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MYVEGAS Magazine 3320 N. Buffalo Dr. Ste 102 Las Vegas, NV 89129 Phone 702.792.2378 MyVegasMag.com Info@MyVegasMag.com PUBLISHER Mark Shaffer
A Time for Change Welcome to MYVEGAS Magazine! It’s all about change, and change is good. It’s a part of our natural progress in America. Our kids grow up and go to college, fashion and style evolve every season, new restaurants open almost every week, technology changes every day, and Vegas seems to continually change as fast as all of it. Even the recession cannot stop change. In fact, the recession has promulgated more change than we’ve seen in a long time, and mostly in small business. While large corporations downsize, employees that find themselves out of work, begin to launch their own small businesses and we as a community, enjoy the creativity, enthusiasm, culture and flavor of these new local entrepreneurs. For others, it’s making a career change and going to a specialty school to learn new skills and head in a new direction. If you want to stay ahead of the game, you have to adapt and adjust to whatever changes come your way. And we know that, here at MYVEGAS Magazine. As local publishers for the last 20 years, you may have picked up a copy of our past publications, including The Best Restaurant Guide, Las Vegas Home & Garden, Today’s Health Magazine, Dine Out, and Las Vegas Woman, among others. To change with the times, we now bring the best of the best of our past publications, into one magazine, for you, the Las Vegas local. MYVEGAS is all about you, your kids, your life, your restaurants, your shopping, your health, your entertainment, and your Vegas! With our community-based editorial, you’ll find great reading, accompanied alongside of local businesses that compliment each article. We’re always excited and interested to hear your feedback and comments. Tell us what you would like to see and read about, we’ll make it happen. If you think that a certain restaurant should be inside, or a business that has performed exceptional for you, let us know, we’ll make room for them. I personally am very proud to introduce Candice Shaffer, our Managing Editor, and Jessica Lovell-Carro, our Client Manager, as the worker-bees of MYVEGAS. You may reach out to them and be a part of this dynamic magazine that represents what living in Vegas is all about. I thank all of our team and staff for bringing this dream to life. You can now throw away all those other magazines, and keep MYVEGAS on your coffee table. It’s all in there, it’s all in one, and it’s all there for you! And be sure to subscribe online for our weekly updates, free subscriptions, more in depth articles, contests, mixers, expos and much more at MYVEGASMag.com. Thank you for reading MYVEGAS, and we hope to see you at one of our live events soon! Enjoy!
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MANAGING EDITOR Candice Shaffer CLIENT MANAGER Jessica Lovell Carro ASSOCIATE EDITORS Carol Ann Weber Stephanie Jones-Wong CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Glenise Anderson Lisa Lynn Backus Katie Bencze Michael Clark John Cole Karen Cook James Druman Dawn Gibbons Keji Giwa Debbie Hall
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Words cannot explain how honored I am to bring you the new avant-garde MYVEGAS Magazine. Your one stop source for what’s going on in Las Vegas! From Mt. Charleston to Lake Mead, MYVEGAS Magazine has you covered. Because I was born and raised in the community of Las Vegas myself, I know our city has much more to offer than it’s reputation of being just an adult playground for locals and visitors alike. Tourists often have their ideas of what Vegas is about, and although we’re called “Sin Cityâ€? and advertised with the infamous slogan, “What Happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,â€? locals know what a great community we live in. To many visitors, there are a couple of common misconceptions, one being that we as locals live in hotels on the Strip, and number two, that while Las Vegas is a fun place to visit, it’s not necessarily a place to live and raise a family. We have a wealth of family-oriented events and activities. Our cultural diversity continues to produce talented athletes, artists, small business entrepreneurs and cutting edge technology from our local graduates. We remain in the top ten of the fastest growing cities in the nation and are attracting more and more businesses taking root within our community. We continually reinvent ourselves, expanding our vision far beyond the gaming industry upon which this town was built so many years ago. The beauty of our community is the ability to embrace our rich and notorious past all the while staying excited about our future, which is more promising than ever! With the exponential growth of our city, it’s hard to believe that not long ago, there wasn’t much other than dirt lots on the outskirts of what’s now central Las Vegas. Within the pages of MYVEGAS Magazine, you will find comprehensive articles about our city, and our amazing advertisers with specials you will not find elsewhere. Get informed about our passion, the grandeur of Las Vegas! We thrive to bring this information to the forefront and many faces of the city that doesn’t sleep‌or does it?
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From business leaders putting people back to work, to kids and stay-at-home moms looking for great deals and ideas to students and singles to reach everyone.
Hello! I am so excited you picked up the premier issue of MYVEGAS Magazine. We are a magazine for locals, by locals, reaching the surrounding areas and pinpointing the topics you care about most. We want MYVEGAS to serve as a resource for you and your family to live a better, healthy and fulfilled life in your community. We want you to get the most out of your city! At MYVEGAS I look forward to being in the community meeting our local business leaders, helping them spread their message and enhancing their business. As a former Las Vegas television news anchor and reporter with KTNV, Channel 13, and KLAS Channel 8, I enjoyed throwing myself into this city, and finding out what makes Las Vegas so special. I am also thrilled to be a contributing writer for the magazine and look forward to introducing you to the people who make this city such an exciting and unique place to live and play‌and you are one of them! There are so many amazing people, places and hidden gems just waiting to be discovered and we know you will find them in the pages of MYVEGAS ! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and visit our website at www.MYVEGAS mag.com. I’d love to hear your feedback and comments, so please feel free to email me at Jessica@MYVEGASmag.com. To get your business featured in MYVEGAS , or for any advertising questions, please call me at 702.792.2378.
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CONTENTS 43 FEATURES MYVEGAS 8
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EVENTS
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MY ENTERTAINMENT
52 MY RELATIONSHIPS 54 MY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
79 MY CAREER & EDUCATION 80 MY SHOPPING
46 MY ARTS & THEATER 50 MY STYLE & FASHION
72 MY CHARITIES 76 MY TRAVEL & LEISURE
30 MY DINING & DRINKS 36
66 LIFE MY SENIOR 70 MY NETWORKING
16 MY HOME & GARDEN 22 MY KIDS & FAMILY
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An internet search for fitness finds: 1) The condition of being physically fit and healthy. 2) The quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task. The latter points out that fitness is more than outside appearances but our capability and commitment to live up to the role at hand. For some, that task is a jog down the street; others look beyond. A local father told me he was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He instantly vowed to change his approach to diet and exercise so he could see his children graduate from college – an event that could be a decade in the making but certainly a task he didn’t want to put off any longer. Despite the word, the TASK we choose should be enjoyable: a quick walk to a co-worker’s cubicle, an inspiring yoga class and yes, the recommended half hour of activity on most days for those without health risks. That’s where you’ll find my practice: Monday through Wednesday are interval days of resistance training and cardio; Thursdays, I may take a day off, as I teach morning yoga and a Pilates-cardio fusion class on Fridays. Saturday is followed by more yoga, and then Sunday – a free day to do whatever inspires me. A walk with a friend or a peaceful bike ride around the park. As for the father mentioned above, his children inspire him to fulfill that task – making it not really work; time with the kids, filling the definition of fitness and father. Find Marie Mortera anchoring weekday afternoons on News 3 or teaching a class at VegasHot! and Las Vegas Athletic Club.
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Most of us know that physical exercise is good for our general health, but did you know that physical exercise is also good for your brain? If you think you’re going to get smarter sitting in front of your computer or watching television, think again. Overwhelming scientific research shows that a healthy human being is a human doing. Exercise is a natural part of life, although these days we have to make a conscious choice to include it in our daily routine. Biologically, it was part
ous, so your leg muscles don’t take up extra oxygen and glucose like they do during other forms of exercise. As you walk, you effectively oxygenate your brain. Maybe this is why walking can “clear your head� and help you to think better. Movement and exercise increase breathing and heart rate so that more blood flows to the brain, enhancing energy production and waste removal. Studies show that in response to exercise, cerebral blood vessels can grow, even in middle_aged sedentary animals.
RUNNING GROWS MORE BRAIN CELLS
of survival in the form of hunting and gathering and historically, it was built into daily life as regular hours of childrearing, physical work or soldiering. What is now considered a form of exercise – walking – was originally a form of transportation.
Ongoing animal studies at The Salk Institute show that running can boost brain cell survival in mice that have a neurodegenerative disease with properties similar to Alzheimer’s. When these mice are sedentary, “it appears that most newly born brain cells die. We don’t understand that fully, but it probably has something to do with an inability to cope with oxidative stress,� said Carrolee Barlow, a Salk assistant professor and lead author of the study. “Running appears to ‘rescue’ many of these cells that would otherwise die.� Furthermore, the miles logged correlated directly with the numbers of increased cells, she said. “It’s almost as if they were wearing pedometers, and those that ran more grew more cells.�
WALKING BENEFITS THE BRAIN
PHYSICAL EXERCISE PROTECTS YOUR AGING BRAIN
Walking is especially good for your brain, because it increases blood circulation and the oxygen and glucose that reach your brain. Walking is not strenu-
Physical exercise has a protective effect on the brain and its mental processes, and may even help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Based on a five-year study
at the Laval University in Sainte-Foy, Quebec of nearly 5,000 men and women over 65 years of age, those who exercised were less likely to lose their mental abilities or develop dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, the data showed that the more a person exercises the greater the protective benefits for the brain, particularly in women. EXERCISE IS AN ANTI-DEPRESSANT A team of researchers at Duke University Medical Center found that an aerobic exercise program decreased depression and improved the cognitive abilities of middle-aged and elderly men and women. And the good news is that with exercise, there are no negative side effects! WAKE UP YOUR BRAIN IN THE MORNING EXERCISE In the morning while you’re still in bed, slowly begin to move your toes. Move all your toes up and down several times, or work just your big toes. Wiggling your toes activates nerves that stimulate your brain and internal organs. Do this first thing each morning or after sitting for an extended period of time. Your whole body will feel pleasantly energized and your brain will be functioning on all cylinders.
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CIRCUIT SPA From the moment you enter the Circuit Spa, it’s pure serenity. The lobby is modern and comfortable, and the staff is pleasant and accommodating. As we toured this magnificent day spa, right away it was evident- this is much more than a day at the spa. It’s a relaxing, invigorating spa experience that is unparalleled. As you enter the spa areas, the staff explains each station, what the benefits are, and how the process works. The day spa industry has advanced immensely from the days when certain medicinal advances were most prevalent amongst your celebrities and upper echelon in society, but finally, the Circuit Spa introduces a spa that has full access to some of the world’s most expensive and exclusive detoxification and weight loss treatments. Circuit Spa brings all the beauty, health and wellness areas to the forefront. They offer unsurpassed treatments! Everything from Full Body Detox and Ultimate Spa Day packages to their amazing Infrared Hot Jade Bed and signature treatment- the Formostar Body Wrap that burns up to 1,400 calories while you rest! From start to finish, your day will be divine. And not just because of how pampered you will be during your visit, but also that much more fulfilling after you see, hear, feel, and experience the health benefits of each circuit in the spa.
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Spa is working with Harvest Technologies and their staff to produce the best results that can be obtained medically. A person’s own stem cell is utilized for a stem fill from your own platelet rich plasma drawn from your blood. They have you prep your blood for this with healthy green drinks and vitamin C. Injectables in and of themselves are just a band aid, but when you apply PRP to the tissues, then you’re working on your aging factors and the reason you started needing injections in the first place. Women and men can now regenerate aged areas of the body such as face, neck, chest, hands, arms and thighs. They also offer hair growth regeneration thru PRP injections of the scalp, and our hair growth laser hoods with elongated lasers help to accelerate the process.
Erectile dysfunction is also addressed at Circuit Spa with a long term solution to improvement of performance thru the man’s own stem cell being inserted to regrow vascularity. This is a simple procedure and is a better alternative we feel to taking pills for the rest of your life. Circuit Spa also offers custom spray tanning, organic teeth whitening, male erectile dysfunction stem cell therapy, and the all-new bio identical injectable fillers! By combining the application of hyaluronic acid fillers with blood-derived growth factors, the bio identical injectable fillers offers a unique, balanced approach to reviving your beauty. Refreshed, vibrant qualities envelope your mind, body and soul as you depart from the Circuit Spa. You feel revitalized and ready to take on all life’s encounters. Bianca Paris, owner of Circuit Spa is educated, passionate and overall full of knowledge on the innovative realm of the beauty spa industry. Her professional staff will help guide through the circuit to achieve your desires for beauty, health & fitness according to your individual needs. Circuit Spa offers an extraordinary, elite membership program that will leave you yearning for more relaxation, purification & detoxification after your initial visit. Located in the heart of Green Valley, Circuit Spa has plans to open up 5 additional Circuit Spas throughout the Vegas Valley for the enjoyment and well being of all Las Vegas residents. To experience this amazing med-spa for yourself, visit the Circuit Spa in Henderson! CIRCUIT SPA | 702-565-4772 2779 SUNRIDGE HEIGHTS, SUITE 100 | HENDERSON, NV 89052 HOURS: MON–THURS 9AM TO 9PM, FRI–SAT 9AM TO 7PMM TO 7PM Live Beautiful, Live Circuit Spa‌ It’s A Life Style
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Whether you have a large backyard or a small patio, adding an outdoor room extends your living area without costing you a fortune. An outdoor room can be anything from an attached screen-in porch to a gazebo to a landscaped area with a bench. In Las Vegas we have lots of sunshine. It would be uncomfortable to sit outside for a period of time without some sort of protection from the sun. A retractable awning allows you to adjust the shade with the weather. Another option is to build a shade trellis. If you want more protection from the elements, consider building a solid roof. Connecting the outdoor room to your home will allow you to use existing walls, access utility connections and offers easy access to the indoors. Once you have the structural details in place, you can get to the fun part – planning the dÊcor! Extend your interior theme into your yard or create an entirely new decor perhaps reflecting a lighter or whimsical theme gnomes, frogs, or butterflies.
FOUNTAINS & WATERFALLS: The sound of water creates a serene setting. A fountain or waterfall can be placed on walls, on the patio or in pools. A container water garden or tabletop fountains are good options for smaller areas. FIREPLACES: An outdoor fireplace or firepit creates a great focal point – and allows use of your outdoor space in cool weather. You may also want to consider a patio heater which takes up less space. OUTDOOR KITCHENS: You can create a grilling station by building your grill into your patio. Or you can create a gourmet kitchen complete with a sink, refrigerator and grill. PLANTS: Plants add a sense of life, warmth and comfort. Splurge on nice colorful containers of varying heights and styles to create areas of interest. Include a
variety of flowers to add color and to soften your surroundings. You might consider including herbs and vegetables in your landscaping plans. More people are growing their own vegetables in pots and containers. It adds variety to your yard as well as fresh food for your eating enjoyment.
SEATING: Choose comfortable, weather-resistant furniture. Dress them up with seat cushions and pillows and have fun with the fabric. Sometimes a simple bench in a secluded corner is the perfect place to read and relax. LIGHTING: Outdoor lighting adds visual warmth and extends the amount of time you have for enjoying your outdoor room. Solar lights offer the option to add lights by walkways or flower beds without permanently installing underground wiring.
WIND CHIMES & WIND SPINNERS: Adding wind chimes and wind spinners are two examples of items that can add fun and enjoyment to your outdoor area. Current research links time spent outdoors or in environments that have naturebased designs with reduced stress and depression. Your home can truly become your own private oasis; a place to rest and relax. There are countless ways to create your outdoor room or area. Use your imagination to create the perfect space that serves your needs and fits your style.
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There is a wide variety of bugs here in Las Vegas that we live and deal with in our homes, in our yards, or even at work. There is one critter, however, that seems to make most people more uncomfortable and worrisome than others, the Scorpion. With 14 different types of Scorpions in the desert of Southern Nevada, there is only one that can be dangerous, the Bark Scorpion. This Scorpion carries enough venom in its body to seriously injure a person or even be life threatening. For the remaining 13 types of Scorpions, for a sting to be life threatening, typically relates to who is stung. A small child may not have a strong enough immune system to fight off the venom or someone could be allergic to the venom, similar to allergic reactions to bee stings. Most people, if stung, relate the pain to being similar to a bee sting. Scorpions tend to live in the dirt, preferably under big rocks or a raised garden bed, anywhere they can be safe and stay cool during the summer heat. Unlike a cockroach that will walk from the back yard to the front yard, and thru your home looking for food, a Scorpion sits and waits for its food, typically bugs, which means they only travel 16 feet a day on average. Here are a few tips to help protect your home from Scorpions creeping inside. They normally use the garage, sliding, and regular hinged doors to enter most homes. Make sure the rubber seals on the bottom of each are making good contact to the ground or door threshold. Make sure any small openings on the outside of the home, from gas pipes protruding out, vent covers, window sills, eaves, etc. are sealed. Take time to inspect your home, it is worth it. Spring is right around the corner, having your home inspected will help the critters to spend less time in your home this spring/summer. David Walker, Greenway Pest Services www.greenwaylv.com t .:7&("4."( $0.
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THE WAY by Dawn Gibbons
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NEVADA, A RUGGED LAND POPULATED BY DREAMERS WITH A CAN-DO SPIRIT Before moving to Nevada nearly forty years ago, I read a book about Nevada that said, “Nevadans live by the code of the Old West. The fewer questions a man asks, the longer he lives.� The spirit of that code – the message of live and let live - can be felt in Nevada to this very day. The campaign, “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,� is an
extension of that message. What kinds of people found oases in the Sierra and Mojave deserts and built the Silver State? People who were dreamers, strong in spirit and full of de-
termination to seek and find something better. They found rugged land and from that built opportunities. Genoa, Nevada, formed in 1851 by Mormons, is recorded as the first permanent settlement in the state. In those earliest days, people of nationalities such as the Dutch, German, Italian and Irish homesteaded and produced crops. Italian Catholics were certainly prominent among those early settlers, as Genoa was named after Christopher Columbus’ birth place, Genoa, Italy. This broad array of nationalities defines Nevada to this day. Early Nevadans were every bit the dreamers. Many endured great hardship as they found their way to our beloved state. Dreamers were prospectors seeking fortunes in the hills of Virginia City. They were folks working in the ‘Queen of the Silver Mines’ in Tonopah and, nearby Goldfield, where gold was hiding in ‘them thar hills’! Elko, Nevada was and still is a booming community for gold, copper and silver. Dreamers included mobsters that made Las Vegas, Las Vegas. Nothing was easy. Through the entire history of the state there have been booms and busts of the economy. Correspondingly, the population of the state has seen its ebb and flow as well. Throughout all the changes and challenges, Nevadans soldiered-on with great pride. That’s the reason I love Nevada and I love her people even more. Las Vegas has a very special place in my heart. During my time as Nevada’s First Lady, it became clear that in Las Vegas not everything that happened in Las Vegas stayed in Las Vegas. Take, for example, the anti-methamphetamine
Dawn Gibbons & Mark Shaffer campaign called “Crystal Darkness,� that started right here. The “Crystal Darkness� campaign was so successful that it was duplicated nationwide and worldwide. Las Vegans did not study it in a committee. They just put their heads together, decided on a plan of action, and tackled the problem. United in this cause were the ecumenical community, law enforcement, business, media, healthcare professionals, and educators. Las Vegans displayed the sturdy and steady determination of their Nevada forbearers. I am proud of them and proud to be a Nevadan, and a Las Vegan. May we always keep the dreaming spirit of our Nevada heritage alive and well.
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WORLD CLASS WATERPARK OPENING MAY 2013 Progress continues on the necessary infrastructure to develop the new Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas in southwest Las Vegas. Valued at more than $50 million, the water park with be Nevada’s largest when it opens Memorial Day weekend with more than 25 exhilarating slides and attractions.
‘n’ Wild Las Vegas. “This infrastructure sets the stage for the vertical work that will come next year when we begin to erect the slides and other attractions.� To name the wave pool, Wet ‘n’ Wild turned to the local Las Vegas community, and launched a contest for water park Facebook fans and Twitter followers to
“We’ve already had a great interaction with fans of Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas through our social media sites, and we look forward to getting a lot of creative and fun ideas.� Red Rock Bay received the most votes of Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas’ Wave Pool Naming Contest, and is now the
The 17,000-square-foot wave pool has been excavated, and today the first major cement pour formed its base. The Lazy River also has been excavated with wall formations and plumbing in varying stages. Construction crews are finishing general grading and installation of onsite utilities, including water, sewer, and storm drains. Offsite production of several of the slides is underway with delivery expected at the beginning of the year. Additionally, foundations for the main administration, retail, food and beverage, restroom and office buildings have been excavated and poured. “We, like the entire state, are so excited to see Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas take shape and develop into a spectacular water park for residents and tourists,� said Takuya Ohki, general manager of Wet
submit ideas to name the wave pool. The contest ran until Jan. 13, 2013. “Our wave pool naming contest is a great way for us to involve local residents in the building of their water park: Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas,� said Trevor Wilson, the water park’s director of marketing.
name of the giant wave pool at the $50 million, the water park that will open Memorial Day weekend. Ted Stringer submitted Red Rock Bay for the contest. He will receive a Family 4 Pack of Gold Passes and a VIP experience for his entire family during the opening weekend, including a complimentary cabana, all-you-can-drink fountain soda beverages, meals and more. More than 2,300 people voted on the five name finalists, which were selected from more than 1,400 names submitted between Dec. 20 and Jan. 13. The Ragin’ Rebel from Jackie Galaza had been in first place all week with Red Rock Bay in second. A late surge in voting made the difference with Red Rock Bay coming out on top. Neon Beach submitted by Robyn
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and poured in December. Development of various water park buildings and infrastructure continues, and offsite production of the slides is on schedule. They will be delivered to the site in the coming months. Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas is well-positioned to be Nevada’s premier water park with more than 25 exhilarating slides and attractions for families and thrill seekers alike. These include the new Rattler, the only slide of its kind built in North America delivering sensational oscillations and a “rattling� experience. Plus Hoover Half Pipe drops guests 57 feet into a half pipe experience, and Constrictor, a multi-person raft, takes riders on the tightest and highest banking turns in the world and was recently voted the 4th best slide of 2012 by The Travel Channels’ Extreme Waterparks television series. Tamer options are the Colorado Cooler, a 1,000-footYoung came in third, followed by Mojave Monsoon from Scott Berard and Cactus Curl from Dean Lamanna. The four finalists will receive a pair of single day admission tickets to the park. “Red Rock Bay. What a great name for the wave pool and great response to our contest from fans all over the state,� said Trevor Wilson, Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas director of marketing. “We couldn’t be happier with the results as Red Rock Bay takes its place alongside our other world class attractions and slides.� “We look forward to greeting all the contest submitters and voters in May
when Wet ‘n’ Wild opens,� he said. “A special thank you goes to Ted Stringer and the other finalists for submitting five great choices.� At the Red Rock Bay Wave Pool, guests will experience three-foot-high swells in a tube or they can body surf for the ultimate ocean experience. For something more relaxing, the wave pool will be the perfect lounge location with its gently rolling waves in the shallow end. Construction on the giant wave pool continues with concrete for its side walls now poured. Its cement base was formed
long winding lazy river; and Splash Island, an interactive children’s area with fountains, mini-slides and a dumping bucket. The project general contractor is Ledcor Construction, and Whitewater West is designing the slides and attractions. Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas is located at 7055 S. Fort Apache Rd. near I-215 and Sunset Road. For information, season passes group sales or sponsorships, call (702) 979-1600 or visit www.wetnwildlasvegas.com.
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AVOIDING TRAGEDY in the Clark County School District:
INSIDE THE CCSD POLICE DEPARTMENT by Jessica Lovell Carro
Hearts still ache at the mention of the Sandy Hook tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. The thought of little lives eulogized at the age of 6, and young teachers already heros in their deaths is too much for some to grasp. But no doubt this tragedy forced parents to question their own child’s safety and wonder what the Clark County School District is doing to avoid a similar one. The answer is simple. They aren’t doing anything different than what they’ve been doing for years. CCSD police say they are ahead of the game when it comes to school safety and preventing violence among students. CCSD is one of only 125 school districts across the county with its own police force. With more than 400 school and administrative buildings in the district, housing 311,000 students the force spreads its 135 officers throughout the school district each day. Two armed officers are stationed at each standard high school, while other officers patrol
assigned zones so they are within minutes, if not seconds from any sign of trouble inside or surrounding a school. Captain Ken Young, who has been with the department for 22 years, remembers a close call that was diverted thanks to this system, “a citizen saw an individual on their way to one of our Northwest high schools with a shotgun two blocks
away. We were able to cut that person off before they got to the campus�. The police program started back in the mid 1960’s as a security entity. By the 70’s the force had evolved and its members were referred to as peace officers. By the 80’s they were considered a full operating police department. In 1994 CCSD Police Department created the Break the Code of Silence program encouraging students to report any signs of violence anonymously. Fast forward to the post Columbine era and things took an obvious turn. That’s when schools across the country were required to make major changes. One was that officers were no longer required to wait for SWAT teams to arrive to respond to a problem. They are trained to assess and act as soon as they arrive on the scene. Fast forward to the post Chris Privett era. Privett you may remember was the Palo Verde student gunned down in 2008 while walking home from school. Police say although random, it was gang related. Proving violence reaches all corners of the valley, even in the Summerlin suburbs. After the Privett shooting the department had another revamping. They started the School Violence Initiative partnering with Metro, North Las Vegas and Henderson Police to make sure they’re on the same page when it comes to response times and protocol.
At the start of each school year, every school is required to create an emergency plan that is tested by CCSD PD. The departments internal monitoring system ensures all schools are surveyed throughout the day. But we can’t rely on just the technology. How about good old fashion parenting that doesn’t waiver no matter how advanced we get? “Be nosey as heck�, Young says. Check the phones, the passwords, the emails, the text messages. There are often clues hidden inside these devices that might keep a situation from escalating. From bullying, sexting, drugs and gun violence, parents play a key role intercepting these teen issues. Issues, that like it or not, have a place in our society. However, Young does not foresee a time when we would go to a complete lockdown situation and metal detectors on campus here in Clark County, as many across the country have called for since the Sandy Hook shooting. He says the system they have is working well. They are trained and take no chances. All threats are serious threats. They continue to focus on community outreach, developing rapport with parents and students, building those key alliances that keep students safe and can ultimately save lives.
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THAT’S WHAT VIEW WINE BAR & KITCHEN
A girls’ Sunday brunch venture out to Summerlin proved to be an extraordinarily relaxing friendship celebration over, of course, our favorite topic: FOOD. From the moment we approached the View Wine Bar and Kitchen, a tapasstyle restaurant, we immediately noticed the angelic voice that created a sexy sedative state of being in us. This came from the piano mastery of a high school student studying at UNLV named Brittany, whose voice hypnotized us with Nora Jones-turned-Adele-with-a-splash-ofDiana Krall style. So mesmerizing we couldn’t believe it was live music – just one more artistic touch to our culinary journey.
The atmosphere was one of shopping in a store like Z Gallery when all of a sudden a restaurant appears on the shop floor. It was like the great outdoors of Northern California hooked up with the
trendy loft lifestyle in a building of artsy proprietors. It’s an absolutely amazing mix of one-of-a-kind offerings waiting to be experienced at Tivoli Village. Our meal encounter felt like pure sensory indulgence in true farm-to-table freshness. Their use of re-purposed glass, local foods and purveyors, as explained by our server Raquel, is quite impressive. Dining here leaves you with a feeling of community service and pride. The View Wine Bar and Kitchen’s signature dish is reported to be the Chicken Pot Pie Nuggets. Its perfectly crunchy exterior sprinkled with micro greens, lemon zest and Parmesan held a rich and creamy center of an American classic true to its name.
The Butternut Squash Soup was lovely and was accompanied by a very tasty Rice Tempura Batter Fried Banana with a touch of salt that left you saying umm perfect. The housemade soups, stock and sauces are tasty treats you will savor here at View Wine Bar and Kitchen. And speaking of kitchen – you won’t even notice it. The kitchen-to-table service is stealth. The Chilled Vegetable Spring Rolls – 6 of them to be exact -- were a really fresh bite of julienned celery, carrot and jicama all wrapped up in a pretty rice paper package with a chili glaze swirl
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served on a wine bottle shaped glass trivet. We love small packages, and our new favorite is the Tivoli Wrapped Dates! These bites of delight are filled with goat cheese, date and almond, all wrapped in thin slices of prosciutto. Served fresh not fried and painted with an incredible balsamic drizzle we wanted to lick right off the square wooden trivet it appeared on. Very addictive! One order is five bites so if two are dining the last date is worth fighting over. True to its name the Wine Bar features a selection of wines that are a tour of Northern California to Oregon, Italy, France, Spain and New Zealand. These offerings are a perfect match to the menu or stand-alone by the glass anytime while soaking up the live entertainment. This second story jewel sits above Brio. Look for the sign that says “The Market LV� and follow the stairs or elevator to the View Wine Bar & Kitchen.
According to Lisa Lynn the Mushroom Risotto was the best she’s ever had, and the biggest delighter of our lunch had to be the Roasted Brussels Sprouts. These little charms were, in Michele’s words, “worth the price of admission.� View Wine Bar | 702-358-3646 420 S. Rampart, LV, NV 89145
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TOP 10 Fremont East District has been a boon for downtown Las Vegas, it started about 6 years ago and has just now exploded with more venues and more people, and Fridays and Saturdays are packed! Fremont east district is your answer if you are looking to have a great time, and go bar hopping. Located on Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont, locals and tourists alike mix and mingle. During the week, it it’s mainly locals!
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This beacon of the ‘old era’ of small cozy bar venues with classy vibes and specialty drinks arrived and is the meca for Zappos kids. It’s a trick to get in though, but go! www.thedowntownlv.com 111 Las Vegas Blvd South 702-880-3696
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This is downtown ‘grunge’ to me. The place is really trippy inside, like a castle, cozy with the home fires burning. 511 Fremont Street 702-382-0577
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Best little coffee house in Vegas, plus its full of local artists in small rooms throughout the building, really cool for a date! 520 Fremont Street | 702-686-3164
COMMONWEALTH LAS VEGAS
Join ‘hipsters’ in the new bar and hip outdoor patio up top, amazing views of downtown Fremont Street, and the ‘beautiful people’. 525 Fremont Street 702-445-6400
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This is an incredible piano bar where every bartender can sing. Secret is it’s a lesbian bar, but don’t be afraid, they are very fun and nice here! 517 Fremont Street 702-207-0788
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Bar and game room where you can revisit your space invaders youth whilst sipping on a cold one! 512 Fremont Street 702-477-2525
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Las Vegas’ longest continually running casino, downtown hip! An icon in the desert! 600 Fremont Street 702-385-5200
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Le Thai has the very best Thai food downtown, if not in the city. It’s got a great vibe, good food, and is busy on weekends with a DJ. 523 Fremont Street 702-778-0888
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BACKSTAGE BAR AND BILLIARDS
Co owners DJ Lethal and Las Vegas’ own DJ Scotty Boy are resident DJs, newest addition on the block! 601 Fremont St 702-382-2223
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FREMONT STREET FLIGHTLINES ZIPLINE
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CAROLYN GOODMAN by Jessica Lovell Carro
AS SHE SHARES MEMORIES AND TRADITION INSPIRED BY HER LAS VEGAS FAMILY HOME. It’s a rare opportunity to be invited into the home of your local mayor. However, when it comes to Mayors Oscar and Carolyn Goodman you’ll find it’s not all that unusual. They welcomed the MYVEGAS crew inside their home for a look at what it’s like: two mayors living together and raising their family here in Las Vegas. Oscar and Carolyn moved here as newlyweds in 1964 and wanted to raise
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their kids in a growing city and promising community. Who knew the impact they would have on the City of Las Vegas or the memories they would create beyond the walls of their Vegas home? On any given Sunday you never know who’s going to stop by the Goodman’s. It may be a knock from someone asking for an autograph (their home is not in a gated community as you might think) or it may be their favorite visi-
tors, their 4 children and 6 grandchildren wanting to swim or play games. The Goodman’s are always ready to welcome, entertain and feed the masses. Carolyn is the declared cook of the house. Oscar says he loves everything she makes, but especially her meatballs and her short ribs with Sauerkraut. In fact, Oscar says he’d much rather eat his wife’s cooking than go out to any restaurant. The couple says things .:7&("4."( $0. t
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haven’t really slowed down much since the 70’s when they first moved in. What was once a home with small children and two working adults is now a home with grown children and grandchildren coming and going, and still two working adults. Not much has changed. While living in their first home near Eastern and Viking, a home they bought for $49,000, they had their eye on their current home. “We used to just drive around and look at the homes that we couldn’t afford and we kept driving by this particular home,� says Carolyn. Finally, in 1976 it was up for sale and they bought it. Their children were 3, 5, 6 and 6 at the time, so this house quickly became the Goodman Family Home. Although there are many unique parts of this house there are a few things that make this home so spectacular. The Koi pond in the back yard is filled with fish, frogs and turtles. It’s a place that is special to Oscar and the kids. They would spend hours exploring and learning. Many of the paintings and sculptures found throughout the home were made by Oscar’s mother, once a well known artist in Philadelphia, where the Mayor and former Mayor lived before coming to Las Vegas with just $87 dollars in their pockets. Artwork and eclectic pieces are a huge part of the Goodman home. One of the first pieces of art they bought together hangs in the den. It cost $500; a lot of money back then. A lot of
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folded in the pitch dark and make your way knowing where everything is.� Mayor Goodman says working and raising a family here has been about balance. When talking about her work, community involvement and raising her children she says it’s just what you did back then. That’s what she was raised
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money now. Carolyn says it took them forever to finally pay it off. Everything in their home seems to represent a part of their journey, which can be traced back inside another favorite place in the home, the library. It holds the books the couple has collected over the years and the history of their family and children. The Goodman’s have opened their home up to many famous faces over the years. The list includes many Presidents, actors and sports figures that made it a point to stop by while in Las Vegas. From President Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, Sir Anthony Hopkins, and Muhammad Ali to the cast of the movie Casino - Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci and Robert DeNiro. The Goodman’s friends may be famous, but they treat them like family. “We make everyone feel at home, no pretense, we have a good time,� says Oscar. Pictures of their guests are even sprinkled among family photos that stand on anything that will hold a frame. The family piano, in fact, plays double duty by also serving as a place to display family history through photographs and memories. When asked if they think they’ll ever leave this home, Carolyn remembers a conversation the couple had with their kids during a family meeting. “We’re looking to downsize and sell it and they said 100 percent absolutely not. This is where we were raised. We love Las Vegas. We love this home,� said Carolyn. That pretty much settled it. She says there is just something about a familiar place, “after you’ve lived in a home long enough you can do it blind
“WE USED TO JUST DRIVE AROUND AND LOOK AT THE HOMES THAT WE COULDN’T AFFORD AND WE KEPT DRIVING BY THIS PARTICULAR HOME�
was elected mayor of Las Vegas in 2011, taking the reigns from her husband who held the position for the previous 12 years. During her 48 years in Las Vegas, Mayor Goodman has made education her mission and has dedicated years of volunteering and service to the educational community. Today she continues her public service and gives back to the city she loves and the one that helped shape her and her family. That’s why we are so excited to have Mayor Goodman as part of the MYVEGAS family. Look for Mayor Carolyn Goodman’s column From the Mayor’s Desk in each issue of MYVEGAS Magazine where she will address issues that effect locals and highlight what makes Las Vegas such a special and unique place to live, work, and play.
to do. “Your role in life is to take care of more than just yourself, you need to have a role. Do the best you can and make life better.� And that’s what she’s doing now. After retiring in 2010 from The Meadows School, which she founded in 1984, she
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BOB : MUSIC REVIEW CABARET JAZZ ROOM
at the Smith Center by Kay Kolbo
I was anticipating an afternoon of great jazz as part of the concert series featured at Cabaret Jazz, a club at the Smith Center. But after hearing featured artist Bob Anderson, I came away feeling very proud to live in the greatest entertainment city in the world. As you enter the cabaret room, your eyes slowly adjust to the intimate lighting created by the candles on the tables.
Then, you are provided with a great wine list and menu of tantalizing dining options if you feel like partaking while listening to the music. It feels like sitting in the lounge of the old Dunes Hotel where the great performers of the strip once entertained audiences who showed up dressed to the 9’s. Yes, those were the days, when a night out on the strip was an evening of glamour and elegance as well as entertainment. Bob Anderson launched his long and successful career when he appeared at the Sahara Hotel performing with Nancy Sinatra. He is a master impressionist and was the first in that genre to perform on the strip. He definitely set the bar high for those performers who soon followed. In the course of the evening, he reminisced over the good ol’
days when he often pushed his last show back until 2:00 a.m. so the strip’s great performers could come by and jam with him onstage. The Cabaret Jazz room is perfectly suited to performers like Anderson. A self-proclaimed “Saloon Singer,� it was this room’s special ambiance that drew him back to performing in Las Vegas after being away for far too long. Adding to his “old Vegas� star power is his band conductor, the iconic Vince Falcone, who for years was the musical director for Frank Sinatra. The venue’s masterful sound and acoustics are an entertainer’s dream. At one point in the show, Mr. Anderson sang to the audience without his microphone, creating an “old school Las Vegas� intimate moment that touched everyone’s heart. He sang with such grace and ease, as he took us for a walk down memory lane, back to the Rat Pack days which are truly missed by those who have lived here most of our lives. In fact, the audience was packed with Vegas icons who, like Bob Anderson, once graced the lounges and main room stages of the strip. To my right was Pia Zadora and Cork Proctor and behind me, Monte Rock III. All of us knew
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from personal experience just how special what we were witnessing together truly was. After the show, another Las Vegas icon in attendance, Clint Holmes, shared with me that when Cabaret Jazz first opened, he told everyone about it and encouraged his peers to perform there. Now that the word is out, he is thrilled that performers are saying, “Tell me more about the Cabaret Jazz club!� To learn more about upcoming performances at Caberet Jazz, A Club at the Bob Anderson & Kay Kolb Smith Center and it’s future performances, go to www.thesmithcenter. com/cabaret/jazz. The center is located at 361 Symphony Park Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106
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Las Vegas LOCaL arts & theater resourCe guide Nevada Ballet Theatre 1651 Inner Circle, LV, NV 89134 702-749-2000 www.NevadaBallet.com Las Vegas Shakespeare Company 4675 W. Flamingo Ste. 2, LV, NV 89103 702-220-5872 www.lvshakes.com Las Vegas Little Theater 3920 Schiff Drive, LV, NV 89103 702-362-7996 www.lvlt.org The Smith Center for the Performing Arts 361 Symphony Park Ave., LV, NV 89106 702-749-2000 www.thesmithcenter.com Onyx Theatre 953 E Sahara Ave. #16, LV, NV 89104 702-732-7225 www.onyxtheatre.com Neon Museum and Neon Boneyard 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N., LV, NV 89101 702-387-6366 www.neonmuseum.org The Arts Factory 107 E. Charleston Blvd., LV, NV 89104 702-383-3133 www.theartsfactory.com Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Bellagio Hotel 3800 Las Vegas Blvd. S., LV, NV 89109 702-693-7111 www.bellagio.com/ attractions/ gallery-of-fine-art.aspx
This city doesn’t sleep, but it still knows how to dream. For 41 years, Nevada Ballet Theatre has called Las Vegas home and inspired the dreamers within. With a residency at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and brave new artistic programs on the horizon, we invite you to join us. For tickets, call 702.749.2000 or visit NevadaBallet.org.
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Let’s face it, Las Vegas is known for many things – gambling, the skimpilyclad showgirl, the glitz and neon lights – but arts and culture, not so much. Time and again, there have always been locals and local patrons that champion the Las Vegas art and cultural scene, but success has always been elusive, until now. One of the earliest efforts at trying to grow this local scene is “First Friday.� Founded in 2002, by long-time downtown residents, Cindy Funkhouser, Julie Brewer and Naomi Arin, the event has had its fair share of controversies and naysayers. When it started ten years ago, it had an initial attendance of 300 or so people; five years down the line and that number ballooned to 10,000; and now, a decade later, and it’s doubled to over 20,000 attendees. The irony is not lost on me that it took an “outsider,� in the form of First Friday LLC, comprising Zappos execs Tony Hsieh, Fred Mossler and Steve Hill, downtown developer Andrew Donner and Joey Vanas, Managing Partner, to take over the event, after its brief hiatus in 2011, amidst the height of the recession. Perhaps this is the push that downtown Las Vegas needs – it helps that there seems to be more of a concerted effort, and more importantly, a downtown “evangelist� of sorts in the form of Hsieh. It’s all coming together now,
albeit slowly, where, perhaps in the past, when the event seemed a little disjointed; today it’s more cohesive, with a lot more participants and attendees. Differences aside, art was, is and always will be at the heart of the event – it is this support that is paramount to its success. The new owners recently launched the First Friday Foundation, which aims to build on the success of First Friday events by implementing programs that “keep local artists working, creating, and integrating with the community.� First Friday “virgins� can expect young and established local artists displaying and selling their work. Plus,
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also now includes the Fremont East district with live activations and music in Get Back Alley behind Beauty Bar and The Griffin TIME: 5 – 10 p.m. (but there are separate winter and summer hours)
The end result? It brings people together, it fosters a feeling of community, one that Las Vegas sorely needs, and more importantly, it improves the quality of life for all residents. So get out there and prove that art and culture is alive and well in Vegas.
FIRST FRIDAY FAST FACTS: WHERE: Event happens on the “First Friday� of every month in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas. The hub is on Casino Center Boulevard in between Colorado and California streets, with an extension on 3rd Street and Colorado. It
PARKING/SHUTTLES: Fremont Route Shuttle Stops: * El Cortez- pick up and drop off in front of Get Back Alley event * Golden Nugget - lobby doors just south of Rush Tower * Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main Government Center Route Shuttle Stops: * Government Center at Rotunda Gallery * Arts District Hub at Colorado and Main * Additional free parking at City Hall Garage at Stewart and Las Vegas Boulevard (must walk to Fremont shuttle stops) ***Event is free but please bring cash if you plan on purchasing art and food.
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m yVegas style & Fashion with Michelle Mortensen
Spring has sprung and that means we all need a little freshening up in the fashion department. None of this has to break your bank though. Some of the hottest trends of the season can be added to your wardrobe with little expense. First, let’s talk make-up. The Spring 2013 shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris all featured smudged smoky eye make-up and matte lips. While I’m not ready to toss my gloss just yet, I am excited for dark eye make-up as opposed to pastel spring hues. So dig out your grays, purples and browns and master your smoky eye look to be in vogue this season. When it comes to your clothes, think lace, stripes and green just don’t wear them all together. Lace is fun and feminine and all the big designers are using it in everything from blouses to dresses to pants. Stripes are a personal favorite of mine and despite what you’ve heard. They don’t make you look fat. In fact, they narrower the stripes the thinner you will look. Finally, green is the color of the year according to the Pantone Color Institute. We’re not talking about a lime green or a hunter green but a true emerald color green. It’s rich and vibrant, and looks good on almost everyone! You can wear it on your nails, your clothing or in your jewelry. Don’t splurge on real emeralds though unless you want to drop a lot of cash. Costume gems are great and often have better clarity. A lot of people don’t realize emeralds are a highly inclusive gem, and the fake ones often give you a much cleaner, clearer look. Now that you know what’s hot for spring. Have fun trying the new looks and remember, if something isn’t right for you, skip it! Not every trend is right for every body. Just be thankful your fashion mishaps don’t end up on TV. Trust me, I’ve had some cringe worthy moments!
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PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS by Hillary & Brian Steinberg
When I think about Valentine’s Day, I think about love. I also think about dinner at a fancy restaurant, chocolates, jewelry and a sweet card. While love is free – even in Las Vegas – those other Valentine’s essentials cost money – and that’s where the topic of prenuptial agreements (prenups) come in. Prenups provide a basis for your financial future with your partner‌ and that’s sexy! Wouldn’t you like a relationship that values open discussion about finances and future goals? If you answered “yesâ€?, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. By setting the course of your finances before marriage or a domestic partnership, there is less of a chance of future disagreement about the Number 1 topic that leads to divorce - money. A noted matrimonial attorney recently said “there’s not a single person who couldn’t benefit from a prenup, even if you’re going into marriage with little assets. You might accumulate assets during the marriage, and even a young couple embarking on their own careers want to make sure that what they acquire during marriage isn’t just left up to a judge to divide.â€? Being able to communicate openly about money before marriage or moving in together breaks down one of the major barriers that complicates relationships. Nevada is a community property state, so unless there is a prenup stating otherwise, assets that are accumulated during the marriage will be divided equally. What is not always clear is how property acquired before marriage will be divided in divorce. If a party has a house or a retirement account before marriage and continues to pay into these during the marriage, then it is often difficult to determine how the house or the retirement account will be later divided. The problem is that the real estate and the retirement account would be part separate property and part community property. A prenup can insure that
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each party receives his or her retirement and real property, regardless of whether funds continued to be expended during the marriage. What if you have children from a previous relationship that you want to protect financially? A prenup can keep the Court out of the decision making process about how these assets are divided and clearly determine how the division will occur upon divorce. There are many legal issues that a prenup can handle, such as whether a party’s income is separate or community income, whether funds in an account are separate or shared, and how real property (houses, condominiums, etc.) will be divided. A prenup can also handle how home furnishings, jewelry, retirement and investment accounts are divided upon divorce. Division of debts is also an excellent issue that can be covered by a prenup. Basically, a good prenup leaves little doubt as to how property, assets and debts will be divided in the event of a divorce. This then can allow you both to remain friendly and amicable for the sake of children after a divorce. Parties with a prenup have little detriment to being honest with their finances since “hiding� assets or debts isn’t necessary with a prenup in place. The incentive is for a couple to stay married because they want to do so, not because of the financial devastation usually associated with a divorce.
Having an experienced attorney draft the prenuptial agreement and having it reviewed by the other party’s attorney is one of the best ways to put your marriage, domestic partnership or cohabitation agreement on the right course, right from the beginning. Having a lawyer review a document outlining your financial future together is a good way to make sure that the agreement can be enforced in Court or help the parties avoid going to Court in the first place! While dinner by candlelight and decadent chocolates may set your heart aglow, knowing where the funds to pay for those loving gifts came from frees up your mind to think about the sexier side of Valentine’s Day.
Hillary and Brian Steinberg of Steinberg Law Group are recently married (with a prenup)! Brian is the President and Hillary is VP of Relationship Marketing of the local law firm with emphasis on Family Law. They can be reached at (702) 384-9664 or at Hillary@SteinbergLawGroup.com
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Calendar Events PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO LIVE AT LVH THEATER March 8th 2013, Friday 9:00pm Tickets: $49 - $79 all ages Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3000 Paradise Rd LV NV 89109
HOOPS CENTRAL
March 21st - 24th 2013 (Thur.- Sun.) 8:00am Tickets: N/A All ages Las Vegas Hotel & Casino 3000 Paradise Rd LV NV 89109
LARGE VISION BUSINESS NETWORK MIXER (LVBNM) GONE GREEN EXPO
March 5th 2013, Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets: N/A All ages Suncoast Hotel & Casino 9090 Alta Dr LV NV 89145
MOTHERS DAY AT VIA BRASIL
May 12th 2013, Sunday 10:00am – 10:00pm Brunch & Dinner | Tickets: N/A all ages Via Briazil Steakhouse 1225 S. Fort Apache Rd., Ste 100, LV NV 89117
THE POWER OF LOVE GALA
April 13th 2013, Saturday 5:30pm Tickets: $1,500 - $7,500 all ages MGM Grand Garden Arena 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S. LV NV 89109
HABITROT 5K RUN / 1K WALK April 13th 2013, Saturday 6:00am Tickets: N/A all ages LV Habitat for Humanity – Location TBD
MYVEGAS MAGAZINE FOR LOCALS ISSUE PARTY
GREAT STRIDES WALK
April 20th 2013 Summerlin Redrock Stake Center 10550 W. Alta Dr LV NV 89144 (Town Center Dr.) April 27th 2013 UNLV Myron Patridge Track Stadium 4274 Swenson St. LV NV 89119 Registration: 7:30am Walk: 9:00am Tickets: donations all ages
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS
Every Wednesday 7:00pm – 10:00pm Tickets: N/A 21 plus Public House 3900 Las Vegas Blvd South, LV NV 89119
March 14th Thursday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Lilly at the Bellagio 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. LV NV 89107 www.MYVEGASMag.com/events
SILENT CHARITY BACHELORETTE AUCTION
ROMEO & JULIET AT NEVADA BALLET THEATER
FRESH 52 FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET
May 11th – 12th 2013 Sat. - Sun. 7:30pm Tickets: N/A all ages The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Reynolds Hall 361 Symphony Park Ave, LV NV 89106
February 27th Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm Gordon Biersch 750 S. Rampart Ste.16, LV NV 89145 www.MYVEGASMag.com/events
March 29th 2013 Friday 3:00pm - 7:00pm Visit site for additional dates
Tickets: N/A all ages Pet friendly Town Square 6605 S. Las Vegas Blvd. LV NV 89119
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MOUNTAIN WEST CONF. BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP March 12th - 16th, Tuesday - Saturday Tickets: General Public $20 $45 Students | $15 - $30 all ages UNLV Thomas & Mac Center 4505 Maryland Parkway, LV NV 89154 unlvtickets.com
FAMILY RACE DAY & YOUTH RAIL JAM
March 23rd 2013, Saturday All Day Tickets: All ages Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort 6725 Lee Canyon, LV NV 89127
MDA MUSCLE WALK
March 16th 2013, Saturday 7:00am Tickets: Donations all ages Town Square 6611 S. Las Vegas Blvd., LV NV 89119
10TH ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP & ACTIVITIES EXPO
March 2nd 2013, Saturday 11:00am - 3:00pm Tickets: N/A all ages The Meadows School 8601 Scholar Ln, LV NV 89128 themeadowsschool.us/TMSv2/summer_expo
ST. BALDRICK’S HEAD SHAVING EVENT
March 2nd & 16th, Saturday 1:00pm Tickets: N/A Donations, Welcome all ages Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel 4455 Paradise Rd, LV NV 89169 Additional locations – please see website stbaldricks.org/
NASCAR WEEKEND
March 8th - 10th, Friday - Sunday All day (various times) Tickets: $49 - $69 all ages Las Vegas Motor Speedway 7000 N. Las Vegas Blvd., LV NV 89115 lvms.com
ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL March 14th - 17th, Thursday - Sunday Tickets: All ages Henderson Events Plaza 200 S. Water St., Henderson NV 89015
URBAN 5K ST. PATRICK’S DAY RUN & FESTIVAL March 16th 2013, Saturday Time TBD Tickets: Donations all ages Downtown Las Vegas 582 S. Las Vegas Blvd., LV NV 89123 rampageraces.com
PATIO PARTY AT MARRIOTT SPRINGHILL SUITES April 17th, Wednesday 7:00pm - 9:00pm 2989 Paradise Rd. 89109 www.MYVEGASMag.com/events
MONSTER JAM WORLD FINALS
SCALE THE STRAT – FIGHT FOR AIR (AMERICAN LUNG ASSOC.) March 2nd 2013, Saturday Registration: 7:00am, Climb: 8:00am Tickets: Donations – (scalethestrat.com) Stratosphere Hotel & Casino 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., LV NV 89104
12TH ANNUAL RUN AWAY WITH CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
March 16th 2013, Saturday 7:30am - 12:00pm Tickets: $40 for 5K $30 for 1Mi walk Reservations required - All ages The Springs Preserve 333 S. Valley View Blvd., LV NV 89107
March 22nd - 23rd 2013, Friday - Saturday Tickets: $45 - $70 all ages Sam Boyd Stadium 7000 E. Russell Rd, LV NV 89122
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LAWYER LISTINGS ALVERSON TAYLOR MORTENSEN & SANDERS LAW Personal Injury 7401 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.384.7000 www.alversontaylor.com PETER ASHMAN LAW OFFICES Immigration 617 S. 8th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.735.1112 www.ashmanlaw.com PHILLIP S. AURBACH MARQUIS AURBACH COFFING All Areas of Practice 10001 Park Run Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89145 702.942.2155 www.maclaw.com BENSON & BINGHAM ATTORNEY AT LAW Injury, Accident 626 S. 10th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.382.9797 ERIC BLANK LAW OFFICES Personal Injury 8960 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89147 702.222.2115 www.ericblanklaw.com GEORGE T. BOCHANIS LAW OFFICES Personal Injury, Accidents, Worker Compensation 631 S. 9th St. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.388.2005 www.georgebochanislaw.com
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH All Areas of Practice 400 S. 4th St., Suite 500 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.893.3383 6385 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 600 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702.893.3383 www.lbbslaw.com BROWN, BROWN & PREMSRIRUT Criminal Defense 520 S. 4th St., Suite 320 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.384.3939 www.brownlawlv.com JACK BUCHANAN LAW FIRM Criminal Defense 300 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.382.9103 TERRY A. COFFING MARQUIS AURBACH COFFING All Areas of Practice 10001 Park Run Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89145 702.942.2136 www.maclaw.com COGBURN LAW OFFICES All Areas of Practice 702-384-3616 SUMMERLIN LAW OFFICE 1050 Indigo Dr., Suite 105 Las Vegas, NV 89145 HENDERSON LAW OFFICE 2879 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89052 www.cogburnlaw.com COHEN & PADDA LLP Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense 4240 W. Flamingo Road Suite 220 Las Vegas, NV 89103
702.366.1888 www.caplawyers.com ANDREW COX Estate Planning 2450 S. Rose Parkway Henderson, NV 89074 702.894.9391 ERIC DALY ATTORNEY Personal Injury, Accidents, Workers Compensation 3321 N. Buffalo Dr. Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89129 702.254.4445 FENNEMORE CRAIG ATTORNEYS All Areas of Practice 300 S. 4th St., Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702.692.8000 www.fclaw.com MICHAEL GOWDEY LAW OFFICES Criminal Defense, Personal Injury 815 S. Casino Center Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.997.9419 www.gowdeylaw.com RANDOLPH GOLDBERG LAW OFFICES Bankruptcy 4000 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.735.1500 www.randolphgoldberg.com KRISTINA S. HOLMAN Employment Law, Wrongful Termination, Employment Discrimination, FMLA, Unemployment Benefits 1100 E. Bridger Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.614.4777 www.kristinaholman.com
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KUNG & BROWN
“DO WELL BY DOING GOOD� by Benjamin Franklin
Kung & Brown is a unique boutique law firm founded on this principle.
Kung & Brown was established in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2003 and focuses its practice primarily in the areas of Civil litigation/Business Disputes, Bankruptcy (Corporate and Individual), Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury. Kung & Brown takes great pride in the personalized, compassionate, and ethical services we provide; and we are committed in our efforts to improve and better the practice of law, to elevate the community in which we practice and live in, and to enrich the lives of all whom our actions touch and affect. We are new kind of law firm – one with a heart. A.J. Kung graduated with her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and founded Kung & Brown in 2003. Ms. Kung holds a preeminent ranking of AV with Martindale Hubbell, and practices primarily in the areas of civil litigation, business law, real estate law, and business reorganizations. Ms. Kung is a member of the Nevada Bar Association, the California Bar Association, the Clark County Bar Association, the Nevada Association of the Women Business Owners, the Nevada Trial Lawyers Association, and was the former community chair for the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Brandy Brown is a Las Vegas native, who graduated from Cimarron Memorial High School, continued on to attend college at Florida State University, and ultimately graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 2005 – which is touted for having the number one ranked trial advocacy program in the United States. Ms. Brown’s practice is primarily focused on business reorganizations and individual bankruptcies (Chapter 7, 11, and 13), and personal injury accidents cases. Ms. Brown is a member of the Nevada State Bar and the Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys. .:7&("4."( $0. t
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Las Vegas NV 89107 702.259.0002 BOULDER CITY OFFICE 916 Nevada Highway, Suite 6 Boulder City, NV 89005 702.293.6888 www.bryanalowe.com ALBERT MARQUIS MARQUIS AURBACH COFFING Bankruptcy, Construction, Employment, Immigration 10001 Park Run Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89145 702.942.2127 www.maclaw.com MCDONALD-CARANO-WILSON Construction Law, Energy-Environment 2300 W. Sahara Ave. Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89102 702.873.4100 www.mcdonaldcarano.com RICHARD MCKNIGHT LAW OFFICE Bankruptcy 330 S. 3rd St. Suite 900 Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.388.7158 www.lawlasvegas.com HUGGINS LAW OFFICE Family Law 8683 W. Sahara Ave. Ste. 180 Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.387.4014 www.hugginslawfirm.com HURTIK LAW & ASSOCIATES Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Asset Protection, Construction Law 7866 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89117 702.966.5200 www.hurtiklaw.com HUTCHISON & STEFFEN ATTORNEYS All Areas of Practice Peccole Professional Park 10080 West Alta Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89145 702-385-2500 www.hutchlegal.com
JACK CHEN MIN JUAN MARQUIS AURBACH COFFING Corporate, Litigation, Real Property 10001 Park Run Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89145 702.942.2177 www.maclaw.com
MORRIS. POLICH & PURDY Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Professional Malpractice 3980 Howard Hughes Parkway #400 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702.862.8300 www.mpplaw.com
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RHONDA MUSHKIN Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence 4475 S. Pecos Road Las Vegas, NV 89121 702.474.2400 www.mushlawfirm.net
Commercial Litigation, Construction Law 214 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89101 702.382.0883 www.ajkunglaw.com
BRYAN A LOWE & ASSOCIATES Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law, Bankruptcy, Corporate, Guardianship, Debt Relief LAS VEGAS OFFICE 4011 Meadow Ln., Suite 102
NEVADA LAW GROUP Family Law, Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy 701 N. Green Valley, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89074 702.946.8100 www.nevadalawgroup.com
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BRYAN A LOWE There is a lesson that his father taught him when he was young that he took to heart, which is, “whatever you are, be the best at it.�
“For over 30 years, Bryan A Lowe has served clients in the areas of Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Corporations, Probate and Elder Law. There is a lesson that his father taught him when he was young that he took to heart, which is, “whatever you are, be the best at it.� In his career as an attorney, he has continuously worked to become the best attorney that he can be through continuing education, looking for opportunities to be able to serve his clients better and through unshakeable ethics. This pursuit of constant improvement has led to him being peer rated by MartindaleHubbell, the premier attorney rating company in the country. He received an ‘AV’ rating, which represents the highest marks for both legal ability and ethics. He is also listed in the Lexis Nexis Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, which also takes these principles into account. Mr. Lowe received his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Brigham Young University in 1967 and went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Business Administration also from Brigham Young University in 1969. In 1977 he chose to go to law school and he attended McGeorge School of Law at the University of the Pacific. He achieved his Juris Doctor in 1981 and continued on to receive his Master of Laws in Taxation in 1982. After completing Law School, he moved back to Las Vegas to start his firm where he has built up his practice ever since. He has been married for 45 years and is the proud father of 5 children and grandfather of 12. He is very active in his church and has held leadership roles there, as well as in the Boy Scouts of America. Since 1982 he has been a member of the Las Vegas Rotary Club, and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Lowe is a member of the Nevada, California and Arizona Bars.�
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BRIAN STEINBERG A self-proclaimed child advocate, Brian views cases involving children to be of utmost importance.
Brian is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, growing up in the neighborhood close to Valley High School. After graduating USC with a Masters degree in Health Administration, he decided to go on to get his law degree. He worked in healthcare law and insurance defense at various firms in Las Vegas before starting Steinberg Law Group as a specialty Family Law firm in 1996. As one of 5 children of Faye and Dr. Leon Steinberg, he was drawn to family law for many reasons. Recognizing that many people have been through divorce, custody and other family matters, Brian also found that there is a diversity of family law that is unlike any other area of practice. One area of family law that Brian is especially passionate about is Divorce Mediation by an Attorney. An experienced attorney that understands the nuances of divorce mediation can save clients time, money, privacy and create a custom-tailored plan that both parties can be happy with. A self-proclaimed child advocate, Brian views cases involving children to be of utmost importance. “It is not always a happy business,� Brian remarks about family law, “however, we do what we can to make our clients’ lives and circumstances better so they can move on with their lives.� Brian is a highly experienced and successful litigator, including many highly complex cases. Brian brought and won the Nevada Supreme Court appellate case of Rivero v. Rivero, which is now a landmark family law case cited in nearly all custody cases litigated in Nevada. He is newly married to Hillary, the father of 1 son and stepdad to 3 daughters. Steinberg Law Group offers an initial free consultation. Steinberg Law Group is at 2250 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 384-9664 or www.SteinbergLawGroup.com
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a blessing in disguise by Megan Mathis I was thinking about all the things that have changed over the past 30 years regarding communication, and how blessed to be alive when phone message machines, pagers, car phones and fax machines first hit the market. Since then, cell phones, computers, e-mail and the Internet opened more lines of communication than I ever imagined. What a blessing it is to be here to witness the new age of technology – during a time when there is almost no excuse for not being able to reach out and leave a message that you won’t be showing up to the party – that is, unless your phone falls into the toilet and your car has been stolen, you live alone, your medical alert necklace went into the toilet with your cell phone and you live over 10 miles from your nearest neighbor. Folks, we are blessed to be so accessible, but being accessible also calls us to be accountable and sometimes, you know it, sometimes we just want to hide.
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NO-COST LEGAL PROGRAM by Michael Clark Did you know that Clark County has a trusted resource for senior citizens’ legal services? The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program provides free, quality legal services to county residents who are age 60+. They are the only free legal service provider in Clark County that exclusively assists senior citizens. You may know them as the former City of Las Vegas Senior Citizens Law Project. The Law Project was sponsored by The City of Las Vegas since 1978 and unfortunately, in July of this year, the City had to withdraw its financial support due to the economic decline. Determined to continue this valuable program and with the support of the senior and legal community, The Law Project transitioned from a government program to a free standing non-profit entity on July 1, 2012. Legal advocacy/assistance services are available in civil areas of law including simple wills, long-term health care planning issues, consumer disputes and small claims instructions, intervention in elder abuse, landlord/tenant and mobile home problems, homesteads, social security problems and other government benefits problems. The Southern Nevada Senior Law Program also helps with preparation of documents for handling medical/legal issues in the event that the client is unable to do so. The dynamic force behind the law program is Executive Director Sugar Vogel. Ms. Vogel began as a part time attorney in 1984. Over the years Vogel’s responsibilities grew as the senior law program expanded its scope of service. There are now 7 full-time attorneys, a number that includes both Ms. Vogel and her Deputy Director, Elana Graham.
“We work with our senior clients patiently and sensitively to ease their fears and resolve their legal problems,� Ms. Vogel explains. As an example of the personal, rewarding experience involving older people, Vogel remembered, “Mary and Tom had been married for 53 years and led a happy, relatively quiet life. They were devastated when Tom
Sheri Cane Vogel, Esq. Executive Director, Senior Law Program was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. This was the biggest challenge they had faced in all their years together. “They felt lost and alone but knew they needed to prepare for the future.� A Senior Law Program attorney patiently answered their questions and explained options. She guided them through completing their Powers of Attorney for
Healthcare, Directives to Physician and wills giving them peace in knowing their wishes were documented. “Seven months later, Mary returned to us as a widow,� she recalled. “She tearfully told us how we had made a traumatic time more manageable and how grateful she was for our help. Since the assistance we had given the couple had been so valuable, she hoped we could help her move forward on her own.� After that, the attorney helped Mary update her will and re-title her home. “Mary was assured that we will always be here to help her in times of need.� Although legal services are provided at no cost, the program gratefully accepts donations. “We have several grants and other sources of income,� Ms. Vogel announced, “but very often it’s the individual donor who keeps us going. Our goal is to continue to provide these important and free legal services to the senior community and grow this program to meet the increasing needs of seniors and they meet the challenges of aging.� Because the Southern Nevada Senior Law Program is a 501 c 3 non-profit, all contributions are tax deductible. Even a very small donation is welcome. Interested parties can mail a check to SNSLP 310 S. 9th St. 2nd floor Las Vegas, NV 89101. For more information please call (702) 229-6596
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Positive netwOrking by Glenise Anderson
Networking is skill, which is extremely important in order to make contact with different people. Not only is networking required within the workplace, it is also required outside in various other situations. For a woman to have positive networking skills is very important. Not only is a woman usually in charge of the socializing of her family, she is also sometimes responsible for gathering more clientele for the business she works in. If she has her own business, networking becomes a mandatory skill. For all these circumstances, positive networking skills are extremely important. In order to develop positive networking skills, there are some tactics, which you can follow. Seven of these tips are mentioned below:
1. Always smile 2. Look at people in their eye 3. Listen when the other person speaks 4. Have appropriate body language 5. Do not be pushy 6. Give a compliment 7. Have a business card ready
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LOCaL networking organizations American Business Women’s Association (702) 483-0183 | www.abwa.org American Society for Industrial Security www.asis-lasvegas.org BNI (702) 731-6065 | www.bnilasvegas.com CEO-CFO Group 888-454-2922 | www.ceo-cfogroup.com Cosmopolitan Connections (702) 328-4503 www.cosmopolitanconnections.com Henderson Chamber of Commerce (702) 565-8951 www.hendersonchamber.com International Association of Business Communicators (702) 334-0839 | www.iabclasvegas.com Large Vision Business Network Mixer (702) 639-6964 www.pjproductionlive.com/LVBNM. html Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce (702) 641-5822 www.lvchamber.com Latin Chamber of Commerce (702) 385-7367 | www.lvlcc.com MYVEGAS Mixers www.myvegasmag.com Network In Vegas (702) 253-7446 www.networkinvegas.com North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce | (702) 642-9595 www.northlasvegaschamber.com Vegas Young Professionals (702) 735-2196 | www.vegasyp.com Women’s Chamber of Commerce Nevada (702) 733-3955 www.womenschamberofnevada.org
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because KIDS CAN’T FIGHT CANCER alone. Evening of Hope Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health April 27, 2012 Tickets: $100
Raise your glass to benefit children with cancer - you’ll find yourself enthralled in an {Evening of Hope} that blends a taste of springtime chic with a hint of classic ambiance. This epicurean experience is complete with lavish hors d’ouerves, fine wines and decadent eats from local restaurants all over the city. The evening will commence at the Las Vegas gem, Keep Memory Alive Events Center at the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. The expectant 500 guests will be treated to a cocktail reception, live entertainment and silent auction all the while, raising money for Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada (CCCFN). Evening of Hope is an annual event that raises money for children and their families who are battling cancer. The event will showcase an outstanding volunteer of the year, a generous contributor in our community, and of course, honor special Candlelighters children who have persevered in battling their disease. Candlelighters aims to alleviate the isolation many families feel at the time their child is diagnosed, offering love, care, encouragement and understand-
ing so that no child, family or sibling feels alone, facing the uncertain world of childhood cancer. CCCFN is a non-profit agency that provides support, education, hope and advocacy through programs and services for children and adolescents with cancer and their families in Nevada. In 1978, CCCFN began as a group of dedicated volunteers handling the needs of families. Experienced parents were oncall 24 hours a day to counsel newly diagnosed families and assist them with their concerns. Today, CCCFN employs a full-time professional staff, providing more than 25 programs and services to children and families affected by cancer.
Programs include emergency financial assistance, co-pay reimbursement, travel for treatment, college scholarships, support groups, family counseling, family
and social activities, summer camp, bereavement support and no-more chemo parties and more. Children from birth to 21 years of age who have been diagnosed with cancer or who have survived cancer are eligible for services if they are living or being treated in Nevada. All programs and services are given at no cost to the families. CCCFN helps approximately 600 families each year, and sadly that number continues to grow. CCCFN will celebrate 35 years in the Las Vegas community next year. Evening of Hope is a signature Candlelighters’ event that invites the community to learn more about its programs and raise awareness about the realities of childhood cancer. All ticket sale proceeds will benefit CCCFN and will enhance the lives of children living with cancer. Evening of Hope will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the Keep Memory Alive Event Center. Tickets are on sale now at candlelightersnv. org or 702-737-1919. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
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Re-Sale Shoppe
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Nothing’s extinct until we say it is. Our re-sale shoppe offers the community a variety of quality items from housewares, furniture, clothing, books and so much more you have to see as well as art galleries with over 50 local artists. You may just find the perfect ROSE just waiting to be picked by you.
Aside from our re-sale shoppe, we have wall and studio space for the city’s up and coming artists. Please contact info@dinosaursandroses.org for more information.
Visit our website today! www.dinosaursandroses.org
Dress for Success Southern Nevada is the local affiliate of the international non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Town Square Las Vegas 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South www.musclewalkmda.org/lasvegas For more information call 702-822-6920
We welcome clothing donations and monetary contributions to support our programs. For more information, please call 702-684-6412 or visit us online at: www.dressforsuccess.org/southernnevada
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in with the renewed They turn your old Dinosaur into a new Rose, but it’s more than just a retail shop and a place for great deals and unique finds. “We consider ourselves everyone’s charity because we want to help everyone in Las Vegasâ€?, says owner Michele Morgan Devore. Since its opening in fall of 2010 Dinosaurs & Roses has aimed at reaching a variety of local charities. Each week the store focuses on helping one organization giving back 20% of the proceeds from the items sold. They’ve donated to The Caring Place, Woman’s Development Center, Foreclosed Upon Pets, Goodie Two Shoes, Never Give Up Foundation, UNLV School of Education, Nevada AIDS Project and the list goes on, and continues to grow. The shop is part of a community mentoring service too, helping integrate young kids with court-ordered service projects. This unique 35,000 sq foot retail spaces dedicates the first floor to its nonprofit resale shoppe. The entire second floor showcases the work of more than 40 local artists, exposing the local art scene here in Las Vegas. Each month Dinosaurs & Roses holds their Second Sunday Event highlighting these artists. The store carries a variety of high-end items, clothing, purses, home dĂŠcor at thrift shop prices, and in this economy who doesn’t want to brag about finding a great deal! Located at the corner of Charleston & Jones and open 7 days a week, stop in, find a treasure while giving back to the local organizations working so hard to make our city the best.
For more information, call (702) 277-3752 or email: info@dinosaursandroses.org
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local charities Adopt a Rescue Pet | 798-8663 www.AdoptARescuePet.org
Las Vegas Rescus Mission 382-1766 | www.vegasrescue.org
American Heart Association 367-1366 | www.heart.org/lasvegas
Miracle Flights for Kids | 261-0494 www.miracleflights.org
Andre Agassi Foundation 227-5700 | www.agassifoundation.org
Nevada SPCA | 873-7722 www.nevadaspca.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada 731-2227 | www.bbbsn.org
New Vista Ranch | 457-4677 www.newvistanv.org
Boys and Girls Club 367-2582 | www.bgclv.org Boys Town | 642-7070 www.boystown.org/nevada Candlelighters | 737-1919 www.Candleightersnv.org Catholic Charities of So. NV 385-2662 www.ChatholicCharities.com Diabetes Association (JDRF) 364-5604 | www.DiabetesNV.org Dinosaurs & Roses | 258-1187 www.dinosaursandroses.org DJs for PJsÂŽ | 702.944.2464 www.djsforpjs.org Dress for Success of So. NV (DFSSN) 684-6412 | www.DressForSuccess.org
NV Childhood Cancer Foundation 735-8434 | www.nvccf.org Opportunity Village | 259-3700 www.OpportunityVillage.org Ronald McDonald House 252-4664 | www.rmhlv.com Safe Nest 877-0133 | www.SafeNest.org Shade Tree 385-0072 | www.TheShadeTree.org Southern Nevada Newborns in Need www.newbornsinneed.com/ southnevada Speedway Children’s Charities 632-8242 www.lasvegas.speedwaycharities.org St. Jude’s Ranch 294-7100 | www.stjudesranch.org
Goodwill 214-2066 | www.SNGoodwill.org
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission 382-1766 | www.vegasrescue.org
Habitat for Humanity | 638-6477 www.HabitatLasVegas.org
The Rape Crisis Center | 385-2153 www.therapecrisiscenter.org
Heaven Can Wait Animal Society 227-5555 | www.hcws.org
Three Square 644-3663 | www.ThreeSquare.org
Helping Hands Surgical Care 242-5393 www.HelpingHandsSurgicalCare.com
United Blood Services 228-4483 www.UnitedBloodServices.org/LV
Las Vegas Binky Patrol www.binkypatrol.org
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by Tammy Kincaid If you are looking for the perfect luxury getaway this spring, then look no farther than the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Nestled in the northern part of Scottsdale near Pinnacle Peak are 210 generously appointed guest rooms in 25 mostly one or two-story adobe casitas. Scenic views abound including the Sonoran Desert, Crescent Butte Mountain, the Valley of The Sun and the surrounding desert landscape. Whether romance, golf, or family is the focus of your getaway, you will find packages and activities to please the whole family. Offers include:
HIDEAWAY PACKAGE:
For your romantic escape, enjoy accommodations in the Resort’s adults-only romance building, as well as a variety of special touches throughout your stay. A Love Potion welcome cocktail awaits your arrival. Couples’ bath amenities,
love sonnets and stories to enjoy together, and a 1:00 pm late check-out invite you to make the most of your time together. Included in this package:
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Food aficionados will not be d isappoi nted with the dining options inside the resort. Talavera, since its debut in spring of 2008, has quickly gained acclaim among locals and visitors alike. Known for its inventive contemporary American menu, ambiance, notable wine list and panoramic city and desert views, Talavera is rapidly building a loyal following. Executive Chef Mel Mecinas seeks out the freshest ingredients from local farms, olive oils sourced from a nearby mill and Arizona ranch-raised meats. Adjacent to the restaurant and perfect for that before or after dinner drink is the Onyx Bar & Lounge. What makes this venue so unique is the bar top. Custom-made out of a single mesquite tree, sanded smooth and veined with black, it is a sight to behold. For more relaxed dining, try the newly remodeled Proof Canteen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu items include fried green tomatoes,
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shrimp po’boys, and chicken and waffles with bacon and bourbon syrup. An old-fashioned soda fountain serves up nostalgic milkshakes, malts and spiked floats. Dining outside the resort less than a mile away is Sassi, one of north Scottsdale’s best Italian restaurants. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy southern Italian
Seasons resort is the world-class Troon North Golf Club. Complimentary transportation to the The Pinnacle and The Monument courses are included with your stay. Breathtaking views await your play on either of the two 18 hole courses consistently ranked at the top of a golfer’s must-play list. This is desert golfing at its best!
fort knowing that their children will enjoy their stay as well with the Four Seasons signature “Kids for All Seasons� program. Daily activities are complimentary and fun year round for kids 5 to 12 years of age. If you have never experienced staying at a Four Seasons property before, treat yourself, your significant other,
cuisine paired with the freshest local ingredients. The architecture and cuisine reflect the spirit of southern Italy. So enjoy a simple antipasti or pizza with your favorite glass of wine in their cozy bar and lounge or discover freshly prepared pasta, fine meats and seafood in one of the beautifully designed rooms each with their own ambiance and charm. Buon appetito! http://www.sassi.biz A short distance from the Four
After a challenging day on the course, return to the resort for some rest and relaxation at the Spa. Enjoy a signature golfer’s massage. This unique therapeutic massage uses warmed golf balls and stretching techniques to knead tight muscles and ease golf-related stiffness. Other activities included at the resort are a Pinnacle Peak guided hike, star gazing, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations. Parents will take com-
or family to first class service that always seems to include that extra special touch. http://www.fourseasons.com/ scottsdale Enjoy! Copyright Š 2013 Tammy Kincaid All rights reserved www.SpaExpectations.com tammy@spaexpectations.com
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weekend getaways by Jessica Lovell Carro
Of course it depends on where you go, but traveling light and planning ahead is key. Make sure to check the weather and be ready to mix and match your favorite pieces. Think of items you can wear and wear again. Bring a great pair of heals for a night out, then work them into the day with a pair of shorts or skinny jeans. Choose neutral colors so you can add fun costume jewelry or a bright handbag. Don’t forget accessories that protect your skin like a fun fedora. Now’s your chance to experiment and mix it up a bit. Prepare to dress in layers, because the weather can change on a dime. Bring cardigans, light clothes you can take on and off as you go from day to night. Bring items that are feminine and sexy but that can also be sporty and comfortable. For men, it’s less complicated. If you’re heading to the beach there’s no need to over pack. A few pairs of khakis, a couple of polo shirts, a pair of nice flip flops should do the trick. For night , throw in a pair of khaki pants, a couple of dress shirts and maybe a fun cotton blazer. Don’t overcrowd the suitcase with anything too bulky. Think less is more, especially if you’re on a ski get-away. As always , try to leave a little room in the suitcase to bring any fun new finds home with you.
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Tips on WHAT and WHAT During an Interview! By Chris Tamura
After conducting hundreds of interviews, I am always amazed and sometimes amused with how people act or think they are expected to act when being interviewed for a position. Common tips for interviewing success will advise you to dress professional, be on time, and be prepared with research about the company you are interviewing for. Here are 5 important tips to remember for your interview. 1. Do not become the office air freshener. Please limit the amount of cologne or perfume you put on before you leave for your interview. The last thing that the interviewer wants to endure is a fragrance so unbearable that their eyes begin to water. It may be a better idea not to wear a fragrance. You may want to ask a family member or friend to do a smell check before you go to the interview. Ensure your breath is fresh and all body odors cannot be detected. Sensitivity to smell may distract the interviewer from being allowed to ask pertinent questions.
schedule the interview. Being sick has no benefit while interviewing for a position. Coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose is not only distracting, but it may make the interviewer feel uncomfortable or anxious to end the interview. Most companies would appreciate that you reschedule as opposed to the thought of spreading a contagious cold or flu throughout their office.
5. You do not have to fly with a cape or leap from tall buildings to get the job. Highlight your skills in a realistic fashion. Do not brag or overly exaggerate the truth. Yes, it is very important to portray yourself in the best light possible. At the same time, if you are hired based on your stories and cannot produce results, there could be serious consequences.
4. Abstain from using words that are not normally a part of your vernacular. You may think it is important or impressive to use words that make you sound smart. If you do, make sure the word choices make sense in the context of your conversation. Try to speak naturally. This will be more endearing to the interviewer to avoid the perception of you trying too hard or not making sense.
Chris Tamura is the Student Affairs Program Manager and an instructor at The International School of Hospitality. Chris offers career advice and guidance and has a wealth of experience in various Human Resources and Hospitality Management positions. For more tips and career education opportunities, visit www.TISOH.edu
2. Unless you are interviewing for the circus, excessive make-up, face piercings and distracting facial hair should be eliminated from your repertoire. The main agenda when going to an interview is to make sure the interviewer is focused and engaged in conversation about the prospects of employment. You do not want to have the interviewer feel that you would be better suited to be a piece of artwork as opposed to a professional working in their company. Wearing loud colors on your face along with spears extruding from your nose or lips may not help you win the award for “Prospect of the Year�. 3. Cough somewhere else. Do not go to an interview while you are under the weather. If you are feeling remotely sick, re.:7&("4."( $0. t
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The Intelligent Way to Buy THE FARMERS MARKET by John Cole
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THE PROS AND CONS OF FARMERS MARKETS Guardianship for our environment is one of the greatest concerns for all of us now. Everybody is looking for directions in which to assist. Measures like trimming back the number of plastic
FARMERS & ARTISAN MARKET
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bags we use, turning lights off when not needed and waste product recycling have all helped. Yet, one new thing that we can all do, is buy local food from a farmers market. A lot of waste that goes on today is in packaging. At a farmers market, the packaging is limited. Produce such as fruit and vegetables are not packaged but remain loose. As they are developed nearby, they have less to travel which reduces the fuel intake used. Another advantage to foods picked up in farmers markets is that you understand precisely where it has been. The producer will give you genuine, information-packed response about the products they sell. Produce which is imported is normally, is treated with chemicals to ensure that it survives longer, whereas local produce does not need to be processed with anything, since it does travel far. Without a doubt, the main advantage to consumers is the quality of the products. Usually, you get to taste the different wares on show before you purchase. Homemade jams, spreads and newly-baked cakes are all there to try out. You will find fresh tender meat, flowers, and hand-crafted decorations. There is an astonishing variety of food all with its own specific and terrific taste! Considering all these facts, it makes sense to buy food that is produced locally. Farmers markets allow you to taste honest-to-goodness quality foods. One final point, some farmers markets are online which allows you to shop from hone and have your items delivered to your door.
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EXOTICS RACING
Exotic Racing recently purchased two highly anticipated supercars: a 2014 Corvette Stingray and a 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta. The vehicles will be ready for use in driving experiences late this year once they have rolled off the assembly lines. The Stingray was unveiled recently at the Detroit Auto Show and has already created a buzz. Exotics Racing is excited to be one of the first driving schools to offer clients an opportunity to experience thrills from the driver’s seat of this stunning car. The Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is being dubbed the fastest and most powerful Ferrari yet. With the addition of the Berlinetta, Exotics Racing will have 16
Ferraris in their fleet of more than 30 supercars. Exotics Racing is proud to offer their customers the opportunity to drive the car of their dreams on the world’s only racetrack designed specifically for exotics cars. The company plans to con-
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tinue providing new and exciting supercars for their thrill-seeking clientele. Five-lap Driving Experience packages with one-on-one coaching from a professional driving instructor are available starting at $199. For those who prefer to experience the adrenaline rush from the passenger seat, a $99 high speed RideAlong Experience is available which includes two high-speed laps around the track with a professional driver at the wheel. With the world’s largest fleet of the most desirable exotic cars available to drive on a private track, fantasies are fulfilled at Exotics Racing. Exotics owns an unmatched inventory of more than 30 exotic cars, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, Corvettes, as well as McLaren MP4-12Cs, an Audi R8, a Mercedes SLS, a Nissan GT-R and an Aston Martin V8 Vantage S. Guests visit the track from around the world to drive today’s most exciting supercars with professional racing instruction on a real 1.2 mile race track providing endless thrills with 11 turns and an 1,800 foot straight-away. The experience integrates classroom education, familiarization laps and real-time right seat instruction into one comprehensive, safe and exciting driving experience. Since it’s open-
ing in November 2009, Exotics Racing has hosted over 60,000 satisfied customers. Exotics Racing’s private track and adjacent reception facility is located approximately twenty minutes from the Las Vegas Strip in the Las Vegas Motor Speedway complex. The track was designed by award-winning French stunt driver and racecar driver Romain Thievin and his team. Known for his work as Matt Damon’s stunt double in The Bourne Identity, for which he won a Taurus World Stunt Award, Thievin launched Exotics Racing in Las Vegas in 2009. Thievin has worked on more than 150 movies and is a five-time racing champion, as well as the co-host of television show “Fast Club�, which airs in France and Belgium. Thievin co-owns Exotics Racing with David Perisset, a former Lehman Brothers’ investment banker. The track is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, and is available for group, corporate and private events. Private events may add a Stunt Driving Experience in specially-equipped Mini Coopers. Corporate events are also available for groups of 15 - 400 guests per day.
To book a driving experience visit www.exoticsracing.com or call (702) 405-7223. Follow on Facebook at www. facebook.com/exoticsracing or on Twitter @exoticsracing.
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SPRING IS HERE 4QSJOH – a time when the weather is turning warmer, buds and early spring flowers start to bloom. The tendency to hibernate in the winter is giving way to a desire to get outside. Many of us are looking forward to Daylight Savings Time (March 10th) – the extra hour of light offers more time to enjoy the outdoors. It is the reminder that spring will arrive shortly‌ March 20th! Walking your dog in the spring is such a joy, not a chore. A word of caution: it is normal for dogs to store fat in the winter months. If your dog has gained some weight or has been inactive this past winter, it is important to begin spring walks and exercises slowly and gradually. Help your dog lose weight and rebuild muscle tone before engaging in more strenuous walks and runs. Dog parks are great places to combine outdoor activities and opportunities for socialization. Located throughout Las Vegas and Henderson are many dog-friendly parks and dog parks that provide dog owners with numerous locations and services for exercising and socializing their dogs. The Clark County website offers a complete listing of dog-friendly parks and dog parks along with dog park rules and regulations. Socialization is important, since dogs are normally social and desire the attention of people and the companionship of other dogs. Dog parks are parks for dogs to exercise and play off-leash with supervision by their owners. Dog owners should obey the rules of the park and always observe how their dog is playing and socializing with other dogs. Some general guidelines for “Park Etiquetteâ€? are: Never leave your dog unattended. Always clean up after your dog. Most parks provide poop bags for your use. Make sure your dog is current on their
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shots and has a valid license. Don’t bring a female dog in season if not spayed. Keep your dog on-leash until you get to the off-leash area. This is safer for your dog and is respectful to other people in the park. Close all doors to the dog park or dog run after entering or exiting. If your dog becomes unruly, plays rough, or is aggressive, it is important to leash your dog and leave the park. Dog parks provide the perfect place to teach appropriate behaviors. However, it is important to protect your dog from unwanted contact or aggressive dogs. Not all dog owners watch their dogs and may allow their dogs to be more aggressive than your dog can tolerate. If you see that your dog is becoming overwhelmed or stressed, remove your dog from the park. The experience must be enjoyable for it to be a beneficial
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