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Nonprofit gives kids with special needs artistic experiences

Life Long Dreams started simply enough: with one child and one mother. Today, the nonprofit hosts scores of children and brings kids with special needs together to express themselves artistically and find the confidence to share that expression.

Military precision, dance combine in color guard competition

Another finals competition is coming to Las Vegas and the Thomas & Mack Center, but this one doesn’t involve basketballs or riding angry bulls. Instead, it features military precision, firearms, swords and … dance.

Sean Patrick’s gives traditional pub fare the Irish treatment

The north valley’s pint doesn’t exactly floweth over when it comes to authentic Irish pubs. But those looking to raise a glass of green beer close to home this St. Patrick’s Day need not venture to the Strip — they’ll find plenty to satisfy a craving for all things Irish at Sean Patrick’s Pub & Grill.

McFadden’s is year-round hot spot for fans of Irish fun

At McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon, everyone is Irish. The pub at Town Square celebrates shamrocks and shenanigans year-round with its Irish-American fare, drinks and atmosphere.

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Downtown Las Vegas bar is perfect for science fiction fans

The Millennium Fandom Bar is the kind of place where everyone knows your name, particularly if that name happens to be in Klingon, Wookie or Parseltongue.

Chumlee released from Clark County Detention Center

Chumlee, the man from the Las Vegas-based reality television show “Pawn Stars” facing 20 felony charges, has been released from the Clark County Detention Center, according to jail records.

Scintas family show brings back Vegas charm

Although the Scintas have been in town only 16 years, it feels like they have been here a lot longer, probably because their style and shtick harken back to their roots: the classic entertainment of Rat Pack-era Vegas.

Annual Irish festival to celebrate all things green

If you’re looking for Donna Brown at the Southern Nevada Sons & Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival this year, keep your eyes peeled for a woman with green hair and green eyebrows.

Elvis memorabilia at the center of Las Vegas lawsuit

Hundreds of Elvis Presley artifacts, including his high school yearbooks and first gold album, are at the center of a legal dispute that erupted after Westgate Las Vegas Resort closed the legendary rock star’s exhibit late last month.

Clark County grants first historical designation to Liberace Mansion

Liberace has long been part of Las Vegas’ history. Now the iconic sequin-clad piano player’s Las Vegas legacy is a little more official. The Clark County Commision gave its first historic designation to the Liberace Mansion on Wednesday.