PHOTOS: Come hang with us at the Pole Expo

The Palms discovered last week it is easy to attract attention hosting the Pole Expo. Women spun, slid and twirled on poles, dazzling crowds flocking to see the spectacle.

Neon Museum looks for a sign at Tuesday painters’ panel

The Neon Museum hosts “Unsigned Heroes: Sign Painters’ Art and Stories” Tuesday; the panel discussion focuses on painted signs and the often overlooked role they play in showcasing fanciful neon designs. People “think of the neon and gas tubes” when they consider neon signs, acknowledges Rob McCoy, who chairs the Neon Museum’s board of directors. “But painting is an integral part of neon signage.”

Restaurants celebrate Mexican Independence Day

A number of local restaurants are planning special observances for Mexican Independence Day. Drink specials also will abound.

Las Vegas Latino Parade and Festival growing

It’s amazing to see how much a child changes — in size, personality, temperament — from age 3 to age 4. And it’s no different for the Fiesta Las Vegas Latino Parade and Festival, which celebrates its fourth year this weekend showing a few changes from years past.

Actor, aspiring stand-up comedian has twist in resume

His bio reads like those of many up-and-coming actors. But one thing separates Henderson’s Mace Coronel from the rest: He’s 10.

Five things to do around town

You can get up close and personal with the men and women behind the vampires, werewolves, hybrids and witches during “The Vampire Diaries” Official Convention, Friday through Sunday at the Rio.

99 Words About … The fall season’s early starters

The fall season starts Sept. 21 (for a complete rundown, see that day’s Life section), but two dramedies debut Wednesday hoping to stand out.

First Look: ‘Dolphin Tale 2’

The original opened to $19 million in September 2011, and that was against the second weekend of the 3-D rerelease of “The Lion King.”

In-your-face blast from band coming into its own

The self-titled third album by Vegas punks Surrounded By Thieves is a grown-man kind of record, reflective of the concerns of veteran, working-class musicians, guys who’ve been around the block, who have to juggle careers and families with the demands of playing shows until the early morning hours in a steadily gigging band.

 
Former FBI director to take on Rice case probe

The NFL says former FBI director Robert S. Mueller III will conduct a probe into how the NFL handled evidence as it investigated domestic violence claims against former Ravens running back Ray Rice.

Company reviving Vegas’ Riviera wins control board OK

The Gaming Control Board has approved an application by the owners of Paragon Gaming to receive a percentage of gaming revenue generated at the Riviera, where the company took over operations last year.

Foothill star leads attack

Foothill boys soccer coach Andrew Risheg sat down with his assistant during the offseason, and the two kicked around some ideas for the Falcons’ lineup.

VOLLEYBALL: Carino, Rams defeat Wildcats on the road

Danielle Carino recorded eight kills, 22 digs and four aces Wednesday to lead Rancho’s girls volleyball team to a 25-14, 23-25, 27-25, 25-17 victory over host Las Vegas.

Foothill star leads attack

Foothill boys soccer coach Andrew Risheg sat down with his assistant during the offseason, and the two kicked around some ideas for the Falcons’ lineup.

Car hits Clark County school bus; no one hurt

A car crashed into a Clark County School District bus carrying 11 children Wednesday in Henderson, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

Kickoff coverage takes a holiday

That probably explains why we saw so many long kickoff returns last week. By my count, there were nine kickoff returns for touchdowns in Division I and Division I-A.

Travelers welcome airline performance improvements

At the height of this summer’s travel season, airline flights were more likely to arrive on time and less likely to be canceled than they were last year. The improvement in airline performance in July was a welcome break for travelers.

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