January starts off with the First Friday of 2012 followed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Dream Fest.

Just steps away from Symphony Park in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts will offer a variety of stunning spaces designed for hosting an assortment of events and special occasions.

Keep Memory Alive Café serves healthy options Monday through Friday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. A portion of the proceeds supports Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health work.

“Now is the perfect time for people to find their way back to the heart of our city to build a stronger and more sustainable community,” says Gavan. “We will achieve as big as we dream.”

Each month, Flightlinez, in cooperation with Fremont Street Experience, donates a day’s worth of zipping down the famous neon-studded attraction for a good cause, with a dozen local charities receiving nearly $150,000 in the past year.

More than a simple sidewalk painting, Duarte’s vibrant “Flourish” is a series of colorful way-finding markers that identify and celebrate each of the area’s cultural institutions.

Chef and owner Dan Coughlin’s Le Thai serves traditional Thai food in Fremont East.

Every 70 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. In Nevada, it is expected that by 2025, there will be twice the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease than there were in 2000.

For those searching for the perfect gift this holiday season, why not give an experience no one will soon forget? The Smith Center for the Performing Arts now offers gift certificates – an ideal offering as the holiday season is upon us.

Residents of SOHO Lofts, the Sotos love the friendly neighborhood vibe of the building. “You can’t beat the convenience of having a grocer, one of the country’s top salons, and a fabulous bar – the Lady Silvia – on the first floor,” said Heather.