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CARIDAD GARDENS AIMS TO GIVE VETS A HOME AND A JOB Could a shipping container behind a Downtown bar help solve homelessness? The organizers of Caridad Gardens give a definitive yes. With a grand opening on Veterans Day, this indoor hydroponic Freight Farm will employ formerly homeless veterans and supply fresh produce to nearby restaurants. Veterans will be housed by the nonprofit organization U.S. Vets as they work full time at the garden and learn job skills such as food handling, agriculture and delivery. From there, clients can either transition to new lives or receive further help. Located in the back of Bunkhouse Saloon, the project is a collaboration between local charity Caridad and Fergusons Downtown. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada is sponsoring the ribbon cutting and has plans for future involvement. Adding to the positive benefits, Fergusons Downtown will offer free children’s garden workshops. Merideth Spriggs, founder and chief kindness officer of Caridad, sees a new type of opportunity in Cardidad Gardens. She says past homeless outreach efforts could only achieve so much, but “this is more in line with helping move the needle and making a bigger impact on the community.” The first crops will be mint and oregano because of their short growing cycle and high demand by Downtown bars. Produce sales are anticipated to make the effort financially sustainable. “My hope is that it can be replicated around the Valley and ultimately around the country,” Spriggs says. “It’s a cool model that fills a void that’s not being done—to house people and give them jobs.” —C. Moon Reed
WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD EV E N T S T O F O L L OW A N D N EWS YO U M I SS E D
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Cover story: A tour of our favorite appetizers Madonna at the Colosseum, La Monja and more Sports: Tommi Stockham’s volleyball quest News: Nevada’s congressional candidates Vegas Inc: Efforts to attract angel investors
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK TURNAROUND SEASON The Oakland Raiders won four games during the 2018 season. With late-game heroics from safety Karl Joseph on the last play of the game November 3, the team notched its fourth win in eight games this season. Joseph, a former first-round pick in the last year of his contract, broke up a pass intended for Detroit Lions tight end Logan Thomas on fourth-andgoal from the 1-yard line to preserve a 31-24 victory for the Raiders, who were playing their first game in Oakland since September 15. They play host to the San Diego Chargers at 5:20 p.m. on November 7. BIDEN LEADS IN NEVADA Former Vice President Joe Biden has maintained his lead among Democratic presidential candidates in Nevada, according to a poll conducted by Emerson College conducted between October 31 and November 2. Biden had 30% support, eight points ahead of Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and 11 points ahead of Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. A little over half of the respondents said they could change their minds and vote for a different candidate. DEATH BY POPEYES A man was fatally stabbed November 4 over a chicken sandwich at a Popeyes restaurant in Maryland. One man accused the other of cutting in front of him in the line, according to Prince George’s County police. Their fight then spilled outside where one of the men stabbed the other. Police said the 28-year-old victim died at a hospital within an hour. Popeyes first released the sandwich in August, and the chain credited popular demand to its supply selling out that month. Marketing around the sandwich has built a frenzy that’s causing long lines and waits at the chain’s restaurants. BLUE KENTUCKY A Democrat was elected governor November 5 in a state that President Donald Trump won by 30 points in 2016. Andy Beshear upset incumbent Matt Bevin by 5,189 votes out of more than 1.4 million cast. Bevin did not concede defeat, however.
Future performs during the Day N Vegas festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on November 2. The three-day hip-hop fest featured many of the genre’s biggest names—from headliners J. Cole, Future and Kendrick Lamar to sizzling hot acts like Tyler the Creator, Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby. For our report from the scene, visit lasvegasweekly.com. (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)
IT COULD COST MORE TO PARK AT MCCARRAN Clark County officials want to increase parking fees at McCarran International Airport for the first time since 2013, raising an extra $4.7 million annually to help pay for improvements to parking and ground transportation facilities. The Clark County Department of Aviation introduced the proposal on November 5 before the Clark County Commission, which must approve the rate hike. A public hearing was set for 9 a.m. on November 19. The plan, which would go into effect early next year, includes increasing the maximum daily rate from $16 to $18 at the long-term parking garage, from $10 to $12 at the economy parking lot and from $23 to $30 for valet parking. Fees at the short-term and remote parking lots would remain at $36 and $15 a day, respectively. Impound fees would jump from $10 to $50 a day. The proposed rate hikes are in response to increased airport passenger volume, said Rosemary Vassiliadis, the county’s director of aviation. “We are well on our way to breaking a record at the end of 2019” with 50 million passengers expected to pass through the airport this year, she said. —Kelcie Grega
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REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE A FARMING PRACTICE THAT RESTORES THE PLANET INSTEAD OF DEPLETING IT BY MEREDITH S. JENSEN | WEEKLY STAFF
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ou’ve undoubtedly heard the terms “sustainable” and “organic” in conversations about farming and agriculture practices, but have you heard of regenerative agriculture? The traditional agriculture industry depletes nutrients in the soil, often without replenishing. It also adds to carbon emissions in the atmosphere—9% of all greenhouse gases come from agriculture, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. To decrease that number, regenerative agriculture aims to improve the environment while simultaneously growing within it. It focuses on rebuilding topsoil and boosting biodiversity, which pulls carbon from the air and traps it in the ground rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.
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Effects over time What is regenerative agriculture? Regenerative agriculture focuses on restoring soil health, improving water management, decreasing synthetic fertilizer use, and reducing soil problems such as erosion.
Short term: Regenerative agriculture creates better soil, which grows better plants,, which can better feed humans and animals. It also improves water retention and produces cleaner runoff. Midterm: These farming practices help return agricultural biodiversity above and below the surface to pre-industrial levels, allowing soil and plants to flourish with reduced or eliminated reliance on synthetic materials. Long term: Regenerative agriculture mitigates climate change via carbon sequestration, maximizing the amount of carbon dioxide pulled from the atmosphere through plant growth (photosynthesis) and minimizing the release of carbon from the soil into the atmosphere.
Sources: Environmental Protection Agency, Regeneration International, Rodale Institute, Beef Magazine, Society for Range Management: Nevada Section, Jefferson Center for Holistic Management
Regeneration International, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting and facilitating regenerative farming and land management, notes that the most effective approaches to regenerative agriculture achieve the following: ■ Contribute to generating/building soils for fertility and health ■ Improve water filtration, water retention, and clean and safe water runoff ■ Increase biodiversity and ecosystem health and resiliency ■ Stem agricultural carbon emissions by keeping more of it in the ground, potentially cleansing the atmosphere of legacy levels of CO2
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The agriculture industry often relies on feedlots or feed yards—where a large number of animals are fed and kept in a pen to quickly increase their weight. This practice propels monoculture production (raising only corn or alfalfa for the sole purpose of fattening cattle), contributes to water pollution via runoff, forces a reliance on antibiotic usage and increases CO2 methane emissions via bovine gas. Utilizing grazing practices, on the other hand, helps relieve pressure on land because animals eat at their own pace in pastures rather than relying on harvested food. This decreases the amount of carbon released in the atmosphere, improves plant and insect biodiversity and restores nutrients. Nevada rancher Agee Smith goes one step further by encouraging biodiversity in the plants and animals that live alongside his cattle. He strategically grazes his herd year-round, with only a small amount of supplemental feed for winter. “We don’t want a grass animal waiting around all day for the hay wagon to arrive,” Smith told Beef Magazine in an article in February. “Instead, we want an animal that takes advantage of what is available across the range and still performs at a profitable level.”
Managing grazing lands with regenerative and sustainable ethics in mind is catching on with ranchers across the West. Organizations that help achieve this goal in Nevada include: ■ The Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management, a member-dependent conservation organization that strives to “provide leadership for the stewardship of rangelands based on sound ecological and socioeconomic principles.” ■ Jefferson Center for Holistic Management, a Savory Global Network hub operating out of California, works “to empower communities through ecological regeneration.” The center hosts programs to increase land performance, improve nutrition density in feed and produce, manage for drought conditions, etc.
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There are certain key techniques farmers can use to strike a better, more holistic balance in the agro-ecosystem. Some regenerative agriculture methods include:
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Plowing and tilling turn and erode sensitive layers of soil, releasing carbon dioxide, scattering nutrients and stripping or compacting the soil, which can create more water runoff. Low- or no-till approaches minimize soil disturbance, which allows organic matter to layer and maintain itself naturally. This can make the land more resilient, as it is allowed to operate the same way it has done since the dawn of dirt.
The lack of diversity in a monoculture system (cultivating one crop over and over) has several negative ecological effects. Planting a single species destroys the soil’s ability to restore key nutrients; decreases insect diversity, leaving plants open to pest invasion; decimates microorganism and bacteria colonies in the soil; and can undermine the stability of soil layers by not having different root depths. Diverse planting prevents those negative effects. Different crops release different nutrients into the soil, alleviate soil disruption and invite a varied array of microbes, pollinators and other insects.
Monoculture planting often uses synthetic materials in herbicides, insecticides, bactericides and fertilizers to control plant and soil health. These materials can leach into water systems and indiscriminately kill organisms that may be beneficial to ecosystem stability. Using compost or compost extract helps restore soil microbes that combat “bad” bacteria; multicrop and intercrop plantings help diversify nutrients that can strengthen plants without synthetic support; and multispecies cover crops help prevent soil erosion between planting cycles.
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jealously at your dinnermates’ plates—or those at the next table over. Appetizers, meanwhile, allow you to play the field. Order two or three for yourself and skip the main course, or better yet, get a dozen for the table. It’s often the best way to experience a new restaurant, or revisit an old favorite. Here are a few of the apps that keep us coming back.
Fresh Guacamole Dip at Bonito Michoacán Mexican Restaurant Exemplary guac doesn’t seem hard—make it fresh, and let the ingredients shine. Bonito does just that with a tableside presentation made to your specifications. It’s a choose-your-own-aventure of the most delicious kind. $8. 3715 S. Decatur Blvd., 702-257-6810.
Chips & Salsa at Frank & Fina’s Cocina It’s the best thing about family-style Mexican restaurants, right? The (free) food they plunk down the moment you’re seated. F&F’s chips are perfectly un-heavy, and the super-fresh salsa has just enough kick to tingle the tongue. Complimentary with meal. 4175 S. Grand Canyon Drive, 702-579-3017.
Baba Ghanoush at Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant There isn’t a better rendition of this traditional Middle Eastern eggplant dip in the entire Valley, its subtle smokiness contrasted with hints of lemon. Paired with the ethereal, madeto-order pitas, it can be a meal or a setup to one. $9. 9340 W. Sahara Ave. #106, 702-671-0005.
Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip at Lagasse’s Stadium Pair an all-American tradition (game day) with another: a mini cauldron of burnt-on-top bubbly cheese, spinach and artichoke, ready to pile onto toasted flatbread or tortilla chips. For an extra $9, kick it up a notch with crab meat. $10. Palazzo, 702-607-2665.
■ Our beloved humeggs or egg whites.) mus—made of chickpeas, Add the following to the lemon juice, tahini and chickpeas: three tablespoons salt in its most basic of lemon juice, half a cup of form—has made itself tahini (sesame seed paste), at home on American a couple cloves of garlic, a palates for a few decades of cumin, salt and fresh A DIY guide to the dash now, but its history goes cracked pepper to taste and delectable dip back centuries in Middle two tablespoons of aquaEastern cuisine. You can faba. Mix in a food processor find it in any grocery store (Trader Joe’s or a high-powered blender until the taste has no fewer than five different flavors) or and texture are to your liking, drizzling Mediterranean-style restaurant in town, but in a little olive oil if desired. The trick is making it at home can be even easier. to try it as you go along—you might like Start with a third of a pound of dried a little more acidity, so add more lemon; chickpeas/garbanzo beans (about 2 cups or you might prefer more cumin. You can cooked). Soak in water overnight, then even throw in some cayenne for heat, or transfer to a pot, slow cooker or Instant pretty much any spice you like. Pot and cook until tender. (Cooking times Transfer to a glass container, drizzle vary depending on your method, but an with good-quality olive oil on top and chill. Instant Pot will get the job done in 25The only drawback to homemade hum30 minutes.) Drain the chickpeas mus? You’ll have to eat it within but save some of the liquid, four or five days, since it conknown as aquafaba, which tains no preservatives. If your you can use later to thin family is anything like mine, out your hummus. (You you won’t have to worry can also use this liquid about that. as a vegan substitute for –Genevie Durano
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes at Gaucho’s Sacred Flavors Whether you’re ducking out between Bunkhouse sets or stopping by simply for a bite, these can’t-miss taters—served with goat cheese and chimichurri— are the exact right move. $6 (add $3.50 for egg and avocado). 124 S. 11th St., 702-530-3877.
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Giant Pretzel at 90 Ninety Bar + Grill Tear off a piece—or 20—of this twisty-salty bread wonder the size of a dinner plate. Served suspended from a metal hanger, the crusty/chewy snack is accompanied by ale-infused cheese sauce and stone-ground mustard. $9.75. Suncoast, 702-636-7111. Malaysian Roti at David Wong’s Pan Asian Begin your tour here with these flaky, lightly fried Malaysian flatbread triangles, accompanied by a ramekin of yellow curry for dipping. Because dipping is always good! $7. 2980 S. Durango Drive #101, 702-629-7464. Bikini at EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine This riff on Barcelona’s famous pressed Bikini sandwich— named for the concert venue that birthed it—is a paniniesque bite of layered sobrassada sausage and Mahón cheese drizzled with honey. $7.50 for two. 3400 S. Jones Blvd. #11A, 702-641-1345. Savory Monkey Bread at Honey Salt Brunch lovers clamor for the sticky, sweet version, but for its savory counterpart, visit this Summerlin spot for dinner, when it comes piping hot with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses and pomodoro dipping sauce. $4. 1031 S. Rampart Blvd., 702-445-6100. Anchovy Crostinis at La Strega The perfect app should hit your taste buds all at once, and these do just that: the anchovy’s brininess; a hint of sweetness from the preserved orange; added complexity from the pickled shallots and oregano; and the crostini’s crunch and heft. $6. 3555 S. Town Center Drive #105, 702-722-2099.
Marinated Cucumbers at Best Friend For a healthy app that’s still delicious, try this crunchy, spicy delight, served in a ceramic bowl. Need more? Pair it with house-made kimchi, pickled daikon and broccoli banchan. $4. Park MGM, 702-531-2186. Brussels Sprouts at Boteco Brussels are a great way to balance out a meat-forward meal, and this southeast Valley spot makes them memorable—tossing them with balsamic gastrique, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs for a superb sweet and savory experience. $8. 9500 S. Eastern Ave. #170, 702-790-2323.
Esquite at Santos Guisados Tacos & Beer Fork into cups of creamy corn niblets in the glow of an Elvis votive candle at this Downtown hot spot. The off-the-cob, bay leafscented elotes are revved up with chipotle aioli, cotija cheese and lime-chili powder. Takis make for a crunchy bonus topping. $5. 616 E. Carson St. #140, 702-826-3515. Cauliflower at Esther’s Kitchen Here’s a great way to meet your daily serving of veggies: Get to Esther’s and order the cauliflower off the antipasti menu, charred and tossed with anchovies, capers, garlic and chili for a maximum umami hit. $10. 1130 S. Casino Center Blvd., 702-570-7864.
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Shrimp Cocktail at 7th & Carson For nearly half a century, Downtown’s Golden Gate served a classic iteration of this iconic Vegas snack, and today that very same recipe can be found at this Downtown spot, served ThursdayTuesday from 5-6 p.m. for the retro price of 99 cents, with the purchase of an entree. $9.99 other times. 616 E. Carson #110, 702-868-3355. Meatballs at Pizza Rock Sure, Tony Gemignani is a 13time World Pizza Champion, and you probably come here for the pies. But the meatballs—a blend of beef, pork, herbs and spices smothered in marinara sauce and topped with Pecorino Romano—deserve top billing, too. Three for $6 ($4 from 3-6 p.m. & 10 p.m.-close), six for $10. Multiple locations, pizzarock.com. Deviled Eggs at Sporting Life Bar Seventy-five-cent anything sounds great when you’re drinking, but once you’ve consumed these silky smooth treasures—halved, of course, and topped with crispy, fried capers (!)—you’ll know you’ve stumbled onto something way beyond typical bar cuisine. 75 cents apiece. 7770 S. Jones Blvd., 702331-4647.
Milos Special at Estiatorio Milos Move over, bloomin’ onion. The Cosmo’s iconic Greek eatery stacks thin slices of delicious, fried zucchini and eggplant and pairs them with Kefalograviera cheese and creamy-cool tzatziki for dipping. You’ll fight over the last one. $33. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7930. Legs and Eggs at Greene St. Kitchen The richest, melt-in-yourmouth, butter-poached king crab legs are topped with briney kaluga caviar and piled atop melted leeks and—you guessed it—more butter! Extravagant, and worth every penny. $44. Palms, 702-489-2129. Tuna Tartare at Michael Mina A contender for greatest show on the Las Vegas Strip: a gorgeous pile of diced ahi, surrounded by various mix-ins—pine nuts, minced chilies, quail egg yolk and more—then swirled tableside into one of the best bites of your life. $34. Bellagio, 866-259-7111.
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Cheese Sticks at b.B.d.’s Ooey-gooey, customblended cow’s milk cheese fills these top-notch fritters with astoundingly crisp exteriors. There’s a traditional version with marinara sauce and a Mexican style redolent with jalapeño and habanero chilies. $7. Palace Station, 702-221-6513.
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Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds at Aces & Ales Aces pairs its stellar beer selection with addictive bar food like these deepfried cheddar curds from the Heartland, served with Frank’s hot sauce and ranch for dipping. $10. 3740 S. Nellis Blvd., 702-436-7600; 2801 N. Tenaya Ave., 702-638-2337.
■ Do you know queso? It’s Spanish for “cheese,” but in Texas, where I grew up, it only means one thing: chile con queso. The ridiculously indulgent—and only mildly spicy cheese dip—is a beloved staple of Tex-Mex cuisine, traditionally served with chips or flour tortillas. If it hasn’t completely stuffed you by the time the meal arrives, you did it wrong. Chile con queso is what happens when Mexican tradition meets American food manufacturing. According to a recent Washington Post article about the peculiar origins of iconic foods, Texans took a Mexican chile dish and added processed American cheese (such as Velveeta), chili powder and a can of Ro-Tel (diced tomatoes and green chiles) and voila! A Texassize cure for weight loss. The dish was so ubiquitous back home, I was shocked at its scarcity in Vegas. Try to order queso here, and you’re likely to receive the more authentic Mexican appetizer, queso fundido. Literally “melted cheese,” this app is deliciously gooey but not as liquid or—delightfully “fakey”—as the Tex-Mex version. Try both yourself: Lindo Michoacan offers a traditional queso fundido with melted Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles ($8.75), while the Vegas-born Nacho Daddy chain serves a creamy white queso dip with pico de gallo and jalapeños ($8.95). –C. Moon Reed
Crispy Chicken Skins at Carson Kitchen The health-conscious among us insist that we relegate chicken skin to the side of our plates. Throw caution to the wind and nosh on these starters at the Downtown joint, which elevates them with a smoked honey dip. $9. 124 S. 6th St. #100, 702-473-9523.
Fritto Misto at Locale This classic Italian dish— which here combines calamari, pesciolini and shrimp, coated in a delicate batter and served with a lemon and caper aioli—brings the ocean and its freshest riches to you. $15. 7995 Blue Diamond Road #106, 702-330-0404.
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Badger Bites at Badger Cafe These jalapeño and cheese smokies—swaddled in wonton wrappers and deepfried—are so good, they named the restaurant after them. Even if that’s not true, they’re still the best cocktail party offering ever. $6.50. 1801 E. Tropicana Ave. #8, 702-798-7594.
Gyoza at Hatsumi Leave it to Chef Dan Krohmer to reinvent stuffed, pan-fried wontons. They arrive looking like a wonton pancake, and break apart into crisp, delicious pork or veggie nuggets that scarcely need to be dipped in the provided ginger soy. $10. 1028 Fremont St. #100, 702-268-8939.
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Pizza Egg Rolls at Naked City Pizza No one ever accused chef Chris Palmeri of being demure with his food. Exhibit A: handmade egg rolls oozing with mozzarella and pepperoni. They’re as Italian as the Buffalo native himself. $8.75. Multiple locations, nakedcitylv.com.
Irish Nachos at McMullan’s Irish Pub These are not yo’ average nachos: McMullan’s starts with thick-cut, house-made potato chips and piles them up with cheddar cheese, bacon, tomato, sour cream and chives. Chicken, sirloin, jalapeños or corned beef are extra and worth it. Mini $10, half-size $13, full size $15. 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. #110, 702-247-7000.
Olives Ascolane at Pizzeria Monzú These succulent poppers are old-world goodness: plump, briny Castelvetrano olives stuffed with savory beefpork-chicken sausage and coated in a light breading before being submerged in roiling oil. No condiments needed. $8. 6020 W. Flamingo Road, #10, 702-749-5959.
Pepper Jack Mac & Cheese Bites at PT’s Pubs What’s better than tangy mac and cheese? Deep fried balls of it, available for a happy hour discount between 5 and 7 p.m. and midnight and 2 a.m. anywhere you might be around the Vegas Valley. $7-$9. Multiple locations, pteglv.com.
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Buffalo Fried Oysters at Hardway 8 The newish downtown Henderson watering hole’s take on oysters—fried firm, doused in Frank’s Red Hot and garnished with blue cheese and scallions— should appeal to those turned off by the critters’ raw texture. $12. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124.
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Spicy Mussels at Herbs & Rye This bowl of bivalves, delivered wading in a tomato stew reminiscent of arrabbiata, is worth braving the wait at this award-winning cocktail lounge. Just be sure to save enough bread to sop it all up. $26. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036. Uni Bites at Mordeo Boutique Wine Bar The succulent sea urchin—layered atop a buttery brioche and finished with minced jamón de Ibérico—demonstrates the seamless fusion of Spanish and Asian ingredients at this Spring Mountain wine bar and tapas joint. $26. 5240 W. Spring Mountain Road #108, 702-545-0771. Caviar Taro Puff with Quail Egg at Red Plate It’s not cheap, but it’s one of the most beautiful and delicious dim sum plates around—a delicate, gooey quail egg surrounded by a crispy nest of fried taro paste, and topped with gold flakes for that extra ooh factor. $20. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7000.
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Steak Tartare at Bavette’s When dining at a steakhouse, the steak tartare serves as an early barometer for the meal to come. Bavette’s is classically prepared, with Dijonnaise and a slow-cooked egg. No one will fault you if you skip the main course. $27. Park MGM, 702-730-6700.
Steamed Juicy Pork Buns at China Mama They come to the table looking like spoon-sized bao, which they are and aren’t. They’re stealth soup dumplings, filled with rich broth and a savory pork meatball. Pro tip: Tear them open at the top to let some of the heat— but not the soup— out. $13. 3420 S. Jones Blvd., 702-873-1977.
Emeril’s New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp at Delmonico’s Steakhouse Jumbo shrimp arrive swimming in a buttery barbecue sauce combining house-made Worcestershire, shrimp shell stock and more. Along with the accompanying rosemary “biscuit,” get some of the famed popovers to soak up that sauce. $20. Venetian, 702-414-3737.
Chinatown Clams Casino at Sparrow + Wolf This one epitomizes chef Brian Howard’s Sparrow experience: classic American cuisine with an Asian twist, as uni hollandaise and lap cheong (Chinese sausage) deliver sweet and savory in every shell. $7.50 apiece. 4480 Spring Mountain Road #100, 702-790-2147.
■ Does the mere thought of deep-fried drums and flats smothered in that timehonored blend of hot sauce and butter get your mouth watering? Thought so. Buffalo-style chicken wings are a championship snack on any occasion and a mandatory app for the table when watching a game at your neighborhood pub. Las Vegas is stacked with sports bars and other wing-centric franchises, but local restaurants also have you covered when you’re ready to switch it up from the typical and traditional. Bar food destination extraordinaire b.B.d.’s (Palace Station, 702-221-6513) takes the chicken out of the fryer with its Famous Spicy Burnt Wings, coating the delectable bites in house-made hot sauce and charring them until crispy under the broiler. The process keeps the meat juicy and moist with enough crunchy bits on the outside. How do you feel about whole wings? The tender confit wings at Sporting Life Bar (7770 S. Jones Blvd., 702-331-4647) have been the standard-bearer for this format, but now we also have the legendary Ike’s Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings, sweet and sticky with bits of crispy garlic, at Pok Pok Wing (Cosmopolitan, 702698-7000). Also waiting on the Strip are the smoked whole wings at Virgil’s Real BBQ (Linq Promenade, 702-389-7400), full of flavor and saturated in sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. When it comes to breaded and fried chicken wings, Flock & Fowl (150 Las Vegas Blvd. N. #100, 702-272-2222) is a favorite and took the title in Las Vegas Weekly’s 2018 Ultimate Vegas Wing Bracket. We recommend the salt and Szechuan pepper variety at Flock, but you should also hit Korean hot dog joint Buldogis (2291 S. Fort Apache Road, 702-570-7560) to sample its lightly breaded, crispy-fried wings doused in spicy gochujang or soy-caramel sauces. And the ultimate hybrid of Southern fried chicken and Chinese takeout-style wings exists at Soul Foo Young (1216 W. Owens Ave., 702-539-0333), where the magic words “Bruce Leroy” will get you four addictive wings, seasoned, battered, fried and served whole, with an ample portion of fried rice on the side. Level up by smothering those wings in peppery gravy, and you might not ever go back to Buffalo sauce. –Brock Radke
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ATOMIC LIQUORS SOUR SATURDAY Serious Vegas beer drinkers know, this seventh-annual gathering ranks as one of the absolute best of the year: a chance to sample more than 50 complex creations— some of them quite rare around here—from the likes of Belgium’s De Struise Brouwers, the Netherland’s Tommie Sjef Wild Ales and Switzerland’s Brasserie Trois Dames. Pucker up. 2-5 p.m. (12:30 entry for VIP), $45$90. –Spencer Patterson
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HISTORIC FIFTH STREET SCHOOL ENSEMBLE MIK NAWOOJ Founded by Berklee-trained composer JooWan Kim, this Bay Area group aims to merge the discipline of classical music with “hiphop’s spirit of disruption.” For a taste, look for its brash, passionate cover of Marlena Shaw’s “California Soul” on YouTube. It’ll fill you with empathy for our burning neighbor. 7 p.m., free. –Geoff Carter (Pat Mazzera/Courtesy)
Nov 7-9 NoMad Restaurant Brian Newman After Dark You might assume it’d be easy to create a jazzy, buzzy, late-night musical hang on the Las Vegas Strip when your secret weapon is regular guest Lady Gaga. But New York City trumpeter and bandleader Brian Newman brings the heat to every 11 p.m. show at Park MGM’s stunning NoMad Restaurant, not just the ones when Gaga drops in. “I just really love the camaraderie and community of musicians from Las Vegas that come by and sit in and play a part in it,” Newman says. “It makes it more fun for the audience and for me and the boys, and that’s my favorite part.” After his initial springtime run, Newman (who’s also the bandleader for Gaga’s Jazz & Piano shows at Park Theater) has added even more guests and surprises to the improvisational and unpredictable affair, most notably his wife, burlesque star Angie Pontani. The goals remain the same: creating memorable live music and old-school Vegas lounge vibes. “It does have that timeless Vegas feeling, but at the same time, we’re bringing our own influences and some newer music, and it’s been exciting to get all that out there. We’re trying to blow it out.” 11 p.m., $45-$119. –Brock Radke
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“Salvatore Ganacci doesn’t take drugs, drugs take Salvatore Ganacci.” That’s the top-rated YouTube comment for Ganacci’s bizarre music video, “Horse,” in which the Bosnian-born, slick-haired DJ drives a giant shoe and rescues a lion, a panda and—you guessed it—a horse, from their malicious owners. Any questions? Join the club. Maybe we’ll get some answers when he brings the weirdness to XS. 10 p.m., $20-$30, Encore. –Leslie Ventura
THU, NOV 7 BUNKHOUSE SALOON 1349 Missed the veteran Norwegian act at August’s Psycho Las Vegas fest? Make amends by catching guitarist Archaon, drummer Frost and the guys, along with fellow black-metal badasses Uada (Portland) and Cloak (Atlanta). 9 p.m., $15-$18. –Spencer Patterson
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It’s the annual food truck-palooza showcasing the best eats on wheels in the Valley—Fist of Fusion, Chikn in Wafls, Cousins Maine Lobster and many more. Thursday & Friday; 5-11 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; free admission. –Genevie Durano
SAT, NOV 9 STARBOARD TACK SIXTEEN JACKIES The brooding—and genderbending—Philadelphia postpunks (check out their sound at sixteenjackies.bandcamp.com) combine forces with a strong, shoegazey local indie bill: Dark Black, Morosis and Mutual. 9 p.m., donations accepted. –Leslie Ventura
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LAVO PARTY BRUNCH Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., admission $20-$30. Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian, 702-791-1800.
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all has arrived in Las Vegas, and let’s be real: It’s nice to have this little pause after pool season. Once the temperature drops below 90, we have a built-in excuse to break out a new wardrobe and take the festivities indoors for LAVO Party Brunch. The 2019-20 edition of the restaurant’s famed daytime experience—a union of Champagne, fine dining and deafening beats—launched in early October and will continue to feed the culinary and celebratory desires of guests every Saturday through March. If you’re a seasoned bruncher, you’ll notice a few changes made in the offseason (namely the departure of longtime executive chef Marc Marrone), but none that should diminish the well-established party atmosphere. Before you make your reservation, here are four must-do suggestions for this season’s LAVO Party Brunch.
D O A R R I V E E A R LY Party Brunch now begins at 11 a.m. “This is a party, but half of our guests are coming for brunch,” explains TAO Group co-founder Jason Strauss. “People were waiting in line to get in, so we’re opening earlier to meet demand.” If you make a habit out of being casually late, keep in mind that it’s the wise party bruncher who shows up early, enjoys a delicious meal and has time to relax before the curtains close and the music kicks in. It’s the unwise party bruncher who arrives at 2 p.m. and has to rush through the meal before he or she can get down and boogie.
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DO TRY SOMETHING NEW Even without Marrone, the menu remains topnotch. TAO Group chef and partner Ralph Scamardella has new additions, including the lobster scampi pizza ($49) and the Kobe beef truffle slider trio ($58). The white polenta pancakes ($19) and avocado toast ($18) are must-haves, and LAVO’s famed meatball ($32) is a mainstay.
DO ENJOY THE BALCONY If you spend all day in a darkened club, you’re really going to feel it when “God’s flashlight” hits you on the way out. This season, LAVO has opened two new bars on its 2,000-square-foot Strip-side balcony to encourage guests to go outside. Use your time on the balcony to clear your head and contemplate life’s biggest questions, like why flannel never goes out of style and why that tourist thinks those heels will hold up on the long walk back to the hotel.
DO PLAN AHEAD There are some weekends that will make you want to kick yourself for missing them. Last year, LAVO and Playboy partnered for a Bunny Bowl bash during Super Bowl weekend, and while a sequel hasn’t been announced, you might want to make a reservation just in case. Presidents’ Day weekend is another one to circle on your calendar, if only to see how LAVO embraces the patriotic theme. “I think we did Nixon masks a couple years ago,” Strauss says with a laugh. “But now we go for something sexier.”
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Wiz Khalifa has been branching out. He’s playing the role of Death in the new Apple TV series Dickinson, starring Hailee Steinfeld as a young Emily Dickinson battling her inner demons to become the acclaimed poet. And Wiz has already received critical acclaim in another role, coaching his 6-year-old son’s baseball team. What can’t he do? Khalifa plays Drai’s on Friday, November 8. Also: DJ Esco 11/7. Young Thug 11/9. London on da Track 11/10. Thu-Sun, Cromwell, 702777-3800.
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The next DJ set inside Encore Beach Club’s climate-controlled party tent for the Saturday Intermission shindig comes from Aussie electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, recently announced as a headlining act for Florida’s Okeechobee music and arts fest in March. Spoiler alert: These guys’ signature alternative dance sound is perfect for an all-day indoor pool party on the Vegas Strip, especially at Intermission on November 9. Also: EBC at Night with Dillon Francis 11/13. Wed, Fri-Sun, Encore, 702-770-7300.
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Gryffin 11/8. Steve Aoki 11/9. Cash Cash 11/12. Tue, Thu-Sun, Caesars Palace, 702-785-6200. ON THE RECORD
Mad Decent artist Spydatek is one of the fastest-rising DJs on the Vegas club circuit, and he’s holding down one of the Strip’s hottest industry parties this week at OTR Wednesdays. There’s a game in the Fortress that night, which means it’s Industry Knight; ladies decked out in VGK gear will benefit from an open Champagne bar until midnight. Also: Deville 11/8. DJ White Shadow 11/9. Wed, Fri-Sat, Park MGM, 702-730-6773. TAO NIGHTCLUB
Start your weekend early at Tao with Albanian singer and rapper Gashi, who finds time to revisit his Vegas residency gig while promoting new Stargate-produced single “Mr. Ferrari.” The emerging artist visits the Venetian club on Thursday, November 7. Also: Beatbreaker 11/8. Eric DLux 11/9. Thu-Sat, Venetian, 702-388-8588. XS
Dillon Francis 11/8. The Chainsmokers 11/9. Salvatore Ganacci 11/10. Friday-Sunday, Encore, 702-770-7300. (Jimmy Fontaine/Courtesy)
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SECOND TO NUN ASDFASDFN SLL LA MONJA BRINGS BAJAINSPIRED CUISINE TO AN IDYLLIC SETTING DOWNTOWN BY C. MOON REED
athed in the neon glow of the Fergusons Motel sign, the patio at La Monja Cantina creates a feeling of breezy luxury. While the interior is an intimate and highly designed dining space with murals, picture windows and stained glass, the outdoor portion offers expansive views of Fremont Street and the adjacent grassy interior courtyard. Most diners will stumble across La Monja (Spanish for “the nun”) because of its location, and they’ll discover a gem helmed by one of the most interesting chefs in Las Vegas. With culinary chops honed in Japan, Dan Krohmer is known for his Japanese restaurants Other Mama and Hatsumi (the latter located just across the Fergusons courtyard), which makes this cantina concept a clever outlier. Still, there are still Japanese influences on La Monja’s menu, like the michelada ($10), which draws upon smoked tomato and yuzu, the Japanese citrus fruit. The menu will continue evolving—Krohmer has plans for additional lunch, brunch and late-night options—but there’s plenty of Baja-inspired cuisine to enjoy in the meantime. The showstopping El Guapo tostada ($13) piles on the shellfish and avocado. The spicy grilled shrimp ($17) is served over a crispy fried black bean gordita—creating a delightful contrast between the healthy protein and the indulgent pastry. And for a flavor sampler, try the Baja seafood cocktail ($15), which includes shrimp, crab, octopus and whitefish. If you have a more carnivorous appetite, try the rustic pozole soup ($11). Pork shoulder anchors the dish, accented by onion, lime and nixtamal corn. Additionally, the lamb and pork meatballs ($13) are served in a rich and spicy tomato and cream sauce. La Monja’s take on elote uses baby corn instead of corn on the cob, adding cotija cheese and achiote aioli for a dish hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian entree. Newcomers might consider starting during happy hour (5-7 p.m.), which offers $1 oysters, $5 classic margaritas and more. Between those deals, the mezcal-focused bar and a menu that should only grow stronger, it’s a safe bet you’ll be back before long.
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La Monja has spiced up the Downtown food scene. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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Talk about a hidden culinary gem. You can’t Cuisine Class has served vegetable-loaded soupe au see Russell’s Restaurant while driving past the pistou with basil pesto; marjoram-hinted entrecôte de College of Southern Nevada along East Cheybœuf Bordelaise with potatoes dauphinoise and tarraenne Avenue, but back in the North Las Vegas campus, gon-enhanced spinach crêpes with seafood ragoût. And students are creating delightfully advanced dishes for on Thursday, the globe-trotting International Cuisine in-the-know diners during the school week. Class includes gourmet sweets like Schuss cheesecake Since the start of the fall semester, with kumquat sauce and classic ParisRUSSELL’S RESTAURANT Brest pastry rings with hazelnut praline CSN Department of Hospitality ManCSN, North Las Vegas agement enrollees have been gaining cream and dark chocolate drizzle. Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 702-651-4701. Lunch, professional gastronomic knowledge. Even better, these three-course meals Tuesday-Thursday, 11:45 Now, they’re putting their newly acquired cost a mere $10 per person—appetizer, a.m.-12:45 p.m.; dinner, skills to work for paying guests during entree, dessert and beverage included. Thursday, 5:45-6:45 p.m. lunch hour seatings on Tuesday through It’s one of the best sit-down epicurean Thursday through November 21. (Dinner bargains in the Las Vegas Valley, with is also plated on Thursday evenings.) CSN students performing every duty On a recent Tuesday, the Aromatics Class’ offerings from cooking to waiting tables. included potato, clam and fennel soup with pancetta; Daily menu listings vary, and they can be previewed smoked andouille, bratwurst and lamb merguez sausage online. Reservations are a must, but don’t fret if you can’t trios with juniper-scented sauerkraut; and poached secure a seat this autumn: Russell’s will reopen for the halibut with herbed quinoa. The Wednesday French spring semester. –Greg Thilmont
Afternoon tea at the Waldorf Astoria just added a Michelin-star pedigree to its menu, courtesy of Twist by Pierre Gagnaire, the French restaurant on property. The tea service, comprising 23 of the finest teas around the world and served on the 23rd floor with stunning views of the Strip, is one of the Waldorf’s signature offerings. Now guests can indulge in Twist’s Forbes Five Star Award-winning cuisine as well, the first time it has been available outside the restaurant. Gagnaire is one of a handful of chefs who have received the coveted Michelin three-star rating for his eponymous restaurant in Paris, and in 2015 he was named best chef in the world by his peers. The Twist-inspired menu includes tea sandwiches such as Truffle Croque (brioche and cream cheese) and Gougère (creamed egg, watercress and Parmesan craquelin); freshly baked signature scones with Devonshire clotted cream and homemade marmalades; and tea desserts such as Marshmallow Twist (blackberries and snow sugar dust) and PB Choux, with pate a choux, peanut butter cream and salted caramel glaze. The menu will be featured until November 27 for $51 per person. Reservations are recommended. –Genevie Durano
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Madonna’s Madame X Tour stands apart from her previous outings By Annie Zaleski
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something completely different: an elaborate theater tour. And performing in far smaller venues than usual has naturally led to one of her most unique concert experiences ever. As Rolling Stone noted, at a September Brooklyn show she quipped from the stage, “Freedom is the theme of this show. And the theme of my life, for that matter.” Here are five reasons not to miss the Material Girl this time around.
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The show reflects months of hard work and planning. Madonna treated the Madame X Tour much like the opening of a Broadway production, with workshops starting in May and intense rehearsals beginning in July in advance of the tour’s September launch. These practice sessions were well-documented online, especially on Instagram—in fact, videos even showed her performing several songs that didn’t make the show’s final cut—and revealed how much care and planning went into every detail of the concert, including choreography, costumes, song sequencing and musical arrangements.
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Madame X is one of the richest, most provocative albums of her career. That’s a bold statement, considering Madonna built her reputation by crafting boundary-shifting (if not -breaking) pop music. But the deeply political Madame X addresses topics such as gun control, activism and corrupt leadership, while also examining the emotional toll of loneliness. Naturally the current tour focuses heavily on new material, so the show should be a thought-provoking, immersive experience.
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The tour embodies Madame X’s musical depth. The album reunites Madonna with French producer Mirwais, and it also reflects her exploration of sounds from her current home country, Portugal, and includes collaborations with Colombian superstar Maluma and Orquestra Batukadeiras, an all-women Portuguese percussion troupe that specializes in the Cape Verdean genre batuque. The latter group performs onstage as part of the Madame X Tour, and reviews also note that Madonna incorporates the Portuguese genre fado into the show.
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You never know what might happen at the concert. To be fair, this was also likely true of previous Madonna tours—but as the Rolling Stone review of the Brooklyn concert noted, “Her comic banter was as stellar as the music—she was loose, salty, spontaneous, thriving on her closeness with the crowd.” In fact, at that show she even cozied up to a fan in the audience and drank from his beer.
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It’s likely a once-in-alifetime show. For starters, phones aren’t allowed into the show, meaning catching clips on YouTube or Instagram the next day likely isn’t an option. More than that, however, Madonna isn’t a fan of repeating herself. In fact, she’s notorious for not always playing her biggest hits live; and if and when she does play them, fans can expect different approaches and arrangements. That being said, Madame X Tour setlists do include a selection of familiar tunes (“Like a Prayer,” “Vogue,” “Express Yourself” and “Frozen”) in addition to Madame X songs. But with a show this elaborate, don’t count on it growing long beyond the already announced dates.
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Dark and sunny Vegas band Sunroom mixes serious subject matter with upbeat music By Leslie Ventura ome musicians mull the idea of starting a band but never make it happen. And then there’s Samuel Blasco, who’s in three of them. The Las Vegan first made a name for himself in 2012 as the frontman of punk band Narrowed—and while Blasco says that outfit is “still hibernating,” there’s new music on the horizon, not just from Narrowed but from Blasco’s latest project, Sunroom. “It’s my songs and mostly my arrangements set up as a full band,” Blasco explains. Influenced by ’90s emo bands like Saves the Day and ’80s post-punk stalwarts such as The Cure, the singer first started writing upbeat, indie-leaning emo songs as Sunroom a few years ago, but he only just recently finalized a lineup. Featuring Nick Boswell (Bad Phantom) on bass, Samuel’s brother Charlie Blasco (Narrowed) on guitar and Anthony Braun (Half Past) on drums, Sunroom tackles life’s problems with a smile.
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“I grew up on a lot of bands that have that qualSunroom is about to begin work on its debut ity, of being upbeat and catchy but having darker full-length, and in the meantime the band will relyrical content,” says Blasco, who also plays guitar lease a series of live EPs from its sessions at Digital in Vegas fourpiece Half Past. In September, SunInsight studios. “We’re doing live pre-production room released a music video, directed by to get an idea of what the songs sound Christopher Mounts, for first single “The like naturally and how we want to tweak Sunroom with Twin Ponies, Lows,” which Blasco says he wrote about and arrange them for a tracked album, so Farangs, “medical defeatism” and being a Type we’re going to be putting out a handful of Homebodys. 1 diabetic. In the video, the stoic singer those live captures after we’ve mixed and November 8, 7 p.m., free. Cheba mouths the song’s dour lyrics—“The kind mastered them,” Blasco says. After that, Hut, 2550 S. Rainof low where I don’t want to get out of bed/ it’s a full-length, and eventually, tourbow Blvd. #14, The kind of low where I can’t bring myself ing—with which the singer has plenty of 702-685-0692. to wake up”—in front of differently colexperience from Narrowed’s early days. ored backdrops. By the energetic chorus, “With this vein of music, touring is kind his friends are pictured dancing, singing and playof an irreplaceable commodity—that’s the way you ing air guitar on inflatable instruments. start to build hype,” Blasco says. “We want to be “Having any chronic illness that is difficult to doing that by early 2020.” manage is exhausting, so that’s what it’s about on Hear Sunroom on November 8 at Cheba Hut the surface,” Blasco says. “I wanted the video to be with Arizona’s Twin Ponies and fellow locals Faremphasizing that dichotomy of light and dark.” angs and Homebodys.
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NOW STARRING: SPACE! ATOMIC SALOON SHOW MAKES USE OF ITS MEMORABLE SURROUNDINGS BY BROCK RADKE hen it comes to shows on the Las Vegas Strip, a unique theater space has become almost as important as what’s happening onstage. It’s the reason Caesars Palace just renovated the Colosseum, and Cirque du Soleil has done it from the beginning; you can see the evolution from the Mystére Theatre at Treasure Island to the recently refashioned R.U.N Theater at Luxor. “The space is really important,” says Spiegelworld impresario Ross Mollison. “A lot of people bring a show in and put it into a showroom, but we built the Absinthe theater [tent] and we built a whole theater and restaurant when we launched Vegas Nocturne. Having a space that envelops the theatrical experience is important to us.” Spiegelworld’s latest production takes the “immersive theater” tag to another level, thanks to a truly unique Strip venue that has been saturated with creativity and memorable details. Atomic Saloon Show opened in a third-floor space at the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian in early September and quickly caught fire with its sexy and hilarious cast of characters presenting a bawdy, modern and clever version of a Wild West-style cabaret.
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But you could make a case that the space is the star. Formerly the Act nightclub located at the Palazzo side of the Grand Canal Shoppes, the Atomic Saloon is a two-story Victorian theater loaded with winding hallways, multiple bars, fascinating décor and secret rooms for VIPs and special events. Upon entering, you’ll first notice the Traveler’s Bar, which boasts a serious cocktail menu and is open to everyone; you don’t need a ticket to the show to drink here. Also on this lower level is the Disco Room, a ’70s-style lounge with a collection of vinyl records, the tiniest dancefloor and an outdoor patio overlooking the Palazzo’s porte-cochere and Treasure Island. The upstairs bar is called Robin’s Nest (named for the late Robin Leach), and there you can sit and enjoy a proper cocktail—an uncommon experience in a Vegas showroom. The corner space above stage left houses Mollison’s box, complete with plush sofas, custom artwork and a stripper pole. The second level also conceals the Opium Room, a close encounter coated in silver used as a celebrity hideaway or for bachelor or bachelorette parties. The results of all these venue innovations and interesting discoveries go beyond a thrilling show
experience that creates repeat visitation. It’s a great example of the current Strip trend merging nightlife with theater. Atomic Saloon Show is seeing guests stay after the early show, lingering at the bars until the late show begins, and Mollison is OK with that. “It’s set up so you can go in and enjoy the environment before the show, and we can possibly open this venue up at 1 or 2 in the morning for people to just hang out,” he says. “We didn’t want the distraction of that when we launched the show, but we are making plans for that.” Spiegelworld has been working on the same thing with Absinthe at Caesars Palace, installing the Electric Oak tree outside the tent and building new, better bars to keep people partying when the show is over. Since Atomic Saloon’s venue was originally designed as a nightclub, Spiegelworld worked through challenges in creating its show space and situating the audience. It seats approximately 245 and offers a wide variety of perspectives, including cozy booths on the floor and comfy stools perched on the balcony. That means your experience will be a little different every time.
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GIRL POWER A VICTORY FOR MIRIAM! SHARES AN INSPIRING NEW PERSPECTIVE ON ANTI-NAZI RESISTANCE BY C. MOON REED t an age when most kids are playing with toys, Miriam Brysk was learning how to use a pistol. The deadly tool was her eighth birthday present, and she needed it to help fight the Nazis in the untamed forests of Belarus. Las Vegas-based author and educator Joanne D. Gilbert tells Brysk’s story in a new book called A Victory for Miriam!: The Little Jewish Girl Who Defied the Nazis (Adira Press, $23). The book is geared toward young adult audiences, but the narrative appeals to all. Gilbert co-wrote the nonfiction memoir with Brysk, now 84. “We wanted to show that there were stories of young Jewish girls who actively fought the Nazis,” says Gilbert, who lost extended family members to the Holocaust and feels a profound connection to that era. “We felt that story had not been told.” A November 10 book release event at Henderson’s Midbar Kodesh Temple will feature visual art by Brysk and local artist Angel Luna, along
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with a presentation about anti-Nazi resistance by en the narrative of children in the Holocaust to not Gilbert. Brysk, who now lives in Ann Arbor, just being victims, but being active fighters Michigan, will attend if her health permits. against oppression and succeeding.” Brysk wrote her own memoir, Amidst The events in A Victory for Miriam! end the Shadows of Trees (2007), for an adult at her eighth-grade graduation in Brookaudience, so A Victory for Miriam! aims to lyn, after Brysk had safely escaped to the reach the next generation. “It’s designed United States and built a new life. Brysk to be particularly helpful in schools, where would go on to become a professor, scienteachers want to teach about the Holocaust tist, artist, writer, poet and lecturer. “Her but don’t have the materials,” says Gilbert, spirit is indomitable,” Gilbert says. “Any who works closely with the Holocaust one thing that would crush other people, A VICTORY Resource Center to provide training for she handles and she moves forward. She FOR MIRIAM! Book release Clark County teachers. does not stop.” November 10, The idea for A Victory for Miriam! grew An important lesson to take from this 2-4 p.m., free. out of research for Gilbert’s first book: book, Gilbert says, is the need for a guidMidbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Women of Valor: Polish Jewish Resisters to ing light in troubled times. “Wherever Paseo Verde the Third Reich (2014). Brysk was featured there’s oppression and wherever there are Parkway, in that first book. “The idea came to me victims, we need role models for heroism 702-454-4848. that this needed to be expanded so that and inspiration. We also need them for Anne Frank would not be the only story hope. No matter how dark our times might that people knew,” Gilbert says. “We hope to broadbe, there are heroes who will bring light to us.”
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Making waves The Las Vegas Queer Arts Film Festival returns to celebrate diverse voices By Josh Bell aunching a new film festival isn’t easy, but it might be just as difficult to keep a festival going beyond its first year, after the initial rush of enthusiasm has been met with all the hard work and logistical challenges that come with mounting a major event. So the return of the Las Vegas Queer Arts Film Festival is just as notable as its launch last year, and festival director and founder Kris Manzano has had an entire year to plan and curate the 2019 event, as opposed to just a few months before the initial launch. “Now that everything had already been done and the festival was already its own entity, all I had to do was help nurture it,” he says. “Finding sponsors became easier, because we also had something to show for what we did.” Those sponsors include Regal Cinemas, which will host festival screenings at its Colonnade location in the southeast Valley, and Downtown’s Gay and Lesbian Community Center, which will host the festival’s opening-night ball. Produced
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by performance artist Ajá Hildreth, the ball of the films that we have in this year’s lineup alone takes inspiration from the LGBTQ underground really says a lot about LGBTQ filmmakers and ballroom circuit, which has been having a popwhat they’re capable of creating,” Manzano says. culture moment thanks to the FX series Pose. “I Saturday’s program opens with a shorts block was honestly floored by the turnout that we got,” showcasing local filmmakers, another first for Manzano says of last year’s ball. “This the festival. “I’m really excited beLas Vegas Queer year’s theme was aquatic, and the cause we actually have enough films Arts Film Festival message was ‘make waves’; through to make an entire block for them,” November 8-10, times your art, make change. So this year Manzano says. He cites shorts Realvary, $10 per screening, we’re doing an Atlantis ball.” $75 pass. Regal Cinemas ness, The Sea Runs Thru My Veins, Colonnade & the Center, Last year’s festival also featured Intrinsic Moral Evil and Moth as lvqueerarts.com. sold-out screenings, and the film slate further highlights. “What I really has expanded to encompass eight enjoyed about Moth is not only how short-film blocks and two feature well-made and how well-directed it films, the documentaries Unsettled: Seeking Refwas, but also that it doesn’t necessarily focus on uge in America, which follows LGBTQ refugees in an LGBTQ storyline,” he says, pointing to the festhe U.S., and A Night at Switch n’ Play, which protival’s diversity. “That was a focus of ours, making files a Brooklyn-based queer performance troupe. sure that there was a diverse set of stories, differDirector Tom Shepard and some of the subjects ent voices and different identities within our own will be in attendance for a panel discussion and community that we’re able to show people and Q&A after the Unsettled screening. “The quality have represented.”
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Your table’s waiting SEE Strip performers in a different SPOTlight at Co-Op Cabaret on Main By Leslie Ventura t’s not every day you hear of someone being “huge in the miming industry,” but such is life for a Strip performer. Inside the Artifice on Monday evening, Co-Op Cabaret on Main is in full swing. The back room’s filled with seats, but it’s so packed that the rest of us stand wedged between one another all the way back to the bar, hoping to get a glimpse of the stage. There’s a lot going on, from live musicians accompanied by dancers and painters, to a stilt-walking scarecrow that ends up in his birthday suit. It’s also where you can see the aforementioned superstar mime, Benedikt Negro of Cirque du Soleil’s O, for free. He’s a Cabaret regular. Co-Op Cabaret on Main started because Kathleen Langford was tired of waiting for someone else to create the outlet for which she’d been searching. A wardrobe technician at O, Langford launched the Cabaret a year ago (with then-part-
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Rebich decided to step away from producing the show to “redirect” her personal artistry, but will remain connected to the cabaret in other capacities. And as O switches to seven days a week, the Cabaret will also need to restructure. “A lot of my volunteers are from O, so we’re like, ‘Oh, my gosh, what does that mean for us?’” Langford says. As a result, after a hiatus ending in February, Co-Op Cabaret on Main will switch from once a month to once every other month. “It allows me to sit back and dream about it creatively, [to give] me and my volunteer crew a little bit more time to create a quality show,” Langford says. When the Cabaret returns early next year, it should be bigger—and, its organizers hope, better than ever before. “[We] just want this for the greater good and for the community,” Langford says. “It’s an awesome team.”
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R&B singer Sabrina Claudio hits House of Blues on November 7. (Courtesy)
Powerman 5000, hed (p.e.), Adema, Blacklist Regulars 11/16. Silverthorne, Two Man Riot, The Cold Stares, Strange Mistress 11/22. Liliac, Every Woman Band 11/23. Nebula, Sacri Monti, Monarch, Sonolith 11/29. Damage Inc. (Metallica tribute), 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. THE Dillinger Jeff Reylee 11/8. The Unwieldies 11/9. Jase Wills 11/15. Wayne David Band 11/16. Leo B 11/22. Marty Feick 11/23. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001. THE Dispensary Lounge Indra Jones 11/8. Gary Fowler 11/9. Mara y Sol Orchestra 11/13. Windy Karigianis 11/15. Ryan Baker 11/16. Carlos Mata-Alvarez 11/20. Linda Woodson 11/22. Ronnie Rose 11/23. Joe Darro & Friends 11/24. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar Sin City Rejects 11/7. Pariah Was One, Mastiv, MarrysleepwithKill 11/9. Strung Out, The Casualties, War Called Home, Lambs to Lions 11/13. DAS Band 11/15. Speedbuggy 11/23. Tartar Control, Wolfhounds, Lean 13, The Pluralses, Decaying Tigers, Battering Ham 11/24. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DONNY & MARIE SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 11/26, 11/28-11/30. Flamingo, 702-733-3111. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON Clownvis Presley, The Psyatics, The Pluralses 11/15. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775.
DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER Goodness ft. Wax Motif, Dombresky & more 11/27. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000. Eagle Aerie Hall Kalani, Vetivs, Mastiv, Gerry Trevino, TRVLRS, Journey 2 Rapture, Glee Club 11/8. Vanity of Insanity, Sympton, Model Citizen, Blume, Bloodsons, Mierda De Vida, The Goons 11/9. Brojob, Weeping Wound, KILL, KOS, Silence Speaks, Eyes of Perdition, Navarre 11/16. Robotuxedo, 17 Below, Venture, Modern Day Atrocity, Rude Mood, Lie for Fun 11/17. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. Encore Theater John Fogerty 11/8-11/9, 11/13, 11/15-11/16. Wynn, 702-770-6696. EVEL PIE Guilty by Association, No Bueno!, Intoxicated Rejects, DC Fallout 11/9. The Ataris, Sprockets 11/13. Filthy Hearts, Three Rounds, Rayner 11/15. Russian Girlfriends, Anti-Vision 11/21. The Heiz, The Swamp Gospel, F*ckface 11/22. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460.
Classic Chaos 11/9. Randy William’s American Acoustic 11/13, 11/20, 11/27. The Red Seduction, The Hideaway, No Que No 11/15. Super Lemon 11/16. Red Dirt Rodeo 11/22-11/23. 90 Proof, The Syndicate, Blackacre, Michael Buckmaster 11/29. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom Asia ft. John Payne 11/8. B.J. Thomas 11/15. Gary Lewis & The Playboys 11/22. The Association 11/29. 866-946-5336. GRAND EVENTS CENTER Frankie Moreno 11/15. Lights (Journey tribute) 11/16. Private Eyes (Hall & Oates tribute) 11/22. Bee Gees Gold (tribute) 11/30. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777. Hard Rock Live In Flames, Red 11/8. Curren$y 11/23. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-733-7625. HARDWAY 8 The Shakes 11/8. StefnRock 11/15. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124.
Gilley’s Saloon Scotty Alexander 11/7. Arnie Newman’s Country Club Band 11/8-11/10. Left of Centre 11/13-11/14. Chase & The Pursuit 11/20. Bryan Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys 11/2111/23. Dez Hoston 11/27. Rob Staley Band 11/2811/30. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722.
House of Blues Sabrina Claudio, Gallant 11/7. Santana 11/8-11/10. As I Lay Dying, After the Burial, Emmure 11/15. Simple Plan, State Champs, We the Kings, Northbound 11/20. Electric Feels 11/23. The Dead South, Danny Oliver 11/25. Gasolina Party 11/27. Aly & AJ 11/30. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600.
GOLD MINE TAVERN The Benders, Majick Hours 11/8. A Salute to Our Veterans ft. Soul Blind,
M PAVILION Naturally 7 11/16. M Resort, 702-797-1000.
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BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB HENDERSON Alex “Koolaid” Ansel 11/16. Klondike Sunset Casino, 444 W. Sunset Road, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Jimmy Shubert, Chas Elstner, Jimmy Flannigan Thru 11/10. Alonzo Bodden, Ryan Belleville, Matt Markman 11/11-11/17. Quinn Dahle, Kermit Apio, Ken Garr 11/18-11/24. Mike Merryfield, John Bizarre, Dustin Nickerson 11/25-11/27, 11/29-12/1. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. COMEDY CELLAR Emma Willmann, Mark Schiff, Leonard Ouzts, Amir K, Mark Cohen Thru 11/10. Matthew Broussard, Nikki Carr, Rick D’Elia, Eddie Ifft, Mark Cohen 11/11-11/17. Orlando Leyba, Mike Yard, Traci Skene, Lachlan Patterson, Mark Cohen 11/18-11/24. Kathleen Dunbar, Dennis Regan, Mike Rowland, Roy Wood Jr., Mark Cohen 11/25-12/1. Rio, 702-777-2782.
Performing Arts & Culture
Windmill Library The Swing-It Girls Salute Our Veterans 11/9. Walking Bear: Walking the Sacred Earth 11/17. UNLV Jazz Combo Concert Series 11/18. 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6019.
Clark County Library Las Vegas Stories: The Lost Restaurants of Henderson 11/7. Poetry: Andy Clausen 11/8. The Silver Statesmen Chorus 11/9. Las Vegas Brass Band: Salute to Veterans 11/10. Native American Dance and Music with Derrick Suwaima Davis 11/13. UNLV Jazz Concert Series 11/13. The Movement Dance Experience 11/23. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.
The Writer’s Block Kim Foster: Please Send Noodles 11/8. 519 S. 6th St., 702-550-6399.
CSN Performing Arts Center (Nicholas J. Horn Theatre) Fall Dance Concert 11/22-11/23. (Jay Morrison Recital Hall) Chamber Choral Fundraiser 11/9. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702651-5483.
The COMEDY WORKS Kurt Metzger 11/7-11/9. Jamie Kennedy 11/14-11/16. Plaza, 702-386-2110.
East Las Vegas Library Native American Dance & Music w/Derrick Suwaima Davis 11/13. 2851 E. Bonanza Road, 702-507-3500
THE Railhead Mike Zito 11/7. The Police Experience (tribute) 11/9. Selwyn Birchwood 11/21. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777.
Encore Theater Nate Bargatze 11/23. Wynn, 702-770-6696.
Historic FiftH STREET SCHOOL Ensemble Mik Nawooj 11/9. 401 S. 4th St., 702-229-6469.
Rocks Lounge Richard Cheese 11/15. Queen Nation 11/23. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777.
HaMBURGER MARY’s Amy Blackwell 11/13. 1700 E. Flamingo Road, 702-733-8787
SAM’S TOWN LIVE Donna Summer Experience (tribute) 11/30. 702-456-7777.
JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB Luenell Sun thru 1/5. Tony Rock Thru 11/10. Vicki Barbolak 11/12. Ian Bagg 11/14. Jill Kimmel 11/14. Jeff Dye 11/15-11/17. Beth Stelling 11/21-11/24. John Heffron 11/29-12/1. Linq Promenade, 702-777-2782.
THE Mob Museum Booze and the Border: Canada’s Key Role in Prohibition 11/7. Science of Crime: Latent Fingerprints 11/9. Police De-Escalation 11/12. Kefauver Day: Free Admission 11/15. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org.
South Point Showroom Abbacadabra (ABBA tribute) 11/15-11/17. Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees tribute) 11/29-12/1. 702-696-7111. STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA Creedence Clearwater Revisited 11/9. The O’Jays 11/30. Primm, 702-386-7867. STARBOARD TACK Sixteen Jackies, Dark Black, Morosis, Mutual 11/9. 2601 Atlantic St., 702-684-5769. Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Tim Montana 11/8. Yankton 11/15. Morgan Evans, Madison Kozak 11/22. Town Square, 702-435-2855. SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Frankie Scinta 11/9. Mick Adams & The Stones (Rolling Stones tribute) 11/16. The Everly Set (Everly Brothers tribute) 11/23. Sons of Soul Legends 11/30. 800-745-3000. Terry Fator TheatRE Boyz II Men 11/15-11/17, 11/22-11/24. Mirage, 702-792-7777. T-Mobile Arena Fleetwood Mac 11/16. 702-692-1600. TopGolF Through the Roots 11/8. New Politics, The Mowgli’s 11/29. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. VEIL PAVILION Plain White T’s 11/9. Silverton, 702-263-7777. Vinyl Sunday Afternoon, Stucky Jackson & The Boys 11/7. Helmet 11/8. The Aquabats, PPL MVR, Jacob Turnbloom 11/15. Flatland Cavalry 11/21. 4th Ave 11/22. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. ZAPPOS THEATER Florida Georgia Line 11/811/9, 11/12. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.
Comedy BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Myles Webber 11/7. Alex “Koolaid” Ansel 11/14. Tom Garland 11/21. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900.
JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Matthew Lord, Don Barnhart Thru 11/9. Guy Fessenden Thru 1/10. Oscar Ovies, Don Barnhart 11/11-11/17. Penny Wiggins, Don Barnhart 11/18-11/24. Norm Stultz 11/18-11/19. Bob Zany, Keith Lyle 11/25-12/1. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Samuel J. Comroe Mon-Wed thru 1/29. James Michael Thu-Sun thru 2/14. Brandt Tobler Thru 11/10. Willie Barcena 11/1111/17. Geoff Keith 11/18-11/24. Jay Nog 11/25-12/1. Strat, 702-380-7711. LAUGH FACTORY Earthquake Thu-Sat thru 11/23. Faizon Love 11/7-11/9. Dom Irrera, Mike Saccone, Traci Skene 11/7-11/10. Harry Basil, Lou Dinos, Matt Molchen 11/11-11/14. Jeremy Hotz, Matt Molchen, Lou Dinos 11/15-11/17. Mike Marino, KT Tatara, Marco Assante 11/18-11/24. Andrew Dice Clay 11/22-11/24. Tropicana, 702-739-2411. The Space ComedySportz 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30. Fear and LOLing 11/22. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. THE SPARE ROOM Keith Nelson, John Wynn, Guy Fessenden Thru 11/9. Derek Richards, John Wynn, Guy Fessenden 11/10. Don Barnhart, Jeffrey Peterson, Martin Morrow 11/14. Frances Dilorenzo, Jeffrey Peterson, Martin Morrow 11/15-11/17. Pete George, Richy Leis, Keith Lyle 11/20-11/24. Downtown Grand, 702-719-5100. Terry Fator TheatrE Tim Allen 11/8-11/9. Marlon Wayans 11/15. Bert Kreischer 11/16. David Spade, Ray Romano 11/22-11/23. Kathleen Madigan 11/29. Iliza Schlesinger 11/30. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TICKLE ME COMEDY CLUB Traci Skene, Ryan Cole Thru 11/9. Jeremy Flores, David Lee 11/1211/23. Justin Berkman, Joe Caliz 11/26-12/7. Eclipse Theaters, 702-816-4300. TopGolF Rocky LaPorte 11/22-11/23. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458.
THE Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Jesus Christ Superstar Thru 11/10. Las Vegas Academy: Contemporary Voices 11/13. Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots 11/15. Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure 11/20. National Geographic Live: Hiking the Grand Canyon 11/21. So You Think You Can Dance Live! 11/22. Paul Anka: Anka Sings Sinatra 11/23. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! 11/26-12/1. (Cabaret Jazz) John Daversa 11/7. California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio 11/9. Frankie Moreno 11/11. Jesse Cook 11/12-11/13. Michael Cavanaugh: Music of Billy Joel 11/15. Michael Grimm: Tribute to Ray Charles 11/19. Broadway Princess Party 11/23. (Troesh Studio Theater) Spotlight on Rachmaninoff 11/21. 702-749-2000. South Point SHOWROOM John Wayne: Spirit of the West Thru 12/14. 702-696-7111. The Space Ruby Lewis 11/7. Mondays Dark 11/18. Play: Pole Dancing 11/19. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. UNLV (Artemus W. Ham Hall) Homecoming Rebel Variety Show 11/13. Barrick Lecture Series: Ryan Coogler 11/17. UNLV Wind Orchestra: The President’s Concert 11/21. UNLV Choirs: Winter Concert 11/22. (Beam Music Center) Opera Workshop II: Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas 11/15-11/16. (Alta Ham Fine Arts) UNLV Dance: Brushstrokes of Motion 11/14-11/17. 702-895-2787. VEGAS CITY OPERA The Face on the Barroom Floor 11/7-11/10. Artisan, vegascityopera.org. West Las Vegas LIBRARY Contemporary West Dance Theater 11/7-11/8, 11/10. Desirae King 11/10. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-2787. Whitney Library Native American Dance & Music w/Derrick Suwaima Davis 11/13. Pizza & Poetry w/Rodney J. Lee 11/15. Coffee & Comics 11/23. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010. Winchester Dondero Cultural Center Poetry Among the Pines 11/10. 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
LOCAL THEATER CSN FINE ARTS THEATRE PROGRAM (Backstage Theatre) Idea Man Thru 11/10. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-5483. The Lab LV The Royale 11/14-11/23. thelablv.org. Majestic Repertory Theatre The Manson Family: An Opera 11/21-12/8. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. NEVADA CONSERVATORY THEATRE (Black Box Theatre) The Flick Thru 11/10. UNLV, 702-895-2787. POOR RICHARD’S PLAYERS Extra Life 11/911/10. The Playhouse, 528 S. Decatur Blvd., theplayhouselv.com. Signature Productions West Side Story Thru 11/16. Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. UNLV Opera Theater No Guarantees 11/16. Beam Music Center, 702-895-2787 VEGAS THEATRE COMPANY Holmes & Watson 11/13-12/8. Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. 1st St., #110, 725-222-9661.
Galleries & Museums Barrick Museum of Art (East Gallery) Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya: Connective Tissue Thru 2/22. (Window Gallery) Zet Gold: On My Mountain Thru 2/22. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Centennial Hills Library Ron Dorso: The American Road Thru 11/12. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. Charleston HeightS Arts Center Les Folies Bergere Thru 1/11. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. CSN (Artspace Gallery) Christopher McNulty: Days 11/8-1/29. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-4146. Donna Beam Fine Art Block 17 Thru 12/7. 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3893. Historic Fifth Street School (Mayor’s Gallery) Amy Kurzweil: Pencils to Ink Thru 11/30. 401 S. 4th St., 702-229-6469. Las Vegas City Hall (Chamber Gallery) Hispanic Heritage: Contemporary Interpretations of the Retablo Thru 11/20. (Grand Gallery) Native Nevada Basketry Traditions Thru 11/7. Southwest Teapots 11/72/6. 495 S. Main St., 702-229-1012. Left of Center ART GALLERY Gig Depio: Ten Thru 11/30. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Neon Museum Tim Burton: Lost Vegas Thru 2/15. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366.
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Alt-metal band Helmet brings its 30th anniversary tour to Vinyl on November 8. (Tom Bronowski/Courtesy)
Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Imagine Nevada: Nevada Artists & Poets Celebrate 10 Years of Illustrated Word Exhibitions Thru 11/26. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org.
Thomas & Mack Center, 702-739-3267. UNLV WOMEN’s BASKETBALL CSU Fullerton 11/9. Duke 11/14. South Carolina State 11/23. Elon 11/30. Cox Pavilion, 702-739-3267.
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art The Portmanteau Exhibit: Play With the Rules Thru 12/14. 1300 S. Main St. #110, 719-371-5640.
UNLV MEN’S TENNIS Rebel Invite 11/8-11/10. Fertitiia Tennis Complex, 702-739-3267.
Summerlin Library Yasmina Chavez: The Suchness of Light Thru 12/17. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860.
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS Chicago 11/13. Calgary 11/17. Toronto 11/19. San Jose 11/21. Edmonton 11/23. Arizona 11/29. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600.
West Las Vegas Library Las Vegas News Bureau: Vintage Vegas 11/7-1/26. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3980. Whitney Library Sprat Artistic Ensemble: Continuation Thru 11/17. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010.
FOOD & DRINK
SCREEN LAS VEGAS QUEER ARTS FILM FESTIVAL 11/8-11/10. Regal Colonnade, 8880 S. Eastern Ave., lvqueerarts.com. Millennium Fandom Bar Wrestling Then and Now 11/12. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-405-0816.
Great American Foodie Fest 11/7-11/10. M Resort, greatamericanfoodiefest.com. sour saturday 11/9. Atomic Liquors, 917 Fremont St., bit.ly/34mVtx6
SPORTS OPERATION KNOCKOUT: ROund 10 11/9. Orleans Arena, 702-365-7469. Professional Bull Riders World Finals 11/7-11/10. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600. UNLV FOOTBALL Hawaii 11/16. San Jose State 11/23. Sam Boyd Stadium, 702-739-3267. UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL Kansas State 11/9. Abilene Christian 11/18. Texas State 11/20. SMU 11/23. Jackson State 11/26.
SPECIAL EVENTS The Big Smoke Hosted by Cigar Aficionado magazine 11/15-11/17. Mirage, bit.ly/2N7oSV5. Built in America/PLANET GREEN CBD EXPO Hemp fair & music festival 11/9. Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, bit.ly/32pu0K4. EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION CYCLING SERIES 11/10. River Mountains Loop Trail, bit.ly/2o8BanH. Glittering Lights 11/8-1/5. Las Vegas Motor Speedway, glitteringlightslasvegas.com. MARKET IN THE ALLEY Hosted by Fergusons Downtown. 11/17. 1031 Fremont St.
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The How Tommi Stockham went from volleyball novice to one of Nevada’s all-time best By Ray Brewer ommi Stockham’s sport of choice was equestrianism. She loved riding her horse. But when she entered seventh grade, participation in a school sport was required. She was tall, so her dad told her to pick volleyball. She had little knowledge of the game—she’d never watched it, let alone been familiar with the rules or strategies. But she immediately excelled, growing so passionate about it that she began playing year-round on a club team. Stockham made the varsity squad as a freshman at Bishop Gorman High, a rarity, especially for someone relatively new to the sport. A few months later, she helped Gorman, a school that had offered volleyball since the 1950s, win its first state championship. In a few quick years, the 6-foot-2 outside hitter cemented herself as one of Southern Nevada’s best players. And that was just the beginning. During the spring of her freshman year, some three years before graduating high school, Stockham received her first college scholarship offer. “Freshman year was a big step for me, coming in with no expectations. You’re 14 and playing against girls who are 18,” Stockham says. “I kept taking steps forward. I was progressing continuously through the season.” By the time the playoffs rolled around, Stockham was a fixture in the lineup. She recorded double-digit kills in every postseason match, and just like that, a star was born. “There are players who have been playing for years and years who will never be as good as Tommi was [in her first season],” Gorman coach Gregg Nunley said. Stockham is expected to sign a national letter-of-intent to play for a top-tier college program during the fall signing period, which begins November 13. Her final
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four: Wisconsin (ranked fifth nationally), Indiana, the University of San Diego and USC. She was verbally committed to the Trojans—who compete in beach volleyball—until last month. The recruiting interest is justified, considering Stockham is ranked among the class of 2020’s top 40 by PrepVolleyball.com. She was the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year last fall as a junior, when she recorded 378 kills, 241 digs, 61 aces and 40 blocks to help Gorman win its second state championship in three years. Through October 31, Stockham had racked up 485 kills this season, with four games of 20 or more. But she’s more than just a powerful hitter. Her ability to pass from the back row means she doesn’t need to be subbed out during a rotation. The goal, after all, is to keep the best player on the court, and Nunley feels he has one of the nation’s best six-rotation players, something validated by the recruiting interest. “She physically overpowers her opponents, because she’s such a strong kid. There are a lot of strong kids. But the difference is she’s a volleyball player,” he says. “She has shots that other kids just don’t have. She has shots other kids don’t see, and because of that she’s hard to defend against. [And] her savviness for the game not only comes on offense but on defense. She puts a complete package together that’s tough to beat.” Stockham is Gorman’s unquestioned leader, on whom teammates have grown accustomed to relying for everything from a big point during a close game to
leadership at practice. She sets the tone. “We have a young team. Every move you make, they follow,” says Stockham, who also had 337 digs, 76 blocks and 69 aces through October 31. “They’re looking up to me, which I love. You can’t slack off because they feed off your energy.” It should be a busy November for Stockham. The state tournament runs November 14-16, when she will have a chance to pick up one final prep championship. Along the way, she’ll pick a college program, with plans to bring more strong play to the next level. Not bad for someone who spent all those years riding horses.
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hough the constant coverage and the mammoth field of Democratic candidates may make the 2020 election seem like it’s around the corner, there is about a year before President Donald Trump and the Democratic challenger face off. For Nevadans, there are also other races on the ballot that are of consequence. Voters will have a chance to select members of the House of Representatives, which is currently controlled by Democrats. Congressional District 3—which includes the southern half of Clark County—and District 4—which comprises North Las Vegas and a large stretch of central Nevada—are so evenly split between Republican and Democratic voters that the winning party will likely be determined by the side with the best voter turnout. The districts have swung between both parties since their creation, and while currently represented by Democratic Reps. Susie Lee and Steven Horsford, they are a Republican focus going into 2020.
“We’re talking about two incumbents facing their first reelection campaign,” said Keith Schipper, a spokesman for the Nevada Republican Party. “One of those incumbents already went through his first re-election campaign before and lost in 2014. So we see some real opportunities there.” In a statement, Lee’s campaign said her record as a bipartisan legislator would be the focus during her 2020 bid. “Susie Lee was elected by a wide margin in 2018 in a swing district that was also won by Donald Trump, in large part due to her commitment to working across the aisle to solve local problems affecting our community,” the statement said. Her campaign also touted her work in Congress on issues affecting Nevada, including education funding, veterans’ benefits and lowering prescription drug pricing. “She has also focused heavily on constituent services, successfully returning hundreds of thousands of dollars to constituents,” the statement read. “Lee’s common sense, problem-solving approach, along with high voter enthusiasm going into 2020, will be key to our re-election campaign.” Horsford’s campaign did not respond to a request for comment. While Republicans did not fare well in 2018, Nevada GOP officials see Trump as an asset, not a liability, going into 2020. Schipper said Trump has the ability to pull out a special
subset of voters, ones who are energized by his candidacy but lukewarm in other circumstances. “He brings out a voter, a very passionate voter who really helps actually kind of boost our opportunities across the state and really across the country,” Schipper said. That can have a trickle-down effect on other races. If Republicans drive party voters to the ballot to vote for Trump, the same voters could vote for Republicans running for seats in Congress. Michael McDonald, chairman of the Nevada GOP, agreed, saying that Trump can mobilize voters who would otherwise not participate. “What he’s able to do is bring out people who have either never voted before, or historically vote Democrat or independent, (to) come out and vote for the president because of what he’s done or what he stands for,” McDonald said. He added that he expects the impeachment inquiry to backfire on Democrats. “It’s frustrating a lot of people because nothing is getting done,” McDonald said. “All the things that we need here in Nevada are not getting accomplished. All they’re focused on is trying to hurt and take down the president.” Schipper also believes Trump can turn the tables in Nevada. “Let’s not lose sight of the fact that he narrowly lost this state to Hillary Clinton. Mitt Romney lost to Barack Obama by seven points, John McCain lost to Barack Obama by 12 points,” he said. “The president lost by two.”
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3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT The 3rd Congressional District, which takes up much of Henderson, is represented by Susie Lee. The district has been represented by both Democrats and Republicans. Lee’s campaign was not immediately available to comment. Former Nevada State Treasurer Dan Schwartz and former professional wrestler Dan Rodimer, both of whom have around $200,000 on hand according to the Federal Election Commission, have filed to run against Lee. Schwartz has said in tweets that he is pushing back against socialist politicians and policies and cites general goals of reducing the national debt and implementing affordable health care policies on his campaign site. Rodimer touts his work with the Clark County School District Safety Advisory Committee and with small businesses. The former wrestler, backed by former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, has been dogged by past assault accusations.
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2020 is right around the corner, and Nevada’s four congressional districts will be up for grabs. Candidates from both major parties have started to file, especially in the 3rd and 4th Districts, to try to unseat the incumbents. Here’s a quick look at who is running as of November 1.
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Lisa Song Sutton, a businesswoman and former Miss Nevada, has defined herself in favor of gun rights and increased action on immigration, which she said could include “physical barriers.” She’s against “businesskilling” regulations and taxation, and believes “a strong economy is essential to American prosperity,” she said. “To keep our economy strong and continue growth, we must get government out of the way of business.”
Jim Marchant, businessman and former Nevada Assemblyman, touts high scores from the American Conservative Union and the National Rifle Association. He supports measures such as President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cut, requiring identification at voting sites, funding school choice programs and rolling back Common Core education standards.
Randi Reed, a businesswoman who owns a custom furniture business, said there is a disconnect between voters and politicians, and the mandates put on small businesses and the current state of American health care inspired her to enter the race. “As a mother with a pre-existing condition and a young child, health care is a necessity. I know what it’s like to be denied coverage and face unaffordable medical bills. I’ve been forced to get a second full-time job just to be able to afford my family’s plan,” she said.
Leo Blundo is a Nye County Commissioner and liaison on nuclear issues. Nye County is the site of the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, and Blundo has been one of the most outspoken Nye County politicians in favor of it. Blundo said he is a pro-life, pro-gun rights candidate who wants to work on issues including health care and immigration. “I’m … running to help break the cycle of a do-nothing Congress that would rather go on political witch hunts than tackle the issues facing us back home in Nevada,” he said.
Sam Peters, a veteran who owns an insurance business, positioned himself as a fiscal conservative with Trumplike views immigration. Peters outlined an 11-point immigration plan on his website that includes building a border wall and ending so-called chain migration for non-immediate family members. He’s also positioned himself as pro-gun rights and has said that Roe v. Wade requires deeper discussion but should be enforced as the “law of the land” until prevailing law exists.
Charles Navarro is a veteran and former re-entry manager with Hope for Prisoners, a reintegration program for convicts. Navarro served in the congressional offices of Rep. Cresent Hardy and California Republican Rep. Howard McKeon.
Catherine Prato, a nurse and nursing instructor, has made most of her public statements thus far about health care. She has criticized government-run health care in a campaign ad and in an opinion column in the Reno Gazette-Journal.
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Choosing the right place to deposit your money is an important step in developing financial health. “One of the building blocks of a solid foundation is a savings account,” said Nicole Cypers, Vice President of Public Relations at America First Credit Union. There are multiple account options to consider, so when you’re deciding which is right for you, examine the nature of your savings, your long-term financial goals, and how often you intend to access the funds.
“Short term” savings accounts standard savings account Standard or traditional savings accounts are simple to use and the most common types offered by credit unions and banks. Nearly everyone is eligible and deposited funds are insured up to $250,000 for each qualifying account. There may be associated fees and limitations, such as minimum-balance requirements or service charges, however, some institutions offer accounts that are less restrictive. “Traditional savings is likely what most consumers think of when opening a first account. Although dividend rates will typically be lower, it’s a great place to start,” Cypers said. You can make savings withdrawals up to six times a month, per federal regulations, and usually add to the account as often as you want.
Money market savings account Money market accounts are essentially mutual funds structured as investments in low-risk securities. They tend to earn dividends at higher rates than standard accounts. “With a money market account, your return is greater than what would be provided by traditional savings, while providing quick access and flexibility,” Cypers said. “The more you deposit, the higher your dividend rate.” These typically require higher minimum balances, but both accounts are good for short-term goals and emergency funds.
Dedicated saving accounts Some financial institutions, including America First, offer dedicated savings programs for specific goals, such as an upcoming wedding or family vacation. You can set the contribution amount and term to help maximize your savings potential. “With dedicated savings, you’ll choose how much you want to transfer each month. The money is then set aside in a separate account for the length of time you’ve specified,” Cypers said. “Your dividends can go directly to your checking, money market, share savings—or you can roll them back and enjoy the benefits of compound interest.”
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“long(er) term” savings accounts individual Retirement accounts You can prepare for retirement and other long-term savings goals with tax-advantaged accounts. These include 401(k) plans, as well as different kinds of IRAs, such as Traditional and Roth. Retirement accounts generally offer the highest dividends and the longest terms. “The sooner you start saving for retirement, the better, even if your initial contributions are lower than you’d like. As long as you don’t withdraw it, that money will continue to grow over the course of your lifetime,” Cypers said. Retirement accounts have many different regulations and requirements, so do your research to find the one that fits you best.
Certificates of deposit (CDs) For future goals, you can invest in certificates to help your money grow over an extended time period. Certificates of deposits have higher dividend rates but feature a set term of maturity before you can use the money. This can be anywhere from a few months to several years. The longer the term and the larger your deposits are, the higher the dividend rate will be. There are also specific regulations and penalties that apply for early withdrawals. Certificates have terms that don’t typically exceed five years, so this choice is ideal for people seeking to buy a home or make other large investments.
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hip Rowe was on a mission to find an angel investor. At 70, the Henderson resident is the founder and CEO of a seed-stage startup company called Care Share Manager, a cloud-based scheduling and information-sharing system tailored for senior care facilities. Care Share was one of a handful of seed-stage companies that pitched a room of potential backers at the Southern Nevada Angel Conference in early October at Las Vegas City Hall. Rowe, with the help of nonprofit incubator StartUpNV, did his homework on how to talk to a group of investors. It seems to have worked. The promise of what Care Share could become was enough to secure a $50,000 investment from angel investor Mark Brennan, CEO of Brennan Capital Partners. One of the founders of the now-defunct Vegas Valley Angels, Brennan was a featured speaker at the conference, which attracted about 160 attendees. “Mark did his due diligence on us and then moved pretty quickly to get us that capital,” Rowe said. “We’re being very judicious with this initial investment. We need to use it to get our name out there and show our solution with people.” A representative from a Canadian company also was impressed by Rowe’s talk. That company, Rowe said, may eventually invest as much as $500,000 in Care Share. Jeff Saling, co-founder and executive director of StartUpNV, said the goal of the inaugural Southern Nevada Angel Conference was to give Nevada’s startup community a jolt and raise awareness of investor options. “Of the 10 companies that presented [at the conference], five of them raised a total of $1.25 million,”
Saling said. “We’re pretty happy that we had as many people as we did. We seem to have energized not only the startup community generally, but the angel community, especially in Las Vegas, as well.” Often referred to as angels, early-stage company investors are typically wealthy individuals who have money and plenty of time to wait for companies to develop. Bill Payne, an active angel investor and another founding member of the old Vegas Valley Angels group, said high-risk investing isn’t for everyone. “Very few people do angel investing full time,” Payne said. “It’s sort of a fun thing to do with 2% to 5% of your net worth. Even though returns can be significant, they can also be spotty.”
But from the top levels of state government down to individual investors, Payne said he believes there is an understanding of what a more diverse economy could do for Nevada. “We’re never going to be a software mecca that competes with gaming and hospitality here, but it could be very supportive and complementary,” Payne said. Bill Arent, director of the City of Las Vegas’ economic and urban development department, agreed. “Las Vegas is making great strides in growing its startup ecosystem,” Arent said. “Having more angel investors here will help attract even more startups.” While angel investment dollars for local companies don’t necessarily have to come from Southern Nevada, Payne said there’s a need for the next generation of angel investors to make their mark here. “Some of the more experienced angels we have in town are approaching or are in their 80s,” Payne, who is 78, said. “They’re just not willing to take it on. Take me, I’m not interested in starting another angel group, but I’d be an adviser to one. One of the things that has held us back in Las Vegas is the number of people who want to put the time and energy in.” Payne said he’s been impressed with StartUpNV. For Saling, the hope is that the recent conference will serve as a springboard for more local investment. While StartUpNV is a statewide organization, Saling said a federal grant secured by the organization last year targets Las Vegas, specifically. “StartUpNV and the Southern Nevada Angel Conference are just steps in what could be maybe a decade-long journey to really create an active, inclusive and dynamic startup community in Las Vegas,” Saling said. “Communities around the country have done this. We can learn things from places like Austin [Texas] and Portland [Oregon]. We’re going to have to do our own version, though.”
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brand strategy agency, entered into a strategic affiliation partnership to better serve regional and national clients for both agencies. The partnership will allow for them to better serve their respective clients while expanding their joint ability to compete for new business in markets beyond their home regions. The partnership will also establish a presence for both agencies in each other’s markets. Howard & Howard has expanded its Las Vegas office with the addition of Alexandria von Mohr to the firm’s growing business litigation practice. von Mohr Before entering the legal profession, von Mohr studied hospitality and worked for gaming companies in Southern Nevada. She then went on to attend law school and externed at the United States District Court and Executive Office of Immigration Review. Before graduating, von Mohr mediated cases in federal and family court, volunteered at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, and joined Howard & Howard as a summer associate. Samantha Alterman, Christopher Vivas and Rachel Morris joined the Las Vegas Philharmonic as orchestra librarian, education and community engagement intern, and development associate, respectively. Three additional staffers have been promoted: Sabrina Cozine is associate director of marketing, Rita Boehme is production and events associate, and Michele Madole is vice president of communications and development. “It is an incredibly exciting time at the Las Vegas Philharmonic as we continue to collectively build
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the dangers of distractions while using public roadways. “Healing Las Vegas,” a book about the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, is on sale with proceeds benefiting the garden. The book is a compilation of photos, memories, poems, inscriptions and tributes to survivors and victims of the October 1, 2017, mass shooting. “It is an important account of a very dark time in Las Vegas history, but with a hopeful outlook of how the community came together to honor those affected while healing themselves,” said Mauricia Baca, executive director of Get Outdoors Nevada, which joined the City of Las Vegas to help care for the garden. The book is available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The garden receives 10% of the proceeds. American Banker magazine’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking” list recognized Zions Bancorporation for having one of the top women banking teams in the nation. Shannon Petersen, executive vice president and
corporate banking manager at Nevada State Bank, is part of the list of 20 banking executives. Zions Bancorporation is the parent company of Nevada State Bank. This is the third year in a row Petersen has been recognized. She is responsible for all aspects of corporate and commercial banking throughout the state. “She sets a wonderful example for her team and the hundreds of women finding success here at Nevada State Bank, where she has helped create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion,” said Terry Shirey, president and CEO. Cherry Development, the local developer of Downtown Las Vegas residential condominium buildings SoHo Lofts and Newport Lofts, unveiled plans for its first residential apartment building, shareDowntown in the Las Vegas Arts District. The ground floor of the building will have two retail spaces and parking for residents. Slated to open in May 2020, rent is estimated to begin at $1,100 per month and will include some utilities.
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Bid opportunities November 8 3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for full-coverage maintenance services for pedestrian bridge elevator cab and machine room HVAC Clark County, 605352, Gemme Coronado at gemmac@clarkcounty nv.gov 3 p.m. Maintenance contract for painting services countywide
Clark County, 605467, Royal Overton Community Alexander at ralexand@ Center, preschool clarkcountynv.gov playground renovation
Fire Station No. 18: emergency generator transfer switch upgrade Clark County, 605498, Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov
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Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association— 2019 Convention/Expo Caesars Palace November 11-15 1,350 attendees Tableau Software Inc.— Conference 2019 Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Resort and Casino November 12-15 20,000 attendees NXT Events Media Group LLC—Growing Innovations Las Vegas Convention Center November 13-14 1,500 attendees
International Congress for Joint Reconstruction—Eighth Annual ICJRR Shoulder Course Aria November 14-16 150 attendees
Edison Electric Institute—EEI/AGA
Taxation Committee Meeting Vdara November 17-20 115 attendees
The Live Experience Show 2019 MGM Grand November 17-20 1,200 attendees
Xlive Annual Conference & Expo MGM Grand November 17-20 1,200 attendees
Autodesk, Inc.— University (AU) 2019 The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino November 19-21 12,000 attendees
ISSA Show North America 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center November 19-21 17,000 attendees
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SnowJam Ski & Snowboard Show 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center November 23-24 5,000 attendees
Amazon Web Services— re:Invent 2019 Venetian December 2-6 65,000 attendees
IAEE Expo! Expo! 2019 Mandalay Bay Convention Center and resort December 3-5 2,500 attendees
National Ground Water Association Expo & Annual Meeting 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center December 4-5 4,500 attendees
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horoscopes week of November 7 by rob brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Psychologist James Hillman said we keep “our images and fantasies at arm’s length because they are so full of love.” They’re also quite flammable, he added. They are always on the verge of catching fire, metaphorically speaking. That’s why many people wrap their love-filled images and fantasies in metaphorical asbestos: to prevent them from igniting a blaze in their psyches. Use less asbestos. Keep your images and fantasies extra close and raw and wild. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Poet James Merrill was ecstatic when he learned the Greek language. According to his biographer, he felt he could articulate his needs “with more force and clarity, with greater simplicity and less self-consciousness, than he ever could in his own language.” He concluded, “Freedom to be oneself is all very well; the greater freedom is not to be oneself.” For you in the coming weeks, the freedom to not be yourself could indeed be quite liberating. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Musician Brian Eno and artist Peter Schmidt made a deck of oracular cards called Oblique Strategies. Each card has a suggestion designed to trigger creative thinking about a project or process you’re working on. The card for you is “Honor thy error as hidden intention.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): We devote a lot of energy to wishing and hoping about the meaningful joys we’d love to bring into our lives. And yet few of us have been trained in the best strategies for manifesting our wishes. Now is a favorable time for you to upgrade your skills. From Maya Angelou: “Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it.” LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What are the key parts of your life—the sources and influences that enable you to be your most soulful self? Nourish them intensely during the next three weeks. What are the marginally important parts of your life—the activities and proclivities that aren’t essential? Corral all the energy you give to those marginally important things, and instead pour it into what’s most important. Now is a crucial time in the evolution of your relationship with your primal fuels, indispensable resources and sustaining foundations. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “When she spoke of beauty, he spoke of the fatty tissue supporting the epidermis,” wrote short story author Robert Musil. “When she mentioned love,” Musil continued, “he responded with the statistical curve that indicates the rise and fall in the annual birthrate.” Many of you have the flexibility to express yourself well on both of those wavelengths. But in the coming months, emphasize the beauty and love wavelength rather than the fatty tissue and statistical curve wavelength.
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ACROSS 1 Costco rival 9 Machine arranging sheets 17 “That’s icky!” 20 Short, amusing tale 21 Made a rustling sound 22 Debate side 23 Beverly Hills 90210 actress competing in a bee? 25 Capitol Hill VIP 26 Suffix with propyl 27 Fish eggs 28 Beatle bride of 1969 29 —’Pea 30 V for Vendetta star doing wickerwork? 38 Later time of life 41 Kind of PC screen 42 Most reserved 43 “Lullaby of Birdland” composer clipping rams? 50 Actress — Dawn Chong 51 Yarn coils 52 Ontario border lake 53 The “E” of QED 55 Manhattan sch. 56 Bridal gown material 58 Hindu sage 63 Charlotte’s Web star using fireplace bellows? 68 Tarzan, e.g. 70 Was inactive 71 Minnesota port 72 A Brief History of Time author peddling goods? 79 Transparent kitchen wrap 80 Actor Haim or Feldman 81 Fair-hiring inits.
82 Batting avg., e.g. 85 Rocket org. 86 See 109-Across 89 Lead-in to mo or pitch 90 Paracelsus poet making toast? 96 Dazed state 98 Atty.’s gp. 99 Epic poem by Virgil 100 Tom Jones novelist catching pop flies? 107 Nothing but 108 Week unit 109 With 86-Across, “You bet!” 110 Discontinuity 113 Actress Gasteyer 114 Family Huddle coauthor rowing? 122 Kindled 123 Legendary lost island 124 Employees’ clipons 125 Milwaukee-toMiami dir. 126 Soda jerk’s workplace 127 Locale of Iraq and Israel DOWN 1 Fill fully 2 In a while 3 Nothing but 4 — -fi film 5 Successors of LPs 6 Cut (off) 7 In — surgery 8 Less than 9 15-season CBS show 10 Have 11 Sawmill sight 12 In need of a refill of 13 See 49-Down 14 Pound
15 20-volume ref. work 16 Tpks., e.g. 17 High hairdo 18 Welcomes 19 Sincere 24 Director Ang 29 — terrier 30 Laugh sound 31 Trendy Aussie boots 32 Techie type 33 “Oh, woe!” 34 Pre-TiVo device 35 Cruel Amin 36 Court legend Arthur 37 That gal 38 Shrek, e.g. 39 Name in jets 40 The Sound of Music refrain starter 44 Shipped out 45 “Hey there” 46 Ample, in dialect 47 — pot (nasal cavity rinser) 48 Big smile 49 With 13-Down, do some karaoke, e.g. 54 Florida city 56 Serpentine 57 Debate side 58 Ugly remark 59 Cardiff locale 60 Not-to-be-missed thing 61 Gathered 62 “Sorta” 64 Madeline of First Family 65 Single bill 66 “... even — speak” 67 Rx safety org. 68 Burro 69 Sch. org. 73 Va. neighbor 74 Emcee
75 Sheik, e.g. 76 Frau’s “no” 77 Former Spice Girl Halliwell 78 Frayed 83 Jai follower 84 Sondheim’s Sweeney 85 Brand of spongy toys 86 Goose’s kin 87 The same, in French 88 Brand of luxury Swiss watches 90 Be behind schedule 91 Grand Ole — 92 Male tyke 93 “Cool!,” ’90s-style 94 Honshu sash 95 ICU staffers 96 Sandbanks 97 Nadal’s sport 101 Rustic verse 102 Bother badly 103 City northwest of Grenoble 104 OB- — (med. specialist) 105 West African nation 106 Tangential remark 110 Ardently fond 111 Son of Hera 112 Furtive “Hey there!” 114 Dawber of Mork & Mindy 115 Platonic “H” 116 Utmost 117 “O Sole —” 118 Deadly cobra 119 Rockets’ org. 120 Long-snouted fish 121 Poem variety
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Blogger Ana-Sofia Cardelle was asked, “What is your signature perfume?” She said she hadn’t found one. But then she described how she would like to smell: “somewhere between fresh and earthy: cinnamon and honey, a rose garden, saltwater baked in the sun.” The coming days will be an excellent time to indulge in your own fantasies about the special fragrance you’d like to emanate. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Studies suggest that on average each of us has a social network of about 250 people, of whom 120 we regard as a closer group of friendly acquaintances. But most of us have no more than 20 folks we trust, and only two or three whom we regard as confidants. These numbers will be in flux for you during the next 12 months. Net result: stronger alliances and more collaboration. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Blame and thank the Sagittarian part of you that gets brave and brazen enough to follow your strongest emotions. Blame and thank the Sagittarian part of you that strips off your defense mechanisms and welcomes the world. The coming weeks will be a favorable time to blame and thank the Sagittarian parts of you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Persian polymath Avicenna (980–1037) wrote 450 books on many topics, including medicine, philosophy, astronomy, geography and more. While young, he tried to study the Metaphysics of Aristotle, but had difficulty grasping it. Forty times he read the text. Years later, he was browsing at an outdoor market and found a brief, cheap book about the Metaphysics, and for the first time understood Aristotle’s work. Expect a comparable milestone for you: something that has eluded you will become clear. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In addition to being a key figure in Renaissance art, fifteenth-century Italian painter Filippo Lippi had a colorful life. According to legend, he was once held prisoner by Barbary pirates, but gained his freedom by drawing a riveting portrait of their leader. Imagine the possibility of a liberating event arriving in your life. Call on one of your skills to generate a breakthrough or unleash an opportunity. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Stand high long enough and your lightning will come,” writes novelist William Gibson. He isn’t suggesting that we literally stand on top of a treeless hill in a thunderstorm and invite the lightning to shoot down through us. More realistically, he means that we should devotedly cultivate and discipline our highest forms of expression so that when inspiration finds us, we’ll be primed to receive and use its full power.
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