PRIDELY - Las Vegas Vol 2

Renovations

to increase home value

Personalization: We all want to make our home unique to our own character. However, when it comes time to sell, buyers want to envision themselves in the home, which can be difficult if the entire home is personalized to you. Avoid any personalization that is difficult to undo and stick to a nice universal outlook that speaks to everyone.

Landscaping: Just like with personalizing, it’s best to keep it simple. Some home buyers may love how elaborate your landscaping may look, but most of the time they’re considering the cost of upkeep or the difficulty of maintaining that look. A clean lawn with curb appeal is the best first impression to give to potential buyers.

Closet Space: Some of us are minimalist and can do with a larger room by sacrificing closet space, but most potential buyers value the importance of storage. Remember, buyers want to see themselves living in the home, and a lack of closet space might send them looking elsewhere.

Bold Paint: Freshly painted rooms are a great way to brighten up your home. There’s nothing wrong with bringing a little color into your home but keep in mind that buyers may not favor the same colors you do. Stick to keeping the colors subtle with small accents and focus more on neutral tones to appeal to potential buyers.

Trendy Designs: Barn doors and patterned tiles may look great to some buyers, but avoid trendy designs that might be outdated when you decide to sell. No matter how tempting the latest home design trend may be, the classic look is always the safest bet.

DIY Projects: Projects that you build yourself are great, but only when they’re done professionally. This is important to potential buyers so make sure if you’re going to do your own home project, that you do it exceptionally well. This also applies to repairs, quick cover ups will only get you so far. These sort of projects can either increase or decrease the value of your home so make sure you know what you’re doing before proceeding.

Long-Term Necessities: When it comes to renovations, keep in mind that not every buyer needs a built in office desk, or a workshop, or anything that may seem like a great idea to you. Tread carefully when adding permanent fixtures, not all buyers have the same vision as you when it comes to changes made. Make sure your room structures allow the flexibility for potential buyers to make their own changes.

Restaurants

Esther’s Kitchen

Classic plates & seasonally-inspired creations are served in a warm setting with an open kitchen.

1130 S Casino Center Blvd #110, Las Vegas, NV 89104

Phone: (702) 570-7864 | Web: www.estherslv.com

Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

Neon-lit lounge with romantic booths, fruity cocktails, elegant servers & flaming reflection pool.

985 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 735-4177 | Web: www.peppermilllasvegas.com

Carson Kitchen

Gourmet burgers, flatbreads & other small plates served up in sleek digs with a rooftop patio.

124 S 6th St Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 473-9523 | Web: carsonkitchen.com

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Bazaar Meat

SLS Hotel’s sleek Philippe Starck–designed steakhouse for inventive meat cuts.

2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Wing Lei

High-end Chinese dishes, including a signature Peking duck in a swanky space at the Wynn.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Sparrow + Wolf

Modern eatery with craft beer & cocktails serving innovative international bites in a stylish space.

4480 Spring Mountain Rd #100, Las Vegas, NV

Le Thai

Buzzy Thai spot offering noodles & curries with an outdoor patio that hosts DJ performances.

523 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV

Andiamo Steakhouse

Classic steak cuts share the menu with hearty Italian plates at The D Hotel’s posh chophouse.

301 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV

Honey Salt

Earthy, modern New American bistro & bar offering a kids’ menu & homemade desserts.

1031 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Mizumi

Wynn restaurant presents garden views & a Japanese menu mixing traditional & contemporary cuisines.

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Top of the World

American restaurant on the 106th floor of Stratosphere Tower with panoramic vistas.

2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV

Other Mama

Creative seafood, Asian flavors such as sushi plus craft cocktails served in homespun environs.

3655 S Durango Dr #6, Las Vegas, NV

Nacho Daddy

A variety of nacho plates, Mexican standards & drinks

113 N 4th St, Las Vegas, NV

Apr 1

Las Vegas Beer Festival

Las Vegas is one of the food and beverage capitals of the world, so it doesn’t really surprise us that they know how to throw down at the Great Vegas Festival. Think along the lines of the best craft beers, expert mixologists, and culinary artists that are all just waiting to bring your tastebuds and love for a great brew to life. Visit greatbegasbeer.com.

Apr 28

Great American Foodie Fest

While others are spending their day at the casino or wandering the Las Vegas Strip in search of some entertainment, you can be enjoying one of the largest food-centered festivals in the western United States. This festival, devoted entirely to foodies, has won awards for being among the very best in food festivals among all culinary events. Learn more at greatamericanfoodfest.com.

May 13

Helldorado Days Parade

The parade usually includes floats, high school marching bands, cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, car clubs, nonprofits and more. In past years, an independent panel of judges decided on the award winners for the best entry, most creative, best theme, best float, best equestrian entry, best car club or motorized vehicle, best marching band and best walking group. Learn more at lasvegasnevada.gov.

May 29

EDC Las Vegas

The Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is a three-day non-stop party celebrating electronic dance music and everyone who loves the idea of dancing underneath an electric sky. The Carnival takes place in May every year at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The carnival is so amazing that it’s challenging to find an attendee that is emotionally left unchanged from the experience. Learn more at lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com.

May 30

The World Series of Poker

The World Series of Poker, or more affectionately called WSOP, is an annual Las Vegas tradition. With all the casinos and gaming climate in Las Vegas, it makes perfect sense that this is the location of the king of poker tournaments. Learn more at vegasfoodandfun.com.

Sep 23

Life is Beautiful

The Life Is Beautiful event celebrates everything positive in life, offers a healthy dose of optimism, pushes you to step outside your comfort zone, and helps lift the Downtown Las Vegas area while also paying tribute to everything that makes the downtown district great. As a three-day celebration that’s part hot music concerts, part comedy club, part art display, and a full-blown festival celebration of culture. Learn more at lifeisbeautiful.com.

Sep 24

iHeartRadio Music Festival

The iHeartRadio Music Festival is one of the premier Las Vegas events for music lovers. With a lineup of some of the hottest musical artists from across all genres of music, this festival is a collection of Las Vegas shows you don’t want to miss. Previous lineups for the concerts have included Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Darius Rucker, Nelly, Weezer, Gabby Barret, and many more. This event is a fabulous collection of top musical artists, plus the hottest emerging talent in the music industry. Learn more at iheart.com/music-festival.

Oct 6 Rise Festival

A naturally inspiring setting with live entertainment, gourmet food, and immersive spaces. Culminating in the worlds largest sky lantern release. Learn more at risefestival.com.

EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us

strive to achieve but often fall short.

InfluencesCultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can

sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become

hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead

of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food.

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Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

With lodging, food and entertainment all included in one price, choosing to do a vacation on a cruise gives great value. Traveling on the sea can be extremely fun, but it is important to choose the correct cruise line. If you’re going to spend a lot of your vacation time on a cruise ship, it may as well be one of luxury. Thankfully, there’s many luxury cruise lines ready to cater to your every

whim while ferrying you to and from some of the world’s most mesmerizing destinations in plush comfort. Some offer exotic voyages to faraway destinations, while others attract travelers with comfortable cabins and stimulating enrichment programs. Use this guide as a starting point to find out which luxury cruise fits best for your next vacation.

We made a list that factors in itinerary affordability, health ratings, and reputation among experts and travelers.

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SILVERSEA OCEANIA REGENT SEVEN SEAS SEABOURN

THE LGBTQ CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

The LGBTQIA+ Center serves as a haven for all. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our communities and strive to empower all to live authentic lives. Phone: (702) 733-9800 Web: thecenterlv.org

GAY & LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEVADA

Expanding business opportunities and advancement of the LGBTQIA+ business community in Nevada. Web: glccnv.org

PFLAG LAS VEGAS

PFLAG is here to provide support, information, and resources for LGBTQ+ people, their parents and families, and allies.

Phone: (702) 438-7838 | Web: pflag.org/chapter/pflag-las-vegaspflag.org

GENDER JUSTICE NEVADA

GJN is dedicated to an intersectional approach to changing law, policy, and attitudes so that all Nevadans can live safely, authentically and free from fear, violence, and mistreatment regardless of their sex/gender identity or expression. We are committed to the pursuit of liberation for all oppressed persons in our state and beyond. Web: genderjusticenv.org

LAS VEGAS TRANSPRIDE

We strive on bringing the community together in a safe place and offering various activities throughout the year that can bring the community together, and work alongside the larger LGBTQ community. Web: lasvegastranspride.org

LAS VEGAS MEN’S CHORUS

The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus creates safe spaces for our community and allies through musical experiences which inspire all of us to be stronger together. Web: lvmenschorus.org

EVENTS

Dec 1

Carrie Underwood Reflection

Carrie joins global music stars Celine Dion, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan as the founding headliners at the Strip’s highly anticipated new 3,500-room luxury destination. Learn more at carrieunderwoodoffical.com.

Jan 5 2024

Aloha Drag Queen Karaoke

Every Friday and Saturday it’s Drag Queen Karaoke! Join our resident drag queen Danika Vega as KJ host. Turn up your weekend and come on down to sing your heart out! Doors open at seven p.m. and karaoke starts a eight. Free entrance with a two drink requirement. First come, first served. Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Feb 3 2024

Diva Royale Drag Queen Show Las Vegas

The divas have arrived in Las Vegas! Diva Royale restaurant is the ultimate drag dining experience and Las Vegas’s #1 bachelorette party & gay bachelor party haven! The ladies of Diva Royale love to host the hottest & best bachelorette parties, birthday parties & all kinds of celebrations! Dinner or brunch will be a celebration you won’t forget, where you are treated like a queen! Diva Royale show is open on Fridays and Saturdays for dinner shows and Sundays for brunch shows. Advance tickets only! Learn more at eventbrite.com.

Mar 13 2024

Comedy Wednesday at Sin City Seafood

Vegas Baby! Come enjoy the Wild Wednesday Comedy show at the top rated seafood restaurant. Sin City Seafood Kitchen + Lounge is a newly open restaurant that specializes in Flavor + Vibe. The concept of the restaurant was developed by 3 Amigos with unique skill sets. The team is made up of the blend of a Las Vegas Radio Personality, A New York Socialite, and one of Atlanta’s Top Celebrity Chefs. Get ready to laugh til’ you cry! Learn more at eventbrite.com.