Mytae Carrasco

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Sculptor captures acrobats in precise detail: Friday, May 29, 2009; Sculptor Richard MacDonald relies on his photographic memory to capture acrobats in motion before freezing them forever in bronze. His gallery is in the “O” Theatre lobby at the Bellagio.
Foster, adoptive mothers honored at annual event: Saturday, May 9, 2009; Colorful dresses, big bright hats and little girls getting mini-makeovers were the marks of the sixth annual Child Focus tea party at the J.W. Marriott Saturday afternoon.
Farmers Market opening helps vendors realize dreams: Vendors to sell wares in downtown 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. each Friday on Fremont Street; Saturday, May 2, 2009; The Las Vegas Farmers Market celebrated its grand opening downtown on Friday afternoon.
Las Vegas unplugs for Earth Hour: From the Luxor's beam to the Stratosphere tower, decorative lighting went dark; Saturday, March 28, 2009; Las Vegas was a flagship city for the World Wildlife Foundation's blackout, designed to raise awareness about global warming. More than 2,400 cities in 82 countries around the World participated in Earth Hour and for the first time the bright lights of Las Vegas were included in that list.
Runners, walkers take to the trails at Springs Preserve: Run Away with Cirque Du Soleil event draws more than 1,000 participants; Saturday, March 21, 2009; Temperatures in the 60s and clear skies brought a fitting welcome to the spring season Saturday morning as 1,159 participants enjoyed walking or running along the trails for the Run Away with Cirque Du Soleil event at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas.
Vegas rally brings awareness to Darfur crisis: Saturday, March 21, 2009; Las Vegas residents rallied in front of the Foley Federal Building in downtown Las Vegas on Friday with hopes of giving the African Darfur crisis more attention.
GVR staffers shave it off for charity: 100 participate in support of childhood cancer research at St. Baldrick's event; Sunday, March 8, 2009; Green Valley Ranch staffers might feel a little cold this morning — dozens of them decided to shave their heads Saturday to raise money for childhood cancer research.
Residents losing their hair over children's charity event: Thursday, March 5, 2009; Las Vegas residents are losing their hair for a third year in a row, but it’s all for a good cause.
Washington man wins ‘Scale the Strat’ fundraiser: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009; A Washington man climbed 1,455 stairs to victory Saturday during the final round of the “Scale the Strat” skyscraper race and fundraiser. Zach Schade from Tumwater, Wash., was tops out of the group of 50 climbers who had qualified the day earlier at the event hosted by American Lung Association of Southern Nevada.
Climbers ‘Scale the Strat’ one step at a time: 50 finalists win Friday in fundraiser for the Southern Nevada Lung Association; Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009; New York has the Empire State Building. Chicago has the Sears Tower. Las Vegas has the Stratosphere. In recent years, these giant buildings have become more than points of commerce that dot the sky: The trio, along with other tall buildings across the country, are playing host to races to the top.
Babe Ruth's daughter visits Henderson to promote new book: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008; The way Julia Ruth Stevens remembers it, her father didn't seem much different than anyone else's dad. The only difference was instead of working at a factory or in an office, Julia Ruth Stevens' father hit home runs for a living.
Wranglers grow mustaches for charity: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008; The Las Vegas Wranglers are growing their mustaches and it's not to stay warm while playing on the ice.
Fifteen players agreed to participate in Movember, which is an international movement for men to grow their "mo's," Australian slang for mustache, to raise awareness about prostate cancer.
Traveling pink fire truck makes NLV stop: Truck is traveling the country to raise awareness about breast cancer; Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008; The Pink Ribbon Tour stopped in North Las Vegas on Wednesday to raise breast cancer awareness.
Marching bands compete in annual Showdown: Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008; The smell of hamburgers and hot dogs wafted across the football field Saturday while fans huddled under blankets at Silverado High School. Despite the cool weather, marching bands across the valley competed in the third annual Showdown at Silverado.