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House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600.http:// mandalaybay.com TRACY MORGAN 9 p.m., from $49.95. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas.

702-693-5000. http://hardrockhotel.com FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS Through Jan. 13, 8 p.m., $35 and up. Park Theater, Monte Carlo, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 844-600-7275.https://montecarlo. com/en/entertainment/parktheater A RAISIN IN THE SUN Through Jan. 14, $39.

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January 2, 2018 CELINE DION Through Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., from $55. The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 866-227-5938. http://caesarspalace.com

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THE COMPOSER'S SHOWCASE OF LAS VEGAS 10:30 p.m., $20 and up. Myron's Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com

K.FLAY WITH SIR SLY 7:30 p.m., $21 and up.

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CHER Through Jan. 31, 8 p.m., $55 and up. Park Theater, Monte Carlo, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 844-600-7275. https://montecarlo.com/en/entertainment/ parktheater

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G3 2018: JOE SATRIANI, JOHN PETRUCCI, PHIL COLLEN 6:30 p.m., $50 and up.

Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-862-2695.http://brooklynbowl. com/las-vegas PITBULL Through Jan.27, 9 p.m., from $48.

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PAULA POUNDSTONE 7:30 p.m., $33 and up. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com

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JOHN MULANEY Through Jan. 21, 10 p.m., from $14. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com

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STEVE SMITH AND VITAL INFORMATION NYC EDITION Through Jan. 25, 7 p.m., from $39. Myron’s Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-7492012. http://thesmithcenter.com JEFF FOXWORTHY Through Jan. 25, 8 p.m., from $137. Venetian Theatre, Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-414-1000. https://venetian.com/ AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH SANTANA: GREATEST HITS LIVE Through Jan. 31, 7 p.m., $90 and up. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-6327600.http://mandalaybay.com

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JAY LENO 10 p.m., from $172. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com

BOYZ II MEN THrough Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m., from $123. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http:// mirage.com

STYX & DON FELDER: RENEGADES IN THE FAST LANE Through Feb. 3, 8 p.m., from $54. Venetian Theatre, Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-414-1000.https:// venetian.com/

SPOON 8 p.m., $30 and up. The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000.http:// cosmopolitan.com

AMBROSIA 8 p.m., from $31.61. Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas. 702-3857111. http://goldennugget.com

THE DR. MIRIAM & SHELDON G. ADELSON EDUCATIONAL CAMPUS' ANNUAL GALA 5:30 p.m., cost TBA. Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-515-8393.http:// adelsoncampus.org

THE SKIVVIES: VEGAS STRIPPED Through Jan. 27, 7 p.m., from $39. Myron’s Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http:// thesmithcenter.com

THE NATIONAL 8 p.m., $50 and up. The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas.

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WYNONNA & THE BIG NOISE 7:30 p.m., $29 and up. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com KATY PERRY'S WITNESS: THE TOUR, WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARLY RAE JEPSEN 7:30 p.m., $50 and up. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-692-1300.http://tmobilearena.com

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PILOBOLUS MAXIMUS 7:30 p.m., $24 and up. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com FRANKIE MORENO Plus Feb. 6, 8 p.m., from $30. Myron's Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-7492012. http://thesmithcenter.com

TIM ALLEN 10 p.m., from $139. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com THE PIANO GUYS 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., $35 and up. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com ADAM SANDLER 8 p.m., $50 and up. The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000.http:// cosmopolitan.com CALIBASH 2018 8 p.m., $28 and up. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.

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Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com AMERICA 8 p.m., from $42.51. Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas. 702-385-7111. http://goldennugget.com THE LAO TIZER BAND Through Feb. 10, 7 p.m., from $39. Myron’s Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas.

702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com LIGHTS WE WERE HERE TOUR 8 p.m., from $21. Vinyl, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. http:// hardrockhotel.com STICK FIGURE AND TWIDDLE WITH IYA TERRA 8 p.m., from $20. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-862-2695. http://brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas

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VAN MORRISON Through Feb. 3, 8 p.m., $60 and up. The Colosseum, Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 866-227-5938. http://caesarspalace.com BACKSTREET BOYS Through Feb. 17, 9 p.m., from $98. Axis Theater, Planet Hollywood, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-7855555. http://caesars.com/planethollywood

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REBEL SOULJAHZ 7 p.m., from $22. Brooklyn Bowl, 3545 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702862-2695. http://brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas

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CHICAGO: LIVE IN VEGAS Through Feb. 24, 8 p.m., from $70.64. Venetian Theatre, Venetian, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-4141000.https://venetian.com/ HOW I BECAME A PIRATE 6:30 p.m., from $14.95. Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas. 702-749-2012. http://thesmithcenter.com

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SHAKIRA 7:30 p.m., from $100. MGM Grand Garden Arena, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-892-7575.https:// mgmgrand.com JUDAH & THE LION - GOING TO MARS TOUR 6 p.m., from $22. House of Blues, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702632-7600.http://mandalaybay.com SOUNDS FROM TWILIGHT LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC 7:30 p.m., from $30.

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The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. 702-693-5000. http:// hardrockhotel.com EDDIE MONEY 8 p.m., from $31.61. Golden Nugget, 129 Fremont St., Las Vegas. 702-3857111. http://goldennugget.com GEORGE STRAIT Through Feb 3, 8 p.m., from $71. T-Mobile Arena, 3780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-692-1300. http://t-mobilearena. comhttp://t-mobilearena.com DANIEL TOSH Through Feb. 3, 10 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., from $197. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-7917111. http://mirage.com

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BRUNO MARS Through Feb. 19, 9 p.m., from $202. Park Theater, Monte Carlo, 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 844-600-PARK. http:// ticketmaster.com

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JIM JEFFERIES Through Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., from $123. Terry Fator Theatre, Mirage, 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-791-7111. http://mirage.com JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE Through Feb. 28, 9 p.m., from $128. Axis Theater, Planet Hollywood, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-785-5555. http://caesars.com/ planethollywood LANA DEL REY 8 p.m., from $62. Mandalay Events Center, Mandalay Place, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-632-7600. http:// mandalaybay.com QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE 8 p.m., from $49. The Chelsea, Cosmopolitan, 3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-698-7000. http:// cosmopolitan.com

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Devour Aged to Perfection The 60-day, dry-aged ribeye at Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar results in a round, nutty, and intense beef flavor as succulent and complex as a prime vintage of an old world wine, which it should be paired with. Ask the sommelier for a recommendation! The well-marbled, bone-in steak is a centerpiece of the Bavette's Las Vegas menu and promises a satisfying experience for discriminating carnivores.

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Warm Up with Rice Hot Pot For the winter season, there’s no better way to warm the appetite than with the Kinoko no kama meshi at Zuma, inside Cosmopolitan Las Vegas. It’s comfort food at its best. The rice, with wild mushrooms and Japanese vegetables, is cooked in the very pot that is delivered to the table. Kama meshi literally translates to "kettle rice" and is a traditional Japanese rice dish cooked in an iron pot called a kama.

Because everything is cooked together, the flavors intermingle to offer bite-by-bite cool weather delight. Just think about having this after a hot soak in an onsen in Japan.

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Boost Your Immune System Start the New Year off by holding the alcohol, at least until after your holiday’s detox. Many of us have partied to the max, deep fried foods for anukkah, too uch hrist as cake and udding and as the fire orks go off, enough booze to start the New Year with a heavy head. Chef Jaret Blinn’s recipe for a new you consists of two, freshly pressed vegetable and fruit juices per day and a light evening meal. He shares his healthy juices with the world at his Henderson based restaurant, CRAFTkitchen. ou can choose fro his une uencher or the o er reens, or fire up the old juicer at home. Chef Jaret’s Immune Quencher recipe is below.

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For the gadget-lover, this G-Shock Big Face Multifuncion Combi watch has a full auto calendar, four multifunction alarms with one snooze, and world time showcasing 29 time zones and 48 cities. $99. Dillard’s, Downtown Summerlin, 11011 Sage Park Drive. 702-473-6712.

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No need for emblems, you can top off your chic, casual look with a white, python-embossed faux-leather baseball cap. $29. Guess, Town Square Las Vegas, 6543 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-617-3489.

A true standout for winter-spring styling, this stunning, white, Jort bomber jacket is made from a blend of cotton and cashmere by Zegna, and features a double zip closure, storm flap, and two pockets. $499. Suit Supply, Grand Canal Shoppes, 3327 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-359-6100.

Lavish and lightweight, these playful drop earrings showcase oversized fluttery pompoms of marabou feathers, which dance with every whisper of movement. $195. Nordstrom, Fashion Show, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. 702-862-2525.

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Discover Masters of Illusion Get ready to watch closely as the hit CW television series, and America’s largest touring magic show, Masters of Illusion, fills the stage at ally s ith odern, a dropping illusions and ancient techniques in the art of deception. The edge-of-yourseat suspense, grand illusions, and laughout-loud comedy magic are presented by performers from around the world and filled ith fantasy, fer or, and flair Bally’s Las Vegas, 3645 S. Las Vegas l d , as egas htt astersofillusion egas co

The Year of the Dog The ancient art of Chinese lantern making and the Chinese New Year are celebrated at Craig Ranch Park from Jan. 19 through Feb. 25. 40 larger-thanlife lantern displays comprised of more than 1,000 state-of-the-art LED components, as well as an animation created on-site by Chinese artisans, are available for view. Nightly stage performances highlight Chinese entertainment, culture and handicrafts and Asian and Western food and beverages will be on sale.

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Say Cheese! eyond the slices of erican cheese, is a orld of cheese that has yet to be discovered by some palates. On January at rtisanal oods, en oy a selection of nine cheeses and watch how fresh mozzarella is made by hand before sampling a warm, gooey bite. Taste at your own pace and learn the story of each cheese and pairing. The familyfriendly tasting takes ust under an hour and starts at noon, 2pm and 4pm. Included in the $20 admission is a $5 credit towards an in-store purchase after the class. And, if your grou is of legal age, is elco e Artisanal Foods, a a ane, as egas 4252. https://www.artisanalfoods.com/

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(L-R) Justice Michael Cherry, Dr. Jim Nave, Sarah and Wade Guindy.

(L-R) Marilynn Mack, Max Spilka and Charlene Sher.

(L-R) Former Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Josh Reisman, Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison and Jolie Brislin.

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This second annual Communities In chools of e ada benefit gala, themed “Groovy Nights,” featured live music by 70s tribute band Wonder Boogie, live gaming, craft cocktails and gourmet small bites prepared by chefs and mixologists of The Cosmopolitan, and a performance by the cast of Baz: A Musical Mash-Up. Ticket proceeds, live and silent auctions, and in-kind donations allowed the over 500 attendees to raise over $400,000.

The Studio 54-style reception concluded abruptly when the thick velvet curtains dropped to reveal an aerial performer gracefully pouring champagne while suspended from silk ropes. Guests were welcomed into the main room by dancing roller skaters, and Wonder Boogie drew guests to the dance floor with classic hits from the disco era.

The main program was emceed by KSNV NBC News 3 Anchor Reed Cowan. CIS of Nevada CEO Dr. Tiffany Tyler thanked Outgoing Board Chair Susie Lee for her time and dedication. She then welcomed Incoming Board Chair Robert Glaser to the position. Dale Erquiaga, CIS National CEO, thanked his childhood friend and the evening’s guest of honor, Governor Brian Sandoval, for investing in transforming and modernizing Nevada’s education system. is the local affiliate of the nation s largest and most effective K-12 dropout prevention organization.

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Host Michael Tang challenged Shelley Berkley, CEO & Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division, as well as other guests, to jump in the pool to raise money for the center. The event raised more than $75,000, including $16,000 from the pool jump.

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An Engaging Opportunity Jewish Nevada Encourages Folks to Connect with the Greater Community

By Jaq Greenspon

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t s said that you find so ething hen you sto looking for it his really only a lies to the intangibles, but then, those are things it s hardest to let go of he big one, of course, is artnershi t s finding that erson to ake the darkness a little less dark, it s finding the one hose laugh is a beacon to guide you, or, at the ery least, so eone ho kno s ho you like your coffee so you don t ha e to stand ne t to the at the counter hen it s their turn to ay he roble is ti e s e get older, it beco es ore difficult to eet eo le hen e re kids, e ha e school and s orts and hate er else is around to let us interact ith different eo le all the ti e and our res onsibility list is shorter than a rittany ears arriage ut then e gro u e get obs and car ay ents t beco es harder to eet eo le, ake friends hen, if e find oursel es at a certain age and ro antically unattached, e so eti es get des erate e find the ost flattering ictures of oursel es and ray that ho e er sees the s i es the right ay or res onds fa orably to our green check bo of interested ut after a hile, you reali e that s no ay to find a life artner, a best friend o you ause all your dating a accounts, you tell your friends you ll be ha y to go out for a drink as long as they re not trying to set you u again nd you sto looking nstead, you focus on hat akes you ha y ou hang out in bookstores and coffee sho s, you i ro e yourself and you i ro e hat you can do for others ou oin a co unity and ake yourself a art of so ething bigger than you nd hile you re doing that, the strangest thing ha ens ou find yourself eeting eo le eo le ho share your outlook on life nd aybe, ust aybe, you ll eet the erson you e been looking for he key is not to seek it out, but to let it find you ne lace to do that is ithin e ish e ada, an organi ation hich includes creating and building a thri ing and connected e ish co unity as art of its t o ronged ission, according to rielle entura, irector, arketing and eadershi e elo ent hrough e ish e ada, entura e lains, they try and connect the co unity hen you get in ol ed, though, and you begin to go to their functions, you start to see the sa e eo le again and again ecause e re utting on these onthly e ents, entura says, they re co ing together and it s a a ing hey re eeting their future husband or ife and that s a eso e

hen ennifer ecter o ed to as egas in , she as looking for ore of a social life fter s ending three years in , here she as utting in hour days o er day stretches, she didn t ha e ti e for uch of anything and as deter ined to do so ething different ince she had al ays been in ol ed ith the e ish co unity, this as a good lace to start o she ent to a ederation e ent in the su er of , s ecifically to eet a friend of a friend fro back in hat friend, onathan u an had a girlfriend, so hen his buddy, onathan ith, sa hi talking to a retty girl, he andered o er to be introduced ithin a eek or t o, ecter kne ith as the right guy for her nd yet it see s like fate had been inter ening for so e ti e t see s that onathan s father had gone to college ith ennifer s cousin s brother here ay be a hoto of us together as children because they used to ha e these elaborate arties, ennifer e lains hen there as the edding of one of onathan s college friends had a roo ate at that ti e, ennifer notes, and y roo ate and ohn alked do n the aisle together at that edding hey ere both in that edding ike fate itself hat feeling of connectedness see s to be a running the e eredith at had landed herself a great gig at a os, hich also eant o ing fro ndiana olis to as egas straight out of uni ersity hen she arri ed, she sought out her co unity fro hat as fa iliar udais at had gro n u in , but she asn t re ared for ho ingrained it had beco e ne er reali ed ho uch of a co forting connection udais is for e until ca e and started ith the ederation of as egas he started going to the s onsored a y ours and at one of the , she et a guy na ed had but didn t think anything of it he asn t here to eet guys he as here to ork, get her career off the ground and do great things hen she ent to a oishe ouse arty ith her friend ia, ho she d et through ederation as ell ointed out had to ia and said you see that guy o er there gonna go o er there and gonna go talk to hi he as like okay eredith, ha e fun or at , that as it a e o er, as she says hey e been inse arable e er since e re so grateful for the ederation because ithout it, e ouldn t ha e et each other e also ouldn t ha e our near and dear friends that e ha e today, so su er for the ederation it s no been three years, at says o e ery onderful years, done so uch together he continues ne er reali ed ho i ortant udais as in a artner until started dating had s ecially ith the fa ily art ur fa ilies, had really

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got to Las Vegas was to the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas.” Federation connected him with the local Young Leadership group which started everything else, including meeting his wife.

Lisa’s course was a little different: She converted to Judaism when she arried her first husband ou kno , hen you con ert to get arried when you’re no longer married you’re not sure what an important role that plays in your life or if it will continue. The funny thing is it never occurred to e to not be e ish yself any ore t asn t until she as uestioned about it by e bers of the o en s ouncil that she began to in estigate her o n feelings on the sub ect as sort of shocked by the uestion because it ne er occurred to e not to be, but then dated so eone ho asn t and found yself at all of these e ish e ents, by yself, and started to reali e hat an i ortant art udais layed in y life and it beca e i ortant to e to be ith someone who was Jewish.” ith ugh, she found an e en dee er connection hat s art of the interesting thing about ugh and e is that e both ha e the sa e alues n addition to yoga and liking the sa e books, e also share a co it ent to taking care of our o n co unity and taking care of the co unity at large and aking the orld a better lace n the end, all these cou les found so eone they eren t looking for who manages to complete them. Not in the sense that they weren’t whole, but, as isa asse it e lains t s nice to ha e the su ort of the other erson e e ne er had to e lain to the other erson hy hat e do is important to us.” nd really, isn t that the best any of us can ask for, no atter here e find it

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Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC Confronts Shocking Rise in Child Abuse Deaths

By Scott Kerbs

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hile Dr. Jay Fisher has spent more than two decades treating children as a pediatric emergency medicine physician, no amount of training and experience could have prepared him for the pain he felt throughout 2017, as he witnessed a shocking increase in abuse-related deaths among the young patients brought to Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC. Deaths associated with child abuse more than doubled among patients at the hospital in 2017, signaling an urgent need for community education and support. The hospital recorded three fatalities related to child abuse in 2016, but this number climbed to seven through November 2017.

“Children in our community are at risk, and we simply cannot stand by as the death toll continues to rise,,” Dr. Fisher said during a press conference in December 2017, making an emotional plea to community members.

Through November 2017, overall injuries related to child abuse increased by more than 55 percent among the hospital’s patients.

Fighting Back Against Child Abuse As the medical director the Pediatric Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC, Dr. Fisher has responded to the disturbing increase in abuse-related injuries and deaths by working alongside his colleagues to bolster the hospital’s education and prevention efforts.

“To help prevent these tragic injuries and deaths in our community,

Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC is focused on educating parents and caregivers about the risks their children face,” Dr. Fisher said.

Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC recently developed a new version of its child abuse prevention handbook, providing valuable information to help community members identify risk factors and signs of child abuse and neglect. The book, which is available online at www.chnv.org, also contains details about how community members can report suspected child abuse and neglect, in addition to many other helpful tools.

Key warning signs of physical abuse include unexplained bruises, burns or elts, in addition to children ho a ear to be frightened by s ecific adults. The handbook also includes detailed information about how to recognize signs of neglect, sexual abuse and emotional abuse.

Community members who suspect child abuse or neglect should call the Clark County Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 702-399-0081. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In the event of an emergency, community members should call 911 immediately.

Among the many topics covered within the book, Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC included detailed information about the importance of parents selecting appropriate partners and other caregivers, pointing out key behaviors typically exhibited by people who may harm children.

“In many cases, the biological parent is not the abuser, and we want to help mothers and fathers understand that their choice of a partner can ha e a significant i act on the health of their children, r isher said

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The hospital distributes its Child Abuse Prevention handbook throughout the community, including the families of every child treated at Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC.

A Time-Out Can Save a Child’s Life Preventing abusive head trauma, which includes shaken baby syndrome, serves as a key concern for Dr. Fisher and his colleagues from Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC. Dina Bailey, a registered nurse and pediatric program coordinator at the UMC Trauma Center, said parents and caregivers should understand the importance of effectively coping with crying babies.

“If you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed with a crying baby, there is absolutely nothing wrong with gently setting the baby down in a safe place and walking away until you regain your composure,” Bailey said. “Taking a moment to cool down during tense situations can save a baby’s life.”

Babies often cry for hours upon hours, even when they are healthy, wellfed and have clean diapers, Bailey said. She added that parents should avoid feeling guilty if they need to step away from a crying baby to calm down.

A momentary loss of control by a parent or caregiver can result in death or a lifetime of physical, psychological and behavioral effects.

“A history of child abuse and neglect can result in a host of long-term consequences, including an increased risk of developmental disabilities, substance abuse, mental illness, domestic violence, social issues and a wide range of other negative effects,” Bailey said.

Parents who feel they cannot appropriately care for their children should seek immediate help from family members, community resources or Children’s Hospital of Nevada at UMC, Dr. Fisher said. Substance abuse and financial instability can significantly increase the risk of child abuse, Dr. Fisher said, and he urges parents and caregivers to seek assistance in caring for their children rather than putting young lives at risk.

“Parents need to make sure their children are safe, even if that means asking another person or organization to care for a child in a dangerous situation,” Fisher said.

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“We know more can be done, and our team looks forward to working alongside Nevada lawmakers and promoting common-sense legislation to mandate training for new parents on coping with crying babies and preventing abusive head trauma,” he said.

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Culinary Stars Rock Chefs Shawn McClain and Graham Elliot’s Memorable Collaborative Dinner at Sage.

By Jason Harris

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ne of the big trends in Las Vegas dining in 2017 was the proliferation of guest chef dinners. Culinary superstars from around the globe teamed up with some of their favorite Las Vegas chefs to create some of the most memorable meals of the year.

At one point during the early December collaboration dinner at Sage, between Chefs Shawn McClain and Graham Elliot, McClain compared the night to the albu co er of he olice s final record, Synchronicity. He stated, “They all shot the cover separately and they all interpreted how they all brought it together and it all kind of worked together because they had spent so much time together.”

What McClain was saying is that when developing this collaboration dinner, it didn’t matter how much Elliot and he communicated - as long as

they did communicate - because they knew each other so well they would be able to riff off each other’s dishes.

McClain had already staked out his turf in Chicago when Elliot broke into the scene just before the turn of the millennium. The latter remembers it as such, “I moved to Chicago when I was 22. You try to immerse yourself with the local food scene and Shawn was one of the big dogs in town. He was running Trio, which was four stars, and then opened his own place, Spring.

I did a fest with him. We had a good relationship. When I went to open my own place I leaned on him for advice from everything from who to work with for design to team building stuff.”

But while McClain was already receiving international accolades at his eateries, he had his eye on the young, upcoming bucks, too. He recalls, raha and definitely had arallel aths, although raha is a fe years younger than a e ere definitely kind of rising u and doing our o n

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McClain’s Snake River Farms American Wagyu ribeye cap.

thing. He was being progressive very early which I gave him a lot of credit for. He took some risks with his restaurants and got rewarded for that. It was cool to see his rise.”

The two superstar chefs remained friendly through the years and at the Aspen Food and Wine Fest last year, McClain approached Elliot about doing a collaboration dinner at his Las Vegas restaurant at Aria, owned by MGM Resorts.

While neither chef is new to preparing progressive menus with colleagues, McClain learned to keep expectations low from early experiences. He says, “When I was in Chicago, I did these and we just didn’t get turn out and a lot of effort was put in. People came in and you put your effort into doing something really special and you’re like, ‘Where are the sales? Why aren’t people gravitating to this?’ If there are any disappointments along the way, that was it back in the Chicago days.” lliot, ho is e barking on o ening his first branded restaurant, Coast, at MGM Cotai in Macau, mentioned potential pitfalls of this type of meal as such: “The one thing that you see happen is that chefs will want to do a certain ty e of fish, like aybe ant to do a seafood and lo e orking ith fish, and then you see the other chef has already called dibs on that or it’s summer and I’ve got this amazing recipe for something with tomato and then they’re already using that. And neither person is willing to give up on it.

One of my strengths, almost to a point of being a weakness, is I give in and figure can do so ething different hat didn t ha en ith this dinner, but it is something that you see some time. Chefs have been known to have a kind of ego, I’ve been told. I guess that can get in the way some time.”

o that end, c lain, ho had ho e field ad antage, anted his guest to feel elco e e states, definitely thre it in raha s court first ou definitely ant the guest chef to go to here they ant to go to While it would have been easy for both of these guys to rest on signature dishes, they - to the delight of the diners - pushed themselves and created new plates for the meal.

The night started with an amuse-bouche courtesy of McClain. A Kusshi oyster, grown in British Columbia, was engulfed with roasted potato consomme thickened with agar for body. Creme fraiche, caviar, and dried sauerkraut completed the shucked sucker. lliot resented a ilk and honey salad as the first course, featuring arugula, stretchy burrata cheese, honeycomb, shaved marcona almonds on top and a marcona almond puree below.

Things got more aggressive with McClain’s next plate. A buckwheat ra ioli as filled ith duck confit and roasted atsutake ushroo s Matsutake and shitake mushrooms were also cooked together with herbs and aromatics to create a clean mushroom broth. It was presented on the plate with raw, brined turnips, as a beet puree was painted on the bottom of the bowl and duck skin cracklings circulated around the circumference. Of all of McClain’s courses, this was Elliot’s favorite. He raves, “It was awesome.

I posted a picture of them and they got 20 comments because the actual dough is simply buckwheat flour and duck fat to hold them together. I thought that was such a great technique. I was excited about that.”

Next up was Elliot. The 40-year-old chef seems to be everywhere on television these days, mostly as a judge on shows likes MasterChef, Cooks

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vs. Cons and Top Chef. For his main course, he went with scallops over a green chickpea blend. They were topped with a piperade, a stewed mix of onions, peppers, garlic and shallots. The protein was paint brushed with a chorizo vinaigrette. This was the dish of Elliot’s that most excited McClain.

He states, “I love chorizo. I loved the scallops. I think his dishes were nice and simple and not overly fussy. Anything with that chorizo in it is just delicious and if you add scallops - we’ve done meat and scallop dishes for a long, long time - I love it.”

Course four was the course of the night. Here McClain worked his meaty magic on Snake River Farms American Wagyu ribeye cap. This meat, says McClain, is a, “great meat for a tasting menu. It’s super intense in small doses. 3 or 4 ounces, I think, is just a great amount of that meat.” White miso and salsify puree was paired with a cooked salsify that was poached in chicken stock and aromatics, brined and fried. A veal reduction, black truffle, and fermented wasabi, all added complimentary elements to the stunning beef, which was seared hard, giving it a crunchy exterior but a perfectly rare interior t as a stunner and still has e ondering ho c lain figured out how to harmonize all those seemingly at odds components. lliot finished the night off ith his banana s lit, a dish he is kno n for and will be taking with him to Asia. Vanilla gelato, bruleed banana, candied hazelnuts, and espresso-chocolate sauce worked to give the eater both a number of tastes and textures.

On Elliot’s twitter page in October, he posted a picture of this banana split, which at the time had pretzels in it. The salt and the crunch would have been welcome here. Of the experience of presenting the dish before it

makes its debut at Coast, he states, “It’s good to see people’s take on that.

It’s just a different market being overseas. It’s an interesting opening and a new experience for me to come in and put myself in that culture and area and get inspired by it.”

Elliot, still in the honeymoon phase of his relationship with MGM Resorts, hopes that in the future he has his own Las Vegas restaurant where he might be able to host collaboration dinners. Of the rise of Las Vegas as a culinary destination, Elliot gushes, “There is so much energy and so many, not only great chefs and restaurants, but people that love food… I think that having a relationship with the MGM and doing Coast in Cotai, hopefully that’s a great success that I can use as a springboard to doing something here locally.”

Meanwhile, McClain is already thinking about more of these types of dinners in 2018. He kept the menu available at Sage for the entire week, which he thinks upped the ante on both the quality and experience.

And no matter who McClain teams up with next, he thinks he’s cracked the code to make these dinners a success. He says, “The key to create great dinners is to work with people you know, who have great energy and you have that friendship and fun factor with.”

We can all agree on that.

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Get Shaking Finding the Workout that Works for You

By Jaq Greenspon

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hhhh… New Year. We meet once again. It seems, almost like clockwork, you come around annually, just as the depression of the eternal darkness is at its worst and yet the daylight is starting to get, ever so minimally, longer, meaning that before we know it, January will have given way to June and it will be time to shed the coats and boots and step out into the sun.

And when that happens, New Year, when that happens I will be ready. This won’t be like the last time you came around, or the time before that, when I made promises to myself which proved impossible to keep. Nope, this time I will absolutely lose those holiday pounds and be ready for beach season when it, too, inevitably makes its yearly appearance.

Thankfully, 2018 promises to be different than all those horrible years fro the ast he u co ing trends in health and fitness are certainly changing things up and, to be perfectly honest, I’m a bit excited to try some of these absolutely guaranteed roof ositi e sure fire ays of losing eight and regaining y ne er had it before su erhero figure Of course, if you’re going to do this right – heck, if you’re going to do anything right – hit up people who know more than you do about how to get started and ho to finish, t o of the hardest things going, es ecially hen it co es to health and fitness Reinier Geyser, for example, understands that motivation really only works to start. “Real success,” he says, “comes from following a routine.”

Geyser, who, along with his wife, owns four locations of Power Hour 360 across Las Vegas, notes that January is always a big month for them, but it’s a melancholic plus. “That’s always the big thing, when people come in January,” he explains. “Everybody wants to start with their New Year’s resolutions. It’s how to motivate these people to actually follow through on it. For me and my wife and our business, the main focus is to really help people to have a healthier lifestyle and better cardio vascular system, better movement, and not just a good body which is a side-effect from doing those things.”

Andrew Levander, the clinical director of Destinations for Teens in Henderson, agrees: “It’s OK to not make a New Year’s resolution,” he says.

“For some of us, it’s an annual failed experience.” Instead, he recommends cutting out the resolutions and shooting for a more realistic goal. “Instead of saying you are going to join a gym, say ‘I will exercise one more time a week than I did last year.’” www.davidlv.com | 43

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All of that makes sense, but for me, even just getting off the couch, at times, can be the hardest thing of all. And you know what, turns out that may not be entirely my fault, either. Seems those long nights and short daylight hours has something to do with it.

“When the temperature drastically changes we see a spike in mental health issues,” Levander continues. “It’s very normal. The change in weather messes with our systems. If sunlight is responsible, in part, for producing the dopamine and serotonin ‘feeling good emotions,’ the absence of both can cause depression. Gloominess can also cause depression. The temperature outside or lack of sunlight disregulates our system.”

Levander’s colleague, Destinations for Teens medical director Dr. Bob Gabbay, agrees with his colleague. “One of the best things you can do to ward off seasonal depression is to get outside when it’s light out – even 20 minutes a day. When you’re inside, be sure there’s light in your house. Light gives the aura of heat and warmth. Vitamin D supplements can also be helpful. It’s getting darker earlier. It’s also typically cooler out.”

Great! So now we have some answers but what about solutions? We’ve all tried these huge, national fitness chains, ith high ressure sales and contracts impossible to break and I certainly have no desire to get back into that. Thankfully, Geyser tells me I don’t have to. “People are moving away from big box gyms and going to smaller, personalized studios that specialize in s ecific disci lines, he e lains eo le are aying ore of a re iu rice and getting really the type of workouts that facilitate the change in their body.” eyser s orkouts are designed to hit the full s ectru of fitness, including traditional workouts like cardio, strength training focused on movement, body expression, or muscle conditioning and nutritional guidance. “not a diet,” Geyser is quick to point out. But “is sustainable for a healthy lifestyle.”

At Power Hour 360, which is a “personal group training facility,” they focus on making sure your workout will help you. Individual performance is where they focus their four structure philosophy, the last of which – “Building of a community that keeps you accountable to your goals and like-minded people to help you to stay in that routine that you have created” – makes the ost sense to e e ander e en suggests isiting eetu co and “type up what you are interested in and it will show you, in neighboring ZIP codes, what others are doing.” s for the big bo gy s, e ander also concurs any eo le are sick and tired of paying health club membership bills and never going or they have failed at New Year’s resolutions in the past. By trying something new, like learning to dance, you can potentially double the amount of endorphins released during an exercise.”

Wait. What?

“Whatever gets someone to move is a good thing,” Levander says, “including non-traditional workout programs.” on traditional o definitely intrigued he added benefit of non traditional orkouts like ole dancing, in addition the great orkout it ro ides, is that it ay ake so eone feel ore confident or e en rein igorate a arriage heres an added benefit besides the hysical, he continues. “As for goat yoga, if it gets you to do yoga, practice mindfulness, and get connected to one’s body, it’s a great idea.”

Pole dancing? GOAT Yoga!

A quick search and it turns out Las Vegas is a hotbed of unique and interesting workout environments.

Pole Dancing – evidently, it’s not just for strippers anymore. Seriously.

If you’ve ever seen the world pole dancing championships (which is a real thing), you know how athletic and powerful you have to be to gracefully swing around a pole. While this is a specialty work out, a lot more gyms are investing in portable poles because this trend is (pardon the pun) taking off! Places like Pole Fitness Studio and Trapeze Las Vegas not only offer classes in pole dancing, but they go even further with the fun. You can take classes in the various circus arts as well.

Why not learn to fly on the trapeze or hang from suspended silks? You can get instruction in balancing or contortionism, hoop work, choreographed striptease or (and I’m not making this up) Booty Boot Camp! Sure, the thought of running off to join the circus (or the Cirque in Las Vegas) has probably crossed most people’s minds from time to time, but now there’s schools to help you learn the skills you’ll need? Wild!

But Goat Yoga? That can’t be a real thing, right? The great thing about yoga is it comes in all sorts of flavors for all sorts of differentiating palates.

There’s Power Yoga and Yogalates, Bikram (the one done in hot and humid environments)and Iyengar. There’s Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu, Anuara, Kundalini, and Sivananda Yoga. But goats?

Yes indeed! At Goat Yoga Las Vegas, you do all the same yoga poses, but you balance a kid (baby goat – although you could easily use a small child, I’m sure) on your back while you’re doing it. Public classes are on hiatus until the end of February, but you can still book a private class anytime.

If you want to see what you might be getting yourself into, the hashtag #goatyogalasvegas is all over social media. he eird thing is, the ore you look, the ore cool stuff you find er aid swimming? Yeah, that’s a real thing, too. When I was learning to scuba dive, we called it dolphining, but mermaiding is just so much cooler! A company called Aquamermaid offers both public and private classes, tail rental included!

There’s nothing quite like propelling yourself through the water by flexing your abdomen and wriggling like an eel (unless you want to hum “Under the Sea” or “Part of his World” under your breath, just to feel the moment).

And now that we’ve discovered our inner stripper, farmer, circus performer and fairy-tale princess, we can come back to earth by rediscovering our inner rock star! The Pound Workout, where you use Ripstix, weighted drumsticks, you… okay, I can’t really top their own slogan: “Pound is the orld s first cardio a session ins ired by the infectious, energi ing and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums!” How cool does that sound? The stix aren’t expensive and travel well, so this is a workout method you can take with you. Look out Ringo Starr!

As Levander puts it, “be willing to try something new as an adult. There might be things you didn’t like to do when you were younger that you can try now with your family.” Family? Yes family! Exercising with pets and other family members is trending upward in 2018. Taking the dog for a run or lifting weights with junior is a way to kill two birds while losing one stone. “Build activity into your family routine,” adds Levander. “Engage your partner into dragging you out of the house to exercise as a family. ake self care a fa ily alue i e your kids o tions to choose fro such as a bike ride, hike or skating because if you ask them if they want to do something they will likely say ‘nothing.’” It can be a bonding experience and hey, if you fall, there’s a concerned dependent there to go for help.

So, as we begin that year-long affair with 2018, at least now we know we can face it by getting into better shape than we left 2017 – and isn’t that we want with all our relationships?

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In a Child’s Garden Local Schools See the Fruits of their Labor Thanks to Gardening Programs

By Aleza Freeman

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i. Buenos Dias. My name is Leon Garcia. Quien es?

Wanna buy something?” he cofield iddle chool th grader shares his sales pitch during a co unity far er s arket on the do nto n a os ca us in o e ber He is one of ore than students, fro lark ounty chool istrict schools, selling their school garden gro n roduce and crafts

hile any of the ele entary, iddle, and high school students re iously sold their roduce to fello students during far er s arkets at school, the do nto n arket is a relati ely ne e erience, iloted last ay by the country s largest school garden rogra , reen ur lanet e anted to let eo le kno e re gro ing food in the desert of as egas, says arah ussel, s ecial ro ects coordinator for reen ur lanet t doesn t ha e to be i orted fro e ico or alifornia

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ore than schools throughout the district rea bountiful benefits thanks to reen ur lanet, but other local non rofits, like reate a hange Now and Garden Farms, are also helping transform the valley’s schools into living classrooms.

These garden programs increase student test scores in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), improve student nutrition, and teach sustainability and financial literacy. Other benefits

include increased student retention, access to fresh foods for lowincome families, and a decrease in obesity and disease. The programs are accessible to kids of all ages, including English as a Second Language (ESL) and special needs students.

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A garden for every school.

“Growing food is the most revolutionary act you can do today,” says community activist Owen Carver, owner of specialty coffee roaster Café de Paraíso. “When you then take that and move it into schools … it transforms education.” ar er, ho donates a ortion of his co any s rofits in e ada to Green Our Planet, claims that the positive impact of school gardens on test scores is sometimes as high as 20 percent.

“The reason is, you’re not trapped in a box indoors where nothing is alive,” he says. “You’re outside. Things are vibrant. They change every day.

Kids are constantly soaking up information.”

Every school, K-12, should have a campus garden, according to Hadassah Lefkowitz, an educator and school garden advocate.

“From an academic standpoint, the gardens are a great way to transform the curriculum,” says Lefkowitz. “From a health and nutritional standpoint, kids are connecting more and more to their food and making much better choices about what they’re eating.”

The former CCSD G.A.T.E. teacher sees school gardens as a powerful teaching tool for today’s youth; Attention spans have been shortened by technology and sitting in an isolated classroom won’t cut it.

“Kids come to life out in the garden,” she says. “They’re not going home and saying, ‘Why am I learning this? When am I going to use it?’ They’re using it. They’re learning business skills and marketing skills and life skills that take them out into the real world.”

When schools plant healthy seeds it helps the mind, body and soul to flourish.

“When you’re eating healthier food and your body is healthier, your mind can think more clearly,” she says. “It’s all connected.”

A healthier generation of Americans. ccording to the enters for isease ontrol and re ention , obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in American adolescents over the past 30 years. In Las Vegas alone, more than 30 percent of children ages 10 to 17 are currently obese.

With a direct link to serious health conditions and diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cancer, obesity in the U.S. leads to hundreds of billions of dollars in health costs.

“If people were eating healthier, that number would go down immensely,” says Urban Seed Vice President of Marketing Jared Krulewitz.

Due to the growing population, more and more people are living in places where access to fresh produce is limited or non-existent. These areas, kno n as food deserts, are a significant art of the roble “This causes hunger and this also causes obesity at the same time, which is crazy,” says Krulewitz, “but it makes sense when you go to a town and they only have McDonalds, Carl’s Jr., and Jack in the Box.” Urban Seed, headquartered just west of the Las Vegas Strip, is revolutionizing the way the world grows and provides food. Its proprietary aeroponic systems allow the year-round growth of nutrient-dense produce in any environment. That means communities everywhere can have access to fresh food. f e can gro in a degree desert, e can definitely gro any here, says Krulewitz.

Krulewitz describes a recent shift in the paradigm when it comes to eo le and food e belie es both kids and adults are finally beco ing

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more food conscious, “treating their body like a temple and really thinking about what they are putting in their body.”

During a presentation on farming at a local elementary school, Krulewitz was pleasantly surprised when a student asked if the company uses non-GMO seeds.

“I was like, you’re 10 years old and you’re asking about non-GMO?” recalls Krulewitz. When he told them, “Yeah, we’re all non-GMO,” the room erupted in cheers. “Everyone was chanting ‘No GMO!’ It was really, really cool.”

Lefkowitz agrees that today’s youth will make healthier choices if given the chance. see that first hand hen a school is ha ing a far er s arket, she says “They have the Snack Shack, but they prefer to buy fresh kale or spinach.”

Farmer’s markets at Robert Lunt Elementary School are so popular, the most recent one raked in more than $80 on jalapenos alone.

“Kids are excited on those days,” says the school’s principal Lisa Drakulich. “They’re trying food they’ve never had. Beets. Radishes. Some are trying them just because their friends are trying. It’s such a great opportunity for students, to teach them where our food comes from and to expose families to things they wouldn’t normally buy.”

Educator and urban farmer Jennifer Gammons-Mujica works handson with local schools, including Lunt, through Create a Change Now. edicated to fighting child obesity, the local non rofit ro ides hands-on learning with active gardening and a CCSD-approved health and nutrition curriculum, as well as teacher training at 22 schools.

“I think this is going to be the healthiest generation of Americans because one garden at a time you are all learning about healthy food and you’re going home and eating it,” Gammons-Mujica tells a group of Lunt 5th graders. The school’s substantial edible desert garden is Create a Change Now’s largest and most successful garden to date.

“It’s so important to think about what you eat,” insists Gammons-Mujica, crediting the superfoods in her own home garden for her quick recovery after brain surgery and a subsequent infection. “The doctor said to eat greens. That’s when my recovery went into high speed. I realized the power of food. It was a life changing moment.”

Animal, vegetable and mineral.

There’s no question that the students at Lunt are thriving as a result of their gardening lessons. The Title 1 School’s program, known as Garden University, is a special, like Music, Art and P.E., with a dedicated teacher and yearlong curriculum.

“Garden University is unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” notes GammonsMujica. “Most schools only get about an hour a week in 20 minute increments. Here you’re out in the garden every day.”

Tending the garden has helped improve 5th grader Rayleen Gonzales’ focus and also her grades.

“There was a question about plants,” she recalls of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) standardized test. “I got a good score.

I’ve learned more about math, too, because I measure how long the plants grow by inches and centimeters.”

It’s a busy morning at Lunt and the garden is buzzing with activity as a group of 5th grade students prepare for harvest. Sydney Anderson, 10, notices that the plants are dusty and asks Garden University teacher Jan Baraza if she can use a spray bottle to wash them down.

“I love spraying down plants with a hose,” notes Gammons-Mujica, taking the idea one step further.

“Yes, that would be a great idea to get a hose hooked up,” says Baraza. ara a lets students brainstor solutions for fi ing roble s in the garden. When rabbits were eating the plants, for instance, the students concocted a plan to protect the crops using chicken wire and plastic cups.

Erik Chavez, 10, started at Lunt in 3rd grade, and was nervous about all the bees in the garden. Now, as a 5th grader, he stands casually and without concern next to enormous basil plants, where bees flurry with activity.

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“Mrs. Baraza told us not to hit them, they won’t sting you,” he explains.

“They’re just trying to help.”

Anderson was also nervous about working in the garden. She didn’t think she’d be good at it. Once she started getting more experience, though, her worries subsided. “I didn’t freak out,” she says with relief. aul ernande , , as e cited hen he first learned about the garden and determined to eat everything grown there.

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New Year, New You Why You Should Make Veganuary Your New Year’s Resolution

By Diana Edelman

Say Hello to Veganuary elco e to the e ear e all kno hat the first of anuary brings resolutions to i le ent hether it s uitting s oking, ro ising to ork out and ut that gy e bershi to use, abstaining fro boo e for the onth, or any fill in the blank ro ise you ant to ake to yourself it s the ti e of year e dog ear for change t s also the start of y fa orite challenge eganuary reated by the international non rofit of the sa e na e, eganuary designates the onth of anuary to encourage eo le around the orld to ditch the ani al roducts and by roducts they consu e and go egan ecause a lifeti e can see o er hel ing, the challenge is to go egan for the onth hat s it hirty one cruelty free days efore aking the co it ent though, let s look at hat going egan eans

What is Veganism? n a nutshell, eganis is a lifestyle that e cludes anything hich co es fro ani als and other li ing beings, e loits ani als or har s ani als his co ers e erything fro the food e eat and the be erages e drink did you kno that any ty es of beer and ine use fish guts to filter their www.davidlv.com | 53

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products?) to the clothing we wear, the makeup we use (did you know that many red colors in makeup are made from crushed beetles?), and the products we buy.

It can get down and dirty … and also can be overwhelming once you start digging into what is and is not vegan. To be quite frank–it is nearly impossible to live an entirely vegan existence–but it’s the effort which makes the difference and drives the demand for change.

This year, veganism–particularly as it relates to a vegan diet–is set to be the biggest trend of the year. Why? For starters, people are growing more and more concerned about their health.

With the release last summer of the Netflix documentary What The Health, Las Vegans began to question their food, which prompted an increased demand for vegan food across the Valley.

“This summer, we saw an epic boost of people coming into VegeNation after watching What the Health,” says Kelly Bennett, the creative director of, and partner in, the vegan restaurant. “This documentary truly went viral and opened so many people’s eyes to the truth of conventional food industries. People had a mix of emotions when talking about watching the documentary ... from feeling betrayed, angry, to feeling empowered to be a changemaker. We heard so many stories of people thanking us for making an awesome–and approachable–restaurant for them to eat plant-based and they are excited to keep it going!”

Why Go Vegan?

There are plenty of reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle. Let’s start with the urely selfish one your o n health ccording to r an llen, of otal are a ily ractice, he s seen first hand the benefits eo le rea fro aking the s itch to a lant based diet “I’ve seen amazing and dramatic results pretty much across the spectrum,” he says of patients he’s treated who have cut out animal products and byproducts. “We’ve had patients who reversed rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, severe heart disease, severe type two diabetes … it’s been remarkable.”

While making the change can be hard, every day it gets easier thanks to products being stocked on shelves. If you want to eat meat-like products, Beyond Meat, Gardein, Field Roast, and other companies have created mock meats that make people question if what they’re eating is meat or faux. Same goes with cheese, milk, and more. You can even get baked goods, like cookies and cakes, and not realize what you’re eating is void of animal products or byproducts.

But health isn’t the only reason people adopt vegan lifestyles.

As global warming continues to flex its ugly muscles, more people are becoming aware of the environmental impact agriculture has on us.

Animal agriculture accounts for a whopping 51 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions according to the Worldwatch Institute.

The water supply is in constant danger, too. One cow (yes, one cow) can drink as much as 50 gallons of water daily, meaning it takes slightly under 700 gallons of water to net a mere one gallon of milk. More than 2,400 gallons of water are needed to produce one pound of beef. In comparison, one pound of tofu requires 244 gallons of water. When a person goes vegan, they can save more than 219,000 gallons of water each year.

In terms of pollution, the Environmental Protection Agency reports that factory farms in the United States produce roughly 500 million tons of manure each year. The problem? There’s no animal sewage processing plants, meaning these 500 million tons are stored in waste

lagoons or s rayed o er fields the s raying of the to ins and athogens found in manure leads to people downwind having health issue such as inflammation, neurochemical problems, and more). This eventually seeps into rivers and lakes, which then become contaminated with bacteria and viruses.

Why I Went Vegan nd, finally, eo le go egan for the ani als One day, early in my Thai life, I was in the organization’s van, returning from a day spent at the sanctuary it ran, and saw a truck full of pigs going off to slaughter. This is my biggest reason for going vegan, thanks to my time working for an elephant rescue organization Thailand in 2012. The realities of factory farming–and even “free range” farming–is easy to discover with a uick oogle search he horrific li ing conditions ani als face hile being raised for slaughter did it for me. Across the globe, more countries are recognizing animals as sentient beings and putting protections and regulations into place. Popular fashion houses are nixing their fur. And the list goes on.

I’d never really liked meat, but was always told that I needed protein (or else … what?) and that was how I needed to get it.

That was it for me.

After spending the day with animals of all types who had been rescued from abuse, many from ending up on a plate as someone’s meal, I made the connection and vowed never to touch meat again. t took e a fe ore years to finally connect all of the ieces and understand that my decisions as a consumer were directly related to the lives animals live. Right before I returned to Las Vegas in late 2015, after nearly four years abroad, I decided to make the switch from vegetarian to egan did so e research and reali ed it asn t that easy to find egan o tions in to n, so decided ould find the yself and share that knowledge with others. hus, egans, aby as born ts goal to ake egan life in as Vegas easier. launched the ebsite officially in ay to hel eo le li ing and visiting Las Vegas to learn more about the many vegan options in town, from restaurants to businesses who cater to a vegan lifestyle.

The site has grown since its launch and today, Vegans, Baby isn’t just a website, it’s a brand which offers consulting to restaurants to help them go vegan and reach a vegan audience. Vegans, Baby also holds special events around town to bring the community to new businesses who offer vegan options. In November, I published the Las Vegas Vegan Food Guide, which highlights the best in vegan dining in the city, spanning 30 categories and including more than 30 restaurant suggestions.

Las Vegas as a Vegan Town Over the past few years, Las Vegas has seen a boom in vegan dining.

Last summer, the leading vegan magazine, Veg News, named the city as one of the top spots for vegan dining in the US. We’ve got vegan fast food options now–(Vege-Way) and (Veggy Street).

We’ve got almost 10 restaurants in town that are entirely vegan. Other eateries across to n are regularly announcing egan s ecific enus Las Vegas has come a long way in its vegan offerings and it’s become increasingly easier to adopt a vegan lifestyle.

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Food Not Bombs Bowl at VegeNation

This January, to celebrate the New Year and embrace those resolutions we all set out,I’m giving the valley a challenge: go vegan for the month.

Sure, it’s not easy, but it’s my goal to make it easier. egans, aby artnered ith eganuary, an international non rofit hich runs a month-long vegan challenge, to create Veganuary Las Vegas. During the month, a handful of restaurants around town–including on The Strip– are helping to make eating vegan easier. For the entire month, Veganuary Las Vegas restaurant participants (facebook.com/veganuarylasvegas has the full list) are offering two or three dishes designed to showcase how delicious vegan food can be. At the end of the month, a portion of the proceeds from every dish sold goes to Veganuary and the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

How You Can Go Vegan for January Join the Veganuary challenge this month and switch out your meats and byproducts for vegan alternatives.

Do a quick kitchen audit and ditch the white sugar (it’s got bone shard in it), toss the butter and opt for vegan versions like organic sugar and Earth Balance butter.

Purchase fake meats, tofu, fruits, and veggies instead of steaks, cheese, and ice cream.

Swap out your cleaning products with the cruelty-free versions you can find at stores like arget and hole oods Look for the bunny logo on makeup and beauty products to ensure they weren’t tested on animals. Sites like PETA.org have guides they will send you, at no charge, to make your switch even easier. And, of course, ask. Chances are, there’s someone you know or someone who knows so eone ho is egan hey, e re a gro ing o ulation e re all illing to help. Even if it’s only for Veganuary, every time you make the decision to not consume animals or animal byproducts, you’re making a difference in your health, the environment, and the lives of animals in captivity.

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A Glamorous Night Out with a Down to Earth British Singing Sensation

By Lynn Wexler Matt Goss is as accessible on stage as he is in person. A velvet voice and English accent serve to underscore the charm and affability of this British born crooner, musician, and songwriter. Goss, 49, returns to the Las Vegas Strip – following a six year stint at Caesar’s Cleopatra’s Barge which ended last year for an extended engagement at the Mirage’s intimate venue, 1 Oak Nightclub. Starting in 1988 as lead singer of the band BROS. he was the youngest artist to sell out the worldfamous Wembley Stadium in London. He’s performed for Her Majesty the Queen – twice and even had lunch with Princess Diana. He’s sold over 17 million records worldwide and hit No. 1 on the charts in 22 countries. Goss has taken center stage at world-class venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, The Royal Albert Hall in London, and The London Palladium. In his original song “Lovely Las Vegas,” he pays tribute to his love for Las Vegas audiences. His show – which has drawn comparisons to the Rat Pack – includes a multi-piece band, sultry backup singers, and the Dirty Virgins dance troupe.

Numerous accolades have proclaimed him The New King of Vegas.

How does it feel to be back in Las Vegas?

I have a deep love for the people who live and visit here. I’ve been entertaining audiences all over the world since I’ve been 17, and I’m blessed to have had decades of incredible career highs.

But I can honestly say I have never felt more proud and excited to be headlining in Las Vegas.

Vegas audiences go all out. They want to have a good time and spare nothing to have fun and express their appreciation. And working with the irage and has been so refreshing as an artist. It’s much more than a business relationship. I’m working in a family atmosphere.

I truly could not ask for more support and love.

It’s been a great joy. Playing here hits a sweet spot for me!

What’s the show like?

It’s an inclusive environment and appeals to all ages. The show is glamorous, and the room is beautiful. I’m a bit cheeky. I make people laugh.

I’m appropriately sexy. I bring the audience into my world, which at times is reminiscent of the Rat Pack but much more. I incorporate Swing

and Motown, mixed in with original music. I talk about myself, my ups and downs. I make the audience feel good about themselves through my own reflection. Everyone leaves saying that it’s the best show they’ve ever been to.

You bring truth and vulnerability to the stage. What is your motivation?

I think it was the way I was raised. My mother was a queen and she taught me to be a king, a man of my word…where my handshake counted.

I learned to love from such a deep place. It was ery difficult hen she assed a ay y usic, my performance, reflects that. It’s meant to stir emotions from within, lifting spirits beyond dreams and into reality, where they can come true. I want people to come to the show prepared to listen to music arranged with absolute care and integrity. For me, music – writing and singing it – is truth.

Explain your love of glamour.

I love fashion. I could have been a fashion designer. Dressing up makes you feel good.

For a moment in time it takes you out of the mundane…away from the worries, the bills. You cannot over dress for my show. I will not allow glamour to leave the building. I jokingly called out a guy for wearing flip flops! Whatever your fabulous is, whatever that looks like…bring it to the show!

Who is your audience?

Everyone who wants to enjoy a night out and feel good for the efforts they put into dressing-up and the money they spent. I respect my audience and they feel that. The other night, sitting next to each other, was a 70 year-old-man wearing a pinky ring and a group of 21-year-olds dressed to the nines like Rat Packers, celebrating a 21st birthday. They became fast friends during the show. That’s what I aim for. I connect to my audience and they connect to me and each other. I provide esca is at its finest Tickets to see Matt Goss start at $49.99, plus service charges, and are available at The irage o ffice, online at irage co or ticketmaster.com, or by calling (800) 963-9634 or (702) 792-7777 for shows beginning midJanuary throughout 2018. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. in the 1 Oak Nightclub.

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