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GOLDEN KNIGHTS DRAFT HAUL INCLUDES DANIIL CHAYKA, A VGK FAN Daniil Chayka came to North America for junior hockey four years ago as a 14-year-old, where he settled in the Toronto area and latched with Guelph of the Ontario Hockey League. When he arrived, the family who helped him adjust bought a jersey of the expansion Golden Knights as a welcome gift. So he was thrilled when the Golden Knights made him their second-round pick at 38th overall in the NHL Draft on July 24. “I can’t wait to see that city, to meet those fans,” Chayka said. “It’s a great organization, a great place for development and to play hockey.” It’s the fourth time in five years the Golden Knights have used their first pick after the first round on a defenseman. They took Nicolas Hague in the 2017 second round, Kaedan Korczak in the 2019 second round, Lukas Cormier in the 2020 third round (no second-round pick) and Chayka this year. In all those instances, they used their first pick on a forward. Vegas traded down to pick Chayka on Saturday, from No. 36 to No. 38, and picked up an addition fourth-round pick. The Golden Knights rounded out their draft class with four more Europeans, and each of their six picks were born in a different country. There was Zach Dean (Canada) in the first round, then Chayka, followed by center Jakub Brabenec (Czech Republic) in the fourth, center Jakub Demek (Slovakia) in the fifth, defenseman Artur Cholach (Ukraine) in the sixth and goalie Carl Lindbom (Sweden) in the seventh. –Justin Emerson

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Players from Team Marcus hold up the trophy after beating Team Reilly, 25-16, during the “Battle 4 Vegas” charity softball game July 24 at the Las Vegas Ballpark. The game featured Las Vegas Raiders players and alumni, including Hall of Famer Marcus Allen (32), against members of the Vegas Golden Knights. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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The Weekly Q&A: Jake Lucky talks esports reporting Cover story: Explore natural and historic Nevada The Strip: Usher reimagines the Vegas residency Sports: Three Raiders starting spots up for grabs Vegas Inc: Meet our Real Estate Award winners

STORIES FROM LAST WEEK WRONG DIRECTION The United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant, the nation’s top infectious diseases expert said July 25. Dr. Anthony Fauci said recommending that those who are vaccinated wear masks is “under active consideration” by leading public health officials. Forty-nine percent of the total U.S. population is fully vaccinated. Of those eligible for the vaccine, ages 12 and over, the figure rises to 57%.

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A 25-game Olympic winning streak for the U.S. men’s basketball team is over, ending July 25 when France closed the game on a 16-2 run to beat the Americans 83-76 in the Tokyo Games. The loss didn’t knock the U.S. out of medal contention, but it essentially eliminated the margin for error.

“The 2022 and 2024 elections will decide if democracy survives in this country. It is as simple as that. Donald Trump repeatedly asked advisors to cancel the 2020 election because of Covid. He wanted the US military to open fire against peaceful protesters. He is profoundly dangerous. His movement is profoundly dangerous.” –former Republican strategist Steve Schmidt, July 24, on Twitter

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The United States will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to concerns about the surging infection rate because of the delta variant, a White House official said July 26. President Joe Biden earlier this month had said his administration was “in the process” of considering how soon the U.S. could lift the ban on European travel bound for the U.S.

SILVER KNIGHTS SCHEDULE The Henderson Silver Knights released their 2021-22 regular season schedule, including eight games at the new Dollar Loan Center. The hockey team will play its first 26 home games at Orleans Arena, their home last season, before moving to Dollar Loan Center for their final eight games starting April 2. The new events center is under construction at the site of the old Henderson Pavilion.

A cyclist waits out the storm in Arroyo Grande Park during a rainstorm July 22 in Henderson. Monsoon season in Southern Nevada typically runs from July to September. Three days after this storm, a flash flood warning was issued across the entire Las Vegas Valley as thunderstorms dumped nearly an inch of rain at several gauges and caused power outages July 25. Wind gusts reached 70 mph in some parts of Southern Nevada. (Steve Marcus/Staff)

WEEKLY WINS THREE AAN AWARDS The Las Vegas Weekly received three awards in the 2021 Association of Alternative Newsmedia Awards, selected from a field of 598 entries submitted by 54 publications across the United States and Canada. In a July 23 ceremony held during the AAN convention in Boston, Editor at Large Brock Radke won first place in the Arts Story category for his May 14, 2020, piece “Intimacy and Innovation.” Weekly Art Director Corlene Byrd received first-place recognition in the Editorial Layout category for her design of the February 13, 2020, “Caucus 2020” package, and also a second-place nod for the March 26, 2020, package “Staying Busy & Mentally Healthy.” Our congratulations to them both. –Staff

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A shortage of jet fuel, coupled with supply-chain issues and an urgent demand from firefighting aircraft, continues to cause problems at airports around the West. State and federal lawmakers said they are investigating a possible shortage of jet fuel that could delay cargo delivery and passenger travel at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. A spike in demand for jet fuel both by commercial airlines and from firefighting aircraft in Montana and the Pacific Northwest led to departure problems and daylong flight delays recently at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. In California, recent flights in and out of Fresno Yosemite International Airport were disrupted by jet fuel shortages blamed on the lack of tanker truck driver deliveries. Lawmakers said the Reno-Tahoe airport faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger flights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state. Nevada’s political leaders issued a statement late July 24 pledging to minimize disruption at the Northern Nevada airport and ensure the aerial fight against Western wildfires isn’t hampered. The Reno airport’s shortage is caused by a confluence of factors, including a scarcity of tanker truck drivers, said Stacey Sunday, a spokeswoman for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. –Associated Press

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INTO THE GETTING GAME Esports reporter and YouTube personality Jake Lucky talks video-game streaming, trends and what his parents think of his job

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THE WEEKLY Q&A BY AMBER SAMPSON

Jake Lucky (Christopher DeVargas/Staff)

ake Lucky isn’t one to waste time. The 25-year-old is up by 5 a.m. and in the office just before 6. By lunch, he has already knocked out the majority of his work for the day and he’s meticulously planning the details of the next one. Such is the life of a popular YouTube personality. As one of the leading reporters of Las Vegas-based YouTube channel Esports Talk, Lucky breaks down competitive gaming news of the day, several times a day, to an audience of more than 400,000 subscribers. Esports Talk’s prompt and short-form video reporting has captured the attention of esports fans and trailblazers alike. On Twitter, Lucky uses his humor and powerful news sense to keep the conversation going, appearing in all the right threads at all the right times. Among his 151,000 Twitter followers are esports pioneers like Nadeshot, founder of 100 Thieves, a lifestyle gaming brand co-owned by rapper Drake. While all eyes might be on Lucky as the “Esports Guy,” he still sees himself as just an “Iowa boy” from western Des Moines. He got his start as a video-game streamer and YouTuber for the massive multiplayer online role-playing game Runescape in high school, but in college, he pivoted to the highly competitive esports title Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. When the opportunity to work at Esports Talk arose, Lucky did what any young millennial would do: “I used my YouTube channel as a résumé.” The reporter recently celebrated three years with Esports Talk and shows no signs of slowing down. We chatted with him about where he sees the industry going and more.

What did your parents think about you turning YouTube and esports into a career? Most loving parents of all time, God bless them, but they definitely were confused about what was going on (laughs]). My dad gets the general gist of these things. But my mom, I mean, she has little to no clue what’s going on. She just knows I’m in the gaming space. But they’re definitely a bit surprised. Growing up, they were not used to these kinds of things being available as jobs. For the last two years of college, where you’re seeking job opportunities for postgrad, my dad and my mom were highly set on [me doing] something in the business field, because that’s steady. So when I was waiting to find a different job, they were a bit nervous. Streaming and YouTubing are very in-your face jobs— literally. What were those

early days like for you, being in front of a camera? Oh, I was an awkward wreck for years. I’m so lucky I had experience doing it first in high school and then again in college. Even when I first started here at Esports Talk, it probably took me another year before [I got comfortable], because the office usually has people in it. … It’s been a constant learning curve. You’re always improving, but you definitely have some awkward moments of, “I’m just sitting here talking to a camera. I’ve got to pretend that there will eventually be people watching this.” Esports is a billion-dollar business, and sometimes that revenue has nothing to do with gaming. For instance, you see esports companies like 100 Thieves selling thousands of dollars in merch. Is that trend here to stay? Not a doubt in my mind. I think we’re seeing

that esports is just as much about gaming as it is about entertainment and bringing in viewers, whether it be through content or your overall brands. That’s why we see the top names where they are now. They’ve figured out that esports doesn’t just directly have to be about competition. These players who compete can also make content, they can also stream and they also can wear clothes that sell. Esports is growing into way more than just the games that these players are playing. Vegas seemed like it had a good running start on the esports scene, but that momentum has slowed. What does it need to move forward as an esports town? The pandemic certainly hurt, there’s no doubt about that. [Losing] the ability for players to play on LAN [Local Area Network] and everything moving online certainly hurts. Something a lot of other cities are looking into is the cross-

over between the stadiums and arenas being built that can also be used for esports events. So [it’s about] finding a way for Las Vegas to entangle itself in not just concerts, not just gambling and not just sporting events, but to have esports and gaming events, which I know we’re slowly getting our way to, and I think will come back eventually. What advice would you give someone aspiring to become a streamer or an esports reporter? Keep going. Always stay interactive and build yourself something that you’re proud to show off as a potential résumé builder in the future. You never know the future. Six, seven years ago, I was playing Runescape on my mom’s laptop in my basement, and all of a sudden, three years after that I’m streaming on my own PC. Three years after that, I’m making my own videos. Just keep going, because you never know.

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Not all who wander end up in a casino. Our state is full of breathtaking natural wonders and topographic diversity, stretched across 48 million public acres of mountains, lakes, caves, rock formations and ghost towns. From the serene beauty of the low desert to the cool lushness of its higher-altitude counterpart, our state is an open road to endless exploration. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a history buff following in the footsteps of cowboys past, there’s a road trip with your name on it. Let this be your guide to your next adventure.

ALL ABOUT ELY

SEEING THE STATE

Nevada offers a world of adventure for travelers

ALL ABOUT ELY

Make the town nicknamed “Where the World Met and Became One” your next Nevada bucket-list destination BY GENEVIE DURANO It was the search for stars that brought me to the town of Ely on a weekend in May. A friend and I had booked tickets for the Nevada Northern Railway, which runs on select summer evenings from mid-May to mid-September (the Star Train runs every Friday, while Thursdays and Saturdays are the Sunset and Champagne Train; both run the same route and the same times, the main difference being the telescopes

come out for the Star Train, while the champagne flutes come out for the other). A four-hour drive from Las Vegas, Ely—a town that sprung up as a Pony Express post office and stagecoach station—has retained a lot of its small-town charm and is in fact quite a bustling hub of activity both indoors and out, with a good dose of Silver State history (it was a boomtown in the early 1900s when copper was discovered to

be abundant). Our first stop was the Hotel Nevada & Gambling Hall, where we stayed for the night. A trueblue gambling hall, it has the look and feel of an Old West joint that its big-city sister to the south tries to emulate in newer hotels. The six-story building, once the tallest building in the state, was built during Prohibition. Today, its recently updated rooms (64 in all) are quaint and cozy, and the hotel’s location in

the heart of the town makes it the ideal base station for exploration. Ely’s centerpiece is the Nevada Northern Railway, our takeoff point for the Star Train. Unfortunately (or fortunately, however you look at it), instead of stars on the evening we had tickets, there was what appeared to be a blizzard happening. No matter; we got out onto the platform and braved the cold, catching snowflakes on our tongues while

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watching the verdant-by-day landscape transform into a winter wonderland. It was Christmas in May for a couple of Southern Nevadans who couldn’t believe their luck. “Mother Nature’s in the driver’s seat here,” Mark Bassett, president of the NNR, tells me later, citing the high desert’s prerogative to do whatever it wants to do weather-wise. It’s part of the magic of this corner of the state, which Bassett, a Chicago native, has called home for nearly two

decades. He started the themed train programs back in 2014 in the hopes of drawing more people to experience a true dark sky. “Eighty percent of the people that live in the United States can no longer see the night sky, they can’t see the stars, the planets, because of the light pollution,” he says. “We’re very, very fortunate to have that, and so we’re very anxious to share that with people around the state of Nevada, in the country and around the world.”

There are two museums in Ely worth exploring: the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum, a highly tactile repository of the town’s history as a railroad stop, featuring employee payroll records, typewriters, original tickets from the ’20s, office supplies and so much more. At the Renaissance Village, a faithful re-creation of houses belonging to different ethnic groups—Italian, French, English, Slavic, Asian, Greek, Spanish—tells the story of this spot in the middle of nowhere that brought together people from all over the world during the mining boom. Glenn Terry, who runs the Renaissance Village, is a walking Wikipedia of history, a well-traveled citizen of the world who found a way to immortalize a piece of it right here. Ely’s main drag, Aultman Street, has plenty of walkable

shopping and eating destinations, including Economy Drug, an old-fashioned pharmacy and soda fountain serving excellent sandwiches, and Taproot, a kid-friendly shop offering coffee, smoothies and packaged teas. Next to Taproot is Garnet Mercantile, which sells jewelry and other handcrafted goods. You can also take an art walk tour of downtown and see Ely’s history depicted through murals and sculptures, all commissioned by the Ely Renaissance Society, or check out The Art Bank, which has a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures and photos, as well as work by local artists. Plan to spend a few days in this charming little town, where history is celebrated at every turn. And when night falls, don’t forget to look up at those stars that have seen it all.

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THE ROAD LESS TAKEN

Highway 50, the “Loneliest Road in America,” is anything but BY GENEVIE DURANO

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After the year of social isolation we’ve had, it might seem counterintuitive to take a road trip down Highway 50, dubbed the “Loneliest Road in America” by Life magazine in 1986. But don’t be put off by the moniker: This road, stretching 375 to 500 miles eastward from Reno to Baker, offers plenty of intriguing stops, from ghost towns to state parks to old-timey saloons. This scenic and historic corridor is a trip worth stretching out over days to really get a feel for our state’s diverse offerings. And, before you start your journey, get a free copy of the Official Hwy 50 Survival Guide (loneliestroad.us/highway-50-survival-guide) and collect special stamps in cities you’ll hit along the way. Start from Reno or Carson City and head to Fallon, known as “The Oasis of Nevada,” and feast on the massive Monster Burger at Middlegate Station. You’ll get a trophy shirt and bragging rights for finishing the triple-decker meat stack at this rural town. Then take a tour of Frey Ranch, the state’s first commercial estate distillery making malting gin, vodka and bourbon. It’s been with the Frey family for five generations, and Colby Frey, now at the helm, is producing some excellent homegrown bourbon and rye whiskey (of which you should buy several bottles to keep you company for the rest of your trip). Next up is the mountain town of Austin, where you can get a good soak at Spencer Hot Springs. Located on BLM land, you can even camp nearby for the night and enjoy the perfect water temperature while looking at the stars. Rested and rejuvenated, head out the following day to Toquima Cave and admire pictographs drawn by the Shoshone people, who populated the area 3,000 years ago. Before heading to Eureka from Austin, take a 30-minute detour south to Lucky Spur Saloon in Kingston, a superb example of a Sagebrush Saloon, Nevada’s historic bars from the 19th century. Once in Eureka, continue your journey back in time and stay at the Jackson House Hotel, which offers eight historically restored rooms. Or check out the Doll House, built in 1880 during the height of the state’s silver and gold rush, and stay for a night or two. Ely is the next destination after Eureka. There’s so much to do here we’ve devoted a whole other story to it (see “All About Ely). Finish your road trip on the loneliest road by visiting Great Basin National Park, one of the most beautiful (in our opinion) and least visited national parks in the U.S., and home to Lehman Caves, a living cave with an astonishing network of stalactites, stalagmites and helictites. Then take in the night sky at Great Basin, which boasts some of the darkest skies in the Western Hemisphere. Looking at stars the size of your fists, you’ll feel anything but lonely.

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For a state that most outsiders (not incorrectly) perceive as hot, dusty and arid, Nevada has a surprising amount of water for cooling down ... or heating up, depending on the season.

TAKE A DIP Splash down in these inviting Nevada water attractions

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Alpine Lakes Loop

Arizona Hot Spring

The Alpine Lakes Loop at Great Basin is a three-mile beginner hike with rewarding views. This trail starts near the Wheeler Peak Campground, takes you through lush forests and passes two main attractions: the Stella and Teresa Lakes. These stunning bodies of water sit above large depressions created by glacier erosion. Both are supplemented by storms and melting snowfall, so spring and summer are optimal times to visit. Bit.ly/3i6tBal.

Things are heating up, but when temperatures dip, make your way out to the Arizona Hot Spring. This steaming set of pools, fed by a sizzling water source nearby, sits between the walls of a concealed slot canyon by the Hoover Dam. A hiking trail on U.S. 93, just four miles south of the Hoover Dam, will lead you straight to it. You’ll thank us in November. Bit.ly/3i4Pnv6.

Black Canyon Water Trail

Those looking for a serene day on the water should look no further than Black Canyon Water Trail. Located 45 minutes from Las Vegas, this 30-mile trail runs between the Hoover Dam and Arizona’s Willow Beach, offering scenic, panoramic views by kayak. There are plenty of beaches and caves to visit as you go, namely Emerald Cave with its stunning jewel-colored waters. Bit.ly/3y6Huux.

Pyramid Lake

Sand Harbor

Pyramid Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Nevada, and easily its most beautiful. At the center is a wondrous formation of limestone in the shape of a pyramid, hence the name. But this lake isn’t just for looks. It’s a storied fishing spot, acting as the habitat for rare catches like the Cui-ui, a suckerfish that’s existed for more than 2 million years. The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe has historically managed the lake, adding to its rich history as the last remnant of the ancient Lake Lahontan. Just 40 miles from Reno, this is a must-visit. Pyramidlake.us.

Sand Harbor is a fan favorite within Lake Tahoe State Park, receiving more than a million visitors every year. The harbor offers 55 acres of sandy beach and limitless water activities. Paddle along the crystal waters with snowcapped mountains in the distance, enjoy the forested shade or brave some cliff diving. Sand Harbor has it all. Bit.ly/3zCDulV.

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BY GENEVIE DURANO Skip the clamoring crowds at the national parks this summer and get to know Nevada’s state parks instead. There are 20 in The Silver State, each with a unique history and landscape.

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Five state parks to explore beyond Valley of Fire Kershaw-Ryan State Park

Beaver Dam State Park

Spring Valley State Park

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Distance from Las Vegas: 185 miles

Distance from Las Vegas: 200 miles

n This state park is a literal oasis, nestled in a lush valley of soaring canyon walls 700 feet high. Natural springs provide a luxuriant backdrop for white grapevines, fruit trees, willows, deer and wildlife, perfect for a day of picnicking. If you can’t get enough of this hidden gem, opt to stay longer at the newly renovated (first come, first served) 16unit campground with a restroom, coin-operated showers and RV sites.

n Just a few miles up the road from Caliente (OK, 30 miles of dirt roads, to be exact) is Nevada’s most remote state park. And though it may seem like you’re driving forever to get to your destination, the journey is the thing here, with dramatic outcrops of volcanic rocks coming into view the higher you go, and pinyon, juniper and ponderosa forests blanketing the landscape. Chances are you won’t see another soul while you’re here, which makes finding the park’s streams and waterfalls (and an unexpected hot spring) feel truly magical.

n The southeastern part of the state is a cluster of six state parks, with Spring Valley in Pioche offering an aquatic playground for boating and swimming. The 59-acre Eagle Valley has rainbow, tiger and German trout for fishing enthusiasts, and waterfowl and shore birds make their home here, too. Beyond the water, there’s plenty of hiking in the canyons and valleys during the day and stargazing at night, while history buffs can explore the pioneer sites in the rangeland.

Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Distance from Las Vegas: 453 miles n This state park system comprises several public recreation areas on the northeast shores of Lake Tahoe. There are three spots to focus on: Sand Harbor, with its white sand beaches and crystal-clear water perfect for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and scuba diving; Spooner Lake and Backcountry, where you can camp to your heart’s content over 12,000 acres of forested space; and Cave Rock, for picnicking, boating and hiking.

Washoe Lake State Park Distance from Las Vegas: 437 miles n It’s several hours’ drive, but the majestic views of the Sierra Nevada await when you visit this state park nestled in the Carson and Virginia mountain ranges and situated in the foothills of Lake Tahoe. As for activities, take your pick: windsurfing, boating, fishing and camping are just a few options. If you can bear to leave nature, the area is also a great place to brush up on civics by visiting state capital Carson City, as well nearby Virginia City and Reno.

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Five campgrounds within five hours of Las Vegas

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BY AMBER SAMPSON A good camping spot makes all the difference in the outdoors, and you don’t need to travel very far to find one. Here are five just hours from our Valley. Atlatl Rock Campground Distance from Las Vegas: 50 miles Valley of Fire’s sun-blasted rock formations are a sight to behold any time of the day. But imagine waking up next to them. This campground offers more than 40 campsites surrounded by the bold and beautiful scenery. Atlatl Rock is tent, trailer and RV-friendly with shaded picnic tables, fire rings, water and electrical hookups, flush toilets, showers and (for an extra fee) Wi-Fi. $20 per vehicle per night, $10 for utility hookups, first come, first served, for large-group reservations call 702-397-2088.

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Cathedral Gorge Campground Distance from Las Vegas: 170 miles Cathedral Gorge Campground has 22 sites with everything a camper needs: shade, tables, grills, electrical hookups, water, coin-operated showers and toilets. It also offers everything a camper wants: striking slot canyons to explore at Cathedral Gorge State Park, abundant wildlife sightings and stargazing. $15 per vehicle, per night, $10 for utility hookups, first come, first served. Parks.nv.gov/parks/cathedral-gorge.

Hilltop Campground Distance from Las Vegas: 40 miles Mount Charleston’s Hilltop Campground provides sweeping views of the Valley. Ponderosa pine trees keep the 35 single and double campsites shaded, and the illusion that you’re far from home intact. More than 60 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails await you. Campground features include vault toilets, tent pads and campfire rings. $19-$67 daily, first come, first served, reservations available. Gomtcharleston.com. Lake View Campground Distance from Las Vegas: 260 miles Lake View Campground sits just near the lake of Cave Lake State Park. If you’re looking to swim, kayak and fish, you’ve nested in the right spot. Amenities include barbecue grills, drinkable water, tables, restrooms, boating ramps and more. $15 per vehicle, per night, first come, first served. Make group camping reservations by emailing clsp@parks.nv.gov. Lower Lehman Creek Campground Distance from Las Vegas: 300 miles Lower Lehman Creek Campground has three great things going for it: It’s within Great Basin National Park, is open yearround and is close to the majestic Lehman Caves. The 11 campsites feature access to vault toilets, potable water, tables and campfire rings. $20 per night, per site, reservation only. Recreation.gov.

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FROM BOOMTOWN TO PARTY CITY Virginia City is a destination whose history and pleasures run deep BY C. MOON REED You may have overlooked Virginia City because it’s in Northern Nevada. But it’s so totally worth a visit, even if you wouldn’t be caught dead in Reno. This historic town was once one of the richest cities in America thanks to its vast amount of silver mining wealth. For a brief moment in the 1850s, Virginia City was producing enough silver to distort global monetary policy. The silver funded both the Union effort in the Civil War as well as the creation of San Francisco. But that’s just the money side. With great wealth comes great cultural strides. This boomtown had all the excitement of the nouveau riche and the Wild West combined. Mark Twain wrote for one of the local Virginia City newspapers. Saloons, brothels and mines flourished. While the silver eventually ran out, the fun never stopped. Today, Virginia City is an only-in-Nevada tourist attraction, with a variety of cultural experiences, historic (and even ghostly) tours, and, of course, no lack of boozing and gambling. Often, locals get into the fun by dressing in old-timey garb. Here are a just a few of Virginia City’s must-do attractions.

Historic C Street. Las Vegas has The Strip and Virginia City has Historic C Street. Both are best experienced the same way: by strolling around with no particular aim, drinking at the watering hole that catches your eye and just having a good ol’ time. Bucket of Blood Saloon. Anybody who’s anybody stops by this authentic saloon, which dates back to 1876. It has live music on weekends. 1 South C St., Virginia City, 775-847-0322. Bucketofbloodsaloon.com. Bats in the Belfry: Guided Ghost Tours. You can’t make history without having a few ghosts hitching along for the ride. Have spooky fun while getting your dose of the past. $20, 775-815-1050. Virginiacityghosttours.com. Gold Hill Hotel. Stay at the oldest operating hotel in Nevada. This 160-year-old hotel only has 17 rooms, so you can expect an intimate experience. 1540 Main St., 775-847-0111. Goldhillhotel.net.

V&T Railway. Who doesn’t love a train ride? See eight historic mines on this fully narrated train ride that departs from the original V&T Depot. This four-mile round trip provides 35 minutes of sightseeing fun. 166 F St. 775-847-0380, vtrailway.com. Historic Fourth Ward School Museum & Archives. Tour a classroom preserved to its original 1870s state. Learn about Mark Twain and his fellow “Sagebrush journalists.” Explore an interactive exhibit about modern mining. The Historic Fourth Ward takes its historic preservation and education seriously. 537 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0975. Fourthwardschool.org. The Way It Was Museum. Enjoy a little bit of that zany roadside attraction vibe at this lively museum, which focuses on artifacts from the Comstock Lode mining era. 113 C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0766. Thewayitwasmuseum.com. The Washoe Club Haunted Museum. With the distinction of being featured on both SyFy’s Ghost Hunters and the Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures, this museum has some serious otherworldly cred. Take a ghost tour or even conduct your own “overnight investigation,” just like your favorite televised ghost experts do. 112 S C St., Virginia City, 775-847-4467. Thewashoeclubmuseum.com

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BURIED TREASURES See a different side of Nevada by touring one of its mines There’s nothing that says rustic Nevada like a good old-fashioned mine tour or DIY mine dig. Here are a few of our favorites. (Some mines are open seasonally, so check the dates before heading out.)

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BE A MINERAL ANIMAL Where (and how) to go rock hounding BY C. MOON REED Nevada may be nicknamed The Silver State, but our desert landscape holds more than just that one type of treasure. What we lack in water we make up for with a veritable cornucopia of minerals, stones and gems, such as turquoise, garnets and opals. And in many places in Nevada, they’re available for the taking … that is, if you know where to look. Sure, we’ve all been conditioned to “leave no trace” when we venture out into the wilderness. But the hobby of rockhounding offers an exciting exception to the rule. On BLM land, you are actually allowed to collect up to a 5-gallon bucket per day of gemstones, invertebrate fossils and more (Native American artifacts and major fossil finds need to stay). Beyond BLM land, you want to make sure that you’ve got full permission to scavenge. Venturing onto private property is illegal and poking around an actual mine is a death wish. But within those parameters, an exciting hobby awaits. Where. The unique geology of Nevada reflects its evolving history over millions of years. Once our desert was a shallow sea, and the geologic changes left spectacular deposits. Due to this history, different locations in Nevada hold different treasures.

Northern Nevada holds the most exciting finds, but you don’t have to travel that far. Southern Nevada has rock hounding, too. Of course, if you just want to have fun without planning too hard, sign up for a mine tour where you can pay to rockhound in a place where you’re more likely to find success (see “Buried Treasures”). The Tools. As with any hobby, you can spend as much money as you want on specialized supplies. But it’s not necessary for beginners. Just pick up a rock hammer and a rake, and you should be good to go. Failing that, an eagle eye and an adventurous spirit will get you pretty far. Start Here. If you’re down for a short road trip, drive up to Garnet Hill Recreation Area in Ely, Nevada. Visitors can discover ruby-red garnets and take them home as souvenirs. They can be found just sitting on the surface or you can use your trusty rock hammer to literally dig in. blm.gov/visit/garnet-hill Meet Nevada’s State Gem. With its fierce rainbow shimmers captured in stone, the black fire opal is a thing of magic. And Nevada is the only place in the world where it exists naturally. The easiest way to find your own opal is to visit one of the mines in Northern Nevada.

Bonanza Opal Mines This Virgin Valley opal mine is open Memorial Day through Labor Day Weekend. Tools are available to rent, and it’s $70 a day to dig. 30 miles west of Denio on U.S. Highway 140, 775-375-5955. Bonanzaopals. com. Chollar Mine Learn the backstory of the Comstock Lode with this historic mine, which was a major source of silver wealth in the 1850s. Expect a 30-minute tour that may be a little wet and muddy, because it’s underground! Definitely not for the claustrophobic. 615 F St., Virginia City, 775-847-0155, open daily. Chollarminetour. com. Otteson Brothers Turquoise Mine This third-generation mine is featured in the Amazon Prime show Turquoise Fever. Halfday and full-day mine tours are available ($150-$300), which come complete with a tour guide and safety meeting. Your haul is limited to one bag per person. 182 N. Main St., Tonopah. Ottesonbrothersturquoise.com. Royal Peacock Opal Mine Since 1944, this family-owned business has been revealing Nevada’s opals. It costs $75$190 per day to dig at this mine, but you get to keep the opals you find. #10 Virgin Valley Road, Denio, 775-9410374. Royalpeacock.com. –C. Moon Reed

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STUNTMAN In 1974, Evel Knievel attempted to vault Idaho’s Snake River Canyon in a “rocket cycle,” but failed. Years later, retiring movie stuntman Eddie Braun chose to recreate the jump to honor his hero. This Disney+ documentary follows Braun from concept to blastoff. Disney+.

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PIECES: FROM THE LVCCLD ART COLLECTION AT CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is known for its many art galleries, which display a kaleidoscope of art from Las Vegas and beyond. But fewer people know that the library hosts its own permanent art collection of more than 400 pieces. To rectify that, a selection of art that has been stored away inside Windmill Library’s Service Center is being exhumed. See these hidden gems while you can. Through August 17, Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free. Centennial Hills Library, 702-507-6100. –C. Moon Reed

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SOFI TUKKER AT ELIA BEACH CLUB Pop EDM duo Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern have always been focused on making each track sound different from the last and blending lots of different genres and moods into live performances. The approach sets them apart as Las Vegas dayclub resident DJs but should be an ideal fit at their new home in the desert, the otherworldly Élia Beach Club. July 31, 11 a.m., $40. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, eliabeachlv.com.–Brock Radke

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JIM JEFFERIES Like any comedian worth his salt, Aussie Jim Jefferies has a lot of say about everything. In his fourth Netflix special, Intolerant, filmed before the pandemic, he makes fun of germophobes, saying, “You’re not special!” It’s a bit of preCOVID humor that may make you nervously look for a bottle of Purell. Jefferies no doubt has more to say about the state of the world — and other preoccupations like his lactose intolerance and the vapidness of millennials — when he stops at Aces of Comedy for two nights of noholds-barred laughs. July 30-31, $50-$70. The Mirage, 702-792-7777. –Genevie Durano

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“RAISING HELL” TURNS 35 Run-DMC are the once and future kings of rock; there are none higher. Sucker MCs should call them “sire.” And they should listen to their classic 1986 album Raising Hell, which was instrumental in getting hip-hop on MTV and putting Adidas on our feet.

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Hope you’re ready for the sexy return of one of the longest-running annual nightclub parties on the Strip: the lingerie and sleepwear-fueled Playboy bash is back Saturday night, hosted by Playmates Hailee Lautenbach, Monica Sims, Izabela Guedes, Miki Hamano, Tanarélle and Teela LaRoux, plus a soundtrack by venerable Marquee resident and hip-hop producer extraordinaire Mustard. July 31, 10 p.m., $30-$75. Cosmopolitan, marqueelasvegas.com. –Brock Radke

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HERE HE STANDS Usher performs at the grand opening of his Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 16. (Denise Truscello/Courtesy)

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Usher does it his way for Colosseum residency BY BROCK RADKE

here were no stripper poles in Celine’s Dion’s show at the Colosseum at Caesars effects-laden Vegas production: Palace. It’s a boldly different direction The only thing Usher’s new Las for a Colosseum residency. From Vegas residency has in common Dion and John through the most with the greatest modern-era recent artist additions Keith Strip headliner shows is an Urban and Sting (whose opening excessive amount of hits. When was postponed from last spring Elton John performed nearly 450 to October 29), there’s never shows during his residencies at been an R&B artist like Usher this now-legendary venue, he had doing a spread-out series of to leave plenty of chart-topshows here and attracting pers and fan favorites as diverse an audience off the setlist. Even as the Colosseum has if these typically ever seen. Mariah USHER 90-minute concerts Carey’s perforJuly 30-31, August 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, $179run long, there just mances from 2015 $750. The Colosseum, isn’t enough space to to 2020 represent855-234-7469. fit all the significant ed a move in this songs recorded by a direction, but she’s true legacy artist. definitely considered Usher has the same issue a pop artist while Usher but works very hard to fit in as has continuously crossed over many tracks as possible. At times, to different charts but always his official opening night at the maintained his foundation with Colosseum on July 16 felt like one Black audiences. of those infinite medleys you’ll And while some parts of see at a music awards show from his show feel indulgent, he’s a lifetime achievement honordefinitely giving his fans what ee. Those segments served as a they want, and that’s the most reminder of just how many hits important thing for a Las Vegas and varied genres the 42-year-old Strip musical residency. Usher singer has in his considerable opens with a video tracing his repertoire, but most of the songs career accomplishments before that really resonated with the walking through the audience sold-out crowd (“You Remind to the stage during “My Way,” Me,” “Burn,” “You Make Me the title track from his breakWanna,” “Nice & Slow”) were perthrough 1997 album. There is formed in their entirety, sparking a series of fabulous costume several sing-alongs throughout changes, intense choreography the night. showing off his famous moves There’s a big, obvious takeand roller skating during newer away from this very loud, special single “Don’t Waste My Time” before he’s back in the aisles of the Colosseum, getting closer to

fans and persuading them to do the singing on “My Boo,” his 2004 collaboration with Alicia Keys. A huge, two-story strip-club set piece rolls out for a multisong set including “Bad Girl” and “Lil Freak,” one of the show’s most libidinous segments (there are no shortage of those) that shifts the spotlight to an army of fantastic dancers and acrobatic pole performers. It feels like the Usher -iest moment of the night, the best integration of his music and style with a big Vegas production. After eliciting plenty of screams with a rewardingly familiar rendition of “You Make Me Wanna,” Usher wraps it up by diving into his EDM stuff, mixing the underrated Diplo-produced ballad “Climax” and clubby “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” with Lil Jon-produced crunk&B smash “Yeah!” and David Guetta collaboration “Without You.” Like any new show, it has peaks and valleys that will surely be smoothed out over time, and after his current run into August, Usher will be back on the Strip for a New Year’s Eve session. Before Usher, a show from an artist like this would likely land at Caesars Entertainment’s other big residency room, Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood, where Britney Spears sparked the trend of clubby dance parties as concert spectaculars. Usher at the Colosseum feels more significant for the evolution of residencies and could also be the perfect “Welcome back to Vegas” show for many returning visitors.

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BACK TOGETHER The first SKAM Summer Music Summit has major Vegas connections BY BROCK RADKE

ne of the most significant summertime events across the Las Vegas nightclub landscape will be taking place next month in Hollywood. SKAM Artist founder and CEO Sujit Kundu is switching gears for his annual birthday bash, transforming it into the first SKAM Summer Music Summit on August 22-23, taking over the entire 180-room Dream Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles. The rooftop Highlight Room club will be the epicenter of a series of DJ and artist performances and conference-style events throughout the weekend designed to attract other club and music-industry executives, movers and

shakers. “Every year I do the birthday party, and it’s always a big production and a huge fiasco, but it’s always fun,” says Kundu, who started one of the country’s leading DJ and talent agencies in 2004 and later expanded into radio programming. “Last year with COVID we couldn’t do it, so instead we did a 24-hour stream on Twitch with 24 DJs. “During the pandemic, Twitch really brought the DJ community together, and some people who had never met up before became friends that way. So I thought it would be cool to do sort of a Comic-Con for DJs —

bring in all the DJs and streamers with moderators and Twitch people and mesh it with my other business, which is radio promotion.” Like clubs and DJs, radio had a tough pandemic year, he says, since people weren’t in their cars very much. All the regular industry gatherings haven’t happened for a long time, so Kundu decided to create a new one, initially figuring out how to hold the summit under capacity restrictions. It’s currently planned without any

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restrictions or registration fees. (More information can be found at skamartist.com/skamsummer.) SKAM artists Lil Jon, Eric DLux, DJ Five and Nick Rockwell will collaborate for the main event, with Angie Vee, DJ Lezlee, V-Tech and the Deux Twins taking over at night. Different DJs will rotate through another 24hour marathon streaming set from Dream’s penthouse, and Kundu will be revealing more events for the second day soon on social media.

Whether they had big-time residencies at Vegas clubs or they’re lesser-known names who tour across the country, most DJs faced immense challenges during the pandemic. And it didn’t get easier when some clubs reopened with limited guest capacity. “Everybody had to find a happy medium with the venues that wanted to come back and each individual’s willingness to work,” Kundu says. “You have to have that point where that’s the lowest you’re willing to go and you can’t work for less than that. At the beginning, they were sometimes deciding if they wanted to risk their health for 500 bucks, so many of them decided to

stay home.” Kundu usually bounces between LA and New York with plenty of stops in Las Vegas throughout the year, but he’s stayed on the West Coast for the last year, remaining focused on rebuilding his business. With so many of his peers following suit, the summit seems like a crucial event for industry reconnections. “I haven’t been back to my apartment in New York since February 2020. I haven’t been on a plane. I’ve just been doing so much because I’m the only one in the office,” Kundu says. “It hasn’t been the right time to travel, but hopefully that time is coming sooner than later.”

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THIS MIGHT HURT Author and UNLV prof Michael Easter sends readers out of their comfort zones BY C. MOON REED

umans have it easier now than ever before. Rather than foraging for food, we order delivery. Instead of living in caves or tents, we relax behind stuccoed walls and climate control. We have self-parking cars, shopping apps and smart lights. A the same time, however, we’re often not doing so well. Many humans are depressed, anxious, isolated and unhealthily overweight. So what gives? Journalist and UNLV professor Michael Easter thinks the problem is that we’re simply too comfortable.

Easter gets to explore mountains and interview sports experts while writing about health for publications like Men’s Health, Outside, Vice, Cosmopolitan and Scientific American. Throughout his career, one pattern kept emerging. “I noticed early on that anything that improves health usually comes with some form of discomfort,” Easter says. “For example, exercise is one that’s easy to grasp. But also even weight loss … you kind of have to be hungry.” The problem, according to Easter, is that technology has advanced faster

than our genes can keep up, creating a sort of evolutionary mismatch. “We’re wired to avoid activity, he says. “We’re wired to eat more than we need. We’re wired to avoid risk. We’re wired to have all these different things that don’t necessarily serve us now that the world is totally comfortable and safe.” It’s a somewhat paradoxical phenomenon, one Easter explores it in his new book, The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self. The story alternates between scientific insight and adventure travelogue, in which Easter practices what he preaches by hunting caribou on foot for a month in the frozen Alaskan wilderness. One of the insights in Comfort Crisis is that once a year we should all do a physical challenge, ideally out in nature. Inspired by the Japanese ritual of misogi, the feat should be hard enough that the odds for success are even at best. Easter’s misogi is the Alaskan hunting trip. Yours could be anything, as long as it’s challenging. Easter says modern technology keeps us from ever significantly failing, which ironically creates an outsize fear of failure and prevents us from living our best lives. Misogi helps reset the mental balance sheet. “You get put in a position where you’re like, ‘I’m going

to quit; there’s no way I can keep going.’ But [you] keep on going. Then [you] can look back and [say], ‘Man, I really sold myself short. What else am I selling myself short on?’” Comfort Crisis further explores the problems brought on by “comfort creep.” One most powerful insight: Easter’s findings on boredom. “We’ve essentially engineered boredom out of our lives today,” Easter says. Before glass-screened pacifiers, the discomfort of boredom used to guide us to pursue more rewarding activities. The answer, of course, is to escape the screen. One moment in Comfort Crisis has Easter taking in a dramatic vista as he and his buddies wait days for the wandering herds of caribou. He describes the quiet waiting—with no phone or even a magazine for distraction—as a peaceful, even transcendent form of meditation. If you’re not ready for the wilderness trek, you can start by reading the book. Or you could go in the opposite direction and follow the lead of Easter’s wife: “It’s funny,” Easter says. “While I was in Alaska, freezing, starving, putting in so much effort, my wife and my mom—I think this is like the ultimate act of trolling in the history of our relationships—went on a freakin’ cruise to the Greek islands.”

THE COMFORT CRISIS By Michael Easter, $28. Michael Easter camping in Alaska (Sicmanta/Courtesy)

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A FLAVORFUL COMEBACK It’s time to shine at reinvented Mariposa BY BROCK RADKE

ariposa Cucina & Cocktails was set to be the next big thing, a high-energy Mexican restaurant serving up rustic, homey cuisine and vibrant drinks along with music and other entertainment, custom-built for locals and centrally located at Sahara and Decatur. But it opened in early December when winter was setting in and the pandemic was wreaking havoc on the restaurant industry in Las Vegas and pretty much everywhere else. After two months, it shuttered temporarily, holding out for an increase in capacities. Mariposa reopened in April with a slightly different approach and a different chef in the kitchen. Former El Dorado Cantina, Rainforest Café and Roy’s chef John Baez streamlined the menu and added some true crowd pleasers, focusing on flavors instead of traditions. “If you come in expecting to be offered red or green sauce on your

enchiladas, you might be disappointed,” he says. “It’s definitely not traditional Mexican. We’re trying to bring some interesting takes and feature some different ingredients in familiar dishes like our salsas.” Your first basket of warm chips with smoked tomato and roasted serrano salsa is complimentary, but you might want to experiment with the spicy charred habanero variety after that. Too hot? Cool off with the grilled pineapple and mango salsa ($5) or strawberry kiwi salsa, refreshing and slightly sweet bites. Mariposa’s enchiladas have quickly become a big draw, likely because Baez and his team are crafting specialized sauces to align with each filling. Served with refried or borracho black beans and achiote or green rice, crab and lobster enchiladas ($28) are topped with a cool avocado and cilantro cream sauce, while tender shredded chicken ($18) is complemented by tangy mole verde. Even the simple cheese enchiladas

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FOOD & DRINK ($17) are topped with a rich smoked adobo sauce. Braised beef short rib enchiladas ($21) get a complex ancho chile-cherry sauce, but the decadent meat is the star of the dish. It’s also available as an entrée ($30) with roasted potatoes and grilled vegetables, in a giant burrito ($18) with guacamole and Oaxacan cheese, or anchoring an addictive taco platter ($18). “We definitely want to put our own unique twist on everything, and my big thing is flavors,” Baez says. “If you look at the menu, you’ll see each individual dish is built on big flavors that work together well.” Rounding out the offerings are an ahi tuna ceviche appetizer ($15), pozole with braised pork ($12), the Painted Lady salad ($12) with chorizo, pickled onions, heirloom tomatoes, avocado and tomatillo ranch, and more burrito, taco and fajita options. For dessert ($10), choose between tres leches cake, churros or flan. Mariposa maintained its live entertainment programming, offering everything from DJs to salsa dancers to a violin soloist Thursday through Sunday nights, and its colorful cocktail program also remains an essential part of the restaurant’s identity. Returning to the flavor focus, there’s much more than margaritas, including a prickly pear paloma ($12), the fruity Floradora ($13) with color-changing Empress gin and raspberry puree, and the popular Terremoto (Spanish for “earthquake”) made with pinto grigio, triple sec, pineapple juice and pomegranate liqueur. During happy hour, all those signature drinks are two-for-one, and coconut-lime margaritas are $5. It’s already had some ups and downs during its brief existence, but this is one fun and familiar Mexican restaurant that’s ready to put the past where it belongs and celebrate just the way you want.

MARIPOSA COCINA & COCKTAILS 2575 S. Decatur Blvd., 702-476-3330. Daily, 4 p.m.-midnight.

Mariposa’s prickl pear paloma, mole-braised beef shortrib, crab and lobster enchiladas, crispy avocado tacos, grilled pineapple and mango salsa and strawberry kiwi salsa (Wade Vandevort/Staff)

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LOVE AT FIRST SIP Downtown’s Bungalow Coffee fosters caffeine and community BY GENEVIE DURANO

alk around the Arts District these days and you’ll notice a brew district emerging. And we don’t mean beer, either. The coffee scene is bold and robust, and Bungalow Coffee, located at Charleston Boulevard and S. Casino Center Boulevard, is the latest to ride the third wave, joining well-established Makers & Finders, Golden Fog and Vesta Coffee Roasters. Bungalow Coffee was founded by couple Ryan and Shannon Matson, whose mission goes beyond caffeinating the patrons who visit their spacious, Insta-friendly spot with its clean, industrial-modern interiors. They want to bring the community together and start a larger conversation—about our city, about ideas, about creating positive change. And the couple are not new to starting conversations. Earlier this year, Ryan proposed to Shannon via mural—a largerthan-life note with the checkboxes that you pass around in grade school, painted on the side of a building by local artist Tony Castillo. She checked the “yes” box, and the rest is a DTLV love story. Their love affair continues at Bungalow, where they curate handcrafted coffee from ethically sourced beans with light bites to complement. The baristas are friendly folks who can riff about coffee beans as easily as they can about their favorite music. This is exactly how the Matsons envision Bungalow, by definition a small home made for family dwelling. Come make yourself at home, and maybe even make new friends. As for the coffee? Well, it’s simply outstanding. From the drip and espressos to the pour-overs, all are made with care. There’s no java dilettante in this bunch. The rosemary latte ($5.50) is a surprising delight, with just a touch of herbaceousness to complement the beans. The menu, compact but inviting, ranges from scones and croissants ($3-$4) to panini ($8) and a charcuterie board ($18). And of course, there’s an avocado toast ($7), practically mandatory for any coffee joint worth its beans.

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PLAYING FOR KEEPS Three starting spots up for grabs as Raiders begin training camp in Henderson BY CASE KEEFER

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CLELIN FERRELL VS. MAXX CROSBY This might be the most intriguing battle of training camp, but also ultimately the least important. That’s because both of the edge rushers from the Raiders’ 2019 draft class are going to be crucial to the team’s success, even though it only appears one of them will technically be a starter. Ferrell and Crosby started on opposite sides of the line for the majority of games in each of their first two seasons, but the arrival of prized free agent Yannick Ngakoue changes things. Ngakoue is certain to start on one side, likely the right, with the other defensive end role up for grabs. Ferrell has been a better overall player through two seasons, but Crosby has been the more successful pass rusher, with 17 total sacks. The obvious choice, therefore, might be to start Ferrell and rotate in Crosby during passing downs. But the reason it may not matter much in the end is because of Ferrell’s versatility. The former No. 4 overall pick put on weight last season to play more snaps on the interior of line, where he excelled and was arguably even more efficient than on the outside. It’s unlikely Ferrell starts at defensive tackle in front of Johnathan Hankins or Quinton Jefferson, but the plan is for him to slide in frequently and make room for both he and Crosby to be on the field at the same time. Ferrell and Crosby will forever be linked and compared, but despite playing the same position, they can actually be pretty complementary to each other.

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osition battles are a big part of every NFL team’s training camp, and the Las Vegas Raiders are no exception. Despite an active offseason full of moves, the Raiders have relatively strong roster continuity and scheme familiarity going into Jon Gruden’s fourth season since returning for his second stint as coach of the team. That doesn’t mean everyone can confidently tab the exact starting 11 on both offense and defense ahead of the September 13 season-opener against the Baltimore Ravens. The 30 scheduled practices that began July 28 at the Raiders’ Henderson headquarters leading up to that Monday Night Football appearance will go a long way in determining the specific makeup of the 53-man roster. Coaches like to preach that there’s competition at every position, and while that’s true to an extent, some spots stand out above others. Here are three of the most visible starting spots up for grabs, and why they’re important to watch going into the season.

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CASEY HAYWARD VS. DAMON ARNETTE Benching a second-year player who started in his rookie season after being taken with a first-round draft pick is highly unusual and far from ideal, but it looks to be the way the Raiders are leaning at cornerback. Arnette struggled in his first year out of Ohio State, though a nagging hand injury and a bout with coronavirus didn’t help matters. The Raiders’ company line after the season was that Arnette was still a big part of their future and someone who would make strides once healthy and with the benefit of a full offseason. But in June’s offseason practices, Arnette was often off to the side and not fully engaged in drills. The veteran free agent signing Hayward, on the other hand, emerged as a leader as he helped teammates adjust to new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s system. The 31-year-old Hayward appeared to be in great shape and the likely starter opposite Trayvon Mullen on the outside. Some may wonder why the Raiders don’t push Arnette or Hayward inside to play in the slot, but the team doesn’t think that’s the best match for their skillsets. Coaches are committed to Nevin Lawson and Amik Robertson as slot cornerbacks. It might be a mistake to write off Arnette, though, especially considering he has a history of standing out during training camp. He wasn’t promised a starting job last year and the team considered bringing him on slowly, but the raw talent he flashed in practices gave the Raiders confidence to fully commit to him earlier than expected. Arnette will need to show some sure signs of progress to get the same benefit of the doubt this year.

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ANDRE JAMES VS. NICK MARTIN Consider this the opposite of the defensive end competition: It may not be the flashiest undetermined starting role, but it’s almost certainly the most vital. There’s a relatively new school of thought in football, guided by compelling statistical evidence, that center is the second-most important offensive position behind quarterback. The Raiders have to replace one of the best centers in the league after trading Rodney Hudson to the Arizona Cardinals this offseason. Cutting loose Hudson was the type of bold move a team likely wouldn’t make unless it thought it had a suitable replacement. All signs point toward Las Vegas believing in James, who has shown potential in practice the past two years after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA. But just in case James isn’t quite ready, the Raiders brought in an experienced veteran in Martin, a starter for the Houston Texans in each of the past four years. Martin has been a reliable pro throughout his career, likely making him the safer option, but James has the higher upside. James has gained the trust of quarterback Derek Carr and left tackle Kolton Miller, two leaders of the offense at positions the starting center will need to be in sync with on every play. The starting job looks like James’ to lose in training camp, even if Martin has the more recognizable name.

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As a major sector of any economy, real estate plays an integral role in our community. Residential real estate provides housing for individuals and families, while commercial real estate creates jobs and spaces for retail, offices and manufacturing. As the housing market continues to set records and more businesses put down roots in the Valley, our dedicated real estate professionals are working day in and day out to fuel the vision of Southern Nevada as the best place to live, work and play. With that in mind, Vegas Inc presents our firstever Real Estate Awards to acknowledge the many roles found within the industry. The first part of the awards recognizes industry leaders who excel in their particular role within real estate. The second part showcases seven honorees who have reached a pivotal

time in their career and are considered by their peers and clients to be standouts in the industry. Not only do each of these real estate professionals advocate for their clients, but they also advocate for our community. They often serve as unofficial ambassadors, selling the many benefits to living and doing business here. They are working to make Southern Nevada more than just a place to live. They are making it home. We would also like to thank Brooklyn Bowl for hosting the celebratory evening for our award recipients. Vegas Inc is proud to recognize the many people working in real estate as part of our inaugural Real Estate Awards. These honorees help to shine light on this great community each day, and today, we turn that light on them.

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I chose this career path because I learned at a young age that a home is much more than four walls and a roof. Although there is still a great need for more affordable housing in the region, knowing that we are making a difference in so many people’s lives is truly uplifting.” -Audra Hamernik, Nevada HAND Inc, Newcomer Award

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PROPERTY MANAGER Darbie Adams American Nevada Company 702-896-6353 americannevada.com Natalie Allred Avison Young 702-580-3777 avisonyoung.com Larissa and Shannon Gaccione Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties 702-205-0695 702-303-4717 bhhsnv.com Jennifer Kennedy Colliers International 702-836-3772 colliers.com IG: @jnladyjack Heather Lambert CBRE 702-369-4876 cbre.us IG: @cbre Amber McDaniel Colliers International 702-836-3745 colliers.com Jennifer Mount Colliers International 702-836-3753 colliers.com Robert Perkins MDL Group 702-388-1800 mdlgroup.com IG: @mdlgroup Angelina Scarcelli Colliers International 702-836-3768 colliers.com

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Aldo Martinez Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties 702-525-2536 insevenhills.com IG: @aldommartinez Bobbi Miracle Commercial Executives Real Estate Services 702-316-4500 cevegas.com IG: @bobbi_miracle and @commercialexecutives Frank Napoli The Napoli Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties 702-768-3334 thenapoligroup.com IG: @thenapoligroup Dan Palmeri Cushman & Wakefield 702-688-6909 vegascre.com IG: @danpalmeri_ Greg Reich Realty One Group 702-525-7204 gregreich.myrealtyonegroup. com Nancy Storey Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties 702-595-2656 nancystoreyteam.com Phoenix Sun Addicted Realty 702-381-4550 addictedrealty.com IG: @embodyphoenix Debbie Tuttle Debbie Tuttle Team Keller Williams Realty 702-493-8990 debbietuttle.com IG: @debbietuttlerealtor Olena Webster Mahsheed Real Estate 702-726-0273 mahsheed.com IG: @mahsheedluxuryrealestate

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Petra Latch Cushman & Wakefield 702-528-5460 cushmanwakefield.com

Sam Cherry Cherry Development 702-747-9884 cherrylv.com IG: @sharedowntown

REAL ESTATE BROKER Adrienne Allen Homie 505-480-3265 homie.com Mahsheed Barghisavar Mahsheed Real Estate 702-769-6274 mahsheed.com IG: @mahsheedluxuryrealestate

Bruce Hiatt Luxury Realty Group and Talega Systems 702-456-7080 luxuryrealtygroup.com IG: @luxuryrealtygroup

Vandana Bhalla Signature Real Estate Group 702-401-1404 realtorvandana.com IG: @realtorvandana

Adam Malan & Deana Marcello Logic Commercial Real Estate 702-954-4105 logiccre.com IG: @logic_cre and @thatcregirl

CNR Retail Team: Chris Clifford, Steve Neiger CCIM, Brett Rather Colliers International 702-836-3760 colliers.com cnrretail.com Gregory DeVille DeVille Realty Group 702-787-7559 devillerealty.com IG: @devillerealtygroup Nick Devitte Forever Home Realty 702-528-9913 foreverhomelv.com IG: @foreverhomerealty John Faulis Vegas Dream Homes Inc. 702-493-5471 realtorcop.com IG: @johnfaulis_realty Ashley Hawks Black & Cherry Real Estate 702-795-4663 blackandcherryrealestate. com IG: @blackandcherryrealestate

Mike Mixer Colliers International 702-735-5700 colliers.com Hayim Mizrachi MDL Group 702-388-1800 mdlgroup.com IG: @hayim_mizrachi and @mdlgroup Mike Tabeek Newmark 702-405-1750 nmrk.com IG: @miketabeek_cre David J. Tina Jr. Urban Nest Realty 702-853-2444 urbannestrealty.com Kodiak Yazzie South West Realty Las Vegas 702-860-9155 swrlv.com IG: @kodiak_swrlv

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Eric Cohen The Calida Group 702-947-2000 thecalidagroup.com IG: @elysianliving

Ryan Pineda Forever Home Realty and Homerun Offer 702-297-6328 foreverhomelv.com IG: @ryanpinedashow

J Dapper Dapper Companies 702-733-3622 dapperdevelopment.com IG: @dapper_companies

Kevin Romney Camino Verde Group 702-379-8857 caminoverdegroup.com

Frank Marretti G2 Capital Development 702-242-4211 g2capdev.com IG: @g2capitaldevelopment

Uri Vaknin KRE Capital LLC 404-932-9970 juhllv.com IG: @juhllv

OTHER Heidi Carlsen Home Staging Stately, LLC 833-782-8359 statelyhomestaging.com IG: @statelyhomestaging Cassie Catania-Hsu Managing Director CBRE 702-369-4921 cbre.us IG: @cbre Pam Heiney Multifamily Accounting Ascent Multifamily Accounting 702-307-2881 multifamilyaccounting.com

Kevin T. Orrock & The Howard Hughes Corporation 702-791-4215 summerlin.com IG: @summerlin David Paull Nevada HAND Inc 702-308-7638 nevadahand.org IG: @nevadahandlv Tom van Betten Matter Real Estate Group 858-882-0900 matterrealestate.com IG: @matterrealestategroup Cody Winterton Raintree Investment Corporation 702-538-5571 lakelasvegas.com IG: @lakelasvegas

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Real estate exec helps put the American dream in reach for Hispanic community

BY BRYAN HORWATH

hen Flavio Jimenez was 16, his father made a mistake that would change the trajectory of his life. Moises Jimenez, in an attempt to purchase his first home after decades of working for scant wages, gave a real estate agent $5,000 in cash for a down payment. The elder Jimenez, who died in 2010, never saw the crooked agent again and never did own his own home. The episode didn’t stop Moises, however, from instilling in his son the importance of homeownership. More than 30 years later, Flavio Jimenez, with that knowledge firmly entrenched, will try to spread to his influence throughout the country while working a newly created position with Fathom Realty, a company with a presence in 30 states. “I remember what happened to my father vividly,” Jimenez said. “I also purchased my first home in 1998 and three months later, I learned from the bank that I had committed fraud because I had an FHS loan with no history of taxes because I had just moved to the United States. They manufactured pay stubs, bank statements and tax records.” The owner of Source Realty in Las Vegas, Jimenez will move all 20 agents that work at his brokerage to Fathom, he said. In his new role at Fathom—national vice president for development of the Hispanic market—Jimenez will work to expand the Latino market for the company but will also endeavor to raise awareness about the potential pitfalls of the homebuying process, and the benefits of homeownership. “The idea for this started years ago,” Jimenez said. “For years, I’ve given seminars all over the country, teaching people how to generate wealth through real estate. Hispanics in Las Vegas generally have many of the same struggles and pitfalls as Hispanics in Houston or Chicago. There’s a lack of education and knowledge of our financial systems.” Jimenez said the broader Latino community in the

U.S. wants to fully participate in the country’s financial systems, but hesitancy remains in many circles. Jimenez said first- and second-generation Hispanics in America often have a distrust of financial institutions, sometimes because of corrupt practices in their countries of origin. They tend to—like his father—make purchases with cash, and often want to meet people face-to-face and get to know them. Some of those preferences fly in the face of a quickly changing technological society where young adults often do all of their banking on smartphones. Many Latinos, Jimenez said, get taken advantage of because they don’t understand financial tools. Because of that, they incur higher costs and more fees. “If you take a white guy who wants to buy a house

for $300,000 and take a Hispanic who wants to purchase the same exact house, the Hispanic will pay more,” Jimenez said. “The loan officer will give that Hispanic buyer a higher interest rate. Also, the Hispanic buyer will often have a lower credit score because many in our community don’t understand credit. People get taken advantage of, and often these are Hispanics taking advantage of other Hispanics.” It can mean that a Hispanic buyer ends up paying “tens of thousands of dollars” more over the life of a home loan, Jimenez said. Part of Jimenez’s passion for financial literacy in the homebuying market comes from his belief that the Hispanic market is a sleeping giant in America. For instance, the Urban Institute predicts that by 2040, about 70% of the nation’s net homeownership growth will be Hispanic. It’s Jimenez’s job to wake the giant and help Fathom tap into that potentially powerful market share. While he’s at it, Jimenez will try to educate as many people as he can about real estate and pathways that can be created from homeownership. “We recognize that there are many underserved communities in this country and it’s refreshing to see companies take more intentional steps to address them,” Fathom CEO Joshua Harley said in a statement. “However, we believe that the Spanish-speaking community is still rarely talked about in the real estate space.” Hiring Jimenez for the newly created national position will help fill a void, Harley said. “Our industry needs to evolve in new and creative ways that remove barriers and meet the growing needs and demands of Hispanic homebuyers,” he said.

Flavio Jimenez, vice president for development of the Hispanic market for Fathom Realty (Steve Marcus/Staff)

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there. We’re also seeing a ton of builders move into the condo and apartment space because of land challenges. But now you run into added regulatory challenges and NIMBYism—not in my backyard. People would rather see no development in their area than development, unfortunately, and that’s hurting our supply-demand equation. How did the pandemic change your outlook on the industry? Wow, not only did we have to think outside the box, but we needed to figure out how to build and operate while following all the new OSHA and CDC life safety guidelines. Our builders and trades made me very proud when they took on the challenge, and we took it very seriously. We set a national example in our “safety stand downs” and were able to eliminate COVID-19 exposure and spreading rates to less than the countywide average. Nat Hodgson, CEO of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association (Wade Vandervort/Staff)

Why builders might not be able to catch up to housing demand

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hen the price of lumber spiked to almost $1,700 per thousand board feet this spring, it sent shock waves through the homebuilding industry. “The lumber line item is the largest number in the brick-and-mortar of the house budget, and to have that go up over 300% in a 12-month period was unheard of and very concerning,” said Nat Hodgson, CEO of Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and executive director of HomeAid of Southern Nevada. “With the volatility and unpredictability of pricing, builders had a set price per lot they anticipated years ago when they decided to move forward with that product, and by the time they ordered the lumber, it was anywhere from $15,000 to $90,000 more than they had in the house budget.” It has since dropped back to pre-pandemic levels, but the impact was jarring nonetheless, and the repercussions could be felt in the Southern Nevada housing market for some time. Hodgson discussed with Vegas Inc the effects of the

pandemic on housing, homebuilding trends in the Valley and the water supply, among other topics. Demand for homes has outstripped supply for some time in the Valley. Can builders catch up anytime soon? I do not see builders being able to keep up with demand soon for a few reasons, one of which has been the lack of skilled labor, which is both a short-term and a long-term nationwide issue. We are generations behind in workforce. Second is the supply-chain issues we have been experiencing since the start of the pandemic. There are too many products and materials to list that we have had and are still having issues with. Processing times continue to go in the wrong direction from when the builders buy the dirt, all the way through putting a slab in the ground. Where’s the next hot spot to build locally? We’ve seen a huge increase in permits pulled in North Las Vegas. Ten years ago, I could count the number of builders in NLV on one hand. Now I don’t know of a builder who isn’t already out there or looking out

What’s one trend in homebuilding that you’d like to bring back? It used to be more “fun” to be a part of the homebuilding process. We are the last man-made product, and we provide the American dream, but with the ever-changing business environment, additional regulation, social media, and quick litigious nature of some folks, it’s a tougher business than ever. I often wish the same spirit and operational efficiencies from many years ago still existed today. What do you say to people who are concerned that the water supply can’t keep up with population growth, and that Southern Nevada shouldn’t keep building homes? I get this question daily, and I think it stems from lack of education on our water system in Southern Nevada. We lead the nation in water conservation and have since mid-2003. We have not installed turf in front yards since 2003. Over 98% of our builders since the turn of the century have homes on city or county sewer, not septic. This means over 90% of the water used in new homes is indoor use and is returned to Lake Mead for reprocessing. This is called return flow credits. As a region, we receive over 100% for our water allocation, meaning our 300,000 acre-feet of water per year from the Colorado River is not negatively affected. The largest challenge we face—besides lack of conservation from neighboring states that are depleting the lake—is consumptive water use. Think anything consumed and not recycled—turf, water running down the valley gutters that is not returned and lost forever). New homes are not the issue, capturing that wasted water from older areas is, and we work constantly to support the SNWA’s innovative water-saving techniques whenever we can and incorporate that technology into our new homes and communities.

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VegasInc Notes Nevada State College hired Thomas Nicholas as its first workforce development director. This role entails developing and launching programs that meet demands in the regional job Nicholas market and continuing education needs complementing the college’s current degrees. Nicholas has a decades-long career spanning both business and higher education, including over 15 years in leadership positions with UNR, first as manager of enrollment operations and extended studies, then as director of enrollment and Redfield Campus, extended studies. Las Vegas Realtors presented its annual awards to some of its leading and longtime members, including Julie Youngblood with the Ronn Reiss Award for educational excellence and leadership; Lee Barrett with the Gene Nebeker Memorial Award for professionalism and service to LVR and the community; Vandana Bhalla with the Frank Sala/Marv Rubin Award recognizing long-term commitment to grassroots political action and to protecting private property rights; Devin Reiss with the Jack Woodcock Distinguished Service Award; Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama, Keith Lynam and Chris Bishop as LVR Hall of Fame inductees; and Tom Blanchard as Realtor of the Year. Meadows Eye Physicians and Surgeons hired two providers and is opening its fourth office location in the Las Vegas Valley. Dr. Isaac Ortiz is a Spanish-speaking comprehensive eye Ortiz care provider who has been caring for patients in Southern Nevada for over five years. Dr. Dave Reddy is a cataract surgeon who joins Meadows Eye after completing his training at William Beaumont Hospital in Reddy Michigan. Drs. Ortiz and Reddy will see patients in all Meadows Eye clinical offices, including the new North Las Vegas office at 5115 Camino Al Norte. Attorney Ann Morgan of Fennemore Craig was announced as the new president of the State Bar of Nevada. Morgan also serves as Fennemore’s director of its Reno firm, as well as chief diversity officer and chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the State Bar of Nevada.

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. promoted Jared Carlson to vice president of operations. Since joining McCarthy as a project engineer in 2007, Carlson has lent his leadership skills Carlson and talents to deliver more than 20 diverse projects across the region. In his new role, Carlson will collaborate with internal partners, engineers, designers and clients to evaluate capital programs for design, budget, schedule and labor feasibility. Wynn Las Vegas announced that executive chef Joshua Smith and resort mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini will be at the helm at Delilah, where they will unveil a food and beverage program. Together, Smith and Mercer Boarini have pushed boundaries to craft a menu with a mixture of modern and classic American cuisine, accented by a collection of whimsical cocktails. TSK Architects announced the addition of Ree Miskimon as director of marketing for the firm’s Henderson, Reno-Tahoe, Los Angeles and China offices. Miskimon brings more than 20 years of Miskimon experience specializing in architecture and engineering to the role. With approval by Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board of directors, six companies will relocate or expand in Southern Nevada with the assistance of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Fresh N Lean, Sunshine Minting, Warby Parker, Pitney Bowes, TCP Global and Spreetail will add 1,512 regional jobs in the next five years. LVGEA works with GOED to ensure that businesses receive incentives to expand and help diversify the region. Bailey Kennedy was chosen as the Nevada Firm of the Year at the 2021 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards. Benchmark Litigation focuses exclusively on litigation in the United States. Kennedy also announced the promotion of Paul Williams to partner. Williams practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, class-action litigation and appellate advocacy, including disputes involving commercial and corporate law, business torts and health care law. He also represents clients in matters involving professional responsibility and legal ethics, including discipline defense and attorney disqualification.

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