Briefs: Art, music and more, Nov. 28-Dec. 4

Music: Smith Center celebrates ‘Mari-achi Christmas.’ It’s beginning to look — and sound — a lot like Feliz Navidad. At least at The Smith Center, where Mariachi Sol de Mexico, led by Jose Hernandez, will celebrate “A Mari-Achi Christmas” Tuesday night.

Easy to pinpoint play that saved Rebels, Hauck

The most successful Rebels football team in 13 years could be ending the season the way so many others have if not for a key play Sept. 14 at Sam Boyd Stadium against Central Michigan.

Nate Diaz to continue lightweight quest despite drudgery of trimming down

With Benson Henderson out of the picture, Nate Diaz again is excited about making a run at the UFC lightweight belt. That quest begins with a bout against his old rival, Gray Maynard, in the main event of “The Ultimate Fighter 18” Finale on Saturday at Mandalay Bay.

On the menu: Pecans

Pecans are in the spotlight: Classic and chocolate pecan brittle, Pecan squash, Panna Cotta, Cheese & Cake and Sweet Potato Pecan Pie.

Dinner With Wolfgang kicks off Italian fest at Venetian, Palazzo

The La Cucina Italiana Festival, part of the Winter in Venice celebration at The Venetian and the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, will kick off Thursday with Dinner With Wolfgang from 7 to 9 p.m. at Cut at the Palazzo.

Unsafe cars part of Mexico’s booming auto industry

In Mexico’s booming auto industry, the cars rolling off assembly lines may look identical, but how safe they are depends on where they’re headed.

Show & Tell: Brandon Nix of ‘Rock of Ages’

Meet Brandon Nix, who performs in “Rock of Ages.” Nix is from West Memphis, Ark., and grew up singing in a church choir.

Shania Twain focusing on shows, recording new album

Shania Twain may look back, but she doesn’t look down. At least not when she’s on an airborne motorcycle, making the grandest of entries by descending about 40 feet to the stage of the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Dining Spotlight: Steak and seafood

Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with steakhouses and seafood restaurants this week.

San Diego State vying for cardiac kids hall of fame

UNLV has its own share of comebacks this football season, but the Rebels are getting ready to face the masters of finding ways to turn losses into victories.

 
Rocks, bottles strike U.S. border agents during crowd scuffle

U.S. Border Patrol agents were pelted with rocks and bottles while turning back a crowd of more than 100 people who crossed the border illegally into California, authorities said.

Couple found dead in southeast Las Vegas home

A couple were found dead in their Las Vegas Valley home Wednesday night after a domestic dispute led their daughter to call police.

Burton determined to put UNR on NCAA map in his final year

Deonte Burton, the 6-foot-1-inch UNR point guard, spent last spring and all summer working on his game. He knew the 2013-14 season would be his final chance to help the Wolf Pack reach the NCAAs.

Negligent pet owners kept in line with doo-doo DNA testing

Apartment and condo managers, dogged by complaints of dog doo, are turning to DNA testing to identify the culprits who don’t clean up after their pets.

Ex-councilman loses Nevada Supreme Court ethics decision

The state Supreme Court in a split decision Wednesday upheld the state Ethics Commission’s censure of a former Sparks city councilman who in 2006 voted for a casino project even though his campaign manager was a consultant on the project.

Photos: Las Vegas menorah lighting

Crowds gathered during the lighting of the menorah on Fremont and Fourth streets in downtown Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Hauck, UNLV agree to new 3-year deal

UNLV football coach Bobby Hauck agreed to a new three-year contract, the school announced Wednesday afternoon.

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