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Buy a Cactus, Kiss a Pig, Get Hitched
It isn’t every plant nursery that lets you take home a 12-foot saguaro, kiss a miniature pig, and get married in a chapel overlooking Red Rock Canyon. But Cactus Joe’s is no ordinary place. It’s worth the trip out to Blue Diamond to check out Joe Davidson’s enterprise, whether you need a cactus or not.
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Tales of a Tassel Dancer
She calls herself “Satan’s Angel, the Devil’s Own Mistress,” and her signature act involves flaming pasties. Now 60-something, Angel is a burlesque legend, and she had plenty of stories to tell at the “Miss Exotic World Pageant,” held earlier this month at the Palms.
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Barking Up the Money Tree
Animal shelters everywhere struggle to provide humanely for the creatures in their care. Sometimes they have more animals in their cages than they have money in the bank. But six years ago, animal lovers in Las Vegas came up with a great idea: Showcase some of those sweet mutts in a bona fide dog show, and then auction them off to raise money for the local shelter. The event is called “Best in Show” and it’s a doggone winner.
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Cheesecake and Crime: What a Concept
The mystery readers are huddled with the dessert lovers, and everyone’s asking, “Whodunit?” Pamela and Lendall Mains – that’s who. Together they have launched the Las Vegas valley’s newest independent bookstore, Cheesecake and Crime, a third-place venue that’s a sweet retreat for those who love a good read.
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Rescue Me: Adopting a Pet in Las Vegas
“Ooooo, honey, this puppy is so cute! And that kitty! Isn’t that the sweetest thing you ever saw?” Get a grip, people. Sure, those rescued cats and dogs need all the help they can get. But before you give your heart to the first Rover to thump his tail at you, take some advice from some folks who know something about adopting—and caring for—a pet in and around Las Vegas. Here’s a roundup.
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