Las Vegas Philharmonic opener celebrates human voice with works by Mozart, Mahler

When you think of symphonic music, the human voice may not be the first instrument that comes to mind. Yet it plays a major role in the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Saturday season opener, with soprano Maria Valdes joining the orchestra for not one but two of the concert’s three selections.

3 Las Vegas rookies fill NFL opening-day rosters

The 2016 will begin with 10 NFL players having ties to Las Vegas, including three rookies and one wearing a shiny new Super Bowl ring.

Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers win this election

It’s a thrill to hit a long-shot bet, but the truth is the so-called sleeper teams rarely win the Super Bowl and pay the bills. So back the Packers.

Nevada tribes push for satellite polling places on reservations

Tribal leaders in Northern Nevada are asking a U.S. judge to order the state and two counties to establish satellite polling places on reservations where they say Native Americans are being denied a federally protected equal opportunity to vote in the November elections.

Nevada Fishing Report

Anglers fishing out of Boulder Harbor at Lake Mead are reporting good action for striped bass.

Nevada gaming board recommends approvals of Palms, Aliante deals

The state Gaming Control Board on Wednesday unanimously recommended approval of the acquisitions of the Palms by a subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts and the Aliante Hotel by Boyd Gaming.

 
NASA to launch asteroid mission Thursday

On Thursday, a rocket is set to launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification and Security-Regolith Explorer to rendezvous with an asteroid called Bennu and then return with samples of the alien rock.

Don Vito’s brings Italian touch to South Point neighborhood

If you haven’t yet tried Don Vito’s, you’re missing out on authentic Italian cuisine in your neighborhood. Under the direction of chef Matthew Rios, it brings a taste of Italy to South Point, 9777 South Las Vegas Blvd.

‘Shark Tank’-funded vegan bakery Cinnaholic sets up Las Vegas franchise

Las Vegas is in for a sinfully sweet vegan treat. After surviving the hit ABC TV show “Shark Tank,” Cinnaholic founders Shannon and Florian Radke have found success and rapid growth. Luckily for the city, the southwest was chosen to host a franchise at 4165 S. Grand Canyon Drive.

Leader of Shakespeare seminars spreads joy of theater

For the past 13 years, my trips to the Utah Shakespeare Festival have been enriched by the presence of Nancy Melich, a former journalist who guides give-and-take discussions about plays the morning after performances.

Dining events and news for Sept. 8-14, 2016

View rounds up dining events and news from across the Las Vegas Valley, from restaurant openings to special dinners and promotions.

Yosemite adding 400 acres of wetlands, meadow to park

Visitors to Yosemite National Park in California have more room to roam after official on Wednesday announced a 400-acre expansion of the park — its largest in nearly 70 years.

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