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Old school-style comedian Vinnie Favorito finds a permanent Las Vegas home at Westgate

Most people imagine the life of a stand-up comic as a long series of anonymous hotel rooms and performing endless one-night gigs in dingy clubs with brick walls. Vinnie Favorito has been performing almost exclusively in Las Vegas since 2003. “It’s awesome,” Favorito said. “I have a great family and a great support system. Now I have a new family, (Red Mercury Entertainment). I’ve never been with such a professional crew as I am now. I’ve never been with a group that really cares the way this one does.”

Omelet House has earned place as hometown favorite

Regular readers know I value restaurants with menus that change — but not too much. Seeing the same menu all the time gets boring, but we all hate to see a favorite dish vanish. Restaurants with staying power usually know how to walk that fine line.

View Dining Pick of the Week: Satay Thai Bistro & Bar

Satay Thai Bistro & Bar started out as a Malaysian restaurant, but the menu grew over time, combining the rich, eclectic flavors of Southeast Asia — Indonesia, China and India. Today, its menu is extensive and includes dishes from all of these places, but the specialty is Thai.

Marvel comics characters to come alive at Thomas & Mack

Last summer, Kirkor Kasparian was an average person, for Las Vegas. He did some graphic design, some art and performed gymnastics locally. On April 23, Kasparian is set to return to Las Vegas as a full-fledged superhero — or perhaps as a super-villain, a henchman, a secret agent or maybe an alien.

Dining Pick of the Week: Skyline Restaurant

The Skyline has been around for decades with very little change, and that seems to be the way patrons like it.

Former city urban arts coordinator highlights his own work in neon-inspired exhibit

Under Richard Hooker’s tenure as the city of Las Vegas’ urban arts coordinator, the area grew as an artistic city. Hooker, an award-winning artist in his own right, oversaw numerous shows and events, promoting the works of others. Now retired, his own art exhibit, “Pregnant Neon: A Tale of Conspicuous Devotion,” is slated to be displayed at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.