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Portraits of Las Vegas shooting victims part of memorial exhibit
Portraits of Las Vegas shooting victims part of memorial exhibit Portraits of victims from the October 1 shooting are on display as part of the Las Vegas Portraits Project at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas. By Marcus Villagran Las Vegas Review-Journal September 17, 2018 - 11:42 pm Portraits of victims from the October 1 shooting are on display as part of the Las Vegas Portraits Project at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas.
Portraits of Las Vegas shooting victims part of memorial exhibit - PHOTOS
Portraits of Las Vegas shooting victims part of memorial exhibit — PHOTOS Portraits of victims from the October 1 shooting are on display as part of the Las Vegas Portraits Project at the Clark County Government Center in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas bakery has Raiders cupcakes for NFL season
Las Vegas bakery has Raiders cupcakes for NFL season Just in time for the start of football season, Freed’s Bakery in Las Vegas is offering Raiders-themed cupcakes. Just in time for the start of football season, Freed’s Bakery in Las Vegas is offering Raiders-themed cupcakes. The cupcakes, which come in chocolate or vanilla and feature buttercream icing, will be at Freed’s flagship location at 9815 S. Eastern Ave. every Raiders’ game day. They can also be ordered in advance.
Dark Arts Market embraces the macabre in Las Vegas - PHOTOS
Dark Arts Market embraces the macabre in Las Vegas — PHOTOS Hundreds of Las Vegas Valley residents attended the Dark Arts Market at Cornish Pasty Co. on Friday in downtown Las Vegas. By Marcus Villagran Las Vegas Review-Journal July 13, 2018 - 10:54 pm Hundreds of Las Vegas Valley residents attended the Dark Arts Market at Cornish Pasty Co. on Friday in downtown Las Vegas. The one-day market highlighted macabre, occult and dark art.
Dark Arts Market trae lo macabro a Las Vegas el viernes 13
Dark Arts Market trae lo macabro a Las Vegas el viernes 13 El mercado de las artes oscuras es un evento de un día que destaca el arte macabro y oculto. El mercado de las artes oscuras es un evento de un día que destaca el arte macabro y oculto. The Market fue creado por la artista del Valle de Las Vegas, Erin Emre. Fundó el evento como respuesta a su trabajo rechazado por las galerías de arte locales.
Dark Arts Market beings macabre to Las Vegas on Friday 13
The Dark Arts Market is a one-day event that highlights macabre and occult art. Curator Erin Emrie talks about her inspiration for The Dark Arts Market at Cornish Pasty Co. in Las Vegas Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Marcus Villagran/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @brokejournalist The Dark Arts Market is a one-day event that highlights macabre and occult art. The Market was created by Las Vegas Valley artist Erin Emre. She founded the event as a response to her work being rejected by local art galleries.
Dark Arts Market brings macabre to Las Vegas on Friday 13
The Dark Arts Market is a one-day event that highlights macabre and occult art. Curator Erin Emrie talks about her inspiration for The Dark Arts Market at Cornish Pasty Co. in Las Vegas Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Marcus Villagran/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @brokejournalist The Dark Arts Market is a one-day event that highlights macabre and occult art. The Market was created by Las Vegas Valley artist Erin Emre. She founded the event as a response to her work being rejected by local art galleries.
Addison Reed is the Mets’ most valuable trade chip
As expected, Addison Reed has emerged as the Mets’ most valuable chip leading up to the July 31 nonwaiver trade deadline. According to a source, half a dozen teams have already inquired about the reliever, with the NL Central-leading Brewers among those in the mix. But to move the rest of their assets, the Mets may need to do more marketing.
Advances made in training for people with I/DD
Resources available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are expanding since the enactment of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which took effect July 1, 2015. "The mission and the whole focus of the WIOA is employment for all," Janice John, deputy administrator at the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, said in a phone interview with NNBW.
Smell the coffee not the smoke - Customers increase as Carl’s - The Saloon goes smoke-free
Ron Svasek, co-owner of Carl's — The Saloon, walked into his pub on a recent morning and smelled the coffee, something he said he was never able to do before. "It's been a smell in the bar for years but I never smelled it over the cigarette smoke," Svasek said in a phone interview with NNBW. "That was the day that I really knew I had done the right thing." Carl's – The Saloon, a local gay bar, implemented the new policy on Friday, April 28.
Reno’s first container park and beer garden opens for business
Reno's first container park and beer garden is officially open in the heart of downtown Reno. The newly constructed community gathering stop is called The Eddy and is located on the south side of the Truckee River at 16 South Sierra St., next to the Wild River Grille and the Riverside Artist Lofts. "It has been fun to see," Phil Buckheart, co-owner of The Eddy, said about watching the development come to fruition.
Wine club delivers rare European wine to the doorstep Copy
Husband and wife duo, Shaji and Vijna Mathew, created the wine club Terra Vigna as a way to bring wine straight to American consumers. Terra Vigna, Italian for "earth" and "vineyard," operates through its parent company Sierra Nevada Imports, which the Reno-based couple established in 2013. "We started getting a lot of inquiries from consumers directly," co-founder Shaji said in a phone interview.
Evolution Martial Arts Academy builds strength of character
At Evolution Martial Arts Academy, learning to punch and kick is only a small part of the curriculum. "Martial arts is about becoming the best person that you can be," co-owner and co-founder Ray Neill said in a phone interview with NNBW. The family-owned and -operated school has been championing character development and community involvement since it opened in 2008 in Sparks. It features classes in Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Goju Shorei, Muay Thai Kickboxing, Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and boxing.
Antonio’s serves fresh Mexican food in heart of downtown Reno
Antonio's Mexican Grill is a cozy family-owned and operated restaurant in the heart of downtown Reno specializing in quick Mexican eats made fresh. "It's comfort food. It's food that you eat at home," Irma Valle, co-owner of Antonio's, said in an interview conducted in Spanish with NNBW. The Valle family are bilingual and easily move from Spanish to English depending on need. Both Irma and Antonio Valle were born in Jalisco, Mexico, and grew up in Chicago where they got married.
Atlantis hosting monthly eSports tournaments
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is the first resort in northern Nevada to host monthly eSports tournaments. With triple the expected attendance for the first event in January, it's likely there will be many more to come. "We were expecting about 20 (people) or so, approximately 60 showed up," Steve Ringkob, corporate director of slot operations, recalled in an interview with NNBW.
Renovated Grand Sierra Resort pool to open in early summer 2017
Grand Sierra Resort is revamping its pool area with new amenities just in time for the summer. The decision to renovate the pool comes in part from Meruelo Group, which has been upgrading the 38-year-old resort and casino since purchasing it in 2011. "We have a 2,000-room hotel," Christopher Abraham, vice president of marketing at GSR, said in a phone interview with NNBW.
CannaGrow Expo to educate on the science of growing cannabis
CannaGrow, a two-day educational expo focusing on growing cannabis will take place this weekend, March 25 and March 26, at the Grand Sierra Resort. This is the fifth CannaGrow Expo event organized by CannaConnections, and the first one ever to take place in Nevada. "We're anticipating 500 plus passionate cultivators together in Reno," Joseph De Palma, founder of CannaConnections, said in an email with NNBW. There are 25 educational sessions scheduled for the two-day expo.
Marijuana-growing expo in Reno attracts international audience
To find out more about cannabis-related events, go to cannaconnections.events/ . RENO, Nev. — Hundreds of people from across the country and the world came to the Grand Sierra Resort in March to learn about one of the country's newest industries: cannabis. Growers, business owners and enthusiasts all attended the fifth CannaGrow Expo in the nation organized by CannaConnections on March 25-26.
Cannabis growing expo attracts international audience
Hundreds of people from across the country and the world came to the Grand Sierra Resort in March to learn about one of the country's newest industries: cannabis. Growers, business owners and enthusiasts all attended the fifth CannaGrow Expo in the nation organized by CannaConnections on March 25-26. The event, which focused on both the business and science of cannabis growing, held 25 educational sessions led by pioneers in the industry.
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