5 bands you can see for free

Bands to see for no dough: Rhyme N Rhythm, Bullet Boys, Dirty Artichokes, Headwinds and Morse Code.

Vegas Unplugged festival back for its third year

Southern Nevadans can celebrate the acoustic alchemy of musician and acoustic instrument Saturday when the Vegas Unplugged Music Festival kicks off at the Historic Fifth Street School.

Another term for the Presidents

The Presidents of the United States of America crowd-source a new album.

Edgar Winter pays tribute to brother Johnny

The Rock ’n’ Blues Fest this Saturday at the Cannery was supposed to feature Johnny Winter, but now salutes the late guitar slinger.

Ohio Catholic diocese warns schools about ice bucket challenge

A Roman Catholic diocese in Ohio is discouraging its 113 schools from participating in the ice bucket challenge to benefit the ALS Association, saying the group’s funding of embryonic stem cell research is “in direct conflict with Catholic teaching.”

The Strokes light up The Chelsea

Their 17-song, 80-or-so minute performance Wednesday came and went in a flash.

 
Teens deny shooting plot at Calif. high school

Two teenagers who conspired to kill three members of staff and many students at a high school in a Los Angeles suburb were charged on Wednesday with one count each of making criminal threats, prosecutors said.

Gaming regulators OK licensing for SLS Las Vegas

State gaming regulators on Thursday approved licensing for the SLS Las Vegas, setting the stage for this weekend’s opening of the $415 million redevelopment of the former Sahara.

Tour a snapshot of punk through the years

The Offspring, Bad Religion, Pennywise and Stiff Little Fingers team up for the Summer Nationals Tour.

Dallas-based group buys Desert Pines Golf Club

ARCIS Equity Partners, based in Dallas, has purchased the Desert Pines Golf Club of Las Vegas. Dallas-based Eagle Golf Management will operate Desert Pines.

SLS Las Vegas prepares for grand opening

SLS Las Vegas, the former Sahara hotel and casino, opens to the public after a Friday V.I.P. party and fireworks.

‘If I Stay’ a frustrating experience

The big question at the heart of the movie is a big no-brainer. But high school senior Mia Hall (Chloe Grace Moretz), comatose and clinging to life, is torn by the choice in “If I Stay.”

UMC officials explain worker layoffs

UMC officials explained the planned layoffs of more than 200 workers Thursday, saying that they want the public hospital to survive financially and preserve essential services such as the trauma center, burn care center, organ transplants and the Children’s Hospital of Nevada.

Dad’s claims he didn’t kill drunken driver get boost

A Texas father’s claims he did not fatally shoot a drunken driver who caused an accident that killed his two sons seemed to be bolstered Wednesday by testimony from prosecution witnesses.

Artists-in-residence invite Cosmopolitan guests to ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’

Some artists live for their art. Brian Gonzalez (or, to use his artistic alias, Taxiplasm) and Renzo Vitale live their art at “Tell Me Your Secrets,” a multisensory interactive art project now at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ P3Studio.

Arts briefs: Theater, music and family fun

Arts events around town include theater (“Sister’s Summer School Catechism” at Smith Center), music (New West guitar group, Red Rock Ramblers at Winchester), family fun (a magic party at Container Park) and art (various galleries).

New Tides still working out the kinks

We were craving a lobster roll at the Tides Oyster Bar at Green Valley Ranch Resort, but the restaurant now is Tides Seafood & Sushi Bar, and the lobster roll is history. But the place holds promise — as soon as the kitchen staff gets a better grasp of the new menu.

5 whiskey sour variations to try

There’s more than one way to make a whiskey sour. Here are five to celebrate National Whiskey Sour Day on Monday.

552-episode FXX Simpsons marathon just started

At 10 a.m. today, FXX will celebrate its latest acquisition by launching the longest around-the-clock marathon in TV history