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WASHINGTON, BOISE STATE TABBED FOR LAS VEGAS BOWL As supporters started to gather December 8 at the Hard Rock Hotel for bowl game pairing announcements, Las Vegas Bowl Executive Director John Saccenti roamed the property’s hallways finalizing the matchup on his cellphone. The first part was easy. Memphis was tabbed as the non-Power 5 school for a lucrative New Year’s game, meaning Mountain West Conference champion Boise State would be coming to Las Vegas for the fifth time since 2010. That’s great news for Saccenti, because Boise State’s supporters typically travel well. The hard part was coordinating an opponent for Boise State from the Pac-12 Conference. Arizona State, California, Washington and Washington State all looked like possibilities. The RedBox Bowl in Northern California went with the nearby Golden Bears. The Sun Bowl wanted Arizona State, and vice versa. That meant Washington was available. And so the Coach Petersen Bowl was born. Outgoing Washington coach Chris Petersen coached Boise State to a 92-12 record over eight years, including a win against Washington in the 2012 Las Vegas Bowl. Nine of Petersen’s assistants were formerly at Boise State. “There will be lots of storylines around this game, but the focus is always on our players and finishing the season strong,” Boise State coach Bryan Harsin said. –Ray Brewer

WEEK IN REVIEW WEEK AHEAD EV E N T S T O F O L L OW A N D N EWS YO U M I SS E D

Runners head out on a 5K fun run during the 15th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run on December 7 in Downtown Las Vegas. The event is a fundraiser for Opportunity Village, which provides opportunities and support to Southern Nevadans with intellectual disabilities and their families. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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CULTURE

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Which college teams were kindest to bettors? Community events at the Mob Museum Oyo’s GM talks about changes on the Strip

STORIES FROM LAST WEEK BANANA, DUCT TAPE SOLD FOR $120,000 AT ART SHOW Maurizio Cattelan duct taped a banana to a wall at Art Basel Miami Beach and priced it at $120,000. It was purchased by a woman in Paris. A man pulled the banana off the wall and ate it, however, calling his act performance art. RUSSIA BANNED FOR DOPING On December 9, Russia was slapped with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a long-standing doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete if they can show they are clean competitors. The ruling by the World Anti-Doping Agency’s executive committee means Russia’s flag, name and anthem will not appear at the Tokyo Games. A NEW CHAMPION IS CROWNED The Liberty High School football team, which lost its first five games of the season against powerhouse outof-state programs, on December 7 won its first class 4A state title, 50-7 against Centennial. The Patriots had taken down perennial national power and 10-time state champion Bishop Gorman two weeks prior during the playoffs, and finished their season holding the trophy at Sam Boyd Stadium.

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“President Trump’s persistent and continuing effort to coerce a foreign country to help him cheat to win an election is a clear and present danger to our free and fair elections and to our national security.” –Daniel Goldman, director of investigations at the House Intelligence Committee, in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee

PUBLIC MISLED ON PROGRESS IN AFGHANISTAN WAR The U.S. government across three White House administrations misled the public about failures in the Afghanistan war, often suggesting success where it didn’t exist, according to thousands of pages of documents obtained by the Washington Post. AOC GETS THE LAST LAUGH Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who drew fire from critics when she pushed back against a proposal for her state to award $3 billion in subsidies to Amazon for building a warehouse in New York City, took a victory lap December 6 when the company signed a lease in the city without the subsidies.

Visitors crowd the walkways of Cowboy Christmas on December 5 inside the Las Vegas Convention Center’s South Halls. It runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through December 14 and is free to the public. More than 300 exhibitors sell their wares at the event, which coincides with the National Finals Rodeo. (Mark Damon/Las Vegas News Bureau)

FUNDRAISER OF THE WEEK CULTURAL CENTER NEEDS NEW ROOF For years, the strategy for repairing the roof of the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel in Death Valley Junction was to patch the decaying areas of the fragile adobe building. But patchwork has become inefficient for the 95-yearold historic cultural center. That’s why the Death Valley Junction Board of Trustees is raising $20,000 to construct a new roof for the first time in the building’s history, says Fred Conboy, president and CEO of the board. In addition to the sheer age of the building, flooding is a periodic problem in the Death Valley area. During heavy rainstorms, water permeates into the opera house, damaging the roof, Conboy says. “We don’t get flooding often, but when we do, it’s devastating,” he says. Roof replacement is crucial for protecting the opera house’s walls, which are adorned with murals painted by opera house founder Marta Becket. Those looking to contribute to the preservation of the opera house can attend any of the opera house’s upcoming events, including two Christmas concerts on December 15 and 21. For more information, go to amargosa operahouse.org. –Miranda Willson

THE WRITERS LOUNGE FINDS ITS FIRST HOME In June 2018, author and educator Oksana Marafioti founded the Las Vegas Writers Lounge, a roving studio where writers of all genres and skill levels could take classes and workshops. On January 18, the Writers Lounge will debut its first physical home, at 3037 E. Warm Springs Road #200. For now, the lounge is only open for weekend classes. Ironically, Marafioti’s expansion plans are being slowed by a literary award from Leipzig University, which will take her to Germany for the spring and summer. Upon her return, Marafioti plans to expand the lounge to an even larger space that will accommodate open writing time for participants. Until then, aspiring writers can bone up on their skills with a variety of offerings; no experience is necessary. Upcoming classes include Creative Writing (January 18-February 15 and January 26); Descriptive Writing (January 19); and Memoir (January 19 and 26). Find out more at facebook.com/ loungewriters. –C. Moon Reed

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Cheese Platter at Cured & Whey “Megamonger” Diana Brier can help you customize a cheese and charcuterie board at this hidden gem, or give the gift of cheesy education, with C&W’s once-a-month board classes. Prices vary. 6265 S. Valley View Blvd. #K, 702-429-3617. Pannetone at Downtown Summerlin Farmers Market Benoit Cornet, executive chef at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, makes the holidays that much sweeter with this classic Italian holiday sweet bread studded with dried fruit, available through January. $15. Saturdays, Downtown Summerlin, frenchcottagebakery@gmail.com.

Seasoned Salts at Momofuku Bring a taste of David Chang’s Cosmo restaurant home with these salts, sold as a three-flavor pack: Savory, Spicy and Tingly, all versatile enough to use on proteins, vegetables and even snacks like popcorn and nuts. $28. peachykeen.momofuku.com.

Holiday Nog at Ellis Island This creamy, boozy Ellis family concoction is a Valley tradition going on 17 years, and it goes so fast you have to be on the ball to score one. $35. Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, 4178 Koval Lane, 702-733-8901.

Celebrity Chefs Cookbooks Check out new titles from Bobby Flay (Bobby at Home: Fearless Flavors From My Kitchen), Gordon Ramsay (Quick & Delicious) and José Andrés (Vegetables Unleashed). Prices vary. Amazon.com. My Sister’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil at Estiatorio Milos A small plate of olive oil with fresh snips of oregano, paired with a basket of warm bread, starts every meal at Estiatorio Milos, and now you can share the earthy, sweet EVOO. $25. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7930.

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Art by local illustrator Abbie Paulhus This Vegas-based artist creates heartwarming prints, postcards, T-shirts, enamel pins, notepads, wrapping paper and more. $5-$32. Abbiepaulhus.com.

Momofuku salts, celebrity chef cookbooks, handmade pens, Neon Cactus jewelery, Hard Rock Hotel T-shirt (Christopher DeVargas/Staff); others (Courtesy)

Handmade pens at Priscilla Fowler Gallery The late woodworker Lenny Knecht made gorgeous multicolored pens on a woodturner from blocks of wood. Each one is unique. $40-$100. 1300 S. Main St. #110, 719-371-5640. Art Workshops at Core Contemporary Gallery Rotating topics at artist/gallerist Nancy Good’s monthly hands-on art workshops include mixedmedia, exquisite corpse and abstract. All supplies are provided. $45-$65. 900 E. Karen Ave. #D222, 702-805-1166. Vintage goods at Neon Cactus Vintage Negar Hosseini’s shop inside Fergusons Downtown offers a mix of curated vintage clothes and handmade jewelry. The Nevada-shaped stainedglass earrings make a darling gift. Prices vary. 1028 Fremont St. #111, 702-550-8855. Banksy Vandal Kit at Immersion Vegas Make your own Banksy in the style of the elusive artist with this stencil kit. Purchase in the gift shop connected to the unauthorized Banksy: Genius or Vandal exhibition. $49. Fashion Show, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., banksy.vegas. Commemorative T-shirt at Hard Rock Hotel The iconic resort will change brands soon, and this black shirt pays tribute to its “rockin’” past with a back panel listing some of the biggest acts it hosted (David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, Metallica) and the venues (Body English, Rehab, Pink Taco) Vegas won’t soon forget. $26. 4455 Paradise Road, 702-693-5000. Books by Local Authors Street Art Las Vegas by photographers William Shea and Patrick Lai offers 252 full-color images documenting the local graffiti scene. Smart drinkers will enjoy Vegas Brews: Craft Beer and the Birth of a Local Scene by UNLV sociology prof Michael Ian Borer. And literary types should enjoy the Test Site Poetry Series winner Refugia: Poems by Kyce Bello. $15-$30. The Writer’s Block, 519 S. 6th St., 702-550-6399. Vegas Vinyl This was an especially deep year for local digital releases, but there were a handful of strong vinyl drops, too, including Surfin’ Turf by instrumental, self-described “Rat Pack rock ’n roll” outfit Franks & Deans ($15, franksanddeans.com); Protocol of Dreams by indie stalwarts Black Camaro ($20, $20, blackcamaromusic.com blackcamaromusic.com); and Save Us All ($20, belikemax.com belikemax.com), the fourth full-length from ska/ punk favorites Be Like Max.

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Peanut Butter Bone at Bogart’s Bone-Appetit Consisting of just peanut butter, flour and milk, these bakery-made vegetarian dog bones are fan favorites—and they’re cheap enough to buy for every pooch on your list. 65 cents-$1. Multiple locations, bogartspet.com. Classes at Smarty Paws Tired of your friend’s dog jumping on you when you visit? A few obedience classes should improve their pet and your friendship. Smarty Paws also offers agility, therapy dog training, boot camp and day care. $25+. Multiple locations, smartypaws.com.

Power Paws Treats at Healthy Tails Some freeze-dried meat treats are sure to delight your friends’ furry friends. Their owners will love the fact that they’re grain-free with no added fillers or preservatives. $11-$19. 8457 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-656-1700, healthytailslv.com.

ACTIV8 CBD Pet Drops at Buy Legal Meds According to online reviews, pet owners have used these locally made drops to help their pets deal with anxiety, arthritic pain, epilepsy and more. Of course, CBD doesn’t have FDA research backing its efficacy, so be smart and use with caution. $40. Multiple locations, buylegalmeds.com.

Vegas Golden Knights merch Jerseys are the NHL’s gift-giving gold standard, but if your giftee already has several—or if official team “sweaters” are out of your price range—we might suggest a Marc-André Fleury save photo. You know the one: the wild, sprawling, reach-back-with-the-glove stop he made on Toronto’s Nic Petan last month, captured from the perfect angle and ready for framing ($10-$40). … Or how about a set of noise-canceling Bluetooth DJ headphones, emblazoned with the classic VGK helmet logo on both ears ($35)? … And of course, as the weather cools down, you can’t go wrong with his ($22) or hers ($35) VGK slippers slippers, perfect for sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace big screen during a Golden Knights game. shop.nhl.com/vegas-golden-knights.

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Raiders Merch The NFL still hasn’t authorized the sale of “Las Vegas Raiders” gear (laaaaame), but in the meantime, seasonal, nonOakland Raiders gear will do nicely. Wintertime options sure to make the recipient a hit at holiday parties include the Light-Up Ugly Sweater ($70), equipped with mini multicolored LED Christmas bulbs. Or if your footballloving friend or family member likes to stick closer to home, his ($50) or her ($45) two-piece pajama sets should do the trick. nflshop.com/oakland-raiders.

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Mike’s Recovery Bath Salts at Fergusons Downtown Longtime sports massage therapist and aromatherapy trainer Mike Buckham has opened a shop, where he sells essential oil mineral soaks, perfect for the hardworking gym rat in your life. Prices vary. 1028 Fremont St., mikesrecovery.com. The Luxury of Time at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas It’s a two- to three-hour, fully customizable spa indulgence, in which the recipient can choose among a variety of services including massage, facial and body therapy. $360-$500. waldorfastorialasvegas.com.

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UNLV Wooden Tabletop Toss Set Hours of office or home cornhole fun await with this 10-by-7-inch target board— featuring the throwback UNLV logo—and eight mini bags. $25. fanatics.com/ college/unlv-rebels.

Aromatherapy Room Sprays from Zeeta Body Local yoga teacher Christine Frazzita’s skin care products, which range from room sprays to body oils, are vegan, organic, preservative-free and made with high-quality essential oils and herbs, which should make you feel good gifting them to your favorite yogi or yogini. $14. zeetabody.com.

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Vegas-themed gift basket from R&CO Cult favorite hair care brand R&CO’s products are coveted by professional stylists. We suggest pairing Jackpot styling crème with Neon Lights dry oil spray, plus a bottle of Death Valley dry shampoo to extend that pictureperfect ’do. $28-$32. Layla Social Salon, 7865 W. Sahara Ave. #101, 702-336-6886; Square Salon & Spa, 1225 S. Fort Apache Road #160, 702-255-7050.

Select CBD Disposable Pens at MedMen Las Vegas We’ve only just begun to tap into the myriad benefits of CBD. Social CBD disposable hemp-derived vaporizer pens make it easy to choose a mood: Relax comes in lavender or cinnamon; Revive comes in lemon; and Focus comes in peppermint or spearmint. Easy to use and perfect for those on-the-go. $30. 823 S. 3rd St., 725-333-7404.

Old Pal Party Pack at Nevada Made Marijuana Henderson This is the kind of gift that’s really for you, too. The Old Pal Party Pack—available in pre-ground 14- or 28gram amounts—is meant to be shared among friends, making the cannabis experience communal. Gift one to a pal and pass the season’s cheer around. $90$130. 3195 St. Rose Parkway #212, 702-737-7777.

Cowboy Gummy Barrels at Acres Cannabis Lasso in some of these barrel-shaped gummies and gift them to your favorite cowboy or cowgirl. They come 10 to a pack, and you can choose from six flavors: cherry, apple, cola, root beer, cinnamon and citrus. $27. 2320 Western Ave., 702-399-4200.

Incredibles Chocolates at Essence Cannabis Dispensary These edibles have become a cult classic on the dispensary scene. The handcrafted, gluten-free, cannabisinfused bars come in 16 flavors, including s’mores, key lime pie and pumpkin pie delight. One for $25, two for $30. Multiple locations, essencevegas.com.

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Giftable Outdoorsy Art by MaryOn Adventures Local painter and climber Mary Felker sells nature-themed stickers, postcards, magnets, T-shirts, framed prints, wall hangings and more. $4-$51. Etsy.com/shop/maryonadventures.

National Parks Mugs from Deneen Pottery This family-owned company is based in Minnesota, but we won’t hold that against them, because they make amazing mugs for the national parks, including regional faves Red Rock Canyon, Great Basin, Death Valley and Grand Canyon. $20-$57. 866-369-7407, deneenpottery.com/national-parks-mugs.

Bottled Water Subscription from Solus Sustainable Hydration Opt for still or sparkling spring water sourced regionally and bottled in North Las Vegas. The elegant, reusable glass bottles are delivered weekly or monthly to select ZIP codes in Henderson and Summerlin. $30 per 10-liter delivery. 702-484-1922, solush20.com.

Rail Explorers Gift Card at Nevada State Railroad Museum Send two or four of your friends on a pedaling adventure—a 4-mile downhill trip through desert vistas in a pedalpowered car that cruises the rail lines. The return trip is by train, so it’s never too much work. $50$150. 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, railexplorers.net.

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Custom Flower Arrangement from the Tiny Bloom Gift a custom bouquet, floral crown or wreath, or head into the store and grab a pre-made arrangement for a no-frills gift that’s guaranteed to bring a smile. Prices vary. Fergusons Downtown, 1028 Fremont St. #113, 702-508-8414.

Sexy Herbs from Herbally Grounded Peruvian maca root, otherwise known as Lepidium meyenii, has been used for centuries to enhance people’s libidos. You don’t have to go to Peru to get your mojo flowing; just visit this local health-food store at your convenience. $15-$40. Multiple locations, herballygrounded.com.

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Romantic Pottery Class at Clay Arts Vegas Grab the Patrick Swayze to your Demi Moore (or vice versa) and head to this local clay art studio for a four-week couples’ class and take home a handmade memento at the end of the series that you’ll remember forever. $200. 1353 Arville St., 702-375-4147.

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Tintype Portrait at Myron Hensel Photography Give your little ones something they’ll keep forever. The tintype process dates back to the 1850s and uses the wet plate collodion process, resulting in an image no Instagram filter can match. $250 for two 8x10s. Fergusons Downtown, 1028 Fremont St., myronhensel.com.

Fear & Loathing Baby Onesie on Etsy Red Rock Canyon Hunter S. Thompson’s novel is a drug-fueled odyssey through Las Vegas at the end of the ’60s counterculture revolution, so it’s definitely not suitable for the young’uns. But this onesie sure looks adorable on the spitup crowd. $22.50. Etsy.com/shop/ littlekidsworld.

Legit Cookie Dough Lover’s Holiday Gift at Doughp Who doesn’t love cookie dough? Now your pintsize baker can eat the stuff right out of the jar. Doughp’s egg-free legit cookie dough requires no baking, and this holiday set comes with a spatula and a fanny pack for an on-the-go treat. $36-$46. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 702-482-7411.

Massage at Downtown Neko Massage Studio At $65, the 50-minute signature massage (with a bonus foot spa) is a deal compared to similar offerings on the Strip. And $35 gets you a 25-minute back and shoulder massage for a revitalizing pick-me-up. 124 S. 6th St. #170, 702-768-5450.

Welcome to Las Vegas Cookie Cutters Someone with a sweet tooth on your list? These clever cookie cutters pay homage to Betty Willis’ iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign, sans roadclogging, selfie-taking tourists. $6.50-$9.50. Etsy.com/shop/katobakingsupplies.

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Tickets to Tim Burton: Lost Vegas Through February 15, film buffs, Beetlejuice fanatics and art admirers can catch Burton’s quirky visual curiosities at Downtown’s Neon Museum. We recommend a night viewing. $30. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-387-6366.

Growler & Gift Card at Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits The gift of beer keeps on giving, especially when it’s delivered in a refillable jug. Paired with a gift card, it allows the recipient to keep up with one of the best rotating tap selections in town. Growler $5. 9915 S. Eastern Ave. #110, 702-435-9463.

Classic Local Las Vegas T-shirts by Neon Implosion As the Valley ceaselessly grows and changes, it’s nice to put on these velvety-soft cotton reminders of a small-town Vegas gone by. Give one to a friend who saw Nirvana at Calamity Jane’s or swam in the Glass Pool (or wants to say they did). $30. Neonimplosion.bigcartel.com.

Golf Outing at TopGolf So your buddies think they can golf? Or maybe they’ve always wanted to try? Either way, these Strip-adjacent driving bays are the perfect spot for it, where a sport famous for quiet etiquette can turn into a full-on staff party. $33-$98 per person, event pricing also available. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458.

A Night on the Lanes at Brooklyn Bowl There’s no better place to experience a favorite live act than from the Bowl’s elevated, upclose bowling area—and your very own lane, of course. It’s a perfect way to commend your office team’s hard work, by purchasing up to eight general admission tickets and signing on for a minimum food and drink order, typically around $200. Linq Promenade, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-862-2695. TopGolf, Neon Implosion, SpeedVegas, Mothership Coffee (Christopher DeVargas/Staff); Las Vegas Distillery (Steve Marcus/Staff); Neon Museum (Yasmina Chavez/Staff); others (Courtesy)

Omakase Tasting Experience at Tao Treat your pal(s) to a parade of culinary delights with a two-hour, chefcurated tasting at one of the Strip’s most acclaimed Asian restaurants. $150 apiece plus gratuity. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian, taolasvegas. com/restaurant/omakase.

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SpeedVegas Drift Experience Here’s a bucket-list item if ever one existed: A professional driver in an American muscle car takes a rider on two highspeed, drifting laps around SpeedVegas’ racetrack. So fast! So furious! $99. 14200 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-789-0568.

$100 gift card to Sin City Mobile Detailing This desert weather is especially tough on cars. The gift of a spot-free hand wash, degreased tires, clean windows, a thorough vacuuming and more is always appreciated, by both people and machinery. 702-530-5743, sale.sincitydetailing.com.

Lift Tickets for Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort A winter sports obsession needn’t wait for weekends in Utah or Colorado. Lift tickets for Lee Canyon’s ski and snowboard area—less than an hour’s drive from town—only cost $79. 6725 Lee Canyon Road, 702-385-2754.

Alex and Ani Lucky in Las Vegas Charm Bangle Bracelet Las Vegans like to wear their civic pride. This Rafaelian gold expandable wire bangle—complete with a charm embossed with “Las Vegas” and a pair of dice—is a fine way to do it. $28. alexandani.com.

Custom Gift Box from Eataly Fill a box with goods from Park MGM’s gourmet market: pastas, chocolates, panettone and more. Could there be a tastier and more felicitous solution to a “what to give” problem? Prices vary. Park MGM, eataly.com.

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A Bag of Peru Café Femenino from Mothership Coffee Roasters The Café Femenino program provides direct payment to female coffee farmers. This shade-grown, full-bodied roast benefits Peru’s Cecanor Co-op. What’s more, the intensity of this cocoa-forward cup is undeniable. $14. 2708 N. Green Valley Parkway; 1028 Fremont St.; mothershipcoffee.com.

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In Southern Nevada, water waste is against the law. But what exactly is it? Allowing water to spray or flow off a property, failing to drain a swimming pool or spa into a public sanitary sewer and irrigating landscapes outside the mandatory seasonal watering schedule are all examples of water waste. These rules are determined by local water utility service rules and supported by city and county ordinances. Violating them could result in fines ranging from $40-$5,120, depending on the water utility, meter size and the number of documented violations. “The rules for water waste are pretty consistent throughout the Valley,” said Summer Ortiz, water waste supervisor at Las Vegas Valley Water District. “We encourage all Southern Nevadans to avoid water waste and possible fines by simply checking their irrigation system monthly to make sure water is not spraying or flowing off the property.”

why prevent water waste? Southern Nevada’s community-wide water reuse program reclaims and safely returns nearly all water used indoors back to Lake Mead so it can be used again. This sustainably extends water supplies for the community. However, water used outdoors is only used once. Reducing or eliminating outdoor water waste increases Southern Nevada’s water efficiency, supports our community’s water conservation initiatives and improves our quality of life. “As the driest city in the driest state, we all have an obligation to use our limited water resources as wisely as possible,” Ortiz said. “I think we can all agree that water flowing off a property is not a responsible use of water.”

Report water waste “If you’re driving down the street and see water shooting from a broken sprinkler or you get sprayed by your HOA’s irrigation system while walking the dog, you can take a photo of the waste and submit to us,” Ortiz said. The LVVWD and the City of Henderson have online tools that allow you to report a problem and upload images. “The more information you can provide about the time, date and location of the waste, the more likely our investigators can pinpoint the problem and notify the property owner,” Ortiz said. Enforcement is handled by the municipal water agency servicing the property. For links to each water provider’s online water waste forms and a list of phone numbers, visit snwa.com.

Cycle and soak. Grass in the desert needs several short soaking cycles about an hour apart. Try watering for 3 or 4 minutes at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and then at 10 a.m. during winter.

Text CONSERVE to 85357 to receive a text reminder to change your irrigation clock each season.

Check your irrigation system after each mowing for any misdirected or broken sprinklers.

Look for signs of a leak, which can include pooling water or bubbles in your yard.

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water waste enforcement The LVVWD and local water providers have water waste investigators looking for water waste and following up on citizen reports. “At the Water District, we work to educate our customers first and if they do not fix the problem, they may get a fine,” Ortiz said, noting that not repairing an irrigation system malfunction or leak within 48 hours also constitutes water waste. Fines for LVVWD residential customers begin at $80 and double with each violation; water waste fines for businesses are higher based on larger meter sizes. “The most common water waste violation we see is water spraying or flowing off the property due to an irrigation system issue. You can avoid fines by keeping the water on your property. It’s that simple,” Ortiz said.

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Most water waste is caused by improper or inefficient landscape irrigation. “Just a few simple steps will make your irrigation system more efficient and help you avoid wasting water,” Ortiz said. “First, make sure you’re sticking to the mandatory seasonal watering schedule. You can find your assigned watering days and other irrigation tips at snwa.com.”

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T-Mobile Arena NEON HOOPS SHOWCASE Two of the nation’s elite college basketball players converge on the Strip. Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey is a likely first-round NBA Draft pick, and he’ll battle Utah junior swingman Timmy Smith, who’s averaging more than 20 points per game. Holiday bonus: Proceeds benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. 8 p.m., $29-$179. –Case Keefer

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BROOKLYN BOWL THIEVERY CORPORATION Seems like only yesterday that downtempo was huge; you couldn’t walk into an upscale bar without stepping in some Morcheeba. Most of those trip-hop icons have checked out, but Washington, D.C.’s Thievery Corporation continues to wage mellow, dub-accented warfare—this time with New York City’s world-beaty Brazilian Girls at their side. 7 p.m., $35-$55. –Geoff Carter

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Sometimes a suitcase is more than just baggage. This traveling exhibition asks 21 artists and architects to “play with the rules” and design at the small scale of a “portmanteau,” or traveling bag. The result is 13 pieces that, according to the show description, explore themes of travel, surveillance, identity, community collaboration, climate change and architectural practice. Gallerist Priscilla Fowler says that viewers who embrace the extraordinary will end up spending quite a lot of time on each of the “mini installations.” UNLV architecture students created one of the show’s most popular pieces, Fowler says. Called “GLEEcerin: Notational models,” it consists of 96 different pieces of carved soap. “People really love that,” Fowler says. UNLV architecture professor Alberto de Salvatierra organized the show, and the exhibit was first curated at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Catch the closing reception for this playful, collaborative exhibit—the artists will be in attendance, and there’ll be music, food and drinks. Or just pop in to see the art during regular gallery hours anytime between now and December 14. 6 p.m., free, 1300 S. Main St. #110. –C. Moon Reed

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Legendary turntablist Richard Quitevis broke onto the scene during the 1990s, and his scratching skills landed him the spotlight in documentaries Scratch and Hang the DJ. Q-Bert gets behind the decks in OTR’s living room, while the b-boys of Super Cr3w host an ugly sweater edition of the Money Moves battle in the main room. $20-$30, 10:30 p.m. –Leslie Ventura

THU, DEC 12 TRIPLE GEORGE GRILL CULINARY ROAD TRIP: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS The final stop on Chef Scott Commings’ 2019 culinary tour delivers a giant hug of a winter feast. Think mac and cheese, green bean casserole and sticky toffee pudding. 6:30 p.m., $65, 201 N. 3rd St. #120. –Genevie Durano

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Bust out your hair crimper and neon leggings and beer it up at this retro bash. Enjoy a secret “special release,” listen to DJ Velvet Rebel and take advantage of drink specials and giveaways. 7-10 p.m., free admission, 1510 S. Main St. –C. Moon Reed

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thought you weren’t going to do this!” Rob Alahn says to his longtime DJ partner, Doug Wilcox. “I changed my mind,” Wilcox responds with a grin. The two are geeking out over Wilcox’s latest acquisition, the Samsung Galaxy Fold, when Wilcox pulls out a new pair of earbuds. “We’re gadget freaks,” Wilcox says with a laugh. The two DJs’ love of tech and gadgetry runs deep, so you can only imagine how nerdy they get when they’re pining over the latest DJ equipment. A connoisseur of gear and electronics, Alahn has owned Downtown’s 1 Stop DJ Shop for years, but it was a fated Wednesday night at Downtown Cocktail Room more than 12 years ago that brought him and Wilcox together. Wilcox, an army veteran, started playing disco and garage in New Jersey in 1978, then continued DJing at clubs on base in Oklahoma during the ’80s. Alahn began honing his house chops in Chicago back in 1980. “We witnessed house music being born,” Wilcox says. Collectively, their style is an homage to their respective cities, along with the variety of influences to which they’ve been exposed along the way. “You can hear R&B in our sets, you can hear disco in our sets, downtempo,” Alahn says. “We’re house heads for sure, but we’re passionate about good music.” When Alahn heard Wilcox spinning inside the then-new Downtown Cocktail Room back in 2007, the DJ stars aligned. “It had a lot of substance,” Alahn recalls. “When I heard Doug play, I was like, ‘That’s home, I know that.’” Wilcox invited Alan to guest DJ during one of his Wednesday night sets, and, “He never went away,” Wilcox laughs. “He was there next Wednesday.” “Beauty Bar and Griffin and some of the other bars and clubs that were down there [at the time] kind of had a familiar thread running through them,” Alahn says. “But in terms of its brand, DCR is situated just the

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way it’s situated on that block—left of center.” DCR’s eclectic, vibey sophistication fit Alahn and Wilcox’s style from the start. “The way the room is set up and [owner] Michael [Cornthwaite’s] attention to detail … it worked out tremendously for us.” In those early years, Downtown was still a fledgling destination for indie seekers and underground music heads, and the guys admit there was a “lot of heavy lifting” to do in the beginning. “Downtown then wasn’t really a tourist destination; it wasn’t even a locals scene. An underground locals scene? Yeah. But mainstream locals? Nah,” Alahn says. “Our sound was born out of going to battle in that room.” Their Wednesday-night residency became a staple in underground nightlife, and after nearly a decade of spinning midweek at DCR, the duo landed a Friday-night residency in 2017, bringing on live percussionist Cayce Andrew to give their Unfiltered Soul sets an extra edge. Unfiltered Soul has continued to expand since, adding Japanese DJ and promoter NoriTraxx as an honorary member. The group has performed in Nagasaki, Fukuoka and Tokyo as a result of that connection. It all stems from Wilcox and Alahn’s perseverance, taste and ability to set a groove, no matter where they are. “We keep it cocktail, we keep it sexy, but [we] continue to shift and expand the boundaries of that,” Alahn says. “We want to show people our love for this music.”

Doug Wilcox, left, and Rob Alahn (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

Unfiltered Soul Fridays, 10 p.m., free. Downtown Cocktail Room, 111 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-880-3696.

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Nora En Pure stops at EBC on December 14. (Courtesy)

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ibility, and in Vegas, Gunna might be the next resident at Drai’s, where he performs on December 14. Also: Wiz Khalifa 12/13. DJ Esco 12/15. Thu-Sun, Cromwell, 702-777-3800.

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ENCORE BEACH CLUB There are only a couple more chances to do some daytime partying at Encore Beach Club during this wondrous winter offseason, and the next opportunity is December 14’s Intermission rager starring Swiss deep house star Nora En Pure. Wed & Sat, Encore, 702-770-7300.

FOUNDATION ROOM DJ Sam I Am 12/13. DJ Konflikt 12/14. Nightly, Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7631.

GOLD SPIKE DJ Bad Antikz 12/13. DJ Wizdumb 12/14. DJ Teenwolf 12/15. Wed-Sun, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. N., 702-476-1082.

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MARQUEE Christmas is on Monday. Didn’t get the memo? Yeah, we changed it. Celebrate early with the Very Merry Marquee industry shindig with music from DJ, producer, trendsetter and Travis Scott right-hand man Chase B on December 16. Also: Ruckus 12/13. Tritonal 12/14.

Mon, Fri-Sat, Cosmopolitan, 702-3339000.

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TAO DJ Five 12/12. Deejay Al 12/13. Justin Credible 12/14. Thu-Sat, Venetian, 702388-8588.

VANGUARD LOUNGE Nightly, 516 Fremont St., 702-8687800.

XS RL Grime 12/13. The Chainsmokers 12/14. Friday-Sunday, Encore, 702770-7300.

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MAKING IT COUNT DOWNTOWN’S EVERY GRAIN OFFERS BIG COMFORT IN A SMALL MENU BY GENEVIE DURANO ooking at Sheridan’s Su career path, one senses that the chef is quietly building a culinary Asian empire Downtown, one dish at a time. Though he has put in time on the Strip—at places like Joël Robuchon, Wazuzu, Social House and Comme Ça—it’s his ventures off the Boulevard and on his own where he has found his footing, and his cult following among the city’s food aficionados. He is responsible for putting specific dishes on the mainstream radar—starting with bao in 2011 (at his first restaurant Great Bao and later at Fat Choy inside Eureka Casino). Hainanese chicken became his signature dish at Flock & Fowl, a modest 12-seat restaurant on Sahara Avenue, which has now relocated to the Ogden. By focusing on a few items and doing them well, Su has caught the attention of the larger culinary world, garnering back-to-back James Beard nominations, in 2018 and 2019, for Best Chef: West. Su has now opened another spot, Every Grain, in Downtown’s Huntridge neighborhood. Like its predecessors, Every Grain has a small, focused menu. Lu rou fan ($4.99 small, $8.99 large), a beloved Taiwanese dish of rice and minced pork, takes center stage here. Su uses four kinds of rice—white, brown, black and glutinous—topped with minced pork that has been braised for hours, along with chopped maitake mushrooms, scallions, fried shallots, pickled cucumber and a soft-boiled soy egg. The warm bowl is comfort through and through, with the rice soaking in the gravy from the pork. Three other dishes use the lu rou fan rice as a base: the crispy skin spring chicken ($12.99), fried marinated pork chop ($12.99) and the vegetarian bowl ($12.99), with roasted broccoli, maitake, kale, cashew and tofu. If grain isn’t calling your name, the dan dan noodles ($8.99) come with the minced pork, while vegetarian sesame noodles ($8.99) are enrobed in a creamy sesame peanut dressing, soy, crushed peanuts and cucumber. There are noteworthy appetizers, too, including the cucumbers ($3.99) and the scallion pancakes ($3.99). Every Grain is small but mighty, and, like Su’s other restaurants, it’s one you’ll want to visit again and again.

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Mott 32 celebrates its first birthday with a dim sum brunch

When Mott 32 opened at the Palazzo on Declientele are as varied as their tastes. “Right now, a lot cember 28 last year, it joined a stellar lineup of people are coming from different parts of China. of fine-dining Asian restaurants on the We have different regions like Sichuan, Shanghai, Strip, including Red Plate at the Cosmopolitan and Beijing. So we’ll make a mix [of flavors] and make Wing Lei at the Wynn. Mott 32 immediately everybody happy.” stood out for having one of the most beautiful The chef says the menu is constantly evolvMOTT 32 interiors in the city. The Joyce Wang-designed ing, but Mott 32’s overarching emphasis on Palazzo, 702-607space features a wrought-iron fence in the high-quality ingredients prepared in a rustic 3232. Daily, lounge and wallpaper from Sanderson, the way remains its core. Just in time for its first5-11 p.m. U.K.’s oldest wallpaper designer. year anniversary, the restaurant debuts a new Mott 32’s sensibility is a fusion of the cities Sunday dim sum brunch in early January. it represents—Chinatown in New York City Specialties include traditional soup dumplings (the name comes from the famed convenience store and Iberico pork buns, and, unlike a traditional dim at 32 Mott Street), Hong Kong and various regions in sum joint, where diners order from rolling carts, Mott China. This global approach guides the menu, says 32 handcrafts each item to order for maximum freshexecutive chef Alan Ji, adding that the restaurant’s ness, Ji says. –Genevie Durano

Downtown drinkers, your lives just got a wee bit easier. In a bright Arts District space with a smattering of outdoor seating, CraftHaus Brewery has joined the burgeoning ranks of the Downtown beer scene. And while its marquee announces itself as a brewery, that’s a bit of a misnomer. The new location doesn’t include actual brewing operations; all beers are still brewed in the original Henderson Booze District brewery. The lack of an actual onsite brewpub impacted the original permitting process, slightly delaying the opening. But always-resourceful CraftHaus’ owner Wyndee Forrest worked with the city to establish a new type of permit, allowing for both on-site consumption and to-go purchases previously limited to actual breweries. And the world is a better place for her perseverance. What this means: You can try some of CraftHaus’ more eclectic offerings beyond the Booze District, including the surprisingly quaffable Scorpion malt liquor, the NoMad Restaurant collaboration Belgian brown ale ¡A Ganar, A Ganar! and a straggler from a quartet of anniversary ales brewed in conjunction with local coffee roasters—the Mothership rendition. Along with the recently opened Able Baker and Arts District stalwart Hop Nuts, you’ve got yourself a high-quality beer crawl. CraftHaus doesn’t have a kitchen, but Downtown darling Esther’s Kitchen is right across the street, ready for deliveries. You’re welcome to order in all the freshly baked housemade sourdough bread with anchovy garlic butter or cacio e pepe chitarra your heart desires. –Jim Begley

CraftHaus Brewery & Taproom 197 E. California St. #130, 702-888-1026. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.

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SHANIA TWAIN: LET’S GO! December 13-14 & 18, 8 p.m., $40-$290. Zappos Theater, 702-777-2782.

as Vegas loved Shania Twain when she rode a horse down the Strip to open her two-year Still the One residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace in 2012. The show also proved to be an epic success and the spark for a comeback that continued with two tours and Twain’s first studio album in 15 years, 2017’s Now. But the queen of pop country also fell in love with Las Vegas during that first residency run, and Twain’s comfort level is the primary reason she decided to return for the new Let’s Go! show, which opened last week at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood. “I feel very at home [in Las Vegas]. I’m excited to get creative again with this platform and a Vegas residency is so unique,” she tells the Weekly. “It’s such a luxury for an artist, because you get to dive into all this technology you can’t take on tour. It’s like a playground, and I feel privileged to be invited back. “But I’m excited just to be back in the city. During the [first] residency I got to know the city better and just fell in love with it. And I like to be in the audience. I’m always out eating at the restaurants and seeing other shows and going to hockey games. I guess I delved into the spirit of being a member of the community, and you know you’re never bored in Las Vegas.” Twain has seen every residency show at Zappos Theater and even caught Celine Dion’s final performance at the Colosseum over the summer. That Vegas showgoer experience has influenced the creative direction of her

residency. “I’m more hands-on this time around, and I’m more familiar with the process,” she says. “This stage is a bit smaller and more like a touring stage in the sense that it’s set up more like an amphitheater. It’s very rock ’n’ roll, a very interactive stage, less formal than over at Caesars. There’s more room to play with a hybrid of theater-meets-arena concert. I’m very comfortable creating there.” Now that Twain has toured behind her latest album and given the new music a proper road test, she has a more expansive—and certainly hit-filled—toolbox from which to draw. But she also noted that she’s working on another album that could be released next year, and that should lead to even more possibilities for the Vegas stage. “The important part of [Now] was to share it with a live audience and get their reaction and response. That was everything. Of course, I didn’t make the record to play in my room alone, but it meant a lot to fans, too,” she says. “It was an amazing tour, and it’s also what drew me to doing another residency, because I wanted to indulge more in that production. I am working on a new album and … I’ll be able to release new music for the second year of my residency, and I will adapt the show for sure. The second year will be different from the first.”

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METAL MECCA CATTLE DECAPITATION, UNEARTH, ATHEIST AND DARKEST HOUR HIGHLIGHT HOLIDAY HELL FEST BY CASE KEEFER

f nailing the headliners is the most important part of introducing a new music festival, the organizers of the inaugural Holiday Hell Fest deserve to take an early victory lap. While none of the four acts atop the nine-band bill scheduled for December 13 at Downtown venues Fremont Country Club and Backstage Bar & Billiards will be playing arenas anytime soon, they’ve all been highly influential on the underground metal scene in their own way. Here’s why you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to catch Cattle

Decapitation, Unearth, Atheist and Darkest Hour all in one night. ■ Cattle Decapitation No band has done more to push death metal forward this decade than these environmentally conscious, animal-rights focused San Diego-based grinders. This will be one of their first shows behind Thanksgiving weekend release—and eighth studio LP—Death Atlas, which stands out as the band’s crowning achievement. The album has a cinematic feel throughout, borne out of recurring apocalyptic-dispatch inter-

ludes to go with a crisp production, and a surprising number of hooks for a death-metal record. The only thing that contorts as much as lead guitarist Josh Elmore’s supple riffs is the voice of Travis Ryan, who unleashes a warped sense of melody throughout. Check out new songs “Vulturous” and “Bring Back the Plague” to get a taste and prepare for the set. ■ Unearth The Boston veterans have been selling merchandise branding themselves the “Metalcore G.O.A.T.” (Greatest of All Time), and it’s hard

to disagree. Long before the subgenre became overpopulated and mostly washed from a creative standpoint, Unearth perfected the style on 2004 sophomore album The Oncoming Storm. The band has been a frequent Las Vegas visitor ever since but hasn’t made a local stop since putting out seventh album Extinction(s) late last year. Hearing standout new tracks like “One With the Sun” and “Cultivation of Infection,” mixed with tried and true Storm classics like “Endless” and “This Lying World,” should give the Holiday Hell Fest appearance a unique feel.

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NOISE THE WEEKLY PLAYLIST HOLIDAY SONGS WE DON’T HATE Jan Terri, “Rock N Roll Santa” Opinions are divided on this Chicago outsider’s vocal delivery, but there’s no denying the endearing goofiness of her ’94 single (or Yo La Tengo’s cover). Ramones, “Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want to Fight Tonight)” It’s the holidays; put the knives away. As Joey sez: “Christmas ain’t the time for breaking each other’s heart.” Paul Simon, “Getting Ready for Christmas Day” Simon’s accounting of holiday stresses and revelations is delivered as bouncy, irresistible folktronica.

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Joni Mitchell, “River” While not technically a Christmas song (even though “Christmas” is mentioned in the lyrics), it fits right in with the best holiday tunes: It’s full of quiet longing on dark, cold days.

December 13, 6:30 p.m., $26-$28. Backstage Bar & Billiards and Fremont Country Club, 702-382-2227.

Darlene Love, “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Rolling Stone rated this 1963 standard first on its list of “Greatest Rock and Roll Christmas Songs.” A good choice. ■ Atheist Many bands from the initial, late’80s/early-’90s wave of death metal in southwest Florida have toured consistently for decades. Not Atheist. It’s a rare treat to catch a live set from vocalist/guitarist Kelly Shaefer’s group, which was inactive from 1994-2006 and hadn’t toured since 2012 until this year’s run. Sonically, Unearth skews more toward the technicality of Death than the sheer brutality of Cannibal Corpse. ■ Darkest Hour Like Unearth, Darkest Hour rose to

fame in the midst of the early-2000s metalcore scene. Unlike Unearth, the Washington, D.C.-based band has spread its sound to new areas over the years. Darkest Hour was at its thrashiest on 2003’s Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation, its most poignant on 2005’s Undoing Ruin, its most melodic on 2014’s self-titled record and its most epic on 2017’s Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora. Darkest Hour headlined Beauty Bar twice on the Godless tour with different setlists, and might have more surprises in store this time around behind such a wide-ranging discography.

Sufjan Stevens, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Don’t like this heartfelt, banjo-driven rendition of an 18th-century hymn? That’s OK: Stevens has 99 other holiday songs for you. Sharon Jones & The DapKings, “8 Days (of Hanukkah)” Make your nightly candle lighting groovy with this 2015

classic from the late, great soul singer, who name-checks the shammas, the Maccabees and the dreaded Manischewitz. Low, “Blue Christmas” This cover, first popularized by Elvis, is achingly lovely—especially paired with a pour of whiskey. Run-D.M.C., “Christmas in Hollis” This 1987 classic serves two important roles: as the best of the hip-hop holiday jingles, and as the unofficial theme of stealth holiday perennial Die Hard. Paul Bley, Art Blakey & Charles Mingus, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” At the beginning of the track you can hear the musicians teaching themselves the chords of this chestnut. They jump in before they know them, with glorious result. The Killers, “Don’t Shoot Me Santa” Is it a noir, this tale of Santa confronting a kid who’s been “killing just for fun”? Or is it just Vegas’ own having a goof with their tour manager Ryan Pardey, who also plays Santa in the video? Either way, we’re in. John Prine “Christmas in Prison” This 1973 gem, from a poet for the people, has a lighthearted tune with some very melancholy lyrics. Prine keeps it real and so should you, so play this during your bougie holiday party as you pass the canapés. –LVW Staff

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Material Existence achieves Minimalistic greatness at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art By Dawn-Michelle Baude he Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art’s Material Existence show, curated by Alison Bradley, is the first half of a two-part exhibition bringing to Las Vegas art rarely seen outside Japan. Despite the ambitious time frame—from antique to contemporary—few works are on view. Two small archeological artifacts, two contemporary sculptures, an installation and a handful of mostly recent ceramics are surrounded by empty walls and vacant floors. The spare, purified space is designed to give viewers an experience of Japanese culture by intensely focusing on a limited array of choice objects. Westerners call the show’s uncluttered aesthetic “Minimalism.” In Japan, it’s less an artistic or decorative style than a dimension of daily life steeped in spiritual beliefs. The vestibule, for example, features three restrained floral arrangements in understated ceramic vessels—both flowers and ceramics link to venerable craft traditions as well as Shinto and Buddhist conceptions of nature. More pots and ikebana (the Japanese art of arranging flowers) follow in the first room. Then Tatsuo Kawaguchi’s “Stone and Light” ruptures contemplative craft vibes with a vibrant work recalling Star Wars on one hand and the sword Excalibur on the other. In his mighty floor sculpture, Kawaguchi “pierces” a hunk of granite with a florescent tube-cum-lightsaber. While the contrasting materials are noteworthy—natural stone/artificial light—irrepressible metaphorical interpretations veer into physics. The tube seems to reveal the hidden energy of the

Tadaaki Kuwuyama’s “Untitled” (Courtesy)

stone, as if illustrating the equivalence of matter and energy. The memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki isn’t far behind. Tadaaki Kuwuyama’s “Untitled,” too, stands in stark contrast to Japanese crafts. With its 40 Bakelite wall panels, the installation immerses viewers in a futuristic row of vertical metallic bars—2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000 on steroids. Then the precision sinks in. The subtly alternating colors—and the 7-inch-wide panels alternating with exactly 7 inches of wall in between—create a positive/negative rhythm in harmony with the lighting, architecture and planked floor. With its potential for infinite replication, the work escapes the presumed monotony of its industrial origins and attains a larger-than-life presence, its geometric purity seemingly a vehicle of truth. The third contemporary artwork, Kohei Nawa’s golden “Throne,” allegorizes artificial intelligence takeover in a fiery mash-up of ancient/modern, organic/mechanical, spiritual /secular, spike/bubble, petal/rake. A scale model of the over 34-foot-tall, three-ton version that temporarily hung in the Louvre pyramid, “Throne” is made of 3D-printed plastic enveloped in gold leaf. Hidden amid the gaudy profusion of protuberances is a tiny, vacant throne symbolizing the moment of singularity when super-intelligence supersedes humanity. The sculpture functions as a cautionary tale, its mesmerizing form mirroring mesmerizing AI. An impressive, thought-provoking show, Material Existence triumphs—despite limited artworks, questionable thematic frame and a struggle to equate decorative crafts with fine art. We’re lucky to have it here.

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VELVETEEN RABBIT CO-OWNER CHRISTINA DYLAG TURNS AUTHOR WITH TINY LITTLE BOXES BY LESLIE VENTURA elveteen Rabbit co-founder Christina Dylag hasn’t always had her sights set on spirits. Even back in 2013, when she opened the Arts District bar alongside her sister Pamela, Christina knew that she “always wanted to write.” Dylag, now 32, has finally found the time to author her first book, Tiny Little Boxes: How to Cope With Existential Dread by Way of Ice Cream and Other Means. The book publishes this spring, but Dylag told the Weekly what we can expect.

What inspired you to write Tiny Little Boxes? I really wanted to focus on myself, so I started delving into different modalities for exploration of the self. I did reiki, I went to Landmark Forum, hypnotherapy. Throughout that process, a new perspective really opened up for me, and all of these ideas came to the surface in this very deliberate and all-consuming way.

What’s the book about? The book is about navigating the world in a way that grants us more freedom, understanding the social constructs that have been conditioned into us, and being able to not only reexamine those, but discard any of the ideologies that keep us from exploring other aspects of ourselves. So, just realizing that all of human life is a construction and it’s all made up. When we realize that, we can approach life in a way that grants us more freedom. You’ve teased a component of the book, “Nihilist Ice Cream,” on social media. What is it? It’s an absurdist art experiment in the vein of social satire. I’m basically getting a trailer and outfitting it as “Nihilist Ice Cream.” People will be bartering their souls for ice cream. It’s $6.66 for a soul extraction, existential dread is complimentary— and as an aftercare guide, I’m selling the book. It’s sort of just playing with the themes of lightness and darkness, because we as humans tend to

take things very seriously. And life is exciting and magical, but we have to kind of take ourselves out of it in order to see that. It’s kind of poking fun at how seriously we take ourselves. You’re actually selling ice cream? I’m going to be giving away ice cream, well, for the bartering system. I’m working with Paradise Creamery, so we’ll be kind of cross-promoting for that. How do you balance your positivity with satire and the “existential dread” that you tackle in your book? We’re always living in duality. It’s impossible to be happy without having felt sadness, you know? ... I’ve been such a satirical, often cynical person, so I want to honor that part of myself and how ridiculous it is, and also pair it with these uplifting notions. It’s a delicate dance. For an extended version of this interview, visit lasvegasweekly.com.

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Pop star Ariana Grande plays MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 15. (Chris Pizzello/AP Photos)

ACCESS SHOWROOM A Peter White Christmas 12/20-12/21. Rhythm Nation, DJ Twin 12/31. Aliante Casino, 702-692-7777. Backstage Bar & Billiards Jason Joshua & The Beholders, Thee Sacred Souls, The Escapers 12/14. Authority Zero, Guilty by Association, A Burden on Society, CallShot, Intoxicated Rejects 12/21. 601 Fremont St., 702-382-2227. THE BARBERSHOP Russian Dragons 12/12. The 442s, Kip Moore, Midland 12/14. Jonny Hazard 12/15. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7434. Brooklyn Bowl. Robert Earl Keen, Parker McCollum 12/13. Rydmik Healing, The Dose, Franks & Deans, Will Champlin 12/14. Thievery Corporation, Brazilian Girls 12/15. Dizzy Wright, Rittz, Ekoh, Whitney Peyton 12/20. The Music of The Beatles for Kids 12/21. Simp City 12/27. J Boog 12/29. Stick Figure, Iya Terra 12/31. Linq Promenade, 702-862-2695. Bunkhouse Saloon Mike Xavier, KT, Zhou, Kiara Brown, Michael Robertson, Michelle 12/12. Trade Vorhees 12/15. Jonah Matranga, Jesse Pino 12/16. Undisputed Vibes 12/18. Exmortus, Novareign, Sicocis, Casket Raider 12/20. British Invasion Christmas Tribute Show 12/21. The Dirty Hooks, The Rhyolite Sound 12/27. 124 S. 11th St., 702-982-1764. The Chelsea Kip Moore, Midland 12/14. Lizzo 12/31. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-6797. Chrome Showroom The Fab 12/18. Santa Fe Station, 702-658-4900. CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Wayne Newton 12/2612/30. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. THE CLUB Chase & The Pursuit 12/13. Led Zepagain (Zeppelin tribute) 12/14. December ’63 (Frankie Valli tribute) 12/21. Kevin Tyrre & The NRB 12/27. DSB (Journey tribute) 12/31. Cannery, 702-507-5700. CLUB MADRID Yellow Brick Road 12/20, 12/27. Sunset Station, 702-547-7777. The Colosseum Reba, Brooks & Dunn 12/1312/14. Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. Count’s VAMP’D Outta the Black, Graveyard Witch, Mezoa, Tyrants by Night 12/12. Black Sabbitch (Black Sabbath tribute), The Mad Rabbits, Dinner Music for the Gods 12/13. Tinnitus, Electric Dynamite 12/14. Black Flower Power Hour, Second Echo, Strange Mistress 12/19. Smashing Alice, Words as Weapons, Dirt Halo 12/20. The Boogie Knights 12/21. LA Guns, Taking Dawn 12/27. LA Guns, Crash Midnight 12/28. Count’s 77, Kaos Bender & The Traveling Trailer Park 12/31. 750 W. Sahara Ave., 702-220-8849. DALLAS EVENTS CENTER Sheila E. 12/27. Jammin 105.7 NYE Party 12/31. Texas Station, 702-631-1000. THE Dillinger Wayne David Band 12/13. The Unwieldies 12/14. Jase Wills 12/20. Leo B 12/21.

Monk & The Po Boys 12/27. Locals Band 12/28. 1224 Arizona St., Boulder City, 702-293-4001. THE Dispensary Lounge Windy Karigians, Art of Soul 12/13. Karen Jones 12/14, 12/21. Ronnie Rose 12/18. Indra Jones 12/20. Gary Fowler 10/21. Toscha Comeaux 12/27. A Jazz New Year’s 12/28. Joe Darro & Friends 12/29. 2451 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-6343. Dive Bar TSOL, Lean 13, F*ckface, Across the Street 12/13. The Memories, The Red Seduction, Chameleon Queen 12/14. Sin City Rejects 12/17. Vigilante 12/20. Informal Society, 13 Bats, Sector 7G, Dead at Midnite 12/21. Teenage Goo Goo Muck, The Hideaway, If They Love You They’ll Kill You, DJ Style 12/27. The O-Men, Lethal Injection, Life’s Torment, Horripilation 12/28. 4110 S. Maryland Parkway, 702-586-3483. DOUBLE DOWN SALOON TV Party Tonight w/ VJ Atomic 12/12. Scotty Dub & The Jellyfish, Lambs to Lions, William Neal 12/13. Gob Patrol, F*ckface, Skeleton Crew, Blvd Bullies 12/14. Bargain DJ Collective 12/16. GoldTop Bob & The Goldtoppers 12/18. 4640 Paradise Road, 702-791-5775. Eagle Aerie Hall Aspen, Words From Aztecs, Lucrecia, Guilty by Design, Memoire, Yatta the Black Smith 12/14. 310 W. Pacific Ave., 702-568-8927. ECLIPSE THEATERS Jewel Carter 12/14. 814 S. 3rd St., 702-816-4300. Encore Theater Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat 12/12, 12/14, 3/4, 3/6-3/7. Chris Isaak 12/20-12/21. Dariush 12/24. Wynn, 702770-6696.

FLAMINGO SHOWROOM Paula Abdul 12/2312/24, 12/27-12/28, 12/31. Flamingo, 702-733-3111. Fremont Country Club Holiday Hell Fest ft. Cattle Decapitation, Unearth & more 12/13. 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-6601. Gilley’s Saloon Kevin Fowler 12/12. Rob Staley Band, Michael Austin 12/13-12/14. John Langston 12/16. Michael Austin 12/18-12/19, 12/31. Kellye Huff 12/20-12/21. Dez Hoston 12/26. Just Dave 12/27-12/28. Treasure Island, 702-894-7722.

House of Blues The Dan Band 12/14. The Pettybreakers (Tom Petty tribute) 12/15. La Sonora Dinamita 12/19. Rocks Off (AC/ DC/Black Sabbath tribute) 12/20. Bleachers 12/21. Siavash Ghomayshi 12/22. DJ Quik 12/27. The Cure vs. The Smiths tribute night 12/28. Third Eye Blind 12/31. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7600. The Joint Cody Johnson 12/12. Koe Wetzel 12/13. Ganja White Night, Boogie T, Subtronics & more 12/20. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000.

GOLD MINE TAVERN The Unwieldies, The All-Togethers 12/13. Stanley Ave 12/14. Randy Williams’ American Acoustic 12/18. Stone Crows 12/20. American Voodoo 12/21. Randy Williams’ American Acoustic 12/25. Local Singer/ Songwriter Showcase 12/27. Tulgey Wood, The Maiick Hours 12/28. Radio Active New Year’s Bash 12/31. 23 S. Water St., 702-478-8289.

M PAVILION Martin Nievera, Pops Fernandez 12/21. M Resort, 702-797-1000.

Golden Nugget Showroom. Ray Wylie Hubbard 12/12. Jamey Johnson 12/13. The Grass Roots 12/20. Night Ranger 12/27. 866-946-5336.

NOMAD RESTAURANT Brian Newman 12/2812/30. Park MGM, 702-730-6785.

GRAND EVENTS CENTER Wanted (Bon Jovi Tribute) 12/21. Green Valley Ranch, 702-617-7777. THE Griffin Choir Boys, Division of Doubt, DJ Fish 12/14. 511 Fremont St., 702-382-0577.

Mandalay Bay Events Center Maroon 5 12/30-12/31. 702-632-7777. MGM Grand Garden Arena Ariana Grande, Social House 12/15. 702-531-3826.

Orleans Showroom Merry Christmas Darling (Carpenters tribute) 12/15. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 12/28. Confunkshun 12/31. 702-365-7111. Park Theater Lady Gaga (Enigma) 12/28, 12/30; (Jazz & Piano) 12/31. Park MGM, 844-600-7275.

Hard Rock Live Adelitas Way 12/28. East Side Riot, DJ Divina 12/31. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-733-7625.

Pearl CONCERT THEATER The Offspring 12/30. Palms, 702-944-3200.

HARDWAY 8 Charlie Tuna Band 12/13. Stanley Ave 12/20. Dead Money 12/27. 46 S. Water St., 702-410-5124.

THE Railhead Gary Hoey 12/19. Oh What a Night (Frankie Valli tribute) 12/31. Boulder Station, 702-432-7777.

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Rí Rá Black Donnellys 12/12-12/15, 12/17-12/22. John Windsor 12/23. Thomson-Keefe 12/24. Shoppes at Mandalay Place, 702-632-7771. Rocks Lounge Zowie Bowie 12/13. Kiefer Sutherland 12/14. Every Woman Band 12/19. The Fab, Velvet Elvis 12/20. Red Rock Resort, 702-797-7777. SAM’S TOWN LIVE. Soul Explosion 12/13. Serpentine Fire (Earth, Wind & Fire tribute) 12/31. 702-456-7777. Sand Dollar Lounge High Altitude 12/12. Chris Tofield 12/13. The Rayford Bros. 12/14. Dan Fester 12/15. Open Jam 12/16. The Lucky Losers 12/17. Harpdog Brown 12/18. Jimmy Carpenter 12/19. Cherry Rat, Shanda & The Howlers 12/20. The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 12/21. Open Jam 12/23. Jimmy Powers & The Hang Dynasty 12/24. Combo Plate 12/26. Jimmy Carpenter 12/27. Chris Tofield 12/28. ZZ Twist (ZZ Top tribute) 12/29. Open Jam 12/30. The Moanin’ Blacksnakes 12/31. 3355 Spring Mountain Road, 702-485-5401. South Point Showroom Randall King 12/12-12/14, Tony Orlando’s Incredible Christmas Show 12/19-12/22. Frankie Moreno, The Alley Cats 12/31. 702-696-7111. STAR OF THE DESERT ARENA Intocable 12/28. Primm, 702-386-7867.

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Stoney’s Rockin’ Country John D. Hale Band 12/13. Brodie Stewart 12/20. Kimberly Dunn 12/27. Town Square, 702-435-2855.

TREASURE ISLAND THEATRE Chad Prather 12/13. 702-804-7722.

SUNCOAST SHOWROOM Merry Christmas Darling (Carpenters tribute) 12/14. Bee Gees Gold (tribute) 12/28. 800-745-3000.

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The TAVERN Gravel Band 12/13. Uprise 12/20. Modern Mixtapes 12/27. 32 Dollar Pickup 12/31. 1113 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702-804-1113.

Las Vegas Little Theatre (Mainstage) The Portuguese Kid 12/12-12/22. 3920 Schiff Drive, 702-362-7996.

Terry Fator TheatRE Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds 12/27-12/29. Mirage, 702-792-7777. TopGolF The Crystal Method 12/27. 4627 Koval Lane, 702-933-8458. Vinyl Maoli, Tenelle 12/13. Otherwise, The Black Moods, Silversage, ZZY 12/20. Hard Rock Hotel, 702-693-5000. ZAPPOS THEATER Shania Twain 12/13-12/14. Christina Aguilera 12/27-12/28, 12/30-12/31. Planet Hollywood, 702-777-6737.

Comedy ART SQUARE THEATRE DTLV Neon Nights 12/15. 1025 S. 1st St., 702-383-3133. BONKERZ COMEDY CLUB Steven Roberts 12/12. Rampart Casino, 702-507-5900. Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club Tom Rhodes, Derek Richards, Brandt Tobler 12/12-12/15. Dave Landau, Stephen Thomas, Matt Holt 12/16-12/22. MGM Grand, 866-740-7711. The Colosseum Jeff Dunham 2/16, 3/15, 5/24. Jerry Seinfeld 4/3-4/4, 5/15-5/16 . Caesars Palace, 866-227-5938. COMEDY CELLAR Andy Haynes, Daniel Simonsen, Kathleen Dunbar, Eagle Witt, Phil Hanley, Mark Cohen 12/12-12/15. Cipha Sounds, Brian Scolaro, Nick Griffin, Monique Marvez, Des Bishop, Mark Cohen 12/16-12/22. Rio, 702-777-2782.

Majestic Repertory Theatre Krampus 12/12-12/22. Location TBA, 702-478-9636. NEVADA CONSERVATORY THEATRE (Judy Bayley Theatre) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 12/12-12/15. UNLV, 702-895-2787. POOR RICHARD’S PLAYERS A Day in Yule Life 12/13-12/14. The Playhouse, 528 S. Decatur Blvd., theplayhouselv.com. Super Summer Theatre House of Tomorrow Thru 12/15. 4340 S. Valley View Blvd. #208, 702-579-7529. Theatre in the Valley Holidays With Family 12/12-12/28 10 W. Pacific Ave., 702-5587275.

Performing Arts & Culture ATRIUM SHOWROOM Terry Bradshaw 12/17. Luxor, 702-262-4400. Charleston Heights Arts Center A Charlie Brown Christmas 12/13-12/15. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787. Clark County Library Studio 34 Dance Winter Concert 12/14. Jessica Fichot 12/15. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3400. COMMUNITY LUTHERAN CHURCH Let Heaven & Nature Sing 12/13-12/15. 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-458-42214.

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Nevada Humanities Program Gallery Snapshot: Culling Our History From the Family Album Thru 1/23. 1017 S. 1st St. #190, nevadahumanities.org. Priscilla Fowler Fine Art The Portmanteau Exhibit: Play With the Rules Thru 12/14. Reception 12/14. 1300 S. Main St. #110, 719-371-5640. Sahara West Library Watercolor Society Fall Show Thru 12/16. 9600 W. Sahara Ave., 702-507-3630. Spring Valley Library Ronaldo Dizon: Images Left Behind 12/12-2/18. 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.

Orleans Showroom Michael Blaine 12/12. 702-365-7111.

Centennial Hills Library Vija Hamilton: Serendipity Thru 1/28. 6711 N. Buffalo Drive, 702-507-6100.

THE Smith Center (Reynolds Hall) Nevada Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker 12/13-12/24. (Cabaret Jazz) Clint Holmes 12/13-12/15. Tyriq Johnson 12/16. 702-749-2000.

Charleston HeightS Arts Center Les Folies Bergere Thru 1/11. 800 Brush St., 702-229-2787.

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Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery Imagine a World Without Hate Thru 1/16. Grand Central Parkway, 702-455-7030.

Windmill Library Cheng Yajie: A Las Vegas Symphony of Art II Thru 2/11. 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6030.

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Enterprise Library Las Vegas Woodturners Association: Multiple Woods in Turning Thru 12/15. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., 702-507-3760.

UNLV (Artemus W. Ham Hall) Voctave: Spirit of the Season 12/17. 702-895-2787.

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ACTION THE NATION’S TOP TEAMS DOMINATE OUR 2019 COLLEGE FOOTBALL BETTING AWARDS BY CASE KEEFER wide gap separated the best teams in college football from everyone else this regular season—but not in the exact way most anticipated coming into the year. The preseason consensus was that Clemson and Alabama were a cut above the competition and destined to meet in the College Football Playoff for the fifth straight year. Clemson kept up its end, going 13-0 and winning the ACC, but Alabama fell off by its standards with a 10-2 record. Other teams were waiting to take the Crimson Tide’s place among the elite, though, with LSU and Ohio State filling the void with undefeated dominance. Our fifth annual College Football Betting Awards illustrates the disparity rampant through college football. In contrast to past years, when more under-the-radar sides emerged as the most profitable in sports books, the majority of the best teams to bet on this season came from college football’s upper crust. Here are our 2019 College Football Betting Awards.

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TEAM OF THE YEAR (Team with the nation’s best record against the spread): Clemson Last year’s winner: Washington State ■ The defending national champions might have started relatively slowly, with a 3-2 against-the-spread record, but they’ve been a money-printing machine for bettors ever since. The Tigers’ only non-cover since their first five games came in a 59-14 win over Wofford where they were 48-point favorites. Technically, Clemson’s 10-3 against-the spread record is tied with Central Michigan for best in the nation, but the Tigers get the nod in this category for doing it at a higher level. They were favored in every game this season, by a national-high average of 31.5 points per game and still hardly encountered any trouble. Clemson has opened as a 2-point favorite for its national semifinal matchup against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.

ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Team that furthest eclipsed its over/under preseason win total): Louisiana-Lafayette Last year’s winner: Cincinnati ■ It’s no coincidence that Louisiana-Lafayette coach Billy Napier’s name has showed up on lists of candidates for higher-profile jobs this offseason. The former Alabama and Clemson assistant has turned the Ragin’ Cajuns into one of the best Group of Five conference teams in only two years on the job. He led LouisianaLafayette to the Sun Belt Championship Game in his first season a year ago, but the team was supposed to take a step back this year—at least in the eyes of oddsmakers, who set the Ragin’ Cajuns’ over/under win total at 6 victories. Napier needed only seven weeks to eclipse that mark en route to finishing 10-3 straightup. The Ragin’ Cajuns are also 18-8 against the spread in two years under Napier and will look to boost that mark as 14-point favorites against Miami (Ohio) in the LendingTree Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.

COVERING STREAK OF EXCELLENCE (Team that holds the longest winning streak against the spread): Baylor Last year’s winner: Vanderbilt ■ Baylor just missed becoming the most unexpected participant in the history of the College Football Playoff, as it likely would have made the four-team field if not for an overtime loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12 Championship Game. The Bears’ only two losses came to the Sooners, but Baylor covered in both of them—a 34-31 defeat in November as an 11-point underdog and the aforementioned 30-23 setback as a 9-point underdog—as part of a five-game againstthe-spread winning streak to end the season. The Bears went 4-0 versus the number as an underdog this season (also beating Iowa State and Oklahoma State outright), and will have a chance to add to that tally when they get 7.5 points against Georgia in the Sugar Bowl. Note: The final three awards are more subjective, but chosen after careful consideration from closely monitoring the betting market all season.

BETTORS’ CHOICE (Team that made the most money for gamblers through point-spread victories): Ohio State Last year’s winner: UCF ■ Gamblers were quick to realize Ohio State, which will play in its third College Football Playoff after an undefeated regular season, was among the best teams in the nation this season—quicker than oddsmakers. After Ohio State blew out Cincinnati 42-0 as a 14-point favorite in Week 2, it was among the most popularly bet teams on a weekly basis. Bettors reaped the rewards, as Ohio State went on an eight-game covering streak midseason where it won by an average of 45 points per game.

BOOKMAKERS’ CHOICE (Team that made the most money for the house through point-spread victories): Auburn Last year’s winner: Rutgers ■ The regular season began and ended with Auburn coming through for the house after liability mounted on the opposing side in the biggest game of the week. In Week 1, the Tigers scored a late touchdown to beat Oregon 27-21 as a 4-point favorite. In week 14, Auburn beat archrival Alabama outright, 48-45, as a 3.5-point underdog. In between, the Tigers also had a fortuitous cover against the No. 1 team in the nation, playing LSU closer than anyone else did in a 23-20 loss as an 11.5-point underdog.

UNDERDOG OF THE YEAR (Team that performed the most exemplary with the odds stacked against it): Kansas State Last year’s winner: Northwestern ■ The Wildcats came into seven games as underdogs this season. They won five outright and covered in all but one. That includes arguably the biggest upset of the year in college football, Kansas State’s 48-41 win against Oklahoma as a 24-point underdog. Not much was expected in coach Chris Klieman’s first season, as the Wildcats had an over/under win total of 5.5. But keeping with their tendency to defy the odds, they went 8-4 to finish in the upper half of the Big 12 standings. (AP Photos/Photo Illustration)

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Setting resolutions is a great way to kickstart the new year and align your vision for the future–and making financial achievements a priority can help propel other goals for years to come. “Financial fitness and discipline can grant people the freedom to pursue their dreams. So, if there’s one resolution to keep next year, ensure it’s related to your finances,” said Nicole Cypers, Vice President of Public Relations at America First Credit Union. Here are some resolutions to consider.

Expand Savings Start with traditional savings account but if you’re putting together a small nest egg, you can begin depositing that money into strategic savings accounts: Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, savings bonds, certificates, and more are all good options.

EVALUATE YOUR GOALS Consider both short-term and long-term financial goals. “Whether it’s a new car, a house or planning for retirement, think about what you want in 2020 and beyond,” Cypers said. Once you have a clear focus, you can create an action plan. “For example, promising to save for retirement is vague, but saying ‘I will put $10,000 in my IRA by the end of the year’ is much more actionable,” Cypers said. Measurable resolutions can keep you accountable and goaloriented.

MANAGE DEBT Debt can get a bad rap. Some debt is good and just about everyone carries it to varying degrees, so learning how to manage it is integral to financial health. “Many people need to make smarter debt decisions. If you’re carrying high consumer balances, have an unmanageable total or don’t have an adequate payback schedule, this should be a high priority,” Cypers said. Start by evaluating debts and organizing them by interest rate. Plan to pay back the accounts with the highest interest rates first, likely credit cards, then develop a plan for each line of credit. You can also visit your financial institution for resources on debt management.

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MAKE A BUDGET A realistic budget is very valuable. “Your budget may need to be reevaluated to accommodate goals in a new year. Always make savings a priority, track your true expenses and base income on your take-home after taxes,” Cypers said. Whether you need to rework your existing budget or create a new one entirely, make sure it’s realistic and livable.

GET ORGANIZED If your financial situation is disorganized, January is a great time to set it straight. “If you have papers piling up around the house or need to clear some space on your hard drive, you’ll want to streamline documents and files,” said Cypers. “Having records organized for easy access and navigation makes other financial tasks less daunting, too.” ■ Some documents you should hold on to forever, such as birth, death and marriage certificates, Social Security cards, wills, trusts, etc. These should be locked up safely, with secure digital backups. ■ Maintain important tax records for seven years, which is how long the IRS can go back for an audit. Make it a habit to review and throw away older returns each time you file. ■ File pay stubs, bank statements, investment statements and canceled checks for up to a year. “Credit card statements can be tossed within 45 days, except those you may need for business, taxes, insurance or proof of purchase,” Cypers said. ■ ATM slips and utility bills can be thrown away when they’re checked against your account balance.

EVALUATE YOUR FINANCIAL INSTITUTION Many people settle on a bank or credit union—often the same organization their parents or spouse use—and never look back. While this is fine for some, it may be worth looking into other options if you’re not satisfied. “The institution should be as invested in you and your health as you are in theirs. If you don’t feel like a bank aligns with your values, it’s a good idea to see what else is out there,” Cypers said.

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Downtown’s Mob Museum continues expanding its scope with wide-ranging events and programming By Miranda Willson WEEKLY STAFF

lthough Downtown Las Vegas has no shortage of entertainment options, community-oriented educational spaces are harder to come by. An unlikely player has been quietly filling that void: the Mob Museum. Housed in a historic former post office and courthouse steps away from Fremont Street, the Mob Museum was initially touted as a unique attraction to lure tourists Downtown, featuring three stories of exhibits on the history of organized crime. But the museum also offers an event and discussion space for anyone who cares about Las Vegas’ past, present and future—including those who might not normally have access to such a venue. The museum’s diverse events and programs, many of which are free, line up with its overall goal: to not only educate the public about history but also convene important conversations about public safety and ongoing issues facing Las Vegas. “We decided a long time ago, back when we were

defining our mission and crafting our core values, how important it was for us to be a gathering place for the community,” says museum president and CEO Jonathan Ullman. “Museums need to be relevant to people, and museums need to be accessible.” This year, the Mob Museum has staged free monthly community safety forums in partnership with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, discussions on modern-day law enforcement technologies, live music three nights a week at its Underground speakeasy and more. Twice since August, the museum opened its doors for free to K-12 students and families from designated majority-low-income Title I schools as part of a new program called Family Nights, Ullman says. It also regularly brings the museum out to the community, giving educational lectures in local public schools and presentations at senior centers, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. The historical programming for seniors, which centers on the history of the mob in Las Vegas, Las Vegas entertainers and African Americans in the city, pro-

Jonathan Ullman (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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1 2 .1 2 .1 9 Nissa Tzun, co-founder of the Forced Trajectory Project, holds up a photo of Rafael Olivas during a panel on police de-escalation and the use of force November 12 at the Mob Museum. Olivas was fatally shot by Metro Police officers in July 2011. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

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vides an opportunity for older residents to discuss and reminisce on the past, Ullman says. “It’s really a terrific experience, and for us, too,” he says. “Our educators will often come back energized after those conversations.” More than 400 people have attended the museum’s presentations for seniors this year, while presentations and other events in schools have reached more than 15,000 Clark County students total, according to Ullman. Meanwhile, monthly community safety forum topics have ranged from how to avoid a car accident to sexual assault prevention to human trafficking in Las Vegas. Anyone who attends one of the forums can also tour the museum for free that evening, says Geoff Schumacher, senior director of content for the museum. While Metro is the Mob Museum’s most consistent partner, the museum has also partnered with the Clark County School District Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and the UNLV Boyd School of Law, Ullman says. A recent event with the Boyd School of Law focused on police use of force and reaching common ground to curb officer-involved fatalities. Held on November 13, that event featured a panel discussion with representatives from Metro, social justice organizations and interested residents. At one point, a grieving mother whose son was killed by a Metro officer in 2011 confronted Metro Capt. Nichole Splinter about officer-involved shootings in an emotional exchange. “I’m painfully aware of the history of policing practic-

es in this country, which have led to a disproportionate attention to minority communities,” Splinter told the mother, Alma Chavez. “That’s a scar that we all have to live with, and it’s not OK.” That event perhaps most strongly exemplified the Mob Museum’s goal of bringing people together to engage in difficult, relevant discussions, especially about law enforcement and public safety, Schumacher says. “It was a really interesting conversation to try to bridge the gap between the police point of view and the point of view of the community.” On the docket for next year: February programming themed around Black History Month, a series of events on modern-day incarceration and an evening with the oldest living granddaughter of famed late mobster Al Capone, Schumacher says. The museum hopes to host an additional six to eight family nights this school year, and to bring more low-income families and young people to the museum, Ullman says. Ullman encourages schools to reach out if they’re interested in partnering with the museum to teach students more about organized crime and Las Vegas history. “If there’s a school out there … craving a program, particularly if they have access challenges, we want to be able to help and provide the museum experience,” Ullman says. The upcoming series on incarceration will touch on reintegration for the formerly incarcerated and the challenges they face after prison, Schumacher says. As an employer of numerous formerly incarcerated people, the Mob Museum is intimately familiar with some of those challenges. “For us, it has been very good, and there are other employers who hire as well,” Schumacher says. “We want to learn from them and sort of try to create a dialogue where maybe other employers become comfortable hiring people.” Other planned programming includes educational events on human trafficking in the region and free movie screenings on criminal justice topics, Ullman says. The museum frequently updates its online calendar with newly announced community events, so he encourages interested residents to check it out. “We’re going to keep expanding what we do,” he says. “I know we want to do more next year.”

Rick Smith, founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, shoots a target during a June 1 Mob Museum program on the future of technology in law enforcement. Smith also signed copies of his book, The End of Killing. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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Oyo GM talks guest service, free parking and changing tech

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s evidenced by his rise from working as a hotel valet to helping run casino properties, gaming industry pro Tim Kuykendall is always up for a new challenge. In October, the San Diego native was announced as general manager at Oyo resort, the former Hooters property just east of the Strip on Tropicana Avenue. An India-based company, Oyo purchased the resort in August and is in the middle of the rebrand. Kuykendall, the former vice president of the Strat and, most recently, a vice president for Golden Entertainment properties in Laughlin, explains the rebrand and more in this interview, which has been edited for brevity and clarity.

beverage is a focal point for visitors to Las Vegas. It’s become one of the reasons why people choose to stay at a particular property. For Oyo, having the world’s largest Hooters, we’re positioned well for guests who enjoy that type of atmosphere. How has technology changed the casino and resort business? Not only has technology become a big part of our industry, it’s a big part of our society. People want mobility. Hand-held devices are in everybody’s pocket, and they want to have the freedom and mobility to book rooms and show tickets

Parking had been free at the Oyo parking structure when it was a Hooters property, and that hasn’t changed yet. Will free parking continue? Absolutely. Our position is we want to provide a fun and exciting experience for our guests at a value. That value comes in many different forms. One is our competitive price point for our hotel rooms, another is free parking. You can get a beer at our Underground Lounge for $2. If you get 30 wings at Hooters, we’ll pour you a pitcher of beer on the house. You can play $1 blackjack here. We focus a lot on the value side, but our team members also have a lot of energy. It’s not uncommon to see dealers high-fiving guests in our casino when they win a hand. You began your career in gaming as a valet at the Ritz-Carlton in Phoenix. Why did you want to get into the industry, and why have you stayed? I love the gaming industry. I’ve wanted to be in this industry since I was kid. It’s such a dynamic industry, and you get to learn so much about so many different business dynamics. Guest service is key, and you have to really be service-oriented if you want to be in this business. It’s fast-paced and exciting; there’s never a dull moment. I believe that whatever you do in life, you have to love it or you have to change. For me, I love what I do.

How’s the rebrand going so far? When a property goes through a rebranding, there’s typically quite a bit of planning to make sure you get the message out good and strong to consumers and other partners. It’s a big undertaking with a lot of marketing and creative involvement. Things are going well. Oyo isn’t technically on the Strip, but it’s right there for all intents and purposes. What are your thoughts on running such a visible property? We love our location. We’re really close to one of the busiest intersections—Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard—in the world. Our location is amazing. The gaming industry in Las Vegas, in particular, is very dynamic. It has evolved over the years, so there’s constant change, and you have to be able to adapt to that change. As an example of how things change, just a few years ago, food and beverage was just an amenity of the casino. Now, food and

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Nobody knows really what they’re doing,” says comedian Conan O’Brien. “And there are two ways to go with that information. One is to be afraid, and the other is to be liberated, and I choose to be liberated by it.” Be inspired by O’Brien’s example in the coming weeks. If you shed your worries about the uncertainty you feel, you’ll trigger an influx of genius. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Creativity expert Roger von Oech tells us, “Everyone has a ‘risk muscle.’ You keep it in shape by trying new things.” If your risk muscle is flabby, the coming weeks will be time to whip it into shape. Start with small, modest risks, and gradually work your way up to bigger and braver ones. And if your risk muscle is welltoned, dream and scheme about embarking on a major, long-term venture. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Many people try to seem witty by being cynical—as if by exuding sardonic irony and sneering pessimism they could prove their mettle as brilliant observers of modern culture. Avoid indulging in gratuitous pessimism during the coming weeks. For the sake of your health, it’s important to be as open-minded and generous-spirited as possible. And besides that, pessimism will be unwarranted. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “You can shop online and find whatever you’re looking for,” writes pundit Paul Krugman, “but bookstores are where you find what you weren’t looking for.” That’s a good principle to apply in every area of your life. It’s smart to know what you need and want, but it’s important to put yourself in position to encounter what you need and want but don’t realize that you need and want. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Bachianas Brasileiras is a nine-part piece of music that blends Brazilian folk music with the compositional style of Johann Sebastian Bach. The poet Anne Sexton relied on it, letting it replay ceaselessly during her long writing sessions. Select a new theme song or collection of songs to inspire your intense efforts on behalf of your labors of love in the coming weeks. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I’ve spent my life butting my head against other people’s lack of imagination,” mourned musician Nick Cave. You will be endowed with an extra fertile imagination in the coming weeks. Don’t waste time and energy trying to make full use of it in the presence of influences that would resist and discourage you. Seek out people and situations that enhance your freedom to express your imagination.

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ACROSS 1 Agree (with) 5 Ability to cope well with difficulty 11 Mini-devils 15 Girl 19 Forget to say 20 Vocation 21 Heist booty 22 — Stanley Gardner 23 She played Kira Nerys on Deep Space Nine 25 Sicilian resort city 26 Rain-starved 27 Get riper 28 Taken with 29 Legendary nude horse rider 31 Small bird 32 Enhaloed Fr. woman 33 Lightning source, as shortened in weather reports 36 Like wicker baskets 37 Rotating rocket ride at Disney theme parks 40 Alternatives to dice 43 Has the helm 44 Exactly 46 Lime drink 47 “Oh, go on!” 49 Kevin Bacon’s Footloose role 55 Spring-loaded stick 58 R&B’s Rawls 60 Suffix with script 61 Elvis — Presley 62 Twitched, as a muscle 65 Pasta strip 69 Raiment 71 — and yang 72 Depressing or untidy sort 75 Santa —, California 76 Overprotect

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DOWN 1 Piano recital pieces 2 Free-verse poet 3 Kitchen nook 4 Hellenic H 5 Red apple 6 It follows Holy Week 7 Stooges, e.g. 8 New Year in Vietnam 9 Zodiac sign 10 Mess up 11 “Word has it ...” 12 Munchies from Mars 13 Pint-size 14 Smeltery junk 15 Entice 16 Get there 17 Split-off bit 18 Alternatives to coupes 24 Sun blockers 29 Oscar winner Sophia 30 Proprietor 33 Uncle, in Spanish 34 Sky shiner 35 Head, in French 38 Creditors’ takebacks 39 Square in the first column of a bingo card 41 Speed 42 Nuptial vow 45 Try to equal 48 We’re No Angels actor — Ray 50 Regatta group 51 Gym pad 52 Pop singer Grande 53 Intersection 54 Presses and stretches 55 Hitchcock film of 1960 56 Downer drug 57 India’s Indira

59 Takes stuff out of a suitcase 63 Nero’s 1,550 64 Up ’til 66 Popeye’s Olive 67 Lofty poem 68 “ER” roles 69 Exist 70 Luggage-screening org. 73 Oil gp. 74 Frozen heroine 77 Fawn nurser 80 Hen’s perch 82 Road deicer 84 T. rex, e.g. 87 U.S. flag sewer Ross 88 Meadowland 89 Sappy tree 90 Earthen cooking pot 91 Person, place or thing 93 Motorist’s distance marker 94 Attach with a click 97 Siouan tribe 99 “All finished!” 100 Kids actress Chloë 101 Bridge supports 102 Amount a sack will hold 103 Stimulate 104 Naval petty officers 105 Most secure 106 OK for eating 108 Traffic cones 111 Funny bone locale 115 Garbage barge 116 Dance violently 117 Razor choice 121 Uber order 122 Fabulous flier 123 Fabled flier 124 “Zip-a-Dee-Doo—”

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A scholar counted up how often the Bible delivers the command “Fear not!” and “Don’t be afraid!” and similar advice. The number was 145. That approach to regulating behavior doesn’t work very well. Author Elizabeth Gilbert, though, writes, “I don’t try to kill off my fear. I make all that space for it. ... It seems to me the less I fight my fear, the less it fights back.” That’s the method for you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Isaac Newton (1642–1726) was one of history’s most influential scientists and a key contributor to physics, astronomy, mathematics and optics. His mastery of the nuances of human relationships was less developed, however. He had one close friendship with a Swiss mathematician, though he broke it off abruptly after four years. Be extra receptive to making new acquaintances, accepting invitations, and expanding your circle of influence. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): One day in 2460 B.C., 14-year-old Chinese princess Xi Ling Shi sat under a mulberry tree sipping tea. A silk worm’s cocoon fell off a branch and landed in her drink. She was curious, not bothered. She unrolled the structure and got the idea of using the threads to weave a fabric. A silk-worm’scocoon-falling-in-your-cup-of-tea type of event is in your future. Be alert for it. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “It is the soul’s duty to be loyal to its own desires,” wrote author Rebecca West. “It must abandon itself to its master passion.” That’s a high standard to live up to. But you have substantial potential to do just that: become the champions of devoting practical commitment to righteous causes. How are you doing in your work to embody the ideal that Rebecca West articulated? AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t downplay or deny your suffering. Who among us has the wisdom to judge the severity or intractability of anyone else’s afflictions? But consider the possibility that you have the power—perhaps more than you realize—to diminish your primal aches and angst. Dream of healing yourself in ways that you have previously imagined to be impossible. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “You owe it to us all to get on with what you’re good at,” wrote poet W. H. Auden. Develop your potential and figure out how to offer your best gifts. It’s not just a selfish act to fulfill your promise; it’s a generous act of service to your fellow humans. Discover the key to activating the next phase of your success—which also happens to be the next phase of your ability to bestow blessings on others.

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