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STRIDES MADE ADDRESSING VALLEY YOUTHS’ MENTAL HEALTH In August, the Las Vegas Valley was hit with a major blow to youth mental health services: Montevista Hospital, the area’s largest inpatient mental health provider for youth and adolescents, was shut down. The facility was one of the few local providers for youths with serious mental health problems in need of full-time care. But despite this and other challenges, some improvements have been made recently to youth mental health care in Southern Nevada. Southern Hills’ new inpatient behavioral health facility, which can accommodate up to 20 young people a time, is one example. And on December 2, it was complemented by an intensive outpatient program for adolescents to better facilitate the transition away from inpatient care. It gives some patients the opportunity to continue working with their therapists two to three days per week post-discharge. Meanwhile, schools in the area have taken up some of the slack. The Clark County School District recently opted to spend $350,000 per year to contract with Columbus Educational Services, which will provide 3.5 full-time equivalent school psychologists. In response to a state mandate from the 2019 legislative session, the district is also working to create a suicide prevention plan. All public and private schools in Nevada are required to do so. –Miranda Willson
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A post-game confrontation marred the end of the game between UNLV and UNR on November 30 in Reno. In Tony Sanchez’s last game as coach of the Rebels, UNLV beat the Wolf Pack 33-30 in overtime. After Kenyon Oblad tossed the game-winning touchdown to Steve Jenkins to allow the Rebels to keep possession of the Fremont Cannon, players from both teams became heated toward one another, and some fans threw objects on the field. The two universities have issued a joint statement expressing disappointment over the incident. (Tom R. Smedes/Associated Press)
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK PLAYER SUSPENDED FOR BETTING ON NFL GAMES Raiders players preparing to move to Las Vegas next year should take note: The NFL does not take gambling on its games lightly. On November 29, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw became the first player in more than 35 years to be banned for gambling, which the league says he did multiple times this season, including one parlay that included a bet against his own team, according to ESPN. Shaw can petition for reinstatement in February 2021. SLEEPING ON THE BENCH The Kansas Supreme Court said November 29 that a guilty ruling against a man accused of firearms charges shouldn’t be automatically reversed just because the judge fell asleep during the first day of trial. Justice Caleb Stegall wrote in the court’s opinion that there is no state precedent to justify a finding of structural error simply because a judge catnapped during the proceedings. District Judge Benjamin Burgess acknowledged to the jury that he fell asleep but noted that no objections from attorneys were raised while he was out of commission.
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“Imagine living in a part of Louisiana or Texas that’s prone to devastating hurricanes and flooding. What would you think if you lived there and your governor asked for a meeting with the president to discuss getting disaster aid that Congress has provided for? What would you think if that president said, ‘I would like you to do us a favor. I’ll meet with you and I’ll send the disaster relief once you brand my opponent a criminal.’ Wouldn’t you know in your gut that such a president had abused his office? That he betrayed the national interest, and that he was trying to corrupt the electoral process?” –Pamela Karlan, Stanford University law professor, in her opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee December 4
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WORD OF THE YEAR Climate change, gun violence, the very nature of democracy and an angsty little movie star helped propel “existential” to Dictionary.com’s word of the year. The word earned top of mind awareness in sustained searches on the website in the aftermath of wildfires, Hurricane Dorian and multiple mass shootings. It also reared itself in presidential politics and pop culture, including Forky the white plastic spork, who was the breakout star of Toy Story 4. PREHISTORIC PUPPY Russian scientists on December 2 showed off an animal believed to be 18,000 years old and found in permafrost in the country’s Far East. Discovered last year in a lump of frozen mud near the city of Yakutsk, the puppy is unusually well-preserved, with its hair, teeth, whiskers and eyelashes still intact.
The Tree of Life is lit November 26 during a ceremony at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden. This year’s ceremony was dedicated to Kim Gervais, who was injured in the October 1 mass shooting in 2017 and died November 1 of this year. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
HEALTH CARE INSURANCE ENROLLMENT ENDS DECEMBER 15 Nevadans wishing to enroll in health plans through the state’s exchange need to act quickly. The deadline for enrollment on Nevada Health Link, the state’s online insurance marketplace, is December 15 at midnight. Nevada Health Link is the only way for consumers who qualify for subsidies or tax credits to receive them. This is the first year that Nevada has broken with the federally run exchange healthcare.gov, which is projected by officials to save the state $4 million. Any qualified health plan offered through Nevada Health Link must cover 10 essential health benefits, which include maternity and newborn care, prescription medication and hospitalization. Nevadans who want to enroll online should visit nevadahealthlink.com. The site also offers a search tool to find where to enroll or seek assistance in-person. –John Sadler
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National Finals Rodeo prize money
Contestants in each National Finals Rodeo event, including bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding.
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Attendance at the 10-day 2018 National Finals Rodeo
Tons of dirt used in the arena and stalls
Rider Kastner Trevor (Courtesy)
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… BUT YOU CAN STILL WATCH Even if you can’t get into the Thomas & Mack Center, you can still follow all the action—for free. There are 23 official viewing parties scheduled this year at sites like the Silverton’s Veil Pavilion, the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah’s and Sam’s Town Roxy’s Saloon. For a complete list of watch parties, visit nfrexperience.com/home/ beyond_the_dirt.
IT’S A MILESTONE YEAR This marks the 35th straight year the National Finals Rodeo has OOH, THAT SMELL been contested in Las Vegas, which The pungent odor of rodeo animals results in a significant economic becomes a fixture near UNLV while boost each December, traditionally NFR is in town. Officials report there a slow month here for tourism. Last will be 310 head of bucking stock, 75 year, NFR fans spent $110 milcalves, 120 steers, 90 contestant horslion, on everything from shows to es and 50 grand entry horses here for shopping and food. Country music the rodeo. And it requires a lot to feed concerts abound during the them, such as 60 tons of grain, event’s two-week run, 70 tons of grass and 120 and many casinos, tons of hay. retail stores and restaurants enGETTING THERE courage employees The NFR Express, to dress in western a free shuttle bus serapparel. Certain vice, will transport National Finals Rodeo prize money in 1985, the table games even fans from official host event’s first year in adopt a rodeohotels on the Strip and Las Vegas themed look at many Downtown to the Las Strip properties. Vegas Convention Center That feeling—and the (site of Cowboy Christmas) associated revenue—won’t be going and the Thomas & Mack Center. The anywhere anytime soon. In 2015, express offers 14 routes covering 24 Las Vegas Events and the Professponsor hotel properties. sional Rodeo Cowboys Association The service should help allevientered into a 10-year deal, keeping ate traffic near the arena. “The NFR NFR here through at least 2024. Express is the most efficient means to get to the Thomas & Mack Center,” Pat IT’S A TOUGH TICKET … Christenson, president of Las Vegas The National Finals Rodeo has Events, said in a statement. “Due to sold out more than 320 consecuincreased traffic and parking congestive performances in Las Vegas. In tion at the Thomas & Mack Center, we 2018, attendance totaled 169,171 encourage fans to consider this compliover 10 days. Still, at press time, mentary mode of transportation.” limited tickets remained available Additionally, the Rodeo Express at unlvtickets.com. Single-day seats Shuttle will bring fans from the Cowstart at $73, with four- and six-day boy Christmas expo at the Las Vegas packages available from $292 and Convention Center to the Thomas & $438, respectively. On third-party Mack Center. For more details, visit sites, midweek tickets were on sale nfrexperience.com/home/nfr_ for as low as $65. express_shuttle_bus_service.
NATIONAL FINALS RODEO December 5-14, 6:45 p.m., $73-$3,000. Thomas & Mack Center, nfrexperience.com.
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BY RAY BREWER Association barrelman (aka clown), and Sage’s siblings also competed. His life seemed destined to include Decembers in Las Vegas. “My parents didn’t care one way or the other if I rode bulls or did whatever for a career,” he says. “They just told me that whatever I do, put my whole heart into.” Kimzey remembers meeting Cody Custer, the 1992 bull riding world champion and a ProRodeo Hall of Fame inductee, at a National Finals and being awed by his greatness. That’s the way other aspiring cowboys now surely feel about Kimzey, who has quickly developed into one of the faces of rodeo, having won five straight bull-riding titles and become the youngest millionaire on the circuit with $1.8 million in career earnings. “Guys like him come along once every 30 or 40 years,” four-time champion J.W. Harris told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle. “He is a rare talent.” Kimzey is considered smart, charismatic and full of talent. More important, he has a deep appreciation
Trevor Brazile, a mostly retired 24-time world champion, won’t compete at this year’s NFR but will be in town for the festivities.
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age Kimzey remembers his first time competing at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. From the roar of the sellout Thomas & Mack Center crowd to the feeling of accomplishment after winning his first bull-riding title, Kimzey made sure to savor every moment. “There’s just so much honor and prestige behind the event,” says Kimzey, a 25-year-old from Strong City, Oklahoma, who in 2014 became the second rookie bull rider to win a gold buckle, the championship ring of sorts for competitors in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. “When you’re a kid growing up playing basketball, you dream of hitting a game-winning shot at the buzzer in Game 7,” he continues. “All cowboys grow up wanting to win that gold buckle.” Kimzey has been traveling on the rodeo circuit for as long as he can remember, always envisioning the day when he’d be at the center of the action. His father, Ted, was a longtime
Notables competing this year include: tie-down roper Tuf Cooper, the son of legendary roper Roy Cooper; bareback riders Tim O’Connell and Kaycee Feild; and barrel racer Hailey Kinsel.
for the sport’s history, able to rattle off competitors he grew up idolizing and cherishing his place next to them in the record books. If he wins the NFR’s bull-riding title again this year, it will equal the six straight won by Jim Shoulders from 1954-59. And Shoulders, the Babe Ruth of bull riding, was the man, Kimzey will tell you. Just watch the video on YouTube. “I’m living out the dream of a 6-year-old kid,” Kimzey says. “Everyone wanted to be like Jim Shoulders.” By the time cowboys get to Las Vegas each year, they’ve competed in nearly 100 events and been on the road for 250 days. In other words, they’re mentally and physically drained. When Kimzey won in 2018, he competed with a separated shoulder and a minor fracture in his pelvis. When he won in Round 10, his jubilation was obvious—and so was his pain. “Nobody promised it would be easy; they promised it would be worth it,” he said in his post-ride arena interview that night. Like champion athletes in other sports—say, LeBron James in basketball or Tom Brady in football—the work behind the scenes is what separates Kimzey. The work outside the competition becomes legendary. What you see at the Thomas & Mack is the end result of hours of training, everything from practice runs to cardio training. Kimzey also spends countless hours on the mental part of the game. “The simple fact is he wants it more than everyone else,” Harris said. “He really works at it and is a perfectionist. Those are the things that separate him from everyone else.” That, Kimzey says, is the only way he knows how to prepare. After all, there’s a gold buckle to win over 10 days in Las Vegas, and plenty of fans lining up to watch him add to his legacy. “Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, right?” he says. “Let’s put on a show.”
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RETURNING RESIDENTS ■ George Strait (December 6-7, T-Mobile Arena) Living legend Strait remains one of the most consistent, reliable performers in country music. He’s also a stalwart champion of younger artists, and these shows will feature recent CMA Awards New Artist of the Year winner Ashley McBryde as the opener.
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Once again, the Vegas Valley will be a twangy music mecca during National Final Rodeo
■ Reba and Brooks & Dunn (December 6-8, 10-11, 13-14, the Colosseum) What was originally planned for a handful of dates has turned into a long-running partnership between reunited duo Brooks & Dunn and country icon Reba McEntire. The three performers have a relaxed camaraderie that’s only grown stronger.
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Every year, the quantity and range of country acts that perform in town during the National Finals Rodeo get larger, almost to the point where the rodeo seems like the incidental byproduct of a citywide country music festival. This year, there’s something for every kind of country fan on every kind of budget.
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■ Jason Aldean (December December 6-8, Park Theater) Theater Aldean’s first headlining shows in Vegas since the 2017 shooting—which took place while he was onstage at the Route 91 Harvest Festival—will be a mini-residency as part of his Ride All Night tour. Expect Aldean’s typical good-time, party-friendly style, along with the appropriate sober reflection. ■ Dwight Yoakam (December 6-7, 10, 12, 14, Encore Theater) Yoakam has never quite been a mainstream country star, so it’s refreshing to see him get the full Strip-residency treatment. His show is dubbed “An Evening With Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat,” promising a retrospective of the Bakersfield country sound that Yoakam helped to popularize.
MAINSTREAM STARS ■ Old Dominion (December 5, the Joint) A collective of Nashville songwriters who’ve written hits for tons of big names, pop-country quintet Old Dominion have become superstars in their own right over the past several years, pumping out chart hits for themselves and others. ■ Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan (December 11, Golden Nugget) These two grand dames of country have released two collaborative albums in the past decade, and their shows feature both solo and duet segments on their combined decades of hits. ■ Kip Moore & Midland (December 14, the Chelsea) Moore brings a bit of rock into his radiofriendly country, while Midland throws back a bit to the neo-traditionalist country style, dressing in Nudie suits onstage for a retro look to go with its retro sound.
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ALT-COUNTRY/ AMERICANA ■ Wade Bowen with American Aquarium (December 6, Brooklyn Bowl) Bowen is a staple of the Red Dirt country scene, although his music draws on a range of influences. American Aquarium is a hardworking altcountry band that has collaborated with the likes of Jason Isbell and Caitlin Cary. ■ Reckless Kelly (December 9-10, Gilley’s Saloon) This Texas country-rock band recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of landmark album Bulletproof with a live recording of the same name, so expect to hear a lot of material from that influential release. ■ Jamey Johnson (December 13, Golden Nugget) A bit of an outlier among the Nugget’s lineup of veteran traditionalists, Johnson structures his shows more like he’s leading a jam band, with extensive instrumental digressions and an always eclectic selection of cover songs and deep cuts. ■ Robert Earl Keen (December 13, Brooklyn Bowl) Keen is one of the most important figures in Americana, the kind of artist who might never have had a huge hit, but has made an impact on generations of younger performers.
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LOCALS ■ The Rhyolite Sound (December 8, Vinyl) The Weekly’s own Readers’ Choice pick for Best Vegas Band the past two years, these hometown heroes combine outlaw country, roots rock and gritty blues for a sound they call “desert honky-tonk.”
ALSO Terri Clark (December 5, Golden Nugget); Mitchell Tenpenny (December 5, Mirage); Craig Wayne Boyd, Casey James and Adam Wakefield (December 6, Stoney’s); Easton Corbin (December 6, Mirage); Clay Walker (December 6, Golden Nugget); Eli Young Band (December 6, House of Blues); Charlie Daniels Band (December 8, Golden Nugget); Riley Green (December 8, Mirage); Ronnie Milsap (December 9, Golden Nugget); Sundance Head (December 9-11, Vinyl); Tracy Lawrence (December 10, Golden Nugget); Glen Templeton (December 11, Mirage); Mark Chesnutt (December 12, Mirage); Ray Wylie Hubbard (December 12, Golden Nugget); Cody Johnson (December 12, the Joint); Lanco (December 13, Mirage); Koe Wetzel (December 13, the Joint); Chris Lane (December 14, Mirage); Kiefer Sutherland (December 14, Red Rock).
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■ Shania Twain (December December 6-7, 11, 13-14, Zappos Theater)) After five years away, Twain is back with her second Las Vegas residency. She promises more of a “party vibe” than her previous Vegas production, and the show is likely to include at least a few songs from her 2017 album Now,, in addition to classic hits.
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Where do you find songwriting inspiration? It’s usually things that happen to me or my friends or a story somebody tells you. Like, if somebody is going through anything emotional, good or bad, they’ll give you the whole song. You’ve just got to be perceptive and understand when they’re giving you the key lines. Do you have any examples? I wrote with Hank Cochran years ago, and we couldn’t find a title. … Then somebody came in and asked him if they would tell him a story. He said, “No, I’m not in the crying mood today.” We both kind of looked at each What are you working on at the moment? It other and went, “Well, there it is.” was just the 20th anniversary of [1999 album] You’ve written a lot about heartbreak. What’s Smoke Rings in the Dark. …[Producers Mark your advice for breakups? Go with your gut. Don’t Wright and Tony Brown and I] are going to cut go backward. It’ll always get better. more sides in the ’90s fashion just for fun. Nineties Where do you see country music heading? The seems like it’s a thing right now. hardest thing when you’re here for a long time is to Does it feel weird that the ’90s are considered not get jaded. I always try to look at it and decide “retro” now? That’s really wild. The covers that how I’m going to fit in. If it’s not fit in a bowl, I everybody else talks about are the songs I lay out. Like this whole bro country thing, loved when I was a kid—[and it was] not I just laid out for a couple of years. There like the ’50s or something. All it means GARY ALLAN was no way to fit into that for me. ... I’d is I’m old. with Wynn Williams, rather have my integrity and sleep good What’s your creative process December 6-7, 8 p.m., at night than put stuff out that I don’t like? I’m most creative in the morn$31-41. The Joint, 702-693-5222. like. ing. I write by appointments, so I With such an accomplished career, usually meet with some friends over what are you most proud of? Doing it my coffee. You get in there and everybody way. Just not never caving. Once you start kicks around your ideas. We pull the best doing songs that you don’t like, there’s no continuone and write a song. It’s about a three-hour proity to it. cess. It’s like fishing: Either way you get a fish; it’s What drives you at this point? I make records so just whether you get a big one or not. that I can play live. I absolutely love to play live, and You say that you have a zillion songs nobody I will as long as people will come and see me. So I will ever hear. Why not? I write a few songs a week, put all my energy into the show. and some of them are worth hearing. UnforWhat is your favorite moment onstage? tunately, nobody gets to hear album cuts Three quarters in. When you first walk out anymore. You only just hear whatever you’ve got to sell them a little bit and get everybody thinks the hit was. The lathem on their feet. And when you actually bel still owns everything I record. have them on their feet and crying and But otherwise, I think it would laughing and clapping—to me, that’s be cool to hear all the demos it. It’s almost like you’re crestand everything from every ing and you’re like, “This band. is it. We’re gonna take this bitch home.” alifornia-to-Tennessee country star Gary Allan is an NFR regular. He says he loves playing Vegas this time of year because it’s like a reunion with old friends and “it’s always more crazy.” Expect “high-energy hits, a “sprinkle of every album” and a handful of new songs. Allan got on the phone for a fast-moving chat with the Weekly in advance of his show from Conway Twitty’s old house, which he now owns.
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NFR’s Cowloon, or grab something boy Christto eat at the Bites & mas is a free Brews food carts prebonanza of sented by Total Feeds. shopping, live enterObserve the intertainment and more, active Great Wall of with this year’s event Rodeo by Calgary slated to host some Stampede. Visit NFR 300 exhibitors. Think Central for daily guest of it like a pop-up mall appearances and autowith major graph sessions. brands (WranCheck out the COWBOY gler, Roper, Junior World Boot Barn) Finals—a great CHRISTMAS and indie craft- December 5-14, way to sample ers and small the rodeo 9 a.m.-5 p.m., businesses free. Las Vegas experience (Monique’s without going Convention Leather, Art by all in. Watch Center’s South Amy Labbe, Halls, nfrexperi a show by Rodeo Time famous rodeo ence.com/cow Fudge). If your clown Flint boychristmas. loved ones Rasmussen on love turquoise the Rodeo Live jewelry, custom leather stage. And don’t forget goods, specialty knives to explore the Rodeo and/or hand-poured Way Exhibits. candles, this is your If you’ve done all one-stop Christmas that and still want more shopping spot. country fun, mosey on You can watch videos over to the neighborof the previous night’s ing (and free!) RMEF’s NFR happenings will Hunter & Outdoor enjoying refreshments Christmas Expo. Yeeat the Coors Rodeo Sahaw! –C. Moon Reed
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To get children comfortable with always wearing a seatbelt, lead by example. “Kids are so impressionable, it’s important to set good examples as parents. It should never be an option to not wear a seatbelt,” Bennett said. Even if your child isn’t old enough to wear a seatbelt, they’re observing you and what you’re doing.
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Hundreds of Nevadans die on our roadways each year, and the holidays can be especially dangerous. “Ensuring that people get home safely comes down to certain key behaviors that haven’t changed much over the years: wearing seatbelts, not driving impaired and not driving with distractions,” said Andrew Bennett, Public Information Officer for Zero Fatalities. “The numbers of unrestrained fatalities are down this year over last, but there are people who won’t make it home because they didn’t buckle up.” Wearing a seatbelt is one of the simplest, most basic things anyone can do to get to their destination safely.
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Young men are more prone to risky behavior in general, including driving without a seatbelt and driving impaired. “We often see a correlation between an increase in impaired driving and an increase in unrestrained fatalities,” Bennett said. Men ages 26 to 35 years old comprise the largest number of victims of unbelted-occupant fatal and serious injury crashes. according to the Highway Safety Plan, 2019.
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DON’T FORGET THAT SEATBELTS SAVE LIVES. “The statistics are more than a number. Unfortunately, there are hundreds of families who won’t have a loved one with them over the holidays simply because they didn’t buckle up,” Bennett said. “Just buckle up.”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 45% of occupants who were involved in a fatal car crash in 2018 were not buckled up. This number increased to 50% during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. “We tend to see more crashes and fatalities over the winter holidays because there is a higher percentage of vehicles on the roadways. A higher percentage of vehicles means a higher percentage of people who are unrestrained in the vehicle,” Bennett said. About 94% of Nevadans buckle up but fatalities occur each year simply because of the small number of people who don’t.
DEVELOP A HABIT It should be a habit to wear your seatbelt every time you get in a car—including in cabs and rideshares—and to remind anyone you’re riding with to wear one also. “What we’ve seen with focus groups is that someone else telling an individual to buckle up can help,” Bennett said. Be sure to wear your seatbelt correctly, with the belt across both your lap and shoulder. Wearing a seatbelt behind your arm or back doesn’t help; it can actually be harmful in the event of a wreck because it can dangerously redistribute crash forces.
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HOUSE OF BLUES SNOOP DOGG Three wise men have come from afar (Long Beach, mostly). Snoop Dogg, supporting new album I Wanna Thank Me, bears gifts of “Gin & Juice.” His traveling companion, Warren G, is a regulator of great renown. And RJMrLA is a rapper and magi on the rise. Together, they’ll deck this hall with boughs of Real Deal Holyfield. 9 p.m., $60. –Geoff Carter
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BROOKLYN BOWL MODEST MOUSE After going eight years between Vegas visits, Isaac Brock’s indie rock stalwarts have settled into a nice pattern recently, stopping by Brooklyn Bowl every other year since 2015. This third visit to the venue follows the release of November single “Ice Cream Party” and a series of dates opening for The Black Keys. 7 p.m., $59-$90. –Spencer Patterson
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Jim Gaffigan was in town a few months ago, when he also performed at Wynn’s Encore Theater. And apparently the stopover made an impact on the comedian, since Las Vegas made a cameo on his latest stand-up special, Quality Time, on Amazon Prime (the streaming service’s first foray into original stand-up comedy programming). “Last summer I was in Las Vegas. It was 114 degrees—114 degrees! You can actually hear the sun at that point. I didn’t feel safe. I was, like, ‘Are we supposed to be here?’ ... It was 114 degrees, which was shocking, but not as shocking as how casually Las Vegas residents went about their day in that heat. They were like, ‘Let’s play frisbee!’ ‘Time to walk the dog!’’ I was like, ‘Get inside! The Earth is on fire! Get inside and beg for God’s forgiveness. You’ve obviously angered him.’” He ends the bit with, “That’s why Las Vegas is called Sin City. It’s the same temperature as hell.” Gaffigan likely won’t be an LVCVA spokesperson anytime soon, but we still recommend you catch his Secrets and Pies tour stop. 7:30 & 10 p.m., $60-$130. –Genevie Durano
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Your favorite party-throwing Spaniards are back, with another edition of elrow for Encore Beach Club’s winter Intermission series. This week, they’ve got Barcelonaborn producer Paco Osuna, Swiss DJ and Ibiza nightlife staple Andrea Olivi and Spanish DJs Bastian Bux and De La Swing. 2 p.m., $25-$45. –Leslie Ventura
FRI, DEC 6 Fergusons DOWNTOWN LO DINO Vegas-based DJ, producer and Rabbit Hole Collective member Lo Dino recently wrapped up her debut EP Neo-Nostalgia. Spin lead single “Call Me,” featuring Charlie Muse and Chop 808, then head Downtown for a soulful celebration. 8 p.m., free, all-ages. –Leslie Ventura
SAT, DEC 7 REYNOLDS HALL A CLASSIC HOLIDAY The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s annual holiday show finds the group at its most festive, with classics and seasonal favorites, guest vocalists and an audience sing-along that gets kids from 1 to 92 on their feet. 2 & 7:30 p.m., $30-$110. –Genevie Durano
DEC 7-8 SPARROW + WOLF REVERSE DRAG BRUNCH Stay up late to see the city’s best female impersonators performing while Chef Brian Howard serves up brunch specialties, with some of the proceeds going to AIDS for Nevada (AFAN). Seatings at 11:45 p.m. & midnight, 4480 Spring Mountain Road #100. –Genevie Durano
DEC 5-8 Majestic Repertory Theatre The Manson Family: An Opera Years before Quentin Tarantino rewrote the Manson Family murders as farce, John Moran fashioned them into a Greek tragedy. Majestic Rep takes Moran’s controversial 1990 production and reshapes it as an interactive piece. Times vary, $35. –Geoff Carter
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RL Grime continues following the beat of his own heart By Leslie Ventura
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enry Alfred Steinway has been making music under the name RL Grime since 2012, and in recent years he has become one of the most sought-after trap producers in the industry. The release of his sophomore album, 2018’s Nova, stoked the fire for his new record label, Sable Valley, which fuels Steinway’s love of trap while also providing a platform for other artists to get their sounds out. “Sending big love to everyone in New York who came out to the first Sable Valley show ever last weekend,” Steinway tweeted in October. “Started this label a little under a year ago, and to see it come to life after months of work was so magical.” RL Grime wrapped up his Research and Development tour with his Sable Valley labelmates in November, which means the busy entrepreneur can refocus his attention, from managing
a label and tour to focusing on his own DJ sets and music. Steinway is famous for staying true to his sonic vision. In a 2018 YouTube interview with DJ/producer Diplo, Steinway explained how his former project, Clockwork, came to an abrupt end when he realized it was no longer fulfilling. “It was EDC 2013 or 2014, and I was playing a Clockwork set,” Steinway said. “I had a full panic attack … because I was like … ‘I just hate this music. I don’t want to play this.’ I remember right after I finished the set, I was like, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore.’” While Steinway was already producing music as RL Grime, that light-bulb moment signaled the demise of Clockwork and strengthened his identity and focus under the name for which he’s now best known. On November 22, RL Grime
released “Formula,” an uplifting collaboration with Canadian producer Juelz that finds the DJ honing in on his ability to captivate big rooms. And though Steinway expressed in that same YouTube interview that Vegas might not be typically the best place to break new music, chances are good RL Grime will treat the crowd to his latest single when he plays Encore Beach Club on December 11. Not only is it the chance to find out what he’s been up to lately, but it’s an opportunity to hear the DJ play the bangers you know and love. A night on the dancefloor in Vegas doesn’t get much better than that.
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DJ Phoreyz 12/6. DJ Wellman 12/7. O.T. Genasis 12/11. Wed, Fri-Sat, Mirage, 702-6938300.
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CHATEAU Brooklyn-born DJ ShadowRed has been a prominent figure on the Vegas club scene for more than seven years. He started spinning on the Strip at the Act, the short-lived nightspot Atomic Saloon Show now calls home. These days you can catch his residency at Chateau, including a December 6 gig. Also: DJ P-Jay 12/7. Wed-Sat, Paris, 702-776-7777.
CLIQUE Nightly, Cosmopolitan, 702698-7939.
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Eric DLux 12/6. DJ CAPTN20 12/7. Mark Eteson 12/9. Mon, Fri-Sat, Aria, 702-590-8000.
LIGHT You don’t have to wait until New Year’s Eve weekend to catch Rick Ross at Light. He’s wrapping up his Port of Miami 2 tour with a midweek gig at the Mandalay Bay nightclub on December 11. Also: Derek King and LoveRance 12/6. DJ J-Nice 12/7. Wed, Fri-Sat, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.
MARQUEE Matoma 12/6. Dash Berlin 12/7. Eric DLux 12/9. Mon, Fri-Sat, Cosmopolitan, 702333-9000.
OMNIA Nicky Romero 12/6. Borgeous 12/7. Mark Eteson 12/10. Tue, Thu-Sun, Caesars Palace, 702-785-6200.
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Trey Songz has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of hit R&B album Ready— which included his landmark Drake collaboration “Successful”—all year long during his Drai’s Live headlining residency. “Trigga” returns to the roof for more on December 7. Also: DJ Esco 12/6. DJ Pauly D 12/8. Thu-Sun, Cromwell, 702-777-3800.
OTR’s L.A.S. (Local Artist Series) Vegas live music showcase returns on December 11, featuring singersongwriters Kaylie Foster and Zack Gray and rapper Mike Xavier, plus DJ ZO in the main room and Crykit in the living room. Also: Slim McGraw 12/6. Deuces Wild 12/7. Wed, Fri-Sat, Park MGM, 702-730-6773.
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ENCORE BEACH CLUB elrow with Paco Osuna, Andrea Oliva & Bastian Bux 12/7. EBC at Night with RL Grime 12/11. Wed, Fri-Sun, Encore, 702-770-7300.
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XS Big Deal Music Group and Diplo’s Mad Decent Publishing just inked Dillon Francis to a global deal, laying the groundwork for tons of new music from the innovative producer, DJ and Wynn Nightlife resident. Toast with Francis when he returns to XS Nightclub on December 6. Also: The Chainsmokers 12/7. Fri-Sun, Encore, 702-7707300.
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Three Asian noodle bowls to try this winter By Jason Harris
Noodles are comfort food tailor-made for cold weather. Think about how satisfying a great bowl of pasta can be, or how a delightful plate of macaroni and cheese can bring you back to childhood. Las Vegas has plenty of fantastic noodles—specifically handmade, artisanal, perfectly crafted Asian noodles. The artistry that goes into making them is its own kind of entertainment, too, if you’re lucky enough to watch the chefs pull the noodles into shape. Here are three iterations we love. Happy slurping.
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Chow Mein AT The Magic Noodle
Udon at Cafe Sanuki
Growing up in New Jersey, there was a certain comfort to holding a white takeout container of lo mein from a quick-stop Chinese joint. Whether you call it lo mein or chow mein, these thin, versatile stirfried noodles act as a gateway into the world of Asian noodles. Top them with veggies and a protein of your choice, and you’re ready to roll. 5165 S. Fort Apache Road #165, 702-873-0888.
Udon are Japanese buckwheat noodles, thick, toothsome and as much about texture as anything else. Served in a variety of broths or with toppings such as cheesy carbonara or curry potato cream, the udon at Cafe Sanuki is always stellar. No matter how you order them, you’ll always get to the bottom of the bowl faster than you thought possible. 4821 Spring Mountain Road #G, 702-331-9860.
Shang Beef Noodle AT Shang Artisan Noodle The hand-pulled noodles from the Shanxi province of China are one of the greatest feats of the culinary world. Enjoy them here in a rich beef broth with braised beef brisket and an assortment of vegetables. For Seinfeld fans who still maintain that “soup is not a meal,” this is delicious proof to the contrary. 4983 W. Flamingo Road #B, 702- 888-3292.
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Repeal Day Swings Into the mob museum
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Black Tap’s new menu offers stellar vegan and vegetarian options By GENEvie DURANO
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When Black Tap opened at the Venetian in upon request as well.) The All-American is Black Tap’s December 2017, it brought to Las Vegas a signature burger, and this Impossible version could taste of New York City, where the burger joint strike gold with the vegetarian/vegan crowd. has a cult following. Modeled after the luncheonettes The Vegan Nashville Hot ($16) is a riff on the of lower Manhattan in the ’80s and ’90s, where you can sandwich of the moment. Instead of chicken, a hearty sidle up to the counter and get a solid burger and shake, breaded portobello gets topped with Nashville hot Black Tap exudes a hip, millennial urban vibe. That sauce, paired with coleslaw and pickles and served on sensibility permeates the menu—from the La a vegan potato roll. It’s got a kick to it, with BLACK TAP Frieda-sourced burgers and craft beers to those the mushroom adding a depth of flavor and Venetian, Instagram-darling CrazyShakes. texture that you won’t find in a regular chicken 702-414-1000. Black Tap recently rolled out a refreshed sandwich. SundayThursday, menu featuring vegan and vegetarian ofNon-vegetarians have something new (and 11 a.m.-midferings, in response to the growing call for spicy!) too: the Beer Hall Chicken Sandwich night; Fridayplant-based alternatives. The Impossible All($19), a pretzel-breaded chicken breast topped Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. American ($19) holds its own against its Prime with beer cheese (from Black Tap’s own brew), counterpart—the patty is thick, cooked “mebacon, pickled jalapeños and mayo. Keep a dium rare” and topped with American cheese CrazyShake close by when your order this one, and Black Tap’s special sauce. (That can be made vegan as you’ll need the cool dairy to temper the heat.
Prohibition ended 86 years ago. The 18th Amendment to our Constitution, ratified in 1919 and enacted a year later, made it illegal to manufacture, sell and consume alcoholic beverages. But booze-loving Americans got crafty, and the amendment gave way to an entirely new industry for the mob—that of underground speakeasies and black market alcohol distribution. The Mob Museum tips its hat to that era with its annual Repeal Day celebration on December 5. In celebration of the 1933 repeal (that’s the 21st Amendment), guests are invited to revisit the Roaring ’20s inside the Underground, the speakeasy and distillery underneath the Mob Museum. The bar will celebrate that day the best way possible—with alcohol. Dance to live jazz and swing music while imbibing cocktails like the Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Prairie cucumber vodka, elderflower, rosemary and lemon) and the Rum Row (Diplomático Reserva, pineapple, gum syrup, allspice and bitters). There’s also Champagne and wine by the glass. And get your hands on spiritsinfluenced bites from the Underground’s kitchen, like all-beef bourbon meatballs, rumsky chicken skewers, martini shrimp cups and more, plus tantalizing desserts like hazelnut liqueur panna cotta cups, gelato shots and bourbon dark chocolate truffles. (For $69, guests get three cocktails and passed bites; $99 includes unlimited cocktails, bites and a souvenir gift bag; $149 includes all of the above, plus a three-course Oscar’s Steakhouse dinner.) Also on tap for the event: a costume contest—revelers are encouraged to dress up in their best Jazz Age threads—and a silent auction to benefit the museum’s education initiatives. –Leslie Ventura
Repeal Day IN the Underground December 5, 7 p.m.-midnight, $69-$149. Mob Museum, 702-229-2734.
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Festival season is usually over by now, but this year’s inaugural Intersect festival does things a little differently. Presented by Amazon Web Services, Intersect will brings more than 30 electronic, hip-hop and rock artists—including headliners Kacey Musgraves, Beck, Foo Fighters and Anderson .Paak—to town December 6 and 7, along with a swath of interactive experiences (post-apocalyptic dodge ball, anyone?). The event’s Las Vegas Festival Grounds footprint will cover 1 million square feet, covered with art, food and tech-forward spectacles featuring 3D visuals, drones and more. Here are 10 music acts we suggest you don’t miss.
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Weyes Blood (7:15 p.m., the Dome) Natalie Mering captivates audiences with her own update of classic folk, and her latest album, Titanic Rising, has been one of the most heralded records of 2019. Named after Flannery O’Connor’s debut novel, Weyes Blood also brings an intimate and witty charm to her sets. Combine that with her iconic voice and talented backing band, and Mering’s Intersect performance shouldn’t be over looked.
Tokimonsta (7:15 p.m., Infinity stage) Electronic music and instrumental hip-hop producer Jennifer Lee was featured on the music episode of the Netflix documentary series Explained after being diagnosed with a rare brain disease in 2015. She lost her ability to understand music and language, but she has since made a full recovery and continues to make incandescent, mood-setting music. Hear tracks “Realla” and “Don’t Call Me” for a glimpse into the DJ’s repertoire.
Gessafelstein (10:30 p.m., Infinity stage) Electronic music fans should find a lot to love about this French DJ, who burst onto the scene with debut LP Variations in 2010. Born Mike Lévy, Gessafelstein combines industrial, techno, house and electro sounds to create music that invokes the nostalgia of ’90s raves and warehouse parties and the dark, cybersurrealism that set the vibe for cult classics like Blade Runner and The Matrix. His live show incorporates light-absorbing Vantablack VBx2 material, often described as the darkest black known to man. Vinyl pants and black mesh shirts are encouraged.
Japanese Breakfast (4:30 p.m., Supernova stage) Singer and guitarist Michelle Zauner earned numerous music-pub accolades for 2017 LP Soft Sounds From Another Planet, whose atmospheric, shoegaze sounds and poppy undertones recall greats like Slowdive and the Cocteau Twins. This year has seen Japanese Breakfast release two singles, “Head Over Heels” and “Essentially,” the former a somber Tears for Fears cover and the latter built around icy synths and a New Wave-inspired drum beat. If you missed her sold-out Vegas show last summer, now’s your chance to atone.
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Thundercat (6:45 p.m., Infinity stage) The funky, quirky bassline in “Them Changes” from 2017 LP Drunk is as memorable as the cover adorning the album. Born Stephen Bruner, the bassist and singer has played on records by Erykah Badu and Flying Lotus (Bruner’s 2011 debut The Golden Age of Apocalypse was released on FlyLo’s Brainfeeder imprint); he was also a member of California punk band Suicidal Tendencies. Catch Bruner’s enigmatic, shapeshifting energy on Intersect’s second day.
Kelsey Lu (8:30 p.m., the Dome) The cellist and singer’s evocative, heart-wrenching song “I’m Not in Love” demonstrates how the songwriter pushes the envelope even within the genre of avantgarde pop. Combining vast soundscapes and textures with hypnotic vocals and deep cello arrangements, Lu brings a unique voice to an Intersect lineup stacked with interesting artists.
Sophie (9:45 p.m., the Dome) The Scottish producer and singer has co-produced songs with Madonna, Charlie XCX and Kim Petras, but she’s also a distinguished pop artist in her own right. Sophie has a penchant for left-of-center arrangements that create sparkling—and sometimes earrattling—soundscapes large enough for dancefloors (“Ponyboy”) yet poignant enough for headphones (2017 single “It’s Okay to Cry”).
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Leon Bridges (5:45 p.m., Supernova stage) The Texan’s debut album, Coming Home, earned a 2016 Grammy nom for Best R&B Album, and the title track landed a spot among Spotify’s 10 Most Viral Tracks that same year. Motown and Sun Records fans should dig Bridges’ throwback neo-soul style, which also brings in elements of folk and Americana. Hear tracks “Beyond” and “River” before taking in the singer/guitarist’s live set.
Flying Lotus (9:45 p.m., Infinity stage) Steven Ellison is a producer, rapper, DJ, filmmaker, instrumentalist and the mind behind record label Brainfeeder. He’s also the grand nephew of late jazz greats John and Alice Coltrane. It’s no huge surprise, then, that FlyLo has pushed the boundaries of electronic music and hip-hop, since bringing his experimental style to the fore in 2007. In 2017, he directed the horror comedy Kuso and took his live 3D show on a world tour. Expect the unexpected from this atmospheric creator during his 3D Intersect performance.
Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals (8:40 p.m., Supernova stage) The singer and rapper has been making jazzy, soulful albums since 2012, and his stand-alone track “Bubblin’” snagged the Grammy for Best Rap Performance earlier this year. Live, .Paak is backed by his traveling band, The Free Nationals, but the singer also plays drums, keyboards and other percussion instruments. He released his fourth studio album, Ventura, in April featuring guest spots from André 3000, Smokey Robinson and late rapper Nate Dogg.
(Weyes Blood by Eliot Lee Hazel; Japanese Breakfast by Ebru Yildiz; Thundercat/Courtesy)
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The life of Ryley Modern folk hero Ryley Walker talks sobriety, Twitter persona and Vegas buffets by Spencer Patterson
f you’ve heard Ryley Walker’s music but don’t hang out on Twitter, you might have the 30-year-old Illinois native pegged wrong. “When I first came on the scene and got a record deal and some notoriety, it was this really quiet, folky Nick Drake sh*t— but that’s never been my personality,” Walker says. “So I guess Twitter is my actual personality coming through, for better or worse.” On December 5, the prog-folk troubadour, who has drawn favorable comparisons to Tim Buckley, Bert Jansch and yes, Nick Drake, will stop by the Bunkhouse, where he’ll open for Vancouver psych-rock outfit
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Black Mountain (He’s scheduled to go on at 8 p.m., so don’t be late.) Walker spoke to the Weekly from his home in New York City. You’ve played the Bunkhouse once before, in 2015. Do you remember much about that? That was my first time ever being in Las Vegas. I’d always wanted to go, since I was a little kid watching Vegas Vacation with Chevy Chase. I remember the show was good, and then I took mushrooms and went all over town and looked at lights and stuff. I had a blast. There’s so much mystique there, and the locals are far out. It’s probably the show I’m looking forward to the most.
You’ve been very open about your recent sobriety. Does Vegas present something of an extra challenge? I’m an alcoholic and a recovering addict, so I have to adjust to the environment, instead of expecting the world to slow down to me. I’ve been touring a bit since I cleaned up, and it’s been a total blast going around the world sober. And to be more professional and play better for audiences—I get a lot of joy out of that.
were just a funny Twitter account.” It happens a lot more as that account grows. I originally just got it because me and my friend would always make fun of bands, and my friend was like, ‘You’ve gotta do all this stuff on Twitter.’ … I enjoy music, and I take it very seriously, but I don’t take myself very seriously, and [my Twitter] is just an extension of that. It’s an extension of the stupid jokes I’ve been making since I was in middle school.
Does it seem weird that there are people out there who only know you through social media rather than through your music? Yeah, people come up to me like, “I thought you
Is it accurate to say you’re dedicated to making each show unique, rather than trying to come up with some perfect formula? I came from a noise underground, and the performances
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NOISE HU ARE YOU Priming you for Mongolian metal band The Hu’s Brooklyn Bowl takeover Who: Pronounced “The Who,” The Hu is four-piece metal band (with four additional touring members) from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, that pays homage to its native land through all aspects of its music. Vocals are performed in a traditional Mongolian throat singing style atop a meld of Eastern and Western instrumentation. Some of the unique instruments used by The Hu include a horsehead fiddle, jaw harp, end-blown flute and two-string lute. Lyrically, the songs focus lyrically on the customs and history of Mongolia.
Ryley Walker, blending in (Evan Jenkins/Courtesy)
were always wild. Then when I started doing “sing songs” more, I used free jazz and noise musicians as my backing band, so that was always a given, leaving room for improvisation in the music. I like that the personality and vibe of each day changes the show. When we have an eight-hour drive through a sh*tty snowstorm, there’s this kind of dark energy in the set, and when we’re all having fun and things are going our way in life, there’s a happy joy kind of sound. Maybe a bad buffet in Vegas will affect the way I play that night. How do you approach opening for
Black Mountain, rather than headlining and playing for your own fans? I obviously give it my all, but the expectations are a bit lower as the opening band. We get 45 minutes each night, so it’s kind of ideal. I’m gonna be playing as a duo with my friend Ryan [Jewell], a freejazz drummer based in New York. I’m planning on jamming a lot and improvising and trying to write new stuff onstage. I think we’re gonna let the music get super far out and get people ready to see Black Mountain. For Walker’s takes on Dave Matthews, Genesis bootlegs and more, visit lasvegasweekly.com.
Breakout: The Hu’s first two songs—“Yuve Yuve Yu” and “Wolf Totem” —were released with accompanying videos on YouTube in October 2018 and have since combined for more than 50 million views. That has led to the act routinely being described as a “viral sensation,” but The Hu truly cemented its rising star status by hitting the European festival circuit this past summer, drawing big crowds and rave reviews at calendar cornerstones like England’s Download Festival and Germany’s Rock am Ring. The Hu is in the middle of its first North American tour, for which more than half the dates have sold out. Accolades: Despite being so new, The Hu has racked up a level of recognition many artists never achieve. The band
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received quite the co-sign in October, when Elton John played latest single “The Great Chinggis Khaan,” on his Beats 1 radio show and declared, “They sound amazing. Don’t ever say I don’t introduce you to new sounds.” More meaningfully, in November the Office of the President of Mongolia bestowed The Hu with the Order of Genghis Khan, the country’s highest award, reserved for those who study, preserve and strengthen the national culture. Watch: The music videos, which largely follow the musicians traversing the beautiful Mongolian wilderness, probably serve as the best introductions to the band. The Hu released its debut full-length record, The Gereg, in September, but it sounds polished and relatively plain compared to the live show. It’s hard to duplicate the power the throat singing and ancient instrumentation in concert. –Case Keefer
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No limit America’s Got Talent winner ShiN Lim finds a Strip home for his magical show By Brock Radke he recent extension of Shin Lim’s show Limitless at the Mirage comes as no surprise. The 28-year-old sleight of hand artist has consistently sold out Terry Fator Theatre since opening his engagement there over the summer. And considering that magic is having a moment in casino showrooms of various sizes, it makes sense that Lim—whose popularity exploded after he won twice on America’s Got Talent—has found a home on the Strip. “I couldn’t ask for anything better,” he tells the Weekly. “It’s a dream come true for me not just as a magician but as an overall performer, to be in one spot and not have to travel. I’m very lucky to have this opportunity.” Another way to put it: Lim has been making his own luck. He’s performing close-up magic and card tricks in a 1,256-seat theater at one of the most iconic properties on the Las Vegas Strip. If you haven’t seen Limitless, the show’s suc-
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cess might seem as mysterious as Lim’s mindstage time with Lim and contrasts nicely with boggling moves. It really is nothing like any other the headliner’s style. The two entertainers have magic-based production in Vegas, mostly because performed and toured together for years, but this Lim’s precisely choreographed and thoughtfully marks the first time they have combined their soundtracked routines have a cinematic quality individual acts in one show, and Cloud’s comedic that distinguishes his performance. He doesn’t energy blends well with Lim’s more serious and rely on big illusions, but now that he’ll be in the artistic presence. same room for a while—he’s house“He’s really the perfect guy,” Lim SHIN LIM: LIMITLESS says. “He adds such a great dynamic hunting in Vegas, too—Lim plans to December 6-9 & 20-22, add new elements to the show. to the show, and that’s why we go one 7:30 p.m., $45-$250. “We have some big changes for after the other. It gives the show a difTerry Fator Theatre, 702-792-7777. 2020, and we’re going to try to evolve ferent feel rather than having an openthe show into something different,” he ing act. And we’re quite similar in one says. “Right now the show has our core sense because he’s kind of a modern effects—the things I’ve done on AGT—but I want mentalist. He calls himself a forensic mind reader, to do something different. I think ‘experimental’ and he reads body language.” is the best word to describe it.” Lim doesn’t claim to be a magician. He’s trying Limitless also has a terrific secret weapon in to wow you, not necessarily to trick you. But there’s Colin Cloud, a Scottish mentalist who isn’t billed no disputing that Limitless is on its way to becomin the show’s promotional materials but splits ing one of the most magical shows on the Strip.
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Coco Lane Rigbye, front left, and her castmates in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Richard Brusky/Courtesy)
THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE December 6-8 & 13-15, times vary, $28. UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theatre, 702-895-2787.
ANOTHER WORLD NEVADA CONSERVATORY THEATRE OPENS A DOOR TO THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE BY C. MOON REED ince it was first published in 1950, C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia fantasy series has delighted generations of kids and adults. In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, young Lucy leads her siblings through a mysterious wardrobe, leaving behind besieged World War II-era England for the otherworldly land of Narnia. This December, UNLV’s Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents a stage adaptation of the classic tale. It’s directed by Ann-Marie Pereth, artistic director of Downtown’s A Public Fit Theatre Company. In advance of the show, the Weekly spoke with UNLV theater major Coco Lane Rigbye, who plays Lucy.
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What drew you to the role of Lucy? She’s so full of wonder and curiosity and adventure that I just connect with her so well. She’s just so sweet to play and so full of positivity.
Did you have any connection with the Narnia series as a kid? I watched the movies when I was a child. It’s always been a wonderful fantasy land. … As an actor, I’ve always thought of it as creating magic onstage. But in a fantasy, you really are trying to create these magical ideas onstage. It feels really fun, especially playing Lucy, because she’s the one who’s going full force into the magic and she’s the first one to experience it all. I think that’s why the director added so many creative elements—to really heighten the idea of fantasy and magic and a whole different world. You’re 22. How do you play an 8-year-old child? In my audition, I had this high-pitched voice, I was trying [too hard] to play young. But with any role, you just have to play it honestly and think about what the character would be thinking. What are the unique joys and challenges of this
play? The whole play has been a very fun challenge because director Ann-Marie Pereth has taken this story that could be quite simple and has totally improved it and made it quite crazy and very interesting, visually. We have a full-on ensemble, which we’ve called “Shape Shifters.” They’re playing stones and plants and trees. So we’ve added music, we’ve added movement. There’s a lot of creative things going on in the show. What do you hope audiences will take away from this show? The feeling of being a child again. … Anyone who walks into the theater will feel like they are in a different world, full of hope and possibility and challenges. At the end of the day, it’s all about friendship and how if we come together, we can tackle anything. It’s going to be a fun escape for everyone. They’re going to leave the theater feeling hopeful and delighted and like a child again.
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Baby, you’re a Star What inspires Cirque du Soleil performer and part-time magician RJ Owens? By Geoff Carter f you’ve seen Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, you’ve seen RJ Owens as Bebe François, the bonneted clown whose innocent, toddlerlike antics provide many of the show’s biggest laughs. But like everyone else involved with Cirque, Owens has talents and passions that exist far outside his nightly role, from sleight of hand (he’s a magician by trade) to curing his own meats (he’s a committed foodie). Owens recently shared a few of the things that inspire his ever-searching mind.
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Let’s talk Bebe François. How did you find your way into that character? Well, luckily, when I was asked to audition for Mystère, I was on tour with Saltimbanco, which was one of the original shows Cirque put out. And we had a stage manager on the show who was traveling with her 2-year-old son. For about two weeks before I came to Las Vegas to audition live, I babysat Benicio
every single day. Just to watch how he acted, what he did, how he walked, how he processed things. When I was given the role and came to Las Vegas, I was given carte blanche to create, and so I took insight from having babysat Benicio. You run with a crowd of extraordinary talents, both on- and offstage. Who are some other local performers whose work grabs you? I’m a huge adoring fan of Amy Saunders of The Miss Behave Gameshow. [And] I have to say my boys, man. They’re all Cirque, of course. My two costars in Mystère, Jimmy Slonina and Johnny Miles. It’s an honor to share a dressing room with them. We have some of the strangest, most beautiful conversations. Unfortunately, none of us share any time together onstage, but we create in the dressing room. And my other boy is Brett Alters, from Opium; he also works with Piff the Magic Dragon. The four of us are a really
big force of nature to be reckoned with. What does Vegas’ creative culture need that it doesn’t currently have? What Vegas needs is less people saying no and more people saying yes. We’ve got people like Troy Heard running Majestic Repertory, and Kate St-Pierre doing shows with the Lab LV. And the artists who are showing up to First Friday, being vulnerable and putting their work out there, and saying, “This is me. This is my art. I don’t care if you buy it. I would love you to buy something from me, but this is my art.” … We need people who are just not afraid to say yes, not afraid to be vulnerable. And who just aren’t afraid to put themselves out there and say, “Look, world. Here I am. Love me or leave me. Let’s just make art.” For more of this interview, visit lasvegasweekly. com.
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calendar LIVE music 172 Steph Payne 12/5. Kiss This (Kiss tribute) 12/11. Rio, 702-513-3356. Backstage Bar & Billiards Anamanaguchi, Default Genders, Nullsleep 12/6. Los Exeter, Offensive, Willie Psycho, Not Your Kind 12/7. Jason Joshua & The Beholders, Thee Sacred Souls, The Escapers 12/14. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. THE BARBERSHOP Commonwealth Band 12/5. Super Lemon 12/6. The 442s 12/7. Thrillbilly Deluxe 12/8. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7434. THE BOXX We Were Giants, Next Door to Heaven 12/6. Ouija Macc, Gizmo, Death Plus 12/10. 1000 N. Nellis Blvd., 702-824-5281. Brooklyn Bowl K. Michelle, B. Rose 12/5. Wade Bowen, American Aquarium 12/6. The Hu, Crown Lands 12/7. Gregory Alan Isakov, Patrick Park 12/8. Modest Mouse 12/11. Robert Earl Keen, Parker McCollum 12/13. Rydmik Healing, The Dose, Franks & Deans, Will Champlin 12/14. Thievery Corporation, Brazilian Girls 12/15. Dizzy Wright, Rittz, Ekoh, Whitney Peyton 12/20. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon Black Mountain, Ryley Walker 12/5. Tijuana No 12/7. Mike Xavier, KT, Zhou, Kiara Brown, Michael Robertson, Michelle 12/12. Jonah Matranga 12/16. Undisputed Vibes 12/18. Exmortus, Novareign, Sicocis, Casket Raider 12/20. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. The Chelsea Goo Goo Dolls, Dean Lewis, Maddie Poppe, Natasha Bedingfield 12/6. Kip Moore, Midland 12/14. Lizzo 12/31. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. Chrome Showroom Albumpalooza (Steve Miller/Doobie Brothers tribute) 12/7. The Fab 12/18. Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Wayne Newton 12/9-12/11, 12/26-12/30. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute) 12/6. Peace Frog (Doors tribute) 12/7. Chase & The Pursuit 12/13. Led Zepagain (Zeppelin tribute) 12/14. December ’63 (Frankie Valli tribute) 12/21. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID Blue String Theory 12/7. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. The Colosseum Reba, Brooks & Dunn 12/612/8, 12/10-12/11, 12/13-12/14. Journey 12/27-12/28, 12/30-12/31. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. Count’s VAMP’D West Bound, John Zito Band, Cure the Curse 12/5. John Garcia, Cortez, Loom, Under 12/6. 4NR (Foreigner tribute), Wheel in the Sky (Journey tribute) 12/7. Outta the Black, Graveyard Witch, Mezoa, Tyrants by Night 12/12. Black Sabbitch (Black Sabbath tribute), The Mad Rabbits, Dinner Music for the Gods 12/13. Tinnitus, Electric Dynamite 12/14. Black Flower Power Hour, Second Echo, Strange Mistress 12/19. Smashing Alice, Words as Weapons, Dirt Halo 12/20. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. THE Dispensary Lounge Lisa Gay 12/7. Curt Miller Quintet 12/11. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343.
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli performs at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 7. (Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo) Dive Bar Agent Orange, Sheiks of Neptune, The Psyatics, The Jagoffs 12/7. The Retarded Rats, Degenerated, Dead at Midnite, No Que No 12/8. TSOL, Lean 13, F*ckface, Across the Street 12/13. The Memories, The Red Seduction, Chameleon Queen 12/14. Sin City Rejects 12/17. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON Sissy Brown, Whiskey Breathe 12/5. Manual Fade, Open Fist, William Neal 12/6. Bargain DJ Collective 12/9. Unique Massive 12/10. Johnny Zig & The Force 12/11. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Eagle Aerie Hall Aspen, Words From Aztecs, Lucrecia, Guilty by Design, Memoire, Yatta the Black Smith 12/14. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927.
12/7-12/8. Reckless Kelly 12/9-12/10. Kevin Fowler 12/11-12/12. Rob Staley Band 12/13-12/14. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722. GOLD MINE TAVERN Trenched, Tugley Wood, Dead Money 12/6. Dead Money, Always 12/7. Randy William’s American Acoustic 12/11. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom Clay Walker 12/6. Charlie Daniels Band 12/8. Ronnie Milsap 12/9. Tracy Lawrence 12/10. Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan 12/11. Ray Wylie Hubbard 12/12. Jamey Johnson 12/13. 866-946-5336. HARDWAY 8 Wayne David Band 12/6. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124.
Mandalay Bay Events Center Maroon 5 12/30-12/31. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand Garden Arena Andrea Bocelli 12/7. Ariana Grande, Social House 12/15. 702-531-3826. Orleans Showroom Merry Christmas Darling (Carpenters tribute) 12/15. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Jason Aldean 12/6-12/8. Lady Gaga (Enigma) 12/28, 12/30; (Jazz & Piano) 12/31. Park MGM, 844-600-7275. Rocks Lounge Zowie Bowie 12/6, 12/13. Yellow Brick Road 12/7. Kiefer Sutherland 12/14. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777.
House of Blues The Pettybreakers (Tom Petty tribute) 12/15. Eli Young Band, Niko Moon, The Rhyolite Sound 12/6. Jaden Smith, Willow Smith 12/8. Snoop Dogg, Warren G, RJMrLA 12/10. The Dan Band 12/14. La Sonora Dinamita 12/19. Rocks Off (AC/DC/ Black Sabbath tribute) 12/20. Bleachers 12/21. Siavash Ghomayshi 12/22. DJ Quik 12/27. Third Eye Blind 12/31. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600.
Sand Dollar Lounge. Blues Society Jam 12/6. Catfish John (Grateful Deads tribute) 12/7. Billy Ray Charles 12/8. Open Jam 12/9. Bonnie Mason 12/10. David Scott Cooper 12/11. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401.
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country John D. Hale Band 12/13. Town Square, 702-435-2855.
FLAMINGO SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 12/2312/24, 12/27-12/28, 12/31. Flamingo, 702-733-3111.
The Joint Old Dominion, Ryan Griffin 12/5. Gary Allan, Wynn Williams 12/6-12/7. Cody Johnson 12/12. Koe Wetzel 12/13. Ganja White Night, Boogie T, Subtronics & more 12/20. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000.
Fremont Country Club Holiday Hell Fest ft. Cattle Decapitation, Unearth & more 12/13. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601.
Las Vegas Festival Grounds Intersect ft. Foo Fighters, Kacey Musgraves, Beck & more 12/6-12/7. 311 W. Sahara Ave., 702-632-7589.
The TAVERN Gravel Band 12/13. Uprise 12/20. Modern Mixtapes 12/27. 1113 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702-804-1113.
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M PAVILION Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez 12/21. M Resort, 702-797-1000.
Terry Fator TheatRE Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 12/27-12/29. Mirage, 702-792-7777.
ECLIPSE THEATERS Jewel Carter 12/14. 814 S 3rd St., 702-816-4300. Encore Theater Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat 12/6-12/7, 12/10, 12/12, 12/14, 3/4, 3/6-3/7. Chris Isaak 12/20-12/21. Dariush 12/24. Wynn, 702-770-6696. EVEL PIE Coldclaw, Nerve Exposure, Casket Raider, Exaltation 12/7. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460.
South Point Showroom Aaron Watson 12/5-12/8, Josh Ward 12/9-12/11, Randall King 12/12-12/14. 702-696-7111.
SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Merry Christmas Darling (Carpenters tribute) 12/14. 800-745-3000.
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T-Mobile Arena George Strait, Ashley McBryde 12/6-12/7. 702-692-1600. TopGolF The Crystal Method 12/27. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. Vinyl The Rhyolite Sound 12/8. Sundance Head 12/9-12/11. Maoli, Tenelle 12/13. Otherwise, The Black Moods, The Mad Rabbits, ZZY 12/20. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. WESTGATE INTERNATIONAl THEATER A Tribute to The Beatles’ White Album 12/7. 800-222-5361. ZAPPOS THEATER Shania Twain 12/6-12/7, 12/11, 12/13-12/14. Christina Aguilera 12/2712/28, 12/30-12/31. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.
Comedy BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Amy Blackwell 12/5. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Drew Thomas, KT Tatara, Spencer James Thru 12/8. Tom Rhodes, Derek Richards, Brandt Tobler 12/9-12/15. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. COMEDY CELLAR Brian Scott McFadden, Rocky Dale Davis, Mike E. Winfield, Emma Willmann, Dean Edwards, Mark Cohen Thru 12/8. Andy Haynes, Daniel Simonsen, Kathleen Dunbar, Eagle Witt, Phil Hanley, Mark Cohen 12/9-12/15. Rio, 702-777-2782. Encore Theater Jim Gaffigan 12/5. Wynn, 702-770-6696. HaMBURGER MARY’s Steven Roberts 12/11. 1700 E. Flamingo Road, 702-733-8787 JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB Josh Blue 12/5-12/8. Luenell Sun thru 1/5. Vicki Barbolak Tue thru 1/7. Linq Promenade, 702-777-2782. JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Oscar Ovies, Don Barnhart Thru 12/8. Guy Fessenden, Don Barnhart 12/9. Rick D’Elia, Don Barnhart 12/10-12/15. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Shang 12/5-12/8. Adam Hunter 12/9-12/15. Samuel J. Comroe MonWed thru 1/29. James Michael Thu-Sun thru 2/14. Strat, 702-380-7711. LAUGH FACTORY Joey Medina, Drew Marks, Steven Roberts Thru 12/8. John Wesley Austin 12/9-12/15. Tropicana, 702-739-2411. The Space ComedySportz 12/7. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. THE SPARE ROOM Rob Sherwood, Ron Coleman 12/11-12/15. Downtown Grand, 702-719-5100. Terry Fator TheatrE Ron White 12/6-12/7. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TICKLE ME COMEDY CLUB Justin Berkman, Joe Caliz Thru 12/7. Penny Prince, Dirty Red 12/10-12/21. Eclipse Theaters, 702-816-4300. TREASURE ISLAND THEATRE Bill Engvall 12/6. 702-804-7722.
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Performing Arts & Culture Charleston Heights Arts Center A Charlie Brown Christmas 12/6-12/8, 12/1312/15. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. Clark County Library Mariachi Winter Festival 12/6. Captivation Dance Affiliates: The Nutcracker Remix 12/7. Las Vegas Brass Band Holiday Concert 12/8. UNLV Jazz Vocal Ensemble 12/11. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.
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He’s making a list and checking it twice. Make sure to ask Santa for that Special Something at the Macy’s Promenade in the Santa Chalet. Presented by Open through December 24
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hicago Blackhawks forward Ryan Carpenter sat on the bench and got lost in the sights and sounds of T-Mobile Arena before a November 13 game against the Vegas Golden Knights. That is, until goalie Marc-André Fleury popped up on the opposing bench and started chirping at him. That was a new one for Carpenter, who spent the past two seasons coming out of the same hometeam tunnel as Fleury. Carpenter, making his first trip to Vegas as a visitor, spent the hours before and after the game thinking back on his time here. During the Golden Knights’ inaugural season two years ago, everyone on the team came from somewhere else. In year three, former Golden Knights are scattered throughout the league. Welcoming back ex-teammates during the regular season is a new phenomenon for Vegas’ current players. “It feels kind of weird because we are all pretty tight together after that first year,” forward William Carrier
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says. “The ‘Misfits,’ I think that’s going to stick for a while. We had such a good year, and team bonding was really tight.” Sixteen of the 35 players who suited up for the Golden Knights during the storied 2017-18 season are already gone from the organization. Of those, nine have played a game against the Golden Knights, and Erik Haula and Colin Miller could join that list later this season as members of the Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres, respectively. The NHL has large roster turnover every year, of course, and the Golden Knights weren’t going to keep their inaugural squad together forever. But the players say there’s an extra bond from the group that current Edmonton Oilers winger James Neal dubbed “the Golden Misfits.” “Those first-year guys will always be remembered, especially in the community and by everyone because of the run we made and everything that happened there in that first year,” says forward Alex Tuch, who dined with Carpenter during the latter’s return. “It’s pretty cool to see all those guys come back. It was always sad to see them go, and when they come back, it’s like a final goodbye.” The organization has treated its former players well. Carpenter and Colorado Avalanche center PierreÉdouard Bellemare received video tributes on T-Mobile’s big screen, leading to the logical conclusion that Haula and Miller, both of whom were traded this past summer, could get the same treatment when they come back to town. Everyone expects a standout like Fleury to get an ovation when he returns to Pittsburgh, given that he was a big part of three Stanley Cup runs for
■ Pierre-Édouard Bellemare, Colorado Avalanche ■ Ryan Carpenter, Chicago Blackhawks ■ Daniel Carr, Nashville Predators ■ Jason Garrison, Edmonton Oilers ■ Erik Haula, Carolina Hurricanes ■ Brad Hunt, Minnesota Wild
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the team, but such acknowledgments are rarer for role players. Carpenter said he wasn’t expecting anything for his first game back in Las Vegas and came away touched by the warm reception. “It’s nice to see your ex-teammates acknowledged,” defenseman Jon Merrill says. “I think every guy hopes they get one of those when they go back to a team they played for. It’s a classy organization; they do things the right way.” Current players uniformly praised the Carpenter and Bellemare videos. Jonathan Marchessault, who has been with four teams in his career including the Florida Panthers, sounded confident in saying Vegas treats former players better than most other franchises. “It just shows how much class our organization has to give them a video tribute,” he says. “I’m thinking of when Reilly [Smith and former Panthers coach and current Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant] went back in Florida, and they didn’t even get much. It was whatever, but something I’m really proud of is that we have a lot of class.” The Golden Knights will have a large free agent class this offseason, including original Golden Knights Deryk Engelland, Cody Eakin, Tomas Nosek and Merrill, along with fan favorite Ryan Reaves and two-year regular Nick Holden. Trade possibilities always loom throughout the year and into the offseason, too. There’s no guarantee any of those players will leave Vegas, but if they do, there’s a good chance they’ll be on celebrated upon their return.
■ Brendan Leipsic, Washington Capitals ■ Colin Miller, Buffalo Sabres ■ James Neal, Edmonton Oilers ■ David Perron, St. Louis Blues ■ Luca Sbisa, Winnipeg Jets ■ Tomas Tatar, Montreal Canadiens
Note: Erik Brannstrom (Ottawa Senators), Nikita Gusev (New Jersey Devils) and Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens) are former VGK prospects who never played an game for the Golden Knights but have reached the NHL.
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CYBERSECURITY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES HOW TO KEEP FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS PROTECTED FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS
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Cybersecurity should be a paramount concern for all businesses. The FBI’s Internet Crime Report estimated that the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2018. “Online criminals and the acts they perpetrate are extremely harmful to businesses, consumers and the overall economy. Owners and managers are responsible for developing and maintaining organizational cybersecurity. This can be difficult for some small businesses without the budgets for high-end technological services,” said Nicole Cypers, Vice President of Public Relations at America First Credit Union. “Fortunately, implementing security measures isn’t necessarily cost-prohibitive and doing so can go a long way toward protecting your interests.” Create a mobile device action plan
CYBERSECURITY TIPS The Federal Communications Commission reports that digital information theft has become the most commonly reported fraud. To help empower business owners against these breaches, here are some tips and best practices:
Cellphones can be difficult to safeguard. Be aware of this before connecting a device to corporate networks or confidential data. “There are security apps to help prevent hacking into cellphones when you’re on public networks. Beyond that, implement strong passwords and encrypt everything,” Cypers added.
Keep your software current and equip your devices All devices should be equipped with up-todate, industry-standard security software. “Antivirus programs, browsers, operating systems, point-of-sale platforms, phones, laptops, tablets– everything that runs your business–should receive regular updates to ensure there aren’t vulnerable spots,” Cypers said. “Having a strong software strategy is one of the best defenses against attacks and malware.” Install updates as soon as they’re available, then run antivirus scans.
Monitor access points Monitor access to every company device. Separate accounts by user and require strong passwords. Restrict admin credentials to necessary personnel and limit employee software installation. “Oversee the devices themselves as well. Because so much work is on laptops, tablets and cellphones, it’s important not to leave them unattended and vulnerable to theft,” Cypers said.
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BE PREPARED Being consistent with cybersecurity measures is a necessity but even with the right protection in place, attacks can still happen. That’s why it’s crucial to have a plan. “Your team should be in a position to swiftly manage an attack or fraud attempt. Having a quick response can mitigate damage and restore confidence,” Cypers said.
Secure Wi-Fi networks Enable a firewall to secure the company’s connections. According to Cypers, “the Wi-Fi network should be encrypted and hidden. Your router should be passwordprotected as well.”
Work with your credit union or bank Work with your company’s financial institution and take advantage of their security tools. “Use them as a resource. They should advise you on protecting your business and offer counsel on any anti-fraud services at your disposal. If they cannot, consider moving accounts,” Cypers said.
Train employees Train your team in security policies and practices. “Create cybersecurity protocol for all employees at every level of the company. Teach them how to appropriately handle customer information,” Cypers said. “Business owners should regularly educate staff regarding changes in procedures, software upgrades and more.”
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By Kelcie Grega | Weekly STaff illon Cassell has dreamed of becoming a pilot since middle school. The Rancho High senior comes from a long line of pilots and first responders, including his father, who was killed while serving with the U.S. Air Force. Cassell, 17, is enrolled in Rancho’s Academy of Aviation, the only one of its kind in the state, where students are introduced to pilot training, along with the mechanics of aviation and aeronautical sciences. “My idea is to go into the Air Force and eventually become a commercial pilot,” Cassell says. “My namesake had a little something to do with it.” The industry is seeking more aspiring pilots like Cassell, since many in today’s workforce are reaching the federally mandated retirement age of 65. “In the next 15 years, nearly 41,000 major airline pilots
will turn 65,” says Louis Smith, president of Future & Active Pilot Advisors, a career and financial resource for professional pilots. “They will need to be replaced by newly hired pilots.” In 1987, there were about 827,000 pilots in the United States. That number has seen a 30% decrease over the past three decades, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “Many of the pilots hired by the major airlines are poached from the regional airlines and the military,” Smith says. “This created staffing problems and shortages for both sectors.” These factors will further exacerbate what many in the industry are calling a pilot shortage during an unprecedented demand for air travel, with the number of airline passengers doubling to 7.8 billion per year by 2036, according to International Air Transport Association. For Las Vegas-based air carrier Allegiant Air, the pilot shortage hasn’t made much of an impact yet, according to Tracy
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Tulle, Allegiant’s senior vice president of flight and crew operations. Still, the company is keeping an eye on it as pilot sourcing becomes more and more competitive. Rancho aviation instructor Gary Archambeault says that while some airlines might not yet be feeling the shortage’s effects, projected numbers should be a concern—and airlines need to be creative in recruiting new pilots. “We’re not getting as many pilots from the military as before,” he says. “There aren’t as many pilots going into the military, and their commitment is longer than it was many years ago.”
Bolstering new pilots Tony Truong used to love to go plane spotting with his father— identifying and marveling at different aircraft on the runways of McCarran International Airport. At Rancho, he continues stoking that passion with classes in both flying and maintaining an aircraft. He’s been working on a Cessna 150, a two-seat tricycle gear general aviation airplane. “We’re redoing the interior and all the flight controls. We also did the landing gear and hydraulics system,” Truong says. Earlier this year, Allegiant donated thousands of pounds of aircraft parts, including landing gears, an engine thrust reverser, radar antennae and other hydraulic and avionics components in support of the program, according to Allegiant spokeswoman Hilarie Grey. She says it’s one way for the company to help a younger generation join the industry. Archambeault says the buzz about the aviation industry’s labor shortage is already evident in the enrollment rates for Rancho’s program. “The number of students who are applying for the lottery system to get into Rancho’s aviation program are way up from the past couple of years,” he says. One of the program’s biggest benefits: getting hours on a flight simulator, a device many beginner pilots use during training. The program digitally recreates flight environments and replicates equations that govern how aircraft fly. Those hours count toward obtaining a private pilot’s license—a significant value. Becoming a pilot is expensive, costing between $120,000 to $300,000, Smith says. “The
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cost is definitely an obstacle in building our nation’s future aviator workforce.” Pilots also require 40 hours of flight training to obtain a private license, and 1,500 hours to fly commercially. Offsetting the high cost of schooling, however, are increasing salaries, Smith points out. The average salary for an Allegiant pilot is $70,000, with some pulling down six figures, Tulle says. “Major-airline pilot pay has improved considerably during the past few years, primarily due to growing industry profits and pattern bargaining by the unions,” Smith says. “The most significant increase is at the regional airline level, where first-year pay has increased threefold in the past six years. The pay has grown from an average of approximately $20,000 to $60,000 due to signing and completion bonuses. This was caused by significant attrition of pilots leaving for the major airlines and new regulations requiring higher total flight times to qualify for the scheduled airlines.” Truong says he will look to continue his pilot training at an aeronautical university. If that doesn’t happen, he says, he’ll look to the maintenance side of aviation, which also has a workforce gap that will need to be filled, aviation officials say. Over the next two decades, the industry will require an additional 769,000 new maintenance technicians, according to the 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a commonly referenced industry forecast of personnel demand. “Everyone in my family is supporting me and they really want me to do something in the field of aviation,” Truong says.
Students at Rancho High School’s Academy of Aviation are introduced to pilot training, along with the mechanics of aviation and aeronautical sciences. (Miranda Alam/Special to Weekly)
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n the mid-1990s, hockey fans were introduced to a new technology called FoxTrax, intended to make it easier for viewers to follow the puck during National Hockey League telecasts on Fox. Many remember how the technology created a glowing puck on TV screens, leaving a cometlike trail of color once the puck reached certain speeds. But FoxTrax didn’t last long, to the delight of hockey purists who’d denounced it as too gimmicky for a sport steeped in tradition. Dave Lehanski, the NHL’s senior vice president of development and innovation, says FoxTrax was “way ahead of its time, but it just wasn’t ready back then. You could see it wasn’t working right.” Now, the NHL is preparing to introduce a more advanced version of the technology in 2020 in an attempt to make itself more attractive to younger viewers. Players will don wearable technology— sensors about the size of an Oreo cookie—on the back of their shoulder pads, which will track certain metrics in real time. The puck will also be outfitted with a chip that can communicate with a series of cameras and sensors. The technology was tested in January during two Vegas Golden Knights games at T-Mobile Arena. Golden Knights winger Max Pacioretty says he’s intrigued by the idea, but adds, “There were a lot of issues with bouncing pucks and whatnot.” Still, he says, “It’s something that could be fun for the fans.” That’s the league’s goal for this technology, which will produce more in-game data to enhance the viewing experience, especially for
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lions of data points throughout a game,” Lehanski says. “It will track XYZ coordinates with the player and the puck, and we’ll turn those coordinates into meaningful data like speed or puck possession.” The puck and player tracking technology can also be used for real-time wagering, something NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has said the league now fully embraces. “If you’re going to do [proposition] betting, you’ve got to do it in real time,” Bettman said at October’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas. “Player tracking will create something like 200 data points per second. The puck will create something like 2,000 data points per second. This is something that we’re going to create, and the only way you’ll be able to access it is through us.” NHL arenas are being outfitted to support the new system, developed by North Carolina-based SportsMedia Technology, a longtime NHL partner. Partly because the technology has already been tested at T-Mobile, the Vegas arena will be one of the first arenas to get it, according to NHL officials. The outfitting process includes the installation of a network of infrared cameras and cabling throughout the arena. “We hope to have the entire system operational league-wide for the start of the 2020-21 season,” Lehanski says. “There may be some installation, too, for [January’s] All-Star Game [in St. Louis] this season. That’s our goal. It’s a big initiative, so we’re not going to force anything.”
A FoxTrax NHL regulation hockey puck, unveiled on January 18, 1996. The puck was indistinguishable from a regular one in physical appearance but had a spot-lighting feature that made it change colors when viewed on TV. (Dan Loh/Associated Press file)
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VegasInc Notes The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources appointed Heidi Swank as the inaugural administrator for its new division of outdoor Swank recreation. Swank will help build the division with a focus on enhancing Nevada’s one-ofa-kind outdoor recreation experiences and protecting Nevada’s natural Ormsby landscapes. She previously served as a nonprofit leader, university professor and member of the Nevada legislature. Zachary Ormsby was also hired as a program manager for the Nevada conservation districts program. Ormsby will work with Nevada’s 28 conservation districts to help advance natural resource
conservation and management throughout the state’s rural and urban landscapes. Ormsby previously worked as a conservation specialist for the Nevada Division of State Parks. Ken Janssen joined Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada’s board of directors. Janssen is general manager of the Flamingo and Cromwell, where Janssen he oversees the strategic plan and all day-to-day operations of the property. Nigro Construction hosted a ribbon-cutting at its Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott project in Centennial Hills. The property is the first new hotel build to the area in the past 15 years and serves locals as well as those traveling to visit the nearby Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center. Fairfield Inn by Marriott is an 87-room, limited-service hotel
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Allegiant Electric appointed Alfredo Murua as project manager. Murua brings over a decade of experience as an electrical superintendent, managing teams Murua of up to 800 people. He will be an ambassador for Allegiant Electric while developing projects and helping team members meet their goals.
The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) appointed Anne Carpenter as chief of the parole and probation division. Carpenter joined the department Carpenter in 1995 as an officer and rose through the ranks, most recently serving as a major for the parole and probation division southern command. As chief, Carpenter is responsible for 330 sworn officer positions and 264 non-sworn positions. Howard & Howard’s Las Vegas office was named to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers best law firms list in 11
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, in conjunction with Simon Property Group, named Lea Willingham senior general manager of the retail destinaWillingham tion. Willingham brings 30 years of experience in the shopping center industry and has managed luxury shopping centers, mixed-use developments and office buildings during her career. Most recently, Willingham was the general manager of The Shops at Crystals.
The Forum Shops also appointed Shane Wheatley assistant general manager. Cyndi Johnson, RN, MSN, MHA, was promoted to chief nursing officer at Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center and Sunrise Children’s HosJohnson pital. Johnson is a 40-year health care executive veteran and served as interim chief nursing officer. Adam’s Place, a nonprofit organization that provides support for children and families experiencing loss, announced Jacquelyn MacLeod MacLeod as its new child life specialist. MacLeod is responsible for helping infants, children, youth and families cope with the uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss and bereavement. Nevada Realtors launched a website and a program that makes its news and information available to anyone with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home systems.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Vivienne Westwood, the fashion designer who incorporated the punk aesthetic into mainstream styles, said three things that are suitable for your use. 1. “I disagree with everything I used to say.” 2. “The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.” 3. “Intelligence is composed mostly of imagination, insight and things that have nothing to do with reason.” TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “I’m drowning in the things I never told you.” Famous make-up artist Alexandra Joseph wrote that to a companion with whom she had a complicated relationship. If you are experiencing a similar sensation, do something about it. Analyze why you’ve been withholding and hiding your thoughts and feelings. Divulge some and monitor the results of your partial revelation. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You need an emotionally suggestive nudge to fully activate your urge to merge; you require a jolt of sweetness to inspire you to go in quest for love mojo. So allow your heart to be moved by poet Rabindranath Tagore: “My soul is alight with your infinitude of stars. Your world has broken upon me like a flood. The flowers of your garden blossom in my body.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): Try saying this, and notice how it feels: “I will make ingenious efforts to interpret my problems as interesting opportunities that offer me the chance to liberate myself from my suffering and transform myself into the person I aspire to become.” Now try this: “I will have fun imagining that my so-called flaws are signs of potential strengths and talents that I have not yet developed.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Asked if he needed to feel bothered and agitated to stimulate his creativity, Leonard Cohen said no. “When I get up in the morning, my real concern is to discover whether I’m in a state of grace.” He knew he couldn’t fix or banish the chaos. His state of grace was like skiing skillfully down a hill, gliding along the contours of unpredictable terrain. That’s the state of grace you should cultivate. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poet Juan Felipe Herrera praises the value of making regular efforts to detox our cluttered minds. He says one of the best methods for accomplishing this is to daydream, to give yourself permission to indulge in uncensored fantasies. This free-form play of images is a healing joy, a gift you give yourself. It’s a crafty strategy to make sure you’re not hiding any secrets from yourself. Now is a favorable time to practice this art. 2018 King features syndicate
ACROSS 1 Skipper’s site 5 Las Vegas attractions 12 Part of WMD 16 Dol. fractions 19 Safe, at sea 20 Venezuela’s main river 21 Brand of skin cream 22 “— Abner” 23 Limit for riding a roller coaster, often 26 Oath reply 27 In — by itself (unique) 28 ’60s muscle car 29 Port-au-Prince locale 30 Profound 31 Spherical bacterium, for short 32 Payoff of athletic training 35 Othello foe 37 Grammy category 38 Rocker Patty of Scandal 39 Animal that hunts, but isn’t hunted 45 Is remorseful 48 Life’s work 49 Frazier foe 50 Mauna — 51 Peel, as fruit 52 Preteen 53 It has a “3D White” product line 58 Reproachful clicks 59 Fish in a garden pond 60 Writer Levin 61 Be fixated 62 Company that owns Log Cabin, Vlasic and Mrs. Paul’s 67 Decides to participate 71 Sallie —
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s your meditation, as articulated by the blogger Riverselkie: “Let your life be guided by the things that produce the purest secret happiness, with no thought to what that may look like from the outside. Feed the absurd whims of your soul and create with no audience in mind but yourself. What is poignant to you is what others will be moved by, too. Embrace what you love about yourself and the right people will come.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “I swear I became a saint from waiting,” wrote poet Odysseus Elytis in his poem “Three Times the Truth.” You may be in a similar situation. And you’ll be wise to welcome the break in the action and abide calmly in the motionless lull. You’ll experiment with the hypothesis that temporary postponement is best not just for you, but for all concerned. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “My greatest asset is that I am constantly changing,” Jane Fonda said. This should be applicable to you in the coming weeks. As you proceed in your holy task, keep in mind this other advice from Fonda: “One part of wisdom is knowing what you don’t need anymore and letting it go.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can’t escape your past completely. You can’t loosen its hold on you so thoroughly that it will forever allow you to move with limitless freedom into the future. But you have the power to release yourself from part of your past’s grip. And the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do just that: to pay off a portion of your karmic debt and shed worn-out emotional baggage. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Playwright August Strindberg didn’t have much interest in people who “regurgitate what they have learned from books.” He craved to hear about the unprecedented secrets of each person’s life: the things they know and feel that no one else knows and feels. Now is a perfect time for you to fully embody Strindberg’s perspective. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “It’s no fun being in love with a shadow,” wrote poet Edna St. Vincent Millay. And yet she indulged in that no-fun activity and even capitalized on it to create a number of poems. You, though, should fall out of love with shadows. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to channel your passions into solid realities: to focus your ardor and adoration on earthly pleasures and practical concerns and imperfect but interesting people.
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