Bringing together people of various backgrounds is what artist John Broussard hopes to accomplish with “Mama’s Fabric,” his latest exhibit at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
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The Las Vegas Astronomical Society, a nonprofit organization of amateur astronomers, meets monthly and has recently joined the charge against a proposed development near its regular star gazing go-to site.
I have been seeing a therapist for a couple of months. I really like my therapist. I’m learning about myself, my past, and getting stronger, changing some behavior. I think I’m ready to include my husband in couples counseling. But, when I asked my therapist, she gave me two referrals. I was all the way home before I realized I was surprised and almost feeling a little hurt. Why isn’t my counselor seeing us? — P.L., Las Vegas
From workshops to discussions to book signings, see what’s going on in Las Vegas’ literary scene.
ELEMENTS KITCHEN ANNOUNCES SPECIALS, VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Goodbye rabbit. Enter the dragon. To celebrate the Chinese New Year that began Monday, the Chinatown Plaza, 4255 W. Spring Mountain Road, will host its annual Chinese New Year Celebration and Asian Food Festival.
Now is a great time of year to head out to Lake Mead National Recreation Area and enjoy the Historic Railroad Tunnel Trail.
Question: When is a good time to plant fruit trees?
“We need your help.” That is the Clark County School District’s stance. The district launched the Watch Us Grow campaign and website this month in conjunction with Superintendent Dwight Jones’ State of the District address Jan. 5 at Chaparral High School.
All the wonderful flavors and spices that we have come to expect from outstanding Thai and Asian foods are on display at this family restaurant, where the house specialty is Thai barbecue chicken with papaya salad and sticky rice.
FORUM ON EMPLOYER-ASSISTED HOUSING PLANNED AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Metal theft is not new to the Las Vegas Valley, but the number of abandoned homes due to the foreclosure crisis has thieves hopping. From July to September of 2011, there were 76 incidents with a total value of $735,000 documented by the Metropolitan Police Department.