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Become the Sideline Screamer w/Fandeavor’s Ultimate Game Day Experience

Wanna Feel Like a Tourist in Your Own Town?

DTLV Food Tour

Fall Fashion:

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Reclaimed Art Suppliez Bikram Yoga Downtown Nomic Spotlight

‘Back In Two Weeks’

by JG Debs Cade Cridlan’s Vegas PBS Backyard Sessions Supports Local Musicians

Editor-in-Chief Loren Becker

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Michael Boley, Mandy Crispin

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Brian Paco Alvarez, Michael Boley, Temple Brathwaite, Jacqueline Cordova, Keir Fortune-Easton, Karina Giraldo, Peter Gaunt, Richard Grewar, Kennia Garay-Henriquez, Rockne Henriques, Consy Malasoma, Joanna Mueller, Nomic, Fernando Reyes, Ivan Quiroz, Shawn Zahnow

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Calling all connoisseurs, bon vivants, epicures, gourmands and foodies, this issue is for you! Get ready to paparazzi your plates and savor in the deliciousness that is about to follow.

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Photography Ivan Quiroz

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For September/October, we’re serving up some of the best places to get your grub on in all of Vegas, beginning with the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour. The curated food tour’s creator, Vickie Wilson, takes our newest contributing writer on a six-restaurant eating extravaganza all across our urban footprint, filling her belly with vegan nachos, chicken salad on toast, a peanut butter smoothie and much, much more. Read the full article accompanied by an exclusive Q&A with Vickie beginning on page 3!

From there, hop off the tour and self-guide yourself to Rock‘N’oodles, the location of our September restaurant review for some killer penne and pancetta. Kerry Simon’s aesthetically pleasing Carson Kitchen can be found just up the street within the newly remodeled John E. Carson motel, which features a communal dining area and rooftop deck. From the establishment’s décor to drink menu, it’s no wonder we found this place to be the perfect spot to spend a wondrous autumnal afternoon.

If after eating all those yums are making you feel guilty, fortunately, for you, a 90-minute hot yoga class awaits you next door to Carson Kitchen. The spa-like studio, which is co-owned by Oleg Vydra and Marie Acain, is the newest DTLV facility committed to improving your overall physical and mental health, as spotlighted in our H&W guide.

Food, drink and exercise aside, we’re also featuring Fandeavor, the premier VIP ticketing experience for diehard sports enthusiasts, educational photography, fall fashion must-haves, the debut of Nomic Spotlight and countless other editorials for you to fancy within this month’s edition of the Downtown ZEN. Thanks for reading!

- Downtown ZEN team

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03 | DTLV Food Tour 07 | Fandeavor 11 | Walk ‘n’ Roll 15 | Reclaimed Art Suppliez

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Philosophy ‘N’ Fluff 18 | Nomic Spotlight 19 | Book Review 23 | Education: Photography 25 | Tech 27 | Fashion 32 | Recipe 33 | Photography 35 | Energy 37 | Health & Wellness 39 | Housing Guide

Events & Entertainment 41 | Art 43 | Restaurant Review 45 | Bar Review 47 | Music 49 | Calendar

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45 About the Cover Do you consider yourself to be the ultimate sports fan? Season after season, through thick and thin, does the unbridled passion for your favorite team live deep within the trenches of your soul, burning and beaming with pride, or can your loyalty only be found skin deep?

This month’s cover was inspired by downtown business venture Fandeavor (page 7) and the intimate sports packages they offer to only the most tried-and-true fans of the game.

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A Tour of Tasty Proportions: The Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour Experience

By Jacqueline Cordova

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I have a deep appreciation for good food. I don’t mean the commercially manufactured type that chain restaurants serve. I’m talking about unique flavors and family recipes that are so good not a single thing about them needs to be changed. It’s those meals that put a smile on your face when you think about them, the ones you tell all your friends about years after having them. You know what I’m talking about. Deliciously prepared food, made with love.

Food like this gets me excited. If I could head out multiple times a day in search of all things delicious, I totally would. I’d even venture out alone for them if I had to. There are, however, a few problems with loving food so much. It makes you incredibly indecisive at ordering, it’s almost impossible to eat a large variety of things in one sitting, and it can get really expensive.

Since I wasn’t born into wealth or with two stomachs, the best option I had in feeding my food love affair was by taking a tasting tour.

I had first heard of the food tour concept from a friend who’d attended one in Italy. Afraid of stuffing herself silly during her stay, she contacted a culinary tour company that took her on a tasting excursion through the city. She raved about the sampling menus, food quality, and meal variety. She had eaten well, and she had learned a little bit about each place she visited.

The whole idea made sense to me, and when I found out downtown Las Vegas had its own version of a food tour, I was on board. It was the perfect way to taste multiple things in one fell swoop, and it was also a group walking tour. This assured me of two things. One, I’d have to

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mind my table manners and eat slower than I usually would when dining alone. (Oh, don’t act like you don’t do that.)

Two, a leisurely walk in between locations was a great way to avoid an ever-impending food coma.

I was put into contact with Vickie Wilson, the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour creator, a few weeks before the tasting event. She was excited that I’d be joining the group and asked that I wear comfortable walking shoes since we’d cover just under a mile of distance on foot. She also asked if I had any food allergies or dietary restrictions that she’d need to let each restaurant know about. I appreciated this, as it showed her willingness to accommodate everyone who attended. If I were vegetarian, she would have had a meat item subbed with something else. If I didn’t eat red meat, she’d make sure my plate had chicken. Her attention to these details showed she truly cared about providing a good tasting experience for all of her guests.

On the day of the tour, Vickie and I had a moment to sit down and chat. My first thought when we met was that I could trust her. She had an honest smile and a friendly demeanor that couldn’t be faked. This mattered since she’d be taking me and a group of strangers around downtown for two hours. Granted, wandering Fremont Street in broad daylight is more odd than scary, but I still wanted to know I’d be in safe hands.

Vickie told me about the first food tour she attended in Chicago. Her guide had taken them through neighborhoods, such as Lincoln Park, which weren’t exactly tourist hot spots. It was in these less popular areas that she found some amazing food. Food that business owners took pride in.

Even if the neighborhood wasn’t nice, they believed that as long as they served the community, their businesses would continue to grow.

Vickie came home inspired. She knew downtown Las Vegas, like the lessor known areas of Chicago, had great history and delicious food. Born and raised here, she has watched the city change decade after decade. She remembers “Old Downtown Vegas” during its heyday and has seen the optimism business owners held even while things began to change. She knew people would gain an appreciation for this place if she introduced it in the right way. So, after some serious preparation and planning, the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour officially opened in December of 2013.

“I like food, culture and history. There is a lot of it around here. I’m also proud of the business owners in downtown and what they are doing,” she told me as we walked down Third Street to meet the rest of the tour group.

“I created the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour because I wanted to give people an opportunity to experience nice things. I want them to feel comfortable enough to wander on their own and hang out afterwards.”

The daughter of a chef, her love for well-prepared food began at an early age. She told me about the amazing things she’s eaten over the years, talked about the different businesses that have come and gone, and speaks highly of the longtime establishments that have survived. Her passion and appreciation for downtown was apparent, and I became even more excited for the food experience I was about to partake in.

Our food tour for the day consisted of six different locations within a one-mile radius of the downtown area. The Beef Jerky Store, Cous Cous Mediterranean Café, Uncle Joe’s Pizza, Simply Pure, ChillSpot, and Rachel’s Kitchen were 05

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all expecting us within the next two hours. The sampling menus were preselected by Vickie and her business partner, Evan. They had contacted the business owners in advance to finalize sampling items and tell them when we’d arrive. “We pay each business for our tastings and we tip the servers.

Many of the establishments are family owned. We want to give back to the community like they do, and we want to treat them right,” she said. (This makes me like her even more.)

We met the rest of our tour group in front of The Beef Jerky Store, which was conveniently our first sampling spot. Vickie keeps the tour group size to 12 people or less.

That number works well as it seems to encourage friendly interaction. She has hosted over 700 guests since starting the tour last December and almost 30 percent of attendees are Las Vegas locals. During her tours, she’s overheard guests planning future visits with one another and some who’ve realized they have mutual friends.

As we moved along Fremont Street, Vickie stopped at a few vintage signs and shops to give us some history about each.

She showed us old photographs of the area and talked about how some places have changed over time while others have managed to remain the same. She didn’t hesitate to recommend other restaurants along the way too. She told us the best place to get show tickets, pointed out the famous Freemont zip line, and proudly announced that the local Denny’s restaurant was the only one in the world where you could get married.

We spent about 20 minutes at each location. The service was very quick, and we were provided an excellent variety of things to sample. While we waited for dishes to be passed out, Vickie would talk about the owners and how they started, why she chose the items we were tasting, and what the main ingredients were. She was witty, fun and incredibly engaging. She also didn’t hover while we sampled the food, and that allowed us to talk freely amongst ourselves.

Some of the tasting items and even the tour route coincided with the season. Since it was summertime, popsicles and smoothies were on the menu. Vickie also shortened the tour route a bit in consideration of the Vegas heat. During the cooler months, warm, comforting dishes are added, and the tour route will be modified for the weather. Again, proof that attention to detail really matters to Vickie.

In the span of two hours, I had sampled multiple dishes at six restaurants and received an intriguing history lesson about the city I now call home. I met a couple from England who’d attended many food tours around the world, a Vegas local who hadn’t been downtown in years, two Virginian women out on a girls’ getaway, a couple from Montana that wanted to get out of the cold, and a fellow Zapponian that I now consider my friend. I also satiated my appetite for some damn good food.

I’ve already revisited two of the six locations since the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour. Like I said, I love good food, and I appreciate people who take pride in their products. This may have been my first food tour with Vickie, but it definitely won’t be my last.

I highly recommend the Downtown Las Vegas Food Tour to everyone. If your goal is to taste your way through the city while enjoying the beauty of its historical sites, then this experience is for you. A lot of thought goes into Vickie’s tours. She carries a genuine respect for our local businesses and for the community. She also knows delicious food. If her goal is to remove misconceptions about the area so people see both its culinary and historic value, then she’s doing it dtZEN.com

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Q and A with Vicki Wilson, CEO Vegas Valley Food Tours What’s the best thing you’ve eaten in Vegas?

Ooh, that’s so hard to answer! The Bronze Café has a strawberry cookie that I’ve actually driven across town to get. They also have a pistachio cheesecake that is delicious.

Hugo’s Cellar does an amazing banana foster and The Flame Steakhouse has an incredible oysters Rockefeller. Oh, and Oscar’s Steakhouse has the best pork chop I’ve ever eaten.

It was so juicy!

How do you pick your tasting items?

My partner Evan and I use a research technique of “taste, taste, taste!” We might try something 10 times to ensure quality and consistency with it. When we visit a restaurant, we look for things that are uniquely theirs, and we sample those things. For example, if they’re known for smoothies, we try smoothies.

Why did you want to get people off the Strip and to downtown?

I wanted people to know authentic Vegas and to experience more. The Strip is nice, but sometimes you want to see something other than a slot machine or a Caesar’s statue.

I wanted people to see the history, culture and architecture of downtown. I also wanted them to experience good food.

You recently added casino locations to the tour. How did that come about?

Last year, Courtney Mooney, a historic preservation officer with the City of Las Vegas asked me if I would create a food tour of historic locations and restaurants. It would take place in May and honor both Historic Preservation Month and Nevada’s 150 years of statehood. We wanted a vintage food tour that showcased locations that were 25 years and older.

I began researching the casino’s downtown. I looked at their chefs, their people and whether they were doing their part in the community. What stood out to me was the level of service. They still did tableside dining, and they did it with class. They stuck to their old signature dishes and did them well. It was old, classic Vegas. That experience really changed my mind about casinos. I felt they deserved support just like the mom and pop restaurants around downtown did.

Will the Vintage Vegas Food tour come back?

It’s highly likely it will come back. We are hopeful, but we’re not completely sure. We might bring it back in a different context and stick closer to Fremont Street.

Food Tasting Locations 1. The Beef Jerky Store - 112 N. Third St. Las Vegas, NV. 89101 Tasting menu: Old Trapper Jerky, Okra, Issa Manjyu Red Bean Candy Staying true to their Hawaiian roots, the owners stock ample amounts of Asian candies and snacks, as interesting as they are tasty. If you’re looking for unique items to nosh on, you’ll want to pay them a visit.

2. Cous Cous Mediterranean Café - 420 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Tasting menu: steak kabob, Couscous, traditional hummus, vegetable medley Our meal had a wonderful balance of flavor. I would’ve had a second sample of cous cous in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for casual Mediterranean dining that won’t hurt your wallet, this is your stop. Their outdoor patio, located just off the main Fremont drag, is a nice place to sit and people watch.

3. Uncle Joe’s - 505 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Tasting menu: pepperoni pizza, ravioli espagnole There’s a reason this pizza joint has withstood the test of time. It’s just plain good. Their pies are made with simple ingredients, which are evenly spread along soft, delicious dough. Even thinking about the cheese and jalapeno-filled Ravioli Espanole makes my mouth water.

4. Simply Pure - 707 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Tasting Menu: vegan nachos, vegan chocolate ganache Even if you’re not into vegan food, this place is worth trying. The chocolate ganache was so rich and creamy I could’ve eaten it by the spoonful. The nachos could easily fool even the biggest meat lover. The food is well seasoned and beautifully plated. It’s quite obvious that the owner takes pride in her work.

5. ChillSpot -707 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Tasting Menu: raspberry popsicle Not only was this the prettiest popsicle I’d ever eaten, it was the first one I’ve had that tasted like real fruit. Made without preservatives, fillers, or any other chemical ingredients, I experienced no food guilt eating it. The owners have received accolades for their innovative ice-cold creations. Right from the first bite, you’ll understand why.

6. Rachel’s Kitchen -150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. #160, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Tasting Menu: Peanut Butter Blast smoothie, penne pasta with chicken and tomato cream, Rachel’s chicken salad on toast. Their peanut butter smoothie is incredible. It’s also made with actual chocolate peanut butter cups so that automatically makes it delicious, right? The penne pasta in tomato cream was perfectly cooked, and the chicken salad on toast is a perfect entrée in this summertime heat. They’ve got an expansive menu that is sure to make even the pickiest eater happy.

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Game Changing Fandeavor Chills, Thrills Fans

By Michael Boley

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rom offseason to preseason and through game seven of the playoffs, you rep your favorite professional and college team’s gear with unwavering pride and passion.

Between the hats, jackets and shirts in the closet to the pennants, decals and framed jerseys decorating your man cave walls, you live and breathe the sport. But when it comes to the first pitch, tip, or kick of the season or postseasonsaving catch, steal or tackle, nothing screams “casual sports fan” more than you cheering from the stadium rafters or sitting with eyes glazed in front of the television.

For those who are truly serious and passionate about sports, you know it’s all about creating the ultimate game day experience. But manifesting the best tailgate parties, VIP seating and fan-player interaction all on your own can be ridiculously expensive, not to mention traditionally reserved

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solely for CEO-types and celebrity A-listers. Fortunately, one local company is allowing middle class Jacks and Dianes to curate an intricate sports package all their own, turning fantasies into realities with a few clicks of the mouse.

Online e-tailer, Fandeavor, which operates within the small business incubator of Work In Progress in downtown Las Vegas, was cofounded in 2011 by ex-Zappos business and web development managers Tom Ellingson and Dean Curtis, respectively, and is financially backed by downtown investor Tony Hsieh through VegasTechFund.

Receiving accolades from CNBC, Business Insider, Entrepreneur and Inc. magazines, Fandeavor has fulfilled the dreams of thousands of sports enthusiasts on a global scale, offering excursions ranging from NASCAR races and dtZEN.com

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MLB spring training games to regular season NCAA, MLS, MLB, and NBA exhibitions to more exclusive events, such as the NFL Combine, Super Bowl and international events including the men’s and women’s World Cup tournament and 2016 Summer Olympics.

According to the website, the backbone of Fandeavor’s business model and branding strategy is to provide top-tier customer service. Prior to the company’s launch, Ellingson and Curtis saw a rise in customer dissatisfaction within the sports ticketing industry and knew that when they entered the marketplace they’d employ the values similarly instituted at Zappos.

As a small-scale startup, in order to stand out from other big name ticketing websites, Fandeavor’s user experience team honed in on the subconscious of the consumer and consciously created its pages to speak directly to its fans.

“One thing that is tricky about this is that Stubhub and our competitors treat every fan as the same fan. What we’ve learned is a NASCAR fan is completely different from an NFL fan,” says Curtis. “In fact, if you go to the website, the NFL page looks completely different from the NASCAR page because the way they buy, the way they make decisions, the vernacular and nomenclature that connects with them is completely different.”

In addition to the uniquely laid out landing pages, Fandeavor’s easy step-by-step navigation tool allows fans to build their very own packages by selecting their favorite team, hotel (e.g. most popular, nearest to the venue, ultra-luxury), travel dates, and whether they prefer ground transportation to and from the airport and/or stadium in one fell swoop.

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If you’re looking to save time, Fandeavor also offers prebuilt VIP packages for the consumer on the go. For example, fans of the most sought after team, the Dallas Cowboys, can purchase one of the site’s more glitzy VIP packages, which includes a guided and self-guided stadium tour that allows fans access onto the field, the player tunnel and the Cowboy and cheerleader locker room, an all-you-can-eat pregame tailgate party and autograph session with Cowboy legends, upper level sideline seating, and ground transportation accommodations for roughly $1,100 for two people, with varying prices based on additional add-on items.

Despite facing steep competition from Stubhub, Ticketmaster and websites selling near-similar packages, Curtis remains steadfast that the customer service received at Fandeavor is bar none the best in the business.

“We’re bringing Zappos to this vertical, to this arena. None of our competitors does it the way Zappos does it, and it’s already starting to pay dividends. It’s already starting to make a difference,” says Curtis. “Our competitors have very impersonal purchaser experiences. When you call, we answer. When you email, we answer. When you buy, ‘no’ is not in our vocabulary. For a lot of our competitors no is very rampant in their vocabulary, very rigid ‘this is what you bought, I’m sorry there is nothing we can do.’ Whereas us, ‘this is what you bought, let us know if there is there anything we can do to make it better for you.’”

From home run to touchdown, buzzer beater to checkered flag, let Fandeavor be the MVP to your full-throttle, highenergy, once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience by booking today at www.Fandeavor.com!

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Now in its third iteration,

the Walk ‘n’ Roll fundraiser, sponsored by the Community Outreach Medical Center, the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center), ActionRED, and the Sin Sity Sisters, is gearing up for its annual crusade against HIV/AIDS to be held at The Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.

A walk and bike event, Walk ‘n’ Roll is the first campaign to benefit multiple HIV/AIDS organizations in Southern Nevada aiming to unite valley-wide communities. All donations will benefit a diverse mix of programs, including medical services, case management and drug assistance programs with individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS. The event also serves as an educational tool for all community members, such as measures on how to prevent getting and spreading the virus, and to help understand and support those who are already afflicted.

To learn more information on how you can help or donate to the cause, please visit www.walknroll4lv.org.

Agency Contact Information: The Center: www.TheCenterLV.org Community Outreach Medical Center: www.nvcomc.org ActionRED: www.ActionRED.org Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: www.SinSitySisters.org

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The following are real-life testimonials of those living with HIV/AIDS and are members of the aforementioned organizations. If you or someone you know is afflicted with the virus or disease and are in need of help or guidance, please contact them for assistance.

Anonymous I am a 23-year-old gay Hispanic male.

When I was first diagnosed with the virus I struggled to come to terms with it. I asked myself “why me” every day. I felt like there had to be a reason for me to have this happen to me. Eventually, I came to accept that I was just biologically unlucky. I was either going to let the virus defeat me, or I was going to continue to thrive. I made the choice to do whatever it took for me to be happy. I've come a long way, and I can say that I'm in a happy place now.

However, I didn't do this alone.

I did this with the help of Joshua Montgomery and the Vegas Mpowerment Project at The Center.

Through VMP I was able to reach out to other young gay men like myself to educate them about safer sex, and HIV. I felt great doing what I was doing there. It was like therapy for me. Through the project I was introduced to the community. One of my favorite events of the year is the Sin Sity Sisters' annual Red Dress Event. I absolutely love seeing people from across town getting dressed in red gowns to support the fight against HIV. I don't think about me having the virus very much anymore. I honestly forget I even have it, but there are those rare times where I'm reminded in the most painful ways. The stigma of having it can sometimes throw me off track, but like I said before, I'm not going to let it destroy me. I deserve to be happy, too.

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Zachary I am a 22-year-old gay white male. In my experience of being a part of the HIV-positive Las Vegas community, I have had tons of difficulties and successes when being part of the city’s organizations that help HIV-positive individuals. The Center has been a central hub for everything that I need.

I usually ended up there before I went elsewhere; they had a lot of resources and I could get tons of info from most of the staff there and from Joshua Montgomery, in particular. AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada) has also been a large help for me. They have helped direct me in quite a few directions that I may have not thought to go in.

test results. ActionRED came to see me a couple days after I was given my results. Thanks to their help, I was able to understand my diagnosis a lot better. They quickly pointed me on the right path to get help and get all my medication and healthcare needs in order. They were there with me every step of the way, and without their amazing and caring team I would not be in the place where I am today.

I am extremely grateful for all they did for me and continue to do for me to this day. ActionRED changed my life, among many others. With their support, they continue to shine a light in the path of many others who are in the place I found myself in last year.

As for events such as the Walk 'n' Roll and the AIDS Walk, I feel these events are few and far between, but when they do happen it brings a feeling of togetherness. I appreciate these events due to the sole reason they are even around: to raise awareness and money to help HIV-positive people in need.

My mom and I have traveled to a few other AIDS walks and have seen the communities that have a stronger influence in their cities. Las Vegas definitely has room for growth, but I believe by being inclusive with each organization, we can attain the same level of universal togetherness.

Brian I moved to Las Vegas in 2012, and since I've been here ActionRED has been a great help to me. Their Peer Health Navigators have helped me find my way through the healthcare system. They've helped make my stay here a whole lot easier by introducing me to services and connected me to some really good people here in Las Vegas. ActionRED has helped educate me on HIV medications, and they've helped me make better choices with my doctor and have helped me come out of my shell with the LEAD for Bon appe teach programs (lunch & learns) and the Men of Action meetings. I've also become a volunteer. The services that ActionRED provide are way above and beyond the call of duty, and I thank the people of ActionRED so much for their services. You've been a great help on my journey to living healthy.

Alejandro My name is Alejandro, and I'm 26 years old. I was diagnosed December 18, 2013. It was a hard time for me, and I found myself in the dark because the hospital was not very helpful and didn’t give me much insight in the

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Reclaimed Art Suppliez A Center for Creative Reuse

By Kennia Garay-Henriquez

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The intention is everyone can make art,

claims Jen Harney, cofounder of Reclaimed Art Suppliez, a localized art store that has so much to offer. Founded by Quency Hilton and Jen Harney, the store is downtown's gem for artists and the community. With little over five months under their belt, Reclaimed has already made a huge impact on the area and, simultaneously, to our creative environment.

Located at 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd., the store offers recyclables, leftover craft materials, and reusable supplies as art mediums. With supplies donated by the community, the art store is carefully organized with shelves and bins stocked with paper, crafts, various painting materials, brushes, fabric scraps, beads and numerous recycled and leftover material including tile, 15

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glass and Styrofoam. With a plethora of knickknacks to choose from, a customer can come in, choose their medium of choice, sit down a while at the creation station and learn how to create a work of recycled art right there in the store!

The main room is an open layout, which allows for a multiuse space where many onsite workshops and events are hosted. These are often free or donation-based and include weekly yoga sessions, open mic poetry, guided meditation, clothing swaps and even date night!

Therapists have even come in to do art therapy with their clients. The best way to find out about dates and times for these events is to follow their Facebook page or visit their website at www.reclaimedart.org. dtZEN.com

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With so much flexibility and an inviting and inspiring space to create in, it’s no wonder Reclaimed has continued success.

“We aren't funded by anybody. Everything was done with volunteer work,” explains Jen, as she talks about watching the manifestation of her idea happen in a matter of months.

The store also hosts fundraisers and random art parties. This also benefits parents who often bring their kids to the store and allow their creativity to run wild with painting, sewing and craft making without having to spend a ton of money or worry about cleanup. “You can make a mess here,” assures Jen and Quency, who give customers the liberty to be themselves and feel at home. Schoolteachers may also find supplies for their students such as finger paints, crayons and paper. There are obviously too many reasons to pay this store a visit! Artists and a variety of instructors from the community are often invited or volunteer to use the space to create and teach their passion with liberty. The space can also be rented out to use for birthday parties and group creative events of your choice.

Reclaimed definitely has a handle on supporting local artists. A walk down the hall leads you to your next adventure, exploring the many rooms which house local artist studios, each decorated to the artist's liking and filled with many of their original works and recycled treasures. Some of the studios include poetic threads, recycled propaganda and a twisted artist gallery. The long hallway is also used as local art space, with a gallery of many artists displaying their work for sale. With all this, there are studios still open and begging to be filled by more local artists and creators!

While browsing the artwork, you may hear a mumbled word or two. However, do not be alarmed; this is none other than a boisterous parrot named Kiwi who lives in the sorting room. Kiwi is a bright green parrot that is learning to conversate and, as Quency points out, “matches the walls.”

The front structure of the main room is painted a beautiful green because “It's the color of your heart chakra, and we wanted to facilitate love and community in this space.”

The very last room is home to the Las Vegas PhotoCollective, a local photographer's gallery curated by Cheryl Nishi. The Las Vegas PhotoCollective, along with the hallway gallery and studios, debut new art and photography every Preview Thursday and First Friday!

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Last summer, Jen visited a creative reuse store in Eugene, Oregon and knew not only was it a great idea, but it also lined up with her own ideologies about art and reusing what you already have to create it.

“People get caught up in the idea that you have to have a grand plan in order to create something. No, you don't,” says Jen. “You have to have a reason why you are creating it, and the intention has to be pure, real and authentic. And if your why is authentic, then what you create will become what you want it to be.”

Continuing, Jen explains that her and Quency did not have all of their i's dotted and t's crossed, but that their reason for gifting a creative reuse store to the community was clear: Art can be created by the community, and can be used as a form of currency.

In fact, for a nominal monthly membership fee, guests can join the collective and exchange their materials for other in-store items. Additionally, once a month Reclaimed has a member-only art and art material swap where guests can either trade for new items or leave them with the store so everyone can keep the exchange alive until the next member-only swap.

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“That's our way of saying just how donations work.

It's a circle! You give, and we are able to give back to the community a place to trade and exchange art, art supplies, and all kinds of reclaimed treasures.”

For those who are still naysayers and do not view themselves as artists, there is hope for you at Reclaimed. Being that all of the art material in the store is recycled, scrap or repurposed, Jen lightheartedly reminds us that “everybody's an artist, and if you start with garbage you can't screw up. There's no pressure!” dtZEN.com

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Community Ops Manager Nicole Mastrangelo at Work In Progress “It’s gotta be my James Brown-autographed 45 of ‘Hot Pants’,” says Nicole Mastrangelo. By day she is the community ops manager at Work In Progress, a coworking space. By night, she’s a vinyl loving, steak chomping, born and raised local whose favorite 7-inch happens to be inked by the godfather of soul.

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Eleven years ago she and her fellow vinyl enthusiast friends started the now legendary Las Vegas funk and soul dance party, The Get Back. Producing good times goes hand in hand with what Mastrangelo says is important to her: “To give back as much as I can.”

You’re born and raised, so you’ve got to share your favorite Vegas institutions.

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What do you love most about Las Vegas?

I come from a nonprofit background, and people have always been willing to give. I love this city's philanthropic spirit.

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One-on-one consultations with qualified mentors, events and classes, plenty of free advice from your fellow coworkers and lots of coffee.

What are your tips for successful coworking?

Be friendly and responsive.

What do you think about downtown?

My dad is an attorney who has had an office on Sixth Street for 25 years, so although I grew up on the west side, downtown feels like home too.

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Back in Two Weeks

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Oh, the stories I could tell,” the Captain had said, “and it was only a year out of my life.

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J.G. Debs yearns for a better life.

She’s a good kid and bad things should not happen to good kids.

So, why does it keep happening to her? You can’t stop rooting for her, even when she makes the wrong decisions — and it seems to happen quite often.

“Back in Two Weeks” is based on eight years of her life: from graduating high school, her stint in the military, and her early college years. She writes with an emotional rawness that I have rarely encountered and is able to delve backwards into her memory like it was yesterday. The story is told in a first person account and is a memoir of sorts. We first meet J.G. when she has a knock-down, drag-out ISSUE 30

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fight with her father. Something in her being screams that this is the last time; and she fights back like she never has before, which results in getting kicked out of the family home. Her life is spiraling out of control, and she is running out of options. After having a conversation with her younger brother, Ryan, about what to do with her life, he suggests that she join the Air Force.

If anyone still remembers a film called Private Benjamin starring Goldie Hawn, J.G. can reflect the main character at times. She thought that she’d have a few weeks to get acquainted with the military before basic training. "This had to be a dream, I told myself, standing in the group that had now stopped like dtZEN.com

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a gang of grazing cattle. Nothing looked real, nothing felt real either.

This was for real," she recounts.

Reluctantly, she chooses the air traffic control program, after weighing out the other options, as a job within the military. She vets for the Nellis Air Force base because her brother is already stationed there, and after graduation she is transferred to Las Vegas. There she meets Satan, the soulless chief controller of the air traffic control program. From the very first meeting he is laser-locked on her progress, determined to see that she fails. Satan tries to stall her progression by berating her at every turn. He demands that she pull up weeds around his car, pick up trash, 20

clean the stairwell, and his office: anything other than learn her craft in the tower. While there, she meets Evan.

She can’t resist following Evan into his augmented sense of reality. Instead of focusing on his career in air traffic control, he follows his passions, or lack thereof, through a haze of booze, thoughts of a long lost girlfriend, and cigarettes as he continues to toy with her emotions in an attempt to make himself feel better.

J.G. finally starts to see a light at the end of the tunnel.

She is doing well in the program, things are getting better with Evan, and she realizes that she only has six more months before she is discharged. However, like a Greek tragedy, Satan calls her one day and informs her that she has 24 hours to get ready as she is being deployed to Afghanistan after the first attacks of 9/11.

While there she learns that being a blonde has its perks with the locals. Whenever she gets in the chow line in the mess hall, the servers are so busy staring at her and her hair that her food barely ends up on her tray, let alone her plate. Her comrades in the local tower call her “Genie” and take stock that she is not only blonde, but a woman.

In their culture, women do not hold such positions as an air traffic controller and must be modest.

During her deployment, she is jogging alone and sees a beat up white pickup truck full of the “enemy.” She realizes that she has gone too far and is off the parameters of the military base due to poor vision because of an ominous sand storm. She realizes that things can go from bad to worse in a matter of seconds. She begins to jog a bit, and the truck starts to follow. She stops, and then the truck stops. She starts to run as fast as she can but quickly realizes that she cannot outrun the vehicle. Because she has asthma, she cannot run any farther, and she decides right then and there that she will die fighting. She puts up her dukes and takes a fighter’s stance. The window rolls down, and well, you’ll have to read the book to find out what happens next!

Her life resembles “Alice in Wonderland” with all the obscure and complex allusions including “drink this” and “eat that,” and all the false promises of "Through the Looking Glass." This is one of those rare books that I simply could not put down, and I didn't want to end. J.G. should be proud of her journey, and it’s celebrated here.

Back in Two Weeks

By J.G. Debs 442 pp.

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I had the pleasure of meeting J.G. Debs on our photo shoot for the September issue. She is a tiny little thing with an electric smile, a handshake that can make most men do a double take and has a sultry sexy voice reminiscent of Kathleen Turner!

K: How long did it take you to write the book?

JG: Seven long years. I was in the middle of getting my master's degree and working various jobs. Let's just say that life kept getting in the way.

K: So, you were living with your friend Pam and her family and had worked at various retail jobs. You took out lots of loans for college, and you were depressed and underwater with your finances, but you still had the wherewithal to look for a better life. Where did that tenacity come from?

JG: (Laughs) You know, I have no idea, but I knew that I deserved better. I didn’t want to be a flight attendant, marry a rich man or be an au pair, per my mother's suggestions. I wanted to have the freedom to be me. I wanted to go to college and get a degree so that I could take care of myself. That was always the goal. My brother had joined the Air Force, and I was on the phone crying to him about my predicament. He suggested that I join too. I knew that the military paid for college, and it seemed like a good idea. At least, he made it seem that way (laughs again).

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K: You don't find too many siblings that get along, let alone when the older one listens to the advice of the younger one. You seem to behave more like twins instead of just brother and sister. You mentioned that it was very hard for you to stay in Germany after Ryan left to live with your father. Thus beginning your journey back to the United States. Have you two always been fond of one another?

JG: Yes, we are only 11 months apart. Within one year, we are the same age, and I feel like he is my twin! I'd feel lost without him.

K: How old were you when you joined the military?

JG: I was already 20 years old, but I felt older. Most join when they're between 17 and 18 years old. I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb.

K: I know that you are back in air traffic control (ramp control) and working with Satan. How's that going?

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JG: Well, I was really looking into getting back into air traffic control work. My father-in-law sold a car to the woman who is charge of HR at McCarran Airport and happened to mention my credentials. We met one another and hit it off. She then asked if I would interview as they were just recovering from a mass layoff. I hadn't worked in that field since the military, and let's just say that I was more than rusty. However, I took the two-hour test and passed! Next, I was contacted for the interview and asked if I wanted to take a tour. While on that tour, I was getting on an elevator, and the doors opened, and there stood Satan. I hadn't seen him in years. He was polite and asked if I would be working there. I said, “Yes,” because I thought that I had the job. I didn't. So, I went back home and a few months passed. I was contacted for a second interview, and this time I got the job! Even though I showed up on the wrong day. It turns out that Satan and I held the same position. I had assumed that he would be in management, which caused me to have some reservations about taking the job. Subsequently, we had our long awaited “talk,” and everything is fine now. Even though we are in the same department, we hardly ever see one another.

JG: I know, and I am proud, it's just that it is in the past now, and I look to the future. I am very grateful to the Air Force for my experience and education. I really wouldn't be who I am today without it.

K: I loved your book so much that it was one of those rare books that I didn't want to end. Are you looking into writing another?

JG: Yes, I am! However, everything is swirling around in my head. I haven't officially written anything down yet, but I'll keep you posted.

K: Wow! How's that for coming face-to-face with your demons? Well, in this case Satan.

JG: Everything's fine now. However, when the book was released someone took it upon themselves to read only the bad parts to him. As you can imagine he was not happy about that! So, I had to explain the book to him and his position in it. I asked did he know that there were many good parts that pertained to him in the book as well? He didn't, but when I reassured him and referred to some of the positive inserts in the book, our relationship went back on course. We had a heart-to-heart, and he explained his position during that time. As an African American, he too faced many challenges while being in the military. His was racism while mine was gender discrimination. We had a bonding moment. So, I truly don't have a problem with Satan any longer.

K: That is really admirable. Not too many people can forgive and forget like that. I mean he really put you through the paces.

JG: Yes, he did, but it got me to where I am today. I know that I am strong, and I promise you, I am not as big on crying as I was in the book. He had his demons, and I had mine. We both came through the fire and prevailed.

K: You seem really modest about your military career. I want you to know that you should be very proud of all of your accomplishments. You definitely earned it! I know that you don't feel comfortable being saluted when it is known that you served in our military system, but you were deployed, you served and it is your right. Why do you think you feel this way?

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graduated high school in Salem, Jennifer New Hampshire and went to Hesser College that, at the time, was in the basement of the Holiday Inn there. She joined the Air Force in August 1999. Jennifer completed her B.A. in psychology from UNLV in 2004 and holds a master’s degree from EmbryRiddle in aeronautical science (2008).

She and her husband met in 2004 and married in Dearborn, Michigan, mainly, she notes, because she “wanted very green pictures, trees and grass all around.” Their son, Sebastian, was born in February 2011, and their daughter in April 2014. On days off from her current post as a ramp controller, the family heads downtown to visit her brother and enjoy French vanilla coffee from Rachel’s Kitchen with O Face Doughnuts for the kids. Jennifer has also read from “Back In Two Weeks” at The Beat Coffeehouse and Records on Fremont Street and Wild in the Ogden.

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Making Good Art Low-Key Lighting

By Ivan Quiroz

In photography, lighting can be a dream come true or your worst nightmare. There are so many lighting techniques that range from one-light wonders to 10-light setups. The possibilities are endless. It all depends on your vision and how you use light to create your best work.

When considering lighting for your photography there is a lot to analyze, such as whether you will be shooting in the sunlight or darkness and if you want a high-key look with soft, dreamy and bright light or a low-key look with harsh, strong shadows. Depending on your subject and the feeling you are trying to portray, the difference in your lighting can make or break an image. There is, of course, no right or wrong when it comes to your imagination. You will usually find that the idea you had gone out with changes like the wind as the shoot progresses, ending in a different way than you had imagined.

For the image this month, I wanted a very dramatic, almost cinematic style. To achieve this look I used a lowkey lighting technique: a style of lighting for photography, film or television. It is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, accentuating the contours of an object by casting strong highlights and shadows onto your subject.

To achieve this, I used a very small, fairly close light. It was an off-camera Canon 430 EX II Speedlight. I knew going out that I wanted the shadow to be cast across the face creating a frame in composition. With an aperture value of 3.2 I was able to pick up some of the ambient highlights from the street. I used a Lee 270, Lee Scrim to reflect light back into my subject’s face, also resulting in a few specular highlights right below his mustache.

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ongresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s 1st District, representing all of downtown Las Vegas, held the first ever STEM competition open to high school students in her district. The competition is designed to promote science, technology, engineering and math with a focus on #TECHed, giving students an opportunity to learn skills like coding and programming.

“In Congress, I have been a strong supporter of STEM education which broadens an individual’s horizons and opens the door to interesting, wellpaid jobs that strengthen our country and our economy. Unfortunately, too few students are choosing to study science, technology, engineering and math. The House App Challenge gives students in the 1st District an opportunity to explore their creativity and develop important STEM skills that they can use now, when they are in college and in their future careers.

This competition is also a chance to show students that STEM can be fun,” Congresswoman Dina Titus said.

Students competed individually or in teams of up to four to develop an app on the platform of their choice. Most students heard about the competition during classroom visits from the congresswoman’s staff, volunteers with Teach For America and Zappos engineers. In the first month, over 50 students signed up online to compete in the competition.

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downtown where Zappos employees served as mentors, volunteering their time and talent to help the participants breathe life into their app ideas.

Students were judged on two videos explaining and demonstrating their application. Titus appointed three experts from the Southern Nevada tech community to serve on a judicial panel to pick the winners of the competition: Brady Dehn, Originate; Jacqueline Jensen, Ticket Cake; and Patrick Olson, Work In Progress. The winners were announced at the House App Challenge Awards Ceremony held at the Learning Village where students, parents, teachers, tech mentors and community supporters came to support the participants.

Titus presented Congressional Proclamations to the winning team and coordinated a private meet-and-greet with NASA astronaut Richard Linnehan during his recent visit to Southern Nevada to promote STEM education with her.

“I often hear from businesses in my district and across the country about the shortage of Americans who have the skills needed to compete for the high-skilled jobs in the 21st century economy. Even during this time of high unemployment, many jobs in the STEM fields have gone unfilled,” Congresswoman Dina Titus said. “By investing in STEM, we can fill this gap and build a workforce that is essential to our country’s innovation and competitiveness. Here in Southern Nevada there is great potential for young people in the STEM fields as Zappos expands, the drone testing center begins operations, new startups locate downtown and Google cars hit the streets.”

In November 2013, Titus introduced the Training Highly Skilled Americans Act to increase federal investment in STEM programs at minority-serving colleges and universities. The legislation creates scholarships for low-income, minority students; grants loan forgiveness to certain low-income students who obtain a STEM degree; and provides “minority-serving institutions” with funds to develop STEM programs for minorities and women. It also creates a National Science Foundation grant program to give at-risk K-12 students the tools they need to improve STEM education from the very beginning.

What’s next?

Las Vegas Academy’s Team Dev placed first in Congresswoman Titus’ STEM Competition. Their app, Frank’s Flying School, was designed to make the physics of aerodynamics appealing to students in a nonthreatening way by simultaneously being fun and educational for the user. Comprised of four physics students, the team developed and designed Frank’s Flying School.

Triston Jones served as the developer and coder; Jenny Yokobori applied the conceptual design; Zane Mechem provided the videography skills; and Conner Dougherty was in charge of sound. They received help from their physics teacher, David Bradbury, as well as volunteer Zappos mentors.

With the summer temperatures cooling down and the new school year approaching, Congresswoman Titus is hopeful more students will sign up to participate in next year’s competition. As Southern Nevada’s tech community continues to expand, so will the demand for local tech talent, which this competition is hoping to stimulate. The more involvement we have from the community and tech start-ups, the more we can challenge the next generation to be prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.

How can you help?

For more information about the House App Challenge, visit http://titus.house.gov/app-challenge.

If you are interested in mentoring students, hosting a workshop or helping spread the word, please contact Lisa Levine in Congresswoman Dina Titus’ office at 702.220.9823 or Lise.Levine@mail.house.gov.

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Fashion allows you to tell the story of who you are without even opening your mouth. I love the uncertainty and excitement of that, and the boldness it requires. Items that inspire my wardrobe are: rainbows, Barbie dolls, cartoons, animals and tutus. I love vibrant, crazy prints.

Who are your favorite designers?

Lazy Oaf & Betsey Johnson vintage are my absolute faves!! Other brands I love are Brigitte Bailey, Poppy Lux, TopShop Nasty Gal. What trend would you like to see go away?

Jeans. I just don’t understand the concept. Dresses are so flattering and only require you to put one item of clothing on … how much easier does it get than that?

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My hot pink lipstick!! (Matte Crème Lip Crayon by Bite Beauty)

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Heirloom Tomato & Peach Caprese Salad Start to finish: 10 minutes Servings: 4

3 ripe heirloom tomatoes cut into 1/2 inch rounds 2 ripe peaches cut into 1/2 inch rounds Fresh mozzarella cut into rounds 10 or so fresh basil leaves, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar salt (red Himalayan — love that stuff!) to taste pepper to taste Whisk together oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Layer tomatoes, peaches, mozzarella and basil. Top liberally with dressing. Enjoy!

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Boiis, performing at Inspire Theater, plays for a full house with standing room only in late July. The night featured the debut of the band’s album, “Explicit Youth,” followed by a release party at the Wayfarer Bar. Comprised of a mixture of pop and dance songs with a hint of ‘80s new wave, this is the first record for vocalists Melody Loveday and Steele Haney, drummer/ producer Vinnie Castaldo and keyboardist Michael Cain. Available on iTunes, the album has 10 original songs, and were recorded and produced locally in Vegas at the Tone Factory.

Downtown has so much to offer for food, drink and general entertainment, you’ll never have a shortage of things to do and people to watch.

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Living Zen Elements in Feng Shui

By Consy Malasoma

month we will look at the five elements of feng T his shui (fung shway) and what these elements represent.

To review; feng shui is known as the Chinese art of placement that has been around over 3,000 years. It deals primarily with the chi (chee) or qui in our surroundings, both indoors and outdoors. This science/art can be applied to many things. For example, we could examine our home, offices, individual rooms and landscaping. I personally have used the art of feng shui to stage a home for sale that has not attracted buyers. This current column covers the five elements in nature and how those elements are used to balance out a space. The elements used in feng shui are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. I will explain what the element represents by color, shape and even emotional and personality traits.

Wood: So let me begin with the wood element. Wood colors are greens and khaki. The wood shapes are columns or pillars. All flowers, floral prints, trees and plants represent wood. The season spring, the direction facing east and the Chinese dragon all represent wood. An individual who has strong wood in their Chinese Horoscope has traits such as: perseverance, vibrant health, focus, athletic prowess, stamina, competitive nature and efficiency. If this sounds like someone you know, chances are they have predominant wood in their chart. This is true of all the following elements.

Fire: The next element is fire. The fire colors are all shades of red. The fire shapes are triangles, pyramids and cones.

Interestingly, all animals, including fish are considered fire as well as materials from animals like leather and wool.

Lighting, candles, fireplaces and the obvious, sunlight, all represent the element of fire. The direction is south, and the season is summer. Personality traits include exciting, playful, spontaneous, romantic, sensual, sexual, impulsive, scattered and vibrantly alive. I feel that fiery personalities are more outgoing and gregarious than the other elements.

Earth: Next we have the element of earth. The earth colors are some of my favorites such as earth tones, yellows, browns and lend themselves to the colors of fall. The earth shapes are squares, rectangles, and plateaus. Here in the desert 35

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our homes, casinos and offices have more earth elements in the interiors/exteriors than most other places. Up in the Seattle area, where I moved from, we had so much of the wood element used in hardwood flooring and exterior sidings. Earth relates to all tile, granite brick, stucco and soil. The direction/placement is the center and does not relate to any one season like the other elements. The earth types are usually very grounded and centered. They are nurturing, supportive, caring, gentle, kind, homey, thoughtful and empathetic.

Metal: We move on to the element of metal. Any pastels or whites are considered the metal element. The shapes are arches, circles and ovals. Metal materials are (obviously) anything made of metal, rocks and stones. Metal rules the direction west, the season of autumn and the Chinese animal the Tiger. The metal personality types fall under the cooler emotions and aspire for perfection. They are organized, systematic, precise, meticulous, refined, gracious, elegant and logical.

Water: Our last element is water. The colors associated are black, lavender, blues and deep colors. Water is fluid, and the shape is asymmetrical. The water elements in a space are fountains with running water, pools, any water feature, glass, crystal and mirrors. The direction is north, and the season is winter. The Chinese animal is the Tortoise.

The personality traits are intuitive, sensitive, spiritual, reflective, mysterious, soothing and easy going.

If you have ever visited a Chinese restaurant, most display a large aquarium. This is considered auspicious in a home or business. The aquarium represents all the elements in Feng Shui. They are as follows: the fish represent fire, the plants represent wood, the pump and filters represent metal, the pebbles/gravel on the bottom represent earth and the glass tank and the water represent water.

I hope that this article will help you to assess your space to see if you have a balance of all these elements. There are destructive and supportive traits to all of these elements that I will cover in a future article. Use this information to your benefit and find the elemental balance and harmony in your life and in your space. dtZEN.com

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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.

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By Temple Brathwaite everal Las Vegas editorials have featured stories about the continued entrepreneurial efforts opening right and left in the downtown community, week after week. This time is no different, as the buzz around the water cooler is centered on the new yoga studio making its home right in our backyards.

Yogi’s, brace your inner chakras for a boutique-chic look that has taken on its own flair while staying true to the passion of the practice. Utilizing only a 2,500 square foot space, architectural designer and owner Marie Acain strived to take everything you would normally find in a larger yoga studio and has compressed it down to a more compact space. Located inside the John E. Carson building on the corner of Sixth Street and Carson Avenue, this bite-size beauty is nestled at the end of the foyer behind Bud & Vine and the recently opened Grass Roots juice bar (which, by the way, serves as the perfect way to hydrate as you make your way out of a 90-minute Bikram class).

As you enter through the all-glass doors, the welcoming reception area is lit up by a sparkling chandelier overhead, creating a calming yet sophisticated posh setting. To the right is a small retail showcase with necessities like graphic yoga apparel, mats and hot yoga towels. Just beyond the lobby are the studio’s spa-like, urban-modern designed men and women’s restrooms, featuring fully-equipped private rain showers, complementary body wash, shampoo and conditioner, and free electronic keypad locker storage.

Continuing along the hallway, behind the 8-foot fogged glass doors, is the piece that pulled it all together. Perfectly sized, the purified, nearly all-mirrored hot room comfortably fits 40 practitioners. LED lighting and built-in humidifiers controlled by a switch on the front counter wall emphasizes the technological advancements within this state-of-the-art studio. I was even amazed by the yoga room’s flooring — which I had never seen in studios before. Utilizing a carpetinspired fiber called Flotex, this bristle-like fabric is waterproof, antibacterial, antimicrobial and odorless, making steam clean sanitation after classes a breeze.

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A quick tour led me to a bench where I got the opportunity to chat with Marie and co-owner Oleg Vydra on what makes Bikram Downtown so special. “Community,” they said. The sense of family and comradery of the businesses that line the streets of downtown was quite apparent, and the passion for their new home showed vividly on their faces. This passion and belief that Downtown Project would take the community to the next level really urged Oleg to expand to the 89101 zip code; and after months of Downtown Project meetings and a push from local business owner and friend Sara Nisperos of Coterie, that would be made true.

Marie and Oleg both found their passion for the practice after experiencing chronic pain and ailments and not receiving any relief using modern medicines. With intense dedication to their practice over time, they both started to see a change in the way their body would respond. “That’s why I’m passionate about what I teach; I truly believe in it myself!” said Oleg.

Hoping to achieve a nice membership base, Oleg and Marie remain patient as tourists and longtime locals stop by for their first taste. Offering the advice to just give it a try, Oleg is very engaged and mindful of one’s first experience with hot yoga. And if the heat is not for you, his staff recently added a light stretch, candle-lit yoga class and is always looking for opportunities to keep their members within reach of their fitness goals.

With high hopes and expectations, the new kids on the block are as excited about the changes downtown as they are about the success of their own business. With hopes of seeing you in class, for a limited time Bikram Downtown is offering one week free to new students (with a valid local ID) as well as competitive annual packages.

In and out in only 90 minutes, Marie encourages you to “just do downtown,” giving Bikram Downtown and other small businesses a chance, because, after all, there is so much to love about a hotly changing community.

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HOUSING GUIDE

BY KARINA GIRALDO

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When looking for a forever home downtown, my clients often prefer the privacy and security afforded by one of the area's gated communities. There are a few of these communities in the Rancho-Alta vicinity, and one of my very favorites is Rancho Nevada Estates. With over 40 years of maturation, the neighborhood features some of the most beautiful residential forestation in the Las Vegas valley. Driving through the neighborhood during springtime when the trees are in bloom and the branches begin to tunnel over the streets is an absolute treat. The homes have so much individual character and the entire community is flawlessly maintained.

This historic neighborhood also happens to rest next to the Springs Preserve, which was responsible for supplying Nevada with its water up until the 1950s. Now an attraction space with a featured botanical garden, the preserve lends a glimpse of the Mojave Desert to its surrounding neighborhoods by playing host to such wildlife as the Western Screech-Owl, Hooded Oriole and Green Heron.

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Karina Giraldo Residential Specialist

karina@theagencyre.com T: 702.566.7222 M: 702.480.9131 F: 702.853.4470

Rancho Nevada Estates is nestled on 77 acres of land at the crossing of Alta and Campbell drives within the 89107 zip code area. There are approximately 140 homes in the community ranging in size from 1,830 square feet to 6,663 square feet, and most sit on at least a half-acre lot.

Construction first began by Collins Brothers Corp in the early 1960s giving the neighborhood vintage charm to boast, including original water wells in the front yards of many of the properties. While the majority of homes were finished within the decade, construction of new homes continued until the mid 1990s with the addition of Astoria Pines, a smaller gated community within the neighborhood. The 1990s also brought the addition of gates to Rancho Nevada Estates, thus establishing it as a private community. Privatizing brought added safety and the creation of a homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s association to oversee the care and management of the neighborhood. The current average HOA fee is around $330 a month and is used to maintain things such as the streets, streetlights and common landscaping.

Presently, property prices range from $400,000-$800,000.

And with a lot of these homeowners living here for decades, supply is slim and demand is at an all-time high.

Address 3004 ASTORIA PINES CIRCLE List Price: 750,000 Style: 2 STORY Beds: 3 Baths: 4 Sqft: 4,866 Garage: 3 Pool: Yes Year Built: 1988

Address 3105 SONIA DRIVE List Price: 659,000 Style: 1 STORY Beds: 4 Baths: 3 Sqft: 4,341 Garage: 3 Pool: Yes Year Built: 1968

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for your forever home in downtown Las Vegas, Rancho Nevada Estates should be a community you strongly consider. With the pride of ownership, lush landscaping and variety of architecture, it is one of the best gated communities in the city.

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Portrait Of

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his is about a First Friday art contest for August 2014.

By the time you read this the contest will have passed and a winner declared.

done. Thursday morning I was gluing it all together, and as I delivered it on time, parts of it were still drying.

It was Tuesday, July 8. I was at my friend Dice's house watching Brazil get spanked by Germany when he mentions this art contest with $10,000 prize money and had I heard of it. No, I hadn't. He said to ask at the Emergency Arts building. So I went to The Beat Coffeehouse and asked around, but no one knew anything about it.

I was just pleased that I had gotten it in on time, but a few days later l received an email telling me I had been accepted to participate, which was good news, but it turns out I would have to build the damn thing first. I thought a winner would be announced first. The problem was, I didn't have the money to buy the materials I would need, about $400 worth.

But I came up with a plan.

Later in the evening I was with my friend Sam, and I was making futile phone calls; still no one knew about the contest. Sam suggested we go to the Arts Factory. “Surely,” he said, “someone there would know.” Well, as fate would have it someone did know. “It is due Thursday at 12 p.m.,” he said.

Damn. I had less than two days.

I would get four persons to give me a hundred each with the incentive that if I won, I would give them back three times their money. Three people gave me the whole four hundred, and they were the first three I asked. I declared to the universe that I would do my best, for I do not want to let these three friends down.

I started immediately that Tuesday night. They wanted a proposal for the contest rather than a finished product. I came up with the idea of doing five wooden boxes, four corners and a center (mandala) and painting them with my art. I had no time for complicated compositions. I needed to keep it simple so that l could paint the damn thing in one day.

As I write these lines it is near midnight July 19. I still haven't started because I got the money yesterday, and today I was at my current job (this job is a story for another time).

Tomorrow I shall get started, which gives me less than two weeks to finish this thing. I have to paint a total of 25 panels and assemble them all by August 1. That's a lot of work, and it is daunting to even think of it. I have to devote nearly every waking hour to it. It is the only way it is possible. I have to ask myself, “What have l gotten myself into?” But I love the challenge. I hope I win.

I did a cardboard model of what the project would be. I was going through some heartache, so I decided to do a tribute to the bleeding heart. I spent all of Wednesday getting it

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Rock‘N’oodles Eclectic Noodle Creations Rock Music from the Decades

By Joanna Mueller o, I had no idea what to expect when I went into Rock‘N’oodles. I had checked out the website before we S went, but I didn’t really know what we were in for when we headed there for a Saturday night dinner.

Pleasantly surprised might be the understatement of the century.

My heart beats three things: my husband Phillip, baseball, and rock music. The restaurant has an entire wall of records. I was proud that I had most of albums on the wall, some of them on vinyl even (which is still the clearest sound, but that’s neither here nor there). There was an excellent mix of music on, and we managed to hit the cozy place before the dinner rush.

The menu keeps with the rock ‘n’ roll theme with entrees like “Ray of Light” and “Great Balls of Fire.” I was torn between the “Sweet Home Alabama,” which is a macaroni and cheese dish with bacon and barbeque sauce, and the “Paradise City,” which is fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and pancetta. I ended up getting the latter, which is the best … I kid you not, the absolute BEST chicken fettuccine Alfredo that I have had in my life. For real. Next time I am getting the “Sweet Home Alabama.”

My hubs was two bites in, when he said, “we’re coming back here, and soon.” Alrighty then!!!

There are a variety of other items on the menu, although the main gig is based around pasta. There are a couple cold noodle dishes, some small plates of wings or sliders, and a few salads. They were out of a couple items when we got there, and while your average bear might be sad about that … We were not. A great restaurant might have to temporarily eighty-six a few items that are just simply so fantastic that they run out. It’s also a sign that all ingredients are fresh.

The proprietor was super nice. There was a white board with some song lyrics, and if you guessed the song and the artist, your dessert was free. I’m pretty great with lyrics, but I didn’t guess right; he gave us dessert anyway.

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Dessert was fantastic as well. Cream puffs and mini éclairs, macaroons and brownies.

All homemade, and all super fresh and yummy.

Rock‘N’oodles is not a sit down and get served spot. You walk up and order from the counter (this is also a great chance to check out all the dope records on the wall).

There are two high top tables inside, two outside and another two tables inside that can seat four. It’s cozy, quaint and completely comfortable.

The prices are reasonable. The two of us enjoyed dinner and beverages for fewer than 30 bucks. Hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, no Sundays. I dig this place … Quite a bit actually. dtZEN.com

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A restaurant has to have a point and a purpose to survive these days. Rock‘N’oodles has both. The place stands out in its purpose. Keep it simple. Good food, good music and great company. Run, don’t walk to Rock‘N’oodles!!!!!!!!!!

Rock‘N’oodles 1108 S. Third St. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.522.9953 Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. www.rocknoodles.com

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By Rockne Henriques

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n the past six months, downtown Las Vegas has been booming.

The latest buzz happens to be the John E. Carson building on Carson and Sixth avenues. This converted hotel now houses some of the coolest, most innovative businesses downtown. You have Bud & Vine, a local flower shop specializing in candles, oils, succulent terrarium classes and of course, flowers. Then there's Grass Roots, an educational juice bar on your path to wellness. If that's not your thing, O-Face Doughnuts is next door, making it easy to cheat on any diet. For my next spot on DT's Libation Station, I wanted to visit a restaurant whose food and drinks have been the center of conversation at work. I'm talking about Kerry Simon's Carson Kitchen.

What drew me to the joint was the inventive spin on modern classics.

Recommendations seem to pour my way about the food and drinks offered. Approaching the exterior, you'll notice the restaurant name etched into the windows. Enter the place, and you'll quickly realize the dramatic spin Carson Kitchen hosts. The lighting was more on the intimate side; however, large windows offered more natural light during my early dinner visit. What I can say is this place offers a very

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eclectic feel. You have butcher block wooden table tops and bar tops, out-of-the-box lighting fixtures shaped like jars and what seemed like a wheel of Swiss cheese and twisted metal separators from the bar and dining area, giving the illusion of streamers.

The fun and festive personality of the Carson building and restaurant came to light in the back. Go through the glass doors and you're taken to a backyard community area, full of high-top tables, patio furniture and a fire pit. This communal area is shared amongst the other business in the building. Hang a left and go up the stairs for their best-kept secret, the rooftop deck! This extra space included about 15 tables, a full bar with ample bar-top seating, cushioned booth backs for some of the tables and a back wall lined with beautiful plants.

The rooftop deck held true to Carson Kitchen's modern and eclectic vibe, outlined by Asian-inspired railings. What a great way to spend a nice summer evening.

For this visit, a friend and I decided to sit at the bar to order some cocktails and light bites. Our bartender this evening was Stephanie

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and the barback, Danny. Stephanie, to me, is the epitome of customer service. She took the time to get to know us from the moment we sat down. She was personable, humorous and gave us some amazing recommendations when solicited. I noticed a couple next to me receive an overcooked burger. She handled that situation like a champ. Super patient and efficient, she quickly remedied the situation and turned a potentially bad situation into a very good one.

People like Stephanie really help to make Carson Kitchen one the best joints downtown.

Onto the main attraction, the drinks! Stephanie recommended a couple of drinks to try that evening. Both recommendations came from the popularity of them with her customers. Here's what I got, and here's what I thought: The Magarian was made with Aviation gin, thyme and honey syrup, fresh lemon, Mr. Q Cumber soda and garnished with a cucumber slice and sprigs of thyme. What a delicious drink! It was clean and super refreshing. Every flavor was prominent and really stood out on its own, yet came together very nicely. To me, the gin and lemon flavors married well and there was a refreshing thyme and cucumber finish.

The Town's End was a drink with Slow and Low whiskey, Fernet Vittone, Amaro del Sole, Regan's bitters #6 and Angostura bitters.

This drink is a true strong sipper. It gives off the vibe of a "gentleman's cocktail," although great for all sexes or a porch drink enjoyed on a

southern summer afternoon. What this drink is known for is the big spherical shaped ice that fills the glass. The whiskey and Fernet make for a deep, rich flavor and the bitters bring an elegant bite. I love how the whiskey was the true star of the show, however, the earthiness of the Fernet peeks through at some point and ends on a sweet note.

Definitely a great drink to try!

Trust me, you do NOT want to stop there. While you're here, you should definitely take advantage of their food. After all, they are first a foremost, a restaurant. To go along with our wonderful cocktails, we also decided to order a few "Social Plates" from the menu. We got the: Bacon Jam – Bacon jam topped with Brie cheese and served with toasted baguette. The smokiness of the bacon and sweetness of the jam worked harmoniously. Top it with the creaminess of the Brie, and you've got a perfect topping for the crunchy baguette. Really a great dish!

Tempura Green Bean – Served with pepper jelly and cream cheese.

I was told this was life changing. And it was. The pepper jelly and cream cheese combo brought me back to my younger years, eating it with Ritz crackers. Today, I was taken to an even better place with the crunchy and fresh taste of the tempura batter and green beans.

This dish has such a great combination of textures and flavors. I HIGHLY recommend this.

Kopplin Effect

Easy Does It

Carson Kitchen

124 South Sixth St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.473.9523 Daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

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PBS Backyard Sessions

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As a band competing with the short attention span of modern day music consumers, it’s imperative your content is sharp, attention grabbing and of the quality able to stand above your peers. To be precise — you need video: This more than any other consumable medium.

Easier said than done on the meager “wage” an independent artist garners these days, and let’s face it, independent musicians endeavoring to sow prosperous, royalty-filled, seeds are more often than not balancing full or part-time jobs, sometimes two or three of, in between gigs, touring and recording — if they even make it to a real studio (and that’s a whole other story in itself). If you have the means, the time to edit and a creative head on your shoulders, you have an advantage. The other piece missing from the proverbial musical jigsaw puzzle is exposure. How do I get more plays and more eyeballs?

Thankfully, for Las Vegas-based artists, Cade Cridland (producer, director, music enthusiast) and his Vegas PBS internet TV series, Backyard Sessions, have a remedy for the “why is nobody watching our video” blues, and a pretty fun one at that. Cade and

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his Backyard Sessions are to aspiring bands in a visual manner like Mike Ziethlow and the Vegas-OnThe-Mic crew is to upcoming Vegas valley singersongwriters in the performance sense. It’s a wellexecuted opportunity; one the artists are extremely grateful for.

Inspiration for the series came by way of Cade’s very own wedding, in which he and his wife created a relaxed party reception vibe without all the awkwardness of a big ol’ white wedding. Live music, picket fences, 10-foot tables, everyone coming together and enjoying the moment. In this experience, the Backyard Sessions idea was born.

Two years on and Vegas PBS opens its doors to him, then, to some of our finest up-and-comers. Behind said doors, artists are met with their very own backyard playscape. The same picket fence, come-inand-chill vibe Cade created for one of surely his own life highlights has been recreated for bands (eight bands in four days I might add) to plonk themselves down, plug themselves in and deliver their works of art in the best way possible. Essentially; a professionally produced live music video complete with cutaways to artist interviews, and other relevant content. dtZEN.com

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city is not a one trick pony when it comes to local music” –Cade Cridland

“I have a big passion for producing content that showcases community pride,” Cade muses, “I thrive off the similar passion that I feel I share with these musicians. The relaxed atmosphere brings out great performances. All eight groups that came through were so good, they just wanted to step their game up and show who they are. That’s going to shine through on the show.

“What I wanted to do with the show was highlight what we have in Las Vegas. Lead with some of the better-known acts like Sabriel and American Cream, and jump off of that with great young bands out of Henderson like The Perks. They have these baby faces. Sometimes with a band like that they (The Perks) either have the music or they have the lyrics.

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them as well. I just want people to realize that there’s an outlet to listen to music from a trusted source like Vegas PBS and that some of the best live music is literally outside your window.”

And on the support given from Vegas PBS, Cade confirms, “One thing that Vegas PBS has always done is support the arts. That’s a big portion of what we do here at Backyard Sessions. A program like this reaches out to digital natives, millennials and the long-term PBS supporters. There’s this great music happening downtown, on the Strip, and in areas like Henderson that you didn’t really know was here.”

Luckily, when we next sit down to enjoy a coffee with a side of YouTube for breakfast (you know you do it!), we can chow down on the talent grown in our very own backyard.

Beginning October 1, the Backyard Sessions will be accessible on www.VegasPBS.org/BackyardSessions, the www.youtube.com/VegasPBS and other web systems like Roku. There will be one episode a week for eight weeks featuring local acts; The Perks, Play For Keeps, Sabriel, American Cream, HaleAmanO, The Solid Suns, Jill and Julia, and Jordan Mitchell.

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events calendar SEPTEMBER 1 Monday Labor Day

SEPTEMBER 2 Tuesday 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

SEPTEMBER 3 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 Beers and Bingo Come down to Banger Brewing for the first Beers and Bingo event. DJ Ultra will be spinning on the 1’s and 2’s. location: Banger Brewingn time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Bingo Monthly public bingo night benefitting The Center and Las Vegas Pride. location: The Center time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

Shedonism “LURE” Kick-Off Party Shedonism is the official women’s event of Las Vegas Pride. location: Inspire Theatre Rooftop Patio time: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 1 Monday 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

SEPTEMBER 4 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.

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SEPTEMBER 5 Friday Creativ Week

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm 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 Pride Parade Join us for the most glamorous, glittering spectacle ever created by the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of Southern Nevada, the annual Las Vegas PRIDE Night Parade. location: Downtown Las Vegas time: 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 6 saturday Creativ Week

Gridiron Grill-Off Kansas City Barbeque Society-style cooking competition. Events and sampling will be held over two days.. location: 200 S. Third St. time: 2 p.m.

Patriot day

Pedalpalooza Featuring the largest bicycle festival in town, the City of Las Vegas is greatly focused on improving the cycling culture in our community to increase awareness of the benefits of urban cycling use, family cycling activities and competitive racing. location: Seventh & Fremont streets more info: LVPedalpalooza.com 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.

Toastmasters International Improve your communication and leadership skills. location: Zappos.com Council Chambers time: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.

Creative Carousel J AIGA Las Vegas is back with another Creative Carousel! We are seeking creatives to share their work, inspiration, snapshots or anything original for a 15-20 minute presentation. location: Trifecta Gallery time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm

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SEPTEMBER 7 sunday Gridiron Grill-Off

SEPTEMBER 9 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.

Gold Spike Cornhole Tournament Come play Cornhole at the Gold Spike. $20 per team. location: GOLD SPIKE time: 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 10 wednesday

Cyclecross Event Cross Vegas is the biggest cyclecross race in America. The right-time race takes place in September each year at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex in Las Vegas. location: Desert Breeze Soccer Complex time: 3:30 p.m.-11 p.m.

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Viva Bike Vegas At the Zappos.com Seventh Viva Bike Vegas, you will pedal the scenic perimeter of the Las Vegas Valley. There are three distances to choose from in the main event: 101, 60 or 25 miles. The 101 mile event is a “platinum qualifying” event. Distances are subject to change as the route continues to be refined.

Start times at 6 a.m. and 8 a.m.

Family GAME Night Comeplay board games with us! location: The Learning Village time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. more info: DowntownFamilySeries.com

SEPTEMBER 16 tuesday Free Improv Classes location: The Learning Village time: 2 p.m.

Karaoke at the Kitchen -The Final The winner will receive the event’s grand prize. location: Rachel’s Kitchen in the Ogden time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER

Stitch Factory Fashion Speaker Series Stitch Factory, in partnership with Downtown Project, presents its monthly speaker series designed to bring together passionate individuals to share ideas, network and inspire. location: The Learning Village time: 5:30 p.m. more info: StitchFactory.com

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. location: The Learning Village more info: CatalystCreativ.com

SEPTEMBER 17 WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 25 Thursday

SEPTEMBER 18 THURSDAY

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.

Stitch Factory Fashion Speaker Series Stitch Factory Fashion Speaker Series 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.

The Magic Flute on Fremont The Sin City Opera premiers The Magic Flute on Fremont by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. location: Downtown Container Park time: Sept. 18-20, 8 p.m., and 21, 6 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 19 FRIDAY

Stitch Factory Fashion Speaker Series The Magic Flute on Fremont Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm

SEPTEMBER 20 saturday The Magic Flute on Fremont Fall Back into the Grover location: Nacho Daddy Bite at the Museum Join us as history comes alive during Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada’s fourth annual Bite at the Museum fundraising event hosted by comedian and morning show host on 96.3 KKLZ Las Vegas, Carla Rae. location: Springs Preserve time: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Family LEGO Build Night Come build with us! location: The Learning Village time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. more info: DowntownFamilySeries.com Downtown Brew Festival Enjoy unlimited samples from our selection of over 150 craft beers, an evening of live music entertainment and delicious food location: Clark County Amphitheater time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 22 monday Autumn begins

SEPTEMBER 24 wednesday Rosh Hashana begins

Creativ Week

SEPTEMBER 26 friday Creativ Week

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm

SEPTEMBER 27 saturday Creativ Week

Asian Heritage Celebration We’re celebrating Asian heritage with delicious food, a children’s lantern parade, traditional musical and dance performances, karaoke, origami activities and more! location: Springs Preserve time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

OCTOBER OCTOBER 2 Thursday

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

Downtown3rd Farmers Market | 9am-2pm 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 Yom Kippur

OCTOBER 7 tuesday

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

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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 123 G5

702.382.9234 Kabob Corner 507 Fremont St. 702.384.7722 Uncle Joe’s Pizza 505 Fremont St. 702.385.2162

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

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

702.598.1965 www.thebeautybar.com/las_vegas

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

410 Electric Lemonade D8 220 E. Charleston Blvd.

205 Banger Brewing F4 450 Fremont St. Suite 135

411 Freddie Ramon C10 1411 S. Main St.

702.382.3894

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

702.776.7766

702.468.3232

412 Gaia Flowers C8 6 E. Charleston Blvd.

702.997.0222

413 Happy Panda Toys C8 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #105A

702.525.1053

415 Inside Style C8 1119 S. Main St.

702.399.1100 416 Nature’s Element D7 817 S. Main St. 702.521.0725

417 Photo Bang Bang C10 224 E. Imperial Ave.

702.518.7427 418 Skin City Body Painting C8 1209 S. Main St. 702.431.7546

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

421 Let Me Nail You F7 514 Bonneville Ave.

702.384.8444 www.goldspike.com

217 Aruba Lounge D9 1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.382.3987

218 Scullery F4 150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

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

RETAIL SHOPS, BOUTIQUES & SALONS 400 Coterie G5 515 Fremont St.

702.685.7741 www.facebook.com Search “Coterie Downtown”

401 Globe Salon E7 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #130 702.938.4247 www.globesalon.com

404 Vexed By Design C8 1017 First St., Suite #185

702.600.4850 www.thetownbike.com

702.330.3945 www.roguetoys.com

423 Don Vicente Cigars Intl.

E7 624 Las Vegas Blvd S. 702.526.3922

1216 S. Main St. 702.471.6236

407 Cowtown Guitars D7 C8 1009 S. Main St.

702.866.2600 www.cowtownguitars.com

409 Creative Space C10 1421 S. Commerce St. 702.439.3923

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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

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701 24hr Fitness E3

100 City Pkwy., Suite #160 702.824.9614

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HOTEL & CASINOS 800 El Cortez G5

600 Fremont St. 800.634.6703

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803 Golden Nugget F4

129 Fremont St. 702.385.7111 www.goldennugget.com 1 S. Main St. 800.634.6575 www.plazahotelcasino.com

805 Downtown Grand Las Vegas F4

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

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702.624.5792 www.vvlv.org

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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

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

702.383.3133 G5

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

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1210 Contemporary Art Center (CAC) C8 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #120

506 One Man’s Trash C9 1300 S. Main St., Suite #140 702.7778.7988

1211 Downtown Contemporary Gallery C8 at artSquare

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

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

1213 RTZ Vegas C8 1017 S. First St., Suite #195

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

702.382.3886

1025 First St., Suite #145 702.358.7022

702.302.7878

702.592.2164

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

321.258.9032

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

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

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.

702.568.9663 220 Inspire News Cafe 501 Fremont St. F4 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. 702.486.3511 1503 Discovery Children’s B7 Museum

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

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

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 Patina Decor 502 C8 1300 S. Main St..

702.776.6222 503 Armstrong’s Emporium C9 1228 S. Main St. 702.366.1995 504 Medusa’s Antiques C9 1300 S. Main St., Suite #110 702.331.4660

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

505 Desert Buddha C9 1300 S. Main St., Suite #120 702.383.1008

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.

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1002 Juhl Lofts E7 353 E. Bonneville Ave.

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

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HUMAN SERVICES 900 Las Vegas City Hall

702.685.0300

700 Real Results Gym C9

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424 Downtown Tattoo E7 1106 Fremont St.

702.431.8071 josephineskaught@yahoo.com

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422 Rogue Toys E7 616 Las Vegas Blvd S.

702.275.7141 www.vexedlv.com

406 Josephine Skaught Hairdressing D8 1025 S. First St. Suite 165

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213 Don’t Tell Mama G5 517 Fremont St.

216 Gold Spike G5 217 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

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

420 The Town Bike E6 353 East Bonneville Ave. Suite 179

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

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212 Bunkhouse H6 124 S. 11th St.

702.384.4536 www.bunkhouselv.com

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702.433.4433

702.409.7549

510 Gypsy Den D9 213 E. Colorado Ave. 702.684.1628 511 Western Gypsy in the Kangaroo Court D9 1306 S. Third St. 702.868.3302 512 Gypsy Caravan D8 1214 S. Third St. 702.868.3302 513 Rick’s Restorations C8 1112 S. Commerce St. 702.366.7030 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

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

702.479.1515 www.turntablehealth.com

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

900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

702.982.2999 602 Cake World Bakery 220 N. Maryland Pkwy.

I5 702.471.7111 603 White Cross Market C10 1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.

(702) 382.3382 E8