Philharmonic performs flawlessly in final show of season

After presentation of a $35,000 check to the orchestra from the Philharmonic Guild, an extended invitation to join the Guild, and the showing of a video promoting the orchestra (memo to The Smith Center: practice lowering and raising the screen without thumps and bumps), the evening finally got under way with what most in the audience had come to hear: “Symphony No. 9 in E minor” by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak.

Seeking a comeback, NBC bets heavily on comedy in fall lineup

Hoping to lure viewers with laughs, struggling NBC is calling on old friend Matthew Perry to lend a hand. The TV network unveiled a fall schedule on Sunday that has 10 sitcoms, double the number of dramas it will air. Comedy is being added to two nights, Tuesday and Friday. All the low-rated but critically-acclaimed Thursday comedies earned renewals, although “Community” will move to Fridays.

‘Avengers’ add $103.2M in sprint to $1 billion

“The Avengers” took in $103.2 million to lead for a second-straight weekend, raising its domestic total to $373.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. With $95.4 million more overseas, “The Avengers” lifted its international receipts to $628.9 million and a worldwide haul of just over $1 billion, only 19 days after it began rolling out in some markets.

Older Americans opt for surgery to keep active

Las Vegas residents are part of an increasing number of older Americans opting for orthopedic procedures that they hope will allow them to remain active well into their golden years.

UC San Diego Health System arrives with purposeful quiet

If you’re looking for a sign of the UC San Diego Health System Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas, you’ll have about as much luck as you would have looking for a sign of Bigfoot.
And that’s just the way new CEO Mickey Goldman wants it – for now.

Digital mammograms being offered for $75

The Breast Center at Sunrise, Southern Hills Hospital and Red Rock Radiology are offering a digital screening mammogram for $75 throughout May.

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