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HAMILTON Thru 11/6, times vary, Reynolds Hall, thesmithcenter.com. MUSIC
DJ SNAKE 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com. THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS: THE FORTIES 7 p.m., Clark County Library, thelibrarydistrict.org.
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MADISON DEAVER She’s still in the early years of her career, but Madison Deaver’s pop-rock melodies could soon fast-track her to mainstream success. “Now he’s wearing me out/ Does he think that I’m denim?” she asks on her latest single “Denim.” The singer-songwriter’s folio is full of these headstrong lyrics, channeling the rebellious spirit of Avril Lavigne and No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani to arresting effect. It’s tonguein-cheek music that’s equal parts raucous and fun, thanks to Deaver’s clever pen. The artist has begun making a name for herself in Las Vegas and LA, playing local shows at Taverna Costera, Sand Dollar Downtown and Fergusons Downtown. With Riyah, Elevated Undergrounds, DJ Struod, 8 p.m., $7, Taverna Costera, tavernacostera.com. –Amber Sampson
HUMAN NATURE 6:30 p.m. (& 11/4-11/6, 7:30 p.m.), South Point Showroom, ticketmaster.com. MARCO BAILEY 10 p.m., Commonwealth, seetickets.us. TAMMY PESCATELLI Thru 11/6, 8:30 & 10:30 p.m., Laugh Factory, ticketmaster.com. UNLV CHORAL ENSEMBLES: KALEIDOSCOPE 7:30 p.m., Ham Concert Hall, unlv.edu. JANTSEN With Invade the Place, Huckleberry Quin, Magoh, 10 p.m., We All Scream, seetickets.us.
JIMMY KIMMEL’S COMEDY CLUB REOPENING One of the most exciting new Strip entertainment venues to open in recent years is finally coming back to life. Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club is set to host stand-up shows for the first time since March 2020 this week, making its comeback under the management of Pompey Entertainment with headliner Gina Brillon, the rising-star, Bronx-born comedian you’ve seen from tons of TV projects including Kimmel’s late-night show. “Las Vegas is my hometown and live entertainment was hit harder here than anyplace. It’s time to stop inhaling and get back to laughing,” Kimmel said in a statement. Veteran Luenell rounds out reopening weekend (on November 6) and Michael Yo and Craig Shoemaker are on deck. Thursday-Sunday, 8 & 10 p.m. (plus midnight shows Saturday); Tuesday, 7 p.m.; $20$45; Linq Promenade; kimmelscomedyclub.com. –Brock Radke (Courtesy/Erik Kabik)
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THE WHO With The Wild Things, 7:30 p.m., & 11/5, Dolby Live, ticketmaster.com.
PBR TEAMS SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP Thru 11/5, 7:45 p.m., (& 11/6, 12:45 p.m.), T-Mobile Arena, axs.com. FIRST FRIDAY 5-11 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas, ffflv.org. JEFF BECK With Johnny Depp, Max Gomez, 8 p.m., Pearl Theater, ticketmaster.com. AFROJACK 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.
DIA DE MUERTOS 5 p.m., thru 11/6, Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org. JEEZY 10 p.m., Drai’s Nightclub, drais group.com. NBA G LEAGUE IGNITE VS. OKLAHOMA CITY BLUE 7 p.m., Dollar Loan Center, axs.com. SANTANA Thru 11/6, 11/9, 7 p.m., House of Blues, concerts. livenation.com. TIM ALLEN 10 p.m., & 11/5, Mirage Theatre, mirage.mgm resorts.com.
ETHEL M CHOCOLATES HOLIDAY CACTUS GARDEN LIGHTS Nightly, 5-10 p.m., thru 1/1, Ethel M Chocolates, ethelm.com. TIËSTO 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zoukgrouplv.com. BRAD PAISLEY 8 p.m., & 11/5, Encore Theater, ticketmaster.com. UNLV ART WALK 5 p.m., UNLV campus, unlv.edu. TRAIN With Matt Nathanson, 8 p.m., Theater at Virgin, axs.com.
TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS 9:30 p.m., Area15 Portal, area15.com. EARTH, WIND & FIRE Thru 11/6, 8 p.m., Venetian Theatre, ticketmaster.com. OPERA: WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR 2020 WILL BE 7 p.m., & 11/5, CSN’s Horn Theater, csn.edu. MARSHMELLO 11 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.
LMF FESTIVAL This Croatian-born EDM fest (aka Let The Music Be Free) has produced events all across Europe and is now ready for its first visit to Vegas, a two-day, pick-your-own-price dance party that will donate proceeds to humanitarian organization In Place of War. Fifteen artists hailing from Croatia—including Dallerium, DJ Jock, Elena Mikac, Kraundler, Marina Karamarko, Tom Bug, Yakka and more—will take the stage at Area15’s outdoor A-Lot festival grounds for two nights of house and techno. Even a dance music hub like Las Vegas has never seen a show like this with sounds like these before. 11/4-11/5, 7:30 p.m., Area15 A-Lot, eventbrite. com. –Brock Radke
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VEGAS VALLEY COMIC FESTIVAL 9:30 a.m., Clark County Library, lvccld.org. DIPLO 11 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.
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READING: PENN JILLETTE Here’s a trick you might not have realized Penn Jillette could pull off: The celebrated magician and longtime Las Vegas resident is a pretty solid writer of fiction. His latest novel, Random, tells the story of Vegas kid Bobby Ingersoll, two weeks from his 21st birthday and two weeks from inheriting the massive gambling debts of his degenerate dad. But Ingersoll has a plan to save himself—one based not in divine providence, but in following the choices dictated by rolling his “lucky” dice. The Writer’s Block hosts Jillette for a reading from Random, and anyone who buys an advance ticket to the event will receive a signed copy of the book, too. Space is limited, so don’t leave this one to chance. 6 p.m., $28, the Writer’s Block, thewritersblock.org. –Geoff Carter
CEDRIC GERVAIS 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events. taogroup.com. JEFF DUNHAM 8 p.m., Zappos Theater, ticket master.com. ANIMALS AS LEADERS With Car Bomb, Alluvial, 7 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketweb.com. ALESSO 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events. taogroup.com. WOMEN & THINGS 8 & 10 p.m., Majestic Repertory, majesticrepertory. com. LOUIS THE CHILD With Charly Jordan, 10 p.m., Zouk Nightclub, zouk grouplv.com. NONPOINT With Breaking in a Sequence, Mugg, 7 p.m., Backstage Bar & Billiards, seetickets.us. SLUSHII With Mgma, Dohvakyn, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Live, seetickets.us. JOEY SIMEONE With DJ Hepcat, DJ Catman RxCx, DJ Madame X, 9 p.m., Red Dwarf, reddwarflv.com. FRANC MOODY 10 p.m., We All Scream, weall scream.com.
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BLUE OCTOBER 6:30 p.m., Brooklyn Bowl, ticketweb.com. SUPER SUNDAY JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL Noon, Tivoli Village, jewishnevada.org.
PAULY D 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events. taogroup.com. YOU SAID STRANGE 8 p.m., Artifice, artificebarlv.com.
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KING TEE With Vocab Slick, Z-Man, True Justice and more, 7 p.m., Taverna Costera, tavernacostera.com. MORTEN 10:30 p.m., XS Nightclub, wynnsocial.com.
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UNLV MEN’S BASKETBALL VS. SOUTHERN 7:15 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, unlvtickets.com. PREMIERE: AWAKENING 7:15 p.m., Awakening Theater, ticketmaster. com.
NIMESH PATEL 7 & 9:30 p.m., Wiseguys, vegas. wiseguyscomedy. com. E-ROCK 10:30 p.m., Jewel Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.
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UNLV WOMEN’S BASKETBALL VS. PEPPERDINE The 2021-22 Lady Rebels conquered the Mountain West Conference and returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years, and there’s every reason to believe this season could see the squad reach even loftier heights. UNLV possesses all the required ingredients for a magical run. A superstar? Junior center Desi-Rae Young was just named the MWC Preseason Player of the Year after averaging 15.2 points and 8.5 rebounds last year. An ice-cold point guard? Fifth-year senior Essence Booker earned a spot on the All-MWC preseason team. Quality depth? Players such as Nneka Obiazor, Kiara Jackson and Alyssa Durazo-Frescas return in prominent roles. A coach to put it all together? Las Vegas native Lindy La Rocque is 41-16 in her two years as head coach, including a 28-8 mark in conference play—a record which earned her a five-year contract extension in the offseason. With all those elements coming together, La Rocque says her team is poised for even more success in 2022-2023. “We know the blueprint of what it’s going to take,” La Rocque says. Not surprisingly, UNLV finished first in the Mountain West preseason poll, receiving 26 of 28 first-place votes. Young wants to push expectations even higher. “The rankings feel good, but I think we can accomplish more,” Young says. UNLV opens its season at home against Pepperdine. 5:15 p.m., $6, Cox Pavilion, unlvtickets.com. –Mike Grimala
MONDAYS DARK 8 p.m., the Space, mondaysdark.com. TRAITORS With Aversions Crown, Scumf*ck, Worm Shepherd, Kos, 6 p.m., American Legion Post 8, seetickets. com.
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PARTY FAVOR 10:30 p.m., Omnia Nightclub, events.taogroup. com. MOSES STORM With Jenny Zigrino, Dean Delray, Ethan SimmonsPatterson, thru 11/9, 7 & 9:30, Comedy Cellar, comedycellar.com. TANKA 6:30 p.m., Gatsby’s Supper Club, gambithenderson. com. FIGURE With Ill.gates, 10 p.m., Discopussy, discopussydtlv.com. JOSHUA EDWARDS: FREDDIE MERCURY TRIBUTE 8 p.m., the Space, thespacelv.com.
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LIZ CAMBAGE 10:30 p.m., Marquee Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.
NNENNA FREELON 7 p.m., Myron’s, thesmithcenter. com.
UNLV JAZZ: LATIN & CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ENSEMBLES 7 p.m., Clark County Library, thelibrarydistrict. org.
BUSHED IN MEXICO: MORMON COLONIES, DRUG CARTELS AND VIOLENCE SOUTH OF THE BORDER 7 p.m., the Mob Museum, themobmuseum. org
UNLV OPERA: ROMAN FEVER & THE STRONGER 7:30 p.m., & 11/10, Lee and Thomas Beam Music Center, unlv.edu.
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TURNSTILE This Baltimore punk outfit arrived a decade or so ago and quickly became known for bridging the gap between breakneck riffs and dancey grooves, most recently on last year’s cavernous LP Glow On. Joining Turnstile on tour is Maryland indie rock prodigy Snail Mail, whose sophomore album, Valentine, woos listeners behind Lindsey Jordan’s gravely delivery and exceptional musicianship, transcending the lo-fi sound of her previous recordings. And arrive early for Oakland electro-pop act Spellling, which will set the mood with experimental instrumentations and otherworldly synths. 6 p.m., $40-$100, Brooklyn Bowl, ticketweb.com. –Amber Sampson
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Inside AREA15 is an expansive world of unique experiences, events and an unrivaled food and beverage program, all of which converge into a series of unforgettable fall date nights for any couple. Whatever your vibe, whomever your suitor, use this guide to THE MUSIC plan your LOVER DATE next date. The music options are
endless, with concert series, DJ events, festivals, live music at Block Party and more. Check the calendar for the full roster of rotating events.
FOR THE GAMERS What better way to bond than gaming? A little competitive fire is good for relationships. n EMPORIUM: This 21+ arcade features new and classic games, a full bar and nightly live music and events, so check the calendar before you go. n PARTICLE QUEST: Particle Quest is a free-roam, AR experience that allows you to explore and play in an eyeopening world. n HALEY’S COMET: Soar across the center of AREA15 on this zip line, and race your date on a duel-track glider.
THE TECH DATE Impressing a tech bro? A tech gal? Consider these date options. n ILLUMINARIUM: An enveloping, reality-bending experience, Illuminarium takes you to the depths of space, to a safari in the Serengeti and beyond, using state-of-the-art technologies. It’s also a great place to grab a cocktail and roam with your date while absorbing the rich scenery. n BIRDLY: Imagine flying through the sky with wind beneath your wings, exploring landscapes from above. Birdly is a flight simulator from the perspective of a bird, and will make your imagination (virtual) reality.
THE FOODIE DATE A “typical” dinner date? Not with these options. n THE BEAST: Todd English, a four-time James Beard Award winner, presents elevated barbeque at The Beast. n TASTING MENU AT LOST SPIRITS: Dinner, a show and a distillery? Lost Spirits does it all, and the tasting menu might be the ultimate AREA15 stop for hardcore foodies. n EMACK & BOLIO’S: Cap off the night with an ice cream cone.
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n WINK WORLD: Dubbed a “psychedelic art house meets carnival funhouse,” Wink World was created by Chris Wink, one of the three cofounders of the Blue Man Group. It’s a layered multimedia experience unlike anything else. n MUSEUM FIASCO: This aptly named experience is an immersive, audiovisual museum meant to be seen, heard and felt.
n FIVE IRON GOLF: Perfect your drive at this urban golf experience, equipped with industry-leading golf simulators and a full bar. n DUELING AXES: This luxe axe-throwing experience might be your new favorite bar sport. n AR DODGEBALL: Is anything better than play? Explore your inner child with your date doing AR Dodgeball.
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THE COCKTAIL CONNOISSEURS n SECRET MENU: Throughout AREA15, you’ll find QR codes hidden in plain sight (keep an eye out for colorful leaves). Scan the code to unlock the secret cocktail menu at Oddwood Bar. Make a game out of it with your date. n DATAMOSH BAR AT OMEGA MART: Within the wild world of Omega Mart hides a bar with mysterious and exclusive cocktails. n LOST SPIRITS: Two words: Rum tasting. n LIFTOFF BAR & RIDE: Liftoff is a slow-moving observation tower that boasts the best panoramic view of the city. And Liftoff lounge will help you imbibe before heading up there.
SELF-LOVE Any of the activities in this guide can be enjoyed solo, but these are specifically catered toward nurturing your most important relationship. n YOGA & WELLNESS: There’s a full roster of wellness experiences in AREA15’s Radiance programs, including mocktails at Oddwood Bar, but the Yoga & Wellness classes with resident yogi Dray Gardner are especially notable. n FREQUENCY BREATHWORK: Have you explored non-ordinary states of consciousness with only your breathing? If not, it’s time to tap into the incredible world of breathwork. n WILD MUSE: Specializing in oneof-a-kind festival gear, Wild Muse also carries dreamy and ecofriendly health and wellness products from local and global creators. Treat yourself.
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THE LOCK AT THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES
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Some of Las Vegas’ most interesting night spots take some sleuthing to find
Every oddity and trinket on display at the Cabinet of Curiosities holds a treasure trove of tales. Guests can peruse the bar’s eccentric collection of artifacts at leisure, but if it’s true adventure you seek, wander beyond the Cabinet into the Lock, a secret, reservation-only bar within the bar. At the vaulted door, answer the Lock Smith’s questions over the phone to enter the “Safe Room,” where you must crack the combination to the safe. Find the clues to solve the puzzle, and you’ll be ushered through a crawl space (or secret door) and into the Lock’s lounge, replete with Victorian-era artwork. By this point in the evening, you’re likely to have worked up a sweat. Grab a cocktail menu card and fill in details about your mood, spirit preferences and flavor profiles, and a mixologist will curate a drink for you. And the exploration doesn’t end there. Just beyond the Lock’s walls lies another hideaway full of infinity mirrors and paintings that appear suspiciously … alive. You’ll have to reserve that room with a group to uncover the rest of its secrets. –Amber Sampson
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This Chinatown spot, located in the same buzzy plaza as Half Bird and the Golden Tiki, appears straightforward at first look, with a take-away counter, a few tables and a neon sign that helpfully advertises its menu of “TACOS TACOS TACOS.” But if you ask the cashier for “Tonight’s Delight”—or simply look for the sliding metal door to the left of the food counter, with a host standing in front of it—you’ll discover the long, dark “stone” hallway that leads to the Parlor, a swooningly gorgeous, dark and cavernlike room serving up margaritas on tap.
There are so many cool details here—from the archway of skulls over the bar to the familiar brown emoji that denotes the way to the bathrooms—that you might gloss over some of the details of the menu. Don’t. Their OG margarita, made from Casamigos tequila and “if we told ya we’d have to kill ya,” is an all-timer, as is the Disco Sh!t shooter—Casamigos Blanco, pineapple vinegar, orgeat, lime and mint, served with “party favors.” Order some drinks, pair them with the house’s terrific street tacos, and you might never want to return to the surface world. –GC
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Street market-like casino food halls—now a fixture at the Cosmopolitan and Resorts World and coming to Aria and beyond—have become premier destinations for both tourists and locals, drawn by their global selection of tastes. Resorts World’s version, Famous Foods Street Eats, is a must-visit, both for its ambitious selection ranging from hand-pulled noodles to Texas barbecue and its carefully hidden speakeasy. You won’t find any signage for Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den, but its entrance is located just behind the shelves of Ms. Meow’s Mamak Stall. “Meow” goes the password, and you’ll be invited into this trendy, Japanese-themed den of sin adorned with overhead string lights and neon-lit Bengal tigers. Aside from the covert thrill it provides, Here Kitty Kitty’s greatest strength is its drink menu, which offers a wide selection of Asian whisky, mezcal, beer and specialty cocktails tied to some of Resorts World’s shops and venues. For example: The sexy adult wellness boutique Pepper is represented by a “One Night Stand” cocktail—Milagro Blanco, strawberries, serrano, taijin and lime—cheekily described as a “sticky, spicy mess, so bring your protection.” And Here Kitty Kitty’s $150 cocktail, the Golden Ticket, doubles as a skip-the-line/freeentry pass to Zouk Nightclub or Ayu Dayclub. –AS
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DATAMOSH AT MEOW WOLF’S OMEGAMART
We’re going full Inception with this one. Datamosh is a bar secreted away within an art installation, within a faux “supermarket,” within a retail and experience complex. But you don’t need to dive into your own dreams to get there. Once you’ve found your way into Area15, purchased a ticket to Meow Wolf’s weird and wondrous OmegaMart, and had a leisurely look at both the shelves and the spectacular parallel universe that exists behind the cold drinks section, make your way to the pharmacy. You’ll find it by its sign, with its caduceus-like serpent putting the squeeze on a cocktail glass. Drinks here, perhaps unsurprisingly considering what Meow Wolf does, play with your senses a bit. Recommended is the Source, an earthy concoction of mezcal, Lillet Blanc, tarragon syrup and citrus topped with a literal bubble of rosemary smoke; and Happle Juice, a vodka, Chareau Aloe and apple liqueur cocktail whose candy-sweet profile magically turns tart after you chew on its buzz button garnish. Once you’ve enjoyed one or both beneath Datamosh’s life-size moldings of whale hearts, visit the other world next door and make some music with lasers, or maybe jump through a swirling portal. There’s no more intoxicating nightcap. –GC
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THE COUNT ROOM INSIDE BUGSY & MEYER’S STEAKHOUSE Flamingo, bit.ly/3WaU4W9 Vintage steakhouses don’t get more throwback than Bugsy & Meyer’s. The chic restaurant pays homage to Las Vegas’ colorful history—and the organized crime figures who helped make it so—starting with how you first arrive in the establishment. At the storefront entrance, you’re led inside a fake bread and pastries shop, through some back doors and into the real restaurant. The scene is a direct nod to the mob-fronted businesses of the Prohibition era, and the immersion doesn’t end there. Bugsy & Meyer’s also contains the Count Room, an intimate speakeasy named for the casino space where the house’s money gets tallied. It’s tucked away within the restaurant and accessible only by request. The ambiance is as classy as it is cozy, and on Fridays and Saturdays, The Moonshiners’ live jazz soundtracks the room. Handcrafted cocktails—vintage and contemporary— headline the menu. Traditionalists will love the Count Room’s Old-Fashioned cart, with which you can customize the classic cocktail to your liking. –AS
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More Hidden Doors and Secret Rooms If you want to explore Vegas’ culture of covert bars, it makes sense to go where the current craze has its roots: in Downtown Las Vegas, on and around Fremont Street. The Laundry Room, accessible through an anonymous-looking door at the back of Commonwealth (525 E Fremont St., commonwealthlv. com), is an intimate spot (only 22 seats) with a Jazz Age feel; reservations are necessary and available online at laundryroomlv.com. Around the corner—and through a literal back alley—is Mike Morey’s Sip ’n’ Tip, a locals-friendly spot attached to Downtown Cocktail Room (111 Las Vegas Blvd. S., downtowncocktailroom.com). And a few blocks away, beneath the Mob Museum (300 Stewart Ave., themobmuseum.org), hides the Underground, a
Prohibition-inspired distillery and lounge accessible only by password (which you can learn here: bit.ly/3TNgV8K). Not to be outdone, the Strip has its own well-established hidden bars. The Vinyl Parlor at Park MGM’s On the Record (ontherecordlv.com) takes the club’s record-store theme and runs with it, with LPs lovingly displayed in illuminated alcoves; ask a host how to get in. (On the Record also has hidden karaoke rooms; be sure to ask about those, too.) You can self-guide your way to Ghost Donkey (ghostdonkey. com), the mezcal and tequila lounge at the Cosmopolitan, by looking for the donkey-stamped door at the rear of the Block 16 food hall. Speaking of the Cosmo, you’ve found Secret Pizza, right? If not, look for the
unmarked, vintage album cover-lined hallway on the third floor of the casino, and get yourself one of the town’s best slices. If you’re more in a sushi mood, visit the secret omakase dining room (translation: “I leave it to you”) at the recently opened Wakuda Las Vegas at the Venetian. (The secret space isn’t ready just yet; visit wakudajapanese.com/ join-the-list for updates.) And if you prefer a feast only for the eyes, see Akhob, the immersive installation by renowned light artist James Turrell, located inside Louis Vuitton at the Shops at Crystals (simon.com/mall/ the-shops-at-crystals). Access to the installation is very limited; call 702-730-3150 to make reservations and expect them to be booked at least a month out. It’s that compelling. –GC
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The Clark County School District will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in federal pandemic recovery funds on projects ranging from teacher bonuses to new science curriculum to mental health services with hopes of accelerating student learning. CCSD received $777.8 million through the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Act last year. According to a 23-page “annual use of funds report” presented Thursday to the School Board, the district has already spent $255 million. “Every student has access to a device and to internet access, and we’re fitting classrooms with technology that will support and enhance high-quality instruction,” District Chief Strategy Officer Kellie Kowal-Paul told the board. “Every student has access to a wide variety of wraparound services and mental health supports. Every student has access to one-on-one tutoring, of which over 12,000 students have already taken advantage. “Ninety-seven teachers are currently earning a master’s degree in (English-language learning) ... at no cost to them.” Funds will also go toward administrative costs, monitoring and building a data transparency tool so the public can track recovery spending. The spending plan is subject to change. The district has until September 2024 to spend its full allocation. –Hillary Davis
BATTLEBOTS TO BRING RECURRING SHOW TO TOWN
many new ones being built, will bring their bolts, sweat and tears to the BattleBox Arena. No two battles will be alike, and many rookie teams will have a chance to try out for next year’s BattleBots World Championships through the show. “It will feature the most famous fighting robots on the planet, and they’ll be fighting to the death every night,” BattleBots CEO Trey Roski said in a statement. “It’s going to be the most violent show in Las Vegas where nobody ever gets hurt.” In October, BattleBots taped its 2022 tournament at Caesars Entertainment Studios. Destruct-a-Thon will offer fans a chance to see new fights before they even air on TV. –Amber Sampson
Vengeance is coming to Vegas. BattleBots, the hit Discovery Channel show full of robot combat carnage, has announced Destruct-A-Thon, a new show set to begin February 3 and run Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m., Saturday at 3 and 6 p.m., and Sunday at noon, at Caesars Entertainment Studios. Tickets go on sale November 14 through battlebots.com/tickets. The robot residency promises 80 minutes of intense action featuring bigname bots such as Lock-Jaw, Kraken and Whiplash. Those competitors, and
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Harry Reid International Airport tallied nearly 4.8 million arriving and departing passengers in September, an increase from the 4.3 million travelers who went through the airport during the pre-pandemic month of September 2019.
VETERANS NONPROFIT HOLDS DOWNTOWN APPRECIATION EVENT
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OFFICER REMEMBERED FOR SERVICE, INTEGRITY Truong Thai never cared much about material things—not money, not prestige, not fame. “To him, it was service, pride, honor, integrity—that was much more meaningful,” his younger brother Thuong Thai said. Truong Thai, a Metro Police officer, died the way he strived to live, serving his community and protecting others, even as his own life was slipping away. Thai, who was killed in a shootout October 13 while responding to a domestic disturbance, was remembered October 28 at a funeral service at Central Church in Henderson. A procession of police, fire trucks and ambulances snaked its way from Palm Mortuary, along the Strip and to the church—an 11mile trip that took nearly two hours. An honor guard played drums as the fallen officer’s flag-draped coffin was carried into the church, where family, friends and fellow officers gathered.
Voters line up at an early voting polling site October 26 at the Galleria at Sunset shopping mall. Early voting runs through November 4 at various locations throughout Southern Nevada (See Pages 36-39), including the Galleria at Sunset. Election Day is November 8. (Steve Marcus/Staff )
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“Thai did not back down in the face of danger,” Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said at the funeral service. “Even when he was mortally wounded, he fired five rounds at the fleeing suspect. He remained facing evil to keep his partner and the other victims on the scene safe. Thai did not give up. He was a helper and a hero to the end.” Thai and another officer responded to a call from a woman who reported being beaten by her husband, police said. The woman and her mother were located in the 800 block of East Flamingo Road, and the suspect, 24-year-old Tyson Hampton, was sitting in a nearby vehicle, police said. As Thai approached, Hampton started driving away and opened fire, striking Thai and the woman’s mother, police said. Thai, 49, died at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. The other victim survived, police said. –Katie Ann McCarver
Ex-Navy man Thomas “TJ” Henderson, the former chair of Caesars Entertainment’s business impact group Salute, has made it his life’s mission to lead in service to the veterans community, long after they’ve left the battlefield. Now Henderson— who helped raise nearly $300,000 for veteran organizations through Salute, created Caesars’ Salute loyalty card and the “Salute to Warriors” bracelet event in the World Series of Poker—has branched out with Veteran Social Club, a nonprofit that “enhances the best aspects of being a veteran without silos or restrictions,” he says. VSC will host a free Veterans Appreciation Night at Downtown’s veteran-owned Hudl Brewing Company (1327 S. Main St. #100) on November 10 at 5 p.m. “I would like to focus on the veterans as they are now, where they are going, and how this community can help them move forward,” Henderson says. Any donations received will also feed directly back into the local veteran community, he says. –Amber Sampson
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Laxalt Family Endorses Catherine Cortez Masto for Senate We are a proud Nevada Laxalt family. For several generations we have strived to follow in the resilient footsteps of our tough Basque predecessors. Today we, the undersigned members of the Laxalt family, are writing in support of the re-election of Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto for the U.S. Senate. We believe that Catherine possesses a set of qualities that clearly speak of what we like to call “Nevada grit.” We staunchly believe that Catherine is well equipped with her own “Nevada grit” – a quality that she will take forward in representation of our home state for six more years across the halls of Congress. From a young age, Catherine grew up understanding the daily realities of dogged hard work. Like us, the backdrop of an immigrant experience was always within a very close reach. Catherine carried her family’s work ethic into her public education. Her journey began in Las Vegas public school classrooms. She carried it on into the University of Nevada, Reno lecture halls, and, ultimately culminated with her completion of law school. Catherine and her sister were proud to become the first people in their family to graduate from college. Because of these experiences, Catherine clearly identifies with the world of the Nevada worker. She also clearly grasps the world of public education. Her decisions in the U.S. Senate are a testament to her own Nevada background. Catherine also understands what it means to be a fighter – especially when it comes to her home state of Nevada. Her years of public service are evidence of this. During her two terms as Nevada Attorney General, Catherine worked tirelessly to assist Nevada homeowners during the 2008-10 foreclosure crisis. Catherine has also acted as a forceful advocate for all layers of law enforcement across Nevada. As our U.S. senator, she has fought for Nevada families by working to bring down the high costs of prescriptions. She has even gone to battle in holding oil companies accountable for price-gouging Nevada citizens at the gas pump. Catherine has expertly defended her Nevada constituents. Catherine’s unwavering support of the rights of Nevada women is historic. Her efforts in combatting human trafficking by cracking down on perpetrators who victimize vulnerable women are well-respected across the entire country. Catherine intends to continue her tireless advocacy for the rights of Nevada women – especially today when these rights are horrifically in peril. Catherine has consistently demonstrated a fierce loyalty to her home state of Nevada. She has always put Nevada first – even when it meant working against her own party’s policies. She has skillfully defended key Nevada industries. When President Biden tried to impose a tax on Nevada farms and ranches, it was Catherine who put a complete halt to this measure. She also single-handedly killed a tax that could have crushed the entire mining industry of Nevada. Catherine has never turned her back on the industries of Nevada. Beyond industry, Catherine is a staunch advocate for preserving the lands of our magnificent state. She has directly taken on the growing threat that wildfires pose to Nevada. Cortez Masto was pivotal in recently securing over $3.4 billion in wildfire prevention, suppression, and restoration activities in the national bipartisan infrastructure bill (this included $10 million that she personally authored for wildfire detection equipment). Last year she boldly introduced a comprehensive Western Wildfire Support Act to continue this effort. In addition to wildfire threats, Catherine has also led an effort to lessen the impact of drought on Nevada. She has even requested surrounding states to engage in comprehensive conservation efforts that are currently in place across Nevada. Catherine has worked tirelessly to maintain the splendor of Nevada’s landscape. In closing, we are proud to support our fellow Nevadan for re-election to the Senate. Catherine is a model of the “Nevada grit” that we so often use to describe our Nevada forefathers. Her entire career is not a simple “sound-bite” that merely speaks of supporting Nevada. Rather, her entire career demonstrates years of bold actions that she has taken as an authentic advocate of Nevada. In so many ways, Cortez Masto exemplifies what it simply means to be a Nevadan. She has learned from her home state. She has fought for it. She is proud of it. As a proud Nevada family, we are honored to endorse Cortez Masto for the prestigious national role of U.S. senator for Nevada.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NUTRITION Tackling food insecurity in the Las Vegas Valley
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BY SHANNON MILLER residents are “food insecure,” meaning they do not have easy or consistent access to a supermarket or grocery store. That’s where the pop-up farmers market comes in. At the five public markets since September, produce went for just $1 per bundle or pound and was available until supplies ran out. The final 2022 market is scheduled for November 3 at SNHD’s South Decatur clinic. “The point is to bring it to the people,” founder Rosalind Brooks says. The pop-ups typically generate around 80 to 100 transactions, with about half those customers paying with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The mobile market and Health District also have partnered with the Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission to host markets at the Bonneville Transit Center Downtown. Brooks says, at a market hosted there on October 4, “The line wrapped around the building, and we ran out of produce.” The mobile markets operate in neighborhoods with high rates of food insecurity. According to a 2018 Three Square Food Bank map measuring those statistics across the Las Vegas Valley, the 89101 ZIP code where the transit center is located has the third-highest food insecurity rate Valleywide. More than 20%, or one in five residents there, don’t have easy or consistent access to healthy foods. The adjacent 89106 ZIP code, known as the Historic Westside, had the highest rate in the Valley, with more than one in four residents experiencing food insecurity. Since 2018, the average food insecurity rate across Clark County rose from nearly 13% to almost 15% in 2022, according to Three Square.
The nonprofit food bank, which serves Clark County and three rural counties in Southern Nevada, aims to lower those rates with programs tailored to populations with high rates of food insecurity. Three Square serves about 10,000 seniors and 56,000 children per month. “One in seven households has a food insecure person who lives there,” says Lisa Segler, director of strategic initiatives for Three Square. “That’s more than 341,000 people and includes more than 130,000 kids.” Rates among children and seniors are higher, with one in four experiencing food insecurity, she adds. In addition to administering federal food assistance, Three Square provides home deliveries for 4,000 seniors per month and community meals. Meals for qualifying children are available through programs like BackPack for Kids, which provides single-serving, ready-to-eat meals to children who might otherwise go without food during weekends or breaks. Offering options that cut out the need for transportation—and, in the case of the kids’ meals, the need for using knives or cooking—helps vulnerable populations get vital nutrition. “Across the board, trans-
The Veggie Buck Truck (Courtesy/ Vegas Roots Community Garden)
portation and cash are the two largest barriers to accessing food on a consistent basis,” Segler says, adding that Three Square has partnered with a rideshare company to provide free transportation to grocery stores for seniors. “With seniors, isolation is so big, and it’s so detrimental to their health,” Segler says. “If we can get you out of your house, I want you to get out of your house and go to a pantry or one of our grocery locations and chat with people.” Ultimately, the goal is to establish consistent access to healthy foods, which can help lower risks of diabetes and heart disease, studies show. According to the American Diabetes Association, the “problem” for most food-insecure Americans is not that they’re getting too few calories. Rather, food insecure Americans are getting too much of the “wrong kind” of calories, which can led to obesity and a higher rate of chronic diseases. “Usually, the cheapest and most readily available foods (fatty, fried takeout, high-sodium prepared meals, candy and soft drinks) provide plenty of calories,” the association’s website reads, “but they contribute to or make it hard to properly manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney disease and diabetes.”
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In the parking lot of the Southern Nevada Health District building on South Decatur Boulevard, a display of plump roma tomatoes, peaches, lemons and eggplants draw the attention of folks wandering out of the community health clinic on a Wednesday morning. The Veggie Buck Truck has been operating in Valley communities for more than six years, offering produce at, arguably, the cheapest price in town. In fall 2021, it entered into a partnership with SNHD’s Office of Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in an effort to increase access to low-cost produce. “Eating enough fruits and vegetables is an important part of managing diabetes and heart disease,” says Lisa Archie, community health worker for SNHD. She’s stationed at a table not far from the produce, greeting people and inviting them to take literature in English and Spanish, about the diseases “more prevalent among African-Americans and Latinos,” she adds. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.— and in Nevada—according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accounting for nearly 700,000 deaths per year nationwide. According to a 2021 fact sheet from the American Diabetes Association, more than one in 10 Nevada adults have diabetes. And while diabetes disproportionately impacts Black and Latino Americans, Native Americans actually have the highest rate of diagnosis. More than 120,000 Southern Nevadans live in “food deserts,” or neighborhoods defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a low-income census tract in which a substantial number of
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Aaron Ford Fighting each day for veterans and the citizens of Nevada!
The opioid crisis has caused thousands of deaths and over 50,000 addictions in our state. Veterans have the highest addiction rates in our state. Attorney General Ford worked closely with Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson to sue over 40 Big Pharma companies. Our state has received over $300 Million in settlements, which are the highest in the nation based on per capita population. Under the leadership of Attorney General Ford, Governor Sisolak, DA Wolfson and US Senator Cortez- Masto, these funds will be used for drug programs, treatment centers, and educational outreach. Thank you, Attorney General Ford for protecting our veterans and state!
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CLIP-AND-SAVE ENDORSEMENT GUIDE NATIONAL ■ U.S. SENATE: Catherine Cortez Masto, Incumbent (D) ■ U.S. HOUSE, DISTRICT 1: Dina Titus, Incumbent (D) ■ U.S. HOUSE, DISTRICT 3: Susie Lee, Incumbent (D) ■ U.S. HOUSE, DISTRICT 4: Steven Horsford, Incumbent (D)
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STATEWIDE ■ GOVERNOR: Steve Sisolak, Incumbent (D) ■ LT. GOVERNOR: Elizabeth “Lisa” Cano Burkhead, Incumbent (D) ■ ATTORNEY GENERAL: Aaron Ford, Incumbent (D) ■ SECRETARY OF STATE: Cisco Aguilar (D) ■ TREASURER: Zach Conine, Incumbent (D) ■ CONTROLLER: Ellen Spiegel (D) ■ BOARD OF REGENTS, DISTRICT 6: Heather Brown ■ BOARD OF REGENTS, DISTRICT 7: Susan Brager ■ BOARD OF REGENTS, DISTRICT 8: Michelee “Shelly” Crawford and John Patrick Rice (dual endorsement) ■ BOARD OF REGENTS, DISTRICT 13: John Moran, Incumbent
STATE LEGISLATURE ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 2: Edgar Flores (D) ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 8: Marilyn Dondero Loop, Incumbent (D) ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 9: Melanie Scheible, Incumbent (D) ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 10: Fabian Donate, Incumbent (D)
■ SENATE, DISTRICT 12: Julie Ann Pazina (D) ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 20: No Endorsement ■ SENATE, DISTRICT 21: James Ohrenschall, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 1: Daniele Monroe-Moreno, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 2: Heidi Kasama, Incumbent (R) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 3: Selena Elizabeth Torres, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 4: Richard McArthur, Incumbent (R) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 5: Brittney Miller, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 6: Shondra Summers–Armstrong, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 7: Cameron Homer “C.H.” Miller, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 8: Duy Nguyen (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 9: Steve Yeager, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 10: Rochelle Nguyen, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 11: Beatrice “Bea” Duran, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 12: Max E. Carter II (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 13: Will Rucker (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 14: Erica Mosca (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 15: Howard Watts, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 16: Cecelia González, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 17: Clara “Claire” Thomas, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 18: Venicia Considine, Incumbent (D)
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■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 19: Thaddeus “Toby” Yurek (R) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 20: David Orentlicher, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 21: Elaine Marzola, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 22: Melissa Hardy, Incumbent (R) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 23: Elizabeth Brickfield (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 28: Reuben D’Silva (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 29: Lesley Elizabeth Cohen, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 34: Shannon Bilbray–Axelrod, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 35: Michelle Gorelow, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 36: No Endorsement ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 37: Shea Backus (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 41: Sandra Jauregui, Incumbent (D) ■ ASSEMBLY, DISTRICT 42: Tracy Brown–May, Incumbent (D)
LOCAL ■ CLARK COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT E: “Tick” Segerblom, Incumbent (D) ■ CLARK COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT F: Justin Jones, Incumbent (D) ■ CLARK COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT G: Jim Gibson, Incumbent (D) ■ COUNTY ASSESSOR: Briana Johnson, Incumbent (D) ■ COUNTY CLERK: Lynn Marie Goya, Incumbent (D) ■ COUNTY RECORDER: Debbie Conway, Incumbent (D)
■ COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Steve Wolfson, Incumbent (D) ■ COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR: Rita Page Reid (D) ■ COUNTY TREASURER: J. “Ken” Diaz (D) ■ SCHOOL DISTRICT D: Irene Cepeda, Incumbent ■ SCHOOL DISTRICT F: Irene Bustamante Adams ■ SCHOOL DISTRICT G: Greg Wieman ■ HENDERSON CITY COUNCIL, WARD 3: Trish Nash ■ LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL, WARD 4: No Endorsement ■ LAS VEGAS CITY COUNCIL, WARD 6: Nancy Brune ■ NORTH LAS VEGAS MAYOR: Pamela Goynes-Brown
JUDICIAL ■ NEVADA COURT OF APPEALS, DEPARTMENT. 1: Deborah Westbrook ■ NEVADA 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CLARK COUNTY) COURT, DEPARTMENT 9: Maria Gall, Incumbent ■ NEVADA 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CLARK COUNTY) COURT, DEPARTMENT 11: Ellie Roohani, Incumbent ■ NEVADA 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT (CLARK COUNTY) COURT, DEPARTMENT 17: Jennifer Schwartz ■ FAMILY DIVISION, DEPARTMENT A: Mari Parladé ■ LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT DIVISION 6: Jessica Goodey ■ LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT DIVISION 7: Max Berkley ■ LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT DIVISION 9: Joe M. Bonaventure, Incumbent ■ LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT DIVISION 10: Cybill Dotson ■ LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT DIVISION 13: Rebecca Saxe
BALLOT MEASURES ■ QUESTION 1, EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT: Yes ■ QUESTION 2, MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE: Yes ■ QUESTION 3, OPEN PRIMARIES AND RANKED–CHOICE VOTING: No
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All Election Day voting sites open Tuesday, November 8 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ■ Aliante Library 2400 W. Deer Springs Way ■ Allen Elementary School 8680 W. Hammer Lane ■ Arroyo Market Square 7225 Arroyo Crossing Parkway (near Men’s Wearhouse) ■ Bailey Elementary 4525 Jimmy Durante Blvd. ■ Bailey Middle School 2500 N. Hollywood Blvd. ■ Bass Elementary School 10377 Rancho Destino Road ■ Blue Diamond Crossing Center 4100 Blue Diamond Road (between Target & Kohl’s) ■ Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St. ■ Boulevard Mall 3528 S. Maryland Parkway (between Galaxy Theatres & El Mercado) ■ Bozarth Elementary School 7431 Egan Crest Drive ■ Bridger Middle School 2505 N. Bruce St. ■ Brown Junior High School 307 Cannes St. ■ Bunkerville Community Center 150 Virgin St., Bunkerville ■ Burkholder Middle School 355 W. Van Wagenen St. ■ Cadwallader Middle School 7775 Elkhorn Road ■ Cambridge Recreation Center 3930 Cambridge St.
■ Canarelli Middle School 7808 S. Torrey Pines Drive ■ Cashman Middle School 4622 W. Desert Inn Road ■ Centennial Center 7881 W. Tropical Parkway (Home Depot parking lot) ■ Clark County Building Department 4701 W. Russell Road ■ Clark County Fairgrounds 1301 Whipple Ave. (Fine Arts Building), Logandale ■ Coleman Senior Center 2100 Bonnie Lane ■ Conners Elementary School 3810 Shadow Peak Drive ■ Coronado High School 1001 Coronado Center Drive ■ Cortney Middle School 5301 E. Hacienda Ave. ■ Cox Elementary School 280 Clark Drive ■ Cram Middle School 1900 W. Deer Springs Way ■ Deer Springs Town Center 640 E. Deer Springs Way (near Home Depot) ■ Derfelt Elementary School 1900 S. Lisa Lane ■ Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Road ■ Desert Oasis High School 6600 W. Erie Ave. ■ Desert Vista Community Center 10360 Sun City Blvd. ■ Detwiler Elementary School 1960 Ferrel St. ■ Dooley Elementary School 1940 Chickasaw Drive
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■ Doolittle Community Center 1950 J St. ■ Elizondo Elementary School 4865 Goldfield St. ■ Faiss Middle School 9525 W. Maule Ave. ■ Fine Elementary School 6635 Cougar Ave. ■ Forbuss Elementary School 8601 S. Grand Canyon Drive ■ French Elementary School 3235 E. Hacienda Ave. ■ Galleria at Sunset 1300 W. Sunset Road (first floor Kohl’s court) ■ Galloway Elementary School 701 Skyline Road ■ Goolsby Elementary School 11175 W. Desert Inn Road ■ Gray Elementary School 2825 S. Torrey Pines Drive ■ Guinn Middle School 4150 S. Torrey Pines Drive ■ Hayes Elementary School 9620 W. Twain Ave. ■ Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water St. ■ Heritage Park Senior Facility 300 S. Racetrack Road ■ Historic Fifth Street School 401 S. 4th St. ■ Hollywood Recreation Center 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd. ■ Indian Springs Community Center 715 W. Gretta Lane ■ The Jimmie Hughes Campus 150 N. Yucca St. #1, Mesquite
■ Johnson Middle School 7701 Ducharme Ave. ■ Keller Middle School 301 N. Fogg St. ■ Kesterson Elementary School 231 Bailey Island Drive ■ King Elementary School 888 Adams Blvd., Boulder City ■ Knudson Middle School 2400 Atlantic St. ■ Lake Elementary School 2904 Meteoro St. ■ Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St. (City Clerk, second floor) ■ Laughlin Library 2840 S. Needles Highway ■ Lawrence Junior High School 4410 S. Juliano Road ■ Leavitt Middle School 4701 Quadrel St. ■ Long Elementary School 2000 S. Walnut Road ■ Las Vegas Athletic Club 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. (North parking lot) ■ Las Vegas Athletic Club Northwest 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd. (parking lot) ■ Lowe’s 2570 E. Craig Road (parking lot) ■ Mack Elementary School 3170 Laurel Ave. ■ Manch Elementary School 4351 N. Lamont St. ■ Mannion Middle School 155 E. Paradise Hills Drive ■ Martin Middle School 200 N. 28th St.
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■ McDoniel Elementary School 1831 Fox Ridge Drive ■ Meadows Mall 4300 Meadows Lane (first floor near Round1) ■ Mendoza Elementary School 2000 S. Sloan Lane ■ Miller Middle School 2400 Cozy Hill Circle ■ Mirabelli Community Center 6200 Hargrove Ave. ■ Moapa Community Center 1340 E. State Hwy. 168 ■ Moapa Tribal Administration Building 1 Lincoln St. ■ Moapa Valley Community Center 320 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton ■ Molasky Middle School 7801 W. Gilmore Ave. ■ Monaco Middle School 1870 N. Lamont St. ■ Moore Elementary School 491 N. Lamb Blvd. ■ Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd. ■ Mountain’s Edge Regional Park 8101 W. Mountains Edge Parkway ■ Nellis Crossing Shopping Center 1250 S. Nellis Blvd. (near Target) ■ North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. N. ■ Ober Elementary School 3035 Desert Marigold Lane ■ O’Callaghan Middle School 1450 Radwick Drive ■ O’Roarke Elementary School 8455 O’Hare Road ■ Paradise Community Center 4775 McLeod Drive ■ Parkdale Recreation and Senior Center 3200 Ferndale St. ■ Pearson Community Center 1625 W. Carey Ave. ■ Rainbow Library 3150 N. Buffalo Drive ■ Rancho High School 1900 Searles Ave. ■ Reed Elementary School 2501 Winwood St. ■ Regional Transportation Commission 600 S. Grand Central Parkway ■ Sahara West Library 9600 W. Sahara Ave. ■ Sandy Valley School 1420 Pearl Ave. ■ Saville Middle School 8101 N. Torrey Pines Drive ■ Sawyer Middle School 5450 Redwood St. ■ Schofield Middle School 8625 Spencer St. ■ Schorr Elementary School
11420 Placid St. ■ Searchlight Community Center 200 M. Wendell Way ■ Sedway Middle School 3465 Englestad St. ■ Shadow Ridge High School 5050 Brent Lane ■ Silverado Ranch Plaza 9869 S. Eastern Ave. (near PetSmart) ■ Solera at Anthem Community Center 2401 Somersworth Drive ■ Stevens Elementary School 550 Dave Wood Circle ■ Stupak Community Center 251 W. Boston Ave. ■ Sun City Anthem Community Center 2450 Hampton Road ■ Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway ■ Sun City Mesquite 1350 Flat Top Mesa Drive ■ Swainston Middle School 3500 W. Gilmore Ave. ■ Tarkanian Middle School 5800 W. Pyle Ave. ■ Tarr Elementary School 9400 W. Gilmore Ave. ■ Tobler Elementary School 6510 W. Buckskin Ave. ■ Town Square 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (near AMC Theatres) ■ Tropicana Beltway Center 5050 S. Fort Apache Road (near Lowe’s) ■ Vassiliadis Elementary School 215 Antelope Ridge Drive ■ Vegas Verdes Elementary School 4000 El Parque Ave. ■ Veterans Memorial Community Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive ■ Walnut Community Center 3075 N. Walnut Road ■ Ward Elementary School 1555 E. Hacienda Ave. ■ Whitney Recreation Center 5712 Missouri Ave. ■ Wiener Elementary School 450 E. Eldorado Lane ■ Williams Elementary School 1030 J St. ■ Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive ■ Wolfe Elementary School 4027 W. Washburn Road ■ Woodbury Middle School 3875 E. Harmon Ave.
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REMAINING EARLY VOTING AND MAIL BALLOT DROP-OFF SITES Early voting and mail ballot drop-off continues through 11/4 at these locations (check dates and hours below). ■ Albertsons 7151 W. Craig Road. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Arroyo Market Square 7225 Arroyo Crossing Parkway (parking lot near Men’s Wearhouse). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Blue Diamond Crossing 4100 Blue Diamond Road (parking lot between Target and Kohl’s). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Boulder City Recreation Center 900 Arizona St. 11/3, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; 11/4, 8 p.m.-6 p.m. ■ Boulevard Mall 3528 S. Maryland Parkway (east lobby between Galaxy Theatres & El Mercado). 11/3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ■ Centennial Center 7881 W. Tropical Parkway (tent in Home Depot parking lot). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.8 p.m. ■ Centennial Hills YMCA 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Deer Springs Town Center 640 E. Deer Springs Way (parking lot near Home Depot). 11/3, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Desert Breeze Community Center 8275 Spring Mountain Road. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ East Las Vegas Library 2851 E. Bonanza Road. 11/3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ Enterprise Library 8310 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 11/3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ■ Galleria at Sunset 1300 W. Sunset Road (near Kohl’s on first floor). 11/3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Green Valley Library 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 11/3, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; 11/4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ■ Henderson City Hall 240 S. Water Street. 11/3, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ■ Lakes Lutheran Church 8200 W. Sahara Ave. 11/3-11/4, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. ■ Las Vegas Athletic Club 6050 N. Decatur Blvd. (tent). 11/3, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
■ Las Vegas Athletic Club 1725 N. Rainbow Blvd. (tent). 11/3, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Las Vegas City Hall 495 S. Main St. (City Clerk’s Office, second floor). 11/3, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ■ Lowe’s 2570 E. Craig Road (tent). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Meadows Mall 4300 Meadows Lane (first floor near Round1). 11/3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Mountain’s Edge Regional Park 8101 W. Mountains Edge Parkway (tent). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Mountain Shadows Community Center 9107 Del Webb Blvd. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Nellis Crossing Shopping Center 1250 S. Nellis Blvd. (tent near Target). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ North Las Vegas City Hall 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. N. 11/3, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ■ Paradise Community Center 4775 McLeod Drive. 11/3, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Pearson Community Center 1625 W. Carey Ave. (Room C). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Silver Mesa Recreation Center 4025 Allen Lane. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Silverado Ranch Plaza 9731 S. Eastern Ave. #H4 (tent near PetSmart). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Town Square 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. (tent near AMC Theatres). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Tropicana Beltway Center 5120 S. Fort Apache Road (tent near Lowe’s). 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ UNLV Lied Library 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 11/3-11/4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ■ Vons 2667 Windmill Parkway. 11/3, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. ■ Walnut Recreation Center 3075 N. Walnut Road. 11/3, 9 a.m.7 p.m.; 11/4, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Wynn has an audacious new Awakening in its theater BY GEOFF CARTER
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he “wow” factor of Awakening, the new production show opening November 7 at Wynn, kicks in well before you enter the theater, when you parse the list of creatives who made it. Its executive producer, Bernie Yuman, masterminded Siegfried & Roy’s 25-year engagement. Baz Halpin, who conceived Awakening and now produces and directs it, has produced concert tours for Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars and Pink. Producer/character designer Michael Curry had a hand in designing the giant puppets for Disney’s Lion King on Broadway; he goes even bigger in Awakening, with creations that can legitimately be called massive. The show story is by comics writer Kelly Sue DeConnick, whose acclaimed run of issues on Captain
Marvel inspired the Marvel movie. Composer Brian Tyler has scored dozens of hit films, from Fast Five to Crazy Rich Asians. Illusion designer Paul Kieve, set designer George Tsypin, costumer Soyon An and choreographer Nolan Padilla all possess deep stage and screen credentials. And narrator Anthony Hopkins has been in a couple of things you might have seen. Combined with a 60-strong international cast of what Yuman calls “loyal, talented, committed, gifted, amazing performers” of all body types, and a wholesale reimagining of the former Le Rêve space that includes seats wired for individual 3D sound and a one-
AWAKENING Opening November 7, TuesdaySaturday, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $114-$175. Awakening Theater at Wynn, ticket master.com.
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of-a-kind stage that’s essentially a gigantic glass LED screen, Awakening is pure Vegas audacity, on a scale the Strip arguably hasn’t seen in years. “Awakening will redefine the Vegas spectacle,” Yuman says in a press statement. “This is a groundbreaking collaborative effort between Wynn Las Vegas and our creative team ... It will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anyone fortunate enough to see it.” Curry agrees, stressing that the show—which opened for previews on October 28—is a complete package, a union of performance, technology and storytelling that will startle even the most jaded of audiences. “[Awakening] makes it possible for people to escape into a world that pushes the boundaries
of entertainment,” Curry says. “The transformational stage acts as a character itself, allowing vast changes—from giving viewers the impression that they are submerged underwater to floating in a world in the clouds. These worlds come to life with imaginative characters and creatures unlike anything audiences have seen before.” Yes, but what’s it about? At press time we hadn’t seen it yet, but according to the production team, Awakening is an archetypal heroine’s journey, with its protagonist and her two cohorts questing through a realm of magic, danger and modern myth to reunite a pair of estranged lovers. And, as Halpin says in his press statement, the story has ample room for whatever you
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bring to Awakening’s 1,600-seat theater in the round. “I’ve always been fascinated with the 360 [degree] experience and the intimacy that it creates between the audience and performers,” he says. “It allows for a level of immersivity that brings the theatrical experience to life.” But as high-tech and unprecedented as the theater space might be, the heart of Awakening is in the commitment of its performers. And during a press launch for the show, Yuman says “the kids” are more than ready to give it. “They’re in the moment. They’re not thinking about rewriting the past or projecting the future,” he says. “And they all deliver the promise every time they touch the stage.”
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Basket Weaving for Kids Learn about the unique and intricate art of basket weaving and then make your very own creative and colorful baskets! Friday, November 4 at 4 p.m. Sunrise Library Kids’ Craft: When We Are Kind Make a heartfelt craft based on the book “When We Are Kind” by Monique Gray Smith (Cree, Lakota, Scottish). Tuesday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Summerlin Library Native American Storytelling and Original Songs with Red Feather Woman Red Feather Woman (Lakota/ Assiniboine) has captivated audiences for more than 25 years, singing and telling traditional stories to children and adults of all ages. Saturday, November 12 at 1 p.m. East Las Vegas Library Saturday, November 12 at 4 p.m. West Charleston Library Sunday, November 13 at 3 p.m. Summerlin Library Native American Dance and Music with Derrick Suwaima Davis A master at maneuvering five rattan hoops around his body, Derrick Suwaima Davis conveys the Hopi story of creation through his hoops - creating intricate patterns while keeping time to the singing and drumming of a musician. Monday, November 14 at 4 p.m. Bunkerville Gym and Library Tuesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. Centennial Hills Library Wednesday, November 16 at 1 p.m. Clark County Library Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. Windmill Library
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11.3.22 LAKEYAH With DJ Drama. November 4, 10:30 p.m., $50-$75. Hakkasan Nightclub, events. taogroup.com.
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Milwaukee rapper Lakeyah on her female G.O.A.T. status and the next era of music BY AMBER SAMPSON
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nyone who has followed Lakeyah’s meteoric ascent knows luck had little to do with it. The Milwaukee-bred rap prodigy seemingly snatched her dreams right out of the sky. Lakeyah began freestyling and writing poetry at age 15. By 18, she’d moved to Atlanta to pursue a life in music. Now 21, she’s one of the youngest additions to Quality Control Music, home to Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls, and has several hits under her belt, including her bold breakout “Mind Yo Business,” featuring Latto. Bullish on the mic and even better with her pen, Lakeyah also became the first Milwaukee rapper inducted into XXL Mag’s Freshman Class, a list that included Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and Chance the Rapper well before their careers truly took off. “I felt like I put my city on my back. I felt like I created history,” she tells the Weekly. “I’m not gonna say I never thought I would be big, but to see these things happen for me, having all these people believe in me … it still feels surreal.” Fresh off her latest EP, No Pressure (Pt. 2), Lakeyah will perform at Hakkasan Nightclub on November 4. We caught up with the emcee to talk about her future music, her female G.O.A.T. status and more.
No Pressure (Pt. 2) is a banger, but why did you feel the original installment needed a sequel? I really wanted to make sure that it got the attention that it deserved, because the songs on both halves were so strong. I don’t want people to think that some of these songs are fillers or skip over ’em, because everybody has low attention spans nowadays. I’m like, let’s split it into two and give them something to really be in awe about. The final track, “No Hook,” really stands out for its raw freestyle. How did that come together? It was one night where we went to Lil Baby’s studio … [and] I was feeling like I really wanted to rap that night, and it went crazy. I had my producer pull up a beat, and it went from there. That’s just how I rap. I like to get everything I want to say off my mind. Some people are already calling you the female G.O.A.T. Do you embrace that title? It’s half and half, because some people be like, ‘How is she the female G.O.A.T.?’ And then some people are like, “Yeah, she’s the female motherf*ckin G.O.A.T!” My fans gave me that name back when I was like 16 years old, and I made a freestyle named “Female G.O.A.T.,” and I just ran with it. It’s self-proclamation, and if
I’m not a G.O.A.T now, I know I’ll be the greatest at some things that I do. With all the drama surrounding certain female emcees right now, do you see yourself collaborating with others still or focusing more on your own thing? I’m definitely the girl that wants to break off and be No. 1 at anything that I do. I’m very competitive in spirit and I came to rap, and I came here to win. But I’m never against collabing. I love the new generation of female rappers. It’s such a collaborative effort, and everybody’s finding their own lane and riding it and supporting other girls. Let’s collab, let’s win together. It’s enough money for everybody out here. What can we expect from your Las Vegas show that will be different from anywhere else? For one, the outfit alone is gonna be like, “Damn, she’s eating!” (laughs). But I think we’re gonna have a lot of fun. I hope to really involve the fans in the show. I hope that they get to see me being very versatile onstage. We got some nice set designs. I got some dope dancers. And it’s 21 and up, so we’re gonna be drunk, too. Visit lasvegasweekly.com for more of this interview.
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11.3.22 LATE AFFAIR Saturdays, 1-6 a.m., S Bar, sbe.com.
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House of Leaves aims for a refined afterhours experience with Late Affair at S Bar
House of Leaves’ Late Affair at S Bar (Courtesy/Stephen Greathouse)
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ou won’t find the House of Leaves on any tangible map. It’s a concept seen in one’s wildest dreams, charged by the imagination and executed by nightlife’s most iron-willed and innovative minds. “It’s bringing that experience of a show in and around [people] so that they can feel it,” explains Mark Eteson, a DJ of 17 years who created House of Leaves with fellow former Hakkasan Group colleague Andrea Frey, who has worked in festivals and arena productions for 25 years. “They’re not just watching the show. They’re not just listening passively. They’re a part of the story,” Eteson says. Part performance art, part unparalleled party, House of Leaves offers late-night revelers what could be described as Cirque du Soleil on psychedelics, sprinkled with a little pixie dust. Whimsical characters such as The Duke, an exuberantly
dressed master of ceremonies, and the mysterious Mirror Queens, roam freely on the dancefloor, interacting with guests, along with a troupe of masked creatures seemingly ripped from a storybook. Eteson dreamed up the concept in 2020, after reflecting on nightlife during the pandemic. “Because I’d experienced it from the DJ booth, I was trying to think, what can we give them that’s more than this? What’s missing?” he says. After pulling in Frey, House of Leaves debuted at the Keep Memory Alive Center in 2021. For one night, the Frank Gehry-designed, 9,800-square-foot space transformed into an enchanted forest full of foliage and tree folk. Eteson and other DJs soundtracked the party, bridging the worlds of immersive theater and club culture. House of Leaves returned for Area15’s Secret Garden party this year. But its latest endeavor, Late Affair at
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Mandalay Bay’s intimate S Bar, promises an entirely new adventure. “It’s almost like House of Leaves after dark,” says Jonnis Tannis, creative director at Jacs Innovating Entertainment and collaborator for Late Affair. “We’re gonna focus a little bit on the more sensual, sexual side, the more uninhibited. [It’s] that part of the party where things get a little bit more promiscuous, a little bit more fun and a little bit more open.” An interesting set of characters will drive the narrative. One to watch is The Sovereign, “a sexy, strong female character that represents carnal desires and that sexual energy we all have,” Tannis explains. “Her thing wasn’t just to be the typical sexy girl dancing at a distance. She had one of her male companions on a leash, and she walked him through the hotel.” And these captured men aren’t The Sovereign’s only playthings. She might even collar you. The hope is for guests to start recognizing these characters more as they appear. It’s possible you’ve already seen them in other shows without realizing it. “We have access to so much talent from Cirque du Soleil to Spiegelworld, because it’s at a window where ... they have that availability,” Tannis says. “Whatever we can put in to create this mystical world where these characters dwell, it will be there.” Music is another key element. Expect a range of deep house, tech house and “cultured house,” Tannis says, “for those who listen to house with a martini.” Late Affair aims to offer an alternative experience unlike anything the Strip has seen. “There is a gap here that we want to fill by offering an after-hours that has some style and elegance to it,” Frey says. “But that also gets a little bit down and dirty,” Tannis interjects. “It’s something that’s evolving and changing as we go,” Eteson continues. “We are going to be a little bit edgy. We are going to be a little bit sexy, but that’s what people are looking for.”
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FUNNY CSN presents a comedic opera about the pandemic C U L T U R E
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his month, the College of Southern Nevada’s Nicholas J. Horn Theater at the North Las Vegas campus will host a student-driven production unlike anything the school’s music program has ever created before. What a Wonderful Year 2020 Will Be is an original opera written by 27-year department head Dr. Mark Wherry, a comedic musical inspired by relatable pandemic-era absurdities. Each of the four performances will be a collaboration between CSN’s music, theater and dance programs, with theater students designing costumes, dance students creating original
WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR 2020 WILL BE November 4-5, 10 & 12, 7 p.m., $10. Horn Theater at CSN’s North Las Vegas campus, csn.edu/pac.
choreography and staging, and music students singing and playing along with some faculty members in a small chamber orchestra. “It’s been wonderful, because everyone has chipped in with these great efforts,” Wherry says. “Our dance professor, Denise Darnell, has been working with my singing students, who aren’t dancers, and she’s been great. And one of our theater professors, Dustin Shaffer, is helping on the technical end and with stage managing. It’s been a really nice synergy of all the fine arts departments.” If operatic music seems too challenging for most collegiate artists, it is. “I’ve never had a tenor that could pop out repeated high Cs like you’d expect in a Puccini opera,” Wherry says. “But when I started to write, I geared the music to be … a little more accessible.” That approach was beneficial for the composer, too, since Wherry had never written an opera before. And it could be the first operatic experience for many in the audience, although local nonprofit company Opera Las Vegas has performed at Horn Theater over the years. For What A Wonderful Year, keeping it light is just as important as sounding great onstage. In recent years, Wherry has collaborated with
Zombie Burlesque star Enoch Augustus Scott on the comedic quartet Baritones of Love, among other projects. Writing humorous songs is kind of Wherry’s thing, and the evolution of the opera moved organically into the comedy category. The original inspirations were the regular human problems—some serious, some completely ridiculous—we all dealt with during the stay-at-home early months of the COVID era. “Stuff like, what would happen if I stood up and didn’t have any pants on during a Zoom meeting,” Wherry says. “That didn’t happen to me, but I did have one student who, during an online class, turned the camera on and his mother was standing behind him wearing only a towel. That was a jumping-off point for one of the songs.” And who didn’t worry about their daughter falling in love with the Amazon delivery man, simply because he was the only guy around? That inspired the aptly named song “Next to You.” If you’re ready to laugh at our collective recent trials and tribulations—yes, buying toilet paper at Costco will be addressed—and you’re ready for an entirely new form of entertainment from CSN, what a wonderful show this could be.
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Robby Baker (The Tiger King), left, Michael Rwamunahe (Donald Trump), center, and Jasmine Dong (Carole Baskin) rehearse for What a Wonderful Year 2020 Will Be inside CSN’s Horn Theater. (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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BE FUN? G Downtown Summerlin’s new Bagel Nook has something for everyone BY BROCK RADKE
Bagel Nook's selection isn't small. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
limpse the offerings inside the new Bagel Nook eatery at Downtown Summerlin (near Capriotti’s at the southern end of the complex) and it’s easy to jump to conclusions. Wildly colorful creations like the Fruity Pebble Overload ($9), a cereal-studded bagel with birthday cake-flavored cream cheese and fresh sliced strawberries, or the seasonal pumpkin bagel—which looks more like a pumpkin than a bagel—could lead to premature or dismissive opinions. This food looks like it’s tailored for social media success,
and we all know there are restaurants around town that focus more on viral posts than delicious food. But the Bagel Nook, which planted this first location outside New Jersey in late September, believes it can do both, and a deeper dive into the menu suggests it will. There’s much more than sweet stuff, with 30 bagel flavors and 35 schmears. You can experiment with “crazy cream cheese” options like maple bacon, ghost pepper or peanut butter fudge, or stick to classic combos like scallion cream cheese on an everything bagel.
“We have something for everybody. If you want a plain bagel, you can have that,” says franchise owner Jordan Fiksenbaum, a veteran of the Las Vegas entertainment industry and former Cirque du Soleil executive. “Most places have five schmears, and we have a lot more, sweet and savory. People really like the Cookie Monster [cream cheese], which is blue, and a lot of sweet flavors that are very decadent, almost like trying a different cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.” Bagels are without question one of those things that tend to
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fries and bagel or toast ($9$15); classic egg and cheese sandwiches with your choice of meat ($6-$11); pancakes, French toast and other griddle faves; and lunchtime sandwiches running the gamut from cheesesteak ($12) to Reuben ($13). The Mother Clucker ($11) loads bacon, chicken tenders, egg, fries and veggies on a cheesesteak, and the Jersey Boy panini ($11) layers roast beef, grilled onions, provolone and horseradish aioli on a panini. Summerlin could use another great sandwich shop, too, and the Bagel Nook is ready.
are also available any way you need them: traditional, boneless, plant-based or halal. And the wings ($7-$20) get twisted, too, with achari, tikka masala and other alt-flavors. Eschew the basic Hawaiian, barbecue chicken and supreme pies for palak pizza with pesto sauce, spinach, crispy red onions, garlic, ginger, green chilies and fresh cilantro; or the tandoori selection with tandoori sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes and more spicy green chilies. Each pizza ($13 for small up to $28 for family size) can also be customized with paneer cheese ($2), grilled chicken ($2) or plantbased protein, and salads, pastas, Indian appetizers like samosas ($4) and pakora ($6) round out the menu. And Pizza Twist might be the only chain with compelling breadsticks, topped with curry masala or spicy lamb ($9). Now that’s really something different. –Brock Radke
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n If it’s been a while since your pizza journey presented a divergent path, head to Silverado Ranch. Founded in 2014 in California and quickly expanding to dozens of stores across the country and in Canada, Pizza Twist combines Indian and Mediterranean flavors with familiar menu items and it made its debut in Southern Nevada over the summer. “The people of Las Vegas have been warm to us; we think of it like working and serving our family,” CEO Harpreet Dahyia said in a statement. “This will be our second location in Nevada with our store in Reno that opened two years ago.” Franchise owners Raj Dhaliwal (a 24-year resident) and Ravneet Singh Bal are behind the southeast restaurant, which also serves more traditional pizzas as well as vegan, gluten-free and halal options. The most beloved pizza-adjacent appetizer, chicken wings,
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NLV sophomore Keshon Gilbert doesn’t quite remember where he was or what he was doing 10 years ago. The math puts him in the fourth grade, but it was so long ago he can’t quite recall the details. “Who was my fourth-grade teacher?” Gilbert asks aloud. “Man, I don’t even know.” So, it’s probably a stretch to expect Gilbert to have any vivid memories of the 2012-2013 college basketball season, the last time UNLV made the NCAA Tournament. The decade-long March Madness drought is the longest in program history, and the slide into non-contention has been stark. The Scarlet and Gray had gone to the dance 20 times in its first 44 years in Division I, and the 2012-2013 squad was the sixth UNLV team in seven years to make it. UNLV has been wandering in the wilderness ever since. The span has encompassed four full-time head coaches, dozens of heralded recruits and a bunch of promising incoming transfers, but the mix just hasn’t been right. It hasn’t even been close really, considering the team has posted a mediocre record of 151-135 over those nine seasons, never topping more than 20 victories in any campaign.
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Colorado made it to the tournament, and he believes a team-wide commitment to defense can also get UNLV there. Harkless figures to be the team’s top scoring option. While he likely won’t check in with 20 points on a nightly basis as Hamilton did, he was a consistent double-figure scorer at Oklahoma and is a capable shot creator with the ball in his hands. Rodriguez and Parquet were more modest producers at their last stops but should see an uptick in their offensive stats as they move into bigger roles at UNLV. Gilbert averaged 2.6 points as a true freshman last year and has been among the team’s most impressive players in preseason practices. Will that be enough to put UNLV among the 68 teams that qualify for the tournament? Gilbert thinks the talent is there, and that it will come down to how well UNLV executes the little things. “The difference between the teams that make it and the teams that don’t make it is so slim,” Gilbert says. “Obviously every team in America wants to make the tournament, but today we’re just working on getting better. If we’re doing what we’ve got to do, we should be there.” Parquet wants UNLV to establish a high baseline performance, something that proved to be an issue when the team traveled to Canada for a series of preseason exhibition games in August (and lost one to the University of British Columbia). “Consistency,” Parquet says. “Bringing it every game, no matter who the opponent is. We’ll play great teams, good teams and probably bad teams that we should beat. Bringing the same intensity every game will be the difference.” If everything goes according to plan, UNLV’s future recruits won’t have to scour their memory banks to recall the last time the program went dancing. Kruger says the NCAA Tournament is the ultimate goal. “We do have guys who have been there, but we can’t just assume we’re going to go on a stretch of winning games because we did it last year or because they did it at their previous school,” Kruger said. “We’ve got to know we can get there, but understand just how far we have to go.”
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Saints defensive end Payton Turner sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr October 30 in New Orleans. (Associated Press) ■ Last Week: Saints 24, Raiders 0 The Raiders had their first truly horrendous performance under new coach Josh McDaniels, getting shut out for the first time since November 30, 2014—quarterback Derek Carr’s rookie season. Carr had a career-low (in a game in which he was not taken out for injury) 101 passing yards with an interception. Las Vegas didn’t cross the 50-yard line at Caesars Superdome until backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham came in for the final drive. Defensively, the Raiders weren’t much better, as they didn’t get a single hit on opposing quarterback Andy Dalton and allowed running back Alvin Kamara to score three touchdowns. Kamara vowed New Orleans would “whoop” Las Vegas for current New Orleans coach Dennis Allen—who headed the Raiders from 2012-2014— and delivered on the promise. ■ This Week: Raiders (2-5) at Jaguars (2-6) When: Sunday, November 6, 10 a.m., Where: TIAA Bank Field TV & Radio: CBS (Channel 8) & 920 AM/92.3 FM Betting line: Raiders -1, over/under 46.5 ■ Matchup: The Jaguars have lost five straight but aren’t quite the pushover they’ve been the past two years when they’ve had the league’s worst record in back-to-back seasons. This year, all of their losses have come by a touchdown or less, while the two wins were blowouts—a 24-0 victory over the Colts and a 38-10 triumph at the LA Chargers. Second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, remains turnover prone but has shown progress statistically across the board. Jacksonville has been run-heavier recently with the emergence of second-year running back Travis Etienne Jr., who has set career highs in rushing yards in back-to-back games (114 in a 23-17 loss to the New York Giants and then 156 in a 21-17 defeat to the Denver Broncos).
■ Raider to Watch: Left tackle Kolton Miller These two teams played in the season-opening Hall of Fame Game in the preseason, with the Raiders winning 27-11 in Canton, Ohio, despite having trouble blocking 2022 NFL Draft No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker. Most starters didn’t play in that game for either side, but slowing Walker will be an emphasis this time around, and it will often come down to Miller protecting Carr’s blind side. The team captain is coming off one of the worst games of his career, as he was routinely beaten against the Saints, giving Carr little time to read through his progressions amid collapsing pockets and swarming pass rushers. –Case Keefer
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Second-year head coach Kevin Kruger can clearly remember UNLV making the NCAA Tournament. He was the point guard on the 2006-2007 team that advanced to the Sweet 16. Kruger also served as an assistant coach at Oklahoma for a pair of NCAA trips, so he has an idea what a tourney team looks like. He wants to believe that the squad he has assembled at UNLV has what it takes to break the dry spell. “When you watch those tournament teams, they’ve usually got a little different aura about them,” Kruger says. “They’ve got a security and confidence about them. When you get a group like I think we have, and they’re all swimming in the same direction and have the same goals and objectives, I think that’s what leads to a tournament team.” UNLV went 18-14 in Kruger’s first year and never threatened to have a chance on Selection Sunday. He’s taking a different approach this season: Instead of an offense centered on high-scoring guard Bryce Hamilton (who has since graduated), Kruger has brought in eight newcomers to replace Hamilton’s production by committee. Several of those players have March experience: Fifth-year senior guards Elijah Harkless and Eli Parquet were starters on tournament teams at Oklahoma and Colorado, respectively, and fifth-year forward Luis Rodriguez was a reserve on a tourney team at Mississippi. That past success isn’t a coincidence. Kruger believes his veterans bring intangibles that can help UNLV end its interminable wait. “Those guys know what it looks like every day,” Kruger says. “They know what the practices are supposed to look like, what the communication is supposed to be like with each other and with the staff. So I do think you can import it, to a certain level.” Harkless, Parquet and Rodriguez also share a penchant for defense. All three are renowned for their athleticism, physicality and toughness on that end of the court. Gilbert is a homegrown bulldog on defense, arriving at UNLV a year ago after spending most of his prep career at Durango High locally. Parquet was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive team in 2020-21 when
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BY BRYAN HORWATH VEGAS INC STAFF hen America First Credit Union finds something—or someone—that works, it tends to stick with it. In the Utah-based credit union’s 83-year history, it’s had only five presidents. And after a couple of years, a sponsorship agreement with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders also falls into the category of things that are working, credit union officials said. America First offers the exclusive Raiders debit card to its customers and sponsors an annual contest for small businesses to win free Raiders-related advertising. With its First Downs for the Hometown sponsorship, America First also donates $100 to the Raiders Foundation for each first down the team makes at Allegiant Stadium. That money will eventually be filtered to charitable organizations in Southern Nevada. The partnership between the financial institution and the team is rooted in an exploratory call made in 2017, after it was announced that the then-Oakland Raiders would move to Southern Nevada. “The call was to see if there would be an appetite for us to eventually have a conversation about a partnership,” said Brett Greenwell, vice president of member and partner relations at America First. There was an appetite.
Not long before the team opened its first season in Las Vegas in 2020, the two sides had the framework for a deal, though some things had to be adjusted on the fly due to the coronavirus pandemic. It wasn’t the credit union’s first sponsorship deal with a Las Vegas sports team. It has also partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights to honor teachers in the Clark County School District through a program called Game Changer. The first sponsorship deal America
First made after it moved into the Las Vegas market in 2009 was with UNLV. Earlier this year, the credit union announced a sports sponsorship deal with the University of Arizona and has agreements with the NBA’s Utah Jazz and pro soccer’s Real Salt Lake club, which plays home games on America First Field. “These partnerships kind of help people know who we are, what we do,” Greenwell said. “Working with these great partners can give us a platform to do things in the community that move the needle.”
The Raiders and America First Credit Union announce the Small Business Showcase winner, RGD Construction. RGD owner Dawn Barnes (third from left) stands with AFCU’s (from left) Dave Nellis, Tyler Metzel, Tammy Gallegos and Brett Greenwell. (Brian Ramos/Staff)
America First president Thayne Shaffer said the deal with the Raiders offered a great way for the credit union to get involved in the Southern Nevada community. “Partnering with the Las Vegas Raiders organization allows us to better amplify our ability to support small businesses, as well as our charitable efforts with schools, shelters and food pantries within the community,” Shaffer said. According to one Raiders official, the desire to better the greater Las Vegas community is a common denominator for the two organizations. “We value our business relationship, as well as our shared commitment to making a positive impact in our community,” said Christian Howard, vice president of corporate partnerships for the Raiders. Howard singled out the credit union’s Small Business Showcase as an example of how a program can make a difference with growing companies. In 2021, the owner of a small gift basket business won the showcase. This year, a woman-owned construction company, RGD Construction, in the Las Vegas Valley received the yearlong sponsorship prize. Howard said the showcase helps “strengthen and shed light on how essential small businesses are to our local community.” America First has 13 locations in the Las Vegas Valley. If Las Vegas attracts more pro sports franchises—the possibility of the city getting teams in the NBA, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer has been rumored—America First could have more sponsorship deals to make in the coming years. “Any of those are great opportunities that could be possible in the future,” Greenwell said. “In terms of what happened with the Raiders, they wanted one exclusive credit union, and we wanted to be able to offer the debit card. It was great that it all worked out.”
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BY PHYLLIS GURGEVICH s I write this, we’re finishing celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month during October, so it seems like the perfect time to highlight how banks work every day to keep your data and accounts safe and secure—and how you should remain vigilant every day, around the clock, to keep your information safe and sound from fraud and cyber threats. Banks are on the front lines defending against cyberattacks and securing data and personal information. Being part of our country’s critical infrastructure is both a privilege and a responsibility. Banks take both sides of that equation seriously and strive to serve their communities with financial products and services. And they do so while setting the gold standard in cybersecurity. Banks are held to the highest standards and the strictest federal regulations of all industries, and outperform all industries in keeping data safe, even other critical infrastructure industries like energy and telecom. Banks encourage other industries to rise to the same level of safety and protection to keep systems and data protected. Unlike other businesses that have experienced cybersecurity breaches, banks already have robust and
uniform reporting and regulatory processes in place. Banks may be subject to any number of federal regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Bank Protection Act and the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act, along with law enforcement. All can have a hand in determining how and when a bank responds to a threat or actual breach. Federal agencies and the banking industry have worked to harmonize regulations when possible to eliminate conflicts and ensure compliance. Disaster recovery exercises are a required training tool and often include demonstrating a response to a cyberattack. Beyond industrywide strategies and requirements, Nevada Bankers Association members collaborate statewide to stay ahead of the latest threats and hacker innovations and to educate Nevada businesses and consumers on ways to stay cyber-safe. Major threats on the rise include phishing and smishing—where bad actors pretend to be someone else, even a bank, and send an email or text trying to trick customers into sharing
confidential information. This summer, Nevada bankers partnered with the Nevada Attorney General in an anti-phishing campaign and also presented a web-based training class to bank customers that featured banks, experts from the AG’s office and the FBI. All this protection might make you feel safe, and it should. You can be fairly certain your account and data are secured to the greatest extent possible. But it’s also important to remember that you hold the key to cybersecurity. Bad actors continue to create new scams as they work to convince customers to give away their keys. Every day, ordinary people are scammed into giving away their hard-earned money. Here are a few tips for staying vigilant and protecting the keys to your account: Be skeptical. Avoid clicking links In your texts and emails. Be suspicious of threats or high-pressure language trying to get you to act quickly, no matter how official it looks. Never email or verbally give anyone your password or pin, or other personal information.
Watch emails for attachments in unexpected emails, look for misspellings and typos and be skeptical. Fraudulent emails can appear very convincing, using familiar logos and even similar URLs. Delete fake texts and emails so you don’ t encounter them later and possibly use the fraudulent links or information. Phone calls are often used to try and scam victims. Don’t just rely on caller ID. Fraudsters are spoofing and can make any name or number appear on your phone. Banks may need information to identify you if you call them, but not the other way around. Take a breath. Many fraudsters and scammers rely on creating a sense of urgency, even threatening you. Don’t give in to pressure. Banks will never use high-pressure language to get you to act quickly. Take a moment and even hang up. Even if it is a legitimate call, you can feel more confident that you are dealing with your bank if you hang up and call back at the number on the back of your card or on your statement. If you have the time, you might even want to go in to a branch. Only pay people you know. Person-to-person payment apps have simplified things like splitting the dinner tab with your friends. However, you should never send a payment to someone you don’t know or have never met. It’s the same thing as handing cash over to a stranger. Another person you should never pay through a payment app is yourself. Banks will never ask you to send money to yourself or to your new account. If you get a request like this, it’s a scam. Phyllis Gurgevich is president and CEO of the Nevada Bankers Association.
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Southwest Medical added a provider to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Katherine “Kaytee” Ashwell, APRN, joins the Rancho Urgent Care location, 888 S. Rancho Drive, and specializes in urgent care. The Mob Museum announced newly appointed board officers and members as well as advisory council members. Officers include board of directors chair Steve Martinez, MGM Resorts International; board vice chair Valerie Murzl, Station Casinos; treasurer Edward A. Koijane, Ernst and Young; secretary Audry “JB” Batiste, Redrock Wealth Management; immediate past chair Jeff Silver. There is one new member, Dr. Claytee White, UNLV Libraries. New advisory council members are: Chelle Adams, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Anthony DeStefano; Richard Dreitzer; BigLaw; Weysan Dun, FBI Agents Association; Jerry Epstein, Engaged Nation; Kristin Grammas, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; Ray Johnson, FBI Las Vegas field office; Jenn Michaels, MGM Resorts Interna-
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Las Vegas Aces forward A’ja Wilson, center, celebrates with teammates during a rally Tuesday on the Las Vegas Strip. The Aces beat the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Finals on Sunday to give Las Vegas its first professional sports championship.
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As fans celebrate city’s first pro sports championship, Aces aware that franchise is positioned for continued success By Mike Grimala
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On Sunday, the Las Vegas Aces delivered the city its first major league sports championship. On Tuesday, the city delivered for the Aces, as several thousand fans packed the area around the Bellagio fountains for the team’s historic title celebration. The atmosphere was one of triumph as the Aces rallied to commemorate the franchise’s victory against the Connecticut
Sun in the WNBA Finals. Two-time league MVP A’ja Wilson was the ringleader among the players, taking the stage with the WNBA championship trophy in one hand and a seemingly bottomless champagne bottle in the other. Finals MVP Chelsea Gray drew “MVP” chants throughout the day, while star guard Kelsey Plum chomped on a giant cigar. Fans lined Las Vegas Boulevard and packed into a temporary plaza in front of the Bellagio fountains, tossing jerseys, towels and other memorabilia to the play-
ers for autographs as the buses carrying the Aces rolled by. The Aces relocated to Las Vegas in 2018, and in their fifth season, the team posted a 26-10 record, rolling to the top overall seed in the playoffs. They faced off against Connecticut in the Finals, and with Gray leading the way, clinched their first crown with a 78-71 win in Game 4. Team owner Mark Davis took the stage first and spoke directly to the fans. “Las Vegas, we are world champions,” Davis said. “I just can’t thank you all enough. Without you, we couldn’t have
Local women inspired by team’s success By Danny Webster
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Francine Jackson waited with excitement to watch the Las Vegas Aces’ motorcade move along Las Vegas Boulevard to celebrate the team’s WNBA championship. But the happiness just wasn’t for herself. It was for her 6-year-old daughter, Leeah, to see that girls like her could accomplish anything. “I brought her and her friends, because this is the state’s first professional championship,” Jackson said. “And it’s women.” Thousands of fans flocked to the Strip to celebrate the Aces’ first championship in franchise history, and the first major championship ever in the city’s history. The Aces’ championship is a landmark in Las Vegas. But their victory was a reminder to the city that women in sports can empower a future generation of girls who want to accomplish the same goals. “My daughter already likes basketball,” Jackson said. “I feel like any opportunity or spark to encourage her to be a part of a basketball team, and to be there for her to say, ‘I was there to see the Aces win the championship,’ I wanted her to be a part of it.” The Aces’ first championship spans three relocations dating to 1997 in Salt Lake City as the Utah Starzz, and then relocating to San
done it.” Gov. Steve Sisolak further set the tone for the festivities by declaring Tuesday to be Las Vegas Aces Day. “It took a group of women to bring the first championship to Las Vegas,” Sisolak said. “We are so proud of these ladies for what they did, not just on the court but off the court. They are role models in our community. Every young gal has to know if you can dream it, you can achieve it, because that’s what they have done, and
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Fans cheer for the Aces during the rally on the Strip. Antonio as the Silver Stars in 2002. The support for the franchise expands to different cities. Danny Faumuina and his family have been Aces fans since the team moved to Las Vegas, but they understand the impact of where the franchise began in Utah. Faumuina has three daughters, and he’s happy to see his young [See Women, Page 8]
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Title run a thrilling distraction for Plum fan battling breast cancer shleigh Ahrens has a bucket list of things to do before she dies. She recently knocked one of the top items off that list: meeting Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum. The 35-year-old Ahrens, who has terminal cancer that has spread from her breasts to her brain and lungs, was photographed at an Aces playoff game with a homemade sign proclaiming, “Living W Stage 4 breast cancer! Meeting Plum #10 is on my bucket list.” The image went viral on social media and was seen by Plum, who asked on Twitter: “Hi, can someone help me find this person???????” The team reached out to Ahrens on Instagram to set up a meeting at a game. Ahrens had one of the best seats in the house at Michelob Ultra Arena that day, invited to sit courtside by season ticket holder Peter Chabot,
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who also saw the photo online. Plum made her way over during warmups to meet Ahrens, who said it was the thrill of a lifetime. And that was just the beginning. Plum returned after the game — an Aces win on their way to this year’s WNBA championship — and gave Ahrens the shoes off her feet. She autographed them and offered her new friend a gigantic hug. “I can’t even truly express (what it means), just the fact that, of all people, she felt pulled to want to meet me,” Plum told Insider.com last month. “For her to feel in any way that I’ve impacted her in this fight
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, work as hard as you have ever worked. Work smart, too. You have a fertile opportunity to reinvent how you do your work and how you feel about your work. To take maximum advantage of this potential breakthrough, inspire yourself to give more of your heart and soul to your work than you have previously imagined possible. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Just for now, only for a week or two, experiment with dreaming about what you want but can’t have. And go in pursuit of what you want but can’t have. These exercises in quixotic futility will generate an unexpected benefit. They will motivate you to dream true and strong and deep about what you do want and can have. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Throw a big Unity Party and invite all your various sub-personalities to come as they are. Have fun acting out the festivities. Set out a place mat and name tag on a table for each participant. Move around from seat to seat and speak from the heart on behalf of each one. Later, discuss a project you could all participate in creating. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A reader, Joost Joring, explained how he cultivates the art of being the best Cancerian he can be: “I shape my psyche into a fortress. ... If I must sometimes instruct my allies to stay outside for a while, to camp out by the drawbridge as I work out my problems, I make sure they know they can still love me—and that I still love them.” That has value, but in the coming weeks, you will reap benefits from having less of a fortress mentality. It’s party time! LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The poet Antonio Machado wrote, “I thought my fire was out, and I stirred the ashes. I burnt my fingers.” Don’t make the same mistake. Your energy may be a bit less radiant and fervent than usual, but that’s only because you’re in a recharging phase. Your deep reserves of fertility and power are regenerating. Don’t overreact with a flurry of worry. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Siegfried Sassoon became renowned for the poetry he wrote about being a soldier in World War I. Having witnessed carnage, he became adept at focusing on what was truly important. “As long as I can go on living a rich inner life,” he wrote, “I have no cause for complaint, and I welcome anything which helps me to simplify my life.” Make Sassoon your inspirational role model for the next three weeks. What inessentials can you eliminate?
2020 KING FEATURES SYNDICATE ACROSS 1 “Oh, really?” 5 Discontinue 10 “Hi, sailor!” 14 Bout of revelry 19 Zero 20 Self-evident truth 21 Daddy 22 Adorning ruffle 23 Funguslike organisms 25 Flying insects with deeply divided wings 27 “As I see it,” online 28 Rx order 29 Permits to 30 Singer West or golfer Pepper 31 Ranges such as South Dakota’s Black Hills 36 — Sabe (the Lone Ranger, to Tonto) 37 Follow 38 Boozy 39 Of the Milky Way, e.g. 43 ACLU issues: Abbr. 45 Writer Harte 46 Oz musical, with The 47 Deal — Deal 48 Capital of Colombia 51 Potential to change one’s economic status 55 Gold, in Spain 56 British teens of the ’60s 58 In flower 59 Singer Tormé 60 Starting proposition 63 Zellweger of Judy 65 Table linen 67 Contributors to the 2007-08 financial crisis 71 Seasick feeling
73 Take a shot at 74 What keeps things going 77 Grain bristle 78 Penguin from Antarctica 80 Family Outing writer Bono 82 Newspaper crew, in brief 83 Headmistress in Wicked 87 Giant in train travel 90 Squeaked (out) 91 “Lenore” poet 92 Bearing 93 Utter 94 Butlers, e.g. 97 Back teeth 99 Russian range 103 Nest egg funds, in brief 104 Cable TV film that’s often melodramatic 106 Phonograph inventor 109 Vassal of old 110 Suffix with Harlem 111 LAX takeoff approx. 112 Bricklaying material with calcium carbonate 114 What you do when you discover this puzzle’s theme? 118 Iraqi port 119 Garden shop product 120 Utah neighbor 121 Faulkner’s Requiem for — 122 At — (baffled) 123 Unrestricted 124 Take a shot at 125 Boycott starter Parks
DOWN 1 Not outdoors 2 Lox, e.g. 3 Bits of dialect 4 Piper’s cap 5 Carved gem 6 Mass outflow 7 Suffer 8 Garden shop product 9 911 gp. 10 Attach 11 Discontinues 12 Musical piece 13 Thanksgiving tuber 14 Western Calif. gallery 15 Official procedure 16 Hud director Martin 17 K thru 12 18 Alternatively 24 Circus clown Kelly 26 1963 Pulitzer winner Leon 29 Deceive with an untruth 32 French coin 33 Card player’s “I pass” 34 Revolves 35 “Wait —!” (“Hold on!”) 36 Blown-into musical toy 39 Gin cocktail 40 Pregnancy division 41 Prefix with 39-Across 42 In a demure way 44 Dashiell Hammett detective 46 Brand of outdoor grills 48 Jazz style 49 Boston Bruins’ Bobby 50 Is forced to close up shop 52 Lord’s home 53 Gold mines
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Photo, e.g. Opposite of ’neath Sorority letters Letter-shaped girder 63 Direct (to) 64 Angsty genre 66 According to 68 Snow houses 69 Silk fabric 70 Angelina Jolie biopic 71 Entitles 72 Not sleeping 75 Lupino of film 76 Invite 79 Pre- — (supplants) 80 Baseball shoe gripper 81 Artist Matisse 84 People giving counsel 85 “Ta-ta!” 86 Liver output 88 River through Toledo, Ohio 89 Beginner 95 Smells 96 iPod model 97 2007 Best Actress Helen 98 Metalworkers 100 Skin-care brand 101 Acid test material 102 Arizona tourist city 104 Car contract 105 Spirit of a community 106 Italian isle 107 Oven knob 108 “— Excited” (1982 hit) 109 Discontinue 113 Sorority letter 114 Band’s booking 115 College URL ender 116 — kwon do 117 Tarnish
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libras have a talent that is like a superpower: You can remove yourself from the heart of the chaos and deliver astute insights about how to tame it. But for the next few weeks, try something different. Emphasize practical action, however imperfect it might be, more than on indepth analysis. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Fear is the raw material from which courage is manufactured,” said author Martha Beck. “Without it, we wouldn’t even know what it means to be brave.” People usually think of fear as an unambiguously bad thing, a drain of our precious life force. But for you, it will be useful in the coming days. You’re going to find a way to transmute fear into boldness. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): For decades, the Canadian city of Sudbury hosted a robust mining industry. But booming business also brought terrible pollution. An effort to re-green the area began in the 1970s. Today, the air is among the cleanest in the province of Ontario. Embark on a personal reclamation project yourself. Detoxify and purify any parts of your life that have been sullied. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): One of your specialties is the power to master seemingly improbable and impassable heights. But here’s an unexpected twist in your destiny: In the coming months, your forte will be a talent for going very far down and in. Your agility at ascending, for a change, will be useful in descending—for exploring the depths. Now is a good time to get started! AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Evolved Aquarians are often blessed with unprecedented friendships, free-spirited intimacy and innovative alliances. People who align themselves with you may enjoy experimental collaborations they never imagined before engaging with you. They might be surprised at the creative potentials unleashed in them because of their synergy with you. In the coming weeks and months, you will have even more power than usual to generate such liaisons and connections. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Author Anais Nin wrote, “I began to understand that there were times when I must question my intuition and separate it from my anxieties or fears. I must think, observe, question, seek facts and not trust blindly to my intuition.” Your assignment is to apply her approach to your relationship with your intuition. The coming months will be a time when you can supercharge this key aspect of your intelligence.
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