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Prepare to spot odd lights in the sky near Jean

Don’t assume any unusual lights over the Jean dry lake bed 35 miles south of Las Vegas in coming weeks are unidentified flying objects.

View artist Mike Miller shares the joys of his life

Mike Miller has drawn his last cartoon for View. He spoke recently from a hospice in Southern California and was in good spirits.

Dining Pick of the Week: Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que

“True bar-b-que cain’t use no trickery. Jus’ slow sweet smoke from apple & hickory,” reads a quote attributed to Ann Nonnie Moss painted on the side of the giant smoker inside Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que. If you see a waitress stocking it with wood, she may even ask you if you would like a peek.

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Video: Barbershop singing brings week of harmony

More than 7,000 attendees descended upon the MGM Grand for the 76th annual Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention this week.

‘Hear, Here,’ June’s First Friday to focus on auditory adventures

For June, First Friday organizers are celebrating the art and science of sound with a variety of auditory programming, including a silent dance party, a design-your-own instrument station and other family-friendly activities.

Samba your way to Vegas Loves Brazil festival at the Rio

It’s time to dust off the beaded and feathered costumes and brush up on some Samba dance skills, because Brazil is coming back to Las Vegas.

‘Wonderground’ variety show offers gamut of performers

Once a month at The Olive, a room is transformed into a dimly lit chamber filled with belly dancers, magicians, tarot readers, painters, musicians and the smell of hookah.

Festivals, musicals and more in store for 2014

In a valley packed with events, it’s never too early to start planning your year. Here’s a look at some of the entertainment happenings scheduled for 2014 including shows at The Smith Center, Helldorado Days, Electric Daisy and more.

Heritage Holidays to light up Clark County Museum

The Clark County Museum isn’t just honoring the holidays but is also paying tribute to Las Vegas’ history during the season with its annual Heritage Holiday celebration.
During December, the museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is expected to take its historical homes on Heritage Street, which depict certain Las Vegas houses throughout the decades, and decorate them with traditional ornaments, lights and fixtures true to their time.

Church Brings back performances of ‘The Living Christmas Tree’

The talent will be stacked tall this weekend at Community Lutheran Church. After a five-year hiatus, “The Living Christmas Tree: A Celebration of Christmas in Song” is scheduled to return, featuring singers standing in rows resembling a Christmas tree.