Big night celebrates Nevada sesquicentennial

With a lineup featuring 27 acts and a cast of 250, the largest of the sesquicentennial celebrations unfolds tonight at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts with musical tributes to Nevada’s biggest names.

Leadership day will link businesswomen

The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada will host the Athena International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Monte Carlo.

EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT: Polly Weinstein, founder, The Jeweler’s Daughter

Polly Weinstein, 27, debuted her collection, The Jeweler’s Daughter, in 2011 at Brett-Wesley Gallery in Las Vegas. Weinstein still keeps her collection close to home in the showroom of the Tower of Jewels on East Sahara. She said her collection brings a new twist to her father’s traditional designs.

Once-stalled southwest project now adding new tenants

The Gramercy, initially launched as Manhattan West in 2008, said in March that HMS Holdings Corp., a publicly traded provider of cost-containment solutions for the health care industry, would move in. HMS will take over about 80,000 square feet of space above the soon-to-open DW Kitchen + Market and Alex Stratta Italian Steakhouse.

By involving customers, co-ops create collaborative business opportunities

The co-op business model is thriving locally, providing Southern Nevada with innovation, transparency and pricing value in several sectors. By avoiding the constrictions of shareholders and the need for aggressive pricing, industries are providing a different value proposition to the market.

Wells Fargo leads charge to mobile pay

Apple prepares to release its mobile payment service, set to hit the market in October as Apple Pay. The service has already drawn the attention of several major companies, including grocery stores and banks.

Southern Nevadans can help in Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, making it the perfect time to recognize the impact of hunger throughout Southern Nevada and the diverse ways each of us can be a part of the solution. Tackling hunger is a critical first step to creating long-term success and a stronger community.

Veterans jobs fair planned in Vegas

Vegas PBS will host a veterans job fair Wednesday for National Guard and Reserve service members, their spouses, discharged veterans and retirees to connect them with military-friendly employers looking to fill entry-level to mid-management positions.

‘My Africa’ still rings true today

Athol Fugard’s powerful work “My Children! My Africa!,” delving into South Africa’s legislature enforced Apartheid, is currently being presented in a top-notch production by Nevada Conservatory Theater.

Eye protection strongly recommended for athletes on all levels

According to the National Eye Institute, eye injuries are the No. 1 cause of blindness among children in the United States. And about 90 percent of sports-related eye injuries could be prevented by wearing protective gear, the institute adds.

Venue’s first concert draws few people, high energy

One stage, two bands, a 40-year-old man getting caked in the face and a night of rain became the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center’s grand concert opening Saturday night.

One juvenile dead in Decatur shooting

A man died in a shooting that closed a southwest valley intersection Sunday night, Las Vegas police said.

NASA explorer arrives at Mars

NASA’s Maven spacecraft arrived at Mars late Sunday after a 442 million-mile journey that began nearly a year ago.

Personal trainer pursues dream with Las Vegas gym

Sidney Wilson used his lifelong passion for fitness to start a training facility. Though Get Vicious Training Facility has only been open two months, he has been training people nearly 20 years.

Seahawks’ Shead proposes to girlfriend after win

Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead kept the celebrations going following the Seahawks big 26-20 win in overtime over the Denver Broncos on Sunday by proposing to his girlfriend center field.

Electric car report: Nevada needs to do more

Landing the Tesla Gigafactory was a huge economic victory for Nevada by most accounts, but the state needs to do much more at the end point of production to promote electrical vehicle use, according to a report by a nonprofit group promoting energy efficiency.

49ers’ Kaepernick fined for racial slur, report says

An $11,000 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct levied against San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick resulted from his use of a racial slur during a game last week, Fox Sports reported on Sunday.

Washington Digest: Congress OKs Obama’s Syria plan

Congress voted last week to give President Barack Obama the green light to arm and train rebels in Syria to fight against violent jihadist forces in the Middle East.

Titus seeks support to revive Amtrak in Vegas

With glitzier modes of passenger rail seemingly having fallen by the track, Rep. Dina Titus says Las Vegas should look into what it might take to restore conventional Amtrak service to Southern California.

Restaurant possible first step for downtown Henderson

Berwick’s Urban Lounge’s recent opening in downtown Henderson is being looked to as a possible first step in what city officials and business leaders hope is the start of something bigger.

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