Some really important stuff happened in the ’80s — the wacky wall walker was invented, Pam Ewing awoke from a dream, Alf ate a cat, etc.
Beginning as part of the Carnevale summer festival and continuing into the fall, The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, has teamed up with Le Cordon Blue College of Culinary Arts to offer the Blue Ribbon Kitchen Program, hands-on workshops that cover an array or cuisines and techniques. The schedule is as follows: Aug. 17, the tastes of Northern Italy; Aug. 24, Southern Italy; Aug. 31, French bistro; Sept. 7, hors d’oeuvres; Oct. 5, sushi making; and Nov. 2, steakhouse at home. The workshops, which run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., are $250 per person. To register, go to www.Venetian.com or call 702-414-9000. …
Chris Isaak may be a Vegas kind of guy. But not necessarily the kind of Vegas guy you think.
MC Chris sounds as if he has a canine’s squeak toy for a voice box and drops rhymes that betray an intimate knowledge of “Star Wars,” 12-sided dice and nacho-flavored Combos.
The woman killed in a car accident involving a concrete mixer dump truck on Wednesday in northwest Las Vegas has been identified.
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. — Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and the United Auto Workers Union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract for nearly 2,000 table games dealers that increases pay and allows dealers to decide how tips are distributed.
Dr. Bob Robinson wasn’t one to sit on his hands and watch life pass him by.
NASA researchers found evidence in 2011 that the building blocks of life — DNA — may have originated in space.
First, it’s not the Austin, Texas, event. Las Vegas’ version is all about the entrepreneur looking for help and the venture capitalist looking for the next great idea.
In a couple of weeks it’ll be football season again, and then Friday night at high school games it’ll be the three P’s again: pork, poi, pineapple.
Tinker Bell flies around inside and the interior slowly begins to illuminate, while pseudo fireworks are projected throughout the space. That is just a typical morning ritual at the Disney Store.
Robert “Kool” Bell is only 62, but his soul is so old, his godfather was Thelonious Monk — and Kool’s father stopped Miles Davis from boxing his music career away.
The numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 05, 25, 30, 58, 59 and Powerball 32.
At the time of the telecast, Powerball officials announced that the jackpot previously pegged at $425 million had grown to an estimated $448 million.
“Every time I go over a crossing,” says engineer John McKelvey, “somebody runs it.”
He proved it Wednesday, when his employer, Union Pacific Railroad, invited reporters and photographers to observe a sting operation.
Bobby Hauck follows the same routine for traveling to road games at UNLV that he did at Montana.
Clark County Commissioner Susan Brager, the swing vote on whether to raise the sales tax from 8.1 percent to 8.25 percent, said she has about six questions that Sheriff Doug Gillespie needs to answer before he can win her support.
Housing’s hot streak continued in June and July.
Two new reports showed double-digit gains in local existing and new homes as supplies remained tight.
During the warm summer months, having an outdoor deck for barbecues and gatherings with family and friends is a great addition to any backyard. The approach of cool weather may signal the end of barbecue season, but homeowners can still use their deck after the warm temperatures have passed.
More than 6 million Americans participated in 5K races last year and more are expected to join in this year, according to Running USA. Whether it’s for fitness or charity, the first run or the last, a few simple mistakes in preparation can leave those who are doing good feeling pretty bad. To put your best foot forward, avoid these three running faux pas.
Up to 5 million Americans suffer from an often symptomless – but potentially serious – liver infection called hepatitis C. Many are surprised to learn it affects four times as many people as the number of people with HIV.
Everyone wants to enjoy foods they can feel good about eating, and snacks are no different. While carrot sticks and crackers with cheese are great go-to options, it’s important to mix things up. Snacking should be tasty and combine an interesting medley of flavors, as well as include whole grains and vitamin-rich ingredients, resulting in a savory, nutritious nibble.
Kids around the country are heading for school. For parents, now is the time to think about providing nutritious meals in kids’ lunch boxes and on the kitchen table – keeping them energized and focused throughout the day, and above all else, healthy.
As summer winds down, many are heading into a busy buying season with Labor Day soirees and preparing for back-to-school. With the average family expected to spend an average of $634.78 on back-to-school shopping this year, according to the National Retail Federation, consumers are seeking cost saving strategies to ensure they are getting the most bang for the buck.
Summer is the time to inspire the senses, embrace the warm weather and have fun with seasonal trends. Looking and feeling your best can be challenging as temperatures and humidity levels rise, but a few simple tips can help you incorporate some of the season’s hottest trends and enjoy a beautiful, refreshed look all summer long.
While mule deer, elk and bighorn sheep get most of the attention when it comes to big-game hunting in Nevada, the pursuit of pronghorn antelope can be challenging and rewarding.
Liberty baseball coach Mike Eshragh knows he isn’t taking the biggest team to the American Legion Western Regional tournament.
■ LAKE MEAD — Reports from anglers on the water have been light, but those venturing out have had success. To improve the odds for striped bass, try fishing in 60 to 100 feet of water. Adjust your target depth throughout the day as the water temperatures change. Work various swim baits, live shad if they are available or cut anchovies to entice these fish. Largemouth bass have been found in the backs of the coves or along rocky points. If you find fish following the bait, try changing the color lure or vary the speed of your retrieve to stimulate the bite. Fish might not strike at what appears unnatural.