Under Richard Hooker’s tenure as the city of Las Vegas’ urban arts coordinator, the area grew as an artistic city. Hooker, an award-winning artist in his own right, oversaw numerous shows and events, promoting the works of others. Now retired, his own art exhibit, “Pregnant Neon: A Tale of Conspicuous Devotion,” is slated to be displayed at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.
Earlier this month, the Nevada State Board of Geographic Names voted to indefinitely shelve a plan to rename a cove at Lake Tahoe after Mark Twain, who got his publishing start at the Territorial Enterprise in Virginia City.
Henderson has large land it would like to sell, yet the city is struggling to find buyers. The latest failure came Tuesday when it received no bids for three parcels in a planned industrial district near Interstate 15.
UNLV’s Erick Fedde was named Mountain West Pitcher of the Year, and Tim Chambers was selected Coach of the Year. Eight Rebels made the first and second all-conference teams.
The Clark County Election Department has trained 488 bilingual Hispanics and 138 bilingual Filipinos to be poll workers during early voting that starts Saturday and on Election Day, June 10.
For years, it was enough to park a barbecue grill next to a picnic table on a patio and call it an “outdoor kitchen.” But over the past decade, Americans have taken backyard cooking and dining to a new level, adding elaborate cooking islands, outdoor sinks and refrigerators, even outdoor TVs.
Baseball may have been first mentioned in the United States in 1791, when city officials in Pittsfield, Mass., banned playing the game near the town meeting house. Years later, a group of “experts” decided that the game was invented by Abner Doubleday — a decision that is now called a myth.
It’s impossible to flip through a home décor magazine, read a design blog or scroll through a Pinterest feed without noticing furniture painted in classic neutrals or bold pops of color.
Q: I want to install a wood floor over a concrete slab in my downstairs bedroom. What kind of flooring material is needed, and how do I install it?
“The difference between utility and utility plus beauty is the difference between telephone wires and the spider’s web.” — Edwin Way Teale (1899-1960), American photographer and writer, “September 18,” Circle of the Seasons (1953)
Those of you who were lucky enough to get your tomatoes planted the first part of March have already tasted your home-grown tomatoes. Quite a few of you have discovered tomatoes with black bottoms.
Whether you’re an expert or just a beginner, it’s important to know how to properly care for and maintain your lawn – especially before the summer season begins.
Learn these easy ways to improve your home’s curb appeal.
How far into debt should you go to fund your education? Keep these considerations in mind when balancing student loan debt with your career goals.
Raymonde Fiol experienced such horrors in her young life that she said she cannot bear to remember most of the details. Yet, despite witnessing such atrocities, the Holocaust survivor has made it her mission to educate others about her painful history.
Advanced placement Spanish and culture teacher Beth Leinwand received $2,500 from the school’s Innovative School Team to fund a mini cultural museum project for her students.
For years, Marc Fenn played as many sports as he could get his hands on. Then, the 44-year-old Army veteran became paralyzed after he fell 30 feet while working on a roof a week after his 20th birthday.
Las Vegas is known as the place where couples come to get hitched. The city offers many options: Couples can do a drive-thru wedding, get married at Denny’s or become serenaded by Elvis impersonators. As demand continues, new alternatives to tie the knot are created.
As an acrobat, Almas Meirmanov’s life has been one great, literal balancing act.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” is scheduled at 8 p.m. May 23, 24, 29-31 and June 5-7 and at 2 p.m. June 1 and 8 at the Onyx Theatre.
It starts out like a party. Fire Island. Summer. 1981. Life is great.
Luke Logan needed some excitement.
Jamie Varner remembers a time not long ago when the boos far outnumbered the cheers when he fought on mixed martial arts cards.
Adam Scott finally made it to the top of the world ranking, overtaking injured Tiger Woods after a week at home in the Bahamas. Scott will play as No. 1 for the first time when he tees off today at the Colonial.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Parents warn children against doing all sorts of things. Kids often go ahead and do some of those things anyway, just to see if the sage advice held true. When that happens, kids can be excused as being, well, kids. It’s how they learn.
Fresno State scored two runs in the eighth inning, then held off a UNR rally to win 4-3 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West baseball tournament at Wilson Stadium.
