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Arts District’s name reflects the 18-block area it encompasses

In 1957, Desert Art Supplies set up shop. The Las Vegas Art League, the founding organization of the Las Vegas Art Museum, followed in 1962. By the early ’90s, Wes Miles’ The Arts Factory and Julie Brewer’s Enigma Garden Cafe arrived on scene.

Residents record personal stories for national archive

When the lights went down in the rear of StoryCorps’ Airstream trailer, Las Vegas Valley residents were given 40 minutes to tell the story of their lives.

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Newsmakers for the week of May 7-13

J.D. Fraser was inducted into the Foothill High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame Feb. 1.

Local moms recognized by group

American Mothers Inc. has named Zan Peterson Hyer, a resident of The Lakes area, as its Nevada Mother of the Year for 2013.

Dining Pick of the Week: Sushi Bay

If you like choices, Sushi Bay has 26 nigiri selections, six vegetable rolls, 20 sushi rolls, 40 special rolls, six sashimi specials, eight deep-fried rolls and five baked rolls.

Donated books helping to boost library’s supply

The week of April 14 celebrated National Library Week, and perhaps no one was happier to mark the occasion than Dr. George Alexander, who donates books throughout the year to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District.

Science and tech expo covers variety of disciplines at CSN

College of Southern Nevada professor Marion Hammond performed a chemistry magic show for students and teachers as part of the 10th annual Science and Technology Expo April 19 at CSN’s Cheyenne campus.

Iron sulfates can stain several surfaces

Question: My husband used a fertilizer that stained our pavers and the bottom of our pool in spots. Do you know of a solution to remove those stains?