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The Nevada Youth Activist Alliance launched in early February to advocate for systemic change in policies that affect young people. NYAA’s priorities include violence prevention, environmental causes, race and immigration justice, LGBTQ health and civil rights, and sexual and reproductive health. The organization will host a free training session from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9 at UNLV. Nevada youths can learn about changes in state policies that align with NYAA’s priority issues and pick up organizational skills to aid in activism. The event is open to those ages 13-25. Attendees must RSVP at bit.ly/nvyouthmarch9. Breakfast and lunch will be included. —Camalot Todd
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CURE FOR HIV? A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a stem cell transplant, doctors said March 5. The therapy had an early success with Timothy Ray Brown, a U.S. man treated in Germany who is 12 years post-transplant and still free of HIV. The London patient has not been identified. He was diagnosed with HIV in 2003 and started taking drugs to control the infection in 2012. Doctors found a donor with a gene mutation that confers natural resistance to HIV.
THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK
STATE SENATE MAJORITY LEADER RESIGNS Kelvin Atkinson resigned from the state Senate on March 5, saying he would plead guilty to charges that he used campaign funds for personal use. Nicole Cannizzaro took over as acting leader, becoming the first woman to lead the Senate. Atkinson’s vacant seat will be filled by the Clark County Commission. He was the first black, openly gay member of the Legislature when he came out in 2013. TINDER LAUNCHES SPRING BREAK MODE Las Vegas, a popular spring break destination, has been included in a new feature on the dating app Tinder that allows people to search for matches in vacation destinations before they’ve even packed their bags. Cities were chosen based on spikes in swiping activity during March 2018. The service will be available through March 31. NO HILLARY IN 2020 Hillary Clinton said March 5 that she won’t run for president in 2020 but that she would “keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe.” President Donald Trump taunted Clinton on Twitter, and Clinton tweeted an animated GIF from the movie Mean Girls in which the character Regina George asks, “Why are you so obsessed with me?”
IS A NEW ART AND DESIGN BUILDING ON THE HORIZON AT UNLV?
It was the second building erected at UNLV and is currently the oldest structure on campus, but the Archie C. Grant Hall Building, which has been home to UNLV art department classrooms, studios and an art gallery for years, could soon be demolished. “We created what’s called a whitepaper,” art department chair Marcus Civin says. “It’s a vision statement for a new building. We’re in very, very early discussions about tearing down old Grant Hall and building a state-of-the-art art and design fine arts complex.” Grant Hall wasn’t originally built for art students, and the old building creates a minefield of artistic limitations. Civin says the focus is to build a facility that works for generations to come. “We’re all going to be gone and this building is still going to be standing, and we want the next generation of artists and designers to say, ‘Those people were so smart in how they built this, they made it so flexible—they couldn’t have known we’d be making art from X, Y or Z, but they built this space in a way that could accommodate that.’ ” The proposal is already in the university’s strategic plan, and the department has received some funding from the state, Civin says. Next is hiring an architect to work on renderings. “There’s a lot of money to raise and there’s a ton of planning to do,” Civin says. “It’s going to be a ton of work, but we could be sitting in a new art building in, I don’t know, five years.” —Leslie Ventura
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IN THIS ISSUE UNLV NURSING SCHOOL TO EXPAND Nevadans need more nurses. Demand nationally will increase by 15 percent between now and 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And nursing is great for Nevadans: With a median pay of $70,000 per year, the field offers a solid middle-class lifestyle. UNLV is working to meet that need with new educational opportunities. In a big win, the UNLV School of Nursing scored a $900,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “This funding allows us the opportunity to advance the health of Nevada citizens by increasing the capabilities of our nurses,” Nursing dean and professor Angela Amar said in a news release. The money will go toward continuing education and advanced training. New certificate programs are planned for Certified Nursing assistant instructors, clinical research administrators, health information technology and data analytics, genetic counseling and more. There’s also a planned 50 percent increase in capacity for undergraduate nursing students. UNLV’s competitive BSN program offers classes year-round and can be completed in 16 months. “The developing Las Vegas medical district and UNLV medical school make it important that nursing grows also,” Amar said. “With a critical need for highly trained nurses across our region and state, expanding our BSN class sizes will increase the number of graduates who can meet this demand.” —C. Moon Reed
First lady Melania Trump speaks during an opioid town hall at the Westgate on March 5. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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NEVADA’S GUN TRANSFER LAWS WHO NEEDS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND WHO DOESN’T BY JOHN SADLER | WEEKLY STAFF
he state Legislature has only been in session for a little more than a month, but it has already passed a significant piece of legislation—universal background checks on gun sales. The process, as expected, exposed the divide between Democrats and Republicans on how best to deal with the ongoing nationwide crisis with gun violence. The bill has raised some questions, though. Republicans bemoaned the speed with which it was pushed through and expressed many concerns about the definition of “transfer.” State Senators had questions. Assembly members had questions. You might have questions. Let’s answer them.
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WHEN DOES THIS GO INTO EFFECT? Jan. 2, 2020. Until then, the law remains as is.
To whom can I transfer a gun? If you’re OK with background checks, you can transfer a gun to anyone who passes one. If you don’t want to deal with a check, though, the field narrows a bit. Permanent transfers of firearms are only available to immediate family members,, which, in this case, means children, siblings, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews “whether by whole or half blood, adoption, or step-relation.” When will I need to That means no in-laws, which Republican legislators get a background check? brought up multiple times during the weeklong debate. If you transfer a gun to anyone not There are other scenarios in which transfers can be mentioned at left. Full stop. done without background checks. Executors of the To get these checks done, a transferor, estate of a person who has died can take ownership together with the transferee, will need to visit a licensed gun dealer, who will perform the of the person’s guns during the administracheck for them. tion of the estate. The sale or transfer of The goal of the bill was to close what is commonly any gun to law enforcement is still fine. referred to as the “gun show loophole”—a kink in the law in which private gun sales don’t go through the same backAntique firearms, defined in federal ground check procedure as sales by licensed gun dealers. law as guns made before 1898 or The loophole as defined by the bill is larger than just unmodified replicas of such, gun shows, though. Want to sell a gun to a friend? Background check. Want to permanently give a gun to your can be transferred without a hunting buddy? Background check. Want to trade a pistol background check. to a person for a couch on Craigslist? Background check.
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What about temporary transfers? How do those work? Brace yourselves, we’re about to get specific. Temporary transfers are available in situations in which: ■ A person is in imminent danger of death or great bodily harm ■ A person is shooting within an authorized shooting range ■ A person is competing in a shooting competition ■ A person is part of a public performance that uses firearms ■ A person is hunting or trapping with all necessary permits and licenses ■ The transferee is with the transferor ■ None of these are applicable if the transferee cannot legally possess a firearm under state or federal law or if the transferor knows the transferee is planning to use the gun in a crime. That’s it.
Will this cost me anything? Licensed gun dealers charge $25 per background check. The state has estimated that the fiscal impact will be zero if the number of private transfers stays close to what it has been in the past.
WILL BACKGROUND CHECKS EVEN WORK?
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This one is difficult, considering definitions of “work” might vary. Let’s dig into some numbers. If the criteria is stopping sales, then yes, background checks work. If the criteria is stopping gun violence, the answer is more of a mixed bag. Background checks will not stop gun violence entirely (it’s hard to think of a law that would), and research is mixed on the effect that background checks have on gun violence. On a federal level, the Brady Act, passed in 1993, requires background checks on all gun purchases from licensed dealers. Studies have shown that the law has stopped thousands of purchases from people flagged by the system, though it has not had a significant effect on murder rates.
Some state laws, however, have affected gun violence rates, according to a plethora of studies. Missouri repealed a measure that required handgun owners to have a permit (and, therefore, a background check) in 2007. Homicide rates shot up by nearly 25 percent there in the next three years. As reported by Politico, activist group Everytown for Gun Safety has released data showing that states with background check laws had significantly fewer deaths by gun suicides, women being shot by domestic partners and police killed on the job. These states generally had a 50 percent lower rate in each of those categories. So, background checks seem to work somewhat, but they’re not a cure-all.
What’s next? As of now, probably nothing major. Since the law won’t go into effect for almost two years, it might be difficult to challenge in court until then. Attorney General Aaron Ford said in an interview with the Las Vegas Sun that the concept of “ripeness”—namely, that before a challenge can be brought against something, it has to be in effect—could stall any legal action for a while. He said he’s expecting a court challenge on the issue. The timeline isn’t certain—some steps could be taken earlier. But it seems safe to say that this battle will be borne out in the courts.
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It should be easy to eat healthy. We live in the richest nation in the history of humanity, and we benefit from a global supply chain that delivers the freshest produce and most exotic miracle foods year round. Yet it seems more difficult and confusing than ever to answer that eternal question: What’s for dinner? Las Vegas Weekly is here to ease your mind and fill your stomach. Our Clean Eating guide has everything you need to help you decide what, where and how to eat. We delve into the clean eating trend, first defining it and then offering need-to-know tips on how to apply it. We decode tricky health jargon, helping you learn the difference between organic and natural, vegan versus vegetarian. We’ll help you find the best grocery stores and restaurants for clean eating. (It’s easier to eat out and eat healthy than you think!) So read on and prepare to live a life where good tastes and good health go together like (gluten-free) cookies and (almond) milk. –C. Moon Reed
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Simply put, the idea is to consume foods that are whole and natural in how they are derived. Think: close to the earth or with an ingredient list you can pronounce. The best stuff won’t even have an ingredient list—fruits, veggies, beans, lean meats and healthy oils. Some assume it’s a diet, but clean eating in its purest form is a lifestyle change that benefits your overall health and relationships with food. When eating clean, it’s important to keep in mind that you want to eat for nourishment and rely on balanced meals that provide fuel for your day, along with a variety of vitamins that improve your overall life. –Katie Visconti
Fruits & Roots n Whether you want to shed some water weight before an event or just deliver a quick, convenient serving of fruits and veggies to your dome, Fruits and Roots can help. Organic produce is shipped in daily, all juices are cold pressed and the menu features items you don’t see often, like the Hot Potato juice with sweet potato and jalapeño. And the food’s tasty, too! 7885 W. Sunset Road #180, 702-2020922; 5020 Blue Diamond Road #A, 702-790-1014.
The Juice Box LV n Hydraulic presses aren’t just for auto mechanics. The ones at the Juice Box help make raw, cold-pressed juices that fill returnable (and thus eco-friendly) bottles and growlers. Try the Desert Rosé with alkaline water, lemon, sugar and cactus pear. Smoothies, wellness shots and “pitaya bowls” round out the menu. 7150 S. Durango Drive #130, 702-202-2172.
Nekter Juice Bar n Drop in for the casual juice, smoothie, chia parfait or açaí bowl. Or for a sweet treat, try Nekter’s version of vegan ice cream, Skoop, which uses a cashew milk base and comes in coconut vanilla and chocolate. Nekter also offers two cleanses: Celery Detox and Classic Detox. 1990 Village Center Circle; 2025 Festival Plaza Drive #100; 702-912-4422.
Fruits & Roots (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
Also: Juice ’N’ Go, The Juice Standard, Juice Stars, Pressed Juicery, Pressed for Juice.
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■ Along with events and classes, options abound for every (virtuous) palate—from “raw living food” and gluten-free dishes to a salad bar and cooked meals. Try the barbecue “pulled jack” sandwich, which subs jackfruit for pork. Or sample the house burrito with microgreens, herbs and avocado. Other highlights include collard green wraps and “rawtilla” tostadas. 5875 S. Rainbow Blvd. #104, 702-405-8550.
■ You know how Hash House A Go Go is known for its heaping, massive portions of rib-sticking comfort foods? Modern Vegan is like that, sans meat or dairy. While we might not think of loaded nachos, breakfast potato skins or vegan reubens as “healthy,” eating right is certainly doable at TMV. Opt for a soup like tomato bisque, the avocado toast trifecta or “fish” tacos for a balanced, plant-based meal. 700 E. Naples Drive #111, 702-755-8127.
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Clean eating is good for everyone, but it still requires you to figure out what foods best agree with your body. Kale and quinoa might be all the rage, but if they upset your stomach and make you feel bloated or uneasy, they might not be the match for you. Don’t feel shame. This isn’t uncommon. Many foods such as brown rice, red meats, corn, beans and raw veggies have a history of causing stomach upset. It’s best to figure out what works for your system using trial and error. If one healthy item doesn’t work, eliminate it and move on to another. –KV
■ Since the Container Park opened Downtown, Chef Stacey Dougan has brought quick, plantbased options to the area. Green chili enchiladas, raw angel hair zucchini pasta and the grilled TLT (Dougan’s version of the BLT made with tempeh) are healthy takes on originals that don’t sacrifice flavor. 707 Fremont St. #1310, 702-810-5641. Also: Chef Kennys Asian Vegan Restaurant, VegeNation, Violette’s Vegan Organic Cafe and Juice Bar.
The Modern Vegan (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
which houses fruits and veggies, butcher counters, dairy, eggs and other clean eating essentials. By avoiding the center aisles, you are avoiding processed and packaged food.
Many individuals fall off the wagon because they set unrealistic goals, like cooking elaborate dinners every night. Meal-prep planning can prevent the fall. For example, roast enough veggies and chicken for multiple meals, or use a crockpot for a hearty veggie soup. Separate the feast into individual glass containers for convenient clean meals throughout the week without the daily cooking grind. Concerned about fits of hangry? Pick easy, healthy snacks to have on hand for quick access. Examples include organic nut butters and green apples or carrot sticks and hummus.
If you want something, eat it in its purest form. That means avoiding processed foods labeled “diet,” “low-sugar,” “low-carb” and such. They’re often chemically engineered and loaded with artificial sweeteners and preservatives that are near impossible for the body to break down. If you want ice cream, it’s better to dive into one serving of real ice cream.
Choose menu items that include organic fresh produce, healthy fats and lean proteins. And eat the rainbow! If you read that a meal has several veggies, you know you’re getting an array of nutrients.
■ Pescatarian Consists of no animal meat or flesh, except for fish Clean eating doesn’t mean you can’t eat meat. It just means you should eat lean, organic meats void of added antibiotics. Examples include grass-fed beef, wild-caught salmon and organic chicken. –KV
■ Vegetarian No animal flesh or seafood
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Avocados and nuts are high in calories, which often gives them a bad rap, but they’re also equally high in fiber and healthy fats. Essential in a balanced diet, fats and fiber help fuel the body and keep you full between meals. When consumed in moderation, they’re better for you than processed snacks, so forget the “good” and “bad” labels associated with whole foods and focus on overall balance and moderation. –KV
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■ Vegan This one is the most restrictive and involves an entirely plant-based diet. No animal flesh or byproducts are eaten, including milk, cheese, eggs, and, for some strict vegans, even honey. –KV
Many processed or “dirty” foods are high in sugar, starches, trans-fats and chemicals. These food ingredients have been proven to trigger inflammation, which is linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, according to the National Institutes of Health. Clean eating rids your diet of this, giving it the fuel it needs to function at its highest level. –KV
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Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical that has been used to make certain plastics for the past 60 years. According to research done by the Mayo Clinic, “Exposure to BPA is a concern because of possible health effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland of fetuses, infants and children. Additional research suggests a possible link between BPA and increased blood pressure.” Ditch your plastic water bottles, food containers and cans, unless they explicitly state they are “BPA-free.” –KV
The health benefits of clean eating are long and lasting. If you hop on the clean-eating wagon, first expect a reduction in body inflammation, which can be particularly important for individuals battling arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and cancer. If you’re looking to lose a few pounds, clean eating might also provide a welcome boost. According to the CDC, one-third of adults in the U.S.—or 78.6 million people—are obese. Managing what you consume is the most direct way to take control of your body, and by cutting processed foods, you’re naturally eliminating items that are higher in calories. Rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants, whole food items can also help curb cravings, speed up a slow metabolism and aid many health issues derived from obesity. As a welcome side benefit, clearer skin might also be in your future. Sodium and trans-fat (found in most processed foods) often lead to acne and skin aging. Sugar breaks down the skin’s collagen, which then speeds up the formation of wrinkles and spots. Clean foods equal skin cell repair, or what most people call a clean skin “glow.”–KV
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Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals that have been altered in a lab through genetic engineering. In food, the practice has helped increase crop yields, pest resistance and size, helping to feed an ever-growing population. However, some scientists worry that the altered DNA in plants might somehow alter our own when consumed. Others argue that there is no proof that GMOs are unsafe. In fact, GMO foods are so prevalent that you’re likely eating them and didn’t know it. “It has been estimated upwards of 75 percent of processed foods on supermarket shelves” include GMO ingredients, according to the Center for Food Safety, . Common conventional GMO foods include: alfalfa, corn, cotton, potato, soy, sugar beet and zucchini. The verdict is still out, but if you’re eating clean, the goal is to consume foods in their most pure form, so you should avoid GMOs by buying organic when possible. –KV
Greens and Proteins n This local chain has expanded throughout the Valley to offer healthy (and quick) food that meets all diets, including high-protein, low cal, low or no carb, HCG, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, and raw. If that’s not specific enough, build your own meal from a choice of protein and more. G&P also offers smoothies, juices and a kids’ menu. Multiple locations, greensandproteins.com.
Krayvings n As one of the closest restaurants to Red Rock Canyon, Krayvings caters to active, outdoorsy types who want a chill, post-hike meal. Smoothies, juices and house-made chips and desserts put the cravings in Krayvings. Or eat a salad, sandwich, protein plate or waffle sandwich (egg whites make it healthy!) from the all-day breakfast menu. Burgers include your choice of turkey, veggie, bison or salmon. 11770 W. Charleston Blvd. #150, 702-945-0520.
Rachel’s Kitchen n Since 2006, Rachel’s has been cooking up low-pressure healthy and happy food, everywhere from Downtown to the District at Green Valley Ranch to McCarran International Airport. Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and all-day breakfast, plus Peet’s coffee. Multiple locations, rachelskitchen.com.
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Also: Carpe Diem Juice Co., ProteinHouse, the Protein Source.
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Bowlology n With five locations around town, Bowlology makes eating healthy easy. If you’re on a fruit kick, the super bowls—with your choice of acai or pitaya—are a great option. Need something more filling? They’ve got poke bowls, too, so you can load up post-workout. And if you’re truly on the run, they’ve got smoothies and juices, too. Multiple locations, bowlology.com. Foodie Fit (Courtesy)
Foodie Fit n Athletes and gym-lovers swear by meal prep, but not everyone has the time. Enter Foodie Fit, a delivery meal-prep service with an actual storefront, so you can drop in and pick up a healthy meal even if you don’t subscribe to the delivery program. Wet burritos, chicken marsala, chili mac—it’s all tasty, and it’s all good for you. The nutritional breakdown says so. Multiple locations, foodiefitmeals.com.
Purple Potato n When you want a healthy workday lunch, this is your place. Choose among signature bowls or wraps, like the Umami (kale, quinoa, sweet potato, kikurage, sesame orange miso dressing), or make your own bowl by picking a base, toppings, condiments, a dressing and one “umami topping.” You can also create your own sushi roll or rice bowl. 10090 S. Eastern Ave. #110, 702-685-7338.
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Organic food must meet strict guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and be grown or produced without synthetic fertilizers, genetic engineering, harmful pesticides, antibiotics, growth hormones and more. Farmers must also adhere to responsible farming practices and provide healthy living conditions for animals. Foods labeled “natural” do not have artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, but production standards for those are not nearly as strict as for organic goods, and they can include GMOs, Why does this matter? Pesticides used in agriculture have been associated with various forms of cancer, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, which recommends that “everyone, especially children and pregnant women, reduce exposure to pesticides whenever possible, both at home and in the workplace.” Another benefit to eating organic? The Mayo Clinic states that organic foods have been shown to contain more nutrients than their conventional counterparts, along with increased flavonoids. –KV
n Before moving to Las Vegas, executive chef Yuri Szarzewski worked at Michelin two-star restaurant L’Oustau de Baumanière in Les Baux-de-Provence, France. Merging classic French cuisine with a modern, health-conscious mindset, Eatt focuses on gourmet and wholesome foods with options that fit all diets. Check the website for weekly specials. 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #104, 702-608-5233.
n Executive Chef Jainine Jaffer grew up cooking traditional Halal and Pakistani foods. Today, she also incorporates Persian and Indian cuisines into her flavorful menu, with meats and vegetables that are always fresh, never frozen. Eating healthy is easy at Shiraz, where vegetarian and gluten-free options like potato and cauliflower aloo gobi mingle with boneless chicken kabobs, salmon and steamed vegetables, eggplant with split peas and more. 2575 S. Decatur Blvd., 702-870-0860.
Sushi Fever n You can wreck your diet in one sitting with allyou-can-eat sushi, sake and Japanese lasagna rolls, or you can get in a primo post-workout dinner by stocking up on healthy and fresh proteins, like salmon and mackerel nigiri, edamame, agedashi tofu and yakitori skewers. Enjoy a night with friends without having to stick to salad and green juice. Who said eating healthy had to be boring? 7985 W. Sahara Ave., 702-838-2927. Also: Flower Child, SkinnyFats, Urth Caffé.
Grocery Stores to Help You Get Started Just to be clear, you can find clean foods at any grocery store, but those listed below lean heavily toward clean and unprocessed options: N at u r a l G r o c e r s Henderson 1660 W. Sunset Road 702-547-1837 North Las Vegas 6305 Simmons St. 702-395-0642 R a i n b o w ’ s En d H e a lt h S t o r e 1100 E. Sahara Ave. #202 702-737-1338 Sprouts Fa r m e r s M a r k e t 11 Valley locations sprouts.com Wh o l e F o o d s M a r k e t Four Valley locations wholefoodsmarket.com Fa r m e r s m a r k e t s D ow n tow n 3 r d Fa r m e r s M a r k e t Fridays starting at 9 a.m. 300 N. Casino Center Blvd. Fresh52-Eastern Sundays, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 9480 S. Eastern Ave. F r e s h 5 2 - I N SPIRADA Every second & fourth Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 2000 Via Firenze Las Vegas Fa r m e r s M a r k e t lasvegasfarmersmarket.com Eight Valley locations: Gardens Park, Bruce Trent Park, Huckleberry Park, Galleria at Sunset, Downtown Summerlin, Silverton Casino, Floyd Lamb Park and Tivoli Village. –KV
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PARK THEATER MY FAVORITE MURDER True crime podcasters, writers and comics Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark bring their live show to Vegas, delighting a rabid fan cult affectionately known as “Murderinos.” See the saucy duo before their new book, Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide, comes out this spring. 8 p.m. $52+. –C. Moon Reed
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BROOKLYN BOWL PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Yes, moe. is headlining, but the most notable aspect of these back-to-back shows might be the Vegas debut of the opener, one of the jam scene’s hottest acts. The funky Baltimore foursome has self-released three albums and an EP since 2010, building their devoted “Flock” through near-constant touring and word-of-mouth. 7 p.m., $40-$60 per night. –Spencer Patterson
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THU, MAR 7 Fuerza Bruta Excalibur Entertainment in Las Vegas is shaped by experiences, not “shows.” That word has become an oversimplification of the adventures we seek out these days, progressing rapidly thanks to technology and creativity. Sitting in a chair and watching a performance onstage is only the starting point. The newest “show” on the Vegas Strip has no chairs. Its stage is merely a concept. Fuerza Bruta has been touring the world for more than 15 years, thrilling international audiences with a fully immersive mix of dynamic music, emotion and aerial imagery. Launched in Buenos Aires in 2003 by creator and artistic director Diqui James and musical director and composer Gaby Kerpel, it has found an unlikely home in Las Vegas at the Excalibur, more specifically a 3,800-square-foot Strip-side tent. Inside, you’ll be standing “onstage” for a 360-degree, festival-like performance, including aerial artists all around you and acrobatic dancers splashing in a Lucite pool suspended just above your head. Fuerza Bruta is planned as a six-month engagement of 10 shows a week but it wouldn’t be surprising to see this inventive new arrival transform into a permanent installation. WednesdaySunday, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $73-$115. –Brock Radke
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The award-winning Las Vegas journalist and author reads from his new book, For the Boys Who Woke Up Early. What better way to get a sneak peek at the beloved Downtown bookstore’s new location? 6:30 p.m., free, 519 S. 6th St. –C. Moon Reed
Downtown’s Market in the Alley takes a snow day with 10 femaleowned vendors, live music and a free women’s snowboarding clinic. Lift tickets cost $25—$5 of which goes to the High Five Foundation. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. –Geoff Carter
Nevada Conservatory Theater brings Federico García Lorca’s 1932 tragedy to the stage. Allegra Libonati directs the tale of star-crossed lovers rebelling against the norms of their Catholic Spanish upbringing. Take the title seriously. Days & times vary, $20. –Geoff Carter
If the 74-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s name isn’t familiar, his biggest hit, “Green Onions”—released by early R&B outfit Booker T. & The M.G.’s in 1962—surely will be. 6 & 8:30 p.m., $37-$59. –Spencer Patterson
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By Brock Radke rake is posting up at XS this year. Cardi B and G-Eazy are performing at the Palms’ coming-soon club, KAOS. These big Vegas gigs are being reported as residencies, essentially placing the Cardi at KAOS show in the same category as Celine Dion at the Colosseum. (It should be noted, however, that Wynn Nightlife is characterizing its relationship with Drake as a partnership, with executive vice president and managing partner Alex Cordova telling Rolling Stone, “We’re looking at all possible environments within the hotel and working with Drake and Drake’s team to see exactly how he can lend assistance in curating these experiences.”) Whether or not these club concerts should be labeled as residencies is inconsequential. What matters most is there are even more stars from different genres aligning for Las Vegas. And if this type of live performance continues to expand across the Strip’s clubscape, Drai’s will get credit as the trendsetter. The Cromwell club with the hip-hop and R&B vibes currently offers 2 Chainz, 50 Cent, Big Sean, Fabolous, Fat Joe, French Montana, Future, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, Snoop Dogg, Ty Dolla $ign and Wiz Khalifa among its recurring artists, and one of the biggest-drawing acts is back on the Drai’s Live stage this weekend. Migos remains a cultural phenomenon but has more recently evolved into a true rap
supergroup. After exploding out of Atlanta in the mainstream with “Bad and Boujee” and platinum album Culture—and following it up with the dominant Culture II last year and a record-breaking tour with Drake—the trio decided to divide and continue to conquer. Quavo released Quavo Huncho in October, Takeoff dropped The Last Rocket in November and Offset’s solo effort Father of 4 came out last month. The individual releases allowed each member to dig deeper into his own style; craft some interesting collaborations such as Quavo’s “Champagne Rosé” with Cardi and Madonna; display some possibly overlooked skills as Takeoff does with “Last Memory”; and experiment with a different approach as Offset does with his personal, introspective album. And if their solo stuff doesn’t generate the same kind of excitement you’d expect from a Migos release, that’s clearly part of the strategy, as Culture III is in the works for later this year. Just this week Migos was named one of the headlining acts for Pharrell Williams’ new Something in the Water festival in Virginia Beach in April, performing alongside Travis Scott, Missy Elliott, J Balvin, Janelle Monae and more. The chance to see a superstar act— the kind that typically sells out arenas and gets top billing at festivals—in an intimate and dynamic environment is pretty much the definition of the modern Las Vegas residency, just another reason why Migos at Drai’s remains such a special experience.
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rake’s superstar residency at XS has been made official. He’ll perform again at the Encore megaclub on May 4 (helping to celebrate XS’ 10-year anniversary) and May 18. “Our team is thrilled with the endless possibilities of partnering with such a creative force,” said Alex Cordova, managing partner of Wynn Nightlife. KAOS has revealed the lineup for its grand opening weekend April 5-7 at the Palms, and it’s a pretty big deal. Along with previously announced KAOS residents Skrillex, Cardi B, G-Eazy and Kaskade, the weekend will feature performances from Travis Scott and J Balvin, with more artists yet to be announced. A kickoff concert from Alicia Keys at the Pearl is also part of the celebration. KAOS also announced additional resident DJs this week: Marshmello, Jauz, Slushii and Southside. The NoMad Hotel at Park MGM joins the Vegas daylife scene on March 22 with the launch of JEMAA, the NoMad Pool Party, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The third-floor roof deck pool was inspired by the Majorelle Garden in Morocco, and the pool party will feature NoMad-style cocktail service and snacks and DJs and artists “delivering nuanced music programming,” including tropical house on Sundays.
A pool party update was among a handful of EDC announcements last week. The Camp EDC experience will include three afternoon pool parties from its Bassrush, HARD Recs and Insomniac Records brands May 17-19. The parties’ artists include Benda, SayMyName, Born Dirty, Joyryde and Justin Martin. Insomniac also announced the fest’s 2019 theme, Kinetic Energy, presented via a video starring TV educator Bill Nye who will help kick off this year’s event from the Cosmic Meadow Stage on May 17. The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center will host the biggest EDC Week dance music event yet on May 16 when Factory 93 presents Adam Beyer and Cirez D (aka Eric Prydz) in a show with production design by Prydz’s EPIC show team. It’s the first 18-and-over Factory 93 show to be held in the U.S. Make your plans for the annual Nightclub & Bar Show’s official platinum and kickoff parties: The rooftop welcome party at Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub and the Ciroc Summer Watermelon party with Steve Aoki at Jewel on March 25; Bring Back the ’90s with DJ Skribble at On the Record on March 26; and the Constellation Brands wrap party with Diplo at Intrigue on March 27. –Brock Radke
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Lots of good things are served on these red plates. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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Anyone who has enjoyed the pasta at house-made sourdough bread smeared with cream Esther’s Kitchen knows that Chef James cheese and topped with red onion, capers and ocean Trees commits. Trees and his crew put their trout ($11) is a savory revelation. best efforts into every dish the Downtown favorite Want something rib-sticking? Try the poached prepares, and Trees often goes to tableeggs and hollandaise, stacked on toast to-table, inquiring about the food. Now, with pepperonata and generous amounts ESTHER’S they’re bringing that confidence and qualof porchetta ($14). The bread pudding KITCHEN 1130 S. Casino ity to weekend brunch. French toast ($11), topped with syrup, Center Blvd., Available Saturday and Sunday from pecan and crème fraiche, is every bit as 702-570-7864. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Esther’s brunch menu filling as you’d suspect (Trees says he Brunch served Saturday & Sunday, soaks the bread in both egg and marscais conveniently arranged into four cat10 a.m.-3 p.m. egories: Toasts & Breads, Egg Dishes, pone), but it’s not a gut bomb—more of Pizza+Pasta+Salads, and naturally, Brunch a sweet naptime pillow. And if you want Things. I could scarcely dip into the Toasts a pizza topped with bacon, egg, fontina, section without discovering several new favorites. A carmelized onion and saba ($16) or a “proper” pair of prosciutto and fontina biscuits ($4), accompabrekkie of sunny side up eggs, bacon or sausage, nied by a pat of chive butter, could pretty much stand kale Calabrian potatoes and sourdough toast ($13), alone; they go down beautifully with the house orange Esther’s stands ready to please. And please it does. juice ($4), fresh-squeezed daily. A thick-cut piece of –Geoff Carter
Shake for life. It’s a slogan you might have seen emblazoned across plastic cups in your Instagram feed—a sort of zen call to arms. Ding Tea’s directive sounds as whimsical as it is catchy. Ding originated in 2004, the brainchild of franchise founder Xu Wei-xiang, who wanted to bring Taiwan’s authentic bubble tea culture to the United States. Ding uses fresh-brewed tea and real milk, while allowing you to control the amount of sweetness that goes into each drink. The “shake for life” motto isn’t just memorable catchphrase. There’s a reason Ding has popped up all over Instagram. Unlike other boba shops, Ding uses a cocktail shaker to hand-mix each drink, and each tea is made fresh to order. The Chinatown space is inviting, too. A wall of roses graces one side of the shop—perfect for sharing selfies on social media—and cherry blossoms hang throughout the café, making for a pleasant atmosphere with plenty of seating for groups. An old-school Street Fighter arcade game is a nice touch, too. Drinks include unsweetened, fresh Assam black tea, jasmine green tea or oolong tea ($2.85); flavored teas ($3.25) which infuse fruit-flavored syrup with one of the three tea choices; milk tea ($3.25); fruit juices; Yakult-brand yogurt; lattes; coffee and hot tea—with available add-ons like boba, jelly and egg pudding. Whatever your favorite flavor, there’s no wrong way to milk tea. –Leslie Ventura
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The Metric system Frontwoman Emily Haines on reclaiming rock, Vegas connections and touring with the Pumpkins By Leslie Ventura ince 2003, Canadian-based rock band Metric has crafted indie and synth-fueled music primed for the dancefloor. Last year was a big one for the band—it opened for The Smashing Pumpkins on an area tour and released seventh studio album Art of Doubt. We caught up with vocalist Emily Haines ahead of Metric’s March 10 coheadlining show with Zoé at the Chelsea, to talk about the record, her Vegas connections and more.
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How’s the tour going? So great. We have Zoé, a legendary rock band from Mexico, and July Talk, an upcoming band from Canada. The feeling and spirit of having a consolidation of love between the three countries is excellent, and spirits are really high. How did you approach latest album Art of Doubt differently from 2015’s Pagans in Vegas? I feel
like we were getting more and more electronic as we moved into [2012’s] Synthetica, and then with Pagans we really went all the way. We all love electronic music … but right now, rock is buried under a rock. We were like, let’s reclaim and find that place that we were at when we started. What inspired the song “Dress to Suppress?” It’s a bit of an observation, I guess, of watching myself and my friends try to navigate putting yourself out into the world and where that puts you. I’m saying it as a woman, but for all I know there are men, transgender people, everyone, who feel this way—that feeling where the more put together you are, the more f*cking miserable you are. The more perfect your makeup, the tighter your belt, the higher your heels, it’s such a conflicted state. It is actually more that you’re suppressing everything
about yourself in order to create that appearance of togetherness, but it’s deeply untrue. Last year you went on tour with The Smashing Pumpkins. What did you glean playing with a band like that? The amazing thing about last year was that I did that, but I also was coming off the heels of the last proper tour that I had done with my solo album. That was really quiet, intense and personal. And then the next thing was like, let’s strap on the in-ears and get up in front of this insane crowd. I think it’s part of why the four of us are so happy together and somehow are navigating managing independently as we do, to stay relevant and be part of what’s happening in the world. You just have to put your ego aside and really say thank you for the opportunity, which is exactly the way that we treated it.
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NOISE APPROACHING OBLIVION GETTING TO KNOW CONOR OBERST AND PHOEBE BRIDGERS’ NEW COLLABORATIVE OUTFIT Who: Although the name is cryptic, the players are familiar. Better Oblivion Community Center is the new project helmed by two prolific musicians: Conor Oberst—known for his work with indie-rockers Bright Eyes and abrasive punks Desaparecidos— and Phoebe Bridgers, who pens well-wrought, indie-leaning rock and pop both as a solo artist and with the supergroup boygenius.
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Origin story: The tale tends to shapeshift from interview to interview. In one version, Bridgers complimented an Oberst cover of the Replacements’ Sound: The “Here Comes a band’s 2019 Regular”—a fact self-titled debut he amusingly t is refreshingly remembered incorur Co ( N i k F re i t a s / kaleidoscopic and rectly when he later eclectic, in no small asked if she wanted BETTER OBLIVION part due to guests to form a band. “A COMMUNITY CENTER week into our Euro such as Yeah Yeah with Sloppy Jane, Yeahs guitarist Nick tour that we did toChristian Lee Hutson. Zinner, Autolux gether, Conor came March 9, 9 p.m., $20. Bunkhouse Saloon, drummer Carla up to me after a show 702-982-1764. Azar and memand was like, ‘Look, bers of Dawes. As I know you hate The expected, acousticReplacements, but I driven folk is a touchstone, really want to start a band that’s although other songs alight on like The Replacements with you,’” easygoing twang, grungy indie, Bridgers told GQ. throwback ’90s emo, and even Pavement-esque pop. Best of all Spin: The (admittedly) Reare the duo’s raw, empathetic placements-esque ragged rocker vocals; especially when they “Dylan Thomas”; “Exception harmonize, their voices melt to the Rule,” a keening tune into one another. driven by taut spirals of buzzing synths and sparkling keyboards; Shared history: The musicians and the first song the pair did are no strangers to collaboratogether, a smoldering rumination. Oberst alternates vocal tion on the weight of personal lines with Bridgers on her hauntresponsibility and self-loathing ed folk number “Would You called “Didn’t Know What I Was Rather,” and once contributed in For.” –Annie Zaleski es
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backup to her earnest live cover of Sheryl Crow’s “If It Makes You Happy.” Bridgers, meanwhile, dueted with Oberst in 2018 on a sparse, piano-heavy new spin on his song “LAX” and has toured with him.
Haines, third from left, leads Metric into the Chelsea. (Justin Broadbent/Courtesy)
In 2016 you recorded at 11th Street Records in Las Vegas. What was it like getting to explore Downtown? It was great. This is true of so many places—they’re seen as one thing, but you have to kind of dig around and recognize that there’s a lot going on. … It’s the novelty of the people and the desert and the sort of spiritual component that you can’t quite name, and the contrast of seeing that and the sin and the whole Strip. It’s such an interesting place. Your last album was named Pagans in Vegas. Were you familiar with the city before that album? One of the first trips that [my family and I]
took, I was 13 and we came to Vegas—me and my mom and dad. He’s passed away now, but he was making one of his experimental films. He had us make ears out of clay, place them on the suitcases that we had and then wheel them in and have us say at the checkout, “Will that be listening or non-listening?” like smoking or non-smoking. It’s kind of like dad humor taken to Frank Zappa weirdo world. So that was my first trip to Vegas … so I have my own, whole inner relationship with the city. For more of our interview with Haines, visit lasvegasweekly.com.
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Comedian Ken Jeong returns to the city that made him famous (Evan Agostini, Willy Sanjuan/AP/Photo Illustration)
By Julie Seabaugh octor-turned-comedian Ken Jeong’s career comprises cultural touchstones from Community to Crazy Rich Asians and even surprise Fox hit celebrity competition The Masked Singer. Hot on the heels of his first stand-up special, he spoke with the Weekly about his upcoming first-ever Las Vegas headlining gig.
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Netflix’s You Complete Me, Ho is partially a love letter to your wife. Why is it important for comedians to maintain supportive relationships away from the stage? I have the best support from my whole family. I’ve been surrounded by a wealth of support. I think it just helps you not only deal with the downs of the business, but the ups too. It helps you put things in perspective, so you don’t lose your head even when things are going well. You just don’t let it get to your head. To have support is vitally important. You don’t have to be married with kids to have support. Even the support of the comedy community—what better support can you have than your peers? You have friendships at the clubs, or on movie and TV sets. I have friends for life from all of the projects I’ve worked on. There’s a line in the special where you jokingly refer to yourself as the “Asian Don Rickles.” He was always a large part of Las Vegas entertainment culture. Did you see Rickles live or did he serve as a direct influence for you? I actually met him at Jimmy Kimmel Live when we were both guests on the same show a couple years before he passed. He was in the twilight of his life and very serene and comfortable. I remember him sitting in his wheelchair, and he was like [sarcastically], “Oh my God. How great it’s going to be having Ken Jeong on the same show with me. What a big deal that is!” It was the best thing ever that he a) knew who I was, and b) just to be zinged by him was an honor. He absolutely is an influence on so many comedians, particularly me. His timing was razor-sharp, and I think his aggressive, “make fun of the ones you love” spirit is something that I believe in. All of us were raised on Rickles. You’re universally recognized as Leslie Chow from the Hangover films. Do you get especially shocked double takes whenever you’re spotted in Vegas? Vegas is the town that made me; it really is. If it wasn’t for The Hangover I wouldn’t have a career, period. When I go to Vegas it’s especially joyful because no matter what happens for the rest of my life, I will always be tied to Vegas in some form or fashion because of The Hangover. So I’m especially excited about coming back to my second home. Or at least Mr. Chow’s home. What fascinates me about stand-up is you can make it whatever you want. So to me this is really like thanking Las Vegas for my career … in the guise of a stand-up show.
KEN JEONG March 8, 9 p.m., $49-$76. Treasure Island Theatre, 702-894-7722.
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One Night for One Drop returns March 8 at Bellagio’s O Theater. (Erik Kabik/Courtesy)
Let it flow Cirque du Soleil pours its talent into the One Night for One Drop charity performance
By C. Moon Reed t’s one of theater’s greatest ironies: Talented performers train for a lifetime to score a coveted role … only to find themselves doing the same act over and over again. But since 2013, Cirque du Soleil has offered a fresh creative outlet to its cast and crew: Design and perform in an annual one-off show that benefits the One Drop Foundation. Over the course of seven performances, the event has raised $35 million dollars to help provide vulnerable communities with access to clean water. This year’s performance is directed by the team that helped re-imagine Mystère and The Beatles Love—André Kasten and Leah Moyer. Think of One Night for One Drop as an all-star variety show. There will be performances by Blue Man Group, three compositions by Academy Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer and a variety of cascading delights. Kasten and Moyer created a loose theme around the evening’s performance, telling the story of an “Everyman” going on a journey of enlightenment.
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Kisho Mwkaiyama in the Bellagio’s Artist Studio. (Courtesy)
Elements of harmony Kisho Mwkaiyama’s permanent Mandalay Bay installation shines in an unexpected place By Dawn-Michelle Baude n Mandalay Bay, between Starbucks and Border Grill, an oasis awaits. Not the usual Las Vegas oasis with poolside waitstaff in fetching swimwear, although an inviting “beach” sparkles right outside the windows. This oasis is more subtle and elusive, catering to a contemplative turn of mind. Twentyfour medium-format paintings by Kisho Mwkaiyama hang on the connector wall, their complex significance perhaps overlooked by conference attendees trailing wheeled suitcases en route to the next panel. Or not. Some stop to look. You should, too. Mwkaiyama’s Vendarta 100: Six Elements and the Seasons, commissioned by MGM Resorts Art & Culture, culminates the artist’s six-month residency at the Bellagio’s Artist Studio. Born in Japan, Mwkaiyama spent his childhood on Mount Koya, the seat of Shingon Buddhism since its early 9th-century founding. Shingon Buddhism—esoteric Buddhism—differs from other strains of Buddhism in distinct ways, including its unusual
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Poor Richard’s Players stages 12 Angry Men. (Courtesy)
PLAYING HOUSE Itinerant company Poor Richard’s Players builds a theater to call home By C. Moon Reed he Playhouse smells like fresh sawdust, that distinct woody scent of new beginnings. It’s still under construction, with certain areas almost finished (the classy lobby, the computerized sound booth) and other areas still in progress (the bathroom and dressing room). But the 5,000-square-foot space is already a thing of magic. It will soon become a 98seat theater and home base for the award-winning itinerant company Poor Richard’s Players. “The most exciting aspect is being able to schedule shows on our own terms,” says executive director Maxim Lardent. He co-founded the company alongside Benjamin Loewy and Lysander Abadia in 2011. The dedicated performers spent years rehearsing in living rooms and chasing available venues. “We’re not going to be renting from anyone; we’re not going to have to answer to other parties. It’s just us. It’s just our art. And we get to finally share that with everybody.” The Playhouse is located in the Charleston
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Singer-songwriter Shawn James stops at Backstage Bar & Billiards on March 7. (Michelle Mavrides/Courtesy)
CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Wayne Newton 3/7, 3/9, 3/11, 3/13-3/14. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Sharon Cuneta 3/9. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CMXX Masta Ace, Marco Polo, Jarobi 3/9. 902 S. Commerce St.
Jammers 3/9. 23 S. Water St, 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom Tommy James & The Shondells 3/8. 866-946-5336.
The Colosseum Celine Dion 3/8-3/9, 3/12-3/13. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938.
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Count’s VAMP’D The Watchers, Tyrants by Night, Salem’s Blend, Mountain Tamer 3/7. Electric Radio Kings, DC4 3/8. Idol X (Billy Idol tribute), Cyanide 3/9. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849.
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THE Dispensary Lounge George Garzone, Paul Stubblefield 3/8. Maria Ho 3/9. Alex Clemens & Naomi Mauro 3/10. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar Life’s Torment, Ugly, Turian, Plague Doctor 3/8. Black Magic Flower Power, Beerwolf, Strange Mistress 3/9. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483.
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SUNCOAST SHOWROOM David Victor 3/9. 800-745-3000. Terry Fator Theater Boyz II Men 3/8-3/10. Mirage, 702-792-7777. T-Mobile Arena Justin Timberlake 3/8. 702-692-1600. TopGolF The Dirty 3/8. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. WESTGATE INTERNATIONAl THEATER Barry Manilow 3/7-3/9. 800-222-5361. ZAPPOS THEATER Gwen Stefani 3/8-3/9, 3/13. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.
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Pearl CONCERT THEATER Tori Kelly 3/9. Palms, 702-944-3200.
APEX SOCIAL CLUB Bingo Players 3/7. Saint Clair 3/8. Kid Conrad 3/9. Palms, 702-944-5980.
EVEL PIE Walt Hamburger, Mercy Music, Jason Lemke, Sal Giordano, Tyson McEntire 3/7. Pkew Pkew Pkew 3/12. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460.
THE Railhead Zac Harmon 3/7. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777.
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DAYLIGHT DJ Neva 3/7. DJ J-Nice 3/8. Kid Funk 3/9. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.
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LIGHTS THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO CARE ABOUT LAS VEGAS’ SECOND-YEAR PRO SOCCER TEAM
SEASON OPENER WHEN: March 9, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Cashman Field OPPONENT: Austin Bold FC TICKETS: $15-$55 lasvegaslightsfc.com/buytickets
BY RAY BREWER
irst-year Las Vegas Lights coach Eric Wynalda doesn’t hide his confidence when discussing his team. It opens the United Soccer League season March 9 against the visiting Austin Bold FC, and Wynalda expects better results in the franchise’s second season. This past year, the Lights finished third-to-last place among 17 teams. The former national team star took over shortly after the season ended and immediately began overhauling the roster. “If we don’t win the whole damn thing, I will be disappointed,” Wynalda said. “It’s my job to build this puzzle and make it work. This is a damn good team.” If that’s not enough, here are more reasons why you should care about the Lights in 2019.
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Cashman Field (almost) belongs to the Lights. The Lights will become the sole tenants of Cashman Field sometime this summer, which will allow them to put the final touches on transforming the Downtown venue into a vibrant setting for their over-the-top game day experience. The full conversion to soccer stadium won’t occur until the longtime Triple-A baseball tenants, now known as the Las Vegas Aviators, complete a move to their new stadium in Summerlin, but that’s imminent. The Aviators planned to be out by the start of the season but could push back the timetable if construction at the new park is delayed. They’re still the primary tenants of Cashman for now, and that means the Lights’ corporate offices consist of some fold-out tables in a conference room under the stadium, with other signs of baseball—foul poles, for instance—still noticeably visible. But the Lights have already taken over the locker rooms, painting them the team’s fluorescent colors of pink, yellow and light blue, and signs around the stadium have already been updated for the new tenants.
You can’t beat the price. Season tickets start at $200 for the 17-game home schedule. For eight matches, it’s $100. Single-game tickets cost as little as $15. Recent exhibitions have been encouraging. The Lights delivered on Wynalda’s projections with a pair of positive preseason results against Major League Soccer squads—a 5-1 victory against Toronto FC and a 2-2 draw against the Colorado Rapids. The Rapids used a similar lineup a few days later and defeated the LA Galaxy, which is expected to compete for the MLS Cup. The promotions are wacky. The Lights are labeling this season’s promotions as “bigger, better and more outlandish.” And, yes, those llamas from the Zappos sponsorship are again part of the pregame festivities. An even wilder plan will feature a confetti machine the team says is the world’s largest, a device that made its debut in the preseason victory against Toronto. With each Las Vegas goal, masses of confetti flew onto the field. By the end of the game, the confetti cannon
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Lights players practice at Cashman Field on February 27. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
had run dry, and the pitch was completely covered. Other promotions include the return of the “Helicopter Drop,”—in which $5,000 in small bills (and $5,000 in prizes) is dropped onto the field at halftime for select fans to collect against one another—and a 3D fireworks night on the Fourth of July, when fans will receive 3D glasses to watch the postgame fireworks display. Also, the March 30 game will feature a Salute to the Vegas Golden Knights, with the Lights wearing kits designed to mimic the NHL team’s uniform. They’re young and quick. There are just five holdovers from last year’s team, which is by design. The 2018 squad featured many players at the end of their career. They looked a step slow, as if they didn’t have the stamina of the younger players in the league—a key factor behind the Lights’ rough 8-19-7 record. “They signed a bunch of guys from Mexico who were pretty much over it. They were on the way out,” Wynalda said of last year’s
roster. “We are going to surprise some people. We have guys who have been waiting for this opportunity to prove themselves.” Two breakout players to keep an eye on are strikers Tabort Etaka Preston and Edwin Rivas. The 20-year-old Preston played for Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations, and his quickness stood out. The 27-year-old Rivas was recently called up to the Guatemala national team. They have local connections. Owner Brett Lashbrook has traveled to various social clubs and community partners to promote his team’s brand. He’s extremely proud to proclaim the Lights as the only pro sports team in Las Vegas to guarantee a roster spot to a local player. This year’s team has three Vegas high school products—goalies Thomas Olsen (Bishop Gorman) and Angel Alvarez (Rancho), and midfielder Matt Thomas (Palo Verde). Olsen made his debut late last season, drawing many supporters to Cashman Field. “There was a huge cluster
of people,” Olsen said, pointing to the spot in the bleachers where his supporters gathered. “I told them that would happen when you put me in,” he added, laughing. Olsen is expected to be the starter this season, backed up by Alvarez. Thomas was fifth on the Lights in goals scored last season with three. They have impact players. In 2017, forward Irvin Parra became the first USL player to record at least 10 goals and 10 assists in a single season, accomplishing the feat in 30 matches with Seattle and Orange County SC. Striker Cristhian Hernández, who scored the game-tying goal against Colorado, has experience with the Philadelphia Union. Defender Javan Torre was a standout at UCLA and played in the U-20 FIFA World Cup for the United States. “A lot of guys are capable of playing at a higher level,” said Torre, who is expected to stabilize a Lights’ backfield that frequently surrendered three or four goals per game last season. “The [league] you are playing in
doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of playing somewhere else. Just because you are in the USL, doesn’t mean you aren’t capable of being in MLS.” They’re fan friendly. So much so that Wynalda has opened all practices. Fans don’t have to hold season tickets or sponsor the team to attend, and Wynalda clearly isn’t worried about opponents spying on workouts to get an edge. The team posts the practice schedule online. They could be bound for Major League Soccer. Lashbrook isn’t bashful about stating his goal of eventually graduating the Lights to the top U.S. soccer league. He helped orchestrate such a move as chief operating officer for Orlando City, which went from the minors to MLS in 2015. But first, the Lights must become winners. Other USL-to-MLS teams such as Cincinnati and Atlanta had been minor-league powers. “The best way to get on the MLS radar is to prove ourselves,” Lashbrook said in the fall.
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quaman star Jason Momoa stands on the Dolby Theatre stage in LA, holding that famous red envelope. “And the Oscar goes to …” At stake is the 2019 Academy Award for Best Documentary. Among the nominees is Free Solo, a dizzyingly compelling film about Las Vegas climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the 3,000-foot El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. The film is also about the anxieties of the people who love Honnold, namely girlfriend Sanni McCandless, who struggles with the risks of such an endeavor. If he falls, he will certainly die. Her fear acts as a bridge between the audience and the rarefied world of elite climbing. (Spoiler alert: Honnold succeeds, and the resulting film has been a runaway success.) Onstage, Momoa opens the envelope, smiles and meets eyes with co-presenter Helen Mirren. She nods and Momoa announces, “… Free Solo!” The music rises, and the camera pans to the audience, where the filmmakers and documentary subjects Honnold and McCandless make their way to the stage—and to a new level of stardom and a place in cinematic history.
and kind. It’s something we’ll never forget, because it’s so different from our normal lives.” Life is now, more or less, back to normal. “We came home to reality,” McCandless says, laughing. “I did my taxes yesterday. Today we cleaned out the van. Stardom is over.” Both are excited to get back to their regular lives of outdoor adventuring. McCandless is busy running her business, Sanni McCandless Coaching, and she’s preparing for the 2019 Outwild festival, which she co-founded. Honnold is looking forward to ever more climbing. He had put all big climbing plans on hold until the end of the film tour. As for what big goals might lie ahead? “You can’t plan big climbs until you’ve done tons of little climbs,” Honnold says. “I’m looking forward to little climbs.”
What this Oscar means for climbing
Inevitably, the film’s success will boost the sport of climbing itself, which has been growing from a niche endeavor to a popular pastime in recent decades. “It’s one of the latest, and perhaps most dramatic, demonstrations of the ‘mainstreaming’ of climbing,” longThe Honnold Foundation What a documentary Oscar time climber Bill Ramsey says of Free Solo’s big award. supports solar energy means for its subjects A UNLV philosophy professor and vice president of the initiatives with the goal of So what’s it like for a “dirtbag climber” to receive Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition, Ramsey first met creating a more equal and sustainable world. To learn the Hollywood treatment? After six months touring to Honnold and started climbing with him in 2005, when more or to donate, visit promote the film, Honnold is back home in Vegas and the now-star was just 19. “It is not just an appreciation of honnoldfoundation.org. still making sense of it all. “It was pretty exciting,” he the technical challenges involved in making a brilliant says on the phone as he packs his car for some short climbing movie, but it is also, to some degree, an acknowlscrambling at Red Rock Canyon. “Honestly, I don’t know if it’s sunk in. edgement of the special values and virtues of the climbing community I don’t know. It’s just one of those things.” As for any newfound fame, in general and certainly exhibited by Alex in particular.” Honnold says, “There’s been a lot of spillover to the Honnold FoundaLongtime climber Stephanie Forte predicts that the film’s success tion, which is good to see.” will bring more newcomers to the sport in the same way that gymnastics McCandless says, “It felt totally amazing. We were all just blown gets a popularity bump whenever it’s featured in the Olympics. away by the success of the film. It was very validating of all the hard But unlike gymnastics, much of climbing happens outdoors rather work the entire team put into the film.” than in gyms. An influx of newbies poses both a challenge and an opOn the Oscars red carpet, the outdoorsy life coach looked as glamportunity for outdoor areas like Red Rock. “This isn’t a new issue, and orous as any movie star, thanks to a beauty regimen that started at in recent years, climbing gym owners, brands and groups like the Ac10:30 a.m. and included makeup sponsored by Clé de Peau Beauté. For cess Fund have been working together to develop programs to educate his red carpet look, Honnold hit the gym and then took a shower. new climbers about outdoor ethics and stewardship,” says Forte, who Meeting British royalty—Prince William and Princess Kate—was recently moved to LA but still runs a Vegas-bases PR firm. “As a coma “peak experience” of the film tour, according to McCandless. “We munity, what we can hope is that people watch Free Solo, are inspired by were just totally amazed by how poised and regal they both were,” McAlex and the wild landscape of Yosemite and gain an understanding of Candless says. “They’d seen the film. They were very genuine, excited why we must protect our public lands.”
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n a suite inside the Hard Rock Hotel, women line up to get their hair and makeup done amid their busy work schedules at the Adult Video Network’s annual January expo. Countless adult performers are taking a break from meeting fans, signing memorabilia and modeling products. It’s a long workday, but the women have support. In 2011, Joy Hoover launched the Cupcake Girls nonprofit in Las Vegas to provide sex workers and adult entertainers with varying levels of assistance— at AVN, Cupcake Girls offered rest, relaxation, food, goodie bags and massages. But since its inception, it has been responsible for supporting hundreds of clients with intensive case management; medical, dental and mental health services; legal counsel and more. It expanded to Portland, Oregon, which has the highest number of strip clubs per capita in the country, and on March 9, Hoover and the Cupcake Girls celebrate their eighth birthday. Hoover founded the nonprofit after leaving a different organization that provided similar services. That group was faith-based. The Cupcake Girls are not. “We didn’t want to exclude anyone from the services and care we provide,” Hoover said. “Everyone is deserving of human dignity, unconditional love and human resources.” In the beginning, Hoover and a few volunteers would bring cupcakes to Las Vegas strip clubs and nearby brothels. “We didn’t have any resources, so when we stopped in with cupcakes, it was kind of like, ‘Here’s our card! If you need anything, call us,’ and they were like, ‘What do you mean?’” Hoover said the Cupcake Girls have learned a lot along the way. “What’s changed is our understanding,” she explained. They got a glimpse at the diverse needs of sex workers with their first call—a woman with an
Cupcake Girls founder Joy Hoover, center, attends AVN. (Liz Brumley/Courtesy)
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tto Merida remembers coming to Las Vegas in 1974 and thinking the city was small enough that he could make an impact. Forty-five years later, it’s clear Merida was able to do just that. Born in Cuba, Merida, 73, came to the U.S. shortly after Fidel Castro ascended to power in 1959. Along with the late Arturo Cambeiro, Merida later helped organize what is now known as the Latin Chamber of Commerce Nevada and served the organization’s executive director or its president for the next four decades before retiring in 2016. “I remember thinking I would probably like Las Vegas when it was time to settle down,” Merida said. “I think I made a good decision.” The idea for the Latin Chamber was born out of a group that Merida calls the “Cuban Circle,” which was a loosely organized Hispanic and Cuban-American group. “It was a program that helped out people who came here from Cuba,” Merida said. “We would point people to work and things like that. The Latin Chamber of Commerce actually started in the Cuban Circle.” While chamber of commerce organizations usually focus on business initiatives and opportunities, Merida and current Latin Chamber president Peter Guzman say it has always been important for the Latin Chamber to support social causes as well. “A chamber does exist to help business, which is why they call it ‘commerce’,” Guzman said. “However, because this organization is as old as it is and has built such a trust with the community, yes, we
are inevitably involved in social issues.” Merida’s legacy includes a low-income housing development in the Valley, called Otto Merida Desert Villas, that consists of dozens of homes. Merida said he’s proud of the social initiatives that have bubbled up from the Latin Chamber. In particular, he pointed to the adult day facility at the Arturo Cambeiro Senior Center, which sits just steps from the Latin Chamber building on North 13th Street. “We wanted to have an impact on employment, economic matters and social and education mat-
ters,” Merida said. “That continues to be the mission today. Right now, we’re very involved in this community.” The Latin Chamber has more than 1,500 members, according to Guzman. The organization also represents an active voice politically in Carson City. “When we started the chamber, there were about 30,000 Hispanics in Southern Nevada,” Merida said. “We now have about 300,000.” While Merida is technically retired, he maintains an office at the Latin Chamber headquarters and comes in roughly twice a week. “Taking over for a legend, which is what Otto is, isn’t for everyone,” said Guzman, who became president in 2016. “Because he trained me well and I spent enough time with him, it was actually an easy process.” Merida and Guzman both say they’re proud of what the Latin Chamber has become and how it continues to help Hispanic small businesses in Southern Nevada. “We’re talking to small businesses every day and adding new businesses to our membership,” Guzman said. “When I stepped into this role, I set some goals for what I called the relevancy factor. I’m proud that my phone now blows off the ringer with legislators, political-types and CEOs all asking for our opinion before they make decisions.” With every move he makes, Guzman knows he has a reliable and experienced person on whom to lean. He likes to call Merida his consigliere. “I’ve known Otto since I was 15 years old, and he’s my most trusted adviser,” Guzman said. “I lean on Otto for advice, and I know he’s never going to steer me wrong. It’s nice to have him around.”
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Company, and winner of the Daniel Guggenheim Safe Aircraft Competition that same year. According to Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin, the name is a continuation of an Aviation Row theme for Downtown Summerlin that began in 2015 with the naming of the area’s first luxury apartment complex, Constellation, paying homage to a plane built by Lockheed Corporation at the request of then-Trans World Airlines’ major stockholder, Howard Hughes. Berna RhodesFord is Nevada State College’s general counsel. RhodesFord has been practicing law since 1996. Prior to joining Nevada State, Rhodes-Ford Rhodes-Ford was a partner in the Brown Law Group.
loyalty network, Total Rewards. Larry Hurst is senior health care policy adviser and Sara Cholhagian is an associate at Ferrari Public Affairs. Michelle King is Blue Heron’s director of communities. King will oversee operations for community projects, assist the executive leadership team in community-commercial development, implement business models for each community, act as a sponsor and lead for all community delivery teams, achieve profit and loss targets for each community and offer decision authority on community homes. MountainView Hospital opened a 24-bed Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The 7,200-squarefoot unit was designed so that new parents and babies can stay together at all times. Each NICU bay has a full, pullout sleep bed to accommodate parents at the bedside. Additionally, the unit includes state-of-the-art equipment, including specialized isolates for babies. Each bed allows clinical staff to mimic the womb environment. Gayle Porterfield is vice president of construction for Cox Communications in Las Vegas.
Sunrise Children’s Hospital opened a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit. Kimberly Smith is communities purchasing manager of Blue Heron. Caesars Entertainment Corp. plans to Smith break ground this year on Caesars Republic Scottsdale in Arizona, its first nongaming hotel in the United States. Caesars Republic Scottsdale will be a four-star hotel developed by HCW Development and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality. Caesars Entertainment will license its brand, advise on design elements and integrate its
Jiffy Lube Multicare service Porterfield centers opened at 4590 W. Cactus Ave., Las Vegas, and 906 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.
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Hwang Law Group purchased property at 2880 S. Jones Blvd. for $550,000. The 2,600-squarefoot space was purchased with an SBA 504 loan from TMC Financing. Sun Commercial Real Estate’s top-producing teams/individuals of 2018, ranked by total sales and leasing volume, includes the Investment Services Group, which consists of Cathy Jones, Paul Miachika, Roy Fritz, Jessica Cegavske and Taylor Vasquez. In addition, the top producers continue with Lisa Hauger and Tim Erickson; C Squared, consisting of Paul Chaffee, Wil Chaffee and John Kirtley; Linda Gonzales; and Renae Russo. A Mr. Transmission/Milex cobranded franchise opened at 1180 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas. Co-owned by Michael Rucker and LeRoy Holland, it is the first Mr. Transmission/Milex shop in Nevada.
Rita Vaswani is chairwoman of the Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Medicine’s “Breakthrough in Medicine!” campaign. Vaswani’s duties include helping raise philanthropic funding for the college of medicine to become accredited. Vaswani is the vice president, client relationship manager for Nevada State Bank. Kyle Rahn is president and CEO of United Way of Southern Nevada. Globe Salon opened a second location at 1025 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas. Clark High School students reign as back-to-back champions of the Nevada Science Bowl, hosted by the Nevada National Security Site. Clark students were awarded a $5,000 first prize for their math and science departments, and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the April 25-29 U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl. Sponsors of the 2019 Nevada Science Bowl include: DOE National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada field office (signature sponsor), Mission Support and Test Services LLC, Environmental Management Nevada Program, Bureau of Reclamation, SOC, Navarro, JGMS and the National Atomic Testing Museum. Juhl and the UNLV School of Architecture are partnering on their fourth installment of Juhl’s Artist in Residence program. The partnership is the brainchild of Uri Vaknin, a partner at KRE Capital, whose company, in partnership with Dune Real Estate Partners, purchased Juhl in 2013 as DK Las Vegas; and Eric Strain, associate professor of architecture at UNLV. As part of the program, UNLV is hosting a lecture series at Juhl and Vaknin is making free live-work space available to architecture students as they work with the City of Las Vegas Housing Division on an affordable housing project in west Las Vegas on a city-owned parcel.
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Between 1977 and 1992, civil war raged in Mozambique. Combatants planted thousands of land mines that have remained dangerous long after the conflict. An ally emerged in the quest to address the problem: rats that are trained to find the hidden explosives, so human colleagues can defuse them. There is a comparable development in your future. You’ll get support from a surprising or unlikely source.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Deborra-Lee Furness has been married to megastar actor Hugh Jackman for 22 years. Their wedding rings are inscribed with a motto, “Om paramar mainamar.” They say it means, “We dedicate our union to a greater source.” Engage in a similar gesture with an important person in your life. Now is a marvelous time to deepen and sanctify your relationship.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The Danish flag has a red background emblazoned with an asymmetrical white cross. It was a national symbol of power as early as the 14th century, and might have first emerged during a critical military struggle that established the Danish Empire in 1219. No other country in the world has a flag with such an ancient origin. That said, there are times when it’s important to break with custom. Create fresh traditions in every area of your life!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Imagine a stairway that leads nowhere; as you ascend, you realize that at the top is not a door or a hallway, but a wall. Lately you might have been dealing with a metaphorical version of an anomaly like this. In the coming weeks, some magic will transpire that will change everything. It’s like you’ll find a button on the wall that, when pushed, opens a previously imperceptible door. Somehow, you’ll gain entrance through an apparent obstruction.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1996 and ’97, the supercomputer Deep Blue won six chess matches against chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. In 2016, an Artificial Intelligence called AlphaGo squared off against human champion Lee Sedol in the Chinese board game Go. AlphaGo crushed Sedol. In the coming weeks, no AI could outthink and out-strategize you as you navigate your way through life’s challenges.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): On June 7, 1988, Gemini musician Bob Dylan launched what has come to be known as the Never Ending Tour. It’s still going. In the past 30-plus years, he has performed almost 3,000 shows. He’s living proof that not every Gemini is flaky and averse to commitment. Even if you yourself have flirted with flightiness in the past, it’s doubtful you will do so in the next five weeks. You’ll be a paragon of persistence, doggedness and stamina.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to one survey of editors, writers and librarians, Goethe’s Faust, Melville’s Moby-Dick and Cervantes’ Don Quixote are among the most boring masterpieces ever written. But most experts agree that they’re still valuable to read. Commune with other dull but meaningful things. Seek out low-key but rich offerings. Be aware that unexciting people and situations may offer clues and catalysts that you need.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The otters at a marine park in Miura, Japan, are friendly to human visitors. There are holes in the glass walls of their enclosures, through which they reach out to shake people’s hands with their webbed paws. You need experiences like that in the coming weeks. Your mental and spiritual health will thrive to the degree that you seek closer contact with animals. It’s a favorable time to nurture your instinctual intelligence and absorb influences from the natural world. For extra credit, tune in to and celebrate your own animal qualities.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Many Scorpios regard secrecy as a skill worth cultivating. It serves your urge to gather and manage power. You’re aware that information is a valuable commodity, so you guard it carefully and share it sparingly. This predilection sometimes makes you seem understated, even shy. Having said all that, you’ll show the world who you are with more dazzle and flamboyance in the coming weeks. It’ll be interesting to see how you do that as you also try to heed your rule that information is power.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): At regular intervals, a hot stream of boiling water shoots up out of the earth and into the sky in Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park. It’s a geyser called Old Faithful. When white settlers first discovered this natural phenomenon in the 19th century, some of them used it as a laundry. Between blasts, they’d place their dirty clothes in Old Faithful’s aperture. When the scalding flare erupted, it provided all the necessary cleansing. Harness a natural force for a practical purpose, or a primal power for an earthy task. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Who was the model for Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic painting Mona Lisa? Many scholars think it was Italian noblewoman Lisa del Giocondo. Leonardo wanted her to feel comfortable during the long hours she sat for him, so he hired musicians to play for her and people with mellifluous voices to read her stories. He built a musical fountain for her to gaze upon and a white Persian cat to cuddle. Like Giocondo, be calm and soothed; feel perfectly at ease and at home in the world, surrounded by beautiful influences. You need and deserve such a break from the everyday frenzy.
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