See a movie, talk to Penn and Teller

The duo will host a question-and-answer session at 10:30 p.m. Friday at the Suncoast following the 9:10 screening of their new documentary, “Tim’s Vermeer.”

Wet ‘n’ Wild’s new attraction lets riders experience zero-gravity force

Tornado sightings in the valley may increase come Memorial Day weekend, but residents need not worry. This is not a weather emergency phenomenon. Wet ‘n’ Wild is set to debut Tornado, a funnel-shaped water slide, during the holiday weekend.

This just in: Chumlee lost weight, not life

For a guy who keeps getting killed off on the Internet, Austin “Chumlee” Russell of the “Pawn Stars” looks like a million bucks.

Resident’s garden thrives despite the harsh desert climate

Helen Brown’s house is perched on the foothills of Frenchman Mountain, exposing it to unfettered wind, and that makes it a challenging place to grow crops.

Culinary students design tasty learning experience for UNLVino

“It’s becoming a food and wine festival,” UNLVino director Mohsen Azizsoltani said. “We want to cater to everyone, not just wine lovers — the beer lovers, the spirit lovers.”

Middle school teacher’s bail set at $100K in student-sex case

A Las Vegas judge set bail at $100,000 for a 22-year-old Clark County School District substitute teacher charged with having a sexual affair with a 15-year-old student. Tanikka “Bella” Queen, most recently a long-term substitute at Hyde Park Middle School near Valley View and Charleston boulevards, faces multiple counts, including first-degree kidnapping, sexual assault against a child under 16, statutory sexual seduction and luring a child to engage in a sex act.

Dining Pick of the Week: Tacos el Tenampa

Tacos and burritos can be eaten at any time of the day, whether as a sit-down meal or on the go. Tacos el Tenampa serves them both ways, and even though this small restaurant is inside North Rancho Arco AM/PM — a service station — don’t let that deter you.

Dining Pick of the Week: WILD

The wild thing about WILD is that the menu is completely gluten-free; also, many of its menu items are also vegan, including desserts.

Dining Pick of the Week: Distill

Distill is a bar — a really nice neighborhood bar. Its contemporary design, comfortable interior, 18 high-definition televisions, pool tables, Golden Tee Golf Game and state-of-the-art jukebox make it inviting any time of day.

A La Carte, March 18-24

Dining events and news from across the valley.

If Rebels shed dunce caps, they have chance against Aztecs

The origin dates to Elizabeth Barrett Browning in 1839. The line was later listed as “The third time is lucky.” UNLV doesn’t need such fortune Friday night. But it better be a whole lot smarter than it was Thursday.

Media catching on to Madness in Las Vegas

Believe it or not, it’s not all about underdog stories in March. Sometimes, it’s about a survival of the favorites, such as Kansas, which escaped early elimination by following freshman leader Andrew Wiggins.

Clark County School Board approves expanded testing for gifted program

Instead of only screening students recommended for gifted and talented programs, about $178,000 will be spent to universally test all 19,900 second-graders at Clark County’s poorest, highest-minority schools.

Consumer goods trade show ASD LV expected to be strong

The Las Vegas Convention Center will be transformed into a merchandise marketplace Sunday. Picture it filled with rows and rows of candy, sunglasses and light-up T-shirts, grouped together with costume jewelry, martial arts supplies and Halloween decorations.

Mercedes dealership wins award

Mercedes-Benz of Henderson has again earned the Mercedes-Benz USA Best of the Best Dealer Recognition Award for its outstanding performance in 2013. The award recognizes Mercedes-Benz of Henderson’s success as an independent entrepreneur that routinely exceeds the expectations of Mercedes-Benz owners. For Mercedes-Benz of Henderson, this is the second year in a row that the dealership has won the national award.

Taking it to the track

From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Gaudin Jaguar will host the world-renowned Jaguar Performance Driving Academy. Race car drivers Davy Jones, Roberto Guerrero and Margy Eatwell will unveil the 2015 Jaguar F-Type R Coupe for the first time in Nevada.

Former Ms. Senior Nevada gets new Hyundai

Energetic Marilyn Faye O’Leary is a former Las Vegas entertainer who performed in “Hallelujah Hollywood” and “Jubilee!” at the former MGM Grand from 1978-1981.

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