Most people look at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and see merely an arts and entertainment facility. When Dr. Keith Boman looks at it, he sees the fruition of many years of work. Boman, a local cardiologist and Summerlin-area resident, is one of the visionaries who worked tirelessly to see it was built.
When many people think of the United Service Organizations, it may evoke images of World War II dance halls or Bob Hope shows, but the modern USO has expanded its scope and provides a wide range of services to American military personnel, their families and veterans.
A class of 10 people listens intently to registered dietitian Karen Petersen as she demonstrates how to cook red lentils and Caribbean coconut red beans. She briefly explains the African origins of the dishes in an effort to connect participants to their traditional food.
