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WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD EVENTS TO FOLLOW AND NEWS YOU MISSED

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JACK DANIEL’S HOUSE NO. 7 BRINGS IMMERSIVE THEATRICS TO LAS VEGAS Immersive theater is like a waking dream in which actors and audience interact. Majestic Repertory Theatre artistic director Troy Heard has built a reputation producing such shows. Now, Heard has been tapped to help cast an “experiential marketing” event called Jack Daniel’s House No. 7. The branded whiskey party has already happened in six other cities, and organizers wanted to boost the theatricality for the Vegas version. That’s where Heard comes in. “We took their previous concepts and heightened the interaction,” Heard says. But what is Jack Daniel’s House No. 7? The website is intentionally vague, but we gather it’s an imagined rock ’n’ roll roadside motel with live music, flowing whiskey, themed rooms and hidden experiences. Heard calls it “Sleep No More meets Almost Famous.” Organizers expect 1,500-2,000 attendees nightly, which would make for a great showcase for Vegas performers. “So much local talent is involved in this,” Heard says. “It’s great that we’re able to use people in town as opposed to shipping in talent from out of town.” The “motel” is open July 5-6 from 9 p.m. to midnight at Downtown;s Thunderbird Boutique Hotel. The free event is open to all with the code DVEGASMO1 at houseno7.com. —C. Moon Reed

NEW SPORTS BETTING CAPITAL A year after the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in any state that wants it, New Jersey has become the sports betting capital of the country. Powered by betting on mobile devices and by New Yorkers flooding across the border to place wagers, New Jersey edged Nevada in May by taking in $1.5 million more in bets during the month—$318.9 million to $317.4 million.

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SUPERINTENDENT FIRED The Washoe County School Board on July 1 fired the superintendent of the largest school district in Northern Nevada over an allegation of misconduct. An internal investigation found substantial evidence that Traci Davis played a role in the leaking of documents related to a lawsuit involving special education department leaders. Both sides say they expect the dispute to end up in court. TEENAGER STUNS VENUS Coco Gauff, 15, picked up a tennis racket as a little girl because she was inspired by the Williams sisters. And on July 1, the youngest competitor ever to qualify for Wimbledon in the professional era, pulled off a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Venus Williams, who at 39 was the oldest woman in the field. When they spoke after the first-round match, Gauff said she thanked Venus “for everything she did.” FREE TO VOTE A new law restoring the voting rights of exconvicts went into effect July 1, with up to 77,000 Nevadans regaining their voice at the ballot box. Before the new law was passed, nonviolent felons in Nevada regained voting rights either upon release from prison or after completing probation or parole. Felons convicted of a violent crime or repeat offenders had to appeal through the courts to have their voting rights restored. FRIGHTENING DEATH Lynn Fleming, 77, was infected by flesh-eating bacteria and died June 27, nearly two weeks after she fell and scraped her leg while walking on a Florida beach. The bacteria thrive in warm, salty water, and usually are found in the South. Fleming’s death follows the case of 12-year-old Kylei Brown, who scraped her toe and contracted the same rare bacteria while vacationing last month on the Florida Panhandle. She almost lost her leg and needs physical therapy to be able to walk again.

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IN THIS ISSUE ANIMAL FOUNDATION SEES BUMP IN STRAYS—AND GETS HELP FROM MAT FRANCO It’s been a record season for the Animal Foundation. In May, the nonprofit animal shelter took in nearly 3,000 animals, about 26% more than during that same time in 2018. The influx continued through June, and organizers expect a further increase because of the fireworks associated with July 4. Animal Foundation Communications Manager Kelly Leahy says that while summer is always a busy time for the shelter, she can’t point to any specific trends that would explain the “massive influx” of animals. She speculates that the unseasonably cool spring weather may have led to more animals being outdoors and thus wandering off and getting lost. Fortunately, adoptions have increased to keep pace with the influx. “Our rescue partners have also been stepping in to help find positive outcomes for our shelter animals,” Leahy said by email. “That said, the more we can make the community aware of all our great adoptable shelter pets looking for homes, the better.” On that front, the Animal Foundation has received help from a magical source. Illusionist Mat Franco— America’s Got Talent winner, headliner at the Linq and adoptive parent of a shelter dog—has partnered with the shelter to promote summer adoptions. The summer campaign will feature radio, TV, outdoor and print ads. “On any given day, there are hundreds of loyal, loving shelter pets at the Animal Foundation looking for permanent homes,” Franco said in a press statement. “They deserve a second chance, and I’m determined to help any way I can.” —C. Moon Reed

TRUMP BECOMES FIRST PRESIDENT TO STEP FOOT IN NORTH KOREA President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone on June 30. (Associated Press)

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SLS announced June 27 that it will switch its name to Sahara, the name by which the property was known from 1952 to 2011. The announcement took place following an elaborate fireworks and drone light show above the property’s outdoor pool area. “Sahara is such a recognizable name,” said Paul Hobson, SLS’ general manager. “I drive to work every morning on Sahara Avenue. It’s a name that’s embedded in the city and in the lore of the city, but we’re not looking back so much as looking forward.” The moniker change is coupled with a $150 million renovation project that owner Alex Meruelo said will take two to three years to complete. Meruelo said “every detail” of the property will be looked at during the process. —Bryan Horwath (Photo by Las Vegas News Bureau)

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MAKING CENTS DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO KEEP PRODUCING THE PENNY COIN?

FINE DESIGN The “heads” side of the penny has changed little through the years, depicting Lincoln in profile with the words “In God We Trust.” The “tails” side has had a few makeovers.

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penny saved is a penny earned, but what is that penny truly worth? You can’t use them in gumball machines or parking meters; you probably have more in your couch cushions than

you do in your pocketbook; and some countries have eliminated them altogether. Yet, through decades of redesigns, composition changes, credit cards, cryptocurrency and legislation to ax it, the Lincoln cent remains in circulation. WHAT’S IN A NAME?

THE ORIGIN OF THE LINCOLN CENT

Ditching British currency, the first penny (the Fugio cent, pictured above) was pressed in the United States in 1787, but wasn’t legal tender until 1856. More than 300 billion one-cent coins have been minted since, but unless you’re a coin collector, you probably don’t know of it. The Lincoln cent, designed by Victor David Brenner, hit the scene in 1909, during President Theodore Roosevelt’s term, to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s birth. There were onecent pieces in circulation prior, but this marked the first time a portrait was used as a regular feature on U.S. currency. Earlier pennies utilized the personification of the word “liberty.”

The U.S. Mint officially calls the penny a “cent.” The U.S. Treasury calls it the “one cent piece” or “one cent coin.” To most of the rest of the world, the Lincoln Cent is known by the colloquial nickname “penny.” In fact, the word “penny” is a carryover from colonial days—the British have long called their low denomination coin a penny. (Multiple British pennies are known as “pence.”)

Wheat pennies are generally worth at least three times their face value, unless they are in poor condition.

Wheat Cent, 1909-1958 Shows a pair of wheat heads flanking the words “One Cent” and “United States of America.” Curving around the upper border is the national motto “E Pluribus Unum.” (These three phrases appear on the reverse of every cent from 1909 to present day.)

Lincoln Memorial Cent, 1959-2008 In 1959, marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Lincoln, the reverse side of the coin was redesigned to depict the Lincoln Memorial, complete with a tiny President Lincoln seated in the center.

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Composition changes

The design of our one-cent piece hasn’t been the only thing to change since Roosevelt’s days in office. The recipe for the composition of the coin itself has gone through modifications, most notably in the 1940s during WWII, when various metals were needed to build weapons and armor.

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95% Copper 1901-1942: Bronze (95% copper, 2.5% tin, 2.5% zinc)

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1962–1982: Brass (95% copper, 5% zinc)

1982-present: 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper (however, the 2009 Lincoln bicentennial cents are bronze)

IS IT WORTH IT? Arguments FOR the penny n Charities benefit from “micro-donations” of small denomination coins. Penny donations alone represent almost 20% of the $90 million donated to charities through Coinstar’s Coins that Count Program.

n Getting rid of the penny is poor public policy— Americans simply like them.

n According to a poll by the Opinion Research Corporation:

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n 68% of American adults favor keeping the penny in circulation

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n 73% were concerned that without the penny, merchants might use price rounding to raise prices

n 71% of those earning $35,000 or less per year want to keep the penny

Arguments AGAINST the penny

Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, 2009 This series of coins marked the bicentennial anniversary of Lincoln’s birth and the 100-year anniversary of the original 1909 Lincoln Cent. Four designs for the reverse showcase different stages in the life of Abraham Lincoln: birth and early childhood in Kentucky, formative years in Indiana, professional life in Illinois, presidency in Washington, D.C.

Union Shield Cent, 2010-present The current design features a shield on the reverse, an “image emblematic of President Lincoln’s preservation of the United States of America as a single and united country,” as was instructed by Congress.

n According to the 2017 U.S. Mint annual report, the cost of making a penny is 1.82 cents per coin, which means it costs more to make than it’s worth. With more than 8 billion pennies in circulation, this totaled nearly $70 million in losses. n President Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain favored getting rid of the penny during their terms.

n The penny can’t keep up with inflation. n The U.S. Department of Defense did away with using the penny on overseas military bases more than 30 years ago. n Mining the materials and the energy use producing the lowvalue coin is bad for the environment.

1944 Steel Wheat Penny n $110,334 certified mint state condition; $77,234 average condition Only a few 1944 steel wheat pennies ever made it into circulation, and were issued in error. Analysts suggest steel plates may have been mixed in with other copper metals during production. 1943 Copper Wheat Penny n $85,782 certified mint state condition; $60,047 average condition Pennies from 1943 were supposed to be steel or war pennies, but a few copper plates may have been accidentally added to a batch. Many 1943 pennies can be faked by using a 1948 penny and filing down one side of the “8” into the number “3.” 1873 Indian Head Penny n $10,000 certified mint state condition; $20 average condition The U.S. Mint produced 11,676,000 of these pennies, and the number “3” on the coin’s date appears one of two ways. On some coins, the three is just a few millimeters away from being completely closed while the other version features a more open “3.” Along with condition, the level of “openness” of the coin’s “3” will determine its value. Note: Coin values are based off coins issued into circulation and evaluated by cointrackers.com.

Countries that have done away with low-denomination coins n Australia n Brazil n Canada n Denmark n Finland n Great Britain n Hong Kong n Hungary n Israel n Malaysia n Mexico

n New Guinea n New Zealand n Norway n Sweden n United States— Surprise! America has already booted the half-cent, two-cent, three-cent, half-dime coin and the 20-cent coin.

Sources: United States Mint, Americans for Common Cents, Citizens to Retire the U.S. Penny, Coin Trackers, coincollectingenterprises.com, lincolnpennies.net, lincolncents.net

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Bryce Harper’s life led up to this contract. What does he do from here? By Mike Grimala ours before the Philadelphia Phillies are set to take on the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, the visiting locker room is totally quiet. By all logic, it shouldn’t be. At this point, the big-market Phillies are in first place in the National League East, the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft is minutes away and former All-Star outfielder Jay Bruce is set to arrive for his first game since being acquired in a trade from Washington. Oh, and the Phillies signed one of this generation’s biggest superstars as a free agent over the offseason. There are a million reasons why the place should be buzzing. Instead, a couple players poke around at the foosball table while a handful of team personnel gather in front of a muted television to monitor the pre-draft coverage. Another player sits at his locker, working his foot with a foam roller. The collective BPM is somewhere just north of a flat line.

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That’s baseball season. The sport’s six-month, 162-game schedule demands stasis. Dynamic situations get flattened by the marathon, and what should be a noteworthy day at the park instead becomes just another random game on a Monday in June. And then, without warning, there’s Bryce Harper. The aforementioned superstar bounces into the clubhouse three hours before first pitch, straps on a pair of cleats, grabs a bat and nearly sprints to the field for batting practice. On his way out of the locker room, he turns to the small group of assembled media and winks. Harper is a living, breathing juxtaposition. In a sport that demands equilibrium and has celebrated the even-keeled for centuries, Harper is still fighting against the status quo. Eight years into his big-league career he maintains the youthful verve that became his trademark back in his teenage “wild child” days at Las Vegas High and the College of Southern Nevada. “One of the things Bryce brings to the table every night is a level of enthusiasm and joy playing the game, and that rubs off on his teammates,” Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler says. How much longer can Harper keep it up? He has been bucking the system for half his life now. As a teen, Harper famously earned his GED two years early in order to

“One of the things Bryce brings to the table every night is a level of enthusiasm and joy playing the game, and that rubs off on his teammates.” - Gabe Kapler, Philadelphia manager

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enroll in junior college and circumvent the minimum-age requirement for the MLB draft. And there was nothing more offensive to the baseball establishment than his playing style, which has always featured bat flips, hair flips, decorative eye black, trash talk and everything else the sport has spent its entire existence tamping down. Harper won the battle. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2010 draft and blazed his way to the big leagues less than two years later, joining the Washington Nationals at the age of 19. He was named the National League’s Rookie of the Year in 2012 and Most Valuable Player in 2015. And when he finally became a free agent after the 2018 season, Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract with Philadelphia, which momentarily made him the highest-paid athlete in American sports history. That was the first act of Harper’s career, and it ended with a decisive victory. And now, on a dreary night in San Diego, the second act is already underway. The Padres announce an attendance of 21,614, but there can’t be more than 10,000 people in the stands for the opener of the three-game series. The atmosphere in the stadium matches the listless vibe in the locker rooms. Harper goes hitless in his first three at-bats, popping up twice and grounding out to second base. It’s been a trying campaign for Harper, who is on pace to post the lowest batting average, most strikeouts and second-lowest OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) of his career. There’s little doubt his numbers will bounce back and stabilize; that’s how the long baseball season works. The more interesting question concerns Harper’s spirit. Now that he has made it, how long can he sustain the fire? After eight years in the big leagues, how many more June games against the Padres can Harper power through at his breakneck pace? Through the first half of the 2019 season, Harper has continued to attack all obstacles with his head-first style. “He has played very hard,” says Larry Bowa, a former manager and baseball lifer who now serves as a front office advisor for the Phillies. “He’s played good defense. Before the season’s over he’s going to have his 35, 40 home runs and drive in his 100. I just like the way he

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plays the game. The intensity level, the way he approaches it. He’s had streaks where he hasn’t gotten any hits, but he’s played defense, [and] he’s run the bases exceptionally well.” In his final at-bat of the series opener against the Padres, Harper takes a called third strike to end the eighth inning, essentially sealing an 8-2 loss for Philadelphia. In the past it might have led to an exchange of words with the umpire, or a flinging of the bat, or a frustrated spiking of his batting helmet. On this night, Harper lays his bat in the dirt, removes his batting gloves and walks to his position in right field. He concedes. The scene is decidedly blasé. Harper will be 39 years old in the final season of his mega-contract. After racing through the previous decade with an intensity that few in baseball history could have matched, it seems inevitable that Harper will have to throttle down at some point, if only to avoid burning out. Bowa acknowledges that maintaining peak energy for another decade-plus won’t be easy, but he’s also not sure Harper can play any other way. “It’s hard to do for 162 games,” Bowa says. “He signed a 13-year deal, and I think the way he plays the game now is how he’s going to play the game 10 or 12 years from now. Obviously, when you get older you might lose a little speed, you might lose a little bit of arm strength, but I think he’s going to play the game. We’ve played 45, 50 games this season, and he’s played hard every single night. He banged his knee one night and no one thought he was going to play the next day—and he comes in he plays the next day. You sign a long-term contract, you can say, ‘I don’t need to play.’ He wants to play. He wants to play every single inning of every game.” Harper doesn’t address the media after the loss in San Diego. The next day he cracks a couple of hits in a 9-6 win, and he wraps the series with another twohit performance in a 7-5 victory. The Phillies leave town in first place and with exactly 100 more games on the schedule. The past 13 years of Harper’s baseball life have been spent fighting the establishment. Now, with the one of the biggests guaranteed contracts in sports history, he is the establishment. Halfway through the first year of that commitment, Harper is still grinding, still doing it his way. Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta, 33, has been in the big leagues for 10 years and professional baseball for 13. He has been a top prospect and made the All-Star team and signed mega-contracts of his own. He has also observed and experienced how a career’s worth of 162-game seasons can sap a player’s vitality. He believes Harper is made to last. “Bryce brings a lot of excitement, a lot of energy to every team he’s played with, and now to our team,” Arrieta says. “He’s an exciting player. I think that energy and that playing style is who he is. You can lead that way, and he does. “I don’t want him to change. I don’t think he’s going to.”

“He wants to play every single inning of every game.” - Larry Bowa, former Manager

(Matt Slocum, Patrick Semansky/AP/Photo Illustration)

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A LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE FEISTY STAR’S BIGGEST—AND MOST INFAMOUS—MOMENTS ryce Harper’s baseball career has been … eventful. The antiestablishment hero has been hearing calls to “tone it down” for more than a decade, but if his history is any indication, he won’t slow down or stop playing on the edge anytime soon.

June 2011 KISS OFF During his minor-league stint with the Class A Hagerstown Suns, Harper draws national attention for belting a home run and then blowing a kiss to the opposing pitcher while rounding the bases.

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June 2009 THE CHOSEN ONE Harper was a rising star in baseball circles as a teen, but this Sports Illustrated cover story— published when he’s just 16—makes him a household name … and a target.

June 2009 THE GRADUATE Shortly after the SI story, Harper announces an unprecedented plan: He will skip his last two years at Las Vegas High and obtain his GED. That will allow him to play one season at a junior college and enter the MLB draft a year early.

June 2010 EARLY EXIT After leading his College of Southern Nevada team to the National Junior College World Series, Harper argues a third-strike call and gets thrown out of the contest. Harper, who was also ejected earlier that season, is tagged with a two-game suspension, effectively ending his college career.

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August 2010 ROOKIE CONTRACT Harper’s pre-draft maneuvering pays off as he is selected first overall by the Washington Nationals. With super-agent Scott Boras handling negotiations, Harper goes down to the wire before extracting a $9.9 million contract from the Nats minutes before the deadline to sign. It’s a record amount for a drafted position player.

May 2012 HUMAN TARGET Less than a month after making his MLB debut, Harper is welcomed to the big leagues by Phillies veteran Cole Hamels, who intentionally plunks the 19-year old in his first at-bat. Hamels admits after the game he did it simply to keep Harper from getting too big for his britches. Harper gets immediate revenge by advancing to third base on a hit and then stealing home.

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June 2012 CLOWN QUESTION After Harper homers in a win over the Blue Jays in Toronto, a local reporter asks him if he’ll take advantage of the lower drinking age by celebrating with a beer. Harper’s response goes viral: “That’s a clown question, bro.”

February 2015 “WHERE’S MY RING?” Whether real or perceived, opponents and critics have long accused Harper of committing baseball’s greatest sin—arrogance. He doesn’t help his cause during spring training, when he tells USA Today his reaction to the Nationals’ offseason signing of pitcher Max Scherzer: “To be able to have a guy like Scherzer come in, I just started laughing. I was like, ‘Where’s my ring?’” The comment causes an uproar among those who think Harper is prematurely crowning himself a champion.

September 2015 FIGHT! In the final week of the season, Harper is slow out of the batter’s box after popping up in a tie game. The ball falls in and Harper is only able to advance to first base, angering teammate Jonathan Papelbon. When Harper gets back to the dugout, the two exchange words and Papelbon goes for the throat— literally—putting his hands around Harper’s neck. Papelbon gets suspended for the remainder of the season by the Nationals.

July 2018 HOME RUN CHAMP? Harper goes on a memorable rally—hitting nine home runs in the final 50 seconds—to win the Home Run Derby at the 2018 All-Star Game in front of his home crowd in Washington, D.C. Some fans protest the victory, taking to social media to argue that Harper and his father, Ron Harper, cheated during the surge by not following a rule requiring every ball to land before the next pitch is thrown.

February 2019 SIGNING LONG-TERM A near four-month free agency courting period that drew much criticism for its laborious nature ends when Harper signs a recordbreaking 13-year, $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies a couple weeks into spring training. Harper was linked to a number of teams throughout the process including the Dodgers, Giants, White Sox and Nationals, the latter of whom reportedly offered a 10-year, $300 million deal that he declined at the outset.

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March 2019 FANATICAL DEBUT Harper admits to being “fired up,” to play in front of Philadelphia fans for the first time and doesn’t try to hide it in an opening-season sweep of the divisional rival Atlanta Braves. The 26-year-old is as animated as ever with theatrics including choreographed celebrations with a number of teammates, Phillie Phanatic-themed cleats and repeated motioning to the Citizens Bank Park crowd.

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The Vegas Valley offers many July 4 celebrations this year, including … The Boulevard: Caesars Palace hosts the Strip’s main fireworks show (9:15 p.m.). The Beach at Mandalay Bay combines fireworks with music by Mystic Roots Band (9 p.m., $20+). And farther south, M Resort puts on a free, all-ages fireworks display (9 p.m.). Downtown: The Plaza will offer a free, all-ages Independence Day Pool Party, with fireworks and a hot dog eating contest (5 p.m.). Henderson: The city’s free, all-ages party will be held at Heritage Park. It starts at 6 p.m. with live entertainment, food vendors and kids’ activities, plus fireworks at 9 p.m. Green Valley Ranch (9 p.m.) and Cowabunga Bay (9:45 p.m.) will also send up fireworks. Summerlin & Northwest: The 25th-annual Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade begins at 8:30 a.m. Skye Canyon (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and Red Rock Resort (9 p.m.) will also shoot off fireworks. Boulder City: The 71st-annual Damboree Celebration includes a parade, midway booths and fireworks (9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.). –C. Moon Reed

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JAVIER ALBA & DJ MIGHTY MI AT JEMAA Kick off the weekend in luxurious style and nurse that fireworks-induced hangover by hitting the NoMad pool party for Tiki Fridays. Tropical vibes, fruity cocktails and live instrumentalists will complement the exotic and old-school sounds from Alba and Mighty Mi, two veteran DJs who know how to control a great party. July 5, 11 a.m., $20-$30. Park MGM, 702-730-6784.

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ALLY BROOKE AT GO POOL Former Fifth Harmony ladies continue to take over the pop music universe, and now it’s Ally Brooke’s moment. She dropped the Tyga collaboration “Low Key” in January, and she’ll pop in for a birthday performance at a monster Daybeats Saturday party. July 6, 9 a.m., $15. Flamingo, 702-697-2888.

WIZ KHALIFA AT DRAI’S Plenty of rappers have jumped into the cannabis biz, but few have been as prolific in the weed world as Wiz. He recently announced a collaboration between his Khalifa Kush Enterprises and Supreme Cannabis that will usher in one of the first recreational-focused cannabis oils in Canada. But he’s keeping it allAmerican by celebrating the Fourth with a Drai’s Live performance Friday. July 5, 10:30 p.m., $30-$50. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. KYGO AT ENCORE BEACH CLUB Kygo wrapped up Pride Month with a performance at Utopia, one of the largest celebrations during New York City’s Pride Festival and 50th anniversary of Stonewall, and his set had a special Vegas spark: a performance from Vegas native and Zumanity aerial chains artist Brandon Pereyda, among other Cirque du Soleil stars. Kygo returns to his Wynn Nightlife residency to light up EBC on Saturday. July 6, 10:30 a.m., $35-$55. Encore, 702-770-7300.

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DUKE DUMONT AT DAYLIGHT There’s no doubt that deep house is once again a powerful force in the Vegas club scene. Spin recently compiled a collection of its favorite all-time deep-house tracks and singled out Dumont’s “Need U (100%)” as one of the genre’s most significant songs. The U.K. legend rocks a proper pool party on the south Strip this weekend. July 6, 11 a.m., $30-$50. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700. DJ PAULY D AT DRAI’S BEACHCLUB Speaking of takeovers, the Jersey Shore and Double Shot at Love boys continue their Vegas adventures. Vinny Guadagnino is set to return to the Chippendales stage soon, and Pauly D keeps torching the Drai’s Beachclub stage all summer long. July 7, 11 a.m., $20-$30. Cromwell, 702777-3800. SKRILLEX AT KAOS The newest Vegas megaclub closes out its first Independence Day weekend with a Soak Sunday set from Above & Beyond, but not before Skrillex—who has been teasing new music—takes the KAOS dayclub stage. July 7, 11 a.m., $20-$30. Palms, 702-953-7665. DIPLO AT XS Nighttime swim parties are proliferating among the Strip’s hottest clubs, but there’s none bigger than Nightswim at XS. You couldn’t choose a better artist to headline this weekend-closing bash than one Thomas Wesley Pentz. July 7, 10 p.m., $25-$45. Encore, 702-770-7300.

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END OF AN ERA A f t e r a l m o s t a d e c a d e at B e l l a g i o , Hyde closes its doors BY LESLIE VENTURA

ack in April, the Bellagio announced that a new concept would replace Hyde, the long-standing SBE-run lounge and boutique nightclub that also hosted the beloved LA import XIV Sessions. After an eight and a half year run, the fountainside nightclub known for its unparalleled views will go dark on July 6. When Hyde first opened in Las Vegas, SBE was already a huge name in LA. “Everybody knew who they were and what they were about in LA,” says Greg Costello, SBE Entertainment’s director of customer development, who has been with Hyde Bellagio since day one. “I was at Hyde Sunset a week and a half ago, and it’s still the bestlooking crowd in nightlife. It always was a place you didn’t get into. It was celebrities

inside having a good time and a line of people waiting to get in.” Hyde’s LA brand might have adapted for the Las Vegas’ market, but that didn’t stop it from being a heavily curated party that beckoned a beautiful crowd. “When we did casting calls and thousands of people showed up, that blew me away,” Costello says. “I was like, ‘Wow, this is going to be something special.’” The club began hosting XIV Sessions and ushered in a new legion of devoted revelers. “We didn’t know how it was going to work, but we knew everyone in Vegas knew about it, so when we opened it up the locals really embraced it,” Costello says. But, eventually, “all good things come to an end. “We had this long of a run in an age where

clubs aren’t necessarily about the party; they’re about who’s headlining and who’s performing. That’s something we never relied on. It was always about the brand, the atmosphere and the energy of the club—all the things you have to do when you don’t have Diplo or Calvin Harris. You have to attract people by the way you throw the party.” As for the legacy that Hyde Bellagio leaves behind, Costello will forever look back fondly. “We created that crowd, and we cultivated it and made it what it was. That’s the legacy of Hyde, as I see it,” he says. “And for everyone who thinks that this is the last of Hyde, I think we have plans to do something very similar in the very near future. It’s a tearful goodbye, but we’ll see everyone again.”

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Hands on These South American favorites are finger-lickin’ good e in the Southwest are in deep with Mexican food, but how well do you know South American cuisine? Flavors and textures vary by country, including several specialties best eaten without the aid of utensils. So wash up and prepare to taste some of the best food you can eat with your hands. –Jason Harris

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Venezuela’s version of the arepa slices the pancake-like masa orb down the middle and stuffs it with a variety of delicious hot and cold fillings. First-timers should start with reina pepiada—a cool chicken and avocado combo that really lets the grilled fowl’s smokiness shine through. There are plenty of vegetarian options, too, including black bean and cheese arepas. 1616 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #120, 702-366-9696.

Handmade empanadas are the stars here, alluring pastries showcasing savory fillings and spotlighting the perfect bake, which brings the interior and exterior to the optimum temperature. There are four vegetarian options—including funky blue cheese and mushrooms and a veggie medley—and for just over two bucks each, it’s easy to take a few for snacking later. 5190 S. Valley View Blvd. #100, 702-642-1111.

Masterminded by “godfather of Peruvian cuisine” Ricardo Zarate, this Strip spot features the bold tastes of Nikkei—Peruvian cuisine with a strong Japanese influence. Once’s yuquitas—mozzarella-stuffed yuca, a South American root vegetable not unlike a potato—are some of the most addictive finger foods in town. The jalapeñocilantro sauce brings them to the next level. Palazzo, 702-607-3797.

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With restaurants shipping seafood fied butter and lemon. The Just for You option here daily, it’s easy to forget we live ($65) comes with a choice of starter, a side in a landlocked state as we happily and a 9-ounce filet mignon or 14-ounce New slurp oysters during happy hour or chopstick York Strip topped with poached lobster and our way through a sashimi plate. As for that served with asparagus and Béarnaise sauce. summer tradition of a lobster bake And not to put too fine a point on just common in Eastern coastal states, how spectacularly prepared the crusThe Palm well, we have that here too at the Restaurant tacean is here, the lobster bisque is a Forum Shops Palm Restaurant inside the Forum must. Creamy and robust, as a starter, at Caesars, Shops at Caesars Palace. For a couple it whets your appetite for more of the 702-732-7256. of months each summer, the familysweet, spongy-fleshed delicacy. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. owned steakhouse serves up its legThe Palm, which opened at the Foendary feast of jumbo Nova Scotia rum Shops in 1994, has been bringing lobster, bib and all. this summer tradition to Las Vegas for more There are two ways to enjoy the ocean than two decades. Founded in New York City bounty. The Lobster Dinner for Two ($109) in 1926, the steakhouse has a long history of comes with two starters and one side served surf ’n’ turf offerings. Catch the lobster spefamily-style; the 4-pound lobster, split with cial before it ends on July 31. claws separated, is served simply with clari–Genevie Durano

A seat at the table Vegas chefs head to NYC’s James Beard House Las Vegas’ vegan scene takes the national stage on July 10 when Diana Edelman— founder of the blog Vegans, Baby (vegans baby.com) and an occasional Las Vegas Weekly contributor—curates a plant-based dinner at the James Beard House in New York City, featuring five of the Valley’s most prominent chefs. Oscar Amador (EDO Gastro Tapas & Wines), Andrew Carroll (Catch at Aria), Brian Howard (Sparrow + Wolf) and Yuri Szarzewski and Vincent Pellerin of Partage have collaborated on a menu that includes dishes such as chilled sweet pea, spinach and mint soup, and marinated white asparagus and salsify with cashew chutney and muhammara. “It’s really cool to have these chefs coming with me to do vegan food, which isn’t what their restaurants are,” Edelman says. “They’re just so incredibly good at what they make.” –Genevie Durano

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Phoenix foursome Doll Skin leaves love behind for a more varied approach By Annie Zaleski

oll Skin vocalist Sydney Dolezal’s most indelible memory of Vegas involves what she thought was a routine gig at the Dive Bar … which turned into a pivotal career moment. “We were just having fun—playing the show, getting the gig done, having a good time,” she recalls. “And then, at the end of our set, Vinnie Paul comes out of the shadows and introduces himself to us. We just all looked at each other and were like, ‘Oh my God!’” As it turns out, Doll Skin’s manager knew the late hard rocker (and Vegas resident) and invited him out for the

show. Paul obviously liked what he heard; his band, Hellyeah, ended up giving the Phoenix quartet a boost. “They took us on a couple tours,” Dolezal says. “They helped give us some footing in a couple different markets, exposing all of their fans to us.” Doll Skin—which formed in 2013 and has participated on Warped Tours and served as openers for Dead Kennedys and Vegas-associated band Escape the Fate—has certainly leveraged that initial help into great things. The band’s recently released third album, Love Is Dead and We Killed Her, is a polished and confident statement that alternates

between melodic pop-rock (“No Fear”), pop-punk (“Nasty Man”) and metallic hard rock (“Don’t Cross My Path”). Love Is Dead represents a shift for Doll Skin in multiple ways. Not only is the album on a new label, Hopeless Records, but the band’s writing process “was different than anything we’ve ever done,” Dolezal says. The musicians let inspiration flow and “literally recorded as we were writing.” Dolezal notes that the biggest change came from the topics on which Doll Skin focused, however. “The whole purpose behind this album—and the title specifically—is that we didn’t want to talk

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BOUND AND DETERMINED LAS VEGAS’ LEATHER BOUND CROOKS TAKE A BIG STEP WITH FIRST FULL-LENGTH BREACH or more than eight years, alternative-rock band Leather Bound Crooks has been steadily growing its fanbase with hooky, toothsome guitar licks and memorable vocals. If you’ve seen the hashtag #spreadthelove, that’s likely the Vegas foursome’s doing—peace, awareness and a positive mindset seem to be integral for the group. In 2017, LBC dropped an EP titled Four Corners. (Check out the video “Always Been” for a taste.) Recorded at Downtown’s 11th Street Records, that song combines elements of punk and emo, a la bands like Unwritten Law, and indie in the style of Silversun Pickups. Now comprising members Jawaun Barton (rhythm guitar/ vocals), Ryan Severin (lead guitar), Jeremy Hartman (bass) and Chris Boloson (drums), Leather Bound Crooks have finished work on first LP Breach, which was written, recorded and produced as a way to deal with Barton’s “trauma, heartache and closure,” he says. “I had a lot to get off my chest. My favorite artist is Conor Oberst, because he always reminds me someone is sadder than I am

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about love,” she says. “We wanted to really broaden our horizons and talk about a lot of different things that meant a lot to us, and really be able to reach a lot of people on a lot of different levels. We wanted to reach out and inspire and help, and really make a difference with this album.” Switching gears and writing about such topics was “a challenge,” Dolezal admits. “And there were a couple songs where we were like, ‘This sounds so cheesy, because it’s not something we’re used to writing about,’” she laughs. But giving themselves space to write about

other things—for example, empowerment and reclaiming your self after setbacks—had a surprising by-product for Dolezal, especially. “This process really taught me a lot about myself. Writing about different things, and trying to inspire others, encouraged me to work on myself,” she says. “There’s a couple of songs where I talk about substance abuse, and finding myself. At the time we were writing them I was still in a weird place. But on the other side of it, ever since we wrote those songs, I really looked into myself a lot more and really paid attention to how I could better myself.”

at the moment, so I guess I’m influenced by that a lot.” Tracks “On My Way” and “Not You” continue LBC’s inner battle: on one hand, the outfit feels primed for mainstream alt-rock radio, and on the other, the singer’s delivery maintains the band’s position on the fringe. The band will celebrate its new sound with a joint release party with local blues-rock outfit Damaris, July 12 at 172 inside the Rio. Singersongwriter Damaris Swails has been writing music under the name Damaris for the past two years, while going to school and working full-time. He unveiled the music video for title track “Bound to Break” on June 28. “I wanted to release [the album] as fast as I could, but I knew I wouldn’t have been satisfied, so I took my time with it,” Swails said in a Facebook post. Damaris recently submitted the track “Don’t Tell Me Who” to NPR’s Tiny Desk contest and released Bound to Break digitally on July 3. –Leslie Ventura

LEATHER BOUND CROOKS with Damaris, Mojave Sun. July 12, 7 p.m., free. 172, 702-513-3356.

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MYSTÉRE SaturdayWednesday, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $64-$135. Treasure Island, 702-8947722.

STRONG FOUNDATION A QUARTER-CENTURY LATER, MYSTÉRE CONTINUES TO LEAD THE LAS VEGAS ENTERTAINMENT PACK BY BROCK RADKE he Strip is always changing. Even when the recession slowed development of new resorts and attractions and crushed the city’s climbing tourism numbers—Las Vegas surpassed 39 million visitors in 2007 and took four more years to approach that mark again—an evolution in Vegas entertainment options was still taking place. Some would say the Strip is at a turning point, with professional sports changing the entertainment landscape, new resorts on the horizon and the recent purchase of Caesars Entertainment likely leading to the sale of some Strip properties. Cirque du Soleil is a Vegas institution and seems like it might be a rare constant on the Strip—an enduring and stabilizing force—but it’s changing, too. It always has. Cirque has expanded its operations around the world in recent years ,and in Las Vegas, it has acquired the Blue Man Group and announced a new project for Luxor in October, a live-action thriller called R.U.N that could spawn a new genre of production show on the Strip. There’s a foundation for this transformation, and it has been planted at Treasure Island for more than 25 years. Mystére became Cirque’s first Vegas

resident production when it opened on Christmas a lot of Cirque—all the Cirque—but I left TI wowed Day 1993 in a custom-built theater seating more than and continue raving about Mystére to anyone who’ll 1,500. In some ways, it remains the cinematic, acrolisten. The most recent person was Brian Burke, crebatic standard for all Cirque shows—shows which ative director of Le Réve at Wynn and Celine Dion’s A have dominated Strip entertainment for New Day residency at Caesars Palace, and the most of the past two decades. current executive producer of the new Celestia Mystére has weathered massive change at the Strat. And he raved right back, about his at Treasure Island, including the resort’s love of Mystére and his own, similar reaction gradual de-theming and an ownership during a recent return. change from Steve Wynn to MGM Resorts The cast of 65 has changed over the years, to Phil Ruffin. It’s the only Cirque show in but many of the original acts remain in Las Vegas not based at an MGM property. updated form. The latest addition is the duo When R.U.N was announced in April, straps act—a male and female aerial duo that THE Cirque President and CEO Daniel Lamarre soars over a wide-eyed audience. The planche INCIDENTAL said Mystére signed on for a five-year act, where speedy performers catapult each TOURIST renewal at TI last year and indicated Ruffin other on a teeterboard and dash, flip and spin BY BROCK RADKE would love to keep the show at his casinoacross the multi-trampoline power track, was hotel for longer. recently upgraded. All of these elements make Mystére a Since it was the first, Mystére might exist in show apart but don’t do justice to the truly amazing your memory—as it did in mine—as the “smaller” spectacle it remains after 25 years. I returned to Cirque show. But that’s a trick. Its sprawling scale is Mystére in January for the first time in more than revealed throughout the performance by the moving, a decade and was blown away by its otherworldly expanding, wrap-around stage space. There’s no part staging and cohesive blend of comedy and fantasy, of this room that isn’t part of the show. It’s still one of as if I’d never seen Cirque du Soleil before. I’ve seen the biggest experiences on the Strip.

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The Rogers Art Loft (Emily Wilson Photography/Courtesy) Below: art by Ayanah Moor (Courtesy)

The art of visiting The Lucy’s art residency program aims to build a community By Kelcie Grega he Lucy, the culturally steeped Downtown residential complex that’s now home to the Writer’s Block, has introduced an artist-in-residence program that could prove to be a pillar of the local art scene. Facilitators behind the Rogers Art Loft artist residency hope it will become a model for similar programs in Southern Nevada. Rogers Foundation co-founder Beverly Rogers says that while there are other art residency programs in pockets around the area, the nature of the Valley’s urban sprawl makes it difficult for artists and members of the community to “congregate, create and communicate” in one centralized location. Also making the residency program at the Lucy so unique: It’s inclusive to all artists of all mediums, Rogers says. “Whether performance, visual, literary or musicians, we put them all in one place and create something that’s not really been done before,” she says.

The Rogers Foundation is one of the largest privately funded charities in Southern Nevada and aims to impact the lives of children and young adults through arts education, Rogers says. She hopes the residency program will be an extension of that mission. The program opened in June with conceptual artist Ayanah Moor, who uses a range of different media to explore the black queer identity, and how it relates to contemporary pop culture. The Lucy will host 14 more artists over the next 18 months, for sessions ranging from two to eight weeks. Moor says she had only been to Vegas once before. During her first visit, she spent all her time in a conference hotel and never got the chance to experience Vegas’ art and literary culture. Her first impression was typical for most who are new to Vegas, only seeing it as a high stakes spectacle of neon and gambling. “This time around, I got to meet more people

and have more conversations with people in the arts community who are from here and have been here a while,” Moor says. “It’s been a much more rich engagement with the city.” Patrick Duffy, who curated the residency program, says he has witnessed two decades of ebb and flow of the Vegas arts scene. He says that in the past, art programs in the community have had a tough lift, and while many programs start out with the best of intentions, there is rarely a sound strategy or business plan. He believes the residency program at the Lucy will break that come-and-go cycle—and in doing so will build not just an art collection, but an art community. “This is what a true residency is all about,” Duffy says. “These artists are coming here to share their visions, ideas, philosophies and artistic movements.”

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Elly Brown (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

A SONG OF RESILIENCE VEGAS PERFORMER ELLY BROWN TURNS HER CANCER INTO A GIFT BY C. MOON REED lly Brown sings a capella in a clear, resonant tone that produces instant goose bumps. The song is “How Great Thou Art,” a Christian hymn praising the “awesome wonder” of God. Brown’s rendition—presented under the banner “Cancer Took Out ½ of My Tongue. Can I Still Sing?”—is somber yet uplifting, and it has garnered some 13 million views on Facebook so far. Before her 2017 diagnosis, the Las Vegas-based singer, on-camera host and model built a career on her vocal talent and flawless beauty. Her precancer highlight reel shows an exquisite brunette with a dazzling smile modeling jewelry and interviewing Vegas celebrities. She is the picture of polished, envy-inducing perfection. The diagnosis of oral cancer and the prospect of face-altering surgery would be devastating for anybody. But Brown greeted the removal of half her tongue, four teeth and a portion of her jawbone as a chance for rebirth. Sure, recovery was no

picnic. It involved a wheelchair and a feeding tube. Reconstructive surgery left a giant scar on her leg, where doctors harvested muscle, skin and bone to rebuild her face. But today, she’s a dazzling blonde with a slight speech impediment and a zigzag scar running from her lower lip to her ear. Instead of giving up on her career, Brown set out to reinvent it. She would use her performing and public speaking skills to inspire others and help those facing oral cancer and other challenges. Her new tagline: “Your scars are your superpower.” The 41-year-old Brown has created a social media presence with a blog (realellybrown. com), Instagram account (@RealEllyBrown) and video channels on YouTube and Facebook (The Elly Brown Show). The videos range from the lighthearted (beauty, fashion and music) to the more serious (life after cancer). Sometimes the two sides intersect, as in one video about treating scars and swelling. The titles have quirky and positive themes in the style of today’s Internet

speak: “How to Attract Great Things,” “How to Improve Your Self-Esteem Right Now,” “This is Why ‘Statistics’ Are Wrong,” “She Insists That Her Cancer Is a Gift.” This spring, Brown faced new challenges: the death of her father and a new diagnosis of (treatable) breast cancer. “I can feel the devil resistance trying to bring me down,” Brown said in a tearful video. “They’re not gonna because … I know how this works. This works to make me better. This works to make me able to help more people. It’s all a gift.” Brown says she fights on with love, joy, gratitude and contentment. And the hard work seems to be paying off. Her social media following has skyrocketed. “My phone has been ringing nonstop,” Brown says in a recent interview. She’s been invited to participate in television talent competitions, a book anthology and podcasts galore. “When I keep my body calm, everything good happens. And I’m able to help others, because my cup is not empty.”

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calendar LIVE music 172 Rahsaan Patterson 7/5. Ocean Alley, The Morning Yells 7/6. Damaris, Leather Bound Crooks, Mojave Sun 7/12. 1 Wild Night (Bon Jovi tribute), Raised on Radio (Journey tribute) 7/13. Blink-180 True (Blink-182 tribute) 7/19. Pyrotechnica, A Liar Like You 7/20. Thadeus Gonzalez 7/25. Little Miss Nasty 7/25-7/26. Alex Di Leo, Cody Lovaas, Amarionette 7/27. Rio, 702-513-3356. ACCESS SHOWROOM Reckless in Vegas 7/13. Candlebox 7/27. Aliante Casino, 702-692-7777. ArtificE Scarlet ft. Jak Syn, Street Cleaner 7/6. Portouls 7/26. 1025 S. 1st St. #A, 702-489-6339. Backstage Bar & Billiards Man Man, Rebecca Black, Chefs 7/5. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. THE BARBERSHOP Heavy Petting Zoo 7/5, 7/12, 7/19. The 442s 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27. Cory Edward Brown 7/11. Cameron Dettman 7/18. Justin Carder 7/25. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7434. Brooklyn Bowl Empire Records 7/5. Toots & The Maytals 7/17. The Music of Reggae for Kids 7/20. J Boog, Siaosi 7/20. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lucius 7/21. Cracker, Camper Van Beethoven 7/23. Bowling for Soup, Reel Big Fish, Mest 7/27. Streetlight Manifesto 7/28. The Drums, Chai 7/31. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon The Rhyolite Sound, Shanda & The Howlers 7/5. Pictureplane, Glitterface, A.C. Esme 7/6. Inspector, Los Hollywood, The Scoundrels, Extranos Objetos, DJ Joseph 7/12. The Appleseed Cast 7/16. Grizfolk, Laura Jean Anderson 7/21. Lydia Can’t Breathe, A Light Divided 7/31. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. Chrome Showroom Pyromania (Def Leppard tribute) 7/13. Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Wayne Newton 7/15-7/17, 7/22-7/23, 7/29-7/30. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Vince Neil 7/6. Howard Jones, Men Without Hats, All Hail the Silence 7/13. Masters of Puppets (Metallica tribute) 7/20. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID John Conlee 7/6. Berlin 7/20. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. The Colosseum Reba, Brooks & Dunn 7/5-7/6. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. Count’s VAMP’D Sweet Home Alabama (Skynyrd tribute), The Who Invasion (Who tribute) 7/5. Roxanne, Forget to Remember 7/6. 9Electric, Bad Little Sister Dirt Halo 7/11. FXP, Code Red Riot 7/12. Lovedrive (Scorpions tribute), Wheel in the Sky (Journey tribute) 7/13. B.Y.O.B. (System of a Down tribute), Ghost LV (Ghost tribute) 7/18. Pretty Boy Floyd, NiteRain 7/19. Damage Inc (Metallica tribute), Dinner Music for the Gods 7/20. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. DALLAS EVENTS CENTER Natural Wonder

Texas country outfit the Eli Young Band plays the Fremont Street Experience on July 4. (Courtesy)

(Stevie Wonder tribute) 7/26. Texas Station, 702-631-1000. THE Dillinger Wayne David Band 7/5. Locals Band 7/6. The Unwieldies 7/13. Jeff Reylee 7/20. Jase Wills 7/26. Acoustic Mayhem 7/27. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001. THE Dispensary Lounge Linda Woodson 7/5. Indra Jones 7/6. Carlos Mata-Alvarez 7/10. Ryan Baker 7/12. Gary Fowler 7/13. Jazz Jam 7/17. Toscha Comeaux 7/19. Karen Jones 7/20. Jazzmin 7/21. Julian Tanaka Quartet 7/24. Inaia Jimenez 7/26. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH Richard Mann 7/5, 7/26. Richard Cooper 7/6. Jonny Hazard 7/12. Mikey Tucker 7/13, 7/27. TJ Gage 7/19. Gracen Reign 7/20. 2225 Village Walk Drive, 702-564-8595. Dive Bar The Ominous (Cult tribute), Sheer Lust, DaVang 7/6. Three Bad Jacks 7/11. Dead Inception, Saintbreaker, Draugr, Omniversa, Achromatica, Pigeon 7/20. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON Burly-Q Revue w/ Johnny Zig & The Force 7/7. C.C. Potato, Gob Patrol, Mokosos, The Nukeproofs 7/12. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Encore Theater Robbie Williams 7/5-7/6. Melissa Etheridge 7/12. Brian McKnight 7/19. Wynn, 702-770-6696.

EVEL PIE Civil War Rust, Better Broken 7/11. The Dollyrots, The Darts, Crimson Riot 7/12. Mercy Music, Sad Girlz Club, Light Weight 7/17. Kids on Fire 7/22. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460. Fremont STREET EXPERIENCE Eli Young Band 7/4. Fuel, Toadies, Sponge 7/20. Lance Bass, O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton 7/27. vegasexperience.com. Gilley’s Saloon Arnie Newman’s Country Club Band 7/4-7/6. Voodoo Cowboys 7/10-7/11. Michael Austin 7/12-7/13. Just Dave 7/17-7/18. Rebel Heart 7/19-7/20. Left of Centre 7/24-7/25. Dynamite Draw 7/26-7/27, 7/31. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722. GO POOL Randy Houser 7/12. Midland 7/26. Flamingo, 702-697-2888. GOLD MINE TAVERN The Latitude 20°, The Shakes 7/5. Wicked Garden, Leaving Springfield 7/6. Kevin Magowan 7/9. Randy Williams Acoustic 7/11. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289. Golden Nugget Showroom FireHouse 7/5. Steven Adler 7/12. The Babys 7/19. The Grass Roots 7/26. 866-946-5336. THE Golden Tiki The Hypnotiques 7/7. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196. GRAND EVENTS CENTER Eclipse 7/27. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777. Hard Rock Live Tito Rojas, Maelo Ruiz 7/20.

3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-733-7625. House of Blues New Found Glory, Real Friends, The Early November, Doll Skin 7/5. Jon Bellion, Marc E. Bassy, Lawrence 7/6. Intocable 7/7. Thigh Voltage (AC/DC tribute), Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath tribute), Dio Rising (Dio tribute) 7/13. Steeven Sandoval 7/20. Hinder 7/21. Pouya, Ramirez, Boobie Lootaveli 7/22. August Burns Red, Silverstein, Silent Planet 7/23. The Alarm, Modern English, Gene Loves Jezebel 7/24. Whiskey Myers 7/26. Static-X, DevilDriver, Dope, Wednesday 13, Raven Black 7/27. (B Side) Be Like Max, The Steadians, Los Ataskados, Muertos Heist 7/17. The Dreamers, Elmer Abapo, Jack Higgins, Love 4 the Weak, Chimini-Yoka 7/19. School of Rock Allstars 7/26. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. The Joint Godsmack 7/5. Yes, Asia, John Lodge, Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy 7/26. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. THE LAWN Likemelikeyou, Adena Sampson 7/10. Jeremy Cornwell, Shawn Eiferman 7/17. Downtown Summerlin, downtownsummerlin. com. M PAVILION Justin Shandor (Elvis tribute) 7/6. M Resort, 702-797-1000. Mandalay Bay BEACH Mystic Roots Band 7/4. 702-632-7777. Mandalay Bay Events Center Penatonix, Rachel Platten 7/6. 702-632-7777.

Orleans Showroom The Fab Four (Beatles tribute) 7/26-7/27. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Aerosmith 7/4, 7/7, 7/9. Beck, Cage the Elephant, Spoon, Starcrawler 7/19. Why Don’t We 7/20. Janet Jackson 7/24, 7/267/27, 7/31. Park MGM, 844-600-7275.

Vinyl Leilani Wolfgramm, Blvd Massive, Protect the Garden, Stop on Green, Jordan Rosenthal 7/12. Shane Smith & The Saints 7/25. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. ZAPPOS THEATER Gwen Stefani 7/5-7/6, 7/10, 7/12-7/13, 7/17, 7/19-7/20, 7/24, 7/26. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.

clubs

Pearl CONCERT THEATER MC Hammer, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Biz Markie, 2 Live Crew 7/12. Seal 7/19. Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, Tommy Tutone 7/27. Palms, 702-944-3200.

Chateau Bayati & Casanova 7/4. DJ ShadowRed 7/5. Ben Askren Fight Afterpary 7/6. ShadowRed 7/10. Paris, 702-776-7770.

THE Railhead The Rising (Bruce Springsteen tribute) 7/6. Eric Sardinas 7/11. Coco Montoya 7/25. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777.

DAYLIGHT DJ Neva 7/4. Kid Conrad 7/5. Duke Dumont 7/6. PNB Rock 7/7. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.

ReBar PureJoyPeople, Dead Money, My Useless Self 7/5. 1225 S. Main St., 702-349-2283.

Drai’s BEACHCLUB DJ Pauly D 7/4. Jessica Who 7/5. Laidback Luke 7/6. DJ Pauly D 7/7. Cromwell, 702-777-3800.

Rocks Lounge Cover to Cover: A Tribute to Boston & Styx 7/13. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. SAM’S TOWN LIVE Rhythm Is Gonna Get You (Gloria Estefan tribute) 7/6. Las Vegas Elvis Festival 7/11-7/14. 702-456-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge Blues Society Jam 7/5. Chris Tofield 7/6. Rustyn Vaughn Lee 7/7. Open Jam 7/8. Johnny Zig & The Force 7/9. The Moves Collective 7/10. Hunter & The Dirty Jacks 7/11. Catfish John (Grateful Dead tribute) 7/13. Stoked! 7/14. Open Jam 7/15. After Irma 7/16. David Scott Cooper 7/18. Billy Ray Charles, Chris Tofield, The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 7/19. Dan Fester, Brothers Gow 7/20. Jimmy Powers & The Hang Dynasty 7/21. Open Jam 7/22. Black Market III 7/23. Tony Holiday 7/24. The Higgs 7/25. M3ga-Scopes 7/26. The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 7/27. Open Jam 7/29. Bryan Haraway 7/30. Barry Black 7/31. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. SANDBAR Bret Michaels 7/20. Gipsy Kings 7/27. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. South Point Showroom It Takes Two (Rod Stewart/Tina Turner tribute) 7/5-7/7. Frankie Moreno 7/18, 8/15. Abbacadabra (ABBA tribute) 7/19-7/21. Herman’s Hermits 7/26-7/28. 702-696-7111.

ENCORE BEACH CLUB Dillon Francis 7/5. Nightswim: RL Grime 7/5. Kygo 7/6. Nightswim: Flosstradamus 7/6. The Chainsmokers 7/7. Nightswim: DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal) 7/10. Encore, 702-770-7300. Foundation Room DJ Sam I Am & DJ D-Miles 7/5. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631. GO POOL Jenna Palmer & Exodus 7/4. DJ Supa James 7/5. Ally Brooke 7/6. Sisqo 7/7. Greg Lopez & JD Live 7/9. Flamingo, 702-697-2888. Hyde Closing Week w/DJ Kittie, DJ Shift, DJ Hollywood & DJ Ikon 7/5. Closing Week w/ DJ C-L.A., DJ Five, DJ Karma 7/6. Bellagio, 702-693-8700. JEMAA THE NOMAD POOL PARTY Javier Alba & DJ Mighty Mi 7/5. Mayer Hawthorne 7/6. EDX 7/7. Park MGM, 702-730-6784. KAOS Dayclub: David Clutch 7/5. Kaskade 7/5. Dayclub: Kaskade 7/6. YG 7/6. Dayclub: Skrillex 7/7. Above & Beyond 7/7. Palms, 702-739-5267. Light Too Short 7/5. Plies 7/6. DJ Ikon 7/10. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700. Marquee DAYCLUB MikeAttack 7/4. Crespo 7/5. Vice 7/6. Lane 8 7/7. Cosmopolitan, 702333-9000.

STARBOARD TACK Bat House, Mauno, Chameleon Queen, Chefs 7/10. Pity Party, Jack Evan Johnson, Tin Cup, Tony Taylor & The Nova Babies 7/22. 2601 Atlantic St., 702-684-5769.

Marquee Ruckus 7/5. A Boogie Wit da Hoodie 7/6. DJ Mustard 7/8. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.

SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Mick Adams & The Stones (Rolling Stones tribute) 7/13. Peace Frog (Doors tribute) 7/20. The Heart of Rock & Roll (Huey Lewis tribute) 7/27. 800-745-3000. SUNSET STATION AMPHITHEATER Dee Snider, Dokken, L.A. Guns 7/27. 800-745-3000. Terry Fator TheatRE Boyz II Men 7/127/14. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TopGolF Inna Vision, Shaggamon, New Age Tribe 7/25. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458.

OPENING THIS WEEK

Drai’s Big Sean 7/4. Wiz Khalifa 7/5. Meek Mill 7/6. Cromwell, 702-777-3800.

STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA Lyle Lovett & His Large Band 7/13. Dwight Yoakam 7/27. Primm, 702-386-7867.

Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Lee Gantt 7/5. Brian James Schram 7/12. Josh Phillips 7/13. Sean Curtis & The Divide 7/19. Chris Bandi 7/26. Town Square, 702-435-2855.

ON SALE NOW

Orleans Arena Anuel AA 7/6. Throwback Sizzling Jam ft. Keith Sweat, Bobby Brown & more 7/27. 702-365-7469.

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ON THE RECORD DJ Shift 7/4. Jon Jones Fight Afterpary 7/6. DJ Five 7/10. Park MGM, 702-730-7777. TAO BEACH DJ Wellman 7/4. Silla 7/5. Justin Credible 7/6. DJ VTech 7/7. Venetian, 702-388-8588. TAO Vice 7/4. DJ Five 7/5. Eric DLux 7/6. Venetian, 702-388-8588. XS Kygo 7/5. Diplo 7/6. Nightswim: Diplo 7/6. Encore, 702-770-7300.

Comedy ART SQUARE THEATRE DTLV Neon Nights Improv Showcase 7/7. The Nik Naks 7/7. 1025 S. 1st St., 702-383-3133.

UPCOMING • 8.17 Chris Young • 9.13 Eric Clapton • 9.13 Iron Maiden • 9.20 - 10.5 Christina Aguilera • 10.18 Jonas Brothers • 11.1 & 11.2 Guns N’ Roses • 11.7, 11.9 & 11.10 Madonna

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BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Steve McInelly 7/4. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900.

Band 7/27. Michael Grimm 7/30. 702-7492000.

Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Shuli Egar, Kathleen Dunbar, Matt Markman 7/4-7/7. Rondell Sheridan, Andy Hendrickson, Rick D’Elia 7/8-7/14. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711.

Summerlin Library The Nutcracker and I 7/9. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860.

COCKROACH THEATRE The Nik Naks Summer Shows Thru 7/14. Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. 1st St., #110, 725-222-9661.

GRAND EVENTS CENTER Sinbad 7/5. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777.

Majestic Repertory Theatre I, Nomi 7/117/14 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636.

JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB Nikki Glaser 7/4-7/7. Alonzo Bodden 7/11-7/14. Linq Promenade, 702-777-2782.

Super Summer Theatre A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thru 7/13. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 702-579-7529.

JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Don Barnhart, Oscar Ovies 7/5-7/7. Don Barnhart, PJ Molloy 7/8-7/14. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Adam Hunter Thru 7/7. Kevin Shea 7/8-7/14. The Strat, 702-380-7711.

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The Blues Society BLUES

SAT

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Chris Tofield

BLUES/CLASSIC ROCK

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Electric Mud ROCK

MON 7.8 Comedy 7-10pm Open Jam 10pm TUE

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Johnny Zig & The Force

BLUES/CLASSIC ROCK

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The Moves Collective JAM BAND

ALL SHOWS 10PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

LOCAL THEATER

COMEDY CELLAR Leo Flowers, Dennis Regan, Nikki Carr, John Joseph, Mark Cohen Thru 7/7. Kathleen Dunbar, Mike Yard, Tom Rhodes, Steve Byrne, Mark Cohen 7/8-7/14. Rio, 702-777-2782.

LAUGH FACTORY Carl Labove, Jackson Perdue, Traci Skene Thru 7/7. Raj Sharma, KT Tatara, Stuart Thompson 7/8-7/14. Tropicana, 702-739-2411. SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE Comedy 7/8. Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. Terry Fator TheatrE Joe Rogan 7/5. Iliza Shlesinger 7/6. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TICKLE ME COMEDY CLUB Jeremy Flores, David Caliz Thru 7/6. Dirty Red, Justin Berkman 7/9-7/20. Eclipse Theaters, 702-816-4300.

Galleries & Museums ALPHA VOYAGE GALLERY Rommel Lozano: Lumen Essence Thru 7/6. 3105 W. Tompkins Ave., 888-831-4844. Barrick Museum of Art (East & West Galleries) Justin Favela & Ramiro Gomez: Sorry for the Mess Thru 8/3. (Braunstein Gallery) Vessel: Ceramics of Ancient West Mexico Thru 8/17. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Centennial Hills Library Ronaldo Dizon: Images Left Behind Thru 9/10. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100.

TREASURE ISLAND THEATRE Steven Wright 7/5. 702-804-7722.

Charleston HeightS Arts Center Gallery Remnant Thru 9/28. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787.

VEGAS VALLEY WINERY The Winery Comedy Tour 7/5-7/6. 7360 Eastgate Road #123, 702-685-9645.

Clark County LIBRARY The Fabulous Las Vegas Scribes: Making Marks Thru 8/27. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400.

Performing Arts & Culture BARNES & NOBLE Ishta Mercurio 7/6. 567 N. Stephanie St., 702-434-1533. Charleston Heights Arts Center Okee Dokee Brothers 7/10. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. Clark County Library Magician Adam London 7/10. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. Clark County WETLANDS PARK Discovery Day 7/6. Nature Center Auditorium, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, 702 455-7522. Erotic Heritage Museum Freak Show— Viva Las Freaks! 7/4-7/5. 3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, 702-794-4000. ESCAPE ARTIST STUDIOS Lush: Words + Design Collab Art Exhibition 7/5-7/12. 1025 S. First Street #150. The Sci Fi Center B-Movie Burlesque 7/6. 5077 Arville St., 855-501-4335. THE Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) The Turtles, Chuck Negron, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Buckinghams, The Classics IV, The Cowsills 7/12. Common 7/20. #VIRAL 7/27. The Book of Mormon 7/30-8/4. (Cabaret Jazz) Clint Holmes & Billy Stritch 7/20. Frankie Moreno 7/23. Jim Caruso’s Cast Party w/Billy Stritch 7/26. The Lon Bronson

Clark County Museum The Beauty of Purpose: Utilitarian Arts of the Paiute People Thru 8/25. 1830 S. Boulder Highway, 702-455-7995. CORE CONTEMPORARY Sapira Cheuk: New Vessels, Unmade Structures Thru 8/31. 900 E. Karen Ave. #D222, 702-805-1166. East Las Vegas Library Checko Salgado: 28th Street Thru 7/7. Jorge A. BetancourtPolanco: Life Is Colorful 7/9-9/8. Reception 7/9. 2851 E. Bonanza Road 702-507-3500. Enterprise Library Christopher Brandstetter: Detroit: Art in Decay Thru 8/13. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760. Historic Fifth Street School (Mayor’s Gallery) The Wide View Thru 8/31. 401 S. 4th St., 702-229-6469. Las Vegas City Hall (Chamber Gallery) Exploring the Twisted Nature of All Things… Fiber Thru 7/11. (Grand Gallery) Reverence for the Irrelevant Thru 8/1. (Windows on First) There Is Nothing I Can Do Without You Thru 10/1. 495 S. Main St., 702-229-1012. Las Vegas Natural History Museum Dinosaurs Take Flight Thru 9/15. 900 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-384-3466. Left of Center ART GALLERY Uncommon Curiosities Thru 8/31. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Metropolitan Gallery Las Vegas Art Museum Daphne Horev Thru 7/28. New Vision Thru 7/28. Neonopolis, 2nd floor, mglv.org.

Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Then and Now: The Neon Boneyard Lighting Up Las Vegas Thru 7/24. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org. RECYCLED PROPAGANDA Antisocial Media Thru 8/22. 1114 S. Main St. #120, recycledpropaganda.com. Sahara West Library Everybody Has a Dream Juried Exhibit Thru 7/20. Denise R. Duarte: Unraveling Identity Thru 7/20. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. Spring Valley Library Hannelore Lowery: The Varied Faces of Water Thru 8/6. 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820. Springs PRESERVE (Big Springs Gallery) Dinosaurs Unearthed Thru 9/3. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700. Summerlin Library Daniel Miller: Unsheltered Thru 8/11. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. West Charleston Library Las Vegas News Bureau: Vegas Golden Knights Thru 7/16. 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-507-3940. West Las Vegas Library Ted Chase R. McCurdy: Exploration Thru 9/3. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3980. Whitney Library Dale Cox: Paintings Thru 7/9. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010. Windmill Library Schmitt and Johnsen: Frozen in Flux Thru 7/14. 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6030.

SPORTS LAS VEGAS ACES Washington 7/5. Minnesota 7/21. Seattle 7/23. Dallas 7/30. Mandalay Bay Events Center, 702-632-7777. LAS VEGAS AVIATORS Salt Lake 7/11-7/14. El Paso 7/23-7/25. 7/30-8/1. Las Vegas Ballpark, 702-386-7200. LAS VEGAS LIGHTS Los Angeles 7/4. Rio Grande 7/27. Cashman Field, 702-728-4625. LAS VEGAS ROLLERS Team tennis. Springfield 7/20. Philadelphia 7/21. New York 7/23. Orange County 7/25. San Diego 7/28. Washinton 7/29. Orlando 7/30. Orleans Arena, 800-745-3000. NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 7/5-7/15. Thomas & Mack Center, Cox Pavilion, nbatickets.com. UFC 239 Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos, Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm 7/6. T-Mobile Arena, 702-692-1600.

SCREEN The Space Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story 7/6. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. TROPICANA CINEMAS The Rocky Horror Picture Show 7/6. 3330 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-438-3456.

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By Case Keefer

COMPARING THE CAREERS OF UFC CHAMPIONS JON JONES AND AMANDA NUNES BY CASE KEEFER

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he UFC has traditionally relied on historic matchups or megastars to headline the pay-per-view card that caps its annual International Fight Week during Fourth of July weekend. The promotion isn’t doing either this time around. Instead, the UFC is featuring its most dominant male and female fighters in a pair of title defenses at T-Mobile Arena for UFC 239. Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes, both heavy favorites, have reached points in their careers where every outing is a can’t-miss for fight fans. Here’s how they’ve gotten to this point and what to watch from each one going forward.

Light heavyweight champion Tale of the tape: 31 years old, 6-foot-4 inches, 205 pounds Nickname: Bones Fighting out of: Albuquerque, N.M. Record: 24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC Successful title defenses: Nine

GREATEST MOMENT Defeating Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision at UFC 182 on January 3, 2015, at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Jones has technically beaten Cormier, his archrival and the current heavyweight champion, twice, but the second victory was ruled a no contest after Jones failed a post-fight drug test. Because of Jones’ checkered past, Cormier still ranks as the top poundfor-pound fighter in the world, but anyone who wants to make a case for Jones could cite their first fight. Jones picked apart and wore down Cormier during five rounds in one of the biggest bouts in UFC history.

LOWEST POINT Serving a 15-month suspension from July 2017 to December 2018 for a failed drug test. There’s no shortage of options, as Jones’ career has been full of controversy, but a second failed drug test after he beat Cormier might have caused the most long-term damage to his legacy. Not only did it keep him from fighting for more than a year during his prime, but it officially branded him as a cheater in the minds of many. Jones has railed against the accusation, and an independent arbiter in the case did conclude that Jones “was not intentionally cheating.”

BIGGEST STRENGTHS At 84.5 inches, Jones has the longest reach in UFC history. More importantly, he knows how to use it. A fighter can’t lose if he doesn’t get hit, and Jones practically never gets hit. He’s a master at keeping his distance and frustrating opponents, employing a freakish athletic ability to attack them from all angles while staying virtually untouched himself.

MOST LIKELY PATH TO DEFEAT Overconfidence. Citing any route to a Jones loss is a stretch—his only career defeat came by disqualification for illegal elbows in a fight he was dominating—but he does like to challenge himself by beating opponents at their own specialty. That strategy hasn’t backfired yet but might be increasingly risky as he gets older. Jones could eventually be best served by embracing the fighter cliché of “focusing on my game,” which he has typically bucked.

UFC 239 OPPONENT Thiago Santos (21-6 MMA, 13-5 UFC). The Rio de Janeiro native’s “Sledgehammer” nickname says it all. He hits hard. Santos has the strike-first fighting style most fans love to see. He earned the title shot against Jones by embracing slugfests and going on a vicious run of knockouts. Seven of his past eight wins, including his last three in a row, have come by knockout.

UFC 239 July 6 at 3 p.m. T-Mobile Arena Tickets: $150-$1,750 at axs.com TV: First three bouts streamed on UFC Fight Pass, undercard shown on ESPN and main card on payper-view for $59.99, available for purchase exclusively through ESPN+

Women’s bantamweight and women’s featherweight champion Tale of the tape: 31 years old, 5-foot-8 inches, 135 pounds Nickname: The Lioness Fighting out of: Salvador, Brazil Record: 17-4 MMA, 10-1 UFC Successful title defenses: Four

GREATEST MOMENT Knocking out Cris Cyborg in the first round at UFC 232 on December 18, 2018, at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Most thought Nunes would forever be best known for retiring Ronda Rousey with a quick knockout on the annual New Year’s Eve weekend card in 2016, but Nunes somehow topped that two years later, in her most recent bout. Sure, it took Nunes three seconds longer in her second banner performance—stopping Cyborg in 51 seconds as opposed to Rousey in 48 seconds—but Cyborg had a longer track record and unanimous reputation as the best female fighter of all-time, having not lost for 13-plus years. Cyborg also fought at a heavier weight, meaning the victory made Nunes the first woman in UFC history to win belts in two different weight classes.

LOWEST POINT Missing a scheduled title defense at UFC 213 in July 2017 after being hospitalized the morning of the fight. Nunes was set to headline International Fight Week two years ago and capitalize on the notoriety she gained post-Rousey but fell ill after complications from her weight cut. Scheduled opponent Valentia Shevchenko and UFC President Dana White both lambasted Nunes for the cancellation, with White saying Nunes had been cleared to fight and calling the ailment “90% mental.” It seemed like the type of episode that could permanently derail Nunes’ career, but she came back to edge Shevchenko, currently the flyweight champion, via split decision two months later.

WHAT MAKES HER DOMINANT She’s one of the sport’s best finishers, and she can do it in a number of ways. Not only is Nunes a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but her kickboxing has arguably eclipsed her grappling. Both have sunk opponents during her title reign. While vicious boxing combinations doomed Cyborg and Rousey, it was a rear-naked choke that started it all when Nunes forced Miesha Tate to tap out to win the title at UFC 200 in July 2016.

MOST LIKELY PATH TO DEFEAT Leaving herself open and getting caught with strikes. There’s a path to beating Nunes; all three of her losses in a major promotion—to Cat Zingano in the UFC, Sarah D’Alelio in Invicta and Alexis Davis in Strikeforce—have followed a similar script in which she’s gotten dazed with punches. She has shored up her defense in the five years since her last defeat, however, so it’s no longer as easy as it may sound.

UFC 239 OPPONENT Holly Holm (12-4 MMA, 5-4 UFC). Known as the original Rousey slayer, Holm might be the most technically sound striker on the UFC roster despite enduring several ups and downs since her big win four years ago. She was a world-champion boxer before crossing into MMA and can counterpunch opponents into oblivion.

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BIKING IN THE CITY Las Vegas cyclists feel growth and growing pains

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ne hundred miles of bicycle lanes extended throughout Las Vegas 10 years ago. Today, there are about 500 miles citywide and an additional 200 miles in other parts of the Valley. Car culture, funding restrictions on cycling infrastructure,

and the sprawling nature of the Valley have historically created challenges for urban cycling. But as Southern Nevada grows in population and road biking becomes more normalized, the region’s cities and Clark County are adapting more bike-friendly policies and infrastructure, albeit incrementally. “We’re building it little by little,” said Marco Velotta, a senior management analyst in the City of Las Vegas’ Planning Department.

The efforts seems to be bringing more cyclists out of the shadows. The number of people carrying bicycles onto Regional Transportation Commission buses has been steadily increasing in the past several years, RTC data shows. In May, it counted about 56,000 bicycles on buses, and the agency continues to observe “well-utilized” bike racks around the Las Vegas Strip, said Ron Floth, bicycle and community outreach coordinator for the RTC. Cyclists range from children biking to school (particularly in more residential, higher-income neighborhoods) to millennials to aging baby boomers, Floth said. Some cycle primarily to commute, for leisure and exercise, and because bicycles are their primary or most reliable form of transportation. “People [are] riding from transit to their final destination, which is work. We’re seeing quite a bit of that,” Floth said. Within the city limits, affluent Summerlin seems to have the largest biking population and the most bike lanes,

some of which were created by the Howard Hughes Corporation that owns and manages the master-planned community, according to Velotta. Similarly affluent Henderson is also known for its high concentration of bike lanes and bike paths. A major goal in the region now is to make biking as equitable as possible, in part by expanding bike infrastructure into all neighborhoods and communities. “It’s one thing to make sure an area like Summerlin has facilities, and that’s important, but we want to make sure we hit places like Downtown and Wards 1, 3 and 5 in the center of the city,” Velotta said. CHANGING THE CULTURE Despite a growth in bike infrastructure and bike riders, cyclists and planners acknowledge that the region has a long way to go to protect cyclists and instill a share-the-road mentality throughout the Valley, especially among drivers.

“We still need to do more on the encouragement part and the enforcement part,” Velotta said. Cyclist injuries and fatalities at the hands of drivers remain common; four cyclists have been killed so far this year in Clark County, according to the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety. To reduce fatalities and collisions, many cyclists would like to see stronger enforcement of a Nevada law requiring drivers to maintain a three-foot distance from cyclists when passing them on the road. Although the three-foot law has been in place for years, drivers who hit cyclists (and therefore have automatically broken the law) still often get off scot-free, said Heather Fisher, president of the Summerlin-based bike shop Las Vegas Cyclery. Many drivers don’t even know that the law exists, and lax enforcement certainly doesn’t help, Fisher added. “It just needs to be promoted through the DMV, through signage, or anywhere we can get the word out,” she said. Continue on Page 60

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Continued from Page 59 Fisher has lived and biked in the Valley since 1992 and now lives in Blue Diamond, a more rural and potentially safer enclave for cyclists compared with heavily trafficked areas such as Downtown Las Vegas. Downtown, for its part, has some of the strongest cycling infrastructure in the area, including highlighted green bike lanes and access to the RTC’s bike center and bike share program. But cyclists often agree that it is still one of the most hostile areas, mostly because of the amount of vehicular traffic it gets. “When you get into some of the more high-traffic areas closer to Downtown, people seem to be less [bike]-friendly. People are in a hurry, and maybe they don’t expect [cyclists] there,” said biker and North Las Vegas resident Mary Margaret Williams. It’s a problem no longer unique to Downtown, as population and traffic continue to rise rapidly. Even though there are more cyclists on the road compared with 10 years ago, there are also more drivers, many of whom are more distracted than ever before, said biker Sean Tyrone. “There are … more close calls, more accidents and more deaths, and 99% of them are because of driver inattention,” said Tyrone, who is also chief operating officer of Las Vegas Cyclery. Tyrone used to commute for years from east Las Vegas to Green Valley. That bike route is a lot more problematic today, he said. “I had a lot of close calls [before], but nothing like what I’ve seen and experienced personally in the last five years,”

he said. That’s not to say that growth cannot be accomplished in a way that helps cyclists, Fisher noted. For example, the Southern Nevada Regional Bicycle Coalition is pushing for developers to start including bike lanes whenever they build new housing. The City of Las Vegas’ 2050 Master Plan will also include a greater emphasis on multimodal transit, including cycling. Funding for cycling infrastructure has always been a challenge when it comes to getting more bike lanes onto the streets. The Las Vegas Planning Department’s budget for bicycle infrastructure is still a tiny fraction of the rest of the budget, but it is becoming more of a priority, Velotta said. Other departments—such as Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Operations and Maintenance—are also beginning to embrace cyclingfriendly policies, he said. “The fact that we’re including more and more buffer lanes, and that is now kind of the default, it just shows that there’s more of a commitment there to making complete streets possible,” Velotta said. Pouring money into the issue isn’t a guarantee the region will become more bikefriendly, but if the money goes toward installing cycling infrastructure and signs, it can at least help drivers prepare to see cyclists and understand how to interact with them, Williams said. She acknowledged that cyclists must understand how to interact with drivers safely as well, something the RTC has been promoting through bike safety

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programs and educational workshops. As a cyclist, the key to safety is to stay with traffic, utilize hand signals and use a bike light at night, which is required under Nevada law, Floth said. Although biking on sidewalks is permitted in most of Clark County with the exception of North Las Vegas, cyclists are safer when they act like motor vehicles and go with the flow, Floth emphasized. “One of the things we talk to cyclists about all the time is to ride predictably,” he added. “That way, motorists know what they’re going to do.” In the coming years, Fisher hopes that the region will recognize not only the health, environmental and recreational benefits of cycling, but also how becoming a cycling city could propel Las Vegas into the future. “You go to other cities and there’s bike lanes everywhere and bike paths everywhere,” Fisher said. “They do that to attract the newer, younger tech-y job market to their cities, and to diversify. And that’s what we’re going to have to do here.” Planners seem to have a similar vision. “We’ve come considerably far over the past decade,” Velotta said. “We really have seen a physical transformation as a result. But we still have a lot of work to do.”

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it. Coincidentally, I became involved with the Healthy Sunrise Foundation, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit that provides life-saving health care for pregnant women so their babies are born healthy. My idea was to support their work with the profits from MommyGo. Recently, we were able to sponsor testing and treatment for a 200-woman clinic in Nigeria for five years. Has your law background played an integral part in your business ventures?

Entrepreneur harnesses ‘I can do this’ setting to build a movement

BY REBECCA CLIFFORD-CRUZ VEGAS INC STAFF

lena Ledoux never planned on becoming an entrepreneur, let alone a serial one. Growing up in the Soviet Union, she led what she calls a sheltered, snow-globe childhood. She immigrated to the United States, became an attorney and practiced law in Hawaii for 11 years before leaving the profession to raise her family. But with her American dream fulfilled, she turned toward helping a childhood friend and more recent immigrant, Nargi, achieve success as well. The two founded Superb Maids and launched Ledoux on a path that would eventually lead to her being named Entrepreneur of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners this year. “I was still in denial and had to admit onstage that I didn’t even have an acceptance speech,” Ledoux said. In addition to Superb Maids, Ledoux partnered with another friend to launch MommyGo energy shots.

shops and medical offices. We are now rolling out ketofriendly MatchaGo. How did the idea for your businesses come about?

Both companies were started out of necessity. For Superb Maids, it was to give a new immigrant a chance for a decent life. The cleaning business does not require a huge capital investment or language fluency. For MommyGo, it was to address an unmet need that most moms have: How can we have enough energy to have it all? How can we not be forced to choose between having a thriving career or a happy family? I have personally searched for years for a product that would be an effective energy booster but also very healthy and jitters-free. When I didn’t find any, I decided to create

Because I practiced insurance defense, I witnessed firsthand what happens when businesses cut corners— for example, classifying their employees as contractors or failing to get workers’ compensation insurance. I’ve seen the high price that their clients have to pay, as well as their workers. So, from the outset, we made sure that everything was done by the book and everyone followed strict safety rules, even if it cost us money—and we’ve never deviated from that. How do you balance your career and family time?

My husband and I made a pact: Whenever he feels like we need to spend more time together, he would schedule some vacation time. And I would go without complaining, regardless of any work commitments or cost. … I’ve always considered travel as a luxury, but now I view it as a necessity. Certainly it is less expensive than family therapy or a divorce. As an immigrant, what life lessons would you share with those seeking the American dream?

One, make sure your mental thermostat is always on “I can do this” setting. If a nine-month pregnant, broken-English-speaking, newly immigrated, world’s-worst waitress can survive law school and graduate cum laude, anything is possible. Two, move your paws. Building the American dream is definitely not easy. But as long as you keep moving your paws, you can get there.

Tell us about your businesses.

Nargi and I realized she wouldn’t be able to easily get a job because of the language barrier and lack of employment history. So, we started a cleaning company to cover her bills. After two years, we employed a team of 40 and purchased our own office building. After the third year, we won the SBA’s Small Business Persons of the Year award in Nevada. Last year, I also co-founded MommyGo with my friend Dina Patel, making natural energy shots from the ceremonial grade Japanese matcha. Do you have any recent news you’d like to share?

We are in the process of rolling out a national franchise for Superb Maids. For MommyGo, we’ve had a successful launch on Amazon and are gaining a foothold in local coffee

Elena Ledoux, CEO of Superb Maids and “chief mommy” for MommyGO energy shots. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? I was slingin’ mini burgers as the founder of Slidin’ Thru Food Truck & Restaurants.

Where were you when you received your 40 Under 40 award? I was the owner of Outdoor Kitchen Concepts Las Vegas.

Where are you now? I recently opened Gaucho’s Sacred Flavors; serving food designed to awaken taste buds to the new golden age of delicious splendor.

Where are you now? I am senior project manager/designer for Ozzie Kraft Custom Pools. We design and build luxury pools, spas and water shapes. Ozzie Kraft is Las Vegas’ first swimming pool contractor and has been in business for [more than] 75 years and received more than 45 international awards for its projects.

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What’s been your biggest accomplishment since you were awarded? Finding my heart center and becoming my authentic self in the process. I’ve been on a fruitful journey of reprogramming my beliefs, healing and awakening my highest potential. What did you learn the hard way? That everything is learned the hard way—by doing and failing and adjusting your aim every time. Who is your business hero? My mama bear! She runs a team of thousands as assistant vice president at Wynn Macau. Starting as a dealer nearly 40 years ago at the old MGM—now Bally’s—she worked hard all the way to the top. She continues to be a guiding light in my life, giving me sage advice and reminding me to prioritize my happiness above all else.

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If you ran Las Vegas, what’s the first thing you would do? I would turn all parks and community green belts into edible food forests, helping to update the paradigm from landscaping as a purely decorative model to foodscaping— a model that provides free food while reconnecting people back to sourcing direct from the land and sharing with their community. What’s the best advice you have to offer? Fall back in love with yourself. Try to remember what it was like when you were a kid—wagging your tail all over the place, leading with love and not fearful of your own shadow. Tell yourself it’s OK to play more. Who fooled us into being so serious? Dream a new dream.

What’s been your biggest accomplishment since you were awarded? I started designing pools and landscaping about 12 years ago and this year achieved the Society of Water Shape Designers Registered Water Shape Designer certification. I am the only person in Nevada and among less than 100 in the world to hold this prestigious designation.

What did you learn the hard way? Outdoor Kitchen Concepts was the first major company I started. It taught me many valuable lessons about business, design and service. It also taught me the importance of contracts and getting things in writing. A handshake is great, but contracts and written communication keep honest people honest. Who is your business hero? I am regularly inspired by Richard Branson. He has a super positive attitude and believes that a rising tide lifts all ships. He promotes inclusiveness and creating win-win situations. If you ran Las Vegas, what’s the first thing you would do? Being a fourth-generation Las Vegan, it makes me so proud to see Las Vegas become a world-class cosmopolitan city with our business diversity, cultural facilities and now professional sports. But our system of education hasn’t evolved with our city.

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VegasInc Giving Notes The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awarded $3,000 each to the Friends of the North Las Vegas Library District and Imagine Schools at Mountain View in Las Vegas. The funds are aimed at supporting adult, family and summer literacy programs within a 20-mile radius of a Dollar General store or distribution center, and are expected to affect the lives of more than 625 Nevadans. The Nevada Law Journal awarded UNLV Boyd School of Law student Paige Hall with the Justice Elissa Cadish Award for Outstanding Student Note. Hall’s winning entry, Welcoming E-Wills Into the Mainstream: The Digital Communication of Testamentary Intent, was honored as the best writing project by a student published in the Law Journal. TRU Development aided NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Getting Dirty for a Great Cause project by helping renovate four of the onsite cottages at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. Employees assisted in the initial renovations of two homes on the campus, and the

company donated $500 to help fund the project. Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada honored volunteers, staff and community partners at its 2019 Power Within Award Ceremony. Volunteer and partner honorees included: n UNLV School of Medicine— Community Volunteer Group of the Year n Raiders and Raiders Foundation—Community Corporate Partner of the Year n KSNV News 3 and the CW Las Vegas—Service Partner of the Year n Three Square—Sustaining Partner of the Year n Bank of America—Corporate Partner of the Year The Unsung Hero Award was given to Nicole Pulliam, a CIS of Southern Nevada Site Coordinator at Sunrise Mountain High School. Students who were honored included: n Kyra Bailey—Liliam Lujan Hickey Elementary School n Nicolas Garcia—J.D. Smith Middle School n Jonathan Mariscal-Garcia—

Desert Pines High School March of Dimes’ NICU Family Support Program launched at UMC. Funded by UMC Foundation and a donation by Raising Cane’s, the program provides education and support to parents with babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. The UMC program will be man-

aged by Ismael Martinez. The National Atomic Testing Museum is participating in the 10th summer of Blue Star Museums until September 2. The program provides free admission to activeduty military personnel and their families and was made possible with the support of Mary Beth Hartleb and Prism HR–Global Management Group. Easterseals Nevada hosted a fashion show where 40 youths walked the runway to raise money for local programs. Attorney Adam Kutner donated

Leadership Henderson’s 2019 class donated more than $72,000 for Living Grace Homes, which plans to use the donation toward the renovation of the facility’s backyard and kitchen. Living Grace Homes provides help for pregnant, homeless women between the ages of 14 and 24.

$1,800 to Adam’s Place, a group for children, teens and families experiencing the loss of a loved one. Founded in 2009 by Kelly Thomas-Boyers, Adam’s Place was established in memory of Adam Gregory Thomas Kelly. Walker Furniture donated seven new mattresses, foundations and mattress protectors to Firehouse Station 27 at 4695 Vegas Valley Drive as part of the store’s “Project Firehouse: Rested and Ready” program. City National Bank awarded a $7,500 grant to Nevada HAND for its Resident Services program. This program will enable low-income seniors and working families to improve their lives by creating opportunities to improve health and well-being, build financial stability, increase access to healthy foods, encourage community engagement, and enrich education and employment skills. Nevada Women’s Philanthropy awarded $490,000 to Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, which will use the money to build an additional 2,000 square feet onto its DigiMart food bank on the Boulder Highway campus which, when completed, will allow it to increase services for about 5,000 more people annually. A $30,000 unrestricted NWP Founders Gift was awarded to Bridge Counseling.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When the universe began 13.8 billion years ago, there were only four elements: hydrogen, helium, lithium and beryllium. Now there are 118, including five that are key components of your body. So it’s true to say that much of your flesh and blood originated at the hearts of stars. Meditate on that amazing fact. It’s a favorable time to muse on your origins and ancestry. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Most American women couldn’t vote until roughly 100 years ago. Women in Japan, France and Italy couldn’t vote until the 1940s. Similarly, samesex marriage was opposed by vast majorities in most countries until 15 years ago. What would be the equivalent of such revolutionary transformations in your own personal life? You have the power to make that happen during the next twelve months. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Musician Paul Weller is famous in the UK. He bragged that he broke up his marriage because “things were going too well, we were too happy, too comfortable, everything seemed too nice.” He was afraid that “as a writer and an artist I might lose my edge.” Don’t allow yourself to get infected with that way of thinking. Capitalize on your comfort and happiness. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian voice actor Tom Kenny has played the roles of over 1,500 cartoon characters, including SpongeBob SquarePants, Spyro the Dragon, Jake Spidermonkey, Commander Peepers and Doctor Octopus. I propose that we make him your role model in the coming weeks. It will be a favorable time for you to show your versatility; to demonstrate how multifaceted you can be; to express various sides of your soulful personality. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Author Donald Miller reminds us that fear can have two different purposes. It may be “a guide to keep us safe,” or may work as “a manipulative emotion that can trick us into living a boring life.” Fear may serve both of those functions for you. Your challenge will be to discern between them. Trust your gut more than your fantasies. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Why do flocks of geese fly in a V-formation? Because it enhances the collective efficiency of their travel. What would be the equivalent strategy for you and your group as you seek to make your collaborative efforts more dynamic and productive? Unforeseen help will augment any actions you take in this regard. 2018 King features syndicate

ACROSS 1 Livestream annoyances 5 Mark for omission 9 Tennis star Seles 15 Feudal drudge 19 Like — out of hell 20 Special periods 21 Tesla vehicle 22 Court claim 23 THREE OF A KIND 26 Himalayan hoax subject 27 — Lodge (motel chain) 28 British title 29 Yoko who appeared in “Let It Be” 31 Op. — (footnote abbr.) 32 THREE OF A FIND 39 — awkward position 40 Broadcast 41 Severe spasm 42 Chicken, e.g. 45 Destruction 48 Opposite of alway 50 Merits, as an income 52 “Put a sock in it!” 53 THREE OF A HIND 57 Pro at alterations 59 Way out 60 British title 61 Green tract 62 Put lube in 63 Deny, as a statement 66 Blue-skinned race in “Avatar” 69 THREE OF A BIND 75 Wry comic Mort 76 Bitter complainers 77 Troll’s cousin 78 Famed coach Parseghian

81 Edmonton’s prov. 83 Like boys 84 Certain granola snack 85 THREE OF A WIND 91 Rink star Bobby 92 “Silas Marner” novelist 93 On the cutting edge of art, informally 94 Fluids in blood 95 Car part on a wheel, to Brits 96 Airport town on Long Island’s South Shore 98 Bite gently 101 Giddy delight 103 THREE OF A MIND 110 In the past 111 Really strain 112 — -Ball (arcade favorite) 113 Slight ridge on a surface 114 Tiny particle 116 THREE OF A RIND 122 Calf’s father 123 More dilettantish 124 Cuisine with many curries 125 Under sail 126 Apple discard 127 Jeb the reb 128 Desiccated 129 Gen — (millennials) DOWN 1 Like skates 2 Crude counters 3 Cats, in Spanish 4 Letter-printing aid 5 “Gloria in Excelsis —” (hymn) 6 Act human, so they say

Crust, mantle or core 8 Expository piece 9 Dry red wine 10 Fall mo. 11 In no way 12 Super-cold 13 Dinner chicken 14 “The Human Condition” author Hannah 15 CIA figure 16 Concerned with voting 17 Inclination to keep silent 18 Islam, e.g. 24 Hired tough 25 Structured gps. 30 Orangy shade 33 Knightly virtue 34 Slaughter in an outfield 35 Ian Fleming novel 36 Forecaster 37 Water pitchers 38 Part of UAE 42 Aperture setting for a shutterbug 43 Atheist Madalyn Murray — 44 During which 46 Geyser stuff 47 More alluring 49 Signs again, as a contract 51 Jamaican pop genre 53 Orators’ platforms 54 Lisa of “Melrose Place” 55 “The hour has arrived” 56 Asia’s shrunken — Sea 58 Kinds of bulbs, in brief

63 Big name in polls 64 “Sounds like —!” (“Let’s do it!”) 65 Gives up 67 Human herbivore 68 “— it rich?” 70 Converse 71 Minoan land 72 N’awlins sub 73 Celebrity astrologer Sydney 74 — Haute (Indiana city) 78 Master pilot 79 Eliminating as a possibility 80 Plato’s pupil 82 Rodeo ride 84 Dental care brand 86 Mouselike critter 87 Half-cocked 88 Broadcast 89 Hale- — (comet) 90 Strong desire 95 Afternoon service salver 97 Public squares 99 Contend 100 Young ’un 102 Irish Gaelic 103 Bard’s feet 104 Really strain 105 Boston hoopsters 106 Actress Anne 107 Angelou’s “And Still —” 108 S.F. NFLer 109 Epic stories 115 Hardwood tree 117 VW lead-in 118 Carrere of “Rising Sun” 119 — capita 120 Sculling item 121 Contend

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “A conversation is a dialogue, not a monologue,” mused author Truman Capote. “That’s why there are so few good conversations: due to scarcity, two intelligent talkers seldom meet.” Your experience in the coming weeks will be an exception to Capote’s rule. You have the potential to embark on a virtual binge of rich discussion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Make the following declarations in the next two weeks: 1. I refuse to participate further in this situation on the grounds that it might impinge on the expansiveness of my imagination. 2. I abstain from dealing with your skepticism on the grounds that doing so might discourage the flights of my imagination. It’s crucial for you to emancipate your imagination and authorize it to play uninhibitedly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Give the following testimonial to anyone in a position to support your noble experiment. “To Whom It May Concern: I endorse this Soulful Sagittarius for the roles of monster-tamer, fun-locator, boredom-transcender, elation-inciter and mountaintop visionary. If you need help in sparking your enthusiasm or galvanizing your drive to see the big picture, call on the expansive skills of this jaunty puzzle-solver.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Life will conspire to bring you a surge of love in the coming weeks—if you can handle it. Will you be able to deal with rumbling love and icy hot love and sweet but also sour love? Are you open-hearted enough to make the most of brilliant shadowy love and unruly sensitive love and toughly graceful love? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Our suffering may lead us to treasure if we know how to work with it. The coming weeks will bring one such opening for you. To help you cultivate the proper spirit, keep in mind the teaching of Aquarian theologian and author Henri Nouwen. He said that life’s gifts may be “hidden in the places that hurt most.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Japanese word “wabi-sabi” refers to an evocative imperfection in a work of art that makes it more beautiful than if it were merely perfect. “Duende” is a Spanish word referring to a work of art that gives its viewers the chills because it’s so emotionally rich and unpredictably soulful. In the coming weeks, you will be a work of art with an abundance of these qualities. Your wabi-sabi will give you the power to free yourself from the pressures of seeking too much precision and purity. Your duende can give you the courage you need to go further than you’ve ever dared for the love you really want.

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