Preparation is key when entertaining guests

This holiday, with a bit of planning, you can make guests’ time at your home unforgettable.

Semi-silly seasonal story follows comic chaos at classic ballet

You’ve been singing songs about it. You’ve been extra nice around the house because of it, doing your chores without complaint. Maybe you’ve even helped get ready for it by decorating your classroom.

Literary Las Vegas: Marvin “Nick” Saines

In 2011, Las Vegas geologist Marvin “Nick” Saines discovered a dinosaur footprint embedded in the Jurassic sandstone at Red Rock Canyon.

Las Vegas book briefs for Dec. 17-23, 2015

A reading and signing featuring “We Are Called to Rise” author Laura McBride and “Up in the Air” author Walter Kirn is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at The Writer’s Block, 1020 Fremont St.

Take Tampa Bay and under vs. Rams in ‘Condiment Bowl’

In the NFL’s final Color Rush game of the season, the St. Louis Rams will wear mustard-yellow uniforms and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will don ketchup-red attire on “Thursday Night Football.”

Crime and safety news from around the valley, Dec. 17-23, 2015

Henderson Police officers, assisted by Nye County deputies, used saturation patrols Nov. 20-Dec. 7 and stopped 438 motorists during the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement effort.

Education Notebook: School news and events for Dec. 17-23, 2015

For the sixth year, USA Sevens Rugby and the Clark County School District are partnering for the annual USA Sevens Adopt-A-Country program in an effort to build a curriculum of international education, tolerance and ambassadorship promoted through rugby.

News from around the valley, Dec. 17-23, 2015

The Ogden Foundation is set to host an Adopt-a-Family event from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at 10740 S. Eastern Ave, Suite 150.

Persian specialties at Chickpeas sure to please

Even if you think you hate Mediterranean food, Chickpeas Mediterranean Cafe, 6110 W. Flamingo Road, is worth a visit.

A La Carte: Dining events and news for Dec. 17-23, 2015

The week of Dec. 14, Rx Boiler Room, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is planning bites and cocktails inspired by the new “Star Wars” movie release.

 
Friend of San Bernardino shooters to face federal charges

Federal authorities are preparing criminal charges against a man who investigators say supplied guns to the married couple who killed 14 people at a holiday party in San Bernardino, California, this month, two government sources said on Thursday.

Disney, other theme parks adding security measures

Disney announced that metal detectors will be installed at the entrance to Disneyland and its Florida theme parks starting Thursday, as part of enhanced security measures.

 
Ray Rice says he’s still living ‘the nightmare’

Former NFL running back Ray Rice hasn’t played in the league since a video of him punching his soon-to-be-wife in a casino elevator was released.

Attention to detail evident at Curry Leaf

I thought I was past the point of being amazed at what the owners of Indian restaurants can do to transform their interiors, but after a visit to Curry Leaf, I realized I was mistaken.

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