Say hello to fun times during ‘Dolly!’ musical

“Hello, Dolly!” is one of those Broadway musicals that everyone thinks they’ve seen, but the Broadway Bound production directed by Michael Vojvodich (with musical direction by Alex Cheney) at the Summerlin Library theater surprises by reminding us just why this Jerry Herman hit was one of Broadway’s longest running and most awarded musicals.

‘The Butler’ serves box-office success at No. 1

Starring Forest Whitaker as a longtime White House butler and Oprah Winfrey as his boozy wife, the Weinstein Co. biopic debuted in the top spot with $25 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the weekend’s three other major new releases, including the action romp “Kick-Ass 2,” failed to find traction with fans.

Exercise classes help sufferers ease arthritis pain

Betty Sue Bailey, 77, has lost a few inches since her diagnosis about 10 years ago with osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. But she’s standing up to the disease with help from the Arthritis Foundation exercise program at the Southwest Medical Associates Lifestyle Centers.

Congress split on cutting off aid to Egypt

Members of Congress are split over whether the U.S. should cut off military aid to Egypt, highlighting the difficult choices facing the Obama administration amid spiraling violence on the streets of an important Middle East ally.

Globe Salon celebrates five years of success downtown

Staci Linklater and James Reza were downtown pioneers before it was cool. First the duo opened up shop on Charleston and Decatur boulevards, then they moved to 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South at the Soho Lofts to be a part of the Downtown Arts District.

Revelers discover Fremont East has lots of do’s and don’ts

The arrival of Fremont East as a top Las Vegas nightlife destination wasn’t marked by a fancy new restaurant or major concert event. Mainstream validation for the entertainment district came in the form of crowds of boozing, downtown newcomers who surged into the area on recent weekend nights.

A new dawn at Sunrise Mountain

Sunrise Mountain High School was named one of three new turnaround schools for the 2013-14 school year and replaced their principal along with half its staff.

Confusion, fear greet school system

What if half your performance evaluation was based on your co-workers’ output, not your own?

Treating burns a team effort

It smelled of a smell that should never be smelled: His own flesh burning.

Mixing patterns, colors hottest trend for school fashion

They’re hallways, not runways. Still, every year at this time, kids compile a list of must-have fashion items and parents do their best to accommodate them.

Punter kicks UNR colors

Logan Yunker grew up in Las Vegas a UNLV fan, so he felt a little strange when he donned UNR blue.

Fremont Street Experience seeking booze restrictions

With police cracking down on drunken partying on Fremont East, the operators of the popular Fremont Street Experience light show are looking for new booze restrictions as well.

Juco rusher happy he found way to UNLV

It’s a frightening truth for any sophomore about to enter a recruiting season, about to hopefully show Division I coaches what they either missed out on or need or, well, both. Shaquille Murray-Lawrence had no idea where to go, what to do, who to call.

Ex-constable cheerfully tackles next challenge

Surrounded by dozens of supporters that hot June night three years ago, the man better known as Bobby G. settled in to watch the incoming primary election results in his race for Las Vegas constable.

Funeral fortunes

Retired sales manager George Franklin stands over an 8-foot-long, 3-foot-wide hole in the ground.

Top 5 super foods with a powerful health impact

The term appears on headlines and is splashed on food labels everywhere -“super foods” get people talking. But what really is a super food, and how do you cut through confusion to find the foods that truly have a powerful impact on your health and wellness? Consider this insight from the experts.

Defense makes early statement

The tone was set on the first play of the scrimmage when one sophomore faced another, and defensive end Sonny Sanitoa came out the winner by batting down quarterback Nick Sherry’s pass.

Outdoor activities around Southern Nevada

Red Rock Canyon: On Monday, join a geologist to discuss the rock formations, plants and animals encountered along a moderate, two-mile hike on the Calico Hills East Trail; for ages 10 and older. On Thursday, observe some of Red Rock’s wild burros on an easy hike for ages 15 and older. On Aug. 25, look for wildlife on a moderate, 2½-mile hike to the First Creek Grotto; for ages 12 and older.

Music therapy has amazing power for Alzheimer’s patients

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about music therapy for Alzheimer’s patients? I’m helping my dad take care of my 80-year-old mother who has mid stage Alzheimer’s disease and thought it might be something worth trying. How do we proceed? — Unmusical Mary

Politicized profit is bad for health care

If you haven’t heard of Enroll America yet, you soon will. Although the name may sound innocuous enough, the organization is anything but.

Eminent domain: All gain, no pain

With so much misinformation afoot about cities’ plans to adopt or consider the use of eminent domain on underwater mortgage loans, the Review-Journal can be forgiven its mistakes in describing the plan and its consequences in an Aug. 11 editorial. Mistakes they are, however, and as such, they’re in need of correction.

Hit the road, tax

Just because something might seem fair upon initial review doesn’t necessarily make it so. That’s certainly the case with the vehicle miles traveled tax.

Nuclear waste politics

It’s impossible to have a rational conversation about nuclear waste in Nevada. In fact, it’s impossible to have any kind of conversation about nuclear waste in Nevada.

This week, Aug. 18

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