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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.
The Nevada Ballet Theatre is scheduled to perform “The Nutcracker” for the first time in The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15.
The monthly First Friday arts festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to the 18b Las Vegas Arts District. For more information, visit firstfridaylasvegas.com. Many area galleries plan exhibits opening Friday, and several are also open for preview Thursday. Activities and exhibits include:
Question: I recently planted bean seeds in pots on my porch here in Las Vegas. However, after the bean stalks were half a foot tall, they bent over, turned dark and died.
After a grueling two minutes of climbing on all fours, upside down on a nearly horizontal rock face, 14-year-old Alec Genzano had only two more grips to go before reaching the end of the route.
His friend, 21-year-old Christina Mandello, was there to encourage him.
If former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Myron Leavitt were still alive, he would have told the city of Las Vegas not to name a park in his honor, according to family members.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation recently honored 251 schools from 25 states for efforts to create a healthier environment for students. Clark County schools receiving recognition were Sewell and Lunt elementary schools and Northwest Career and Technical Academy.
Homeowners can take certain steps to make their homes appear occupied to prevent burlaries and other crimes targeting their properties during holiday travel.
So, last week in View, I answered a letter from a woman who took umbrage with my Nov. 11 column, calling my political views “laughable.” I invited her to say something a little more meaningful, perhaps even to submit a viewpoint or, hoping against hope, an actual argument. And she writes back …
Winter is the perfect time to tend to your deciduous trees and shrubs. These plants, which lose their leaves, are easier to prune now that their structure is clearly visible. Pruning during winter dormancy is less stressful, allowing the plant to store energy for strong spring blooms and fruit production. Winter pruning is crucial for the health and longevity of deciduous shade trees and many spring-blooming shrubs.
A news release said the strike force would involve collaboration with other agencies. Attorneys offered mixed reactions.
Bryan Vargas-Caicedo previously pleaded guilty in District Court to reckless driving and, in a lower court, to misdemeanor DUI in connection with the death of 37-year-old Wesley Larsen.
In addition to travelers being able to purchase branded Mob Museum souvenirs, they’ll be able to see a red Jaguar once owned by Gambino crime boss John Gotti.
All eyes are on Death Valley as people hope for a superbloom.
