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WHAT TO EXPECT AT SOUTHERN NEVADA PARKS DURING THE FEDERAL SHUTDOWN A chilly January morning is the perfect time to hike Red Rock National Conservation Area. Enjoy fresh air, expansive views and … a trail littered with dog feces? This was the scene recently at Kraft Mountain Loop, a normally pristine spot. Because of the federal shutdown, all non-essential Bureau of Land Management and National Park staff have been furloughed. “With a skeleton crew, it’s difficult to manage all of that [trail maintenance],” said Red Rock Field Manager Catrina Williams. Unlike in previous shutdowns, the parks haven’t locked their gates. According to a new release dated December 22 (the first day of the shutdown), Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument are both “accessible to public.” But they’re not open in the traditional sense. Emergency and rescue services are limited. There’s no trash collection, public information, janitorial services or maintenance during the shutdown. Campgrounds will not be maintained, but campers can remain unless things get too apocalyptic. “Please pack out what you pack in,” the new release requests, which is always a good idea. Red Rock Canyon is faring better thanks to a mix of volunteers and outside partners. The Scenic Drive, visitors’ center and gift shop remain open. Fees are being collected at the gate, and there’s public safety patrols and law enforcement. Trash is collected, and toilets are cleaned. “The whole community loves Red Rock,” Williams says of the volunteers. “Everybody makes sure to keep it the way it should be—in good condition.” Williams asks that visitors “respect your public lands, clean up after yourself and be responsible.” She suggests arriving early to avoid crowds and to remember that cell service is spotty, so plan ahead for rideshare. One entity that hasn’t been affected by the shutdown: Nevada State Parks. Check out Spring Mountain Ranch and Valley of Fire for some non-furloughed fun. —C. Moon Reed
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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nick Holden (22) and New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) collide during a game at T-Mobile Arena on January 6. The Golden Knights beat the Devils, 3-2. (Wade Vandervort/ Staff)
NEW TOWER DOWNTOWN The Downtown Grand on January 7 announced plans to add a third hotel tower set to open in mid-2020. It will have seven guest-room floors, adding 495 rooms to the resort, and will be located on the east side of the property. Kevin Glass, general manager, said demand for rooms has steadily increased since hotel-casino opened in 2013. “We believe that having over 1,000 rooms will allow us to meet that new demand and provide a Downtown Las Vegas experience visitors as well as locals are seeking,” he said. DEATH ROW SUICIDE Scott Raymond Dozier, who said repeatedly he wanted to die rather than live his life in prison, was found hanged with a bedsheet from an air vent January 5 in his cell at Ely State Prison. He was not on suicide watch. He was on death row for 11 years after being found guilty in the drug-related killings of Jeremiah Miller and Jasen Green. TEACHER STRIKE LOOMS The LA school district is the nation’s second largest, and the 35,000 members of its United Teachers Los Angeles union are ready to walk off the job January 10 for the first time in 30 years if a deal isn’t reached on higher pay and smaller class sizes. Unlike other states, schools would stay open during a strike. The district has hired hundreds of substitutes to replace teachers and others who leave for picket lines.
AMERICAN HOSTAGE IN IRAN Iran confirmed January 9 that it is holding U.S. Navy veteran Michael White at a prison in the country, making him the first American known to be detained during President Donald Trump’s administration. White’s detention adds pressure to the rising tension between Iran and the U.S., which under Trump has pursued a maximalist campaign against Tehran that includes pulling out of its nuclear deal with world powers.
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IS CLEMSON THE BEST TEAM EVER? The University of Alabama football team on January 7 was trying to become the third team ever to go the entire season ranked No. 1. Clemson, though, beat the Crimson Tide decisively, 44-16, to earn its third national championship and cap a 15-0 season. It’s the first 15-0 season by a team playing at the top level of college football in 121 years. No opponent since September 29 came within 20 points of Clemson, and only Syracuse and Texas A&M came within a touchdown of the Tigers, who outscored their opponents 664-197.
A PROPOSED HEALING GARDEN AT UMC SEEKS LOCAL DESIGNERS Attention: artists, architects, landscape designers and garden lovers. Clark County Public Arts wants you to submit a design for its proposed Healing Garden at University Medical Center. The park will be 160 feet by 26 feet and will be located next to the Trauma/Children’s hospital. The winning art team will be awarded $8,750. Because the healing garden is still in the early design stages, there’s no set budget or construction date. But any designer who imagines exceeding the County Arts Plan’s gross annual budget of $1.25 million should start penning those grant applications. The competition is only open to Clark County residents, and organizers expect less than 50 applicants. So maybe you’ve got a shot? To apply: An informational meeting will be held January 15 at 9 a.m. at the Clark County Government Center. The proposal deadline is February 22. —C. Moon Reed
NEW RESTAURANT TO ACCEPT CRYPTOCURRENCY If you’ve been to the Maryland Crossing shopping center on Maryland Parkway and Flamingo Road (the one with the Target and Raising Cane’s), you already know that the surrounding strip mall is a cornucopia of Middle America: Walgreens, GameStop, Sally Beauty Supply, Dollar Tree—and soon, an Italian eatery called Cafe Cryptoria. No, it isn’t a horror-themed dining experience or a new mystery dinner theater. According to a November 23 Facebook post, the 6,700-square-foot café will offer Italian-American cuisine including pizza, spaghetti, coffee and dessert. Even more integral to its name, Cafe Cryptoria will accept crypto currency like Bitcoin and Ethereum as a form of payment. Originally scheduled for a December launch, the restaurant has yet to open to the public. At press time, Cafe Cryptoria hadn’t responded to a request for comment. —Leslie Ventura
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Revamp your eating habits with these trends By Emma Schkloven | Special to the Weekly
eeling a bit out of whack after six weeks of roasted turkey with all the fixings, peppermint hot chocolate and every Christmas cookie Santa’s elves cooked up? So are most of us, and our scales definitely show it. Losing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—according to online statistics portal Statista, 45 percent of Americans made it theirs at the beginning of 2018—but research shows us these lofty goals are pretty much doomed to fail. So how do we make this year different? When it comes to weight loss, everyone is always talking about the hottest trend in dropping those pounds. Here’s some of the most talked-about topics when it comes to losing weight these days.
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Change the blueprint Here’s the thing. When it comes to weight loss, there’s no magical fix, and when done right, it’s anything but fast. Instead, it’s about adopting new habits that promote a healthier lifestyle. With that, the numbers on the scale drop at a slow and steady pace. Don’t try to lose 100 pounds in six months. Aim for 10 pounds, then another 10 and another. Setting smaller goals lets you achieve something more quickly, and, as the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute explains, nothing motivates us quite like success.
Mediterranean diet This eating plan gets its name from those who live in Mediterranean countries like Greece. According to the Mayo Clinic, main components of the plan include eating plant-based foods (such as whole grains), replacing butter with olive oil and limiting red meat to only a few times a month by opting for more fish and poultry. Past research has shown that this lifestyle leads to better overall health—especially heart health, the Mayo Clinic reports—along with a longer lifespan.
DASH diet Promoted by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Pressure Institute, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is meant to prevent high blood pressure by mixing lean protein and low-fat dairy with produce and whole grains. According to Time, which noted DASH tied with the Mediterranean plan for the best overall diet in 2018, those following this plan limit saturated fat, sugar and salt. Similar to the Mediterranean diet, DASH gives its followers flexibility so they can eat what works best for their bodies while not feel deprived, CBS News reports. There’s also plenty of research to back this plan up.
Intermittent fasting One of the most popular new trends, intermittent fasting focuses on abstaining from food for a certain number of hours a day or day of the week. There are several different varieties (see Page 20 to explore them). This plan can theoretically lead to improvements in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reports, but a lot of this is still being researched.
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Get a (dining) room Research shows that doing other things while you’re eating, such as watching TV, playing on your laptop or even cracking open a book, often leads to overeating. Instead, Medical News Today suggests sitting down to eat—preferably at a table—and eating your meal slowly, taking time to chew your food thoroughly. Not only will you enjoy it more, you’ll also be less likely to overeat.
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Ketogenic diet The ketogenic diet, or keto for short, focuses on severely restricting carbs while upping your protein and healthy fat intake. According to Forbes, the idea behind this plan is to limit your body’s storage of sugar, so you burn more fat. Men’s Health notes that only 10 percent of your daily intake can come from carbs if you’re on keto. This tough-love diet isn’t for everyone, but Forbes reports those with chronic conditions have been known to experience improvements in their overall health and a reduction in symptoms.
Paleo diet Named after the Paleolithic era (2.5 million to 10,000 years ago), the paleo diet is all about eating like our ancestors did. In other words, those on the paleo plan fill their plates with proteins, fruits, veggies and healthy fats. They ditch all forms of dairy, grains, refined sugar, flour and processed foods. People often prefer paleo for its simplicity—if the cavemen didn’t eat it, you don’t—but the lack of carbs can be challenging for athletes and people working highly physical, endurancebased jobs. And while paleo might help you lose weight, there are no long-term clinical studies on its benefits and risks, the Mayo Clinic notes.
A February study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that people who cut down on sugar, refined flours and high-processed foods while focusing on vegetables and whole grains lost more weight in a year than those who counted calories. Turns out it might be less about how much you eat and more about your quality. So don’t worry whether you eat three 800-calorie meals a day or six 400-calorie ones (according to Healthline, there’s really no difference). Instead, focus on protein, which keeps you feeling full for longer while providing an energy boost. And stock up on fiber—another food that’s filling without creating muffin tops. Another way to keep the hunger goons at bay? Healthy fats such as nuts, avocado and salmon.
“EAT THE RAINBOW” While you shouldn’t run out and gorge yourself on an entire salad bar, vegetables are essential when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. They have fewer calories, are packed with vitamins and other nutrients, and also fill you up. When it comes to picking out your veggies, follow this simple advice: Eat the rainbow. Aim to put a variety of colors on your plate. There’s plenty of options, from red cabbage and beets to carrots and kale.
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Justin Blum Founder & CEO Raw Fitness Lost 22 percent body fat and gained a new career
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t’s January—time to atone for the sins of the season. If those turkey dinners, Christmas cookies and Halloween candies are haunting your waistline, you’re not alone. More than two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Las Vegas might be the land of eternal temptation, but with this guide you can overcome your instincts and have some fun in the process. We’ve scoured the town for the most delicious healthy eats and unique places to get fit; found strategies for navigating the minefield of a restaurant menu; compiled wellness tips; and gathered the true stories of real locals who have successfully lost weight using a variety of methods. Because in Las Vegas, it seems there are as many ways to be fit and lose weight as there are people. Now be strong, read on and prepare for a new you.
ometimes the process of getting fit brings on a total life transformation. More than 10 years ago, Justin Blum drank too much, ate poorly and felt indifferent about his job in construction. The single father would hit the gym regularly, but it wasn’t enough to overcome his other poor habits. “My health was terrible,” Blum says. “I was probably 40-45 pounds overweight, wearing a size 40 pants and XXL shirts. I had what they call ‘man boobs’—I was probably a good B cup.” He says that he was under the misconception that working out allowed him to overindulge in food and drink. “It doesn’t matter how much you work out—if you’re eating and drinking bad, your health is, most of time, in the toilet.” Blum has a family history of heart disease—his father died of it when he was young. So he knew he had to do something to be there for his own young son. The turning point came when Blum connected with a personal trainer named Lisa Maloy, who gave him a nutrition plan and a more-focused exercise regimen in early 2009. “I sat down with my son and told him I was getting in shape for him first and then for me,” Blum recalls. The results were so positive, he started training others in his free time. After losing his construction job to the Great Recession, Blum was free to focus on training full time. He wanted to have more impact than could be achieved with one-on-one personal training, so he began running boot camps. In 2011, he opened his first Raw Fitness gym with 16 clients, a couple tubs of dumbbells, four pieces of rubber gym flooring and a desk stashed in the corner. Today, the gym is a Las Vegas-born success story with six local locations, about 5,000 members and nearly 50 employees. “We try to meld all aspects [of fitness] into one program—strength training, cardiovascular highintensity interval training and one-on-one nutrition coaching,” Blum says. Maloy now works as Blum’s director of nutrition. Even though owning a series of gyms makes it easier to exercise, Blum still makes a conscious effort to fit wellness into his schedule, working out six days a week and starting as early as 4:30 a.m. He says his diet is similar to the Mediterranean style of eating, with high protein and moderate fat and carbs. When traveling, he keeps it simple by doing intermittent fasting. It has all paid off for Blum: “My own personal health is amazing.”
JUSTIN BLUM’S FITNESS TIPS 1 Just get started. You’re not going to get it right on the first shot—that’s OK. Just eat healthy (no processed food, keep sugars low) and work out (start with 10-15 minutes a day, and every week gradually add another five minutes.) 2 Be consistent. The days you don’t want to do it are the days you really have to do it. It takes much more work to remove body fat or increase cardio endurance than it does to get out of shape. A few weeks of slacking can take months to fix, so be consistent.
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Jennifer and Clay Thelen Weight loss method: Vegan diet Married couple lost a combined 145 pounds
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ennifer and Clay Thelen didn’t switch to a plant-based diet in hopes of losing weight; that was just a happy side effect. The married couple went vegan together to improve their health: She suffered from heartburn and digestive problems; he wanted to escape a family history of heart disease. “We both tried different diets and were never been able to keep weight off,” Jen says. “Since switching [to vegan], it’s just coming off. Every day the scale changes. It’s the easiest thing in life to see such great results.” Since going vegan in August of 2017, Jen and Clay have lost 70 and 75 pounds, respectively. Her digestive issues have resolved and his vitals have normalized. For Jen, being able to drop her daily medications gave her the determination to stick with her new lifestyle. For his part, Clay enjoys a sharper memory and much more energy, in addition to a slimmer waistline. When Clay went in for his yearly physical, his cholesterol had dropped 50 points and his doctor was amazed. “SW Medical classifies vegan as a condition and gives it a diagnosis code,” Clay says. “If anything, label me with that,” he jokes. It’s certainly
superior to a label of cardiovascular disease. The couple gradually switched to a fully plant-based diet, which made it easier to adapt to a new lifestyle. Initially Clay didn’t know how to plan a meal without meat. “I went ahead and started cooking; I learned that you don’t need to add meat or cheese or buy vegan cheese at the store.” Instead of feeling deprived, they found that they enjoyed more foods than before. They’ve discovered that they love Brussels sprouts, for example. “We really don’t have any go-to foods,” Clay says. “From what I understand, your tongue is desensitized by foods when eating the standard American diet. When eliminating foods, something happens where you have more tastes. Our palate has actually expanded rather than condensed.”
Jennifer and Clay Thelen’s Tips 1 Do your research and join online support groups. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. 2 Go to the doctor before making any changes. Let them know your plans and have lab work done to prove that what you’re doing will help your body. 3 You don’t have to go 100 percent vegan in order to see positive benefits from diet improvement. Small, incremental changes can work. 4 Read food labels carefully, because animal products can be hidden in technical names, such as casein, a milk protein. 5 If/when you eat an animal product, that doesn’t mean you have to give up completely. Just move on and learn not to eat that ingredient again. 6 If you don’t want to go plant-based, at least stay away from processed foods. Buy grass-fed meat rather than grain-fed.
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Jose Santos Weight loss method: Heavyweight Ultra Runner Lost 175 pounds in three and a half years
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ose Santos used to believe he was just born big. “Even my family would say, ‘You’re just a big boy,’ or, ‘You’re big like that,’ ” says the 5-foot-11 man who peaked at 440 pounds. “Sometimes we believe our own lies.” It took heartbreak for Santos to change his life. A brutal breakup lead him to take up running in 2012. “It was anger the first six months,” Santos recalls. He was motivated to prove his ex wrong. After the pangs of rejection subsided, he needed a new goal, so he signed up for a 5K and walked it. “That anger become more of a confidence in myself, and I’ve been running ever since.” In addition to getting down to 287 pounds, Santos can now run a 5K in 48 minutes and a 10K in 92 minutes. In April, he competed in his first ultra run, a multi-day, 50-mile race. “Honestly, being a big guy, I never thought I’d love running as much as I do,” Santos says. “I get focus, clarity and a sense of zen. It helps me put my life in perspective.” He even started a website (run2improve.com) to chronicle his running adventures, charitable contributions and community outreach. And he found love again, too.
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Beryl Forst Weight loss method: Weight Watchers Lost 55 pounds and has kept it off 30 years and counting
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ometimes even healthy choices have unintended consequences. When Beryl Forst ditched cigarettes in 1979, the New Yorker didn’t expect to pick up some very stubborn pounds. After trying all sorts of diets and failing to achieve long-term results, she joined Weight Watchers in 1987. As opposed to solitary diet plans, Weight Watchers—now known simply as WW to reflect its focus on wellness—offered accountability and social support through weekly workshops and weigh-ins. “Even though this program was different, I think you have to be ready, and I was ready,” Forst says.
Beryl Forst’s Wellness Tips 1 Your “why” fuels your success. You have to have a why; it’s fluid and it will change. 2 You have to have short-term, relevant goals because nothing fuels success more than success. 3 Find a good mindset. Happier people make better choices—a lot of it is psychological. 4 Weekly gatherings help with weight loss or maintenance. Beryl says the WW workshops help because, “It’s continuity, it’s accountability. It’s a safe area where people who have totally different lifestyles get together and become friends and we all help each other.”
Following the WW program, which uses a proprietary formula to give all foods a point value, Forst reached her goal weight in about a year. When she moved to Las Vegas in 2005, one of the first things she did was find a WW meeting. “I’ve never missed and I still attend meetings.” The enthusiastic member was soon recruited to become a group leader. She’s now been inspiring others for 12 years. “It’s been the most wonderful experience of my life,” says Forst, who last year won a regional Leader of the Year award. “I wanted to pay it forward. I wanted to help other people. Their success is my success. Nothing makes me happier than someone who is successful.” Forst has managed to keep the weight off through healthy living and the WW phone app. She doesn’t eliminate any particular food group, but she accumulates at least 10,000 steps a day, eats lots of turkey salads and monitors her sweet tooth. An important aspect of WW is finding your “why,” and Forst is a master of motivation. “Your ‘why’ is not a finite thing, it has to constantly change,” she says. “[First] I was a young mom and wanted to keep up with my kids. I couldn’t go up a flight of steps without gasping for air. Now, my ‘why’ is because I have more energy than people half my age. Thank God I’m healthy, and I want to keep it that way.”
Jose Santos’ Tips 1 See a doctor before getting started. 2 Start by just walking 15 minutes a day. Slowly add time to your walk. 3 Let go of negativity and accept that you have work to do. Accept where you are, commit to making a change and move forward. 4 You’re not alone—know that people will be willing to help you because they see you want to improve. 5 Eat a diet of about 20 percent vegetables and 80 percent lean proteins. Keep portion sizes limited to the size of your hand. 6 Set multiple small goals to give yourself the strength and confidence to achieve larger goals.
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Of course, running at a heavy weight is not without its risks. (Before starting a new workout routine, you should always check in with your doctor, and this is doubly important if you’re significantly overweight.) Santos is always cautious about the potential wear and tear on his body. To ease knee pain, Santos has added variety to his workouts. In addition to running, he swims, cycles, rows, lifts weights and plays basketball. “When I bench press I feel kind of like a wimp, but that’s whole point,” says Santos, who began by lifting just the bar. “I’ve got to be humble.” Lifelong fitness isn’t always a tidy before -and-after photo comparison. Santos recently gained about 10 pounds around the holidays, but he plans to lose it and then some. His goal is to reach 210 by the end of 2019. In fact, Santos’ plans for the new year are no less ambitious than his original weight loss: run his first 100-mile race in April, the Chicago Marathon in October and a sprint triathlon by the end of the year. If none of these feats were on his radar when he first started, it goes to show the power of small, incremental improvements. “The best thing to do is just step forward and take it one step at time,” Santos says. “Remember that it’s your pace, your race—nobody else’s.”
Ina Zeigler Weight loss method: Bariatric surgery Lost 96 pounds since April 2018
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na Zeigler diligently tried to lose weight. Like many of us, she’d go to the gym, lose a few pounds, get stuck and discouraged, then eventually regain the weight plus interest. By her late 40s, Zeigler weighed 268 pounds, had high blood pressure and was pre-diabetic. Despite her best efforts, Zeigler’s health was spiraling out of control. In need of a change, Zeigler attended an informational seminar at Surgical Weight Control Center. She chose bariatric surgeon Dr. Darren Soong to perform the gastric sleeve surgery, in which most of the stomach is removed, leaving the remainder in the shape of a small tube or sleeve, hence the name. The smaller stomach constrains the amount of food a person can eat while also decreasing the production of the hunger hormone ghrelin. Two weeks after surgery, Zeigler already felt like a different person. Added bonus: She could ditch her blood pressure meds. “I don’t think I’ve felt this good about myself since I was 20 to 30 years old,” Zeigler says. “I felt absolutely amazing.” The drastic weight loss—she shrunk from a size 20 to a size 8—included a mental
journey as well as a physical one. “You have to get your mind right,” Zeigler says. “Your body is naturally going to lose the weight because you have the smaller stomach. … It does take a few months for your mind to catch up with your body. That’s the hardest part, changing your mind.” Zeigler now exercises three to four times a week, for up to two hours. She lifts weights and works out on a StairMaster or elliptical for cardio. For diet, she always eats protein first, focusing on chicken, ground turkey, salmon and then a vegetable. Sometimes, because of her smaller stomach size, Zeigler is too full to eat the veggie. Snacks are almonds, cheese and maybe half an apple with peanut butter. Zeigler, now 49, was so happy with the procedure that she got a job at the Surgical Weight Control Center as a patient advocate, helping others through the process. “Surgery has completely changed my life: body, mind, soul and spirit,” Zeigler says. “This surgery has completely saved my life—not just my health but mentally as well. All the toxic people around went byebye with my weight.”
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1 Don’t listen to the negativity of people around you. Some won’t want you to have the surgery. 2 Have a good support system that will help you succeed. 3 Get your mind right—wake up every morning and decide to eat healthy and exercise. You have to make that change every single day. It’s a true lifestyle change. 4 Changing your mindset is the hardest part. Be patient and good to yourself, but be strict about following the new plan. It will get easier.
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Healthy restaurant options Flower Child You don’t have to be a hippie to enjoy the farm-fresh, scratch-made bowls, salads, wraps and plates of Flower Child. There are vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, plus you can add chicken, steak or salmon to meals. 1007 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-507-2545.
Greens & Proteins This healthy local café chain focuses on catering to every diet and lifestyle— from high-protein bison and angus patties to vegan and raw fare. You’re never far from a summer berry salad or a green shake. Five locations, greens andproteins.com.
Protein Source The perfect post-gym recharge spot promises food that will help foster “energy, performance, well-being.” There are juices and smoothies, protein waffles, bowls and wraps. (Choose a cabbage wrap for the ultimate low-carb meal.) 4220 S Grand Canyon Drive, #8; 7060 S. Durango Drive, #115; 702-701-7054.
Eatt Gourmet Bistro A Michelin-starred French chef gets healthy with this Spring Valley restaurant that includes vegan options. This might be the only spot on the list that offers a tasting menu and employs an executive pastry chef. 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #104-105, 702-608-5233.
VeggiEAT Xpress This vegan and vegetarian restaurant offers stir-fry noodle dishes, fried rice, sushi, Vietnamese sandwiches, desserts and more. Chef specialities include vegan walnut shrimp and Korean-style vegan BBQ ribs. 390 N. Stephanie St., 702-458-8899.
Toast Society This gourmet toast and coffee bar offers signature toasts (think delicious openfaced sandwiches). Try the Just Beet It, with beet hummus, avocado, feta and microgreens. Bowls and smoothies with optional superfood add-ons round out the menu. 6005 S. Fort Apache Road, #110., 702-538-8951.
SkinnyFats When you wanna eat healthy but your friends wanna gorge, SkinnyFats’ dual menu will please everybody. The “Healthy Side” items are 600 calories or less and include a “cranburkey” sandwich, a portobello “vegwich,” ahi srirachi tacos, juices and more. Five locations. 702-979-9797, skinnyfats.com.
Juice Standard Are your New Year’s resolutions so serious that solid food just won’t do? It’s time to undo holiday indulgences with some raw, organic cold-pressed juice. The Juice Standard will help you with a juice fast, or you can simply enjoy some fruity hydration. Four locations, juice standard.com.
How to eat healthy at a restaurant In the past, dining out was truly a special—and splurge-worthy—occasion. Now it’s just part of everyday life. Nutrition Moves! registered dieticiannutritionist Geri Lynn Grossan says that because more than 50 percent of meals are taken at restaurants, it’s vitally important to be mindful and make healthy choices while eating out. She suggests following these guidelines when restauranting: Don’t get too hungry. Eat a piece of fruit or some nuts so that your belly doesn’t override your brain. The danger of grocery shopping on an empty stomach also applies to menu ordering. Order a soup. Research shows that a broth-based appetizer leads people to eat less during a meal. Slow down. There’s a 20-minute stomach-to-brain delay before you start to feel full, and it can take up to 45 minutes to feel full if you’re overweight because your stomach has likely stretched. As a general rule, stop eating when you’re 75 percent full. Try the to-go box trick. Put half your food in a doggie-bag before you start eating. Research shows that the bigger quantity of food served, the more people tend to eat, regardless of hunger. The menu is a guide, not a trap. Identify the healthiest items on the menu (avoid cream sauce and breaded or fried items). Then put your meal together from those better choices; sometimes your meal will consist of sides or appetizers instead of the traditional “mains.” Use the server as an ally. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or make substitutions, such as ordering veggies or a side salad instead of french fries.
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Trendy, hip and unique places to get fit SoulCycle The luxury fitness brand opened in November with a 62-bike, 3,145-square-foot studio in the Wynn Plaza. Blurring the line between spin class and nightclub, SoulCycle has a lighting system synched to playlists as well as a retail collaboration with The Chainsmokers. Ask for the locals discount. 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #207, 702-637-3230. Aerial Fitness For those who love heights, get fit and flexible as you learn aerial acrobatics, dance and CrossFit gymnastics. Aerial Fitness offers instruction in aerial silks (for adults and kids) and stretching, incorporating jazz funk, Latin jazz, hip-hop and more. 7980 W. Sahara Ave. (in City Athletic Club), 702-886-2250. Camp Rhino Overcome obstacles in Ninja Warrior classes; train for Spartan and Tough Mudder races; complete a six-week challenge; take boot camp, outdoor or Crossfit classes—Camp Rhino offers a variety of ways to get fit without the boring gym routine. 7211 S. Eastern Ave. #120; 6430 N. Durango Drive #B110; 702-767-8797. Shine Alternative Fitness Who needs mainstream exercise? Shine offers antigravity yoga, pole fitness, handstand, aerial bootcamp, acrobalance, aerial hoop/lyra, flexibility, ballet and more. 6415 S. Tenaya Way #100, 702-685-1864.
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Aerial Athletica Get your circus fun in one place with aerial silks, lyra/hoops, bungee fit, straps, rope, dance and pole fitness, vertical bar, strength and conditioning classes, and an open gym. It also hosts private parties. 4570 W. Post Road #700, 702-848-7894. The Ride Premium indoor cycling in the Southwest with fun class themes such as Britney vs. Christina, 2000s hip-hop and holiday pajama rides. It also has a welcome focus on community. 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive #116, 702-202-1229. Trapeze Las Vegas No experience necessary to get circus fit. Start with Aerial Arts 101 for an overview, then advance to classes in trampoline, flying trapeze, silks, pol acrobatics and more. 4185 W. Post Road #C; 121 E. Sunset Road; 702-551-4858. Gravady Extreme Air Sports Let loose on more than 25,000 square feet of trampolines in this open gym. There’s a tramp wall, a dodgeball court with trampolines, foam pits, silks, a trapeze and a Ninja Warrior course. 7350 Prairie Falcon Road #120, 702-843-0395. Superhero Foundry Become your own hero as you learn martial arts and develop weapons skills. Learn how to throw a knife, ax, star, slingshot or batarang. Self-defense classes for women included. By appointment only. 3155 W. Post Road, superherofoundry.com.
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Different Approaches The 16:8 Approach—Fasting for 16 hours, eating for eight. The windows are typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and while eating healthy during the eight hours is encouraged, you don’t have to restrict your calories. Fasting for sixteen hours brings your body into a state of ketosis, meaning it burns fat for energy. The 5:2 Approach—Five days a week are normal eating days, while the other two are restricted to 500-600 calories per day. This may be easier for people with work and social schedules that demand longer days.
TAKING AN EATING BREAK MIGHT BE BETTER FOR YOUR BODY THAN YOU THOUGHT BY KATIE VISCONTI | SPECIAL TO WEEKLY
What is intermittent fasting? e’ve all heard the age-old adage, Intermittent fasting has been around for ages but became ultra-popular in 2012 after multiple books and “Breakfast is the most important meal documentaries, such as Eat, Fast and Live Longer, The 5:2 Diet, and The Obesity Code, showed the short and of the day.” But what if new comprehenlong-term benefits of restrictive eating. The argument presented in each is simple—snacksive studies argue breakfast is actually not that ing around the clock and eating three meals a important? day was a modern invention that did not actually represent how human beings began eating or were Intermittent fasters everywhere would nod in meant to eat. For food to be properly used, our bodies need agreement. What seemed to begin as a new diet fad time to digest and distribute, two things that happen when you fast. has quickly become a way for people to lose weight and gain dozens of health benefits. Maybe you’re interested in the nutrition craze or perhaps you think it sounds ridiculous. Either way, here’s the story behind fasting and why people are axing their breakfast cereals and embracing their stomach grumbles. ■ Insulin levels go down
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What are the benefits? Researchers and doctors have found multiple benefits to fasting beyond just dropping weight. 1 Cell regeneration and decreased risk for disease: Dr. Valter Longo of the University of Southern California recently did a study involving a small group of people who fasted for five consecutive days a month, for three months in a row. Patients had increased cell regeneration and a decrease in risk factors for diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. He attributed this to a natural cleaning, “autophagy,” of the body, where cells begin to eat dysfunctional proteins and organelles when the metabolic pattern changes. 2 Longer life: In an animal study similar to the one above, lifespans were increased by a third in animals that had reduced calorie consumption by 30 to 40 percent. The main argument behind this research is that our bodies were not designed to eat every hour, and the body learns to adapt to fasting and learns how to properly utilize food. 3 Weight loss: That’s why a lot of people do it, right? In a study with women who fasted two days a week for six months, researchers found they dropped an average of 13 pounds. Naturally, people eat less calories because there is a window of time they are not eating.
How can I start? Start by integrating healthy foods into your diet, and try to stick to eating meals rather than snacks. Record how often you are eating. Do you have breakfast at 8 a.m., then reach for the snack drawer by 10 a.m.? Do you eat dinner and then crave a snack just before bed? Noticing how often you eat and how many hours you go with and without food is the best way to start. Adjust a form of intermittent fasting that works for you. Limit the hours of the day when you eat—the earlier the better. Some doctors say 7 a.m.-3 p.m. is best but try 10 a.m.-6 p.m. if that’s better for your lifestyle. Start easy. If 8 a.m.-6 p.m. feels best for you, begin there. Make your meals full of foods that sustain your body. Vegetables, beans, lentils, lean proteins and healthy fats will keep you satisfied. Be warned: When your body is used to getting food every three to four hours, you may experience “hangry.” Symptoms include irritability and headaches, but most people get used to the new eating pattern in anywhere from two weeks to a month.
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BUNKHOUSE SALOON JMSN He’s sexy like The Weeknd, playful like Justin Timberlake and oozes ’90s swag reminiscent of all the TRL greats. Michigan soul singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Christian Berishaj, aka JMSN (pronounced “Jameson”), brings his sultry act Downtown in support of 2018 release Velvet. $17-$20, 9 p.m. –Leslie Ventura
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Local film festivals come and go, but not this one. The Jewish Film Festival celebrates its 18th year—the Chai (“life”) year in Judaism— this month with eight different films spanning 17 days and three venues. Organizer/founder Joshua Abbey has incentivized your attendance with zero programming overlap and free admission (per seating availability) to every screening, all covering various aspects of Jewish culture and spirituality, Israel and the Holocaust. Key titles include: Who Will Write Our History. This documentary recreates the efforts of Polish-Jewish historian Emanuel Ringelblum and other Warsaw Ghetto scholars, who waged a “battle for memory” against Nazi propagandists by establishing the Oyneg Shabes Archive. Shalom Bollywood. Indian Jews have long participated in and influenced India’s gigantic film industry, as this documentary recounts. Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel. Follow Israel’s national baseball team as it makes its country-rallying debut at the World Baseball Classic. Times and locations vary; visit lvjff.org for more information. –Mike Prevatt
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The 27-year-old Norwegian producer played 87 gigs in 28 countries in 2018, and the new year finds him in the same place he began the old year. Kygo wraps up CES Week and the first big club weekend of 2019 with a Friday night show at the Wynn megaclub. 10:30 p.m., $25-$45. –Brock Radke
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It might be winter, but Super Summer Theatre is heating up the offseason with this lively, critically acclaimed musical revue, featuring cut musical and cabaret songs. Times vary, $20, 4340 S. Valley View Blvd. –C. Moon Reed
Those who frequented the former Boston Bar and Grill can revisit two of its most beloved acts: melodic rock act Big Bad Zero and Vegas-to-Nashville singer-songwriter Mark Huff. With Cromm Fallon and the P200. 8 p.m., $10. –Mike Prevatt
Conductor Donato Cabrera and the Las Vegas Philharmonic revisit the film scores you know by heart—Jurassic Park, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Harry Potter and, of course, Star Wars—along with a few you might not. 7:30 p.m., $30-$109. –Spencer Patterson
JAN 15-20 REYNOLDS HALL DEAR EVAN HANSEN It’s a Broadway musical for the Internet age, complete with awkward teens, viral letters and one very big lie. This Grammy winner and six-time Tony award-winner (including for Best Musical) is a must-see. Times vary, $50-$254. –C. Moon Reed
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DRAKE January 10, 10:30 p.m., $50-$150. XS, 702-770-7300.
ION KING rom a hip-hop purist standpoint, Canadian heartthrob Drake is an anomaly. Who’d have thought a turtleneck-clad former teen actor who says “ting” in an abominable Caribbean accent, pines for strippers and Hooters employees in his songs, allegedly tattooed Rihanna’s face on his biceps, regularly texts 14-yearold actress Millie Bobby Brown (according to Access Hollywood, the 32-year-old adult male gives her advice “about boys”) and yet claims to have “Mob Ties”—all while being outed for employing ghostwriters—would be the biggest thing to happen to music
this decade? (The amount of research that went into Drake’s tattoos and relationships would make a Wu-Tang Clansman self-immolate.) It’s been Drake’s year every year since he broke out with “Best I Ever Had” in 2009. He’s scorched each summer with a new version of himself. There was lovelorn Drake on “Marvin’s Room” in 2011, self-made Drake on “Started From the Bottom” in 2013, out-for-blood Drake on “6PM in New York” in 2015, Jamaican Drake on “Controlla” and “One Dance” in 2016. But in May 2018, he was hit with a haymaker. After several years of back-
and-forth disses, drug rap veteran Pusha T delivered a staggering blow with “The Story of Adidon,” accusing Drake of being a deadbeat dad. The line “You are hiding a child” became the clapback of the century. Drake had to confirm the rumors and did some championship backpedaling on his latest album, Scorpion. “I wasn’t hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid,” he rapped on “Emotionless.” Rubbing acid into the Father of the Year’s tender wounds, Pusha’s spicy diss track featured an old (and
legit) photo of Drake in blackface as the cover art, which called for further PR surgery. Drake was surely down for the count. But before the tears could even dry on his teenage fans’ faces, Drake had the whole world asking if Kiki loved him. “In My Feelings” became his sixth No. 1 hit. It appears The Boy can do no wrong. On record, Drake’s a marksman. He’s got an ear for catchy production, a masterful and mutable flow and an honest approach to songwriting. He’s not afraid to sing and let out his feelings, and it has changed his genre. Turn on a Top 40 station and you’ll hear dozens of Drake knockoffs, crooning in one verse and spitting needles on the next. The Timberland-wearing and Yankees fitted hat-rocking diehard rap fans may not love it, but millions do. He might even go down as one of the most influential artists of this generation. In a recent interview for Variety, Pusha said he thought the beef with Drake would last longer. The article looked back at Pusha’s remarkable year, which included a Grammy nomination for his phenomenal Daytona. But in closing out 2018, he was still being asked about Drake. Meanwhile, Drake has remained quiet on the matter. A scathing diss, no matter how damaging it might appear, won’t faze him. In 2019, he’ll have a new hit, a new style and a new girlfriend to sing about. The rest of the music world will wait and follow suit. (Charles Sykes/AP Photo/Photo Illustration)
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gigantic “Demon with bowl” sculpture for its upcoming 73,000-square-foot dayclub. Hirst has already contributed to the new-look Palms by co-designing the Unknown casino bar. Speaking of pool clubs, it’s time to get ready for the season. Yes, really. The Go Pool Dayclub at the Flamingo is hosting an open casting call on January 14; Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmopolitan is holding open interviews January 10-12 and 17-19; and Hakkasan at MGM Grand is hosting interviews for both Wet Republic (at MGM Grand) and Liquid (at Aria) January 4-5, 14 and 16. On the Record, the unconventional new nightclub that opened just before New Year’s Eve at Park MGM, has already set a standard of surprise acts and mixing live music with DJs. After “Hip Hop Hooray” rap squad Naughty by Nature took the stage for the club’s first weekly industry night party on January 2, Questlove popped in for a DJ set on Friday night. Saturday put Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz behind the decks, and throwback hip-hop duo Nice & Smooth hit the stage. A CES week Instagram party on Wednesday provided performances by Wyclef Jean and Postmodern Jukebox singer Haley Reinhart. –Brock Radke
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TIP SAT 12 | DRAI’S No matter how many TV and music projects he’s juggling, the King of the South always brings the heat when he hits the Drai’s Live stage. 10:30 p.m., $40-$60. Cromwell, 702-777-3800.
GIANLUCA VACCHI SAT 12 | INTRIGUE The silver-haired Italian social media sensation will keep his burgeoning DJ career and the party rolling at Intrigue Saturday night. 10:30 p.m., $35-$45. Wynn, 702-770-7300.
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Yardbird’s biscuits and gravy (Jon Estrada/Special to Weekly)
The best in Vegas biscuits and gravy If you’re originally from the South—or from the Midwest, like me—you probably experience a frequent pang for biscuits and gravy. And if you’re living in Vegas, you might not know where to find the best. We did some digging—and a lot of eating—to point you straight to the top.
1. Yardbird Southern Table & Bar This Venetian spot is known for its fried chicken, so what comes with its off-menu biscuits and gravy? A boneless fried chicken thigh, naturally. Dig into those fluffy biscuits with two crispy strips of bacon crisscrossed on top and an egg done however you want. $16 (at brunch). Grand Canal Shoppes, 702-297-6541.
2. Zenaida’s CAFE Chef Sterling Burpee named his biscuits and gravy after his mother in law, Tremaine. Awww. The savory gravy is made with pork and turkey sausage and served with—wait for it—spicy beef hot links. Add an egg, and little compares. $10. 3430 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-476-3117.
3. Mama Bird This Texas barbecue joint can throw down when it comes to breakfast. Fluffy, mouth-watering biscuits come smothered in traditional country gravy and topped with melted butter, pepper and parsley. A side of collard greens doesn’t hurt, either. $11.50. 10550 Southern Highlands Parkway, 702-570-6135. –Leslie Ventura
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FOOD & DRINK Brasa Roja’s Antioquia Custom Dish— featuring sausage, rice, beans, plantains and more—and (background) chicken breast with garlic. (Steve Marcus/ Staff)
SECRET CHICKEN family tradition fuels Brasa Rosa’s flavorful Colombian Fowl
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Commercial Center has long been known York Strip steak, which features a spice blend that for its variety of ethnic food. From Thai enhances the natural taste of the meat. Served with standouts to hidden Indian gems hefty hunks of fried potatoes, cassava (aka to globally influenced sausage spots, there’s yucca) and sweet plantains, this plate has BRASA always something unique to check out in the enough protein and carbohydrates on it that ROJA complex on east Sahara Avenue. And now it could replace pasta as a go-to pre-marathon 953 E. Sahara Ave. you can add to that one of the few Colommeal. And the carbs don’t stop there. Grab #E29, 702bian restaurants in Las Vegas: Brasa Roja. some Colombian beef or chicken empanadas 836-0815. Native Colombian Jorge Gacharna and with a tangy salsa verde, or an arepa, a corn Daily, 9 a.m.wife Jeannette—who have two iterations of pancake stuffed with cheese, flatter than the 9 p.m. the eatery in Chicago—have brought their Venezuelan version to which most Las Vegans successful formula to Las Vegas in a large, if have become accustomed. unassuming, space. The rotisserie chicken Save room for dessert. Colombian cuisine is the centerpiece; upon entry, guests see birds spinis known for its pastries, so you can look forward to ning as they cook, literally dripping with flavor. The roscones (ring sweet bread) and buñuelos (fried fritsecret marinade on the fowl is an old family recipe. ters) … along with more of that chicken. Another succulent winner is the char-broiled New –Jason Harris
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Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas has racked up impressive numbers since it opened on January 31, 2004. More than 3 million guests have visited the massive beer hall and restaurant, which has served more than 750,000 gallons of beer, 450,000 pounds of sausage, 135 tons of sauerkraut and 1.5 million pretzels. But the best superlative is easily the fact that Hofbräuhaus has spanked more than 250,000 people. “It is very unique,” says Tony Sinzger, vice president of operations and entertainment. “I guess if you want to get spanked in a restaurant in Las Vegas, you have to come to our place.” Giving happy customers a light paddling is one of many traditions imported to Las Vegas from the original Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Sinzger was born there, and after a 23-year-career as a police detective, he moved to Las Vegas 17 years ago to build and open our own Hofbräuhaus, a faithful reproduction serving the same authentic cuisine (like more than 225,000 dumplings and 195,000 pounds of pork roast) and Munich-brewed lager, hefeweizen and dunkel beers enjoyed in Germany. “The difficult part was that we needed a license agreement from the government. This is the most famous beer hall in the world, and we needed to take it to the capital of entertainment in the world,” Sinzger says. Hofbräuhaus’ 15-year anniversary celebration is set for January 31, and it’s more than a big beer party—it’s part of a partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation. Metro guests of honor will be in attendance, and 15 percent of that day’s proceeds will go to the foundation, while Hofbräuhaus will sell a line of cobranded apparel throughout the year to raise additional funds. –Brock Radke
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Resolve to rock Local music figures declare their goals for 2019 A new year means new resolutions, so we reached out to the Vegas music scene to hear its musical declarations for 2019. Given all the responses, we’re hoping for another big year on the local circuit. –Leslie Ventura
Chani Riiell Leavitt, singer/multiinstrumentalist, Dusty Sunshine: Finish writing all the songs I’ve started and then record them. Get more sleep. Smoke less cigarettes. But also party, because rock ’n’ roll never dies. Michael McGuinness, drummer, Black Rhino: To get my left hand as good as my right. Also, learn “Desert Rose” by Sting as well as I can. Jessica Manalo, singer/songwriter: Play more music festivals, release music and music videos consistently, change my music up more stylistically, keep writing and continue improving live performances. Ryan Arcoraci, bassist, Sage
Courageous: Write something epic that my mom will be proud of. Emily Sully, drummer, Glass Pools: Practice and learn more. Between playing gigs and teaching, I have easily played over 1,000 hours of drums this year, but I never get to practice! Shayna Mercer, singer, Bad Phantoms: Attend more shows. Finally release another solo album, release Bad Phantoms’ EP and tour. Kenny Davidsen, pianist, Tuscany Suites and Casino, Don’t Tell Mama: My new year’s resolution is to continue to ... give a platform for the performers in Vegas, especially the
new and budding performers. And also to play piano faster. Ginger Bruner, tuba player/bassist: To pay attention to other shows that I’d like to see, because whenever there’s something I want to see, I get a gig. Austin Shaddix, singer/guitarist, Laabradoor: Buy a theremin. Kiel Smith, singer, Hard Pipe Hitters: Learn to play an instrument. Alice Villa, aka MC Lil Lavedy: Get my album mixed and mastered. Aaron Archer, singer/songwriter: Continue DIY promotion of my new album, continue writing and recording new material, produce more for others, steadily work as a session player and
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NOISE BACK INTO THE GROOVE Vegas improv-rock band Moksha gears up for an eventful 2019 By Mike Prevatt e have been quiet,” Moksha guitarist Jeremy Parks says. He’s not kidding. One of Las Vegas’ greatest live acts, the local jam/ improvisational band played only one show in 2018. Real-life responsibilities—Parks’ guitarbuilding, drummer Pat Gray’s photography career, bassist John Heishman’s dispensary job and Brian Triola’s keyboard duties for countless Vegas acts, to say nothing of family obligations—took priority over playing music. “We found it harder to harder to meet for rehearsal,” Parks says. “But when we did, the magic was still there.” Moksha pulled off more sonic sorcery Saturday at the Sand Dollar Lounge. It was a noteworthy show, and not just because the band dusted off its instruments. Fans came from far and wide; among the packed throng were supporters from Northern and Southern California, and one who flew in from Alaska. And the band dug deep for its setlist, which included a handful of rare cuts and covers (like an instrumental take on Radiohead’s “Karma Police”) and several songs that remain unreleased—like the spacefunk number “Faux Real,” the entrancing Krautrock closer “Obtuse” and the Latin-flavored “Casa Bonita.” During the latter
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practice, practice, practice. Heidi Guinn, singer/guitarist, Dusty Sunshine: I want to finish my solo album. I want to write a new album with Dusty Sunshine, record and possibly tour again. Jeff Mix, singer/songwriter: I’m going to really focus on trying to grow a better following in Vegas. Justin Mather, singer/songwriter: Get more song publishing deals, do more co-writes, take my home productions up a notch and pump out 10 more songs. Oh, and play a show or two with Jeff Mix! Jesse Pino, singer/guitarist, Jesse Pino and the Vital Signs: [Create]
new music, play more out of state shows and score some nice [TV] sync licensing and publishing deals. Rebecca Halpin, bassist, Plague Doctor: More amps, finish recording our EP, start recording a split with Commonear, and being louder and heavier than ever before. Rasar, MC, The Lique: Consistently write new lyrics, play at least five great festivals, get back to creating my solo material and more international touring. For The Lique, release new music with more production. Gregory Michael Davis, MC: I want to learn more, and maybe finish my astronomy opera.
instrumental, Parks’ flamencolike leads alternated with Triola approximating a guitar on his amplified clavinet. Magic, indeed. Those three songs, and several others, have already been recorded for an album due out once band members agree upon a unique way to release it. (From there, more local gigs will be booked.) Parks says it’s Moksha’s most sonically impressive effort. “It’s clear as a jazz record, but with the power of a rock record.” Partial credit goes to sound engineer Jeff Cressman, who also is Carlos Santana’s trombonist. But it also helps that Moksha has been fine-tuning many of the songs onstage for years, which makes hearing them in their recorded versions all the more promising. Says Triola: “I feel like this record is the closest to what it’s like to see the band live.”
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MO’NIQUE DOES VEGAS January 11-February 28; Thursday, 8 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 8 & 11 p.m., $49-$89. Sayers Club, 702-761-7000.
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Mo’Nique kicks off her first Vegas Comedy residency at SLS By Brock Radke s a fiery, veteran stand-up comedian, a producer and host and an Oscar winner— Best Supporting Actress in 2009 for Precious—Mo’Nique is obviously a versatile entertainer who probably has any number of projects to choose from at any given moment. But when I spoke with her over the holiday season, there was one only project on her mind, and it wasn’t her first comedy residency in Las Vegas launching this weekend at SLS. “I’m getting ready to make this corn pudding casserole with sour cream and with that nutmeg,” she says, and I’m instantly hungry. “My Aunt Anne makes the best corn pudding. She’s the matriarch of the family. And now, at age 51, I’ve got to take on the corn pudding champion. You don’t even understand what kind of pressure I’m under. This is bigger than the Oscars or the Image Awards or the Golden Globes. This will cement my legacy.” After the corn pudding, the Vegas residency should be a breeze. Whether you recognize her best from TV’s Ugly Betty, The Parkers or Nip/ Tuck, or stealing film scenes in Beerfest, Soul Plane or Bessie, Mo’Nique is first and foremost a comedian, and she’s ready to entertain on the Strip starting Friday.
may have been with The Kings and Queens of Comedy [tours]. Vegas is light. Vegas is excitement. Vegas is fantasy. The last time I actually was there was several years ago, and I went to the Blue Man [Group] show. There was a time when I came to Vegas, and it was all about the buffet. You could eat food from all over the world in one [meal], and I tried to take advantage of every bite I could. But now life is different. I don’t do the buffet. I do the buff. Eddie Griffin launched a residency at the Sayers Club last year, and you both came up through Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam. Is he a friend, and did his presence play a part in your show at SLS? That’s my baby. We did
a movie together [Irish Jam], and I’m honored to be on that stage because Eddie and I go back years. When you’re able to play with your friends and then later you’re doing what you love to do, and now we’re both these older people with families and grown children, it’s nice to able to grace the same stage. People say we are both super raw, but are we raw or are we honest? We don’t have those alternative facts. We do honest comedy and storytelling and you can laugh along with it. What should we expect from your residency?
You’ve performed in Las Vegas but it’s been a few years. Do you like spending time here?
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Just show up. We do what we do as comics. What’s our purpose? To make you laugh and make you feel better about your situation, whatever it may be. When you come to Mo’Nique Does Vegas, I’ma do Vegas, and you’re coming
for a lot of laughter, no judgment, a lot of love and a great time. Am I going to do Vegas or is Vegas going to do me? What a wonderful Reese’s Cup that will be! You’ve had so much different success on TV and in movies and of course you got the Academy Award. What kind of impact has that had on your stand-up? I’ve always told people
I’m not an actress, I’m a stand-up comedian and a talk show host, but people still give me that label. Did it change me? No, because I never stopped being a stand-up comedian. I’ve evolved and grown up and changed and unfortunately, you’re right, that does happen to some comedians once we do get into TV and movies, something happens to that live performance aspect. But I never left, and stand-up is actually very therapeutic for me. If I walk away from standup, it would jeopardize who I am as a person. It’s part of who I am. I’ll be 99 years old with one tooth and one string of hair hanging, and they’ll stay, “Coming to the stage!” And I’ll say, yes, I’m coming, but it might take a little time.
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Nostalgic oasis A Library show featuring Chinese and Chinese-American artists impresses but just misses its mark By Dawn-Michelle Baude s that painting by Joe Xu—the barefoot girl-child in a shiny teal dress—influenced more by Rembrandt or Vermeer? Aren’t those spiraling lemon peels in Lucy Zhu and Qiang Tong’s still lifes lifted from Flemish Old Masters? And don’t those lush wetland landscapes by Zheng Zhan resemble Gustave Courbet? Knowledge of European art history and expert painting ability are the strong suits in the Desert Oasis group exhibition at Sahara West Library. The offspring of the American Chinese Culture and Art Association of Nevada, Oasis features 18 Chinese and Chinese-American artists, and one non-Asian-American, Robert Beckmann. Almost uniformly, the artists shun Asian art traditions and draw upon the Western canon. Among the 28 oil paintings in the Oasis show, academic genres hold sway. Some landscapes are painted en plein air, the artists setting up easels outdoors in Southern Nevada and working from nature. Others paint in the studio, either still lifes or portraits. Tweaking institutionalized art
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categories and traditions is not the overarching contemplative “The Wash (Lovers)” intimates goal. Nor is there a desire to use historical techthe grandeur of an Albert Bierstadt, while Huai niques to critique culture and society. Hallmarks Tang’s festive “Go to the Rodeo” brings to mind of recent art history—irony, say, or political mesCharles Marion Russell. saging—are mostly banished. No self-conscious The only painting visibly drawing upon the Asian appropriation of famous motifs here. The canon is Lily Li’s “Hundred Birds.” A whopaaacc Oasis objective is direct, sincere mastery ping 48 by 192 inches, it depicts a vibrant Desert of Western historical idioms and techflock of parrots in a tropical forest. By placOasis niques, often in an idealized realist style. ing 19 birds in the extreme foreground and Through Song Ting’s mesmerizing “Bronze reducing depth of field, Li flattens perspecFebruary 23; Ware,” with its incandescent bronze gob- Monday-Thurs- tive and turns up the color on her feathers, day, 10 a.m.let and scattered purple mangosteens, the glowing light in the sky seemingly 8 p.m.; Fridayseems right out of 17th-century Holland. sanctioning the parrots’ symbolic associaSunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. With muted palette and oblique lighttion with good news. Sahara West ing, along with painstaking attention Although Oasis is an uneven show, the Library, 9600 to texture and shine, Ting convincingly painting know-how is to be greatly adW. Sahara Ave., 702-507- mired. Viewers put off by contemporary produces a painting that seems, at first 3630. glance, 300-plus years old. Zhu Mei’s art’s mandate to break new ground befit“Life,” an interesting close-up of a wanting our chaotic age won’t have to stretch ing sunflower, and Heyong Wang’s “Love themselves and can bask in recognizable, Hometown” with its curious phallic sheaf historical styles. That said, there’s a of corn, slightly modernize techniques by scalfeeling of missed opportunity in the show. The ing up subject matter. Other works recall classic evident talent on display could be used to amaze 19th-century American artists—Beckmann’s rather than please.
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MESMERIZING CINEMA The Medusa Underground Film Festival showcases experimental films by women By Josh Bell eidi Moore can’t quite explain the kind of movies she’s programming for the first-ever Medusa Underground Film Festival, but that’s exactly the point. “It’s a lot of movies that are not really definable,” she says. “A lot of times they’re movies that you’re like, ‘Um, what did I just watch? Who made this?’” Moore saw plenty of movies like that while working as a judge for Vermont’s female-focused horror film festival Ax Wound, and after two years of being intrigued by movies that were not quite right for Ax Wound, she decided to start a festival of her own. “You’re really letting go and creating art when you’re just doing things that you’re not worried about if it’s super-commercial or if it’s going to appeal to a general audience,” Moore says about the movies she’s showing at Medusa, which, like Ax Wound, is focused entirely on female filmmakers. A filmmaker herself (her latest feature, Kill Dolly
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Kill, is in post-production), Moore understands The festival will also include a Sunday brunch at the importance of spaces for women to highlight the Thunderbird sponsored by LA’s Women in Media their work and support each other. “Events like and a Saturday night mixer with entertainment by this, and things like Women in Horror Month, local DJ Speedy’s Cinema Therapy. Cinema Therapy help women realize that they’re not alone performances present music set to movie and that they do have allies and people clips, and for Medusa Speedy will play along Medusa they can turn to,” she says. “You can meet Underground with a custom selection of festival submisother women, network and be able to Film Festival sions. “There were films that we couldn’t January 11-13, create your projects without this type of quite fit into the fest, but they had beautiful various times. oppression.” visuals,” Moore explains. $15-$80 passes. The three-day event will showcase Some of Moore’s festival highlight Artisan Hotel Boutique & more than 50 short films, along with one picks include Plastic Plaything, from loother venues, feature. The festival kicks off with a free cal filmmaker Rose Sailcat; I Love You, an medusa night of films and local female vendors at “art porn” directed by musician Brooke underground filmfest.com. Backstage Bar and Billiards on Friday, beCandy; Annaliese Eisenstadt’s romantic fore moving to the Artisan for film screencomedy Micro Love; and Iranian filmings on Saturday and Sunday. “I wanted maker Sahar Soleimani’s Isolated Crows [attendees] to have more of an artistic of Solitude, about which Moore says, “I environment to be in, and I know that when people don’t even know how to describe it, but it sticks in walk in, they’re going to be excited for the event,” your mind for a long time.” If Moore achieves her Moore says of her choice of venue. goal, all of the festival will have the same effect.
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Fowler 1/26. Joe Darro & Friends 1/27. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar Malevolent 1/11. 88 Fingers Louie, Decent Criminal Better Broken 1/14. The Living Deads, Grimm, Franke Lee & The Infernos 1/16. Radolescents, The Jagoffs 1/17. Luicidal, Nebula X 1/18. King vs. Cash, Johnnie Nevada 1/19. Nobodys, The Sleights, Wolfhounds 1/20. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON TV Party Tonight w/ DJ Atomic, Gob Patrol 1/10. Lean 13, Children of Eden, Functional Lunatics 1/11. Infernal Raket, State Line Syndicate 1/12. The Bargain DJ Collective 1/14. Unique Massive 1/15. GoldTop Bob & The Goldtoppers 1/16. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER Zoology: Shiba San, Latmun 1/12. Zoology: Green Velvet, Lee K 1/19. Zoology 1/26. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000. Eagle Aerie Hall Holehearted, A Friend A Foe, We Gave It Hell, Beaten Path, Fairwell, Fault 1/11. Yatta the Blacksmith, PHI, RA the Sun God, Novae, MYRRH, Prodigang, SMG, Brooklyn Edge 1/12. Jesus Piece, GAG, Vamachara, World Tension, Minimal 1/27. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. EVEL PIE Ball of Light, Spokes, Worry Corner 1/16. Divided Heaven, Mercy Music, No Red Alice 1/18. Dog Party, The Gutter Daises, Negative Nancys 1/19. Moonraker, Some Kind of Nightmare, The Social Set 1/25. The Pink Spiders, Mercy Music 1/28. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460.TFremont CountryClub
Save Ferris, The 5.6.7.8’s 1/18. Corrosion of Conformity, Crowbar, Weedeater, Mothership, Papsmear 1/25. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601. Gilley’s Saloon 4-Wheel High 1/10. Scott Alexander 1/11-1/12, 1/30-1/31. Voodoo Cowboys 1/16-1/17. Morgan Leigh 1/18-1/19. Brett Rigby 1/23. Chase & The Pursuit 1/24. Daniel Bonte 1/25-1/26. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722. GOLD MINE TAVERN Rayford Brothers 1/11. Uprise 1/18. Gravel 1/19. 11:11 1/25. Xsysts 1/26. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom Ambrosia 1/11. FireHouse 1/18, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap 1/25. 866-946-5336. THE Golden Tiki Gentlemen of Four Outs, Prof. Rex Dart, Mikhail Kennedy 1/26. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196. Hard Rock Live 112 1/12. Cameron Calloway 1/19. Calibash Pre-Party 1/25. School of Rock Las Vegas West 1/26-1/27. Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds 1/30. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-733-7625. House of Blues The Dirty Hooks, Code Red Riot 1/12. Corazon de Mana (Mana tribute) 1/17. Rock Off Tribute: Bon Jovi vs. Guns N’ Roses Freedom (George Michael/Wham! tribute) 1/19. Santana 1/23, 1/25-1/27, 1/30-2/2. OMD 1/24. Aaron Carter 1/29. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600.
1/18. Winger 1/19, Ryan Ahern 1/26. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Lady Gaga (Enigma) 1/17, 1/19, 1/24, 1/26, 1/31. Lady Gaga (Jazz & Piano) 1/20. Park MGM, 844-600-7275. Pearl CONCERT THEATER Billy Idol 1/18-1/19, 1/23, 1/25-1/26. Styx 1/20. Palms, 702-944-3200. THE Railhead Eric Sardinas 1/10. Tommy Castro 1/24. Lights (Journey tribute) 1/26. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777. Rocks Lounge Bee Gees Gold (Bee Gees tribute) 1/26. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge The Higgs 1/10. Chris Tofield 1/11. Jimmy Powers, The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 1/12. Rustyn Vaughn Lee 1/13. Open Jam 1/14. Carlos Silva & The Scatterbrains 1/15. Darius Jackson 1/16. Jason Walker & The Majestic 12 1/17. The Who Invasion (Who tribute) 1/18. A Slight Return 1/19. Dan Fester 1/20. Open Jam 1/21. Toney Rocks 1/22. GoldTop Bob 1/23. John Zito 1/24. Chris Tofield 1/25. Catfish John (Grateful Dead tribute) 1/26. Sinful Sunday Berlesk 1/27. Mike Campese 1/28. The Bar Squad 1/29. The Funk Ham 1/30. Dazed & Confused (Led Zeppelin/ Van Halen tribute) 1/31. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. South Point Showroom Frankie Scinta 1/18-1/19. 702-696-7111.
M PAVILION The Official Blues Brothers Revue 1/12. M Resort, 702-797-1000.
STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA War 1/19. Los Invasores de Nuevo León 1/26. Primm, 702386-7867.
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1/11. Lindsay Eli 1/18. Kayla Adams 1/25. Town Square, 702-435-2855. SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute) 1/12. The Everly Set (Everly Brothers tribute) 1/19. DSB (Journey tribute) 1/26. 800-745-3000. Terry Fator Theater Boyz II Men 1/25-1/27. Mirage, 702-792-7777. T-Mobile Arena Disturbed, Three Days Grace 1/12. Dia Nacional de la Banda 1/25. Calibash 1/26. 702-692-1600. TopGolF The Dirty 1/11. 4th Ave. 1/18. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. Venetian Theatre ZZ Top 1/18-1/19, 1/23, 1/25-1/26, 1/30. Itay Levi 1/20. 702-414-9000.
clubs APEX SOCIAL CLUB Joanna Krupa 1/11. DJ Captn20 1/12. DJ Neva 1/13. Palms, 702-9445980. Chateau Bayati & Casanova 1/10. Yo Yolie 1/11. DJ ShadowRed 1/12. DJ ShadowRed 1/16. Paris, 702-776-7770. Drai’s DJ Pauly D 1/11. TIP 1/12. Yo Gotti 1/13. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. Foundation Room DJ Seany Mac 1/10. DJ Konflikt 1/11. DJ Crooked 1/12. DJ Sam I Am 1/14. DJ Sincere 1/16. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631. Hyde DJ Karma 1/11. DJ Hollywood 1/12. DJ Leverage 1/13. DJ E-Rock 1/15. DJ D-Miles 1/16. Bellagio, 702-693-8700. Intrigue Flosstradamus 1/11. Gianluca Vacchi 1/12. RL Grime 1/16. Wynn, 702-770-7300. Light Sisqo 1/11. DJ Romeo Reyes 1/12. Kid Conrad 1/16. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700. Marquee Chuckie 1/11. Jeffrey Sutorius 1/12. Jeffrey Sutorius 1/14. The Cosmopolitan, 702333-9000. ON THE RECORD Just Blaze 1/11. DJ White Shadow, KRS-One 1/12. Park MGM, 702-730-7777. TAO DJ Mustard 1/10. Ruckus 1/11. Eric DLux 1/12. Venetian, 702-388-8588. XS Drake 1/10. Kygo 1/11. The Chainsmokers 1/12. RL Grime 1/13. Encore, 702-770-7300.
Comedy BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Richy Leis, April O’Connor 1/10. Adian Park, Krista Kay 1/17. Daniel Eachus, Jeff Urrea 1/24. John Pate, Linda Lou 1/31. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB HENDERSON Aidan Park, Krista Kay 1/19. Klondike Sunset Casino, 444 W. Sunset Road, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Brad Garrett, Paul Ogata, Landry, Chas Elstner 1/10-1/12. Paul Ogata, Landry, Chas Elstner 1/13. Darrell Joyce, Heath Harmison, Jimmy Burns 1/14-1/20. Louis Ramey, Kristen Key, Matt Markman 1/21-1/27. Michael Somerville, Mike Gaffney, Cheryl Anderson 1/28-2/3. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Puddles Pity Party 1/171/19, 1/24-1/26. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938.
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COMEDY CELLAR Leo Flowers, Mia Jackson, Ricky Velez, Don McMillan, Mark Cohen 1/10-1/13. Jeff Leach, Rocky Dale Davis, Beth Stelling, Greer Barnes, Mark Cohen 1/14-1/16. Butch Bradley, Kathleen Dunbar, Leo Flowers, Rich Vos, Mark Cohen 1/21-1/22. Julian McCullough, Kathleen Dunbar, Leo Flowers, Rich Vos, Mark Cohen 1/23-1/24. Julian McCullough, Traci Skene, Leo Flowers, Rich Vos, Mark Cohen 1/25-1/27. Emma Willmann, Nick Griffin, Sheng Wang, Allan Havey, Mark Cohen 1/28-2/3. Rio, 702-777-2782. Dive Bar Daniel Van Kirk 1/22. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. Encore Theater Chris Tucker 1/19. Wynn, 702-770-6696. JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Don Barnhart, Oscar Ovies 1/10. Jimmy Della Valle, Oscar Ovies 1/11-1/12. Don Barnhart 1/13. Don Barnhart, Martin Morrow 1/14-1/20. Don Barnhart, DJ Sandau 1/21-1/23. DJ Sandau, Brandon James 1/24-1/26. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Spencer James, Chris Cope 1/10-1/13. Trixx, Patrick DeGuire 1/141/20. Stratosphere, 702-380-7711. LAUGH FACTORY John Mulrooney, Kevin Downey Jr., Paul Scally 1/10-1/13. Bob Golub, Jackie Fobulous, Nick Aragon 1/14-1/16. Charles Fleischer, Bob Golub, Nick Aragon 1/17-1/20. Rich Hall, Jeff Wayne, Harris Peet 1/21-1/27. Tropicana, 702-739-2411. South Point Showroom Norm Macdonald 1/11-1/13. Rob Schneider 1/25-1/27. 702-696-7111. Terry Fator TheatrE Gabriel Iglesias 1/18-1/20. Tiffany Haddish 1/25-1/26. Mirage, 702-792-7777.
Performing Arts & Culture BARNES & NOBLE A.G. Howard 1/17. 567 N. Stephanie St., 702-434-1533. . Brooklyn Bowl Trivia Night ft. Sam Sanders 1/16. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Centennial Hills LIBRARY Philip E. Orbanes: Memories of Parker Brothers 1/19. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. Clark County Library Music on the Brainz 1/12. Author Randall Cannon: Stardust International Raceway & The Mob 1/15. Discussion: The Folies Bergere in Las Vegas 1/19. Discussion: Sports, Casinos, the Mob, and the Moolah 1/29. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble: Oh Wait! It’s Christmas! 1/13. 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-2241. LLOYD D. GEORGE U.S. COURTHOUSE Out of the Desert 1/18. 333 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702229-2787. THE Mob Museum Kai Brant Jazz Duo 1/12. Amanda King and Her Prohibition Three 1/19, 1/26. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org. Sahara West Library Sylvie Boisel: I Love Paris 1/12. Philip E. Orbanes: Memories of Parker Brothers 1/19. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630.
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LOCAL THEATER COCKROACH THEATRE Accidental Death of an Anarchist Thru 2/10. Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. 1st St., #110, 725-222-9661. Las Vegas Little Theatre (Mainstage) Assassins 1/18-2/3. 3920 Schiff Drive, 702362-7996. Majestic Repertory Theatre Spring Awakening 1/10-2/3. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. A Public Fit Appropriate staged reading 1/25. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-735-2114. Super Summer Theatre Trunk Songs 1/101/20. 4340 S. Valley View #210, 702-579-7529.
Galleries & Museums Barrick Museum of Art (East & West Galleries) Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A. 1/11-3/16. Reception 1/11. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Yayoi Kusama Thru 4/28. 702-693-7871. Centennial Hills Library Benjamin Schmitt & Benjamin Johnsen: Frozen in Flux Thru 2/10. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. Charleston HeightS Arts Center Gallery Celebrating Life 1/10-4/24. Reception 1/11. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. Enterprise Library David Roberts: Beyond the Stairs Thru 1/22. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760. Historic Fifth Street School (Mayor’s Gallery) Chinese Heritage Exhibition: Year of the Pig Thru 3/2. 401 S. 4th St., 702-229-6469.
Las Vegas City Hall (Grand Gallery) Clay Arts Vegas: Some Assembly Required Thru 2/14. (Windows on First) Nova May: In Flight: Energy Liberated Thru 3/31. (Chamber Gallery) Public Employee Exhibit Thru 1/10. Vicki Richardson: African-American Heritage Exhibition 1/17-4/11. Reception 1/17. 495 S. Main St., 702-229-1012. Left of Center ART GALLERY Dayo Adelaja: A Retrospective of a Cubist Artist Thru 3/2. Reception 1/12. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Razor Wire Thru 1/23. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org. PORTALS James Stanford: Backlit Lenticulars Thru 1/31. Quivx Building, 1 E. Charleston Blvd. Priscilla Fowler Fine Art Stars of the Gallery Thru 1/26. 1025 S. 1st St. #155, 719-371-5640. Sahara West Library Ancestral Turnings Thru 2/23. American Chinese Culture and Arts Association of Nevada: Desert Oasis Thru 2/23. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. Spring Valley Library Focus on Nevada Photo Showcase Thru 1/13. Emil Fu: The Beauty and Rhythm of Ink Thru 3/19. 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820. Summerlin Library Rosanne Giacomini: Rematerialized Thru 1/15. Ted Polumbaum: Lives on the Line 1/17-3/24. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. West Las Vegas ARTS CENTER David Veliz: Fading Shadows Thru 2/5. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-2787. Whitney Library Jerry Misko: Polyhedral Thru 3/10. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010. Windmill Library Stephanie Serpick: A New Fall Thru 3/12. 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6030.
SPORTS UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL San Jose State 1/19. New Mexico 1/23. UNR 1/30. Thomas & Mack Center, 702-739-3267. UNLV WOMEN’s BASKETBALL Air Force 1/16. San Diego State 1/26. Cox Pavilion, 702-739-3267. VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS San Jose 1/10. Pittsburgh 1/19. Minnesota 1/21. Nashville 1/23. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600. WFG Continental cup of curling 1/171/20. Orleans Arena, 702-365-7469.
FILM Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival 1/101/27. Adelson Educational Campus, Windmill Library & Century 16 South Point, lvjff.org. Medusa Underground Film Festival 1/11-1/12. Artisan Hotel, medusaundergroundfilmfest.com.
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e’s the NHL’s reigning General Manager of the Year for a reason. George McPhee achieved something no one else in sports history has managed. He took a team with nothing—when he arrived it didn’t even have a name—and built the Vegas Golden Knights into the Western Conference champions, three wins shy of a Stanley Cup. ¶ He worked the expansion draft as no one has before, drafting a contender and acquiring key players such as Reilly Smith, Alex Tuch and Shea Theodore through draftday trades. He signed players to extensions to ensure the core stayed together and brought in players in free agency. He’s been everything Vegas needed and more. ¶ McPhee recently sat down for a one-on-one interview covering a wide array of topics pertaining to the whirlwind past two years.
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n How has the philosophy changed from year one to year two as far as building a team from scratch to building upon what was a successful season?
Nothing has really changed for us. We have the same approach, and we’ll continue to have the same approach. We do the best we can to develop our players and create an environment where there are no excuses and they have everything they need. Ultimately, it’s about the players … they’re the ones that played their guts out for us. n You’ve signed a lot of players to contract extensions. Has that been part of trying to build an identity with the team and maintain continuity from year to year? I don’t think we’ve done
Vegas Golden Knights general manager George McPhee speaks during a Stick Salute to Vegas fan appreciation rally at the Fremont Street Experience in June. (Las Vegas News Bureau/Photo Ilustration)
any more extensions than other teams have done. We acquired a lot of players through the expansion draft that either didn’t have any time on their deal or maybe one year, so we had a lot of work to do to catch up to the rest of the league. Rather than wait on it, we were aggressive and got it done.
n Has there been any progress on an extension from William Karlsson? That’s one that fans have been waiting for. Nope.
And our policy has always been that we don’t talk about contracts until the contract is done. n Bill Foley famously said, “Playoffs in three years, Stanley Cup in six.” You blew past that expectation. Has that changed anything?
We basically focus on “what” and not “when.” If you’re right about what, you don’t have to worry about when. We’ll just continue to build the best team we can right now and see where it takes us. n Seattle was recently awarded an expansion franchise, and you guys don’t have to lose a player in the expansion draft. How nice is that? It eliminates
any confusion and any additional work. It’s nice to know we’re exempt, so we’ll just focus on our team and not put any time into expansion issues.
n Do you think your success this past year puts any pressure on the Seattle team and redefines expectations for what an expansion team can do? I think the league was very
prescient in coming up with great rules to allow the expansion teams the ability to do well. They did the right thing for sports. The history of expansion, in all sports, is expansion teams didn’t have a chance for six or eight years. [Commissioner] Gary Bettman and [Deputy Commissioner] Bill Daly were smart enough to look at it differently and say, “We gotta give these teams a chance for the sport to take hold in that market. They’ve gotta have some success.” The rules were good for us, they will be for Seattle, and who’s to say they won’t do even better than we did? n In Arizona, Auston Matthews is kind of a cult figure: growing up rooting for the Coyotes, getting into hockey and becoming the No. 1 pick. How cool would that be for you to see that happen in Las Vegas— for a kid who grew up rooting for the Golden Knights to turn into a superstar player?
It’s part of our mission. We really believe strongly in developing grassroots hockey here, for boys and girls, for adults, and we’re going to and are investing a lot of money, a lot of time in it, a lot of personnel in it. I hope I live long enough to see that—a young man, or maybe even a young lady, from Vegas playing in the NHL.
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Transitional housing
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children offers hope to vulnerable youth in the area By Camalot Todd
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ifty-three years ago at the Riviera Hotel, some of the biggest stars of the 1960s performed at the first-ever Nite of Stars Gala for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Jack Benny, Shecky Greene, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra and others raised more than $30,000, the early stages of an effort that has continued to this day through St. Jude’s expansive programming for at-risk children in Nevada. Through its offerings, the nonprofit serves approximately 500 individuals a year, from newborns to those 25 years of age, and contracts with the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center and Clark County Department of Family Services. The following is a sampling of some of St. Jude’s services and ways you can get involved.
Therapeutic residential foster care
The therapeutic residential foster care program is really the staple of what St. Jude’s has done for over 52 years. That’s how the organization started, by providing safe homes for abused and neglected children,” said Christina Vela, executive director at St. Jude’s. There are two classifications of foster care— traditional and specialized, Vela explained— and placement varies based on the level of abuse and neglect a child has experienced, as well as their mental health. The site in Boulder City caters to the specialized foster kids with 10 homes, live-in house parents and on-campus clinical services. “Specialized care is for kids that have experienced any number of things, which can include a longer or severe history of abuse and neglect. They might have a mental health diagnosis and/or behavioral challenges,” Vela said.
Transitional living
Dedicated to helping foster youth graduate high school, learn personal responsibility and establish a post-high school plan, St. Jude’s transitional living program “integrates young people between the ages of 15 and 18 into society,” Vela said. “We really focus on things like life skills, and generally between that age range of 15 to 18, most young people will be aging out of foster care, meaning that it’s not likely that they will return to their biological families or that they’ll be adopted. We feel a real sense of responsibility to help these young people get prepared for the real world.”
After bouts of homelessness when he aged out of foster care, Billy Martin, 18, enrolled in St. Jude’s transitional housing program where he received an apartment of his own as part of a one-year residential program for homeless youth ages 18-24. He’s now looking for a job at a construction company, finishing his high school diploma and working on establishing healthy relationships, which are all life skills and guidelines required to take part in the program. “We do see a high prevalence of young people that have aged out of foster care that at some point are experiencing homelessness,” Vela said. For more information, call Denise Charles, program manager, at 702-998-1992, ext. 520 or email dcharles@stjudesranch.org.
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Rapid re-housing
As an extension of the transitional housing program, rapid re-housing assists homeless single-parent adults by providing them their own apartment, as well as case management services. “There were a lot of single parents with children or young families between an 18 to 24 that were literally homeless or living in shelters, and we wanted an alternative for them,” Vela said. “We place them in apartments across the Vegas Valley. We’ll help them negotiate [a lease] because they might have had an eviction in the past or they don’t have any income because they’re not working. … We’ll pay the rent on a regular basis or every month until the parent has stable income.” If you think you may be eligible for this program, contact Denise Charles, program manager, at 702-9981992, ext. 520 or dcharles@stjudesranch.org.
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Pregnant and parenting teen
Pregnant or parenting teen mothers who need a home, as well as teen moms who are victims of abuse, have a safe place to stay and learn life skills thanks to St. Jude’s. “They’ve been in foster care, a victim of sex trafficking, or they’ve just been in really unhealthy relationships … it means they had to be removed from their family’s home,” Vela said. Young mothers are taught how to be an example for their children and to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. The program also helps them manage parental responsibilities, finish high school and create healthy relationships and life skills.
Sibling preservation
Siblings in foster care are often separated and placed with different families, losing contact over
Participants gather around firepits to roast marshmallows during December’s Night of Lights at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
time. St. Jude’s helps them maintain relationships with its monthly events. “It’s the only kind of program like this in the community, and sibling preservation is really about preserving the sibling bonds of children … through specialized events and activities that enhance the relationship,” Vela said. Activity examples include summer camp and trips to sites such as Cowabunga Bay or the Smith Center. The program is always in search or volunteers to serve as chaperons during outings. To learn more, contact program manager Kevin Nelson at 702-436-1624, ext. 220 or email KNelson@ stjudesranch.org.
Career Opportunity Scholarship Fund
“We’re really proud to have a scholarship program. It’s a post-secondary education scholarship for all former residents and clients of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children,” Vela said. Funds help pay for tuition, housing school supplies and more, and participants must meet the requirements to apply. For more info, visit tinyurl.com/y9djxnxy.
Workforce readiness
For more information: 702-294-7100, info@stjudesranch.org To volunteer: Spend time at St. Jude’s thrift store, perform maintainance tasks or help in other ways. Contact Veronica Huening, 702-294-7145, vhuening@stjudesranch.org To donate: stjudesranch.org/donate-now or call 702-294-7118
St. Jude’s newest program focuses on employing children on campus in different roles to help support them in job training. Avante White, 18, lives at St. Jude’s Ranch and plans to graduate from Boulder City High School in the spring. He works as a social media assistant through the program and was able to open his first bank account and is learning to improve his typing skills. “We wanted to have a workforce readiness program where we can help young people start off as paid interns, so they can have jobs while we’re teaching them the soft skills and the hard skills needed to transition out into the workforce,” Vela said.
New programs on the horizon
St. Jude’s Ranch for Children will launch its ninth program, the Healing Center, this year, focusing on children subjected to commercial sexual exploitation, addressing their trauma and giving them the life skills to thrive.
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Two new housing-retail developments will change UNLV, Maryland Parkway By Geoff Carter
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he area surrounding UNLV comprises an assortment of suburban-scale apartments and strip-mall retail plazas, and that’s pretty much the way it’s been for years. But this year, the University District will see the addition of two large-scale developments that will not only begin to transform the neighborhood, but will also change the feel of the campus itself. The Degree, a 226-unit student apartment block located on the campus’ northeast corner, has moved past a series of construction delays and is now on schedule for completion in the first half of this year. Leasing for the apartments, a joint venture between UNLV and developer Midby Companies, has begun for next fall, and a Midby representative says student response has been enthusiastic. “The Degree adds apartment-style housing, which was not in our inventory,” says David Frommer, UNLV’s associate vice president of planning, construction and real estate. “We’re excited about the additional capacity, but we’re also excited about the different kind of living style it offers.” A few blocks south on Maryland Parkway and adjacent to the campus’ Greenspun Hall is UNLV Gateway, a mixed-use collaboration between G2 Capital Development and UNLV, that is on schedule to be completed next year. That project—a seven-story tower that will include ground-floor retail (announced tenants include Peet’s Coffee
and San Francisco-based chain Ike’s Love & Sandwiches), two floors of UNLV administrative offices, campus police headquarters and several floors of studio apartments—decisively extends UNLV’s footprint. The university has satellite offices on the east side of Maryland Parkway, but none of this scale. “In moving some of our academic departments across the street, it creates a dynamic on both sides of Maryland Parkway. … It really starts to develop that idea of a university district, in terms of having faculty and staff crossing the street for different activities and needs,” Frommer says. “It begins to create the
connection and energy we’ve long envisioned in the district.” And as it did for Las Vegas’ Downtown and Arts District neighborhoods, that energy may begin to envelop the UNLV area all at once. There’s another apartment block—this one unaffiliated with UNLV—under construction on Tropicana Avenue, next to the campus’ South Residential Complex. And G2 Capital recently acquired the now-defunct Campus Village at the corner of Maryland Parkway and Harmon Avenue, former home to 1990s campus hangouts Cafe Espresso Roma and the Sports Pub. G2 founder Frank Marretti says that prop-
erty will be demolished in the next few weeks, but the empty land won’t rest long. “It’s going to be a very high-density mixed-use project. I anticipate it being north of 10 stories at various points,” Marretti says. “We believe the uses will include a hotel, offices, apartments, retail and parking.” All of this is great news to Frommer, who says that much of UNLV’s east side may be destined to go vertical as well. “On campus, we’re focusing on more dense, mid-rise development to best use our land assets. … You have to use what you have as effectively as you can,” Frommer says. “But there’s also the feel of campus. … Having some nice, open spaces and then some notable, attractive [buildings]—that creates a campus environment that people enjoy.” But that’s tomorrow, Frommer says. For now, we should celebrate the openings of two major Maryland projects, and maybe keep an eye open for the groundbreaking of a third. “I foresee a continued evolution of Maryland Parkway over the next 10 to 20 years. Even at a very fast pace, developing buildings can take several years,” Frommer says. “But we’re seeing it happen now, incrementally, in terms of private projects.”
The Degree, a new student housing complex, is being constructed on Cottage Grove Avenue. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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second full grocery store. Armando Martinez was just 5 years old when his father opened shop in Las Vegas for the first time. Now the general manager of La Bonita’s stores, Martinez says despite the market’s ongoing success, its ownership has no plans for expansion outside the valley. “I don’t think the goal was ever to be a major grocery store or a major business operator,” Armando said. “They just wanted to serve their customers. And I think that has been the driving force behind it.” The company’s community involvement, which includes engagements with the American Red Cross, St. Jude, Three Square, Communities in Schools, City of North Las Vegas and Springs Preserve, has all come as a result of “just wanting to have a good business.” “At the end of the day we are part of the community,” Armando added. “We live here and our kids were raised in Vegas.” The chain plans to open a new 50,000 square feet store, just north of Green Valley Parkway and Sunset Road, in the spring. “Every time we opened up a new store, people were asking when we were going to open in Henderson,” Martinez said. “We finally took a look at the demographics and we liked what we saw out there.”
Largest local Hispanic supermarket chain credits family roots for its success
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Five years later, the family saw demand for expansion a few miles north. By 1996, La Bonita supermarket opened on Las Vegas Boulevard North and Stewart Street, featuring an array of Mexican tortillas, cheeses, vegetables, seasonings and spices. It was the only full-scale supermarket at the time to sell such items. By 1997, the original meat market moved a block down the road and underwent major expansion to become La Bonita’s
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VegasInc Notes The Henderson Chamber of Commerce and the City of Henderson’s Economic Development & Tourism department hosted Henderson’s 19th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards. The Economic Development Awards went to: n Economic Development Project of the Year Award: Juliet Companies Henderson Interchange Center n Expansion Project of the Year Award: ProCaps Laboratories n Redevelopment Project of the Year: Clark County Credit Union on Lake Mead Parkway n Private Sector Person of the Year Award: Don Ahern, chairman and CEO Ahern Rentals n O’Callaghan Public Sector Person of the Year Award: Chris Wallach, executive director of the Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems HCC Small Business Awards went to: n All in the Family Award: Lovelady Brewing Company n Business on the RISE Award: Public Works Coffee Bar n Customer Service Award: Protogym n Innovation Award: Helix Electric n Outstanding Community Service Award: Vegas Golden Knights
The Core Arena at the Plaza, a permanent outdoor equestrian center, is open in downtown Las Vegas.
Vegas Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz was elected to the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance’s Board of Directors.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $291 million in Direct Loans to build or improve community infrastructure and essential services across the country. West Wendover received $8.9 million to buy land and construct a fire station for emergency response. The community also received a $2.4 million Direct Loan to complete a downtown rehabilitation and extension of Pueblo Boulevard, the core business sector in town.
n Noble Award: Jason Chan, Rakuten Super Logistics
P3 Medical Group opened a clinic at 9065 S. Pecos Road, Suite 190.
The Nevada National Security Site received its sixth R&D 100 Award for its silicon strip cosmic muon detectors project, led by NNSS Principal Scientist J. Andrew Green. Co-developed with the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the project registers muon occurrences, enabling muon trackers to detect shielded nuclear materials, explosives and other threats. Muons are secondary particles that travel down to the Earth’s surface and arrive at a wide variety of angles and energies when cosmic rays collide with the Earth’s atmosphere. The identification process recognizes threats that could be concealed in concrete, lead and other materials. The R&D 100 entry by NNSS is based on novel detection technology, which allows silicon strip muon detectors to be embedded into structures without extensive calibration software requirements or the risk of high voltage and flammable gas. Various options can give the detectors an advantage affecting maritime safety and homeland security.
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director and broker of Sun Commercial Real Estate, received the 2018 NAIOP Developing Leaders Award.
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The School of Community Health Sciences at UNLV has been designated as the first accredited school of public health in Nevada by the Council on Education for Public Health. There are only 66 schools around the world with this distinction, recognizing its efforts to provide quality education and prepare students for careers in public health after graduation. Trosper Communications received an Award of Distinction from the Videographer Awards. The award was for a 1 October video reel produced on behalf of the Professional Fire Fighters of Nevada. Trosper also received honorable mention in the Television Production Commercials PSA category for the Safe Pools Rule 2018 PSA. The PSA was produced on behalf of the Henderson Professional Fire Fighters. Matter Real Estate Group broke ground on Matter Business Park at Warm Springs, a 132,450 square foot, light industrial office/ warehouse project in Las Vegas at 7952 W. Warm Springs Road. The Global Committee of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors earned the Platinum Global Achievement Program Award from the National Association of Realtors. This places GLVAR’s Global Committee in the top 10 percent of all such global councils nationwide, NAR officials said. MGM Resorts will be designated as the Official Gaming Partner and Official Entertainment Partner of MLB. The deal encompasses data sharing and promotions. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Dancers Unified launched DancersUnified.com, which includes dancer and coach profiles, job listings, auditions, scholarships and fellowships in the dance field. Todd Harper is an estimator at Nigro Construction. The Firm Public Relations & Marketing, along with two clients, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Comprehensive Cancer Centers, earned multiple 2018 MarCom Awards, an international program recognizing creativity in strategic communications. The Firm, Harper in conjunction with the District, earned two Platinum and one Gold award. The Platinum awards recognized publicity efforts related to the District’s #GetCarded Library Card Contest campaign and its Toy Lending Program featuring American Girl Dolls. The Firm and the District received a Gold award for the Royal Wedding-themed publicity campaign to coincide with the launch of the District’s new website. A Gold award was earned by The Firm and Comprehensive in the corporate social responsibility category, honoring efforts related to promoting Comprehensive’s skin safety awareness campaign in Southern Nevada.
The Sunrise Health Graduate Medical Education Consortium opened a Simulation Center. The SIM Center is an interactive learning facility where residents can practice and hone their skills. Open 24-7 to complement full-access learning, it includes tools such as “SIM Mom” and “SIM Man” and robotic surgery. The center is also home to a virtual reality console. The Sunrise Health SIM Center was supported in part through a grant from Nevada to further physician development and resident educational opportunities. The 18th Annual Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Awards recognized the following: n Pro Bono Attorney of the Year: Mona Kaveh n Law Firm of the Year: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP n Lied Award for Most Hours for Law Firm: Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP n Lied Award for Most Cases for Law Firm: Holley Driggs Walch Fine Puzey Stein Thompson n Lied Award for Most Hours for Attorney: Dawn Hathaway Thoman n Lied Award for Most Cases for Attorney: Kathleen J. England n William S. Boyd Award of Excellence: Bank of Nevada n Justice Nancy Becker Pro Bono Award of Judicial Excellence: Honorable Michael L. Douglas, Chief Justice Nevada Supreme Court n Award of Excellence: Daniel F. Polsenberg & Abraham Smith n Vince A. Consul Memorial Pro Bono Award: Michael Kind n Louis Wiener Service Award: Jason Onello n Myrna Williams Children’s Pro Bono Award: Kristopher S. Pre n Public Interest Law Student of Distinction: Samantha Scofield n Ask-A-Lawyer Community Commitment Award: Arturo Sanchez n Volunteer Education Advocate Award: Emily Strand
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Vacuum Dealers Trade Association 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 12-14 2,600
BID OPPORTUNITIES Jan. 11 2:15 p.m. Karen Avenue storm drain improvements Clark County, 605085 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ ClarkCountyNV.gov
Instructional Technology Council eLearning Conference Planet Hollywood Feb. 10-13 350
Jan. 18 2:15 p.m. Casino Drive from Harrah’s Driveway to SR 163 Clark County, 605111 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ ClarkCountyNV.gov
American Pyrotechnics Association— Winter Educational Conference 2019 Green Valley Ranch Resort Feb. 12-14 150
Jan. 23 2 p.m. Loading Dock Elevator No. 9 modernization UMC, 2018-18 Frances Hely at frances.heiy@umcsn. com
Tobacco Plus Expo 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 12-13 4,000
Feb. 1 3 p.m. ARC for emergency medical services in the Moapa Valley Fire District
Feb. 7 2:15 p.m. DJJS Eastside Probation—4475 South Pecos, renovation and tenant improvement Clark County, 605111 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ ClarkCountyNV.gov
BROKERED TRANSACTIONS SALES $3,075,000 for 3.53 acres of industrial 2180 Pama Lane, Las Vegas, 89119 Landlord/Seller: ABS Auto Auctions, Inc. Landlord/Seller agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR, of Colliers International Tenant/Buyer: McCarran Opportunity Zone, LLC Tenant/Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,600,000 for 9.87 acres of land North Las Vegas Boulevard (APN: 123-34-701-001), Las Vegas, 89115 Landlord/Seller: Pinhead Holding LP Landlord/Seller agent: Vince Schettler of Colliers International Tenant/Buyer: Prologis LP
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Tenant/Buyer agent: Did not disclose $1,100,000 for 2.34 acres of land 345 East Ann Road, North Las Vegas, 89031 Landlord/Seller: Balboa Partnership LLC Landlord/Seller agent: Did not disclose Tenant/Buyer: MEQ – Ann LLC Tenant/Buyer agent: Steven Haynes of Colliers International $900,000 for 7,590 sq. ft. of industrial 4150 North Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas, 89115 Landlord/Seller: FJM Northpointe Associates, LLC Landlord/Seller agent: Dean Willmore, SIOR, and Alex Stanisic of Colliers International Tenant/Buyer: Scott M. Cooley Trust Tenant/Buyer agent: Did not disclose
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horoscopes week of MONTH DATE by rob brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Computer-generated special effects used in the 1993 film Jurassic Park may seem modest to us now. But at the time they were revolutionary. Go in quest of your personal equivalent of Jurassic Park’s pioneering breakthroughs. You may be able to find help and resources that enable you to get more serious about seemingly unfeasible or impractical dreams. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Be yourself with bold candor and unapologetic panache. Speak the truth about your deepest values and clearest perceptions. Be an expert about what really moves you. There is one exception to this approach. Sometimes it’s wise to employ the “fake it until you make it” strategy: to pretend you are what you want to be with such conviction that you ultimately become what you want to be. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The dining hall at Michigan State University serves gobs of mayonnaise. But in late 2016, 1,250 gallons became rancid. Rather than throw it away, the school’s sustainability officer loaded it into a machine called an anaerobic digester, which turns biodegradable waste into energy. Problem solved! Is there anything in your life that has begun to decay or lose its usefulness? Can you convert it into a source of power? CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you grow vegetables, fruits and grains on an acre of land, you can feed twelve people. If you raise meat-producing animals, you’ll feed four people and need at least four times more water and twenty times more electric power than you would if you grew the plants. This as a useful metaphor for you. Prioritize efficiency and value. What’s the wisest use of your resources? LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Modern kids don’t spend much time playing outside. They have fun in natural environments only half as often as their parents did while growing up. You need to allocate more than the usual amount of time to feeling the sun and wind and sky. Not just because it’s key to your physical health, but also because many of your best ideas and decisions are likely to emerge while you’re outdoors. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): NASA landed its robotic explorer Opportunity on Mars in January 2004. The craft’s mission was supposed to last for 92 days, but more than 14 years later, the hardy machine was still in operation. You’ll generate a comparable marvel in 2019: a stalwart resource or influence or situation that will have more staying power than you could imagine.
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ACROSS 1 Little rascal 6 Mosque officiants 11 Go for a dip 15 Spill the secret 19 Shinbone 20 Local theaters, in slang 21 Had on 22 Go very fast 23 City in which quadrennial games take place 25 Gumbo vegetable 26 R&B singer James 27 Japanese soup paste 28 Fit — queen 29 Sea cargo weight unit 31 Statistic associated with plane riders 35 Threatens to topple 36 Brouhaha 37 Ken is one 38 Viking 1 landing site 39 Fleecy boot brand 42 Guesses at LGA 45 Instructive example 47 “Siddhartha” author Hermann 52 Gotten larger 54 UNLV part 56 1977 Triple Crown horse 58 “— & Stitch” 59 Stinging hits 61 TV’s Arnaz 62 Not iffy 63 Whitewater transport 67 Vassals 69 Tongue-lash 70 See 117-Across 71 Goldie of “Laugh-In” 72 Unit of pressure 75 It surrounds
the South Orkney Islands 80 Twin of Jacob 81 Secy., e.g. 83 Oozes 84 Jazzy Fitzgerald 85 Pile of trash 89 Enervate 90 Sacred song 91 Muscle twitch 92 Arthurian wizard 94 “Encore!” 96 “Science Guy” of TV 97 Pupil setting 99 Arthurian wife 101 Add- — (annexes) 103 Reviewer of tax returns 107 Disney World roller coaster 113 Moniker for a 1970s sitcom family 115 Go up 116 With 118-Across, bite-size Nabisco cookie 117 With 70-Across, Taj Mahal locale 118 See 116-Across 119 Statement about the end of each of nine answers in this puzzle 122 Meyers of “ “Late Night” 123 Ball field coverer 124 Candid 125 Cara of “Fame” fame 126 Canadian fuel brand 127 Gin flavorer 128 Burrito topper 129 Winona of “Beetlejuice” DOWN 1 Walk heavily 2 Paramecium hairs
3 Huge gulf 4 Cocktail at brunch 5 Dad, in dialect 6 Disguised, in brief 7 Gold-medal skier Phil 8 On a plane or train 9 Month, in Spain 10 Retired jet since ’03 11 Cutlass, e.g. 12 Rousted 13 Thorns in one’s side 14 Scant 15 Favre of football 16 Starbucks offering 17 Many a Tony winner 18 Hits on the noggin 24 Alternatively 29 Artificial 30 Two-gender pronoun 32 Utopian site 33 Email giggle 34 Bullring calls 38 Sacred song 39 Wrinkled citrus fruit 40 Smile widely 41 Club game 43 Assuage 44 Bygone Swedish car 46 Smileys’ opposites 48 Inherent natures 49 Slimy garden pest 50 Dried up, old-style 51 Rams’ partners 53 Some babes in the woods 55 Sharp, broken off piece 57 Purple blooms 59 Colonel Klink’s camp 60 Mail status 64 — carte 65 Nutrition stat
66 Ventilates 68 “Sands of — Jima” 71 Big African beast, briefly 72 Tinkertoy bits 73 PDQ cousin 74 Gilbert of “The Talk” 75 Fire remains 76 Join (with) 77 Zest 78 Join (with) 79 Identify 82 Between urban and country 86 Friendly relationship 87 Letter before beth 88 — colada 90 “21 Grams” actor Sean 93 Cage, to his pals 95 City WNW of Paris 98 R2-D2 and others 100 Skin-related 102 “Our Lady” of churches 103 Humiliate 104 Beseeches 105 Pub missiles 106 Boise setting 107 Brand of mouthwash 108 Outward expressions 109 Port of Japan 110 Felt sickly 111 Words after two or hole 112 Stuff in gunpowder 114 Successor of Claudius I 119 Provisos 120 Refrain bit 121 Title for Ringo Starr as of 2018
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Is there a zodiac sign more skillful at finding correlations, establishing equivalencies and creating reciprocity? Who is best at crafting righteous proportions and uniting apparent opposites? Who is the genius of balance? In the coming months, you will be even more adept at these fine arts than you usually are. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): There’s a modest, one-story office building at 1209 North Orange St. in Wilmington, Delaware. More than 285,000 businesses from all over the U.S. claim it as their address because the state of Delaware has advantageous tax laws that enable those businesses to save massive amounts of money. It’s all legal. Hunt for comparable situations: ethical loopholes and work-arounds that will provide you with extra benefits and advantages. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): People in the Solomon Islands buy many goods and services with regular currency, but also use other symbols of worth to pay for important cultural events. These alternate forms of currency include the teeth of flying foxes, which are the local species of bat. Expand your sense of what constitutes your wealth. In addition to material possessions and funds in the bank, what else makes you valuable? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1984, singer-songwriter John Fogerty released a new album whose lead single was “The Old Man Down the Road.” Trouble arose when Fogerty’s former record company sued him, claiming he stole the idea from a tune Fogerty himself wrote and recorded in 1970. He was ultimately vindicated. Similar to Fogerty, borrow from a good thing you did in the past to create a new good thing in the future. There’ll be no hell to pay if you engage in a bit of self-plagiarism. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is a collection of fables of which three movies have been made. All portray the giant talking snake named Kaa as an adversary to the hero Mowgli. But in Kipling’s original stories, Kaa is a benevolent ally and teacher. Is there an influence with a metaphorical resemblance to Kaa: misinterpreted by some people, but actually supportive and nourishing to you? If so, intensify your appreciation for it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Virginia Woolf thought that her Piscean lover Vita Sackville-West was a decent writer, but a bit too fluid and effortless. In a letter, Woolf wrote, “I think there are odder, deeper, more angular thoughts in your mind than you have yet let come out.” Meditate on the possibility that Woolf’s advice might be useful this year. Is there anything in your skill set that comes so easily that you haven’t fully ripened it? If so, develop it with more focused intention.
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