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SPORTS + RECREATION
EXPLORING WITH THE A’S
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July Is for Exploring.
Let’s Go.
July is here, and I am in full explore mode.
There is something about summer that makes me want to get out, see new things, go somewhere I’ve never been, or finally pay attention to what’s been right in front of me all along. The pace shifts; the days are longer, and somehow there’s more permission to be curious. I love that about this time of year.
This month’s issue is all about exploration, and we took that seriously. We went looking for the stories, the places, and the people that make our communities worth discovering. Some of them you may already know. Others might surprise you. That’s the fun of it.
And it’s not just about local exploring. If you’re heading somewhere this summer, we have inspiration for that, too. Exploration shows up in a lot of ways. It’s trying a new restaurant on a Tuesday night. It’s walking into a local business you’ve driven past a hundred times. It’s saying yes to something new or finally slowing down enough to notice what’s already around you.
That’s what I love most about what we do with this magazine. Every month we get to shine a light on the people and businesses that make southwest Vegas what it is. And in July, we get to do it through the lens of discovery.
I hope something within these pages sparks that in you.
Enjoy the journey.
With heart,
SOLÉA RAE, PUBLISHER @SOUTHVEGASCITYLIFESTYLE
July 2026
PUBLISHER
Camilla Soléa Rae | camilla.solearae@citylifestyle.com
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Paige Candee | paige.candee@citylifestyle.com
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Demi Guillory, Paige Candee, Jennifer Florendo, Andres Molina
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Cure 4 The Kids Foundation’s Circus Couture: Beyond Tomorrow Gala. 2: The event raised critical support for children battling cancer and rare diseases. 3: Locals gathered for an unforgettable evening of fashion, music, and inspiring performances. 4: The artistry and energy of the stage came alive at The Theater at Virgin Hotels. 5: Bold creativity and heartfelt generosity united to support Nevada children and families facing life-changing diagnoses. 6: The evening celebrated hope, innovation, and the brighter future being built for pediatric patients. 7: Guests witnessed futuristic glamour and art take form during C4K’s signature annual fundraiser.
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EXPLORING WITH THE A’S
Las Vegas prepares to discover baseball, community, and a new hometown experience
ARTICLE BY PAIGE CANDEE | PHOTOGRAPHY
COURTESY OF THE ATHLETICS
For locals, exploring often means finding the heart of our community in the places we gather, hiking in Red Rock Canyon, or taking a jaunt to Lake Mead. As we look toward the future of the Valley, a new hometown experience is worth exploring—one that promises to bridge the gap between
“A true hometown team is defined by its commitment to the community long before the first pitch is thrown.”
professional sports and the local lifestyle we value.
The arrival of the A’s represents a unique discovery guide for Southern Nevada, focusing on community roots and a social atmosphere that feels like home.
EXPLORING A BALLPARK BUILT FOR LOCALS
While the new stadium will undoubtedly be a landmark on the Strip, the design philosophy goes far beyond the aesthetic of a tourist attraction. For Catherine Aker, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing, the priority is how the park serves the people who live here year-round.
“When people see the renderings, they first notice the design, but what is just as important is how the ballpark will feel,” Catherine explains. “We want it to reflect Las Vegas in an authentic way. That means creating spaces that are social, energetic, and
connected to the lifestyle people here already enjoy, from premium hospitality to local food, art, music, and community-driven programming.”
To help fans truly visualize this future, the A’s debuted the Ballpark Experience Center at UnCommons. At the heart of this space is the Immersive Cube™, a 270° wrap-around digital environment that allows visitors to tangibly step inside the vision for the Las Vegas ballpark before it is even built. Within this 3,500-cubic-foot storytelling space, 26.5 million pixels bring the stadium to life, turning walls, floors, and ceilings into a seamless canvas of motion. It offers a way to explore the future firsthand, allowing guests to walk through the new development and see how it links to the city in vivid 3D.
The exploration continues with a full architectural model of the future ballpark to provide a realistic preview of seating and fan zones.
THE PLAYER’S GUIDE
As the team prepares for its transition, players like outfielder Brent Rooker are already discovering a genuine connection with the local community. When viewing the models of his future workplace, Brent notes, “The stadium looks beautiful and as state-of-the-art as it can get.”
Fans can experience that atmosphere today at the Ballpark Experience Center through interactive exhibits like the Batter’s Box, where tapping a bat on a plate activates historic reels. Visitors can also explore a “Batter Up” wall featuring 48 custom bats representing the ballpark’s hospitality suites, or take interactive suite tours where they control their own view without needing a VR headset.
“It’s easy to imagine it becoming one of the best places in the league to play,” Brent says. “We can’t wait to develop a fan base and sell it out night after night.” This local excitement is already tangible; as Brent shares, “We’ve been to a couple Knights games, and it’s been really cool to see how much people love their local teams and how excited everyone is for us to add another team to the community.”
INVESTING IN THE NEXT GENERATION
A true hometown team is defined by its commitment to the community long before the first pitch is thrown. The A’s have already begun exploring ways to support the families and young athletes who call the Valley home.
“Community impact has to start long before Opening Day, and that work is already underway,” says Catherine. This engagement is already happening through festivals, school outreach, and youth programs across Southern Nevada. For families, this means they are getting more than just a new stadium to visit; it means a new partner in the community.
The Experience Center brings this partnership to life for the next generation of fans. Young visitors can enjoy fun photo opportunities with a 6-foot-5-inch giant bobblehead or interact with a digital vending machine that dispenses custom A’s baseballs. This spirit of discovery is powered by Advent’s XMS system, which enables adaptive, audience-driven storytelling. Families can even use the technology to chart their future trips to the ballpark, plotting average travel times by road and air.
“The goal is for fans to explore a space that feels like a true community destination rather than just a sports venue, designed specifically to celebrate the local Southern Nevada spirit.”
DISCOVERING A SHARED FUTURE
The A’s clubhouse itself reflects a culture that many Vegas locals will find familiar—a group of people who genuinely enjoy working together. Brent describes the vibe as “a bunch of guys who really like each other and enjoy being around each other,” noting that their “fun style of play reflects that.”
As the team and the city grow closer, the opportunity to explore this new relationship will only expand. At the Experience Center, fans can leave their own mark by signing a display wall featuring over 300 A’s baseball cards, serving as
an homage to their visit. By effortlessly jumping between the past—like the 1989 World Series win—and the future of the Las Vegas era, the A’s are ensuring that every visitor feels seen and engaged in the team’s next chapter.
“We want families to feel connected to this team from the very beginning,” Catherine emphasizes. As we look toward the future, the Valley isn’t just gaining a professional baseball team; it is gaining a new way for neighbors to connect, play, and explore new ways to engage together as a community.
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PASO ROBLES: HIGH ALTITUDES AND NEON ANTIDOTES
TRADE THE LAS VEGAS STRIP FOR THE SILKEN TANNINS OF DAOU MOUNTAIN AND THE IMMERSIVE, GLOWING VALLEYS OF SENSORIO
ARTICLE BY PAIGE CANDEE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAOU VINEYARDS
The transition from the dry heat of the Mojave to the cooling Pacific breezes of the Central Coast is a physical reset. For those accustomed to the relentless pulse of Las Vegas, Paso Robles offers a different kind of intensity—one found in the deep purple of a cabernet glass and the rhythmic glow of a thousand fiber-optic blooms. This is peaceful luxury defined not by excess, but by its sensory details. Our exploration began at the pinnacle of the Adelaida District. To arrive at DAOU Mountain is to leave the world behind. The air is sharper, the views are wider, and the hospitality is as polished as the wines.
“At 2,200 feet above Paso Robles, DAOU Mountain pairs sweeping vineyard views, impeccable hospitality, and world-class Cabernet with a profound sense of calm.”
“The moment I always hope guests remember is the first feeling they experience upon arriving at the top of DAOU Mountain,” says Laura Reynolds, DAOU Brand Ambassador. “At 2,200 feet, DAOU Mountain is the highest elevation estate in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, with sweeping vineyard views, fresh mountain air, and cooling breezes from the Pacific and Templeton Gap. There is a sense of calm and beauty here that guests feel almost immediately.”
The service on the mountain is truly impeccable, delivered by a team that makes the experience feel both elevated
and deeply personal. From the knowledgeable guidance of our host, Will, whose French accent added an authentic charm to the flawless tasting, to the seamless hospitality by Marino, the ambiance was extraordinary. This warmth is a signature of the DAOU family spirit, ensuring every guest feels genuinely welcomed and connected to the estate.
This spirit extends into a world-class culinary program that rivals the beauty of the views. The culinary pairing experience artfully unites the estate’s reserve and estate wines with seasonally inspired fare, including a mezze platter and
estate royal white sturgeon caviar alongside artisanal cheese and charcuterie. Highlights include a spiny lobster roll on brioche, Niman Ranch lamb chops with a spiced pomegranate molasses, and a New York steak paired with the flagship Soul of a Lion.
Sipping this crown jewel while overlooking the steep, calcareous slopes provides an immediate connection to the craft. Named in tribute to the Daou brothers’ father, the wine honors the passion and “enduring conviction behind the dream to craft world-class cabernet sauvignon from Paso Robles,”
Sensorio
“More than 100,000 glowing fiber-optic spheres transform Sensorio’s rolling hills into an immersive dreamscape of light, movement, music, and reflection.”
as Laura notes. It is a true expression of the Mountain’s power and elegance.
As night fell, we descended into the valley for a different kind of exploration: Sensorio, a massive, 35-acre permanent outdoor art venue where whimsical landscapes blend with local music and, yes, more wine. Featuring over 100,000 fiber-optic spheres, the installation transforms the rolling hills into a glowing, immersive symphony that feels wonderfully Seussian. This organic wonderland of light offers a playful contrast to the rigid neon of the Strip, encouraging visitors to wander through a landscape that feels like a dreamscape come to life.
Sensorio is a “playground for the mind,” an immersive art destination that feels like an organic extension of the rolling hills. Ryan Hopple, General Manager of Sensorio, notes that the landscape was specifically chosen to encourage this interaction: “The natural contours of the landscape invite movement and discovery, while the expansive Central Coast skies, sunsets, and open environment create a sense of calm and reflection. The setting
allows guests to engage with the artwork in a deeply personal way, whether they’re exploring the pathways, relaxing beneath the stars, or simply taking in the connection between light, nature, and space.”
For a visitor coming from the neonsoaked streets of Nevada, Sensorio acts as a meditative palate cleanser. It’s not about the flash of a billboard; it’s about the slow pulse of color against a dark sky.
Ryan explains, “Unlike the fast-paced intensity often associated with urban environments, Sensorio was created as a place where art, technology, and nature come together in a peaceful rural setting. Guests are invited to slow down, wander through the exhibits, listen to live music, enjoy the Central Coast air, and experience light in a way that feels calming, emotional, and meditative. It’s less about sensory overload and more about connection.”
Between the high-altitude hospitality of the mountain and the quiet wonder of the light fields, Paso Robles proves itself as the ultimate retreat for the senses. It is a place where every glass tells a story and every path leads to a new discovery.
Sensorio
Photo credit: Serena Munro
ARTICLE BY DEMI GUILLORY | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEVI ELLYSON
EXPLORE YOUR HOME AS A COOL, CONNECTED NIGHTTIME ESCAPE WITH SMART TECHNOLOGY, SEAMLESS INDOOR-OUTDOOR FLOW, AND ELEVATED OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AFTER SUNSET
DESERT AFTER DARK
Summer is in full swing in the Las Vegas Valley. But any local knows it doesn’t need a formal introduction. The intense, sweltering heat of the season is unmistakable, offering little escape before the sun goes down.
Luckily, some of the best summer memories are made right at home after dusk when we can explore our outdoor spaces with some relief and, with intentional changes to existing living spaces, the season can be fully embraced.
Kim Wicklund, the owner of Premiere Audio and Video Integration, works with clients on creating livable spaces that are weather-adaptive. Spaces, she says, that “truly shine after sunset.” Technology is the driver of many of these climate-controlled upgrades that range from motorized shades and layered lighting to integrated systems for cooling and outdoor entertainment on the patio.
“The goal isn’t just staying cool, it’s designing spaces that feel inviting, functional and enjoyable even during the hottest months of the year,” Kim explains.
COMFORT FROM THE INSIDE OUT
There’s truth in the adage “there’s no place like home,” and when the temperatures are rising, there’s no better place for refuge. When making adjustments to maximize comfort and enjoyment, starting small and smart is key.
“One of the most important considerations is designing with flexibility and flow in mind,” she says. “Spaces that transition
easily from indoors to outdoors, and from day to night, tend to feel more livable and welcoming.”
A great start is installing a whole-home control system, which allows lighting and other room regulating to operate with effortless efficiency. Motorized shades and layered lighting are perfect for reducing daytime heat and integrating with smart-home technology. Their popularity is growing in large part due to their ability to offer modern aesthetics and comfort and the convenience of managing them from anywhere.
“Choosing systems that work together, rather than as standalone features, creates a more cohesive experience,” making an easy transition from day to night, Kim adds.
ENTERTAINING WITH EASE
With thoughtful designs, outdoor spaces can be an oasis of comfort and entertaining any time of the year, but especially in the summer after a full day of unrelenting sun. The best part? Even just the smallest upgrades can make the biggest difference.
“Integrated lighting, fans and cooling elements extend the usability of the home well into the night,” she says. This matters because many of summer’s most beloved traditions, like backyard movie nights or evening celebrations, are made outside. “Soft, layered outdoor lighting, combined with subtle background music, can completely change how a space feels.”
Speaking of backyard movie nights, Premiere Audio and Video has been hard at work installing high brightness TVs and
“When a home is designed to support how people actually live and relax, it becomes easier to enjoy every season to its fullest.”
“INVESTING IN QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND COHESIVE
projection systems at residential spaces across the Las Vegas area, where outdoor home entertainment is becoming even more popular. “[These additions], paired with weather-resistant audio, create an immersive experience without overwhelming the space.”
For homeowners, the investment pays off to be well worth the effort, allowing them to enjoy each moment with their guests without worrying about keeping them comfortable. Integrated speakers, landscape lighting and cooling features, like the ones Premiere installs, transform ordinary settings into captivating spaces that make it hard for anyone to leave.
Practicality should be the goal when updating any area, Kim advises her clients, and the entire space should be considered. “Investing in quality infrastructure and cohesive design allows these spaces to remain flexible, functional and enjoyable well beyond the warmer months.”
LONG AFTER SUMMER’S SUNSET
After all, summer is but a short season, so being intentional about creating spaces that are adaptable and inviting yearround should be a priority.
“Many of the improvements homeowners make now offer long-term value,” such as integrated lighting, smart shading and climate systems, Kim says. “When a home is designed to support how people actually live and relax, it becomes easier to enjoy every season to its fullest.”
Before the next step... Get curious.
Are you contemplating a decision?
A change?
A dream?
A possibility?
Before rushing to find the answer...
Become curious.
Explore what you truly want.
Explore what matters most.
Explore what may be possible beyond what you currently see.
Because when curiosity and exploration meet a deeper understanding of yourself, direction o en becomes surprisingly clear.
Sometimes the next step isn't found by pushing harder.
Sometimes it's discovered by seeing more deeply.
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The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
FEATURING JEN COHEN
Discover the full 10% Target Mindset framework.
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
STANCE PILATES
JULY 3RD – 4TH
Rock the Sky 4th of July
Country Music Festival
Moapa Paiute Festival Grounds | 5:30 PM
Rock the Sky 4th of July Country Music Festival takes place July 3–4, 2026 at the Moapa Paiute Festival Grounds, I-15 Exit 75, Moapa. Enjoy a two-day family-friendly celebration featuring live country music, food vendors, vendor village, community activities, and nightly fireworks. Vendor Village opens at 2:00 p.m.; live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m.; fireworks at 10:30 p.m.
JULY 20TH – 25TH
Christmas in July
Great Harvest Bread Co. | 7:30 AM
Celebrate Christmas in July with the Great Harvest Bread Co. in Henderson for a week of Christmas treats and holiday fun. Alongside daily promotions on holiday retail products, there will be local vendor pop-ups. The menu, at both Henderson locations, will feature the return of seasonal delights such as cranberry orange bread, gingerbread cookies, white chocolate cherry swirl, and shortbread cookies. greatharvesthenderson.com
JULY 25TH
Stone Temple Pilots
M Pool | 8:00 PM
Stone Temple Pilots will take the stage at M Pool on Saturday, July 25, 2026, for a high-energy night of live music under the stars. Tickets available at themresort.com or ticketmaster.com.
