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“I. LOVE. THIS. CITY.” This was a simple text message I received from a friend (and we’re not talking about the Strip). I’ve been here for over half a decade and friends and family still ask how often I make that journey to the Strip, which is not often. The southwest part of town is exploding in growth. We’ve seen places like UnCommons set up shop and have great restaurants like Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop open. We have local artists like Pretty Done leaving their mark across the city from large outdoor murals to office walls and canvas pieces. As we move into this “love local” issue, I think about loving our local community, giving love to local businesses, and loving what is nearby. Personally, I am based in faith and attend The Crossing here in the southwest valley (if you see me, say hi!). We recently had a For the City series where we physically served the local community. We also participated in a prayer for the city that gave thanks for the love, care, goodness, and light all around us and appreciated how we all can be a blessing to our neighbors and co-workers as well as reflect joy for our city. What we can do together as a community is so much more than what we can do apart and separate, and we continue to see that demonstrated through the many stories told in these pages, month after month. Whatever you believe, however, you pour into the community, I thank you and our city of Las Vegas thanks you. Our locals are what this city thrives on, so let’s support each other. Our hope here is that we inspire you to love it just a bit more than you did before. Happy February!
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Embracing Local Artistry
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Pretty Done’s creative essence and heartfelt universality ARTICLE BY PAIGE CANDEE PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN YAMAMURA AND Within the vibrant tapestry of local artists in Las Vegas, resides Adam Rellah, an imaginative creator whose artistic flair melds freestyle pop art with an array of mediums. His creative venture, Pretty Done, is an immersive journey into abstract artistry, embracing hand-drawn characters, fonts, and design patterns. Adam's canvas spans beyond traditional paintings, encompassing street murals, custom apparel, and a diverse artistic spectrum.
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"Pretty Done is about unleashing the boundless imagination in abstract freestyle pop art," shares Adam. "It's a blend of colors, bold lines, and imaginative visuals that communicate positivity and abstract youthfulness." The moniker "Pretty Done" encapsulates the perpetual evolution of art, a perpetual quest for artistic expression. Adam
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One distinctive element weaves seamlessly through Adam’s diverse creations—heart motifs. “I put my heart into my art every day,” he shares. “Hearts are a common shape in my patterns and characters; they symbolize a universal theme—love.” Adam's prolific output and evolutionary journey define his reputation. His creations resonate with daily life, music, conversations, and a symphony of elements. "Everyday stimuli—colors, textures, moods, and rhythms—constitute the inspiration behind my art," said Adam. Embracing the local art scene, Adam cherishes the burgeoning community
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Ladies, want to get closer to your man? When my husband started drinking scotch more than 30 years ago it didn’t take me long to follow him down that road. I had also obtained my first certification from WSET – Wine and Spirits Education Trust – and I had to keep my palate educated. Like wine, you must sample all types of brown spirits to develop your palate. One of the best ways to do that is to join a whiskey club. The
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Drammers Club is where my husband Eddie and I have met some very nice other whiskey-loving couples, many of whom we socialize with outside of the club. Drammers Club has members in over 45 cities around the world from the United States to Europe, the Middle East, and as far away as places like India and Singapore. It is a “whiskey, mezcal, and spirits club” that meets regularly in person and online, not to mention organizing group trips to whiskey and mezcal festivals. The club is the brainchild of Charlie Prince, who likes to tell members that they’ve “got drinking buddies waiting for them all over the world” (and he does actually connect members when they’re traveling so that they can meet up). At events, couples and singles alike taste rare bottles the club has curated, sometimes old bottles they secured at whiskey auctions or special “Drammers Picks” — distillery-only bottlings
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that you wouldn’t get to try otherwise and that are exclusively available to club members. Their tastings rarely feature any bottles that you can find at your local liquor store. In Las Vegas, or anywhere in the world for that matter, you’re welcome to join in on a tasting. I like the small intimate groups, the wealth of knowledge presented, the array of whiskey that I would have to look pretty hard to find on my own, and the ladies and gentlemen I’ve met. At one Drammers event, we met the Glenmorangie National Brand Ambassador, Daniel Crowell. Dan was one of the first in the world to be certified as a Master of Scotch among other esteemed certifications. That night we enjoyed a bottle only available at the distillery in Scotland which was "The Lighthouse" single malt Scotch, aged 12 years in sherry and bourbon casks. The second bottle poured was my favorite of the night: the "extremely rare" 18-year-old bottle, with art by Azuma Makoto who had originally created a sculpture to commemorate the whiskey. The headliner of the night was the "Grand Vintage" 1998, bottled just recently. It had spent 23 years in oak, the final four to five years it was aged in charred American oak, and after 18 years in bourbon barrels it was released in the Grand Vintage Series and sells for $900 a bottle.
At press time, the fee to attend a Drammers Club (www.drammers.com) event is $50 per person. Meetings are held in a hotel suite or a private home and include a light dinner. Pretty good deal for a date night! Eve Bushman is Wine and Spirits Education Trust certified, a North American Sommelier Association American Wine Specialist®, authored Wine Etiquette for Everyone, and has served as a judge for the Proof Awards, Cellarmasters, LA Wine Competition, Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards.
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1. Arts Create heart ornaments to hang on a Valentine’s Day tree. The ornaments can be used as clue cards for a Valentine's Day scavenger hunt. Participants find their picture on the tree and hunt for a hidden treasure.
2. Sweets A home-based holiday is made complete with a dessert table. Whether made from scratch or store bought, a collection of decorated confections is as beautiful as the treats are delectable to eat.
3. Sentiments Poetry is a most personal way to express your heart. No need to be intimidated by haiku, a short form of Japanese poetry. While there are several variations of the form, a traditional place to begin is with a seasonal word that divides 17 syllables into three lines of five/ seven/five. Simple and sweet.
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The first Valentines were handmade in the 18th century, long before printing presses and mass-produced options. Today, handmade signifies the ultimate in personal mots d’amour. Enjoy these sweet projects as a couple, a family, or with friends.
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