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NEW GUIDELINES ALLOW SOME LAS VEGAS SHOWS TO RETURN Gov. Steve Sisolak paved the way for a return of live entertainment in Las Vegas on September 29 when he raised the capacity for gatherings and released new safety guidelines for public and private events as Nevada continues to come back to life after the March shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19. Showrooms and theaters can resume live entertainment events so long as they submit a safety plan and adjust operations to abide by newly announced protocols that restrict audiences to a maximum of 250 people or 50% of the venue’s capacity, whichever is less. The facility will also need to maintain social distancing of six feet between groups. Ticketed entertainment can resume on October 1, although it’s unlikely shows will begin right away since safety plans will need to be approved and the cast and crew of each production—skilled professionals who have been away from their craft and theatrical headquarters for months—will need time to prepare. Large venues with a fixed seating capacity of more than 2,500, such as Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Park Theater or the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, can petition to expand audiences to 10% of the facility’s capacity with a qualifying safety plan that can only be approved by the state. Those venues would need to establish separate sections limited to 250 attendees, with each section offering its own staff and entrances and exits. –Brock Radke

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Las Vegas-based music collective and recording studio Lil Big City Studios will host an October 2 online fundraiser to benefit New Era Las Vegas, a Black-owned and -operated community organization that strives to empower Black Las Vegans. The livestreaming concert event will feature more than a dozen local artists, including AUB$, Maejoy, LitBz & BarryBand$, Willay, Chazzy Kaidd and Sounds of the East. Segments were filmed in June at local vegan restaurant Cafe No Fur, and interviews were conducted before each set as an introduction to the artists. “The purpose of this event is to display some of the unheard musical talent that Las Vegas has to offer while also raising money and awareness for the Black Lives Matter movement,” says organizer and artist manager Nate. The show will begin at 7 p.m. at facebook.com/ LILBIGCITY. –Leslie Ventura

October is breast cancer awareness month, and this year, the Nevada Cancer Coalition and the Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada have partnered with health organizations to promote awareness of the importance of breast cancer screening. The #PaintNevadaPink campaign kicks off October 2 with buildings across the city turning pink, including UMC, Dignity Health, City Hall, T-Mobile Arena and the Cosmopolitan. “It is estimated that 2,310 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in Nevada in 2020, and 400 lives will be lost to this disease,” says CCCN radiation oncologist Dr. Matthew Schwartz. “Nevada’s mammography rate remains below the national average of 72.4%, currently sitting at 67%. With Paint Nevada Pink, we aim to erase the confusion surrounding breast cancer screening and empower women to make an appointment with their doctor every year.” The community can also help spread awareness with the help of social media. Turn your profile photos pink and include #PaintNevadaPink. Or donate $25 or more to the NCC and receive a bright pink LED light bulb to pink your porch. Donations will be used to help fund mammograms for uninsured or underinsured women. Paintnevadapink.com. –Genevie Durano

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It’s an immortal symbol of optimism and good times. It’s the ultimate selfie spot. It’s known throughout the world as an identifier of this city. And now, the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign is getting a new treatment. On October 2, Helios Fine Art at Art Square will debut a group show called The Sign. Similar to group shows in which artists all use a skateboard or snowboard deck as a canvas, this one will feature a 4-foot-by-2-foot plywood sign in that diamond-and-circle shape of the famed Las Vegas sign. “The shutdown has really impacted the Las Vegas arts community in a drastic way,” Helios owner David Petrides said in a press statement. “I wanted to kickstart the fall season with a project that was fun and totally unique.” The show features 120 local artists, including Mark Kaufman, Maddi Godard, D.A. Soto and Core Contemporary Gallery’s Nancy Good. The Sign runs through October 30 at Helios Fine Art, 1025 1st St. #140. –C. Moon Reed

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Food & Drink: A new chef leads Mizumi into its next phase Sports: The PGA’s Vegas stop deserves your attention

ON TO THE FINALS Las Vegas’ A’ja Wilson defends Connecticut forward Alyssa Thomas during the Aces’ 66-63 win over the Sun September 29 in Bradenton, Florida. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/Associated Press)

ACES ADVANCE TO WNBA FINALS In their third season since the franchise adopted a new identity in Las Vegas, the Aces are going to the WNBA Finals. League MVP A’ja Wilson, the first player ever drafted by the Aces, led the team to a 66-63 come-from-behind win against the Connecticut Sun on September 29 in Game 5 of the semifinals. Wilson scored 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, Angel McCoughtry added 20 points and the top-seeded Aces overcame a 16-point deficit with a swarming defensive performance that held the Sun to 18 points in the second half. The Aces will play a best-of-five series against Seattle starting October 2.

TRUMP TAX BOMBSHELL

PLANET HOLLYWOOD TO REOPEN

BLM DIRECTOR REMOVED

President Donald Trump paid $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017, according to an investigative report published September 27 in The New York Times. The nearly 10,000-word article was the first of several promised over the coming weeks.

Planet Hollywood, closed since mid-March because of the pandemic, will reopen at 10 a.m. October 8, officials announced September 25. The gaming floor will be open daily, and the hotel will accommodate guests Thursdays-Sundays.

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D – Democrat R – Republican IA – Independent American Party L – Libertarian N/A – No party (I) – Incumbent The Sun’s endorsements are in bold.

The following is a basic list of Las Vegas Sun endorsements for contested races on the November ballot. Look for extended endorsements here in the weeks to come. We invite voters to refer to this list when filling out their mail-in ballots or to take it with them to the polls for early voting or for balloting on November 3.

NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT • Joe Biden/Kamala Harris–D • Don Blankenship/William Mohr–IA • Jo Jorgensen/Jeremy “Spike” Cohen–L • Donald Trump/Mike Pence (I)–R A vote for Biden and Harris puts the nation on a path to repairing four years of wreckage, chaos and dysfunction brought on by the Trump administration and his supporters.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1 • Kamau Bakari–IA • Joyce Bentley–R • Robert Van Strawder Jr.–L • Dina Titus (I)–D Titus has established herself as a staunch and effective protector of Nevadans’ interests, and further distinguished herself during her current term as a watchdog against Trump’s corruption.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3 • Ed S. Bridges II–IA • Steve Brown–L • Susie Lee (I)–D • Dan “Big Dan” Rodimer–R Lee, who was elected to Congress in 2018, brought a bipartisan approach to her work on Capitol Hill. After four years of venom and partisanship in Washington, Lee is the kind of across-the-aisle healer we need going forward, while her main opponent promises nothing but more Trump-inspired anger and incompetence.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4 • Jonathan Royce Esteban–L • Steven Horsford (I)–D • Jim Marchant–R • Barry Rubinson–IA Horsford stands out in this race for his years of experience in Congress and the Nevada Legislature, along with his moderate and measured political sensibilities.

STATE LEGISLATURE SENATE DISTRICT 4 • Esper M. Hickman–R • Dina Neal (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 2 • Heidi Kasama–R • Radhika “RPK” Kunnel–D • Garrett LeDuff–N/A

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 9 • Barbara Altman–R • Steve Yeager (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 16 • Cecelia González–D • Reyna “Alex” Sajdak–R

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 29 • Lesley Elizabeth Cohen (I)–D • Steven E. DeLisle–R

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 17 • Jack Polcyn–R • Clara “Claire” Thomas–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 34 • Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod (I)–D • Jay Thomas Carlson–R

SENATE DISTRICT 5 • Carrie Ann Buck–R • Tim Hagan–L • Kristee Watson–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 4 • Richard McArthur–R • Connie Munk (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 10 • Jonathan Friedrich–IA • Chris Hisgen–R • Rochelle Nguyen (I)–D

SENATE DISTRICT 11 • Joshua Dowden–R • Dallas Harris (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 5 • Brittney Miller (I)–D • Mack Miller–R

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 11 • Beatrice A. Duran (I)–D • Eric Krattiger–R

SENATE DISTRICT 18 • Liz Becker–D • Scott T. Hammond (I)–R

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 6 • Katie Duncan–R • Shondra SummersArmstrong–D The Sun is endorsing both candidates.

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 12 • John Cardiff Gerhardt–N/A • Jeremy A. Graves–R • Susan Martinez (I)–D

SENATE DISTRICT 19 • Pete Goicoechea (I)–R • Tiffany “Gholson” Seeback–IA

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 7 • Cameron “C.H.” Miller–D • Anthony “Tony” Palmer–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 8 • Edward “Eddie” Facey–R • Jason Frierson (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 14 • Maggie Carlton (I)–D • Robert Wayerski–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 15 • Stan Vaughan–R • Howard Watts (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18 • Venicia Considine–D • Heather Ann Florian–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 21 • Cherlyn Arrington–R • Elaine Marzola–D ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 23 • Brent Foutz–D • Bill Hoge–IA • Glen Leavitt (I)–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 28 • Natasha Bousley–L • Edgar Flores (I)–D

ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 35 • Jay Calhoun–R • Michelle Gorelow (I)–D ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 37 • Shea Backus (I)–D • Andy Matthews–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 41 • Victoria K. DaCosta–IA • Sandra Jauregui (I)–D • Erika Smith–R ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 42 • Alexander Assefa (I)–D • Liz DelSignore–L • Sayed “SM” Zaidi–N/A

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STATEWIDE NEVADA BOARD OF REGENTS DISTRICT 2 • Lois Tarkanian • Bret Whipple The Sun offers no recommendation in this district. The voters will be well-served by either candidate. NEVADA BOARD OF REGENTS DISTRICT 3 • Byron Brooks • Swadeep Nigam NEVADA BOARD OF REGENTS DISTRICT 5 • Patrick Boylan • Nick “Doc” Spirtos The Sun urges voters not to choose either of these candidates. This is a perfect example of why voters need to vote for Question 1, to make sure only qualified candidates are selected to serve in this important capacity. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 1 • Angelo Casino • Tim Hughes STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION DISTRICT 4 • Rene Cantu • Mark Newburn (I)

LOCAL COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT A • Michael Naft (I)–D • Michael Thomas–R COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT B • Marilyn Kirkpatrick (I)–D • Warren R. Markowitz–IA • Kevin M. Williams–R COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT C • Stavros Anthony–R • Ross Miller–D COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT D • William McCurdy II–D • David L. Washington–No party CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DISTRICT A • Lisa Guzman • Liberty Leavitt The Sun is endorsing both candidates.

JUDICIAL

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 19 • Crystal Eller • William “Bill” Kephart (I)

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT J • Dedree “Dee” Butler • Scott MacDonald

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 20 • Dawn Allysa Hooker • Eric Johnson (I)

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT M • Lynn Hughes • Amy Mastin

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 21 • Tara Clark Newberry • Jacob Reynolds

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT P • Sara Dayani • Mary Perry

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 22 • Susan Holland Johnson (I) • Ben Nadig

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT T • Nadin Cutter • Jason Stoffel

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 2 • Carli Lynn Kierny • Richard Scotti (I)

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 23 • Karl W. Armstrong • Jasmin Lilly-Spells

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 3 • Adam Ganz • Monica Trujillo

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 24 • Erika D. Ballou • Dan Gilliam

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT U • Bill Gonzalez • Dawn Throne The Sun is endorsing both candidates.

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 4 • Phil Aurbach • Nadia Krall

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 29 • David M. Jones (I) • David López-Negrete

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 5 • Veronica Barisich • Terry Coffing

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 31 • Gary W. Call • Joanna S. Kishner (I)

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 6 • Jacqueline Bluth (I) • Todd M. Leventhal

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 32 • Rob Bare (I) • Christy Craig

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 8 • Trevor Atkin (I) • Jessica K. Peterson

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT E • Charles J. “Chuck” Hoskin (I) • Thomas G. Kurtz

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 17 • Anna Albertson • Michael Villani (I)

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT G • Benjamin Boone Childs Sr. • Rhonda K. Forsberg (I)

DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 18 • Mary Kay Holthus (I) • John A. Hunt

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT I • Soonhee “Sunny” Bailey • Michelle O. Tobler The Sun is endorsing both candidates.

SUPREME COURT JUSTICE D • Ozzie Fumo • Douglas Herndon The Sun is endorsing both candidates. COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE 3 • Bonnie Bulla (I) • Susan Bush DISTRICT COURT DEPARTMENT 1 • Jacob Villani • Bita “Marie” Yeager The Sun is endorsing both candidates.

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DISTRICT E • Lola Brooks (I) • Alexis Salt

FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT W • Adriana Rincon White • Stacy Michelle Rocheleau FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT X • Heidi Almase • Jim Davis FAMILY COURT DEPARTMENT Z • Michele “Shell” Mercer • Romeo Perez JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, LAS VEGAS 12 • Shanon Clowers-Sanborn • Diana L. Sullivan (I) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, NORTH LAS VEGAS 3 • Belinda T. “BTH” Harris • Chris Lee (I)

REMEMBER

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DISTRICT B • Jeff Proffitt • Katie Williams CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DISTRICT C • Evelyn Garcia Morales • Tameka Henry

Note that on state-level judicial races, voters have an option to select none of the candidates.

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Election Day is November 3.

Early voting runs from October 17-30, at locations across Clark County.

Mail-in ballots will be sent to active Nevada voters automatically.

Absentee ballots can be requested until October 20.

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SAFE VOTING A N A LY S I S

ith President Donald Trump threatening to invalidate untold numbers of mail-in ballots in this year’s election, some Clark County voters might be feeling heightened anxiety about how to cast their ballots. Do they vote by mail and risk it being wiped out by Trump—who no doubt will target Democrat-leaning areas like Southern Nevada? Or do they go to the polls in person amid the pandemic? For local residents, though, the good news is that election officials are taking numerous precautions to reduce the risk of voting in person. Officials and voting advocates also say there are several steps voters themselves can take to protect themselves from the coronavirus. Among the county’s precautions: • Seating poll workers behind plexiglass barriers and requiring them to wear masks. Mask requirements will be posted throughout voting sites, and all voters will be expected to comply. The county will provide masks to voters who show up without one. • Spacing out voting machines and establishing 6 feet of space between voters standing in line.

• Providing hand sanitizer and gloves at voting centers, and sanitizing the surfaces of voting equipment between voters. Officials say gloves will not impede the use of touch-screen voting machines. Beyond that, the self-protective measures voters can take include: • Washing your hands before and after voting. • Bringing your own gloves, mask and hand sanitizer. • Bringing antibacterial wipes and using them before and after using the voting equipment. While there’s no reason to doubt county officials will keep the machines sanitized, an extra wiping never hurts. • Bringing your own pen, as voters are required to sign a roster after entering the polls. • Voting early. Early voting begins October 17 and runs through October 30, giving voters an opportunity to avoid what are expected to be long lines on election night. The county will have more than 30 locations available for early voting. Another option is to drop off mail-in ballots at poll sites, something the county has facilitated at

How you can augment Clark County’s planned election precautions all of those early voting sites. A poll worker will verify that the ballot was properly completed, and voters will leave knowing that their ballot will be counted early. Drop-offs also will be accepted at all of the county’s 125 election centers on Election Day, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Clark County, all registered voters will receive ballots by mail, with the county scheduled to begin sending them out on October 7. Those who choose to vote in person, however, can either take their mail ballot with them and surrender it at the polls, or sign an affidavit at the polling place pledging not to submit the mail ballot but vote in-person instead. Let’s be clear: No one should go to the polls if they’re displaying signs of COVID-19, suffer from underlying factors or are at high risk for another reason. But for healthy voters, the precautions being taken by the county—and the precautions voters can take themselves—can greatly ease the threat of contagion while protecting the election against Trump’s sabotage. For more information, visit the Clark County Election Department at bit.ly/3n4ZErx.

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EARLY OPTIONS Southern Nevada’s early-voting sites and hours LONG-TERM LOCATIONS October 17-29, 9 a.m. -7 p.m. October 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

n Arroyo Market Square (parking lot near Men’s Wearhouse), 7200 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. n Blue Diamond Crossing (parking lot between Target and Kohl’s), 4112 Blue Diamond Road. n Boulevard Mall (parking lot south of Applebee’s), 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. n Centennial Center Home Depot (parking lot), 7881 W. Tropical Parkway. n Cora Coleman Senior Center, 2100 Bonnie Lane. n Deer Springs Town Center (parking lot near Home Depot), 7090 N. 5th St. n Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. n Downtown Summerlin Las Vegas Ballpark (Aviators south parking lot), 1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive. n East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. n Galleria at Sunset (parking Lot near La-Z-Boy), 1300 W. Sunset Road. n Heritage Park Senior Facility, 300 S. Racetrack Road. n Hollywood Recreation Center, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. n Las Vegas Athletic Club (parking lot), 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. n Las Vegas Athletic Club (parking lot), 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd. n Las Vegas Strip (parking lot at West Pebble Road), 8755 Las Vegas Blvd. S.

n Lowe’s (parking lot), 2570 E. Craig Road. n McCarran Marketplace (parking lot near Peter Piper Pizza), 5825 S. Eastern Ave. n Meadows Mall (parking area near Dillard’s), 4300 Meadows Lane. n Mountain Crest Community Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive. n Mountain’s Edge Regional Park (parking lot), 7929 W. Mountain’s Edge Parkway. n Nellis Crossing Shopping Center (parking lot near Target), 1240 S. Nellis Blvd. n North Las Vegas Neighborhood Recreation Center, 1638 N. Bruce St. n Paradise Community Center, 4775 S. McLeod Drive. n Parkdale Recreation and Senior Center, 3200 Ferndale St. n Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane. n Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 E. Silver Springs Parkway. n Silverado Ranch Plaza (parking lot near PetSmart), 9731 S. Eastern Ave. #A9. n Veterans Memorial Leisure Center, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. n Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 N. Walnut Road. n West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. n Whitney Community Recreation Center, 5712 Missouri Ave.

SHORT-TERM LOCATIONS Hours vary and are listed below.

n Boulder City Hall, 401 California Ave. October 17-18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; October 19-20, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. n CSN Henderson Campus Student Union, 700 College Drive. October 28-29, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. n CSN North Las Vegas Campus Student Union, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. October 19-20, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. n CSN West Charleston Campus Student Union, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. October 28-29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. n Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. October 26-27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n Doolittle Senior Center, 1950 J St. October 17-23, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center (Room C), 1625 W. Carey Ave. October 24-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; October 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. n Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway. October 23-24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; October 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

n Mesquite Deuce 2 Building, 150 N. Yucca St. October 22-24, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n Moapa Valley Community Center, 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton.. October 21, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. n Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. October 20-22, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n Nevada State College Rogers Student Center, 1300 Nevada State Drive. October 26-27, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. n Searchlight Community Center, 200 Michael Wendell Way. October 30, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. n Sun City Anthem Center, 2450 Hampton Road. October 28-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; October 30, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. n Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center, 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway. October 26-27, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n Sun City Mesquite, 1350 Flat Top Mesa Drive. October 25, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. n UNLV Lied Library, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. October 2123, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Source: Clark County Election Department

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et’s be honest, it’s been a long summer for all of us. But as the temperatures get further from triple-digits, it’s time to take advantage of the one of the best parts about living in Las Vegas—outdoor weekend brunching. There’s no shortage of restaurants offering the midday repast, and many offer patio seating for these social distanced times. ¶ To get you started, we’ve picked 12 of our favorite brunch spots, where you can dine out in the open air and feel the occasional cool breeze kiss your skin. Find a friend or two and share a meal—it’s the best thing we can do right now to support our city’s dining scene.

Enjoy your favorite meal of the week alfresco style

BOUCHON Where: Venetian, 702-414-6200, venetian.com/restaurants/bouchon. Brunch served: Friday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Setting: Tucked away on the 10th floor of the Venezia Tower, Thomas Keller’s Bouchon is a true weekend treat. Dine on the terrace that overlooks the pool, and simply get lost in the elegance. Menu: All the bistro classics are here. Go decadent with oysters and caviar, and order the assortment of pastries for the table. You won’t find a better pain au chocolat anywhere. Follow those up with Escargots de Bourgogne and the foie gras sauté, then maybe a crab Benedict, with jumbo lump crab, a muffin, glazed corn, onion confit and hollandaise sauce. Cost: Starters, $9.50-$28. Entrees, $22-$60.

< Avocado toast, crab Benedict, chicken and waffles and various cocktails at Bouchon (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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CARSON KITCHEN Where: 124 S. 6th St., 702-473-9523, carsonkitchen.com. Brunch served: Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Setting: Carson Kitchen’s garden patio (along with its rooftop, when the weather permits) is one of the best spots to take in the Downtown scene, and the recently debuted brunch menu provides one more reason to visit this culinary gem. Menu: Sweet and savory dishes abound, including Sopapilla French Toast, served with citrus mascarpone, berry compote and Thai chili maple syrup; and the B.E.C. sandwich, pork belly served with an overeasy egg, white cheddar, herb mayo and arugula. And the creative take on shrimp and grits—with Fresno chile, cilantro, mint, shallot and nuoc cham—is a must-try. Pair with curated cocktails like The Dude Abides (citrus vodka, almond milk, cold brew liqueur and orange bitters) or That’s My Jam, a classic bloody mary made with bacon jam vodka and fresh lime. Cost: Entrees, $10-$15.

The B.E.C. at Carson Kitchen (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

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THE FRONT YARD Where: Ellis Island Casino & Brewery, 4178 Koval Lane, 702-733-8901, ellisislandcasino. com. Brunch served: Saturday, Sunday and holiday Mondays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: The addition of the Front Yard, an indoor/outdoor beer garden and entertainment venue, to locals favorite Ellis Island is a boon to all, but especially sports fans. Catch big games on an 18-foot screen (along with more than a dozen smaller ones) while noshing on brunch favorites and sipping bottomless mimosas. Menu: Standouts include the French toast waffle, made with Hawaiian sweet bread and spiced powdered sugar, maple syrup and butter; brisket Benedict with caramelized onions, bourbon barbecue drizzle and a cheddar biscuit; and the salmon lox flatbread with caper cream cheese, red onions tomatoes and dill. Cost: $6-$14. Bottomless mimosas, $25.

BORDER GRILL Where: Mandalay Bay, 702-632-7403, bordergrill. com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: Tucked along the path between the hotel and its sprawling pool area, the shaded patio feels like a hidden Vegas oasis. Menu: Border Grill has suspended its longtime all-you-can-eat small plates extravaganza, but it still offers a weekend brunch menu, with addictive a la carte options like chilaquiles, spicy chicken tamales with eggs, jalapeño bacon breakfast burritos and Peruvian Drunken French Toast. And as before, the drinks can flow to your table for a single price. Cost: Entrees, $18-$28. Bottomless mimosas, micheladas and bloody marys, $30.

DW BISTRO Where: 9275 W. Russell Road #190, 702-527-5200, dwbistro.com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.2 p.m. Setting: DW Bistro’s patio is an oasis nestled in the tidy towers of the Gramercy’s offices and residences. Potted greenery adds to the serene vibe, a perfect complement to the inventive menu. Up front, owner Bryce Krausman welcomes guests like old friends. This is what brunch is all about. Menu: Don’t pass up the pastry basket, because it’s full of carb-tastic wonders. After that, there are sweet and savory entrees from which to choose, including challah French toast, fried chicken and waffles and our favorite, the New Mexican red chile pork bowl—red chile roasted pork served over rice topped with a sunny egg and served with fresh local tortillas. Cost: Starters, $10-$14. Entrees, $15-$22.

Brisket Benedict with a beer flight at the Front Yard (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)

BOTTIGLIA Where: Green Valley Ranch Resort, 702-617-7191, bottiglialv. com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: Henderson has lots of breakfast and brunch spots but few outdoor options, making Bottiglia’s patio—set on the Paseo Verde side of the property and equipped with shade coverings and misters—something of a southeast Valley rarity. Menu: The Italian eatery’s wide-ranging brunch offerings run from lighter fare like smoked salmon avocado toast and a chopped salad to such heartier selections as lobster Benedict, king crab bucatini pasta and a good ’ol cheeseburger and fries. Groups might consider starting with a shellfish tower. Cost: Starters, $7-$44. Entrees, $14-$44. Bottomless mimosas, $18.

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AMERICANA Where: 2620 Regatta Drive #118, 702-331-5565, americanalasvegas.com. Brunch served: Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: Americanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sprawling outdoor area offers different views of Lake Jacqueline, along with a casual vibe that matches a varied, easygoing menu from veteran chef Stephen Blandino. This restaurant space has changed a lot through the years, but as Americana it has become a neighborhood favorite. Menu: Highlights include the toasted bagel with smoked salmon, marinated cucumbers and herbed cream cheese; carnitas burrito; charcuterie and cheese board; Italian eggs benedict with prosciutto and bruschetta; Over the Rainbow loco moco; brioche French toast with strawberry jam and maple syrup; plus bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, grapefruit palomas and red wine sangria. Cost: Entrees, $12-$25. Bottomless drinks, $17.

Shrimp and Grits, brioche French toast, Smoked Salmon with marinated cucumber and herbed cream cheese, and cocktails at Americana (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)

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ESTHER’S KITCHEN Where: 1130 S. Casino Center Blvd. #110, 702-570-7864, estherslv.com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: The Arts District has become the beating heart of Downtown, with restaurants and breweries dotting the landscape. Esther’s Kitchen is undoubtedly one of its shining stars, offering Italian soul food we all could use in these times. The space inside is quaint and hip, but with the weather cooling, the patio is where it’s at. Menu: The porchetta Benedict, with pepperonata, poached eggs, calabrian chili hollandaise, is one of the more imaginative iterations of the brunch classic. And we’ll never say no to the Chitarra Cacio e Pepe pasta, no matter the time of day. Cost: $11-$16. ECHO & RIG Where: 440 S. Rampart Blvd. #120, 702-489-3525, echoandrig. com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Setting: Alfresco dining is widespread at Tivoli Village, but the versatile Echo & Rig steakhouse is a favorite for its upscale balcony patio and varied menu that includes fresh small plates and brunch twists, plus cocktails, bloodys and mimosas. Menu: Recommendations include the fried spinach salad with chili lime vinaigrette; flatiron steak sandwich with roasted Anaheim chilies and preserved lemon chimichurri; Drunken Goat sandwich with red wine-marinated goat cheese brie and cranberry chutney; shortrib hash with smoked paprika hollandaise; Maryland blue crab cakes; and New York egg sandwich with American cheese and smoked bacon. Cost: Small plates, $3-$12. Entrees, $9-$19.

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Truffle polenta at Esther’s Kitchen (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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MON AMI GABI Where: Paris Las Vegas, 702-9444224, monamigabi.com/las-vegas. Brunch served: Daily, 7-11 a.m. Setting: In a year of travel restrictions, Mon Ami Gabi’s patio is as close as you’ll feel to dining en plein air in Paris. It is also the best people-watching perch on the Strip. Menu: The breakfast menu has three brunch specialties that shouldn’t be overlooked: the smoked salmon platter, with a toasted bagel, cream cheese, capers and chives; corned beef hash and poached eggs with roasted red pepper and Yukon gold potatoes; and French toast with blueberries and whipped cream. Pair with one of the house sparkling Brut and choice of elixirs, and you’ll feel transported to the City of Light. Cost: Starters, $6-$9. Entrees, $13$30. Cocktails, $15-$16.

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MARCHE BACCHUS Where: 2620 Regatta Drive #106, 702-804-8008, marchebacchus.com. Brunch served: Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Setting: The adjustable, climate-controlled patio space at Marche Bacchus on the shores of Lake Jacqueline in the Desert Shores neighborhood is simply iconic, a must-try local brunch institution. Nowhere else can you browse a carefully curated wine shop and pick out a bottle to sip near serene waters while enjoying refined French favorites and completely forgetting the fact that you’re still in the desert. Menu: Consider the Escargot Persillade; smoked salmon Benedict with creamy goat cheese; bananas Foster pancakes with toasted pecans and brown sugar rum sauce; lobster salad croissant; roasted chicken and mushroom crepes; croque madame; and truffled grits and beef grillades. Cost: Entrees, $14-$19.

LA CAVE Where: Wynn, 702-770-7375, lacavelv.com. Brunch served: Saturday & Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Setting: The secluded, enclosed patio area opens to the fresh air, providing a hybrid inside/outside experience. Menu: La Cave’s famed “butler-style” brunch finds servers circulating carrying trays loaded with small-portion goodies like filet mignon eggs Benedict, Snickers pancakes, veal short rib hash and loaded tater tots. Guests have two hours to try everything on the menu, and hit their favorites again … and again. Cost: Adults, $49; children under 12, $28. Bottomless bloody marys, mimosas, sangria and sparkling wine, select cocktails and beers, $29.

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Don’t feel like sitting down for brunch? There are other ways to enjoy the midday meal outdoors as the weather cools. At Desert Shores, head to Rooster Boy Cafe (2620 Regatta Drive #113, 702-560-2453) and grab some pastries or sweet and savory galettes and coffee and power-walk with a friend around Lake Jacqueline. Don’t forget to grab bags of granola to take home. … If you’re in the southwest part of town, Egg Sammie (7379 S. Rainbow Blvd. #170, 725-204-8881) specializes in portable sandwiches—the Fremont, with scrambled eggs, caramelized onions and fried mozzarella, is a favorite—that you can easily pack up for a picnic across the street at Nevada Trails Park. Bring a blanket to spread out under a tree and take a nap after your meal. … If Downtown is more your scene, check out the outstanding brunch menu at 7th & Carson (616 E. Carson Ave., 702-868-3355). Order some avocado toast and a cinna bun pull-apart to-go and while the morning away people-watching at Container Park. … The Strip might not be as jam-packed with people these days, so take advantage of the light traffic and enjoy the shops at the Linq Promenade. But first, stop at Virgil’s BBQ (702-389-7400) to grab a hearty Chef’s Favorite breakfast burrito with jack cheese, bacon, avocado and pico de gallo. … And if nature’s calling your name, head to Springs Preserve (333 S. Valley View Blvd., 702-822-7700). With 180 acres dedicated to trails, there’s no better place to spend a cool fall day. But first, pick up some fuel at Divine Cafe. There are plenty of healthy choices like the teriyaki bowl or the Salmon Niçoise salad.

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Thinking of getting a feline friend? Here are a few tips BY LESLIE VENTURA

o you want to get a cat. Totally understandable. Dogs require a lot of care and attention, birds can be too noisy and fish far too quiet—and besides, everyone knows that cats rule and dogs drool. (Just kidding, dog people.) Often deemed standoffish, snobby and even vicious, cats are commonly misunderstood pets. But forget what you’ve heard; our amazing feline friends can make a wonderful addition to your home and life. Here’s how to care for one of your own.

Though cats might not require as much care as dogs, they still need daily affection and routine care to ensure they have a healthy and happy life. Having a pet can also be costly. Before you buy a cat, make sure you can afford food, litter, treats and veterinary expenditures. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a household spends an average of $98 per year on one cat (as opposed to $253 for one dog). Keep in mind vaccinations, and the spaying and neutering of a new cat can cost more. ■ Important! If you notice that your cat isn’t eating, using its litter box or is acting more lethargic than usual, call your vet.

Cat 101 MEET YOUR NEW LIL’ BUB Whether you’re planning to bring home a kitten or adopt an older cat, it’s essential to have your new BFF tested by a veterinarian for feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus. A vet can also give a physical exam, test for parasites and give the appropriate vaccinations, which is even more crucial if you already have a pet in your home. It’s important to introduce your cat to its new home by making the environment cat-friendly, warm and inviting. Having a litter box, toys, cat scratchers, food dishes and a comfy place to sleep ready in place is vital when trying to make your new friend feel at home. If you’re bringing a kitten into the family, remember they require extra care, much like an actual baby.

■ Diet: Many veterinarians will recommend a diet ■ Important! of either only wet Garlic and food or a mix of onions can be wet food and dry. poisonous to Each cat is different cats. (and finicky!) and will likely let you know which style of food it ■ Grooming: Most prefers. Make sure to read cats do not need to be labels, as many processed professionally groomed. cat foods are full of filler Cats spend much of their ingredients. It’s advised to day grooming themconsult a vet, who can also selves (when they aren’t help you make the best sleeping). Nails, however, decision on what to feed can be trimmed at home, your new cat. or at a groomer, if your ■ Treats: Cat treats are cat won’t allow it. a way to reward your cat ■ Cat scratching: It’s norand show it some love. mal behavior; it removes Just make sure to not the dead sheath from their overfeed your cat with claws, marks their territory treats! and helps them to stretch ■ Water: Cats must have their muscles. Keep a fresh water daily. Make scratch pad, scratch post sure to clean and refill or both in your home to their water bowls fregive your kitty a way to quently. It’s also recomhealthily practice this mended to leave more natural instinct, and to than one water bowl keep your furniture around the house, as many from being shredcats prefer to drink from ded. more than one source. ■ Important! Never declaw a cat, as a cat’s nails are essential for a healthy and happy life.

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Cat toys ■ Laser pointers: Some cats love chasing laser lights, which are an affordable way to give your cat daily exercise. ■ Catnip: Most cats go wild for Nepeta cataria, otherwise known as catnip or catwort. This plant contains the active ingredient nepetalactone, which stimulates a cat’s sensory neurons and activates an emotional or physical response. Catnip is deemed a mild feline hallucinogen, so, yes, it’s a little like cat drugs. The effect is short-lived—about 10 minutes—so it’s commonly regarded as a safe treat, though the ethics of giving catnip to felines is sometimes debated. If you do give catnip to your cat, be sure you’re supervising it.

■ Feather wands: Many cats will play with and swat at a wand that has feathers or other fun items attached to it. Not all cats like the same toys, so experiment with what your new cat enjoys for playtime. ■ Cat trees/lounges/tunnels: Cats are curious and love climbing. Most cats appreciate a cat tree or lounge where they can play and sleep. Some may also enjoy cat tunnels, or just a good ol’ cardboard box from your latest online order.

■ Important! You might find your new cat likes things that aren’t actually toys. Hair ties, pieces of thread, strings or ties from a T-shirt or garment might all look like playthings to a cat. To make sure a cat doesn’t ruin your favorite T-shirt or blanket, make sure there are other toys to play with, such as toy mice or balls.

Fostering and adopting COOL CAT FACTS Contrary to popular belief, cats aren’t nocturnal; rather, they’re crepuscular, meaning they are most active during twilight. This is due to the fact that cats, though domesticated, still rely heavily on their predatory instincts and are hardwired to hunt. As a result, they sleep an average of 15 hours a day and may become more lively in the evening. Meowing is not a natural communication method between adult cats. In the wild, kittens meow but typically stop when they reach adult age and communicate using other methods. Adult cats evolved to meow as a way to communicate with humans as a result of domestication. Roughly 25% of U.S. households are home to at least one cat, according to a 2017-18 report by the AVMA. That’s 58,385,725 total pet cats in the United States.

The Animal Foundation has a flexible fostering program, so you can help animals in need in a way that fits with your own schedule. Whether you’re able to host a “foster field trip,” foster a cat for a few weeks or volunteer as a “foster-to-forever home” ambassador, there’s a foster program that works with you and your lifestyle. Visit animalfoundation.com/volunteer/foster-pet for more information. Cats that aren’t suited for the indoors can also make great “working” cats. Through the Animal Foundation’s Working Cat program, you can adopt a cat for your business, farm, warehouse, etc., as a way to provide natural pest control. The cat remains an outdoor cat, but you provide food and a safe place for it to sleep (outside), and in return, the cat keeps mice, rats and other vermin at bay. Visit animalfoundation.com/adopt-a-pet/adopt-workingcats for more information. Adopting from the Animal Foundation and other local pet charities is a great way to take home a new cat that needs a loving home instead of buying one from a breeder or a store. The Nevada SPCA (nevadaspca.org/adoptable-cats), Homeward Bound Cats (homewardboundcats.org) and Nevada Cat Rescue (cat.rescueme.org/ Nevada) are just a few places where you can start looking for a new furry pal.

Sources: American Veterinary Medical Association; PetMD; Purina.com.

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HOUSEPLANTS IN THE AGE OF COVID Tell people to stay home, and houseplants will jump in popularity. Brooklyn Martell, owner of Carrie Lynn’s plants, says she has welcomed many new customers into the store since March. “It’s so many new plant parents,” she says. “It’s really cool.” The downside? Martell says there’s a “massive shortage in the plant industry. On her weekly runs to buy plants in Southern California, Martell says the growers are half empty. “It’s hard to get your hands on plants because there’s a huge surge in the desire for plants right now, and growers are working around half capacity [due to] COVID measures.”

Brooklyn Martell, owner of Carrie Lynn’s (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

STYLE YOUR HOUSE WITH PLANTS “Plants can elevate the design in your house, it provides a more expensive, classier look,” Gaia Flowers owner Peter Frigeri says. Choose containers for your plants that match your chosen design aesthetic. “If you’re mid-modern or very minimalist, you can find containers that work with your other decor,” Frigeri says. “The plants can also pick up colors from your furniture, from the walls.” Invest some time and effort in the size and groupings of your houseplants. You can use plants to soften an area and/or create a focal point. “Instead of having one plant sit by itself in the corner, you can give it some friends,” Frigeri advises. “Fill up the corner; add some more interesting texture to that area.” No matter how you lay out your plants, you’re bound to improve the ambiance of your home. “The color green really has a calming effect on people,” Frigeri says. “It has been proven that plants really do clean the air. They become part of the family.”

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hen Brooklyn Martell moved from lush Hawaii to the desert of Las Vegas, she immediately missed the plants of the islands. Instead of mourning her fate, she made her home into a veritable jungle. Fast-forward several years, and Martell now owns one of the coolest plant shops in town, Carrie Lynn’s, named after her mom. With the shop’s first anniversary on the horizon (December 26), the store is set to expand from about 800 square feet into a 5,000-square-foot space in Downtown Summerlin. The soft opening is planned for October 14, the birthday of the store’s namesake. “I kind of made the store for me,” Martell says. “When I moved from Hawaii, there was nowhere to shop for plants that was fun or exciting.” She set out to create that sense of fun, with great success. “We’re doing amazing. We’ve had so much growth. I feel really fortunate.” Martell has curated a stylish and aspirational aesthetic around houseplants.

WHERE TO SHOP Carrie Lynn’s 1980 Festival Plaza Drive #150, 702-910-1118, carrielynns.com. Gaia Flowers Plants and Gifts 6 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-997-0222, gaiaflowers.com. Moon Valley Nursery Multiple locations, 702-879-4207, moonvalleynurseries.com. Star Nursery Multiple locations, 702-360-7827, starnursery.com.

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Sure, nurseries have been selling plants and pottery around the Valley for ages, but those businesses are often geared as much toward contractors and professional landscapers as for the rest of us. So Martell took her vintage-inspired, Instagram-worthy style and applied it to the world of houseplants. Walking into her store is like walking into the dream of a more elevated, more beautiful life. “It’s a boutique experience,” Martell says. In addition to plants, the store also carries art, ceramics, a few handpicked clothing brands, refillable soap and more. “I just want to have funky, fun, good sh*t in Vegas,” Martell says. Before becoming her own boss, Martell worked in marketing. She dipped her toe in the plant life by organizing a series of plant swaps, in which both aspiring and experienced plant parents traded plant cuttings. The popular events were marketed via social media (instagram.com/theplantswappers) and drew a passionate, young following. Right now, the events are on hold due to the pandemic, but Martell hopes they can return in a safe manner at some point. Martell has big plans for the store’s new location. The store will be sectioned by newbie-friendly themes: low light, easy care, pet-friendly, etc. She says she’s most excited about hosting (socially distanced) classes and workshops, ranging from plant care to female networking. “We’re a small, locally owned, woman-run business, and I’d like to support a lot of other women in business,” Martell says. Her sentiment applies both to the planned networking classes and also the many female-run vendors she stocks in her store. If she could give any advice to other aspiring female entrepreneurs, Martell says to just get started, rather than waiting until you feel like an expert on everything And don’t compare yourself to others who might know more or have more experience. She says the people who have the most success are the ones who keep putting themselves out there. “I don’t have a degree in plants. I don’t have a degree in business,” Martell says. “[I] don’t let myself get in the way of myself.”

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HOW TO CARE FOR NEW PLANTS As in the animal kingdom, every species of plant has different needs. For best success, try to replicate the native habitat of whatever plant you choose. Not sure what that might entail? Simply ask for care info when you make a purchase. Anybody who works at a plant store should be happy to talk your ear off about plants. Still, there are some general guidelines to follow. “First and foremost, it’s just getting down a water schedule,” owner of Gaia Flowers’ Frigeri says. “Most plants are pretty happy with [once] every seven days, if you don’t drown them.” For earth-friendly and sustainably minded plant parents, Frigeri recommends composting and developing your own soil, sharing plant cuttings with friends and making responsible choices about the plants you choose. And he suggests going with desert-adapted plants for the outdoors. “Xeriscape doesn’t mean rocks and twigs. It can look very beautiful and lush.”

STARTER PLANTS Plants are like people. Some are hardy and others are high-maintenance. If you’re a new plant parent or just don’t want to bother with something fussy, make it easy on yourself and choose an easy plant. Peter Frigeri, horticulturist and owner of Downtown’s Gaia Flowers, Plants and Gifts, recommends these great starter plants.

Cactus. Make sure the soil is dry between watering, and these spiky beauties will stay happy.

FAKE PLANTS? Gaia Flowers’ David Frigeri gives that a hard no. “It’s hard to find ones that aren’t going to go into your house and just off-gas chemicals into the air,” which is, ironically the exact opposite function of living plants, which clean the air. In addition to being hard to dust, Frigeri says, fake plants are expensive. “You’re going to spend several hundred dollars on a good, convincing-looking [fake] plant.” The one exception to Frigeri’s stance are plant-inspired sculptures. “If you’re doing something that’s more of an art piece, then sure. But then you’re doing something completely different and getting away from the purpose of having live plants in your house.”

Bamboo. It’s considered to be “lucky,” and it can grow in just water. ZZ plant. This Central African plant loves dry soil and low light. In other words it thrives on benign neglect.

Pothos. When you imagine a houseplant, a variety of this prolific vine with heart- or spade-shaped leaves is probably what comes to mind.

Succulents. Stars of Instagram and Pinterest, these plants get their unique shapes because they can store water like a camel. Frigeri advises making sure they get enough light but not so much light that they burn. And don’t overwater!

Fern. Frigeri advises putting a fern or two in your bathroom, because these “lush lovelies” like the moisture.

Bromeliads. “These diverse divas of the easy-to-care-forplant-variety typically live in warm tropical climates and also make excellent indoor house plants,” Frigeri writes on Gaia Flowers’ blog.

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DISSECT Are you a fan of contemporary pop and hiphop? Make Spotify podcast Dissect—on which host Cole Cuchna delves into the nuance, meaning, history and context of recent records, the sonic literature of our time—your next listen. Season 8, out now, explores Childish Gambino’s 2013 immersive multimedia musical project Because the Internet, while previous seasons analyze albums by Kendrick Lamar; Kanye West; Frank Ocean; Lauryn Hill; Tyler, the Creator and Beyoncé. –C. Moon Reed

A WILDERNESS OF ERROR Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris is so fascinated by the case of Jeffrey MacDonald—a former physician convicted of killing his family—he wrote a book about it in 2012. This FX series, directed by The Jinx co-producer Marc Smerling, continues Morris’ search for answers. FX/Hulu.

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FLEET FOXES: SHORE A glance at the track lengths on Fleet Foxes’ fourth album—almost all between two and four and a half minutes—suggests it, and a listen confirms: Robin Pecknold has simplified his songwriting on Shore. Where 2017’s CrackUp featured unpredictably complex arrangements—some eclipsing the six- and eight-minute marks—its 2020 follow-up whittles down to the Foxes’ essentials: timeless melodies, lush instrumentation and Pecknold’s piercingly pure voice. The world is complicated enough right now; this is just what we need. –Spencer Patterson

AWAY The urge to explore frontiers beyond our homes is understandable right now. Fortunately, we have Away, a 10-part space drama starring Oscar winner Hilary Swank as Emma Green, commander of the first manned mission to Mars. She leads an international crew of four on a three-year assignment, while trying to find space/life balance with the family she has left behind. The science is fun to watch—the astronauts drink vodka shots in zero gravity—but it’s the personal drama that tethers this yarn. In these diminished, sequestered times, Away reminds us of humanity’s potential for expansiveness. Netflix. –Genevie Durano

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RADIOHEAD’S KID A “Everything in Its Right Place,” the opening track on Radiohead’s fourth album—released 20 years ago this week—announced both in word and deed that the makers of “Karma Police” were reinventing themselves. What wasn’t clear then was that they were reinventing indie rock, too.

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BACK ON THE BEAT Hip-hop mainstay Phil A lines up new projects after a serious health scare BY LESLIE VENTURA

n June 2019, beatmaker Phil Agudelo—better known as Phil A—teamed with fellow Vegas rapper Omino Jakku to release an LP, Maryland Hark Way, under the name Slump Lords. Just one year later, Agudelo found himself in a far less celebratory situation. “Sometime toward the end of June, I had a totally unexpected heart attack in my sleep, and my girlfriend saved my life,” Agudelo, 35, says. After she performed CPR and called an ambulance, Agudelo spent days unconscious in the hospital before having a heart stent implanted. “That whole time is kind of a blur for me,” Agudelo, now fully recovered, says. “I didn’t realize that I wasn’t really living a healthy lifestyle, but that changed my whole outlook. I’m just happy to be alive.”

Agudelo has been a champion of the Vegas hiphop scene for more than a decade, first in defunct trio Mob Zombie and now with Rap Is Fun, a platform that promotes local artists, albums and more. Next on Agudelo’s plate: a collaboration with longtime friend Rasson Arigato. The two MCs shared the mic in Mob Zombie, and Arigato has been featured on previous Slump Lord tracks. Agudelo says he finished the beats for Arigato’s upcoming project prior to his heart attack, and now he’s gearing up to give that record a proper push in November. Agudelo is also at work on an album with longtime friends and collaborator Hassan Hamilton. January will mark the 10th anniversary of that duo’s album, Rap Songs. “Me and Hassan have been hanging out over the past few weeks, so we’re just

getting the vibe right again,” Agudelo says, with an eye toward new songs by early 2021. Recently, Agudelo also produced an upcoming album for LA-based MC LMNO. And since his recovery, Phil A has put out two beat tapes of his own, This Week. Vol Won and This Week. One-Two, with a third planned to hit Bandcamp on October 2, when that website will waive fees for all purchases. “I’m going to be putting out beat tapes at a more rapid pace,” Agudelo says cheerfully. “I make beats every day, and it’s been a really great thing for me. I just want to release stuff at a faster rate and not hold anything back.”

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The healthy shift at Park MGM is all about ‘options’

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GM Resorts officials had been contemplating a completely nonsmoking casino resort back when the company began to renovate and rebrand the Monte Carlo into Park MGM four years ago. The south-Strip property reopened this week for the first time since the mid-March coronavirus shutdown, becoming the first major casino resort to go smoke-free, but don’t expect other Strip properties to follow suit. “We saw the trending from consumers wanting an alternative experience that incorporated nonsmoking and definitely considered it for some time, specifically just for Park MGM,” said Anton Nikodemus, president of MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas portfolio, pointing out that the property’s renovated restaurants, guest rooms and meeting spaces were already designated nonsmoking. “For us, it became whether we wanted to provide a casino experience that was nonsmoking for that customer, and as we relaunched the property, we elected at that point not to do it. But we started to reconsider when we shut down [in March], because we felt there was an increasing de-

sire from our customers for that type of experience.” Pandemic conditions have increased demand for outdoor activities, along with nonsmoking options, since the Strip began to reopen in June, and Park MGM was already queued up for the transition. All it had to do was make the shift in the casino, replacing all carpeting and redoing wall coverings and ceiling treatments throughout the gaming floor. The layout of table games and slot machines has been altered to create more space and “make it a little brighter and fresher,” Nikodemus said. Health officials and Las Vegas observers have praised the move at Park MGM. JoAnna Strother of the American Lung Association told the Las Vegas Sun last week that the reopening is “a landmark for the Strip,” a significant development that will protect Las Vegas visitors and casino employees. Other megaresorts could eventually follow in Park MGM’s footsteps, but MGM Resorts isn’t planning on turning any of its other Las Vegas properties into nonsmoking experiences. “No, I don’t think so,” Nikodemus said. “We are

looking at it from the consumer experience and what they desire, and there is still a tremendous amount of consumers who want that smoking option with their casino experience. We are fortunate to have a large portfolio [on the Strip] and create this designation of a singular property that meets those expectations, but anything more than that could exceed the amount of customers looking for that. It’s really about options.” Perhaps more significant is the fact that Park MGM is the final MGM Resorts property to reopen, not only in Las Vegas but across the country. “It’s bittersweet,” Nikodemus said. “We still have a lot of employees out of work. Although we have brought back many, until we are able to make our way through this where we are still not at 100 percent of what our capacity was pre-COVID, we have to stay focused on business levels and exceeding customer expectations. “There is a sense of relief knowing all our properties will be open, but until we get back to those levels, I don’t think we’re going to be fully content.”

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Natalie Senecal and Mike Vargovich perform The Parking Lot. (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

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t the beginning of 2020, like many other creatives in the arts, Troy Heard was positioned to have a successful year. But that all changed for the owner of Downtown Las Vegas’ Majestic Repertory Theatre when COVID-19 hit. To help mitigate the loss of revenue, the company held a series of “drive-thru” theater experiences as a fundraiser in May. Now, Majestic has streamlined that experience with The Parking Lot, a “drive-in play” that doubles as another way for the theater to raise funds. “The thing we did at the beginning of quarantine was experimental,” Heard says. “We kind of backed into creating a pop-up retail experience combined with performative elements.” But that was early on, Heard says. “The mandates had not been refined at all, so we were trying to figure [that] out.” Navigating the playing field now, Heard says “there’s been lots of changes and no changes at all.” Since that first trial run in the spring, bars and restaurants have received the green light to reopen, but theaters and music venues have not. “There are venues closing down across the country because of this,” Heard says. “And Majestic? We’re in danger. We still have utilities to pay. We want to keep this great brick-andmortar venue. We had several large events lined up and marketing events that would have generated income, and all that is gone. We’ve got to find a way to maneuver this new normal that doesn’t lead to total devastation of our small companies.” After the success of last year’s Clown Bar, Heard commissioned playwright Adam Szymkowicz to write a sequel meant to premiere in May. “That, of course, didn’t happen,” Heard says. “Everything is shelved now. We have no plans for the immediate future for producing anything live in the space, traditionally.” Instead, Szymkowicz came up with was a play to be performed in the parking lot (thus the play’s name), similar to a drive-in movie. The acting cast consists of just two people, real-life couple Natalie Senecal and Mike Vargovich. “It’s part rom-com, part self-help seminar about a couple that’s deciding whether or not to get divorced,” Heard says. While they never mention the pandemic, Heard says the feelings of uncertainty COVID-19 has stirred up are very much present. “They wind up together but realize that life is hard,” Heard says. “We don’t always get along, and being stuck with someone regardless of how long you’ve been with them is not an easy task for anybody. But for this couple, the good outweighs the bad, there’s hope and they share that with the audience. With all the uncertainty in the world, we want to grab onto something that makes us feel good.” As director, one of Heard’s obstacles was finding a way to address the current social and political landscape that didn’t feel redundant. For $50, attendees not only support a local theater, but they receive one air freshener per car and access to The Parking Lot play. “We know [things are] bad, we know what’s going on—but what’s something we can fight for?” Heard asks. “What’s the end goal? What do we need on the other end? “Hope,” he answers. “We need hope.”

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UNLV MFA Art students build a place for community engagement BY C. MOON REED

Fawn Douglas’ “Indian Taco Plush” (Krystal Ramirez/Courtesy)

master’s degree in any fine art, whether creative writing, music or studio art, can be a tricky thing. Students graduate with a valuable advanced education: polished technical skills and an in-depth understanding of theory, history and contemporary issues. But they don’t finish with the clear-cut career path of, say, a dentist or a lawyer. Today’s artists are multifaceted creative professionals. They work as educators, organizers, gallerists and community activists. The requisite skills go far beyond the traditional talent for drafting or photography. But how does one teach community engagement? Hands-on experience certainly helps. A decade ago, the graduate students in UNLV’s creative writing program bemoaned the lack of opportunities to share their work in front of an audience. So they created their own monthly reading event called Neon Lit.

Last fall, inspired by the successes of their artistic cousins and the now-defunct Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art (NICA), UNLV graduate art students Aaron Cowan, Fawn Douglas, Erin K. Drew, Laurence Myers Reese and John McVay founded V.I.C.E.—Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement. According to its website unlvmfa. art, V.I.C.E. is a “laboratory for artistic innovation.” “It’s a way to do public outreach and have alternative exhibitions,” says Reese, who’s in his second year in the MFA program. “There are opportunities for students and the community for art.” V.I.C.E. started innocuously enough, with the graduate students “doing some random stuff, helping with Artwalk, working on our MFA open studios,” Reese says. As the idea grew, Reese explains, “It became a way for us to create our own opportunities. A lot of us have experience in nonprofits, galleries, museums. We took that experience that we had outside of art school and brought that to the MFA program.”

Despite the restrictions of a pandemic, V.I.C.E. has stayed active. In May, the group presented virtual tours of the MFA studios. As opposed to a one-off in-person event, viewers can still go online to explore the artists’ latest art. press statement. Students posts a bio and explanation Playing with the idea of research, Emof their new work, along with images, ily Sarten presents fantastical collages videos, texts, poems and more. gleaned from scraps of historic casino V.I.C.E. members also participated menus found in the UNLV library’s in an online exhibition of works made special collections. In colorful, comic before and during the COVID-19 lockimagery, John McVay plays with the idea down. It’s called There But Not There, of book burning. Reese presents a novel and it’s curated by artist and UNLV take on historic queer dating practices art professor Wendy Kveck. “The with “New Hanky Code”: Disembodied artworks reflect interiorities and exjean pockets feature unlikely fabrics as ternalities: anxieties about hankies. touch and safety, coping As the graduate coordinaUNSHELVED Through November and intimacy, desire and tor, Kveck is something of a 29, Monday-Thursday, freedom,” Kveck writes. shepherd for these burgeon10 a.m.-8 p.m.; FriThis summer, V.I.C.E. put ing talents. She says V.I.C.E. day-Sunday, 10 a.m.6 p.m.. The Studio at out a call to the community is really just beginning and Sahara West Library, for experimental video art. that she’s excited for it to 702-507-3630. Then they screened the continue to blossom. Experimental Video Shorts When he graduates, online. Reese hopes to apply his As coronavirus restrictions ease, V.I.C.E. experience to a future career V.I.C.E. has returned to the physical in teaching, nonprofits and/or running sphere. On September 4, a V.I.C.E.a gallery. He says that’s the point of curated exhibition titled Unshelved V.I.C.E., “for us to have some profesopened at Sahara West Library. It “insional development opportunities, for vestigates the intersections of reading, us to develop our skills as curators, as research and archives,” according to a organizers, as artists.”

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in Kim arrived in Las Vegas in mid-January to step into the role of executive chef at Wynn’s dreamy Japanese restaurant Mizumi, an obviously comfortable fit. The son of a Korean chef and restaurateur who has operated a traditional Japanese fine dining restaurant for decades, Kim served in the same executive chef role for almost four years in the Mizumi location at Wynn Palace on the Cotai Strip. “At Wynn Palace, Mizumi is more authentic and traditional, very close to what you would expect when you’re actually in Japan,” Kim says. “Here in Las Vegas, we bring a more contemporary approach to it, still staying within those boundaries of authenticity. We don’t want to go crazy.” Mizumi is about creating a full and robust cultural experience, the chef says, and it doesn’t matter if you’re in Las Vegas or Macau. “It shouldn’t just be about the food. One of my mentors in Macau always told me that the message you want to get across is important, but it’s more important how you deliver that message.” Kim has cooked everywhere from Seoul to Tokyo to Sydney during his quick rise in the culinary world. His father wanted him to pursue a different career, which is how Kim ended up in school in Australia, but the restaurant world kept calling. “My dad is still in the kitchen at 72 years old screaming at people,” he jokes. “He didn’t want me to follow in his footsteps, because back in the day, being a chef meant having to work hard, long hours and not great earnings. A lot of Asian parents want their children to be doctors or lawyers or professors. “But I found myself working in kitchens part time in Australia, and I enjoyed it. It was natural. I grew up in the restaurant with my dad. I eventually realized school isn’t really the place for me. The restaurant is where I belong, and when I made

that phone call to my dad to tell him I wanted to come back and take up the career of becoming a chef, he didn’t want me to do it. But I was so determined.” Kim returned to Korea and dedicated himself to the craft, working in his father’s restaurant for months without the two of them speaking to one another. “I had to prove that I was being serious about this and it wasn’t just a phase I was going through. Then he finally started teaching me.” That dedication and patience shows in the chef’s style and approach to his new gig at Wynn Las Vegas, where he has been slowly incorporating some signature dishes at Mizumi, one of the Strip’s definitive Japanese restaurants since its debut in 2012. The offerings remain vast, including sushi, robatayaki, Japanese Wagyu A-5 beef, teppanyaki and more, and Kim has added intricate new plates like cold chawanmushi and steamed Jidori egg custard with grilled corn, snow peas and shiso flower; and sashimi usuzukuri with thinly sliced Japanese madai snap-

per, white soy and lime dressing, sesame seeds and konbu. “I had to be a bit cautious, a little gentle in how I approach menu changes and stuff like that, [because] we have a lot of loyal customers who have been coming in for years and enjoying everything we have to offer,” Kim says. “I was a

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new kid on the block who wanted to break things down and then rebuild it with a different approach, so I had to be careful. It’s one baby step at a time rather than a facelift. If I need to take another 100 steps to get to where I want to be, as long as evolution is on the way, I think it’s OK. I know we’ll get there in the end.”

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community has sprung up around Las Vegas’ annual fall PGA Tour event, especially since the tournament started stationing itself exclusively at TPC Summerlin in 2007. Many of the same spectators and sponsors can often be found roaming the course and enjoying the amenities every year. That sadly won’t be the case this time. The 2020 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, which runs October 5-11 at TPC Summerlin, will be staged without fans as social distancing efforts continue. It’s a disappointment for an event that has seen interest steadily rise over the years, from a combined full-week attendance of 25,000 in 2014 to nearly 75,000 last year, according to tournament organizers. Still, while local fans might not be able to get on the course, the event remains important. Here are five reasons to consider following along as the Golf Channel airs coverage of the tournament from October 8-11.

It benefits a great cause. Shriners Hospitals for Children returns as the title sponsor for the 13th consecutive year, because it believes in the vehicle the tournament provides to showcase its cause. And anyone can get behind the Shriners’ cause. The Shriners have helped cover children with specialized medical care since 1922, when they launched to help combat the polio outbreak. For nearly a century since, Shriners has extended assistance to all kinds of treatment for children and now operates 22 specialized hospitals, including two in Mexico and one in Canada. Events like this month’s PGA Vegas stop and the annual East-West college football All-Star game provide a perfect platform for the Shriners to educate people about their mission and solicit donations. Charity initiatives also dot the tournament week calendar, and though they’ve been reduced this year because of the pandemic, opportunities remain available. The Shriners will host their annual kickoff luncheon—virtually—on October 2 with activities including a silent auction. A pair of Pro-Ams are scheduled for early in the week, with local pro and UNLV alum Charley Hoffman among the players raising money for children’s charities. For more information, visit shrinershospitalsopen.com.

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FedEx Cup points are at stake. The local PGA event started in 1983, and for most of its lifespan, the stakes beyond the prize pool were largely inconsequential to the casual sports fan. As recently as early last decade, the field mostly consisted of players at the bottom of the PGA Tour roster fighting to keep their spot. That changed in 2013, however, when the tour officially made the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open part of its seasonlong FedEx Cup. And from a competitive standpoint, it’s been all the better for it. This year, the local tournament lands as the fifth event of the PGA Tour season. The winner will earn 500 points toward being crowned 2021 PGA Tour champion next summer and will almost certainly sit among the top five in the standings after the victory.

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It has star power. The FedEx Cup standings incentive has significantly elevated the quality of the field on what seems like an annual basis. Tournament organizers branded last year’s field as the best in the history of the event, with players like then-world No. 1-ranked Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson participating in 2019. This year’s list of players could be even better. Both of the past two major winners—Collin Morikawa and Bryson DeChambeau—are expected to play (the field will be finalized on October) for what might be the first time in tournament history. The 27-year-old DeChambeau, who won the Shriners Open in 2018, prevailed in the U.S. Open in Mamaroneck, New York, by an impressive six strokes on September 20. He’s hitting the ball off the tee longer than anyone in golf history and is said to be redefining the game going forward. Morikawa, who recently relocated to Las Vegas after graduating from UC Berkeley, won the PGA Championship in San Francisco in August at 23 years old. He currently sits sixth in the Official World Golf Rankings (DeChambeau is fifth), but could elevate to first once he has enough professional tournaments to qualify.

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Local players abound. Morikawa won’t be the only Las Vegan in the field. The Shriners Open often feels like a reunion for local golfers, with area residents and UNLV graduates making up a large chunk of the players on the course. One of the most well-respected local pros, Kevin Na, won the event last year for the second time. Na, who also claimed his first PGA Tour victory in the 2011 tournament, will look to join Jim Furyk as the only golfers to win Las Vegas’ event three times. UNLV legend Ryan Moore is another recent champion; he won the Shriners Open in 2012 and often winds up in contention on a TPC Summerlin course he knows as well as Na does.

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You can bet on it. Golf and betting go hand in hand, and the sport has seen a surge in popularity at sportsbooks after it was one of the only options during coronavirus lockdown early this summer. Local casinos always get creative and offer more betting options—group wagers, make- or miss-thecut props, over/under finishing position, etc.—for the Las Vegas stop, and betting boards could be even more populated this year. Look for a matchup bet between DeChambeau and Morikawa, but don’t play it unless one of them is offered at a plus price. They’re two of the best golfers in the world right now, and either is capable of running away with the win at TPC Summerlin.

■ LAST WEEK: RAIDERS 20, PATRIOTS 36 The Raiders’ offense had another productive game—Derek Carr completed 24 of 32 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns—but turnovers and shoddy defense left the team no chance to escape New England with a victory. Las Vegas lost three fumbles, including one recovered for a touchdown in the fourth quarter. After the Raiders trailed only 13-10 at halftime, the Patriots scored on each of their first three drives in the second half with a run game that bulldozed its way to 6.6 yards per carry.

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■ THIS WEEK: BILLS (3-0) AT RAIDERS (2-1) When: 1:25 p.m. Sunday October 4 Where: Allegiant Stadium Betting line: Bills -3, over/under 52.5 Opponent: The Raiders will reach the second half of their most challenging four-week stretch of the season by taking on a third straight team that advanced to the postseason last year. And unfortunately for Las Vegas, Buffalo looks even better this year. The Bills field one of the most talented defenses in the league, and their offense has improved, with thirdyear quarterback Josh Allen appearing to have solved some of his accuracy issues.

Injury report: Las Vegas has been ravaged with injuries and could be without as many as seven starters for its second home game. Among those who might miss the game are top receiver/first-round draft pick Henry Ruggs III, free agent acquisition/ defensive captain Nick Kwiatkoski and the league’s highest-paid right tackle, Trent Brown. “You start to wonder what the hell is going on, but it’s the National Football League,” coach Jon Gruden said of the injuries after the loss to the Patriots. “If we need some young guys to step up, so be it.”

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BY RAY BREWER ophia Salas Del Pozo’s mom was a blackjack dealer at the Flamingo. Her stepfather, Todd House, worked as an executive chef at the property. Their love story started in the back of the house at the resort. The family business later began in the Flamingo kitchen in the late 1990s. House created the area’s first custom-built oil filtration machine, which took used kitchen oil at the Flamingo and recycled it for extended use. Soon, House secured contracts with Caesars Entertainment to filter oil at two other properties, Bally’s and Paris. RENUoil of America has expanded to more than 30 properties on the Strip, and now provides more than recycling oil for the resorts. It recycles cardboard, plastics, metal, paper, batteries, wine corks and more. It’s a massive operation with nearly 400 employees, all of whom are stationed at properties and are on call around the clock for emergencies such as oil spills. When House unexpectedly died in 2008, his family stepped up to keep the business functioning. That, Salas Del Pozo says, was easier said than done. Salas Del Pozo, who worked her way through the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV as a cocktail waitress at the Imperial Palace, envisioned a career as a lawyer. But suddenly she was a businesswoman—a profession that took some getting used to. “We have been very blessed because there were a lot of people willing to step up and give guidance,” said Salas Del Pozo, who is the company’s chief marketing officer and chief legal counsel. Caesars Entertainment has become more than a contract for the company. It also is a valuable resource, as Salas Del Pozo frequently attends the resort’s Economic Equity Tour events designed to help diverse businesses become high-achieving. The tour, which in 2019 had 1,119 participants, provides workshops in financial literacy, workforce development, entrepre-

neurship and potential business opportunities with Caesars. Caesars’ corporate philosophy is simple: Companies and communities perform at a high level when diverse teams exist. The question is: “How can we can identify and prepare ready and willing business?” said Gwen Migita, vice president of social impact, sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion at Caesars. A recent financial management seminar for small businesses with annual revenues of less than $500,000 explored using lines of credits and loans. It detailed products available to businesses and how to leverage the capital, Migita said. “It’s looking at how owners can understand what is available to them,” she said.

RENUoil of America is a Latino-owned business. In addition to Salas Del Pozo, brother Raul Salas is chief operating officer, and mother Isabell Ysassi is CEO. The business inclusion effort by Caesars has aided in the company’s development, Salas Del Pozo said. A seminar on workplace culture was one of the most meaningful, she said. With employees deployed at various properties in the resort corridor, Salas Del Pozo didn’t feel a connection with team members. She made small changes, like distributing paychecks at the company’s headquarters near the Strip instead of through direct deposit, which gave employees valuable interaction with one another and created the family feel that had been missing. Salas Del Pozo is a frequent attendee of the workshops, which often serve as a refresher. The events create one big networking opportunity, where Salas Del Pozo tries to pay it forward by giving advice to entrepreneurs getting started. “I needed a lot of guidance when I was getting started, and I’m glad I received it,” she said. “I enjoy connecting with other [members of the] community and trying to mentor them.” The same theory holds true for Caesars, whose education series includes “Women of Color,” “People, Planet, Play” and “Access to Capital.” Caesars’ approach to equity is about “leveling the playing field for social economic justice,” Migita said. RENUoil of America’s waste management consulting includes: recycling dock management, recycling sorting services, asset reclamation, cooking oil filtration and grease recovery. “We don’t go off the Strip. That is our niche,” said Salas Del Pozo, a fourth-generation Las Vegan.

Sophia Salas Del Pozo, chief marketing officer for RENUoil of America (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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The Rogers Foundation promoted Michelle Sanders to executive vice president and chief Sanders operating officer. With an ongoing mission to transform the lives of children and young adults through the arts and education, Sanders has been pivotal in the awarding of more than $89 million to students and the programs that support them. Previously, Sanders was director of finance and administration. Attorney Chris Yergensen joined Black & Wadhams Attorneys at Law, bringing more than 20 years of Yergensen experience in complex corporate issues and real estate transactions to its team. Yergensen’s legal skill set encompasses all aspects of business, including contract negotiations, securities, litigation, mediations, and corporate counsel services and litigation management. UNR Extension welcomed Brittany Henderson to the office in Clark County as a program Henderson officer for the Healthy Kids Early Start Program. Henderson works with Clark County Title 1 schools and early childhood education centers to help children establish lifelong healthy nutrition, physical activity and body image habits. Nathan Adelson Hospice achieved the recently created and now-highest Level Five in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s We Honor Veterans Program, which recognizes organizations that actively work to increase access to hospice and palliative care for veterans. Nathan Adelson Hospice will continue to provide veteran-centric education for staff and volunteers, identify patients with military experience, build professional and

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