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

Cover story: Decades of fashion for back to school

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Def Leppard delivers its hits at Zappos Theater

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Downtown Food Park, Karaoke, Jade Asian Kitchen

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Sports: College football preseason bets Health & wellness: Food substitutes for vegans News: Is the classic car loophole polluting our air? Vegas Inc: Main Street Strollers takes the Strip

ALLEGIANT STADIUM The Raiders used the stadium toppingout ceremony August 5 to announce a partnership with Allegiant Air— a company headquartered in Las Vegas—that includes stadium naming rights. The airline is reportedly paying between $20 million and $25 million a year to name the building, which is expected to open in time for the 2020 NFL season. (Courtesy rendering)

STORIES FROM LAST WEEK POWER RATE DECREASE Residential electricity customers in Southern Nevada could see their bills decrease by about 80 cents a month, or about half a percent, it was announced August 5 after the state Public Utilities Commission approved a $15.7 million rate decrease for the region. NV Energy says the rate cuts were made possible by increased efficiency and a reduction in the projected costs of providing renewable energy. EX-CLASSMATES SAW SHOOTING COMING High school classmates of the gunman who killed nine people in Dayton, Ohio, say he was suspended years ago for compiling a “hit list” and a “rape list,” and questioned how he could have been allowed to buy the military-style weapon used in this weekend’s attack. The accounts emerged after police said there was nothing in the background of 24-year-old Connor Betts that would have prevented him from purchasing an AR-15-style rifle with an extended ammunition magazine that he used to open fire outside a crowded bar early August 4. STOCK PLUNGE U.S. stocks had their worst loss of the year August 5. The S&P 500 dropped 87.31 points, or 3%, to 2,844.74 for its worst loss since December. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 767.27, or 2.9%, to 25,717.74, and the Nasdaq composite fell 278.03, or 3.5%, to 7,726.04.

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Toni Morrison, a giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in Beloved, Song of Solomon and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, died August 5 at age 88. Morrison was nearly 40 when her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published. By her early 60s, after just six novels, she had become the first black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. (Photo by Associated Press)

ROUNDUPS REVIVE DEBATE OVER HOW TO LIMIT EVER-EXPANDING WILD HORSE POPULATIONS

The recent mass shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California, reignited a conversation about how gun laws in one state can affect another. The teenage shooter purchased an AK-47-type rifle (a WASR10 semiautomatic with detachable magazine) legally in Fallon, then brought it illegally into California, where it’s banned, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Furthermore, another California law prevents anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing a rifle. The blog FiveThirtyEight.com did an analysis of gun movement between neighboring states that have varying strictness of gun laws. They concluded that “a city or state’s gun laws may only be as effective as those of the state next door.” A 2017 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that firearm injuries in California increase for a short while after Nevada gun shows. The same is not true for California gun shows, which the study attributes to the Golden State’s stricter laws. “We can’t enforce California laws in Nevada,” California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said after the Gilroy mass shooting. “The reach of the California law ends at our borders and so we cannot control what other states do, and that’s what makes it so tough.” To be clear, the vast majority of recovered firearms in California (more than 17,000 in 2017) are from California, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, but Nevada’s laws may be tightening with a Democratic governor in office. “Since taking office, Nevada has made tremendous progress by passing the most consequential gun violence prevention legislation in our state’s history,” Gov. Steve Sisolak said in an August 1 statement. New restrictions include a bump stock ban, background checks for private gun sales, safe storage provisions and more. “These common-sense reforms reflect my firm commitment to keeping guns out of the hands of those who wish to do us harm. I will continue working with law enforcement, elected and community leaders, and subject matter experts to explore different ways we can keep Nevadans safe.” —C. Moon Reed

Wild horses throughout Nevada are being rounded up this summer through emergency gathers facilitated by the Bureau of Land Management. BLM officials say the removals are necessary for preservation of the land and protection of the herds, as sources of water and food are becoming scarce. The Red Rock Herd Management Area 20 miles west of Las Vegas only has the capacity for 16 to 27 wild horses on its nearly 162,000 acres, according to the BLM. On July 29, the organization began removing 225 excess horses through a bait and trap method, where water and food is used to lure horses into pens. BLM officials say that without emergency action, the condition of these horses is expected to deteriorate, potentially resulting in equine deaths within a few weeks. But some wild horse advocates want to do away with the removals altogether, saying it’s not only a waste of BLM resources, with the organization currently holding 46,000 wild horses in federally funded In light of the three mass shootings this month, Las Vegas-area agencies are offering additional resources to those corrals, but also harmful to the still feeling the effects of the October 1 mass shooting on the Strip nearly two years ago. The Vegas Strong Resiliency horses. Center, a joint effort of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Clark County, the state of Nevada and Metro “The BLM’s ambiguous claims Police, expanded its hours of operations from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The center was previously open are simply wrong and are ma10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The resiliency center accepts phone calls from anyone affected by or processing nipulative because they do not the October 1 shooting and/or the recent mass shootings and can connect individuals to resources, including mental give pertinent data and put it in health providers, legal services and, for eligible survivors, financial assistance. “We just want people to know that we’re context,” said Deniz Bolbol of actively working to respond to the needs,” said Terri Keener, behavioral health coordinator. the Pine Nut Wild Horse Advo—Miranda Willson cates. —Kelcie Grega

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It’s hot out there. Take special care of your children and pets By Weekly STaff

Heat exhaustion The precursor to heat stroke is characterized by cool, clammy skin and the “umbles,” or stumbles, mumbles, fumbles and so on. If you feel like you might be experiencing heat exhaustion, rest in the shade and drink water.

Put a purse, wallet, phone or some other necessary item for shopping or work in the backseat, which can help prompt you to look for it before getting out of the car.

he Midwest has its ice storms, the Northern Plains have their blizzards, and the Southern and Eastern coastal areas have their hurricanes. We’re fortunate here in Southern Nevada to be free from those deadly types of weather, but of course we have a version of our own. It’s extreme heat, and it’s well upon us. That being the case, it can’t be stressed enough that we need to watch out for our family members, including the furry ones, and keep an eye out to protect our neighbors and their loved ones.

Before locking the doors, open the rear door or turn around to check the backseat. Make this a habit, even when traveling without passengers.

Do not leave children or pets in the car On an 80-degree day, a car’s interior can heat up to 94 degrees in two minutes. After an hour, the inside temperature can reach 123 degrees. That’s deadly—essentially an oven—and can kill babies, young children and pets in minutes.

If you see a child or pet in a hot car n Call 911 and try to find a witness. Don’t leave keys or fobs where children can reach them. Kids may use them to get into the car and accidentally lock themselves in.

n If possible, find someone else to go to nearby businesses and ask them to announce that a child or pet has been left in a car.

n Nevada has Good Samaritan laws that allow people to enter cars to rescue people or pets inside. In the case of children left in cars, the law allows anyone to smash a window to rescue a child who’s in danger. But when it comes to pets, the law only allows law enforcement officers, animal control officers and other public authorities to forcibly enter cars without facing liability. With that distinction in mind, PETA recommends calling 911 and remaining on the scene until authorities arrive, and taking further action only if it appears the animal’s life is in imminent danger.

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Heat stroke Far more dangerous than heat exhaustion, it involves the opposite symptoms. The body is in panic mode and wants to flush heat. Symptoms include red, hot and dry skin and loss of consciousness. The person will need emergency medical care to lower his or her core temperature quickly. Heat stroke can result in permanent organ and brain damage. It also can affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature in the future. It’s very important to take regular breaks in a cool, shaded space when outside. Light clothing can help keep the body cooler.

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Skin safety Always wear sunscreen: Seems obvious, but most people don’t put sunscreen on every morning or when it’s cloudy, even though skin is still exposed to UV rays.

If you’re going to be outside for an extended period, cover up. Wear a hat, sunglasses and clothing that provides protection.

+ Don’t forget your lips and ears: Many people bypass the lips and ears when applying sunscreen. Buy lip balm with SPF, so even when you don’t remember the sunscreen, you can apply the balm to your ears.

How much SPF do you really need? You don’t always need SPF 100 to protect your skin. Opting for SPF 30 or 50 will provide adequate protection with fewer chemicals than its higher SPF counterpart. Just remember to apply every 90 minutes if you plan on being outside for a long time.

n Walk dogs early in the morning and late in the evening. If the asphalt or concrete is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your animal’s paws.

Pet safety n Keep pets indoors as much as possible during the summer. Even in the shade, animals can go into heat distress when the temperature tops 100 degrees.

n Consult a veterinarian before buzzing your pet’s fur. Fur coats actually help cool certain breeds of dog.

n Misters and shade screens can help keep pets cool in backyards.

n Don’t allow people to feed your pets at barbecues. Common summer foods, such as grapes and avocados, can be poisonous to animals.

n Get your pets microchipped and update their identification tags. Many animals go missing during the summer.

n Provide pets with multiple outdoor water bowls in case one gets flipped over. Avoid metal bowls, which can burn.

Avoid being outside when the sun is most intense, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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Story by Leslie Ventura

n 1963, Ovid Demaris and Ed Reid published a New York Times bestseller exposing the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas. For 23 weeks, The Green Felt Jungle remained on the list as curious minds itched to know more about the mob’s presence in Sin City. But Las Vegas is hardly recognizable from that once rough-and-tumble era. These days, it’s more akin to a neon jungle, or perhaps an urban playground. It’s the perfect backdrop for this year’s back-to-school style issue—a hyperreal wonderland of lights and concrete that’s transformed into an uncanny hub for art, entertainment, food, culture and, of course, fashion. The rebirth of the old Fergusons motel as Fergusons Downtown has ushered in its own sort of Vegas renaissance, one that beckons trendy millennials and hipsters, artists and musicians from all over the Valley. Even though school’s just gearing up, you’ll be counting down the days till you can head to Fergusons’ Market in the Alley for vintage and homemade wares. Grab dinner at Chef Dan Krohmer’s yakitori grill Hatsumi and catch a show at one of the city’s best independent venues, the Bunkhouse, all before the day is over. Vegas hasn’t always been known for its street style, but that’s changing, too. Layer it up ’90s-style by pairing denim jackets and flannels with cozy beanies and Doc Martens, go ’80s with trousers and button-ups, or go retro with pinup-inspired threads and leather jackets that James Dean himself would envy. You’ll be ready for your commute from school to the neon jungle in no time.

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The ’90s called, and combat boots go with just about anything. Channel your inner Daria or Jane and hit the road in this laid-back, care-free style. Layer up with a denim jacket, a bright neon backpack and a beanie that screams, “I know it’s 100 degrees outside, but I look cute anyway.” Versace striped turtleneck ($55), Courreges burgundy corduroy shorts ($30), Kyoto Kasuals 3 Tone flannel ($30), Stone-washed denim jacket ($40), Crykit’s Playhouse. Neon green backpack ($24.50), neon green boots ($26), Buffalo Exchange.

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Remember Duckie from Pretty in Pink? Well, the John Hughes character known for his eclectic style is all about mixing and matching prints, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here for it. Pair loose-fitting trousers with a bright, patterned buttondown and some vintage wing tips or loafers for a look that no one is going to forget anytime soon. Esprit Sport long-tail shirt ($45), Dosha acid-wash pants ($25), Veneto leather mini backpack ($35), Crykitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Playhouse.

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Grease is one of those timeless movies that every generation seems to fall in love with over and over again. For fans of the Pink Ladies, a candy canestriped blouse with a pussybow and sky blue high-waisted capris will make you feel like you rule the school. All-Aboard blouse ($44), sky blue capris ($75) Belt ($10), Tatyana Boutique.

Channel the inherent cool of the Beatles in their greaserinspired early days with a leather jacket from Buffalo Exchange and a pair of vintage Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Leather jacket ($35), Leviâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jeans ($25), Buffalo Exchange.

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Cowboys and cowgirls are having a moment. Photographer Myron Hensel captures the essence of the 1850s in his signature wet plate collodion tintypes— an archaic process of picture making that he’s bringing back. Keep the 19th century alive with a statement-making ruffle lace dress and cowboy hat. ■ Her: Ruffle lace dress ($19.50), Buffalo Exchange. Vintage 1960s Pearl X turquoise tiered clasp choker ($650), FashionNica Vintage Collection. ■ Him: Cowboy Hat ($18), White button-up ($15), Levi’s ($25), Chaps ($30), Buffalo Exchange. The Knack blazer ($40), Crykit’s Playhouse.

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Thrifting isn’t always about vintage. If decades past aren’t your style, keep it modern and minimal with an animal-print jacket, mom jeans in a dark wash and loafers— or a solid neutral gray palette with fresh Adidas Superstars. ■ Her: Zebra jacket ($29.50), ribbed tee ($8.50), high-waisted Levi’s ($13), silver loafers ($13), Buffalo Exchange. ■ Him: Tan T-shirt ($7.50), black utility fanny pack ($17.50), American Eagle gray denim pants ($16), Adidas Superstars ($25), Buffalo Exchange.

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T-MOBILE ARENA USA BASKETBALL EXHIBITION LeBron James won’t be playing for the USA men’s national team. Neither will James Harden or other NBA notables. But this intrasquad exhibition will still have star power, with the likes of the Utah Jazz’s Donovan Mitchell and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Khris Middleton preparing for the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Men in China. 7 p.m., $25-$200. –Ray Brewer

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PARK THEATER JANET JACKSON METAMORPHOSIS The remaining dates of Damita Jo’s Park MGM residency see the legendary singer/dancer riding a wave of critical adulation. Variety praised Jackson’s stamina (“She’s doing a lot for us lately”), and the LA Times calls the show “a celebration of a pop icon who’s finally getting [her] due.” 8 p.m., $50-$400. –Geoff Carter

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It’s the most fabulous charitable event of the year ... and the most coordinated one, too. Guests wear glitzy, fun and even skimpy black and white ensembles to the aptly named Black & White party. It’s been put on by Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) for 33 years now. The event started as a backyard party and canned food drive and has evolved into a fantastical Vegas tradition. Performers from the Strip and beyond will provide the entertainment. Brooke Lynn Hytes of RuPaul’s Drag Race will be joined by talent from Chippendales, Human Nature, Legends in Concert, Little Miss Nasty, Magic Mike and Celestia. While you party, sample some delectable food (Pink Taco, Oyster Bar, BonaBatiste, Caked Las Vegas cupcakes, Doughp) and drinks (Tito’s Vodka, Ambros Banana Whiskey, Malibu). Past events have drawn thousands of guests and raised thousands of dollars for the organization, which directly benefits Southern Nevadans living with HIV. AFAN programs include nutrition, housing, medical case management, prevention, education, testing, mental health services and more. 9 p.m. (8 p.m. VIP early entry). –C. Moon Reed

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The Norwegian DJ broke onto the electronic scene in 2015 when he was still a teenager with his single “Faded.” Now, the 21-year-old has garnered a legion of fans, appropriately named “Walkers,” and just released “Live Fast” with hip-hop headliner A$AP Rocky. Don’t miss the DJ when he takes over at Encore Beach Club’s beloved Nightswim. 10 p.m., $25-$45, Encore. –Leslie Ventura

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Last time these Texas postrockers played Vegas, in 2017, their expansive guitar interplay primed the Downtown crowd for Deafheaven’s metal heroics. This time, they’ll do the destroying, headliner-style. With Brin. 9:30 p.m., $13-$15. –Spencer Patterson

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Through swift, gold-flecked imagery of the desert and Las Vegas, local poets Rodney Lee and James Norman connect past to present and transients to natives with a reading presented by Zeitgeist Press. 7 p.m., free, 519 S. 6th St. –Leslie Ventura

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By Brock Radke ou can’t really hear it in their music, but Robby Hauldren and Freddy Kennett grew up in the Chicago area skateboarding and watching extreme sports on TV. If you think about the type of music associated with the X Games, sounds of aggressive rock or pop-punk guitar riffs might zip into your head. But today, it’s the sunny, almost video-gamey sounds of Louis the Child that soundtrack those events. Hauldren and Kennett met at a Madeon concert and started DJing together at small venues in 2013. Their breakthrough single was the 2017 K. Flay collaboration “It’s Strange,” which has become ubiquitous in the last year thanks to a flashy Nissan commercial. It turns out LTC’s uplifting and catchy style is just as natural a fit for the X Games; the duo headlined the Aspen games in January with Kygo, The Chainsmokers and Lil Wayne and then released “Big Time,” a bouncy track with samples from past competitions that served as the official X Games anthem heading into last week’s Minneapolis games. Louis the Child has quickly become one of the next generation of acts that has helped shift the EDM landscape

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from darker, industrial-influenced sounds to twinkly bliss-pop sonics, trailing Zedd, The Chainsmokers and Marshmello. Last year’s EP Kids at Play yielded their biggest hit yet, “Better Not,” featuring Wafia, which peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart last summer. Eight of the nine songs from Kids at Play have streamed in the tens of millions. Their fast-rising ways earned them a spot on the residency roster at KAOS at the Palms this year, where they’ll return to the booth on Friday night after last weekend’s hometown spin at Lollapalooza. They’ll be back in Las Vegas in September for Life Is Beautiful, playing on the first of three nights with hot-right-now headliners Billie Eilish and Chance the Rapper. “We’ve accomplished a lot of things we’ve dreamt of accomplishing,” Hauldren told the Aspen Times early this year. “At the same time, we understand that this is another building block to getting where we want to be. It’s really awesome, but we’re grinding to make better music and keep delivering on that level.”

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B o u r b o n S t r e e t k a r a o k e F A V OR I TE T h e C at ’ s M e o w c o m e s t o F r e m o n t S t r e e t By Leslie Ventura

t one time, Harry Mohney was the largest distributor ing felines sporting mohawks, cowboy hats and fedoras. of adult material in the entire world. As the owner Patrons enter through a giant Vegas and Cat’s Meowand founder of Déjà Vu, Mahoney owns and operates themed gift shop that looks similar to an adult bookstore, more than 100 strip clubs and adult retail businesses, with shirts, mugs, hats and other various Sin Cityincluding Las Vegas’ Erotic Heritage Museum. Now, the branded merchandise for sale. Situated on the right is the man behind Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club and Little Darlings karaoke venue, a large, open-space decked out with disco is getting into another business—karaoke. balls, bright lights, two bars, plenty of tabletops, THE CAT’S MEOW a giant stage, a KJ booth and, of course, more Last month, Mohney opened The Cat’s 450 Fremont Street Meow on the second floor of Fremont Street’s leopard print. Throughout the night, the Cat’s #201, Sun.-Thu., Neonopolis complex, adjacent to popular Meow staff will take the stage and sing songs, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., bowling and fandom spot The Nerd. The mas- Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m. to 4 participating with and hyping up the crowd, a.m., 702-527-7555. sive karaoke bar is an offshoot of the popular playing on the small drum set or busting out a Bourbon Street original, which opened in tune on one of the guitars. New Orleans in 1989. That location has seen Similar to Mohney’s other venues, The Cat’s the likes of Westworld denizen Evan Rachel Wood and Meow offers a number of specials, like Sindustry Mondays, adult film star Stormy Daniels gracing its stage, as well which includes 2-for-1 drinks from 4 p.m. to close, and as “Wrecking Ball” singer Miley Cyrus, “Kiss From a during happy hour every day from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests Rose” singer Seal and “Amish Paradise” singer “Weird can also pay $30 to “cut the line” and sing without waitAl” Yankovic. (That’s a solid karaoke set right there.) ing. And while The Cat’s Meow is certainly tamer than The Vegas location has the over-the-top kitsch on lock, Mohney’s other ventures, he’s taken a cue from the adult with different-colored velvet leopard prints covering nearworld by syncing the stage up to live webcams and streamly every inch of the almost 10,500 square-foot building. ing the action online. Now we only have one question: Outside, the façade is covered in cartoony murals of singWhich song will you choose when you go viral?

+ HOT SPOTS FLOSSTRADAMUS & VALENTINO KHAN FRI 9 | EBC NIGHTSWIM It isn’t every Nightswim that you get a twofer, but consider this your lucky night. Valentino Khan’s latest track, “Pony,” is an uncanny, quirky banger with an even greater video, and Flosstradamus’ Curt Cameruci never fails to deliver. 10 p.m., $25-$45, 702-770-7300.

50 CENT SAT 10 | DRAI’S The rapper that brought you all your favorite songs (“In Da Club,” “Candy Shop”) in the early aughts just teamed up with Eminem and Ed Sheeran last month for the summer collab “Remember the Name,” and now he’s headed to Drai’s for a live performance. 10:30 p.m., $40-$60, 702-777-3800.

A BOOGIE WIT DA HOODIE MON 12 | MARQUEE The weekend doesn’t have to stop on Sunday. Julius Dubose, aka A Boogie wit da Hoodie, just dropped the video for his latest single, “Swervin’,” in July. Hear that and more chill cuts from his sophomore album, Hoodie SZN, when he sets the tone at the Cosmopolitan nightclub. 10:30 p.m., $20-$30, 702-3339000. –Leslie Ventura

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JADE SHINES TRAVEL TO SUMMERLIN TO TAKE A CULINARY TOUR OF ASIA BY C. MOON REED f you were to open a fine dining restaurant in an off-Strip casino, you’d be faced with an array of challenges. You must entertain a revolving door of tourists and conventioneers while also giving locals a reason to come back again and again. You must cater to all tastes while offering something unique. You must balance value with showstopper attractions. Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles at JW Marriott Las Vegas and Rampart Casino in Summerlin finds that balance. Offering a self-described “tour of Asian cuisine,” Chef Ayoung Chang’s menu samples well-loved favorites from China, Japan and Korea. The gorgeously appointed restaurant is large enough to offer a variety of experiences. There are teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar, a noodle bar and a traditional booze bar that opens onto a large patio with waterfall view. Even if you had the appetite of an army, it’d be impossible to fully survey the menu in one sitting, pleasing one-off travelers while giving locals more to explore. The menu’s opening page offers some pan-Asian favorites: edamame ($5), gyoza ($9), calamari ($10), rock shrimp ($12), miso soup ($4) and a seaweed salad with avocado ($6). The chicken ssam ($10), with gochujang sauce and rectangles of deepfried rice, is supremely satisfying. From the Chinese menu, the spicy seafood hot pot ($27) is a standout. It will serve several people and has a rich, flavorful broth. And the staple veggie and tofu dish Buddha’s Delight ($13) will satisfy hungry vegans. If you’re looking to impress a date, order the Troy sushi roll ($18) or the Smoking Konbu Wagyu (market price). Both dishes are served aflame. Sushi options also include specialty rolls, nigiri and sashimi. From the robata grill, the Okinawa purple sweet potato ($7) is a delightful side. The deep purple spud is enhanced by a sweet yuzu cream cheese. For dessert opt for the crème brûlée ($8), which has a miso twist. Overall, Jade offers approachable cuisine that’s equally great for a first date, a business dinner or an anytime meal.

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Jade Asian Kitchen’s Chef’s Omakase Sashimi is a 15-piece selection of fresh fish daily. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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The Buffalo wings at the Fat Black Pussycat are no joke. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

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The Fat Black Pussycat fills out the Comedy Cellar experience

The Comedy Cellar in New York City is Menu items can be ordered a la carte or as part renowned for premiering standup comof a three-course tasting show package ($59). All edy’s most well-known names, including have cheeky, punny names—this is a comedy club, Jon Stewart, Ray Romano, Amy Schumer and after all—such as Bite Me (jalapeno poppers, The Fat a host of Saturday Night Live alums. When $10) and Oh, Kale No! (kale salad with Caesar Black it opened a replica at the Rio last year, local dressing, $9). For entrées, Nacho Problem Pussycat ($14) and Just Wing It ($14) are perennial facomedy fans welcomed its format of five Comedy headliners doing 20-minute sets, in addition Cellar at the vorites, while the wood-fired flatbread choices Rio, 702to an emcee. ($16 each)—Mother Clucker (with rotisserie 777-2782. But while most people go to comedy clubs chicken, arugula, pickled red onions) and I Nightly, 7 for a laugh and a drink (or three), the Comedy Fear the Wurst (with sausage, sweet onion, red and 9 p.m. Cellar also offers a dining option at its sister pepper)—will have you chuckling long before restaurant next door, the Fat Black Pussycat. the first comedian hits the stage. There are dining tables for pre- or postshow And here’s a pro tip: Don’t skip dessert. I noshing and imbibing, but if you are running Like Big Bundt’s and I Cannoli Take It for So short on time, you can also order with the waitstaff Long ($8 each) are the only appropriate ending to an and have your food delivered to your table in the club. evening of full-belly laughs. – Genevie Durano

Weekends have been lively (and tasty) this summer at the Llama Lot on East Fremont Street. Since mid-June, the large swath of asphalt by the vintage “Llamas Stay for Free” neon sign has morphed on Friday and Saturday evenings into the Real Awesome Food Park. During the event—which is ongoing—numerous eateries on wheels set up in the Downtown open space and serve their specialties to hungry revelers. It’s a joint undertaking between Paul Samano, the proprietor of the Real Awesome Food Truck, and Fergusons Downtown, the historic motel next door that’s currently being renovated into a dining and retail destination. The hootenanny rounds up a cross-section of cuisines, which has so far included decadent lobster rolls from Cousins Maine Lobster; fragrant Laotian and Thai stir-frys from the Spice Is Right; truffle linguine from Prisma; and deep-fried wieners from the Corn Dog Company. Add in Hawaiian ices, Cuban sandwiches, tacos and barbecue, with more to come. The roster of wagons will switch up each night as the calendar moves forward, bringing new menus to explore. Real Awesome Food Park is kid-friendly, and well-behaved pooches are welcome, too. Tables and chairs are scattered about for relaxing, and there’s an artificial grass-lined play area with cornhole and foosball for friendly throwdowns. It’s a chill scene— even in the Mojave Desert heat. –Greg Thilmont

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Def Leppard is going bigger and wilder in its second Vegas residency By Brock Radke

ef Leppard definitely took a liking to Las Vegas during its first rock residency here at the Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel six years ago. “We’d always done Vegas the same way we do New York, LA and San Francisco— in and out,” says singer Joe Elliott. “For us, it’s really nice to be part of the new Vegas, where we’ve seen residencies like Prince and Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe. Rock is more accepted [as a residency show] and that’s cool, and it feels like a whole new Vegas, more modern and digital and swanky. I like that a lot, and on my day off I can go see stuff you can only dream about.” The 42-year-old English rock outfit is back for Round 2 at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood this month with Def Leppard Hits Vegas: The Sin City Residency. The new production promises to be bigger and broader than the Joint run, which saw the group playing classic 1987 album Hysteria

in its entirety for one segment. “We’re really happy to be coming back, and no one is pushing us to do anything,” Elliott says. “It’s going to be a vastly different show, a really big production because that’s the whole point of doing these shows these days. It has to be a visual feast. And even though it’s a bigger [room] than last time, it’s a theater, not a massive arena, so we’ll be closer to the crowd and they’ll give us a different energy as well. We can change up the set as often as we like.” Rock band residencies are still are new development on the Vegas entertainment scene and they’re evolving quickly. Aerosmith has been experimenting with its set list for the Deuces Are Wild show at Park Theater and it’s clear Def Leppard is ready to do the same; it has 12 shows scheduled so far at Zappos Theater. “We may not do the same show twice on this one,” Elliott says. “We’ve got a ton of songs we’ve not played for a long time and others we’ve never played live, so we’re mix-

ing those in with the ones that we couldn’t get out of the room if we didn’t play. We’ve never been scared of our hits. If you can’t handle the responsibility of a hit, then don’t write it.” Def Leppard is coming off a huge North American tour in 2018 and big stadium shows in Europe this summer, not to mention the group’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. The timing was perfect for another extended Vegas gig, according to its frontman. “You just can’t come back a year later and expect to do the same thing. But we didn’t want to disappear, so this is the perfect year,” Elliott says. “This is off the beaten path from our regular touring situation. And I get to sleep in the same bed for 30 days.”

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LEAVING ALASKA King of Heck may have the same BoNES as a post-hardcore favorite, but the approach is new By Leslie Ventura ost-hardcore band Alaska had an impressive following when it went on hiatus in 2017. Despite that band’s success, after touring 18 months straight, playing 100 shows in nine different countries (including England, France and the Czech Republic) and amassing more than 15,000 followers on Facebook, the group decided to pull the plug. Guitarist and vocalist Joel Kirschenbaum continued on the road as a tour manager for the Bay Area band Mom Jeans while the rest of band members settled into life in Las Vegas. Eventually, the guys all found time to reconnect under a new band name, King of Heck. “After we did all the touring for three years straight, we were like aright, we can’t do that and sustain relationships and money and rent. Everybody had to figure out how to live a regular life.” Three months ago, Kirschenbaum, Tyler Kawada (vocals/bass/trumpet), Cody Furin (guitar) and Nick Strader (drums) realized they had enough material to record a new album. That record, Shine

in My Chest, will be released on tape on August 9 through Community Records (communityrecords. org/releases). The first pressing of 200 will be done on gold foil cassettes, which will be available at a house show release party with Vegas bands Dark Black and Spring Breeding. Without a doubt, King of Heck has similarities to Alaska, but like the band members themselves, the songs sound older and less pigeonholed to one genre. “Shine in My Chest is the world of dreamy, trippy, punk where King of Heck sits squarely in the center, shouting new stories into a blur of instruments,” the band declaims in its promotional copy. “King of Heck’s songs shine a light inwardly and outwardly, in order to contemplate what can be done as the responsible rulers of these small realities.” Obviously, the band has spent plenty of time reflecting, indicative in the band’s melodic but brash song structures, juxtaposed against Kirschenbaum’s raspy screams and Kawada’s tempered vocal deliv-

ery. The band also just released a video for the single “Sup Doc,” which doubles as a spoof on horror films like The Blair Witch Project and The Shining. “I think it’s really just been kind of a refocusing of what we like in songwriting and music,” Kirschenbaum says of the band. “We started [Alaska] after we heard Touché Amoré and La Dispute and things like that, the mid-2000 punk scene.” Now, the guitarist says the band has broadened its horizons, taking influence from bands like Interpol, Radiohead and Sonic Youth. King of Heck embarks on a co-headlining tour with Austin, Texas, band Hikes on August 15 in Phoenix and will travel as far as New Orleans before returning to Las Vegas. After two years off the grid, Kirschenbaum says almost nothing has changed except time. “In a way, it was the most natural thing to do,” he says. “We are really proud of it, but also it’s just us doing our thing. We know how to play music and that’s our communication. Hopefully people are into us doing that.”

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PUNKS ON FILM LOCAL MUSIC WEBSITE PUNKS IN VEGAS CELEBRATES ITS FIRST EIGHT YEARS WITH A KILLER SHOW OF CONCERT PHOTOS BY GEOFF CARTER | PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY

hen the Punks in Vegas website was launched in 2011, its objective probably wasn’t to create a gallery show of photographs. It had bigger mountains to move: providing features and interviews on local bands, creating musical archives for defunct groups, filming “stripped down” acoustic sessions and more. At its root level, the site is a necessary primer for Las Vegas’ sprawling, often underappreciated music scene. And for the next seven weeks or so, Punks in Vegas is also the curator of one of the best collections of local concert photos

I’ve seen, hanging just inside the front door of ReBar through September 30. “It’s all different local bands that we’ve shot over the past eight years.,” says Punks in Vegas’ founder and executive editor Steven Matview. “We’re showcasing current local bands, older local bands.… And a lot of venues that aren’t around anymore are featured in there, which is cool. It’s showing the whole history of what we’ve done.” That word, “history,” almost feels wrong when you look at the shots. These photos are urgent, visceral, immediate; you can almost

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Be Like Max at Hard Rock Live, December 2013 (Steven Matview/Courtesy)

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Punk Rock Bowling, May 2015 (Steven Matview/Courtesy)

Punks in Vegas’ Hunter Wallace, Steven Matview and Aaron Mattern at ReBar (Samantha Carbonaro/Courtesy)

Be Like Max at Hard Rock Live, December 2013 (Steven Matview/Courtesy)

hear the wailing of the singers and the guitars, and feel the sweaty heat emanating from the tightly packed crowds. Hunter Wallace’s photo of Stolas is practically a template for great concert photography—the backlit silhouette; split-legged warrior pose; the hair-whip captured at its highest elevation. Aaron Mattern’s shot of AntiVision radiates outward from an emphatic finger pointed out of the frame, a gesture that pins the viewer in place. Christopher Mounts surrounds The Holy Bright with lots of negative space, practically daring the band to bust out. And Matview himself shot Mercy Music with faces obscured

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but with bodies in motion and flight; the band’s various personalities read clearly, even if you can’t see their expressions. “I really like that Mercy Music photo,” Matview says. “It was taken at the Bunkhouse at the show where they opened for Bob Mould. Brendan Scholz and Jarred Cooper were just jumping around everywhere, and I managed to catch that. … I’ve gotten less jumping photos recently as everybody gets older, and they just can’t jump as high.” That’s fine. In Matview’s perfect photo, they’ll always be leaping. There’s so much visual excite-

ment contained in these shots that their subjects seem ready to slip their frames and danger up the place. And these photos are so dirt cheap—$8 plus tax for 5 x 7s, $30 for 11 x 14s—that you should buy them in numbers. Let Kid Meets Cougar mix it up with Curl Up and Die. “I wasn’t sure if people would actually want to buy these,” Matview says. “We were kind of joking about how we considered our main audience to be the moms of the people in these bands, and maybe a significant other. But we’ve actually had people that we didn’t know buy some of the pictures. That felt really cool.”

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Julie Henson at work in Neon Museum’s NE10 Studio (Miranda Alam/Special to Weekly)

NEON MUSEUM’S ARTIST IN RESIDENCE JULIE HENSON GETS DEEP INTO THE FABRIC OF VEGAS BY LESLIE VENTURA ulie Hensen sits at a long table draped in shiny sheets of satiny, sequined fabrics that spell out the word “Stardust.” Behind her, the original Stardust hotel sign engulfs the entire wall, wrapping around the corner of the NE10 Studio. The massive sign is a source of constant inspiration for this year’s Neon Museum National Artist in Residence. Surrounded by years of history and old Vegas signage, Hensen is working on a variety of sculptures that will translate those behemoth neon relics into softer fabric forms, using materials you’d typically find adorning showgirls’ costumes. “A lot of my interests growing up revolved around this idea of acting out in a narrative, theatrical sense,” Hensen says. The artist grew up in a devoutly religious family that attended a megachurch. Though not overt or obvious, her upbringing influences nearly all of her works. Prior to her residency at the Neon Museum,

Hensen created cutout sculptures of iconic celebrities and their outfits. One of those sculptures, the bodice of a certain career-defining John Paul Gaultier cone bra and a tightly bound corset, stands on alert next to Hensen’s worktable. Her face isn’t depicted, but it’s unmistakably an image of Madonna from her 1990 Blond Ambition world tour. “I think about how these people represent what we believe as a culture or society, so a lot of the things I’m interested in are contemporary or past performers, how they use their bodies in their performances and how the audience reacts to that.” A Los Angeles resident, Jensen says the spectacle of Las Vegas and its larger-than-life brand caught her attention. Since she’s been here, she’s found there’s more to the city than meets the eye. “Las Vegas portrays a very particular vision of itself to the world. We think we can do anything here. It’s a place where you can go big, you can

do things you wouldn’t do in your normal home environment,” she says. “I honestly didn’t know there was anything else to Las Vegas. Not because I didn’t think there was, but because you don’t see that part of it from the outside. The city has so much more to offer than just that.” Hensen was chosen as the Neon Museum’s fourth resident out of 82 applicants. She arrived here in June, and her eight-week residency culminates on August 21 and will feature an open studio event on August 16. Since she’s been here, Hensen says she was almost caught off guard by how supportive and welcoming the community has been. “I think I’ve been surprised with how nice and helpful and wonderful people are on an individual level,” she says. “You get to see some of the things about American culture on steroids here, but [you] also have a community that is supportive and open and all around nice. It’s a great place to be.”

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LIVE music 172 Kiss This (Kiss tribute) 8/13-8/14, 8/20-8/21, 8/27-8/28. Strutter (Kiss tribute) 8/15. Goapele 8/24. Rio, 702-513-3356. ACCESS SHOWROOM Vegas McGraw (Tim McGraw tribute) 8/17. The Fixx 8/24. Aliante Casino, 702-692-7777. AMERICAN LEGION POST 8 Backtrack, Spirit World, Dare, Somerset Thrower, The End of Everything, Hand of Doubt 8/12. Back to School Drive: World tension, Drain, Hands of God, Suffer the Loss, Beg for Life 8/17. 733 N. Veterans Memorial Drive, 702-382-8533. Backstage Bar & Billiards The Fleshtones, Los Tiki Phantoms, The Holy Smokes 8/8. Cirka: Sik, Citizen Hypocrisy, Jezus Rides a Riksha, Adult Fiction, Revolta, DiseNgaged 8/10. Hawthorne Heights, Emery, Oh Sleeper 8/21. Hemlock, Mastiv, AntiTrust, Nebula X 8/23. Alesana, Capture, Avoid, Dead Superstar 8/24. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. Brooklyn Bowl The Purple Party for Kids 8/10. Mike Xavier, Charlie Muse, Ulysses X Indka 8/17. George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Dumpstapunk, Fishbone, Miss Velvet & The Blue Wolf 8/18. Ballyhoo!, Passafire, Kash’d Out 8/23. Morgan Heritage 8/28. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon This Will Destroy You, Brin 8/8. Clockwork Sounds (Cure tribute) 8/9. Planet Booty 8/10. McCafferty, Carousel Kings 8/14. SadGirl 8/23. Evan Konrad 8/25. Indigo Kidd, Same Sex Mary, Seacats 8/26. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. The Chelsea Kacey Musgraves, Poolside 8/20. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. Chrome Showroom Lee Ritenour 8/10. John Waite 8/17. Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900. THE CLUB Tre’sure 8/9. The Moby Dicks (Zeppelin tribute) 8/10. Fortunate Son (CCR tribute), CSN Express (Crosby, Stills & Nash tribute), Evil Waze (Santana tribute) 8/16. Kelly Sheehan (Janis Joplin tribute) 8/17. Bella Donna (Stevie Nicks tribute), Tyriq & Jamestown 8/23. Petty & The Heartshakers (Tom Petty tribute) 8/24. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID Average White Band 8/24. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. The Count’s VAMP’D Albatross Overdrive, Sicocis, Old Fashion Assassin, Old Blood 8/8. Earshot, The Nocturnal Affair, Words as Weapons 8/9. Count’s 77, Electric Dynamite 8/10. Sheclipse (Journey tribute) 8/14. Ridin’ the Storm Out (REO Speedwagon tribute), Burn Unit 8/16. Gilby Clarke, The Remainz 8/17. Jeff Scott Soto & Jason Bieler, Brandon Shane 8/22. Problem Child (AC/DC tribute), Every Woman Band 8/24. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. DALLAS EVENTS CENTER Aeromyth (Aerosmith tribute) 8/24. Texas Station, 702-631-1000. THE Dillinger The Unwieldies 8/10. Sceddy 8/16. Jeff Reylee 8/17. Wayne David Band 8/23. L&C Acoustic 8/24. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001.

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters play Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort August 10. (Casey Curry/AP PHOTO)

THE Dispensary Lounge Maria Puga Lareo, Bob Sheppard 8/9. Jon Abraham Band 8/14. Chris Clermont 8/16. Karen Jones 8/17. Gerry Brown 8/18. Josh Mirman 8/21. Toscha Comeaux 8/23. Jo Belle Yonely 8/24. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH Jonny Hazard 8/9. Mikey Tucker 8/10, 8/31. TJ Gage 8/16. Gracen Reign 8/17. Sonia Barcelona 8/23. Cameron Dettman 8/24. 2225 Village Walk Drive, 702-564-8595. Dive Bar Frackshun, Citizen Hypocrisy, Jezus Rides a Riksha, DiseNgaged 8/9. JFA 8/10. Dead Reckoning, Draugr, Excerebration 8/11. Lawn Mower Death Riders, Kat Kalling 8/15. Rebel Cats 8/16. The Mapes, Sheiks of Neptune, Los Carahos, No Que No, Skeleton Crew 8/17. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DONNY & MARIE SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 8/13, 8/15-8/17. Flamingo, 702-733-3111.

DOUBLE DOWN SALOON TV Party Tonight w/ DJ Atomic 8/8. Iconoclast, Apocalypse, Diatribe 8/10. Y.A.P.O, Rompe Cabezas, Lean 13, Box Cutters, Dead Punks, Octobrists 8/24. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Eagle Aerie Hall Decrepit Birth, Aenimus, The Kennedy Veil, Oscillation, Cordyceps 8/12. The Mad Rabbits, Moral Deficit, Damaged Savage, The Tongues, Rudiments, Dead by Breakfast, Loveshark 8/17. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. Encore Theater Lionel Richie 8/9-8/10. Diana Ross 8/14, 8/16-8/17, 8/21, 8/23-8/24. Wynn, 702770-6696. EVEL PIE Wayne Hancock 8/17. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460. FREEDOM BEAT Elmer Abapo 8/9. Patrick Genovese 8/10. Dan Fester 8/10. Kennedy King 8/11, 8/24. Tony Venniro 8/16, 8/24.

Cameron Calloway 8/17, 8/31. The New Black 8/17. Shawn Eiferman 8/18. Lisa Marie Smith 8/23. Kaylie Foster 8/25. Downtown Grand, 702-719-5315. Fremont STREET EXPERIENCE Collective Soul 8/10. Buckcherry 8/17. Cheap Trick 8/24. The Wallflowers 8/30. vegasexperience.com. Gilley’s Saloon Scotty Alexander 8/8-8/10. Brett Arthur Rigby 8/14, 8/21. Voodoo Cowboys 8/15, 8/28-8/29. Chris Lozano 8/16-8/17. Dynamite Draw 8/22-8/24. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722. GO POOL Russell Dickerson 8/27. Flamingo, 702697-2888. GOLD MINE TAVERN Michael Braun’s Acoustic Experience 8/8. Classic Chaos with No Dice 8/9. The Band 1111 8/10. The History of Rock & Roll with Kevin Magowan 8/13. Randy Williams’ American Acoustic 8/14. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289.

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calendar Golden Nugget Showroom Rick Derringer 8/9. The Grass Roots 8/16. B.J. Thomas 8/23. 866946-5336. GRAND EVENTS CENTER Wanted (Bon Jovi tribute) 8/9. Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac tribute) 8/10. Boz Scaggs 8/24. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777. Hard Rock Live Bass Wars 8/16. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-733-7625. HARDWAY 8 Color Theory 8/9. Michael Louis Austin 8/16. The New Waves 8/23. Frankie Lee & The Infernos 8/30. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124. House of Blues Strangelove (Depeche Mode tribute) 8/8. Hidden Scars, N.E. Last Words, Systemec, Astoria, Tyrants by Night 8/9. Nas 8/10. Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/16-8/18. O.A.R., American Authors 8/20. Rocks Off (Guns N’ Roses/Bon Jovi tribute) 8/23. Tribal Theory, Mahi, The Escapers, Thrive 8/24. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600.

The Space Killswitch Engage 8/13. Lyfe Jennings 8/24. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA George Thorogood & The Destroyers 8/10. Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels Band 8/24. Primm, 702-386-7867. STARBOARD TACK In the Whale 8/16. 2601 Atlantic St., 702-684-5769. Stoney’s Rockin’ Country Stephen Wesley 8/9. Jake Rose 8/16. Nate Moran 8/23. Town Square, 702-435-2855. SUNCOAST SHOWROOM The Long Run (Eagles tribute) 8/10. Michael Monge 8/11. December ’63 (Franki Valli tribute) 8/17. 800-745-3000. SUNSET STATION AMPHITHEATER Lonestar 8/10. 800-745-3000. T-Mobile Arena Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company 8/16. George Strait, Ashley McBryde 8/23-8/24. 702-692-1600.

The Joint Mary J. Blige 8/16-8/17. Brian Wilson, The Zombies 8/31. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-6935000.

TopGolF Tortured Soul, Unfiltered Soul 8/31. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458.

M Pool Martina McBride 8/3. M Resort, 702-7971000.

Venetian Theatre Jackson Browne 8/21, 8/238/24. 702-414-9000.

Mandalay Bay BEACH Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/16-8/18. Iration, Pepper, Katastro 8/24. Rebelution, Protoje, Collie Buddz, DJ Mackle 8/308/31. 702-632-7777.

Vinyl Beach Bums, Desert Island Boys, Anti-Vision, The Social Set 8/9. Emo Night Tour 8/17. Stick to Your Guns, Counterparts, Terror, Sanction, Year of the Knife 8/21. Gregory Michael Davis, RoboTuxedo, Chameleon Queen 8/23. Franks & Deans 8/24. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000.

Mandalay Bay Events Center JoJo Siwa 8/10. Psycho Las Vegas ft. The Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard & more 8/16-8/18. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand Garden Arena Chris Young, Locash 8/17. 702-531-3826.

WESTGATE INTERNATIONAl THEATER The Femmes of Rock 8/8-8/10. 800-222-5361. ZAPPOS THEATER Def Leppard 8/14, 8/16-8/17, 8/20, 8/23-8/24, 8/29, 8/31-9/1. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.

Orleans Showroom Leonid & Friends (Chicago tribute) 8/9. Air Supply 8/30-9/1. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Janet Jackson 8/9-8/10, 8/14, 8/168/17. Cher 8/21, 8/23-8/24, 8/28, 8/31. Park MGM, 844-600-7275. Pearl CONCERT THEATER Prettymuch, Mackenzie Ziegler, WJM 8/11. Lady Antebellum 8/23-8/24, 8/28, 8/30-8/31. Palms, 702-944-3200. THE Railhead Jimmy Thackery 8/8. Hadden Sayers 8/22. Night Ranger 8/24. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777. Rocks Lounge Billy Bob Thornton 8/10. Cover to Cover (Police tribute) 8/24. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge Charlie Tuna 8/8. Jimmy Carpenter 8/9. Billy Ray Charles, Chris Tofield 8/10. Zeppelin (tribute) 8/11. Open Jam 8/12. The Deltaz 8/13. Funk Jam 8/14. Scott Ellison Band 8/15. The Benders 8/16. GoldTop Bob, Jocelyn & Chris Ardnt 8/17. Dan Fester 8/15. Open Jam 8/19. Chase & The Pursuit 8/20. Stoney Curtis 8/21. Jack Conner’s Soul Town 8/22. GoldTop Bob, The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 8/23. Billy Ray Charles, Chris Tofield 8/24. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702485-5401. South Point Showroom Tony Orlando 8/98/11. Frankie Moreno 8/15, 8/29. James Darren 8/16-8/17. Folk Legacy Trio 8/23-8/24. 702-696-7111.

clubs Chateau DJ Darkerdaze 8/9. DJ Dre Dae 8/10. DJ ShadowRed 8/14. Paris, 702-776-7770. DAYLIGHT DJ Neva 8/8. DJ G-Minor 8/9. Ookay 8/10. Jeezy 8/11. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700. Drai’s BEACHCLUB Kittens 8/9. Jeremih 8/10. DJ Pauly D 8/11. Paraiso 8/13. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. Drai’s Jeremih 8/9. 50 Cent 8/10. Yo Gotti 8/11. Young Thug 8/13. Cromwell, 702-777-3800. ENCORE BEACH CLUB Diplo 8/9. Nightswim: Flosstradamus 8/9. The Chainsmokers 8/10. Nightswim: Alan Walker 8/10. Kygo 8/11. Nightswim: Galantis 8/14. Encore, 702-770-7300. Foundation Room DJ Seany Mac 8/8. DJ C-L.A. 8/9. Tim Tones 8/11. DJ Sam I Am 8/12. Kay The Riot 8/13. DJ Sincere 8/14. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631. GO POOL Jenna Palmer 8/8. DJ Supa James 8/9. Eric Forbes 8/10. Koko & Bayati 8/11. Greg Lopez & JD Live 8/13. Flamingo, 702-697-2888. JEMAA THE NOMAD POOL PARTY DJ Mighty Mi 8/9. Matoma 8/10. Soxxi 8/11. Park MGM, 702-730-6784.

KAOS Dayclub: David Clutch 8/9. Louis the Child 8/9. Dayclub: Skrillex 8/10. Marshmello 8/10. Dayclub: Marshmello 8/11. Kaskade 8/11. Palms, 702-739-5267. Light E-40 8/9. Saweetie 8/10. DJ Neva 8/14. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700. Marquee DAYCLUB Jeffrey Sutorius 8/8. Jonas Blue 8/9. Jeffrey Sutorius 8/10. Solardo 8/11. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000. Marquee Gashi 8/9. Mustard 8/10. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie 8/12. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000. ON THE RECORD DJ ZO 8/8. DJ Phoreyz 8/9. DJ Aktive 8/10. Skratch Bastid 8/14. Park MGM, 702-730-7777. TAO BEACH Kay The Riot 8/8. DJ C-L.A. 8/9. Justin Credible 8/10. Greg Lopez 8/11. Venetian, 702-388-8588. TAO DJ Five 8/8. Mel Debarge 8/9. Chase B 8/10. Venetian, 702-388-8588. XS Kygo 8/9. Alesso 8/10. Nightswim: The Chainsmokers 8/11. Encore, 702-770-7300.

Comedy ART SQUARE THEATRE Bleach Comedy Variety Hour 8/16. DTLV Neon Nights Improv Showcase 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25. 1025 S. 1st St., 702-383-3133. BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB John Pate 8/8. Tommy Lama 8/15. JC Currais 8/22. Bill Boronkay 8/29. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB HENDERSON Comedy 8/17. Klondike Sunset Casino, 444 W. Sunset Road, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Tom Rhodes, Jen Kober, D.J. Demers Thru 8/11. Jay Black, Ahmed Ahmed, Jimmy Burns 8/12-8/18. Trixx, James P. Connelly, Jerry Rocha 8/19-8/25. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. COMEDY CELLAR Orlando Leyba, Nathan Macintosh, Gina Brillon, Dean Edwards, Rocky Dale Davis Thru 8/11. Mike Yard, Daniel Simonsen, Chloe Hilliard, Chris Distefano, Mark Cohen 8/12-8/18. Byron Bowers, Lynne Koplitz, Jackie Fabulous, Mark Cohen 8/19-8/25. Rio, 702-777-2782. Encore Theater Ali Wong 8/31-9/1. Wynn, 702770-6696. JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB Luenell Sundays thru 9/29. Brad Williams 8/8-8/11. Chris Porter 8/158/18. David Alan Grier 8/22-8/25. Linq Promenade, 702-777-2782. JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Steven Pearl, Don Barnhart Thru 8/11. Justin Joe Brown, Don Barnhart 8/12-8/18. Rick D’Elia, Don Barnhart 8/19. Steven Briggs, Don Barnhart 8/20-8/25. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Alex Elkin Thru 8/11. Kiry Shabazz 8/12-8/18. Willie Fratto Farrell 8/19-8/25. Quinn Dahle 8/26-9/1. The Strat, 702380-7711.

LAUGH FACTORY Midnight Nasty Show starring Mike P and Friends 8/9. John Caponera, Gali Kroup, Roberto Rodriguez Thru 8/11. Darren Carter, Joe Nipote, Frazer Smith 8/12-8/18. Andrew Dice Clay 8/30-9/1. Tropicana, 702739-2411. Orleans Showroom Dan Lornitis 8/17. Laughing All The Way 8/23. Deon Cole 8/24. 702365-7111. SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE Comedy 8/12, 8/19, 8/22, 8/26. Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. Terry Fator TheatrE Theo Von 8/10. Ron White 8/16-8/17. Chris D’Elia 8/24. Pete Davidson 8/25. George Lopez 8/30-8/31. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TICKLE ME COMEDY CLUB Anton Knight, Penny Prince Thru 8/17. Steven Briggs, Ms Arkansas 8/208/31. Eclipse Theaters, 702-816-4300. TopGolF Benji Afalo 8/23-8/24. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. VEGAS VALLEY WINERY The Winery Comedy Tour 8/30-8/31. 7360 Eastgate Road #123, 702685-9645.

Performing Arts & Culture AXE MONKEYS Rick and Morty’s Rickmobile 8/8. 3525 E. Post Rd. #110, 702-844-2439. Centennial Hills LIBRARY Woodstock Weekend: 50th Anniversary Celebration 8/16-8/17. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. Clark County Library A Touch of Africa Las Vegas 8/10. Howlin’ King Crawdad 8/11. Switchback 8/24. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-5073400. East Las Vegas Library Farofa 8/18. 2851 E. Bonanza Road, 702-507-3500 Erotic Heritage Museum Freak Show—Viva Las Freaks! Thu.-Fri. Thru 12/27. 3275 Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, 702-794-4000. Henderson EVENTS PLAZA Last Friday 8/30. 200 S. Water St., 702-267-2171. The Joint AFAN Black & White Party 8/10. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. THE Mob Museum Gotti’s Boys 8/8. Ratsnakes: An Inside Look at the ATF’s Elite Undercover Unit 8/10. Death and Survival in Cartel Land 8/12. The Epic Story of Folies Bergere 8/17. 300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org. Sahara West Library Farofa 8/17. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. SAM’S TOWN LIVE 7th Annual Kumukahi Ukulele & Hula Festival 8/9-8/10. 702-456-7777. SAND DOLLAR LOUNGE Sinful Sunday Berlesk 8/25. Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. THE Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Anastasia 8/20-8/25. (Cabaret Jazz) Frankie Moreno

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Thru 8/20. Michelle Johnson 8/9. Dear Amy: Amy Winehouse Tribute Show 8/10-8/11. Michael Grimm 8/13-8/27. The Music of Janis Joplin Starring Michelle Rohl 8/17. Freddie B 8/18. Jane Monheit 8/23-8/24. 702-749-2000. The Space Women’s Noir Night 8/10. Mondays Dark 8/12. Pianos to the Death 8/16-8/17. Divorce Diaries 8/22. 3460 Cavaretta Court, 702-903-1070. Springs PRESERVE Riding the Midnight Express With Billy Hayes 8/17. 333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700. Summerlin Library Chadwick Johnson 8/11. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-507-3860. West Las Vegas LIBRARY Golden Dream Festival 8/11. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-2292787. Whitney Library Pizza Poetry ft. Mike Xavier 8/9. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010. Windmill Library Something Scottish Festival 8/24. 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702507-6019. The Writer’s Block Ella Weber artist talk 8/8. Kevin Alexander 8/19. Elizabeth Quiñones-Zaldaña 8/30. 519 S. 6th St., 702-550-6399.

LOCAL THEATER Majestic Repertory Theatre Rattlesnakes Thru 8/18. 1217 S. Main St., 702-478-9636. OPERA LAS VEGAS The Twentieth Anniversary Season Reveal Party 8/15. Judy Bayley Theatre, 702-895-2787 Super Summer Theatre Chicago Thru 8/17. Annie 8/23-25. Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 702-579-7529.

Galleries & Museums Barrick Museum of Art (Braunstein Gallery) Vessel: Ceramics of Ancient West Mexico Thru 8/17. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-895-3381. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Permeating Landscape 8/12-10/27. (Artist Studio) 702-6937871. Centennial Hills Library Ronaldo Dizon: Images Left Behind Thru 9/10. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100. Charleston HeightS Arts Center (Gallery) Remnant Thru 9/28. Reception: 9/26. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. CORE CONTEMPORARY Sapira Cheuk: New Vessels, Unmade Structures Thru 8/31. 900 E. Karen Ave. #D222, 702-805-1166.

Amit Chauhan & Jaime Cornelio Jimena II: Code Blue 8/15-10/20. Reception 8/15. 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. Left of Center ART GALLERY Uncommon Curiosities Thru 8/31. 2207 W. Gowan Road, 702-647-7378. Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Dry Wit: Artworks from the Collection of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Thru 9/25. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org. Priscilla Fowler Fine Art Ken Farkash’s Lopsided Pop and Priscilla Fowler’s More Visceral Blooms Thru 8/31. 1025 S. 1st St. #155, 719-371-5640. Sahara West Library Expressions in Clay Thru 9/28. Kim Johnson: Surfacing Thru 10/6. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. Spring Valley Library Matt Ortego: Cornish Assault Thru 10/22. 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820. Summerlin Library Daniel Miller: Unsheltered Thru 8/11. Las Vegas News Bureau & Neon Museum: Then & Now: The Boneyard 8/13-10/15. 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 702-5073860. West Charleston Library Christine Wilson: Into Africa Thru 9/22. 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. Winchester Dondero Cultural Center Gallery And Beyond Thru 8/16. 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 702-455-7340.

FOOD & DRINK poolside luau 8/8. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, bit.ly/2Mzcz5t. One Drunk Puppy Wine Tasting 8/10. Silverton Casino, bit.ly/2YC1lj1 Sticky Bun and Meletti 8/12. Vetri Cucina at the Palms, secretburger.com

SPORTS LAS VEGAS ACES Chicago 8/9. Connecticut 8/11. Atlanta 8/13. Phoenix 8/20. Mandalay Bay Events Center, 702-632-7777. LAS VEGAS AVIATORS Albuquerque 8/15-8/18. Reno 8/19-8/21. Tacoma 8/30-9/2. Las Vegas Ballpark, Downtown Summerlin, 702-386-7200. LAS VEGAS LIGHTS Portland 8/24. Cashman Field, 702-728-4625. UNLV MEN’S SOCCER Cal Poly (exhibition) 8/20. Peter Johann Memorial Field, 702-739-3267.

CSN (Fine Arts Gallery) Erik Beehn: Are We There Yet Thru 8/31. (Artspace Gallery) Yidan Guo: The Art of Introspection Thru 9/3. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., 702-651-4146.

UNLV WOMEN’S SOCCER Cal State Northridge 8/22. Peter Johann Memorial Field, 702-7393267.

East Las Vegas Library Jorge A. Betancourt-Polanco: Life Is Colorful Thru 9/8. 2851 E. Bonanza Road 702-507-3500.

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FUTURES SIX OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S MOST TEMPTING PRESEASON BETS

SAM EHLINGER

BY CASE KEEFER

ime is running out to get action down on arguably the best way to bet college football. There’s always plenty of value to be found in the preseason futures before the odds stiffen once the games get underway. After digging through the Westgate Las Vegas Superbook’s preseason offerings, here are some of the best-looking bets.

GAMES OF THE YEAR:

FLORIDA MINUS-6.5 POINTS VS. MIAMI (August 24 in Orlando) Search through enough different sports books and you can find betting lines on almost 300 games for the upcoming season. Not many people want to tie up money for games months away, however, so let’s focus on the first matchup of the year—a pre-week 1 appetizer of sorts matching up two storied, in-state rivals. A lot of bettors look at this game, see two reputable programs that are roughly equal on the field and assume taking the points is the play. That’s a mistake; these teams do not look equal coming into the season. Florida ranks near the top of the nation in returning 77% of last season’s production, compared with Miami’s below-average 60%, according to the S&P+ analytic system. At the end of last year, the Gators would have been a near double-digit favorite against the Hurricanes on a neutral field. And their advantage has only increased, not decreased, since.

WIN TOTAL:

APPALACHIAN STATE OVER 9 WINS AT MINUS-135 (RISKING $1.35 TO WIN $1) Defending champion Clemson is the most likely team in the nation to go undefeated, according to Football Outsiders’ F/+ projections. Appalachian State is the second-most likely. A quiet juggernaut, the Mountaineers have roared loudly in winning the Sun Belt Conference in each of the past three years and might be even better this season with their entire offense returning. They’re currently projected as a favorite in all but one game— a November trip to take on South Carolina—which leaves a lot of wiggle room for this bet.

WIN TOTAL:

TEXAS UNDER 9 WINS AT MINUS-110 The Longhorns are the classic case of a big-name team that ended last season on a hot streak to create undeserved hype going into the next year. Texas outperformed its statistical expectation and plus-73 point differential by going 10-4 last season, which can be partially explained by a hard-nosed, bend-but-don’tbreak defense. Nearly the entire defense is gone this season, though, and Texas has little time to ease in replacements with a deceptively tough week 1 opponent in Louisiana Tech and a powerhouse week 2 foe in LSU before its always treacherous Big 12 Conference schedule begins.

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GEORGIA QUARTERBACK JAKE FROMM AT 20-TO-1 Justin Fields transferred from Georgia to Ohio State because Jake Fromm beat him out for the starting job last season, yet the former is listed at half the price of the latter to win the Heisman this year. How does that make any sense? Fromm has been arguably the most trustworthy quarterback in the nation over the past two years, throwing 54 touchdown passess with just 13 interceptions. According to the Coaches Poll, Georgia is established as the third-best program in the nation going into the season behind Clemson and Alabama, whose quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Tua Tagovailoa, respectively, are 3-to-1 cofavorites to win the Heisman. The value on this one can’t be ignored.

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP FUTURES:

MEMPHIS TO WIN THE AMERICAN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE AT 3-TO-1 Everyone’s in a rush to back Central Florida, which has won 18 straight AAC games, but there are no more bargains to be found on the Knights. The closest games in their streak have all come against Memphis, which blew double-digit leads twice against UCF last season and lost in double overtime in the 2017 AAC Championship Game. But don’t mistake close losses for incompetence. The Tigers are poised to become the power in the conference this year, and by the time they’d meet the Knights in the conference championship game, they might be favored.

TO MAKE THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF FUTURES:

WISCONSIN AT 50-TO-1 Buy low on the Badgers. One relative down year, in which they went 8-5 after four straight double-digit win seasons, and the transfer of middling quarterback Alex Hornibrook aren’t a death knell. They still figure to be right in the thick of the Big Ten West division race with Iowa and Nebraska. Wisconsin was 10-to-1 to make the College Football Playoff last year and 20-to-1 when the futures opened. The Badgers are a long shot, but shouldn’t be this long of a long shot.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE AT 300-TO-1 Despite popular opinion, Alabama doesn’t go into every season as a lock to win the SEC West. In fact, the Crimson Tide have failed to win the division five times in 12 seasons under coach Nick Saban, often when a surprise contender emerges. Sure, Alabama looks poised to reign again this year, but four roughly evenly matched rivals appear ready to rise up if it stumbles—Auburn, LSU, Texas A&M and Mississippi State. The first three are all 25- to 50-to-1 to win the national championship. There’s no justification for Mississippi State, which beat Auburn and Texas A&M by double digits last year, having a price six times higher.

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MEAT

DON’T HAVE A COW

Tofu High in protein and calcium but low in calories, tofu is made from soybeans and is one of the more versatile meat substitutes. A staple of Asian cuisines, tofu takes on the flavor of anything it’s marinated in. Press it to remove any excess moisture before baking or frying.

Tempeh Firmer than tofu and a bit grainier, tempeh is made from fermented soybeans, has a slightly nutty flavor and is high in calcium, fiber and vitamins. Unlike tofu, you don’t have to press it before use.

Textured vegetable protein Made from dehydrated soy. It takes on marinade and seasoning with ease. It comes as textured granules or chunks, perfect for replacing ground beef, sausage or chicken.

A GUIDE TO NON-ANIMAL FOOD ITEMS BY MEREDITH S. JENSEN | SPECIAL TO WEEKLY or years, following an American vegetarTHE ian or vegan diet often meant suffering DEFINITION through cardboard-flavored “substitute” foods from health food stores. OF VEGAN: Items containing no But as times have changed and options have animal products, inexpanded, going vegan can mean going gourcluding fish, insects, met. ¶ According to a report by the BBC, the milk, eggs and honey. U.S. has seen a 600 percent increase in people following a vegan diet in the past three years. Follow the laws of supply and demand, and it’s easy to see how vegan food has become a lucrative business. According to that same report, the vegan cheese industry alone is expected to be worth $4 billion by next year. ¶ Whether you’re looking to cut down on your meat consumption or go full vegan, here’s a quick look at ways to avoid animal products and still get a balanced diet.

COMMON SUBSTITUTES Experiment using hearty vegetables such as potatoes, cauliflower and beets. Who hasn’t seen a portobello burger on a menu? Rich and earthy, mushrooms are great when you want a meaty texture and that satisfying umami flavor.

EGGS

Flax egg Combine 1 tbsp. of ground flax with 3 tbsp. of water. Whisk together and place in the fridge to set for 15 minutes. Great for use in baking because it helps add structure and texture.

Aquafaba Aquafaba is the liquid goo from a can of chickpeas. Whip like egg whites for 15 minutes to create a meringue or use it to replace eggs entirely in baking and icings. You can also make homemade mayonnaise. To use as a binder, lightly whip the liquid until foamy. Use 3 tbsp. aquafaba for one whole egg and 2 tbsp. for one egg white.

Egg replacer Egg replacers are often powders that become egglike when mixed with water. Some combine ingredients such as tapioca and potato starch to create a binding agent, others are made to be more yolky.

Tofu Use silky tofu as a thickening or binding agent, or scramble it like eggs.

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Seitan Known as “wheat meat,” seitan is made using vital wheat gluten and mimics the texture of beef or chicken. It has a dense, chewy texture that can hold up to grilling, frying and braising, making it great for burgers, nuggets and even steaks.

Jackfruit When young, this tropical fruit has a mild taste and a texture that’s akin to pulled pork. Jackfruit is used as a meat substitute in many Asian diets, so recipes are readily available. Large— often the size of an infant—jackfruit can be a bit difficult to work with, so check out your local Asian market for the canned version.

Beans and legumes Beans and legumes are great sources of protein, especially when used together. Try cooking with black beans or kidney beans, as well as lentils, chickpeas and black-eyed peas. Many packaged meatreplacement products rely on beans and legumes. Keep an eye out for pea protein as a hot newcomer.

SPOTTING HIDDEN ANIMAL PRODUCTS While chicken, beef, fish and eggs are obviously not vegan, many other ingredients in processed food packaging can be trickier to spot. If a product does not have vegan labeling, look at the ingredient list for these common nonvegan items:

■ Casein: From milk ■ Lactose: From milk ■ Whey: From milk ■ Albumin: From egg ■ Rennet: Enzymes produced inside cow stomachs ■ Enzymes: Can be derived from nonanimal living organisms and animals, but there’s often no specification

■ Gelatin: Obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments and/or bones ■ Aspic: Made from clarified meat, fish or vegetable stocks, and gelatin ■ Lard/tallow: Animal fat ■ Honey: Made by bees

There are many vegan butters, yogurts, sour creams and ice creams on the market from which to choose. Avoid margarine and consider switching to olive oil to get daily mono- and polysaturated fats. When it comes to ice cream, plenty of brands are sourced from coconut milk, almond milk, rice, beans, cashews and more.

■ Royal Jelly: Secretion of the throat gland of the honeybee ■ Isinglass: A substance obtained from the dried swim bladders of fish, and is used mainly for the clarification of wine and beer ■ Pepsin: From the stomachs of pigs, an agent used in vitamins

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Soy Soy milk has the most protein. Rich, creamy and slightly nutty, it works well in cooking and baking. Almond Almond milk is mild and great as it is, or flavored. You can even make it at home. Rice Made from brown rice and often unsweetened, rice milk is a good option for vegans who may have soy or nut allergies. You can make it at home, but many store brands are fortified with extra vitamins. Coconut Coconut milk is thicker from a can than a carton. Ideal for use in soup, curry, sauces and even whipped cream or ice cream. Use the kind from the carton for coffee, smoothies and baking.

While it’s best to get the nutrition you need from whole foods, sometimes you need a little help from vitamin supplements. Consult with your doctor, nutritionist or registered dietitian to create a plan that fits your individual needs.

ESSENTIALS FOR A BALANCED DIET Removing animal-based foods from your diet may mean you need to do a little extra work to make sure you’re getting the essential vitamins and nutrients you need. Here are a few helpful suggestions: ■ For protein: Consume plenty of beans, lentils, chickpeas, pea protein, tofu or other soy alternatives. ■ For calcium and vitamin K: Eat a rainbow of vegetables; the bigger the variety the better. Be sure to include leafy greens.

HONEY

CHEESE Nutritional yeast Also called “hippie dust” in some circles, nutritional yeast flakes have a nutty taste that is great on popcorn, potatoes, salads, pastas and more. Try using it like you would Parmesan.

“Cheese” You’re likely to find at least a few brands of vegan “cheese” in your grocer’s fridge. Keep an eye out for substitutes for American, cheddar and provolone slices, plus shredded mozzarella, Parmesan and cream cheese. Some can even be made at home with bases of cashew and other nut butters, starchy flours, vegan milks, coconut and even eggplant. Try tofu in place of ricotta.

Agave syrup, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, molasses. Note that sweetness levels vary from product to product, so experiment a little first.

GELATIN

Agar flakes/ powder

■ For fiber: Rolled oats, sweet potato, whole-wheat pasta and brown rice. ■ For omega-3s: Snack regularly on raw almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Sources: VegKitchen, The Edgy Veg, One Green Planet, The Vegan Society, BBC

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AN EFFORT TO MAKE LAS VEGAS’ AIR CLEANER PUTS A SPOTLIGHT ON

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BY MIRANDA WILLSON WEEKLY STAFF

uring the 2015 legislative session, Nevada lawmakers identified a troubling trend: Owners of old cars labeled as “classic” vehicles were skirting smog tests and potentially exceeding mileage caps set by the state, with possible implications for air quality. Four years later, the issue still hasn’t been addressed. Under Nevada regulations for “classic” and similar vehicles, virtually any car older than 20 years can be registered with a classic license plate and thereby avoid a smog test, which are otherwise mandatory in Clark County. To do so, the driver must identify the year the car was manufactured and pay an initial fee of $37 and an annual fee of $10 to the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. “Those are the only qualifications for it,” DMV spokesman Kevin Malone said. Nevada offers three types of classic vehicle license plates: “Classic Rods” are between 20 and 70 years old, “Classic Vehicles” are more than 25 years old and have not been customized, and “Old Timers” are more than 40 years old. Classic Car Club of America defines classic cars as automobiles of quality and distinction built between 1915 and 1948. Nevada, however, doesn’t require its classic vehicles to be unusual or noteworthy. “I think we’ve all seen it where you’re driving down the road, and you’ll see a car with a classic plate that is not normally what you think of as a classic vehicle,” said Kevin MacDonald, a spokesman for the Clark County Department of Air Quality. Because older cars tend to pollute more, Nevada law dictates that classic and old-timer cars not be driven more than 5,000 miles per year. But the DMV isn’t required to verify the

odometer readings drivers report to the agency each year, making the mileage limit virtually unenforceable. “It is basically an honor system. We don’t really know what your odometer reads,” Malone said. Recognizing this loophole in the program, lawmakers in 2015 passed Assembly Bill 146, which called on the state’s Advisory Committee on the Control of Emissions to study how Nevada inspects motor vehicles and controls emissions. The committee included representatives from the Clark County Department of Air Quality, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and other state and local agencies. It found that existing law lets older, polluting cars off the hook. Cars built before the 1990s have less sophisticated catalytic converters for controlling carbon monoxide emissions compared with modern cars. Older cars also produce more volatile organic chemicals and nitrogen oxide, harmful pollutants that are the precursors to ozone. A 1990 model-year vehicle, for example, can produce between 9.1 and 18.3 times more of those emissions than a 2015 model-year vehicle, the report states. Clark County has some of the highest concentrations of groundlevel ozone in the country, according to a 2018 study by the American Lung Association. For this reason, the Air Quality Department supports expanding smog checks and enforcing mileage limits on classic cars. “It’s one more measure we can take to keep the air we share cleaner,” MacDonald said. The advisory committee advised the Legislature in 2016 to close the classic car loophole, MacDonald noted, which never happened. All the while, the number of registered classic cars in Clark County has risen dramatically since 2011, the year that the Legislature loosened rules for

these cars, DMV data shows. In 2011, there were just under 5,000 classic vehicles and classic rods in Clark County. The number doubled in 2012 after the current rules went into effect and has continued to increase. As of last year, there were 25,598 registered classic cars and classic rods in Clark County, out of more than 1.6 million registered vehicles. A brief history of Nevada’s classic car program Nevada’s classic car program dates back to 1997, when the state established the concept of “restored” vehicles. These vehicles were exempt from smog tests so long as they did not emit smoke, passed an initial emissions test and had not been driven more than 2,500 miles in the past year. The Legislature did away with the restored vehicle program in 2011 and removed requirements for classic vehicles to pass one-time emissions tests. Lawmakers also increased the annual driving limit from 2,500 miles to 5,000 miles and kept the smog test exemption. “In comparison to the more narrowly defined and detailed exemption requirements for special license-plated vehicles in surrounding states, what remained in Nevada was an older vehicle exemption program with far less constraint,” the advisory committee wrote. One lawmaker tried to change the rules in 2017. State Sen. Scott Hammond, R-Clark, proposed a bill that, among other measures, would have required owners of classic cars to provide a verifiable odometer reading to the DMV showing that the car hadn’t been driven more than 5,000 miles per year. “My intent really is to clean up this program we have and also get

the worst violators off the road that are polluting our air,” Hammond said during a March 9, 2017, Senate Committee on Transportation hearing. But the bill never made it for a vote and died after failing to meet the April 15 legislative deadline, legislative records show. In 2019, no similar changes were proposed throughout the legislative session. Given that the Legislature passed other environmental measures this session, such as a bill to fund electric school buses, it is unclear why no changes to the classic car program were suggested. Andy Maggi, executive director of the Nevada Conservation League, said the environmental organization is aware of the smog test exemption for classic cars. However, the Nevada Conservation League was more focused this session on measures to reduce tailpipe emissions from all gaspowered vehicles. “For us, our focus has really been on how do we ramp up the adoption of non-fossil fuel-powered cars and electrified transportation, and also create more [transportation] choices for people across the state,” Maggi said. MacDonald acknowledged that older cars aren’t the only ones contributing to the Valley’s relatively high ozone levels and that all drivers should be thinking about reducing their driving. Nonetheless, he hopes the state will beef up enforcement of classic vehicles to stop potential abuse of the program. “We need the state Legislature to take this up,” he said.

■ Anyone who sees a “smoking” older vehicle should report it to the DMV’s smog hotline at 702-642-SMOG, or visit smogspotter.com. No cars are allowed to emit smoke in Nevada. When members of the general public report a smoking car to the DMV, the owner is sent an advisory letter requesting that he or she get the car fixed. If a car is reported by a DMV employee or police officer, the DMV will require the driver to come in for a smog test, classic or not.

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Main Street Strollers rolls into Las Vegas

BY BRYAN HORWATH VEGAS INC STAFF

fter starting a successful strollerrental business in Orlando this past year, Mark Ortenzo figured Las Vegas would be a good city for expansion. His business, Main Street Strollers, opened on the Strip in June and is the brainchild of Ortenzo and his wife, Catalina. “Las Vegas seemed like a natural fit for us,” Ortenzo said. “I travel to Vegas for my other business quite a bit, and I kept noticing more and more how big of a family destination it was becoming.” The company delivers its products free of charge to the resort or hotel at which customers are staying, as well as vacation homes within a 15-mile radius of McCarran International Airport, though longer trips include a delivery fee. It’s not the only one in Las Vegas that rents strollers or wagons but, Ortenzo said, it does have the cushiest product line, including a Keenz Stroller Wagon with an overhead canopy to protect kids from the summer sun. Ortenzo said the model, which supports 110 pounds, has been popular in Florida, especially at places such as SeaWorld, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World. There’s also a double stroller and a single stroller available. “We do have a higher-end-type of customer base, but everything we have is affordable,” Ortenzo said. “We deliver [everywhere], from the Bellagio to your more budget-type hotels. We want to help out all types of families.” The company reaches clients by relying in large part on social media, Ortenzo said. “We built our brand [in Orlando] kind of grassroots style,” he said. “We have a strong following

there through Disney. Also, family bloggers are huge. We believe, as a family-owned business, that that’s a good way to connect with our audience. We want to build trust with some of the influencers that everybody follows.” Ortenzo said Main Street Strollers is also tailored for children with disabilities, especially those with autism. “We have a strong special needs community in Orlando,” Ortenzo said. “We work with the MakeA-Wish Foundation, and that’s important to us. We plan to play that same type of role in Las Vegas

as opportunities present themselves.” The cost to rent a Keenz Stroller Wagon is $65 for up to three days. The most affordable option is the single stroller, which can be rented for $40. Longer rental times are available and strollers can be reserved up to a year in advance. If business continues to be successful, Ortenzo plans to expand to other regions, such as Southern California. For now, he’s focused on growing the Las Vegas operation and building relationships with resort hotels. “The tourism industry in Las Vegas is thriving and there are so many new avenues that are coming out,” Ortenzo said. “A lot of those avenues are acceptable, or directed at, families. The people who went to Vegas to party when they were younger, they now have kids and they’re coming to Vegas with their families.” General Manager Anthony Catalano grew up in the Valley before moving to Florida, and is one of the company’s three employees on site in Las Vegas. “There’s so much going on here and there’s so much new stuff being built,” Catalano said. “To be able to help bring our company to my hometown is such an honor. Watching Main Street Strollers flourish over the past year has been exciting, and now we get to help families on their Las Vegas vacations.”

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VegasInc Law Notes Chambers USA, a legal ratings agency in the United States, has released its 2019 rankings. Southern Nevada attorneys and/or law firms with Band 1 status, the highest ranking, include: n Ballard Spahr: Robert Kim n Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: David Arrajj, Andrew Brignone, Albert Kovacs, Kirk Lenhard, Rebecca Miltenberger (Up and Coming), Frank Schreck (Star Individual), Ellen Schulhofer n Dickinson Wright: Jeffrey Silver n Fennemore Craig: Michael Buckley, Jeffrey Zucker. The firm won an award for real estate law. n Fisher Phillips: Mark Ricciardi n Greenberg Traurig: Michael Bonner, Mark Clayton, Mark Ferrario, Jim Mace. The firm won an award for real estate law. n Holland & Hart: David Garcia, J. Stephen Peek n Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie: Karl Rutledge (Up and Coming) n McDonald Carano: Robert Armstrong (Chambers High Net Worth Guide). The firm won awards for litigation: general commercial and private wealth law (Chambers High Net Worth Guide). n Pisanelli Bice: Todd Bice, James Pisanelli. The firm won an award for litigation: general commercial n Snell & Wilmer: Mandy Shavinsky ••• Mountain States Super Lawyers is a rating service that uses

peer recognition and professional achievement in determining its rankings. High-ranking attorneys in Southern Nevada include: n Alverson Taylor & Sanders: J. Bruce Alverson, Shirley Blazich, Kurt Bonds, LeAnn Sanders, Eric Taylor, Karie Wilson n Bailey Kennedy: John Bailey, Andrea Champion (Rising Star), Joshua Dickey, Joshua Gilmore (Rising Star), Dennis Kennedy (Top 10, Top 100), Joseph Liebman, Kelly Stout (Rising Star), Paul Williams (Rising Star) n Ballard Spahr: Lindsay Demaree, Robert Kim and Abran Vigil n Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck: Peter Ajemian, David Arrajj, Andrew Brignone, Adam Bult, Emily Ellis, Frank Flansburg III, Albert Kovacs, Laura Langberg, Kirk Lenhard, Bryce Loveland, Sarah Mercer, Rebecca Miltenberger, Alisa Nave-Worth, Patrick Reilly, Frank Schreck, Ellen Schulhofer, Samuel Schwartz, Angela Turriciano Otto, Lindsey Williams n Dickinson Wright: Cynthia Alexander, Gabe Blumberg (Rising Star), Kim Cooper, Michael Feder (Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada), Jennifer Ko Craft (Top 50 Women Lawyers in Nevada, Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada), John Krieger (Top 100 Lawyers in Nevada), Kate Lowenhar-Fisher (Top 50 Women Lawyers in Nevada), Joel Schwarz, Jeffrey Silver n Fennemore Craig: Amy Abdo, Richard Bryan, Michael Buckley, Christopher Byrd, Thomas Fell, Mark Hawkins, Samuel Lionel, Courtney Miller O’Mara, Ann Morgan, Janice Procter-Murphy, Dan Reaser,

Christopher Walther, Brenoch Wirthlin, Jeffrey Zucker n Fisher Phillips: David Dornak, Scott Mahoney, Mark Ricciardi n Gordon Law: Aviva Gordon n Holland & Hart: Robert Cassity (Rising Star), Bryce Kunimoto, Christopher Myers (Rising Star), J. Stephen Peek n Howard & Howard: W. West Allen, Stephanie Buntin, Seaton Curran, Zachary Gordon, Robert Hernquist, James Kohl, Matthew Kreutzer, Martin Little, Brian Pezzillo, Robert Rosenthal, Jason Weiland, Jay Young n Hutchison & Steffen: Joseph Ganley, Jeffrey Hall, Mark Hutchison, Joseph Kistler, Patricia Lee, Todd Moody, Todd Prall, James Randall, Jacob Reynolds, John Steffen, Daniel Stewart, Michael Wall n Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie: John Bragonje, Ogonna Brown, Howard Cole, Joel Henriod, Jennifer Hostetler, Marla Hudgens, Dale KotchkaAlanes, Darren Lemieux, Glenn Light, Scott MacTaggart, Donald Martin, Michael McCue, Daniel Polsenberg, Karl Rutledge, Dan Waite, Meng Zhong n Marquis Aurbach Coffing: Phillip Aurbach, Christian Balducci (Rising Star), Chad Clement (Rising Star), Terry Coffing (Top 100), Nicholas Crosby, Lance Earl, Micah Echols, Avece Higbee (Top 50: 2019 Women), Jack Juan, Albert Marquis, Scott Marquis, Terry Moore, Jared Moser (Rising Star), Jacqueline Nichols (Rising Star), John Sacco, Thomas Stewart (Rising Star), Geraldine Tomich, Liane Wakayama, Kathleen Wilde (Rising Star)

Armstrong, James Bradshaw, Kristen Gallagher, P. Gregory Giordano, Leigh Goddard, A.J. “Bud” Hicks, Adam HosmerHenner (Rising Star), Rory Kay (Rising Star), Pat Lundvall, George Ogilvie III, Amanda Perach (Rising Star), Jeff Silvestri, Scott Swain, Ryan Works, Amanda Yen n Naqvi Injury Law: Elizabeth Coleman (Rising Star), Blake Friedman (Rising Star) n Naylor & Braster: Jennifer Braster, John Naylor, Andrew Sharples (Rising Star) n Pisanelli Bice: Todd Bice (Top 100), Dustun Holmes (Rising Star), M. Magali Mercera (Rising Star), Kirill Mikhaylov (Rising Star), James Pisanelli (Top 100), Ava Schaefer (Rising Star), Debra Spinelli (Top 100, Top 50 Women) n Snell & Wilmer: Bradley Austin (Rising Star), Brian L. Blaylock (Rising Star), V.R. Bohman (Rising Star), Patrick G. Byrne, Justin L. Carley, Vaughn A. Crawford, Dawn L. Davis (Rising Star), John S. Delikanakis, Aleem A. Dhalla (Rising Star), Kelly H. Dove, David L. Edelblute (Rising Star), Alexander L. Fugazzi, Charles E. Gianelloni (Rising Star), Blakeley E. Griffith (Rising Star), Daniel S. Ivie (Rising star), Paul E. Larsen, Kade D. Miller (Rising Star), Bob L. Olson, Michael Paretti (Rising Star), Morgan Petrelli (Rising Star) n Solomon Dwiggins & Freer: Dana Dwiggins, Jordanna Evans, Ross Evans, Alan Freer, Joshua Hood, Tess Johnson, Alexander LeVeque, Jeffrey Luszeck, Mark Solomon, Brian Steadman n Sylvester & Polednak: Allyson Noto, Kelly Schmitt, Jeffrey Sylvester n Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial: Jeremy Alberts, Colby Balkenbush, David Larson, Carol Michel, Stephen Mooney, D. Lee Roberts Jr., Marisa Rodriguez, Adam Sinton

n McDonald Carano: Robert

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Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada pro bono attorney Mona Kaveh has been honored by the American Bar Association with a 2019 Pro Bono Publico Award. Law360 ranked Ballard Spahr one of the top U.S. firms for women, placing it 11th among firms with more than 600 lawyers. The firm is among the top law firms for brand recognition, according to “2019 BTI Brand Elite: Client Perceptions of the Best-Branded Law Firms,” a recent survey of general counsel and top legal decision-makers across the country. In addition, Ballard Spahr earned Gold Standard Certification from the Women in Law Empowerment Forum and was named to Working Mother’s Best Law Firms for Women list. Maria Gall is a partner at Ballard Spahr. Gall is a commercial litigator who represents clients in breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate governance matters, securities litigation, and other business disputes. Ballard Spahr is among the top law firms for client relationship strength, according to the BTI Power Rankings 2019: Client Relationship Scorecard. Dickinson Wright attorney John Krieger was named to the National Law Journal’s list of Technology Law Trailblazers. Scott Scherer is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. Scherer has more than 30 years of experience in gaming law. McDonald Carano was awarded recertification in Meritas, a global alliance of independent business law firms. Paxton Fleming joined Howard & Howard. She focuses on domestic and foreign patent prosecution, patentability searching, and clearance/freedom-tooperate issues. Chris Smith is chief operating officer at De Castroverde Law Group.

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Public records BID OPPORTUNITIES August 9 2:15 p.m. Las Vegas Boulevard roadway improvements from Spring Mountain to Sahara Avenue Clark County, 605203 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov Clark Place sewer line replacement Clark County, 605362 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov August 16 2:15 p.m. Charleston Boulevard from Nellis Boulevard to Whitewind Lane and Casa Buena lift station force main rehabilitation Clark County, 605335 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov Buffalo Drive roadway improvements — Tropicana Avenue to Sahara Avenue Clark County, 605336 Tom Boldt at tboldt@ clarkcountynv.gov August 22 3 p.m. Contract for small turf maintenance, equipment and parts Clark County, 605369 Deon Ford at deonf@ clarkcountynv.gov August 23 2:15 p.m. Lewis Professional Building (Phoenix): sewer line replacement Clark County, 605373 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov Regional Justice Center; third floor jury room upgrade Clark County, 605377 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@clarkcountynv.gov 3 p.m. Contract for windowwashing services countywide Clark County, 605370 Deon Ford at deonf@ clarkcountynv.gov August 27 2:15 p.m. Clark County Fire

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BUILDING PERMITS $81,569,686, commercial building 435 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Penta Building Group

$450,000, commercial tenant improvement 3010 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Hadfield Building Corp. $380,000, commercial tenant improvement 3016 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas NDL Group

$4,898,000, multifamily 1300 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Breslin Builders

$345,000, commercial tenant improvement 6121 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Dapper Building Company

Offprice Show Sands August 10-13 11,500 attendees

$4,776,113, new commercial 6075 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Diacon

$335,000, commercial tenant improvement 4454 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas LM Construction

MAGIC Las Vegas Las Vegas Convention Center, Mandalay Bay August 12-14 78,000 attendees

$4,465,434, commercial grading 222 N. Carriage Hill Drive, Las Vegas Summerlin Development

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PGA Fashion & Demo Experience 2019 Venetian August 13-14 4,000 attendees

$3,168,700, commercial grading 222 N. Carriage Hill Drive, Las Vegas Summerlin Development

Digital Dealer 27 Conference & Expo Mandalay Bay August 19-21 2,000 attendees

$2,277,500, commercial grading 222 N. Carriage Hill Drive, Las Vegas Patriot Contractors

SuperZoo 2019 Mandalay Bay August 20-22 20,000 attendees

$1,440,000, commercial building 1300 S. Casino Center Blvd., Las Vegas Breslin Builders

DEF CON 27 Bally’s August 8-11 22,000 attendees

Evexia Fit Fest Las Vegas Convention Center August 21-24 7,100 attendees PainWeek Conference The Cosmopolitan September 3-7 1,800 attendees Interdrone Rio September 3-6 3500 attendees Mobile Tech Expo South Point September 6-7 3500 attendees National Association of Parliamentarians 42nd Biennial Convention Westgate Las Vegas September 5-8 450 attendees International Baking Industry Expo 2019 Las Vegas Convention Center September 8-11 22,000 attendees TravCon: The Travelers Conference

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B&B Distributing 4480 Delancey Drive, Suite 12, Las Vegas Interjurisdictional business Owner/executive on file: B&B Distributing BBL And Associates 1010 Ridgegate St., Henderson Broker Owner/executive on file: BBL and Associates Bears Pest Control 6785 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 8, Las Vegas Property maintenance Owner/executive on file: Pride Pest Control Beautiful Bones Orthopaedics 944 Everest Peak Ave., Henderson Medical office Owner/executive on file: Laura M. Bruse, M.D. Belen Clark 6763 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Real estate Owner/executive on file: Elite Homes Christie’s International Real Estate Blackjack Collective Blackjack Collective 1736 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas General retail sales Owner/executive on file: Did not disclose Blooming Rose 6250 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas Food services or cafe Owner/executive on file: Kingston Enterprises Bodygrapher 7980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas Instruction services

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Butch Harmon School Of Golf 2851 Grand Hills Drive, Henderson Personal services Owner/executive on file: Rio Secco

Collier Counseling and Life Coaching 311 S. Water St., Suite 120, Henderson Social work, behavioral therapy business Owner/executive on file: Collier Counseling and Life Coaching

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DK Customs 520 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1, Henderson Automotive Owner/executive on file: Donald Robison

Energy Practice 4500 E. Sunset Road, Suite 4, Henderson Psychic arts practitioner Owner/executive on file: The Energy Practice

DOTC Nevada 3151 El Camino Road, Las Vegas Interjurisdictional business Owner/executive on file: Division of Traffic Control Nevada

Esquire Corporate Services 2857 Paradise Road, Suite 1403, Las Vegas Management or consulting service Owner/executive on file: Kim R. Abel

Ecret Equine Refocus 7913 and 7919 Flat Creek St., Las Vegas Drugless practitioner Owner/executive on file: Ecret Equine Refocus

Evan Samuels 820 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Residential property maintenance Owner/executive on file: Evan Samuels

Electronic Security Concepts 8320 E. Gelding Drive, Las Vegas Contractor Owner/executive on file: Did not disclose

Evel 5650 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 8, Las Vegas Travel & ticket agency Owner/executive on file: Evelyn Langer

Fisher Real Estate and Property Management 8565 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 150, Las Vegas Real estate Owner/executive on file: Fisher Real Estate and Property Management

Emerald Hospice and Life 1500 E. Tropicana Ave., Suite 152, Las Vegas Residential home care

Everything Tobacco 7365 Commercial Way, Suite 140, Henderson Product sales including tobacco

Forensic Analytical Consulting Services 21228 Cabot Blvd., Las Vegas Management or

Owner/executive on file: Everything Tobacco EZPawn 2081 W. Sunset Road, Henderson Pawnbroker Owner/executive on file: Jeanne Baellow Financemyhome.com 2580 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 300, Henderson Mortgage lending company Owner/executive on file: Homebridge Financial Services Financial Services and Investment 6980 Obannon Drive, Suite 500, Las Vegas Insurance agency Owner/executive on file: Richard A. Holtan

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Fresh Wind Air Conditioning Las Vegas Contractor Owner/executive on file: David Rebollar

Genesis Janitorial Cleaning Service 1900 Industrial Road, Las Vegas Repair and maintenance Owner/executive on file: Eduardo Jesus Madrid Morgan

G.T. Wellness 5348 Vegas Drive, Suite 831, Las Vegas Management or consulting service Owner/executive on file: Tracy Saville

Gerber Pressure & Window Cleaning Las Vegas Repair and maintenance Owner/executive on file: Glenn Gerber

Gamaprint 871 Coronado Center Drive, Suite 200, Henderson Management/marketing/consulting Owner/executive on file: Eliza Budiarto

Goat Las Vegas General retail sales Owner/executive on file: Jeffrey J. Gardner

GEI Consultants 1070 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 130, Henderson Engineering firm Owner/executive on file: GEI Consultants General Maintenance and Landscaping Las Vegas Residential property maintenance Owner/executive on file:

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horoscopes week of august 8 by rob brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Taoist concept of wu-wei is the notion that our creative active forces are dependent on and nourished by inactivity; and that doing absolutely nothing may be a good way to get something done. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There’s an old Rosicrucian vow you might have fun trying out: “I pledge to interpret every experience that comes my way as a communication of God with my soul.” If you carry out this intention with relaxed playfulness, every bird song you hear is an emblem of Divine thought; every eavesdropped conversation provides hints of the creator’s current mood; the shape that spilled milk takes on your tabletop is an intimation of eternity breaking into our time-gripped realm. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Below are unheralded gifts possessed by many Geminis: 1. A skill for unlearning defunct teachings that might otherwise interfere with your ability to develop your highest potentials; 2. A sixth sense about recognizing artificial motivations, then shedding them; 3. An ability to avoid becoming overwhelmed and controlled by situations you manage or supervise. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Start to articulate difficult truths about aspects of your life of which you are embarrassed, puzzled and ashamed. A process that has been agonizing and fruitless may become fluidic and joyful. Try this strategy to dissolve any mental blocks you may be suffering from. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re not competing for easy rewards or comparing yourself to the mediocre crowd. You’re a stirring example of how to be true to one’s smartest passions. Keep up the good work! Continue to have too much fun! For now, you can get away with doing just about anything you want as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Let’s enjoy a moment of poignant silence in honor of your expired illusions. They were soulful mirages, full of misplaced idealism and innocent misunderstandings. Generous in ways you may not yet realize, they exuded an agitated beauty that aroused both courage and resourcefulness. Now, as those illusions dissolve, they will begin to serve you anew, turning into fertile compost for your next big production.

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ACROSS 1 Hindu monks 7 Gorilla or gibbon 10 Baby doll call 14 Ignominy 19 Wound antiseptic 20 Nothing 21 Chilled 22 Tabloid VIP 23 Long poems in which animals speak and act like humans 25 Figure skater’s jump 26 Drizzles, e.g. 27 Beethoven specialty 28 Much-shared GIF, maybe 29 Murmur continuously 30 Bodega, e.g. 33 Detecting of sweetness, flavor, etc. 36 Spiny-crested lizard 39 Place atop 40 Not busy 41 Installments of TV series that were not preserved 44 Biology and ecology, e.g. 48 It may be loose-leaf 49 Clan carvings 51 “— found it!” 52 Pub. houses hire them 53 One of the Judds 57 Cannes’ Palme — 58 Actress Lena 59 Iris’ place in the eye 62 Hindu social classes as they relate to government affairs 66 Cherishes

69 Taverns 70 Lord’s home 71 1 Peter and 1 Timothy, in the Bible 73 Armory stuff 74 Sister of Luke, in sci-fi 75 Seville cheer 76 Masterful 78 Fan noise 81 In time past 82 Dry gully 85 Road part for cyclists 89 “Huzzah!” 91 Crusty, cheesy brand in the frozen food aisle 95 Salinger’s “love and squalor” girl 96 Philosopher with a logical “razor” 97 Surrendered 98 It may result in landfills 104 Get a look at 105 ET and such 106 Dried out 107 Sea demigod 110 Future pupa 111 Pre-’91 world power 112 Enter ... or what each of seven long answers in this puzzle has 116 Prepare to pray, say 117 Go higher 118 Old Olds 119 Conductor of impulses 120 Composer Camille Saint- — 121 Direct 122 Age-verifying docs. 123 Trees that tremble DOWN Sis, say 1

2 Adversity 3 Org. for a periodontist 4 Say wrongly 5 Gung ho on 6 In view 7 Ekberg of Hollywood 8 Blue Period artist Pablo 9 Overhead rails 10 Highway distance marker 11 Keen insight 12 Rhythm 13 Lumber tool 14 High ethical standards 15 Encourage 16 Court excuse 17 — Park (Edison’s lab site) 18 Jed Clampett player Buddy 24 Singer Benatar 28 Parcel (out) 29 Make obscure 30 Pooh creator 31 Put up — fight 32 Undergoes oxidation 34 TV’s Turner 35 Orator of old Rome 37 Neighbor of Colo. 38 GI address 42 Scottish isle 43 Pop music of Jamaica 44 Quits 45 Eyelashes, anatomically 46 Give the boot 47 Awareness 50 Danish port 54 Irish playwright Sean 55 Ale grain 56 Capri, e.g., to a Capriote 58 Filmmaker Preminger

59 Stellar bear 60 Dog healer 61 Ending for journal 63 Three- — sloth 64 NASA moon lander 65 Ending for journal 66 Insurer with a duck mascot 67 San — Bay 68 Stellar hunter 69 Grain storers 72 Redcap, e.g. 73 On the job 77 “POV” airer 78 Fogs 79 Open, as some jackets 80 John Irving’s “A Prayer for Owen —” 82 Armories 83 Freeway exit inclines 84 Came to pass 86 Tavern cask 87 Green gp. 88 Adds pep to 90 Take revenge 92 “Behold!,” to Brutus 93 Brutus’ lang. 94 Sent forth 96 Ukraine city 98 Goes on foot 99 “George & —” (1990s talk show) 100 “Yes, —!” (“For sure!”) 101 Actor Davis in many Spike Lee films 102 Creme-filled cookies 103 Puppy bite 108 Funny Fey 109 Wallet singles 111 Internet ID 112 — Lankan 113 Fury 114 Comedian Rickles 115 USNA grad.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Old rules and traditions about how best to conduct an intimate relationship are breaking down. New rules are still incubating. Right now, the details about how people express their needs to give and receive love seem to be riddles for which there are no correct answers. Can you figure out flexible strategies for being true both to your need for independence and your need for interdependence? SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): It’s time for your once-a-year shout-out to your most audacious possibilities. Say, “I have more than enough power to create my world in the image of my wisest dreams.” Now do a dance of triumph and whisper to yourself, “I’m going to make very sure I always know exactly what my wisest dreams are.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You would benefit from making the coming weeks be the most undrugged, alcohol-free time ever. Your potential for achieving natural highs will be extraordinary, as will your potential to generate crucial breakthroughs while enjoying those natural highs. Take advantage! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Be a benevolent force of wild nature; be a tender dispenser of creative destruction; be a bold servant of your soulful dreams—as you demolish outmoded beliefs and structures that have been keeping a crucial part of your vitality shackled and latent. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’re primed to experiment with the delights of feeling with your head and thinking with your heart. Soon you’ll be visited by revelations about any unconscious glitches that might be subtly undermining your togetherness, and you’ll get good ideas about how to correct those glitches. Astrological rhythms will be flowing in your relationships’ favor for the next seven weeks! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): About 25 percent of your fear results from your hesitation to love as deeply and openly and bravely as you could. Another 13 percent originates in an inclination to mistake some of your teachers for adversaries and 21 percent from your reluctance to negotiate with the misunderstood monsters in your closet. Thirty-seven percent of your fear comes from the free-floating angst that you telepathically absorb from the other 7.69 billion humans on our planet. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to make progress in diminishing its hold on you.

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