2023-08-10-Las-Vegas-Weekly

RECORD BREAKING

Charity Weekend Celebration

SEPTEMBER 21-23

BENEFITTING CHARITIES:

Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center

Manilow Music Project

Musicians on Call

Three Square

Victoria’s Voice

Youth Villages

TICKETS INCLUDE:

Collector’s Commemorative Coin

Copacabana Boa

Record Breaking Celebration hat

2 free drinks (in a collectible cup) at the Copa Bar

VIP Pass to the Saturday afternoon private screening of COPACABANA–TheMovie!

All Manilow 2023 show tickets are available at

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EDITORIAL

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Sta Writer AMBER SAMPSON (amber.sampson@gmgvegas.com)

Contributing Writers GRACE DA ROCHA,HILLARY DAVIS, MIKE GRIMALA, CASEY HARRISON, KATIE ANN MCCARVER, TERESA MOSS, RHIANNON SAEGERT, DANNY WEBSTER

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SUPERGUIDE

THURSDAY

ADAM CAROLLA 7:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

RL GRIME 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

SLAMBALL LEAGUE

Thru 8/13, times vary, Cox Pavilion, unlvtickets.com.

BENNY BENACK III 7 & 8:30 p.m., & 8/11, Vic’s, vicslasvegas.com.

MORGAN PAGE 11 a.m., Daylight Beach Club, daylightvegas.com.

AUTHORS ANGEL AU-YEUNG & DAVID JEANS 7 p.m., Writer’s Block, thewritersblock.org.

SIEMBRA

With Noybel Gorgoy, 6 p.m., Maxan Jazz, maxanjazz.com.

SEEING DOUBLE

With AR & Danco, Exile, Santoyo, Skunkz, 9 p.m., Ghostbar, seetickets.us.

DEBI GUTIERREZ

Thru 8/13, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m., Laugh Factory, ticketmaster.com.

JUSTIN YOUNG 8:30 p.m., Gatsby’s Supper Club, gambithenderson. com.

INFEKT

With Prizmack, Fnxdr, 10 p.m., We All Scream, seetickets.us.

PLAN YOUR WEEK AHEAD

Get your tickets for the Weekly’s Best of Vegas party—August 10!

7 p.m.! Zouk Nightclub!— at lasvegasweekly.com/ bestofvegas2023

CAGE FREE WEEKEND

“We don’t get a lot of things to really care about.” So says Nicolas Cage’s character Rob Feld in Michael Sarnoski’s excellent and underseen 2021 film Pig, which screens at 7 p.m. August 10 at the Beverly Theater—free of charge. It opens a series of Cage classics at the venue, all o ered gratis: the 1988 horror farce Vampire’s Kiss (also tonight, 9:15 p.m.); 1995’s Leaving Las Vegas (August 11, 9 p.m.), the film that won him an Academy Award; the wonderful 1987 romantic comedy Moonstruck (August 12, 4 p.m.), the movie that should have won him an Academy Award; and 1997’s Con Air (August 12, 9 p.m.), a dumb but spectacular action movie that returned Cage to Vegas only two years after he got an Oscar for leaving it. So, not only is the Bev giving you some things to care about, but they’re giving them to you free, like the best things in life should be. Individual tickets are required for each screening, and they’re limited to two per person. August 10-12, times vary, free, the Beverly Theater, thebeverlytheater. com. –Geo Carter

(AP Photo/Photo Illustration)

FRIDAY

LAS VEGAS ACES VS. WASHINGTON MYSTICS

7 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL RISING STARS SEMIFINALS 8 p.m., & 8/12, the Space, thespacelv.com.

SGT. PAPERS

With Heavy Breather, Headwinds, Dantes, 9 p.m., Artifice, eventbrite.com.

MARTIN GARRIX

With Justin Mylo, 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.

ADELE 8 p.m., & 8/12, the Colosseum, ticketmaster. com.

MAROON 5 8 p.m., & 8/12, Dolby Live, ticketmaster. com.

MARKUS SCHULZ 10 p.m., Discopussy, seetickets.us.

MAXWELL 8 p.m., & 8/12, Encore Theater, ticketmaster. com.

KELLY CLARKSON 8 p.m., & 8/12, Bakkt Theater, ticketmaster. com.

KATY PERRY 8 p.m., & 8/12, Resorts World Theatre, axs. com.

ALESSO 10:30 p.m., Hakkasan Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.

GIPSY KINGS FT. NICOLAS REYES

With Al Olender, 8 p.m., Red Rock Ballroom, ticketmaster. com.

TIP 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

SHAYNA STEELE 7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter. com.

THE CHAINSMOKERS 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

SHALLOU

Among all the music venues within Area15’s cavernous multipurpose complex, the Portal might just be its most mind-altering. The room is a technological dreamscape, with 360-degree projection mapping capable of transforming your surroundings at the press of a few keys. So when LA-based indie DJ and producer Shallou brings his vivacious melodies to the Portal, they’ll truly come alive. Swirling minimalistic house beats with accents of electro-pop, Shallou creates a heightened state of chill, so dancey and light, it’s almost angelic. Shallou’s 2017 EP, All Becomes Okay, set the standard for his silky-fine sound, and that momentum built into master tracks like “Begin,” “You and Me” and “Here.” The producer mixes with intentionality, tinkering with elements such as chimes and other flourishes until they become your favorite detail. 9 p.m., $23-$27, the Portal at Area15, area15.com. –Amber Sampson

KAROL G 7 p.m., Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster.com.

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SUPERGUIDE

BECK & PHOENIX

Beck Hansen has been an inconsistent performer through the years, and his past few albums haven’t come close to his classics, but his last full Las Vegas appearance reminded us how exciting a fully armed and operational Beck can be. That was in December 2019, when he wowed the main stage crowd at Amazon’s Intersect music festival with as dynamic and energetic a set as we’ve seen from the alt-rock hero in years. He blasted through close to 20 numbers, rocked out on guitar and danced like he really, really meant it. How might he fare four years later? Well, he’ll have plenty of support onstage—co-headliner Phoenix (the French band behind indie hits “Lisztomania” and “1901”) and a pair of make-sure-you-seethem openers in Japanese Breakfast and Sir Chloe. But mostly, this ship will sail as far as Beck can take it, and at this point, we’ve given up trying to guess what that’ll mean. 6:45 p.m., $21+, Michelob Ultra Arena, ticketmaster.com.

–Spencer Patterson

DOGSTAR 7:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketmaster.com.

GRETA VAN FLEET

With Teddy Swims, 7:30 p.m., T-Mobile Arena, axs.com.

BIG TIME RUSH

With Jax and Max, 7 p.m., MGM Grand Garden Arena, axs.com.

KASKADE Noon, Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

ZEDD

With Charly Jordan, 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

THE HEAD & THE HEART

With Miya Folick, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.

STEEL PANTHER

7:30 p.m., House of Blues, concerts. livenation.com.

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS VS. LOUDOUN UNITED 7:30 p.m., Cashman Field, lasvegaslightsfc.com.

ILLENIUM 11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events. taogroup.com.

FRENCH MONTANA 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

GARETH EMERY 9 p.m., the Portal at Area15, area15.com.

SPITALFIELD

With Kat Kalling, Lie for Fun, 8 p.m., the Gri n, eventbrite.com.

MARY DROPPINZ 10 p.m., Discopussy, tixr.com.

EMO KIDS

With Divided by Stereo, Let’s Get Sad, 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us.

MARSHMELLO 11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

FRANKIE MORENO 8 p.m., Sahara Theatre, eventbrite.com.

NAJEE 6 & 8:30 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com.

LIL JON 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

GREAT WHITE 8 p.m., Westgate International Theater, ticketmaster.com.

FISHER 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.

RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA 8 p.m., Water Street Plaza Amphitheater, cityofhenderson.com.

Keanu Reeves (right) and his band, Dogstar (Courtesy/Brian Bowen Smith)

LAS VEGAS

ACES VS. ATLANTA

DREAM

6 p.m., Michelob Ultra Arena, axs.com.

TYGA

11 a.m., Encore Beach Club, wynnsocial.com.

MUSTARD

11 a.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events. taogroup.com.

CLUTCH

7 p.m., House of Blues, concerts. livenation.com.

DOM DOLLA

10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.

E-40 10:30 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, draisgroup.com.

GOD LIVES IN GLASS

3 p.m., Reynolds Hall, thesmith center.com.

ALESSO 10 p.m., Tao Beach Dayclub, events.taogroup. com.

MIGHTY MYSTIC

7 p.m., Taverna Costera, taverna costera.com.

NICKY ROMERO

11 a.m., Wet Republic, events. taogroup.com.

PRESEASON FOOTBALL: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

AT LAS VEGAS RAIDERS

ELI LEV 9 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesanddollarlv. com.

AUDIEN

With Charly Jordan, noon, Ayu Dayclub, zoukgrouplv.com.

Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (AP Photo/Photo Illustration)

rivalry always ,

The “Battle of the Bay” rivalry always commands attention, even though the Raiders are no longer located in California’s Bay Area and this latest edition will be an exhibition contest. Preseason games will be important to the Raiders this year, though, as they break in a largely overhauled, younger roster. Rookies like quarterback Aidan O’Connell, a fourth-round pick out of Purdue, tight end Michael Mayer, a second-round pick out of Notre Dame, and wide receiver Tre Tucker, a thirdround pick out of Cincinnati, should all receive extended playing time. The game against the 49ers will be the Raiders’ preseason opener, and their only home game until a Week 3 regular-season tilt against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 24. Expect Las Vegas to push hard for a victory, and not only because the 49ers remain a heated rival. Coach Josh McDaniels placed an emphasis on winning in the preseason last year, when the Raiders went a league-best 4-0. 1 p.m., $100$520, Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster. com. –Case Keefer

SUPERGUIDE

DJ PAULY D 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.

ANGELO TSAROUCHAS

With Kristeen Von Hagen, Paul Farahvar, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m., thru 8/20, Laugh Factory, ticketmaster.com.

SOUL FUSION

7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter.com.

KEVIN SHEA

8 p.m., thru 8/20, L.A. Comedy Club, bestvegascomedy. com.

AUDREY BARCIO: SIGHT \ LINE

So much of our visual culture is built upon the male gaze. But a new exhibit at Sahara West Library challenges that. Deconstructing seeing itself, Sight \ Line questions the pathways between the seer and what is visible and hidden. “I’m interested in having women’s structures be seen, because historically they have not been seen,” artist Audrey Barcio says in a statement on the library district’s website. “My work is about examining and reimagining the architecture of human culture.” The UNLV College of Fine Arts alum has dazzled viewers in the past with her geometric installation “Continual Eventual,” which showed at Clark County Government Center’s Rotunda Gallery in 2016. Sight \ Line draws from Barcio’s focus on minimalist shapes and feminist symbols, using clean lines, colors and (a)symmetry to challenge traditional representations. Thru 8/26; Monday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; free; Sahara West Library; thelibrarydistrict.org. –Shannon Miller

AUG. WEDNESDAY

OS MUTANTES 8 p.m., Sand Dollar Downtown, thesanddollarlv. com/downtown.

DJ FRANZEN 10 p.m., Ghostbar, palms.com.

SIDNEY CHARLES 10 p.m., We All Scream, weallscream.com.

O.T. GENASIS

With Justin Credible, 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup.com.

ROCKY LAPORTE

With Michael Somerville, Kathleen Dunbar, 8 p.m., thru 8/16, Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, bradgarrettcomedy.com.

JOHN CAPARULO 9:30 p.m., Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club, ticketmaster.com.

THE SMOKESTACKS 10 p.m., Sand Dollar Lounge, thesanddollarlv.com.

JEFF RICHARDS

With Forrest Shaw, Jackie Fabulous, Michael Yo, 7 & 9:30 p.m., thru 8/19, Comedy Cellar, comedycellar.com.

THE WORLD ALIVE With Pure, Aspen, Night Feen, Color in the Dark, 8 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us.

BODYBOX With Snu ed on Sight, Corpse Pile, Dredge, Eyes of Perdition, Momentum, 6 p.m., Eagle Aerie Hall, seetickets.us.

THE JOI JAZZ ORCHESTRA 7:30 p.m., Notoriety, notorietylive.com.

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NEWS IN THE

LAS VEGAS’ COURTYARD GETS NEW HEALTH CLINIC

The City of Las Vegas’ facility for the homeless has been upgraded.

A new health clinic at the Courtyard Homeless Resource Center was unveiled August 1 during a tour with city officials and Nevada Health Centers, which will operate the primary care portion of the clinic. The clinic is expected to open to patients August 14.

“Nevada Health Centers is really the ideal partner for this,” says Jocelyn Bluitt-Fisher, community resources manager for the city. “They have operated a small clinic dealing with the homeless ... in this community for quite some time. And so this just really gives them a bigger footprint to serve more people.”

According to its website, the nonprofit operates 10 federally qualified health centers in Southern Nevada and is the largest primary care provider for uninsured and underinsured people across the state.

The 8,532-square-foot, two-story clinic at the Courtyard will offer primary care on the first floor and behavioral and mental health services on the second floor, along with medication dispensing and management, according to the city. The city is seeking a behavioral health provider to work at the clinic, Bluitt-Fisher says.

Samantha Ford, Nevada Health Centers’ VP of regional operations, says if patients require further treatment beyond primary care, the nonprofit will work with other organizations in Southern Nevada to refer patients. “We will find the correct resource for the patient and refer patients out to the appropriate location for those services,” she says.

Ward 5 Councilman Cedric Crear says the health clinic is among renovations that have been underway at the city-funded Courtyard in recent years. The low-barrier shelter allows entry to anyone, and permits people to bring their possessions and pets inside.

“We have been working diligently over the past five years to build this facility,” Crear says. “This is Phase 3, where we have our federally qualified health center. And so, we’ve made a tremendous amount of strides.”

According to data provided by the city, 6,081 “unduplicated guests” accessed services—including medical, mental health and substance abuse services—at the Courtyard in 2022. –Shannon Miller

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

ELECTION LEGITIMACY CONFIRMED

STEEP DISCOUNT ON PUBLIC LAND

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Interior signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes a process to sell eligible public lands for as little as $100 per acre to state or local jurisdictions to spur affordable housing projects. 1

An audit of the Clark County Election Department’s handling of mail ballots during the 2022 general election concluded that election officials followed state law when processing ballots. The report also made suggestions for improvement.

NEW MONUMENT

President Joe Biden will designate nearly 1 million acres of land near the Grand Canyon as a new national monument today to protect the area from uranium mining, administration officials confirmed August 7.

HOME PRICES TICK UP

The median sales price of existing single-family homes in Southern Nevada was $450,000 in July, increasing 2% from the previous month but down just over 3% compared with the same time last year, according to a report from Las Vegas Realtors.

NEW BELLS AND WHISTLES ON FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

The Clark County School District started another academic year August 7 with new things to look forward to.

Superintendent Jesus Jara and other officials toured the sprawling district all day. They greeted the first students to enter the doors at Northeast Career & Technical Academy, the district’s first vocational school in North Las Vegas. The first-day festivities also included the annual Historic Westside tradition of having the students of

HOT SHOT

Matt Kelly Elementary walk a red carpet into school; a stop at the rebuilt Fremont Middle School, which has served Las Vegas students since 1955; unveiling the new “book bus,” a bus converted into a book-filled mobile literacy center; a celebration of a $20,000 grant to teach science, technology, engineering and math at Goolsby Elementary; and a peek at a team-teaching model being piloted at Silvestri Junior High, among other middle schools districtwide.

–Hillary Davis

POLICE PRESENCE TO REMAIN IN SCHOOLS

There will be a continued police presence on campuses across the Clark County School District this school year to help limit violent acts, officials said.

Law enforcement officers will again partner with the Clark County School District Police Department to be on school grounds, where they will interact with administrators, teachers and children to develop relationships and facilitate a safe school setting, Metro Police Deputy Chief Reggie Rader said. It’s the same strategy for police departments in Henderson, North Las Vegas and Las Vegas marshals.

“Please don’t be alarmed by the increased police presence that you may see,” Rader said. “This is just to ensure everybody that there is going to be a safe and positive environment for the school year.”

–Hillary Davis

Las Vegas businessman Robert Bigelow is the most prolific individual donor to a political action committee backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ bid for president. He made a single contribution worth more than $20 million on March 30 to the super PAC known as Never Back Down, whose executive board is chaired by former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt. $20 MILLION

JULY SET A HEAT RECORD IN LAS VEGAS WITH AN AVERAGE DAILY TEMPERATURE OF 97.3 DEGREES.

UNLV running back Courtney Reese (26) carries the ball during the first day of football training camp August 4 at Rebel Park. Reese, a 5-foot-8, 165-pound senior, averaged 7.2 yards per carry in 2022 and is the team’s leading returning rusher. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

(Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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It’s time to celebrate!

Welcome to the latest edition of Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas Awards, recognizing our readers’ picks from the worlds of Food + Drink, Arts +

Entertainment, Nightlife, Sports and more— plus some of our own selections. This year’s winners include Strip headliners, community resources and Stanley Cup and WNBA champions, among many more. So pull up a comfy chair, pour a favorite beverage and join us in recognizing some of the people, places and things that help separate Las Vegas from any other place on planet Earth.

(Wade Vandervort/Sta )

BEST STEAKHOUSE

Twin Creeks Steakhouse

Chef Jaimee Pepe’s small touches help make this steakhouse a local favorite. From the variety of toppings and sauces to the in-house smoked Parmesan and handmade butter, every detail shines through. Silverton, silvertoncasino.com.

BEST BAKERY

Freed’s Bakery Freed’s has been a household name for Las Vegans for generations, and with good reason. From wedding cakes to keto treats, they’re baking goods for every occasion—and craving. Multiple locations, freedsbakery.com.

BEST BARBECUE

SoulBelly BBQ

Main Street’s smokedmeat mecca has thrived under the leadership of Bruce Kalman, a seasoned pitmaster and Chopped champ bringing together choice regional favorites.

1327 S. Main St., soulbellybbq.com.

BREAKFAST SPOT Egg Works

A good breakfast lies at the heart of every good day, and Egg Works is an expert in that field. The expansive menu can hit any spot, but we’re especially partial to their Hawaiian-style o erings. Multiple locations, theeggworks.com.

BEST BREWERY Able Baker Brewing

This Arts District brewery produces exceptional beers on the regular, and we can’t help but qua them every chance we get, from its Heavy Water stout to the Gerboise Rouge farmhouse ale ... and of course, its tasty Atomic Duck IPA.

1510 S. Main St. #120, ablebakerbrewing.com.

BEST BRUNCH SPOT La Neta Cocina y Lounge

The “farm-to-glass” cocktails at this tequila and mezcal haven leave an impression, along with modern Mexican provisions like their famous BFTs (Big F*ckin’ Tacos). 1770 Festival Plaza Drive #200, lanetacocina.com.

BEST NEW BAKLAVA Nusr-Et

Salt Bae’s steakhouse goes all out with its 24k gold menu, but it’s the deftly sliced pistachio baklava, flaky but firm, subtly sweet and with a dollop of Turkish ice cream, that truly steals the show.

3786 Las Vegas Blvd. S., nusretusa.com/las-vegas.

BEST DOUGHNUTS

Pinkbox Doughnuts

The presentation of glazed, sprinkled and decorated doughnuts always catches our eyes, but just as importantly, Pinkbox’s creations taste just as good as they look. Multiple locations, pinkbox doughnuts.com.

BEST HIDDEN COCKTAIL GEM

The Cabinet of Curiosities

The secret’s out on this adventurous lounge with strange oddities on display, imaginative mixologists behind the bar and a speakeasy within a speakeasy— if you can solve the puzzle. Horseshoe Las Vegas, thecabinetlv.com.

= READERS’ CHOICE = STAFF PICKS

BEST WINE BAR Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits

A Las Vegas institution got even better when Khoury’s expanded last year. Fittingly, the enhanced version features a vivid wine cellar at its center, inviting guests to pull up a chair, taste some wine (or beer, if they prefer) and pair it with bites from food trucks parked outside nightly. 9915 S. Eastern Ave. #110, khourysfinewine.com.

BEST BRUNCH

PIZZA

Red Dwarf

Pizza for breakfast? Absolutely. Red Dwarf’s Sunday Surf Brunch offers an inventive twist on a mid-morning meal, from seasoned bagel pizzas with cream cheese to breakfast “sammies” featuring fried eggs atop crispy Detroit-style deep dish.

1305 Vegas Valley Drive, reddwarflv.com.

BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS

Roberto’s Taco Shop

It’s part of Las Vegans’ DNA—the knowledge that wherever you are and whatever the time, there’s a Roberto’s open nearby, ready to fill you up on carne asada, carnitas and pollo, in burritos, with fries or whatever else your cravings demand. Multiple locations, robertos tacoshop.com.

BEST LOCAL CHEF

David Mangual

The executive chef of Smoke & Fire has brought St. Louisstyle barbecue to a Valley largely lacking in it. Mangual, who previously ran the kitchen at Double Barrel Roadhouse, brings years of Strip experience, and deliciousness, to the table. 3315 E. Russell Road #A5, smokeand firelv.com.

BEST MENU SURPRISES

Yukon Pizza

You’ll visit this Downtown spot for its wonderful artisan sourdough-crust pizzas, and you should. But you might leave with a pork-belly BLT or gochujang-spiced chicken wings. Yukon’s versatile kitchen is ever ready to tempt and surprise with limited-time gems. 1130 E. Charleston Blvd. #160, yukonpizza.com.

BEST COFFEEHOUSE Mothership Coffee Roasters

Mothership has been roasting its own single origin-farmed beans for more than a decade, and the results are impeccably good. Enjoying them in one of Mothership’s airy and stylish coffeehouses elevates the flavors even more. Multiple locations, mothership coffee.com.

BEST NEW GREEK FOOD

Mediterranean cuisine is coming into fashion across the Valley, and it’s easy to understand why if you’ve dined at this sparkling Summerlin spot. Veteran chef Mark Andelbradt elevates everything from falafel to Loukaniko sausage, and the Kallisto Oyster Bar pushes Naxos over the top. Red Rock Resort, naxosredrock. com.

Naxos Taverna

BEST SUSHI SPOT

Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Take a seat at the bar and go piece-by-piece through your favorites, or feast with friends on sushi-adjacent dishes like bluefin pizza or chu toro tartare with caviar. Have it your way at this modern Japanese masterpiece. Mandalay Bay, mandalaybay.mgmresorts. com/en/restaurants/ kumi.html.

BEST PIZZERIA

Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta

East Coasters swear by this Brooklyn-born joint, which specializes in crisp Italian slices that taste like home. Oven-baked pastas, strombolis and cannolis further augment the authenticity. 5270 S. Fort Apache Road #320, 240 W. Charleston Blvd. #101, brooklynsbestpizza andpasta.com.

BEST NEW PASTRIES

Dominique Ansel

Las Vegas

You’ve taken your tourists for a Cronut, of course. They don’t need to know that you sneak back to this beautiful bakery for croissants, cookies, quiche and a mind-blowing smoked salmon and crème fraîche baguette at lunchtime. Caesars Palace, caesars.com/ caesars-palace/ restaurants/ dominique-ansel.

BEST PLANT-BASED MENU

Tacotarian

It’s not some soybased meat substitute passing for a taco. Tacotarian’s fare is the real vegan deal, filled with popular Beyond substitutes and tasty plant-based options like chili-braised jackfruit, portobello, fried potatoes and plantain con mole Multiple locations, eattacotarian.com.

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BEST COCKTAILS

Carversteak

One of the top steakhouses in town also happens to serve some of the best cocktails around. Carversteak has the classics down, like the Mr. Lee Manhattan and the Negroni Blanco, and o ers seasonal cocktail sips, too. Resorts World, carversteak.com.

BEST POP-UP Istorya Origins

We can’t wait to be served another installation of this brilliantly designed dinner series celebrating the vibrancy of Filipino food and its evolution through time. Go to the website, sign up and get ready for some delicious storytelling. Istoryalv.com.

BEST SANDWICH SHOP Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

From the beloved Bobbie to the classic cheese steaks to the cult favorite grilled Italian, Capriotti’s 30-plus Valley locations can always be counted on for a quality sub— or several at once. Multiple locations, capriottis.com.

BEST SECRET TACOS Vesta Co ee Roasters

Vesta’s food menu isn’t big, but it’s filled with craveable items, perhaps none more so than the breakfast tacos: eggs, crispy potatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese, jalapeño and tajin crema piled atop two fresh tortillas from Milpa. We could come back for these every day of the week. 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd. #1, 9031 W. Sahara Ave., vestaco ee.com.

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BEST BURGER JOINT Slater’s 50/50

Bacon on burgers? Easy come, easy go. Bacon in burgers, blended with the beef right into the patty? That’s why you love Slater’s 50/50, along with its cereal milkshakes, deep beer list and more. Multiple locations, slaters5050lasvegas.com.

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BEST SPORTS BAR

DawgHouse Saloon

What do you get when you combine big screens, quality food, sports betting and live music, all in one place? Your pick for this year’s championship sports bar. Resorts World, dawghouselasvegas.com.

BEST NEW ICE CREAM Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery

Fresh ingredients make a big difference in the world of ice cream, and this buzzy shop uses the good stuff to create some of the wildest seasonal flavors we’ve ever tasted—Jelly

Donut, Key Lime Butter Crumble and more. 9484 W. Flamingo Road #165, sorrynotsorrycreamery. com.

BEST VINTAGE VEGAS RESTAURANT Golden Steer Steakhouse

Your old-Vegas experience begins at this storied steakhouse, where Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole dined. A landmark since 1958, Golden Steer retains its legend through superior service and high-grade steaks, wet-aged for 35 days. 308 W. Sahara Ave., goldensteerlasvegas.com.

BEST NEW ITALIAN Balla Italian Soul

We figured Shawn McClain’s Southern Italian concept at the re-stylized Sahara would be a banger, and we were right. It’s time to go back and go beyond pasta for homemade focaccia, steamed mussels and the perfect Negroni. Sahara, saharalasvegas.com/ restaurants-bars/balla.

BEST TACO SHOP

Mas Por Favor

Taqueria y Tequila

The slogan is, “Tacos in the front, tequila in the back.” And sure enough, though Más Por Favor is home to a badass speakeasy, the tacos always come first. 3879 Spring Mountain Road, masporfavorlv.com.

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BEST BAND REVIVAL

Viaje Nahual

Revived from the ashes of groovy surf-rock six-piece Kurumpaw, Viaje Nahual has embarked on a “shaman’s journey,” re-tuning its sound to delve deeper into the winding world of psychedelia and rhythmic cumbia Linktr.ee/viajenahual.

BEST MUSEUM

The Mob Museum

The institution officially known as the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement details the fight between law and lawlessness that shaped our city, and it tells that fascinating story well. Oh, and there’s a cool speakeasy in the basement. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org.

BEST BOOKSTORE

The Writer’s Block Complete with a coffee shop and an artificial bird sanctuary, the Writer’s Block remains a cozy place to post up with your laptop or a new book. It also gives back to the community, via the project-based Young Writers Workshop for ages 5-18. 519 S. 6th St. #100, thewritersblock.org.

BEST BURLESQUE

SHOW

Black Girl Magic Burlesque

Lamarre Theater’s star production—and one of the few all-Black female burlesque shows in town— Black Girl Magic is a beautiful celebration of melanin, featuring an ensemble of sexy performers who really know how to turn heads. 1510 S. Main St., thelamarretheater.com.

BEST COMEDIAN Carrot Top

In an era when stand-up comedy is booming bigger than ever before, no one’s been holding down the Vegas stage longer than Scott Thompson. His always-changing performance at the Atrium Showroom remains a must-see on the Strip. Luxor, luxor.mgmresorts.com.

BEST RISING COUNTRY-ROCKER

Lennon Roach

After eight years in the Air Force, this Southern gentleman drilled down into music, crafting a raspy, rustic brand of roots rock emblematic of his time in the service—and his transformative steps since. Linktr.ee/lennonroach.

BEST R&B ACT TO WATCH

Tatum the Dreamer

Tatum the Dreamer tenderly explores what it is to be a lover and a friend through well-paced, confessional music colored by a baritone so resonant, it might get you thinking about the one(s) that got away. Linktr.ee/ tatumthedreamer.

BEST COVER BAND

High Rocktane

This female-fronted act continues stirring up dancefloors across the Valley with its Rolodex of party classics. From Madonna to Bruno Mars, High Rocktane can play it all—with flair. Highrocktane.band.

BEST PERFORMING ARTS SPACE

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Ask Las Vegans for the first thing that springs to mind when they hear “performing arts,” and the Smith Center will pop up more often than not. The stately Downtown venue is the primo place to catch a ballet, Broadway show, classy jazz performance or symphony, occasionally with the Raiderettes dancing along. 361 Symphony Park Ave., thesmithcenter.com.

BEST COMIC BOOK STORE

Alternate Reality Comics

Amid all the multiverse chatter, Alternate Reality is a universe we’d happily get lost inside. Las Vegas’ oldest comic book shop has the back issues, graphic novels and geeky regalia to further pad our bursting collections. 5300 S. Eastern Ave. #130, alternaterealitycomics.net.

BEST MAGICIAN

David Blaine

The mystifying illusionist cheated death on a nightly basis during his first magic residency on the Strip, plummeting 78 feet down into a pile of cardboard boxes and swimming with a crocodile. Whatever comes next promises to be just as memorable. Davidblaine.com.

BEST ART GALLERY

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

With 14 gallery exhibits running at any given time, the Library District offers some of the best places to gander at paintings, mixed media, sculptures and other artistic creations. Multiple locations, thelibrarydistrict.org.

BEST HEADLINER

Barry Manilow

The 80-year-old songwriting phenom is on track to surpass Elvis Presley’s mark of 636 performances at the International Showroom (now at Westgate Las Vegas) this fall. Manilow is your favorite headliner because he’s a multigenerational star of the Strip, a rare breed of entertainer. Westgate, westgateresorts. com/manilow.

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BEST MUSIC VENUE Brooklyn Bowl

Another year, another win for the Bowl, which continues to give locals regular reasons to hit the Strip, from its varied slate of acts—presented with dependably excellent audio—to its ready-for-your-party bowling lanes, complete with some of the best fried chicken around. Linq Promenade, brooklynbowl.com/ las-vegas.

BEST ONE-WOMAN SHOW

Skye Dee Miles

The vocalist and entertainer has recently moved from Midnight Skye: The Revival at the Palms to her next impressive spotlight at Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria. Although she’s often backed by a piano or a band, when she starts singing, it feels like Skye Dee Miles is the only person in the room. Aria, easysvegas.com.

BEST JAZZ

SUSHI FUSION

Maxan Jazz

Jazz and Italian food have long been a natural combination, but jazz and nigiri, sashimi and maki rolls? The upscale dining and music experience at Maxan Jazz proves that’s a match made in heaven, too. 4130 S. Decatur Blvd., maxanjazz.com.

BEST BAND

Marissa & The Hollenbacks

The howls of the wolf pack—as this group’s loyal fans are known—have been heard and counted, propelling Marissa’s powerhouse presence and the musicians’ funky blues groove to the top of this year’s local mountain. Marissa hollenback.com.

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BEST MOVIE THEATER

The Beverly Theater

This state-of-the-art theater has done more than provide a permanent home to independent, international and revival cinema in Vegas. With its film-and-beyond programming and grown-up concession counter, it’s gotten locals excited about going to the movies again. 515 S. 6th St., thebeverlytheater.com.

BEST PRODUCTION SHOW

The Beatles Love

The long-term outlook for Cirque du Soleil’s ever-popular Beatles production remains murky as the Mirage prepares to give way to a new Hard Rock Hotel, but we recently learned it will run at least into 2024. In other words, if you haven’t seen it yet (or lately), make it happen. Cirquedusoleil.com/ beatles-love.

BEST NEW COMMUNITY GALLERY

Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center Southern Paiute artist/ activist Fawn Douglas and UNLV associate professor A.B. Wilkinson have made more than a gallery in Nuwu Art. They’ve made a space for women, indigenous folk and people of color to embrace and share their creativity and to be heard and understood. It’s a bridge to link us together. 1331 S. Maryland Parkway, nuwuart.com.

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BEST LOUNGE ACT

The Twins Dueling Pianos Show

If two is better than one, what’s better than twins? Piano-playing twins, of course. Kimberley and Tamara Pinegar’s interactive singalong and comedy show at Harrah’s Piano Bar is sure to keep you entertained all night. Thetwins.vegas.

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BEST THEATER COMPANY

Majestic Repertory Theatre

Known for its immersive, interactive and unconventional productions, Downtown’s Majestic Rep delivers wonder, shock and awe as it boldly experiments with the boundaries of what theater can be. 1217 S. Main St., majesticrepertory.com.

BEST VARIETY SHOW

Absinthe

It seems like only yesterday the Gazillionaire came to town, set up his tent at Caesars Palace and filled it with balancing acts, contortionists, tap-dancers and a surfeit of cheerful profanity, and forever transformed the idea of a Strip show. Today, we live in a Vegas that Absinthe made. Caesars Palace, spiegelworld.com/ absinthe.

BEST VENUE COMEBACK

Pearl Concert Theater

We’ve always adored the Pearl, so when the closedfor-the-pandemic Palms sold in 2021, we wondered if we’d ever get inside again. Not to worry. The Pearl has come back strong, re-establishing itself as one of Vegas’ go-to concert rooms with a diverse calendar featuring Lamb of God, Caifanes, Pat Benatar and Raphael Saadiq, to name just a few upcoming acts. Palms, palms.com/ entertainment/pearltheater.

BEST WEB SERIES

The Sweets Spot

A jazz combo is chilling in the refrigerator. A bunch of neighbors, from Pi the Magic Dragon to the spirit of Elvis, are just hanging out. And a sentient, evil doughnut is lurking nearby, plotting vengeance. It’s just another day in burlesque star Melody Sweets’ kitchen, and this hilarious web series serves it up fresh and hot. Melodysweets.com.

BEST NEW MUSIC SERIES

Desert Honeypot

An empowering showcase for women, by women, Desert Honeypot—founded by Mariah Baldwin, lead singer of Vegas trio Mojave Sun—gathers the amazing leading ladies of local bands for nights of camaraderie and rib-jolting sounds. Instagram.com/desert honeypot.

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BEST NIGHTCLUB

Zouk Nightclub

We liked your club pick so much this year, we decided to throw our Best of Vegas party there. So thanks! And you’re welcome. And props to the Zouk Group for creating a oneof-a-kind club experience in the hardest place to do that, Las Vegas. Resorts World, zoukgrouplv.com.

BEST BAR TO MEET SOMEONE IRL Square Bar

From trivia to karaoke, tarot readings to speed dating, Square Bar’s nightly programming provides groovy opportunities for single adults to mingle. 900 Liberace Ave. #C101, squarebarvegas.com.

BEST STRIP DJ Tiësto

This is Tiësto’s town, and we’re just living in it. The dance music icon has been a household name here for more than 15 years, performing at every installment of EDC Las Vegas since it began and keeping weekends on the Strip fresh with his international sound. Tiesto.com.

BEST DOWNTOWN NIGHTLIFE SPOT

We All Scream

We All Scream has quickly become the coolest hot spot on the block, thanks to its color-popping mural art, ice cream truck DJs and surprise vinyl sets from DJ Pee .Wee, Anderson .Paak’s alter ego. 517 E. Fremont St., weallscream.com.

BEST LGBT BAR The Garage

This pit stop has some of the best drinks and gay vibes in the Valley, plus it’s souped up for billiards, darts and shu eboard. 1487 E. Flamingo Road #C, thegaragelv.com.

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BEST DIVE BAR

Double Down Saloon

Las Vegas’ longest-standing punk dive bar remains its most adored. With its tattooed walls, storied bandstand and well of icecold “Ass Juice,” it could well be the best bar of its kind in the world. 4640 Paradise Road, doubledownsaloon.com.

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BEST NIGHTLIFE EVOLUTION

Tao Group

After smoothly transitioning into the most dominant nightlife company in Las Vegas during the pandemic, Tao has innovated again this year with the arrival of edgy eateries Cathédrale at Aria and Stanton Social Prime at Caesars Palace, once again setting the tone for the ultimate night out. Taogroup.com.

BEST RAVE RESURGENCE

Area15

The classic warehouse rave has been gussied up with tech spectacle and an artist’s sensibilities to produce Area15’s festival-like series of massives, from last month’s Happy Camper event to October’s Odyssium. Leave it to these bold creatives to come up with a new music party Vegas didn’t know it needed. Area15.com.

BEST LOCAL DJ Britlee

Many Las Vegans know Lee Orchard as the Golden Knight who takes to the ice during the rousing VGK pregame show, but he also spins funk and electronic music at Green Valley Ranch, M Resort, MGM Grand, the Flamingo and other pools and clubs. This guy handles the soundtrack as well as the sword. Instagram.com/djbritlee.

BEST HAPPY HOUR

PT’s Taverns

The world keeps changing, but PT’s 60-plus locations still have Vegas covered— twice a day, every day, from 5 to 7 p.m. and midnight to 2 a.m.—with half-price drinks and personal pizza deals. Ptstaverns.com.

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BEST LATIN PARTY

Neon Vibra

Behind hip Latin artists like Nio Garcia, Sencilla Conexion and Fredy Fresco, this new nighttime swim party at Daylight Beach Club is making some seriously fun waves. It deserves your attention. Mandalay Bay, daylightvegas. com/neon-vibra. (Courtesy)

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BEST LOUNGE Rouge Room

You’re clearly already captivated by this swanky new suburban venue from the people behind Kassi Beach House at Virgin. Is it the drinks? The live entertainment? The poolside cabanas? Don’t keep it a secret. Red Rock Resort, rougeroomlv.com.

BEST AFTERHOURS

Drai’s After Hours

It’s the original late-night bash, and it’s still as sexy and sophisticated as ever. It’s reassuring to know that through all the wild changes in Vegas nightlife, Drai’s is still Drai’s, keeping the party going until the sun comes up. Cromwell, draisgroup.com.

BEST DAYCLUB

Encore Beach Club

Despite serious competition from the Strip’s newest pool palaces, EBC is back on top this year, serving up all the sun, sizzle and sounds your summer deserves. Is your cabana reserved? Encore, wynnsocial.com.

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BEST TEAM Vegas Golden Knights

Pro sports history is filled with fantastic teams that came close but never quite claimed that elusive championship before the window of contention closed. The 2022-2023 Golden Knights made certain that wouldn’t be their fate with a dominant 16-6 playo run to the Cup, setting up an exciting title defense beginning this fall. Nhl. com/goldenknights.

BEST COACH

Bruce Cassidy

Those photos of Cassidy hoisting the Stanley Cup say it all: The Golden Knights’ third coach led Las Vegas’ NHL team to the promised land, fulfilling the prophecy and sending this town into total pandemonium.

BEST CLUTCH PERFORMER

Jonathan Marchessault

Original misfits will always hold a special place in our hearts, and “Marchy” cemented an extra-elevated position by tallying 13 goals and 12 assists during the 2023 playo s—many of them at critical moments in key games. Instagram. com/jonmarchessault

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BEST SPORTSBOOK

Circa Sportsbook

Derek Stevens largely designed the Downtown property around sports betting, and through nearly three years, it has more than lived up to the hype, with multiple spots to catch games and bet into odds with low-hold percentages. Circa, circasports.com.

BEST MALE ATHLETE

Mark Stone

The Golden Knights’ captain pushed himself to return after his second back surgery, and Las Vegas is thankful he did, having watched No. 61 become the first player in team history to lift the Stanley Cup over his head. Instagram. com/mstoner61.

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BEST FEMALE ATHLETE

A’ja Wilson

With what she has achieved in her first five seasons in the WNBA, including two MVPs and a championship, Wilson has already earned legendary status as a Las Vegas athlete. Now she has the Aces on course for a second trophy in 2023. Ajawilson22.com.

BEST GLUE PLAYER

Chelsea Gray

The “Point Gawd” is always there when it counts, taking charge and making big plays as she did while claiming last year’s Finals MVP honors as the Aces took the title. Whether it’s o -court leadership or a flashy no-look pass at the right moment, Gray gets it done. Instagram.com/ cgray209.

BEST MOBILE BETTING APP

William Hill

William Hill U.S. owner

Caesars Entertainment recently launched a new app, Caesars Sportsbook, though existing users aren’t required to migrate over. Both versions are stocked with a large betting menu and feature a user-friendly interface. Caesars.com/ sportsbook-and-casino/nv.

BEST REASON TO EMBRACE ESPORTS

Vegas Inferno

With their squad recognized as the o cial esports team of Las Vegas, the Inferno’s members have fired up e orts to not only put Las Vegas on the competitive gaming map, but to become stewards of the community through charity fundraisers and more. Lvinferno.com.

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Bear’s Best Las Vegas

Open since 2002, this Jack Nicklaus-designed public course has earned a stellar reputation for its well-kept greens, scenic views and memorable hosted events. 11111 W. Flamingo Road, invitedclubs.com/clubs/ bear-s-best-las-vegas.

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BEST ATTRACTION

Area15

This entertainment, dining and retail complex has taken to calling itself a “district,” and with good reason. Area15 is a veritable neighborhood of unique experiences, from spectacular art installations to interactive spaces that border on the indescribable. 3215 S. Rancho Drive, area15.com.

BEST CIGAR SHOP

Eight Lounge

Local entrepreneur Giuseppe Bravo and Clique Hospitality partnered to create this chic, energetic take on a modern cigar lounge; in other words, they Vegas’d it up. It’s a lovely fit along Resorts World’s restaurant and retail promenade, and a true destination for aficionados. Resorts World, eightloungelv.com.

BEST DOWNTOWN

CASINO

Circa Resort & Casino

There’s much to love about this 21-and-over Fremont Street destination—its glitzy casino floor, its restaurants and bars, the Stadium Swim pool area. But what really sets Circa apart is its friendly, accommodating sta , which often includes owner Derek Stevens himself. Circalasvegas.com.

BEST PLACE FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM SHOT

The Neon Museum

Freshening up your Insta feed is easy at the picturesque Neon Museum. Tour the boneyard of signage past, learn essential Las Vegas history and snap cute pics in front of your glittery favorites. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., neonmuseum.org.

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BEST IMMERSIVE ATTRACTION

Omega Mart

Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart is where Vegas goes for nut-free salted peanuts and protein-rich “Bodybuilder’s Toothpaste.” It’s also where we go to slip through that portal to another world of incredible sights, sounds and textures, created by some of the world’s most inventive interactive artists. You can get lost in there, if you’re lucky. Area15, meowwolf. com/visit/las-vegas.

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BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE

Pink Desert

This woman-owned boutique is a perfect place to find fit and flattering pieces for all occasions. Customers rave about the quality and prices, confidently proclaiming that you’ll become a repeat customer after your first visit. 7901 W. Tropical Parkway #140, thepinkdesert.com.

BEST TOY STORE

Kappa Toys

Discover your inner child at this wonderland of toys, where founder/ operator Lizzy Newsome has passionately purveyed rare Japanese finds from Sanrio and Smiski, vintage playthings, hard-to-find puzzles and more for nearly a decade. Forum Shops at Caesars, Area15, kappatoys.com.

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BEST STRIP CASINO Resorts World Las Vegas

From fine-dining faves like Carversteak and Brezza to Famous Foods Street Eats food hall, from resident performers Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood to touring acts like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, from Ayu Dayclub to Zouk Nightclub, Resorts World o ers innumerable reasons to hit the Strip, for a night out or a full stayover. Rwlasvegas.com.

BEST THRIFT SHOP Goodwill

Goodwill remains a no-brainer for the money-savvy shopper, and with new items added to stores each day, folks never tire of making scavenger hunt-like visits. Multiple locations, goodwill.org.

BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE Stitched

The world always needs more sharp-dressed men, and Stitched can assist. An authorized retailer for Tom Ford, Balenciaga, Thom Browne and others, Stitched has a sta of tailors and stylists who will send you out into the world in bespoke threads that feel like a second skin—and look like a million bucks. Cosmopolitan, 410 S. Rampart Blvd. #155, stitchedlifestyle.com.

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BEST SKATE HANG

Fresa’s Skate Shop

Sporting the only indoor skate ramp in the state, Fresa’s is more than a skate shop. It hosts skate lessons and competitions, and it’s at the center of a modern skate revolution rippling across this Valley. 1300 S. Main St. #140, fresasskateshop. com.

BEST LOCALS

CASINO

South Point Casino

It’s tough to pinpoint exactly what pushed the South Point over the top as the locals’ favorite. Was it the restaurants? Live entertainment? Movie theater? Friendly sta ? Bowling alley? Free parking?

Equestrian center? Actually, it’s easy to pinpoint— it’s everything, altogether. Southpointcasino. com.

BEST SPA

Awana Spa & Wellness

This holistically focused facility dives into the smallest details— from the curvature of the walls to the transatlantic treatments o ered—to provide an ethereal experience like none other. Resorts World, rwlasvegas.com.

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BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS

Silverton Aquarium

This 117,000-gallon aquarium, set amid a Vegas casino, draws families to watch thousands of tropical fish swim about— not to mention regular mermaid appearances. 3333 Blue Diamond Road, silvertoncasino.com.

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BEST SALON

Layla Social

Treating yourself to a cut, color or professional styling has rarely been so luxurious. The team at Layla Social strives for satisfaction and comfort, so you leave feeling brand new. 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #101, laylasocial.com.

BEST GYM

Las Vegas Athletic Club

With seven locations around the Valley, LVAC remains a reliable and convenient choice for pumping iron or taking a stroll on an indoor track. With amenities like these, who needs a home gym? Multiple locations, lvac.com.

BEST DISPENSARY

Jardín Premium

Cannabis Dispensary

A dispensary is only as good as the service it o ers, and Jardín’s service is exceptional. But there are plenty of other reasons readers love Jardín, from its giant selection to its weekend and “happy hour” deals to its tranquil and gardenlike vibe. 2900 E. Desert Inn Road #102, jardinlasvegas.com.

BEST PARK

Sunset Park

Sunset Park is a true Clark County gem, one of the largest parks in the city, lush and equipped with a range of facilities to appeal to anyone looking to spend time outdoors. 2601 E. Sunset Road, clarkcountynv.gov.

BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB

Spearmint Rhino

The Vegas location of this national chain is one sexy beast. It’s nearly 38,000 square feet in size and boasts a giant cast dancing on multiple stages. Reasonably priced bottle packages and a full kitchen means you don’t have to take your eyes o the entertainers until the sun rises.

3340 S. Highland Drive, spearmintrhinolv.com.

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National Thrift Shop Day is Aug. 17, making it the ideal time to shop, donate and appreciate what many local thrift stores do for the community. The benefits of thrifting are many. From a consumer standpoint, it offers unmatched deals, unique finds, and is a sustainable way to purchase goods. From a community standpoint, thrift organizations often provide other types of support as well. Here’s a look at how Goodwill of Southern Nevada turns the revenue from the stores into long-term careers for those in need.

THE CYCLE OF GIVING

DONATE

People donate clothing, home goods, electronics and other items to Goodwill that will be sold in the retail stores across the Valley.

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When consumers shop in store or online, those funds are funneled into a variety of workforce training programs.

TRAIN

Goodwill provides free career services to those in need or those with barriers to employment.

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Whether through individual coaching services, résumé assistance, train-to-hire programs or placements with local employers, Goodwill career services help pave the way for ongoing success.

National Thrift Shop Day is Aug. 17.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Goodwill of Southern Nevada’s mission is to reduce the effects of poverty by helping individuals obtain meaningful local employment and upward mobility. While Goodwill’s stores offer work experience and advancement opportunities, two career centers offer free services, including coaching, tuition assistance and training programs.

Goodwill’s train-to-hire programs fill local employment in a range of industries. Accelerated “training sprints” move candidates quickly into high-demand careers including health care and skilled trades.

Health care training programs

Individuals interested in launching a career in health care have two Goodwill training programs to consider.

n The Medical Assistant (MA) Training program is a 90-day pathway to a Certified Clinical Assistant certificate. Upon completion, students graduate to a paid 1,200hour externship with Intermountain Health, one of the program’s partners along with NV Careers.

n The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training program begins with a weeklong bootcamp with NV HOPE that helps candidates decide if a health care career is right for them. For those who proceed, the next steps are formal CNA training, passing a licensing exam and gaining employment.

Skilled trade programs

Leading the skilled trades lineup is a two-week Stagehand Training program that quickly readies participants for employment with event venues, stadiums, arenas and more, both on and off the Strip. The program includes OSHA 10 certification, with candidates routinely hired on the spot on the last day of instruction.

Goodwill’s career services support thousands of Southern Nevadans each year. In 2022:

6,288 participants received free career services

2,966 people were placed into local employment 533 people with disabilities received training

veterans and military families were supported

STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS ARE A SPOKE IN THE ECONOMIC WHEEL

BY KATIE ANN MCCARVER VEGAS INC STAFF

Millions of people in the United States with federal student debt might have to readjust their spending this fall, when student loan interest and repayments are slated to resume after a three-year pause brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

And although the continuation of student interest accrual and loan repayments will certainly have a significant impact on affected households, a Wells Fargo report released this summer predicts it will deal a lesser blow to consumer spending overall.

“The resumption of payments is definitely a setback for individual households that hold student-loan debt,” said Shannon Seery, a Wells Fargo economist. “But it’s not enough on its own to cause overall spending to contract.”

The payment moratorium on student loans, which began in 2020, is one of many forms of fiscal support—like stimulus checks and enhanced employee benefits—to have provided households with extra cash flow and stimulate the economy during the pandemic.

“I do think that it was another factor that helped households spend at an above average pace,” Seery said. “And obviously, the expiration will impact individual households

affected by student debt. But … I don’t think it’s a broad macro catalyst in terms of crushing the consumer.”

Stephen Miller, UNLV professor of economics and director of research for the Lee Business School’s Center for Business and Economic Research, said most analysts believe there’s at least another year’s worth of spending to come out of “excess savings” accumulated during the pandemic.

“The fact that some people were paying student loans and they didn’t have to make their monthly payment added to that additional saving,” Miller said. “But I would argue that it wasn’t a mammoth or huge component of that. What was more important was the government programs that put money in people’s pockets.”

Wells Fargo predicts that the U.S. will slip into a mild recession early next year due to weaker consumer spending, Seery said, but that outcome seems likely because of multiple factors affecting income—including the depletion of excess savings and a moderating labor market.

Thus, she continued, the resumption of student loan repayments seems less a catalyst for recession and more of a coincidence. Per the report: It’s correlation, not causation.

“I think it’s just one of many catalysts, or

one of many headwinds, that’s going to be weighing on the household sector later this year,” Seery said.

Student loan repayments are nevertheless “not nothing” for the household sector, she said.

According to the report, economists estimate that the typical student loan payment is between $210 and $314 a month—or 4% to 5% of the annual median salary, which was $70,000 in 2021.

“I think that it will deter spending on traditional goods and services … so it will show up in that,” Seery said. “I think you’re going to see some weakness in overall spending; you’re not going to be able to continue to run at an above-average clip. But I think it’s just going to take some time.”

Looking at the ideal life cycle of family finances, Miller said, individuals typically accumulate debt when they’re young and don’t have enough income to cover certain expenses, before hopefully paying off that debt in their middle age and then living on savings from over the course of their life in retirement.

“So, student loans are just one part of the debt issue that young people take on as they start their working life,” said Miller, who noted that enrollment just recently opened for Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE), a new, income-driven repayment plan from the Biden administration.

Ultimately, Seery said, while student loan debt has grown exponentially compared with other debt categories, it’s still concentrated among a relatively small number of U.S. households compared with the entire population and is not yet a “systemic risk.”

“This is a burden for many people in that, yes, this is an issue that needs to be addressed,” she said. “But it’s not a systemic issue to the household sector at this point.”

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BY ZACH CONINE

In today’s economy, doing something after high school is a necessity for students who are ready to enter the job market, as they look to earn a good enough living to raise a family.

Research by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that individuals who complete some level of higher education have more opportunities and higher earnings potential throughout their lifetimes.

It’s also estimated that 60% of all jobs in Nevada will require some form of higher education by 2025. So, whether it’s trade school, an apprenticeship program, community college or a four-year college degree, we need Nevada’s students to pursue these various higher education options, if we want our workforce to remain competitive with other states in the ever-changing global economy.

But let’s face it, the costs of higher education just keep getting more expensive. And for some families, that dream of helping your kids go to college, to put them on the best path to a good-paying career, is slowly slipping away.

Across the country and here in Nevada, higher education costs have steadily increased over time, almost tripling since 1980. Of course, as these costs to attend colleges and universities have gone up, students have been increasingly forced to take out student loans to make ends meet.

Over the past decade, student loan

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debt has become the largest source of consumer debt in our country. In Nevada, roughly 347,000 borrowers have roughly $11.8 billion in outstanding student loan debt, for an average debt burden of $33,743 per borrower. To make matters even worse, our state also has one of the largest student loan default rates in the entire country.

Taking out a student loan is one of the biggest financial decisions we allow 18-year-olds to make in their lifetimes, and oftentimes they are burdened with interest payments on these loans for decades.

To assist borrowers in navigating their student loans, both the federal government and state of Nevada have been stepping up to help individuals gain access to much-needed loan forgiveness programs and income-driven repayment plans.

In 2019, Nevada created its first student loan ombudsman in the Treasurer’s Office to assist borrowers in understanding their loans, identifying strategies to help them pay off loans more efficiently, and helping students qualify for various public-sector loan forgiveness programs.

Additionally, the White House has been working to try to provide borrowers

with thousands of dollars in student debt relief over the past year. Unfortunately, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan last month, many borrowers have become increasingly worried about the impact that outstanding student loans will have on their finances.

With higher education costs continuing to increase, many families across our state are worried about their children’s ability to succeed and whether or not they will have to take out significant loans that will follow them for the rest of their lives.

Fortunately, there is a way to avoid this entirely for Nevada families, since they can help prepare their children for lifelong opportunity and the future job market by planning ahead for their higher education costs.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, which is one of only 12 programs of its kind in the country. Prepaid tuition allows families to prepay their child’s higher education costs, by locking in today’s rates for in-state college tuition, so their child or grandchild can use it in the future when they are

ready to attend school.

Since its creation, the program has helped over 23,000 families affordably prepare their children for higher education, and it is the most well-funded program of its kind in the country.

Additionally, the program offers flexibility and portability, while providing a number of payment options that are workable within every family’s budget.

When you sign your child or grandchild up with a prepaid tuition plan, the money you contribute is invested responsibly over time, and when they graduate from high school and attend college, the program will pay the instate rate of credit hours at two- and four-year public colleges and universities in Nevada, or transfer the in-state rate of credit-hours to any eligible institution on behalf of the student.

In other words, when your child is ready to attend college, the number of tuition credit-hours purchased years ago will be ready and waiting and for them. This provides families with the peace of mind that their child’s education is taken care of.

Every kid in Nevada should have the opportunity to follow their dreams and pursue whatever higher education option allows them to earn a good living without having to worry about how the bills are going to be paid.

As Nevada’s chief investment officer, it is my responsibility to keep our state on solid financial ground and take advantage of good investment opportunities to help move Nevada forward.

Investing in a prepaid tuition plan is one of the best investment decisions a family can make when they are thinking of ways to plan for, save for and pay for their child’s higher education. For more information, and to sign up for prepaid tuition, visit NVigate.gov

Zach Conine currently serves as Nevada’s 23rd State Treasurer.

With higher education costs continuing to increase, many families across our state are worried about their children’s ability to succeed and whether or not they will have to take out significant loans that will follow them for the rest of their lives.

Nevada’s prepaid tuition program helps people avoid student loans entirely and set themselves on a path to prosperity

The Library District is Your FREE

Teacher Tutors are available at the following locations:

Start the school year off right! Teachers from the Clark County School District are available for FREE homework help and tutoring at these listed library branches during the 2023-2024 school year. This drop-in service is available to help students complete their homework or provide some extra instruction in a variety of subjects.

Tutoring is available September 5, 2023 – May 2, 2024 Monday through Thursday 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. No appointment needed

For more information, please visit TheLibraryDistrict.org/HomeworkHelp

Centennial Hills Library

702.507.6114

East Las Vegas Library

702.507.3517

Enterprise Library

702.507.3764

Rainbow Library

702.507.3712

Spring Valley Library

702.507.3823

Sunrise Library

702.507.3905

West Las Vegas Library

702.507.3983

Whitney Library

702.507.4015

Windmill Library

702.507.6041

GIVING NOTES

Local philanthrophy making a difference

Among the 23 recipients of Google for Startups’ Black Founders Fund is Las Vegas-based Pills2Me, a medication delivery app. Founded in 2020 by Leslie Asanga, a graduate of Roseman University College of Pharmacy and the Yale School of Public Health, the app helps give patients easy access to medications, including on-demand prescription delivery from any pharmacy. The Black Founders Fund offers recipients $150,000 in equity-free cash to help fuel their business as well as sales and fundraising training and technical support, up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits, and mental health coaching from a team of therapists.

The Vegas Golden Knights Foundation announced the recipients of its 2023 grants, which will provide $233,000 to 17 organizations in the Las Vegas Valley. In addition, the Henderson Silver Knights Foundation has awarded grants for the first time to three organizations, totaling $25,000. The recipients of the VGK Foundation grants include Assistance League of Las Vegas, Candlelighters, Catholic Charities, CORE, Families for Effective Autism Treatment, Girls on the Run, HELP of Southern Nevada, Henry’s Place, Hope for the City, Kline Veterans Fund, Nevada Homeless Alliance, Operation Homefront, Opportunity Village, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Las Vegas, USO, Vegas Disabled Sports and YMCA of Southern Nevada. The HSK Foundation grants were awarded to: 100 Black Men, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada

Southern Nevada Senior Law Program announces a pledge by business and community leader Travis Brady of $25,000 over the next five years, becoming the second Senior

Advocates Sustaining Supporter for its Senior Advocates Pro Bono Program. The program expands the capacity of SLP to meet the needs of vulnerable seniors. Attorneys who donate their legal time become SLP Senior Advocates, earn CLEs, and increase SLP’s capacity to serve vulnerable seniors.

Jewish Nevada announced the promotions of Lizzie Fuchs, Andrew Spivak and Katrina Huddleston Fuchs was promoted to director of outreach and engagement; Spivak is the new director of donor experience; and Huddleston was promoted to director of women’s philanthropy and community outreach.

Elizabeth Shipman was promoted to senior director of organ services and Sara Levinson to vice president of people, culture and development at Nevada Donor Network Shipman will be responsible for overseeing, directing and managing family, clinical, surgical and hospital services operations for the nonprofit organization. Levinson will be responsible for planning, directing and managing human resources initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Three Square Food Bank promoted Lisa Segler to chief strategy officer. She is responsible for advancing anti-hunger strategies for the organization to achieve a hunger-free community in Southern Nevada, in addition to overseeing multiple departments that focus on connecting community members to food and other resources. She also works on driving new research to improve the understanding of the barriers and facilitators of food security and leads equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.

GOLO, the health and wellness

solutions company with logistics facilities in Las Vegas, recently donated $10,000 each to Three Square Food Bank and Special Olympics Nevada. The funding will support various initiatives, including programs to combat childhood hunger and efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and health care for athletes with special needs.

Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada announced that Michael Crome, senior vice president and chief financial officer for the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, has been chosen from among more than 100,000 U.S. volunteers as one of 11 recipients of the Junior Achievement USA’s most prestigious award for volunteerism, the Gold Leadership Award, which honors volunteer excellence, presented in recognition of leadership in supporting and expanding JA’s student impact, resources, operational excellence and sustainability.

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Leadership Henderson Class of 2023, comprised of 33 designated business professionals and Chamber members from across the Las Vegas valley representing various industries, raised $133,000 in cash and in-kind donations for Positively Arts, which aims to ensure children across the Valley have access to high-quality, high-impact programs that build confidence and self-esteem through artistic expression, peer support and empowerment.

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children and Camp To Belong have come to an agreement to bring the sibling preservation summer camp under the oversight and operations of the Sibling Preservation Program of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Camp To Belong gives youths in foster care a place to regain a sense of permanency and connection by strengthening their sibling relationships. The motivation behind the weeklong camp is to provide a safe space for siblings separated in foster care to connect with one another and build upon their sibling bonds.

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