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The Center reopens in grander fashion

Bar Review:

once, twice, three times a

Lady Silvia Karina Giraldo chats downtown

Real Estate Arts & Entertainment: Smith Center;

“Shrek the Musical”

LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

The Downtown Team Jamie Naughton Loren Becker Audrea Hooper Rosalind Searcy Tyler Williams Greener than a leprechaun that’s good at gardening is how envious your friends will be of your pot o’ gold knowledge of downtown in March. Updates, updates, updates! Figure out how we tricked you into business(es) in the front, party in the back!

Downtown is The (epi)Center for community building and outreach. After you limbered up and stretched out for Corporate Challenge with Paul Rosenberg’s Real Results gym, then Park it for a while at 306 Fremont.

And let’s not forget to talk fashion and arts & ents over antojitos and Irish Car Bombs. If you get pinched on St. Patty’s day for not wearing green, hit us up at Node-343.

As always, we love hearing from you. Have suggestions or feedback? E-mail us at DowntownZEN@zappos.com, or follow and “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ZapposDowntownHappenings.

We hope you enjoy this month’s edition of the Downtown Zappos Employee Newsletter!

- The Downtown Zappos Employee Newsletter Team

| Speaker of the House | Zappos Experience & Community Team Manager | Downtown Events & Project Coordinator | Zappos will miss you Roz!!!! | Fungineer

Contributing Writers Brian Paco Alvarez Michael Boley Jo Casey Mandy Crispin Zubin Damania Angelina Fadool Karina Giraldo Shannon Sneade Jonathan Hesser

| Fabulous Downtown | Real Results Fitness • New Business • Astrology

| Restaurant Review | The Center • New Business • Recipe

| Just the Tip | Bar Review | Housing Guide | Las Vegas Academy | Unbuttoned

Photography Joe Rago Loren Becker Michael Boley Mandy Crispin

| Front Cover | General Images | General Images | General Images

Editor-In-Chief Loren Becker | Zappos Experience & Community Team Manager

Managing Editors Michael Boley Mandy Crispin

| Content Editor | Content Editor

Art Director John Fanok

| Tangible Color

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03 Color Run 04 Fashion Alley 05 Work in Progress 06 Mini Maker Faire 07 Campus Update 10 DTP Update New Business

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● Anthony's Pizza and Deli ● Rachel's Kitchen ● Park on Fremont ● Mingo ● Radio City Pizza

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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17 Opening New Doors: Are You In or Are You Out? 22 Real Results Fitness The Center

PHILOSOPHY & FLUFF 27 Fashion 28 LVA 29 Fabulous Downtown 30 Just the Tip 31 Housing Guide 33 Astrology 34 Jumble

35 Erin Go Green

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT 35 Erin Go Green 36 The Smith Center 37 The Smith Center (schedule) 39 What's On Tap - Bar Review 40 Downtown Restaurant Review

41 Recipes 42 Take a Walk 43 Things To Do 45 Upcoming Events 49 Calendar & Events

On The Cover: Joseph Rago

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Hey, Mac! Here’s the 411 — The Zappos Family is seeking individuals to join our expanding business throughout several departments. Do you have what it takes to be a difference-maker in the field of analytics, software and information technology? Would you say you have a hard drive, embrace Windows of opportunity, constantly crawl through depths of material, interface and utilize coworkers as open sources? If this sounds like the Apple of your eye, cache in your chips where you are now and join our phenomenal hot spot! Navigate to our Jobs page through the QR reader, and we’ll save a cookie for you!!

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PAST EVENTS

& UPDATES

● Color Run ● Fashion Alley ● Work In Progress ● Mini Maker Faire

Color Run

Beautiful downtown Las Vegas erupted in color Saturday, Feb. 16 as the happiest 5k on Earth had participants of all ages and levels begin with white tees and run through four designated color stations to the Fremont Street finish line. The Color Run™ is a crazy, laid-back approach for runners and walkers to enjoy a three-mile course through downtown area neighborhoods as they get splattered head to toe in yellow, orange, pink, and blue chalk-like substances. By event’s end, the streets and congregated after-party scene looked like a Jackson Pollock original.

The sold out event had over ten thousand participants with donations and proceeds benefiting Three Square Food Bank.

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Fashion Alley

Another successful fashion alley event took place in Get Back Alley behind DCR on Wednesday, Feb. 20. If fashion by local designers, music and cocktails are your kind of mix, keep your eyes peeled for the next one. Is this blurb a little vague? Good. We want you to see it to believe it. Curiosity never killed no cats around here! This was the second Fashion Alley event, and we promise that you do not want to miss the next one!

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work in progress

If you’re looking for a change of pace and space, scope out the newest coworking location downtown at Work In Progress’ 6th Street Workspace! At its grand opening on Feb. 19, local entrepreneurs and business employees had the chance to see the open floor plan’s minimalistic yet sleek features encompassed by the building’s original architecture. With several meeting rooms and available mobile workspaces people are able to easily connect and co-work alongside other creatives. Whether you become a monthly resident or a one-day guest, individuals are able to take advantage of the expansive workspaces, community café, and “garage” — a room outfitted with a pool and ping pong table. For membership information, visit: www.workinprogress.lv.

Above: Building, Front Left: Work Area Bottom Left: Expanded Work Area Bottom Right: Classroom Sharing

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Mini Maker Faire

The Mini Maker Faire took place Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Historic 5th Street School, complete with a carbon-based robot and cyclists and acrobat performers. Several presentations throughout the day centered on “how the art of making things was commonplace in generations past, and what the Maker movement is doing to bring about a resurgence of the DIY spirit.” Makers of all sorts were there from DIY Chicana Piñatas to SYN Shop, the Las Vegas hacker space, and UNLV’s School of Architecture was even represented. If you missed it, you missed out!

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CAMPUS UPDATE Last month, we gave a brief summary of some of the different projects that we are working on. This month, we’d like to give you an inside look at what our construction crews have been up to, and what better way to do that than with pictures!

Photo Studio Construction on the Photo Studio is now complete, and it looks great!

The Photo Studio has a large, open photo/video bay area with seven photo bays and six video bays.

Photo bay

One of four meeting rooms.

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Three vendor rooms (left) and work stations (right).

Campus We are continuing to make great progress on our new campus. We are now in the “tenant improvement” phase, which is when we’ll really start seeing things come together.

Café area with a built-in IT helpdesk (like the Genius Bar at the Apple store). You will be able to grab a cup of coffee, chat with friends, and get your computer fixed by our amazing IT team all at the same time!

Bistro: Our new Bistro will be much larger than the one we currently have in Henderson and will offer a casual lounge area and indoor/outdoor seating.

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Right: Conference room framing on the 8th floor. We have a ton of conference rooms at our new campus (137 of them), and they will ALL be equipped with a phone, whiteboard space, and A/V equipment to help keep your meetings productive.

Middle: Lighting mock-up.

Bottom: One of the amazing views we’ll have!

In order for us to move into the “tenant improvement” phase, we had to clear out space. So, instead of just tossing appliances aside, we decided to donate such items to Habitat for Humanity to benefit renovated Las Vegas homes.

For three days, with the help of Pentra Building Group, here’s what we were able to safely remove and donate: • 125 fluorescent light fixtures • 85 sinks • 60 solid doors • 50 toilets • 20 water fountains • … And much more!

Thanks for reading! Feel free to reach out to us at campus@zappos.com with any questions or comments.

-Steven and the COD Team

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DTP UPDATE Behold: a new way to shop, dine, and enjoy the emergence of a refined downtown Las Vegas! Downtown Project, in conjunction with Breslin Builders and Xtreme Manufacturing, has broken ground and are in the process of constructing and transporting cubes to their designated location.

The Downtown Container Park is a revitalization effort that will allow emerging businesses downtown to occupy space fairly

quickly; these efforts are commonly known as “flexible urbanism.” By transforming underused, high-value empty lots into an expansive area of repurposed shipping containers, dozens of small businesses such as cafés, boutiques, galleries, community space, etc. can up-start at a more costeffective rate while creating a personalized, unique shopping experience to customers.

Xtreme Manucaturing’s diverse line of multifunctional cubes has the ability to be

catered to an array of specific businesses.

Such optional features include windows, insulation, interior paneling and trim, plumbing, doors, and HVAC systems. These portable cubes have previously been transformed into living quarters, training facilities, restrooms, and climate controlled labs … Pretty neat!

The Downtown Container Park is scheduled to open Labor Day weekend. Stay tuned for more information to follow.

By the Numbers Number of recycled shipping containers used: 41 Number of Xtreme Cubes used: 58 Total build-out: 19,730 ft² Total studio space: 1,152 ft² Railroad car: 900 ft² Immersion Dome: 1,550 ft² Restrooms, storage & support: 2,288 ft² Food & beverage space: 4,640 ft² Retail space: 10,100 ft² ISSUE 12

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FEATURES

● New Business ● The Center ● Real Results Fitness

NEW BUSINESS OPENED

Anthony’s Pizza and Deli

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at the corner of Casino Center Boulevard & Lewis Avenue is Anthony’s Pizza and Deli, a quaint dine-in that feels and smells like it was uprooted from the Bronx itself. Co-owners Anthony Milo, a New York native with over 30 years of pizza-making experience, and Shawn Urbanski, a Las Vegas native, opened their pizzeria on Feb. 4 with increasing fanfare. This Yankeesthemed restaurant with oversize front windows and flat screen TVs allow patrons the flexibility to dine inside or out. The store is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and also delivers within a mile and a half radius.

Anthony’s even has an extended menu to include breakfast dishes such as omelets, pancakes, eggs, and more.

With a bevy of options from pasta to subs to pizza pie you’ll be sure to get through the lunch hour’s out-thedoor line in no time!

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Rachel’s Kitchen

Situated

2006 and compares itself to a California bistro-style cuisine. Inside, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of juices, smoothies, beer & wine, and a full espresso bar. In order to remain eco-friendly, the restaurant will focus on

on the ground floor of one of downtown’s more prolific high-rises, Rachel’s Kitchen passed final inspection on Feb. 27 and will open to early birds Wednesday, March 6 at 7 a.m. inside the Ogden. The franchise initially began in

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broadening their delivery business on electric bicycles to downtown residents and businesses. With local artists being showcased monthly Rachel’s Kitchen is sure to be a hit for Ogden residents and neighboring community!

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OPENING

Park on Fremont Downtown Gastropub to Serve Beer, Bloody Marys and Upscale Bar Fare LAS VEGAS – Park on Fremont will spruce up Downtown Las Vegas with its March opening at 506 E. Fremont St. The 5,000-square-foot gastropub will offer innovative bar fare and an eclectic art collection, with a laid-back area for dining indoors and antique tables in a lush garden outdoors.

“The patio at Park on Fremont was designed to look like a mature back garden was plucked from a rural setting and transplanted into the middle of Downtown Las Vegas,” says Park proprietor, Ryan Doherty. “That juxtaposition lends itself to a distinctive atmosphere for guests to enjoy exceptional drinks and food outdoors that is unlike anything else in the city.”

The Park logo will be projected onto the concrete at the entryway, where countertop stools align the southwest corner for quick and takeaway dining.

Once inside, an aberrant art collection featuring works by Mark Ryden, Peter Gronquist and Mark Mothersbaughs adorn the walls as well as promote conversation in the rustic 2,500-squarefoot interior. The booths and chairs are covered with an array of rich textured leathers, complemented by dark woods and the reclaimed herringbone floor. Forty-five rpm records played on a 1940s-era jukebox will set the mood, with guest musicians and music aficionados continually curating the music selection.

Out back, plants and flowers overtake the landscape of the patio, creating objects d’art from eroded items such as a footed bathtub overlooking the outdoor bar and a Cinderella-style carriage situated on the rooftop, each blooming with brightly colored flowers. Framed by ornate fencing, the 2,500-square-foot exterior boasts wood salvaged from an old barn and offers antique wood bistro tables for dining and conversation, as well as a game of hopscotch made with mosaic tiles. An 8-foot-tall archangel statue atop the fireplace will provide 13

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a stunning centerpiece while a small outdoor bar will emulate an aging greenhouse. Tucked in back of the garden will be a secret smoking area complete with games, including an oversized Jenga and a seesaw, as well as custom art installations.

The gastropub will offer a flavorful menu that includes Hammered Chicken made with red onion, arugula, tomato, Parmigiano-Reggiano and balsamic vinegar; Grilled Cheese served on brioche with American cheese or Brie with Serrano ham; and Stuffed Burgers filled with smoked cheddar and bacon or Gorgonzola cheese and sautéed mushrooms.

The drink menu will offer 100 different beer selections from around the world including St. Cloud, Fosters and Moose Drool in cans, an array of bottled beers and Innis & Gunn, Delirium Tremens and Well Banana Bread Beer on tap.

Numerous craft beers will also be available on tap with selections from Pyramid Breweries, Dogfish Head and Stone Brewing Company. Park will also offer distinctive gin and vodka selections, as well as specialty Bloody Marys and other cocktails all served in mismatched glassware.

Park is owned by business partners, Doherty and Justin Weniger, local businessman, Michael Parks, CEO and founder of Insomniac Events, Pasquale Rotella, and hospitality veteran, Kenna Warner.

Park on Fremont will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. More information is available at www.parkonfremont.com, on Facebook or on Twitter or by calling 702.798.7000.

Park on Fremont 506 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Mingo

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and Latin-influenced menu is opening its doors in April in hopes of bringing more downtown residents to the 18b Arts District. Situated inside Art Square with its entrance facing the gallery’s openair art garden, this under-construction restaurant will feature tapas-inspired quick and tasty chews along with a full cocktail menu. The lounge is an expansion of Mingo Collaso, a partner of Mundo’s Latin-themed restaurant inside the World Market Center. Before or after meals, patrons are encouraged to journey through the grounds to view the local artwork of Sharon Gainsburg and Eric Burwell or take in a show at Cockroach Theatre.

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OPENING

Radio City Pizza

Radio City Pizza is no ordinary pizzeria, and

it’s so much more than this category can suggest. Owner Elias Ghanem is a soft-spoken Las Vegas native whose mom was an honest to goodness, real Rockette. There is no better way to set off the chic design of the interior, which has lots of deep browns and black that contrasts with beautiful tan granite, than to decorate the walls with mom’s photos and make all the items on the menu from scratch. That’s right. No frozen pizza dough here. It’s all baked in the brick oven that was transported from New York City.

“When you have that homey comfort feeling, that is what will separate us [from competitors],” said Ghanem. “We get outside the box and do everything homemade.”

And … we’ve got Primo Hawaiian Lager in the house! The only place downtown that serves Primo on tap will be Radio City Pizza (at least for now). According to Ghanem, there will be no “Happy Hour” specials as he says all drinks are already at a perfect price point.

Ciroc vodka and all drafts are five bucks, except PBR which is two.

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And why keep referring to the place as a place, and not a restaurant or a bar? Because this place is more than your average restaurant, bar, sports hangout or music venue. “I think we are a different concept,” said Ghanem.

“We’re a much larger operation than just a pizzeria,” and are here because “Downtown lacked a place to eat and socialize before a night of bar hopping.”

Housing 26 flat screens (which will be the hosts of sporting events like Yankees and Giants games), a dining area, an indoor bar, and an outdoor bar in the back with a raised DJ booth and fire pit, this place is a hangout that offers a range of experiences to its patrons.

Don’t shovel in your Buffalo wings, scarf down your taco pizza, and take a chocolate covered cannoli to go! No! Take your coat off and stay a while. Lounge around with a Stromboli and a Magic Hat #9 or … what?! … garlic parmesan potato chips and something called a meatball delight (four homemade meatballs in homemade marinara with grated parm). Yes. It sounds delightful.

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Don’t want the late-night party to stop?

Radio City Pizza is keeping its doors open until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday nights and will begin offering delivery services in April to downtowners with the grumbles. Beginning April 1, catering services will also be added to its operation’s arsenal.

With the excitement of moving his business from Tivoli Village in Summerlin to downtown Ghanem wanted to jump in on the frenzy of Fremont.

“This is going to be the center of it,” said Ghanem. “If the area doesn’t get too commercialized, I think [downtown] will get a very cool look and feel. Downtown will define itself, and become a concept of its own.”

508 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.982.5055

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w e N g n i n e p O

S R O DO

are you in or are you

out?

By Mandy Crispin

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energy on the construction site of The Center is that bright, uplifting energy that comes with the excitement of seeing a long-awaited project come to fruition, the promise of being better equipped to serve the community more effectively and efficiently, and also that of a new beginning, but The Center has been serving the GLBTQ (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Queer/ Questioning) community in southern Nevada for a couple of decades now.

I’ve seen a lot of great big things start off tiny; what better thing to witness than the growth of community service? After all, we’re all sharing this mud ball.

The Center began in a room at the Community Counseling Center in 1993. The organization has since outgrown all three of the subsequent Sahara Avenue locations that

followed over the last nearly twenty years.

In its time it’s seen the expansion of programs, services and patronage such that a new space was necessary. The Center’s support pamphlet reads that to date The Center has provided space for the “weekly and monthly meetings of over 30 LGBTQbased community groups […] recreational activities, educational speakers, an annual LGBTQ Youth Prom, computer and internet access, cultural celebrations, advocacy for LGBTQ equality, community referrals, as well as exercise classes and mentoring,” and it’s all free.

As the owner’s representative on the site, Kat Welniak, said while giving us a tour, there are a lot of new services that will be possible specifically because of this new location, a project that has been under way for quite a while.

Executive director Candice Nichols said, “I never thought I’d be this happy over a parking lot.” It was the first day her shoes hadn’t turned brown from having to tread across dirt on the construction zone.

As they leave their old home and enter a new space that may bring more much-needed services (some ideas are a nurse practitioner who could increase the health services and pro bono legal and dental services), employees say there are signs ushering in the new era of The Center. At Sahara Avenue there are flickering and buzzing light fixtures, unreliable internet that needs to be constantly reset, a temperamental restroom, and the sign fell clean off the front of the building. All of this seems to indicate that it’s time to begin anew.

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The Center is a beacon of light for those looking for acceptance for who they are.

A representative from The Center says that the most important service it offers is its “existence, a physical location, as a space for LGBTQ people in southern Nevada.” Their new digs are equipped with a café (Bronze), a bakery where fresh bread will be baked every morning, an open event hall that can be divided into six smaller spaces (or left open), a tech center and library, a youth center, a sport court and courtyards.

The testimonials of clients often have similar themes: the organization’s dedication to creating a sensitive and supporting environment, the community it offers and nurtures, and for some it has been a literal lifesaver.

What happens at meetings?

A representative from The Center said, “We have 12 step meetings – both AA and NA. The Wise Womyn have get-togethers weekly, and they may do an activity or catch up and share and laughs.

The L-Group just had a special speaker come in and he led a meditation evening for them, and they have done art projects as well. The Youth Groups have drop-in times, and they may do an activity.”

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada sponsors the following social and educational programs to benefit the community:

“When you are desperate for help and for someone to listen, where do you turn? I went to The Center, and it saved my life. My name is Andrea, and I am male to female transgender — by my own definition, a lesbian. I’ll be 23 soon. Turning 23 is just another birthday for many. I honestly believe I would not have made it to see mine without The Center in Las Vegas.

I arrived in Las Vegas in October 2005 — alone and scared. I literally wandered by chance into The Center — and this may have been what saved my life. I remember vividly how friendly and concerned the staff was to me. They gave me shelter and food. And they left me with something more that I did not fully realize until later — hope.

The Center gave me the support to finally be happy with myself. The youth groups — R.U.1.2, 17-24 youth, and Trans.lation — helped me to connect to others my own age, and made me feel accepted. It felt as if the meetings were designed specifically for me. For so many of my peers in my same situation they may have ended up homeless on the streets, as sex workers (yes, it does happen) — or worse — but because of The Center, I have a future to live.

Today, I reside in St. Paul, Minnesota — yes, I made it back home.

I am an honor student in the Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts program and I am married to a wonderful and supportive woman. I think often of my friends at The Center, and what they did for me. Because of them, for the first time in my life, I have found myself.”

• Youth Activity Night (a variety of games, art projects, movie nights, open mic performances, skits, group projects and more. This group is open to youth, ages 13-24.)

• Out of the (Gender) Box (biweekly discussion group that provides safe space for folks who identify outside of — or don’t quite fit into — the ‘male’ and ‘female’ boxes assigned to us by society.)

• LGBTQ Youth Prom • Nevada LGBTQ Leadership Coalition

• Trans.lation (Trans.lation provides support and communitybuilding opportunities for transgender people and their loved ones of all ages.)

• R.U.1.2. Youth Group (The members of this group build friendships and explore self-expression through weekly activities, discussion groups and social gatherings.)

• Vegas Mpowerment Project (creates settings where young men 18-29 can express their identities with each other, find support, and band together to take action on issues of importance to them.)

• Senior Activity Program (SAP)

• Community Outreach Programming

• Senior Social Connection

• Stand OUT for Equality (SOFE coordinates legislative lobby days in Carson City to lobby representatives on issues of concern to the LGBTQ community.)

• 17-24 Youth Group (provides an opportunity for young adults to meet their peers in a drug- and alcohol-free space, discuss current events and trends in the overall LGBTQ and global communities, and share personal experiences on topics of interest.)

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testing The Center partners with the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD). Together they offer free HIV/STD testing, counseling and prevention and vaccination programs for Hepatitis A and B. The Southern Nevada Health District website reports that at the end of 2012 there were a total of 230 new cases of HIV reported, a decrease, but 8,584 new cases of chlamydia, an increase. Testing is important for everyone in the community, and it’s also important that all people have a place to go that’s clean, comfortable and safe.

“This is the first gender neutral bathroom in Las Vegas and may have further reach in being a first as well. Our transgender population has long wrestled with the public bathroom issue, knowing that choosing male or female has been an issue and could present challenges from others. This bathroom takes away that concern. In explaining to the city — each person has a unique floor to ceiling contained stall affording each person with privacy. A communal sink is used by all and we have a urinal room and we have ADA stalls. Therefore it is the individual person who chooses what they want or need to use.”

— The Center

The entrance to the new wellness center is separate and private. The waiting area is small with all fresh paint and tile, and beautifully designed new lighting fixtures. There are private assessment and meeting rooms that are separate from any common areas of the building, heightening the level of privacy and respect The Center offers the community.

equality and comfort with ... a bathroom Although being partnered with SNHD makes testing accessibility easy, making The Center a comfortable and safe place for all people presented some challenges, but The Center succeeded in adding another component to equality and comfort with … a bathroom.

No, really. Think about it. Everybody uses one. Here’s what they had to say about their trailblazing and innovative approach to the restrooms at the new location.

, the center s impact ... by the numbers

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2012

30,000

36,068

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Group meetings that were held at The Center

1,370

1,435

Annual number of attendees at the group meetings

5,600

5,708

Number of people utilized the David Bohnett Cyber Center

5,300

4,249

300

392

People that utilized the programs and services of The Center Groups, boards and organizations that meet at The Center

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, the center s impact ... by the numbers

2011

2012

Number of volunteer hours contributed at The Center

4,400

3,540

Young people who participated in youth programming

2,042

3,207

201

309

Number of HIV prevention materials, condoms and safer sex kits distributed into the community

58,247

94,997

HIV prevention program, Vegas Mpowerment Project participants

1,974

2,158

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Attendance at annual Youth Prom (2012 marked the 11th year)

Vegas Mpowerment Project members participated in outreach events promoting HIV prevention

cultural competency trainings Programs and services available have included social, educational, and support groups for all members of the community.

The Center also offers diversity and cultural competency trainings. What diversity trainings are, and why they are important:

These indeed can be confusing topics. The Associated Press, in fact, updated the AP Style Guide just recently to clarify official usage for news stories. An e-mail dated February 21, 2013 from AP reads, “Editor’s Note: A new entry on husband, wife has been added.” The entry follows:

“Diversity and cultural competency trainings are commonly needed for the transgender community, specifically relating to laws in Nevada, housing, employment, harassment, and healthcare. Related to these issues are language and preconceived notions that many people have about gender. Assumptions are made that there are only two, and this clouds thinking and actions for many (assuming pronouns of an individual, saying boyfriend and girlfriend instead of partner, and other instances).”

— The Center

“husband, wife Regardless of sexual orientation, husband or wife is acceptable in all references to individuals in any legally recognized marriage. Spouse or partner may be used if requested.”

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This shift in entomology has also been in the national news recently as The Respect for Marriage Coalition began running an ad (highlighting GOPers — including Laura Bush who has since requested to be removed) that implies, and national news sources and commentators seem to agree that, most politicians have by now openly made statements in support of marriage laws changing to include everyone.

The politics of this issue are not the point, however. The point is that people are (and have been) in public conversation, and the sensitivity with which this community is treated in regards to the language we use will have a direct impact on the linguistic atmosphere our children grow up in and that we continue to live in throughout our lifetimes. This seems to mean that how we handle our friends’ and neighbors’ differences as a communal body will determine how our world changes or does not, for better or worse.

politics Did The Center have any direct contribution to Senate bill 283 recognizing domestic partnership as a new type of civil contract?

A representative from The Center said that, “The Center played an integral part in the passing of SB283. After Proposition 8 passed in California in 2008, LGBTQ communities across the United States were outraged. In response, Nevadans formed a state-wide LGBTQ Coalition, meeting at The Center and co-run by our Executive Director, to address inequities in Nevada’s laws.

“The Coalition prioritized a domestic partnership law for Nevada as its first legislative action and created Equality Days, a time during the legislative session when LGBTQ individuals were able to travel to Carson City and speak with law-makers.

In conjunction with visibility provided through Equality Days, allies like Caesars Entertainment joined the efforts of the Coalition, and SB283 passed. It was vetoed

, the center s impact ... by the numbers

2011

2012

619

944

Number of participants in the Senior programs

1,530

1,053

Number of individuals The Southern Nevada Health District tested for HIV

3,198

3,671

66

64

4,421

6,004

328

350

4,000

4,000

Number of participants in Trans.lation and Out of the (Gender) Box, supportive discussion groups for transgender individuals and their loved onesGroups, boards and organizations that meet at The Center

Number of new HIV positives identified through testing Number of individuals The Southern Nevada Health District tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) Number of new STD positives identified through testing The David R. Parks Lending Library has LGBTQ specific books making it the largest lending library of its kind in Nevada Show your support for our friends and neighbors. Join The Center on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. for the grand opening of the new location in the Robert L. Forbuss building at South Maryland Parkway.

If you would like to volunteer contact Arlene Cooper, volunteer coordinator, at 702.733.9800 or Arlene@thecenterlv.com.

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by the governor, but was overridden by a two-thirds majority by the house and senate.

It was a remarkable victory for LGBTQ Nevadans.”

In short, we as a community can strive to promote equality in all aspects of daily life (here we address legal and language aspects), and without The Center, this enterprise would not be possible.

The Center 401 S. Maryland Pkwy.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

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Real Results

by Michael Boley

Ebb and flow is a cycle many are familiar with when it comes to better eating, exercising and implementing a more robust, physically fit lifestyle. Whether it is a new year’s resolution, upcoming pool season, or the elastic band on your underpants leaving judgmental marks on your waistline, it’s hard to train the mind and body to consistently stay on track, inevitably falling to the wayside after a Tuesday afternoon potluck.

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there is no better time than now to get a leaner, stronger body.

Like most cities, Las Vegas is fueled by corporate workout facilities promoting cheap memberships, long contracts, and little to no guidance on procuring the body you’ve always wanted. That’s not the case at Real Results Fitness, a small graffiti clad building situated just south of downtown’s Arts District.

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Real Results is an unorthodox circuit group training, boot camp, boutique-styled gym that relies on the tried and true results of its clients and focuses on proper nutrition, time management, and core body workouts.

Paul Rosenberg is the cofounder and president of the nine month old gym and has over 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer at Gold’s Gym, Family Fitness Centers (currently 24 Hour Fitness), and Las Vegas Athletic Clubs.

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Rosenberg along with co-owner Branden Collinsworth, who has a master’s in positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, implement their experiences of fitness and education to draw clients away from corporate facilities and have their gym become the face of downtown fitness.

140 clients and, according to Rosenberg, he and his trainers have roughly 1,500 varied exercises in their mindset to make each class completely unexpected and non-routine.

motion type movements, because that’s how athletes train.”

Rosenberg further noted this separation between his gym and corporate facilities as well as the reason for his clients’ success.

“The difference between a big corporate gym and us is that high level of personalized

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, its 60-minute group training workout includes core and abdominal strengthening, cardiovascular conditioning, and strength training through the use of sledgehammers,

“Trainers have a tendency to do for their clients what they personally like to do for themselves. A lot of trainers still rely on the old body building style, which is lifting weights and doing machines. All corporate

service and the unique environment,” said Rosenberg. “We feel we have something unique here. There are no mirrors, no televisions; we play our own music that we like. Our style is a little more urban. When people come here, they’re going to work.”

And work they do. The gym has roughly

tires , battle ropes, kettle balls, and TRX bands.

“We might do a whole workout where there are no machines at all. It’s all bodyweight,” Rosenberg said. “The direction that fitness is going in is back to jump roping, body weight exercises, running, more free

gyms are predominantly based on that. …

Our process is incredibly open-ended. …

When you walk into the door you’re not going to know what’s going to happen,

Stretching before and after any extraneous activity is critical to overall performance (Spoiler Alert: Libra Astrology) and helps reduce the risk of severe injury. Such benefits to stretching and flexibility include

improved joint muscle balance (enhanced posture) as well as increased blood and nutrients to muscles and cartilage. To prevent hunching, stiffness, and anguish while sitting or standing or the inabilities

to walk, lift, eat, drink, etc., check out and practice the exercises below before your next Corporate Challenge match!

Front-to-Back Kick-Through Try these dynamic stretches to warm up before your cardio workout!

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1. Stand upright with left side of body next to wall.

Place left hand on wall about shoulder height.

2. With left knee slightly bent, gently swing left leg up to abdomen height, then back. Continue for 12-16 repetitions.

3. Switch legs and repeat.

Remain upright throughout the movement — don’t lean forward or back.

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and that makes it fun and interesting,” said Rosenberg. “But there’s method behind our madness.”

Alongside the actual training program, Rosenberg preaches the significance of healthy lifestyle choices based on his patented 12-week fitness and eating program.

Upon program sign-up, clients receive a

times a week, it’s best for people not to solely rely on the sessions to get what they’re looking for. They need some type of program to follow when they’re not with us — in particular their cardiovascular exercise and eating habits.”

After each individual or group workout, clients are encouraged to write daily in their cardio log specifying the time, speed, resistance, incline, and type of machine

preliminary three and a half hour fitness evaluation including scale readings such as metabolic age, body fat percentage, body water percentage, muscle density, basal metabolic rate (BMR), and visceral fat.

Members will also receive a cardiovascular and meal program and a second fitness evaluation eight weeks into the regimen so clients remain accountable by managing their lifestyle habits.

they used. These writings encourage participants the importance of time management and encourage healthier eating.

“We take an individual and formulate a program for them based on what their goals are and their lifestyle is like,” said Rosenberg. “Aside from the ongoing three

Depending on the individual, Real Results Fitness meal program is formatted in three four-week segments relating to the four major food categories: proteins, starches,

“If I tell you what to do, that’s only going to go so far,” said Rosenberg. “Our job is to analyze what they are aiming to accomplish and goals are … and time manage to make health a priority.”

vegetables, and fats. More often than not, the program differs between men and women as men require more starches to maintain muscle mass. Some format examples include 5-5-5-1, 5-3-5-1, and 5-1-5-1, each number representing a full serving.

According to Livestrong, a website dedicated to helping individuals attain a healthier lifestyle through tools, recipes,

and content, notes a lean protein, whole grain diet combined with fruits and vegetables along with nuts and seeds is the best way to help circuit trainers refuel and recover after, and before, their next workout.

However, due to the hectic lifestyle of many that combine work, school, and family, it’s not always easy finding time to hit the gym and cook nutritional meals.

That’s why Real Results Fitness implements another feature that caters, quite literally, to his clients.

Lying Groin Stretch

1. Lie on back. Keep back straight with chest pointed up and shoulders back.

2. Fully extend right leg.

3. Bend left knee. With both hands clasped together just below the knee, grab left shin and pull leg toward chest. Try to touch knee to chest. Hold for 15-60 seconds.

4. Switch legs and repeat.

*When stretching, always keep your back straight. Hunching gives you added range of motion, which can make you think you’re more flexible than you really are.

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“If someone’s having difficulty or overwhelmed with too many responsibilities, we have a meal delivery program,” said Rosenberg.

According to Real Results’ website, Real Meals are healthy pre-packaged meals prepared and cooked locally by Bar+Bistro’s head chef, Beni Velasquez.

Each meal is portion-sized to limit calorie intake and is vacuum sealed to maintain refrigerator shelf life for up to a week.

Unlike most foods in the grocer’s freezer, these foods are mostly organic containing little to no sodium, no preservatives or added sweeteners. Individuals on a time crunch can then either heat their meals

via microwave or boiling water, drastically adding valuable time to their schedules without sacrificing tasty meals.

And if an all-encompassing lifestyle change through nutrition and exercise isn’t enough to get you motivated, Real Results also implements a Zappos-like environment through positive reinforcement and group outings whether it’s going on a hike, roller

experience is very different.”

For more information on Real Results Fitness or to schedule your fitness test, visit www.realresultsfitness.com or contact by phone at 702.331.3172.

skating, or the trampoline gym.

“When people come here, there’s an energy and a vibe in here that you can’t get elsewhere. … You have to see it and experience it to really understand why you’d want to come here as opposed to a corporate gym. ... Just the whole

Standing Lunge Stretch

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1. Stand straight.

2. Lunge forward with left leg. Extend right leg so that knee is bent halfway.

3. Place both palms on left knee, with thumbs pointing toward body.

4. Keep back and arms straight. Hold for 15-60 seconds.

5. Switch legs and repeat.

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Crossover Stretch

1. Lie on back with shoulders flat on floor.

2. Fully extend right leg.

3. Raise left leg straight up. Grab outside of left knee with right hand. Keeping shoulders flat on floor pull left leg toward floor.

4. Bend left knee at 45-degree angle and hold down with right hand. Left knee should be at 3 o’clock. Hold for 15-60 seconds.

5. Switch legs and repeat.

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PHILOSOPHY

& FLUFF

● Fashion ● LVA ● Fabulous Downtown ● Just the Tip ● Housing Guide ● Astrology: Boley’s Crystal Balls ● Jumble

FASHION

Unbuttoned

by Jonathan Hesser

Everyone has a story. No matter what your type is, you can put your

personality in print and get clothed in captivating charm from cover to cover at Coterie.

Coterie is located at 515 E. Fremont St. in downtown Las Vegas. It is the site of an old check cashing location. The façade is painted white, and the check cashing sign is still there but turned upside down.

What is Coterie? It is a men’s and women’s clothing boutique/ hangout/lounge/art gallery. But it is more than that. It is really what you make it.

Fabulous art pieces from the M Modern Gallery in Palm Springs are on display throughout the store. You can find many different types of artwork. There was a large skull carved out of wood and a framed Shag print as well as many other pieces.

They even have alterations! Just bring your garments by Friday or Saturday from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., and pickups are on Monday nights.

Your stylish story doesn’t need to end. Start a new chapter with a captivating creation by Coterie!

While I was visiting Coterie, a woman came in and asked, “When are you installing a sign outside?” Hannibal, who is the operations manager, told her, “We aren’t. When you walk in, we want you to have your own story. We want to be an open book. You have to be a little bit brave and a little bit curious to come inside. When you come in you don’t know what to expect, and you create your own story. Each time you come in we want it to be dynamic, the story sometimes changes. Everyone’s experience is different.”

The front door features a collage of photos of customers having a great time at Coterie. Hugh changes the collage of photos so that their story is constantly changing. Customers can relax on a large sofa that is set up at the front of the store, there is a magazine rack on the other side along with a few books, and the back counter is set up with stools and Wi-Fi hookups for customers who want to hang out and get online.

The store is a treasure trove of enchanting eye-candy, stylishly stocked with many different brands of men’s and women’s clothing that feature a wide array of lovely lines such as Scotch & Soda, Foley & Corina, and JC Rags. But it doesn’t stop there. There is also a mix of fabulously fascinating jewelry, bags and an eclectic mix of accessories such as pins, computer memory stick rings, gun-shaped combs, ornate animal-head shot glasses and other collectable conversation pieces. Delivering Happiness clothing and products can also be found.

Lines made by locals are featured. Coterie supports local designers with a special display that is housed with creations by Las Vegas designers. If locals want to sell their creations, they can put them on consignment at Coterie.

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Coterie opened on Sept. 5, 2012. Sarah Nisperos is the creative director, the vision behind Coterie. She plans the visuals, does the ordering and creates the stock mix for the boutique. Her team takes care of the rest, so Sarah can be free to focus on the creative aspects and transform her dreams into reality.

Coterie is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. (or until the party ends).

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by Shannon Sneade

Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is an undeniably

brilliant, highly successful entrepreneur who oversees a company worth billions and, in addition, has recently taken on the project of revamping downtown Las Vegas piece by piece.

Hsieh’s project has gained attention from LVA students, who are one block from Downtown Project’s construction site.

Although some students are grasping what’s happening in our backyard, I felt that it was important to inform even more students of the project’s wide scope, so I went directly to the source and spoke with Tony Hsieh himself.

A few months ago, I asked Hsieh if I could interview him via e-mail in order to feature him in our school newspaper. I received an almost immediate response, and like he seems to do with everything, he went above and beyond what I was asking for and scheduled a time for us to meet in person. His only request was that I read his book “Delivering Happiness.”

Upon reading, my fellow editors and I were scheduled to interview Hsieh at The Beat Coffeehouse on Fremont East, a

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corner that’s been transformed since the startup of the Downtown Project. Inside waiting was Hsieh wearing daily work attire: a Zappos shirt and jeans with dress shoes, spiffy yet not drawing attention to himself in any way.

Internship opportunities are a huge plus as well. Students interested in pursuing certain careers can shadow others in virtually every field, the majority of which are incorporated with Downtown Project.

As we began speaking to him, his love of people, community building, and creative ideas became more and more apparent. In addition, Hsieh brought with him Rehan Choudhry, CEO of the Life is Beautiful Festival coming in the fall of 2013. Aside from energizing downtown, Hsieh is doing the same for entrepreneurs by mentoring and sponsoring those with new businesses and bright ideas.

Choudhry explained how great of an influence Tony has had in connecting him with others to build his business.

After meeting Hsieh in person, it’s no wonder Zappos employees love coming to work every day and are some of the happiest people in the community.

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Las Vegas Academy (LVA)

With the expansion of Fremont and growth of Downtown Project so will come phenomenal opportunities for area students.

“As far as the school experience, I’m excited for downtown to become a safer environment for students to shop and eat after school,” says fellow editor and LVA student Brooke Lester.

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Fabulous Downtown

Long

before sporting events such as Corporate Challenge, Las Vegas, like many communities across the United States, had their fair share of sports. In this pre-1910 image, the New York Store baseball team, possibly the earliest image of a sports team in Las Vegas, poses underneath a mesquite tree.

On the lower left hand corner of the image one of the players is sporting a shirt that says the “Salt Lake Route” with an arrowhead logo. When the railroad was built through Las Vegas in 1905, the route between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles was known as the “Salt Lake Route.” This logo appeared on shirts, hats, letterheads, signs and even

fine china that were used on the old steam locomotives that came through Las Vegas.

More info about Paco, visit: www.lvartsandculture.blogspot.com For a listing of exhibitions featuring photographs from the Las Vegas News Bureau’s archives, visit: www.visitlasvegas.com/lvnbexhibits

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JUST THE

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Snot Kidding W/ZDogg MD

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pring is upon us, and that means rebirth … of runny noses, itchy eyes, and painful sinus congestion. For the multitudes who suffer from seasonal allergies, this time of year in Vegas sucks harder than a Dyson vacuum on a shag rug. Not that I would know … I’m allergic to vacuuming.

So what to do when you’re so congested your friends call you Nostril-damus behind your back? Start with the basics, like oldschool saline irrigation. Over-the-counter nasal wash kits use sterilized salt water to wash allergens and snotty boogers straight outta the nose. After this, many docs will add a prescription nasal steroid spray such as Flonase or Nasonex, which can do wonders for nasal inflammation while helping to support our needy friends at Big Pharma.

They’re generally quite safe and effective when used correctly. Over-the-counter, nonsedating antihistamines like Claritin, Zyrtec, and Allegra can help with itchy eyes and some runny nose symptoms, but they’re not great for serious nasal congestion when used alone (so use them in combo with nasal steroids and irrigation). And if you can’t sleep, over-the-counter Benadryl may work

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to ease symptoms while knocking you out, LL Cool J style.

One thing to remember: beware of nasal sprays such as Afrin. They immediately help to clear congestion by constricting the blood vessels in the nasal passages. But if you use them for more than three straight days, you can develop such a bad dependence on squirting stuff up your nose that you’ll make Rick James look like a Boy Scout.

Rebound congestion is a real bummer with these sprays. “Afrin is a helluva drug, Charlie Murphy!”

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When all else fails, consult your primary care doc who may refer you to an allergist for other interventions such as allergy shots.

And if that doesn’t work, well, there’s always Antarctica. EXTREMELY low pollen count there, from what I hear.

Have a great spring y’all!

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HOUSING

GUIDE

by Michael Boley

Real Estate Agent Karina Giraldo Karina Giraldo is a premier downtown realtor born and raised in the city of Las Vegas. Her father, also a real estate agent, cultivated this career interest, but nothing spawned it more than the neighborhood of her youth.

“I grew up in these vintage homes, and all my cousins grew up downtown,” said Giraldo. “As a kid, I remember thinking it was strange going to my friends’ homes that were built in the ‘90s. I used to wonder why they all looked the same.”

Giraldo received her realtor’s license while attending high school and has been serving the downtown community since 2005.

Although her license allows her to buy and sell realty in other cities, Giraldo says she’ll always give preferential treatment to her hometown.

Paradise Palms “I love the opportunity to work with people who have never imagined living downtown.

They are usually uneasy about the idea at first. My favorite thing to do is give my clients personal tours of downtown, as most are only familiar with Fremont East and the high-rises, and there is so much more!”

Due to continued interest in Las Vegas real estate, Giraldo represents about a dozen clients per month, mixing between both sales and rentals. Although Giraldo said she could take on additional clients, she says her current level allows more flexibility to build customer relationships while understanding personal needs. “[Growing up] it was normal to be surrounded by tourists, action, lights, and the sound of slot machines. That’s one of the reasons why I love downtown,” said Giraldo. “It feels like home.”

If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling real estate within the downtown community, please contact Giraldo at kgiraldo@northcap.com.

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Paradise Palms

by Karina Giraldo

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rior to the strip, downtown Las Vegas was the original gaming district of the city, and has come a long way from being home to the hotels and casinos on Fremont Street. As a local, there are now more things than ever to do in the downtown community. Living less than a mile from downtown, I can hop on my bike and be at The Beat Coffeehouse in 10 minutes and spend an evening on Fremont East meeting friends at The Griffin, a cozy bar that offers great beer selection and a mountain lodge ambience.

Downtown is one of the most important stories happening in the entire city of Las Vegas. Real estate in downtown is second on that list.

Downtown housing has been a place where most locals wouldn’t dare live until the past few years. I remember attending the Beauty Bar opening in 2004; my parents were worried to death because of its downtown proximity. Nine years later, I’ve gained plenty of great memories and have never been worried about my safety.

There are a variety of living options for everyone in the area. From small bungalows and ranch homes with large lots to luxurious high-rises and multimillion dollar homes.

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Scotch 80s

Beginning with the downtown core, there are many different, luxurious high-rises to choose from: JUHL, Ogden, Newport Lofts, Soho Lofts, and Fremont Lofts. Each provides a unique appeal to the individuals who are residents.

Starting from the south of downtown’s core, are the neighborhoods of John S. Park, Huntridge, and Paradise Palms. The Huntridge and John S. Park neighborhoods, identified as the “Original Las Vegas,” are situated on the corner of Maryland Parkway and Charleston Avenue. They are home to some of the finest neighborhoods in regards to mid-century modern architecture in Las Vegas. Paradise Palms is a mid-century modern neighborhood in the center Las Vegas, located on the Las Vegas National Golf Course. This subdivision of “futuristic” luxury housing was the first planned residential community in the city. Many of the homes in this tract back up to the Las Vegas National Golf Club.

North of the I-15 freeway you will find larger sized homes of downtown and home of many celebrities including The Killers front man Brandon Flowers, Playboy playmate Holly Madison, and Criminal Minds star Matthew Grey Gubler.

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McNeil Estates, Scotch 80’s, Glen Heather, Westleigh and the luxury and gated communities of Rancho South make up the west portion of downtown housing. Here you will find custom homes on large lots in beautiful tree-lined communities. Many people are moving into these neighborhoods and renovating residential homes, making them classic yet modern.

Feeling hungry before or after house hunting? When it comes to dining, no matter your desires, there is something to satiate your taste buds. Downtown has some of the best restaurants in Vegas. The legendary restaurant & bakery, Du-Pars, is now inside the Golden Gate Casino and, according to Esquire Magazine, serves “The Best Pancakes in America!” Other great places to dine are Triple George Grill, Le Thai, and Sonio’s Cafe near Rancho South, a place that’s sure to please your Chicago-Italian urge.

No matter your age or interests, downtown Las Vegas has something for you. Whether it is a place to unwind, enjoy a nice meal, dance the night away, make a comfortable home, or, in my case, all of the above, the area has much more to offer than most people realize.

I’ll see you soon … downtown!

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BOleY’s CRYSTAL BALLS

Gemini May 21 - Jun 20

Gas prices are on the rise, and you’re trying to get creative. However, siphoning gas from your neighbors is not cost effective due to your The month of March will have an insurmountable impact on the rest impending arrest and having to make of your 2013. It’s important to define who you are and what you bail for Monday’s morning huddle. want to be in this month of limbo; if you do not, prepare yourself for disappointment and unruly stress in the weeks ahead. As always, follow your heart whether it is love or lust, because it is life’s experiences that give the most valuable lessons. Here’s what to expect as Mother Earth Cancer Jun 21 - Jul 22 tilts toward the sun and vernal equinox is upon you.

Pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20 Throughout most of your life you’ve had confidence in your body image.

However, recently that’s changed since finding out you are in the minority who has an outie belly button (10% of the population). On a positive note, your stomach doesn’t act like a drying machine’s lint trap.

Aries Mar 21 - Apr 19 Oftentimes you feel capped out regarding the latest and greatest technology corporate America shoves down your throat. Whether it’s the iPhone 5s Siri or Kindle Fire, you just cannot deal with the mounting pressure received from your peers. To combat this stress, you find solitude by regressing and logging onto Spark … otherwise known as AIM 2.0.

Taurus Apr 20 - May 20 This month is all about you. Green is your favorite color and St. Patrick’s Day is your preferred holiday.

Not because of the little man in suspenders, the “Kiss Me I’m Irish” T-shirts and mugs, or the four-leaf clovers. Nooo. No. It’s because you can finally eat a disgustingly excessive amount of Lucky Charms without looking like a total wacko-Jacko.

Cheers to you, Mr. Leprechaun!

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With billions of dollars poured into NASA research and meteorology your faith has been shaken to the core due to their faltering predictability. In fact, you might not look at the nighttime stars or weekend weather just out of spite.

Leo Jul 23 - Aug 22 March Madness is your favorite time of year, and you are super stoked about your chances of winning the office pool. This year, instead of picking winning teams solely based on rankings, favorite mascot, and team colors, you’ll focus attention on geographical location and graduation rates. Sorry, Vincennes University alumnus.

Virgo Aug 23 - Sept 22 Allergy season is in full swing, and your nose will be running marathons all month long. However, just because you have no sense of taste or smell doesn’t mean your sense of style has to suffer. Run a comb through your hair and invest $3 in something tangible, like clown paint.

Libra Sept 23 - Oct 22 On a quest to become the company’s most decorated Corporate Challenge athlete, you start binging on protein shakes and boot camps rather than IPAs and rummaging for the remote. Unfortunately, your body won’t adjust well as you’ll be quickly sidelined pulling a hammy in round two of horseshoes.

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Scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

Capricorn Dec 22 - Jan 19

This month brings to life the season of spring and all its natural beauty.

Unfortunately, you’ll lose an hour of sleep on March 20 which will hamper any spring in your step as well as your natural beauty.

Resisting the infiltration of new slang like “trill” and “ratchet” within the English language, your approach is to go old-school in hopes of a re-trend.

Common workplace phrases you’ll use this month include: “awe sooky, sooky”; “confab”; and “party hardy.”

Sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Aquarius Jan. 20 – Feb. 18

You love a good deal and have no shame in trying to get one. Your basement bargaining negotiations will soon become an annoyance to others and the store manager, which will inevitably get you sent packing for haggling over five cents on a dented can of creamed corn.

V-Day is over, and you and your significant other want to take the spice from the bedroom and into the kitchen.

Rev up both your engines and satisfy your cravings by subscribing to erotic, tastefully done magazines and movies of food porn.

J um b l e Corporate Challenge Jumble Unscramble the letters to form some of our favorite Corporate Challenge events. Think you’ve got it? Then arrange the circled letters to answer our bonus question.

GMSNMWII CREOCS KLCE RAWA DNTABONMI LKKLABIC GCENINF

Where can horses earn Corporate Challenge participation points?

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EVENTS &

ENTERTAINMENT

● Erin go Green ● Smith Center ● Smith Center (schedule) ● Bar Review ● Restaurant Review ● Recipe ● Things To Do ● Upcoming Events ● Calendar

Erin go Green

by Michael Boley

Hennessey’s Tavern

There are only a few times a year people

can pretend to be someone they’re not — St. Patrick’s Day is one of them. Whether you speak in a fake Irish tongue, wear “Kiss me I’m Irish” gear, or go around pinching others like a sneaky leprechaun, March 17 holds some of the craziest parties across the country. Corned beef and cabbage followed by pints of green beer (an association with the country’s lush countryside) is a staple on this day, as the country of Ireland began recognizing Patrick, a patron saint, and the arrival of Christianity in 1737.

If you’re looking for a place to celebrate libations and liberations this year, check out the only Irish pub on Fremont — Hennessey’s Tavern — and follow suit of the Emerald Isle!

Whether you’re drinking green suds from the restaurant’s beer garden or shooting Irish Car Bombs from the leprechaun-dressed servers, you’ll receive the full experience of Ireland with bag pipers and live music on its built-out stage beginning Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. and going through Sunday evening.

For more information on St. Patty’s Day and the going’s-on at Hennessey’s, visit in-person at the corner of Fourth Street and Fremont or www.hennesseyslasvegas.com.

Downtown Bike Lanes

coating to help prevent bikers from slipping into traffic or parked vehicles. The new feature came about as part of the Downtown Pedestrian and Bike Improvement Project, a joint effort between the city of Las Vegas and Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) to widen streets to 15 feet, creating additional safety for drivers and those going eco-friendly. Not yet seeing green lanes in your neighborhood? Don’t worry. Plans are in the works for more to be installed in the coming months.

Throughout downtown Las Vegas, several main and side streets have been expanded and colored with designated lanes for cyclists. These green strips are installed, not painted, and are applied with a special

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Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Paris’ Palais Garnier, Vienna’s Musikverein, and Milan’s La Scala. Each of these marvels, along with inspiration from the Hoover Dam’s Art Deco style and Bullocks Wilshire front tower in Los Angeles, were combined to create today’s distinctive structure that combs downtown Vegas’ skyline.

the strip and submerged on the western side of downtown, the Smith Center undoubtedly displays the most intricate architectural design Las Vegas has seen in decades. Having broken ground in May 2009 and grand opening in March 2012, the Smith Center was strategized and designed with care from its early beginnings.

Taking light from the phrase “God in the detail,” Smith Center designers ensured an elaborate and sophisticated exterior and interior that would truly be oneof-a-kind. Cascading downwards from the glimmering lights of the 16-story Carillon tower, white Indiana limestone decorates the building’s façade. On the building’s east side is the 1.7 acre Donald W. Reynolds Symphony Park, an outdoor concert venue featuring Tim Bavington artwork. Inside, Hoover Dam-inspired motifs, intricate blue iris flower prints, and sculptures and paintings are displayed throughout.

Based on several case studies, performing arts centers have proven to be an effective tool for downtown revitalization, such as Kansas City’s Kauffman Center, a $413-million venue which opened in 2011, in a city that desperately needed a positive shift in its urban landscape.

With Las Vegas needing a similar facelift and a boost in high culture Mayor Oscar Goodman and city planners deliberately followed suit to set aside downtown property. The site was decided near the I-15 and 515 Beltway due to its central location and easy access for residents across the valley.

Incorporated within the Smith Center are three venues: Reynolds Hall, Cabaret Jazz Theater, and Troesh Studio Theater.

Through the assembly of an internationally renowned design team, The Smith Center scoped out historic yet modern venues all across North America and Europe for inspiration, such places including

Reynolds Hall is the largest and most magnificent of the three, a boasting

three-level 2,050-seat theater complete with balconies, dramatic stage and full orchestra pit. The theater is double soundproofed and features auto closing doors to reflect or absorb performance sounds. Such spectacular, worldrenowned performances have included The Tenors, Wicked, and West Side Story.

Although smaller and more intimate, Cabaret Jazz’s two-story club displays dazzling views of downtown, Symphony Park, and mezzanine balcony. Stunning performances and soft lighting create an ambiance unlike any other.

Troesh Studio Theater holds roughly 250 people and is mainly used for rehearsals, film screenings, children’s theater, and social gatherings. Although this space isn’t used for higher profile performances, it is nonetheless state-of-the-art.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Smith Center

Whether you are a first time or frequent Smith Center visitor, this uniquely defined venue has refined Las Vegas as a legitimate and eloquent performing arts city. To explore the vast collection of artwork on its five-acre campus or purchase tickets to upcoming shows, visit www.thesmithcenter.com or call 702.749.2000.

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361 Symphony Park Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89106 Visit www.thesmithcenter.com to see the full lineup 702.749.2000

West Side Story

An Evening with Burt Bacharach

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. The new Broadway cast recently won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album.

Burt Bacharach has written 48 Top 10 hits, nine #1 songs, and more than 500 compositions. The three-time Academy Award® winner and eight-time Grammy® winner will perform with his band of three singers and seven musicians his most beloved hits, from “Alfie” to “Walk on By.”

Feb. 26-March 3

New York City Ballet MOVES March 5-6, 7:30 p.m.

The New York Times calls them “the foremost creative ballet troupe in the world.” Now, after more than 60 years of excellence, they have hand-selected their finest dancers and crafted a spectacular program featuring works from some of the most beloved choreographers of our time.

March 28, 7:30 p.m.

Chick Corea & Bela Fleck Duet March 29, 7:30 p.m.

The Grammy®-winning duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes with the music from their Latin Grammy®winning album “The Enchantment”! This will be a casual, intimate evening filled with jazz, pop, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis March 7, 7:30 p.m.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, is comprised of 15 of the finest soloists and ensemble players in jazz.

This remarkably versatile group celebrates jazz’s large-ensemble tradition by performing a vast repertoire of masterpieces.

Las Vegas Philharmonic – Lights! Camera! The Oscars!

March 9, 8 p.m.

Cabaret Jazz Travis Cloer

March 4, 7 p.m.

Broadway star and recording artist, Travis Cloer (currently starring as Frankie Valli in JERSEY BOYS in Las Vegas), brings for one night only a night of timeless songs from Broadway & jazz, to R&B & pop that will leave you on your feet begging for more.

Take a walk on the red carpet for an unforgettable night of Oscarwinning songs and music from Academy Award® winning films “Gone with the Wind,” “Rocky,” “Chariots of Fire,” “The King and I,” and “The Wizard of Oz.” Teri Dale Hansen and Nat Chandler lend their vocal stylings to songs such as “A Whole New World” and “I Could Have Danced All Night.”

March 6, 10:30 p.m.

Shen Yun 2013

Clint Holmes

March 15-16, 7:30 p.m. and March 16-17, 2 p.m.

Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Civilization through classical Chinese dance and music. It is a grand production with nearly 100 artists, 400 costumes, and the only orchestra in the world featuring both classical Western and Chinese instruments.

The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas

Jersey Boys conductor Keith Thompson hosts this monthly musical showcase that features original music from some of Las Vegas’ best composers and songwriters.

March 8-9, 8:30 p.m. and March 10, 2 p.m.

Clint Holmes, named Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year three times, Singer of the Year four times, and awarded the Sammy Davis Jr. Foundation award, returns to Las Vegas to begin an exclusive engagement at Cabaret Jazz inside The Smith Center.

Shrek the Musical

Bruce Cockburn

SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life the stage.

“Small Source of Comfort,” Cockburn’s 31st album, is his latest adventurous collection of songs of romance, protest and spiritual discovery. The album, primarily acoustic yet rhythmically savvy, is rich in Cockburn’s characteristic blend of folk, blues, jazz and rock.

March 19-22, 7:30 p.m. and March 23-24, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

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SFJAZZ Collective: “The Music of Chick Corea” March 22, 7 p.m. and March 23, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Each year, the SFJAZZ Collective performs new arrangements of compositions by a modern jazz master and new compositions by the members. Through this pioneering approach, the Collective embodies SFJAZZ’s commitment to jazz as a living ever-relevant art form.

An Evening with Faith Prince and Jason Graae: “The Prince and the Showboy” March 29-30, 7 p.m.

“The Prince and the Showboy” unites Tony® Award-winner Faith Prince and L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award-winner Jason Graae in a delightful evening of song. The show features a heartfelt tribute to Broadway legend Jerry Herman. The San Francisco Chronicle recently called them “the Steve and Edie of the 21st Century!”

Troesh Studio Theatre Letters Home

March 1, 7 p.m. and March 2, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

This powerful and award-winning play brings to life actual letters written by soldiers serving in the Middle East. Inspired

by The New York Times’ op-ed article “The Things They Wrote” and the subsequent HBO documentary, Letters Home paints an uncompromising portrait of the soldier experience without politicizing events.

The Doo Wop Project

March 9, 5 p.m. & 8 p.m.

The Doo Wop Project is a night of singing and storytelling from the cast of the Tony Award®-winning Broadway smash, JERSEY BOYS. You’ll enjoy Doo Wop classics such as “Gloria” and “I Only Have Eyes for You,” along with recent hits by Amy Winehouse and Jason Mraz. *Not a performance of, or affiliated with, the show “Jersey Boys.”

Willie K

March 10, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

From sweet island sounds to hard-driving blues, enchanting opera and Hawaiian contemporary to incendiary rock, a Willie K performance is an adventurous roller coaster ride of music and comedy. His jaw- dropping performances on guitar, ukulele, and vocals continue to wow audiences the world over.

The Studio Series: Extending Boundaries

March 19-21, 23, 7:30 p.m. and March 22, 1 p.m. and March 24, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

This up close and personal intimate series challenges our dancers to push their creativity to new bounds. Performed in a black box setting with minimal production elements, this fan-favorite series removes all obstacles and lets guests truly experience dance in its purest, most perfect form. *Only available on 2012-2013 subscription and to select patrons.

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ocated on the street-level of the SOHO lofts, The Lady Silvia is styled as a “speakeasy bar and lounge” that offers “simple drinks and casual bottle service” in the heart of Las Vegas.

TheLady Silvia By: Angelina Fadool

Price Point: Do You Happen to Have the Time?

The Lady Silvia is a modern speakeasy that offers a hodgepodge of adventurous signature cocktails and traditional libations as well as tapas-style snacks, called pinxto, that are available from 5 to 9 p.m. Although I’m a sucker for a drink with a cute name, I’ve not had much luck with the seasonal cocktail menu — my Miracle on 34th Street was less than miraculous, but my companion’s Sidecars were spot on. Since a single cocktail here is priced around $11, I find this lady to be at her most alluring during happy hour. I recommend dropping by after work for $3 beers and $6 cocktails from 5 to 8 p.m.

Ambiance: Eclectic Elegance Dramatic floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, sparkling chandeliers, and a checkerboard floor give the place an old-world charm that is unlike most places in Vegas. Couches and chairs are arranged in small seating areas just right for four to six, so a large group would probably need to split up. Although a nonsmoking bar won’t appeal to everyone, I found the lack of cigarette smoke to be a breath of fresh air.

Entertainment: Sidelong Glances There was an old movie playing in the main seating area and a basketball game on the TVs over the bar, but I spent most of my visit there scoping out the scene around me. Depending on the night you visit, entertainment can include anything from a DJ to a jazz band — on quiet weeknights, indie rock plays in the background at just the right volume to allow conversation.

Pitfalls: Are You In? There is a sign pointing out the small parking lot reserved for bar patrons, but the glass doors that lead to The Lady Silvia are unmarked and difficult to spot. If I had come here without a friend who had been before, I would never have spotted the entrance slyly situated between a small art gallery and Globe Salon.

Looking to grab a drink in an elegant environment away from Fremont Street? I recommend taking the short drive or long stroll from the Stewart Garage to The Lady Silvia.

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The Lady Silvia 900 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, 89101 www.theladysilvia.com

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Casa Don Juan By: Jo Casey

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e decided to go to Casa Don Juan on a Friday night. I had been there a few times before, but it was always during the day. My fiancé tried to make reservations, but they don’t take them, and after arriving there on Friday night, we could see why! It was super busy!! I love Mexican food, and in my opinion, Vegas has some great options for south of the border flair.

Casa Don Juan did NOT disappoint. We were offered chips, salsa, and guacamole at the start. I always get in to trouble with chips and salsa because I tend to ruin my dinner. The guacamole is fresh and served in a tortilla chip bowl. One drawback was no tableside guacamole, which is one of my favorite things.

Our meals arrived in record time. We got a little of everything: beef chimichanga, enchiladas, tacos, and some shrimp ceviche for the table. Ceviche is fast becoming one of my favorite dishes. The ceviche here was the perfect marriage of avocado, lime, and spices. The only complaint that I had was they got my order wrong, but the mistake was better than what I ordered, so it wasn’t a big deal.

Dessert consisted of cheesecake and flan. I probably would have licked the plate if we weren’t in public!! Casa Don Juan is NOT a quiet place on a Friday night, and I can only imagine that First Friday is off the hook in that joint. We enjoyed ourselves, and we had great service. We were also in and out in under and hour, which enabled us to enjoy the rest of our evening.

Casa Don Juan 1204 S. Main St. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702.384.8070

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RECIPES

Introducing Antojitos

(an-ti-he-toes)

by Mandy Crispin

WARNING: These little babies are addicting.

Total cook time: 30 minutes to one hour, or as long as you like.

Prep: Ninjas 10 minutes; Lollygaggers 30 minutes.

Time in the oven: about 10 minutes, or until outside is brownish and turning flaky.

Prep work involves making the cream cheese mixture. The mixture should be placed in the refrigerator until cold. This is optional if

Ingredients:

● 1 block cream cheese ● 1 habanero pepper

you’re in a rush, but it helps everything to be the correct temperature for melting in the oven later. If the mixture is too warm (room

● 1/8 cup of green onion ● 1/8 cup of red bell pepper

(optional — yes I put them in everything) 1 block of *mild cheddar (I’ve tried this with other cheeses and it just doesn’t work), shredded – shredding tip: if you use the block of cheese lengthwise, shredding in full, lengthwise strokes using the large holes on the shredder, you will get some nice thick, long pieces that not only look pleasant, but also offer more flavor; IMO thinly shredded cheese looses it’s flavor.

Let the cream cheese sit out while you chop the peppers and onion so it softens. Combine peppers and onion with cream cheese, and mix it well. Put it into the refrigerator.

Wait.

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Spread the cream cheese mixture onto a tortilla. The layer should be thin and only be about an eighth of an inch thick. I’ve tried using more, and it just doesn’t achieve the right mixture-to-cheese-to-tortilla ratio in the end. You want the tortilla to be covered so you can’t see it, but don’t heap the mixture on however you are tempted to do so.

temperature) when it goes into the oven, it melts too quickly (before everything else gets to the right stage).

● 1/8 cup of green bell pepper ● 1/8 cup jalapeno ● Small tortillas underneath the roll, and there aren’t any soggy parts or places that stick.

Bake it for 8 to 10 minutes. The outside should be brown/turning brown and crispy/flaky.

Add your beautifully shredded cheese. This is about the same ratio: covered (maybe throw a little extra on).

I dress my plate with some sour cream.

Tillamook is my favorite. You could always add some pesto for a pop of color. Plate the roll, finish the scores into cuts making oval, bitesized pieces, and arrange them however you want. A bed of leaf lettuce is a great garnish.

Serve HOT.

Then roll up your tortilla. Score the roll in about one inch pieces at angles, and put that baby on a baking sheet. I use an old toaster oven set of pans (it’s basically a tray and “cooler rack”) so I can get some hot air

See you next month, and if anyone has any recipes that are near and dear to their hearts, please do e-mail us at DowntownZEN@zappos.com subject heading “recipes.”

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Take a Walk

by Mandy Crispin

Have you ever wondered why the Arts District is called 18b?

The arts district is lovingly called 18b because there were 18 blocks that made up the area at its naming.

Where’d that sign come from?

The sign came from YESCO, the same company that made the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign!

When did the sign come?

The sign, although it has a vintage feel that makes it fit right in with our other lovely street art, was created and installed in November 2009.

How do I get there from our office?

Take a left out the door at our Carson office, walk three (short city) blocks, make a left when you see the Golden Nugget. Stroll delightfully taking in the fresh, crisp, almost spring air all the way down South Casino Center Boulevard, stopping at the corner of Lewis to admire our city’s fine courthouse building. Continue down South Casino Center Boulevard until you see the sign — it’s right in the middle of the road at a RTC shelter.

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Go on a Scavenger Hunt

THINGS TO DO Stop by The Beat’s Wednesday Night Hang Come chill with us every Wednesday night from 8:30 pm to 10:30 p.m. for a change of scenery and sound! Enjoy a unique, laid-back atmosphere featuring drink specials and live music by fabulous Las Vegas talent. Las Vegas trumpet player and recording artist Joey Pero hosts this event. The Beat will be offering a “fine beer” drink special on Duvel, Gulden Draak and Piraat as part of the “Blue Beat” special.

The Beat is located on 520 Fremont St. inside the Emergency Arts Building (Sixth Street & Fremont Street).

Do you know how many lights line the Fremont Street Canopy?

You will when you play the new city scavenger hunt. The game sends clues to any text-enabled phone. You’ll get to know the casinos that helped put Vegas on the map. From the Golden Gate, Sin City’s first casino, to the recognizable lights of the Fremont and Four Queens, you’ll discover what first drew folks to this little desert town. Be ready to bluff your way into Binion’s iconic Poker Room and snap a picture with Vegas Vic and Vickie. Find the little cigar shop where all the Hollywood celebs go to get a light before grabbing a cocktail at the coolest bar in town. You’ll come away knowing how Vegas grew into a global hub of fun and fortune, and get a true taste of its appeal along the way. Sign up on the website, and you and any number of your friends can compete.

The game has several routes in Las Vegas, including Fremont Street. It’s an out-of-the-box way to get to know your city. $9-$12 per person. www.strayboots.com.

Get Outdoorsy I mean “Outdoorsy” in a patio drinking kind of way. Take off work early on Friday like they do back East, and stretch out in a patch of sun on Bar+Bistro’s patio with a pitcher of house sangria. Nothing could be better! $6 glass, $20 pitcher, in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 155. www.barbistroaf.com.

TOUR OUR NEW DOWNTOWN LANDMARKS The Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

Visit the Fremont Bicycle Clinic On a mission to facilitate safe and proper bicycling through education, workshops and maintenance, the clinic helps the community rehab bikes. Get yours done, and then pitch in a hand to help others!

Shop Hours: Mon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tue, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Wed, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thu, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sat, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. If you are a co-op member, you can always contact us outside of normal shop hours if they do not work for you. The best way to contact us and view our most upto-date hours is our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Fremont.Bike.Clinic. Make sure to “Like” us.

You’ve driven by it a thousand times and wondered if it’s as weird on the inside as it is on the outside. (Answer: Yes.) Being inside the events center is like living inside a Dr. Seuss book. The rest of the center is nice office space with an impressive art collection. Arrange a tour and see for yourself by calling 702.263.9797. Join an existing tour or arrange one for yourself.

The clinic’s newest volunteer, Zack, will be manning the shop on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zack just moved here from Los Angeles where he was a part of two prior co-ops. He is extremely knowledgeable regarding bikes and is a great addition to the team. Stop by and say “Hi”!

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The New City Hall

The Mob Museum

Las Vegas invested $185 million to build it. Drop your car across the street in the new garage; you’ll get free parking for two hours with a validated ticket. Make your way up the front steps under the solar trees and into the marble lobby contemplating the sustainable yet luxurious surroundings. Make your way back to the council chambers and grab a red theater seat for your rear: now watch democracy at work. You should finish the visit off by riding the elevator to the seventh floor to see the mayor’s views. City Hall, 495 S. Main St., 702.229.6011, Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

There are two sides to every story. Come down to the Mob Museum and get the true story. It was a stage for one of the biggest mob hearings in history. Now it’s the setting for the nation’s most comprehensive look into organized crime and law enforcement. Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, The Mob Museum presents an authentic insider’s look at the mob’s impact on our history and our society. These are the true stories of events that shaped our country, and now you can witness them firsthand.

The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., 702.229.2734, SundayThursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Adult Admission $18. $10 for NV residents. www.themobmuseum.org.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Check out the Hoover Dam-inspired architecture exterior and its elegant appointments inside. Take in its centerpiece, the 2,050seat Reynolds Hall and its grand lobby; don’t forget the Cabaret Jazz room and Troesh Studio Theater in the Boman Pavilion. Peruse its smattering of artwork (both modern and classical) around the center. Free hour-long tours every Wednesday & Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Make reservations by calling 702.749.2000.

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Neon Museum and Boneyard The Neon Museum preserves and exhibits classic Las Vegas neon signs. The museum’s collection consists of both restored and unrestored signs, mostly housed in the Neon Boneyard in downtown Las Vegas. Many of the restored neon signs, which can be found along the Fremont Street Experience and Las Vegas Boulevard, are also part of the museum’s collection. For museum updates and tour information, visit www.neonmuseum.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Corporate Challenge

Calling all sports enthusiasts and workout junkies! This is your chance to show the city of Las Vegas and competing area businesses what you’re made of. For more than two decades, Corporate Challenge has been a healthy way for local companies to promote, enable, and support teamwork and company pride. So, grab your jersey and get your game face on as you battle it out to help Zappos defend its glorious championship title from a year ago. With 33 events to choose from we’re not only looking for employees to sign-up for game-play, but also departmental teams to cheer on fellow Zapponians as they bust their hump for Gold.

View the calendar on pages 49 & 50 or Zepic for specific event dates. Times are TBD.

More Info

Step-by-Step Painting on Canvas Children and families will learn basic acrylic painting on canvas.

Our talented local artist will guide you step-by-step in creating your masterpiece! We supply: paint, brushes, easel, instruction, and canvas. No preparation or additional supplies are required. Social Paintbrush supplies all materials needed. Come and unleash your inner Picasso!

Location Downtown Project Construction Zone 107 S. Seventh St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Time Saturday, March 9

3 p.m.-4 p.m.

More Info www.skillshare.com Jelly What is a Jelly?

Jelly is a casual work event where everyone’s invited. It’s for anyone who’d like to work alongside other creative people in a welcoming environment. You bring your laptop and some work, and Jelly provides Wi-Fi, a table and chairs, and smart people to bounce ideas off of and collaborate with.

Game-play sign-up: zepic.zappos.com/login Adopt a team: adoptateam@zappos.com

St. Baldrick’s day at Commonwealth

What is St. Baldrick’s day you ask? It’s a great day to be bald!

Or, better, it’s a great day to get bald. Get your buzz on at Commonwealth while you shave and shine for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on March 2. St. Baldrick’s benefits go to childhood cancer research, peeps, so show up and shave up so they can save up, mmm k?

Location /usr/lib www.usrlib.org The Beat Coffeehouse 520 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 www.thebeatlv.com

Time Every Thursday (March 7, 14, 21, 28)

More Info www.vegasjelly.com

7 p.m.-12 a.m.

Location

Commonwealth 525 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

More Info

www.stbaldricks.org

Neon Reverb

Have you heard? Come downtown to Neon Reverb for a hellraising good time. This party has been going since 2008, and it’s a Las Vegas indie scene gem. In its 9th iteration, NR is sure to be a four-night long barnburner, March 20-24, at The Bunkhouse and Beauty Bar!

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Green Jelly & Green Coworking

The goal of Green Jelly is to connect individuals who are interested in all things eco-friendly and sustainable. That means a range of people who are interested in everything from learning how to recycle to people who are looking to live carbon-neutral or netnegative. The group also has a heavy focus on business owners and potential start-ups that have an interest in sustainability and the triple bottom line (People-Planet-Profits).

Location

/usr/lib www.usrlib.org The Beat Coffeehouse 520 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 www.thebeatlv.com

Time

Every Tuesday (March 5, 12, 19, 26)

VEGAS StrEATS Vegas StrEATS is a street food and culture festival hosted every second Saturday in downtown Las Vegas showcasing the valley’s hottest local food trucks, artists, musicians, and fashion. StrEATS is presented by Slidin’ Thru in partnership with El Cortez and Insert Coin(s). Each month, various food trucks serve up unique gourmet bites along Jackie Gaughan Plaza. Local bands, MCs, and DJs provide the soundtrack for the night ranging from indie rock, hip-hop, dubstep, and house music. Graffiti artists and streetwear brands line vendor row slanging fresh apparel and art. Come experience a bit of homegrown Vegas culture!

Location Jackie Gaughan Plaza at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino 600 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

7 p.m.-9 p.m.

More Info

Time Saturday, March 9

6 p.m.-1 a.m.

More Info www.vegasstreats.com www.facebook.com/VegasStrEATS

www.facebook.com/groups/vegasgreenjelly

Contact

Ciara Byrne: cirarmbyrne@yahoo.com Hanan Sabri: hanan.sabri@gmail.com

Delivering Happiness Inspire: Las Vegas!

Our Delivering Happiness Inspire! event is a forum for sharing the rich and thought-provoking (and oftentimes funny) content that inspires and spreads happiness at an individual, community, and even global level. Through a series of brief, prepared (but collaborative) talks, community members and local thought leaders bring their stories perspectives, passions, and experiences to the stage (ala TED) to shine a spotlight on the things that matter most.

Location

Downtown Project Construction Zone 107 S. Seventh St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

Time

Every fourth Saturday (March 23)

5 p.m.-8 p.m.

DTP Family Events Downtown Family Series with Social Paintbrush at Downtown Project Construction Zone during Family Game Night Sign up at: http://www.skillshare.com/Step-by-Step-Painting-on-Ca nvas/960818712/2099053722?via=profile Time Saturday, March 9th 3pm to 4pm

More Info

www.inspirelasvegas-eorgf.eventbrite.com www.deliveringhappiness.com

More Info Trish Buck-Martin Soccer Mom Downtown Project Kids www.facebook.com/DowntownProjectKids

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Real Results Boot Camp

Downtown3rd Farmers Market

The Downtown3rd Farmers Market has become an integral part of downtown Las Vegas. The biggest indoor farmers market showcases local Las Vegas farmers as well as including lots of fresh produce from California. There are also many other vendors and healthy lifestyle classes, art shows, and culinary demonstrations from famous Las Vegas chefs. The mission of the Downtown3rd Farmers Market is to be a sustainable, seasonal, healthy lifestyle center for the city. The farmers market is conveniently located in the middle of the Las Vegas Valley off of US-95 & Casino Center Drive.

Location

300 N. Casino Center Blvd. (In the old Transit Center) Las Vegas, NV 89101

Time

Every Friday (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29)

9 a.m.-2 p.m.

More Info

www.downtown3rd.com/las-vegas-farmers-market

You are meant to have a body that is lean, strong, and flexible. Join our Downtown Boot Camp in the Jackie Gaughan Plaza across from the El Cortez valet and train with the top fitness professionals in town. Have fun, feel great, meet new people, and get real results — guaranteed!

Location

Jackie Gaughan Plaza at the El Cortez Hotel & Casino 600 E. Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101

Time

Every Tuesday & Thursday (March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28) 6 a.m.-7 a.m.

More Info

www.realresultsfitness.com 702.769.2991

Contact

Paul Rosenberg: 702.204.5247

Trivia Night at The Beat

Come with a team or find one at The Beat. Every other 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.

Vintage Bike Night

Location

Ride out for a night of Motorcycles + Art + Music in downtown Las Vegas. Las Vegas Vintage Bike Night featuring café racers, custom bikes, classic Harleys, retro sport bikes, and scooters. There will be a jammin’ lineup of live music, live body painting by Alex P. Huerta, artists & vendors, and food & drink specials from Bar+Bistro.

Whatever you ride, bring it down for Vintage Bike Night.

The Beat Coffeehouse 520 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 www.thebeatlv.com

Time

Every other Tuesday (March 12, 26)

More Info

www.facebook.com/DowntownTriviaNight

Contact

Augusta Scott: ascott@zappos.com

7 p.m.

Location The Arts Factory & Bar+Bistro 107 E. Charleston Blvd.

Las Vegas, NV 89104 Time Every third Friday (March 15)

7 p.m.-10 p.m.

More Info www.theartsfactory.com 702.644.9412

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First Friday

First Friday is celebrated in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas.

The hub is on Casino Center Boulevard in between Colorado Street & California Street with an extension on Third Street & Colorado Street. First Friday has been extended to include the Fremont East district with live activities and music in Get Back Alley behind Beauty Bar and The Griffin. First Friday celebrates young and established local artists. There are food trucks galore and music on three stages with over 12 live bands. There will be special art installations and live performance paintings. It is all about community coming together to celebrate art. First Friday has a great variety of artists, vendors and activities that are fun and exciting for all ages. They even have a kid’s zone with different themes each month.

Location

Casino Center Boulevard & Colorado Street

Time

Friday, March 1

Sunday Reset MOVE: 45 minutes of walking/running/bike. Meet up in downtown Las Vegas at 7 am. We will take a one mile urban hike led by Paco Alvarez. For those who want more of a workout, we’ll be taking a group on a 5k run (led by Lauralie Ezra).

STRETCH: Let’s meet back in the space after your exercise route to stretch out (led by Tiffany Harris).

MEDITATE: Now time to slow your mind with quiet time. We will provide some guidance to get you going.

ACT: It’s time to put what you learned into action and live fearlessly for vibrant health (led by Alexia Vernon).

EAT: Learn how to become a conscientious eater with a simple eight-step program that will ignite your mind, body and spirit. Then it’s time to replenish and complete your morning with a group breakfast, catered by local vegan chef Donald Lemperle. We’ll eat healthy and fuel up for our day and the week ahead (led by Jennifer Sanchez).

6 p.m.-11 p.m.

More Info

www.firstfridaylasvegas.com www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas

Cost: $15 per person.

REMEMBER TO BRING: - Yoga mat (or towel) - Warm clothes - Water bottle - Big smile - Positive attitude!

Location Amanda Harris 900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Suite #150 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Time Sunday, March 3

7 a.m.-10 a.m.

More Info www.theresetprojectlv.com/events

ISSUE 12

MARCH 2013

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CALENDAR & EVENTS

MARCH 01 Fri. • 3rd Street Farmers Market, 9 am–2 pm • First Friday, 6 pm–11 pm

11 Mon. • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm11 pm

02 Sat. • Corporate Challenge Opening Ceremonies • St. Baldrick’s Day – Commonwealth

12 Tue. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm • Trivia Night at The Beat, 7 pm

03 Sun. • National Anthem Day • Sunday Reset, 7 am-10 am 04 Mon. • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm11 pm

13 Wed. • Corporate Challenge: 3-D Dodgeball 14 Thu. • National Pi Day • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Tech Jelly, 7 pm-12 am

05 Tue. • Corporate Challenge: Biggest Winner • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm

15 Fri. • 3rd Street Farmers Market, 9 am-2 pm • Vintage Bike Night, 7 pm-10 pm

06 Wed. • Life is Beautiful Showcase – DCR, 6 pm

16 Sat. • Corporate Challenge: Table Tennis

07 Thu. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am •Tech Jelly, 7 pm-12 am

17 Sun. • St. Patrick’s Day • Corporate Challenge: 8-Ball

08 Fri. • International Women’s Day • 3rd Street Farmers Market, 9 am-2 pm

18 Mon. • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm11 pm

09 Sat. • Discovery Children’s Museum Grand Opening, 10 am • Step-by-Step Painting on Canvas • Vegas StrEATS, 6 pm-1 am

19 Tue. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm

10 Sun. • Daylight Savings Begins • Corporate Challenge: Bowling

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20 Wed. • Spring Equinox • Neon Reverb – The Bunkhouse 21 Thu. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Corporate Challenge: Tennis • Tech Jelly, 7 pm-12 am • Neon Reverb – The Bunkhouse

22 Fri. • 3rd Street Farmers Market, 9 am-2 pm • Neon Reverb – The Bunkhouse & Beauty Bar 23 Sat. • Corporate Challenge: Track and Field • Delivering Happiness Inspire: Las Vegas, 5 pm-8 pm • Neon Reverb – The Bunkhouse & Beauty Bar 24 Sun. • Neon Reverb – Closing Party 25 Mon. • Corporate Challenge: Racquetball • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm11 pm 26 Tue. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm • Trivia Night at The Beat, 7 pm 27 Wed. • Rest 28 Thu. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Tech Jelly, 7 pm-12 am

29 Fri. • Rest 30 Sat. • Corporate Challenge: Range Shooting 31 Sun. • Easter

The Zappos Employee Newsletter

MARCH 2013

ISSUE 12

APRIL SNEAK PEEK 01 Mon. • April Fool’s Day • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm-11 pm 02 Tue. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm 03 Wed. • Corporate Challenge: Table Top Shuffleboard 04 Thu. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Tech Jelly, 7 pm-12 am 05 Fri. • First Friday, 6 pm-11 pm • 3rd Street Farmers Market, 9 am-2 pm 06 Sat. • Corporate Challenge: 5K Run • Corporate Challenge: Bocce 07 Sun. • Sunday Reset, 7 am-10 am 08 Mon. • The Human Experience – The Beat, 7 pm-11 pm 09 Tue. • Real Results Boot Camp, 6 am-7 am • Corporate Challenge: Indoor Volleyball • Green Jelly, 7 pm-9 pm • Trivia Night at The Beat, 7 pm

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