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Arts & Culture

Wayne Newton reaches Nirvana in new project

Mr. Las Vegas says “Danke Schoen” to a songwriting partnership with Nirvana’s “Nevermind” producer and Garbage drummer and co-producer, Butch Vig.

Roddy White, Charles Barkley faltered like Falcons

Former Atlanta Falcons wideout Roddy White spent Super Bowl weekend partying and gambling with Charles Barkley. Similar to the Falcons’ defense in overtime, they got smoked.

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Big donations help set Las Vegas Toy Drive records

Terrible Herbst had been asking customers at their convenience stores across the valley to donate to Toy Drive for six weeks leading up to the 18th annual event.

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.

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.

New ownership fuels optimism for First Friday

Even the new owners of First Friday Las Vegas aren’t sure what the future holds for the downtown arts district. But at least the organization behind the monthly street festivals has a future after investors plunked down $50,000 to buy the name, mailing lists and web addresses associated with the event.