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VGK UNIVERSITY REVS UP FOR ITS THIRD YEAR When the Golden Knights debuted in 2017, fans were still getting used to the rules surrounding hockey. But now that the beloved team is in its third season, some of us who still don’t quite understand every intricacy of the game are feeling a little embarrassed. What exactly is icing? Is it too late to even ask? Thanks to VGK University, there’s no need to feel unsure. The program helps fans become confident in the sport. Game day classes cover a variety of topics, including intro to hockey (October 27); creating offense (November 13); defensive strategy (November 19); special teams (December 8); and coaching (December 17). Misha Donskov, VGK director of hockey operations, and analyst Shane Hnidy teach the classes, open to 50 students ages 21 and over. There’s also an option to skate on the ice at TMobile Arena before the classes begin. Donskov and Hnidy will even teach you a few handson hockey skills. Skate rental is included. Prices are $149-$279, depending on whether you already have a ticket to that night’s game. A portion of the proceeds go to the Golden Knights Foundation, so you’re paying it forward even as you improve yourself. —C. Moon Reed
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Vegas Golden Knights winger Mark Stone (61) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) tangle during the two teams’ October 15 matchup at T-Mobile Arena. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK REBELS RISE UP The UNLV football team started the season 1-4 and faced a road game against an SEC opponent as 15.5-point underdogs. The Rebels walked out of Vanderbilt Stadium on October 12 with a 34-10 blowout win against the Commodores to renew their hopes of ending the season with a bowl game. If UNLV can duplicate the performances of its running game and defense against Vanderbilt—surpassing 200 yards rushing and forcing three turnovers—the Rebels could win at least four of their final six games to qualify for the postseason. HALL OF FAME NOMINEES The late musical icons Whitney Houston and the Notorious B.I.G. are among the 16 acts nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2020 class. The prestigious organization announced October 15 that Dave Matthews Band, Motörhead, Pat Benatar, Soundgarden, the Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and Thin Lizzy join Houston and B.I.G. as first-time Rock Hall nominees. The induction ceremony will take place May 2, 2020, in Cleveland, Ohio. Nine Inch Nails, Judas Priest, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, MC5 and Todd Rundgren round out the 16 nominees for the 2020 class. The official inductees will be announced in January. RACIST THREAT A racist political message threatening a shooting at UNLV was discovered in a campus bathroom, university police said. The message said the shooting would occur October 16 and referenced black people and supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Classes were not canceled, but a letter from UNLV President Marta Meana asked faculty and staff to be flexible in dealing with absences. CONCRETE COFFIN A woman who was reported missing earlier this year was kidnapped and killed, and her body was then encased in concrete and abandoned in the desert north of Las Vegas, Metro Police said October 14. Detectives said Christopher Prestipino, 45, killed the victim, while Lisa Mort, 31, helped conceal the crime. Prestipino was arrested October 11 and faces one count each of murder, kidnapping and conspiracy to commit murder. Mort has been in custody since late August.
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DEMOCRATIC DEBATE Twelve presidential hopefuls took the stage October 15 in Ohio for the Democratic field’s fourth debate since June. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., was treated like the front-runner, as no fewer than seven candidates attacked her from all angles. Pete Buttigieg, the mayor of South Bend, Ind., drew a contrast with her on her support for “Medicare for All,” as opposed to his plan for “Medicare for All Who Want It,” and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., chided Warren for assuming a monopoly on bold ideas, saying “Your idea is not the only idea.” Additionally, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., questioned why Warren would not agree that President Donald Trump’s Twitter account should be suspended.
MGM SELLING CIRCUS CIRCUS FOR $825 MILLION MGM Resorts International announced on October 15 that it is selling Circus Circus for $825 million to Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin. MGM will use the proceeds from the sale “to enhance its capital allocation strategy and complement its strategic and operational flexibility,” Chairman and CEO Jim Murren said in a statement. MGM said it has entered a “definitive agreement” to sell the property and the transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of necessary regulatory approvals. The $825 million purchase will be made up of $662.5 million in cash and a $162.5 million note due 2024, MGM officials said. Ruffin, noting that Circus Circus has anchored the north end of the Strip for more than 50 years, said he was “excited to add it to my casino portfolio.” MGM acquired Circus Circus in connection with its acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group in 2005. Opened in 1968, the casino has 2,300 employees and includes the Adventuredome amusement park, a 10acre RV park and the 37-acre Las Vegas Festival Grounds. “On behalf of the entire MGM Resorts family, we would like to thank our dedicated employees who have worked diligently to ensure the long-term success of this iconic property,” said Ann Hoff, president and COO of Legacy Portfolio Properties.
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How to experience THE psychic arts without getting scammed By c. Moon Reed | Weekly staff
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Research everything. There are a ton of options for both services and practitioners, and the internet makes it easy to figure out exactly what is right for you. “Do your homework, do your due diligence,” advises Melissa Akiima Eggstaff, co-founder and director of Haven Craft, an interfaith organization and church.
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Curses. If a person tells you that you’re cursed or haunted by an evil presence and they want you to pay to remove the curse, they’re likely hucksters.
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Unrealistic promises. It’s a cliché, but if they’re promising you something that sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For example, Eggstaff says, the opportunity for closure with a deceased relative is possible in the psychic arts, but if that closure comes with the promise of inheriting a fortune as long as you pay a fee right now … “that should ring an alarm,” she adds.
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Money scams. Eggstaff says scams involving money are common in many fields. “Anything where they’re asking you to withdraw a large sum of money should raise some red flags.”
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Positive things to look for ■ An adviser should “help you restore your sense of agency and empowerment,” Eggstaff says. They should be helping you find a path that guides you to make gradual and sustainable improvements to your life. ■ “Most issues in people’s lives aren’t resolved with a shuffling of a tarot deck, a crystal ball or snapping your fingers,” Eggstaff says. “They’re resolved one step at a time in a direction you feel comfortable walking in. If somebody else picks the direction, it doesn’t work.” ■ Eggstaff says a good counselor—whether they’re working with a tarot deck, via secular counseling or in a church— should help you on the journey you choose, and they should never imply that they can do the work for you. ■ An adviser should be upfront and honest about the scope of their practice, Eggstaff says.
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■ Crystal Alley Emporium. Self-described “largest metaphysical store in the Las Vegas Valley,” with a variety of offerings, such as books, jewelry, incense, crystals, tarot cards and psychic readings. 2841 N. Green Valley Parkway, 702-434-7626, crystalalleyemporium.com ■ Psychic Eye Book Shops. With two shops in Southern California and three in Southern Nevada, the store has been offering mystical supplies and services since 1985. Multiple locations, pebooks.com ■ Enchanted Forest Reiki Center. Offers reiki sessions, psychic services, classes, yoga, meditation and a gift shop. 2280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-948-4999, enchantedforestreiki.com ■ Haven Craft. A nonprofit interfaith organization and church that offers education, counseling and advocacy. It recently relocated to North Carolina but is using online programs to continue serving the Las Vegas community. havencraft.org
Common Types of Services Palmistry/ Palm reading
Astrology
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Hypnotherapy
Reiki
Past-life regressions
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Crystal Healing or Gazing How much should you expect to pay? ■ In-person psychic readings ($20-$50 for 15-60 minutes) ■ Telephone psychic readings ($25-$55 for 15-60 minutes) ■ Reiki sessions ($45-$125 for 30-90 minutes)
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Beware of con artists in all places of power
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Asks for too much personal information. While an adviser will need some amount of information in order to give good counsel, Eggstaff says to watch out for someone who is just trying to extract financial and personal information from you.
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Threats. Like curses, threats are a warning sign to leave immediately. Eggstaff says to watch out for “very grand threatening statements that something terrible awaits unless you take certain steps now.” The threats can come in the form of looming disaster or evil, injury, demons or even the wrath of God.
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Cults of personality. Beware of echo chambers and yes-men, Eggstaff advises. “A lot of these professional spiritual persons— whether you’re talking about a psychic or a priest—build themselves little pyramids of power and place themselves up on top,” she says. These power structures can lead to abuse of vulnerable people.
Any person holding a position of authority or expertise can use their power to manipulate the vulnerable, Eggstaff says. She adds that predators can exploit members of every community, whether it’s religious, cultural, spiritual or secular. Many of the tips for avoiding being exploited can be applied to situations beyond the psychic arts.
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By Miranda Willson o beer and paint mix? Apparently, yes. Las Vegas beer brewers are flocking to the Arts District, drawn to the area for its walkability, its central location in the Las Vegas Valley and its creative, locals vibe. Three new breweries are expected to open within the next six months, joining Arts District staple Hop Nuts Brewing, a recently opened taproom from CraftHaus Brewery and the new, Atomic Age-themed Able Baker Brewing. Brewery owners partaking in the trend hope that the area along Main Street could become something like a beer district—a place folks could stroll through to sample a variety of local brews. “That’s why we named our [brewery] the Beer District, because we could kind of see there were people looking in that area and that it’s really set up well for that,” says Jimmy Doyle, brewer for Beer District Brewing, scheduled to open by the end of the year. Beer District Brewing will specialize in strong, barrel-aged beers, but it will also offer “a little of everything,” Doyle says. The taproom will feature an industrial atmosphere, and the business hopes to team up with local food trucks on weekends. The preponderance of breweries in the area will not only be a boon for Beer District Brewing but the Arts District community as a whole, Doyle says. Able Baker co-founder James Manos agrees. More breweries, he says, will mean more foot traffic and more reasons to visit the
Arts District. Manos’ new brewery and taproom pays homage to Las Vegas’ formative years: the 1940s and 1950s, when the Vegas skyline was occasionally dotted with mushroom clouds from atomic bombs detonated at the Nevada Test Site. Able and Baker were the names of the first bombs the U.S. government exploded at the test site. “We wanted to find ourselves a way to connect to the state in an authentic way,” Manos says. Since opening September 19, Able Baker has established itself as a major beer destination for Golden Knights fans. The brewery serves beer made by Knights forward Ryan Reaves, who runs his own brewing company called 7Five Brewing. It’s one of many ways Able Baker plans to engage with the community, Manos says. Connecting with locals will similarly be a focus of HUDL Brewing Co. and Nevada Brew Works, expected to open by December and April, respectively. HUDL (pronounced “huddle”) will be a traditional, strictly-beer brewery, serving brews for every type of beer drinker and some that “will maybe push some people’s pallets,” co-owner Dale Norfolk says. As for the brewery’s atmosphere, Norfolk’s intent is to foster community, starting with the business’ name. “HUDL is about a gathering place, where you can come, put down your cellphone and use
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your spoken words,” Norfolk says. Nevada Brew Works will include an outdoor, dog- and kid-friendly patio and will serve homemade pizza and pretzels, according to owner Jason Taylor. It will also have a charity bent: Taylor, whose daughter has cerebral palsy, plans to donate some of Nevada Brew Works’ proceeds to local organizations that help children with medical conditions. All sales of Ariana Rye-PA, a rye-based pale ale named after Taylor’s daughter, will go to charity. “She’s a big part of our why,” Taylor says. “We know the more we give back, the more we’ll get back.” The new and upcoming breweries should fit right in with the existing creative energy of the Arts District, Manos says, as he sees beer-making as an art form of its own. Give it a little time, and the influence of craft beer in the area will be even more apparent, he predicts. “In another two years, you’re going to come down here and you won’t even recognize Main Street. It’s going to look completely different,” Manos says.
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While we all have our favorite local mainline beers—I’m looking at you, Lovelady Paleo Porter— rotating options are the spice of life. Here are a few of our favorites of the moment.
Able Baker Brewing Company Chocolate Chip Honey Dip Stout A delicious blend of chocolate, honey and vanilla, it’s a cookie in a glass—and one of my very favorite locals. Astronomy Aleworks Moons of Uranus Mothership coffee, vanilla and coconut intermingle in this gem of a porter. Besides, any beer with Uranus in its name is worth trying. Able Baker Brewing
Tenaya Creek celebrates 20 years on the local scene By Jim Begley
f not for a college roommate, Tenaya Creek Brewing founder Tim Etter might be an engineer. And Las Vegans would be a lot thirstier. In the early ’90s, the Vegas native headed off to the University of Utah, where his roommate helped immerse him in homebrew culture. “Beer is not just light lager anymore,” Etter remembers thinking. As their DIY project expanded, the duo became quite popular. “We bought an old refrigerator from a thrift store and turned it into a keg fridge,” Etter says. “Getting people to leave our apartment was difficult. We had to call [out] last call.” Etter’s roommate went on to work at Squatters [brewery] in downtown Salt Lake. Etter would visit him there and think, “Man, you can get a paycheck doing this? I gotta figure out how to do this. Free beer for life—that’s the dream, right?” After taking some classes at the University of California, Davis, he eventually found himself at Salt Lake City’s Uinta Brewing, where
Bad Beat Brewing Garbage Idea to Put a Team in the Desert This seasonal hazy IPA was released to coincide with the beginning of the Golden Knights’ season— and it’s possibly the best name for a local beer ever.
Lovelady Brewing Company Raspberry Fields Forever When the well-coifed Jeff Lovelady praises the progression of this sweet stout’s raspberry profile, who am I to disagree? It’s a fun desert dessert beer.
CraftHaus Brewery Scorpion This malt liquor—released for CraftHaus’ ’80s-themed five-year anniversary party—is not the stuff we remember from college. As in, you’ll actually enjoy drinking it.
Scenic Brewing Company TequilaBarrel Barleywine The alcohol-driven sweetness of this collaboration with Able Baker is steadied by the oaky and agave undertones. It’s as easy drinking as 11% ABV can get. –Jim Begley
he honed his skills until the opportunity arose to return Vegas and launch his own brewery in 1999. When Tenaya Creek opened, the craft-brew landscape here looked a lot different. Gordon Biersch’s Paradise Road location had just opened, and Holy Cow Brewing— now Big Dog’s— sat on the Strip at Sahara Avenue. Otherwise, casinos ran the scene: Barley’s in Henderson, Triple 7 Downtown, Monte Carlo Brew Pub on the Strip and Ellis Island nearby. “Tourists weren’t as craft-beer savvy as they are today,” Etter says. “And locals, forget it; they wanted food. So, we had to have food or we wouldn’t have survived. The bar was very popular, [and] gaming paid for a lot of mistakes. The brewery was almost an afterthought. But it was the only reason we opened the business to begin with.” Etter says Las Vegas’ ban on smoking in restaurants, along with the Great Recession, forced Tenaya Creek to close its restaurant in 2008. Instead, the brand shifted
to beer production, with Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort (now Lee Canyon) coming on as the first retail account. Before long, the brewery began running out of production space, leading Etter to the vacant Bonanza Road warehouse that has become Tenaya Creek’s wildly successful new home, in 2015. “It’s been a lot better received than I ever imagined,” he says. Now, he can look back on two decades in the business. “Twenty years for any business is just crazy, [but] I think craft beer is definitely here to stay. I’ve seen the craft community and market evolve, [and] now, you’ve got an entire generation that’s known nothing but craft beer.” Tenaya Creek will celebrate with its fans at a November 16 anniversary party at the brewery. Among 30-plus tap handles will be Tenaya Creek’s first-ever Scottish-style wee heavy (weighing in around 11.5%) along with barrel-aged renditions of the brewery’s Bonanza Brown and Old Jackalope barleywine.
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Cheba Hut toasted subs n Go for the weed-themed sandwiches, stay for the “cottonmouth cures.” In addition to whimsical Kool-Aid fountains, there’s a great selection of local beers (Joseph James, Tenaya Creek and Hop Nuts). Multiple locations, 702-6850692. 595 craft and kitchen n This Spring Valley pub is a comfy spot that focuses on local favorites and exotic out-of-towners like Raspberry French Toast by Decadent Ales out of Mamaroneck, New York. 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd., #100, 702-586-1050.
By C. Moon Reed Aces & Ales n Hit the Tenaya location for 50 craft taps and more than 150 bottles on offer. And stay tuned for a new Southwest location at the Bend, which will be home to its first-ever brewery. 2801 N. Tenaya Way; 3740 S. Nellis Blvd., 702-6382337. Atomic Liquors n Quality beer offerings, hip vibes and a great patio have kept this historic Downtown venue a perennial favorite. The draft list is always changing, so check the chalkboard behind the bar—or the new video screen—for the latest. 917 Fremont St., 702-9823000. b.B.d’s n The initials of this Palace Station spot stand for “beers, burgers and desserts.” It offers draft beers, along with bottles and cans, plus “warm room” brews, nitro, sours, cider and more. Check out the daily happy hour for half-off draft specials. 2411 W. Sahara Ave., 702-221-6513. Beer Zombies Bottle Shop n The Beer Zombies lifestyle brand has become associated with many things: beer reviews, brewery collabs, a festival and merchandise. This July, the Zombies opened a draft room and bottle shop in the Southwest featuring 15 zombie-themed tap handles with a constantly rotating selection of brews and 150-200 different package beers. 8680 W. Warm Springs Road #170, 702-596-5167.
Hardway 8 n This sports bar in Henderson’s Historic Water Street district offers 20 rotating drafts. In addition to local breweries, there’s Pizza Port, Bell’s, Left Hand and United Kingdom import Blackthorn. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124. Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits n Think of this locally owned shop as a clubhouse for craft beer lovers. There are 11 rotating taps, special-release tapping events and packaged beer to take home. 9915 S. Eastern Ave. #110, 702-4359463. Office Bar n Weekly food and drink writer Jim Begley called Office Bar “a must-visit for any serious beer drinker.” Its 14 taps offer brews from around Nevada in a “smoky, dimly lit gaming bar.” 4608 Paradise Road, 702-737-7756. Pub 365 n There are as many different beers as there are days in the year at this bar in Tuscany Suites & Casino. Food, happy hour, Sunday brunch and latenight specials round out the experience. 255 E. Flamingo Road, 702-944-5084. Three Sheets Craft Beer Bar n This Arts District spot boasts 30 taps, two patios and a “beergarten courtyard.” Go for the events, game nights and cornhole tournaments. And bring your pooch—it’s dog-friendly. 1115 S. Casino Center Blvd., 702-912-0590. World of Beer n True to the name, this Galleria at Sunset spot features an extensive and internationally sourced beer list, organized by type. No wonder the chain has 56 locations nationally. 1300 W. Sunset Road #2940, 702-202-3323.
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By C. Moon Reed With karaoke, restaurants, gaming and a brewery, Ellis Island Casino has long been a destination for lovers of drink. And by early December, there should be a new attraction at the beloved spot: the Front Yard. If you’ve driven down Koval Lane at any point this year, you’ve probably seen the construction. A large, twostory venue has risen from the former parking lot in front of the casino. It’s adorned with expansive windows and crowned by a distinctive glass roof that can open or close, depending on the weather. The Front Yard will be a beer garden and restaurant featuring live music and bar games. It will hold up to 300 people in a unique indoor/outdoor environment capitalizing on Strip views while blocking out road noise. “Ellis Island is a pretty small property, so we’re expanding our footprint by a good amount,” Marketing Director Christina Ellis says.
Ellis also sounds excited about being able to rent out the venue for private events. She says people always ask if they can hold corporate events or get married at Ellis Island, and for the longest time, the answer was no. Soon there will be a beautiful space with high visual appeal. “It’s just a cool place to extend all the things we have going inside of Ellis Island and push them into the new venue,” Ellis says. The Front Yard will feature 18 taps on its main bar and 12 on its second story, so there’s room for lots of flavors. Of course, Ellis Island’s own brews will be on offer, including seasonal and short specialty batches. Expect guest taps designated for one-off recipes, visiting breweries and local breweries. While Ellis Island is already home to several dining options, the Front Yard will feature a kitchen with a new menu filled with family recipes. Ellis, a granddaughter of founder Frank Ellis, is in the process of building the menu with her father, sister and a chef. “I feel like we’ve been teasing it for so long,” Ellis says, pointing to a December 6-7 planned grand opening. “It’s really opening, I promise. And it’s coming very soon.”
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Bardot Brasserie Their drafts, including Chimay Cinq Cents, are always good, but their Bière Artisanale list is even better. Bonus tip: Their J.W. Lees options are a steal! Aria, 877-230-2742.
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Fries N’ Pies This casual pizza and poutine joint offers an impressive can list, including numerous selections from Mason Ale Works, some Evil Twin brews and the always reliable Montucky Cold Snacks. 4503 Paradise Road #350, 702-749-7030.
Mott 32 GM Nathan Grates, who doubles as the Sand Dollar Lounge’s co-owner, has gathered a fun group of beers, Asian and otherwise. Get whichever IMBIB Custom Brew’s NV Weiss is on tap when you visit. Venetian, 702-607-3232.
Sage This Strip stalwart has maintained one of the Strip’s best beer selections with a stable of classics. Pair an Orval Trappist Ale with Sage’s infamous Foie Gras Brulée for a divine experience. Aria, 702-590-8690.
Big Dog’s Brewing Company’s And the Award Gose to … Drinkers might have unknowingly tried this beer at Big Dog’s Summer Fest, where the ever-modest Pascual was unwilling to unveil its prophetic name. But after it took a silver in the GermanStyle Sour Ale category, you can look for it on tap, along with its easy-drinking fruitier variants, at Big Dog’s Draft House.
Chicago Brewing Company’s Quad Damn It! This intense-yet-balanced Belgian strong dark ale won GABF silver in 2013 under Pascual’s watch, then came home with the 2019 gold in the Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale or BelgianStyle Quadrupel category. It’s on tap at CBC right now. Public Coast Brewing Company’s Willie Big Dog Oregon’s Public Coast Brewing took bronze in the Collaboration Competition for its team-up with Big Dog’s. Flock to Big Dog’s Dogtoberfest on October 26 to drink what Pascual describes as a “robust porter aged in bourbon barrels.” Can’t wait! –Jim Begley
Lamaii Bank Atchawaran is known for his German Riesling prowess, but his beer game is equally adept. Start with the fun Taiwanese Sweet Touch Lychee or any of his impressive large-format options. 4480 Spring Mountain Road #700, 702-2380567. –Jim Begley
n Oktoberfest Throughout October, Hofbrauhaus Oktoberfest actually starts in September, but the celebration goes through the of this month, with daily events and celebs doing the keg-tapping honors, including Chippendales (October 18) and magician Murray Sawchuck (October 25).
n Downtown Brew Festival October 19, Clark County Amphitheater It’s the mother of all local beer festivals, bringing together the holy trinity of brews, bites and perfect fall weather.
n Dogtoberfest October 26, Big Dog’s Brewing Company Enjoy the dog days of fall with 50plus craft beers, live music and more brats than you can shake a bun at.
n Pour in the Alley October 27, Fergusons Downtown The event takes on a different beverage each month. For October it’s craft beer, featuring more than 40 styles to add to your brew repertoire.
n Day of the Dead Beerfest November 1, Artisan Hotel More than 25 craft beers, alcoholic seltzers, ciders and liquor samples will be on hand at this celebration, where DJs will be spinning loud enough to wake the dead.
n Sunset Park’d Food Truck & Micro Brew Festival November 2, Sunset Park Food trucks and microbrews abound at the Clark County Parks & Recreation event, now in its fifth year.
n Las Vegas Sangria, Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival November 9, Clark County Amphitheatre There will be more than 40 sangria, craft beer and wine tasting stations to go with all the food truck fare.
n Sour Saturday November 9, Atomic Liquors Test your tongue at this annual Downtown event featuring more than 50 hard-to-find pours of the sour variety.
n New Vista Brew’s Best Beer Fest November 16, MonteLago Village Resort Featuring local and national breweries, this beer fest claims the title of longest-running open-air beer festival in Southern Nevada.
n Tenaya Creek 20th Anniversary Party November 16, Tenaya Creek Brewery It’s been a locals favorite for two decades and with good reason. Celebrate the heart of the Valley’s craft beer movement as it hits this milestone.
n Coming in 2020: Beer Zombies Festival (February 29, SkinnyFats, 6261 Dean Martin Drive); Boulder City Beerfest (March 28, Boulder City); Great Festival of Beer (April, Downtown Las Vegas).
Earlier this month, the 2019 edition of Denver’s prestigious Great American Beer Festival (GABF) saw Nevada breweries take home a sextet of awards, including four for the state’s southern half—all of which should be available around town in some form. Big Dog’s Brewing Company’s Knotty Dog Another GABF adds more hardware to Big Dog’s Dave Pascual’s collection with a gold in the Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer category. This silky smooth barleywine aged in Heaven Hill whiskey barrels was tapped at Big Dog’s just after the award announcement and is well-worth a trip to the northwest Valley.
Tacotarian Carlos Corral has curated a concise collection of fun beers at this vegan Mexican hot spot, ranging from Mexican-style micros (Belching Beaver Buenos Tiempos lager) to hoppy options from Connecticut’s Fat Orange Cat Brew Co. 6135 S. Fort Apache Road #402, 702-979-9329.
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BUNKHOUSE SALOON THE JAPANESE HOUSE If you still love Imogen Heap’s “Hide and Seek,” you’ll probably dig the vocoded indie sounds of English solo artist Amber Bain, better known as The Japanese House. Her 2019 single “We Talk All the Time” recalls that famed O.C. cut, but Bain’s March album Good at Falling sets the soundtrack to something all her own. 9 p.m., $18-$20. –Leslie Ventura
SAT, OCT 19 ZAPPOS HEADQUARTERS artLIVE! It’s an evening of fashion and art at Las Vegas Fashion Council’s signature annual event, which gives local designers and students a chance to show off their creations on the runway. Attend for the fashion show, art presentations, food and drinks and a silent auction, with part of the proceeds going toward fashion educational scholarships. 6 p.m., $25-$100, lasvegasfashioncouncil.com. –Genevie Durano
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After the 2016 election, there was talk among certain circles about moving to Canada. The likelihood of folks actually having done so seems fairly unlikely, but for those still needing some northern comfort, Schitt’s Creek, which premiered in 2015, was just the kind of comedic balm we needed. It’s a richesto-rags story of the Rose family, who lose their fortune save for one asset: a Podunk town called Schitt’s Creek that Johnny, the patriarch, bought as a joke years before. The family moves into the town’s rundown motel, and hilarity ensues. “Keep an eye on these bags,” matriarch Moira instructs her children. “Apparently in hell, there’s no bellman.” Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara play the parents, and Daniel Levy (Eugene’s son) and Annie Murphy play their grown children. The show, now in its fifth season, has steadily found its groove. The jokes are sharp but never cutting (this is Canada, after all), and the acting is gloriously over the top. As silly as the premise is, this show is all heart. See the cast up close at this Cosmopolitan stop for a night of conversation and laughs. 8 p.m., $49$99. –Genevie Durano
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Chicago’s Curt Cameruci—aka Flosstradamus—is known for bringing the heat wherever he goes. In August, Captain Curt rang in his birthday with a huge moshpit at Hard Summer in Fontana, California, and now he’s returning to Encore Beach Club for another lit—albeit potentially chilly—edition of Nightswim. Turn up. 10 p.m., $25-$65. –Leslie Ventura
THU, OCT 17 VINYL SURF CURSE LA’s Nick Rattigan and Jacob Rubeck are Henderson natives who’ve also lived in Reno. Pitchfork just reviewed catchy new album Heaven Surrounds You, so here’s a chance to welcome home two conquering indie-pop heroes. With Dirt Buyer, iexperiencedlove. $12-$24. –Spencer Patterson
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Celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander cultures at this annual event, which showcases the region’s many flavors, courtesy of local restaurants and businesses—with a side of family entertainment. 6 p.m., free; San Martin Campus. –Genevie Durano
SAT, OCT 19 HOUSE OF BLUES CLAIRO The soft, breezy voice behind last year’s “Flamin Hot Cheetos” is that of 21-year-old electro-pop singer-songwriter Claire Cottrill. Give her debut album, Immunity, a spin before heading to House of Blues for an intimate, lo-fi set. With beabadoobee, Hello Yello. 7 p.m., $22-$35. –Leslie Ventura
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P a r k M G M ’ s M a m a R a b b i t a n d B e l l a g i o ’ s M a y f a i r S u pp e r C l u b t a k e a F r e s h a pp r o a c h t o V e g a s n i g h t l i f e By Brock Radke
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ark MGM wasn’t expected to become the nightlife stronghold that it is. But MGM Resorts fortified the updated restaurant and entertainment offerings at the renovated resort with innovative afterhours programming and experiences at the NoMad Bar, Juniper Cocktail Lounge and On the Record Speakeasy & Club, the latter a collaboration with Houston Hospitality. On the Record has been a particularly refreshing success thanks to its versatility. It’s an intimate alternative to the Strip’s popular megaclubs, the de facto Park Theater concert afterparty and an ideal bouncebetween with hip restaurant neighbor Best Friend by chef Roy Choi. And MGM capitalized on the synergy between the two LA-born concepts by putting another one right between them—vibrant mezcal and tequila bar Mama Rabbit. The 4,400-square-foot space celebrated its grand opening last month during Mexican Independence Day weekend, inviting curious visitors to explore its double-sided bar, a striking mural by Okuda San Miguel, gaming and live entertainment in the back room and a nimble menu of cocktails and light bites. It’s a surprising new take on the Las Vegas lounge,
splashed with Oaxacan soul and style from partner Bricia Lopez of the acclaimed LA restaurant Guelaguetza. “Vegas moves really, really fast,” she says. “I’ve never worked in any sort of corporate environment like this—only in the family business—so I’m learning so much from every person on the [MGM] team. I’m great friends with Roy Choi and his team … but in LA to build a restaurant takes two years. Vegas is Vegas. It’s fast, and it’s amazing.” Mama Rabbit and On the Record are the initial results of a new approach for MGM Resorts, which has reaffirmed its presence in the nightlife scene by operating its own new venues instead of bringing in a nightclub partner such as Hakkasan Group. Now that Park MGM has been completed, the Strip will see more of these innovations at Bellagio. “They’re all very different experiences,” says Sean Christie, MGM Resorts’ president of events and nightlife. “On the Record is a club with several different environments served in a unique way that does not rely on typical nightclub talent, even though you get that energy. Mama Rabbit was the next step, inching toward something we’re going to do at Bellagio with
live music. It’s not a restaurant but there is food along with the robust cocktail program led by Bricia.” The Mayfair Supper Club is that next step, set to open around New Year’s Eve weekend at the fountainsfronting former site of Hyde Bellagio. It will be a restaurant first, Christie says, with a carefully curated and constantly changing entertainment lineup created in collaboration with bicoastal company No Ceilings Entertainment. Beyond its cuisine, the Mayfair is designed to be a live entertainment venue you won’t want to leave after dinner. It could be clubby. There could be a bit of a show. There will be music. The energy will ramp up as the evening moves along, ideally paralleling that of its guests. “You have to come up with concepts for the environment you’re in, and it was apparent Hyde in some way, shape or form wanted to be something else. We wanted to flex our resources to come up with something new,” Christie says. “The other thing was this has to have the tone and tenor of the clientele of Bellagio, which is more sophisticated and well-heeled, but also appealing to younger folks in the sense that it has to have a certain adrenaline to it later in the evening.”
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This is it, the last weekend in 2019 to visit one of the most intimate and secluded dayclub venues on the Las Vegas Strip. Bare shuts it down for the season with veteran DJs Karma on Friday and Que on Saturday. ThuMon, Mirage, 702-791-7442. BREATHE
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First it was “Writing on the Wall,” a collabo with Cardi B and Post Malone. Now, French Montana has dropped “Twisted,” a banger featuring verses from A$AP Rocky, Logic and Juicy J. Montana’s third album is expected soon, and it’s clear it will be crammed with superstar cameos; maybe you’ll hear some new music when he returns to Drai’s on October 19. Also: DJ Esco 10/17. Fabolous 10/18. DJ Franzen 10/20. Thu-Sun, Cromwell, 702-777-3800.
Gryffin 10/17. Snakehips 10/18. Cash Cash 10/19. DJ Crooked 10/20. ThuSun, MGM Grand, 702-891-3838.
DJ Phoreyz 10/18. Kid Conrad 10/19. DJ Nova 10/20. Wed-Sun, Aria, 702590-9979.
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It’s getting cooler, but Marquee Mondays is heating up this week. Australian producer Christopher John Emerson, aka Emoh, brings his bassy brand of house music to the Cosmo club on October 21 under the What So Not moniker. Also: Gareth Emery 10/18. Deorro 10/19. Mon, Fri-Sat, Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.
DJ Five 10/17. M!KEATTACK 10/18. Justin Credible 10/19. Thu-Sat, Venetian, 702-388-8588.
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’Tis the season for Saweetie. She lit up the BET Hip-Hop Awards with a medley featuring Lil Jon and Petey Pablo, and she’s booked for a few more live shows this month at Light, including October 19. DJ E-Rock 10/18. Saweetie 10/19. DJ Romeo 10/23. Wed, Fri-Sat, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.
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Magic Is Real is the first of a twopart EP series from Dillon Francis, released October 2 and awash in his signature genre-defying sound. There’s moombahton, deep house, reggae and more sprinkled throughout 13 minutes of music, and no matter what direction Francis takes, he’s constantly keeping the party moving. Expect nothing less when he spins at Encore Beach Club on October 19. Also: EBC at Night: SayMyName 10/18. EBC at Night: Flosstradamus 10/19. Marc Stout 10/20. EBC at Night: Nora En Pure 10/23. Wed, Fri-Sun, Encore, 702770-7300. FOUNDATION ROOM
DJ Seany Mac 10/17. Greg Lopez 10/18. DJ D-Miles 10/19. DJ Sam I Am 10/21. Kay the Riot 10/22. Nightly, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631. GO POOL
Jenna Palmer 10/17. DJ Supa James 10/18. Koko & Bayati 10/20. Greg Lopez 10/22. Daily, Flamingo, 702697-2888.
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HOT POTATOES TRY SCALING THESE THREE FRENCH FRY MOUNTAINS BY GREG THILMONT nterstate 15 must be bumper-to-bumper with potato trucks headed south from Idaho these days, with prodigious french fry specialties popping up all over the Valley. Good thing it’s the perfect time for tasty carbo loads, with pool season over and the lovely October weather ideal for scarfing down crispy Burbank russets smothered in savory toppings. Just be sure to bring along a snack buddy, as these three spuddy spectacles— all available at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue—are truly filling.
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In over-the-top Sin City style, this extravaganza arrives as a pile of nice-looking crinkle fries liberally doused in oozy cheese sauce and abundantly covered in hunks of Niman Ranch bacon. A sprinkling of chopped cherry peppers brings the heat, and the wooden spears that adorn the exuberant dish make for fun fry hunting. Pair with a creamy pumpkin-vanilla milkshake for a fall treat. Multiple locations including New YorkNew York, shakeshack.com.
The fries here are medium-skinny in the classic All-American drive-in style. For a multicultural spin, the sizzled tuber slivers in the eye-popping Mexican poutine are tossed in a smidgen of chicken schmaltz for a delectable hint of Jewish culinary know-how. Then they’re layered with tender, smoky shreds of pollo asado, zippy Jalapeño Cheez Whiz, fresh pico de gallo and aromatic cilantro. A slushy frozé makes for a chill accompaniment. Park MGM, 702-820-5991.
This retro indoor tater shack rocks the comfort-food block with its substantial potato sticks. They’re cooked to perfection in beef tallow, which gives them an excellent crispy texture with plenty of Maillard reaction browning. (There’s a peanut oil option for vegetarians, too.) Go for a custom job of truffle fries slathered with house-made nacho cheese sauce and sprinkled with fresh chives. Feeling totally gonzo? Add a fried egg on top and wash it all down with a sweet root beer float. Excalibur, 702-840-3440.
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A bespoke cocktail is as much about its molded ice cube globe that holds the liquor. It’s the ingredients as the pageantry that goes into quintessential fall drink—full-bodied and warm, making it. Chart House seafood restaurant with the comforting sweetness of the fig syrup. at the Golden Nugget takes the experience a notch The Butterfly Effect ($17) is one of the prettihigher with its Tableside Mixology est cocktail presentations you’ll find CHART HOUSE Series, a multisensory experience for anywhere. Pea flower brew, a dark Golden Nugget, spirit lovers. blue liquid, is poured over dry ice then 702-386-8364. Monday-Thursday, 11:30 There are four cocktails offered on strained twice and mixed with Casamia.m. -11 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 the Cocktail Cart Menu. For bourbon gos Blanco Tequila and Combier Orange a.m.-11:30 p.m.; Sunday, lovers, the Tableside Torched Apple Liqueur. Watch the color change into 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Manhattan ($24) evokes a cold night a deep pink, and you’ll see why it is by the campfire, with its applewood named so. smoke-infused concoction of Baker’s Bourbon, The Infused & Fogged ($28), which uses a flame Berentzen Apple Liqueur and Carpano Antica Sweet and dry ice, is a showstopper. Rooibos tea is infused Vermouth. with botanicals—a mix of citrus peel, hazelnuts, For something a little more peaty, the Reconfigfresh ginger, mint and raspberries—using a siphonured! ($25) is made of Balvenie 14 Yr. Caribbean ing vessel invented in the 1880s for brewing coffee. Cask, Noval Black Port, Liber & Co. Caramelized The addition of Aviation Gin, Combier Rosé and Fig Syrup, Peychaud’s and Angostura bitters. And Framboise liqueurs makes for a refreshing cocktail here’s a cool twist: It’s made in the rock—a specially any time of the year. –Genevie Durano
In 2014, the Cosmopolitan launched Rose. Rabbit. Lie., a restaurant/social club concept unlike anything else in town. The experience was accompanied by the Vegas Nocturne show, and while that Spiegelworld production has since shuttered, Rose. Rabbit. Lie. soldiered on with its theater-meets-dinner adventure, combining song and dance with classic, memorable fare. (A new Spiegelworld show, Opium, has taken over the former Nocturne space.) Sunday Supper, Rose. Rabbit. Lie.’s latest concept, is a take on the modern-day supper club. Guests are served a four-course family-style meal while the venue’s mesmerizing variety acts perform right in the dining room. The supper begins at 5:30 p.m. every Sunday and costs $95 per person (plus $75 for an additional cocktail pairing). Fifteen minutes past the hour, restaurant dividers go up and performers take their positions—tappers and b-boys dance on tables, a live band plays in the corner and jazz and funk singers walk around the restaurant crooning standards—while guests dine on Gatsby-era favorites like oysters Rockefeller and shrimp cocktail with Fresno chili and a delectable foam. The truffled potato gnocchi with Pecorino, roasted corn and smoked bacon and the spaghetti with “Sunday gravy,” short rib and sausage are the rib-sticking, comfortfood stars of this meal. And a slow roasted prime rib is carved tableside and served with au jus, fresh horseradish and traditional sides: creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Cap off your meal with the house-made marshmallows served with an assortment of chocolate and graham cracker bark. Roast them on the “campfire”—no tent required.
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Rob Zombie (Saturday) It’s sort of surprising Las Rageous headliner Rob Zombie hasn’t become the first metal artist with a full-on Vegas residency. His over-the-top stage presence, with its substantial influences from grindhouse and horror cinema, is like a fun-house ride through Zombie’s snarling hit singles, both solo and with former band White Zombie. Zombie has been more focused on his filmmaking career lately (his most recent film, 3 From Hell, came out last month), but that just means he’s got more kaleidoscopic visuals to add to his live performances, exactly the kind of spectacle that fits Halloween season in Vegas.
Five acts to catch at this year’s Las Rageous fest By Josh Bell (Courtesy)
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Beartooth (Saturday) Las Rageous fans were disappointed when these Ohio hard rockers canceled their appearance at last year’s festival just days before, so consider this year’s booking a welcome make-up date. Masterminded by frontman Caleb Shomo, Beartooth mixes memorable hooks with aggressive guitars in a slick, radio-friendly format that owes as much to pop-punk as it does to hardcore and metal. The band’s latest project is an acoustic EP with countrystyle arrangements of songs from 2018 album Disease, combining two genres that reliably draw live-music crowds in Vegas.
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He Is Legend (Friday) There’s a bit of Southern drawl and a bit of stoner sludge in the hard rock from this North Carolina band, which has been steadily building a fan following and critical acclaim over the past 15 years of heavy touring. Las Rageous tends to give a bit of space each year to an act or two that could fit in at fellow hard rock festival Psycho Las Vegas, and this year that’s He Is Legend, with its grimy (yet accessible) mix of heavy riffs and catchy, slightly twangy melodies.
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The Hu (Saturday) This Mongolian band, which combines the ancestral folk music and throat singing of its native country with modern rock elements, has become one of the most surprising successes on rock radio in recent years—and one the most adventurous bookings in Las Rageous’ three-year history. Playing indigenous instruments like the morin khuur and the tovshuur and singing entirely in Mongolian, The Hu sound nothing like any other rock band. The focus on ancient warrior culture (one of The Hu’s most popular songs is “The Great Chinggis Khan”) has a long history in hard rock and metal, making The Hu simultaneously radical and traditional.
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Poppy (Friday) The latest reinvention from YouTube performance artist and all-around internet weirdo Poppy is as … a metal singer? After releasing albums ranging from deliberately sleep-inducing ambient music to radio-friendly electro-pop, Poppy has now signed with influential metal label Sumerian Records and put out a series of singles drenched in heavy guitars. Her full-length Sumerian debut won’t be out until January, so it’s tough to say how metal Poppy will really get. But whatever she does, it’s bound to be presented in the meta, avant-garde context of all her work, with arch commentary on the nature of metal itself. Expect the Las Rageous audience to wind up either mesmerized or confused.
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Las Rageous October 18-19, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., $67/day, $113-146/fest. Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, lasrageous.com.
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SWEDISH INVASION Amon Amarth brings its countrymen along for its Berserker Tour By Case Keefer
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wedish Viking metal band Amon Amarth dreamed up a plan to celebrate the release of its latest album, and saw the idea come together effortlessly. The musicians wanted their first North American headlining trek behind the 11th full-length Berserker, released in May, to feature all fellow Swedish bands in support. Amon Amarth drummer Jocke Wallgren said the first three bands Amon Amarth asked—Arch Enemy, At the Gates and Grand Magus—jumped at the opportunity. “We told them we wanted to do a Swedish invasion tour, so to speak,” Wallgren says during a phone interview with the Weekly in the days leading up to an October 23 stop at House of Blues. “When we had that suggestion, everyone was like, ‘F*ck yeah, we’re going to do that.’”
Sweden has certainly produced some of metal’s beloved bands. What differentiates Swedish metal to you? I would say the sound and production mostly. We’re known for the Gothenburg sound with the melodies, and to me that represents Swedish and Scandinavian music. Were you trying to capture that classic Gothenburg sound on Berserker? I’m not sure we had that specifically in mind this time. We just wanted to do an album that wasn’t too polished, too processed. Everything you hear on this album is actually played. There are very few edits, there are no tricks and that’s a pride we take in this album. We wanted to do a rawer sound with this one.
This is your first record with the band since joining in 2016. Did anything surprise you about the process? All the other bands I’ve ever recorded with previously did drums first and then guitars and then bass and then vocals. But this one was a bit different, because we flew everyone to LA … and did one song at a time. That’s not what I was used to. Did you like doing it that way? Not really, no, because I was finished practicing all the songs at home and ready to record. But then it had been five weeks since I played some of the songs, so for me, it was not very optimal. Are you happy with the finished product? Of
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NOISE SOUND EFFECTS VEGAS HONKY-TONK CREW THE RHYOLITE SOUND CELEBRATES NEW ALBUM MOJAVE GOLD BY LESLIE VENTURA t’s been two years since our time.” The Rhyolite Sound Formed in 2013 and named for released debut album the ghost town just outside Beatty, Desert Honky Tonk—a Nevada, the group has amassed record that defined the group a legion of dedicated fans, who in both sound and title. The have voted them Best Vegas Band country five-piece wrapped the two years running in the Weekly’s follow-up, Mojave Gold, this Best of Vegas awards. The new past summer, tracking familiar LP revisits some songs from the touchstones of “partying and 2017 debut (“The Road to Losing bad decisions,” vocalist and guiMy Mind”), features a Dire Straits tarist Larry Reha says. cover (“Setting Me Up”), and “But that’s pretty even pokes fun at counmuch every country music on “Ain’t try album,” he No Outlaw.” laughs over “We get called lunch not far outlaw country, from his hair but the joke is salon, Makenone of us are shift Union, even remotely inside the outlawed at all,” Arts District. Reha says. “How Along with country could I Reha, Mojave be if I’m updating Gold features James Instagram from my cell THE Caselton (guitar and phone? If you’ve met a RHYOLITE vocals), Erik Alesi (acousreal cowboy, he left his tic guitar and vocals), phone at home, or it’s in SOUND with Rob A.J. Palluck (drums), his truck. To me, it’s all Leines, Elijah and Chris Davis (bass), tongue and cheek. I only Ocean. Octothough Davis split after write songs about what I ber 24, 8 p.m., $10-$15. Bunkfinishing the album. know.” house Saloon, With the lineup once The Rhyolite Sound 702-982-1764. again complete—Vegas is known for putting scene veteran Jason on a blazing live show, Aragon has stepped into so Reha tapped local the bass spot—Rhyolite is back in Dolly Parton drag performer the saddle, with a record release Mr. Kenneth Blake as master of party set for Thursday, October 24 ceremonies for the release show. at the Bunkhouse. An outdoor area for “chicken “[On] the first album we didn’t sh*t bingo” will also be up and really try that hard. We just made running between performances. it and were like, here it is,” Reha “I want it to be fun from the says. “But this one we were like, second you walk in,” Reha says. we’re not going to f*ckin’ waste “We put a lot into it.”
You were a fan of the band for many years before joining. What initially drew you to Amon Amarth’s music? My first record was [2006’s] With Oden on Our Side, and then I saw them live a bunch of times in Stockholm, at Wacken [festival] and at different festivals all over Europe. I always liked the drumming parts, but really it was the energy, feelings of the melodies and how everything came together. That’s what got me hooked.
Some of your bandmates have been outspoken about wanting to be one of the biggest bands in metal and a festival headliner once the current crop of stars retire. Ambition can sometimes be frowned upon in extreme metal circles, so have you experienced any blowback from that? I don’t think that’s the real ambition. It’s more if it happens, it happens, and we’ll be happy to take that spot. We just want to get bigger and bigger and do better and better productions and play for more and more people.
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ONE FOR THE BOOKS THIS YEAR’S LAS VEGAS BOOK FESTIVAL DABBLES IN POLITICS, PERSONAL ESSAYS AND COOKING BY GEOFF CARTER e’re fortunate to live in a city that hosts two marquee annual literary events. There’s the three-year-old Believer Festival, produced by the Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute, shaking us out of our winter doldrums each spring; and the City of Las Vegas/Nevada Humanities-produced Las Vegas Book Festival, now in its 18th year, to ease us into autumn. And while the events differ in tone—for example, Believer Fest’s panels are adult-themed, while the LVBF is family-friendly at its core—they have something important in common: They both endeavor to get Las Vegas reading, and asking questions about what they’ve read. The 2019 LVBF seems to have redoubled its efforts towards that second pursuit. Among its offerings is a panel that’s sure to raise some animated discussion: “Assessing the Trump Presidency: Three Years In.” Its panelists: Rick Wilson, the Republican strategist who raised party hackles with his 2018 New York Times bestseller Everything Trump Touches Dies;
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calendar LIVE music 172 Brick + Mortar, Dentist 10/17. Kiss This (Kiss tribute) 10/22-10/23, 10/29-10/30, 11/5-11/6, 11/12-11/13, 11/19-11/20. Anthony David 10/25. Ultimate Ozzy (Ozzy Osbourne tribute) 10/26. Rio, 702-513-3356. AMERICAN LEGION POST 8 Varials, Chamber, Dying Wish, Words From Aztecs, Hands of Doubt 10/23. 733 N. Veterans Memorial Drive, 702-382-8533. Backstage Bar & Billiards Assuming We Survive, We Were Sharks, Callshot, Sierra, Tvlrs 10/17. Filter, Silver Snakes 10/19. Peelander-Z, Decaying Tigers, Vetivs, Chainsaw Fight 10/22. Messer Chups 10/24. Night Club, Mother Mercury 10/25. Enforcer, Warbringer, Tyrants by Night, DiM 10/26. Heart Bones, The Pink Slips 10/27. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. THE BARBERSHOP Jonny Hazard 10/17. Heavy Petting Zoo 10/18. The 442s 10/19. Cory Brown Trio 10/20. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7434. THE BOXX Twisted Insane 10/17. Voice of Addiction, BLVD Bullies, H.M.D., Intoxicated Rejects 10/19. Kung Fu Vampire 10/22. Her Name Echoes 10/25. 1000 N. Nellis Blvd., 702-824-5281. Brooklyn Bowl Gus Dapperton, Spencer, Brandt Orange 10/18. The Music of Tom Petty for Kids 10/19. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon The Japanese House, Overcoats 10/17. Ho99o9, Dana Dentata, N8NOFACE, World Tension, Blvc Svnd 10/18. The Rocket Summer 10/19. Girlpool, Sonia Barcelona 10/21. Summer Cannibals, Bad Phantom 10/22. Bellsaint, Kaylie Foster 10/23. The Rhyolite Sound, Elijah Ocean, Rob Leines 10/24. Black Lips, Blue Rose Rounders 10/25. Mr. Carmack, They, Andre Power, Mike Xavier 10/26. TsuShiMaMiRe 10/29. Mike Watt & The Missingmen, Strange Mistress 10/30. Wovenhand, The Unwieldies, The Midnight Disease 10/31. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. The Chelsea Lizzo, Ari Lennox, DJ Sophia 10/25. Thom Yorke 10/26. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Dionne Warwick 10/1710/20, 10/24-10/27, 10/31. Wayne Newton 10/2110/23, 10/28-10/30. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Blue String Theory 10/18. Exposé, Shannon, Sweet Sensation 10/19. Next Movement 10/25. Great White, Slaughter 10/27. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID Uptown Funk (Bruno Mars tribute) 10/26. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. The Colosseum Journey 10/18-10/19, 10/23, 10/25-10/26. Joe Bonamassa 10/27. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. Count’s VAMP’D Bravo Delta, Taking Dawn, Age of Truth, Call of the Wild 10/17. Ghost LV (Ghost tribute), Fist Full of Steel (Rage Against the Machine) 10/18. B.Y.O.B. (System of a Down tribute), Digital Bath (Deftones tribute) 10/19. Paradise Kitty (Guns N’ Roses tribute), Jason Walker & The Majestic 12 10/25. Thigh Voltage (AC/DC tribute), Lovedrive (Scorpions tribute) 10/26. Count’s 77 10/31. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. THE Dillinger Jase Wills 10/18. Marty Feick
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10/19. B’yana Hinton 10/25. Leo B 10/26. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001.
& The Jellyfish 10/23. Off With Their Heads, Slingshot Dakota, Rayner 10/24. Grade 2, Wolfhounds, Intoxicated Rejects 10/27. 508 Fremont St., 702-840-6460.
THE Dispensary Lounge Jo Belle Yonely 10/19. Rich Keller Quintet 10/23. Toscha Comeaux 10/25. Pascale Elia 10/26. Joe Darro & Friends 10/27. Marbin World Jazz Quartet 10/30. Jo Belle Yonely 11/1. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343.
Fremont Country Club Gwar, Sacred Reich, Toxic Holocaust, Against the Grain 10/26. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601.
THE DISTRICT AT GREEN VALLEY RANCH Gracen Reign 10/18. Richard Mann 10/25. 2225 Village Walk Drive, 702-564-8595.
Fremont STREET EXPERIENCE Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Saving Abel, Tantric 10/19. vegasexperience.com.
Dive Bar Cro-Mags, Dead 77 10/17. U.S. Bombs, Sector 7G, False Cause, Lean 13, 3 Rounds 10/18. Havok, Ringworm, Mobile Deathcamp 10/18. Michale Graves, Dead at Midnite, Proyecto Makabro 10/27. Sheer Terror 10/30. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483.
Gilley’s Saloon Scotty Alexander 10/17-10/19. Yankton 10/23-10/24. Rob Staley Band 10/2510/26. Chase & The Pursuit 10/30. Dez Hoston 10/31. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722.
DONNY & MARIE SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 10/22, 10/24-10/26. Flamingo, 702-733-3111.
GOLD MINE TAVERN Classic Chaos, Cowboy Vision 10/18. Hellbound Glory, Dead Money 10/19. Randy William’s American Acoustic 10/23. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289.
DOUBLE DOWN SALOON Beast Machine, The Deadset, Feeling Old, Isolated Ave. 10/18. Snailmate, State Line Syndicate, The Devils & Libido, Housewarming Party 10/19. Bargain DJ Collective 10/21. Unique Massive 10/22. Monster Zero, Flames of Durga, Three Rounds, Hell on Wheels, Gravity Layne 10/25. The Negative Nancys, Scotty Dub & The Jellyfish, Los Carajos 10/26. Uberschall 10/27. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775.
Golden Nugget Showroom Tommy James & The Shondells 10/18. Sweet 10/25. 866-946-5336.
DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS EVENTS CENTER Las Rageous ft. Bring Me the Horizon, Rob Zombie, The Used & more 10/18-10/19. El Fantasma 10/25. 200 S. 3rd St., 800-745-3000.
HARDWAY 8 Monk & The Po Boys 10/18. Stanley Ave 10/25. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124.
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Comedy ACCESS SHOWROOM Frank Caliendo 10/18. Aliante Casino, 702-692-7777. ART SQUARE THEATRE Bleach Comedy Variety Hour 10/18. 1025 S. 1st St., 702-383-3133. BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Marty Ross 10/17. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Ralph Harris, Gerry Bednob, Gary Cannon Thru 10/19. Michael Somerville, Andy Pitz, Gooch 10/2110/27. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. The Chelsea Schitt’s Creek: Up Close & Personal 10/19. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. COMEDY CELLAR Wil Sylvince, Cipha Sounds, Paris Sashay, Dennis Blair, Mark Cohen Thru 10/20. Noah Gardenswartz, Kathleen Dunbar, Leo Flowers, Chris Turner, Mark Cohen 10/2110/27. Rio, 702-777-2782. The COMEDY WORKS Warren B Hall 10/17-10/19. Plaza, 702-386-2110. JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB Nick Thune 10/17-10/20. Linq Promenade, 702-777-2782. JOKESTERS COMEDY CLUB Derek Richards, Oscar Ovies, Ron Coleman 10/17. Oscar Ovies, Don Barnhart 10/18-10/27. The D, 702-388-2111. L.A. COMEDY CLUB Kabir Singh Thru 10/20. Landry 10/21-10/27. Strat, 702-380-7711.
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Downtown Brew Festival 10/19, Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, motleybrews.com.
SPORTS LAS VEGAS TENNIS OPEN 10/17-10/20. UNLV’s Fertitta Tennis Complex, lasvegastennisopen.com. Monster Energy CUP All-Star Race 10/19. Sam Boyd Stadium, 702-739-3267. SKATE AMERICA 10/18-10/20. Orleans Arena, 702-365-7469.
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Henderson Pavilion Close Encounters of the Third Kind w/ Henderson Symphony Orchestra 10/18. 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, 702-267-4849.
Spring Valley Library Matt Ortego: Cornish Assault Thru 10/22. 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.
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Boston Celtics to win the Atlantic at 4-to-1 (Westgate Las Vegas Superbook) Expect a battle at the top of the standings between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics all year, with both having a chance of finishing first in the end. Philadelphia has more star power with Al Horford joining forces with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid, but Boston has a more naturally complementary starting five after sliding free agent acquisition Kemba Walker in at point guard. The Celtics also have a major coaching advantage with Brad Stevens over the 76ers’ Brett Brown. Denver Nuggets to win the Northwest at plus-140 (MGM Resorts) The Utah Jazz’s offseason splurge on veterans Mike Conley and Bojan Bogdanovich has made them the trendy pick, but the moves forced the team to sacrifice depth. That’s a big problem considering Utah’s roster has a high injury risk and the Jazz share a division with one of the deepest teams in the league in Denver. The Nuggets won four more games than the Jazz last season and shouldn’t be available at plus-money.
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his is going to be the best NBA season ever. Anyone who has spent time in basketball fan circles has surely heard that suggestion after a disruption to the league’s balance of power over the summer. The majority of the NBA’s brightest stars— including but not limited to Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Kyrie Irving— changed teams to stir excitement over a perceived new level of parity. Sports books took notice and acted accordingly. While casinos used to wait until September to post a complete menu of full-season betting options, many did so at the conclusion of free agency in late July. That means Las Vegas is flush with opportunities to bet on the NBA leading into opening night October 22. We dove into the odds all across town to find the best options in every category.
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Milwaukee Bucks at 6-to-1 to win the NBA championship (Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook) Stability is underrated. While teams that transformed their rosters in the offseason get all the attention, those that didn’t undergo major changes are unjustly ignored. One team that didn’t make major changes just happens to be the team that was the best in the league by a considerable margin last year. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks won 60 games in the regular season, two more than anyone else, and outscored opponents by nearly nine points per game, almost three more than anyone else. They shouldn’t trail anyone in odds to win the title but find themselves behind the Clippers and Lakers, at 7-to-2 and 4-to-1, respectively.
Houston Rockets at plus-950 (risking $1 to win $9.50), 6-to-1 to win the Western Conference (Circa Sports) For years, the Rockets have been referred to as an all-time great team that never took off solely because of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Houston may yet claim its championship given that the Warriors are expected to take a step back with Durant departed and Klay Thompson injured. Houston returns practically the same team that dominated the rest of the league in the second half of last season, with one notable exception: Westbrook replaces Chris Paul as the second star next to former MVP James Harden. Stock is down on Westbrook, but he’s younger and better than Paul.
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REGULAR-SEASON W I N T O TA L S Los Angeles Clippers under 54.5 wins (MGM Resorts) Kawhi Leonard and Paul George might be the best pairing in the NBA, but they aren’t going to play enough in the regular season for the Clippers to have one of the best records. It’s uncertain how much time George will miss to start the season after two shoulder surgeries, and Leonard will rest regularly to preserve his body for the playoffs, as he did last season.
Chicago Bulls over 33.5 wins (Station Casinos) Unlike last year, when the Bulls quickly started tanking in an effort to get a better draft pick, they’re going to try to win this season. Their moves made that clear— they acquired veterans Otto Porter Jr., Thaddeus Young and Tomas Satoransky to add to a group of emerging young talent headlined by Lauri Markkanen. Don’t be surprised if Chicago makes a season-long push for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.
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P L AY E R AWA R D P R O P S Dallas Mavericks to make the playoffs at plus-170 (Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook) It feels like the Mavericks’ big move has been forgotten, since it occurred in the middle of last season, but it’s every bit as impactful as anything from the summer free agent carousel. Trading for now-healthy former Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis was a stroke of genius, as he can pair with last season’s Rookie of the Year, Luka Doncic, as one of the best young duos in the NBA. Dallas also has one of the shrewdest front offices and coaching staffs in the league to give it an under-the-radar edge. San Antonio Spurs to miss the playoffs at plus-170 (Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook) Gregg Popovich might be the best coach in NBA history and has repeatedly cost those who dare bet against him, but his run must end sometime. The decline could come this season. San Antonio plays an increasingly antiquated style, with its two best players, LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar Derozan, heavily reliant on inefficient mid-range shots. Defensive efficiency helped overcome the handicap last season, when the Spurs finished with the West’s No. 7 playoff seed, but there are more teams realistically vying for the eight postseason spots this year.
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Michael Porter Jr. to win Rookie of the Year at 20-to-1 (Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook) All the hype is on Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson—who’s down to minus-175 to win the Rookie of the Year award—but once upon a time, the Nuggets’ Porter was just as highly touted. Porter was the top basketball recruit in the country in 2017 before committing to Missouri, where he suffered a season-ending lower-back injury after only a few games. Complications from the injury left him unable to compete after the Nuggets drafted him in 2018, but reports on his progress are glowing out of Denver’s training camp. Porter is stepping into an enviable situation on one of the best teams in the league and could take off if he stays healthy.
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et’s talk about death. More specifically, what should happen to our bodies after we die. It’s an important conversation that most people probably aren’t having at the dinner table. When death inevitably comes, those who opt for a traditional in-ground burial may find it’s more complicated and expensive than they might think. In today’s modern funeral industry, families face costs ranging from $7,000 to $10,000, according to parting.com, a funeral home comparison website. Lee Webster, director of New Hampshire Funeral Resources, Education & Advocacy and a board member at the Green Burial Council, said the modern funeral industry, where body preparations and burials are handled by corporate-run funeral homes, exploits grief and perpetuates the “helpless mourner” myth. The Green Burial Council advocates for more sustainable, affordable “death care,” Webster said. It certifies green mortuaries and funeral homes throughout North America, including Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services in Las Vegas. “People don’t realize [modern funerals] are made up like a Hallmark holiday,” she said. But morticians and “death positive” advocates are promoting practices from a time before modern embalming and expensive oak caskets. “We are going back to basics,” Lee said. “Something simple and meaningful.” Something more environmentally friendly and affordable.
Green burials in Las Vegas
Laura Sussman, co-owner of Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services, said one of the first things she and her business partner Wendy Kraft considered when opening their mortuary was how to be more environmentally friendly. Green burials are possible in Nevada as long as the families of the deceased follow the proper protocol. If a person dies outside of hospice care, the police need to be notified immediately so they can call a coroner or medical examiner to pronounce the person dead, Sussman said. The coroner then calls a funeral home to transport the body to the coroner’s office or a funeral home for further inspection. Sussman said families have the right to choose any funeral home they desire. If a family opts out of embalming, they must decide quickly because Nevada Revised Statutes require that bodies not refrigerated or kept in a cool place within 72 hours must be embalmed. “Bring the body into care as soon as possible after death,” Sussman said. “We leave the body cool so it doesn’t decompose at a fast rate.” To ensure a green burial, Kraft-Sussman utilizes GBC-approved caskets, urns and shrouds that are plant-based and biodegradable. Currently, there are no official eco-friendly cemeteries in Southern Nevada. “The problem in Las Vegas is that cemeteries require a concrete liner,” she said. “What we suggest is to take the bottom off the liner, so the casket sits over the earth and the casket and body can decompose. As the community looks at options for the future, I hope we will consider a green cemetery,” Sussman said.
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The cocktail of chemicals used during embalming has raised concerns among environmentalists. Embalming involves the process of draining blood from the body and pumping a mixture of formaldehyde, phenol, methanol and glycerin into the arteries to delay the rate of decomposition. The practice was popularized during the Civil War when an unprecedented number of soldiers—many of whom were far from home—were killed in battle, prompting the need to preserve their bodies while being transported back to their families, Webster said. “The father of American embalming,” Dr. Thomas Holmes, was said to have embalmed more than 4,000 Union soldiers. At the time, embalming was still in its early stages of development. Today, the practice has been perfected to preserve bodies longer, but some advocates argue against it, concerned that the chemicals can leak into the groundwater and that the chemicals also pose a risk to embalmers themselves. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, formaldehyde is genotoxic and can cause cancer if inhaled. Embalming, while offered and oftentimes required by most funeral homes, is not actually required by law. Sussman noted that the notion that embalming is required is a common misconception.
Cremation: Another more eco-friendly option
According to the Cremation Association of North America, more than 70% of Nevadans opt to be cremated.
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Sussman said this is most likely because of the transient nature of the population. “Most people aren’t from here,” she said. “They aren’t going to be visited by loved ones if they’re buried here, and it’s expensive to send a body back to another place.” It’s also a less expensive option, she said. According to DFS Memorials, a network of local funeral and cremation providers, a direct cremation in Las Vegas costs about $795 and up. Sussman said her business offers traditional cremation services and aquamation—the process of using water flow, temperature and alkalinity to speed up natural decomposition. She said KraftSussman is the first mortuary in Nevada to provide this service. Sussman said aquamation uses a tenth of the carbon footprint of cremation and is “much better for the environment.” “By the time the process is done, the remains are neutralized,” she said.
Death-positive movement
The popularity of more eco-friendly burials extends beyond those who just want to be environmentally conscious. There has also been a movement to include families in the burial process. “We always offer them the option to come in and bathe the body,” Sussman said. “I don’t think there is any better way to honor the memory of someone who has been important to you than to be involved in caring for them in their final moment,” she said. Sometimes it can even help with the family’s healing process, she added. Sarah Chavez Troop hopes to change the way we think about death. A leader in the “death positive” movement, she is executive director of the Order of the Good Death, an LA-based organization that embraces human mortality and natural burial practices. “We talk about death and treat death very similar to the way we view sex,” she said. “There is a lot of silence and shame, and it’s not something we talk about openly. There’s a lot of mystery and myths around both subjects.” Troop said death positivity explores mortality without attaching shame to it. She added that a lot of the things that accompany a traditional American burial aren’t actually necessary or required by law and are instead pushed by the funeral industry. Things like embalming, caskets and concrete vaults really offer no benefit to public safety and simply inflate the cost of burying the dead, Troop said. “If those things are helpful to someone and that’s what they want, that’s great for them as long as they know there are many other choices,” she said.
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Tilman Fertitta talks business, his new book and a Las Vegas NBA team
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ilman Fertitta can lay claim to a number of titles—billionaire, casino and restaurant mogul, TV personality and pro sports team owner. And as of September 17, the Houston native can add the title of author to that list. Fertitta spoke to Vegas Inc over the phone about his book, Shut Up and Listen!, his Downtown Las Vegas casino, the Golden Nugget and the possibility of Las Vegas being home to an NBA franchise of its own.
have to look for the 5% that’s wrong, even though 95% of everything is right. You need to know what you know and know what you don’t know. Everybody thinks they know more than they do, and the best thing you can do is surround yourself with people who know what you don’t know. What’s happening at the Golden Nugget these days? We’re always changing things. We’re in the
Las Vegas continues to grow and change. What’s your overview of this market and this city as a whole? I think it’s great. It’s good that we haven’t been building thousands of hotel rooms. I don’t think we need to build more for a while so we don’t start renting rooms too cheap. The smartest thing we can do is not add rooms but continue to add conference centers and other entertainment venues and great restaurants to help bring people to Las Vegas. Certainly folks in Houston are excited about the upcoming NBA season and excited about what the Rockets could accomplish. Do you think Las Vegas could soon be home to an NBA team of its own? I’m sure the NBA is looking at it. It could happen one day. All I know is that I haven’t heard that it isn’t going to happen. I just haven’t been a part of it. As an NBA owner, what are your thoughts on the Las Vegas market? I think it’s a great sports market. I know the [Golden Knights] have done unbelievably well, and I think the Raiders are going to do unbelievably well. Las Vegas is one of America’s great cities.
Tell us about your book. HarperCollins approached me about 18 months ago and said, “Hey, Tilman, we see you on all these business shows and these sports shows, and we read all these magazine articles about you. Why don’t you write a book?” They wanted me to write a book about how I did it and what my philosophies are to be successful. We started scribbling and it ended up being really fun. It’s a good book. We’re on the USA Today bestseller list, so it’s been great. Not to give anything from the book away, but can you give us a couple of business pointers? First, you have to know your numbers. I don’t care how great your product is; if you don’t know the numbers that make your business operate, you’re going to fail. Second, there are no spare customers. You have to treat every customer like they’re your only customer. Every business is competitive, so I don’t care what business you’re in, you have to take care of that customer or they will go somewhere else. From an operational standpoint, there’s the 95/5 rule. You have to pay attention to the details. You
Tilman Fertitta at a signing event for his new book, Shut Up and Listen!, at the Golden Nugget. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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Water conservation efforts are good for the planet and your checkbook, but watersaving strategies don’t end at home. Commercial and industrial spaces account for 20% of water use in Southern Nevada. To help curb wasteful water consumption, Southern Nevada Water Authority offers rebates and incentives for businesses that upgrade to waterefficient technologies, devices, fixtures and water-smart landscaping. Here’s a look at those programs and how they have helped local business owners in the Valley.
Water Efficient Technologies Program The Water Efficient Technologies (WET) program offers rebates and financial incentives to commercial and multifamily property owners who install waterefficient appliances. “Since 2001, businesses participating in the Water Efficient Technologies program have saved more than 14 billion gallons of water,” said Bronson Mack of Southern Nevada Water Authority. That’s enough to fill the Bellagio Fountains 637 times. While they do require an upfront cost, the implementation of such devices will provide business owners a return on their investment in cheaper water bills over time. To help offset these initial costs, SNWA offers rebates and performance-based monetary incentives that may cover up to 50%. Learn more at snwa.com. Here are preapproved watersaving technologies that WET participants can choose from: n High-efficiency toilet retrofits n Efficient showerhead retrofits n Waterless and high-efficiency urinal retrofits n Converting a sports field from grass to an artificial surface n Retrofitting standard cooling towers with qualifying, high-efficiency drift elimination technologies
Water Smart Landscape Program “Each square foot of grass consumes about 72 gallons of water a year, compared with about 17 gallons of water consumption for drip-irrigated landscapes,” Mack said. The Water Smart Landscape program for businesses offers $3 per square foot of grass removed and replaced with drip-irrigated plants and trees (up to 10,000 The amount the water smart square feet a year), and landscape program has saved $1.50 per square foot by replacing more than 190 thereafter. Learn more at million square feet of grass snwa.com. with drip-irrigated, water-efficient plants and trees.
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Terrible Herbst Terrible Herbst has converted more than 156,000 square feet of grass at 23 properties in the Las Vegas Valley since 2003. The company has saved about 8.5 million gallons of water. “The conversions made by Terrible Herbst through the Water Smart Landscapes Rebate program illustrate how small changes in its operations resulted in significant water savings,” said SNWA Conservation Manager Doug Bennett.
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Lighthouse Property Management Lighthouse Property Management upgraded showerheads, toilets and faucets in almost 500 units at its Avenue 965, Fifteen Fifty and The Marq at 1600 apartment complexes. The high-efficiency fixture updates are projected to save more than 3.6 million gallons of water. Lighthouse also converted more than 8,000 square feet of grass to Water Smart Landscaping. “Our company has been doing this for years across the country. It’s all about water conservation, especially here in Las Vegas,” said Cindy Lowry, Regional Property Manager.
Thomas & Mack Company/ McCarran Center Thomas & Mack Company has completed 16 Water Smart Landscape projects, including removing more than 84,000 square feet of grass at the center near Warm Springs Road and I-215. The conversion projects have saved more than 4.6 million gallons of water and have netted the company $185,000 in Water Smart Landscape rebates from SNWA. “Whether you are holding your asset long term or positioning for sale, turf conversion adds value in the water savings and reduced maintenance,” said Leslie Shurmur, company Portfolio Director. “Reduced operating costs contributes to tenant retention, curb appeal for leasing, and the bottom-line cap rate. It’s the right thing to do if you are truly a community partner in Las Vegas.”
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VegasInc Notes Sun Commercial Real Estate announced the creation of the Fritz Investment Team, which specializes in investment sales. Roy Fritz, who joined Sun Commercial in 2012, formed the team to expand on Sun Commercial Real Estate’s services. Fritz previously owned a national retail chain franchise where he gained a unique perspective of what is important to tenants and building owners. Fritz is also a Southern Nevada CCIM Chapter Director for 2020-21. Goettl Air Conditioning and Plumbing of Las Vegas was named in Inc. 5000’s 2019 annual ranking of the fastestgrowing private companies in America. Inc. 5000 ranked Goettl 2,147th out of 4,882 privately owned companies. Goettl had 187% growth over a three-year period and generated $69 million in revenue in 2018. This is the second consecutive year that Goettl was ranked in this publication. In 2018, the company ranked 1,786th with an overall growth of 253%. Goettl was founded in 1939 and has grown to provide
a variety of services in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. It employs more than 500 people with an emphasis on individualized professional development. Owner Ken Goodrich attributes the success to the company’s philosophy of “doing things the right way, not the easy way.” In anticipation of the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, Brass Cap Development acquired three parcels of land for $5 million. It secured 1.74 acres at Diablo Drive and Edmond Street for the development of a 20,000-square-foot industrial building, 5.05 acres in the same area for two additional industrial buildings. It also acquired five acres at Volunteer Boulevard and Executive Airport Drive near the Raiders training facility in Henderson for two more industrial buildings. StoryBook Homes announced the opening of Boulder Hills Estates’ second phase, Boulder City’s first large-scale housing development in 30 years. Located near Bristlecone Drive
and Adams Boulevard and adjacent to the Boulder Creek Golf Course, Boulder Hills Estates has one- and two-story homes, ranging from three to seven bedrooms, two- or three-car garages and more. “As the only developer in three decades to be selected for a home development project of this size in Boulder City, we intended to create a community of homes that reflect the high standards and livability of the area. To see this project embraced by buyers in such a short time is extremely gratifying,” developer Wayne Laska said. Dickinson Wright PLLC has been named one of the Top 100 Law Firms for Women by WomenInc. magazine. “Dickinson Wright is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and is pleased to have our efforts to support the professional development and success of our women attorneys recognized,” said Katheryne Zelenock, chair of the Dickinson Wright Women’s Network and co-chair of its diversity and inclusion committee. The women’s network offers outreach activities that include the sponsorship of events celebrating the accomplishments of women, support of scholarships and activities for law students and younger students interested in the practice of law. The firm has 475 attorneys in 18 offices,
Jessica Patterson, the chief financial officer for Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, received the Athena Young Professional Leadership award at Patterson the 16th annual Athena International Awards luncheon September 27 at the Stirling Club. Patterson, a Girl Scout alumna, oversees all financial, human resource and merchandising functions, including the Girl Scout Cookie program. She is pursuing an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
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Greg Weitzel, director of parks and recreation for the City of Las Vegas, was elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration during the group’s conference in Baltimore. Academy members must demonstrate ability in administration, management or education in the profession, have served for more than 15 years in a high level of administration in a parks and recreation agency, or manage a parks and recreation department for an agency with a population of more than 500,000.
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