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AREA15 SETS OPENING DATE FOR THIS MONTH This week, Area15—the giant, charcoal-painted “experiential art and entertainment complex” located just a few blocks south of Palace Station on the west side of Interstate 15—announced that it will open its doors to the public September 17 at 6 p.m. For those who aren’t familiar with this unprecedented endeavor, you might know it better as the future home of Ultra Mart, a massive, exploratory piece of interactive art created by Santa Fe, New Mexico-based art collective Meow Wolf. The Meow Wolf installation will make its debut next year, but Area15 will nevertheless have plenty to offer on opening day, including Birdly, a dreamlike flying simulator; Emack & Bolios, a gourmet ice cream parlor; Haley’s Comet, “the first indoor, electric dual-track suspension ride in the United States”; Oddwood, a bar built around a color-changing tree and draped with a canopy of 5,000 LED lights; Shogyo Mujo, the giant projection-mapped skull you might have seen at Life Is Beautiful a couple of years back; Henry Chang’s Valyrian Steel, a hyperstylized art car; a collection of alien art pieces and exhausted robots lingering just outside the front doors; and much more, including an enclosed, outdoor dining area. Many more attractions, dining and retail spots will open at Area15 in the coming months, such as an arcade and an ax-throwing lounge. But if you’d like to see what wonders Area15 holds in its first iteration, you’ll need to reserve a spot (and wear a mask). All ages are welcome, but the bars are 21-and-over. Visit area15.com/experiences/ it-begins to claim your spot in line. –Geoff Carter
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Vancouver’s Antoine Roussel (26) and Vegas’ Nick Cousins (21) and Nicolas Roy (10) scuffle during Game 5 of their second-round playoff series September 1 in Edmonton, Ontario. Vancouver won the game, 2-1, to cut the Golden Knights’ series lead to 3-2. Game 6 takes place September 3 at 6:45 p.m. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK SILVER KNIGHTS HIRE FIRST COACH The American Hockey League affiliate of the Golden Knights announced August 31 that Manny Viveiros will be the first bench boss in team history. He has coached at various levels of hockey for 13 years, most recently with the Western Hockey League’s Spokane Chiefs last season. Viveiros, 54, was an offensive defenseman as a player, and tries to bring that into his coaching style. He likes a fast, up-tempo game. In fact, he said he tried to emulate Vegas’ style in Spokane.
Xena, a 4-year-old English Mastiff, attends the inaugural Mutt Mixer and dog photo shoot in honor of National Dog Day, August 26, at Stinko’s Las Vegas, an upscale florist in Downtown’s Arts District. Stinko’s partnered with mobile bar Bubbles & Brews and photographer Glenn Adams of Studio 110 LV for the event. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
CENSUS PARTICIPATION UP Nevada has already beaten its self-response rate from the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2010, the response rate was 61.4%. Currently, it’s at 63.5%. But officials still want to do more, since the responses are key to securing much-needed federal funding for the next decade. Census responses are due by September 30.
MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS EXTENDED Gov. Steve Sisolak on August 31 extended Nevada’s eviction moratorium by 45 days, easing some of the concerns of the almost 250,000 people estimated to be at risk of eviction in Clark County alone. The initial moratorium was put in place March 29, weeks after the statewide closures of nonessential businesses out of pandemic concerns.
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VIRGIN LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT PARTNERS Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is taking shape at the site of the former Hard Rock Hotel and on September 1 announced one of the most anticipated features of any new Las Vegas property: the restaurants. Richard Bosworth, president and CEO of JC Hospitality, owner of Virgin Las Vegas, confirmed last year that a few of the popular restaurants from the Hard Rock days would make the transition into its new form, including the first Nobu location in Las Vegas, MB Steak and Pizza Forte. He also teased the return of Olives from James Beard Award-winning chef Todd English, who previously operated venues at Bellagio at the Shops at Crystals. Olives will take the space of the former 35 Steaks + Martinis at the northern end of the property. Newly announced dining offerings include: the Commons Club, a 24-hour restaurant and bar “with British brasserie sensibility”; Night + Market, an acclaimed Los Angeles Thai eatery from chef Kris Yenbamroong; Kassi Beach Club, a restaurant and ultralounge from Southern California’s Nick Mathers focused on Italian and Mediterranean flavors; the Hakkasan Group’s Casa Calavara, a high-energy Mexican restaurant and cantina; Money, Baby, a poolside indoor-outdoor sports bar and eatery from Justin Massei; and Afters Ice Cream, the SoCal sweet treat and doughnut ice cream sandwich hot spot. Virgin officials announced in August that a property opening date would be identified by mid-September. The resort previously planned to open in November and confirmed that while construction is on track for a fall arrival, market conditions caused by the coronavirus pandemic could change the opening date. –Brock Radke
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The Boulevard won’t be back fully for a while, but Las Vegas’ heartbeat is showing signs of life
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With megaresorts very slowly returning to form and an inconsistent summer stream of tourism, it’s not easy to assess the state of the Strip. But when you run the most recent numbers, it’s clear that the struggle is real. July saw more than 1.4 million visitors come to Las Vegas, down 61 percent from last year but an increase from June 2020’s total of just under 1.1 million people. Cancellations and postponements of midweek conventions and meetings play a big role in those low numbers, and with major traffic boosters like CES in January already off the books, a big comeback looks unlikely for the first half of 2021. Rolling waves of layoffs in the all-important hospitality industry continue to darken the future. The Strip’s gaming revenue in July was down 39.2 percent from last year, even with a boost from Fourth of July weekend and the reopening of three major casino resorts in Aria, Mandalay Bay and Bally’s. But June’s take was down 61 percent from 2019, so there are indications things are moving in the right direction on Las Vegas Boulevard, even if it’s just a crawl thus far. People are coming to Las Vegas for the summer. They’re gambling and eating and drinking and enjoying themselves on the Strip, and casinos are adapting to the current circumstances to offer the best experience possible. There’s a lot of Vegas that still needs to come back, most notably in the live entertainment category, and those efforts are in progress. But as Labor Day weekend winds down the strangest of summers, a snapshot of the Strip reflects plenty of activity and anticipation. –Brock Radke
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WHERE TO FIND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON OR NEAR THE STRIP RIGHT NOW The return of big Las Vegas entertainment at arenas, showrooms, theaters and clubs is still a ways off. But there’s plenty of smaller-scale live entertainment—mostly music—programmed every week in the tourism corridor along Las Vegas Boulevard. Here’s a resort-by-resort breakdown of all the live entertainment currently scheduled on or near the Strip. Keep in mind that anything and everything is subject to change—and reservations are strongly encouraged, if not required—so get in the habit of calling ahead.
BY BROCK RADKE Aria has one of the most dra-
matic lobby areas on the Strip and its modern Lobby Bar (702-5908638), open around the clock, welcomes Vegas visitors with a pianist Friday and Saturday nights starting at 7 p.m. Ever the center Strip titan, Bellagio emerged as one of the most entertaining destinations upon June’s reopening, thanks to the iconic fountain show and the equally magnetic conservatory. And the incredible musicians, singers and dancers that make the show go at Mayfair Supper Club (702-693-8876) have created plenty of buzz, too. Take it all in along with dinner and drinks Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. Bellagio also has live DJs at Lily Bar & Lounge (702-692-5615) and the legendary pianists at the recently renovated Petrossian Bar (702-693-7111). Circus Circus recently extended its summer discounts for locals (20 percent off) at the Adventuredome theme park through September 7, but there’s
family-friendly live entertainment available as well in the form of the classic and free circus acts on the second-level Midway (702734-0410), beginning every day at 11:30 a.m. One of the Cosmopolitan’s newest venues, the Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails (702-698-7434) is serving up live bands from its intimate stage at 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. That’s been a bit of a Strip secret because of the place’s speakeasy-style of operations, but less under-the-radar is the modern supper club experience at Rose. Rabbit. Lie. (877-893-2001), which offers a variety of acts during dinner and operates Thursday through Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. You can also catch DJ performances at the casino-level Clique Lounge, Friday through Sunday at 9 p.m. It’s a poor substitute, but you can get a taste of what the Flamingo’s new RuPaul’s Drag Race Live show was like by watching TV spinoff Vegas Revue on Continued on Page 10
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VH1 Friday nights. Back in real life, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville (702-733-3302) offers music from a live soloist Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.—relaxing tunes to go with your margarita and cheeseburger in paradise. Closing and opening, opening and closing, casino bars have been going around and around for months. But two popular Strip spots for free, live music are back to life at Harrah’s: the Piano Bar (702-369-5000), which has indoor and outdoor seating and hosts “Big Elvis” Pete Vallee and other lounge acts, keeps it rolling Friday and Saturday nights; and the open-air Carnaval Court (702-693-6138) between Harrah’s and the Linq brings bands and DJs to its stage those same weekend nights. With DJs spinning nightly at 10 p.m. on the 63rd floor Foundation Room lounge (702-632-7631) and regular live music in the restaurant space at the House of Blues (702-632-7600), Mandalay Bay has one of the busiest entertainment programs on the reopened Strip. Bonus pick: The rollicking Irish pub Rí Rá (702-632-7771) at the Shoppes at Mandalay Place continues to host beloved Celtic rock duo the Black Donnellys Thursday through Monday at 7 p.m. Sitting at the gateway from the casino to MGM Grand’s restaurant row is countrythemed watering hole the Losers Bar (702891-3003), and it continues to offer live music nightly at 6 p.m. in its cozy saloon
environment. Sadly, the beloved dueling pianos act at the Bar at Times Square at New York-New York was re-shuttered when the governor directed bars to close again in July, but until its return, you can find live bands rocking out Thursday through Monday at 9 p.m. at another long-standing Strip music bar, Nine Fine Irishmen (702-740-3311). The Orleans brought live tunes back to its music haven, restaurant and bar Bailiwick (702-365-7111) on July 31. Bands and solo acts perform Friday through Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. You have to hunt around Paris a bit to find it, but the piano bar Napoleon’s Lounge (near the parking garage between the Paris and Bally’s walkway) and casino bar Le Cabaret (both venues can be reached at 702-9467000) are offering live music on weekends. Gilley’s Las Vegas (702-894-7111) has been back in action serving barbecue and brews since Treasure Island reopened in June, but more recently, the saloon relaunched live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The dancefloor is closed, but if you get up and dance at your table, no one’s gonna bother you.
Rose. Rabbit. Lie. (Courtesy)
Just a few blocks east on Flamingo Road lies one of the liveliest lounges in Las Vegas. The staff and musicians at Tuscany’s Piazza Lounge (702-893-8933) have been working hard to maintain a robust weekly schedule of music that currently includes Laura Shaffer on Mondays, Ashley Fuller on Tuesdays, Kelly Clinton on Wednesdays, Michael Grimm on Thursdays, Kenny Davidsen on Fridays, Rita Lim on Sundays and a slate of rotating performers on Saturday nights. Over at the Venetian and Palazzo, there are singers and musicians entertaining during the day at St. Mark’s Square inside the Grand Canal Shoppes, and the twin luxury resorts are amping up the atmosphere with live DJs at nightlife spots the Dorsey (702-414-1945) and Electra Cocktail Club (702-607-1950) during weekend evening hours.
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BRING BACK SHOWS? Las Vegas entertainment industry workers remain patient and restless
anything having to do with ticketed entertainment coming back when almost everything else is.” Adds Matt Stabile, “I just don’t understand why entertainment has been put so much on the back burner, because no one is going to continue to come to this town without entertainment.” Vegas shows big and small on and off the Strip, along with other events and large gatherings, have been shut down since mid-March as part of the state’s coronavirus response plan. There’s widespread recognition that the large-scale shows, entertainment and sports events with audiences of thousands cannot safely return at this time, but there’s rising frustration in the local entertainment community that events in smaller theaters and showrooms aren’t getting a fair shake. Producers of Strip shows like Opium at the Cosmopolitan and Thunder From Down Under at Excalibur—held in venues that seat hundreds, not thousands—have been preparing for months to restart with smaller, socially distanced audiences, modifying productions for any anticipated restrictions. “The economics still need to be worked out with the hotels … but we can run at 50 percent [capacity],” Matt Stabile says. “We have an advantage in smaller theaters. Those huge Cirque [du Soleil] shows have it a lot tougher.” Spiegelworld announced in early August that it had deep-cleaned and reconfigured the tent at Caesars Palace that hosts its award-winning show Absinthe, installing a new bipolar ionization air purification system to reduce airborne contaminants and replacing
BY BROCK RADKE Hundreds of Las Vegans who normally spend their time and talents entertaining millions of visitors every year returned to the Strip on August 19 to remind everyone that they’re still here and waiting to get back to work. They drove along Las Vegas Boulevard in their own cars and marched along the Strip’s sidewalks, wearing masks and holding signs that read “We are stagehands,” “We are performers,” “We are live music,” “We make events” and “We need help.” Matt and Angela Stabile were there. The couple’s Stabile Productions company created and produces three successful, long-running late-night revues—X Burlesque, X Rocks and X Country—at three different Caesars Entertainment casino properties, along with Piff the Magic Dragon at the Flamingo. They also recently launched Change.org petition “The Show Must Go On,” calling on Gov. Steve Sisolak to release guidelines allowing shows like theirs to resume operations. At press time, it had more than 4,000 signatures. “It was good to see so many people come out to bring awareness to the fact that nothing is being done,” says Angela Stabile, a former showgirl and dancer who performed in Lido de Paris at the Stardust and Crazy Girls at the Riviera. “The governor is not addressing
Angela and Matt Stabile (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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rows of seats with a cabaret-style system allowing a properly distanced audience of 220. “We have a full-time infection mitigation manager onboard who has been consulting with health experts and our casino partners to create a comprehensive handbook and set of protocols for how we will operate once Governor Sisolak and the Nevada Gaming Control Board agree it is appropriate for live entertainment to resume,” Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison said in an announcement. “With many enhanced precautions and procedures in place, we believe we are uniquely positioned to present our same raunchy and hilarious shows in a way that should make everybody involved comfortable.” Movie theaters across the Vegas Valley have reopened, including some in casino complexes, leaving entertainers and show workers to watch as crowds gather in similar venues while they can’t go back to work in the same fashion. Sophisticated live entertainment is allowed at the Cosmopolitan’s Rose. Rabbit. Lie. and Continued on Page 12
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Bellagio’s Mayfair Supper Club because those venues are categorized as restaurants, and off the Strip, large church services often include live performance from a full band. A statement sent from the governor’s office to the Weekly didn’t specifically address that apparent disparity, reiterating that the virus and its impact on the state sets the timeline for any reopening: “The Governor created the COVID-19 Mitigation and Management Task Force, and [it is] responsible for assessing transmission risk levels for each county based on state criteria, and working with local governments to implement targeted mitigation measures that go beyond the current statewide baseline standards. … These statewide standards include limits on public and private gathering size, along with capacity limits for businesses. Restrictions and mitigation measures related to live events and performances are also part of the existing statewide baseline standards. Any changes … would only occur after an assessment by health officials and other experts and confidence that trends in cases, hospitalizations and community spread are in a safe position, along with appropriate response measures in place.” The August 19 Strip demonstration was organized by an informal group called We the Entertainment Community of Las Vegas (WE/EC), which linked up with new national organization We Make Events North America for a September 1 Red Alert Restart event. Several entertainment and event venues, including Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Ballpark and the Smith Center, were lit in red, with a performance and fireworks display at the Plaza among the happenings designed to raise awareness for at-risk live events industry workers. Similar demonstrations took place in dozens of cities across the country. The Stabiles have been communicating with Congresswoman Susie Lee and hoping that connection plus their petition will get the attention of the governor. Angela Stabile says she believes everyone is on the same page and wants to get entertainment going as soon as possible. “Caesars Entertainment is a great partner to us. We love working with them and we’ve been in touch the entire time,” she says. “Their priority, obviously, is safety, as is ours. The bottom line is we just want some guidelines.”
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Labor Day weekend traditionally stands as the last big pool party and dayclubbing holiday of the year. And even though the Strip didn’t get to do pool season in 2020, that doesn’t mean you can’t wind down your summer with some drinks, swimming and maybe even a little dancing. Here’s a list of pool club venues that are open for a different kind of business on the Strip right now.
BARE POOL LOUNGE The latest resurrection in this category of Vegas venues is one of the most secluded pools on the Strip. Bare is for adults only and is open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mirage, 702-791-7416.
DAYLIGHT Call it Daylight Beach. The south Strip spot reopened for July 4 weekend and has been focusing on great service and relaxing poolside vibes while mixing in some DJ performances. It opens Thursday through Sunday at 11 a.m. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-4700.
GO POOL Definitely make a reservation if you want to spend a sun-drenched afternoon in this tropical hot spot, which is subbing ambient sounds for DJ music but keeping the party going all the same, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flamingo, 702-6972888.
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Liquid Pool Lounge (Anthony Mair/Courtesy)
INFLUENCE The pool at the Linq is open even though the hotel is not, but it’s only accessible to Harrah’s or Flamingo hotel guests—unless you want to go VIP and rent one of Influence’s 35 daybeds or 10 grand cabanas. It’s open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Linq, 702-8355713.
ENCORE BEACH CLUB The winner of this year’s All Time Best of Vegas Dayclub award is back in action day and night as EBC Pool, with all the luxury you expect and a lot fewer people taking up those gorgeous spaces. EBC opens Friday and Sunday at noon, Saturday at 11 a.m. and Thursday through Saturday at 10:30 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended. Encore, 702-770-7300.
LIQUID POOL LOUNGE The stylish 16,000square-foot dayclub with eight cabanas is now an adults-only pool hideaway serving an expanded selection of cocktails and food Thursday through Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. Aria, 702-590-9979.
MARQUEE These days it goes by the name Pool Marquee, but no matter what you call it, this space has been able to maintain pool-party energy under the current restrictions. With extra tables and daybeds, bottle service, DJs and superior snackage, Marquee is still tons of fun, open at 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday and again at 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cosmopolitan, 702-333-9000.
WET REPUBLIC The 54,000-squarefoot “ultra pool” icon wrapped up a major renovation—adding more plunge pools and sprucing up bungalows—in preparation for a monster season. Although there are no DJs in the booth commanding those parties, guests can still enjoy the enhanced environment, along with full-on food and drink service, Thursday through Sunday starting at 11 a.m. MGM Grand, 702-891-3563.
VENUS POOL & LOUNGE This hasn’t been a topless sunbathing spot for several summers now, but it’s still a luxurious adults-only alternative to the resort pool, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7280.
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JUNE 4 Bellagio Caesars Palace Casino Royale Circus Circus Cosmopolitan Flamingo Gold Coast MGM Grand New York-New York Orleans Palace Station Sahara Strat Treasure Island Venetian and Palazzo Wynn and Encore
BY BROCK RADKE When Strip casino resorts were permitted to reopen in early June, several operators reported a slight surprise during those first few summer weekends. A greater number of locals were taking advantage of less-crowded resorts, visiting hotels for staycations or just to eat at restaurants or play in casinos. That mini-trend is less of a surprise at the Cosmopolitan, a Strip destination that has maintained a consistently strong relationship with Las Vegans since it opened in December 2010. “People [who live here] don’t always visit the Strip, but since we’ve reopened, our local business has been strong,” says Cosmopolitan General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer Patrick Nichols. “Our restaurant collection, in particular, has generated the most local traffic. I think people are tired of cooking at home and also want to get out for some fine dining.” More than a dozen casino resorts along the city’s main tourism corridor reopened as soon as possible on June 4, but only a few did so with the majority of their restaurants and amenities ready for business. Most properties have taken a gradual approach to getting back to normalcy; the Cosmopolitan has been doing things differently, which has always been its core marketing message. “We found it to be absolutely necessary for the longevity of the resort and the city,” Nichols says. “I heard a quote a long time ago, and I still have it posted on my bulletin board: ‘It’s a luxury to have normalcy when you travel.’ That’s never been more true than now. Everyone’s lives have been uprooted in some sort of way, so to go to a resort you’ve traveled to a
JUNE 5 Harrah’s JUNE 11 Excalibur JUNE 12 Linq (casino only, hotel remains closed) JUNE 18 Westgate Paris JUNE 25 Luxor
JULY 1 Aria Mandalay Bay Waldorf Astoria JULY 2 Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace JULY 16 Vdara JULY 23 Bally’s
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The Cosmopolitan continues to pull Las Vegans to the Strip number of times and have a relatively normal experience, that’s something you remember, and it’s very important to us.” The only bar or restaurant that hasn’t yet returned to business is Ghost Donkey, a tiny mezcal and nachos bar hidden in the second-floor Block 16 Urban Food Hall. Local favorites like lunchtime hot spot Estiatorio Milos, STK and Scarpetta are enjoying strong business from locals and Vegas visitors, Nichols says, and the resort has been able to offer a significant dose of live entertainment while most Vegas shows are still suspended at restaurant Rose. Rabbit. Lie. and clubby bar the Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails. “We’ve tried as hard as possible to keep those [entertainment] experiences alive where we can. The Dive-In Movies [series] drives in lots of locals as well,” he says of the return of the summertime
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program that broadcasts films on the Cosmopolitan’s 60-foot marquee for viewing from the rooftop pool deck. “The restrictions have yielded some interesting results and have forced us to find ways to do things that we haven’t previously considered,” Nichols continues. “All the lounges are taking reservations and doing hosted seating, which creates a more intimate experience. The feedback has been very positive.” No matter where its customers are coming from, the ability to maintain pre-pandemic experiences has been especially crucial for the Cosmopolitan, which has been the subject of several media reports and viral social media posts that point to the Las Vegas Strip as a potentially unsafe destination during the COVID crisis. Los Angeles Times reporter Arash Markazi posted a video of its crowded casino that he shot on June 5, the first Friday night the Strip was back in business, and it exploded online. Last week, the Daily Beast reported that several anonymous workers are concerned their employer isn’t doing enough to protect them from the virus in an article that essentially claims the Cosmopolitan isn’t enforcing its extensive safety protocols. Nichols says such reports can be “frustrating, and don’t speak to our extensive efforts in prioritizing guest and employee health and safety,” when authors haven’t visited Las Vegas since the pandemic closed the Strip. “Both the Cosmopolitan and our city of Las Vegas are doing all we can to try and keep the thousands of employees and visitors safe. I welcome them to come and visit to take a firsthand look at what our practices are.”
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CALMING COLORS The palette of your living space might be affecting your mood BY GENEVIE DURANO We’re all spending a lot more time inside our homes these days, and our surroundings play an important role in creating our mood and our mindset. Color, for instance—on the walls, of accessories or created by lighting—can evoke many feelings, from happiness to serenity to excitement. It’s a critical element in the interior design of our home, as many believe it can actually impact our well-being. Megan Victoria, a gemologist who studies color, goes beyond what the eye can see and really parses the underlying nature of color and how it affects our moods. “When I look at color, what I’m doing is looking at its actual wavelength,” she says. “It’s photons and light. The easiest way to see it is to think of a guitar string; when you pluck a guitar string on the lower end, you get a deeper resonation. Those wavelengths are smoother. They have slow rolling hills, not very high highs, not very low lows. They’re even and they’re steady, and they carry on like bass lives in your body two days after going to a concert. Whereas you get into the higher wavelengths, you get bigger highs, lower lows, and they’re not as stable. They tend to fishtail out like when you’re riding a bike and you lose control.” As you might recall from high school physics, the upper end of the rainbow—red, orange, yellow— have longer wavelengths and shorter frequencies, while blues and violets sit on the lower end and shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies. What that means, in practical terms, is that colors with shorter frequencies tend to evoke excitement and fevered emotion, while higher-frequency colors bring about calmness. In different parts of our homes, we want to create different feelings, says Sandra Mijan, a local interior designer. “Blue is one color that I use a lot, just because I think it’s such a beautiful, calm, relaxing color,” Mijan says. “Orange makes you hungry, [so] it’s great Sandra Mijan in her home (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)
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for kitchens.” Victoria echoes blue’s calming powers, saying it’s a good choice for rooms where you do your focus work, like a home office. “If you need to stay home and work, or get on Zoom for school, blues and indigo are the cerebral colors. They’re good to keep your focus, they’re really good to keep your mind expanded and they’re good for serenity, because it calms the mind and allows the mind to settle.” People are often afraid of making bold color changes in their homes, Mijan says, with many opting for bare, beige or gray walls. “I think they’re afraid they’re going to get tired of it. … I tell them, ‘Well, let’s then bring color with your pillows, or bring color with your art, or let’s buy a colorful rug.’ … There are ways to do it. Pillows are always the best place. You can buy an inexpensive pillow at Home Goods and replace them seasonally if you want. So it’s really how open you are to color and how it transforms any room.” Smack-dab in the middle of the spectrum is green, which serves to counteract color wavelengths—especially in the desert, where the intensity of the sun is highly pronounced, according to Victoria. “Green is the color of neutrality,” she says. “It’s somewhere between the yellow and the blue of the intense high up and down. So a lot of people like myself use a lot of plants in the home.” Victoria also points out that green is often used in hospitals, because people believe in its healing properties. “Cross-culturally, all the colors have different symbols, but when you remove culture and you look at science, green is the color of chlorophyll. … Plants are the one living thing on this earth that is pure reciprocal healing. As we breathe, they breathe. As they breathe, we breathe. It’s that fundamental. Everything we do with plants is an exchange. And it’s fair. So it’s really grounding.” And if you’re skeptical of how, exactly, color affects your moods, both Victoria and Mijan point to the ways businesses incorporate color theory in their logos and interiors. “Every brand-name logo is made in a certain color, because that color evokes some emotion—orange being a friendly color, red being exciting and bold, blue stands for trust,” Mijan says. Think of the blues in banks or the reds and oranges in gyms, where high energy is the goal. Mijan cautions her clients to avoid trends when choosing colors for their homes, as those tend to make interiors look dated in a few years. Instead, she advises to choose colors that resonate with them while playing up their creativity and stretching beyond their comfort zone. “Everyone plays it safe,” she says. “If they can handle it, I just push and tell them, ‘The color is going to make you feel better. When you walk into this space, it’s going to feed you good energy.’”
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RED LETTER DAY WANT TO STRENGTHEN FRIENDSHIPS AND FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY? WRITE A POSTCARD OR LETTER BY GEOFF CARTER onsidering the sheer number of homebound, analog hobbies, from knitting to baking, this endless pandemic summer has inspired, it’s odd that few seem to be writing letters. While it isn’t necessarily a craft one can monetize on Etsy, it does involve a number of elements common to other forms of crafting—the revival of a dying art (cursive penmanship), some specialty items (envelopes, stationery, a decent pen) and the invaluable help of an old-fashioned retail operation, one that’s in perpetual danger of shutting down. Namely: the United States Postal Service. The danger to the USPS is very real these days, and closer than you think. As of this writing, postmaster general Louis DeJoy, likely at the direction of President Donald Trump, is engaged in severe cost-cutting measures that could render the USPS incapable of handling the flood of mail-in and absentee ballots coming its way this November—and make the agency a target ripe for private takeover. A Postal Service run by Amazon or Walmart is not a flight of dystopian fancy; it could be our $5-per-letter reality this time next year. There are a number of good reasons to save the Postal Service, from its service to the community—millions depend on it for the timely delivery of paychecks, bills and prescription drugs—to its embrace of our veterans; the USPS employs nearly 100,000 veterans, and has issued more than 140 stamps honoring our nation’s military. But the one thing that’s not coming up in opinion pieces and in Washington’s
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DO’S AND DON’TS ■ Do use the best paper and writing instruments you can get your hands on. It’s not just for aesthetics; long letters can prove fatiguing to your writing hand, and it’s better to have pens that glide comfortably and paper that takes the ink well.
■ Don’t worry about the formalities. You don’t have to begin your letters with “Dear ----”; you can start with “hi” or “yo” or whatever you like. And you don’t have to end with “Sincerely” or “Best.” You’re not applying for a loan.
■ Do sit down and write letters, for as long as the option is available to you. This is one of those traditions that’s all too easy to let go of, but very hard to get back.
THE PRICE OF GOING POSTAL Go to store.usps.com/store right now and run amok. A 20-stamp sheet of postcard stamps costs only $7; a 100-stamp coil just $35. If you want to send larger letters, there are some terrific Forever 55-cent stamp designs currently available—including HipHop, Hot Wheels and Voices of the Harlem Renaissance—at $11 per sheet of 20. The Postal Service even carries a limited selection of postcards; presently, it’s got a great-looking set of oversized (5-inch-by-7-inch) Ellsworth Kelly cards, 10 for $27. Want to lift up a friend? Kelly’s ineffable, minimalist nature art will really stand out in a mailbox full of Bed, Bath & Beyond coupons.
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LETTERS FROM OUR ANCESTORS The practice of letter writing has existed for millennia, beginning in ancient Egypt, ancient India and Sumer. The first known postal service was created in ancient Persia, though historians are fuzzy on the purpose of that network (it might have been used primarily for intelligence gathering). From there, the mail route twists through Rome (the publicus China, Japan and the cursus publicus), Mongol Empire. But for the sake of this discussion, what’s important is that Benjamin Franklin was made America’s first postmaster general in 1775, and our modern mail service was created by the Postal Service Act of February 1792. And while our Constitution gives Congress the power “to establish Post Offices,” there’s nothing in there that says they have to establish them, or that Jeff Bezos can’t run them. That power we have to claim for ourselves, by using our Postal Service daily and holding our elected officials to account.
WHY WE WRITE Letter writing is something different to everyone who does it. Authors write them not only to reach out to family and friends, but to express the energies of their restless minds (see the letters of Emily Dickinson and Kurt Vonnegut), and to reveal aspects of themselves that were hidden by even their most confessional works (see the jeez-get-a-room correspondence of Anaïs Nin and Henry Miller). Some non-authors write them because they’re too busy doing other stuff to be authors (see Vincent van Gogh and Albert Einstein). And some wrote letters intended to exist as art for their own sake; if you can, find the correspondences of Lazlo Toth—actually comic Don Novello, better known as early Saturday Night Live regular Father Guido Sarducci—and delight in the pranks he played on everyone from Nixon to the CEO of Kentucky Fried Chicken. But you don’t need to be anything like them to write a letter. Letter writing is an intimate, self-educational and committed practice, and it has a way of improving more than your handwriting. It encourages intuitive thought, and a commitment to your words that you don’t really feel when you can erase entire sentences by highlighting and hitting “backspace.”
THE SHORT FORM Hey, why not just send a postcard? This relatively new medium of expression (the first documented postcards appeared in the 1800s) allows for a brief, exclamation-heavy form of expression— Miss you! Wish you were here!—while serving as a cool little visual souvenir of a place or event. And yet, there’s no law that states that postcards can only be sent from vacation spots, or be written only while on vacation. A friend of mine has been sending out hand-drawn postcards all through the pandemic; another uses store-bought postcards as vehicles for one-off, bespoke poems. Point is, they don’t take much time or money to send, and they’re always welcomed.
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Bill and Ted Face the Music Yes way, dude. The three-decades-on reunion of Ted “Theodore” Logan (Keanu Reeves) and Bill S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) is funny and heartwarming in a (most excellent) way we definitely need right now. On demand.
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LIVE FROM THE SPACE STAGE: A HALYX STORY In 1981, execs at Disney’s in-house record label, flush with profits from the Mickey Mouse Disco LP, created a Kiss-style rock band called Halyx, made up of “extraterrestrials” and fronted by “a punk Snow White.” Incredibly, the band—recruited by a brain trust that included TV composer Mike Post (The A-Team, Law & Order) and given a Disneyland venue for the summer—had enough talent to get signed to a major label. (And its live performance—part PPL MVR, part Daft Punk—was a hoot.) A Halyx Story, a fan-funded documentary available free on YouTube, gets inside the band’s swift rise and heartbreaking end—and explains why Disney, which remakes everything, buried this unlikely hit. It’s a lovely tribute to a shattered dream. bit.ly/2Qvo4LT. –Geoff Carter
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SIDEDOOR It’s no surprise that the world’s largest museum and research complex could bring listeners an educational (and fun) podcast. Now in its fifth season, Sidedoor offers quirky stories beyond what’s on display at the museum. Host Lizzie Peabody takes viewers on a lively intellectual journey, interviewing scientists, historians, artists and more. One recent episode details bird conservation (billions have disappeared over the past several decades); another explores the glass ceiling in skateboarding; and another shows how a lingerie brand helped build spacesuits. si.edu/sidedoor. –C. Moon Reed
LOVECRAFT COUNTRY You won’t find a more timely show than HBO’s Lovecraft Country. Executive produced by J.J. Abrams and Jordan Peele and directed by Underground’s Misha Green, it’s a show of horrors both supernatural and societal. The plot begins as a mystery: Black Korean War vet Atticus comes home to Chicago to look for his missing father, along with his uncle and childhood friend. They embark on a road trip that takes them deep into the Jim Crow North, through sundown towns and unmarked territories, where they encounter known terrors and unimaginable ones. It’s horror with a side of history, and its resonance today is perhaps its most frightening aspect. HBO. –Genevie Durano
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Shamir, “Running” The latest track from the Northtown mastermind rejects toxic associations (“I prefer to be alone/But you can join if you like”) with a catchy ’90sinspired groove. Plus, the animated video features iconic Vegas neon. bit.ly/2YPPznM
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According to the Global Wellness Institute, the wellness industry—weight loss, anti-aging and beauty, holistic medicine and more—rakes in some $4.5 trillion annually. But are essential oils, fasting diets and indigenous hallucinogens like ayahuasca actually good for our well-being? While that answer is ultimately up to you, (Un)Well explores both the pros and cons of these niche industries, and serves up some food for thought for those interested in such health alternatives. Netflix. –Leslie Ventura
Radiohead and John Cale got much of the advanced billing for this record—the former covered on the opening track (“Arpeggi”) and the latter adding vocals to the seven-plus-minute “Corner of My Sky.” But Inner Song succeeds solely on the strength of its creator’s imaginative approach. Welsh electronicist Kelly Lee Owens fuses icy techno beats and warm pop melodies into a beguiling tapestry equally suited for headphones during the workday or personal dancespaces once you’re off the clock. –Spencer Patterson
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BY LESLIE VENTURA Inhuman Again, “Komol (c0x2)” and “Komol (nriqe)” Ted Rader has been fairly quiet since he released 2019’s Rainbow Machine under the band name Ted Rader and the Magic Family, but the singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer is back with a solo project, Inhuman Again, taking a strange detour into hypnotic electronic landscapes and tranquil mysticism. Like his previous rock ’n’ roll efforts, Inhuman Again is trippy and psychedelic, but it has no guitars or other live instrumentation to speak of. Rader relies on his creativity to open transcendental Matrix-like wormholes, leaving us with just one question: Blue pill or red? Inhumanagain.bandcamp.com.
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Kilfeather, “King Creep” Las Vegasbased multiinstrumentalist Kevin Kilfeather recently signed to Riot Records, the punk rock imprint of Australian label Golden Robot Records. With more than 30 solo records to his name since he began recording in 2006, the musician is rebranding as Kilfeather, a Motörhead-meetsFoo Fighters-style hard rock outfit, with a dash of rough-and-tumble psychobilly weirdness. Check out new single “King Creep,” produced by Brian Garth (Black Camaro), with artwork by T.G. Miller. Take our word for it, it’s best played with the volume all the way up. Youtu.be/ QN8-cOxOSlI.
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Mercy Music, “Tuesday” The pop-punks of Mercy Music are set to release upcoming album Nothing in the Dark on September 18 on WireTap Records, and they recently released a music video for the album’s first single. “Tuesday” begins with a faux-news broadcast alerting viewers that streaming music and entertainment of any kind have been made illegal, then pans to the band setting up in a warehouse, where it performs the new track. The clip ends with Mercy Music being attacked by what appear to be government agents, an eerie commentary on our current political state. Youtu.be/QQqsT9Efr3w.
GC Records’ Musicians Against Fascism Volume 2: Black Lives Matter Vegas-based record label Geykido Comet Records has compiled this follow-up to its 2018 compilation Musicians Against Fascism: No Place for Hate. The new BLM-inspired album features local bands like The Social Set, Anti-Vision and Bogtrotter’s Union, plus a live track from Holding Onto Sound’s 2016 Bunkhouse reunion show and cover art by local artist Lance L. Smith. All proceeds go to the Black Lives Matter movement and the Bail Project. Gcrecords.bandcamp.com.
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SCREEN PAULY SHORE NOW LIVES IN DOWNTOWN VEGAS, AND HE’S GOT A NEW MOVIE COMING OUT BY GEOFF CARTER he whispers are true, buddy: Pauly Shore, the once and future Weasel, now lives in Las Vegas. The actor and comic is currently chilling Downtown, keeping himself occupied during lockdown with his Random Rants video podcast (youtube.com/user/paulymshore), and by doing publicity for his upcoming movie, the Sam Macaroni-directed Guest House (available on demand, beginning September 4), in which the 52-year-old Shore plays Randy, a laid-back yet obstinate squatter with a formidable drug stash, a sprawling, offbeat posse and a keen awareness of California tenant law. The Weekly caught up with him to talk about the film, his stand-up and his upcoming Vegas plans.
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What brought you to Vegas? I was in Maui for quarantine. I was hiking and it just hit me: I said, “I want to move to Vegas,” and that was it. Had an agent get on it the next day, and he found this beautiful house in Rancho Circle. I was lucky; I walked in and said “This is great,” and I made the move and gave the guy my money. And now I’m on the same street where Dean Martin and all these other guys lived.
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Do you have any favorite spots yet? I love the Arts District a lot. I just think what they’re doing down there is young and fresh, and it’s got a good energy. Word is you’re creating a one-man show for Vegas. What can you tell us about it? It’s something I’ve been working on the road for about a year. It’s just stories of my childhood growing up at the [Comedy] Store and Playboy Mansion, my MTV days, Beverly Hills High School, comedians, my ’70s, ’80s, ’90s. … It’s called Stick With the Dancing; that’s the working title. We
had a deal to shoot a special, but then COVID happened, so everything’s on hold. For now, I’m focusing more on my podcast. … We’ve got [MMA fighter] Roy Nelson as my first guest this week, and also Danny Koker from Count’s Kustoms. And of course, Murray the Magician’s going to be on it, and Carrot Top, and somehow I’m going to convince Nicolas Cage to do it as well. … I’m just going to focus more on my cast and try to create an actual show, almost like a Howard Stern show or something like that, where there’s characters around me that are popping. Speaking of characters, what attracted you to play Randy in Guest House? Well, I always liked the idea. … Originally the character was not that likable. You know, it was a little hard. I went in there and really tried to soften him up and make him more relatable. I just liked the simplicity of the film: the guy living in the guest house who won’t leave. You get it right away. He’s a great character. Would you revisit him if Guest House does well? For sure. I mean, I’m still waiting for them to do Encino Man 2, though. So I don’t know if that’s going to happen. Which of your projects are you most proud of? I think Pauly Shore Is Dead is my best movie, as far as just being gnarly and being very bold. And it was the most personal. I also like
Pauly Shore Stands Alone, which was a documentary I did a couple of years back. That was pretty heavy, because that was at a time where I was living with my mom and she was dying of Parkinson’s. It was very emotional; I mean, anyone in their late 40s, 50s knows what that’s like, taking care of your parents toward the end. And putting my father [Sammy Shore] on the road during the last part of his life, that was really important to me. The last 20 years he opened for me, my dad. And that was a pretty special time, because I was able to give him the stage, and also let the audience know the reason why I’m funny and why I’m at where I’m at; a lot of it had to do with him. He would go onstage and just kill, get standing ovations—and then I would come out and I’d say, “Now you guys know I’m so f*cked up. Look at this f*cking crazy man.” You know, my dad onstage, I swear to God, was crazier than me. I was, like, toned down. He wouldn’t stop. He was just this old Jewish comedian that loved the microphone, you know? You inherited that from him, didn’t you? You’ll never stop entertaining. Yeah, just go and roll. I like to help people. I mean, I honestly think that even in the last part of my life, I might work at a college and teach classes about being in entertainment, you know what I mean? It makes me feel good to kind of teach this next generation stuff, to give them confidence. … I’d like to pay it forward.
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A STATELY PLEASUREDOME ARTIST HEATHER HERMANN AND MEOW WOLF ARE REVIVING THE MEMORY OF A LOST VEGAS XANADU BY LESLIE VENTURA t’s a somewhat rare occurrence to meet someone born and raised in Las Vegas. Artist Heather Hermann, a seventh-generation Nevadan, not only meets that criterion, she has the history of this city running through her veins. Nicknamed the “Duchess of Deco,” Hermann isn’t solely concerned with the past. Her interest in postmodernism, neon noir and retro-futurism are visible in every aspect of her art, from 3D installations and paintings to her role as creative director for Requiem, a Final Fantasy-themed coffee and tea shop in Anaheim, California. It’s for these reasons that Hermann was tapped as a contributing artist for Meow Wolf’s permanent exhibition Omega Mart, opening as the anchor of the Area15 retail and arts complex in early 2021. Influenced by such illustrators as Yoshitaka Amano and Erté, Hermann’s aesthetic evokes certain classic qualities, with references to Gustav Klimt and Hajime Sorayama, while leaning deeply into the elemental, dystopian abstraction of ’80s scifi films like Blade Runner and Brazil. “At Meow Wolf we’re all about maximalism,” says Meow Wolf and Omega Mart director of marketing Isabel Zermani. “And I’d say that’s likely true for Heather, too. She has this very potent vision that she’s able to execute and she has a world that she’s able to show us piece by piece, and that’s very Meow Wolf.” Hermann’s Omega Mart contribu-
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tion is based on plans for the Xanadu, a hotel approved in 1976 by the County Commission to be built on the Las Vegas Strip. Plans for the Xanadu fell through, but early designs for what would have been the city’s first themed hotel still exist. “Ever since I saw the actual architectural renderings of the Xanadu, I was just like, ‘Wow, what a different place this city would’ve been,’” Hermann says. “It looked like 1970s futurism [meets] Blade Runner [meets] Showboat on steroids. It’s very Atari-esque on the outside.” For Meow Wolf, Hermann rebuilt the exterior of the Xanadu to spec in 3D, with futuristic touches of the artist’s own vision, including elements of pop surrealism and art deco influences. “I’m really in love with the period of Vegas that had that aspect,” Hermann says. “You see it still in McCarran airport; the remnants of it are still there. But as far as that being a major architectural point in our city,
we don’t have too much of it anymore, when everything was dripped and laced in neon and mirrors everywhere. It was awesome.” In July, Meow Wolf released its first mini-doc on a Vegas artist, featuring local designer and muralist Eric Vozzola. Now, Meow Wolf’s second Vegas-based mini-doc will feature Hermann, digging into the inspiration behind her Xanadu-themed installation. “As soon as I started looking at Heather’s work, I was blown away and really wanted to talk to her,” Zermani says. “She’s a fascinating and brilliant person and so highly skilled in this vapor wave aesthetic. I thought, this person is so cool.” Hermann likens her Omega Mart work to experiencing the Mandela Effect—a phenomenon in which a collective of people remember an event or moment in time differently from how it actually happened. “Did you actually experience it, or is it a false memory?” Hermann asks.
“There will probably be an older generation of people that are going to go, ‘Hey, wait a second, I’ve heard about that place.’ It’s because its architecture is so falsely familiar, and the name of it is automatically associated with the [1980] Olivia Newton-John movie. It’s one of things that I hope makes somebody stop and question it for a second.” It also begs the question, how different would Las Vegas have looked if certain projects like the Xanadu— or the USS Enterprise of Star Trek, which was slated for construction in 1992—had been built? Referencing our own upside-down reality within the COVID-19 pandemic, Hermann says the notion of alternate reality feels even more relevant now. “Everything is just surreal. Where am I? What’s going on? Who am I?” Hermann asks. “Vegas is just such a little unique jewel in the desert. There’s something special about it, and I think that’s what makes it so eerily unique.”
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Fish, pizza, pasta, salad and more at Limoncello (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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MEDITERRANEAN FRESH LIMONCELLO BRINGS QUALITY ITALIAN FARE TO A FAMILIAR WEST VALLEY SPACE BY BROCK RADKE
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f you frequented the Macayo’s restaurant on West Sahara and have grown curious about the Italian eatery that has taken its place, get ready for a wildly different experience. The 8,000-square-foot space is completely unrecognizable from its former life as a popular Mexican restaurant—still open and airy but much more refined. Done up in bright but subdued colors and anchored by a milk chocolate-colored floor and a vibrant display of fresh fish flown in from the Mediterranean, Limoncello maintains a casual energy with hints of fine dining. “I just don’t use tablecloths. That would be completely fine dining,” owner Giuseppe Bavarese says. “I want people to feel comfortable. If you come in wearing shorts and you feel comfortable, I’m OK with that. It’s up to you. It’s how you feel.” Bavarese and his wife, Jenny, opened Limoncello in late November after a nine-month build-out in the familiar west Valley space and experienced an unexpected rush of customers right away. Bavarese, who previously developed and opened Prosecco Fresh Italian Kitchen in the southeast Valley, says the new spot had several nights of 300 dinner guests in the opening weeks. When the pandemic arrived, Limoncello closed for two months until he could make plans to operate the big, new, dinner-only restaurant in a way that made sense. It reopened with a slightly pared-down menu on May 18 and has been steadily building business back up since. “We cut the menu down a little, but the motive is still to do everything fresh, to be just as good or even better than the restaurants on the Strip,”
down but remains a focal point; there’s a rotating fish-of-the-day special created by the kitchen on the fly. Grilled salmon with a puttanesca-style sauce of olives, capers and heirloom tomatoes ($31), and oven-roasted branzino in white wine and citrus ($38) round Bavarese says. “All the pasta is made fresh. out the oceanic offerings. People love the pappardelle Bolognese and the Favorites like chicken Parmigiana ($27) or amatriciana with guanciale, and we’re doing Milanese ($26), as well as a tomahawk veal carbonara the original way, real Italian. Our chef chop Milanese and a whole roasted chicken Eric [Gaitan], who I brought from New York and with herbs and potatoes ($29) are perfect I’ve known for 15 years, cooks on the healthier for sharing. Limoncello also serves side. So the Bolognese is not a sauce pizza from a state-of-the-art oven that’s dripping when you get it, drownLIMONCELLO 8245 W. Sahara Ave., that turns the stone cooking surface ing the pasta. It’s a lot of meat and just 702-888-1144. inside while baking. enough sauce.” Sunday-Thursday, This neighborhood near SummerThose three pasta dishes ($20 each) 5-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, lin and the Lakes is stacked with are among the most popular items on 5-10 p.m. long-popular Italian restaurants, but the menu, and high-quality ingredients Bavarese seems unfazed by the comlike that guanciale (cured pork jowl) petition. “I’ve been doing this for 34 in the amatriciana and carbonara, years and had quite a few restaurants in LA, and Prime American Wagyu beef elevate the and I’m a chef as well. I know this business flavors. Limoncello bakes its own focaccia daily quite well,” he says. “When I opened Prosecco, and serves it as complementary table bread. All we never advertised. It’s all word-of-mouth. desserts are made in-house with the exception of If you have quality instead of quantity, people creamy gelato imported from Italy. notice.” The seafood selection has been slightly scaled
Limoncello’s tomahawk veal chop Milanese (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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COLOMBIAN PASTRIES AND COFFEE AWAIT AT TAKE IT EASY BY BROCK RADKE
here’s a history of really cool stuff hiding just off the main drag of Spring Mountain Road known as Chinatown. The latest arrival is a true oasis, a Colombian bakery and coffee house from the makers of Makers & Finders, where chill vibes and cozy flavors await. A sign featuring an upside-down sloth, just hanging out, greets you before you discover Take It Easy, setting the tone for a morning or afternoon of delicious relaxation. You can pick up a cool hat or T-shirt with that lazy mascot, but you’ll be even more tempted to snag a bag of Mexico Chiapas coffee beans ($15). The shop is sleek and modern in neutral tones, the far end decorated with a mural of a sun setting over mountains. This is one of those Vegas places that might make you feel like you’re on vacation somewhere else. Behind the counter, fancy brewing gear feels a bit scientific as a cook works on your order in the open kitchen. There are sweet treats like matcha cake ($7.50), a carrot cake doughnut with toasted cashews ($4) and a colorful fruit tart with vanilla bean custard ($8), but don’t leave without sampling some of the more traditional Colombian offerings. Made-to-order buñuelos ($4.50) are delicate and airy with a dash of salty cotija cheese inside, while the slightly sweeter pandebono ($4) adds queso fresco to the formula. Take home a half-dozen of these for $15, or fill up on savory or sweet empanadas, baked or fried, that you may have eaten at Makers & Finders. Try the different but delicious guava and queso variety ($4). Take It Easy also offers a full range of coffee, espresso, tea and fun specialty drinks like the Shake n’ Bake ($7), house-made coconut-cashew milk shaken with espresso and lavender. There are plenty of flavors to explore when you come back, since you’ve already decided to become a regular.
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SNACK YOUR BLUES AWAY THE SAND DOLLAR TRANSFORMS INTO POP-UP RESTAURANT REVELRÉ BY BROCK RADKE couple of short-lived name changes aside, the 44-year-old Sand Dollar Lounge hasn’t really changed much over the years. It’s been revered as a place for live music, specifically the blues, and a favorite post-shift watering hole for casino industry workers fleeing the Strip. In recent years, the current owners made some moves to keep the Sand Dollar surging, continuing the music and friendly vibes while upgrading cocktail quality and adding terrific pizza. In January, it went all-in and became a nonsmoking bar. And now, as local bars struggle to survive during the pandemic, the Sand Dollar has temporarily transformed into a pop-up restaurant called Revelré, where you can make a reservation, dine on pizza, calzone, salads and small
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ARIZONA CARDINALS Win the NFC West at +930 (Circa) Playing one of the league’s easiest schedules, adding receiver DeAndre Hopkins and expecting a second-year leap from quarterback Kyle Murray puts the Cardinals right in the thick of the divisional race. ATLANTA FALCONS Will make the playoffs +245 (Circa) The Falcons have consistently fielded one of the NFL’s better offenses under quarterback Matt Ryan, and the defense, despite being injury-marred, got to the same level once Raheem Morris took over as coordinator late last season. BALTIMORE RAVENS Win the AFC North at -180 (SuperBook) Even if the Ravens take a step back from last season’s 14-2 breakthrough, they’re so far ahead of their divisional rivals schematically and talent-wise that this represents a discount price. BUFFALO BILLS Under 9 wins at +110 (SuperBook) You can’t trust teams without efficient quarterback play to put together winning seasons, and Buffalo’s Josh Allen might be the least efficient quarterback in the NFL. CAROLINA PANTHERS Most regular-season losses at +890 (Circa) Not only are the Panthers breaking in entirely new coaching staffs and personnel on both sides of the ball, they’re saddled with a schedule Football Outsiders rates as the toughest in the NFL. CHICAGO BEARS Win the NFC North +485 (Circa) The Packers and Vikings look destined for slight declines, and Lions coach Matt Patricia has consistently demonstrated questionable decision-making, leaving the Bears as the NFC North team most likely to improve.
CINCINNATI BENGALS Over 5.5 wins -135 (Circa) The Bengals were extremely unlucky to finish 2-14 last year, going 0-7 in games decided by one score or less. They should be better with No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow at quarterback. CLEVELAND BROWNS -2 vs. Eagles in Week 11 (SuperBook) Cleveland looks properly priced in most markets, but this could be a beneficial scheduling spot with the Eagles playing back-to-back road games following two key NFC East showdowns. DALLAS COWBOYS Win the NFC +675 (Circa) If new coach Mike McCarthy can be even a slight upgrade over Jason Garrett—which seems likely given his promised embrace of analytics—the Cowboys will be the most dangerous team in the NFC. DENVER BRONCOS Under 7.5 wins +110 (SuperBook) Too much is being made of the way the Broncos ended last season. Yes, they went 4-1 down in their final five but with a point differential of only plus-14 and two miracle wins. DETROIT LIONS +6 at Packers in Week 2 (SuperBook) This is way too many points in an early-season divisional game, especially with Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford now healthy and the team having bolstered its defense in the offseason. GREEN BAY PACKERS Under 9 wins -135 (Circa) No team overperformed its statistical profile last season more than the Packers, who went 13-3 despite playing more like a 9-7 team. They also did nothing to address their shortcomings in the offseason.
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HOUSTON TEXANS Will miss the playoffs -180 (Circa) Continued mismanagement by coach/ general manager Bill O’Brien has left the Texans with one of the game’s best quarterbacks, DeShaun Watson, and not much else. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Win the AFC South +130 (Circa) The Colts are the rare team with no glaring weaknesses on the roster, and they have the added value of coach Frank Reich emerging as one of the NFL’s best in-game decision-makers. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Over 5.5 wins +190 (Circa) The arrival of offensive coordinator Jay Gruden and the return of an experienced offensive live are just two reasons why the Jaguars aren’t quite the worst team in football like they’re being priced.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Minus-6.5 at Raiders in Week 11 (SuperBook) The defending Super Bowl champions’ first trip to Allegiant Stadium conveniently comes out of a bye week, and they’ve beaten the Raiders by a combined 143-55 score in four games with Patrick Mahomes at quarterback. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS Maxx Crosby under 45.5 tackles (SuperBook) Tackle-count propositions are almost always inflated, especially for defensive linemen in a pass-happy league, so this is more a bet against the second-year pass rusher’s opportunities than his value to the Raiders. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Joey Bosa to win defensive player of the year at 25-to-1 (SuperBook) If the Chargers surprise in their first year in SoFi Stadium, it’ll be because of a tremendous defense behind the fourthyear edge rusher who just signed a fiveyear, $135 million contract. LOS ANGELES RAMS Win the Super Bowl 50-to-1 (SuperBook) The Rams have been among the top Super Bowl contenders in two of the past three seasons, making this number a drastic overreaction to them barely missing the playoffs last year. MIAMI DOLPHINS Under 6.5 wins -135 (Circa) The Dolphins are headed in the right direction, but last year’s league-worst minus-188 point differential helps show they need one more rebuilding season. MINNESOTA VIKINGS -3 vs. Packers in Week 1 (Circa) Don’t doubt the Vikings under coach Mike Zimmer; he’s surpassed Patriots coach Bill Belichick for the best againstthe-spread winning percentage in the NFL with a career record of 58-33-5.
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NEW YORK GIANTS Bears -5.5 vs. Giants in Week 2 (SuperBook) The Giants are talent-deficient and breaking in new systems under coach Joe Judge, leaving value to fade them early in the season. NEW YORK JETS Win the AFC East 10-to-1 (SuperBook) The Jets went 7-9 last season despite being the most injured team in the NFL and aren’t nearly as far behind the Patriots and Bills as perception indicates. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Jalen Hurts 100-to-1 to win offensive rookie of the year (SuperBook) Quarterback Carson Wentz has dealt with injuries every season, and if it happens again, coach Doug Pederson is flexible enough to create a dangerous scheme around former Alabama and Oklahoma star Hurts. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Under 48 points at Giants Week 1 (Circa) The Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL and one of the most unknown offenses, with 38-year-old Ben Roethlisberger returning from elbow surgery. That leaves value on unders early in the year. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Under 10.5 wins -135 (Circa) Beware of teams that make dramatic one-year leaps, as the 49ers did going from 4-12 in 2018 to 13-3 and within minutes of a Super Bowl victory last year. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Under 9.5 wins -105 (Circa) The Seahawks’ 10-1 regular-season record in one-score games last season is wholly unsustainable, as quarterback Russell Wilson can only help them overcome so many tactical errors.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Over 8.5 wins -135 (Circa) New England hasn’t gone under its win total in a decade, and this number is low enough to count on the trend continuing.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Tom Brady over 8.5 interceptions (Circa) Brady has thrown a total of 19 interceptions the past two seasons with the Patriots—including eight last year—and Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians’ system will demand him to be far more aggressive.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Emmanuel Sanders 12-to-1 to score first touchdown at Allegiant Stadium (SuperBook) The Raiders’ biggest defensive struggles last season came in defending No. 2 receivers, and there have been no signs yet that they’ve shored up that weakness.
TENNESSEE TITANS Under 8.5 wins +110 (SuperBook) Regression should be coming for the Titans, who rode a career year from quarterback Ryan Tannehill and a well-timed breakout from running back Derrick Henry to a fluky AFC Championship Game appearance. WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM Under 44.5 points Week 1 vs. Eagles (SuperBook) Washington is stacked on defense and helpless on offense, a combination that should result in plenty of low-scoring games. (AP/Photo Illustration)
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Have you developed any new habits during the quarantine? Yes, I’ve learned much more about technology. I learned how to take a live stage show and transform it virtually. Not an easy task. So many Zoom meetings and online webinars, but the upside to this was being able to spend time in Los Angeles with my husband in our backyard. What have you been watching lately? My hubby and I binge-watched Ozark, Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and lots of cooking shows. I also
You’ve worked with many celebrities throughout your career. Have you ever been starstruck? Yes. Being a founding member of The Pussycat Dolls, I’ve had great learning experiences from working with so many great masters in my life, like Vince Patterson, Michael Peters, Georges Bigot, Nora Ephron and Tim Robbins. But the biggest star I’ve worked with was Prince. I’ve also worked with many other celebrities such as Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Pamela Anderson, Johnny Depp, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore. Name the one modern luxury you can’t live without. I miss going to the spa. Can’t wait until I can go back and pamper myself. What is something people might not know about you? I’m an avid animal lover and have rescued many since my childhood. I’ve had cats, dogs, hamsters, birds and even a ferret as pets. Someday, I’d love to have a big farm and create an animal sanctuary for neglected, abused and unwanted animals. Any advice you’d like to offer aspiring dancers or someone who wants to make it in Hollywood? Train as much as you can, meet as many teachers as you can. Also, have patience and perseverance with your craft. Learn from every job and performance, whether it’s performing in front of thousands or dancing a recital—it’s about longevity and riding the waves in the entertainment business.
What long-term ramifications will the entertainment industry endure due to the pandemic? Cherry Boom Boom looks forward to returning to the stage in the near future as uncertainty still fills the air when it comes to entertainment. I believe that when we return, the public will be more than ready for entertainment—to experience life, celebration, music, art and escape from this challenging time. Until then, we’ll keep creating new ways for the world to experience Cherry Boom Boom through virtual platforms. How did the pandemic change your outlook on business? Like so many, we didn’t expect the shutdown, so the outlook on business is that it’s unpredictable. We are a production show, but we also are a small business and had to make a few changes when the shutdown happened. It’s not an ending, but a new direction to create new opportunities. I instill a teamwork ethic so that myself, the creative team and cast are all working together and determined to come out of this challenging time. What’s the best business advice you’ve received? Stay current and allow what we’ve built to create new opportunities. As a small business, we need to continue learning new ways to stay connected with fans during a time of social distancing.
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VegasInc Giving Notes Project 150 received a $20,000 grant from the ISA Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on healthy nutrition and support for underserved children, wellness education for all, aid for those affected by natural disasters and the pursuit of racial equality. The grant will be used to provide assistance to homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students and their families. The Rogers Foundation awarded $75,000 in grants to three local arts and education programs. The Gift of Imagination was awarded to the Nevada Blind Children’s Foundation; the Gift of Assurance was presented to ProjectHEAL in conjunction with Lee Antonello Elementary School; and the Gift of Knowledge was awarded to Reading in Motion. Following a competitive application and review process performed in conjunction with Grantwell, a program within the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs at UNLV, this year’s grant winners
each received $25,000. Adam Kutner & Associates donated $1,000 each to Las Vegas Fashion Council Mask Task Force, Serving Our Kids Foundation and Project Marilyn to provide protective safety masks to the community, fight childhood hunger and end period poverty. The Folded Flag Foundation, a nonprofit committed to honoring America’s fallen heroes by providing their families with financial support for education, awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships to 356 recipients for the 2020-21 school year. These scholarships help Gold Star spouses and children fund their educational needs. Create a Change received a $5,000 donation from U.S. Bank Foundation and a $10,000 donation from Gard Jameson, with a match from State Restaurant Equipment Co. This funding will provide Create a Change health and wellness programming and
activities for 6,000 students for the 2020-21 school year. The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada invites the public to join the fight against cancer with the annual Candlelighters Superhero 5K. The organization’s largest fundraiser will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19. Participants can gather family, friends and co-workers to form a team to race or walk during the weeklong event kicking off virtually via Facebook Live on September 19. JDRF, which funds Type 1 diabetes research, has partnered with Shell for the Community Pump Program to help aid their fundraising efforts. Green Valley Grocery, at Fort Apache Road and Hacienda Avenue, features two gasoline pumps branded with JDRF’s imagery. A donation of three cents per gallon will be donated from each of those pumps to JDRF. In addition, Nevada State Bank’s president and CEO,
Terry Shirey, will chair the 2020 JDRF One Walk event, to be held virtually November 1. HomeAid Southern Nevada, in partnership with CARE Complex, distributed nearly 300 backpacks with essential items to those experiencing homelessness. Each backpack includes socks, protein bars, shampoo, body wash, a toothbrush, toothpaste, razors, lotion, sunscreen packets and water bottles. Las Vegas Sands announced the recipients of the Mr. Sheldon G. and Dr. Miriam Adelson Citizenship Awards, presented by Sands Cares. The award recognizes team members across all the company’s business regions who have demonstrated a dedication to giving back to local communities and important causes. This year’s Las Vegas honorees and “Sands Cares Heroes” include Taisacan Hall, resort services agent; Joshua Robinson, SOX and control initiatives director (corporate accounting) and Brandee Wade, vice president of finance operations. Tyler Robinson Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children battling childhood cancer, was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Engelstad Foundation, an
organization focused on education, health care and childhood issues. TRT also received an Encompass rating of 100/100 from Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator. The rating system is a comprehensive evaluation tool that analyzes nonprofit performance based on finance and accountability, impact and results, leadership and adaptability, and culture and community. Sisters Caroline and Lauren Edgeworth, co-chairs of Hope Means Nevada Teen Committee, helped organize teens to paint more than 100 river rocks with colorful messages of hope, friendship, love and acceptance to raise awareness of mental health issues exacerbated during the pandemic. In honor of International Friendship Day on August 4, teens hosted their Hope Rocks activation, starting at Lorenzi Park. Desert Radiology donated three ultrasound units to Radiologists Without Borders, a nonprofit organization that provides diagnostic imaging equipment, services, training and support to medically underserved communities around the world. The nonprofit will send Desert Radiology’s ultrasound units to health facilities across Ukraine.
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LV W P U Z Z L E & H O R O S C O P E S
PREMIER CROSSWORD
9.3.20
“POD-TIME WORK” BY FRANK LONGO
HOROSCOPES
WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3 BY ROB BREZSNY
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “A new idea is rarely born like Venus attended by graces. More commonly it’s modeled of baling wire and acne. More commonly it wheezes and tips over.” Those words were written by author Marge Piercy, who is a fount of good ideas. Your assignment is to do as Piercy has done so well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Every day I discover even more beautiful things,” said painter Claude Monet. “It is intoxicating me, and I want to paint it all. My head is bursting.” Monet trained himself to be alert for exquisite sights. You could rise closer to a Monet-like level of sensitivity to beauty. Make it a priority to look for charm, elegance, grace, delight and dazzlement. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author Renata Adler noticed blue triangles on her feet and was wracked with fear that they were a symptom of leukemia. But one day she realized they were bruises from a door brushing against her feet. Upon realizing this, she says, “I took a celebrational nap.” You’re due for a series of celebrational naps—both because of worries that turn out to be unfounded and because you need to recharge your energy reserves. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I like people who refuse to speak until they are ready to speak,” proclaimed author Lillian Hellman. So often people have nothing interesting or important to say, but say it anyway. In the coming weeks, you are far more likely than usual to not speak until you are ready to speak. You are poised to express yourself with clarity, authenticity and maximum impact. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Of all the mournful impacts the pandemic has had, one of the most devastating is that it has diminished the opportunities to touch and be touched by other humans. This issue is extra crucial for you to meditate on right now. Figure out how to physically connect with people while wearing hazmat suits, gloves, masks and face shields. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Like any art, the creation of self is both natural and seemingly impossible,” says singer-songwriter Holly Near. “It requires training as well as magic.” Now is a favorable time to intensify your long-term art project of creating the healthiest, smartest version of yourself. In the coming weeks, you’ll have a finely tuned intuitive sense of how to proceed with flair.
2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE ACROSS 1 Picture 6 Lo — (Chinese dish) 10 Eyes, to bards 14 Step heavily 19 Like zebras’ necks 20 Author Sarah — Jewett 21 Beet or yam 22 Womanizer, perhaps 23 Spotted steed 25 Womanizer, perhaps 26 Bacteriology gels 27 Some sporty trucks, briefly 28 Jai — 29 Illegal boxing blow 31 Superhero with a magic ring 34 Fruit such as a peach or plum 35 Chicks’ hangouts 36 Heavy horn 37 Baldwin of Drunk Parents 38 Rascally sort 41 Moniker for Lincoln 44 Royal Dansk treat 48 Speaker’s stand 52 Cash caches requiring PINs 55 Wingtips’ tips 56 Impassioned 57 Bee or Em 58 Neighbor of Burkina Faso 60 Off. helper 62 Their young are kids 63 The clear, open outdoors 66 Epps of Juice 68 City in southern California 69 Stephen of Angie 70 A tyrant rules with one
74 Prefix with skeleton 75 Common chamber group 77 Conductor Solti 80 Capital of Peru 82 Painter Dufy 83 TV’s — May Clampett 84 Annie player Quinn 86 Ankle-length skirt 88 Caused to propagate 89 Airline to Tel Aviv 90 Spur-of-the-moment choice 93 Federal benefits org. 95 “Yoo-hoo!” 96 — Hashana 97 2006 Nintendo debuts 100 Taj — 105 Bursts in space 107 Figure at Madame Tussauds 110 Former Seabee, say 114 Scottish island 115 Agts. going after tax evaders 116 Banishment 117 Fix up text 118 What someone who completes this puzzle does? 120 “Daniel” singer John 121 Solemn act 122 The Beatles’ “Let —” 123 Arm bones 124 School VIPs 125 Luminary 126 Warty critter 127 Actress Sharon DOWN 1 Challenge as questionable
2 — d’ 3 French for “years” 4 Prepare 5 Tokyo, once 6 Dough 7 Off-course 8 As originally found 9 Once called 10 Hatch of Utah 11 Large crucifix 12 Unlimited 13 Wheel turner 14 Von — family (The Sound of Music group) 15 Rascally sort 16 Arab country 17 Bygone Ford div. 18 Sumptuous 24 TV’s Linden 29 “Sauer” hot dog topping 30 New Mexico’s flower 32 Top-secret govt. org. 33 Fade away 37 “This is only —” 38 Swedish retail chain 39 Floss flavor 40 Furry adoptees 42 — Cafe (old Whoopi Goldberg sitcom) 43 Drinking alcohol 45 Exactly 46 Leia’s last name 47 Unscented 48 Smidgens 49 Halo effect 50 Hip to 51 Florida or Ohio pol, e.g. 53 Poet Angelou 54 NBC fixture since ’75 59 Short-hop plane 61 Rotational forces
64 Doggoned 65 Berlin loc. 67 Gives shape to, to a Brit 70 Humpbacked lab helper 71 “— do you good” 72 Actress Ward 73 “Gotta go,” to a texter 75 Pulverize 76 Catch 77 Deep cut 78 Article in Augsburg 79 Big name in skin cream 81 “That went right by me” 85 Chutzpah 87 Cedar Rapids native 91 Paint appliers, e.g. 92 Veto 94 Sound box at a concert 98 Really digs 99 Floor-washing robot 101 Insomniac comic Dave 102 Showing benevolence 103 Sports spots 104 Contacts, e.g. 105 Floss fiber 106 Cake bakers 107 Sea filler 108 Single 109 — Vegas 110 Necessity 111 Wheel turner 112 La Dolce — 113 Hayworth of old films 118 Set of parts to be assembled 119 Ant or beetle
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): First used in the 17th century but then forgotten, “museful” meant “deeply thoughtful; pensive.” Now, use it to refer to a condition wherein a person is abundantly inspired by the presence of the muse. You potentially have a high likelihood of intense communion with your muses. There’s also a good chance you’ll engage with a new muse or two. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Each of us has a “soul’s code”: a metaphorical blueprint of the beautiful person we could become by fulfilling our destiny. If our soul’s code remains largely dormant, it will agitate and disorient us. But if we perfectly actualize our soul’s code, we will feel at home in the world; all our experiences will feel meaningful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Life is the only game in which the object of the game is to learn the rules,” observes author Ashleigh Brilliant. You have made excellent progress in this quest during the past few weeks—and will continue your good work in the next six weeks. Give yourself an award! Buy yourself a trophy! And be alert for more breakthroughs. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “If you’re not lost, you’re not much of an explorer,” said rambunctious activist and author John Perry Barlow. If you want to be a successful explorer, it’s crucial to get lost on some occasions. Now is just such a time. The possibilities you have been daring enough to consider should be provocatively unpredictable. Keep going. That’s the best way to become un-lost. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Dreams really tell you about yourself more than anything else in this world could ever tell you,” said psychic Sylvia Browne. What she didn’t mention is that it takes knowledge and training to become proficient in deciphering dreams’ revelations. Their mode of communication is unique—and unlike every other source of teaching. The coming months will be a favorable time for you to become more skilled in understanding your dreams. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In June 1876, warriors from three Indian tribes defeated U.S. troops led by Gen. George Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. It was an iconic victory in what was ultimately a losing battle to prevent conquest by the American empire. One of the tribes that fought that day was the Northern Cheyenne. Out of fear of punishment, its leaders waited 130 years to tell its side of the story. New evidence emerged then, such as the fact that the only woman warrior in the fight, Buffalo Calf Road Woman, killed Custer. Don’t wait to tell your story.
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