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East Valley View things to do for Aug. 7-13, 2014

Event highlights this week include an All-City Synchronized Swimming Show, the La Oportunidad EXPO, a production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” and Hot Havana Nights at the Mob Museum.

Dining Pick of the Week: Vic’s New American Cuisine

Diners at Vic’s New American Cuisine may be hoping for a glimpse of the tattooed finalist from season 7 of “Food Network Star.” But the real star of Vic “Vegas” Moea’s Henderson restaurant is the view.

Workshops help would-be game cooks hunt for flavor

Cooking game meat can be tougher than tracking down the prey from which it originated, but it doesn’t have to be. The Nevada Department of Wildlife is planning cooking classes to help hunters understand the way to handle and cook game meat. The first was on March 22 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts.

December’s First Friday to bring ‘Fantasia’ downtown

December’s First Friday arts festival is set to include live music, the Nevada Ballet Theatre performing selections from “The Nutcracker” and an enchanted forest full of ornaments.

Sunset Park is the place for inaugural Sunset Wonderland

“Sunset Wonderland is like Central Park meets Sunset Park,” said Kim Ehler, recreation specialist for Clark County Parks and Recreation. The first-year holiday attraction packs Sunset Park with lights, activities and an ice skating rink.