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Das Oktoberfest!

Bestowing The Best Bavarian-Style Craft Beers

Cider & Doughnuts are Fall’s Festivities

Book Review:

Gone With the Whim Stefany Holmes

Vamps

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Bite-Size Candy:

more trick than treat?

Editor-in-Chief Loren Becker

Managing Editors

Michael Boley, Mandy Crispin

Contributing Writers

Brian Paco Alvarez, Michael Boley, Temple Brathwaite, Jacqueline Cordova, Mandy Crispin, Keir Fortune-Easton, Hannah Espina, Karina Giraldo, Peter Gaunt, Kennia Garay-Henriquez, Consy Malasoma, Nomic, Fernando Reyes, Charlene Sands

Calendar & Events Mikela Lee-Manaois

Photography

Peter Gaunt, Brian Jones, Ivan Quiroz, Curtis Walker, Matt Wong, Las Vegas News Bureau

Art Director

Ryan Brekke (BullFish Media)

Web Design

Michael Boley Cover:

Concept

Ivan Quiroz

Production

Mandy Crispin

Direction

Ryan Brekke and Mandy Crispin

Photography Ivan Quiroz

Video

Mikey Maneeraj

Letter From the Editors Pairing cider and doughnuts is a fall festivities staple, but in this issue, we’ll take you on a couple different pub crawls down Fremont and make a stop at O Face Doughnuts for a special Halloween surprise as sweet as it is visually delightful. If guilt is your thing, we’ve got the candy-damage report in health and wellness this month to make your bite-size indulgences as terrifying as our vampire crew. Speaking of, head over to dtzen.com to see the transformative powers of prosthetics and our accompanying video vignette series.

More things transformed? The Bunkhouse is revamped and officially open for biz, and this month’s book review will point you in the direction of a mind-changing trip around the valley (as Lonnie Love proves, you can’t judge a man until you’ve run 50 miles in his shoes).

Models

Chris Brown, Ryan Brunty, Richard Grewar, Aaron Thornton

Booking

Blake Eberle

Makeup and Wig Stylists

Chelsea Patterson, Whitney Urichuck Jules Zamora

If you are ever looking for a cloaked way to tell road rage-inciting drivers to go to hell, just point them in the direction of former downtown denizen Gary Sax’s latest project. Or send them to Curtis Walker’s “murder room” at Photo Bang Bang. Extra, extra: Read all about it in Nomic Spotlight. But! Just because we’re all about blood and guts and all things creepy does not mean we’ve ditched our other responsibilities like a dead body out of a trunk. We’re still feng shui-ing you and helping you find your new home, giving you your history lesson and satiating that creative sweet tooth in art, fashion and photography.

Happy Halloween!

Typography Layout

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Nina Thomasian

Logo Design

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03 | Cider Pub Crawl 05 | Oktoberfest 11 | Lonnie Love 13 | Vamps Stalk DTLV 19 | Downtown.vegas 23 | Gary Sax in Hell Town

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27 | Fashion 29 | Nomic Spotlight 31 | Book Review 34 | Photography 35 | History 37 | Energy 39 | Housing Guide 42 | Health & Wellness

03 About the Cover

Autumn is officially here, and with it comes falling leaves and “the holidays’” antecedent: crisp air, candycrushing jaws, and that one night a year that it’s not only acceptable but encouraged to become someone else. Or something else. Against the backdrop of Commonwealth’s elegant interiors, we pay homage to one of our fave holidays and also bring you a series of video vignettes as well as a time-lapse of our main vamp’s transformation.

Head over to dtzen.com to watch it all unfold.

Events & Entertainment 43 | Art 45 | Restaurant Review 47 | Bar Review 49 | Calendar

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By Jacqueline Cordova

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all is here and the weather in Las Vegas is finally tolerable.

This is a happy time of year for Las Vegans. Even in the daytime, we’re out socializing, enjoying what’s left of our easy-drinking summer beers and sun-kissed skin before both are gone.

It’s a bittersweet season in “beer land” for us though. Autumn brings a wonderful array of brews, but what do you drink if you’re just not ready to give up your summer shandy and light bodied ales? You’re not ready to accept that soon you’ll be layered in warm clothing, drinking dark lagers and strong liquor to keep you toasty; and I can’t blame you. Perhaps now would be a good time to try hard cider. Yes, I said it. It’s time for cider.

Hard cider has come a long way in recent years and is beginning to gain widespread popularity throughout America. Some brands have an alcoholic content similar to beer and contain the antioxidant power of red wine. Many are also naturally gluten-free since they’re made with a fruit base instead of grain. This means you won’t fall akin to that terrible bloated feeling we all experience after a few good beers.

Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Cider is too fruity flavored and a bit too ‘girly’ for me.” Here’s where you’re wrong, and I’m willing to prove it. Hard ciders come in a variety of flavors that range from tart and sour, to dry and crisp, or sweet and floral.

They’re bottled like many craft brews and carry a color similar to that of a pale ale. If you’re concerned with people judging you for your drink choice, trust me, they’ll be none the wiser once you’ve got a cider in hand.

Yes, I’ll agree that cider could never replace the delicious taste of your favorite beer, but it’s darn good as an occasional alternative.

In my quest to prove hard cider’s worth, I took on the rough responsibility of heading downtown to sample a few different kinds. I knew that I couldn’t just point you in the direction of where to find them. I needed to know what each tasted like. This

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way you could pick the location with a flavor that fits your personal drink palette. You’re welcome.

Don’t think I ventured out solo on this task. Drinking alone, in Las Vegas of all places, is usually seen as a problem. Not wanting bartenders to feel sorry for me or other patrons to think that, for a small fee, I’d be eager to provide them company, I asked my friends Mandy and Ivan to tag along. These two were the perfect people to cider crawl … I mean review ciders, with.

Mandy knows a thing or two about cider. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, doughnuts and cider were a fall time tradition.

She was definitely the right person to have scout locations around downtown for us. If pairing doughnuts and cider together sounds as amazing to you as it does to me, check out the article on O Face Doughnuts, also in this issue, and give it a try.

My friend Ivan was our photographer/babysitter for the night. Not only did he get some great shots that evening, he ensured I asked questions about each drink like I needed to and kept us moving to each location. Gathering data while imbibing isn’t exactly easy, so inviting a nondrinking pal was a great idea. Unfortunately, I can’t say Ivan felt the same way.

Through my difficult research I managed to find three hard ciders that are each unique and sure to please. All are stocked regularly at the downtown locations I visited. A word of caution, don’t be fooled by how easy to drink they are. The average alcoholic content is around five percent by volume. That, and the fact that cider contains more natural sugar than beer, could have you drunk texting much sooner than you might have planned. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Now get out there and try some. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

If you’re not, at least you’ll be too inebriated to care. I’m totally kidding. Enjoy this beautiful fall weather and drink responsibly.

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*Original Sin Elderberry Cider

found at Bier Garten inside the Plaza Hotel & Casino S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 This cider is crisp at first sip with a sweet finish. Although it’s made with tart elderberries, the flavor is more sugary than sour. If you’re looking for cider with sweetness then this is for you. Bier Garten has it on tap, which keeps the price fairly friendly. Take advantage of their outdoor sitting area equipped with real grass. The adjacent Plaza Hotel & Casino will provide some nice shade while you enjoy this yummy libation.

*Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider

found at Banger Brewery 450 Fremont St., Suite 135, Las Vegas, NV 89101 This has an enticing bourbon flavor at the front with oak and vanilla at the finish. It’s mellow and earthy with hints of apple that become more prominent the longer it sits out. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates wellmade brews with complex flavors. It’s a very adult cider with an above average price to match. While you’re at Banger Brewery, pick the brains of the bar staff.

These guys know their stuff and might inspire you to start brewing your own concoctions at home.

*Samuel Smith’s Organic Cider

found at Oak & Ivy 707 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 The only cider I sampled that is not on tap. It’s incredibly crisp, mildly sweet, and almost tasteless at the finish. The flavor is so clean you might think you’re drinking upscale flavored water. It’s a perfect middle ground cider that’s sure to please almost anyone. Oak & Ivy’s ambiance feels like you’ve stepped into an old-school whiskey bar. If the indoor atmosphere is a little too serious for you, head out to their patio. Its unobstructed view of the Downtown Container Park’s outdoor stage lets you enjoy some great live music while you drink.

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espite preconceived notions that spring brings renewal, for many, it is the crisp and cool autumnal air that conveys a sense of calm and healing after a hot and hectic summer. Fall is a chance to get in tune with nature’s softer side and reawaken the body’s five basic, yet essential, senses. Whether it’s the soft, fuzzy feel of a wool sweater or the echoing sound of wind rustling through a tree’s colorful leaves, the sights and sounds of the season are ever abundant. However, aside from the prolific scents and menu tastings of pumpkin and cinnamon spice, it isn’t quite autumn without sampling and savoring the wide-ranging ales of Oktoberfest currently on tap at many corner pubs. And if you were unfortunate enough to miss September’s Downtown Brew Festival, Nevada’s largest fall craft beer event, or the Fall Beer Fest earlier this month at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, which featured over 125 craft beers from 30 breweries, do not panic. In an attempt to quench your thirst while not subjecting you to overly sweet alcohol-infused ciders, we’ve uncovered some of the best Bavarian-styled brews reminiscent of Munich. So strap on your lederhosens, zip up your dirndls and pull up your socks as we fill you in, and up your stein, with six of DTLV’s must-have craft beers. This is our ode to Oktoberfest!

-Michael Boley

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BierReviews

BY MICHAEL BOLEY

Hoegaarden White, Bier Garten Hoegaarden Brewery | Hoegaarden, Belgium

Edition Oktoberfest, Bier Garten Warsteiner | Warsteiner, Germany Oaktoberfest, Bin 702 Firestone Brewing Company | Paso Robles, CA Pairing German hallertau hops with traditional imported Pilsner and Vienna malts, this Paso Märzen gives a unique, albeit, tasty twist off of a German Märzen. Featuring a subtle honey-like aroma with hints of Noble hop spice, this sweet yet not overly rich brew provides an exceptional balance between flavor and substance.

Brewed in a three-step process in Paso Robles, California, Oaktoberfest gets its name from the city’s Spanish translation of “Pass of the Oaks” and debuts yearly just in time for fall’s festivities.

Brewed in limited quantities, this true German import surpasses the standards of the German Purity Law put into place by the Holy Roman Empire, which meant only water, barley and hops could be implemented as its main ingredients.

Warsteiner continues that tradition today by utilizing only the best quality hops and homegrown barley for a well-balanced, uniquely soft yet mildly hoppy aftertaste.

Malted, milled and brewed in the wheat belt of Belgium, the city of Hoegaarden is well known for its witbieren (aka white beers) since the Middle Ages, and continues to be a favorite amongst Oktoberfest enthusiasts today. Traces of orange peel, coriander and herbs are amongst the signature ingredients contributing to its soft citrus note taste. Twice fermented and never filtered, the naturally murky, light yellow color complements nicely to the foam that will soon wrap around your lips.

Style: Witbier | ABV: 4.9% Availability: Year-round

Style: Märzen | ABV: 5.9 % Availability: Seasonal

Style: German Märzen | ABV: 5% Availability: Seasonal

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Palmero, Bin 702 Hangar 24 Craft Brewery | Redlands, CA In an effort to match a Belgian classic with the sweetness of Southern California dates, Hangar 24 strains the fruity flavors of caramel, raisin, rum and spice into an intoxicatingly (literally, due to its high alcohol content) enjoyable ale. Winner of the 2012 California State Fair, the name “Palmero” refers to the title of a person that cultivates date palms — fitting for a brewery situated in the Coachella Valley, which is home to roughly 95 percent of all dates grown in the United States.

Style: Abbey Dubbel | ABV: 7.6% Availability: Seasonal

Liquid Courage, Banger Brewing Banger Brewing | Las Vegas, NV Made especially for those who crave something smooth and sweet, not aggressive and astringent, this Kölschstyled light to medium-bodied pale ale dates back to 1906 and derives from the Sunner Brewery in Köln, Germany.

Carefully handcrafted and brewed right here in downtown Las Vegas, this delicately malted beverage is a great summer-to-fall transitional beer, but can also be enjoyed throughout the calendar year’s other months.

Style: Kölsch | ABV: 6% Availability: Year-round

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Scarecrow, Banger Brewing Banger Brewing | Las Vegas, NV This ain’t your typical pumpkin-in-a-glass draft.

Utilizing locally harvested ingredients from Las Vegas’ nearby 60-acre Gilcrease Orchard, Banger has created its first pumpkin-inspired ale completely from scratch. Typical of this style of beer, the Scarecrow’s malty multibase brew combines complementary spices, including pumpkin, sweet yam, clove and nutmeg, perfect for the palate that craves a milder, slightly thicker taste.

Style: Pumpkin Ale | ABV: 5% Availability: Seasonal

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Miracle Miler Lonnie Love

Beats The Odds

By Kennia Garay-Henriquez

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“Oh that’s how much you gon’ pay me? Alright, let’s do it.”

t all started with a male rivalry. Who was the better athlete? A silly argument between two friends turned into a jaw-dropping inspirational accomplishment for one. Lonnie Love swore that he could run 50 miles. To the disbelief of many, Lonnie was even challenged with money wagers by his friends that he could not accomplish such a feat.

“Me and my friend Branden Collinsworth were in Israel, and we were arguing who was the better athlete.

He was saying that he was the better athlete, but I said, ‘How can you be better if you’re my trainer?’” Lonnie, a trainer at Branden’s Real Results gym, has a boxing background. “Branden’s argument was that he runs faster than me, and I have no cardio or endurance.

When he asked me how I want to prove it, I said I could run 50 miles. At the time he didn’t realize I was serious.”

When the two got back from their trip, a few more friends and clients got wind of the argument and actually bet Lonnie money that he could not complete the 50-mile run. The offers kept coming in, and getting higher each time. The total Lonnie would earn if he took up the challenge and completed the marathon would be more than $15,000. As he explains it, “That was the perfect motivation.”

To put things in perspective, 50-mile ultramarathons have an average pace of about 12 minutes per mile for first timers, with finishers averaging about 10 hours.

With little more than two weeks training, Lonnie finished a mile loop around his gym’s neighborhood 50 times in 10 hours, 22 minutes, and 37 seconds, and kept a pace of about 12 minutes per mile. Not bad for a race he planned on a whim!

What’s more incredible is that about a year ago Lonnie was admitted to a hospital in Barcelona, Spain due to a head injury he suffered there while vacationing.

The injury was so severe it put Lonnie in a coma, and doctors gave his friends more and more bad news as the days went by. Then, in a most unlikely turn of events, they discovered that a good friend of Lonnie’s, Pasqual Rotella, was currently on a yacht sitting next to the best neurologist in Spain. After Pasqual was given the news of Lonnie’s accident and poor chance

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of recovery, he explained the situation to the doctor who then flew out immediately to tend to Lonnie.

“Forty-eight hours after they told Branden I was gonna die, I woke up. For some God-given reason Pasqual was sitting next to the number one neurologist in Spain. Before he [the neurologist] got there, no one at the hospital was really checking on me. When he got there, things changed.”

Fast-forward a year later, and Lonnie completed the ultramarathon right here in downtown Las Vegas. He began his incredible run around 1:22 a.m. During the course of the near 10.5 hours it took him to finish, many people showed up to cheer him on, including his mother, friends, his personal training clients and Real Results gym members. The crowd rallied around Lonnie until the finish line, counting his miles each time he passed by. In fact, the run had even inspired many to run several miles alongside Lonnie. For some, it was the most they had ever run before, and others discovered they could run much longer than they’d ever thought possible.

Aside from his athletic ability, Lonnie, a lover of poetry, is the founder of PGELEVEN, a large spoken word event held here in Las Vegas. Thanks to Lonnie's vision of launching PGELEVEN, the Las Vegas valley has been introduced to spoken word poetry on a larger scale, and the popular event has been hosted in major venues, such as the Marquee Nightclub inside The Cosmopolitan and most recently downtown at the Plaza.

Lonnie plans to continue using running as a catalyst to raise money and sponsorship for PGELEVEN and is considering another larger scale run later this year; however, this time, the finish line would be at the footsteps of Staple Centers in Los Angeles, California.

To follow Lonnie and show your support on his next great running adventure, visit and like his Facebook page at Facebook.com/LonnieLove, follow his tweets @135lbsBEAST, and view his photo journey and life as a personal trainer on Instagram @fitness_by_ lonnielove. Need running motivation? Try adding Lonnie to your Nike+! dtZEN.com

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This mad hatter Johnny Depp lookalike is just an actor,” Eli had said, “I’ve got the real thing right over here.” When he caressed her elbow and started walking her toward the enclave, she was still laughing and calling to her friends inside the bar: “I’ll be right back! Gonna get my picture made with a real vampire! I love Vegas!

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Downtown.vegas offers cool,

new digital look

By Amy Maier

for growing neighborhood Downtown Las Vegas has become a burgeoning neighborhood with eclectic restaurants, vibrant bars, diverse cultural offerings, unique business opportunities and new activities for everyone. And now, there is a website that provides volumes of information, resources and links in one convenient place on the topics of working, living and playing in downtown Las Vegas.

Downtown.vegas is the new website created by the city of Las Vegas Economic and Urban Development Department to be a digital portal for all things downtown. What visitors may notice first is that it is not a .com website but ends with .vegas. In fact, it is one of the first websites to use the brand new top-level domain (TLD), .vegas, and Las Vegas is among only a handful of worldwide destinations to be awarded a city-specific TLD and one of four cities in the U.S. to have the distinction.

Beyond the website’s new domain name, Downtown.vegas is also unique for the new, dynamic digital look it gives downtown Las Vegas. Utilizing vibrant imagery and a modern design, the website well represents the fun and energetic atmosphere of downtown. Designed by downtown Las Vegas-based digital firm, AdLava, the site is intended to create a seamless and engaging experience for anyone seeking information about living, working and playing downtown.

The site includes event listings and links, fun facts and myth busters, links to business resources and incentive programs, information on housing and more. The new site does not replace the city’s existing websites, including its official government site (lasvegasnevada.gov) or the site of the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency (lvrda.org). Rather, it is a new addition to the city’s online presence, designed to reflect the growing vibrancy of the area in response to strong local and national interest.

With the main navigational bar divided into “Work,” “Live,” and “Play,” Downtown.vegas makes it easy for users to find the information they need. From a Downtown Visitors Guide to a photo history and sample itineraries, the website offers a wealth of information for anyone visiting downtown Las Vegas. The site also includes information for residents and those new to the city on housing options and opening a business downtown.

The website has received rave reviews. Marc Abelman, owner of Inside Style, a downtown interior design studio, and president of the 18b The Las Vegas Arts District Neighborhood Board of Directors, remarked, “Downtown.vegas is engaging, user friendly, informative and fun. It truly captures the spirit and vibrancy of downtown and offers a wealth of information in an easy-to-use format.”

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"This site is a great digital poster representing what is going on ‘beyond the neon.’ Live, work, play, it's all right there," added Mikela Lee-Manaois, downtown ambassador for Zappos.com.

“Anyone who wants to know what’s going on downtown should visit Downtown.vegas.”

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t 6425 W. Richmar Ave. nestled among lonely truck yards, guard-protected chain link fences, and giant nondescript warehouses, is Hell Town Studios and Back Lot. Out here, the lights from civilization feel remote, and the desert actually seems like a desert. It’s dusty, abandoned, and eerily quiet except for the rumblings and intermittent whistle blasts calling from the nearby Union Pacific Railroad.

I wait in my car expecting Gary Sax, producer slash manager, or “Hellen Vegas” (Darlene Zuodar) to emerge. Instead, a neon yellow-clad sleepy-looking guard who is mildly concerned with why I’m sitting here alone with the engine running appears in my rearview mirror. I jump out with my best please-don’t-yell-I-havepermission smile and explain that I’m on my way to Hell Town … just waiting for the photographer so he doesn’t get lost out here.

Which, really, is only half true. The other half is that I’m not going anywhere out here by myself. Gary rings my phone, and I explain again that I’m just going to stick around on the road with my lights on and wait for Ivan, “You know, because it’s dark out here. He might have trouble finding it.”

Pulling around the long driveway past the looming warehouse I thought was Hell Town, the real Hell Town comes into view. Its assembled presence is a main house (dubbed the mansion) of distressed wooden paneling and a few other ply-hung buildings with a hearse out front, belted by a rusty-looking white wrought iron fence. Outside stand Gary and Hellen waiting patiently. Did I mention I nearly had a major coronary event at the last haunted house I went to?

Thankfully, Gary is courteous instead of a prankster. Throughout our tour, as Ivan mentioned to me later, both of us were ready to push the other one out of the way and run for our single solitary life. Never mind comradery. I’m glad we were on the same page.

At least I would have gone back for him.

Many rooms (or sets) in this labyrinth, that seemed to go on and on despite the impression the façade gives, contain animatronics and hydraulics Gary’s partner makes himself. Among the variety of scenes is “Hell’s Kitchen” complete with blood spattered walls and radioactive meatball soup. There’s an “autopsy room” and “cold storage,” which was one of those heart palpitating anxiety attack moments because this is prime real estate for where the dreaded “pop-out” actor hides, silently plotting his next big appearance from behind the “hanging, swinging bags of meat carcass.” There is also a creepy nursery and a “poltergeist room” where everything is upside down. Then you take the “walk of death” where big oil

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barrels can be made to look as if they are going to fall on you as you walk the rebar gangway. The real treat, though, is the cemetery.

Most recently Freakshow Wrestling (whose constellation of characters included John Morrison and Scorch the Clown) was the main event in this space, but Gary says it can be rented for anything. While we mulled over one idea, a séance, he noted that you can even get married by Darlene (Hellen Vegas) in the “Chapel of Hell.” As an added bonus, if the groom realizes he made a mistake, he can take a ride in the “suicide chair,” complete with special effects that simulate his bloody jailbreak into the hereafter.

On a happier note, Raymond Teller (of Penn and Teller) threw a birthday bash at Hell Town. They’ve also hosted a bachelorette party in the “haunted theater” where the ladies rightly watched horror movies in preparation for the bride’s impending nuptials.

If a suicide chair is not really up your alley or on ye auld bucket list, they’ve got you covered! There is a “coffin ride” that stimulates being buried alive. Sounds like a trip.

Before the haunting business, Gary’s resume reads like a Jonathan Swift tall tale. He should be twice his age to have been able to have so many adventures. He tells me he’s been downtown for years and years, and since we are the Downtown ZEN, those are the stories I’m after. We lay our scene downtown Las Vegas in the early 2000s.

Q: What made you get into this genre?

A: I’ve always been into horror, and through a friend of mine at the time, back in the early 2000s, who had been in haunts for a while asked me to help produce one. This was back in ’02 or somewhere around there. My drummer had been into haunts before, so he said he was looking to do something here. I said ‘OK let’s take a look.’ That was my first experience as a ‘haunter.’

I was also involved in doing music then downtown in a thing called “Flash Daddy Cool and the Neon Rockers.” It was at Neonopolis, and I was Flash Daddy Cool. I’d dress up like a pimp and start on the second level with a wireless mic. The band would be on the stage, and I’d start playing upstairs. Everybody would be like ‘what’s going on?’ Then I’d come down the escalator, and we’d perform. We played mostly surf, rockabilly and some of my originals.”

Besides the production company that they used to do “haunts,” Gary owned the first club on Fremont Street. Again, a friend who owned a club on Seventh Street smack dab between Fremont and Ogden prodded him to get dug in early. Gary knew the area was being developed. He recalls, “He said, ‘they’re doing an Downtown ZEN

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entertainment district down here, and there’s the old culinary school available (where container park is now). You guys would be the first ones to get in.’ So we did. We got in at the beginning of ’04, spent nine months gutting the building and remodeling everything and stayed open until ’08. It was a Hollywood themed club called Take One. 707 Fremont Street.”

An Internet search reveals that ghosts lurk in more places than just around Hell Town; they lurk in cyberspace. One website gives information about the venue, while a popular travel site giant claims to be able to show the club on a map where you can find nearby restaurants and such. When the map loads, it’s an all blue background, no streets or other venues as promised, and Take 1’s solitary martini glass-stamped address bubble floats mid-map, mid-fog, mid-nothingness. When you hover the cursor over it, the address 707 Fremont Street pops up. The present address of Downtown Container Park. Ironically, his current project Hell Town is made of shipping containers too (“like container park, it’s container Hell” he notes parenthetically).

Q: What happened?

A: We got in too early. It was really bad back then. We literally had to have the police chief come down and witness drug deals going on at the bus stop right in front of our door to get them to move the bus stop because nobody wanted to come in. We also had a restaurant. It was first Italian then we went to Cajun.

We tried a couple different things. We had rockabilly shows. We brought in everybody from Link Wray to Lee Rocker. We even tried rap, which I believe was our downfall. We had 500+ people, which was rare, for that Link show. I think if we had gaming we could have survived a little more. That whole district there, strictly no gaming. That was the whole idea. They were trying to recreate the Gaslamp district in San Diego, etc., a normal bar district. What we had to do was bring in pool tables and other legal vending operations just to earn some income, but nobody wanted to cross Sixth Street. It was a big threshold. In general, people thought if you crossed Sixth Street you were dead. It’s funny how engrained I was downtown, which is why I’d love to get back there because I’d been there for so long and really like the area. I even worked on The Ogden building when I was with Atlas Mechanical, that had the contract for The Ogden, which was called Streamline Tower at the time.”

A Google search of “Streamline Tower Las Vegas” yields its old Wikipedia page that reads, “Streamline Tower is a 21-story luxury condominium tower in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

Streamline Tower is on Las Vegas Boulevard one block north of Fremont. It is the only high-rise in the Entertainment District and was hoped would become the prestige address in the newly redeveloped downtown.” Another one of Gary’s ghosts.

Gary plans to get back downtown with his band “Nevada,” which also features another downtowner Amber Bukhart of Amberjoy’s Vintage Closet. He’s also got some ideas for downtown’s favorite old “haunts,” so stay tuned to this coffin … eh hem … this channel, because I got a feeling it aint over.

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Born-and-raised, Walker’s grandparents met in Hoover Dam’s tent city, and he remembers stories of his grandfather’s motorcycle with his grandmother riding shotgun in the sidecar through Boulder City and Las Vegas streets. He admits he’s tried to leave Las Vegas more than once, but he says, “I finally realized I can do whatever I want to do right here.”

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Share some random Las Vegas history that only a longtime local would know.

Louis Prima had a golf course here. The course had a sand dune in the shape of a showgirl, and she was scantily clad. Apparently, there was some controversy, and they had to grade the sand to be more modest.

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What do you think is a hidden gem in Las Vegas?

I think it’s hard to change the preconceptions that longtime locals have of downtown, so I think that all of downtown is a hidden gem.

I think an advertising campaign letting everyone know that there is free street parking after 6 p.m. could help bring more people.

Photo Bang Bang is located in the 18b Arts District. What do you think is the best part of the 18b?

It is all based on love. Being in the Arts District inspires me every day.

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How would someone find out about what is happening in the 18b?

I think there is really something happening seven days a week. If not here, we still try to promote arts and culture everywhere in the city, and we keep 18b.org updated with happenings.

What advice do you give to young photographers?

For me, I try to be as good technically as I can possibly be, and I shoot what I want. Photography can be magic, and that’s what I strive for.

So, I tell photographers to figure out what you’re trying to do with photography, and then, commit to doing that well.

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Author Book R E V I E W

Gone With the Whim

By Stefany Holmes Reviewed by Keir Fortune-Easton

"It was my first day on the Strip, my forty eighth day living in Las Vegas (Clearly, I didn’t rush right down). But I was starved for entertainment. And something Vegas-y.” Gone with the Whim: Leaving the Bible Belt for Sin City is a story of Stefany’s migration from one historic state to another. She does so unabashedly through poise and humor, complete with her own driver! How’s that for style? It is a hilarious account of her travels to the “tourist 31

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traps” all along Southern Nevada. Throughout the book she makes candid comparisons between Atlanta and Las Vegas that made me laugh out loud! There were times that I literally had to pull out a tissue because I was in that wonderful place betwixt and between laughing and crying at the same time. Also, for the gastronomists out there, she does a wonderful and delightful job of recommending some eateries throughout her travels. dtZEN.com

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Stefany Holmes also poses as a whimsical historical guide to Las Vegas. She gets down and dirty with groups from the mob, to the Mormons, and all the way back to the Anasazi tribe. One bit of history that I wasn’t familiar with, and most of us aren’t, is the history of Fremont Street. I’d just assumed that it was like the yellow brick road in OZ. Meaning it was always just there.

However, with most things there is a beginning and an end.

Fremont Street dates back to the founding of Las Vegas in 1905 and became the city’s first paved thoroughfare in 1925. A bit of history compliments of Stefany. Stage, scene, action! “But on Fremont, the fronds of the surrounding palms curtsied like sugarplum nymphs in the winds as a dense grey stratum built thick, heavy shelves in the southern Nevada sky. No one seemed phased after all, summer is monsoon season. Which means the ceiling could fall out with a flash flood, washing you and your car away in a matter of minutes.

No bigs.”

She doesn't fail to notice the debaucherous aspect of Las Vegas as well. While taking a stroll down Las Vegas Boulevard (a.k.a the Strip), she encounters the numerous "sales representatives" that don a most street-smart attire that belies their profession.

"Girls Girls Girls" are splayed across their T-shirts. What are they pandering you may ask? Why trading cards for the sexually inclined. "There's an art, or a science, to the manner in which these cards are dealt. One of vigorous practice and exact charm … The clipping flutter imitates the sound of a baseball card sandwiched between bicycle spokes.

One such card read: Irresistible Ivy: Call for Special Powers These are totally rad. Dads probably collect them. They should come with a stale, hardened stick of powdery bubble gum and a plastic sleeve to preserve their mint condition. I only need four more to complete the Sexy Supergirls set. I wonder if they misspelled "Irresistable" on purpose. I'm curious if her special powers are just as contagious as poison ivy, sumac, or poison oak.

Now, I'm done wondering."

In one fell swoop she has done what not one of my friends, family members, coworkers, or the like has been able to accomplish. I have finally fallen in love with Las Vegas after 13 years. I have to say that I fought it tooth and nail. I didn’t change my area code on my cell from 415 to 702 until my fifth year of living here, and I have held out on tinting my car windows, just in case I move back to San Francisco. Again, it’s been 13 years, folks, and a few vehicles later, and I’m still driving around with crystal clear windows, but not for long. Next summer, I promise.

Gone with the Whim: leaving the Bible Belt for Sin City.

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Q&A With Gone With the Whim author Stefany Holmes Interviewed by Keir Fortune-Easton

What caused you to set your sights on Las Vegas? Why the big move?

Honestly? Absolutely nothing caused me to set my sights on Vegas. Since it was a work transfer for the other half, I only knew we were heading somewhere west.

They were still creating the position before we knew the destination, and I was just looking for palm trees. After 12 years in Atlanta, I was ready to leave the South and had always wanted to live in "the desert," but I would have never guessed it would be Las Vegas. I didn't think people actually lived here!

How many animals made the trip?

At the time, we had two dogs, a cat, and a talking African grey parrot. We knew there was absolutely no way we could check into a "regular hotel" with three different species, hence our decision to try KOAs. I was also determined to get crocked around a campfire with complete strangers. The ISSUE 31

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cat meowed for much of the 2,000-mile drive, and now the parrot mimics her to the point of chaos and confusion. It was a long 40 hours on the road together.

Did Driver feel like “Driving Ms. Daisy” at times?

I'm certain. However, I think everyone feels like they're "Driving Ms. Daisy" if I'm in the car. At least I always make a conscious effort to sit in the front seat.

Would you consider giving Driver a break and taking the wheel occasionally?

Do you mean on the drive out or in general around town? Either way, the answer is still the same: nah. My talents are definitely in the passenger seat. I can drive though, people often ask. I usually just don't do it with other people in the car.

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I actually feel like my first two years in Vegas were a complete staycation since I made exploring my priority. I did a solo weekend at the Flamingo when I was finishing that particular entry for the book.

We also did New Year's Eve at Paris one year since I wanted to experience that at least once. When friends come through town, I have no qualms about inviting myself to stay at their hotel. As far as rooms, I'd have to say I personally love The Cosmopolitan and The Palazzo. I was also in a suite at Treasure Island and did not expect it to be so gigantic. This is definitely a town with every brand of accommodation at your fingertips. Indulge, locals!

Which hotel would you most like to stay in that you haven’t yet?

I would probably say the Golden Nugget.

As much as I've been, I've never stayed there. Same goes for Caesars. I've napped in one of their rooms, but I've never made 32

it a full-blown sleepover. I would also like to try Trump. I really love everything about making a hotel "the" destination.

I loved your hilarious recommendations for nightclubs. Which one would you recommend for the 35-45 crowd? And why?

Well, I'm very upfront about not being the most proficient club-goer! Because there are so many, and because people have such different interests, I would be hesitant to make a specific recommendation. All of them are quite impressive in their own rights. My needs are always the same: somewhere the group can actually have a conversation without yelling, somewhere my feet won't stick to the floor, and somewhere I can dance. Basically, I gravitate towards living rooms.

So, do you consider yourself a bingo aficionado?

I would love nothing more than to call myself a bingo aficionado. But alas, real bingo is not what it was in second grade.

It's hard! When I did my "hands-on research" for the book, I was blown away at how complex the game and games within the games can be. No one will be inviting me to a tournament any time soon, I assure you. Though I would like to be a bingo caller — seems it's DJ meets auctioneer meets whimsical poet. And in that case, I would want to do high-profile events and get a big residency somewhere, for sure.

Other than the Pharaoh's Fortune slot machine, do you have any other favorites, and where do you like to play?

I'm very loyal to Pharaoh's Fortune, but if I can't find it, I will mosey up to something with good theme music and/or interesting people sitting nearby. I discovered Pharaoh's at the Cannery, but I love playing the slots downtown. I also love Paris, Bellagio and Encore. I can make a twenty last for several hours on the penny slots, so I try to tip well.

Whenever you go out on the town you seem to collect new friends. That is not an easy task to do in such a transient town. Do you find that it comes naturally to you?

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a lot of people here, but in my experience so far, it's definitely a little harder to do in Vegas, form close relationships. I don't know if that's because I lived in the South for so long or I'm just getting weirder with age, but it's taken a little longer than I thought to settle in socially.

Since the book has been published there are some new restaurants that have popped up. Would you consider writing a monthly column? I for one would read it religiously.

Not only do you touch on almost every aspect of dining, but if the food is not up to par you still find something positive to comment on. I find that very refreshing.

I try to always remain positive, and I also believe you can be funny without being mean. And we really all do have different tastes so I could never just focus on the food. All meals for me are a big deal, so I tend to take in the entire environment that provides the experience. And yes, I have wanted to do a restaurant column for as long as I can remember. You hiring?

Would you ever consider giving “Oyster Barf” another chance?

You know, I would, because I know the biggest part of my disenchantment was specific to the server. Though with so many restaurants in town, I'm not in a big rush. But when I do return, I will definitely take a few friends and make it an event.

How did the wineries in Pahrump compare to other well-established ones?

I was quite pleased with their wineries on a scale of having no idea what to expect and being completely surprised grapes grow in the desert. The staff at both were so kind and fun, and they have some great goings-on out there, including stomping for season. Naturally, you cannot compare them to Napa or Tuscany, but I think they're a great day trip for locals and an unexpected expedition if visiting Vegas for an extended trip.

with her, but wish I had because we would likely be good friends!

You are quite the adventurer. Are there any places left in Nevada that you'd like to explore? For instance, Northern Nevada?

I still haven't made it up to Lake Tahoe, which is insane, and I imagine I will get there eventually. Of course, I'd also like to do Reno, Carson City, and I'd love to take my camera to Great Basin National Park. I'm also quite curious about Lovers Lock Plaza in Lovelock, where apparently you can exercise the Chinese custom of symbolically locking your love on a chain. The spiritual and natural gifts of the southwest are endless.

So, you've been here for quite some time now. How many animals have you added to your family since the move? I am a big animal lover, and when people ask me how many I have, my husband and I always say in unison, "we plead the fifth"!

Animals are definitely a weakness for me, and I do everything I can to prevent being a hoarder or break any codes. Since the move, we've added another cat, another bird, and another dog — all essentially unexpected rescues whose stories either made the book or will be in another.

I am so happy to find another person that cherishes Boulder City like I do. Would you consider living there?

I love Boulder City so much it hurts. I would absolutely live there, but it's just a bit far from the areas I find myself in the most. I have definitely spent many days imagining what it would be like to live there. And that reminds me, may I add a staycation at Milo's Inn to my list?

Do you still keep in touch with the "working woman and madam" of Sheri's at the "Chicken Ranch"? By the way, I am so glad that you gave her a hug. That is something that I would do. You never know why someone has taken on a line of work, and I'm pretty sure that she appreciated the thought.

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Get creeped out. I mean REALLY creeped out. Get scared out of your wits.

It’s good for you sometimes.

I saw this mask hanging from my neighborhood gate and knew right away that I had to photograph it. Even with the morning light coming through, it just has this sort of weird essence about it. I’m not quite sure if it’s the transparency of it, or the way the green color makes the face that much more ominous. Either way, I like what it’s up to and the job that it’s doing.

So go out, get your scaredy-cat on, and know that you’re in good company.

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Fabulous Fall in Las Vegas!

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ver the past decade, Las Vegas has embraced Halloween as a major attraction for the destination with most, if not all, of the hottest nightspots ranging from clubs and lounges to theatrical parties and costume contests. Many of the costume competitions even give out cash prizes in the tens of thousands of dollars. Contestants will outdo each other with outrageous and highly detailed costumes leaving nothing to chance, especially since the competition is fierce.

Though Las Vegas’ fascination with Halloween seems to be a relatively new phenomenon, the tradition actually dates back well over half a century. From the early days after World War II, Las Vegas not just promoted itself as a “place in the sun” but city boosters, such as the Las Vegas News Bureau, would also celebrate the many amazing holidays that would take place throughout the season.

Halloween was one such affair and the News Bureau would take full advantage of telling the world that the city was ready for a party at any time.

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Living Zen HOME STAGING & IMPROVEMENTS USING FENG SHUI

By Consy Malasoma

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or the past seven years or so we have seen a dramatic shift in the real estate market here in Las Vegas. Many multi-homeowners either walked away from or short sold their properties that were underwater. We now are starting to see some signs of recovery.

Many are still waiting for the market to revive in order to get as much of their equity out as possible. But what about the homes and condos that are for sale now?

I came from nine years of home staging in the Puget Sound and Las Vegas. Although the industry has had some significant changes, preparing your property for sale still involves some effort. I use the principles of Feng Shui when I assess a property coming onto the market. To prepare a home for sale, those of us who live and breathe Feng Shui understand that a key element is to clear out the clutter that has accumulated and to set our intention to allow fresh, new energy. You may not be selling your property at this time, but this information is also relevant if you are changing careers or thinking of a new relationship.

Clutter translates to stagnant energy in our spaces and creates an impediment to the introduction of desired new energy … or a new buyer! Another Feng Shui approach is tapping into nature’s five elements: water, wood, fire, earth and metal. The combination of these elements equally represented in a décor or building’s interior adds a sense of beauty and balance. (Note my article on Feng Shui elements in last month’s magazine).

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Curb appeal using Feng Shui is another logical and necessary step for the sale of a property. A meandering, curved walkway to the main entrance is more visually pleasant compared to a straight, linear one. A clean front door is the initial entry into your space and important to maintain. Keep the cobwebs and the dusty landing maintained and any broken items around the front entrance removed at all times. Make sure your lighting works and all bulbs are replaced. Remove dead plants and empty pots. Care, upkeep and maintenance are a sign of pride of ownership and love for the property! This all equates to a faster sale and a higher offer.

According to the Chinese, we may not have control over our birth date, or the birth luck that we have in our lives, but with Feng Shui we have some measure of control over our environment by where we choose to live, the “lay of the land” and the rivers and valleys we choose to live on and around. Sometimes the house may be in perfect condition but the feel is wrong when walking in. There may have been a financial loss that occurred or a couple that fought all the time. A space clearing may help to mitigate that negative energy.

Feng Shui is very popular still in large cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco due to all the factors that affect a property. On a side note, Feng Shui can be used to help look for ways to de-stress, to connect back to nature, and to reconnect with our spirit and with others on a meaningful level.

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Consy is a Feng Shui practitioner and home stager. She uses an organic and energy approach to her home staging business and works in households and offices to unblock negativity and help to remove stressors in her client’s lives. Another helpful tool for her consulting business is to look at her clients’ astro charts to determine what planet transits are having effects. Her background as a real estate broker in Washington has been a great asset, also, when staging a property.

This column will provide articles on Feng Shui, a healthy lifestyle and relationship tips, along with design ideas. Her mission is to bring information to improve lives, and help others navigate the challenges of life through one’s environment. Consy is available for consultations and gives talks on these subjects. Her talks have been given at Barnes and Noble in Summerlin, East West Bookstore in Seattle and the Psychic Eye on West Charleston Avenue. She can be notified through her website at www.consymalasoma.com.

While I was serving on the Snoqualmie Arts Commission in Washington, the city budgeted for a major renovation plan to improve the downtown thoroughfare with new streetlights, sidewalks and additional parking. Using my Feng Shui knowledge, I suggested to the city planner and architect to add curves on the sidewalks anywhere and everywhere and benches for community gatherings. Those ideas were implemented and the change and feel was immediate. This can apply to your backyards, your front walks (mentioned earlier), our own downtown project and any space you are considering a move into.

Another consideration when listing a home is to add shrubs or a pony wall to a home that is directly facing traffic such as the T formation in a street. The directness of the traffic is similar to sha chi or “poison arrows” going directly into the home. It is much like

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pushing too much energy into the structure and can affect the luck of the occupants. Compass directions, water ways/canals, steep hillsides and busy intersections all have an impact on our homes and eventually on our lives.

Attending a planning commission meeting in our community would be helpful to look at the parks we play in and use for future generations. They would be enhanced with curves, colorful flowerbeds and places with shade provided for people to congregate. Our own Springs Preserve has great examples of Feng Shui elements … the curved walkways, the rounded corners and of course, all the indigenous plants to see.

These are but a few examples of improving your home sales. Check out my future articles on clutter control and interior furniture placement for improving your luck and life.

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HOUSING GUIDE

BY KARINA GIRALDO

The Ogden

To say that downtown Las Vegas is experiencing a renaissance would be an understatement. The transformation it’s undergoing is closer to a complete rebirth as creative entrepreneurs from all over the country are moving here to launch the next great startup. Fresh dining, nightlife and shopping opportunities seem to open daily, catering to the tastes of the ever more youthful and connected demographic now calling downtown home.

Towering above it all is The Ogden, an amenity-rich, high-rise condominium offering luxury living in the heart of the growing downtown district. Footsteps away from an inspiring array of restaurants, entertainment venues and creative workspaces, The Ogden offers a unique opportunity to own a home in the midst of the city’s dynamic cultural and entrepreneurial epicenter.

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Its 25-story structure features 275 luxury residences, with floor plans that range from one to three bedrooms plus den, 1½ to 2½ baths, and 815 to 2,044 square feet. All the condos have been recently refreshed with modern details like smooth walls, granite countertops, and hardwood and ceramic tile floors throughout. Open kitchens flow into spacious living areas where floor-to-ceiling windows offer incredible views of the mountains by day and of the city lights by night.

The Ogden offers an abundance of amenities and services, including a fitness center with an amazing view on the 15th floor and a spacious clubhouse on the 16th floor designed for lounging or entertaining in equal measure. The roof features 360-degree panoramic views of surrounding areas, including the Strip and Red Rock Canyon, which can be enjoyed from a lounge chair on the Sky Deck or from the adjacent rooftop pool and spa.

Concierge services are here to fulfill any need you may have from reservations at local hotspots to receiving mail packages. A pet-friendly building, The Ogden includes an onsite dog park and is only blocks away from both Hadland Park and Heritage Park.

A variety of residences are available for purchase and are priced from the low $200,000s to the mid $600,000s. Visit www.OgdenLV.com for more information, or contact me for a private tour.

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Health & Wellness

By Temple Brathwaite If it takes 1,200 jumping jacks to burn the amount of calories earned from eating a single Oreo cookie, how many would you be willing to eat? With autumn in full effect and Halloween lurking around the corner, we are subjected to jeopardizing everything we’ve worked all year for. Most candies, like other processed foods we eat, are filled with GMOs (Genetically Modified Organism), like sugar, cornstarch and high fructose corn syrup, which add no benefit or nutritional value to our bodies. One downtown mom pointed out that Halloween can be a “no rule” time for kids, where they are allowed to just have fun and indulge in all the things that make childhood so great. With that being said, your child could consume anywhere from 50-60 pieces of bite size, wafer and nut-filled treats either in one night or over the course of a few days.

**The information listed below is from Men’s Health Magazine and is based on one item**

Bite size Snickers 80 cal.

Caramel Apple 250-350 cal.

= 8 min. run

= 40 min. on the rowing machine

Hershey Kisses 26 cal.

KitKat 105 cal.

= 3 min. of fast sit-ups

= 40 min. of cycling

Almond Joy/ Mounds 80 cal.

Skittles/ Starbust 61 cal.

= 11 min. of burpees

= 7 min. of push-ups

YORK Peppermint Patty 50 cal.

Package M&M’s 88 cal. = 9 min. ofjumping rope

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Now let’s be fair, kids aren’t the only ones indulging. Adults, too, have their unhealthy share of Halloween fun. Charted below is the calorie count of some Halloween favorites paired with the hard work needed to work those bad boys off. While everyone burns calories differently due to the genetic makeup of their metabolism, this just serves as a guide to provide better knowledge about the things in which we indulge, especially this time of year.

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Portrait Of

The Artist

Living In Las Vegas

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his is the case of the stolen Cupid. In the summer of 2011 I was still new to Las Vegas, but by then I knew how the dice roll in downtown, games, dames and thangs. These streets are cold despite the sweat-dripping heat. Booze fueled and drug ravaged, most everyone is out for himself, and they all know how to conceal maliciousness behind a smile. It can get hot out here, but I love it. The city, she loves me too, I know it. I was new to the city but not to her ways.

I had already painted a couple of things around town when I talked to the owner of Cupid's Wedding Chapel, the sweetest, nicest lady you could ever meet. I showed her a drawing of Cupid that l did, and she liked it, so she hired me to paint the outside of her chapel. I painted two large wooden panels for her: one was of Cupid about to shoot an arrow, and the other was of a chapel altar with two wedding rings above it including the phone number of the chapel underneath it. She was very pleased with my work, and so was I. The cupid, in particular, made me feel like I had outdone myself. Whenever I passed by it, I would look at it and find satisfaction in my toil.

The months passed, and one day while again passing by I noticed it was gone. I immediately went inside to ask about it. As I came into the owner’s view, I knew instantly by the grief in her sweet eyes that something was amiss. “What happened to the cupid?” I asked. “They stole it,” she said.

I asked who, and she didn't know. “Had she any idea who could have done it?” I questioned further. “One of the other wedding chapels,” she said.

Whoever took the cupid must have had tools, strength and help because it was bolted and adhered to the wall so that parts of the wall came off with it when they took it. She suspected another wedding chapel because someone in the past had repeatedly stolen her light bulbs, but there was no evidence to link the two events. I had a theory of my own.

I suspected that another artist had done it. Whereas she thought she was the target of rivals, I thought it was me who was being targeted. Someone in my field must not like competition, I thought. But this supposition was without evidence either.

My little brother also had a theory. He thought a couple had passed by it, whereupon liking the cupid, the female expressed such, and the man decided to get it for her in an act of romance. “Maybe they had gotten married there,” he speculated. In time I have come to think that this last hypothesis is the one most likely to be true.

Sadly, the owner was afraid to get another painted because she thought it too would get stolen and nothing I could say would dispel her from that fear.

About a year ago I told her of an idea that I had to paint for her the famous Raphael cherub, and though she liked the idea she wanted to wait. I kept stopping by to say hello because like I said, she's a sweet, nice lady and on these occasions I would mention the Raphael cherub. In May of 2014 she finally said yes, and I got to pay tribute to one of my favorite painters, Raphael.

If you have any information that may lead to the stolen cupid please contact the FBI or the ALSC (Association for Lost or Stolen Cupids).

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O Face Doughnuts

By Hannah Espina et me preface this review by disclosing my current situation.

OK, that sounded a little more serious than I had intended, L but I thought it was important to note that as I sit here preparing to write my review on O Face Doughnuts, I am two weeks into a 30-day no-sugar, no-dairy, no-grain, no-fun-at-all diet.

However, this doesn’t mean that I don’t have very fond, not-sodistant memories of their decadent doughnuts and homemade syrup-infused cold brew coffees. Let’s just hope by the end of this review, I’m not running to O Face like a maniacal, sugar-deprived crazy person … I guess we’ll find out!

Although O Face Doughnuts is quickly becoming everyone’s go-to doughnut joint in downtown Vegas, my main reason for frequenting the place is their amazing coffee made with beans from Seattle’s Caffe Vita. Yup, Seattle coffee a mere blocks away from the office. [Cue angels singing “Hallelujah” … ] If I didn’t care about doughnuts at all, this would be the end of the review, and frankly, that’s enough of a reason to check this place out. But I do care about doughnuts. A lot. Which is part of the reason why I had to do this sugar detox for 30 days. I’m the type of person who can rarely resist the temptation of a seductive pastry!

Anyway, enough about my self-inflicted sabbatical from sugar.

O Face Doughnuts really sets the bar high when it comes to their unique variety of specialty, filled (“Fork & Knives” as they call them), and savory options. The best part in my opinion: they have VEGAN donuts!

My personal favorite of their vegan variety is the rosewater doughnut with roasted pistachio. The light rosewater glaze has just a hint of that floral sweetness without overpowering the cakey dough and crunchy pistachios. The thing about O Face Doughnuts is that they’re on the richer, doughy side rather than the light and airy side. These aren’t your fluffy Krispy Kreme-type doughnuts.

No, sir! These doughnuts have some serious substance.

We here at the office have started to celebrate birthdays with a box (or a few!) of O Face Doughnuts in lieu of birthday cake (because birthday cakes are so 2013). So, needless to say, I’ve tried almost all of their doughnut varieties, from the good ol’ fashioned glazed to the OMG-why-is-this-so-damn-good “S’more” doughnut. Let me tell you, if you’re going to be “bad” and indulge, you may as 45

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well go all out and go for the “Fork & Knives” flavors. These bad boys just beg to be eaten with utensils, savored and appreciated for the glorious, well-worth-the-calories confections that they are.

What I love about O Face Doughnuts, besides fun retro décor, is the fact that all their doughnuts are made from scratch daily, and their flavored coffee drinks are made with fresh house-made syrup. This commitment and attention to gourmet detail is really a testament to resident chef Crystal Whitford’s passion for her craft.

So as I sit here eating my kale chips, reminiscing about these delightful confections, I highly suggest you make your way down to the John E. Carson building the next time you get a craving for a rich, delectable doughnut and a great cup of coffee. dtZEN.com

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Now excuse me while I wipe down my tears as I count the days until I can have another sinfully delicious treat from O Face Doughnuts.

O Face Doughnuts 124 S. Sixth St., Suite 140

(inside the John E. Carson Building)

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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The Bunkhouse Saloon

By Charlene Sands

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aving originally opened in 1953, The Bunkhouse Saloon is rich with history and it’s recent renovations does its best to pay homage to that, but that’s where the buck stops in hopes that it is the same old dive bar.

Let’s start simple. There’s still food served at The Bunkhouse Saloon, and yes it’s still bar fare, but it’s nothing to be scoffed at. There’s nary a chicken wing or burger in sight, but four kinds of sloppy joes?

Yes, there’s that –– in beef, pork, turkey and veggie variations to be exact. Hey, every spot needs its “thing,” correct? Their fries, mac ‘n’ cheese, and even their queso and chips can all get the sloppy treatment. And before you go thinking this menu must be relishing in some simplistic afterschool special snack dreams, know that its been executed in part by Chef Robert Henderson, formerly of the very swank Herbs & Rye cocktail bar.

With the menu being rounded out with treats like deviled eggs, fried pickles and ham and cheese sandwiches, the bar fare notion still rings true, though it is at an elevated taste. That ham and cheese sandwich is served with Swiss and a bacon glaze, those fried pickles with a house made ranch dipping sauce (that is to die for), and the grits and gravy are an inspired take comprised of fried cheese grit nuggets to be dipped in a piquant gravy. Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn’t go into detail about that single, solitary dessert offered on the menu as it has filled the honey toast shaped hole in my heart that the oft health code violating Ichiza left. Vanilla ice cream sitting in between two slices of warm honey drizzled brioche toast with an accompanying caramel dipping sauce constitutes this amazing concoction, and let me just tell you –– it’s sunshine on a rainy day. What else is sunshine 47

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on a rainy day? The fact that roughly 70 percent of their menu items are less than $10. Also sunshine? A 55+ canned beer selection, six on tap with two of them only costing $3. The Bunkhouse is evidently out to satiate a lofty palate while not depleting wallets, a noble cause indeed.

Now that we’ve satisfied your taste buds, let’s touch on your visual senses. Upon approaching The Bunkhouse you’ll of course be familiar with the same old building exterior, but get ready to be a bit discombobulated. You’ll first notice the entrance is on the opposite end of the property. Guests will now enter from an alley entrance off Fremont Street as opposed to the steps on 11th. This is an aptly made decision as moving the entrance to that location puts you in much closer proximity to the action that is Fremont Street itself, Atomic Liquors just up the block, and the proposed “music village” that area is said to become.

Next door is a compound of sorts with nine mini-bungalows, one acting as a performer’s green room, the others to become artist residences. Other rumored additions to the corner of Fremont and 11th are a record store and recording studio to complete this “music village.” The concurrence of all these music-centric entities, with The Bunkhouse at the forefront, is a radical concept hoping to provide a sustainable model for the business of music in the community.

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headphones and white string lighting suspended from the branches.

It may seem base to some, but if you let it, it can provide a really pleasing ambiance amongst the many benches and bar tables filling out the backyard.

One of the more exciting additions is the outdoor takeout window.

Not in the mood for a show or the bar but want some quick, tasty bar snacks, or just want to enjoy them while taking in the evening outside? This is just for you. Also, if you meant to make it to a show, but all the tickets sold out you are in an extreme amount of luck.

The outdoor patio is flanked with PA speakers that will broadcast what’s being performed to outdoor patrons, and for most shows you’ll be granted access to the outdoor area sans ticket. Once you actually enter the building, though, the first major change you will notice is the stage has multiplied in size several times and has now moved to the southeast corner of the building. Gone are viewobstructing pillars and the booths and benches that peppered the venue throughout. When I am told this once cramped dive bar is a 250+ person venue, I believe it whole-heartedly. The ceiling is now exposed, but from it hangs remains of The Bunkhouse of years past.

Many of the old Western items that were so synonymous with the bar still adorn the walls. Everything is now sleek with a rustic edge.

Think of any climactic concert scene from any Michael Cera movie from the past five years, and The Bunkhouse now gives you that same quintessentially cinematic indie rock club feel, and we mean that in the best way possible.

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local bands and having choice national and beyond bands flank its tiny stage. Within The Bunkhouse’s new incarnation, honing in on that gold star is the modus operandi. Having opened their first night with indie greats Built to Spill, they brought on The Breeders soon after, and are expecting the likes of Bob Mould (of Hüsker Dü), Washed Out, Blond Redhead and more, while still filling the roster with local acts like Rusty Maples and Gold Boot. The reputation remains alive and well.

We must also mention that not one ticket to the fall lineup cost more than $25! The main focus of current-day Bunkhouse is that of being a music venue first and foremost; every demolition, every addition, every decision made since the closing have been, for all intents and purposes, aimed towards that. Admittedly, there can be something initially off-putting about the new Bunkhouse if it seems too clean, too refined. It’s as if someone took your home and feng shui-ed the hell out of it without checking with you first. It’s a bit disorienting for the former Bunkhouse regular, but consider the plus sides: inexpensive but delicious food, vast drink selection, cheap tickets for great quality shows, convenient downtown location/access, etc. The feng shui-ing of your favorite local venue is for your own good and that of the long-term music scene. And as usual with change, it takes time, and as they say anything good is worth waiting for.

The Bunkhouse Saloon is located at: 124 S. 11th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 They are open: Sunday - Thursday: 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Friday - Saturday: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

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events calendar OCTOBER 1 wednesday

Creativ Week Creativ Week is produced and curated by CatalystCreativ, a small business funded by the Downtown Project the first week of every month.

Creativ Week is a monthly celebration in downtown Vegas that showcases the most exciting arts, culture and entertainment. more info: CatalystCreativ.com dates: Oct. 1-4 Bingo and Beer Every first Wednesday come play bingo at Banger Brewing. location: Banger Brewingn time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

The Pinup Pageant We would like to invite you to be a part of our exciting event, The Pinup Pageant! It is going to be an evening of beautiful girls and fun! location: 1225 S. Main St. time: 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 2 thursday Creativ Week

Rachel’s Kitchen Jam Every Thursday, Rachel’s Kitchen will be hosting live acoustic music. location: Rachel’s Kitchen in the Ogden time: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

OCTOBER 3 Friday Creativ Week

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2p FIRST FRIDAY First Friday is celebrated in the Arts District and celebrates young and established local artists. location: Arts District time: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. more info: FirstFridayLasVegas.com

OCTOBER 4 saturday Creativ Week

Grapes and Hops Festival Sample fine wines, a unique selection of beers and food from some of Las Vegas' finest restaurants, while helping to raise money for a good cause, at the Springs Preserve's 5th annual Grapes & Hops Festival. location: Springs Preserve time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

OCTOBER 7 tuesday

OCTOBER 18 saturday

Downtown Project Lowdown Want the inside scoop on all of the good things happening with Downtown Project? Then you won’t want to miss the Downtown Lowdown, a monthly event that brings the community together with updates relating to DTLV. location: The Learning Village time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m. more info: DowntownProject.com

OCTOBER 10 Friday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve This family-friendly event features a haunted hay maze, trick-or-treat stations, carnival games, a petting zoo, live entertainment, and much more spooktacular fun. location: Springs Preserve time: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. dates: Oct. 10-12, 17-19, and 24-26

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve

OCTOBER 19 sunday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve

OCTOBER 24 Friday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2p Life is Beautiful The Life is Beautiful Festival brings together amazing music, world-class food, iconic public speakers and phenomenal art for an incredible three-day event. location: Downtown Las Vegas dates: Oct. 24-26 more info: LifeIsBeautiful.com

OCTOBER 25 saturday

OCTOBER 11 saturday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve Walk ‘n’ Roll for HIV/AIDS A grassroots nighttime walk and bike ride fundraiser and festival to benefit HIV/AIDS programs in Southern Nevada. location: The Center time: 4:30 p.m.

Blinking Man presents Light Bright Rainbow Ride Join your Blinking Man friends for the 8th Blinking Man. The theme for this ride is rainbows, so take that however you'd like! Costumes are always encouraged. location: Huntridge Tavern time: 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 12 sunday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve

OCTOBER 13 MONDAY Columbus Day

OCTOBER 14 tuesday

Trivia at the Beat Come with a team or find one at The Beat. Every second Tuesday you can test your knowledge and flex your brain in a cerebral competition. There will be prizes and beer specials, and most likely a little more beer than brains. location: The Beat Coffeehouse time: 7 p.m.

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve Life is Beautiful

OCTOBER 26 sunday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve Life is Beautiful

OCTOBER 31 Friday Halloween

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm Safe Trick-or-Treat Looking for a place to trick-or-treat downtown?

Come to the Downtown Container Park for a safe trick-or-treat event. location: Downtown Container Park time: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Halloween Parade The 5th annual Las Vegas Halloween Parade will be held downtown. All interested in joining the parade should arrive, in costume, at the staging area on 13th and Fremont streets at 6 p.m. time: 8 p.m.

OCTOBER 17 friday

Haunted Harvest at Springs Preserve Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2p

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OCTOBER NOVEMBER NOVember 2 sunday

Daylight Savings Time Ends

NOVember 3 tuesday Election Day

Downtown Project Lowdown Want the inside scoop on all of the good things happening with Downtown Project? Then you won’t want to miss the Downtown Lowdown, a monthly event that brings the community together with updates relating to DTLV. location: The Learning Village time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m. more info: DowntownProject.com

NOVember 5 WEDNESDAY

Creativ Week Creativ Week is produced and curated by CatalystCreativ, a small business funded by the Downtown Project the first week of every month.

Creativ Week is a monthly celebration in downtown Vegas that showcases the most exciting arts, culture and entertainment. more info: CatalystCreativ.com dates: Oct. 5-8

NOVember 6 tHURsday Creativ Week

NOVember 7 FRIDAY Creativ Week

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2p

NOVember 8 saturday Creativ Week

Visit Blue Man Group’s ShoeZaphone at the Zappos.com downtown campus and create your own soundtrack and light show. Then come to Monte Carlo and watch us create ours!

NIGHTLY AT

TICKETS FROM $59* VIP & ONSTAGE EXPERIENCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE *SUBJECT TO TAXES AND FEES. SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

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DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS 100 The Beat Coffeehouse G5 520 Fremont St. 702.385.2328 101 Le Thai G5 523 Fremont St. 702.778.0888 102 Triple George Grill F4 201 N. Third St. 702.384.2761

103 Tacos El Gordo J8 1724 E. Charleston Blvd.

702.251.8226

104 Chicago Joe’s E7 820 S. Fourth St.

702.382.5637 www.chicagojoesrestaurant.com

105 Bar+Bistro D8 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #155 702.202.6060

106 Mundo – A Culinary Haute Spot C5 495 S. Grand Central Pkwy.

702.270-4400 107 Courthouse Bar & Grill E5 330 S. Third St. 702.388-8222 108 City Centre Café F6 375 Lewis Ave. 702.383.4055

126 Denny’s F4 450 Fremont St. (Inside Neonopolis) 702.471.0056 www.dennys.com

127 Rachel’s Kitchen G5 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

(Inside Retail Space at Ogden) www.rachelskitchen.com

128 Radio City Pizza G5 508 Fremont St.

702.982.5055 www.radiocitypizza.com

129 Park on Fremont G5 506 Fremont St.

702.798.7000 www.parkonfremont.com

130 Anthony’s Pizza & Deli E5 321 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite #125 702.896.0353

131 La Comida G5 100 Sixth St.

702.463.9900 www.facebook.com/LaComidaLV

132 Doña Maria's Tamales D8 910 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.382.6538

133 Mingo Kitchen and Lounge C8 1017 First St., Suite #180 702.685.0328

109 El Gaucho Luca’s Café & Deli F5 231 S. Third St., Suite #110 702.384.3115 www.elgaucholucascafe.com

134 City Center Quiznos F6 365 Lewis Ave.

110 Viva Las Arepas D10 1616 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #120

135 Wild B9 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. Suite 120

702.336.9696

111 Subway G5 600 Fremont St. 702.302.5020 113 Jason’s Deli D3 100 City Pkwy.

702.366.0130

114 The Verdicts Inn E7 801 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.837.3428

115 Luv It Frozen Custard D10 505 E. Oakey Blvd.

702.384.6452

116 Lola’s: B8 A Louisiana Kitchen

241 W. Charleston Blvd. #101 702.227.5652 117 Casa Don Juan Restaurant C8 1204 S. Main St. 702.384.8070 www.casadonjuanlv.com 118 eat.

707 Carson Ave. G5 702.534.1515 www.eatdowntownlv.com

119 Du-Par’s F5 Restaurant & Bakery 1 Fremont St. (Inside Golden Gate) 702.385.1906

120 Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop E5 Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Ave. 702.631.1112 www.capriottis.com

121 El Sombrero Café D7 807 S. Main St. 122 G5

702.382.9234 Kabob Corner 507 Fremont St. 702.384.7722

124 Big Ern’s BBQ G5 707 Fremont St. (Container Park) 702.834.7845 www.bigernsbbq.com

125 Pop Up Pizza E4 1 Main St. (PLAZA HOTEL) 702.366.0049 www.popuppizzalv.com

125 Zaba’s Mexican Grill E4 1 Main St. (PLAZA HOTEL) 702.207.0777 www.zabas.com

702.380.0900 www.quiznos.com

702.527.7717 www.eatdrinkwild.com

136 Nacho Daddy C10 113 N. 4th St.

702.778.7800 www.nachodaddy.com

137 Pura Vida H7 1236 Western Ave.

702.722.0108 www.puravidavegas.com

138 Tiffany's Café G4 1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd

702.444.4459 www.tiffanyscafelv.com

139 Art of Flavors G5 1616 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.676.1027 www.Facebook.com Search "Art of Flavors"

140 MTO Café D5 500 S. Main St.

702.380.8229 www.mtocafe.com

141 O Face Doughnuts G5 124 S. Sixth St. Suite 140

702.476.3223 www.Facebook.com Search “O Face Doughnuts”

142 Rock ‘N’oodles C8 1108 S. Third St.

702.522.9953 www.rocknoodles.com

143 The Goodwich G5 1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite A 702.910.8681 www.the-goodwich.com

144 Carson Kitchen F5 124 S. Sixth St.

702.473.9523 www.carsonkitchen.com

BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS 200 Downtown Cocktail Room (DCR) G5 111 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.880.3696 201 Lady Silvia E8 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. www.theladysilvia.com 202 Artifice D8 1025 S. First St. 702.489.6339

204 Dino’s Lounge D10 1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.382.3894

205 Banger Brewing F4 450 Fremont St. Suite 135 702.456.2739 www.bangerbrewing.com

206 The Griffin G5 511 Fremont St. 702.382.0577

207 Hogs & Heifers Saloon F4 201 N. 3rd St., Suite #130

702.676.1457 www.hogsandheifers.com

208 Insert Coin(s) G5 512 Fremont St.

702.447.2525 www.insertcoinslv.com

209 Vanguard Lounge G5 516 Fremont St.

702.868.7800 www.vanguardlv.com

210 Commonwealth G5 525 Fremont St.

702.798.7000 www.commonwealthlv.com

211 Backstage Bar & Billiards G5 601 Fremont St.

702.382.2223 www.backstagebarandbilliards.com

212 Bunkhouse H6 124 S. 11th St. 702.384.4536 www.bunkhouselv.com 213 Don’t Tell Mama G5 517 Fremont St. 702.207.0788

214 Atomic Liquors H5 917 Fremont St.

702.349.2283 www.atomiclasvegas.com 215 Velveteen Rabbit C9 1218 S. Main St. (702) 685-9645

702.997.0222

414 Hillary Salon C8 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #250 702.525.1053

415 Inside Style C8 1119 S. Main St.

702.521.0725

417 Photo Bang Bang C10 224 E. Imperial Ave. 702.518.7427

419 Williams Costume Co. D9 1226 S. Third St.

702.998.9490

422 Rogue Toys E7 616 Las Vegas Blvd S.

702.330.3945 www.roguetoys.com 423 Don Vicente Cigars Intl.

E7 624 Las Vegas Blvd S. 702.526.3922

424 Downtown Tattoo E7 1106 Fremont St.

702.541.8282 www.Downtowntattoolasvegas.com 425 Reclaimed Art Suppliez & Creative Reuse D8 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd. Suite 1 702.678.6089 www.reclaimedart.org

FITNESS 700 Real Results Gym C9

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406 Josephine Skaught Hairdressing D8 1025 S. First St. Suite 165 702.431.8071 josephineskaught@yahoo.com

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409 Creative Space C10 1421 S. Commerce St. 702.439.3923

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HUMAN SERVICES 900 Las Vegas City Hall

495 S. Main St. 702.229.6011 901 Veteran’s Village D5 1150 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.624.5792 www.vvlv.org

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1201 S. Commerce St. 702.331.3172 www.realresultsfitness.com 100 City Pkwy., Suite #160 702.824.9614 727 S. Main St. 702.685.5070 www.freestylecrossfit.com

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600 Fremont St. 800.634.6703

802 The D Las Vegas F4

301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400 www.thed.com

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804 Plaza Hotel & Casino E4

1 S. Main St. 800.634.6575 www.plazahotelcasino.com

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206 N. Third St. 855.384.7263 www.downtowngrand.com

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1211 Downtown Contemporary Gallery C8 at artSquare

1025 First St., Suite #145 702.358.7022

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800.585.3737

702.724.1436 www.9thbridgeschool.com

COMMUNITY SPACES 100 /usr/lib (Tech Library) G5

520 Fremont St. 702.385.2328

6th Street Workspace 317 S. Sixth St. 702.534.3804 www.workinprogress.lv

102 SYN SHOP G5

The Las Vegas HackerSpace 117 N. Fourth St. www.synshop.org

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221 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.463.9029 www.fremonteaststudios.com

104 Stitch Factory G4

300 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

Suite 120 702.476.5552 www.stitchfactory.com

ART STUDIOS 100 Emergency Arts

G5 520 Fremont St. 702.385.328 1201 Arts Factory C7 107 E. Charleston Blvd.

702.383.3133 1202 Amanda Harris Gallery 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #150 E7

702.269.6036 Amanda.nelle@gmail.com

1203 Art Square C7 1025 S. First St.

Las Vegas, NV 89101 www.artsquarelv.com 1204 Gainsburg Studio, Inc. C7 1039 S. Main St. 702.249.3200 www.gainsburgstudio.com 1205 Open Air Printers C7 1039 S. Main St., Suite #150

702.870.9946 www.goldwellmuseum.org

1206 Blackbird Studios C10 1551 S. Commerce St., Suite #A

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1100 Las Vegas Academy G6 315 S. 7th St.

103 Fremont East Studios

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1208 Brett Wesley Gallery C8 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd.

702.433.4433

1209 City of the World C9 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.

702.409.7549

509 Glam Factory Vintage D9 211 E. Colorado Ave. 702.443.0131

1212 Pinup Pointe Art Gallery C8 4 E. Charleston Blvd.

510 Gypsy Den D9 213 E. Colorado Ave. 702.684.1628

1214 Ryan Williams Art Gallery C8 1025 S. First St.

511 Western Gypsy in the Kangaroo Court 1306 S. Third St. 702.868.3302

1215 Sin City Gallery C8 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #100

513 Rick’s Restorations C8 1112 S. Commerce St. D9 702.366.7030

702.302.7878

321.258.9032

702.608.2461

1216 Trifecta C8 135 E. Charleston Blvd.

702.366.7001

RECURRING EVENTS 1300 First Friday Main Hub C9 Casino Center Boulevard

Between Colorado Street & California Street

702.387.0093

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702.754.6300 www.juhlst.com

101 Work In Progress -

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702.383.0979

1002 Juhl Lofts E7 353 E. Bonneville Ave.

1101 9th Bridge Early Development I5 310 S. Ninth St.

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1001 Soho Lofts E7 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

1003 Newport Lofts D7 200 Hoover Ave.

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803 Golden Nugget

129 Fremont St. 702.385.7111 www.goldennugget.com

HIGH-RISE LIVING 1000 The Ogden G4 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.685.0300

407 Cowtown Guitars D7 C8 1009 S. Main St.

702.866.2600 www.cowtownguitars.com

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RETAIL SHOPS, BOUTIQUES & SALONS

702.938.4247 www.globesalon.com

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401 Globe Salon E7 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #130

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702.384.1384

421 Let Me Nail You F7 514 Bonneville Ave.

217 Aruba Lounge D9 1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.685.7741 www.facebook.com Search “Coterie Downtown”

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702.399.1100

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400 Coterie G5 515 Fremont St.

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416 Nature’s Element D7 817 S. Main St.

702.384.8444 www.goldspike.com

702.910.2396 www.facebook.com Search “Scullery” 220 Inspire Theater F4 501 Fremont St. 702.910.2388

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702 FreeStyle CrossFit

218 Scullery F4 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

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412 Gaia Flowers C8 6 E. Charleston Blvd.

216 Gold Spike G5 217 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.382.3987

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203 Beauty Bar G5 517 Fremont St., Suite #A

702.598.1965 www.thebeautybar.com/las_vegas

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1301 Downtown3rd Farmers Market 300 Block of North Main Street F4

Directly Next To The Mob Museum

ENTERTAINMENT 1400 The Smith Center 361 Symphony Park Ave. C5

702.749.2000

1401 Art Square Theater 1025 S. First St. C8

702.308.8087 info@artsquarelv.com

1402 Theater 7 D9 1406 S. Third St. 220 F4

702.568.9663 Inspire News Cafe 501 Fremont St. 702.910.2388

MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS 1501 The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Ave. F4

702.229.2732

1502 Old Las Vegas Fort H1 500 E. Washington Ave.

514 Sin City Pickers C10 10 W. Wyoming Ave. 702.366.9166 515 Vintage Vegas Antiques C9 1227 S. Main St. 702.539.0799 516 Alex Presley’s Unique Boutique D9 1304 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.300.2476 517 Lost Vegas Antiques F7 625 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.382-1882 518 Swag Antiques F7 630 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.464.3299 519 Not Just Antiques B9 1422 Western Ave. 702.384.4922 520 Main Street America C9 1400 S. Main St. 702.476.1400 www.main-street-america.com 521 Rockin’ Betty’s B9 1216 S. Main St. 702.384.4922

LEGAL SERVICES 1600 Craig P. Kenny & Associates G7 501 S. Eight St.

702.380.2800 www.cpklaw.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS 1700 Dr. Azimi DDS E8 820 S. Seventh St.

702.759.0005

702.486.3511

1503 Discovery Children’s B7 Museum

1701 Turntable Health G5 701 Bridger Ave., Suite #150

702.479.1515 www.turntablehealth.com

360 Promenade Pl. 702.382.3445

1504 Natural History Museum H2 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.384.3466

1505 The Neon Museum H2 770 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.387.6366 www.neonmuseum.org

ANTIQUE ALLEY 500 Retro Vegas C8 1131 S. Main St. 702.384.2700 501 Amberjoy's Vintage Closet C8 1225 S. Main Street 702.825.2020 www.amberjoysvintagecloset.com 502 Patina Decor C8 1300 S. Main St..

702.776.6222 503 Armstrong’s Emporium 1228 S. Main St. C9 702.366.1995 504 Medusa’s Antiques C9 1300 S. Main St., Suite #110 702.331.4660 505 Desert Buddha C9 1300 S. Main St., Suite #120 702.383.1008 507 JJC Clocks & Antiques C9 1310 S. Main St. 702.384.8463 508 The Funk House D9 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd.

702.678.6278

COFFEE SPOTS 100 The Beat Coffeehouse 520 Fremont St. G5 702.385.2328 500 Starbucks F5

300 S. Fourth St. #7 702.759.3426

220 Inspire News Cafe F4

501 Fremont St. 702.910.2388

GROCERY 601 Resnick’s Grocery E8

900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.982.2999

602 Cake World Bakery

220 N. Maryland Pkwy.

702.471.7111 603 White Cross Market C10 1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

(702) 382.3382 I5