In the last week, two new projects have been unveiled for the block of Fremont Street between Las Vegas Boulevard and Sixth Street, an area that has been slowly filling with bars and lounges.
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Tuesday was the hottest day of the year in Las Vegas, peaking at 114 degrees and tying the record for July 10 that was set most recently in 2003.
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If you are looking for a great summer destination that affords cool temperatures and more outdoor opportunities than you would expect in any town, consider pointing your wagon toward Big Bear Lake, Calif.
No sleuthing is necessary to see the fingerprints of the Civilian Conservation Corps on Mount Charleston . Many of the amenities, trails and campgrounds were built by the public work relief program.
The “Hope 5: An Afternoon of Classical Ballet” annual charity performance is to mark its fifth show with “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular” talent and be the last gathering before the Strip show closes in September.
n American rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders are set to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Club at The Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $32.95. Visit cannerycasino.com.
Even though Hannah Ostrea died when she was 3, her family plans to make sure her name and memory live on through the Little Miss Hannah Foundation, which offers resources to families with children of life-limiting rare diseases.
Pete and Geri Kypreos are repeating what they do so well: operating a friendly and bright tavern with a menu to match.