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WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD TRUMP TWEETS Looking back on history, who was treated worse, Alfonse Capone, legendary mob boss, killer and “Public Enemy Number One,” or Paul Manafort, political operative & Reagan/Dole darling, now serving solitary confinement - although convicted of nothing? Where is the Russian Collusion? (August 1)
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TRACTOR ARREST When deputies caught up to a man driving a stolen tractor through Pahrump on July 25, he was seemingly relieved to be pulled over. Upon being detained, Daniel Fadich, 35, stumbled out of the tractor and told deputies it was his intention to get arrested, according to the Nye County Sheriff’s Office. Fadich told officers he spent the day driving the tractor and had stolen alcohol from a gas station. He was booked on one count each of possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI and petty larceny.
THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
MORE ELECTION INTERFERENCE Facebook announced July 31 that it had uncovered “sophisticated” efforts, possibly linked to Russia, to manipulate U.S. politics and the upcoming midterm elections. Almost 300,000 people followed at least one of the newly banned accounts and thousands expressed interest in events they promoted. The company did not say who is behind the efforts, but noted links between the accounts it just deleted and those created by Russia’s Internet Research Agency in the 2016 influence effort. 3D PRINTED GUNS A federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order July 31 to stop the release of blueprints to make untraceable and undetectable 3D-printed plastic guns, saying they could end up in the wrong hands. The company behind the plans, Texas-based Defense Distributed, had reached a settlement with the federal government in June allowing it to make plans for the guns available for download on Aug. 1.
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REPORT: NEVADA AMONG MOST LIKELY FOR IDENTITY THEFT
CORRECTION CCSD FAIR OFFERING VACCINATIONS
Using FBI and Federal Trade Commission data from 2017, personal security website ASecureLife ranked Nevada as its “riskiest” state for becoming a victim of identity theft. The state ranked second only to Hawaii with 14.4 victims per 100,00 residents and seventh in average dollar amount lost per victim at $5,964. Nevada’s total identity theft loss per capita was more than double that of the next highest state. The three factors combined led publishers to rank Nevada as the report’s overall riskiest state. The data only included residents, so more than 42 million tourists that visit the Valley annually were not included. —Chris Kudialis
The Clark County School district is providing vaccinations at its back-to-school fair. The CCSD fair is formed through partnerships between the district, community agencies, nonprofits and businesses. School-required immunizations will be available for insured and uninsured students on a first-come, first-served basis. CCSD vaccination costs operate on a sliding scale from no co-pay to low-fee and no charge, depending on the family’s insurance plan. ■ 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, August 4 at Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane A previous version of this story listed incorrect dates for the fair. —Camalot Todd
This past year, more than 1,000 students in the Clark County School District hopped on buses headed for UNLV’s Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art to soak up culture and expand their imaginations. These field trips, free for students, were made possible through the Bus to the Barrick program, which covers the cost of bus transport and materials, and includes a tour of the museum’s exhibitions and art workshops. The Barrick is aiming to raise $6,000 for the 2018-19 school year by August 10, when it will present the results at the school district’s Teacher’s Night. For more information, visit rebelraiser.unlv.edu.
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TAX REVENUE FROM MARIJUANA SALES HITS NEW HIGH Tax revenue from marijuana sales in Nevada continue to increase, setting a new high of more than $7.1 million in May, the 11th month of legal recreational pot sales, officials said in July. That’s up from the previous high of $7 million in March. The revenue includes a 15 percent wholesale tax on medical and recreational marijuana and a 10 percent excise tax on recreational sales. “While marijuanarelated sales may be a fairly small portion of overall sales activity in the state, they have clearly contributed to the growth Nevada has witnessed over the fiscal year that draws to a close in June,” said Bill Anderson, executive director of the Nevada Department of Taxation, which regulates the industry. The 15 percent wholesale tax—paid by cultivation and production facilities that supply dispensaries—generated more than $2.7 million in May. The 10 percent excise tax brought in just under $4.4 million. The excise tax, paid only on recreational pot, has raised $38.43 million this fiscal year. Gov. Brian Sandoval’s office projected that the two taxes combined would raise an average of $5 million a month from July 2017 to July 2019, a total of $120 million. Revenue from the wholesale tax is allocated to fund state and local government regulation of the industry, and what’s left is deposited into the Distributive School Account. Revenue from the excise tax is deposited into the Nevada Rainy Day Fund. —Chris Kudialis
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WNBA President Lisa Borders announced July 28 during the all-star game in Minneapolis that next year’s event will be held July 27, 2019, at Mandalay Bay Events Center. Team Parker won this year’s game, 119-112. Las Vegas Aces standouts A’ja Wilson and Kayla McBride scored 18 and 11 points, respectively, for Team Delle Donne in defeat. In this photo, Wilson shuts down Chicago Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot on July 5. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Staff)
SMOKE BLANKETS RENO A blanket of smoke from wildfires burning in California and Northern Nevada created some of the worst air pollution levels ever recorded in the Reno-Sparks area July 30. The Air Quality Index for ozone—considered unhealthy when it reaches 151—reached 172. The air quality also was considered unhealthy for all populations in Carson City, while sensitive groups were under alert in Gardnerville, Fallon and Las Vegas. In this photo, firefighters battle a blaze in Lakeport, California, on July 30. (Photo by Associated Press)
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Cover story: Tips for the perfect backyard pool party Health & Wellness: Electrolytes are key to staying hydrated Stevie Wonder, On the Record, Tomo Noodles and more Sports: Silverado Little League closes in on World Series News: School district may vote on policy for trans students News: 2020 Census could undercount Nevada’s children VEGAS INC: Summer basketball tourism might take a hit
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Bank of George
Nigro Construction built Bank of George’s two 8,000-square-foot branches, at 9115 W. Russell Road in Las Vegas and the Henderson location at 3275 St. Rose Parkway. With a sleek, modern design outside, the bank— founded in Las Vegas in 2007 and named after George Washington—provides open, cubicle-free office space for many of its 52 combined branch employees.
COMPANIES ARE REVAMPING OFFICE ATMOSPHERES TO ACCOMMODATE MILLENNIAL WORKERS BY CHRIS KUDIALIS | WEEKLY STAFF
he days of high cubicle walls, cramped quarters and private offices are on their way out, as millennials are demanding inviting, fun places to spend their workdays and find balance in their lives. ¶ That’s according to several news articles from around the world, as well as local construction companies and architects who have seen the transformation first hand. ¶ Mike Nigro, owner of Nigro Construction, has spent the past two decades designing and building office spaces. Nigro, 51, said not only do modern, open offices without walls and doors encourage collaboration and productive dialogue between co-workers, they’re actually cheaper to construct. ¶ “When you build a lot of offices and walls, you need doors, you need HVAC going to the different spaces, and you need electrical wiring,” Nigro explained. “When you do a more open environment, you don’t need as much of that. So you can spend that extra money on the aesthetics of making the office look good.” ¶ Popular trends for new office spaces include bright yet bold colors to stimulate employees’ minds and creativity, open seating to make communication easier, and extra amenities such as coffee machines and a lounging area for breaks. As most adults between 18 and 54 spend more than one-third of their lives working, the workspace should be designed as a place where employees can thrive, Nigro said. ¶ “Ultimately, for millennials, you have to sell them a culture that’s enjoyable,” he said.
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Of the thousands of businesses nationwide modernizing their office spaces, some of the larger, well-known companies are taking the lead. Here’s how they made their work space millennial-friendly:
Sources: Yahoo News, Society of Human Resource Management, Google, Amazon, Business Insider, Geek Wire, Walmart, Google, Facebook, Fortune Magazine
PETS AT WORK? Perhaps one of the fastest-growing trends in U.S. workplaces is pets in the office space. Nine percent of U.S. employers now allow pets to come to work with their owners, according to the Society of Human Resource Management. That’s up from 7 percent in 2016 and 5 percent in 2010. Major U.S. companies such as Google and Amazon allow pets full-time. The companies even provide dog biscuits at their reception desks for pooches of employees and visitors.
Apple
The Cupertino, Californiabased company uses $1,800 custom-made leather chairs from Louis Vuitton in Apple Park, one the few public gathering areas in its new $5 billion headquarters. Inside, employees work in ergonomic seats, shown at right, in large, open offices. Short walls separating one work desk from another rise just 18 inches up the desks, meaning almost everyone in the Apple work spaces can see and speak with one another.
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With employees working side-by-side at computers placed on long tables, Facebook has the most open office atmosphere of any company listed in our guide. In one corner, the latest video game consoles and games rest next to a massive LED TV. In another, an open bar offers employees drinks of their choice at any hour of the day. Soda machines, bright art and fancy furniture line the company’s hallways.
Walmart
For people working in the retail giant’s headquarters in the company’s home state of Arkansas, cubicle walls have become fewer and fewer. Media reports say Walmart’s open atmosphere is getting closer to resembling that of similar-size businesses in Silicon Valley, and the company will merge many offices in a giant HQ in Bentonville, Arkansas, by 2024.
A different kind of open office space is a regular part of the job for many of Las Vegas’ tens of thousands of casino employees. Entertainers, hotel staffers, security guards, cocktail servers, bartenders, housekeepers, food servers, porters, bellmen, cooks and other kitchen workers in the Valley regularly work on their feet, away from the sit-down office areas typical of more technology-based corporations in other major metropolitan cities. The same goes for marijuana employees in dispensaries, cultivation and production facilities, as well as testing labs, said workers at Silver Sage Wellness and Blüm dispensaries. Most casinos in their corporate office spaces provide a traditional layout with cubicle walls and an individual desk area, according to employees from MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, Stations Casinos and Wynn Resorts properties.
Pool tables tables, kitchens and soda machines are among the amenities available for Google’s 15,000 employees at its headquarters in Mountain Vista, California. Open office spaces with exposed ceilings give the headquarters, and many of its dozen offices around the world, an organic yet professional feel. Outside the Mountain Vista HQ, two swim-in-place pools are available for employees with a lifeguard’s supervision. Google employees are entitled to a company-subsidized massage as well as cheap haircuts.
Amazon
Located in the heart of Seattle, Amazon routinely hosts farmers markets on its massive 1.6 millionsquare-foot campus, and also invites outside food vendors for its more than 40,000 employees on site. Filled with bright-colored art and modern furniture in its common areas, Amazon invested $3.7 billion in the facility from 2010 to 2017.
Zappos
Zappos has long been the Valley’s best-known company for utilizing new and modern office spaces. And for good reason—the Downtown Las Vegas business features an open floor plan with small cubicle walls less than 2 feet in height for most of its nearly 1,800 employees. The company on its website credits the floor plan, which features 300,000 “wacky and open” square feet of exposed ceilings and seemingly endless employee-placed decorations, with promoting efficiency, transparency, accessibility and increased engagement among employees. Having llamas, eating contests and spacethemed outdoor meeting places doesn’t hurt, either.
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here comes a point during a Las Vegas summer when it feels like all you’ve ever known is heat. It’s been hot for months, and it’s going to be hot forever. How to deal? You could dream of autumn leaves and pumpkin spice lattes, but that’ll just make you bitter. Better to throw the most epic pool party this side of the Strip. ¶ To help you along the way (and to butter you up for an invite), we’ve devised this guide for pool party greatness. It’s full of tips, tricks and how-tos, so you have the food, drinks, decorations and music to ensure your bash will be remembered long after the 100-degree temps are gone. ¶ As for how to be the perfect pool party guest, that’s much easier: Arrive fashionably late, leave politely early, don’t come empty-handed (desserts and six packs are classics, though an extra bag of ice can be a godsend), wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, watch your kids, have fun and, of course, don’t be a jerk. –C. Moon Reed
Safety first! Nothing ends a party faster than an injury or accident. Ensure the safety of your guests (and limit your liability as a host) by taking some simple precautions. Watch the water. A staggering number of children die in pools during parties with multiple adults in the vicinity. Children playing in or near water should always be directly and constantly supervised. Be sure every child is assigned one adult to keep watch over him or her. Even adults should never swim alone, particularly if they have been drinking.
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Encore Beach Club has the man with the plan By Leslie Ventura
Be responsible with alcohol Ensure that children and pets can’t access any alcoholic beverages. Keep an eye out for guests who are beginning to get out of control, and limit their alcohol intake. Always be sure everyone has a safe ride home, or offer your couch for the night.
Throwing a pool party sounds easy enough, but hosting a truly epic one? That involves a lot of moving parts. So we tapped party-planning pro Michael Waltman, executive director of operations for Encore Beach Club, to share his insider knowledge on how to throw the best poolside bash. Once you’ve got your location set, anticipate what guests will want, Waltman advises. “You definitely want to pick the right music. Creating the right cocktails is good. Having really cool floaties is something that people really like.” When it comes to flotation devices, the bigger and more colorful the better, Waltman says. Think pink flamingos, pineapples, donuts, emojis—and floaties that can accommodate multiple bodies. Even if people don’t use them, they’ll create a fun and playful environment. As for drinks, ditch the cheap beer and blend up a refreshing margarita or recreate EBC’s Watermelon Quench, which blends Skyy Infusions Sun-Ripened Watermelon Vodka, lemonade, ginger ale and mint. And, “if you are being a gracious host, the drinks should never be half-full, the ice should never be melted,” Waltman says. “Nothing should go unnoticed.” When it’s time to build
your playlist, Waltman suggests starting with Kygo, one of Wynn’s resident DJs. “When you’re creating a playlist, you want to pick what’s new and fresh. Kygo to me is the ultimate pool party guy. He’s one of our stars, and that’s definitely a vibe we like to create.” Encore Beach Club is known for going above and beyond, especially when someone’s celebrating a birthday or anniversary. If you’ve got a special guest at your party, print out an extra-large photo of their face and pass out copies for photo-ops. Or set up a makeshift photo booth using an iPad and ring light. Accessorize with sunglasses, feather boas, masks and toys. Though fun is important, Waltman reminds that caring for your guests is most crucial. “We create this fun environment, but the No. 1 priority is safety. When you start drinking bubbles and tequila, you forget to drink water.” A good host should have water readily available, along with sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and towels. Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t! It takes a staff of 350 to keep Encore Beach Club running like a well-oiled machine. Make sure you’ve got a second-in-command to help when things get stressful, and don’t forget to have fun. That’s what summer’s all about.
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GRILL Budget: A basic charcoal grill can be had for under $50 at any home goods or big-box store. You can’t go wrong with the Weber 14-inch Portable Grill ($30 at Target). Baller: Gas, charcoal, pellet and electric—grills come in all types. For classic cooking and elegance, consider the beloved Big Green Egg ($499-$1,999), depending on size, at Barbeques Galore).
IGNITE WITH CARE Build a backyard fire only in an enclosed, contained device such as an outdoor chiminea, fire bowl or firepit. Never light a fire under a covered patio or less than 25 feet from a structure.
COOLERS Budget: There are lots of quality, affordable options here, like the large-capacity Coleman Xtreme 50-Quart Wheeled Cooler ($30 at Walmart). Keep your guests hydrated by filling a classic, orange 5-gallon cooler ($20 at Walmart) with ice water. Baller: When nothing but the best will do, go with Yeti brand coolers, which come with both hard and soft exteriors. Impress your friends with the Tundra 65 ($350 at REI).
How to do it on a budget— or blowing one out BY C. MOON REED
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Improve your backyard for perfect pool parties now and forever
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MINI ORCHARD There’s no better choice for a cocktail topper or fruit salad than produce picked fresh from the vine. Set aside a strip of land to grow fruit trees. Apricots, figs, pomegranates, apples, nectarines, pears and plums all grow well in our Southwest climate. If space is limited, plant dwarf peach or lemon trees in large containers.
FA D E - P R O O F F U R N I S H I N G S No one likes to lug furniture in and out of storage for a party. Instead, choose desert-friendly sets that can withstand the Southwest sun and wind. Both marine-grade polymer and teak are good options. They won’t melt, warp or fade quickly. Select pieces with limited metal parts as they will scald in summer. Pro tip: set up multiple seating and lounging areas—for instance, a table, chairs and benches for eating, chaises for relaxing, and a sectional, coffee table and rockers for conversation.
LOUNGE LIVING Integrate into your backyard design a built-in barbecue with food preparation space and a mini fridge. Install a patio cover, pergola or palapa (or all three!) to create more intimate areas. Many can be fashioned with lighting and fans. Equip your outdoor living room with a large TV for second-to-none pool movie nights. Pro tip: Add an outdoor shower. Connect to existing plumbing or choose a solar-heated option.
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D E C O R AT I O N S Budget: If you can’t go rich, go kitsch with vintage mid-century modern pink flamingo lawn ornaments ($15 for two at World Market). Baller: Hire an artist to create a poolthemed ice sculpture. (Try icestudio.com or vegasiceman.com).
SHADE Budget: Home-improvement stores sell sun shade fabric you can pitch anywhere you need a break from those burning rays. Try the Easy Gardener 11.8-foot sun sail ($30 at Lowe’s). Baller: If you don’t have time for a custom job but still want the lux feeling, buy an 11-foot cantilevered octagon umbrella ($2,075 at Barbeques Galore), and pair it with a tabletop misting fan for the ultimate in cool ($400 at Barbeques Galore).
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LIGHTING Budget: Light the night for free by digging out those Christmas lights. Or go classic with tiki torches, like the TIKI 57-inch Royal Sands Bamboo Citronella Garden Torch ($3.98 apiece at Lowe’s). Baller: Bistro lighting enlivens everything, and can be enjoyed in the backyard all summer long. Try Edison Style Solar LED 30 Bulb String Lights ($40 per 30-bulb string at World Market). Decorate tabletops with Firefly Solar LED Mason Jar Lanterns ($16 at World Market).
PROTECT YOUR SKIN Apply sunscreen before the party starts, and remind guests as they arrive to slather up. Remember to reapply every two hours. Host tip: Set up a sunscreen station for guests. Stock it with sun block, sunscreen spray and lip balms. WAT E R T OY S Budget: Load up on SuperSoaker water guns, which run about $15 everywhere. Baller: Make your party magical with a 7-foot-tall unicorn lawn sprinkler ($50 at Target).
F LO TAT I O N D E V I C E S Budget: Pick up some pool noodles from any big-box store (they’re $8 a piece at Walmart) and spend your party money on adorable “inflatable drink flotation devices” shaped like palm trees and flamingoes ($15 for two at bando.com) Baller: Flotation devices have gone from simple inner tubes to outlandish, maximalist creations. Splurge on an oversize floating peacock or unicorn ($70 at Modcloth. com) or rule the pool with your own Inflatable Island from SportsStuff Cabana Islander ($309 at Amazon.com).
And whe n i t is ... P L O T PAT H WAY S Use pavers and live ground cover to create lush, inexpensive pathways and seating nooks. Set recycled or broken pavers in a mosaic pattern to save on materials costs. Fill in remaining dirt spaces with plants that can tolerate Las Vegas’ scorching sun.
LONG-LASTING PLANTS Add pops of color with greenery. Plant ornamental grasses in clusters for a modern look. The best species for Las Vegas include gooding verbena, purple cone flower, desert marigold, tufted evening primrose and globe mallow in the perennial category, and pink muhly, deer grass and common blue fescue for grasses. Pro tip: Live plant borders are a great way to section off parts of your yard and keep guests from wandering into areas you’d like to keep off-limits. Plants can also help hide unsightly items, such as pool equipment.
D I Y S E AT I N G Create benches or stools by dry stacking concrete blocks in square or rectangular shapes. Buy foam pads to create comfortable tops, then cover the foam pads with slipcovers made from beach towels. If the cushions get dirty, just slip off the towels and throw them in the wash. Pro tip: Buy cheap plastic planters and paint them a bold color for a high-end look.
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Food and drink recipes to impress your guests
n Named for Bangkok’s luxe tourist district, this tropical cocktail from Starboard Tack (2601 Atlantic St.) will tempt you to jump on the next flight to Thailand. Ingredients: Mekhong (Thai spirit) 5 pods of fresh tamarind 1 oz. jasmine syrup 1 oz. fresh lime juice .5 oz aquafaba Thai basil Practice food safety Keep food and drinks covered. Leave foods refrigerated until serving, and store leftovers promptly. Potato salad outdoors on a 90-degree day can become unsafe in less than an hour. The “danger zone” of picnic foods is between 40 degrees and 140 degrees, the range at which bacteria can multiply rapidly. Keep cold foods at or below 40 degrees until serving time, and keep hot foods at or above 140 degrees. If food reaches the n Impress your friends with these tasty treats from Sugarcane Raw danger zone, throw it Bar Grill (at Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes), because nothing away. compliments a pool party like tangy, mini Maine lobster rolls. Ingredients 1 lb. cooked lobster meat 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning 2 tbsp. finely chopped tarragon 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 2 tbsp. finely chopped chives 2 tbsp. minced shallots 1 1/4 lemons, zested & juiced 4 cups finely shaved green cabbage 1 cup julienned carrots 2 tbsp. whole grain mustard 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tbsp. celery seed 16 Parker House rolls 1 c. julienned gem lettuce salt and white pepper to taste
Method: 1 Assemble lobster salad: Mix together 1/2 cup mayo and Old Bay seasoning to create dressing. Mix in lobster meat to coat. Mix in tarragon, parsley, chives, shallots and lemon. Add salt and white pepper to taste. 2 Assemble cole slaw: Combine green cabbage, carrots, mayo, whole grain mustard, apple cider vinegar and celery seed. Add salt and white pepper to taste. 3 Sear Parker roll lightly with a bit of butter on both sides. Cut through each roll a quarter way down. 4 Stuff each roll with a medium pinch of julienned gem lettuce and a medium pinch of the cole slaw mix. Top with a spoonful of the lobster salad mix and finish with a sprinkle of Old Bay.
Method: 1 Infuse the Mekhong with fresh tamarind (5 pods per bottle of Mekhong) by pouring Mekhong into a separate container with 5 pods of tamarind. Cover and refrigerate for two weeks. 2 Shake all the ingredients and pour into a traditional Thai water cup filled with ice. Garnish with a Thai basil leaf.
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Stay safe at the grill Be sure your grill is at least 10 feet away from your house and landscaping, and never leave the grill unattended. Keep the flame low and controlled. Ensure that hot grills are inaccessible to children and pets, and always soak coals in cold water before throwing them away in a metal container. Never use a grill inside a garage or in an enclosed area, as it can release deadly gas. Host tip: Keep baking soda on hand to control a grease fire and a fire extinguisher for other fires. Never use water to put out a grease fire; the water will only spread the flaming oil, not extinguish the flames.
n Elote, or Mexican-style corn on the cob, is delicious all year round, but it’s especially perfect for a pool party. Thankfully, making these grilled corn lollipops from Chica (inside the Venetian) is super easy. Fire up the grill and get started! Ingredients: corn mayonnaise sour cream chili powder lime juice cotija cheese Parmesan cheese
Method: 1 Mix 1/4 cup mayo, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tbsp chili powder (Tajin or chipotle) and the juice from one lime in a bowl to create crema. 2 Grill corn on the cob equally on each side. 3 Brush crema onto corn. Dust with finely grated cotija and Parmesan and serve.
n No party is complete without dessert. Luckily, Chef John “Bubba” Grayer from Jammyland (1121 S. Main St.) shared his easy, overnight recipe for the restaurant’s scrumptious banana pudding. It’s so good your guests will go back for seconds.
Ingredients: 14 oz. can sweet and condensed coconut milk 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 3.4 oz. vanilla pudding mix (Jell-O brand) 3 cups heavy cream 12 oz. box Nilla Wafers 4 bananas sliced
Method: 1 Mix coconut milk, condensed coconut milk and pudding mix until smooth with a whisk or electric mixer. 2 Allow mixture to cool and set. 3 Use a mixer to whip cream until it has firm peaks. 4 Fold pudding mixture into whipped cream and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. 5 Use a 4-5 quart capacity glass bowl and arrange a third of the wafers on the bottom, followed by a third of the bananas. Layer a third of the pudding mixture on top. Repeat for two more layers. 6 Wrap with plastic wrap and allow the pudding to rest for six hours or overnight.
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Electrolytes are a key to staying hydrated in the desert By Leslie Ventura | Weekly staff
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hether you’ve lived here for 10 years or are just passing through, you know Las Vegas gets hot—triple-digit-degrees-for-weeks hot. If you’re new here, you might not know how important it is to stay hydrated during summer and how easy it is to become dehydrated under the scorching desert sun. Samantha Coogan, director of the didactic program in nutrition and dietetics at UNLV, shares the best ways to stay cool, hydrated and healthy.
What causes dehydration? Most people think dehydration is caused by a lack of water, and while that’s certainly one component, it is also a depletion of electrolytes. “When you really see health problems occur is when you’re depleted of things like sodium, potassium, magnesium— different things that are running through the bloodstream and affect energy levels and metabolism,” Coogan said.
Watch for symptoms of heat stroke or heat exhaustion, which include loss of motor function; confusion; hands that are sweaty, clammy or completely dry; muscle aches and cramps; dizziness; hot/flushed skin; nausea or vomiting; and convulsions.
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Are you dehydrated?
Eat your water
Sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphate and magnesium are a few of the body’s essential electrolytes. These minerals aid motor, digestive and neurological functions, and when depleted or overconsumed, throw our bodies into a state of imbalance. Symptoms of electrolyte depletion can include irregular heartbeat, fast heart rate, fatigue, nausea and more. Hypernatremia, or loss of sodium in the blood, is most common in high-endurance athletes, Coogan said, and can include similar symptoms.
“If you feel like you need to take down a bottle of water, you’re probably already at the point of dehydration,” Coogan said. Prevention is key. Consistently monitor urine color throughout the day to help become more familiar with your hydration levels. “It will be darker in the morning, which is normal,” Coogan said, “but if you’re approaching that dark apple cider color, it’s getting into a dangerous level of dehydration.”
Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the day can help replenish water and electrolytes naturally. Some of the best-hydrating foods include:
Wet heat vs. Dry heat Think of a humid climate as a steam room (wet heat) and an arid climate as a sauna (dry heat). “While a sauna may reach higher temperatures than a steam room, you will produce more sweat in a steam room due to the moisture in the area,” Coogan said. So it’s important to hydrate in both climates. And when it’s humid and hot during Las Vegas’ monsoon seasons, hydration is even more crucial.
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How much water do you need? It’s important to consume fluids as often as possible throughout the day, Coogan said, but even in the desert, you can drink too much water. “We love water, but it’s all about maintaining balance.” If you’re drinking plenty of water but still feel thirsty, Coogan said you may be “drowning your body” by depleting electrolyte levels. Consider swapping an 8-ounce glass of water for an electrolyte-enhanced beverage such as Gatorade, Powerade or coconut water to replenish electrolyte levels and achieve a state of euhydration—the technical term for optimal hydration. Coogan does not recommend drinking a gallon of water in one sitting. Instead, try to evenly distribute water intake throughout the day to bring levels back to normal.
How much water do you need a day? There are many different opinions about daily water consumption. According to the Mayo Clinic, the recommendation is 3.7 liters (124 ounces) for men and 2.7 liters (92 ounces) for women. Your body size, climate, level of activity and overall health can also affect how much water you need.
Get to know your sweat “If you’re a person who sweats more than normal or you have a lot
of salt coming out in your sweat, you’re going to have to pay closer attention and make sure you have a beverage on you at all times,” Coogan said. “If it looks like there’s a whitish color on [someone’s] skin, you can see they are putting out more sodium.” Coogan recommends adding salt to your water before a workout (especially hot yoga), or drinking Pedialyte, which will help balance electrolyte levels during the workout. It’s also important to avoid diuretic beverages such as coffee and tea, which “could bring you to a state of dehydration quicker” by potentially increasing your urine and sweat output. If you exercise heavily, Coogan recommends weighing yourself before and after your workout, and drinking a cup of water for every pound lost during your exercise session.
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What happens when a wannabe rock star/substitute teacher turns his straightlaced fifth-grade class into straight-up rockers? A hit musical! The hilarious 2003 Richard Linklater film starring Jack Black hits the Smith Center as a Broadway rock-musical extravaganza that includes 14 new songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber and a talented cast of instrument-playing kiddos. $29-$127. –C. Moon Reed
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CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER ROTUNDA GALLERY DESERT FLOWER POWER LANDSCAPE Photos of desert plants and Las Vegans intermix in artist JK Russ’ sculptural collage exhibit (up through September 14). Attend the opening reception to meet the artist, hear her talk and view a special performance by the UNLV Dance Club. 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. –C. Moon Reed
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AUG 2 & 6 VARIOUS VENUES TALES OF THE VEGAS MOB “This town was better when the mob was running it.” That’s a popular statement among Las Vegans who are upset about paid parking or something, and who presumably don’t have an active, local threat against their lives right now (that they know of). Two upcoming events will endeavor to put Vegas’ mob-run years into perspective. The first, part of Clark County Library’s Las Vegas Stories series, brings author Larry D. Gragg for a two-hour discussion of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and his influence on Las Vegas on August 2 (7 p.m., free, Clark County Library). Gragg will talk about Siegel’s place in popular culture, the accuracy of the stories about his place in Vegas’ mythos and, of course, the Flamingo. The other event, an August 6 screening of T.W. Gilbride and Ned Day’s 1987 documentary Mob on the Run, is quite naturally happening at the Mob Museum (6 p.m., free with museum admission or membership). Veteran journalists Bob Stoldal and George Knapp will be on hand to provide further expert commentary on this wild time. –Geoff Carter
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DJ, producer and dance festival mogul Gary Richards tunes up for his recently announced fall tour with a day set at the Cromwell’s rooftop club, teaming up with South London house head TroyBoi Friday. Drai’s continues to expand its musical diversity. 11 a.m., $20-$30. –Brock Radke
THU, AUG 2 ESTIATORIO MILOS WINEMAKER’S TABLE DINNER Journey through Europe’s famed wine regions with each glass, while savoring Milos’ favorites like Maryland crab cakes, Bay Scallops and the signature octopus. Seating times 5-10:45 p.m., $79 (reservations required; 702-698-7930). –Leslie Ventura
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The popular Square Enix roleplaying video game series hits the concert stage with more than 100 musicians, a choir and a giant HD screen featuring hero Sora and various Disney and Final Fantasy characters. 8 p.m., $54-$114. –Mike Prevatt
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Record setters LA’S HOUSTON BROTHERS SPRINKLE THE STRIP WITH DOWNTOWN FOR NEW PARK MGM VENUE ON THE RECORD BY LESLIE VENTURA
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hen On the Record opens inside Park MGM this on New Year’s Eve, it will no doubt become the latest place for Las Vegans to see and be seen. Twin brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston have a decade’s worth of experience in LA’s nightlife and bar industry. They’re West Coast celebs in their own right, not to mention selfdescribed karaoke fiends. Since launching Piano Bar, their first concept, in 2008, the Houston brothers have opened eight additional properties including La Descarga, Harvard & Stone, No Vacancy and Dirty Laundry. On the Record will be their 10th venture and first nightlife concept beyond LA, but there will be plenty of LA flair packed into the space, including four different themed rooms, a speakeasy bar and a fully functional record store at the entrance.
“We come out to Vegas and we go to the megaclubs and Downtown, but nothing has bridged the two in a new experience,” Mark Houston says. “That’s what we bring to the table.” Including a record shop in the project—the only one on the Strip—felt organic, the brothers say, since they grew up listening to music from virtually every genre, from the 1950s through the 1990s. And given Park MGM’s proximity to T-Mobile Arena and the Park, the location was a no-brainer, Jonnie Houston says. “This corner feels so music-centric. We wanted to embrace that and showcase the music we love.” Though the Houstons grew up in LA, launching their successful career as nightlife entrepreneurs and rubbing elbows with the Hollywood elite (close friend Elijah Wood started
DJing at the Houstons’ first bar), they’ve had a thing for Vegas since they were kids. “My mom would bring us out here every weekend,” Mark Houston says. “In a way it kind of feels like our second home,” Jonnie Houston adds. “We lived at Circus Circus. We fell in love with [Vegas], and we’ve seen every iteration of it—how it’s evolved and where it’s at today. It’s exciting for us to be a part of the community.” Expect live music, DJs, theatrical performances and lots of celebrity spotting when On the Record officially opens. “When you walk in the door, you leave your 9-to-5 behind,” Mark Houston says. Who can’t get behind a concept like that?
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There’s something kinda ridiculous about Diplo and Mark Ronson naming their first Silk City track “Only Can Get Better.” Released in May, the inoffensive, summery-sweet song relies on a slightly funky synth bassline and a tweaked and twisted hook sung by Aussie Daniel Merriweather. It was a soft but steady salute to feel-good house music, not the bold banger one might expect from such a super-producer team-up. Would the next release actually get better? The short answer is yes. For “Feel About You,” the dynamic duo brings in little-known SwedishAmerican vocalist Mapei for some stronger, resonating lines that float above an intricately layered groove incorporating sounds of marimba and plucky disco strings. The track starts with a few unassuming piano chords and slowly builds upon itself, always dipping back into the rhythm and never threatening to explode with an EDM-style drop. The composers let Mapei’s soulful vocals star just like they did in the danceradio hits of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Diplo hinted at this new musical project last summer, but Silk City was only officially announced in January, leaving little time to speculate on what kind of sounds would emerge from their combined efforts. It’s safe to say everything Silk City creates will be catchy and radio-ready and “Feel About You” is primed to take over the clubs for the rest of summer. –Brock Radke
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BEYOND NOODLES TOMO BRINGS DIVERSE, FUN FOOD TO VILLAGE SQUARE BY BROCK RADKE
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nce a floundering suburban strip mall, Village Square has evolved into one of the best overall dining corners in the Valley, offering diversity that stretches from Archi’s Thai Restaurant and Bachi Burger to Yojie Japanese Fondue, Khoury’s Mediterranean and Buldogis gourmet hot dogs. The newest addition to this colorful corner is Tomo Noodles & Dumplings, a creative Asian eatery and boba tea house masquerading as a simple ramen shop. Entering this spacious, energetic environment, you’ll recognize there’s far more happening here than noodles and broth. Trendy dishes like pork belly bao ($7), cheesy mazemen ramen ($10) and even a ramen burger ($7) dot the menu, but stick to more imaginative fare and you won’t be disappointed. For the table, order the Tomo fries ($5), topped with pork, pickled ginger, togarashi and furikake seasonings, kewpie mayo and sweet katsu sauce. For a lighter starter, Tomo’s tempura veggies ($6) are expertly done, with crisp slivers of shishito peppers, zucchini, asparagus, green beans, green onions and shiitake mushrooms. The house ramen uses standard pork broth and familiar toppings, tossing in tender chicken thigh, roasted tomato and shoyu-cured egg for extra value ($11). Try the boldly flavored shoyu-ginger chicken ramen ($10), and don’t be shy about adding extra noodles or opting for veggie noodles (both $2). Skip the soup and go for a sandwich like the tweaked pork belly Cuban ($7), with karashi mayo and Dijon mustard adding extra richness. (Not sure why they put lettuce on their Cuban, though.) The chicken katsu sandwich is downright crunchy, and the shrimp with slaw and spicy mayo is creamy and decadent (both $7). You can also snack your way through Tomo, sipping on a pineapple mojito slush or taro and jasmine green tea with milk ($4-$6) while noshing on chicken soup dumplings ($6), spicy garlic green beans ($5) and miso salmon or shoyu-glazed chicken thigh skewers (both $6). Tie it all up with fried Oreo cookies ($5) and you might have discovered a new neighborhood favorite—or at least another eatery to add to your Village Square rotation.
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I remember seeing it on Instagram—a she stays as active as the rest as her staff, checking piping hot bowl of delicious-looking curry on tables and delivering food to hungry patrons. vegan lamb. “Who serves vegan lamb?” I Some of VeggiEat’s faux meat won’t fool carwondered. Turns out VeggiEat Xpress at Stephanie nivores, but there’s plenty for anyone to enjoy. If and Warm Springs does. Specializing in you’re a meat eater trying out a more plantAsian dishes from Vietnam, China, Singabased diet, opt for banh mi sandwiches like VeggiEat pore and beyond, it’s 100 percent vegan. the vegan chicken or grilled mushroom, Xpress Chef Victoria Plourde opened the original which come with lettuce, pickled carrots, 390 N. Stephanie St., version inside 99 Ranch Market at the Boujicama, cucumber, vegan mayo, jalapeño 702-458-8899. levard Mall two years ago but recently shutand cilantro—they’re fresh and balanced Daily, tered that store to focus on her Henderson and they pack a little heat. Same goes for 11 a.m.-9 p.m. location, which is currently celebrating its entrees like fried cauliflower in General one-year anniversary. The casual restaurant Tsao sauce, or the straightforward and seriis filled with wooden tables and mirrored ously spicy basil tofu and eggplant. Tried accents, with the sound of sizzling veggies always and true vegans will also find a lot to love on the audible as servers move briskly in and out of the menu with more adventurous items like Koreankitchen. Plourde crafted every dish on the menu— style vegan barbecue ribs or vegan walnut shrimp from apps and noodles to boba teas and dessert—and and broccoli. –Leslie Ventura
Pastel De Nata 1881 is complicated. It’s a tiny, outdoor stand at the Las Vegas North Premium Outlets, so between the parking, the sun and the tourists around you, you’ll question whether it’s really worth the effort. Then you’ll eat what they serve— the only thing they serve— and all questions will be answered. A pastel de nata is a Portuguese egg tart, and this kiosk does them so well, you could double the foot-traffic, add 10 degrees to the temperature and move the stand without telling us, and we’d still seek them out. The legend of these pastries dates back to the 18th century, when French monks emigrated to Lisbon and tried to emulate the sweets they loved. Pastel de nata soon became the rage. A flaky crust surrounds a rich, creamy egg custard, which is sprinkled with just enough sugar to take it to the edge of burnt. We know, flaky crust and egg-y center sounds like quiche—but it doesn’t taste like quiche. This sweet, luscious egg custard has a different consistency and flavor. It’s magical … or religious … maybe both. Pastel sells one for $3, two for $5 or five for $10. And when they’re gone for the day, they’re gone. The owners plan to expand, to other malls, with other hurdles you should absolutely jump over to reward yourself with these sweet treasures. –Jason Harris
PASTEL DE NATA 1881 785 S. Grand Central Parkway, 702-686-8633. Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
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STEVIE WONDER’S FIRST EXTENDED VEGAS ENGAGEMENT COULD FEATURE REAL FAN-TO-HERO INTERACTION BY MIKE PREVATT uh. That was the response heard around the Valley when news broke that MGM had signed Stevie Wonder for five dates at Park Theater—because it already should have happened. Wonder is an obvious candidate for such a booking because of several bona fides—the most important being his songbook, one of the most beloved and revered in the history of popular music. Which is likely a reason why his Park Theater engagement is called The Stevie Wonder Song Party: A Celebration of Life, Love & Music. As such, choosing his setlist each night will be rife with hard calls. But what’s more intriguing is the lone thing he has said about the show’s concept—that he wants people to bring the Stevie music and mementos that remind them of special experiences in their lives. “They can describe them to me as I do the song. It will be very interactive: BYLP—bring your LP.” Interesting, but what’s that going to look like? Will we be rushing some crowd mic, ring-worn copies of Talking Book in hand, telling Stevie about the first time we heard “Superstition”? Or will we be recording these stories in some sort of private booth ahead of the performance, to be played onscreen later with their corresponding songs? Maybe he has already scrapped that idea. If you’ve ever seen him start a song in concert and then suddenly stop to play another, you know he can be capricious. Which is to say anything’s possible with that guy. Which is to also say he could be sticking with this. And if so, who wouldn’t
imagine what they would do if given the chance to share an anecdote—a real fan-to-hero moment? I know I’ve already strategized among my modest stack of Stevie records. The obvious choice: Songs in the Key of Life, the album Stevie gives the most setlist love. I would tell him it means a lot to me because it’s the first vinyl record of his I ever bought, and it was released the year of my birth (Google it, nosy). Or, maybe I opt to bring Fulfillingness’ First Finale, and talk about how I rescued the unloved copy at the Broadacres Marketplace one beautiful Sunday afternoon—and perhaps make the case that Stevie should dust off that album’s “They Won’t Go When I Go.” Or, I could play the wild card and bring my soundtrack for The Woman in Red. Stereogum once ranked it as the worst Stevie Wonder album of all time, and I won’t dispute that. But it happens to have my favorite Stevie song of all time: “Love Light in Flight.” I loved dancing to it as an 8-year-old boy when it came on the radio or MTV, and I still move about when it’s spun on my turntable or Spotify. I would jump at the chance to tell him that. Alas, Stevie hasn’t played it in 11 years. But maybe he shakes that one off, too, and makes my night, month and year. If his career has told us anything, it’s that anything is possible.
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Leader of the old school Rapper Mike Xavier is all passion, no gimmicks By Zoneil Maharaj
he first time Mike Xavier performed in Las Vegas was at an open mic in April 2016. His most recent gig was headlining House of Blues’ packed Local Brews Local Grooves festival on July 14. His next will be at September’s Life Is Beautiful festival, where he’ll share a bill with worldrenowned entertainers like The Weeknd, Florence + The Machine and Arcade Fire. That’s a rapid ascent for someone who, before moving here in 2015, was living in a car with his son in LA and had no connection to the Las Vegas music scene. It’s proof that relentless hustle, unbending focus and genuine optimism don’t go unnoticed. Just last month, the affable, 34-year-old emcee was named Best Fast-Rising Rapper in Las Vegas Weekly’s 2018 Best of Vegas issue. In just
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over two years of Vegas residency, Xavier has become an elder statesman in the community, hosting seminars and showcases so that other musicians can come up with him. “I’m trying to do more than music,” Xavier says. “How can I help everybody else rise up, too?” Xavier’s energy is undoubtedly contagious. But more than the man, it’s the music that galvanizes listeners. It’s honest and uplifting, an everyman’s journal of daily struggles and how to push through them. His recently released Old School Vibes LP is full of hopeful anthems told over ’90sera boom-bap beats. The tracklisting alone lets you know what you’re in for with song titles such as “Change the World,” “Smile,” “Let It Go” and “Stay Strong.”
Old School Vibes is packed with relatable anecdotes. Take this too-real excerpt from “Try”: “I’m out of gas, a couple dollars in the tank/ Slide my debit card as credit with no money in the bank/So damn, all these overdraft fees is adding up/We out here starving while celebs is gettin’ tummy tucks.” It’s lyrics like those that help him win over new fans, a base that reaches beyond the traditional hip-hop circle. At Local Brews Local Grooves, Xavier was the only rap act on the bill, yet his name was perched at the very top. Soulful rockers The Revival and alt-pop outfit Silversage fueled the crowd with guttural wails, heavy riffs and Killers covers—hard acts to follow, for sure. But then Xavier came to the delicate keys, groovy bass,
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THREE SHOWS TO CONSIDER THIS WEEK SNAKEHIPS British electronic duo Snakehips kind of earn the backhanded compliment, “They sound like everything else on the radio.” While there’s something innately familiar about James Carter and Oliver Lee’s brand of coolly detached, booty-shaking R&B—as there should be; they’ve remixed everyone from The Weeknd to Banks—that doesn’t mean it isn’t fresh or original. Perhaps the best way of describing Snakehips is suggesting that its members may be radios themselves, picking up the signal that’s in the air, and putting their own very individual bump and buzz to it. August 3, 9 p.m., $24, Hard Rock Hotel Pool. –Geoff Carter
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silky horns and laidback drumbeat of backing band The Noir Movement. The crowd didn’t thin out— instead, audience members were enraptured, throwing their hands up, bobbing their heads, fighting for T-shirts Xavier tossed into the audience and later posing for photos with the local rap star. “I have a track record of good times,” Xavier says. “You come to my show, you’re gonna have a good time. People are recognizing that. If my name is on it, I take it very seriously.” That earnestness extends to
all aspects of his life. “You lead by example,” he says, “so if my son sees me doing this and what I’m accomplishing, he’ll follow in those footsteps.” Xavier works tirelessly to grow his platform so he can make a greater impact. He wants to organize charity events to help those in need and hold more events to support his Las Vegas music peers. He’s even thought about becoming a motivational speaker. “There’s endless possibilities if you believe in yourself,” he says. “You can be unstoppable.”
THE CHAMANAS If anyone can speak to life on the border, it’s The Chamanas, a Mexican/American indie-pop quartet that lives in what it considers the “single city” of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Its music certainly is the artistic reflection of its residential dynamic, as it blends the traditionalism of Mexican folk and balladry with American rock and electronic influences (and a
smattering of other international styles). And as recently as April, it addressed the issue of Trump’s proposed border wall with “If You Build It, We Will Break It,” co-sung by fellow El Paso musician Jim Ward (formerly of At the Drive-In)—a potential highlight should the band play it Monday night. With DJ Joseph. August 6, 9 p.m., $10-$12, Bunkhouse Saloon. –Mike Prevatt BEN NICHOLS The grizzly-voiced frontman for veteran country-rock band Lucero pulls into town on his Bikeriders Western Ride tour, alongside tattoo artist Oliver Peck of Ink Master TV fame. Nichols’ solo sets are typically acoustic, one-man affairs, culling from Lucero’s consistently interesting—and lyrically probing—20-year catalog and the Arkansas native’s own excellent 2008 album, The Last Pale Light in the West. Expect some material from latest Lucero LP Among the Ghosts, which debuted on npr.org on July 26. U.S. Christmas leader Nate Hall and locals No Red Alice provide support. August 8, 8 p.m., $20, Backstage Bar & Billiards. –Spencer Patterson
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(Left) Charlie Starling of Cabaret (July Castle/Staff); (right) cast members from Clown Bar (Courtesy)
Red noses and jackboots Come to Majestic for Cabaret , stay for Clown Bar By C. Moon Reed illkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Whether you’re a clown, a Berliner or a “beige person” (that’s clown slang for non-clowns), Majestic Repertory Theatre invites you to leave your troubles outside as it presents two wholly immersive and wholly different shows this August: Cabaret and Clown Bar. “Somehow I’ve become the social justice theater artist in Las Vegas,” Artistic Director Troy Heard says of Majestic’s recent shows possessing deep resonance, such as Hair, Animal Farm and Marie Antoinette. With its Nazi-era Berlin setting and themes of resistance, Cabaret fits right into the pattern. “On the other hand, Clown Bar is a show that joyfully has no redeeming social value whatsoever,” Heard says. “It’s a fun roller coaster ride.” Heard chose Cabaret to lead off Majestic’s 201819 season after listening to the musical’s track “So What.” Sung by a German character in the 1930s, the lyrics are about not sweating the small stuff. “Unfortunately at the time, the small stuff was the rise of Adolf Hitler,” Heard says. He immediately
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thought of the “why vote?” attitudes surrounding will resume her role as Petunia, the rubber chickenthe 2016 election. loving clown hooker with a heart of gold. “It’s just fun “There’s no getting around an allegory, when it to do, to be honest. There’s a lot of shows you always comes to Cabaret,” Heard says. “It’s a show that wish you could bring back, so when the stars align speaks to each generation.” Heard says that since and you can do that, why not?” In fact, Senecal loves debuting in 1966, Cabaret has been Clown Bar so much, she plans to get a an allegory for the American Civil rubber chicken tattoo. CABARET Rights Movement, the persecution of Kady Heard, who happens to be marAugust 2-26; gays in Russia, and now, the “bubbling ried to Troy, will perform in both Cabaret Thursday-Saturday, up of fascism enabled by the Trump and Clown Bar, as a Kit Kat Girl and as 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m.; $15-$28. regime.” Heard’s version stars Charlie Blinky Fatale, respectively. “I finally CLOWN BAR Starling as the wayward British ingeget to dance while I’m acting in both of August 4-25; nue Sally Bowles and Anita Bean as them,” she says. “Cabaret does go to some Saturday, 11 p.m.; $25. the Emcee. dark places, and I have to tap into some Majestic Repertory Theatre, And then, because the space was aluncomfortable emotional situations, but 702-423-6366 ready set up like a bar, Heard decided in both I am playing a jaded female who’s to reprise last summer’s successful been treated poorly by men, so it’s not run of Clown Bar, which also played that difficult to go back and forth.” LA’s Viper Room. It’s a film noir-style mystery full So how to watch? Heard suggests a double feaof mobsters and gumshoes—all of whom happen ture: “See Cabaret. Pop across to Velveteen Rabbit to be clowns. for a drink. And come back for Clown Bar as a pal“We all really love it,” says Natalie Senecal, who ate cleanser.”
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Renovation work continues at the Arts Factory. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
Factory reset An Arts District stalwart gets a much-needed face-lift By Geoff Carter he first day, we took down that black fencing,” Jennifer Cornthwaite says of the exterior remodel of the Arts Factory, now in progress. “And we thought, why wasn’t this done 10 years ago?” That particular question might be unanswerable, but it’s no mystery as to why that black fencing— which ran the length of the property’s north side along Boulder Avenue, and for a short stretch adjacent to the building on Charleston Boulevard—has been taken down: It doesn’t belong there anymore. The neighborhood isn’t what it was 10 years ago; there’s no longer a need to barricade the venerable gallery, retail and dining complex against its surroundings. And this rehab—reportedly budgeted between $250,000 and $300,000—is designed to bring the Arts Factory into the present. “We’re trying to squeeze every penny we can out of [a remodel of] a building that hasn’t been properly maintained,” says Cornthwaite, who oversees
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daily operation of the Arts Factory for property owner Jonathan Kermani. “This building is going to get a little cleanup.” The first stage of the project, which Cornthwaite says will be complete by August’s First Friday, will replace the property’s asphalt parking lot with Pavestone bricks—still usable for parking, but much better-suited to the venue’s frequent outdoor events than cracked blacktop. The bricks will come right up to the sidewalks on both sides of the building, now free of fences. Almost overnight, the Arts Factory will become a more approachable building. The next phase involves improvements to the facade of the decades-old building. “We’re skimming parts of the building that are broken,” Cornthwaite says—repairing dead lights and conduits, completing a skirt around the roof of the building, replacing signage and coating the entire building in fresh paint. In a strange way, the building already looks
better, even covered in scaffolding. The giant vinyl banner that once covered nearly the whole of the building’s eastern face—the one that advertised Urban Lounge, Tacos Huevos and other Arts Factory businesses—has been removed, revealing one of the building’s past lives by way of a hand-painted logo for Shaw Sign Company. (“Highway Signs, Complete Service.”) Cornthwaite says the old sign can’t be preserved but promises that the Arts Factory’s new sign will be more painted Shaw than plastic sheet. “No more vinyl signs that aren’t supposed to last longer than 30 days,” she says. This isn’t the first time Kermani has spent money refreshing the Arts Factory. “A lot of money has been spent that you can’t see,” Cornthwaite says. But this refresh will be visible—and it’s meant to last. “I hope that when you Google the Arts District in five years, a photo of this beautiful building comes up,” Cornthwaite says.
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Electric Jam 8/8. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-2208849. Cowabunga bay Swim + Sound: Silence Speaks, Asylum of Ashes, Vatican Falling & more 8/3. 900 W. Galleria Drive, 702-850-9000. THE Dillinger The Unwieldies 8/11. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001. THE Dispensary Lounge Toscha Comeaux 8/3. Lisa Gay 8/4. Julian Tanaka 8/8. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar Guerilla Poubelle, Arms Alof, 3 Rounds, The Pluralses 8/3. When Darkness Falls, A Lost Asylum, Hanover 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON The People’s Whiskey 8/2. Scorpion vs Tarantula, The Psyatics, The New Waves, Stagnetti’s Cock, Question No Answer 8/3. The Burly-Q Revue w/The Scoundrels 8/5. The Bargain DJ Collective 8/6. Unique Massive 8/7. 4640 Paradise Road, 702791-5775. DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER Godsmack, Shinedown 8/3. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000. Eagle Aerie Hall Journey 2 Rapture, Silverscape, In Angles, Twenty 81, Beau, MTMA 8/3. The Beautiful Ones, Vamachara, Suffer The Loss, Drain, World Tension, DOA 8/4. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927 Encore Theater The Gipsy Kings 8/17-8/18. Anita Baker 8/24-8/25, 8/29. Wynn, 702-7706696. EVEL PIE Spanish Love Songs, Mercy Music,
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The Joint Kingdom Hearts Orchestra 8/5. Coheed and Cambria, Taking Back Sunday, The Story So Far 8/10. Psycho Las Vegas ft. Danzig, Witchcraft, Dummu Borgir & more 8/17-8/19. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. Mandalay Bay BEACH Brett Young, Michael Tenpenny 8/17. Nacho 8/18. Atmosphere, J Boog 8/24. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand Garden Arena Shania Twain 8/4. Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson 8/25. 702521-3826. NINJA KARAOKE Sadat X, El Da Sensei, Edo G, DJ Kaos 8/4. 1009 S. Main St., 702-487-6213. Orleans Showroom Air Supply 8/31-9/2. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Stevie Wonder 8/3-8/4, 8/8, 8/10-8/11. Park MGM, 844-600-7275. The Pearl Train 8/3. Alice Cooper, Ace Frehley 8/10. Charlie Puth, Hailee Steinfeld 8/12. Niall Horan, Maren Morris 8/18. Gavin DeGraw, Phillip Phillips 8/24. Palms, 702-944-3200. THE Railhead Joe Louis Walker 8/2. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge Van Waylon 8/2. Chris Tofield 8/3. Stoked! 8/5. Odd Monday Jam 8/6. Jordan Matthew Young 8/7. The Glides 8/8. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. SANDBAR Whitesnake, Scrap Metal 8/4. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. South Point Showroom Frankie Moreno 8/9. The Four Freshmen 8/10-8/11. Tony Orlando 8/17-8/19. Frankie Moreno 8/23. James
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STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA Keith Sweat 8/4. El Chapo de Sinaloa 8/11. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts 8/18. 2601 Atlantic St., 702-6845769.
Intrigue Flosstradamus 8/3. Lost Kings 8/4. Slushii 8/8. Wynn, 702-770-7300. Light DJ J-Nice 8/3. 6LACK 8/4. Saint Jhn 8/8. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.
Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Brodie Stewart 8/3. Jackson Michelson 8/10. Alex Williams 8/17. Craig Wayne Boyd 8/31. Town Square, 702-435-2855.
Marquee DAYCLUB Laidback Luke 8/2. The Him 8/3. Tritonal 8/4. Nora En Pure 8/5. The Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.
SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Flower Power Time Machine 8/26. 800-745-3000.
Marquee DJ Mustard 8/3. Laidback Luke 8/4. San Holo 8/6. The Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.
SUNSET STATION OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER Toto 8/10. 800-745-3000.
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TAO BEACH Charlie Darker 8/2. Kay The Riot 8/3. Craig David presents TS5 8/4. Gil Barba, Exile the Jedi & Joey Illness 8/5. Venetian, 702-388-8588.
TopGolF AJ McLean 8/2. Crimson Riot, The Revival 8/17. One Drop 8/18. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458.
TAO DJ Five 8/2. Price & Takis 8/3. DJ Politik 8/4. Venetian, 702-388-8588.
Vinyl Ekoh, BM&V, SOV 8/5. Co-Op, Electric Radio Kings, Queens Riot 8/9. Grateful Shred, Mapache 8/10. Wovenhand, Cough 8/16. Psycho Las Vegas ft. Danzig, Witchcraft, Dummu Borgir & more 8/17-8/19. Ella Mai, Mapache 8/23. The Dirty Hooks, Rabig Young, Glass Pools 8/24. Anti Vision, Be Like Max, The Social Set, Unfair Fight, Rayner, Stop on Green, Duct Tape Shoes, New Cold War 8/25. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. ZAPPOS THEATER Backstreet Boys 8/3-8/4, 8/8, 8/10-8/11. Lionel Richie 8/15, 8/17-8/18, 8/21, 8/24-8/25. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.
clubs APEX SOCIAL CLUB Vice 8/3. Palms, 702-9445980. Chateau Backstreet Boys Afterparty 8/3-8/4. Paris, 702-776-7770. DAYLIGHT DJ Neva 8/2. Kid Funk 8/3. Morgan Page 8/4. DJ Five 8/5. Mandalay Bay, 702632-4700. Drai’S BEACHCLUB Destructo & TroyBoi 8/3. DJ Pauly D 8/4. Walshy Fire 8/5. Swim Night: DJ Pauly D 8/7. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. Drai’s DJ Esco 8/2. Migos 8/3. 2 Chainz 8/4. DJ Franzen 8/5. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. ENCORE BEACH CLUB Nightswim: RL Grime 8/2. Marshmello 8/3. Nightswim: DJ Snake 8/3. Major Lazer 8/4. Nightswim: Slander 8/4. Galantis 8/5. Encore, 702-770-7300.
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Comedy BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Lance Montalto 8/2. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Larry Reeb, Kermet Apio, Becky Robinson 8/2-8/5. Paul Ogata, Kristen Key, Raj Sharma 8/6-8/12. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. The Chelsea Amy Schumer & Friends 8/108/11. The Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. COMEDY CELLAR Michael Somerville, Julian McCullough, Jessica Kirson, Greer Barnes 8/2-8/5. Ryan Hamilton 8/6. Nathan Macintosh, Ian Edwards, Kathleen Dunbar, Des Bishop 8/8-8/11. Rio, 702-777-2782. GRAND EVENTS CENTER Billy Gardell 8/11. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777. Harrah’s Showroom Tom Green 8/12-8/13. 702-777-2782.
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Foundation Room Greg Lopez 8/3. DJ Excel 8/4. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631.
Park Theater Bill Burr 8/18. Park MGM, 844600-7275.
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South Point Showroom Dat Phan 8/3-8/4. 702-696-7111. Terry Fator TheatrE Jim Jefferies 8/10-8/11. Ron White 8/17-8/18. Mirage, 702-792-7777.
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Performing Arts & Culture Clark County Library Las Vegas Stories: Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and the Flamingo Hotel 8/2. Asian Moon Festival Concert 8/4. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. Historic Fifth Street School Story Pirates 8/2, 8/4. 401 S 4th St., 702-229-6469. House of Blues Rocky Horror Live 8/12. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. Millennium Dance Complex Dance Film Showcase 8/8. 6675 S. Tenaya Way #120, 702790-4000. THE Mob Museum Kai Brant Duo 8/4. Mob on the Run 8/6. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org. THE Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Am I Enough? Finding My Color in a World of Gray 8/2. School of Rock: The Musical 8/78/12. Zeppelin USA (Led Zeppelin tribute) 8/17. (Cabaret Jazz) Bruce Harper Big Band 8/3, 12/3. Bill King: Come Blow Your Horn 8/5. Frankie Moreno 8/7. Michelle Rohl: Kozmic Blues (Janis Joplin tribute) 8/11. The Ronnie Foster Trio 8/19. First Ladies of Disco 8/24. Amanda McBroom & Ann Hampton Calloway: Divalicious 8/25. Ben Hale & Friends 8/31. 702-749-2000. The Space Anders Hanson: Real Magic 8/4. Mondays Dark 8/6. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. Summerlin Library Las Vegas Guitar Trio 8/5. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860.
LOCAL THEATER Majestic Repertory Theatre Cabaret 8/2-8/26. Clown Bar 8/4-8/25. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. Super Summer Theatre Peter Pan Thru 8/18. The Pirates of Penzance 9/6-9/22. 4340 S. Valley View #210, 702-579-7529.
SPORTS LAS VEGAS LIGHTS Rio Grande 8/4. Cashman Field, 702-386-7200. NEVADA SPCA Out of the Gutters Bowling Tournament 8/5. Sam’s Town Bowling Center, nevadaspca.org. Ring Warriors Wrestling 8/8-8/9. Sam’s Town Live, 702-456-7777.
SPECIAL EVENTS STAR TREK CONVENTION 8/1-8/5. Rio, creationent.com.
Galleries & Museums Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery JK Russ Thru 9/15. Reception 8/2. 500 Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-7030.
West Las Vegas LIBRARY Am I Enough? Finding My Color in a World of Gray 8/4. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
Community Oasis Marie Valencia: Signs & Sigils 8/3. 1800 S. Industrial Road #102, 702420-2405.
Winchester Cultural Center Andy Hedges 8/4. Willy Wonka 8/9-8/11. 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.
Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Hearts4Vegas 8/2-10/5. Reception 9/7. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org.
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SERIES IN THE SILVERADO ALL-STARS NEED ONE TOURNAMENT TITLE TO REACH LITTLE LEAGUE’S ULTIMATE EVENT BY JESSE GRANGER ow did Nevada’s state champion Little League team celebrate its title in Carson City? By playing a celebratory game of whiffle ball in the parking lot of its hotel. Silverado Little League’s all-star team, composed of 11- and 12-year-olds residing in the southwest Valley, can reach the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, by winning the Western Regional, which runs August 5-11 in San Bernardino, California. Silverado’s coaches say they can’t get the kids to stop playing baseball, even on nights between tournament games. The team says that love for the game could be the difference in reaching Williamsport. “We all have fun, and we’re all energetic,” says Broc Snider, 12, who plays outfield, catcher and second base. “We’re all friends, so everyone talks to each other and has a lot of fun. It’s a lot easier [when] you get along with everyone.” Silverado has steamrolled its competition to this point, going 6-0 in district play and 3-0 in the state tournament. The team outscored its opposition 139-11 and hit 27 home runs. “It’s a great group of kids,” coach Frank Apeceche says. “We were very excited about the group from the beginning. I knew we were going to be good, but I never thought we’d be this good.” Pitcher Koa Young has thrown 11 postseason innings with a 0.59 earned run average, and Apeceche’s son, Connor, has been brilliant behind the plate catching. Jack Buening has a .714 batting average and seven home runs to lead a lineup with a combined .571 batting average and 47 extra-base hits. Silverado’s team was put together in mid-June and gelled immediately, easily advancing through the district tournament with six blowout wins: 20-0, 15-0, 13-0, 22-1, 24-0 and 11-0. That pro-
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Silverado all-star player Jake Glaser warms up with his teammates during practice at Silverado Ranch Park. The team is heading to regionals with a chance to qualify for the Little League World Series. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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Transforming CCSD policies to protect transgender youth On August 9, the district will hold a meeting to discuss and possibly vote on a policy affecting gender non-comforming youth
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ender diverse policies aim to protect students who don’t identify with male or female binary gender expressions or the biological sex they were assigned at birth. While transgender individuals are the most well-known examples of gender nonconforming people, there are several others included in this group, such as genderfluid or agender individuals. The Nevada legislature passed Senate Bill 225 last session, requiring the state board of education to implement a policy that protects students who are gender nonconforming, hoping to address higher incidences of homelessness, discrimination and suicide within this group. In March, the Clark County School District voted 4-3 to expand upon that requirement with its own policy after several public meetings and heated debates between parents who supported and opposed the expansion. The policy would address issues facing transgender students, such as which bathroom they can use. On August 9, the board of trustees will have another meeting to discuss the policy and possibly vote on its adoption. The division between the public has been ongoing, but many principals, including Jonathan Synold of Advanced Technologies Academy, cite the need for a districtwide policy that allows uniform treatment of students who are gender nonconforming. “We’re the judge, jury and executioners in these situations,” Synold said. “Right now, we do things on a caseby-case basis. What we like to have is a policy written so we can tell those parents that might have concerns about transgender students, ‘Here’s the policy I’m following, and this is why I’m making these decisions.’ ” Beyond the politics and public comments surrounding this issue are the students affected by these decisions. We spoke with a few of them.
Shay Bravo, 10 Shay Bravo is a geography fanatic. She lists the three capitals of South Africa and the countries bordering Syria with ease. Shay likes to draw, attends painting classes and also recently turned her focus to extreme baking. She sings in her church’s adult choir and dances to Ariana Grande at home. Shay is the youngest of Julie Bravo’s three children; her older siblings are 24 and 21 years old. The first time Shay and her mother went to CCSD’s meeting on transgender policy, they left early to get churros because those who were opposed to the policy spoke first, and Julie saw the comments were wearing on her daughter. “I felt terrible when they would say things like ‘a circle is a circle, a boy is a boy, there’s only two genders—a boy and a girl.’ I was like, ‘OK mama, let’s go get treats,’ ” Shay said. DANIEL KRUGER, 17 Daniel Kruger’s first tattoo was a simple purple band on his upper arm with the birth and death dates of his younger sister. She committed suicide four days into his sophomore year of high school. Daniel is a Las Vegas native and a selfdescribed “band geek.” He plays four instruments, is learning two more and dreams of becoming a band director. He’s also going to pursue cosmetology so he has a few career options. “Spotify says my most listened to music is garage indie punk, and I don’t know what that means,” Daniel said. He started transitioning in eighth grade and came out during his freshman year. By his sophomore year, Daniel was on testosterone. He graduated this year, but didn’t make a lot of friends during his time in CCSD’s high schools. “A policy like the one being proposed would have helped me a lot through my transition,” he said. “I had to transfer two times during high school just to make sure I was safe or respected.”
Kristina Hernandez, 15 Kristina Hernandez fiddled with the beaded bracelet on her wrist that had several dragonfly charms dangling from it. “They’re sort of my thing,” she said. “My father passed away about a year ago, and I started seeing dragonflies a lot, which actually—in spiritual healing stuff—symbolize change. I noticed whenever I would feel his energy around me, I would always end up seeing dragonflies.” Kristina hadn’t seen her father for about seven years before his death. Her mother, Laura, raised her in a heavily Hispanic area of Las Vegas where “thousands” of CDs from her grandmother’s production company fill their home. She collects vinyl from the ’60s and ’70s, adores Janis Joplin, George Harrison and The Beatles, and loathes modern music. Kristina knew she was a girl since before she could remember. It was just a matter of convincing her mother to accept it. Then family and friends. Then her school and community. She transitioned in sixth grade at a school where there wasn’t a lot of support. Kristina said her principal blamed that lack of support on not having a policy to follow. “I’ve spent the past few years just trying to help other kids out,” she said. “I made a promise to myself that I was never going to let another kid go through what I went through.” After a bad cyberbullying experience during her freshman year of high school, Kristina decided to fulfill her education requirements through homeschooling. “There’s just so much more to me that isn’t based around gender,” she said. Cameron Johnson, 14 Cameron Johnson and her mom, Sandy, curled up on opposite ends of the couch with their 13-year-old dog Diamond close by. The Johnson family moved to Boulder City because Sandy is a pastor for the local United Methodist Church. Cameron was accepted to Las Vegas Academy for band and will start her freshman year in the coming weeks. She plays the tenor sax, is “obsessed” with anything astronomy, and loves Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra. At 5 years old, Cameron turned to Sandy and said, “Mom, I think I’m a girl.” Those words remained dormant until a few months ago, when Cameron told her mom again. Her family is supportive, but sometimes her mom still uses the wrong pronouns. Those slip-ups don’t disturb the strength of the Johnsons’ relationship. It’s the strength of that support that helps Cameron cope with some of the hostilities at the middle school she attended since long before she began transitioning. Even though the school allowed Cameron to use the nurse’s bathroom as a restroom or to change for P.E., a policy to address these specific challenges would help her not stand out as much. “If they did that, I wouldn’t be the record holder for going to the nurse’s office the most times during a day,” Johnson said.
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Census may leave thousands of Nevada’s children uncounted The outcome could jeopardize federal funding on which the state relies to support its children By Camalot Todd Weekly staff
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n estimated 68,000 Nevadan children are at risk of being excluded in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census, which could affect the federal funding the state receives to operate programs. The census is used to evaluate the amount of funding a state needs to operate federal programs. If the count is inaccurate, the programs will suffer a shortage, said Denise Tanta, executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Alliance. “The census happens once every 10 years, and the federal government uses that in several different ways,” Tanta said. “For the kids we’re looking at, there are about 300 federally funded programs that are reliant on data from the census.” The state receives more than $1 billion to operate programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, Head Start and foster care, according to the Children’s Advocacy Alliance. Part of the expected exclusion is because of hardto-count areas—locations where the population is transient or rural, or where there are multiple generations of family members in one house, Tanta said. She also said adding a citizenship question to the census could cause fear in the immigration population and deter them from participating. “We must make accurately counting young children a priority between now and 2020,” Patrick McCarthy, CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, said in a news release. “As a country, we know how important it is to give children a great start in life. That can only happen if we have the right data to tell us where they are, what they need and how to ensure they have the bright futures they deserve.” In addition to analyzing the effect of the census
on funding, the foundation’s 2018 Kids Count Data Book, an annual report, assessed child well-being by using 16 indicators to rank each state in four major categories, including economic well-being, education, health, and family and community. “Although we have seen improvements in Nevada on several well-being indicators for children, the data show that we have much more work to do,” Tanta said in a news release. “We must make a commitment to making children a priority. That means
ensuring that we receive our appropriate share of federal funding through an accurate census count in 2020 and making state investments that address the needs of our children and families.” Nevada ranks 47th overall nationally, according to the Kids Count report. The state fell three spots from 40th to 43rd for overall economic well-being and the state’s educational rank remained at 49th for the third year in a row. Federal funding directly affects programs that could improve Nevada’s rank in reports like this, Tanta said. For example, Nevada does poorly in the early childhood education rankings but could improve through federal funding such as Childhood Development Block Grants or preschool funds. “We’re talking about millions and millions of dollars that could be lost for the state of Nevada if we don’t have an accurate count,” Tanta said. “It does have a direct impact on the level of services we can provide to make sure kids receive an adequate level of education, to make sure they receive adequate health care. Our state tends to be very reliant on federal funding to support a lot of those social services.”
About 38 percent of Nevada’s children 5 years of age or younger are at risk of being undercounted in the 2020 census, according to the 2018 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
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What services might the community not know about? One of our lesser-known programs, but possibly one of our most important, is the counseling services we provide to children and their families. Counseling sessions consist of play therapy or horticultural therapy. Sessions take place at our office, the Garden of Hope or at the therapist’s private practice. Counseling helps families through the complex emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis and helps them communicate their feelings and fears with each other.
What can people do to get involved in the cause you serve? support: emotional, quality-of-life programs One of the easiest ways to contribute is to and financial assistance. A child diagnosed make a donation. Gifts large and small help with cancer being treated in Nevada is the support our mission. Another way to get only requirement to become a Candlelighters involved is to volunteer. We are always looking Family. All programs and services are profor enthusiastic and passionate volunteers, vided at no cost. whether it’s for camp, helping WHAT IS FINDLAY with our Super Hero 5K in SepGOOD WORKS? Good Works is a What services does the comtember, or helping to collect items twice-monthly series munity likely know about? for our Adopt-A-Family program. in Las Vegas Weekly Camp Independent Firefly is in which we highlight the efforts of nonprofit a five-day, four-night medically Where do you see your orgagroups that are making supervised camp for diagnosed nization in five years? a difference in our children and their siblings, 7-17 I think the goal of any noncommunity. You can check out the good work profit, really, should be to put years of age. Camp is held in Big of more organizations by Bear, California, each June, and itself out of business because visiting facebook.com/ activities include horseback ridthat means the cause you serve FindlayAutoGroup. ing, swimming, arts and crafts, has been solved. I would love if the rock wall and more. Our volunone day there was no longer a teer medical team provides supervision, care need for Candlelighters service in our comand intervention if needed so that regardless of munity. Until that day comes, we’ll be here diagnosis, Candlelighters children can particioffering our love, care and encouragement.
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ith more than 900 teams participating in the five-day event, which takes place in dozens of gyms across the Valley, the Las Vegas Fab 48—as well as simultaneous AAU events like the Bigfoot Hoops Classic and the Rebound Hoops Vegas Finals—help make the city a basketball hub every July. If the NCAA has its way, however, that tradition could be coming to an end. After Arizona and other college programs were implicated by the FBI in a corruption sting last season, the NCAA is moving to overhaul the recruiting culture that for decades has supplied college basketball with its star players. An exploratory committee this summer recommended that the NCAA eliminate live recruiting periods in July and replace them with NCAA-run evaluation camps. Such a move could sap the Las Vegas events of their allure and dissuade thousands of participants from flocking to the city every summer. Grant Rice, the Bishop Gorman coach and one of the directors of the Fab 48, declined to comment on potential rule changes, but he took time to stump for the value of such events, even as he was helping to situate the youth teams that had begun to file through the registration desk. “It takes a lot of effort and a lot of people to pull off these events,” Rice said. “This many teams, this many college coaches, you have to have good people who want to work hard and do the best they can for these kids. And for the kids, they can hopefully play in front of some college coaches. It’s good for the young kids to be playing basketball in big-time
events where they can be seen.” Under the current recruiting system, shoe companies like Nike, Adidas and Under Armour sponsor AAU teams and can supply the coaches and directors with salaries and free gear. The AAU coaches, in return, can exert influence over the players to steer them toward certain colleges that also have exclusive deals with the shoe companies. It’s a murky quid pro quo dance that has existed for years, but the NCAA has
incentive to crack down now that the FBI investigation has been made public. Under the new rule recommendations, which could go into effect as early as next year, the NCAA committee believes it can minimize the power that AAU coaches and shoe companies hold over elite recruits. In his role as director of the Nike-sponsored Las Vegas Prospects, one of the nation’s most prominent AAU squads, Anthony Brown has been involved in the recruiting process for hundreds of players. He believes the proposed rules would be an extreme overreaction to a very specific and limited problem. “Ridiculous,” Brown said of the proposal. “Let’s do the numbers. In the Bigfoot Hoops 17-under division, let’s say there are 500 teams. Then say on average there are 10 kids on a team. That’s 5,000 kids playing 17-and-under. We’re not even talking about 16-under, 15-under, all the way down. Right now, there’s probably 15,000 to 20,000 kids in Las Vegas this week to play club basketball, and we’re proposing rules that only affect maybe five kids—maybe three to five kids who are being recruited at the level where it’s a problem. This proposal doesn’t make sense.” Brown believes that even if the NCAA does move to terminate the July recruiting period and decertify AAU events, ostensibly forcing college coaches to stay away, the shoe companies will still operate camps and work around the new rules. “If [the proposal] does go through, I’ll speak from the Nike standpoint: If I’m Nike, we’re still doing our events,” he said. “We’re live-streaming. If I’m a coach, you can’t tell me I can’t watch this from my computer. They’ll still hold the camps and the coaches will still watch. You’ve just empowered the local media, the internet scouts and the companies that do the livestream videos.”
Julian Strawther (1) of the Las Vegas Prospects takes the ball upcourt during a game against the Griffins at the Las Vegas Classic at Spring Valley High School on July 26. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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VegasInc Notes Sunrise Hospital changed phone numbers. The main number is 702-961-5000. MountainView Hospital opened a new fourth floor medical-surgical unit with 32 patient beds. Kirvin Doak Communications is handling public relations for nightclub expert and celebrity Jon Taffer. Dr. Mulugeta Kassahun of Urology Specialists of Nevada completed his 1,000th robotic surgery.
Commerce Center is owned by Speedway 10 Industrial, a joint venture between LaSalle Investment Management and Panattoni Development, and the general contractor is Alston Construction. Available space will be listed by Greg Tassi and Donna Alderson of CBRE. The Wall Gaming Lounge, an esports venue, is open at the Rio. Brandon Miller is the low-voltage systems project manager for Grand Canyon Development Partners.
Joseph Wang, Chris Wolfgram and George Fournier joined the board of the Foundation Assisting Seniors. HCA Healthcare presented an honorary award of distinction to Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center for the hospital’s response to the shooting on Oct. 1. Also receiving an award was David Chia, director of application services for the Far West Division. Clean Focus Renewables installed solar arrays at the San Martin and Siena campuses of Dignity Health—St. Rose Dominican Hospitals. The San Martin Campus project has 5,885 solar modules situated on carports covering 720 parking spaces. The Siena Campus project consists of 4,795 solar modules on carports covering 430 parking spaces in the existing parking garage. Strip entertainer Jeff Civillico is the celebrity spokesman for Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Panattoni Development Co. broke ground on Centennial Commerce Center, 6405 East Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas. The site will house 204,000 square feet of speculative industrial space. Centennial
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The National Pawnbrokers Association selected Max Pawn as the winner of the 2018 Outstanding Pawn Industry Image Award. Michael Mack is CEO of Max Pawn.
Longtime RSM US LLP senior executive Bill Wells retired from the company. He served as Las Vegas OfWells fice managing partner since 1990. He is a former chairman of the board of directors for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, Opportunity Village and the local chapter of the Young Presidents Organization.
Revolt Tattoos opened inside the Meadows Mall.
Sharky’s Modern Mexican Kitchen opened a location at 5070 Blue Diamond Road. The National Association of Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals launched a Las Vegas chapter. Gordon Miles, president and chief operating officer of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties and its parent company Americana Holdings, is chapter president. Terrible’s Road House is open in Jean. The 50,000-square-foot travel center and world’s largest Chevron station has 96 fuel pumps, 60 restrooms and several boutiques and offerings. Located across from Gold Strike Casino at 1 Goodsprings Road, the stop will introduce more attractions at the site over the next several months. Upon completion, the travel center will create 100 new jobs.
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Andson Inc, a Southern Nevadabased nonprofit organization that supports financial literacy, partnered with Clark County to administer curriculum for the county’s Summer Business Institute, a program that offers summer employment and life skills workshops to local high school students.
Solutions Recovery and Desert Hope Treatment Center implemented the EarlySense patient monitoring system. It helps staff track a patient’s vital signs and detect early signs of deterioration, specifically during detox. G4 Works, a subsidiary of Allegiant Air, and Bigelow Aerospace were approved for state aviation incentives by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board of directors. G4 Works plans to open a maintenance and distribution center. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance assisted with obtaining the incentives.
Andson’s new board of directors includes President Ken Rubeli, Vice President Jill Hayashikawa and Treasurer Megan Ackaert. Scott Arkills also joins the board. The Las Vegas Hospitality Association plans to honor four individuals and one organization at its 2018 LVHA Distinction Awards. The Organization of the Year is the Vegas Golden Knights. The Rising Star Award is going to Alyson Lyden of Freeman Cos. The Spirit Award will go to Stacey Purcell of Caesars Entertainment. The Industry Leader Award will go to John Unwin of The Drew Las Vegas. A posthumous Legacy Award will go to Mark Hellrung, formerly of the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. North Las Vegas received funding from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada for a Southern Nevada Strong Livable Centers Study designed to re-envision communities as walkable, mixeduse places with multimodal transportation choices. North Las Vegas’ selected study area covers approximately 2.5 square miles known as the Deer Springs District, which runs along Deer Springs Way from North Fifth Street to Pecos Road and extends a half-mile on either side.
A number of valley communities are represented on the list of top-selling communities offered by RCLCO, a real estate consulting firm. They include Summerlin (Howard Hughes Corp.), Inspirada (Inspirada Builders), Cadence (LandWell Co.) and Skye Canyon (Olympia Companies). Data-driven advisory services firm Applied Analysis opened a new office location in Reno at 450 Sinclair St. Michael Abante is an assistant PR specialist at the Firm Public Relations & Marketing.
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RINO ARMENI AND THE LAS VEGAS BUSINESS ACADEMY BOARD MEMBERS INVITE YOU TO
LAS VEGAS BUSINESS ACADEMY’S 7th Annual Fundraiser:
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Enjoy an eclectic dine around from award-winning chefs, libations and a totally awesome line-up of live 80’s entertainment featuring A Flock of Seagulls, Wang Chung, Animotion, Berlin, The Romantics and many more!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER (located next to the D Hotel) | 200 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Doors 4:30 pm | Concert 5:30 pm - 12 midnight | LVBA dine-around 6 pm – 9 pm Attire: Your favorite 80’s styles are highly encouraged!
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES PURPLE | $15k (15 guests) Includes: Title sponsorship, private VIP luxury lounge seating with elevated view of the stage, unlimited food & beverage, super premium spirits, personal cocktail service and private mixology bar. Digital logo display, inclusion on LVBA social media and press. GREEN | $10k (10 guests) Includes: premium stage viewing of concert entertainment, unlimited food & beverage and premium spirits. Inclusion on LVBA social media. PINK | $5k (10 guests) Includes: premium stage viewing of concert entertainment and unlimited food & beverage. Inclusion on LVBA social media. ORANGE | $500 (Individual) Includes: premium stage viewing of concert entertainment and unlimited food & beverage.
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Week of August 2 by rob brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): August will be a Golden Age for you. Golden opportunities will arise, and you’ll come into possession of lead that can be transmuted into gold. But it’s also important to be prudent about your dealings with gold. Consider the fable of the golden goose. The bird’s owner grew impatient because it laid only one gold egg per day; he foolishly slaughtered his prize animal to get all the gold immediately. Moral of the story: If handled with care and integrity, gold can be a blessing. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus socialite Stephen Tennant was such an interesting luminary that three major novelists created fictional characters modeled after him. As a boy, when he was asked what he’d like to be when he grew up, he replied, “I want to be a great beauty.” You’ve a lot of stretching and expansion and transformation to accomplish during the coming decades. Find it in your wild heart to proclaim, “When I grow up, I want to be a great beauty.” GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “Manage with bread and butter until God sends the honey,” advises a Moroccan proverb. Have you been managing well with bread and butter? Have you refrained from whining about your simple provisions, resting content and grateful? If you have been celebrating your modest gifts, feeling free of greed and displeasure, at least some honey will show up soon. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your job is to propitiate the gods of fluid discipline and hard but smart work. To win the favor of these divine helpers, act on the assumption that you have the power and the right to ask for more of their assistance. Proceed with the understanding that they are willing to provide you with the stamina, persistence, and attention to detail you will need to accomplish your next breakthrough. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Sometimes, I feel the past and the future pressing so hard on either side that there’s no room for the present at all.” A character named Julia says that in Evelyn Waugh’s novel Brideshead Revisited. Rise up and refuse to allow your past and your future to press so hard on either side that there’s no room for the present. It’s a favorable time for you to fully claim the glory of being right here, right now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Life is usually at least 51 percent wonderful. Dance the rain dance when there’s an emotional drought in your personal life, and dance when it’s time to deal with difficulties. Now is one of those times when you need to have compassionate heart-to-heart conversations with your fears, struggles, and aches. 2018 King features syndicate
ACROSS 1 Inc. article subjs. 4 Pharmacy chain 7 “— fair in love and war” 11 Luau guitar, infor mally 14 Actress Skye 18 Lure 20 Tournament sit- outs 21 Rebelled 23 * “High gravity” lager brand 25 Questioning intensely 26 Tattered 27 Sasha Obama’s sis 28 * Home to Nash ville 29 Place in a row 32 Actor/singer Gordon 34 Prefix with hazard 35 * “The Good Body” playwright 37 * He played Uncle Leo on “Seinfeld” 42 Prefix with hazard 43 Deliberately disre garding 46 “That’s —!” (“Not true!”) 48 Source of some syrup 53 * Tense situations make them rise 57 Kitchen cover-up 58 Not as hard 60 Noble’s crown 61 * Horizontal sup porting piece on a ship’s lower mast 64 First-class 65 Leaves off 66 Be nuts over
68 Woman’s office outfit 73 * Actor who played Hercules in 1958 79 At odds with 80 Biology slide speci men 82 Accord 83 * Unease 85 Solidified 88 Asia’s — Sea 89 Think up 91 Part of TMI 92 * Fitted forearm cover 96 * Not even a single time 102 — populi 103 Pluses 106 Strauss one-act opera 107 * Short-pile cotton fabric 112 Instruments of angels 114 Left amazed 115 Push away 116 * The answers to the starred clues are all drawn from a certain set of them 119 Troubadour relative 120 Busy as — 121 Live through 122 Cooped (up) 123 Cen. parts 124 Part of BMI 125 ER staffers 126 Census stat DOWN 1 King’s home 2 13th-century Ger man king 3 “Tristram Shandy”
novelist Laurence 4 “Silent” prez 5 Outdated TV hookup 6 Pipe part 7 Husband of Héloïse 8 Bit of a song’s words 9 Actor Burton 10 Dir. opposite NNW 11 Push along 12 Corn piece 13 Show plainly 14 Misfortunes 15 Redding of R&B 16 Hawaiian state bird 17 Outer limit 19 Zellweger of films 22 Butter substitutes 24 Identical 28 Wobble 30 Not crooked 31 Omegas’ preceders 33 Actress Woodard 36 Mauna — 38 Denials 39 Relish 40 Kagan of the court 41 Made angry 44 Snaky curves 45 End in — (finish evenly) 47 Punta del —, Uruguay 48 Gymnast’s landing pad 49 Fourth mo. 50 Nuptial lead-in 51 — Alamos 52 — four (little cake) 54 Get points 55 One running easily 56 Unit of work 59 Gallery work 62 Scoundrel 63 Gives off
64 Actress Feldshuh 66 Nuclear trial, in brief 67 Cotillion star 68 Legal aide, for short 69 Golden — (retirees) 70 Like “m” and “n” sounds 71 Duke, e.g. 72 NBC hit since ’75 73 Sammy of baseball 74 Author Welty 75 Suffix with phenyl 76 Actor Diesel 77 Summer, to the French 78 Pink Floyd’s Barrett 80 Like Peru’s peaks 81 Assembles 84 The “S” of RSVP 86 Off-road bike, in brief 87 Some deer 90 Filling dishes 93 Incident 94 Religious adherent 95 Phillips — Academy 97 U.S. Open airer 98 Bring joy to 99 Oath takers 100 Come forth 101 Boston ball team 104 “Come Back, Little —” 105 Roof overhangs 107 Improvise jazz-style 108 Writer Wiesel 109 “Perfect Strangers” co-star Mark — -Baker 110 Waistcoat 111 Twisting fish 113 Squalid district 116 U.S. “Uncle” 117 Outer limit 118 NFL stats
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do you absolutely need orchids, sweet elixirs, dark chocolate, alluring new music, dances on soft grass, sensual massages, nine hours of sleep per night, and a steady stream of soulful conversations? No. In the coming days, life will be a good ride for you even if you fail to procure those indulgences. Do you deserve the orchids, elixirs, and the rest? Yes, definitely. Arrange to revel in your equivalent of the delights. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Don’t try to steer the river,” writes Deepak Chopra. It’s arrogant to think that we have the power to control the forces of nature. Our goal should be to get an intuitive read on the miracle of life, and adapt ourselves ingeniously to its evershifting patterns and rhythms. But sometimes, when your personal power is extra flexible and robust—such as now, for you—you may indeed be able to steer the river a bit. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Many Sagittarians are feeling curiosity about how to enhance their lives by boosting the benevolence they express. Here’s a tip from astrologer Chani Nicholas: “Source your sense of self from your integrity in every interaction.” Here’s another tip from Anais Nin: “The worse the state of the world grows, the more intensely I try for inner perfection and power. I fight for a small world of humanity and tenderness.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Time does not necessarily heal all wounds. If you wait around passively, hoping that the mere passage of months will magically fix your twists and smooth out your tweaks, you’re shirking your responsibility. The truth is, you need to be fully engaged in the process. You’ve got to feel deeply and think hard about how to diminish your pain, and then take practical action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The questions you’ve been asking aren’t bad or wrong. But they’re not exactly relevant or helpful. Try these questions instead. 1. What experience or information would you need to heal your divided sense of loyalty? 2. How can you attract an influence that would motivate you to make changes you can’t quite accomplish under your own power? 3. Can you ignore or even dismiss the 95 percent of your fear? PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t waste energy feeling remorse about the energy you’ve wasted. Be grateful for the training you’ve received. The skills you’ve been honing while wrestling with the misleading complication will serve you well when you switch your focus to the more important issue. Start mobilizing your crusade to engage with the more winnable and worthwhile tussle.
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FRI, AUG 3 SUN, AUG 5 AUG 17 – 19 FRI, AUG 24 SAT, SEP 1 FRI, SEP 7 SUN, SEP 9
SNAKEHIPS POOLSIDE AT THE JBL SOUNDSTAGE KINGDOM HEARTS ORCHESTRA – WORLD TOUR PSYCHO LAS VEGAS 2018 FEATURING DANZIG, THE HELLACOPTERS,
DIMMU BORGIR, GODFLESH, WITCHCRAFT, HIGH ON FIRE, TINARIWEN, ROCKET FROM THE CRYPT, GOBLIN, RED FANG, AND MANY MORE
ELLISMAINA XV POOLSIDE AT THE JBL SOUNDSTAGE CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER MS. LAURYN HILL WITH SPECIAL GUESTS NAS, PROTOJE AND IMAN OMARI THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW – TIME 2018
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