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32 Sense Follow the Blumenfelds as they gallivant around the globe.
42 Louis Gossett Jr. The Oscar winning actor and his foundation, Eracism, are engaged in environmental activism and racial reconciliation.
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46 This Land is YOUR Land Take ownership of your backyard by visiting a National Park this summer. 52 From Dust to Dreams The Smith Center celebrates five years that have elevated Las Vegas’ cultural milieu.
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The designers of virtual reality attractions really have their work cut out for themselves. No city challenges conventional notions of reality more than as egas. My first “virtual egas” experience was late one night in . I was on my first American road trip, notwithstanding the fact that I had a plane ticket for the ourney I wanted to do it in a convertible. The man at the Mid Wilshire udget ent a Car had heard it all before and promptly produced a new maha orange Chevy Impala with whitewall tires and a white soft top. My egas experience had started hours before I even left os Angeles. Six hours into the trip, the made its final dramatic sweep, revealing in the distance a mega watt explosion of pulsating color surrounded by desert night blackness. I could not have imagined that almost twenty years to the day later, I would call it home. ver the years, I have had my senses assaulted by many an experience, none more so than at the Michael ackson NE concert at Mandalay ay. It was opening night oanne and I were seated way above our station. As the lights dimmed, the ackson family entourage entered to take the two rows of seats directly in front of us. The highlight of the production was the part of the show where a hologram of the late Michael ackson danced and sang with the other performers. I am not sure whether the family had been briefed before the show gasps and sobs could be heard from them as well as from two people sitting in the row behind them. In Unreal World pages 2 , we explore this phenomenon and discover new virtual reality business and entertainment applications. or some time, moviemakers have digitally enhanced their storytelling by creating universes for movie viewers to en oy. Today, it is all about immersion allowing the viewer to feel like they are part of action. ouis ou ossett r. is perhaps best known for his Academy Award winning role as unnery Sergeant Emil oley in the 2 film An Officer and a Gentleman, and his Emmy Award winning role as iddler in the A C television miniseries oots. These days, the year old is still active but his main focus is Eracism, his foundation dedicated to fighting racism and promoting environmental causes. In From Dust to Dreams pages 2 , we explore the back story and first five years of The Smith Center. In the beginning, there were the doubters, those who said a cultural arts center in as egas could never compete with what the strip offers and that our large working class population would not support a high culture institution. The visionaries responsible for the conceptuali ation and development of the center never lost faith and for that, present and future generations of valley dwellers can be truly grateful. “I want to get away, take a holiday!” up, it is that time of the year when our wanderlust takes over and we dream of destinations far and near. In This Land is YOUR Land pages , we explore the abundance of national parks accessible by car and in The World pages 2 , we dream of distant lands, life on the high seas and formal dinners at the captain’s table. What ever your taste for adventure may be, get packing, there’s a world out there ust waiting to be explored. As always at this time of year, I admonish you all to keep cool, use a good protector, drink a lot of water, and oh yes, read a good maga ine, too. I’ll see you in the racks.
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JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE Through June 11, 9 p.m., $124 and up. Axis Theater, Planet Hollywood, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-785-5555. http://caesars.com/ planethollywood DONNY AND MARIE OSMOND Through June 3, 7:30 p.m., $73 and up. Donny & Marie Showroom, Flamingo, 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-733-3111. https://caesars.com/ flamingo-las-vegas DAVID COPPERFIELD Through June 11, 7 p.m. 0 p.m., 22 and up. David Copperfield Theater, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-892-7575. http://mgmgrand.com
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WAYNE NEWTON: UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Through June 14, 7:30 p.m., $75 and up. Bally’s, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-9674111. https://caesars.com/ballys-las-vegas THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Through June 11, times vary, $30 and up. The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-7492012. http://thesmithcenter.com
96.3 KKLZ JUNEFEST: FEATURING REO SPEEDWAGON, DON FELDER, MARTHA DAVIS, AND THE MOTELS 5 p.m., $33 and up. Sunset Outdoor Amphitheater, Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson. 702-547-7777. https:// sunsetstation.sclv.com MODEST MOUSE 8 p.m., $55 and up. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702862-2695. http://brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas
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SCARS & STRIPES FESTIVAL 12 p.m., $99 and up. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas. 800-745-3000. http://dlvec.com ERIC DARIUS 7 p.m., free. Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas. 702-455-0000. http:// clarkcountynv.gov
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SOMO: THE ANSWERS TOUR 7 p.m., $20 and up. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas
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PHOENIX 7:30 p.m., $35 and up. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-8622695. http://brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas
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MAGIC THE GATHERING TOURNAMENT 2017 through June 18, $90 and up. Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-892-0711. http://grandprixvegas. com INSOMNIAC: ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL Through June 18, 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., $355 and up. Las Vegas Motor Speedway Motorsports Complex, 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-644-4444. http://lasvegas. electricdaisycarnival.com INSOMNIAC: BASSRUSH MASSIVE 8:30 p.m., $25 and up. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. http:// hardrockhotel.com Backstreet Boys, June 14-30
DOWNTOWN ROCKS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: FUEL, TONIC, MARCY PLAYGROUND & DISHWALLA 7 p.m., free. Fremont Street Experience, Fremont St., Las Vegas. 702-678-
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KIDZ BOP KIDS - 2017 "BEST TIME EVER" TOUR 8 p.m., $39 and up. Cox Pavilion, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas. 702-7393267. http://thomasandmack.com
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THE ART OF RAP 8 p.m., $12 and up. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, 200 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas. 800-745-3000. http://dlvec.com TIM ALLEN 7:30 p.m., $66 and up. Terry Fator Theater, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com JERRY SEINFELD Through June 18, 7:30 p.m., $82 and up. The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 866-2275938. http://caesarspalace.com DEF LEPPARD WITH POISON AND TESLA 7 p.m., $30 and up. MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-892-7575. https://mgmgrand.com SPYRO GYRA 7 p.m., free. Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas. 702-455-0000. http:// clarkcountynv.gov ZIGGY MARLEY 9 p.m., $50. Mandalay Beach, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600. http://mandalaybay.com CANDY DULFER 8 p.m., $40 and up. Foundry Room, SLS, 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.
702-761-7000. http://slshotels.com/lasvegas BOSTON HYPER SPACE TOUR 8 p.m., $35 and up. Park Theater, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 844-600-7275. https://montecarlo.com/ en/entertainment/parktheater ONE DROP REDEMPTION - BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE 8 p.m., $10. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702632-7600. http://mandalaybay.com
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REBA, BROOKS, & DUNN Through June 30, 7:30 p.m., $90 and up. The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 866227-5938. http://caesarspalace.com THE REVOLUTION 8:30 p.m., $30 and up. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-862-2695. http://brooklynbowl.com/ las-vegas
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LAS VEGAS 51S BASEBALL VS. SALT LAKE Through June 25, 7:05 p.m., Sun. 12:05 p.m., $12 and up. Cashman Center, 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas. 702-386-7100. http://lv51.com
PHORA - YOURS TRULY TOUR 2017 7 p.m., $20 and up. Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. http:// hardrockhotel.com
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AMAZING LAS VEGAS COMIC CON 2017 Through June 25, times vary, $25 and up. Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-892-0711. http://lvcva.com THE BUCKINGHAMS 8 p.m., $40 and up. The Showroom, Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas. 702-385-7111. http:// goldennugget.com www.davidlv.com | 17
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30 MAN IN BLACK: A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH 8 p.m., $15 and up. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas. 702-284-7777. http://orleans. com
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VANS WARPED TOUR PRESENTED BY JOURNEYS 11 a.m., $30 and up. Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-6935000. http://hardrockhotel.com KATHLEEN MADIGAN 10 p.m., $55 and up. Terry Fator Theater, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage. com THE SHINS 8 p.m., $30 and up. The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. http://cosmopolitan.com RICKY MARTIN Through June 29, 8 p.m., $92 and up. Park Theater, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 844-600-7275. https://montecarlo. com/en/entertainment/parktheater
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T.J. MILLER 10 p.m., $40 and up. Terry Fator Theater, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT 7:30 p.m., $49 and up. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-692-1300. http://t-mobilearena.com
25 NIGHT JAMS WITH SUGAR RAY 7 p.m., $20. GO Pool, Flamingo, 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-733-3111. https://caesars.com/
14TH ANNUAL BLUES, BREWS, & BBQ FESTIVAL 4 p.m., $10. The Club, Cannery Casino & Hotel, 2121 E. Craig Rd., Las Vegas. 702-5075700. http://cannerycasino.com
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Vegas. 702-770-7171. http://wynnlasvegas.com FUTURE 7 p.m., $30 and up. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-6921300. http://t-mobilearena.com JON LOVITZ & DANA CARVEY REUNITED 8:30 p.m., $60 and up. The Foundry, SLS, 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-761-7000. http:// slshotels.com/lasvegas CHRIS YOUNG 8 p.m., $45. Red Rock Casino, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-7977777. https://redrock.sclv.com
BAZ STAR CROSSED LOVE Through June 30, 7 p.m., $64 and up. Palazzo Theater, Palazzo, 3325 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-414-
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Devour Summertime Do’Sant irst there was the “Cronut,” then the “Do’sant,” but C EAM, in Downtown Summerlin, has taken that lovely French-Orleans inspired donut-croissant to another level with the la ed Do’sant Ice Cream Sandwich. The newly launched Twist It Up ice cream, which lies inbetween the do’sant halves, incorporates bits of salty peanuts, chocolate covered pretzels, chewy nougat and caramel ribbons, while the Mini Chip Trio surrounds the sandwich with chocolate, white chocolate and caramel chips for added sweetness. CREAM, Downtown Summerlin, 0 estival la a Drive, as egas. 02 2 2 00 2.
Razz-Matazz A well-crafted cocktail, the Razz-Matazz celebrates spring with crisp flavor. This cocktail features otanist in, Marie ri ard Raspberry liqueur, fresh lime juice and Wilks & Wilson Millicent lime mint syrup. The citrus burst of the lime syrup and lime uice is complemented with a garnish of fresh raspberries and mint, keeping the drink light and refreshing and perfect for spring. • 2 o . otanist gin • o Marie ri ard aspberry li ueur • o . fresh lime uice • 1 oz. Wilks & Wilson Millicent lime mint syrup Garnish: Two fresh raspberries with fresh mint Method: In a mixing glass or tin, combine all ingredients and shake well over ice. Strain the contents into a double old fashioned glass over fresh ice. arnish with the fresh raspberries and mint. Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, M M rand as egas, as egas lvd. S., as egas. 02 .
It’s Texas-style! rian uechner and Natalia ad o discovered a niche to fill and reined it in by bringing Texas to the valley. Importing mes uite wood all the way from the one Star state, ig ’s Texas smokes their meat 2 hours a day to deliver a signature Texas style that is never in ected with flavorings, nor doused with sauces. They keep it simple by applying a house dry rub, then smoking their meats to perfection. House-made sauces are always available for generous squirting, however. A few favorites cuts include lean brisket, tri tip, baby back ribs and even turkey if beef isn’t your thing. ust remember to leave room for classic sides, such as beans, corn, and slaw. Big B’s Texas BBQ, 0
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Man Of Desire For the modern wrist, Miansai’s Moore Half Cuff bracelet consists of a matte 18k yellow-gold-plated brass square-band cuff joined to brown wrinkled leather. The double-wrap bracelet secures with the house’s signature Modern hook. $195. Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes, 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-629-4200.
Enjoy the perks of this easy-to-use and fully automatic coffee machine, that grinds whole beans and creates any coffee with the push of a button. It’s Wi-Fi friendly, too. $299. Spinn.com
Make it complete and top the best with Ted Baker’s HATZ trilby, which provides a classic style with its narrow brim design, woven finish and teardrop-shaped crown. $75. Ted Baker, Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-369-4755.
Crafted in soft, yet durable canvas accented with rich leather trim, the Calderon Venetian Driver provide lasting style and comfort for an upscale laid-back look. Tommy Bahama, Town Square Las Vegas, 6635 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-948-8006.
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For the chef, the AUS-ION steel cooking pan combines the best of cast iron and French steel pans - and are built to last a lifetime. Its seamless design is pre-seasoned and cooks evenly, and the longer handle is vented to stay cooler and easy to maneuver. $99. Thegrommet.com
The Millennium Falcon is a pretty versatile ship – this one being a tool kit which comes equipped with four hex keys, one flat-head, one phillips and an adjustable wrench built into the ship’s helm. It’s like having R2-D2 by your side all the time. $29.99. thinkgeek.com
Tom Ford’s “Sean” aviator glasses sport yellow mirrors with a leather sweat bar. An American classic with an unconventional tint designed to turn heads. $525. Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Show, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-733-8300.
For the motoring nut, Autodromo presents a tribute to the exciting world of the long-defunct Group B rally series. The overall aesthetic of the Group B timepiece speaks to the “high-tech” design language of the early 1980s, with a high contrast dial inspired by a period racing tachometer. $925. Autodromo.com
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Discover Pinball Hall of Fame Las Vegas is known for the unusual and offbeat. Places like the Neon Museum, the Clown Factory, The Elvis Museum, the Barry Manilow Store and the world's largest collection of pinball machines. Welcome to the wonderful world of pinball wizard Tim Arnold and the Las Vegas Pinball Collectors Club. More than 150 operational pinball machines spanning seven decades are on show and for play at a nondescript warehouse on Tropicana. This summer, drop a quarter in the slot! Pinball Hall of Fame, 1610 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas. 702-434-9746. pinballmuseum.org
Let's Get Digging Dig This is the World’s First-Ever Heavy Equipment Playground, where you command the controls of full-sized machines in a safe and fun environment. Experience the rush of playing with massive hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, skid steer loaders, and mini excavators for an hour or all-day. All machine cabs are airconditioned and wireless radio-equipped. Play bucket-basketball, stack 1-ton tires, teeter-totter on a giant mound, Dig & Destroy (in conjunction with Machine Guns Vegas), or smash a car with the new Aggression Session. Dig This is the ultimate Vegas experience. You’re going to dig it! Pricing begins at $169.00. Minimum age 8 years old (select equipment). Programs available for individuals, family groups, corporate groups, team building, and private events. Dig This, 3012 S. Rancho Dr., Las Vegas. 702-222-4344. digthisvegas.com.
Art du Soleil Cirque du Soleil unveils its 12th annual art exhibition, The Collective, an extraordinary collection of artworks created by the company’s performers, technicians and staff in Las Vegas. Serving as a creative outlet for employees, the exhibit will be on display for a limited time, June 1 – 30 at The Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas Art Museum, available Wednesdays through Saturdays from 12 – 5 p.m. In addition to the original works created this year, The Collective will also display Cirque du Soleil-owned art pieces, props and costumes from various productions along The Strip to inspire participants in exciting new ways. The Collective, The Metropolitan Gallery of Las Vegas, Neonopolis Complex, 450 Fremont St.,2nd Fl., Las Vegas 702-382-2926. mglv.org
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Mingle Keep Memory Alive’s 21st Annual Power Of Love® Gala Venue
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Attired in their finest sports team regalia, members of the ewish Community Center and their friends descended on T a sprawling entertainment venue with a high tech driving range swanky lounge with drinks games. They came for multitude of reasons including general sociali ing, good food and drink, fund raising and the Hebrew Hammer, an a list sports celebrity keynote speaker. abe apler, the 2 year ma or league baseball veteran and current Director of layer Development for the os Angeles Dodgers also served as the coach for Team Israel in the 20 2 World aseball Classic. He spoke with humor about his experience as a ew, rising through the minor league ranks to the ig Show. apler fielded uestions from attendees about sports, faith and community, which ironically was the perfect theme for the event. unds raised at the event will allow the ewish Community Center to continue offering uality programs and activities that emphasi e ewish culture, identity and values to people of all ages and backgrounds.
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Over 100 women gathered to honor former Women’s Philanthropy Chair Faye Steinberg and to raise funds for Jewish Nevada’s 2017 Campaign. Attendees welcomed guest speaker, Ruth Ellenson, editor of The Modern Jewish Girl’s Guide to Guilt, an anthology of essays written by twenty-three Jewish women writers that won the 2005 National Jewish Book Award. She entertained the audience with her prepared remarks that focused on the book and the realities Jewish woman encounter at the dawn of the twenty first century. oard member Kim Cohen appropriately summed up the event by commenting as follows; “It was a wonderful and warm afternoon where women gathered to celebrate the important work that Jewish Nevada does. The impact of its efforts are felt locally in Nevada, in Israel and around the world. It is my hope that more women will become involved with Jewish Nevada.”
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Unreal World
How Virtual Reality Is Taking Over Las Vegas
By Rob Kachelriess
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ake a look around. The real world can seem a little dull sometimes. Even in Las Vegas. So it’s no surprise that people will latch onto any new opportunity to escape their everyday lives. Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, virtual reality is finally living up to its long awaited promise. And here’s the good news - there’s something for everyone in Vegas.
Take Flight in Vegas Located in the heart of the Strip at The LINQ promenade, VR Adventures is an interactive attraction dedicated to artificial worlds created by immersive 3D technology. You may walk a bit, sidestep or jump, but for the most part, you spend your time stationed in one single spot. Just don a pair of goggles and choose one of several virtual reality experiences, including a few set in Las Vegas. Take flight by ziplining from one tower to another at Caesars Palace or flying high above the Strip like Superman. For something a little more familiar, strap into a seat for a virtual rollercoaster ride where you will actually rumble and shake during every heart pumping twist and turn.
But if you want something really scary, there’s a haunted mansion that will have you biting your virtual nails as the tension builds. It’s almost like stepping inside a horror movie. Each experience is $20 and runs about five minutes..
Hit the Water Wet ‘n’ Wild has more than 25 rides and attractions to help guests of all ages cool down during the hot summer months. It was also the first water park in the world to introduce a virtual reality game called Slideboarding. Participants hop on a raft equipped with handles on each side, pressing one of four buttons to match the different color lights that pass by while shooting down a 300-foot slide. It’s a game of speed and coordination with do ens of difficulty levels to choose from. Sensors within the slide keep track of accuracy. Do well and you could end up on the digital scoreboard for everyone to see,. The game is designed to draw kids outdoors who might otherwise be spending most of their time at home in front of video games. You can even practice before you get to the water park. Download the Slideboarding app to a phone or tablet and check out how the game works on an animated water slide.
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Left page: Flying over the Strip at VR Adventures, Above: Slideboarding at Wet ‘n’ Wild.
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Want to take a virtual tour of Las Vegas? Well, there’s an app for
We’re now entering a phase where virtual reality is more than fun.
that. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority put together
It’s a way to promote and expand business opportunities. One of the
a smartphone app called Vegas VR that allows users to immerse
reasons ways Luxury Estates International has become the fastest
themselves in 360-degree video simulations of iconic Vegas
growing upscale real estate brokerage in Las Vegas is by incorporating
activities. Geared toward tourists and trade show attendees who are
new technology into its marketing strategies. In addition to information,
planning a Vegas visit, the app works best with Oculus Rift headsets,
stats and photography, the company’s online listings often include a
including versions that are sometimes offered for use by the LVCVA
3D Tour, designed to include several with 360-degree images of the
for promotional purposes.
property from all angles. Point-and-click your way around a computer
The Vegas VR app itself is free and downloadable for for both iPhone
screen and explore every corner of a luxury residence while looking up-
and Android, but you still need a viewer. A less expensive way to take
and-down or left-and-right. It’s an easy way to see what the view looks
advantage of the immersive effect is by ordering a $15 cardboard viewing
like from a towering high-rise like the Mandarin Oriental or what it feels
device from Google. Just hold it up to your eyes after placing your
like to walk from the kitchen to the backyard swimming pool at a regal
smartphone inside. You’ll instantly be taken to one of several available
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over Fremont Street and exploring Red Rock Canyon. You can even
seeking property in Las Vegas. Luxury Estates International says with
watch a performance of Mystere by Cirque du Soleil, take a tour of an Aria
new wealth quickly developing in Asia, the Middle East and other parts
Sky Suite or see what it’s like to sit at a VIP table at Marquee Nightclub.
of the world, American real estate is an attractive option to international
Save up a few dollars and you can enjoy the real thing for yourself.
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Get a Room Virtual Reality doesn’t always have to exist on a video screen. Escape Room attractions have taken off in popularity by mixing simulated environments with a party game atmosphere. The concept is expanding with Escape Reality, which has seen international success but is now launching an American flagship location and corporate headquarters in Las Vegas at 5182 Arville Street. Like its competitors, Escape Reality is based on themed rooms where people are required to use props and solve riddles to discover clues and exit the locked room in 60 minutes or less. However, Escape Reality goes the extra mile with elaborate set designs. The room for an Alcatraz-themed game actually feels like a jail cell from floor to ceiling. Another game, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” borrows elements from Alice in Wonderland. You could be in the center of an enormous tree trunk... or another fantasy world altogether. Escape Reality plans to go even further into the world of virtual reality and is currently exploring ways to introduce Oculus Rift headsets into their interactive games.
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Have you paid a visit to Level Up at the MGM Grand? The new drinking spot mixes fun and games while the bartenders mix cocktails. In addition to familiar favorites like pool and foosball, you’ll find a giant Pac-Man screen and a jumbo-sized Jenga set to keep you busy. It’s also home to the very first olfstream Suite, a private lounge area that
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allows you to practice your putt and test your driving skills within a cozy interactive environment. The Golfsteam technology was developed by a team of NASA engineers (really) and uses a system of lights, lasers and video to simulate a virtual golf course. Games are designed for all skill levels, from a 30-second putting challenge to a “longest drive” competition. The suite can be reserved for parties of up to 10 people with your own private caddy and of course, plenty of food and drink. Tournaments have even been introduced, taking the games a “level up,” with cash prizes at stake. As many as 50 players can compete in ongoing three-round competitions. With slot machines and other forms of gambling becoming more skill-based and interactive, the Golfstream Suite plays a welcome role in making Las Vegas a town based less on luck and more on reality.
So what’s next? Keep your eyes peeled for One Hundred Monkeys, a new virtual reality attraction to be revealed downtown in pop-up form later this year. Founded by Jonathan Bricklin, the New York entrepreneur behind a trendy chain of ping pong clubs, One Hundred Monkeys will allow users to wear a virtual reality headset while strapped into a chair that turns and spins in every possible direction. If all goes well, the concept will be developed into a full-blown lounge geared toward adults, bachelor parties and corporate events. It will include a bar and a series of 3,000 square-foot rooms, each with its own theme. Think of it as an interactive park with your choice of fantasy worlds. It could be the beginning of virtual reality becoming a lot more real. www.davidlv.com | 31
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The World
Sense
FROM TOP (NEARLY) TO BOTTOM (NEARLY)
Crystal Serenity docked in Seward, Alaska
By Sharna And Stewart Blumenfeld
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ould you be happy “cooped up” on a cruise ship for 3 to 4 months? You betcha!! That’s the length of what’s called a “world cruise,” even if it doesn’t actually go all around the globe. It does, however, take you to some of the most exotic and wonderful places you could ever imagine – and to some duds, as well. A world cruise has the time, staff, and passengers to offer much more in the quality of ports, lecturers, entertainment, onboard classes and special events than a shorter cruise can do. Over the years, we’ve met, and in some cases become friendly with, ambassadors from the US and other countries, US senators and congressmen, renowned journalists, foreign and domestic policy analysts, Broadway and West End actors, producers, and critics. We’ve been offered (and sometimes taken) bridge lessons, language, music, memoir writing, art classes, computer courses, and fitness classes such as pilates, umba,
dancing, etc. World cruises often have a Rabbi on board the whole time so that you can not only go down a few decks (instead of driving a few miles) for Friday night services and a wonderful Oneg Shabbat, but celebrateon board Purim, Passover or any other Jewish holiday that occurs during the voyage. Best of all, you are in a most glorious hotel with twice-daily maid service, butlers if you want, superb wine and food, and you only unpack and repack once. All of this, along with seeing many old and new friends, add new insights and much joy to the cruising experience. It’s hard to fathom, but to date we have been on 31 sea cruises (7 of them were world cruises) and 2 river cruises, and we’re still looking forward to next time. During Sharna’s nearly 40 years in the travel business, becoming familiar with the cruising lifestyle became an excuse for lots of sampling. We didn’t start out with month cruises for sure, but that first 4-night cruise on a small Greek ship in the Aegean Sea was certainly one of the most memorable.
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Two things stand out. First, the crew was the entertainment, offering Greek dancing every evening that included as many passengers as cared to give it a go. Since the ship was old and didn’t have stabilizers, as the ship rolled from one side to the other, the line of dancers (us) also rolled from wall to wall across the dining room. The other memory is of the mule ride for a frightening 20 minutes on a slippery cobblestone road up a steep mountain on the island of Santorini to one of the most stunning cities in the world. You’ve seen pictures of it, snow-white buildings set against a deep blue sky, your ship floating far below like a toy on an unimaginably blue sea. Living in Las Vegas makes us think we really know the desert, but there are many other deserts in the world that don’t look much like the Mojave. Take the desert of Jordan, where the ruins of Petra rise majestically, or the Atacama in Chile that makes the Mojave look positively lush, or one of our favorites, the Namibian desert. The Namib is noted for its lack of rain – only ¼ of an inch per year. However, when we were there a few years ago on an ATV tour across the sand dunes, it poured for 6 hours and dropped more rain than any of the locals had ever seen! Almost as soon as we got back to the ship, soaked from head to toe, the rain stopped and a gorgeous triple rainbow appeared. Life doesn’t get more amazing than that. The Amazon rainforest is the opposite of the desert. It’s green and teeming with plants and wildlife. The river itself is muddy brown and extremely wide in most places. The folks who live in the small villages on its banks get around exclusively in small boats and are eager to sell
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you fascinating local handicrafts. They often don’t speak much English, so be prepared to bargain (jocularly) with your facial expressions. But be warned, they drive a hard bargain! Cities are also exciting. It’s hard to say whether Rome, Jerusalem, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Shanghai, St. Petersburg, London, Vancouver, New York, Washington, or San Francisco rate highest. Remote places are fascinating, too, such as Pitcairn Island, Easter Island, Kimodo Island or Devil’s Island. But if you ask our favorite place we always say Sydney. The city’s beautiful, the weather is wonderful, and the Aussies couldn’t be friendlier. So what’s this about the top of the world and the bottom? Over the years we’ve managed to get to Iceland and Greenland way up north. (Want to see a place where 2% of the country’s population lives in one building? See the apartment building in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.) And this year, instead of simply rounding Cape Horn as we’ve done several times in the past, we dipped way down south to visit with the staff of the US research station in Antarctica. We can’t end without commenting on the transcendent beauty of Antarctica. Yes, it was frigid, but having experienced so many other places on the planet where ice and snow and glaciers abound (Norway, Iceland, Chile, New Zealand, Alaska), nothing matches the grandeur of mountains of pristine snow and ice as far as the eye can see. So if you’ve already done Alaska, or Hawaii, or Mexico, it’s time to venture out into our wonderful world and maybe even think about Antarctica for your next adventure. www.davidlv.com | 35
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Venetian’s New Chica Chef Lorena Garcia Brings a Vibrant Latin American Flavor to the Las Vegas Strip By Jason Harris Photographs by Anthony Mair
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t’s the first restaurant of its kind because in one dish you can really see the fusion of different ingredients, of new world and old world when it comes to atin cuisine. That’s why Chica is so special” says orena arcia, the celebrity chef behind the newest restaurant in the star studded estaurant ow at The enetian. Mike Minor, a as egas mainstay and the man who is tasked as Executive Chef of Chica, puts it a little more boldly, “We’re at the forefront of all this stuff. In years from now, people are going to look back and go, Wow, they really are trailbla ers in atin American cuisine.’ It’s ust a matter of time.” That statement, even if true, might be a bit over the top, but that kind of rowdy spirit is seen throughout Chica, a restaurant that encapsulates the manic energy of the woman behind it, arcia. Most know the ene uelan born chef and restaurateur from her breakout stint on the cooking competition television show Top Chef Masters or as the face of the Taco ell Cantina ell Menu, which focuses on taking tried and true fast food taco shop plates and elevating them. The same philosophy is on display at the sprawling space in The enetian, that used to house D rasserie. bviously there’s no comparing the food here to a uick stop taco shop, but the idea of taking something familiar and blasting it into hyper drive is something arcia, and by proxy Minor, speciali e in. atin American food has not yet had its day in America. There are certainly breakout restaurants and chefs fellow Top Chef Master icardo Sandoval and his must visit os Angeles eruvian hot spot icca, for instance but overall it’s a bit of a surprise that with its wildly aggressive flavors, uni ue ingredients, and home style feel, there hasn’t been some type of atin American fusion dish like the orean taco that has broken through to the mainstream. If anyone can do it, it’s arcia, a riveting personality who, until now, had
all of her current restaurants located inside of airport terminals orena arcia Tapas Cocina in Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C., orena arcia Cocina in Miami International Airport, and orena arcia Tapas in Hartsfield ackson Atlanta International Airport. In fact, Chica is so new that it is not yet even listed on arcia’s website as an operating eatery though it does have its own website www.chicalasvegas.com . Website impressions or not, there is a lot riding on Chica for arcia, Minor and partner in the restaurant and 0 Eggs founder and partner in the restaurant ohn unkel, who also has Chica’s neighbor in The enetian, the trendy Miami import ardbird, in his company’s portfolio. or arcia, this is the beginning of her next brand. She says, “ sually, when you open a restaurant in as egas, it’s the second or third restaurant. We made egas our flagship. It’s about the clientele, the location, the concept , that common thread between my culture, my food, my learning and of course, my partners. It’s a labor of love from a lot of people.” That means taking influences from arcia’s vast culinary knowledge and honing it in on different plates. There are, of course, ene uelan dishes like the various arepas. There are eruvian dishes like grilled octopus. There are Mexican dishes like the grilled corn lollipops elote on a stick . There are Argentinean dishes like the empanadas pabellon. And there are ra ilian dishes like the beef tenderloin. And nof courseaturally, many of these dishes incorporate elements of more than one culture, creating a truly modern atin American fusion powerhouse restaurant. epita Crusted amb or those of us who are closely involved with the food scene in as egas, when it was announced that Mike Minor, formerly of order rill at The Mandalay ay and his awesome food truck Truck , was going to be executive chef, it was like “Duh. f course Mike Minor is going to be executive chef.” Minor, who has become a street food legend in Sin City, with his burnt ends bb burrito, has always been blurring the cultural lines, speciali ing in regional Mexican cuisine and Southern California style bar be ue. arcia must have seen the same thing many locals see in Minor, www.davidlv.com | 37
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considering the way Minor tells it:, “I interviewed (with Garcia) for an hour then we cooked together for the entire day. Before I could even get on the plane to go back to Vegas, I had a phone call offering me the job.” Minor spent the next month in Miami, cooking with his new boss every day. He has been playing with Peruvian flavors for years, but the rest Argentinian, Venezuelan, Brazilian - that was where he had to sit under Garcia’s learning tree. Of his experience with Garcia, he says, “She loaded 4:34 PM me up with a bunch of great information and skills I didn’t have.” That brings us to the opening party on May 12, a flamboyant, starstudded affair featuring the obligatory showgirls but also topless dudes playing bongos. Celebrities like American Idol judge Randy Jackson were in the house, dogg. It was a rollicking party that served to set the tone for what was to come. Going to Chica does feel like a celebration - from the cuisine to the cocktails to the look of the place. The design is stunning, an immediate talking point. Garcia describes it as such:, “The inspiration is old casona.” Think some type of historical Latin American mansion. She continues, “It has indoor and outdoor elements. It’s a modern take on something old.” The bar has assorted plants and pottery hanging above it. The raw station is lit up to mimic a courtyard. The long table gives diners a view of the rotisserie. More private rooms feel like you might be dining on a private beach resort in Cuba or somewhere in coastal Mexico. It is clear a lot of thought went into it. Says Minor of his first impression of the physical space, “I was blown away. It’s the first time I feel like the food and the ambience and the drinks all come together ast equals. I truly believe here, the flavors that you are tasting and you look at the decor, it all makes sense. All your senses can come together and create one badass experience.” And that brings us to the food. Because while all the hype and all the opening parties and all the stories behind the place and all the cool design features add to the excitement, none of it matters if the food doesn’t live up its billing. But with Garcia’s cuisine under the watchful eye of Minor - to put it in Vegas terms - it’s a lock you are getting a good meal here.
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Start with the ahi tuna ceviche ($16), gloriously acidic and incredibly fresh. Nobody does ceviche better than Peru and this dish shows that off. The tuna is marinated in leche de tigre - condensed milk, ginger juice, lime juice, etc. - and served with choclo or large kernel Peruvian corn and Peruvian potato chips. Slivers of apple give a hint of sweetness. Minor proudly exclaims, “We’re doing a ceviche nobody else is doing.” It’s perfect for the summer and thankfully it feels like summer in Vegas most of the year. Grilled Peruvian octopus ($14) keeps those bold flavors coming. Spanish octopus is slow poached then charred on a grill along with shishito peppers. The cephalopod is then bathed in tangy rojo mojo sauce and served atop crispy quinoa. The Minor one-liner on this is, “It’s out of this world.” But luckily, it’s in this restaurant, as this is one of the best octopus preparations in town. Two of the side dishes are two of the best dishes on the menu. Mac con queso ($13) is a dish Garcia made famous on the aforementioned Top Chef Masters. No other dish at Chica brings together so many of her culinary influences so harmoniously as this high-end play on macaroni and cheese. Choclo corn, fresh hearts of palm, and blanched spinach are topped with a rich Mornay sauce (Garcia did train in France, after all) and a healthy amount of parmesan, then baked and crunchified with panko breadcrumbs. It’s a homey spoonful of warmth, the way the best mac and cheese bakes are. Or, as Minor puts it, “When you bite into it, it’s creamy, delicious and really kind of blows your mind.” Hoppin’ Jose rice ($10) brings Garcia to the southeast United States for this send up of Carolina peas and rice, also known as Hoppin’ John. Garcia explains, “When you make rice in Latin America, usually what people like the most is the toasted bottom.” This is known as the tostado. She continues, “The rice is crunchy and soft at the same time. I put a little bit of guacamole on top to add brightness to the dish.” The dish is rounded out with pancetta and lima beans. Garcia gets the last word on this one, “It’s an explosion of flavors and textures in your mouth.” Moving to the main courses, the signature dish seems to be the porchetta with crispy yucca hash ($34). A Heritage pig is deboned then rubbed with
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salt and herbs. It cooks low and slow on the rotisserie for four or five hours, creating the chicharron crispy skin that every good pig dish should have. A tender roulade sits in the middle. The bones are used to make a jus. The whole thing is topped with a russels sprout and yucca hash that, if served with a sunny side up egg on top of it, would be a breakout brunch dish. A perfect bite with all the elements has this plate really singing. r, as Minor succinctly states, “It’s like a atin Thanksgiving.” The cocktail menu is ust as uni ue, with drinks like flor de la pina featuring Espolon lanco te uila, house made hibiscus habanero syrup, fresh lime, pineapple, sage and orange bitters. Na ca Winter 20 is as much about presentation as taste as a cone like vessel is served aon top a wide, circular glass that emits a “cinnamon fog.”from it. This riff on the pisco sour is made up of arsol isco uebranta, fresh lime, egg white and aromatic bitters. It’s a showpiece drink at a showpiece restaurant. Desserts, courtesy of pastry chef Sarah Steele, formerly of Wynn as egas, also like to play with many atin American cultures. Churro fried ice cream pops are fun for the whole family as caramel ice cream is coated in churro dust and have a thin churro sticking out of the middle to give the lollipop like illusion. Tres leches dulce de leche 0 is a refined take on the “three milks” cake with toasted meringue and an excellent exotic fruit pico de gallo accompanying it. Coconut panna cotta also features the “bells and whistles” so prevalent at arcia’s restaurant, but here the star is tropical semifreddo. arcia knows who she is and knows how she wants her restaurant to symboli e that. She states, “I believe it’s a representation of who I am here in the nited States. I’m an American but I’m also from atin America.” She goes on, “This type of fusion in which you are able to see the interpretation of someone and how all that culture and that connection with your language and your food, you can bring that to the table. That’s what I want someone to feel when they are eating here.” That’s why Chica is already special and has the potential, as it grows into itself, to become something very special.
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Louis Gossett Jr. An Actor and a Gentleman’s Mission to Erase Racism
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scar winning actor ouis ossett r.. feels like he’s fifty years old, notwithstanding that he was born on May 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York. The physically, mentally, and spiritually fit ossett is utili ing his roots, success, trendsetting bald headed good looks, and imposing six foot four figure to inspire younger generations through Eracism, his foundation to abolish social ignorance and heal the environment. “My parents moved the family to a Jewish neighborhood understanding that it was a safer environment for us to grow up in,” says Gossett, who was raised and nurtured by the values upheld in that predominantly Jewish neighborhood, as well as being influenced by his great grandmother, who had been a slave. “She passed away at the age of 115 years old!” says Gossett. He credits his six decades of award winning film, television, and stage fame and surviving the pain and frustration of racial discrimination along the way to the kindness and opportunities accorded him by many in the Jewish community. “Doors there were always open to me. I grew up en oying gefilte fish and sauerbraten. I learned that family gathered around the Friday night Shabbat table. Deeply held traditions, personal generosity, and education above all are the key values that hold a community together and sustain and elevate a people,” adds Gossett.
While he may be best known now for his numerous award winning roles; An Oscar for playing Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in the 1982 blockbuster An Officer and a Gentleman; an Emmy for his role as Fiddler in the 1977 groundbreaking miniseries Roots; and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of army officer Sidney Williams in the 1991 TV movie The Josephine Baker Story, Gossett came from humble beginnings. His acting career began when his Jewish English teacher, Gustav Blum, who had been a Broadway director, saw his stellar performance in a school play and encouraged him to audition to replace the lead in the acclaimed 1953 Broadway production of Take a Giant Step. Gossett got the part, beating out 400 other candidates. ut it was after his work in both the stage and film versions of Lorraine Hansberry’s pioneering drama, A Raisin in the Sun (1961) about African American family life, which proved a watershed moment. “I was brought out to Hollywood in 1967 by Lew Wasserman and Ed Bondy from the William Morris Agency,” says Gossett. “A limo met me on the tarmac at LAX and took me to the Beverly Hills Hotel. I was in seventh heaven!” “Until racism hit me square in the face,” he continues. “I took a stroll on the grounds of the Beverly Hills Hotel only to be nabbed by police and chained to a tree for three hours. Nothing to drink. No way to go to the bathroom. It was horrifying.” www.davidlv.com | 43
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“It got worse,” Gossett says. “I had to rent a car from a location at Crescent Heights and Sunset. The hotel is maybe 20 minutes away. Once I got the car, it took me four and half hours to get back to the hotel. I met every cop in that neighborhood along the way…they weren’t just angry by a black man driving a fancy convertible, they were flabbergasted!” Gossett continued to experience racism throughout most of his career, even following his Academy Award. “Sometimes I believe that the reason I have been able to do such exemplary work on screen is because it’s the only place I can be free, neither censured nor judged.” ossett points out that while he is considered the first African American to win a Best Supporting Academy Award (1982), Sydney Poitier is credited with being the first African American to win a Best Actor Academy Award (in 1964 for Lilies of the Field) even though his parents are from the Bahamas and his father’s ancestry traces back to Haiti. “Hattie McDaniel was the first African American woman to win an Academy Award, in 1940, for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind. I was told that Hattie had to come through the kitchen of the Waldorf Astoria to a small table in the corner of the ballroom to receive her award. We’d come a long way in forty-three years since. I didn’t have to come through the kitchen to accept my award,” shares Gossett. Following his Oscar, he was singled out for his work as Egyptian president Anwar Sadat in Sadat (1983). And Gossett’s 200 plus stage and screen performances have garnered him recognition on a global scale as one of the most respected and honored African American actors. Organizations such as the NAACP, CARE, and the United States Armed Forces have used his likeness to add validity and integrity to their causes. Still, there was an underlying disquiet. “I stewed about my plight for years. I wondered how an Oscar-winning actor could have such a tough time landing good gigs and commanding the same big bucks as white actors. I always had to be on my best behavior for fear of losing opportunities. Had I stepped on any toes or burned any bridges over the years?” He had no clue, and it tore him up inside and out. “I had become angry and resentful and allowed those feelings to consume me,” he reveals. Married and divorced three times, Gossett has two sons (and prides himself to this day for doing his best to be a good father and now, grandfather). He had a longtime cocaine and drinking habit and was once so sick, he was told he had six months to live. In 2004, he checked into rehab and has remained clean since. In 2010, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Whether the anger is ustified or not, that’s where your cancers and high blood pressure and all kinds of health problems come in, and that’s self-defeating.” Gossett has long since taken strides to conquer those “demons”, understanding that, “the worst resentment we can have is the one we feel ustified to keep. And although there are books and poetry and songs to help us feel ustified in hanging on to those demons, they do us no good,” he says, “especially if you know that there’s a better way—and that’s to live in this country together, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Meditation and prayer helped Gossett to develop an awareness of, and connection to, G-d, eventually replacing pain and ego with humility and gratitude.
“This process helped me discover what was darkening my soul and allowed me to rid the toxicity from my system…opening a space for God’s light to shine through me to others,” says Gossett, who came to understand that, for him, God’s light is brighter than any light he might have stood in on Broadway and in Hollywood. Following a course in radiation, he was pronounced cancer-free a little over a year after he was diagnosed. Meeting Nelson Mandela in while filming A Good Man in Africa also helped. “After spending 18 years in prison, simply for standing up for human rights, Mandela came out with this peaceful, healing grace. That blew me away. My situation paled in comparison to his,” shared Gossett. Letting go of the pressure and the anger was, for Gossett, an easier way to live. “I soon realized it was time to heal…for me…for the country. But there are some things in the way, and racism is one of them,” he says. With the same courage, talent, and truth that had come to characterize his life, struggles, and successes, ossett started the nonprofit Eracism Foundation in 200 to fight racism through education initiatives that foster cultural diversity and anti violence resolutions and programs for kids that will re-create the values he learned through the nurturing he received growing up. “I want to help young people in the most distressed urban areas to combat racism, sexism and violence. I want to protect them against the evil of the streets,” says Gossett. “I want them to learn what is expected of them: self-respect, respect for the opposite sex, respect for their elders, the planet, and the importance of education.” The goal of Eracism is a society devoid of racism, violence, ignorance, and social apathy – a collective responsibility for maintaining the planet. “We define Eracism as the removal from existence the belief that one race, one culture, one people is superior to another,” says ossett. “Eracism programs provide projects, philosophy, and leadership training for youth and adults to live and set the example for racially diverse and culturally inclusive lives.” Charismatic and engaging, with a commanding presence and voice that projects a distinct yet quiet authority, Gossett’s impassioned activism is fueling the success of Eracism. “One mentality cannot run the world anymore. We need to communicate with each other without resorting to violence to create peace to care for our planet and to encourage cooperation between races, religions, and communities,” he says. “I refer to myself as an American African as opposed to the reverse. I was born here so I’m an American first,” explains ossett. “My ancestors descend from Africa.” With that in mind, Gossett would like to see more movies made about African culture and history and stories told about black athletes and
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military and other heroes. “Our inclusion in history is important for American African children to know whose shoulders they stand on.” He also believes we must adopt the creeds of forgiveness exemplified by Martin Luther King, Jr. and Nelson Mandela. “We must learn from the past but not carry its burden into the future,” he says. But don’t think he’s forgotten where he came from. Gossett’s ties to the Jewish community have extended well into adulthood. His Yiddish name is Leibele, though he can’t remember who gave it to him. He has greeted Jewish interviewers with Boker Tov (Hebrew for good morning) and Erev Tov good evening . He was the first American African to deliver the Shabbat morning sermon at the National Synagogue in Washington
D.C. He became so interested in the role that black American soldiers played in freeing Jews from concentration camps during the Holocaust, that he hosted reunions between survivors and rescuers in New York City in the 1990s. and, along with Denzel Washington, narrated The Liberators, a documentary on the subject. On June 4, 2017, he will be honored at a fundraising gala for an orthodox shul in Los Angeles. In his 2010 book, An Actor and a Gentleman, Gossett takes an unvarnished look at the lessons learned and wisdom earned throughout his long life and career, concluding in the end that, “When we look at each other, we’re the same family. We don’t have to see black or white or Latino. That’s America. And that mentality is essential for our salvation.” www.davidlv.com | 45
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By Jaq Greenspon ou ever have a dream so realistic you wake up and you find it hard to believe it didn’t actually happen? Or maybe a nightmare? I had both recently, in one extended nocturnal journey. It started out pleasantly enough – I was in the past, wandering on horseback through pristine nature. In that way dream logic works, I knew the land I was on would become, at some point in the future, a National Park. It would go through the whole process of getting congressional approval to be set aside and protected for future generations, the way national parks had done almost since the first one, Yellowstone, had been set aside by President Ulysses S. Grant. Sure, President Lincoln had kinda started the ball rolling by getting congress to place Yosemite under the protection of California during the Civil War, but it was Yellowstone which marked the true start of something big. And since this was a dream, naturally, I knew everything about the history of the parks, as if my subconscious mind was connected to the Internet and I was able to look up all the facts and figures. I somehow knew the National Park Service was founded in 1916, after a millionaire industrialist named Stephen Mather had, a year earlier, decided the parks would be his personal crusade and legacy and in fact, he was named the first head of the NPS when it was instituted, operating under the over-arching idea that the parks should be “unimpaired for the en oyment of future generations.” Then, as it does in dreams, the geography changed and I was walking through a national monument, which is often conflated with being a national park but there are some differences – namely that whole “being
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approved by congress” thing for parks while monuments usually come about by presidential decree. There are also differences in what you’ll see – a park has scenic or recreational or even educational value while a monument, well that’s exactly what you think it is – it protects areas of historic, cultural or even scientific value. arks have to have a variety of items of interest and today, must cover more than 2500 acres while a monument only needs one significant item to ualify. Suddenly, my dream shifted and I was no longer surrounded by uninterrupted idyllic vistas or the tran uility of historically significant places – The vistas were still there, as were the ruins and forts and artifacts of the past, but now, instead of being in beautiful surroundings, they themselves were surrounded by oil derricks and natural gas reserve tanks. There were mining operations and general shabbiness and it was the thought of them no longer being “unimpaired” which finally woke me up. Because here’s the thing: I like my national parks and monuments. I like that they are there, set aside by every president since the first Roosevelt, to make sure the generations coming down the line will have them. I like being able to get into my car and take a road trip anywhere in the contiguous 48 states, to visit the 417 national park sites, to wander through the more than 84 million acres (yes, Alaska, Hawaii and various territories all have national parks, but they’re much harder to get to by car). And now they’re being threatened. Last year, the national parks had a record number of visitors (third year in a row, mind you) and yet the money earmarked for upkeep and staffing hasn’t been increased in a while and now, the new budget out of Washington has those funds shrinking even more. Then last March, the order was given to “review” monuments which were created by presidential decree since 1996 and larger than 100,000 acres. According to a Fusion.com article, Ryan Zinke, the Interior Secretary, is to “review the rules which regulate oil and gas drilling in national parks and to repeal, suspend, or rescind them if they are found inconsistent with the president’s energy goals.” And while there are actually several parks with active oil and gas wells in existence currently, the laws on the books now make sure they are designed to have as little environmental impact as possible (and when the well runs dry, the owners have to return the land to its previous state). Thing is, this has pretty much been a non-starter for the past 40 years because, as Athan Manuel, Director of the Land’s rotection rogram for the Sierra Club in Washington, said, “ amongst Democrats and Republicans there’s a consensus that we shouldn’t drill in our national parks.” ntil now, when we have an “administration so incredibly pro-fossil fuels, pro-coal, pro-gas, they’ll even consider endangering our most special places.” So there I was, laying in bed, sweat beading on my forehead and wondering what I could about it. Sure, Secretary Zinke may not change anything, this is just a review after all, but then again, his record ain’t great. That’s when it came to me: I need to get out and take advantage of those parks and monuments while we still have them. I need to make sure I’m part of the growing number of people who are flocking annually to see the great sights the country has to offer. I’m gonna buy an “America the Beautiful” annual pass and get me a “ assport to our National arks” and start collecting cancellations and stamps. And I’m gonna start right near home. Luckily, there are several National arks and monuments within a day’s drive of as egas. Come on who’s with me ecause really, this land is land www.davidlv.com | 49
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Almost all national parks are open year round (weather permitting) with an entrance fee (valid for 7 days) ranging from up to $15 for individuals/bicycles to $25 for motorcycles and $30 for cars. Annual passes are also available per park (varies) or for the entire national park system ($80 with discounts for seniors and free for active duty military and the disabled). You can keep up with what’s happening in YOUR national parks by following them on social media. The National Park Service is represented on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram as /nationalparkservice and on Twitter as /natlparkservice.
Death Valley Distance: 123-145 miles / 2 hours 10 minutes Established: October 31, 1994 Area: 5219 sq mi Known for: Scotty’s Castle (closed until 2019), Badwater Basin (Lowest point in the US), Dante’s View, Artist’s Drive.
Zion Distance: 160 miles / 2 hours 30 minute Established: November 19, 1919 Area: 229.1 sq mi Known for: Angel’s Landing, The Narrows, Scenic hiking.
Grand Canyon Distance: 270 miles / 4 hours Established: February 26, 1919 Area: 1902 sq mi Known for: Big hole in the ground, Mule trips, White water rafting.
Joshua Tree Distance: 187-212 miles / 3 hours 20 minutes Established: October 31, 1994 Area: 1235 sq mi Known for: Skull Rock, Keys View, U2 album covers.
Bryce Canyon Distance: 260 Miles / 3 hours 45 minutes Established: February 25, 1928 Area:55.992 sq mi Known for: Hoodoos, natural bridge rock formations.
Great Basin Distance: 296 Miles / 4 hours 25 minutes Established: October 27, 1986 Area: 120.58 sq mi Known for: Lehman Cave, Bristlecone Pines.
Yosemite Distance: 456 Miles / 6 hours 50 minutes Established: October 1, 1890 Area: 1168.8 sq mi Known for: Half dome, El Capitan, Ansel Adams photography.
Petrified Forest Distance: 359 miles / 5 hours 10 minutes Established: 1962 Area: 229.6 sq mi Known for: Painted desert, Fossilized trees.
Arches Distance: 434 Miles / 6 hours Established: April 12, 1929 Area: 119.8 sq mi Known for: 2000+ sandstone arches (including Delicate Arch and The Windows), Balanced rock.
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The Story Behind The Smith Center for the Performing Arts By Alecia Westmorland, Communications Manager, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
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The Core Team The project began with a series of gatherings throughout the mid-1990s. Civic leaders, including Steve and Elaine Wynn, Dr. Boman, Nancy Houssels, and Don Snyder envisioned a facility that would bring the arts of the world to Las Vegas and introduce Las Vegas artists to the world.
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Organizing the Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, they began reaching out for the support they knew wouldn’t come overnight. To help, they brought on consultant Myron Martin, whose pivotal role would lead to eventually taking the reins as Smith Center president and CEO. “The Smith Center happened against all odds,” Martin says. “We raised $470 million dollars during the greatest economic downtown downturn in our state’s history.”
Unexpected Partnerships This occurred through a rare combination of public-private support. The city of Las Vegas played a predominant role. To the team’s surprise, the city council passed a memorandum in 2003 to provide not only land, but also infrastructure, parking, and environmental clean-up for the project. Then-Mayor Oscar Goodman had been hoping to pursue a project like this for some time. “It was always our goal to have the finest performing arts center imaginable,” Goodman says. On top of this, the project team successfully lobbied the city, the state legislature, and Clark County to all collaborate on a car rental tax to help fund the center.
“We didn’t think our chances were very good,” Martin says. “But everyone, at every level, said yes to the 2 percent tax, which helped fund half of this project.” Private donations proved crucial, as well – especially from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation. This support also came as a surprise. “The Reynolds Foundation Chairman, Fred Smith, said, ‘That’s a really great project, but that’s not what we do,’” Martin recalls from 2005. “We thought that was the end of that.” Three months later, however, Smith approved a $50 million donation, securing the facility’s name as The Smith Center. Fundraising advanced with the support of 57 community members, The Smith Center’s Founders, each donating $1 million or more. The 2007 recession curbed contributions, however, potentially forestalling construction for years. That is, until The Reynolds Foundation stepped up once more to donate another $100 million, ensuring the construction’s timely completion. The foundation’s combined gifts totaltotaled one of the largest philanthropic donations in U.S. history. “The Smith Center is The Reynolds Foundation’s legacy,” Martin says.
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Opening night gala performance, March 10, 2012.
A Timeless Design The Smith Center team faced another responsibility: designing the structure. They approached this by embarking on a tour of renowned venues across North America and Europe, including Palais Garnier in Paris, the Musikverein in Vienna and La Scala in Milan. The group picked leading designer David M. Schwarz to incorporate their findings into an art deco design. “We wanted it to be a timeless, elegant building that looked like it had been here for some time,” Martin remembers. “I think we accomplished that.”
Transforming Downtown Stakeholders were divided on where to build the center, Boman recalls. While some advocated for the suburbs, the idea won to position it downtown eventually won out. “It was meant to be a community resource,” Boman says. “For that to work, it had to be in the middle of downtown.” So even if some might have felt doubts, during the construction began on the former nion acific railroad yard.
The Smith Center’s opening night on March 10, 2012, however, heralded a new era for downtown – and for Southern Nevada. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris and broadcasted nationwide by PBS, the opening night gala featured renowned artists such as Carole King, Willie Nelson and Jennifer Hudson. “Opening night is something that I will always remember,” recalls Board Member Michael Yackira. “The amount of entertainment that was here, coupled with seeing this place in its glory for the first time, was incredibly memorable.” Many celebrate The Smith Center as helping advance downtown’s revitalization, including Goodman. “The Smith Center has contributed to Las Vegas becoming the worldclass city that we want to be,” he says.
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Erik Kabik The original Las Vegas cast of Idaho! The Comedy Musical
It has brought numerous Tony winning Broadway shows, such as “Wicked,” and even launched two national Broadway tours, “Kinky Boots” and “Motown: The Musical.” “The Smith Center has extended Broadway all the way to Las Vegas,” Martin says. It has also produced all-new works. This includes partnering with Teller and the American Repertory Theater on a reimagined “Tempest,” followed by producing its first original musical, “Idaho! The Comedy Musical.” Pollstar Magazine even ranked The Smith Center as one of the top 10 theaters in the world. The greatest accomplishment, Martin says, is providing a resource where people of all backgrounds share unforgettable experiences together. “We said we would create a living room for Las Vegas, and that’s what we’ve done,” he says.
Expanding Arts Education The Smith Center has made still more impact, through its Education and Outreach programs provided at no cost to participants. “When I was in the fourth grade, I went on a field trip to Houston’s performing arts center, and that field trip changed my life,” Martin explains.
“We knew we needed to give kids in this community the same opportunity to be inspired.” Thanks to ongoing public support, The Smith Center has done so. Its efforts include presenting educational matinees to 348,100 local students, and helping 25 Southern Nevada schools create sustainable theater programs through its “Disney Musicals in Schools” program. Its “Southern Nevada Wolf Trap” program has trained more than 1,000 community educators on implementing arts-based teaching methods. The Smith Center further created the Heart of Education Awards, honoring outstanding Clark County School District teachers, as well as the Nevada High School Musical Theater Awards showcasing talented young performers. “Education is in our DNA,” Martin says.
A Lasting Presence The Smith Center will remain part of Las Vegas’ cultural landscape for generations. Its board and executives have many plans brewing, including exploring more new works, creating additional outreach programs, and presenting more top-tier artists from around the globe. “Imagine if we could do all that we’ve done in five years, what the next 20 and the next 50 and the next 100 are going to bring,” Martin says.
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