las Vegas Musicians Union Local 369 Emergency Relief Fund.
A well-intended purpose was linked to the invitation from Fire Chief Mike Myers to visit the downtown inner sanctum of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue. Some sound reasoning motivated him to open the door at 500 N. Casino Center Blvd. for a broad explanation of his department’s operations.
The last time local band Kid Meets Cougar played publicly was October 2010. The band members make a strong case that their next concert will be worth the wait.
Many people have an old boat at their house that they’re thinking of selling. However, when that old boat is a 36-foot Venetian gondola that may be the oldest in the world and the asking price is $1 million, it’s something to talk about.
If Mo Kennedy’s mother knew what Mo was doing, she’d faint. That’s because in the new book, “Tangled” by Erica O’Rourke, Mo is trying to save two worlds.
“Around the Corner: From Shoeshine Boy to College President” tells the true tale of Louis C. Vaccaro. The son of second-generation Italian immigrants was born in Los Angeles in 1930. From early childhood, he picked up odd jobs to help support his family. Vaccaro’s father always said, “You don’t work, you don’t eat!” And Vaccaro took it to heart.
Question: My crocuses and tulips are poking their heads out of the dirt in my garden. They’re growing. We have had great spring weather in January. Should I let them continue, or should I put some more dirt on them?
Upcoming literary events include a free writers workshop, a Black History Month celebration featuring local authors and a Las Vegas Writers Group meeting featuring mystery author Morgan St. James.