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The New Year is upon us!

As we ring in 2016, many of us reflect on memories over the past year and beyond. This edition, Mike Henle, reminisces on the Las Vegas Strip, and how it has evolved into what it is today, there were many influences including the Mob that made the Strip world famous, attracting millions of visitors each year. We also have you covered on the happenings in Las Vegas - so start planning how you will ring the New Year in! Don’t forget to check out our Top Ten New Years Resolutions, put together by our staff– have you made your list yet?

Publisher Scott Worrall

Editor in Chief Wayne Morgan

Creative Director Jared Burch

Contributing Writers Mike Henle, Branch Whitney, Paul W. Papa Kim Boyer, Oscar Goodman, Sen. Harry Reid and Sen. Dean Heller

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Contents December/January 2015/2016

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From The Staff

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Hiking Las Vegas

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike

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Cooking With Martha

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The Most Wonderful Time Of Year by Oscar Goodman

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Calendar of Events

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Farmers Market

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Positive Steps For Nevada by Sen. Dean Heller

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Planning For Youre Future Care

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Affordable Care Act by Sen. Harry Reid

pg 40

New Years Eve in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas Has Made Big Strides Over The Years

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Banish The Winter Blues

pg 62

Simply Savers

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Top Ten List

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Simply Savers Clippers

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Beauty, Health & Fitness

Hiking Around Southern Nevada

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With Branch Witney Financial

incredible formations and natural wonders. You Are you looking for a fun and healthy outdoor need a Lake Mead Pass ($30) or a National Pass activity? Did you know one of the best kept ($80) to avoid the entrance fee ($10). Lake outdoor secrets is the tremendous amountAuto of Travel Mead is the best place to hike currently. hiking southern Nevada has to offer? We have year-round hiking in three very diverse areas.

During spring and fall we head to Red Rock These areas, Mt. Charleston, Red Rock Canyon, Canyon. It’s a maze of canyons and mountains, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, are ledges and ramps, and chutes and gullies that just minutes from the Las Home Vegas Improvement Strip. You owe & Lifestyle lead to seldom climbed peaks. It’s only 20 miles it to yourself and your family to take advantage Simply Savers west of Las Vegas, but when you’re deep in the of this great activity. heart of Red Rock Canyon you’ll think you’re Feedback on another planet. This outdoor playground is Hi, I am Branch Whitney. I am your host of waiting to be explored. You need a Red Rock this monthly column. For the last 20 years Canyon Pass ($30) or a National Pass ($80) to I have been hiking around southern Nevada avoid the entrance fee ($7). and Calendar Ofwriting Eventsabout the hikes I and others have discovered in my books and on my Web site.

Of Events When the summer heat starts bearing down, Through these articles I will tell you Calendar what it’s time to head up to Mt. Charleston. There equipment you need, which hikes are best for are a variety of trails and mountaineering routes beginners, and let you in on some of the bestto numerous peaks. Waterfalls, 3000-year-old kept outdoor secrets in southern Nevada. Let’s Remembering Nevada bristlecone pines, and fresh air are less than 60 get started. minutes away. There’s no entrance fee to hike in Mt. Charleston.

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The southern Nevada’s climate and diversity of terrain provide year round hiking. In the winter months Lake Mead area is our first choice. It’s warmer than the other areas and virtually never sees snow. The hiking features hot springs, narrow canyons, and the Colorado River. What Lake Mead lacks in peaks, it makes up with

What to Bring on a Hike First, determine the difficulty of the hike. You’ll need to bring more items for a 12-mile crosscountry hike than a one-mile trail hike. Common sense plays an important part. If you bring too many items, Continued on pg. 10

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it adds weight and slows you down. For easy hikes (less than four miles, all trail, and little or no elevation gain) bring the following items: Remembering Nevada How do you prevent becoming chilled? Wear water (one quart or more), running shoes or layers of clothing. The secret to layering is lightweight hiking boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, combining correct clothing in the proper order. snack, day pack, and proper clothing. The When done properly, clothes trap air warmed proper clothing depends on the climate. Happy Holidays by your body while it wicks moisture away from Southern Nevada temperatures range from your skin. near zero in Mt. Charleston to over 110 degrees around Lake Mead.

The first layer (closest to your skin) wicks moisture away from your skin while trapping body heat. Any of the wicking fabrics found

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under the trade names Thermax or Coolmax work well. They come in different thicknesses.

The colder the climate, the thicker the material you need.

The middle layer acts as insulation. Fleece sweats, polypro pullovers, or a long-sleeved flannel shirt are good choices. The middle layer can be more than one garment.

The final layer protects from wind. A windbreaker is fine in Las Vegas, unless you’re hiking in Mt. Charleston during the winter months. I recommend jackets made from GORE-TEX for cold weather hiking. If you become hot, simply peel off layers. If you become cold, add layers. Using this technique you’ll be comfortable in any kind of weather.

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In future articles, I’ll write about the best hikes in Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. I’ll also share some more tips to making your hiking experience fun and safe. From snow-capped mountain peaks, to desert washes southern Nevada is the perfect area for you and your family to share quality time in the great outdoors.

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More information here: http://www.52peakclub.com/ Branch’s bio here: http://www.hikinglasvegas.com/about.html Branch’s Facebook Hiking Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ HikingLasVegas/

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Let’s Go Ride A Bike Home Improvement & Lifestyle Simply Savers

by Paul W. Papa

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shorts and bright yellow shirt—and climbed I’m not much into New Year’s resolutions. I onto the saddle of that mountain bike. I was mean why set a goal that I either have no in heaven. Riding every day I fell back in love intention of keeping or is so difficult that I Calendar Of Events with a childhood activity I thought was lost to couldn’t possibly keep the resolution even if I Calendar Of Events me. From there I got with a friend and took to wanted to. Instead, I’m more into setting and the trails in and around Las Vegas, eventually keeping goals throughout the year. That said, tackling the trails in Bootleg Canyon and New Year’s is a perfect time to stop and take Cottonwood valley. stock of what we have accomplished in the yearNevada Remembering that has passed and what we would still like to And then about six years ago I convinced see happen in our lives. myself I was too old to be mountain biking.

Happy Holidays It was a young man’s sport, I told myself. I Many moons ago I wanted to learn how to became worried about falling, mainly because ride a mountain bike. I worked security at the it hurt more than it used to and it took much Sands Hotel and Casino at the time and when longer to heal. What if I break something, the opportunity arose to become part of the hotel’s bike team, I jumped at the chance. I put I asked myself. So I got off the bike, set it against the wall in the garage, and set into my in my application, tried out for the team, and, old age. Two things happened. First, I gained much to my delight, made it. I remember the about 30 pounds and second, things started first day I put on the uniform—black spandex

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hurting on my body that never hurt before.

I was not using my vessel and like an old car sitting on blocks in the front yard, my body was beginning to fail me.

Then one day I was out on the trails following a story about men and women of the military who had been wounded in action either mentally or physically. Some of these brave soldiers were missing limbs, others had suffered from traumatic stresses I could only imagine. But instead of giving up, they turned to bike riding. It was healing to them. They found they could do something that no one— including themselves—ever thought they could do and it gave them a sense of accomplishment.

I was inspired and honored when they asked me to ride with them, so I dusted off my bike, filled the tires, checked the brakes and jumped back on the trails.

The feeling was extraordinary! It was just as it had been before. My bike had been patiently waiting in my garage.

Waiting for me to realize how foolish I had been. Waiting for me to finally understand I was not too old to ride, and that riding made me feel better than I had ever felt before. That freedom I had first felt as a child and re-experienced as a member of the Sand’s security bike patrol was once again flowing through my veins. I was back on my bike and as before, I was in heaven.

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I’m not much for New Year’s resolutions. But, if you have convinced yourself that you are too old to be on a bike, I’d implore you to rethink that thought. Walk into your garage, dust off your old friend patiently waiting for you against the wall, fill the tires, check the brakes, and get on the trails. Ride. Even if it’s only for 10 minutes, ride. Don’t worry about how you’re out there or where you go, just ride. Ride until that little kid inside you comes out again, the wind blows through your hair, and the freedom runs again in your veins. When you can’t wipe the smile off your face, you’ll know you’ve made it! +

Paul W. Papa is a bike enthusiast and the author of Best Bike Rides Las Vegas.

When not out on the trails, he can be found at www.paulwpapa.com.

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With the temperatures falling, I love coming home to something warm and hearty at the end of the Homeday Improvement Lifestyle is delicious crockpot chili and homemade day – I know it’s been a great when that&something cornbread. I found this chili recipe on theSimply Country Cook’s blog; this blog is amazing…you should Savers check it out! She has a lot of southern recipes, which I’m looking forward to trying. The cornbread Feedback recipe we will be making is one my Mom always made for years and years – it’s the recipe right off of the box of Albers® Yellow Corn Meal. And for dessert, lets make something sweet to melt in your mouth, Blueberry Delight! This is a southern recipe a family friend passed along to me from her grandmother. Fair warning, once served, everyone will ask you to make it again and again, so Calendar Of Events be prepared!

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Ingredients 1 lb. ground beef 1 stalk celery, finely chopped ½ yellow onion, finely chopped 1 tsp. cumin 1 ½ tbsp. chili powder ½ tbsp. garlic, minced 1 (15oz) can petite-diced tomatoes 1 (15oz) can tomato sauce 1 (15oz) can dark red kidney beans 1 (15oz) can beef broth 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce salt and pepper to taste

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Optional Toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped red onions and sour cream.

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Serve with toppings. Enjoy!!

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Albers® Cornbread Ingredients: 1 cup Albers® Yellow Corn Meal 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 cup milk 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 large egg, lightly beaten

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Blueberry Delight Ingredients: Crust: 1 cup flour 1 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 stick + 1tbsp butter

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The Most Wonderful Time of Year, in the World’s Most Wonderful City

By Oscar B. Goodman, Las Vegas Host Committee Chairman

As chairman of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s (LVCVA) Las Vegas Host Committee, I know Las Vegas is a great place to visit 365 days a year and it’s even more special during the holidays!

In an effort to support the LVCVA’s mission of promoting Las Vegas as the world’s premiere destination for business and leisure travel, it’s important to keep our community up-to-date on the latest news and events attracting visitors to our wonderful city. Here’s a look at some exciting events happening in the coming weeks.

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2015 Every December, our fabulous city turns country as we welcome the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. In 2015, Las Vegas will celebrate its 31st year as the NFR’s host city, and the event has committed to returning to the destination through 2024. This year, more than 179,000 people are expected to dust off their western gear to attend the NFR at the Thomas and Mack Center on Dec. 3-12. The economic impact of NFR is estimated at $110 million annually.

Opening night of the NFR is ‘Vegas Night’ and the Host Committee is utilizing this opportunity to thank NFR fans for traveling to Las Vegas to enjoy the event. Our Host Committee ambassadors will be passing out cowboy-themed gifts to visitors and providing complimentary keepsake photos from our special Las Vegas-themed photo booth.

In addition to the big competition at the Thomas and Mack Center, the Las Vegas Convention Center also plays host to the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. If boots, belt buckles and cowboy hats are on your holiday shopping list, Cowboy Christmas Gift Show is a must-see event. This year features more than 400 vendors Continued on pg. 24

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from across the U.S. and Canada and is open to the public with free admission daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Dec. 3–12 at the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Halls.

destination.

In 2015, Las Vegas welcomed an estimated 340,000 visitors for New Year’s Eve, a testament to the strength and appeal of the Las Vegas as the place to be.

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Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl The fun doesn’t stop for sports fans when the NFR leaves town. The Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl is set for Dec. 19 at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Las Vegas is expected to welcome 45,000 people for this year’s game. Everyone knows I’m a big sports fan (and an even bigger fan of sports betting!).

New Year’s Eve Everything is always bigger in Vegas especially New Year’s Eve. Each year, our city hosts one of the biggest and best celebrations in the world.

Nowhere else can you experience a fireworks show as amazing as ours -- Launched at midnight from the rooftops of Strip resorts.

Las Vegas also has a reputation for developing an incredible lineup of headliners and nightlife options available at resorts throughout the

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Convention visitation will start out big in 2016, as the Consumer Technology Association brings CES back to Las Vegas on Jan. 6-9. The show is considered the world’s gathering place for all who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. CES 2016 will utilize 2.3 million square feet of exhibit space while in Las Vegas.

This year’s event is expected to attract more than 150,000 attendees from more than 150 countries. It’s amazing what these industry folks can accomplish. Sometimes I have difficulty opening my email! Large-scale events like CES 2016 truly give our city an opportunity to shine and showcase why Las Vegas is not only a great place to vacation, but also a serious place to do business.

The Host Committee is always recruiting new ambassadors to help spread the importance of tourism and support events like NFR, New Year’s Eve and CES. Anyone from the community can become an ambassador by registering on our website www.lvcva.com/host or emailing our office at lvhostcommittee@ lvcva.com. It costs nothing other than your commitment to better our community.

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Circus Vargas

Las Vegas based Circus Vargas presents ArleQuin, an all-new spectacular, is the story of a boy whose dreams of joining the circus come alive through death-defying stunts, flying aerialists, exhilarating acrobats, and uproarious clowns under a music filled, blue and yellow big top. Just in time for the holidays, the show will appear December 10-20 at Meadows Mall.

A free, interactive preshow begins 30 minutes before each performance where children get to try their hand at juggling, hula hooping, balancing, clowning and much more. Host John Weiss aka Iron Chin balances anything from a dollar bill to a 16-foot stepladder on his chin assisted by his lovely wife, Laura.

For more information visit www.circusvargas.com Thursday Dec 10th Sunday Dec 20th 2015 7:30pm $15 – $70.

Meadows Mall 4300 Meadows Lane Las Vegas, NV 89107

Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland Bass Pro Shops Santa’s Wonderland is returning to Bass Pro Shops at the Silverton Hotel & Casino. Families are invited to create lasting memories at Bass Pro Shops from November 14 through December 24 through free

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photos with Santa, crafts for kids, plus games and activities to celebrate the season. Santa’s Wonderland Remembering Nevada transforms Bass Pro Shops into a sprawling Christmas village featuring rustic Christmas cabins, moving model trains, RC trucks, animated Christmas Happy Holidays characters, interactive talking caribou, and live elves set amongst snowcovered hills, illuminated Christmas trees and an arctic sky. The Christmas village offers old-time model trains, remote control trucks, a laser arcade and a foam toy arcade. Families can also spend time at one of the activity tables where they can write a letter to Santa and make Christmas decorations and handmade crafts to take home, all for free. For more information please call 702-730-5200 December 15 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Free Bass Pro Shops 8200 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas, NV 89139

Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Glittering Lights

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a drive-thru light show held annually and considered Nevada’s largest Christmas Light Show by lighting up the speedway. This two and a half mile drive through light display is truly something to behold. It is the largest drive-through display in the western United States. Included in this years display are such elements as Santa’s Safari, Santa’s monster truck, Hanukkah displays, and a 60-foot Reindeer Hotel. Featuring more than two million animated and sparkling displays along a 2.5-mile drive-through course. Enjoy many custom twinkling

light displays, never-before-seen lights and some of your old favorites like the NASCAR scene and the Avenue of Trees which showcases more than 55 charities with custom dedicated signs and trees.

For more information visit www.glitteringlightslasvegas.com Nov 13, 2015 - Jan 3, 2016.

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm $20 Las Vegas Motor Speedway 7000 N Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89115

Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden

Bring the family out to celebrate the season at the 22nd Annual Ethel M Holiday Cactus Garden! This alwayspopular attraction features more than 600,000 holiday lights, carefully strung across 300 species of native desert plants. Holiday music, visits from Santa Claus, and free tours of the chocolate factory (with a sweet treat at the end in the gift shop) make this a must-do attraction for locals!

The illuminated Cactus Garden will be open from 5 pm to 10 pm nightly, from November 11, 2015 through January 1, 2016. For more information visit www.ethelm.com.

Or call (800) 438-4356 Tuesday Dec 15th 2015 – Jan 1st 2016 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Free Ethel M Chocolates 2 Cactus Garden Drive Henderson, NV 89014 Not That Old And Loving It!

Opportunity Village Magical Forest

Experience the Magic! Celebrate the holidays with a cherished southern Nevada tradition – the Magical Forest at Opportunity Village! The Magical Forest is a winter wonderland with millions of sparkling lights, nightly entertainment, great food and endless holiday cheer. This year you’ll enjoy all this and much, much more: A Forest Filled with Hundreds of Dazzling Trees Forest Express Passenger Train Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel Boris the Elf’s 3D Experience Avalanche Slide Rudolph’s Raceway Rod’s Mini-Golf Magical Midway Nightly Entertainment For All Ages Photos with Santa in his Workshop Wondrous Gingerbread House Display Free Parking Between Rainbow and Jones. Parking is behind the Magical Forest in the CSN parking lot.

For more information visit www.opportunityvillage.org Dec 15th - Jan 4th 2015 5:30-10pm Opportunity Village 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146.

Frankie Moreno: Under The Influence Named Las Vegas Headliner of the Year two times running, Frankie Moreno has been wowing audiences from coast to coast with his mix of Rat Pack glamour, original and classic hits and vintage funk-infused sounds. A piano prodigy and multi-instrumentalist, Moreno has performed with many greats, including Not That Old And Loving It!

award-winning classical violinist Joshua Bell. Now, Moreno takes his sound intimate with his special weekly residency at Cabaret Jazz, “Under the Influence,” where he explores the music that inspires him.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Tuesday, Dec 15, 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 22, 8:00p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 29, 8:00p.m. $25-35 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Arnight & Knoll Loop Hike

Join a Red Rock Canyon Naturalist on a hike along Arnight & Knoll trails. This wonderful hike follows the basin of the escarpment. We will review outdoor ethics along the trail and talk about how to safely enjoy & conserve the desert. We’ll also learn about some of hardy plant & wildlife that lives in Red Rock Canyon. This is a 4.5 mile hike that is rated moderately difficult.

Ages 10+. Limited space/registration necessary.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

(702) 515-5367 Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Free Wine Tasting at Oil and Vine

Enjoy free wine tasting at Oil and Vine, at The District at Green Valley Ranch, from 6 to 8 pm every Thursday.

Oil and Vine of Las Vegas, proudly offers you “Food and Drink for the Heart”. In addition to our fresh olive oils, distinctive vinegars, boutique

wines and natural gourmet foods, we’re proud to contribute toward our customers’ health and beauty with our essential oils under the guidance of our experienced in-house Aesthetician.

Oil and Vine − Food and Drink for the Heart. For more information please call (702) 467-0909 Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The District at Green Valley Ranch 2225 Village Walk Drive Suite 151 Henderson, NV 89052 Store Hours: Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

The Dennis Bono Show

The Dennis Bono Show is taped before a LIVE AUDIENCE every Thursday at The South Point, and YOU can be there to see it for FREE! Doors open at 1:00 pm, the show starts at 2:00 pm in the casino showroom located to the left of the hotel front desk. Dennis has hosted more entertainers and celebrities on his show than we could possibly name here, but here are a few: GEORGE WALLACE MELISSA MANCHESTER BOBBY RYDELL STEVE LAWRENCE KATHLEEN MADIGAN JACK JONES CONNIE STEVENS CRYSTAL GAYLE SHECKY GREEN THE LETTERMEN SHA NA NA FRANKIE AVALON PEABO BRYSON MEL CARTER TONY ORLANDO DESI ARNAZ JR LOUIE ANDERSON January 2016 / December 2015 Simply55+ 27

endar Of Events Calendar Of Events THE COASTERS PETE BARBUTTI PAUL ANKA CHARO SHEENA EASTON MICKEY ROONEY RICH LITTLE RIP TAYLOR DAVID BRENNER DAVID COPPERFIELD WAYNE NEWTON RITA RUDNER SMOTHERS BROTHERS DEBBIE REYNOLDS LANCE BURTON THE PLATTERS THE INK SPOTS THE DRIFTERS PHYLLIS MCGUIRE DAVY JONES/THE MONKEES BOXING REFEREE JOE CORTEZ For more information please call (866) 796-7111 December 17 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Every Thursday Free South Point Hotel & Casino 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. S. NV 89183

Downtown 3rd Farmers Market

The Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is Las Vegas’ Biggest Indoor Farmers Market, showcasing local Las Vegas farmers as well as healthy lifestyle classes, art shows, and chef’s demonstrations from famous Las Vegas chefs. The mission of the Downtown 3rd Farmers Market is to be a sustainable, seasonal, healthy lifestyle Center of the City.

The Downtown Las Vegas Farmers Market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas valley off of US-95 and Casino Center Drive.

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Las Vegas’ favorite holiday tradition returns in 2015! Featuring a full orchestra and larger than life landscapes, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker has been hailed as “the most visually beautiful production ever staged in Reynolds Hall” by the Las Vegas Sun.Enter into a wonderland of moonlit snow and waltzing flowers as Clara and her Nutcracker Prince dance along the border between imagination and reality. Be a part of this cherished holiday tradition that the Las Vegas Review-Journal calls, “a cannonade of stimuli… visually arresting at nearly every juncture.”

For more information please call 702-749-2000 or visit www.thesmithcenter.com Sunday, Dec 13, 2015 1:00p.m. & 5:30p.m.

Friday, Dec 18, 2015 7:30p.m.

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015 2:00p.m. & 7:30p.m.

Sunday, Dec 20, 2015 1:00p.m. & 5:30p.m. $29-$179 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave Las Vegas, NV 89106

Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market

Downtown Summerlin hosts a weekly

farmer’s market. The market carries organic, sustainably grown produce from California and Nevada family farms offering the freshest, tastiest, nutritional rich fruits and vegetables.

Some of the finest Gourmet Food Artisans join the market lineup as well. Throughout the season, the market hosts cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to the ecological stewardship and farmers and artisan tasting events. The Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm under the Pavilion.

Every Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Downtown Summerlin 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135

Kristen Hertzenberg And Philip Fortenberry “Holidays From The Heart”

Infinitely versatile songstress Kristen Hertzenberg and critically-acclaimed pianist Philip Fortenberry return to Cabaret Jazz with an encore performance of their sold-out show from last season “Holidays from the Heart.”

For over five years, Hertzenberg captivated audiences as Christine in Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular.

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as well. Desert Companion magazine named her Best Torch Singer and other publications have described her voice as “a dynamic instrument,” “lilting and limitless” with “incredible color and depth.”

Fortenberry is an accomplished concert pianist who has performed his sold out one-man show, “The Man at the Piano,” four times at Cabaret Jazz and released nine solo albums. He provided “the hands of Liberace” in HBO Films’ biopic Behind the Candelabra. With over a dozen Broadway productions and original cast recordings to his credit, he has also performed at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and The White House.

For more information please call 702-749-2000 or visit www.thesmithcenter.com Saturday, Dec 19, 2015 2:30p.m. & 7:00p.m. $26-$36 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave Las Vegas, NV 89106

Winter Blood Drive

Co-sponsored by American Red Cross Large Conference Room The need for blood is constant in our hospitals and emergency centers, yet only three in 100 people donate on a regular basis. Be the one who helps stabilize the local supply for our community by donating blood! To schedule an appointment, please visit the United Blood Services website at bloodhero.com and use code: flamingolib December 19 11am - 4:30 pm Clark County Library 1401 E Flamingo Rd Las Vegas, NV

Calico Hills Hike

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beautiful Calico Hills of Red Rock Canyon. We will be hiking from the Visitor Center over to the Calico Hills.

Then we will hike along the La Madre fault line while learning about the geological history of the area & the people who used to live here. Ages 7+.

Limited space/registration necessary.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

(702) 515-5367 Sunday, Dec 20, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Fresh 52 Farmers & Artisan Market

The Fresh 52 Farmers & Artisan Market is a lively, friendly, open air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community.

Every Sunday morning the market features choice vendors with organic & pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, spices, sauces,nuts, handmade modern craft, artisans & more!

For more information please visit http://www.fresh52.com/ Every Sunday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Free Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Henderson, NV 89123

the route for themed activities. Families are welcome to stay and picnic at the Willow Spring picnic area at the conclusion of the hike. Limited space/ registration necessary. Ages 5-10 plus their adults.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

(702) 515-5367 Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Laylow Fridays

Come check out Laylow Friday Night at the Copa Room at the Bootlegger.

Doors open at 8:00 pm – cool chill 60s, 70s, 80s, tracks and re-mixes – until 1:00 am. All the best in music. Dining, Dancing and Conversation. No Cover, No Minimum, Stiff Drinks, Craft Beers and Cool Company. Come and Laylo this and every Friday.

For more information please call 702-408-7947 or visit www. bootleggerlasvegas.com December 25 8:00 pm Every Friday Free Bootlegger Italian Bistro 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89123

Family Hike – Winter Ideal for a family hike, the Lost Creek Trail and Beyond is an easy hike through a dry wash, past a spring fed stream and up and over boulders.

Exciting glimpses of Native American cultural sites add to the attraction.

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Hike with Tom on a relatively easy trail.

This is a pleasant trail with relatively little elevation change that generally runs at gentle grades. There are two short steep sections, but both are associated with nice viewpoints. Mule deer are commonly spotted along the trail. Ages 7+. Easy to moderate hike of 2.5 miles round trip. Limited space/ registration required.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event.

(702) 515-5367 Sunday, Dec 27, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Santa Fe And The Fat City Horns

Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns are one of the most exciting, versatile, and creative bands on the scene today.

Formed in Las Vegas in 1999 by vocalist/guitarist Jerry Lopez, SF&TFCH are a collection of the finest musicians in the city—musicians who spend much of their time backing artists such as Carlos Santana, Celine Dion and Donny & Marie Osmond, or performing in shows such as Jersey Boys and Rock of Ages. On Monday nights, they get together on stage in Las Vegas to bring their special brand of “healing” to their audience, themselves, and to the music scene in general. The “healing” comes from soulful, passionate performances and old school camaraderie that is rarely seen in today’s troubled world.

For more information please call 702749-2000 or visit www.thesmithcenter. com Monday, Dec 28, 2015, 10:30p.m.

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Family Hike – Winter Holidays Ideal for aHappy family hike, the Lost Creek Trail and Beyond is an easy hike through a dry wash, past a spring fed stream and up and over boulders.

Exciting glimpses of Native American cultural sites add to the attraction.

Guided by a naturalist, families will explore this area while stopping along the route for themed activities. Families are welcome to stay and picnic at the Willow Spring picnic area at the conclusion of the hike. Limited space/ registration necessary. Ages 5-10 plus their adults.

For more information or to register for a program, please call us and RSVP to schedule your event. (702) 515-5367 Tuesday, Dec 29, 2015 Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area 1000 Scenic Loop Drive Las Vegas, NV 89161

Tribute Palooza Free Concerts

Kick off for New Year’s Eve 2016 celebrations with Tribute Palooza’s free concerts at downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience!

Wednesday, December 30 Main Street Stage:

Rio (Duran Duran Tribute) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute) 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) – 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1st Street Stage: The Rising (Bruce Springsteen Tribute) 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Police Experience (The Police Tribute) 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.

3rd Street Stage: Double Vision (Foreigner Tribute) 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute Band) 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

For more information please call 877-834-2748 or visit www.vegasexperience.com December 30 5pm-2am Free Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101

New Year’s Eve At The Smith Center Hosted By Erich Bergen With Norm Lewis, Capathia Jenkins, Clint Holmes, Patina Miller

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Smith Center with a musical extravaganza featuring Broadway hits and favorite classic songs. One amazing evening.

Five spectacular performers. Endless musical fireworks.

ERICH BERGEN - Currently starring in the hit CBS drama Madam Secretary, Erich Bergen starred in the awardwinning stage production of Jersey Boys as well as the film adaptation.

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NORM LEWIS - History making Broadway actor and singer, Norm Lewis was The Phantom of the Opera’s first African-American Phantom on Broadway. He’s been nominated for every major stage award and stars on the hit television show Scandal.

CAPATHIA JENKINS - An acclaimed singer, soloist and actress on stage and screen, this is one Broadway diva with an unforgettable voice. Capathia Jenkins has starred in Newsies, Martin Short’s Fame Becomes Me, The Look of Love, The Civil War and has performed with the world’s leading orchestras.

CLINT HOLMES - More than a singer, Clint Holmes is the consummate entertainer. Every performance, whether in a New York City cabaret or a Vegas showroom, is unforgettable.

PATINA MILLER - Tony Award®winning singer and actress Patina Miller has appeared in movies including The Hunger Games series, hit television shows such as CBS’ Madam Secretary and starred in award-winning Broadway shows including Pippin and Sister Act. For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Thursday, Dec 31, 2015 7:00p.m. $39-$125 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Downtown Countdown New Year’s Eve Celebration

Toast the New Year during the Downtown Countdown New Year’s Eve 2016 Celebration taking place Thursday, Dec. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. at Fremont Street Experience in fabulous Downtown Las Vegas.

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street party is themed TributePalooza and features 13 of the world’s greatest tribute bands.

5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Rio (Duran Duran Tribute) Main Street Stage The Rising (Bruce Springsteen) 1st Street Stage The Who Generation (The Who Tribute) – 3rd Street Stage 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Generation Idol (Billy Idol Tribute) Main Street Stage Police Experience (The Police Tribute) 1st Street Stage Pyromania (Def Leppard Tribute) 3rd Street Stage 9:45 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Fan Halen (Van Halen Tribute Band) Main Street Stage Rockin the Paradice (Styx Tribute) 1st Street Stage Double Vision (Foreigner Tribute) 3rd Street Stage 12:10 a.m. – 1:40 a.m.

No Duh (No Doubt Tribute) Main Street Stage 12:10 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) 1st Street Stage Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute) 3rd Street Stage 1:55 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.

Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) – Main Street Stage For more information please call 877-834-2748 or visit www.vegasexperience.com December 31,2015 5:30pm $30 Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101

First Friday

Held in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District on the first Friday of every month, First Friday Las Vegas is a community gathering where all are welcomed and encouraged to

appreciate the arts in Las Vegas.

First Friday officially begins at 5:00 pm and goes until 11:00 pm. There is no admission charge, and it is open to all ages.

You’ll find a plethora of visual and performing arts, live music, food, and people.

The event provides local artists with a platform to share their work, to sell their products, make a living, and to connect with other likeminded people in a common space.

Many Las Vegas artists got their start at First Friday and many local businesses depend on this day every month.

There is no better example of culture and community in Las Vegas than First Friday. This single event has united a community while exposing hundreds of thousands of people to the treasures of Downtown Las Vegas, attracting much needed attention and resources.

For more information visit http://fflv.net January 1, 2015 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Free 1228 S Casino Center Blvd Las Vegas, NV 89104

Tribute Palooza Free Concerts

Kick off for New Year’s Eve 2016 celebrations with Tribute Palooza’s free concerts at downtown Las Vegas’ Fremont Street Experience!

Friday & Saturday, January 1-2 Main Street Stage Fan Halen (Van Halen Tribute) 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

No Duh (No Doubt Tribute) 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute) – 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.

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Rockin the Paradice (Styx Tribute) 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.

3rd Street Stage Led Zepagain (Led Zeppelin Tribute) – 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Bonfire (AC/DC Tribute) 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.

For more information please call 877-834-2748 or visit www.vegasexperience.com January 1-2, 2016 5pm-2am Free Fremont Street Las Vegas, NV 89101

Susan Anton: Already Home

“A convincing pop/soul artist, Susan Anton lights up the stage with a strong, supple voice.” —New York Times Susan is an extremely gifted performer, who delights and uplifts every audience she plays to. Susan and her Los Angeles based band of more than 35 years reprise their highly acclaimed show “Already Home”. The show is an evening of diverse music that celebrates relationships and world events that have shaped our lives. Susan has chosen an inspired and thought provoking selection of material from the talents of Marc Cohen, John Mayer, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, James Brown, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, Joan Osborn and many others. She is currently touring with her talented band and is very excited to bring this show to Las Vegas for her debut performance at The Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz. Susan’s beauty and charm leaves every audience filled with joy, love, and enthusiasm. Susan is a true gift and one of a kind musical talent.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000

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Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:00p.m. $35-$59 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Cabrera Conducts Rachmaninoff

Pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm (Saturday) and 1:00pm (Sunday) in Reynolds Hall Donato Cabrera, conductor Martina Filjak, piano MASON BATES Devil’s Radio RAVEL Piano Concerto in G Major RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27 MUSIC THAT IS BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL features in this rollicking program that will see fingers fly and pulses race. Acclaimed American composer Mason Bates’s Devil’s Radio is equal parts darkness and groove. A fantastic opportunity for Las Vegans to experience Bates’s propulsive and engaging music, which is sweeping the country’s concert halls. Maurice Ravel’s first jazz experiences fed directly into his “lighthearted and brilliant” piano concerto performed by charismatic Croatian pianist, Martina Filjak. Considered a triumph of confident craftsmanship and filled with melodic and poetic lushness, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s second symphony is a testament to creative courage.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Saturday, January 9, 2016 7:30p.m.

Sunday, January 10, 2016 2:00p.m. $26-$96 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

The Cat In The Hat

From the moment his tall, red-andwhite-striped hat appears at their door, Sally and her brother know that the Cat in the Hat is the most mischievous cat they will ever meet. Suddenly the rainy afternoon is transformed by the Cat and his antics. Will their house ever be the same? Can the kids clean up before mom comes home? With some tricks (and a fish) and Thing Two and Thing One, with the Cat in The Hat, the fun’s never done!

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016 6:30p.m. $14.95-$22.95 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Lucie Arnaz: Latin Roots

“Lucie Arnaz is not good — she’s

great!… She sings like a dream… a fabulous saloon singer. Her voice, with its muted trumpet tones and charming trill, is a remarkable instrument.” — New York Post LATIN ROOTS is an eclectic Latin— American mix in English and Spanish highlighting songs from Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and Johnny Mercer alongside tunes by Dan Fogelberg, Agustín Lara, Rafael Hernandez, Margarita Lecuona and Desi Arnaz, himself. Critics raved: “Latin Roots sizzles with sophistication and sassy Not That Old And Loving It!

spice.” This show is the very subtle throb of the Latin rhythm itself.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000 Friday, January 15, 2016 7:00p.m.

Saturday, January 16, 2016 7:00p.m. $39-$55 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

Driving Miss Daisy

The Pulitzer Prize winning play Driving Miss Daisy is the powerful story of Daisy Werthan, a widowed, 72-year-old Jewish woman living in mid-century Atlanta, who is deemed too old to drive, and her son hires Hoke Colburn, an African American man, to serve as her chauffeur. What begins as a troubled and hostile pairing, soon blossoms into a profound, life-altering friendship that transcends all the societal boundaries placed between them.

For more information, please call the box office at 702.749.2000

Friday, Jan 15, 2016 8:00p.m.

Saturday, Jan 16, 2016 3:00p.m.

Saturday, Jan 16, 2016 8:00p.m.

Sunday, Jan 17, 2016 3:00p.m.

Sunday, January 17, 2016, 8:00p.m. $34 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106

FARMERSMARKET Henderson Farmer’s Market and Country Fresh Farmer’s Market Thursdays & Fridays @ 9am-4pm Stop by the Henderson Farmers Market on Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, and the Country Fresh Farmers Market on Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Call 702-267-2171.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Bruce Trent Park Wednesdays @ 2pm-6pm 1600 N. Rampart Blvd.

Bruce Trent Park (Rampart & Vegas Drive) Las Vegas, NV 89102 Co-Sponsored by The City of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services.

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Gardens Park Every Thursday @ 2pm-6pm 10401 Gardens Park Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89135

The Green Chefs Farmer’s Market Free Entrance to Springs Preserve on Market Day Every Thursday @ 10am-3pm 333 S. Valley View Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89107 District at Green Valley Ranch Thursdays @ 4pm - 8pm March 5th - May 28th & September 3rd - November 19th 2240 Village Walk Dr, Henderson, NV 89052 The Farmer’s Market at The Downtown Summerlin Farmer’s Market Every Saturday under the Pavillion @ 9am-2pm Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135

Las Vegas Farmer’s Market @ Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs First & Third Saturday of Each Month @ 10am-2pm 9100 Tule Spring Rd., Las Vegas NV 89131

Downtown 3rd Farmer’s Market Every Friday @ 9am-2pm The Downtown Las Vegas Farmers Market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas valley off of US-95 and Casino Center Drive.

Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Fresh 52 Market (Opens January 17) Saturday 9am-2pm at Tivoli Village 302 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89145 Sunday 8:30am-1pm at Sansone Park Place 9480 S. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123

Farmer’s Market On The Ranch and Artisan Market Every Sunday Rain Or Shine Craig Ranch Regional Park 628 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032 Garden Plaza Parking Lot. 9:00am-2:00pm

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can move As we move into the final month of 2015, I Calendar Of Events around the wanted to share some great news about two state safely, quickly, and efficiently. Not only bills I introduced that have recently made does the I-11 extension have the potential to significant strides forward. I am proud of these open even more markets for tourism and trade, accomplishments, as they will haveRemembering a positive Nevada it means good paying jobs and an economic impact across the entire state of Nevada. boost Nevadans are eager to see.

First, I am pleased to report that my legislation Happy Holidays As a member of the Senate Committee on to extend the future Interstate 11 (I-11) is one Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and as step closer to being enacted into law, passing Co-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee’s the United States House of Representatives on Working Group on Infrastructure and November 5th. For years, I have been fighting Community Development, I am well-positioned for this initiative, which extends the current to strongly advocate on behalf of Nevada’s proposed highway between Phoenix and Las transportation needs. Please know I am Vegas north to Interstate 80 in Northern fighting in Washington to enact a transportation Nevada. In July, I successfully navigated it bill that invests in our nation’s crumbling to Senate passage as part of theDeveloping a infrastructure, reduces traffic and congestion, Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy and increases safety. Transportation efficiency (DRIVE) Act. The recent House vote means and reliability is critical to our nation’s economic this important Nevada jobs initiative has competitiveness. successfully passed both chambers of the U.S. Congress.

I am also proud to have secured Senate passage of my legislation, the 21st Century Nevada is projected to grow with the addition Veterans Benefits Delivery Act (S.1203), which of 1.3 million people over the next 10 years. implements reforms at the Department of Our state welcomed close to 40 million visitors Veterans Affairs (VA) to eliminate the disability last year, which supported 462,000 local jobs. claims backlog and improve the claims process.

All of this means Nevada will need to invest in One of the greatest privileges of serving Nevada the necessary infrastructure to ensure people

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in the United States Senate is the opportunity to work on behalf of our state’s more than 300,000 veterans. Locally and nationwide, our American heroes face great challenges. Chief among them is the VA disability claims backlog.

I am proud to see this legislation pass, taking another step in the process to remove the backlog entirely. The red tape our veterans face is unacceptable, and I won’t back down until the backlog is eliminated. This legislation also includes three other veteran bills I introduced to secure recognition for Filipino veterans, improve eligibility for veteran-owned small businesses, and ensure transparency in taxpayer-funded research by the VA. I look forward to working with my colleagues to pass this bill into law.

I hope each one of you has a wonderful holiday season. As always, please feel free to reach out to my Las Vegas office with any comments or concerns at (702) 388-6605. + Not That Old And Loving It!

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Many of these Many people ask what they should do to plan Feedback policies have an for possible future long-term care. One option (702) 255-2000 kimboyer@elderlawnv.com extension of benefit has been to purchase long-term care insurance. rider, at an additional These policies are expensive, resulting in only a cost. This option will continue paying the small Calendar Offraction Events of people who are able to afford monthly benefit even after the base amount this type of insurance.

Calendar Of Events has been exhausted. These riders can extend The Pension Protection Act provides that, the benefit for one or two times the length of starting as of 2010, distributions of life time payments would have been made without insurance or annuity cash value to pay for the extension. So, in the example above, long-term care would be tax-free. As a result, Remembering Nevada the rider could pay $4,000 a month for an the insurance industry found a new type of additional 50 months. “combo� product, pairing life insurance or The funds in the policy can grow with tax-free annuities with long-term care coverage.

Happy Holidays interest. If you need to use the funds for longWith the combo product, if you do not use the term care, the accelerated payments come out long-term care benefit, the unused portion is tax-free. Your heirs will receive the portion of paid out in the death benefit. These combo the death benefit not used on long-term care products are often available to people who costs. If you decide you no longer want the would not qualify for conventional long-term coverage, you would get the premium back care insurance due to preexisting conditions. with accrued interest.

They are typically funded with a single lumpIn planning for your future, it is good to learn sum premium, and the long-term care rider is as much as possible. Start by doing your own included in the policy at little cost. research, and turn to your trusted advisors, to Once an individual meets the disability help you make informed decisions. It is good definition, the insured can start to accelerate to know the options available, then decide what the death benefit to pay a monthly amount works best for you. You should also make sure that covers long-term care costs. For example, you have good estate planning documents in an individual with a life insurance policy with place that are up-to-date and reflect what you a face amount of $100,000 who wishes to want. + accelerate the death benefit to pay for longterm care might receive either 2 percent or 4 Disclaimer: Information provided as a service of percent of the face amount each month. If the Kim Boyer, Certified Elder Law Attorney. It does not rider is for 4 percent a month, the policy will constitute legal advice. For specific questions you should accelerate $4,000 per month until the benefit consult a qualified attorney. is exhausted, which would be 25 months.

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We encourage our members to ask questions and take a collaborative approach with their doctors.

Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in this Humana plan depends on contract renewal. The provider network may change at any time. You will receive notice when necessary. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact a licensed Humana sales agent at 1-855-882-4361 (TTY: 711). Esta información está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con un agente de ventas certificado de Humana al 1-855-346-7990 (TTY: 711).

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Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law five years ago, millions across America Feedback and thousands in Nevada have gained access to the affordable health care they deserve.

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2015. The Nevada Health Link provides free, inLast year, 89 percent of Nevadans who selected person assistance for Nevadans who need help a plan on the marketplace were eligible for an enrolling. I encourage all Nevadans to take part average savings of $242 per month to lower and learn more about affordable health care their monthly premium payments. by visiting www.nevadahealthlink.com or www. healthcare.gov. +

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What better place to Ring out the old and ring in the new than Las Vegas? Last year, the Las Vegas New Years Eve celebrations brought over 320,000 visitors to our wonderful city.

An even larger crowd is expected for this year.

At about 6pm the entire strip, from Russell to Sahara will be closed down to traffic. Perhaps the best part of the New Years Eve celebrations is the spectacular fireworks show. However, that’s not the only way to celebrate the New Year. So, below we compiled a list of places you can celebrate, shows you can enjoy and tips to help you get through it all peacefully.

Shows/Concerts at the Casinos

Wed., Dec. 30 Maroon 5 at Mandalay Bay Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Orleans Carly Rae Jepsen at Venetian

Thurs., Dec. 31 Bruno Mars at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Maroon 5 at Mandalay Bay R5 at Venetian Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood Celine Dion at Caesars Palace Carly Rae Jepsen at Venetian Plain White T’s at Sayer’s Club at SLS

Fri., Jan. 1, 2016 Michael Buble at MGM Grand R5 at Venetian

Downtown Countdown at Fremont Street

From 5:30p.m. to 3:30 a.m. you can enjoy the street party “Tribute Palooza” with 13 of the world’s greatest tribute bands including: Rio (Duran Duran), Generation Idol (Billy Idol), Fan Halen (Van Halen), No Duh (No Doubt), Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers), The Rising (Bruce Springsteen), Police Experience (The Police), Rockin the Paradice (Styx), Wanted (Bon Jovi), The Who Generation (The Who) Pyromania (Def Leppard), Double Vision (Foreigner) and Don’t Look Back (Boston).

Admission to Downtown Countdown on New Year’s Eve is $30 per person when purchased online by Dec. 25. Beginning Dec. 26 tickets will be $40 per person and can be purchased online, in-person at any of the Fremont Street Experience member hotel-casinos, or at the event gates on Dec. 31.

Smith Center

If a Broadway musical extravaganza is more your style for bringing in the new year, check out the Smith Center for New Years Eve. Hosted by film and television star Erich Bergen (Madam Secretary, Jersey Boys), the evening will also include performances from Tony Award-winning singer and actress Patina Miller, Tony nominee Norm

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The High Roller

For a view from the world ‘s tallest observation wheel, celebrate New Years Eve on The High Roller at 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip.

The wheel will offer views of the city from 28 glass-enclosed cabins, each accommodating up to 25 guests with a full bar and a Champagne toast. A private cabin overlooking the Strip

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So now that you have a list of where you can celebrate, here’s a little help to get you through the night in one piece.

Bundle up. It’s going to be freezing!

Plan the entire evening. This includes 3 or 4 hours before midnight. If you plan to celebrate indoors, remember once it hits 11:00pm all the hotels stop letting people in. They re-open their doors around 12:30am. It’s their way of keeping the crowds inside the casino within occupancy limits set by Clark county.

Book early. Hotel rooms sell out early and prices can soar for the holiday, so make sure to book your room as soon as possible to get the best prices and your first choice of accommodations.

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Get there early. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police shut down Las Vegas Boulevard (better known as the Strip) between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road to cross-traffic as early as 6 p.m. If you need to travel across the Strip (east-west), use the Desert Inn super-arterial (which runs under the Strip). For north-south travel (parallel to Las Vegas Boulevard), try Frank Sinatra Drive to the west or Koval Lane to the east.

How to get around. If you decide to stay on the Strip, the best ways to get around on New Year’s Eve are by taxi, walking or using the Las Vegas Monorail. If you have a car and want to park in a hotel garage, you might want to choose one that’s near one of the ends of the Strip rather than in the middle. It’ll be easier to get out once you decide you’ve had enough Continued on pg. 46 January 2016 / December 2015

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and want to head back to your hotel. But parking garages or other buildings for the best please make sure you have a designated driver. view. However, do not climb a lamppost. Those Home Improvement & Lifestyle You do want to live to see 2016, right? people make the news (and the trip down to

the police station) every year.

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What happens in Vegas, CAN follow you home.

Hundreds of Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers will be out on the Strip in full force for New Year’s Eve, so if you decide Sin City is the perfect place to get drunk and assault somebody or get drunk and drive, those stupid ideas will follow you home ... and probably back here for a court appointment and jail time. So keep the partying peaceful and everyone will have a good time.

Don’t get stuck at the bottom. Fireworks ringing in the New Year here are a great New Year’s experience. But if you’re sausaged between a bunch of people and bunch of tall buildings on the street, you’re not going to see much, so check out places like the tops of

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begin to clean up the streets almost instantly, but that doesn’t mean the party is over. You may want to head indoors, whether it’s to get a bite to eat at one of several 24 hour cafes inside the hotels, to join the party at a nightclub or to seek little old fashioned Las Vegas fun in the casino. The Strip does not typically reopen until well after midnight, so if you’re in a hurry to leave, you will want to heed our earlier advice on New Year’s Eve transportation and travel. Otherwise you may as well plan on spending the first few hours of 2016 stuck in a traffic jam.

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holiday, from Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m.

Free rides on New Year’s Eve apply to all RTC transit routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip & Downtown Express, Centennial Express, Westcliff Airport Express and the Boulder Highway Express and Henderson & Downtown Express services.

The RTC is encouraging everyone to celebrate responsibly and to take advantage of the free transit service as they ring in 2016.

Know your roads. If you plan to drive to or around the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street area on December 31, 2015, you need to be aware of the following road closures.

Fremont Street is set to close to the public at 4:00 p.m., and it’s entertainment gates will open at 6:00 p.m.

I-15 Freeway off-ramps onto eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain

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Road are set to close at 5:00pm Westbound: streets, roads and alleys leading Westbound onto Las Vegas Blvd (Strip) between Sahara Avenue and Mandalay Bay Road from Koval Lane will be closed at 5:45 p.m..

Leading onto Las Vegas Blvd: All streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Blvd (Strip) between Sahara Ave. and Mandalay Bay Road will be closed with all barricades in place at 6:00 p.m.

Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip) along with all inbound roads leading onto Las Vegas Blvd. will be fully closed to vehicle traffic at 6:30 p.m.

Moving walkways, escalators and elevators on the Vegas Strip are set to be turned off at 6:30 p.m.

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Las Vegas Has Made Big Strides Over The Years

By Mike Henle www.mikehenle.com

The allure of the Las Vegas Strip stretches back to the first construction of a hotel, the El Rancho in 1941. Considering that the area was once so isolated from civilization, there are many who have wondered why the city has grown into what it is today.

Indeed, Las Vegas is one of the most Development of hotel casinos in Las Vegas has continued to the south end of the valley since Steve Wynn’s implosion of the Dunes in the early 1990s. popular tourist attractions in the world complete with every conceivable theme.

This past Thanksgiving weekend saw an In fact, the landscape changes so quickly estimated 308,000 visitors travel to the city here that many complain that history is not that never sleeps. maintained; and is imploded instead.

Over the years, hotel casinos such as the Dunes and the Sands have been leveled, and so was the Stardust. Somewhere in the mix, the Landmark adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center bit the dust and so did the Frontier and the Silver Slipper.

Through it all, Las Vegas always recovers.

Whether it is the downturn of the economy like the implosion of 2009 or the energy crisis that rears its head every few years, the city provides a sense of fascination unlike any other city in the world.

Plans were announced earlier this year to demolish the Riviera, which will be replaced by an expansion of the Convention Center.

Even on Christmas Eve, – just when you would think the Las Vegas Strip would be empty – the sidewalks of the Las Vegas Strip are filled with

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Happy Holidays The creation of Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 1996 led to annual NASCAR Sprint Cup events each March. If there was a slow period during that time of the year, the addition of NASCAR in 1998 changed that, too.

onlookers from virtually every corner of the world long after the sun has set.

Then, too, the continual creation of special events fill voids that were otherwise dry spots in the seasons. For instance, masterminds like hotelman Michael Gaughan lured the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 31 years ago turned a mild month of December into a jam packed setting attracting enthusiasts and competitors from all over North America.

Even the hot summer months – formerly considered a weak spot on the calendar – is a buzz saw of activity as the National Basketball Association’s Summer League brings with it top-notch competition while also attracting strong crowds to the Thomas and Mack Center.

In every corner, Las Vegas reacts to the changes in the economy and the wants and needs of the tourists. Big time sporting events such as the Super Bowl, the Kentucky Derby and combined with the gaming of Las Vegas result in huge invasions of fans wanting to bet the events.

In the middle of it all, there is no question that Las Vegas’ aura is at least partially successful because of the characters who have participated in the growth of the fascinating city.

When Las Vegas started to transition into the modern day development of the Las Vegas Strip, newspapers like the New York Times took notice.

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Happy Holidays from all 50 states and nearly 35 countries in its first three years, The Mob Museum has been a hit from Day One. With the mob’s heavy involvement in Las Vegas from the 1950s to the 1980s, its history is documented in The Mob Museum.

The Mob Museum at 300 East Stewart Ave. in downtown Las Vegas attracts more than 800,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and nearly 35 countries in its first three years, The Mob Museum has been a hit from Day One. In particular, members of the mob ran the city decades ago and the unique personalities of those days still represent the history of the city. The toughest people on earth have been here at one time or another and in fact, many still feel as though the city was in better hands when the mob ran it.

“With artifacts, clever interactive displays, atmospheric exhibits and photographs and videos, we see how the Mob maneuvered into business of pleasure, not releasing its hold until late in the 20th Century,” wrote Ed Rothstein of the New York Times.

Ellen Creager of the Detroit Free Press added, “The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas is a treasure trove of artifacts and history on organized crime in America.”

National Public Radio might have put it best when it said in a statement, “Missing the Mob Museum would be a crime.”

While the mob no longer rides herd over the city, there is no erasing the element from the history of Las Vegas. In fact, the history of the mob remains a hot topic and evidence of the interest was the creation of The Mob Museum in Las Vegas and an assortment of books written about the subject.

Created in 2012 at 300 E. Stewart Ave. in downtown Las Vegas and housed in an old post office building, The Mob Museum is a very real recreation of the Mob days of Las Vegas and it has drawn national acclaim and awards since the doors opened.

During the days of the mob in Las Vegas, colorful characters were involved in the inner workings of the Las Vegas Strip.

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Organized crime figures along with their families have even visited the Mob Museum.

Among those visiting The Mob Museum have been Frank Culotta, Andrew DiDonato, Vinnie “The Animal” Ferrara, Tony Montana, Michael Franzese, Meyer Lansky II, the grandson of Meyer Lansky, to name a few.

While the history of the mob continues as a fascination in Las Vegas’s past, the disappearance of the element is a positive transition in the maturation of the city in the eyes of some, according to some. Figures like Tony “The Ant’ Spilotro and Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel headed a long list of names who had influence on the Las Vegas Strip.

Among those who appreciated the color of the mob but also appreciates the “new” Las Vegas is author Philip Payne, whose resume includes work with some of the well-known gaming executives that operated during the mob’s tenure.

In fact, while many criticize the arrival of the Corporate America types who now dominate the Las Vegas Strip, Payne said it was interesting dealing with the personalities of gaming. When Las Vegas’ growth hit high gear in the 1990s, word spread and the city began receiving incredible exposure all over the world.

“It was interesting dealing with members of the mob, but they were half-hazard,” said the 75 year-old Payne, who has lived in Las Vegas since working with Howard Hughes in the 1970s. “Frankly, we needed Corporate America to keep things in order.”

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dating back to the 1980s. His unpublished book “From Howard Hughes to My Little Pony: 21 True Casino Stories” details the transactions and the personalities involved in gaming worldwide.

Payne’s resume includes working at the Las Vegas Sands and Galaxy in Macau. He has worked with Steve Wynn at Wynn Las Vegas and AIC Conferences in Hong Kong and Las Vegas. He has also been a confidant of Lawrence Ho, the son of Dr. Stanley Ho in Macao.

Payne refers to Macau as “The Real Sin City Complete with exploitation, corruption and dark underbelly of the new gaming capital of the world.”

His multi-faceted writing talents are also evidenced his biography entitled Eric Burdon: Rebel Without a Pause” published in 2015. The Animals singer Burdon remains good friends with Payne.

In Payne’s words, modern day gaming minds such as Steve Wynn, Sheldon Adelson and Howard Hughes represent the sensible side of the development of gaming both in Las Vegas and abroad.

Wynn seems to be the one mastermind of the changes in Las Vegas.

“I don’t think Steve Wynn ever got the credit he deserved for launching a new Las Vegas,” Argent Corporation’s Allen Glick once told Payne. “And but for my testimonies, the growth of Las Vegas would not have taken the trajectory it did. He paved the way for institutional and public financing that was to propel the growth of the city, and Steve January 2016 / December 2015

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Wynn saw it first. He deserves a lot of credit for that.”

Indeed Wynn imploded the Dunes Casino and Hotel at Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard to make room for the birth of the Bellagio Oct. 27, 1993. In magnificent fashion, the Dunes sign exploded in a colorful development on what was to become the all-new Las Vegas Strip.

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Long-time Las Vegan Philip Payne has worked on various hotelcasino projects all over the world; and he has deep respect for Steve Wynn for the changing the landscape in Las Vegas.

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Six Ways to Stay Positive in January and February After the warm glow of Christmas, January and February can appear to be cold, somber and miserable months. The gloomy days of winter are mirrored in many people’s lives as they feel slightly depressed and low on energy and motivation. Here are six ways to banish the “winter blues” by remaining positive during those months.

Set Goals

Rather than New Year’s resolutions, set a few goals for January and February. These will help you to remain motivated during these months.

Ensure that your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-defined.

So, instead of resolving that you will lose weight this year, set yourself a specific goal of losing two pounds in January. Then, in order to achieve that, set smaller daily goals, such as eating an apple instead of a cookie as a snack, going out for a brisk walk at lunchtime, and eating a healthy dinner of salmon and vegetables.

go outside each day for at least 15 minutes during the daylight hours, even if the weather is cold and dreary. At the weekend, resist the temptation to snuggle up indoors, and go out as much as possible so that you maximize your exposure to daylight.

Daylight helps to control the body’s circadian rhythms. If you don’t go out much in daylight, your digestion, sleep pattern, energy levels, and mood can be adversely affected. This can lead to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is characterized by a low mood, a lack of energy, cravings for sugary or carbohydrate-rich foods, and sleep disruption in winter.

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If you do feel as if you are suffering from SAD, it is worth investing in a light box that will help to boost your levels of the feel-good brain chemical, serotonin, and reduce levels of melatonin, a hormone created by your body in response to darkness. Too much melatonin can make you feel tired and sluggish.

Exercise

Exercise causes your pituitary gland to release endorphins and it encourages your brain to produce a chemical called dopamine. Both of these improve your mood, making you feel happier. Exercise also increases your overall energy levels and reduces stress.

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brisk 15-minute walk. Take advantage of your free time at the weekend by jogging, hiking or riding your bike.

Exercise outdoors during the hours of daylight as much as possible to maximize your exposure to light. However, if you can’t manage to exercise outdoors, putting on a yoga DVD or going to the gym will still help you to feel good.

Have Fun with Your Friends

It is tempting to hibernate at home when the temperature outside is below zero. However, socializing with other people improves your mood. A study of over 17,000 adults carried out by the research company, Gallup, showed that socializing with one other person leads to a significant improvement in a person’s mood, and, if you are exercising together, both the exercise and the company will make you feel good.

So, make an effort to catch up with your sister while walking your dog, meet a group of friends at the ice rink or simply invite friends over for dinner. Watch your winter blues melt away as your mood improves.

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Make your home a cheerful place by adding accessories in warming and vibrant colors. For example, you could snuggle up under a throw in a warming shade of red or cheer up your bedroom by placing yellow scatter pillows on your bed.

Home fragrances can also lift your mood.

Replace your Christmas tree with a pinescented candle or room spray. The fragrance of pine can reduce depression and relieve stress. In a study carried out by Kyoto University, Japan, volunteers who walked through a pine forest for 15 minutes reported much lower levels of stress and depression than on a day when they didn’t go on a pinefragranced walk.

Replace the incandescent light bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs (CFBs). The light generated by CFBs is more similar to sunlight than that produced by incandescent bulbs. This should help to boost your mood even when you are indoors during the hours of darkness.

up your somber business suit with a hot pink top or a tie with a cheerful pattern.

Although January and February can seem like the most depressing months of the year, this does not have to be the case. If you set yourself some goals, exercise, socialize, spend time outdoors, and brighten up your life as much as possible, you will be overflowing with energy and positivity. This will enable you to thrive even during the depths of the harshest winter. +

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Calendar Of in Events With the New Year upon us, and having indulged all of the yummy foods the holidays bring, we may be setting yet another goal to drop some lbs. before swimsuit season is upon us. The gyms are ALL depending on this and hope that you, with your best intentions, sign up for a membership and then give up a month or so in.Remembering Monthly deductions?

Nevada No problem! Cha ching, the gyms are making bank!

While gym memberships for some are the way to go, there are other, more inexpensive or even Happy Holidays FREE avenues in order to get into shape in the New Year.

Try your local YMCA or Community Center for a monthly fee, yearly fee or drop in fee, you can utilize their fitness equipment, take advantage of fitness classes or swim. Make sure to find out if the have a 55+ discount!

YouTube/Library Before making a commitment to getting a membership, try finding fitness videos at either your library or via YouTube. These are $0 out of pocket and you can workout in the comfort of your own home.

Physical Therapy Facilities A lot of physical therapy facilities offer access to utilize their equipment and their expertise – in a smaller, more intimate setting. Check to see what type of membership/access they offer – drop in, monthly – find the location that suits your needs.

Apartment Community Do you live in an apartment community? Most offer fitness centers free of charge to residents.

Walking especially in the desert, you really can walk year round. It is a great way to get in shape and the cost is minimal. You just need a good pair of walking shoes! Take a look at our fitness band article!

Local Park working out at the park can be just as effective as having a gym membership, without the cost! Around the park there are workout stations to do push ups, pull-ups, stretching, etc. A lot of parks have hilly areas great for running or just walking up and down.

So you see, there are alternatives to getting a gym membership that will save you in the long run.

The most important thing, no matter what you choose, is getting active and staying fit. And as always, check with your physician prior to starting any exercise routine. Good luck!

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Senior Discounts for Dining Out Your best bet to finding senior discounts is to just ask! Establishments that do offer discounts for seniors will let you know how their discount works – a percentage off perhaps or a special menu and in the worst-case scenario, a discount may not be offered, but it never hurts to ask. As always, please verify with each establishment as discounts can vary from location to location.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co: 10% off for AARP Members - located on the Las Vegas Strip Carrabba’s Italian Grill: 20% off on Wednesdays to AARP Members

Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+) Dunkin’ Donuts: AARP members receive a free donut with the purchase of a large hot coffee (at participating restaurants) Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+) Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+) Golden Corral: 10% off (60+) IHOP: Great discounts on senior menu items (55+)

Chili’s: From the Chili’s website: “There is not a single brand-wide policy regarding these discounts; offers vary by location. Please contact the restaurant directly for information on its individual senior citizen, military and/or uniformed officer discounts.”

Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) (discount and age vary depending on location) Outback Steakhouse: 15% off AARP members for meals Monday through Thursday (alcohol excluded)

CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (60+)

Senior Discounts On Travel Airlines American Airlines: Various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Continental Airlines: No initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations Southwest Airlines: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) United Airlines: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) U.S. Airways: Various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Car Rental Alamo Car Rental: Up to 25% off for AARP members Avis: Up to 25% off for AARP members Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+) Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: Up to 25% off for AARP members National Rent-A-Car: Up to 30% off for AARP members Not That Old And Loving It!

Hotels Best Western: 10% or more for AARP or senior guests (55+) Candlewood Suites: Discounts vary (62+) Crown Plaza: Discounts vary (62+) Days Inn: Discounts vary (60+) Holiday Inn: Discounts vary (62+) Howard Johnson Hotels: Discounts off best available rate (60+) Hyatt: Up to 50% off (62+) Knights Inn: Up to 10% off (60+) La Quinta Inns: Discounts vary (65+) Marriott: 15% off (62+) Motel 6: 10% off (60+) Super 8: Seniors save 10% off (up to 20% with AARP card) Travelodge: Discounts vary (60+) Wyndham Hotels: Up to 20% with AARP card

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Top Ten Local Las Vegas Italian Restaurants 1. Italian American Club – A social club, which has served as the hub to the Italian Community

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2. Battista’s Hole in the Wall – Immerse in old time Las Vegas memorabilia and enjoy authentic

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3. Capo’s Speakeasy – Luxurious mob-style restaurant, speakeasy theme, live nightly

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4. Panevino Italian Grille – Good food shared with family and friends, Panevino is a great choice

with an evolving menu of Italian and other international flavors that are suited to every palate and prepared by renowned Chef Andreoni! Closed Sunday 246 Via Antonia Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119 – 702-222-2400

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6. Nora’s Italian Cuisine – Nora and Gino Mauro opened Nora’s cuisine in 1991 and over the years

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Italian food at it’s finest! 6020 W. Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV – 702-873-8990

7. Casa Di Amore – Vegas the way it used to be!

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8. Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar – Since 1985, Gino and Rosalba have offered

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9. Roma Deli & Restaurant – An amazing deli and casual place to dine on Italian cuisine.

Great food and great service! You won’t be disappointed!

8524 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89117 – 702-228-2264 10. Bootlegger Italian Bistro – Chef Maria and Family serving Las Vegas since 1949.

Old time Italian restaurant with great food! 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123 - 702-736-4939

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