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There’s no perfect answer as to how a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the October 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting should look or feel. The Clark County committee tasked with planning the tribute display should consider the voices of victims, survivors, victims’ families and first responders, said Anita Ahuja, manager of mass violence response for the California Victim Compensation Board. Ahuja spoke to the seven-member 1 October Memorial Committee late last month during its initial meeting, advising them that “the goal is to provide comfort and hope and facilitate healing.” The committee is in the initial phase of planning, seeking community input through public meetings, surveys and town halls. Members will eventually decide on a location, size and design, and funding for the memorial. “We are not rushing this process,” Clark County Commission Chairwoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick said in a statement. “We want to create a memorial that is thoughtful and lasting, and we understand that the public discussion process may be emotional for people, because many of us still live with 1 October every single day.” The committee meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Clark County Government Center. Meetings can be watched live on YouTube and on the committee’s Facebook page. For information, visit ClarkCountyNV. gov/1OctoberMemorial. –Sara MacNeil
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USA Hockey on November 30 announced its preliminary roster for the World Junior Championship, and it includes Golden Knights first-round pick Brendan Brisson, a freshman forward at Michigan. USA Hockey announced 29 players to go to Plymouth, Michigan, for training camp this weekend, and the list will be trimmed to 25 on December 13. The tournament runs December 25 through January 5 in Edmonton, Ontario. Team USA won the gold medal in 2017, the silver in 2018 and the bronze in 2019. Goalie and 2019 fifthround pick Isaiah Saville made the U.S. roster last year but did not play. Brisson would be the first American Golden Knights prospect to play at the World Juniors if he makes it. –Justin Emerson
For one brief stretch at the beginning of the game November 30 game against No. 14 North Carolina, head coach T.J. Otzelberger got to see his vision for UNLV basketball come to life. Bryce Hamilton opened the game with a long 3-pointer, then knocked down a midrange jumper. Caleb Grill and David Jenkins followed with back-to-back 3s, and when Hamilton threw down a transition dunk, UNLV found itself with a 13-0 lead just minutes into the contest. That glorious glimpse of open-floor offense provided the blueprint for what UNLV wants to be this season. Unfortunately, it was as fleeting as it was impressive. UNC soon asserted itself with superior size and athleticism in the frontcourt. The Tar Heels scored 19 points in the paint to claw their way out of the early hole and build a 37-30 lead at halftime, and eventually won 78-51 in the first round of the Maui Invitational, held in Asheville, North Carolina, this year. –Mike Grimala
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VACCINE PROGRESS Moderna Inc. on November 30 said it would ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection— ramping up the race to begin limited vaccinations as the coronavirus rampage worsens.
2 BIDEN’S BROKEN FOOT President-elect Joe Biden will likely wear a walking boot for the next several weeks as he recovers after breaking his right foot November 28 while playing with his dog, Major. The fracture appears to be relatively mild based on his doctor’s statement and the planned treatment.
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Sports: Chatting with new Golden Knights star Alex Pietrangelo Vegas Inc: Meet Ryan Reaves’ 7Five Brewing business partner
FOOTBALL TRIPLE-HEADER The NFL has set its schedule for the league’s Saturday triple-header on December 26. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Detroit Lions at 10 a.m., followed by the San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (1:30 p.m.) and Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders (5:15 p.m.).
3 TYSON-JONES FIGHT ENDS IN DRAW Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 54, traded punches with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. for eight rounds November 29 in a fight that ended with the two boxing legends wearily hugging each other in mutual admiration. The exhibition was ruled a draw.
4 TRUMP FUNDRAISING Between Election Day and December 1, President Donald Trump raised about $170 million, according to The New York Times. Though solicitations for donations claim the money is needed for an election defense fund, a donor has to give $5,000 before any money goes to Trump’s recount account.
5 WORD OF THE YEAR Dictionary.com and Merriam-Webster both declared “pandemic” their 2020 word of the year November 30. Searches on the site for the word spiked more than 13,500% on March 11, said John Kelly, senior research editor at Dictionary.com.
Brothers Jude Romero, left, and Jameson Barnes, both 11, carry bags of frozen turkeys at a Thanksgiving food distribution volunteer event November 21 at Desert Breeze Community Center. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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as Vegas lost one of its true modern luminaries on November 27, when Tony Hsieh died at age 46. Rightfully hailed as a tech visionary around the world, the Zappos founder made his mark locally by helping to reshape Downtown Las Vegas, quite literally. He and his Downtown Project group (now known as DTP Companies) poured $350 million into the area, acquiring some 90 properties and creating vibrant gathering places like Downtown Container Park and Fergusons Downtown. Under Hsieh’s watch, the Bunkhouse Saloon transformed from a dilapidated bar into a nationally renowned small music venue, and restaurants, retail shops and other businesses sprouted up on or near Fremont Street. Given all that impact—and the many tracts of undeveloped land under the DTP umbrella—questions will be raised about what might happen Downtown next. But those are issues best addressed later. Now is a time for reflection, on Hsieh and his legacy, by those who knew him best. Responses and social media posts have been edited for brevity and clarity.
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“Tony was a friend, mentor and someone who had incredible vision for pushing the boundaries of the norm. He pushed me not just to be a better person in business, but in life. I feel a void without him and am honored to have worked alongside him for nearly eight years. My heart goes out to his family and everyone affected by this tragedy.” –Michael Downs, chief operating officer of DTP Companies “Tony was a sweet, gentle soul [who] marched to the beat of a different drummer, thank goodness. I can’t speak for anyone else, but that man changed my life in the most profound, positive way possible.” –Natalie Young, owner/chef at Eat and Old Soul “Tony was of course a passionate and brilliant businessman who helped transform Downtown Las Vegas, but I personally will remember him as a close friend who gave me great advice and encouraged us all to take chances and challenge everything. He never took himself seriously, and his spur-of-the moment nature created unforgettable moments, like when we all jumped into the Plaza’s pool—fully clothed— to celebrate the completion of the rooftop project.” –Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino “There are no words to express how insanely special you truly are. There are no words to express the impact you have had on this city, let alone this planet. The amount of souls you have touched and impacted is something unmeasurable. We are all better versions of ourselves for colliding with you and anytime we orbited in the same space together. I love you, I miss you, you will be always remembered, I can’t wait to hug you again.” –Jen Taler, co-founder of Fergusons Downtown “Tony was a brilliant, creative and generous person who did great things for Las Vegas.” –Comic and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, on Twitter
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“For a guy of his financial status and influence to be so humble and down-to-earth was unheard of. Whether it was his time, advice, resources, all the way down to his home, he shared whatever he had with everybody. … I’ll forever cherish the impact he had on the local arts scene, and the doors he opened for so many.” –Rapper Hassan Hamilton “Tony Hsieh played a pivotal role in helping transform Downtown Las Vegas. Kathy and I send our love and condolences to Tony’s family and friends during this difficult time.” –Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, on Twitter “Tony Hsieh’s vision and big ideas are still changing the world. His care for community changed Vegas and us. Tony supported TFA to train more teachers in Las Vegas, build an office in DTLV and focus on improving outcomes for kids.” –Teach for America Las Vegas, on Twitter “Tony’s ability to foster human connection is unlike anyone I’ve ever met. He was constantly tweaking and making adjustments to achieve it more and more. His vision for our community will live on and thrive because of his beautiful mind.” –Tyler Williams, Zappos Fungineer “The world lost you way too soon @downtowntony. Your curiosity, vision and relentless focus on customers leave an indelible mark. You will be missed by so many, Tony. Rest In Peace.” –Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, on Instagram “He was a passionate visionary, a disruptor, a futurist and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Tony helped reinvent me into the entrepreneur I am today, but most importantly helped reinvent my hometown (Las Vegas).” –Brian “Paco” Alvarez, former Zappos curator “For those who knew Tony, he will be remembered for his big heart and caring way he had with people. Tony was selfless in how he approached delivering happiness … he was always concerned about others, more than himself.” –Mark Carlson, chief marketing office for DTP Companies
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“Tony Hsieh was a visionary. He was generous with his time and willing to share his invaluable expertise with anyone. And he was very, very cool.” –Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, on Twitter “Tony cared about people, and about helping them live in a happier and more connected world. He invested a fortune into that vision for DTLV, and stuck with it even in the face of fairly constant backseat driving and criticism from many members of the community he worked to support. … I can say without hesitation that there was an enormous stream of kickass rock and roll shows at the Bunkhouse Saloon that never would have happened if it wasn’t for Tony’s support and generosity.” –Mike Henry, Bunkhouse Saloon booker “It was over Fernet that we talked about [producing] a Jesus Christ Superstar in the desert a la Burning Man. It was in his Airstream he pitched me an interactive murder mystery that would take over the entire Gold Spike. And it was via email he requested a late-night run of Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom in the space that would soon become Inspire Theatre. These were all ideas that never came to fruition, but it was his energy behind the ideas that inspired me to set up shop Downtown. … He was a catalyst for the rebirth of #DTLV, welcoming the new generation of independent-minded businesses and creators. And his energy will be missed.” –Troy Heard, artistic director of Majestic Repertory Theatre “Tony Hsieh might be the most original thinker I’ve ever been friends with. He questioned every assumption and shared everything he learned along the way. He genuinely delighted in making anyone and everyone happy. The earth has lost a beautifully weird and helpful person.” –Chris Sacca, venture investor and activist, on Twitter
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“Tony delivered happiness for so many of his friends. Inquisitive, supportive, humble; he was always seeking more knowledge about topics that had nothing to do with selling stuff online. I didn’t think of Tony as a successful dotcom entrepreneur, but more as the Fremont Street philosopher. Creating a beautiful life. Sharing the Burning Man ethos with anyone who cared to knock on the yellow door on 11th Street, any day of the year. I have never known anyone like Tony. It is probably 10 years since we first met, and I had always thought that one day the stars would align and we would partner on some incredible or failed venture. He had always asked me about doing a show together Downtown, and I always gave the same answer: Not yet. And now, not ever. I didn’t have the raw guts Tony had; unperturbed by the financial arguments and practical barriers which so often stand in the way of people who can’t imagine the future. He was able to say, let’s just do it. Somehow, he could see a bigger picture. As we all mourn, I also worry about Downtown Vegas. Someone else will come in and seize the financial opportunity, and maybe build an apartment building or see some other way to exploit the land. Tony wasn’t like that. Right out of It’s a Wonderful Life, he was the George Bailey of Downtown. He wanted community. His family was whoever was with him in that moment, and that family was always in for an adventure. Who else reinvents a neighborhood while living in an Airstream? Clarence the Angel showed George what his world would have been like without him. What are we going to do without Tony? I feel the best way to celebrate Tony’s life is to secure our friend’s legacy. We all must do what we can to make sure Fremont Street and Downtown Vegas do not become just another Pottersville. Vale, Tony. You inspired me by showing me another way to live. You have influenced a generation of people to build something more important than financial success; community. I hope your community realizes how much it has lost and carries on your vision before it is too late.” –Spiegelworld founder Ross Mollison, producer of Absinthe, Opium and Atomic Saloon
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“Like so many people, we have stories to tell about our friendship with Tony that always end with our cracking up. Every memory of time spent with him evokes a smile or a laugh. He could have a fully nuanced conversation about any topic, from company financials to international diplomacy, and always leave the impression that he understood on a higher level, the level of human joy. He made us happy.” –Jenna and Michael Morton, restaurateurs/ owners of the Morton Group “Tony Hsieh’s vision for Downtown was a GenX dream, and he was one of the great leaders of my generation. We frame Tony’s efforts as ‘the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas,’ but maybe more so than place, it invigorated people. The unfolding of Downtown was a turning point; it gave us access and learning to morph into leaders in a modern city that reflected our values and not that of some other generation past. The world saw Las Vegas through a new lens, and we started to look at ourselves differently.” –Stephanie Forté, founder of Forté PR “I had the honor of getting to know a great man this year, that could look at an open field, describe his plans to have bands flying in on floating stages, share his favorite Mark Twain quote, and tell you that you need to move faster on making your dreams happen. I’ve never had someone challenge my mental depth as much as him, and teach me that anything is possible.” –Dan Krohmer, chef/creator of Other Mama, Hatsumi and La Monja, on Instagram
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“[Initially,] what struck me the most was Hsieh’s outward-facing quiet and earnest persona, but I quickly noticed an underlying wit and playfulness. I continued to appreciate this combination after many meetings, interactions and copious shots of Fernet. … I am grateful for him consistently being supportive and inclusive.” –Michael Stratton, former Bunkhouse GM “Tony Hsieh touched so many lives and inspired so many entrepreneurs. His impact and legacy will go on and on.” –Andrew Yang, entrepreneur and former presidential candidate, on Twitter “He asked me about why I wanted to be a musician. As we chatted I could see how passionate he was about other people’s happiness. I could see that he genuinely vouched for people and their dreams.” –Singer-songwriter Sonia Barcelona “Tony had a vision for the future of Las Vegas beyond its traditional base of tourism. He invested his passion, time and resources to make sure that Las Vegas is now viewed as a serious contender for technology companies, investments and jobs.” –Seth A. Ravin, CEO of Las Vegas-headquartered company Rimini Street “The memories that stick out are his selflessness, and his want to connect people to a higher self. I wrote him a letter in October and told him he was the Willy Wonka of guidance, often laying out golden tickets of direction. That’s what I’m gonna miss the most—leaving our conversations feeling inspired and full of hope .” –Ryan Brunty, Depressed Monsters creator and former Zappos employee “We are deeply saddened to hear of Tony Hsieh’s untimely passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends. Tony was a visionary leader and innovator who will be greatly missed.” –Amazon.com, via a spokesperson
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“I’ve been walking the streets of Downtown since I went to Las Vegas Academy in the mid 1990s, and it was refreshing to see the new ideas he brought to my city of birth. Did I agree with everything he did? Certainly not, but we needed fresh ideas, and Tony was never scared of thinking outside the box. I’ll miss seeing him on the streets, and I’ll miss the stir he created about town.” –Ryan Pardey, Bunkhouse entertainment director “He enjoyed creating experiences that would have people walk away saying, ‘Wow.’ The surprise and delight of the Mantis at Container Park or Big Rig Jig at Fergusons was his energy at work. Getting more people talking about Downtown would pique curiosity and visitation to our area.” –Audrea Hooper, former Zappos employee “You proved that we don’t have to choose between kindness and success, that delivering happiness can make us happy, that weirdness is not so weird—it’s actually wonderful.” –Author and organizational psychologist Adam Grant, on Twitter “For nearly eight months he sat in on planning meetings for my business every Friday morning. Mostly quiet, absorbed on his computer. You’d have thought he wasn’t paying attention, but he always was. He never missed a thing. And every now and then he’d quietly interrupt the discussion, offering a question or thought to guide things.” –Cathy Brooks, owner of the Hydrant Club “Dear Tony, thank you for bringing us all together, a family of friends and loved ones who might have never become such an amazing group of creators together in Downtown Las Vegas. We will carry on your vision as you would have wished in every facet of life until we meet you again on the other side.” –Eric Camacho, Fergusons Downtown producer
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T E X T S F R O M T O N Y After hanging out Downtown with Tony Hsieh in November 2019, Greenspun Media Group Account Executive Adair Nowacki and her fiancé, Taylor Milne, received these words of advice from Hsieh the following day. Alignment Recipe: 5 steps towards owning and living an authentic life, where what you say, what you do, and what you think are all aligned 1. Figure out what your truth is (spend time reflecting when not emotional to become more selfaware). 2. Unapologetically own your truth and speak your truth. Don’t lie and don’t directly or indirectly mislead. Instead, remember it’s okay to say “I’m not ready to talk about it yet, but I will let you know when I am.” 3. Authentically and explicitly communicate your needs and wants (don’t assume what may be obvious to you is obvious to the other person), and don’t change your truth because you are worried about what the other person might think or how they might react. Be willing to have the hard conversations of what your authentic wants and needs are, and be compassionate when you are having the hard conversations. Lean into and don’t procrastinate on having these conversations. 4. Honor your commitments, and modify prior commitments explicitly if they no longer serve you. 5. As you learn, grow, and evolve, repeat the above starting with step 1. Adds Nowacki: “His wise words seem to have resonated with many, and I’m hoping others can find solace in his advice. Tony was an extraordinarily rare human that I feel beyond grateful to have shared time and space with. I feel so fortunate I was able to tell him that I never took it for granted. He taught me so much in such a short time, and I will never forget the moments shared, the words exchanged or how he made me feel. I know his energy lives on through his strong community of friends and family. The ripple effect he has made in this world is unparalleled.”
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We’ve been living with COVID-19 for nine months now, and we have more information about how best to prepare our homes for a worst-case scenario. Here’s a handy checklist as we head into Southern Nevada’s colder months.
Get a flu shot, widely available now at your doctor’s office, pharmacies and big-box stores like Target. Influenza and COVID-19 are both respiratory viruses, and while the flu vaccination isn’t 100 percent effective, it does offer some protection against secondary symptoms. More importantly, more people getting the flu shot reduces the number of flu-related hospital visits, allowing health care providers to use resources on coronavirus patients.
Print out important phone numbers, like those for the nearest hospital and urgent care center, doctors and telehealth providers, along with neighbors and friends you can call in case you get sick.
Have enough masks for a week’s use, whether you use cloth or disposable types. Keep clean ones in the car, by the front door and in your bag. Cloth masks should be washed frequently.
Perform a fridge and pantry inventory. You undoubtedly learned a lot from your shopping habits in the spring. Keep two weeks’ worth of shelf-stable foods in the pantry and about the same amount of fresh produce in the fridge. Print out a list of grocery essentials and tape it on the fridge, in case you get sick and need someone to pick up groceries for you.
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Take inventory of your medicine cabinet. Look for expired medications, and toss them out. Be sure to have a fresh supply of the following: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, decongestant, cough syrup, cough drops, saline nasal rinse, anti-diarrheal medication, electrolyte solution and a reliable thermometer. For prescription medications, always make sure to have at least two weeks’ supply on hand.
Stock alcohol-based sanitizer that’s at least 60% alcohol. Most stores have sanitizers on shelves now, but there’s no need to hoard: A bottle in the car and one at home will do, plus an extra or two.
Be realistic about paper products. There’s no need to stock up on a year’s worth of toilet paper, paper towels and tissues. Have enough for two weeks to a month. Hoarding causes unnecessary shortages and disrupts the supply chain.
Stay up to date on doctor and dentist visits.
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As COVID-19 cases continue rising, says local health expert We knew this was going to be a terrible winter, when we looked to history as a guide. The pandemic of 1918, which first appeared in March of that year, took a turn for the worse during its second wave and crested in the cold months. That October, nearly 200,000 Americans died. Still, it’s stunning to see the numbers we’re facing now. In November alone, new U.S. cases of COVID-19 surpassed 4 million. Nearly every state is trending in the wrong direction, including ours. During a November 22 press
conference, Gov. Steve Sisolak urged Nevadans to be even more vigilant; short of a lockdown, he imposed stricter restrictions on businesses and group gatherings. The whole country is experiencing pandemic fatigue, yet the coronavirus is nowhere near done with us. As of December 1, the positivity rate in Nevada was 17.6%; in April, it was 14.7%, an alarming number then, just one month into the pandemic. (The World Health Organization recommends a 5% or lower test positivity rate.) “I gave up predicting COVID
a long time ago; it kind of does what it wants to do,” says Dr. Joe Corcoran, Division Chief Medical Officer for HCA Healthcare. “We have seen a distinct third wave form up over the last [few] weeks. And when you look at the slope of the acceleration in the number of inpatient cases, it’s startling in some communities.” Doctors have learned quite a lot about the virus during the past nine months, including treatment protocols for the most serious cases, but older patients and those with comorbid (or co-occurring)
health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and pulmonary diseases remain the most at risk for hospitalization. There has been promising news on several vaccines, but those are months away from being deployed to the general population. In the nearer term, however, Corcoran does see one positive development. “The incidence of the flu virus is way, way, way down, compared to years past,” he says. “And I do think that is a reflection of social distancing, of hand-washing, of wearing masks when you can’t socially dis-
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‘Be more vigilant,’ tance. So I do think that the general hygiene uptick that we have managed over the last several months will help us decrease our risk of flu. It’s always been everybody’s fear, coronavirus and flu together. But fortunately, the way that you avoid one is the way that you avoid the other.” Still, Corcoran encourages people to redouble their efforts in practicing good hygiene, observing social distancing and wearing masks—the three things that significantly flattened the coronavirus curve in the spring and early summer. “Unfortunately, I see people wash
their hands, but they’re not washing their hands for the full amount of time—20 seconds, [like] they washed their hands back in March when this was novel and new. So to do a good therapeutic hand-wash, you should be singing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice. So as we go into the colder months, and as the risk increases, as the case volumes increase, what I would encourage is to be more vigilant,” Corcoran says. “We just have to practice it as if it’s really meaningful, because the numbers are climbing so fast, it is meaningful again.”
Back in the spring, when the coronavirus was beginning to take a measurable toll on this country, most people’s primary concerns were economic insecurity and staying physically healthy. But a mental health impact was also starting to be felt. A poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that “more than four in 10 adults overall (45%) feel that worry and stress related to coronavirus has had a negative impact on their mental health.” Now, with cases rising and still no unified federal response to stem the pandemic, uncertainty and anxiety loom in the minds of many Americans. Add to that a case of pandemic fatigue—everyone is sick of Zoom meetings by now, and social distancing grows even more challenging with the holidays looming— and our mental health will be challenged by a confluence of stressors. So how do we take care of our mental health—our psychological, emotional and social well-being—during a time of overwhelming uncertainty? Merlelynn Harris, clinical director for Bridge Counseling Associates, the oldest nonprofit providing individual and family counseling in Southern Nevada, says it begins by simply valuing ourselves. “Too often, we’re running around and caretaking and doing all that we can,” Harris says. “And we are often our own worst critic. So treating ourselves with kindness and respect and being aware of self-criticism. … We need to give ourselves a little bit of bandwidth to decompress and to give some grace and
patience for ourselves.” To care for ourselves mentally, we need to give ourselves permission to be aware of our emotions. And that time-worn advice of “just think positively” might not be as helpful as we think during a year that has been relentless in its battering of all aspects of our lives and our society. “That has a huge impact on our emotional and psychological well-being and how we manage stress,” Harris says. “When we talk about mental health and staying positive, that doesn’t mean that we never feel a negative emotion or that bad things don’t happen. It’s how we regulate our emotions. … We need to feel them, so that we can move through them and not let those emotions take over.” Having people to whom we feel safe expressing these feelings is the second part of the equation, since connecting with others is key in finding purpose and meaning, Harris says. A pandemic can lend some perspective in how we can cope. That mantra early on in the pandemic that “we’re all in this together” really can serve as a lifeline when we’re at our lowest point emotionally. “[There’s] no one in our society or in our community who is not impacted by this,” Harris says. “If anything, there’s a kindred support in that. I’m going through it. The checker at the supermarket, the checkout person at Dairy Queen, we’re all going through it. Extending kindness … and compassion to others is equally helpful at a time like this.”
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THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR
Along with social distancing and wearing a mask, one of the best ways to take care of yourself during the pandemic is to keep your immune system in top shape. Proper nutrition is key, along with regular exercise and ample sleep. With the weather cooling off, it’s a good time to think about healthy, comforting meals to make at home. To start, go through your pantry and assess what you have. If you stocked up on things in the spring that you won’t ever eat, donate those items to a local food bank. Then make a meal plan for a week, focusing on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts, with moderate consumption of fish, dairy and poultry. Try a couple of meatless nights a week—it will save you money and improve your health, and you’ll be doing something good for the planet. The best way to pack in vegetables? Make a big batch of soup—freeze half and eat the rest throughout the week. To get your fruit servings in, make a morning smoothie and throw in several kinds. Frozen fruits and vegetables pack just as much nutrition as fresh ones, so clear space in your freezer. For fresh seasonal produce, take advantage of farmers markets, of which there are several throughout the week in different parts of the Valley. You’ll be supporting local farmers—and shopping in a socially distanced way in the open air. If you feel you’re not getting adequate essential vitamins and minerals in your diet, a daily multivitamin provides a nutritional safety net. Zinc and vitamins C and D are known to boost the immune response, and we certainly could use more of that in the months ahead.
Gina Adams, a producer of Legends in Concert at the Tropicana, has been passionate about health and wellness throughout her career. Last year, she co-founded Command Your Crown (commandyourcrown. com) with two friends as a way to “feel inspired again, lose weight, feel better about ourselves and focus on our health.” Command Your Crown is centered on the 4M Method: motivation, movement, meals and mindset. It’s a holistic approach to reclaiming your health, which is of paramount importance, especially during the pandemic. When shows on the Strip closed, including Legends, Adams focused her energy on using her subscription-based business to help the local community. “We offered it early on during the pandemic for free for people in our city,” she says. “We just wanted to give back and say, ‘Get on this train with us, and we’ll try and make this pleasant and fun.’” Movement is one of the pillars of Adams’ method,
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Since the start of the pandemic, our sleep patterns have been upended in several ways, to the detriment of our health. First, the disruption to daily life—some of us are working from home or not working at all; our kids aren’t going to school—has changed our sleeping habits. Second, the lack of stimulation and variety in our days—we don’t go out as much, and our days have taken on an indistinguishable sameness—contributes to poor sleep. Stress and anxiety are also factors, along with increased use of blue light-emitting devices. As a result, our circadian rhythms—that internal clock that runs on a 24-hour cycle—is out of sync. And when the circadian rhythm is off, it affects every cell in our bodies.
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“During sleep, our system conserves energy by slowing down some of our body functions like heart rate and blood pressure, relaxing our muscle tone and decreasing our basal metabolism,” says Dr. Jinyoung Kim, associate professor in the School of Nursing at UNLV. “Lack of sleep means our body keeps consuming energy throughout the night, so that makes us feel fatigued during the day.” And, Kim says, that can lead to lasting problems. “In the long term, it can involve the development of various diseases. A short-term effect could be on immunity—sleep loss directly [affects] the immune function, because during sleep, some important proteins for our immune system [called] cytokines are produced, [and they] target infection and inflammation.
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Because of the lack of sleep, cytokines are not released enough, [and] it makes us susceptible to infection.” These are stressful times, and we all inevitably suffer through some sleepless nights, but there are some things we can do to help get a good night’s sleep, Kim says. They include having a consistent bedtime; avoiding exercise, large meals and emotional activities prior to bedtime; cutting off caffeine by noon; not napping longer than 30 minutes; and the hardest one of all: turning off screens at least an hour before bed. So no, it’s not a good idea to binge-watch all 10 episodes of the fourth season of The Crown. Instead, treat yourself like royalty, and make sleep your priority.
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The Good Wolf Lifestyle Co. Inside all of us there are two wolves. One has fantastic style, and the other wears nubby sweatpants. The wolf that thrives is the one you choose, or so goes our apocryphal retelling of the Native American parable. The moral of the story? Shop at the Good Wolf, where you’ll find cool new and vintage threads, along with a selection of home goods and gifts. 1401 S. Commerce St., 702-2722312, thegoodwolflv.com.
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Alt Rebel This funky, industrial-chic boutique brings San Francisco’s HaightAshbury aesthetic to Downtown Las Vegas. Its website proclaims that it’s “turning second-hand shopping into an upscale experience,” and with murals by local artists, local art for sale and a hip vibe, Alt Rebel succeeds in that goal. 1409 S. Commerce St. #110, 702-522-9037, alt-rebel.com.
Haute Chix Boutique Since 2008, this female-owned boutique has offered up sexy yet affordable stylings. Latest looks include over-the-knee boots, peekaboo sweater dresses and bell-sleeve crop tops. Avoid the crowds by booking a private shopping party. 10620 Southern Highlands Parkway #120, 702269-5804, hautechixvegas.com.
Solection If you’re a sneakerhead, you probably already know about this local boutique selling Nike, Jordan, Yeezy, Adidas, Supreme, Bape and more. Shop new and consignment shoes, clothes and cool accessories. Join their mailing list to stay on top of the latest in sneaker news. 5120 S. Decatur Blvd. #103, 702-9094352, solectionlv.com.
Amethyst Colony Founder Natalie Taline had long dreamed of owning her own boutique that would “create a community for all of us fashion lovers to come together.” She launched the fashion-forward Amethyst Colony in 2018 as a website, but now she has graduated to a brick-and-mortar store at Town Square, where shoppers can find trendy midi dresses, flannel jackets, lounge sets and more. 6551 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #C-145, 702-202-1011, amethystcolony.com.
Matriarch by R+D Consider it the next step in a style evolution by founder and fashionista Mariah Lewis-Briley. First she created R+D Hipster Emporium in Boca Park. After that store closed, Lewis-Briley debuted Matriarch by R+D in Tivoli Village. The new women’s and children’s boutique offers clothes and gifts in that cool yet casual West Coast way. 410 S. Rampart Blvd. #175, 702-7500550, thematriarchlife.com.
Stitched When you want to look like a million bucks, Stitched will make you look like $2 million. Specializing in men’s custom and ready-to-wear tailored clothing, this Strip boutique sells its own XXXX collection, along with designer brands like Gucci, Givenchy, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld, Ted Baker, Psycho Bunny and Scotch & Soda. You’ll look like a gentleman, but you’ll never look boring. Cosmopolitan, 702-6987630, stitchedlifestyle.com.
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THE ULTIMATE NEVADA GIFT GUIDE
Shop local is our motto, and 2020 has been an especially important reminder to focus our attention back home to Nevada. Support local businesses, makers and artisans, and let your home-state pride power your holiday shopping list. Whether gifting to a spa connoisseur, adventurer, history buff or some other kind of Nevada-lover, give the gift of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. All of these options allow you to schedule in advance or purchase gift cards for services.
S E L F- C A R E Nevada is full of natural, geothermal hot springs, but for the ultimate place to pamper, check out Steamboat Hot Springs in Reno. Known for healing properties, enjoy a soak in these mineral-rich springs while also indulging in the spa’s signature packages. It’s also the ideal place for an après-ski escape.
Can’t make it up north? Check out these Nevada companies that you can buy from online: ■ PurewithJoy on Etsy: Las Vegas-based candles, body butters and scrubs, etsy.com/shop/PurewithJoy. ■ Black Rock Mud Company: 100% natural, eco-friendly and hand-harvested, this Black Rock Desert business sells purifying and restorative mud masks for all skin types, blackrockmud.com. ■ Pantry Products: Based in Reno, this all-natural, female-owned skin care company caters to everyone with products for women, men, babies and even pets, shoppantryproducts.com.
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For the love of all things Nevada, gift your favorite history buff an experience that turns back the clock. Tours at the Techatticup Mine in Nelson or the Thunderbird Lodge in Incline Village are great places to start. Another option is the Nevada Southern Railway tour in Boulder City, one of three remaining scenic Nevada railways. You can also snag a Nevada State Museums membership for access to all seven sites statewide.
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J E W E L RY A N D A C C E S S O R I E S ■ Battle Born: The most Vegas-centric pins, stickers and accessories around, battleborn.shop. ■ Nevada Museum of Art: This spot offers an exciting gift shop full of unique jewelry, homewares, books, toys and games that you won’t find anywhere else, nevadaart.org. ■ N8tiveArts: For new and vintage Native American jewelry and art, N8tiveArts has you covered, n8tivearts.com. ■ Honey and Goldies: Based in Reno, this handcrafted, fine jewelry studio offers ready-to-ship pieces, as well as custom-made options. Many of the dreamy, contemporary designs are made with Nevada-mined materials and will be on any jewelry lover’s wish list, honeyandgoldies.com. honeyandgoldies.com ■ Garnet Mercantile: Community-owned and located in a historic building in Ely, this 1920s-style store features handcrafted gifts from HONEY A local artisans and Native ND GOLD IE S American jewelry.
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E T SY S H O P S There are many Vegas-based makers and artisans, and here are some of their Etsy shops to put on your radar. ■ NeonCactusVintage: Handmade jewelry, stained glass and rare vintage finds, NeonCactusVintage has it all, etsy.com/ shop/NeonCactusVintage. ■ MaryOnAdventures: This shop is packed with Nevada-centric apparel, stickers, prints, pins, DIY-craft boxes and more, etsy.com/shop/MaryOnAdventures. ■ WuveHandmade: Laughlin-based funky, colorful jewelry that will put a smile on anyone’s face, etsy.com/shop/wuvehandmade.
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MARVEL 616 While we’re waiting for Disney+ to begin airing its series based in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (word is WandaVision will drop in January), this documentary series about the comics giant is worth checking out, with episodes directed by Community stars Gillian Jacobs and Alison Brie. Disney+.
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Few shows on television evoke as many emotions as this competition for amateur bakers— it’s comedy, drama, suspense and sometimes horror spun in sugar and finished with a mirror glaze. The 11th season at the tent just wrapped, with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith presiding as judges and Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas bringing levity as hosts. Each episode hews to a theme—chocolate, biscuit, patisserie, etc.— and tests the bakers’ acumen, imagination and stamina. Come for the bakes, stay for the tears— of joy, disappointment and relief—that inevitably follow. Netflix. –Genevie Durano
Forget, for a moment, the magician who took his name from this 1850 novel and devote yourself to this funny, uplifting adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story by Armando Iannucci (The Death of Stalin, HBO’s Veep). The Personal History of David Copperfield charms in its every moment, thanks to an exceptional cast (Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie, Tilda Swinton, Ben Whishaw, Benedict Wong and more) and Iannucci’s deft hand in keeping a very busy narrative moving along. There’s a real magic to it. Available through Amazon, Google Play, iTunes Store. –Geoff Carter
Created entirely during the pandemic, the third album from Belarusian post-punk band Molchat Doma is moody, dark and dancey, giving us plenty of chilly vibes as the days get darker quicker and we head into more winter isolation. Sure, we have no idea what they’re saying, but between singer Egor Shkutko’s brooding vocals and guitarist/synth player Roman Komogortsev’s seemingly magical fingers, Monument ticks all the right New Wavey, gothy, synthpop boxes. –Leslie Ventura
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HOSTAGE America’s hunger for true crime stories finds another unique supplier in this Spotify podcast about hostage-taking, hosted by Irma Blanco and Carter Roy. Topics include law enforcement tactics, the impact of hostage-taking on families and those occasions when everything went terribly wrong. Streaming on Spotify.
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MONDAYS DARK SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY PODCAST
BIRDNOTE Need an escape into nature, but don’t even have five minutes to step outside? Listen to this daily two-minute podcast, which delves into the world of birds. Originated in 2004 by the Seattle Audubon, BirdNote is produced by a team of scientists, birders and professional storytellers. Recent episodes feature the mating strategies of salt marsh sparrows; the brain sizes of chickadees; and the secret lives of goldfinches. birdnote.org. –C. Moon Reed
When the Vegas entertainment community needed help, one of its prized parties, Mondays Dark, answered the call with a livestream telethon raising more than $122,000 for out-of-work performing arts workers. Then the rowdy fundraiser continued its mission of raising $10,000 for a different local nonprofit twice a month even though it couldn’t sell tickets to shows at the Space. Now Mondays Dark looks to the future with its annual anniversary show, a free livestream (unless you can score one of 50 coveted tickets to the venue) where the 21 charity nonprofits for 2021 will be announced, along with multiple performers and silent and live auctions. You can contribute or bid on items even if you skip the show by texting MDLV to 76278. December 7, 7 p.m., free, mondaysdark.com. –Brock Radke
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New Rhyolite Sound tunes After having their first planned full tour canceled by the pandemic, the two-time Las Vegas Weekly Best Local Band Readers’ Choice winners recently recorded a live bluegrass album, now being mixed and mastered at Downtown’s National Southwesten Recording. “The first single is out; we’ll be releasing a second single in a couple weeks,” Reha says. “Then we’re working on another full band album, back to our regular sound.”
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seen in their career ... so we wanted to build something that would get them excited again.” Sonic Rodeo will comprise four themed rehearsal rooms, styled after music cities: Nashville, Detroit, LA and London. The plan is for bands to be able to “sound as good as if they were playing a live show,” Reha says, with a focus on cleanliness and higher-end gear. While Sonic Rodeo won’t be a traditional recording studio, Reha and Palluck are planning for it to be a spot where musicians can shoot music videos. And in a 2020-inspired twist, the location will provide for high-quality livestreaming. Reha says that while livestreams have helped bands get their music heard this year, quality can be an issue. “Like, if the video was good, the sound wasn’t good, and if it sounded good, the video was boring,” Reha says. “So we’re gonna try to combine those to have great lighting, great sound in really good video with multiple camera angles and stuff like that.”
Sonic Rodeo will also offer guitar and amp repair and will feature a retail shop selling guitars, amps, pedals, drums and more. Reha and Palluck will get the keys to the building at 32 W. Imperial Ave. on January 1, and plan to have at least one room operating within a month. Funding Sonic Rodeo Studios will be a team effort, using a combination of savings and support by partner James Swanson of Screaming Images, a large-scale print facility. The plan calls for the building to be wrapped with a Screaming Images print featuring the Sonic Rodeo insignia, made to look like “an old beat-up neon sign,” says Reha, who also owns the salon Makeshift Union on nearby Casino Center Boulevard. “I love the Arts District. There’s no better place for what I do and my styles,” Reha says. “What makes Las Vegas so unique is that it’s this huge melting pot with a very short history … so we are creating its culture as we speak.”
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Nevada Ballet Theatre brings The Nutcracker into homes for the holidays
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he Nevada Ballet Theatre has performed a version of The Nutcracker for the past 40 years, but as NBT faces an estimated $2.6 million loss in revenue due to the pandemic, the company is bringing the holiday tradition into homes across the state in a new form. Nevada Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Roy Kaiser, who oversees every performance the company produces throughout the year, says creating a Nutcracker program during the COVID-19 pandemic required creative thinking. “I specifically did not want to just broadcast an archival performance that was shot last season or three seasons ago,” Kaiser says. “I wanted to try and offer up something a little different for people that have been coming to see the ballet for many years.” The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays program will provide a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the hard work and preparation that goes into each performance, using footage from previous seasons. Kaiser says this approach should bring fans new perspective on The Nutcracker. “I wanted to have programs that would have a broader reach, that may catch the eye of people out there that have not come to see the company perform The Nutcracker live and pique their curiosity,” Kaiser says. Home for the Holidays airs on Cox Cable Channel 14 over the course of three half-hour episodes. The first, which premiered December 1, re-airs December 3 at 6 p.m. and December 5 at 2 p.m. Episode 2 (December 8 and 10, 6 p.m.; December 12, 2 p.m.) and Episode 3 (December 15 and 17, 6 p.m.; December 19, 2 p.m.) round out the program, with the trio running again December 22-24 at 5:30 p.m. each day. All three
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episodes will also be available online at nevadaballet.org. Each episode highlights a different aspect of NBT’s holiday production, starting with the history of The Nutcracker and the state’s ballet company. For the second episode, Kaiser says, “We did a lot of interviews with the choreographer and technical director about how this production came to be.” The third episode will look at The Nutcracker through the eyes of a child. Still, without a live version of The Nutcracker, NBT will be left with a huge hole in its budget for 2021. On average, the troupe earns $1.5 million a year from its Nutcracker performances alone. “Obviously, it’s a big number for us,” Kaiser says. As a result, NBT has started a new fundraising platform called Dance On With NBT, which includes a twice-monthly newspaper and behind-the-scenes materials to keep up engagement with the public and the ballet’s donors. Even when the pandemic eventually ends, Kaiser says, the new NBT element will likely continue.
“[COVID-19] has forced all of us in the arts to reimagine how we work and how we create and how we maintain a connection to our public,” Kaiser says. “So I think things like these broadcasts will continue. Even once we’re back, full force onstage, a lot of the efforts that we’ve made during this time will continue, because it gives us another touch point and opportunity to be connected to our audience.” NBT will also present a closeup look at the holiday production with the exhibit The Nutcracker Extravaganza: Behind the Scenes at Discovery Children’s Museum. “Since we’re not using our sets and costumes [this year], we put together an exhibit that will allow people to see a lot of the scenic elements up close and show them how the ballet is brought to the stage,” Kaiser says. As for an in-person Nutcracker in 2021, Kaiser says he’s hoping that by this time next year, we’re “looking at something that looks close to what normal was.”
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of sauces including signature Buffalo, spicy Korean and chipotle lime. Potato skins ($12), pretzel bites ($10) and a barbecue chicken quesadilla ($10) are also on offer. You’ll want to hang for a while, so next comes rib-sticking fare, like handcrafted sandwiches and burgers, served with housespiced crispy french fries. The Maine lobster roll ($28) is straight-up indulgence: New England lobster salad atop a warm griddled brioche bun, comforting for East Coast transplants. You can build your burger any way you want ($16) thanks to a slew of toppings and sauces, but start with the Tailgate Burger ($14), an 8-ounce wood-grilled patty with roasted garlic balsamic butter, Swiss provolone cheese blend and grilled onions on a toasted brioche bun. Beyond burgers, entree selections include grilled fish tacos ($16), truffle pasta ($15) and sliced New York steak ($38), approachable fare for which Clique Hospitality— which also operates Bottiglia, Borracha and Hearthstone, among others—is known. There’s pizza, too, and a giant, shareable stromboli appropriately called Holey Moley Big Ass 4 Foot Stromboli ($55), stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, roasted peppers and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Along with screens and food, beverages complete the sports bar holy trinity, and at Tailgate Social, the selection is vast, ranging from cocktails and wine to beers on tap and by the bottle. “We have 20 beers on tap, including Ryan Reaves’ 7Five Training Day, a delicious golden ale,” Eure says. “We have some excellent specialty cocktails that we actually [serve] on draft to ensure consistency every time you try them. We have an incredible buzzer beater cocktail that’s a Casamigos-based cocktail with a little hibiscus to it that’s very easy to finish.” However you watch sports right now, Tailgate Social provides a space to celebrate the big wins—and soak up the tough losses—in the company of a few friends. Like all restaurants in town, its 3,000-square-foot space is currently capped at 25 percent capacity, but the experience still feels as large as a stadium full of people.
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MAKING THE MOVE Catching up with new Golden Knight Alex Pietrangelo as he relocates from St. Louis to Las Vegas BY JUSTIN EMERSON
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lex Pietrangelo had to think about more than himself when it came to his free agency decision this offseason. ¶ The star defenseman signed a seven-year contract with the Golden Knights in October worth $8.8 million annually, making him the fifth highest-paid blue liner in the league. He earned the megadeal after finishing in the top five of Norris Trophy voting for the fourth time in his career last season and captaining the St. Louis Blues to the franchise’s first Stanley Cup two years ago. ¶ But Pietrangelo had a family to consider. His wife, Jayne, grew up in St. Louis, and his four children—2-year-old triplets and an infant daughter born in September—were all born there. Pietrangelo had also played for the Blues throughout his entire 10-year professional career. But his biggest concern about leaving was making sure his family would be happy. ¶ “There were a lot of things that came into play,” Pietrangelo says. “Anytime you’re somewhere for your whole career, it’s difficult to make that decision, but we both felt comfortable with it. It wasn’t an easy one, because no one really knows what to expect going to free agency, but [it’s] certainly one that we feel comfortable with now. I think both of us are just ready to get out there and start a new chapter of our life.” ¶ The Weekly caught up with Pietrangelo to discuss his decision to sign with the Golden Knights, the move to Las Vegas and more.
Have you settled in Las Vegas yet, or are you still in St. Louis? We’re still in St. Louis. We’re spending Thanksgiving with the family here one more time, and then [we’ll] get ready to head out. We’re trying to keep the kids in school as long as we can. We’d like maybe one more family celebration before my wife moves away for the first time. She’s been here her whole life. Big change for her. What have you been up to since the season ended? Have you been on the ice at all? I’ve been skating in St. Louis. There are probably 10 or 12 of us between Blues guys and some of us who work out in a different gym that skate together. It’s nice, because when you’re in a group with a bunch of NHLers, it’s easier to prepare. We’ve been skating for a couple weeks, waiting for somebody to tell us when the season is going to start.
Do you remember the moment you decided you were going to sign with the Golden Knights? My wife and I came out there. There were discussions when we were out there and on the way back. She felt comfortable. She felt comfortable that it would be a good place for the kids, so then I felt comfortable, too. Hockey-wise, I knew it was a good fit. I’ve played against Coach [Peter] DeBoer’s teams since coming into the league, so I knew the system and felt like I could fit in well. Talking to Kelly McCrimmon and George McPhee and seeing their outlook and their plans for the future, those were questions I wanted to ask, and I liked their answers.
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It’s fun when people realize it’s not the just the Strip and actually a nice place to live. I had been around, because I’ve played golf on the road there a couple times. I had gotten to see guys who lived out there, but she hadn’t, so it was good she got to see the city for what it was. You’ve played at T-Mobile Arena as a visitor. What do you think it’ll be like playing there for the home crowd? I love going there as a visitor, I love the energy, love the pregame, love everything about it. It’ll be fun to be on the other side, doing that for 41 games a year or however many it’s going to be this year. That’ll be exciting, because I think it is an advantage when you have energy in the building. You can certainly use that. What’s it going to be like playing the Blues at some point and facing old teammates? It’s never not emotional. My kids were born here, I have a lot of family here, a lot of close friends here, teammates I’ve played with for a long time. But you go out, get bumped a few times by the guys and realize you’re back to work. All that gets pushed aside. And knowing the way they play, I don’t think they’re going to give me much of a break.
Looking back, how do you view the whole free agency experience? It was a good experience, but definitely stressful. There are so many things that come into play. Maybe it would be a different situation if I didn’t have kids or a wife. But you want to talk about schools, talk about day care. Is it a nice to place to live? There’s a lot of things to take into account. We weren’t going to make a decision right away. We’re happy we went to Vegas, because I was able to show my wife a different side of the city that maybe a lot of people don’t know, and one that she obviously liked.
Which former Blues teammate are you most looking forward to putting a hit on, and which one are you least looking forward to playing against? I’m looking forward to battling with David Perron, because we’re really close friends and we love battling in practice. So I’m happy to do it in a real game, because we have a really good relationship. It’s always your friends you want to beat, so you can chirp after the game. And I’m not looking forward to standing in front of a Colton Parayko slap shot, I’ll tell you that much. On the other side of things, which Golden Knights player are you happiest that you don’t have to play against anymore? Reavo [Ryan Reaves]. Every time I play against him, I get into a scuffle with him. We’re friends, we’ve played together, we’ve known each other for a long time. But I guess his job was always to get under my skin, and credit to him, he always did it.
Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fumbles against the Falcons, November 29 in Atlanta. (AP/Photo Illustration)
■ LAST WEEK: FALCONS 43, RAIDERS 6 Unlike in the Raiders’ other losses this season, this one was mostly the offense’s fault. That unit committed five turnovers to repeatedly give Atlanta short fields. Penalties also hurt, as the Raiders racked up a season-high 11 flags for 141 yards after a week in which coach Jon Gruden had preached minimizing such mental mistakes. Las Vegas gained only 243 yards and averaged 4.2 yards per play in a setback that dropped it out of the current playoff picture.
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a lager; on to Training Day, a golden ale; and then Shiver Giver, a red IPA that focuses on that moment of celebration that just gives you shivers. Showtime is a blond ale that’s more appealing to the masses, focusing on the moment of showmanship and the confidence you have when drinking it and you’re “in the show.” The fifth and final part of the 7Five story line is the Grim Reaver, the one that started it all. It’s yet to launch, so more to come as the story line continues. What is your biggest accomplishment? When Ryan and I were 16 years old, one of our close friends, Travis, suddenly and tragically died playing hockey. Coming out of university, we wanted to do something to bring together those who knew Travis and keep him connected to us all. A few friends and I started a charity golf tournament
What’s the best business advice you’ve received? One of the best pieces of advice that’s helped shape what I’ve accomplished is to go into sales as one of your first jobs. The skill set will last you a lifetime. No matter what you do in business, you’re always selling something. Understanding what it’s like to manage customer relationships is key, and if you want to be in business, you need someone to buy something from you. A sales base has afforded me a lot of opportunity and helped set the foundation as a marketer and entrepreneur. What is something that people might not know about you? I’m a new dog dad! I’m a dad to Ted, a 1-year-old puppy that weighs 92 pounds. He’s a Bernese mountain dog; he’s a good, smart puppy, but definitely still a puppy that doesn’t know his size. Ted is named after my grandfather, a World War II pilot who got shot down in 1941 and spent four years in a POW camp. If you’ve heard of The Great Escape, the old Steve McQueen movie, he was part of that prison camp in Germany, and all the Allied prisoners [there] attempted one of the biggest prison camp escapes in history. I never actually got to meet him because he died when I was 2, but I love that story.
How did this business venture come about? During his time in St. Louis, he had a beer named after him in St. Louis called Grim Reaver. He told me he wanted to bring Grim Reaver to Vegas. I asked him, “Reavo, do you want this to be a product or a business?” He said a business, but we wanted it to be more than that. We wanted it to be a brand that tells a story—the story of overcoming obstacles, of being the underdog and fighting your way through it just as Reavo has done all these years. It started on a whim and grew unexpectedly fast from there. It’s pretty special, Ryan has always been generous with me in sharing his profession, and now I could share my profession with him. How many beers do you have on the market, and do you have plans to expand? We have four beers on the market right now: Dawn Breaker, Training Day, Shiver Giver and Showtime, which is a collaboration with MGM Resorts International and is available exclusively at their Vegas properties. Our beers follow the evolution of Reavo’s career, starting with Dawn Breaker,
Adam Coates, right, with his 7Five Brewing co-founder, Vegas Golden Knight Ryan Reaves (Courtesy)
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