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Dr. Seuss’ characters will be unleashed during “Seussical” at the Henderson Pavilion

An upcoming production of “Seussical” taps into the imagination of Dr. Seuss to bring reader favorites to life in this musical presented by RagTag Entertainment and Music Theatre International. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 28-30 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10.

Dining Pick of the Week: Cuba Cafe

Cuban cuisine is a fusion of cuisines from Spain, Africa and the Caribbean. Many think it’s similar to Mexican, but the two have almost nothing in common.

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Help mom adjust to sons’ growing into adulthood

I recently went through a move with my family. I am the oldest of three kids in my family, which leaves a lot of the “adult politics” to me. I am in charge of handling my parents’ grief for some things, shielding it from the other parent, etc.

Vegas PBS program works to keep kids fit

Kids danced, played basketball and competed in track and field events Sept. 6, all in the name of fighting childhood obesity as part of Vegas PBS’ Keeping Kids Fit program at the Donald W. Reynolds Clubhouse of the Las Vegas Boys & Girls Club.

Things to do in Paradise/Downtown, Sept. 18-24

The Sweet Potatoes are slated to perform a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the jury assembly room at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org.

Burlesque fans save the curtains from falling on museum’s memorabilia

In a small room on the first floor of Emergency Arts is the Burlesque Hall of Fame, dedicated to the history of the unique art form. So many artifacts exist, in fact, that only a fraction of the hall’s collection is displayed in its 1,200-square-foot space, with the rest in storage.

Barrick Museum to feature revived collection at grand reopening

It’s been more than three years since the Las Vegas Art Museum closed at the Sahara West Library, leaving behind a collection of pieces acquired since 1974. Today, these works come to life again, thanks to a partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the reopening of the Marjorie Barrick Museum.

Police say vigilance is difficult in random shooting incidents

The shootings at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., and the Empire State Building in New York City can be reminders that any place can turn into a kill zone without a moment’s notice.

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