5 great summer concerts

Grass Questions

It’s longish and you already know some of it, but this ProPublica deep dive into Las Vegas’ turf removal program — which the story contends is unlikely to see nearly as much grass yanked out as first advertised — is still worth a read. It shows how a computation error skewed those early estimates, and is full of factoids like this: It costs about $17,500 to conserve an acre-foot through residential turf removal. [ProPublica]

Ethics Complaint Targets Lombardo

Having compiled a 68-item ethics complaint against Joe Lombardo, state ethics watchdogs want to level a whopping $1.6 million fine against him for allegedly improper use of his sheriff’s uniform and badge during the gubernatorial campaign. [Nevada Independent]

I Can’t Hear Myself Yelling 'Be Quiet'

According to this ranking, Las Vegas is America’s second-noisiest midsize city — thanks to our high volume of auto traffic and our [*scratches head*] many music festivals. …? Hey, can’t argue with science! [42 Floors]

Food for Thought

School lunch may be free for students, but is it good for them? Hmm. Can school lunch be fixed? Award-winning food writer Kim Foster, who has a book coming out this year about the intersection of food and poverty, joins co-host Dayvid Figler with thoughts and suggestions. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]

🏳️‍🌈 Iridescence Market | Friday | 6-11 p.m.

A Pride masquerade event — costumes welcome! — that will feature handmade artwork, pottery, jewelry, fashion, and more, as well as the gallery exhibit “Bridges.” Nuwu Art Gallery + Cultural Center, Maryland Parkway, no cover]

⚔️ Art Battle | Friday | 6:30 p.m.

Just what it sounds like: Artists compete in three rounds of public speed painting until one is proclaimed the winner. Just like the Old Masters! [Square Bar, New Orleans Square, $20 advance, $25 door]

🎶 ‘La Traviata’ | Friday | 7:30 p.m.

Verdi’s beloved classic about doomed love and social hypocrisy. Presented by Opera Las Vegas. [UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theatre, $75-$25]

How to Fix School Lunch

The Legislature recently passed a bill that extends American Rescue Plan funds for universal free breakfast and lunch to all school district kids, at least through the 2024-25 school year. But is it a good lunch? Award-winning food writer Kim Foster explains to co-host Dayvid Figler how money for free lunch goes toward some problematic grub — and she offers some changes.