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UNLV historian Claytee White on digging deeper into Las Vegas sports
May 2nd, 2024UNLV’s Oral History Research Center has launched a two-year project collecting stories from the people who have shaped local sports.
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A&EState Senator Dallas Harris talks social equity in the cannabis industry and her goals as a legislator
When Harris passed the “cannabis Christmas tree” bill in the 2023 legislative session, she had customers’ experience in mind.
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A&EFifth Sun Project’s Eztli Amaya on grassroots organization and community empowerment
The multifaceted collective Fifth Sun Project focuses on Indigenous activism and awareness through diverse events and programming.
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A&EAttention to detail keeps things sharp for Allegiant Stadium’s Samantha Cuen Salazar
Cuen Salazar and her team handle everything from the locker room facilities to managing janitorial and landscaping services—essentially top-to-bottom responsibilities at the biggest event center ...
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A&ELas Vegas Flight Academy CEO Ron Kelly invites young people into a bright future
The Minority Pilot Advancement Foundation’s goal is to bring 600 minority and women pilots into the industry each year.
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Las Vegas musician Daryll Borges on hitting high notes with Opportunity Village’s arts programs
Borges spent eight years working with Opportunity Village’s disabled students, including the Elvis tribute group OV Elvi, then began to oversee the arts program.
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A&EGraffiti writer turned digital illustrator and muralist Spen Oner talks Vegas’ scene, street art and more
His vibrant style and characters are influenced by cartoons and anime and by the ‘80s B-boy style.
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Arts & Entertainment TheaterNevada Shakespeare Festival’s Matthew Morgan and his collaborators serve up the Bard one shot at a time
Morgan has appeared in Strip shows including “Absinthe,” but maybe you’ve seen him in the the ongoing “Shotspeare.”
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Super Bowl Guy FieriGuy Fieri has created a Super Bowl tailgate party fit for Las Vegas
“To think this is all coming to reality at the same time? I’m out of my mind.”
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A&EProducer Baz Halpin talks Las Vegas residencies, ‘Awakening’ and Usher’s Super Bowl halftime show
The CEO of Silent House Group says working on Britney Spears’ Vegas show happened when “pop residencies just ignited.”
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Vegas Thrill team president Ruben Herrera on our new women’s pro volleyball squad
The longtime Vegas volleyball coach’s history with the fast-paced sport tells him this is the right time for this game to explode.
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A&EBrewing kindness: Dig It! Coffee founder advocates for all abilities in the workplace
Taylor Gardner Chaney created the Garden Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at helping adults with disabilities learn to live their lives to the fullest.
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Growing community: The Obodo Collective’s Tameka Henry seeks sustainable solutions for Historic Westside neighbors
The urban farm contains 26 garden beds and 26 fruit trees.
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A&EVegas rockstar Frank Sidoris rejuvenates the classic Hard Hat Lounge
The revamped Hard Hat—now serving up Stay Tuned Burgers—opened its doors on December 1.
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A&EThe Beverly Theater’s Kip Kelly wants to introduce you to your next favorite thing
The young theater’s chief experience officer is eager to take on even more ambitious programming challenges.
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DiningInfluential Las Vegas chef Michael Mina is ready to showcase his culinary roots
Mina is adding the Mediterranean cuisine of Orla to his Strip portfolio.
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A&ELas Vegas magician Stacey Stardust fosters a community of performers
After a roller-skating accident left her with a broken leg, Stardust turned her attention to magic, and she hasn’t stopped picking up new skills.
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