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EDITORS’ LETTER Ah, anniversaries! We humans commemorate our histories with regular celebrations of memorable occasions— birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, etc. We look forward, but we take time to laud the fact that we have successfully met another milestone. As fun as anniversaries can be, they are also times to talk stock of past successes and failures while planning the future. As we celebrate BLVDS’ 10 anniversary, we are doing just that. Over the past few months, we took time to regroup. We looked inward and evaluated the evolution of the magazine. Taking our mission, our message, and our motivation into consideration, we also looked outward and decided to make some changes that we believe will enhance BLVDS and your reading experience. In addition to making BLVDS a quarterly publication, we want to breathe more life into the subjects that we—and you— identify with BLVDS. The bones of the magazine–community, art, lifestyle, and flavor—remain the same, but we want to give the stories and photos more room to breathe. There will be much more to come, too. We are going to be everywhere you are, and we will better utilize our digital offerings to help you connect more with us and the southern Nevada community. We welcome your ideas! Is there a person, a place, or a project you’d like us to cover? Is there a topic you want us to tackle? Drop me a note! Copyright 2016 by BLVDS, Inc., all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without written permission from BLVDS, Inc. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information
So, join us as we celebrate our 10th year in publication and focus on the foundation of life—kids, family, and pets. We’ll introduce you to Lore, to “Glamping,” and to the Las Vegas Art Initiative. Read about the cultural corridor and public spaces in our valley, and learn how Summerlin is expanding yet again. If you need some fun kid activities this summer, we offer three quick and easy crafts for you to try with them. And, in an exclusive interview Chef Brian Malarkey (former Top Chef contestant who opened Herringbone in the Aria) answers our questions. One final thought: We want to thank YOU for making BLVDS a success. You, our readers and our advertisers, have supported us and shared with us for the past 10 years. You’ve welcomed us into your lives, shared your style, your talents, and your stories. You are the catalysts that have impacted and inspired us. Thank you. And, while we celebrate, know that the best is yet to come!
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BALANCING WORK, FAMILY, & PETS Jan Craddock is a native Las Vegan and a graduate of UNLV. In addition to serving as president and CEO of BLVDS Magazine, Jan balances life as a wife, mother, daughter, and sister. When she finds time to breathe, she enjoys spending time on a beach or taking long walks.
Mike Cutler spent 35 years as a broadcast journalist working at both local stations, CNN, and CNN Headline News. A graduate of Xavier University, he received numerous awards for his work as a producer and television news director. Since retiring in 2008, he has kept busy teaching What’s News for OLLI at UNLV and serving on the board of directors for OLLI and an HOA.
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Temple Kinyon moved to Las Vegas 11 years ago after enjoying life in rural Idaho. Embracing the diverse setting Las Vegas offered, she settled into her freelance writing life, pursuing both fiction and non-fiction. When she’s not writing, Temple creates with paper, paint, fabric and ink, and adores adventures with her husband and two ferociously funny bulldogs.
Chris Cutler holds an MFA in creative writing from Murray State University (KY) which is appropriate since she loves to write. She believes everyone has a story to tell and founded The Las Vegas Memoir Project to help people write their stories. When she’s not working at BLVDS or teaching at UNLV, Chris travels. Discover her blog at coldpastaandredwine. blogspot.com
Everyone defines balance differently. For me, having a career, raising two kids and three Chihuahuas, making time for my husband, and finding ME time can be a juggling act. That means balance will look a little different each week. I try not to allow one part of my life to take over for too long. Living a life that feels balanced starts with having a supportive family and friends who understand when a little extra time is needed at work, and they are there when you need a helping hand. Finding a job that encourages balance is also important. I’m lucky because, at Make-A-Wish, I help lead a culture that encourages my team to keep balance in their lives, and it forces me to lead by example. Balance is not 50/50. Sometimes you have to spend more time at work; sometimes your kids need you more, and sometimes you have to step away from it all. ~ Caroline Ciocca
Balancing work, family, and pets is definitely a challenging task for me. I am a very schedule-driven person who calculates every minute of every day. Many people often wonder how I am able to achieve so much in so little time, and I always say that balancing daily tasks is a math equation. It’s simple. I start by prioritizing my tasks— family first. Next, I determine the total of hours per work session / day. After that, I subtract the time needed per task. This gives me a clear snapshot of what I can achieve per day. The beauty of this type of scheduling is that I always finish the highest priority items, and the lower priority items get rolled over to the next workday. Without my wife, Tamara, and other family members, none of this would be possible! ~ Joseph Watson
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Spotlight—Kristopher Shepherd The passing of BLVDS board member Kris Shepherd is a loss for fine arts in southern Nevada.
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Writers Block For Kids of All Ages This downtown bookstore offers free writing workshops for kids.
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There Goes Neighborhood If you think Summerlin had no more room to grow, you are wrong.
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Baseball, Books, and Neon Las Vegas Cultural Corridor combines arts, science, history, and education for fun family adventures.
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Craft Up Summer Fun Check out three crafts that will get spark your kids’ creativity this summer.
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Break Free This Summer The Las Vegas Performing Arts Initiative electrifies area kids with fine arts workshops.
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LORE and Little Things Inspired by her grandmother, Jeanette Schneider offers women an online place to find balance and inspiration.
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Table for Two & Four on the Floor Restaurants all over the valley welcome you and your wellbehaved four-legged friend.
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Here for Good…. Food That Is There are a number of area restaurants that have survived for years and years and years.
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IMHO The BLVDS president & CEO looks back at the magazine’s beginnings and at its future.
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BALANCING WORK, FAMILY, & PETS arranging my day in my head or in my planner. Throughout the day, I check off my tasks, and sooner or later, that once-dreaded long list is finished. Training your patterns to be positive is so important, and not giving up is even more important. My daughter watches everything I do at all times. When I mediate, she joins me, and she tries the food I eat—even salads and weird veggies. She’s absorbing ME and my habits, and I’m determined to set a good example for her! ~ Justine H.
It all blurs together these days, and that’s just the way I like it. There are fewer boundaries between work and play. I try to let my child influence the way I approach creative problem solving, and vice versa. How we consume content online, seamlessly moving from one source to another, is a fair metaphor for what happens offline. Daily, there’s a fluid exchange of thoughts and ideas from one project to the next, from one room to the other, from one indoor space to the subsequent outdoor space, from one page of a novel to that of a lifestyle magazine. I try to find at least a little bit of joy in everything. Laugh a lot, ride bikes often, never stop learning, collaborate, observe, and spend as much time as possible around the dining table or in the kitchen. ~ Dana Satterwhite How do I juggle having a fiancé, being a full-time mom to one (and to one on the way), and having my little dachshund that I adore? I have faith that I am strong enough for any task at any time. I am women hear me roar. Yes, I’ve had those days where I felt completely overwhelmed and wanted to hide under my blankets and not face the day. But this little voice whispers that showing up is 100% of the game. I don’t think about the list of things I have to do that day; I just challenge myself to one task in that moment—to get up and have breakfast. As I cook for my family and myself, I start downloading and 8 | blvdslv.com
One of the great things about working from home is that I get to spend quality time with my family, one of which is our loveable cat, Cowboy, and feisty hedgehog, Hector. As a creative professional, I spend most of my morning developing innovative solutions for my clients while getting the kids off to school and preparing a delicious meal for Hector and Cowboy. Balancing work and the activities of my four girls—Sidney, Amber, Jaymee, and Samantha—may seem like a difficult task, but having the flexibility of working at anytime and anywhere has allowed me to be accessible and ready at a moment’s notice. With orchestra, band, horseback riding practice, and several outdoor activities, my family keeps me busy and proud. ~ Eddie Roberts
SPOTLIGHT KRISTOPHER SHEPHERD met Kris Shepherd in December when he joined the BLVDS editorial board. He fit right in with our diverse group, and he immediately pitched in with ideas and suggestions for the magazine. His participation continued after the meeting, too, as he sent me leads and contact information over the next two months until just before he passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 5, 2016.
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In talking to others who knew Kris Shepherd since his untimely death, I’ve discovered that the passion he showed in joining the board was something he showed in approaching almost every aspect of his life. He was inquisitive, confident, versatile, and creative. Even as a child he was there to resolve problems or figure out how to make things work. Kris received his BA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and worked in professional theatre throughout the States. For almost 20 years , he was a theatre program specialist with the City of Las Vegas Rainbow Company, the city’s theatre education program which produces a four-show season of family- oriented theatre annually. A natural leader—and team player—Kris helped
The passing of Rainbow Company’s theater program specialist leaves a void in the arts community. Written by Chris Cutler
build Rainbow Company into a special theatre community that valued each person and his/her contribution. He held a keen interest in technology and social media—one of the subjects he was helping BLVDS with. Besides Rainbow Company, Kris was active in a number of other professional and community organizations. He served on committees for the UNLV Alumni Association (College of Fine Arts) and chaired its advisory board. In addition, he participated in Project Imagine and in organizations in both of his children’s schools. Over the past few months, I’ve learned that nothing was impossible to Kris Shepherd. He challenged anyone who said, “It can’t be done” with enthusiasm and a “can do” attitude. He recognized the possibilities of new ideas and was willing use innovative ways to handle any challenge. He was a original and clever, positive and enlightened. While his passing is a great loss to all of us, his life should be an example we celebrate and emulate.
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COMMUNITY
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Public Spaces focus on a sense of community, amenities, and people who enjoy them. Written by Temple Kinyon
magine the concept of the perfect public space, the space between buildings and businesses. Spaces serving as havens for people living and working in and around businesses, as well as visitors wanting more than just someplace to sit. A perfect collaboration at the most basic level between planners and developers of municipalities and the private sector, all with the mindset of economic development, as well as refurbishing or creating spaces inviting people in and worthy of conversation. Imagine no more. Las Vegas is full of them.
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The perfect public space offers areas for people to actively participate in using the space, even if it’s just to sit and relax. Being removed from the hustle bustle of the city and protected from traffic, crime, and the weather are major elements in a public space. It must be a place to walk, stop, stand, and converse. It contains interesting things to see and do, and opportunities for play. It’s near access to public transportation and offers comfortable places to sit and a sense of belonging. The perfect public space enhances the neighborhoods around it, giving residents pride and a place to brag about with its effects transformative and valuable beyond measure. Every step in
the process of creating the perfect public space must be detail oriented, always taking into account how it will be received, used, and sustained. The public space concept is not new. Many countries, including Germany and Italy, boast amazing public space that have been in existence for decades, if not centuries. Talk about sustainability. Locals and visitors from around the world are given a sense of belonging and community, surrounded by a variety of amenities. These spaces are a long cry from uninviting concrete jungles, with nothing for people to do but walk by. “You first have to tap into your humanity to create a place where people want to be,” Amanda Burden, former NYC Planning Commissioner, explained in a 2014 TED Talks video. One of her successful public space includes Paley Park in mid-town Manhattan, equipped with comfortable (and moveable!) chairs, greenery, and easy access to public transportation, along with shopping and restaurants nearby. When considering Las Vegas, it’s obvious we know how to plan, develop, and zone to meet economic growth goals, and it’s refreshing to know the concepts of public space are included in the current growth strategies for Las Vegas, NLV, Henderson, Boulder City, and Summerlin. Public spaces can be funded and operated by cities or private business owners; two very different ways of funding, but with the same goal of enhancing spaces to bring people together. Maria Phelan, director of public relations, Downtown Project (DTP), explained their focus while planning is on the 3 C’s — Collisions, Connectedness, and Co-Learning. “Collisions are fostered between people and business owners, where conversing and collaborating take place, creating connectedness, which in turn provides sharing of information and ideas for co-learning.” Downtown Project’s 3 C’s concept marries perfectly with the public space concept. So regardless of the funding source, both public and private developers can agree how to enrich the lives of people through public space. DTP’s Container Park (DCP) is the perfect example.
environment offers unique shopping and eating, places to sit and relax, free concerts, and an interactive play area called the Treehouse, all components of a perfect public space. With close proximity to transportation and the many offerings East Fremont and Downtown Las Vegas offer, DCP has taken the idea of a public space into the private business world. Another privately funded business, Downtown Summerlin (DTS), has become the core of Summerlin, serving the community in a variety of ways. Monique Clements, Marketing Director for DTS emphasized, “DTS is the epitome of an ideal public space. Its open concept design, vast assortment of premier dining and retail, coupled with its unique lawn space, calming fountains and thoroughfares, ensures patrons can come to shop, dine, and enjoy all that a must-visit downtown destination should possess.” With public transportation options available and seasonal specialties, like the ice rink and Christmas parade, a close-knit feeling is palpable when walking through DTS. So what about publicly funded spaces? There are hundreds of sites in the Valley created and operated with public funds that can be embraced as public space, like Craig Ranch Regional Park and Amphitheater (The Amp). North Las Vegas hit a public space homerun with Craig Ranch, offering walking paths, a skate park, a dog park, sports courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters, lush landscapes, and more, all on 170 acres of reformed golf course
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COMMUNITY terrane. Mayor John Lee and the city’s vision to make this gem the epicenter of culture for the community is on track. With restaurants across the street and transportation available, there’s very little this public space doesn’t offer. “Our vision for The Amp at Craig Ranch is to provide quality entertainment, at competitive pricing, while positioning NLV as the ‘Festival City’ of Southern Nevada,” shared Cass Palmer, Director, NLV Neighborhood and Leisure Services.
It’s refreshing to know our city and neighborhood planners have taken the public space model to heart. It’s important to remain vigilant with business and economic expansion, but, regardless of funding sources, taking people into account as an integral piece in future growth and revitalization should continue to be a shared goal and one that will allow for sustainability and return on investment.
OTHER PUBLIC SPACES TO CHECK OUT: TIVOLI VILLAGE SUMMERLIN WATER STREET HENDERSON THE DISTRICT GREEN VALLEY TOWN SQUARE S. LAS VEGAS BLVD NEVADA HWY. BOULDER CITY SPRINGS PRESERVE
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Social Street urges families and singles to connect in their neighborhoods.
Written by Chris Cutler
id you grow up in a neighborhood where everyone knew everyone else and the kids played together and the parents socialized together and hardly anyone moved away? If you grew up between the 1930s and 1980s, you probably did.
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One of the biggest challenges of the 21 century is maintain the lively, close-knit neighborhoods that used to be central to the American way of life. Job-hopping and the moving that accompanies it is slowly turning our country into a series of blocks where neighbors pull their cars into the garage and close the door or rush down their apartment building hallways and slide into the door to avoid human contact. Believe it or not, though, it’s the same all over the world. Federico Bastiani, born in a small Italian town, felt lost when he moved to big-city Bologna. “I grew with the sense of belonging to a community. I never felt that when I moved to Bologna. It’s more hectic where people are always rushing... no greetings... nothing.” When he and his wife, Laurell, welcomed their first child, Matteo, Federico wanted to make a change. “I wanted to try to recreate that sense of community I had in my childhood.” In September 2013, Federico announced that he was starting a Facebook page for the residents of his street, Via Fondazza. He posted fliers on the trash cans and pillars along the 400-meter street announcing Social Street. “It was a general message,” he says, “to use this closed Facebook group just to socialize without reason.” To his delight, about 35 people joined in the first few weeks. “I was very happy. It is not the quantity that makes Social Street a success but the quality of relationship.” More than 1100 of the street’s 2000 residents now belong to Social Street. The neighbors socialize, help each other out.
Word of Federico’s “experiment” got out, and people started asking him how to start their own Social Streets. Today, there are 419 Social Streets all over the world—Brazil, France, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Holland, and the United States. Courtney Berner, who started the first American branch in Wisconsin just seven months ago, says Social Street has changed her neighborhood. “People are very excited to be connecting. There are some fun stories about people connecting with neighbors they have lived next to for years but had never met,” she says. Courtney adds that her neighborhood’s online message board is popular. “I would say that on average people post one-to-three items per week. Postings range from alerts (recent car break-ins, red fox sightings) to requests for help (help with child care, shoveling, jumper cables) to offers of free stuff (furniture, electronics).” Federico says that each Social Street different in how it operates, but the idea is that there is no cost to anyone to belong. “We kept out the money,” he advises, “because Social Street is not a start-up or a business. The target is the sensation of belonging… to know your neighbors… the sense that if something happens to you, you are not alone.” Courtney agrees and adds, “For me personally, these types of interactions with neighbors deeply enrich my day-to-day life and my sense of belonging in a place.” Federico is happy that Social Street is growing. “Perhaps,” he asked me, “it’s time for a Social Street in Las Vegas?” For information on starting your own Social Street, visit socialstreet.it (Click on the British flag for English.), or contact Federico or Luigi Nardacchione at info@socialstreet.it. (They speak English.)
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EVENTS History 101
DO SOMETHING
April 22 - May 8 Las Vegas Little Theatre lvlt.org
DIFFERENT Explore the sights and sounds of our great city!
ONGOING The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market Every Friday 9am - 3pm downtown3rdfarmersmarket.com
Fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market Tivoli Village Every Sunday 9am - 2pm Sansone Park Place Every Sunday 9am - 2pm fresh52.com
4th Annual Spring Show April 14 The Springs Preserve springspreserve.org
HEART April 15 Tuacahn Amphitheatre tucahn.org
The Chef’s Table
Pet Adoptions
April 17 Tivoli Village discoverykidslv.org
Every Thursday Nevada SPCA Nevadaspca.org
Theatreworks USA: Miss Nelson is Missing
“Art of the Young Child” Through April 28 Artspace Gallery at CSN csn.edu
Arctic Voices Through May 18 The Springs Preserve Springspreserve.org
April 18 Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall Theatreworksusa.org
B.U.B.B.’s Downtown Dance Party April 20 Downtown Container Park downtowncontainerpark.com
Shelby Shadwell: “Comedie”
Indian Food Festival Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival April 23 Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheatre cityofhenderson.com
The 1975 April 23 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
Barrick Lecture Series: Doris Kearns Goodwin - Leadership Lessons from the White House April 25 Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall unlv.edu/pac
Vegas Uncork’d April 28 - May 1 The Strip vegasuncorked.com
Allegro Guitar Series at UNLV: Duo Deloro April 13 Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center unlv.edu/pac
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April 30 National Atomic Testing Museum nationalatomictestingmuseum.org
Fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market Spring Festival April 30 Tivoli Village fresh52.org
Royal Tea 2016 May 1 DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Discoverykidslv.org
APRIL 2016 April 8 - 17 The Smith Center thesmithcenter.com
Distinguished Lecture Series: Triangular UFOs
MAY 2016
Through May 28 Fine Arts Gallery at CSN csn.edu
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
April 30 Clark County Amphitheater, Downtown lasvegasmela.com
CHVRCHES April 21 Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas brooklybowl.com
Crown of Thorns April 22 & 23 Alta Ham Fine Arts unlv.edu/pac
NSA: Mother’s Day Celebration Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival April 29 - May 7 scifest.vegas
Spring Dance Concert April 29 & 30 Nicholas J. Horn Theatre csn.edu/pac
May 1 Historic Fifth Street School Nsamusic.org
Eric Church May 1 The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hardrockhotel.com
Mariachi Concert
Art Festival of Henderson
Jazz in the Park Series
Dan Hernandez: “Genesis”
May 4 Nicholas J. Horn Theatre csn.edu/pac
May 7 & 8 Henderson Events Plaza Cityofhenderson.com
May 14 Clark County Government Center Amphitheatre clarkcountynv.gov
June 10 - July 30 Fine Arts Gallery at CSN csn.edu danhernandez.org
Las Vegas San Gennaro Feast
Bizet’s Carmen
May 4 - 8 Craig Ranch Park Sangennarofeast.com
June 10 & 12 Opera Las Vegas Judy Bayley Theatre unlv.edu/pac/tickets
2016 Las Vegas Car Stars May 12 - May 14 Fremont Street Experience lasvegassuperhero.com
First Friday May 6 Downtown Las Vegas Firstfridaylasvegas.com
Taste of Town Square May 13 - May 14 Town Square mytownsquarelasvegas.com
“Bright Side” May 12 - May 29 Art Square Theatre Las Vegas cockroachtheatre.com
Helldorado Days Jennifer Nettles May 6 Tuacahn Amphitheatre Tuacahn.org
Tuna Does Vegas May 6 - 22 Las Vegas Little Theatre lvlt.org
Donations from the Collection of Paul J. Addi May 6 - June 17 Artspace Gallery at CSN csn.edu
May 13 - 15 Las Vegas Village Elkshelldorado.com
The Desert Winds: #throwback May 14 Nicholas J. Horn Theatre thedesertwinds.org N E VA D A B A L L E T T H E AT R E ’ S
Play with Light Ice Cream Festival May 21 The Springs Preserve springspreserve.com
Cabrera Conducts Tchaikovsky May 21 & 22 The Smith Center Lvphil.org
“Peter Pan: The Musical” May 27 - October 14 Tuacahn Amphitheatre tuacahn.org
Brews & Blues Festival May 28 The Springs Preserve springspreserve.com
JUNE 2016 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast June 1 - 18 Spring Mountain Ranch supersummertheatre.org
June 14 - 19 The Smith Center thesmithcenter.com
June 17 - 19 South Point Hotel & Casino amazinglasvegascomiccon.com
EDC Las Vegas June 17 - 19 Las Vegas Motor Speedway Lasvegas.electricdaisy carnival.com
Utah Shakespeare Festival June 27 to Sept 8 Much Ado about Nothing June 28 to Sept 1 Henry V June 29 to Sept 9 The Three Musketeers July 1 to Oct 15 The Cocoanuts
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer James Canfield, Choreographer
Sept 14 to Oct 22 The Odd Couple
May 7 The Springs Preserve springspreserve.com
May 7 Rainbow Library fairsandfestivals.net
Cabaret
Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con
‘Ohana Festival
Celebrating Mom Craft and Vendor Bazaar
June 11 The Springs Preserve springspreserve.com
Romeo & Juliet May 14 & 15 Nevada Ballet Theatre The Smith Center nevadaballet.org May 14 at 7:30pm & May 15 at 2:00pm
Special Agents of Summer: Mob Museum Summer Camp June 6 - July 29 The Mob Museum mobmuseum.org
July 2 to Sept 3 Mary Poppins bard.org
LVPAI Performing Arts Camp July 5 - 22 Las Vegas Performing Arts Initiative thelvpai.com
(702) 749-2000 or visit NevadaBallet.org SPONSORED IN PART BY AUDRA AND BOBBY BALDWIN
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COMMUNITY
THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD
After 25 years, Summerlin continues to grow.
Written by Mike Cutler
oward Hughes may never be recognized as a community activist, but his purchase of a 25,000-acre parcel along the barren western rim of the Las Vegas valley 64 years ago is today a majestic community that has changed the face and image of southern Nevada.
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Summerlin, named for Hughes’ paternal grandmother, wasn’t actually born for another 38 years when the master-planned community began with the development of a residential village. Since 1990 Summerlin has grown to encompass more than 150 parks, more than two dozen schools, 14 houses of worship, nine golf courses, three resort hotels, retail and entertainment centers, office parks, a state-of-the-art medical center and more than 150 miles of trails. The Siena community in the southwest valley was built in the early 2000’s. Home to 3,500 residents, it sat isolated in Summerlin South for a decade and a half. Until now. Three home builders are currently constructing communities around Siena. As they say, “There goes the neighborhood!” But in its place, assures Tom Warden, senior vice-president of The Howard Hughes Corporation, will be beautiful high-end neighborhoods “… that offer sweeping views of the valley to the east and of Red Rock Canyon and the Spring Mountains to the west.” In 2014 the Discovery Land Company, an Arizona-based developer, formed a partnership with the Howard Hughes Corporation to build The Summit, a unique residential neighborhood of timeless mid-century modern architecture on Town Center Drive across from Siena.
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In early 2015, the Town Center Enclave LLC purchased 54 acres at the southwest corner of Flamingo and Town Center. The site, managed by Newport Pacific Land Company, announced it would build Latitude, an active-adult, 55+ community of duplexes, triplexes, and a quadri-plexes with a desert-contemporary look. In 2016, the Calida Group plans to break ground on its fifth project, an ultra “luxuriously irreverent” apartment complex, Elysian at Flamingo, on the corner of Hualapai Way and Flamingo.
“It’s going to be a stunning visual improvement to that area. Neighbors will stop at the traffic light and enjoy a gorgeously designed, layered building that captures one’s attention and feels great.” The Summit promises, according to its developer, to create “… an unparalleled luxury-living experience.” The 555-acre site immediately south of The Ridges will be home to 270 units on exclusive residential custom-lot sites, a private world-class Tom Fazio designed 18 hole golf course, a clubhouse with multiple dining venues, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility and spa. “Las Vegas offers a unique niche for Discovery as it is a very desirable world-class destination,” according to Development Manager Ken Crews. “The Summit will create a beautifully landscaped streetscape and offer spectacular views of both the Strip and the Red Rock Conservation Area”.
Future home of The Summit.
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COMMUNITY Latitude first had to purge four “gray ghosts,” the Mediterraneanstyle condominium structures abandoned during the recession. Clark Country processed new project infrastructure plans, and this summer, project grading should begin. When the development is complete, the result will be a community of 370 attached homes for adults who want a lock-and-leave residence. Offering a resort-style pool, 14,500-square-foot clubhouse and fitness facility, Latitude’s homeowners will have use of its indoor lap pool, bocce courts, pickle ball courts, and event lawn.
Calida co-founder Erik Pfahler describes the complex as “… sexy, social, super high end, and luxuriously irreverent,” and he believes Elysian will be one of the highest-end living options on the west side. “If The Summit and The Ridges are numbers one and two, Elysian is probably number three.” The three developers hope to complete Elysian at Flamingo by 2018, Latitude one year later, and The Summit by approximately 2022. But Summerlin is far from finished in southern Nevada. Warden predicts another 15-to-20 years of development. “ We believe our eventual population of Summerlin will double from the current 100,000. Summerlin creates a sense of cohesion and intimacy that would otherwise be difficult to achieve in a community of this size. Summerlin is more than just a look. It’s an entire lifestyle.”
Elysian at Flamingo is the latest of four high-end apartment complexes built by the Calida Group in southern Nevada. (Elysian At The District, The Constellation at Downtown Summerlin, and Elysian off I-215). The plans depict a multiplefamily residential development consisting of 360 units distributed in two buildings.
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Written by Temple Kinyon
he Las Vegas Cultural Corridor has enjoyed tremendous change over the past decade. Nestled in the heart of the city along Las Vegas Blvd. North, Corridor Coalition members include: the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, the Neon Museum, the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, the Las Vegas Library, and Cashman Center. While not physically located in the Corridor, The Mob Museum is also a participating member. Armed with their goal to be the “Downtown trail to arts, science, history, education, and family fun,” Corridor members have invigorated the area into a cultural base for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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According to Marilyn Gillespe, executive director and founder of the LV Natural History Museum, “Coalition members had the idea to create a cultural pedestrian area.” The result of that collaboration with the City was completion in 2011 of the pedestrian bridge connecting cultural locations on each side of the street. “Since 95% of our patrons are here during the day, we wanted the bridge to be useful and attractive both during the day and night,” Marilyn explained. Corridor members were involved in the process and the City listened to their requests. Artist David Griggs was commissioned and drew inspiration from the cultural aspects of the Corridor to create the attractive piece, complete with touches of neon. Both the City and Corridor members agree continued revitalization of the neighborhood over the past ten years has been key in meeting the Corridor’s goals. Recently, members painted the vacant Ukulele Lounge building, making it more
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The Las Vegas Cultural Corridor features everything from books and mobsters to the Old Mormon Fort.
pleasing to the eye outfitted with its new mural. Painting other abandoned buildings is also on the Coalition’s to-do list.
“Walking through the Neon Boneyard signs and learning their stories is like getting a history lesson on Las Vegas,” Dawn Merritt, public relations and marketing director, the Neon Museum. Other enhancements to the Corridor include: the Natural History Museum receiving a facelift; the Neon Museum procuring additional vintage signs and locating their visitor’s center to the former La Concha Motel; the Las Vegas Library amassing remarkable gaming and local histories, along with a large Spanish language collection; and creation of the Mob Museum with its bold and authentic anthology showcasing organized crime’s impact on Las Vegas. Cashman Center continued as the home of the Las Vegas 51s and the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort steadfastly maintained the story of our simple and proud beginnings. The success of the past decade’s collaboration between Corridor Coalition members and the City shows in the revitalization of the neighborhood, a beautiful bridge for ease of access, and presentation of our culture in a fresh and inviting way, all while maintaining Las Vegas’ rich history.
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CRAFT UP SUMMER FUN FOR YOUR KIDS Tired of going to the pool or park but anxious to do something fun and creative with your kids? Check out a few of these easy ideas.
Water Bottle Musical Shaker We all throw empty water (or juice) bottles in the trash. Repurpose a few by stripping off the label, washing, and drying them completely. Partially fill the bottles with a handful of rice, a few colorful beads, tiny pompoms, glitter, etc. Glue on the top and tie a few ribbons around the neck. Shake. Shake. Shake.
Flip Flops
Stamped T-Shirts Use sponges as stamps, and let your kids decorate their clothing. Cut the sponges into a variety of shapes—circles, stars, hearts, squares, birds, etc. Put a piece of cardboard or thick paper inside of your child’s solid-color t-shirt. Pour a small amount of fabric paint on a paper plate. Dip the damp (not wet) stamp in the paint and stamp on the shirt. Repeat with different colors. Let the shirt dry completely, and iron to set the paint. NOTE: You can also use a variety of objects—bottle tops, Q-tips, foam core, string, etc.
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Kids love wearing flip flops, and you can help them make an inexpensive pair from the dollar store into stylish summer wear simply by attaching balloons (shown) or ribbons. You can decorate the entire strap or just half way down the strap like these pictured. Alternate colors using a random color combination or try using just two or three colors if you’d like a color theme. As you can see, the results are great with so few supplies. No gluing, no cutting, just simply tying.
BREAK FREE THIS SUMMER Written by Jan Craddock
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as Vegas Performing Arts Initiative Celebrates Six Years
The Las Vegas Performing Arts Initiative (LVPAI) celebrates its sixth year of teaching school workshops and summer art workshops focused on drama, voice, dance, percussion, musical theatre, and circus arts. The brainchild of Naomi Stikeman (Choreographer) and Matthew Banks (Blue Man Group), the LVPAI is an amazing opportunity for kids to experience all aspects of the performing arts. LVPAI holds classes in a small working theatre rebuilt in the retro Arts Square Theatre, and the kids work with some of the world’s best performers from Las Vegas shows— Blue Man Group, Jersey Boys, Le Reve, Love, Mystere, O, So You Think You Can Dance, Zarkana, and more! The classes are fun, hands on, and energy-filled and have time at the end for questions and answers… and of course autographs! The days are broken up into four workshops, each one with a visiting performer. The kids work together in one large group or in small breakout sessions to perfect their skills. The atmosphere is electrifying as the kids arrive and the performers come and go during the day. There is never a dull moment during this camp! Your kids can enroll in one-week sessions or for all three! For more information go to the lvpai.com, or call 702-375-2028.
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WRITERS BLOCK IS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES Written by Ron Comings Photography by Kira Weisz
ne of the newest additions to the Downtown Project is The Writer’s Block at 1020 Fremont. It’s the only independent bookstore selling new books in Las Vegas. Owners Scott Seeley and Drew Cohen have a story like many other new businesses to open on Fremont Street. Scott was the executive director of 826 NYC, a New York City non-profit which provided literacy education to kids and had a retail store. When the Downtown Project approached them about relocating to Las Vegas, Scott and Drew visited the city and thought the downtown area had an energy and potential they liked. Today, they run Writer’s Block and, like 826 NYC, offer free writing workshops for children ages 5 to 18, and conduct field trips to their store where the kids can produce their own books. For more information, check out their website: thewritersblock.org
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LIFESTYLE
Written by Zoe Cooper Photography by Nicole Dake
ome women feel as if they aren’t a good mom if their mothering doesn’t look like another mom’s mothering… if she forgets the cookies for the “Spring Fling” or arrives to school with the store-bought option… if she forgets the permission slip, is last at pickup… if she doesn’t know how to figure out what “balance” is or how to find it when other moms look as if they have a blowdry bar in their own home.
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moments your child challenges you. They have deconstructed the word “balance,” taken on interpersonal relationships between women and the insecurities they tie themselves down with in a time when women need to be there for one another, as friends and mothers. The reach and growth have been astounding to Jeanette, and she insists the best responses have been the emails she’s received from moms expressing gratitude for covering tough topics in
Sadly, most moms feel as though they’re alone, so one local author decided to offer these moms a place to feel normal. Jeanette Schneider started Lore and Little Things in 2015 as a platform for women to find a safe space to talk about issues that are important to them, but she argues, “This is not a parenting site. We are not mommy bloggers. Lore is simple and intelligent. It is real talk between women with no judgment.” Jeanette originally started Lore with friend and partner, Melissa Cook, and the women have candidly written about the subculture that is the Pinterest party, the importance of self care (and dry shampoo) and the move from mom-to-mentor in those Lore is a place for moms to discuss important issues. 32 | blvdslv.com
a heartfelt way. She most recently received articles from two published authors covering topics that were conversations in their own homes. “Bestselling author, Kim Derting, reached out because she felt that Lore would be a healthy platform to talk about raising a teen in a world where gender intelligence has evolved and it is not uncommon to have a friend come out as a lesbian at 15. I’m flattered she thought of me first,” says Jeanette. “One of the first comments we received was from a mom who raised a gay teen, and watching that connectivity as two women bonded from opposite sides of the issue was gratifying.”
Acclaimed author Randy Susan Meyers contributed an article on the lure of “bad boy” boyfriends, hoping to help teen girls recognize warning signs from the viewpoint of a social worker-turned-author. As Lore and Little Things has grown and more contributing writers offer content, Jeanette launched Love Letters— missives from women to their younger selves and girls. It allows open dialogue surrounding negative self-image, raising girls in a media-drenched world, and how to burst through barriers and glass ceilings. “We want to tuck these messages into their hearts a little love note at a time before they tuck earbuds into their ears. We have to start with moms. We have to talk to one another.” It was Jeanette’s own five-year-old daughter, Olivia, who made her more aware of the importance of bringing women together to surround the next generation, but it was her grandmother that inspired her in a way she didn’t expect. “People ask me what Lore means. It is a noun that means the generational passing down of knowledge. It is a nod to my grandmother. She was an amazing woman who raised ten kids while rocking magenta lipstick and a bite. During our last conversation, she told me not to worry about the big things. ‘They take care of themselves,’ she advised. ‘You worry about the little things. Love each other every day.’ It was a profound message. Jeanette Schneider and her daughter, Olivia The Family, Kids, & Pets Issue | April - June 2016 | 33
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ith so many choices for family vacations this year, my husband and I have decided to do a series of mini-vacations instead of one long vacation to a single destination. Our goal is to combine an adventure with an educational element for our son, Ian. Over spring break, we headed to El Capitan Canyon (just 20 miles north of Santa Barbara) and combined it with touring Lotusland, a large botanical garden. This destination checked off something on everyone’s list. My husband liked that it was affordable, and I was happy that it was close to great restaurants and wineries. For Ian, the fun activities were important—hiking, biking, and swimming. It had it all!
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Family Road Trip to El Capitan Canyon
Written by Jan Craddock Photography by Jan Craddock
Santa Barbara before your final drive up to the campground. We stopped in Ojai and went to the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa for lunch. This five-star resort is stunning and is a great place to relax and enjoy lunch before heading on. We sat on the edge of their magnificent golf course with the 100-year-old oak trees and the outlying mountains as our backdrop.
El Capitan Canyon is a campground made up of small cabins and tents, but their twist on the camping experience is what they call “Glamping.” It’s high-end (glamorous) camping for those who don’t like to pup their own tent and sleep on the ground. With a gourmet market and a spa located in the campground, El Capitan offers accommodations that range from large cabins with a kitchen, bathrooms with soaking tubs, and fireplaces, to tents with beds. Tents do come with linens as well as a picnic table and a fire pit. Bathrooms, complete with showers, are close and clean. We chose a tent with two double beds for our stay. El Capitan Canyon is about a six-hour drive from Las Vegas, so plan on a couple of stops along the way. One of our favoritess is the Starbucks at the Lenwood exit in Barstow. Fast, convenient, and clean, it also has more than one bathroom (something very important in my book). Once you hit the coast, the scenery is spectacular, and you’ll see very little civilization but a lot of beautiful and dramatic coastal views. Stop for a late lunch in El Capitan Canyon offers both cosy cabins and safari tents. 36 | blvdslv.com
Micheal and Ian lunching at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. This hotel in Ojai, CA also features an award winning on-site spa and golf course.
After lunch, it took us about 30 minutes to get to the campground. Once we checked in, we followed a guide up to our campsite and unpacked. Our tent—like the others—was fairly spacious and had an outside deck (Make sure to pack some camp chairs!). As we unloaded, we could see groups of families and friends playing outside on the grassy areas between tents and getting ready to set up dinner. It was very fun and friendly.
Guests can bring their own meals or phone the camp market for fixings that they deliver right to the tent for preparation in the fire pit. After we had an elegant dinner of cowboy hamburgers and s’mores, we called it a night. The tents glowed in the dark like paper lanterns as we closed up the tent flaps and headed to bed. It was magical!
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LIFESTYLE The next morning, we had breakfast at the Market. The camp mascot cat “Scarface” greeted us, and we went in and ordered our pancakes and huevos rancheros. Mornings in the canyon are chilly, and we huddled by the potbelly stove, but their coffee was amazing and the a cat on our laps and the glow of the stove warmed us up quickly. After breakfast, we checked out the El Capitan Market which had a very nice local wine selection and lots of souvenirs of the trip. Next on the agenda was our hike. Wellmarked trails made this super enjoyable as we scaled the mountain and looked down at the sycamore trees lining the canyon out to the Pacific Ocean. We finished the hike without encountering the mountain lions or bears, and we missed walking in the poison oak. We found our car and headed up to the wine country.
The El Capitan State Beach offers visitors a sandy beach, rocky tidepools, and stands of sycamore and oaks along El Capitán Creek.
Ian at the Bill Wallace trailhead. Named in honor of Santa Barbara County Supervisor and environmental activist, Bill Wallace, the trail is part of El Capitan State Park and offers greats views of the coast and a chance to visit this portion of the Santa Ynez Mountains. 38 | blvdslv.com
As we traveled into the Santa Ynez Valley, we discovered lots of little unique wineries all of which were kid friendly. After a few tastings (mostly me), we made our selections and headed back towards camp and the beach. The beach is a five-minute bike ride from the campgrounds. Since the campground provides bikes, we just needed to grab a helmet and check out a bike. The beach was beautiful with lots of smooths rocks in just about every color, and there were sandy places for us to put down a blanket and enjoy the view. We finished up our trip the next day with our educational component as we headed back down the coast and went to Lotusland. Ganna Walska Lotusland (its official name) has been on my must-see list for a quite a while. As a family, we have a large garden of our own, and we enjoy going to see public gardens. Lotusland was a must see for us and should be a must-see for you! We toured the estate which over 3000 plants, (including an amazing collection of succulents and cactus), Japanese gardens, many reflecting pools, and the late owner’s collection of eclectic statuary. It was 37 acres of perfection. Because the gardens are in a residential neighborhood, they allow a limited number of guests per year. Make sure you book your reservations early.
The waterfall pond at Lotusland.
For more information on glamping at El Capitan Canyon, visit elcaptancanyon.com. To learn more about Ganna Walska Lotusland, visit lotusland.org.
Fiddlehead fern composting at Lotusland.
A 150+ year-old oak tree at the entrance to Lotusland. The Family, Kids, & Pets Issue | April - June 2016 | 39
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Q & A WITH CHEF BRIAN MALARKEY Written by Chris Cutler Photography by Chantelle Marie Photography hen I mentioned I watched him on Top Chef some years ago, Chef Brian Malarkey seemed to be a bit embarrassed. “That was so long ago,” he laughed. In the nine years since his fourth place finish, the chef has guest-starred on several shows (The Taste, Guy’s Grocery Games, Rachael vs. Guy’s Kids Cook Off, Chopped All-Stars, Cuttthroat Kitchen) as a participant or judge. More importantly, though, he has opened a number of very successful restaurants across the country. His newest, Herringbone, opened to rave reviews at Aria.
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The Oregon-born chef recently took a few minutes to answer our questions about food and more.
Where did you train to cook? I went to Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon. That said, I am still learning and training every day. I learn from each restaurant I eat at. I am constantly reading cookbooks, magazines, newspapers, everything! I also have the pleasure of cooking with some amazing chefs such as Chef Geno Bernardo (chef at Herringbone Las Vegas) who teach me new things daily. How would you describe your style of cooking? My style of cooking is fresh, fun, and tongue-in-cheek. However my style is always evolving because that is the nature of the culinary business.
How long have you been cooking professionally? Who influenced you? My family influenced me, particularly my father. He came to watch me in a play and told me I was horrible and that I should figure something else to do. He said, “You have been cooking for all your friends for years. Why don’t you go to culinary school?” I went to culinary school as a teenager and have been cooking ever since.
What about cooking motivates you? As chefs, we all drive on the energy of a busy night. We find comfort in the orchestrated and chaotic ballet that is cooking. Of course, seeing people enjoying my food is some serious motivation right there.
Why did you decided to become a chef? I love to entertain people. I also love that no day is the same and that every day is a new adventure and an opportunity to be creative. There is constant energy, dynamics and drama.
What advice would you give someone wanting to become a chef? I would tell anyone who wants to be a chef to work for free in a restaurant for a period of time before committing him/ herself to culinary school or a culinary
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What is your “signature dish? I love cooking shellfish! What are you 5 favorite ingredients? Citrus, olive oil, salt, herbs and butter.
program. Really get into it and decide if that is what you want to do with your life. It’s not all the glory and fun that is shown on TV! Your restaurants emphasize farm-fresh produce, line-caught seafood, and fresh meats. “ Do you source as much local produce as possible for each restaurant and does this have a big impact on the menu? Definitely! Chef Geno has introduced the restaurant to some fabulous local farmers such as Desert Blooms Farm in Pahrump, NV. We’ll be using produce from them this spring. What is the best meal you’ve eaten, and where was it? Gjelina in Venice Beach. Every time I eat there—whether it’s a piece of chicken or a mushroom—everything tastes amazing even though it is so simple. Their ability to bring out such amazing flavors while doing so little is amazing. Who would you like to have prepare a meal for you? I would love to have Mario Batali prepare and eat the meal with me! I absolutely love his food and have been fortunate enough to meet him in person. His energy is infectious. You can feel his spirit in every restaurant. Huge props to him!
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Fido-friendly restaurants
TABLE FOR TWO AND FOUR ON THE FLOOR Written by Chris Cutler
nyone who has been to Europe knows that many restaurants welcome our four-legged family members with open arms. Restaurants in the United States are a little behind the curve, but many are starting to allow Fido and friends on the outdoor patios. Here are 10 valley restaurants that allow pets. Please note: Before you take your dog to any restaurant, be sure to check with management regarding policies.
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Annie’s Gourmet Italian. 75 Valle Verde Dr., Henderson. Specializing in homemade Italian fare, Annie’s welcomes the entire family, including the four-legged members (on the patio). Lazy Dog. 1725 Festival Plaza Dr., Las Vegas. If the name and décor don’t give it away, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar welcomes dogs on the patio of its Downtown Summerlin location (as long as you and your dog follow the rules). You can even order meals for your dog. Madhouse Coffee. 8470 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas. Stop by to enjoy coffee and sweets, and your dog can join you on the patio. Madhouse will supply water and treats. Rachel’s Kitchen. 2265 Village Walk Dr., Henderson. Rachel’s offers something for everyone, and its Green Valley
location has patio tables outside to offer a place for your furry friend to join you for lunch. Sambalatte. Multiple locations. Enjoy Sambalatte’s rich coffees on their outdoor patios with your dog. They supply a water station, too.
ETIQUETTE TIPS FOR DOGS AT OUTDOOR RESTAURANTS
Shakespeare’s Grille & Pub. 790 Coronado Center Dr., Henderson. A British-style restaurant that serves typical English fare, Shakespeare’s has patio seating for you and your dog.
- Make sure your pooch is wellbehaved around other people and especially children. Don’t let your dog beg, bark, or bite.
In addition to Lazy Dog, a number of Downtown Summerlin restaurants serve patrons and their four-legged friends on patios. Included are: Crave. 10970 Rosemary Park Dr., Las Vegas. Grape Street Café & Wine Bar. 2120 Festival Plaza Dr., Las Vegas. MTO Café. 10970 Rosemary Park Dr., Las Vegas.
Ribs & Burgers. 2010 Festival Plaza Dr., Las Vegas.
- Leash your four-legged friend and keep him or her from socializing with other diners or employees unless welcomed. Try to keep your dog close to your table or chair so he or she is not in the waiter’s path. - You can’t put your dog on the table. Or your lap. Or on a chair. Even if it’s tiny. You can thank the Southern Nevada Health District for that. - Bring your own doggie bowl. Pets are not permitted to eat or drink out of restaurant glasses or dishes unless they are disposable. - Call ahead or ask first to make sure an establishment allows dogs at its outdoor tables.
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10+ ol’ time restaurants
HERE FOR GOOD... FOOD THAT IS
epending on which source you believe, there are between 1800 and 4400 restaurants in Las Vegas. When you consider that each hotel/casino has a number of restaurants, count the locally owned dining facilities, and factor in the numerous franchises, the 4400 number seems believable. Each year, a lot of new restaurants try to join the city’s line-up, but may of them fail. That’s not unexpected, though, as studies done by Ohio State and Cornell Universities show that 60% of restaurants fail within their first three years of business.
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While many come and go, there are some that stay. How many of these “10” have you visited? 1. Bob Taylor’s Original Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St., Las Vegas. When Bob Taylor opened the Ranch House Supper Club in 1955, his menu was minimal— steak, lobster, shrimp. Mesquite-grilled steak and prime rib are favorites, but guests today can enjoy a more expansive menu in a setting that remains rustic. 2. Hugo’s Cellar, 202 Fremont St., Las Vegas. Not much has changed since Hugo’s opened in 1973, and that’s okay with the patrons of this gourmet supper club. The tuxedoed waiters provide table-side service; each dinner comes with salad and dessert; and each woman receives a rose. 3. Piero’s, 355 Convention Center Dr., Las Vegas. Piero’s has served locals and
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visitors alike for more than 30 years, and Gilbert Fetaz has been executive chef since opening day. The French chef’s philosophy that food should be fresh, simple, and consistent keeps patrons going back. 4. The Golden Steer Steakhouse, 308 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. While the look of the restaurant was updated in the 90s, it has retained its quality offerings and is known for having memorable seafood and quality steaks. Many of the staff of this popular steakhouse have been with the restaurant for decades. 5. Lotus of Siam, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. When Chef Saipan Chutima took over Lotus of Siam in 1999, it was a little, out-of-the-way place in Commercial Center. Today, the restaurant is a James Beard Award winner. Chef Saipan serves her family’s northern Thai recipes that include using hearty herbs and spices, Thai style stews, and curries without coconuts. 6. DuPar’s, 1 Fremont St., Las Vegas. Locals and visitors alike head to DuPar’s for its diner-style food. The huge menu includes a plethora of entrees, but its pancakes and baked goods (Think homemade pie!) are popular. DuPar’s brought the iconic shrimp cocktail and still serves it in a sundae cup with spicy sauce and a lemon wedge. 7. Chicago Joe’s, 820 S. 4th St., Las Vegas. For more than 30 years, Chicago Joe’s has served classic Italian fare in an cozy brick cottage downtown. You’ll think you’re dining at Grandma’s house.
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8. Peppermill, 2985 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. The Peppermill Fireside Lounge is a 24-hour coffee shop that exudes vintage Vegas. One of the few freestanding restaurants on the Strip, the Peppermill is colorful, kitschy, and fun. Go hungry as the portions are huge. 9. Doña Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, 910 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, 89101. In a city rife with Mexican restaurants, Doña Maria’s is the place to go If you want to taste your grandmother’s Mexican cooking. The restaurant is famous for their tamales (flavors include red, green, cheese, and sweet), and they sell thousands during the holidays. 10. Pamplemousse, 400 E. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas. Open since 1976, Pamplemousse offers diners traditional French fare. A complimentary basket of crudités is a pleasant start to dinners. In addition to Provencal offerings such as Duck Mousse Terrine and Foie Gras, guests can also enjoy steak and seafood. And we can’t forget... The Huntridge Soda Fountain, 1144 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas. The Huntridge might not be the place for a fancy dinner, but if you’re looking for burgers, salads, wraps, and fountain delights, it is the place to go. The restaurant, complete with vinyl stools and booths, is a throw-back to its 1960s roots.
The Golden Steer Steakhouse is on Sahara, just east of the Strip. Photo by Jan Craddock.
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CELEBRATING BLVDS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Written by Jan Craddock CEO/President BLVDS LV Magazine
y how time flies! Ten years ago, Sherri Kaplan and I had an idea to start a magazine that would focus on the local side of Las Vegas. As longtime residents of the valley, both of us had noticed a big disconnect between media content and the local citizens. A lot of the editorial of “local” magazines focused on the Strip. Many new residents repeated my favorite comment: “Las Vegas has no community and no culture.” So, both of us, feeling passionate about our little town, decided we had a new mission to serve. Sherri and I felt that the local community, the arts and culture scenes, as well as local design and local restaurants, were underserved.
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That was the genesis of BLVDS. The name BLVDS LV comes from the street sign that graces the Strip, Las Vegas BLVD. We wanted something that talked to residents. We turned the sign around, and the name BLVDS Las Vegas was born. We started out in 2006 to great fanfare, and a year later met with the great recession. Oh, to be tempered by the fire. I’m so glad that’s over! So many wonderful things have happened over the last 10 years—the opening of the Springs Preserve and the Smith Center, the relocation of the Discovery Children’s Museum, the rebirth of Downtown, new colleges, better public transportation. The list goes on and on. Step-by-step, our little town—now a big city—is growing into its own. It’s not been without challenges and setbacks. God knows we have had our fair share of those! But we move forward with hope with determination and will not give up or give in.
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Ten years later and on our 55th issue, we are here to say, “Thank you” for being valued readers and advertisers! It has been my honor, and that of all of our staff, to be able to bring these magazines to you and to be part of making a difference and creating a better Las Vegas for us, for our kids, and for the many residents to come who want to call Las Vegas HOME!
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