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Glynn Galloway:
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CinCo de Mayo taquerIas
writers scene emerGinG Downtown
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Yo quiero cinco de taco. Turn to page 10.
We decided mouthwatering food images would lure you downtown this summer, so we chose the top five Latin eateries to highlight all the stunning forms of the humble yet delicious-looking taco can take.
Speaking of food, everyone’s favorite topic, we review the brand new vegan restaurant Vegenation, and Itsy Bitsy Ramen & Whiskey is making a proverbial splash. Don’t miss out on the fun of a sake bomb!
We also welcome a new literary magazine to the scene. “Helen: a literary magazine” will be a quarterly, themed platform for the writers’ community.
On page 22 Glynn Galloway’s art demonstrates that even though he may be new to the art scene, he may have more talent than he gives himself credit for. Self-deprecating about his talents, he will give some
background to his pieces, and writer Shawn Zahnow will give background on Glynn.
The return of our book reviewer gives us a taste of installment two of the Ruby Rose series,“Resisting Ruby Rose.”
If you need help cooking, we’re rolling out a new instructional cooking video on dtzen.com. Go to the recipe page to get some expert advice on ribs, flank steaks and potatoes.
You are the Pepcid to our heartburn.
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table of CONTENTSFeatures02 | Natural History Museum04 | Birding06 | Writing Scene10 | Cinco de Mayo taquerías 22 | Glynn Galloway29 | Wine & Canvas
Editorial30 | Book Review 34 | Photography36 | Nomic Spotlight40 | Housing42 | History44 | Home Staging46 | Antiques
Food & Beverage48 | Restaurant Review50 | Bar Review52 | Recipe
Upcoming Events55 | Calendar
ABoUt tHE CovERDowntown artist Glynn Galloway repurposes “found” objects: antiques, bones (animal and human) and cast off materials. For some, he uses wet-modeled leather to make pieces as compelling at first glance as the stories that inspire them. This month’s cover is Glynn as you could find him on a normal day, sitting humbly in his very organized workshop. Selections of his most compelling art grace our interior pages and back cover.
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he weather has warmed up, and that means many in the Las Vegas Valley will be seeking out one of two options: either
happily enjoying the 90+ degree weather or desperately attempting to escape it. While some time spent in the summer sun is inevitable, Las Vegas does have quite a few air-conditioned activities that are both affordable and entertaining. The Las Vegas Natural History Museum (LVNHM) is the perfect option for those hoping to escape the sweltering heat for at least a few hours.
The LVNHM is a nonprofit natural history museum in downtown. Built in the early 1990s, the museum is located just north of US 95 in the Cultural Corridor (the half mile or so of Las Vegas Boulevard that includes Cashman Center, Old Mormon Fort and Neon Museum). It is a fairly unnoticeable building, one that many have probably driven by without a second glance. However, while the façade is fairly forgettable, the LVNHM is an unforgettable experience that appeals to patrons of all ages.
Upon parking in the covered lot, guests follow the dinosaur footprints up to the museum’s entrance and into the lobby. Regular adult admission is $10; seniors, military and students is $8; children ages 3 to 11 is $5; and children under 2 are free. The museum’s website has a printable coupon good for buying one adult admission and getting one of equal or lesser value for free, discounting the monetary value of your visit to a mere $5 per person for those exploring with even number parties.
The first gallery, the International Wildlife Gallery, is just off the museum’s entry. In true natural history museum format, this gallery exhibits “the amazing adaptations of mammal families.” The room is filled with dozens of staged animals grouped within their animal kingdom relations, with birds sectioned off at the entrance and mammals showcased in the main room.
The International Wildlife Gallery is certainly the room that actively appeals to the museum’s youthful audience with its informational text reaching about knee level for an average-height adult, and filled with interactive questions that occasionally encourage one’s senses of touch and smell. Although the exhibit is certainly informative, the 1990s decor gives the entire room a slight taxidermy feel, which certainly will appeal more to those with a darker sense of humor.
Leaving the International Wildlife Gallery visitors are led straight into the Marine Life Gallery, an exhibit showcasing the treasures of the ocean. The room is staged to make its guest feel as if they are diving in the oceans with its painted blue walls and marine wildlife suspended from the ceilings. Various aquariums litter the room, filled with eels, crustaceans and unusual fish, including one that hilariously resembles a rock. A large pool occupied with small sharks and rays is situated at the center of the room, with feedings open to spectators on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. For those with children
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and a love for marine biology, this gallery is the perfect place to explore.
Adjacent to the Marine Life Gallery are the E.L. Weigand Foundation Wild Nevada and the Geology galleries. While these interactive displays are on the smaller side compared to the other exhibits, they are a great mix of entertaining and educational, and truly connect the museum to Nevada.
The LVNHM’s newest addition, Treasures of Egypt, allows guests to explore as they make their way through the museum. The entrance showcases a
realistic re-creation of archaeologists’ excavation of the Tomb
of Tutankhamen, including the
Golden Throne and the Golden Shrine. Behind the Tomb is a smaller offset of the gallery that explores everyday life in ancient Egypt. The Treasures of Egypt certainly caters to
history buffs, for it is much
more focused on social, rather than natural, history.
The main floor museum tour concludes with the Englestad Family Prehistoric Life Gallery. Flanked by the “Dinosaur Mummy CSI: Cretaceous Science Investigation,” this exhibit, which explores the findings and excavations of the world’s most preserved dinosaur fossil, is the perfect bridge between the Treasures of Egypt and the Prehistoric Life gallery.
“The main gallery regales the prehistoric timeline through artwork and interactive exhibits in an almost Jurassic Park-like setting.”Upon entering the main gallery, guests are greeted by a scene of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, which can be controlled by spectators with the push of a button. The gallery regales the prehistoric timeline through artwork and interactive exhibits in an almost Jurassic Park-like setting. It even showcases the local connection to the prehistoric era, with the inclusion of the Nevada
State Fossil, the Ichthyosaur, which was an aquatic reptile that lived during the Mesozoic period. The gallery is one that builds slightly off of the knowledge gained from the Wildlife and Marine galleries, creating a fairly cohesive educational experience for the main floor tour.
After exploring the Prehistoric Life Gallery, guests can either enter the Youth Scientist Center, which is specifically tailored to children, or go down to the lower level to explore the African exhibits. This exhibit is comprised of three smaller displays: the African Savannah, African Rainforest and Early Man. Warm in lighting and temperature, a rhythmic tribal drum beats as guests explore the Serengeti jungle and three extinct African primates: Australopithecus afarensis, Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is a great experience for all ages. It is an engaging museum where one can get lost for hours, and it is filled with interactive and informative displays. Furthermore, as a museum in association with the Smithsonian Institute, it is a great cultural alternative for those who can’t make it all the way to District of Columbia’s National Mall this summer. Whether with a group or as a solo spectator, the Las Vegas Natural History
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I used to be moderately afraid of birds.
My irrational fear, which did not come
from watching “The Birds” as a child,
developed later in life after a few run-ins
with birds darting at me in dark parking
garages. So, you can imagine my lack of
enthusiasm when my mom told me that
she and my brother got into birding a few
years ago.
Several months later, when my mom
announced she was coming to Las Vegas
to visit, I decided to be open-minded and
researched some local birding hot spots
for her. I was just being nice and had no
interest in the hobby myself. In fact, I
wondered how I would endure the terror
of viewing birds with her at all.
The first place that I took my mom to was
the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. It
changed my life. Growing up in Michigan,
I was accustomed to the common Mallard
Ducks, Northern Cardinals, Blue Jays, and
American Robins. But I never took notice
of all the other species and certainly never
thought Las Vegas would have much to
offer aside from pigeons. I could not have
been more wrong! In that single trip to the
preserve, I believe we photographed and
identified 53 different species of birds. I
was fascinated and amazed by what I saw
that day, and birding quickly became one
of my greatest passions.
Not long after my new hobby was in full
swing, I watched a movie called “The
Big Year” about highly competitive bird
enthusiasts. In a sense, it poked fun at bird
nerdery, yet by that time I already found
myself identifying with the characters’
obsessions. I was partially impressed
with myself and partially embarrassed
for myself.
Around the same time, my brother, who
had not seen the movie, suggested that we
all start our own version of a Big Year —
competing against each other to see who
can spot the most bird species within a
year. But instead of the traditional honor
system, we also needed to photograph
each bird. My dad decided to market
himself as a free agent willing to help
us on an individual basis as needed.
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In addition to total species counts, our
competition also included photography
categories, such as Best In-Flight Photo
and Best Baby Bird Photo.
We’re now in our third year of family
competition, and much of my time has
been spent at standard birding hot spots. I
still frequent the Henderson Bird Viewing
Preserve. Other locations I regularly visit
include Spring Mountain Ranch State
Park, Corn Creek, Clark County Wetlands
Park, Sunset Park and Red Rock Canyon.
Sitting and working (alright, mixed with
a little daydreaming), I realized that I
never ventured out to see what birding
opportunities downtown Las Vegas has to
offer. Urban parks can sometimes be full
of surprises!
The first location I decided to check out
was Lorenzi Park on Washington Avenue.
I had never been there, but I heard there
was a pond, and where there is water,
there are birds. The pond at Sunset Park
is often filled with American Wigeons,
Canvasbacks, Lesser Scaups, Redheads
and so much more. I imagined Lorenzi
Park would be similar with hopefully
some new feathered friends in the mix.
Unfortunately, the only birds on the pond
that day were a few Canada Geese and
American Coots. I learned later that the
park was renovated in 2013 and not many
birds have settled back in yet.
From there, I drove just a couple miles
to the Springs Preserve. I was only there
for a short time, but I was able to capture
beautiful photos of a Northern Flicker
and Costa’s Hummingbird.
Next, I decided to take a quick drive
through the Woodlawn Cemetery on
North Las Vegas Boulevard where I had
spotted a gorgeous hawk last month. After
enjoying the antics of some Northern
Mockingbirds and various sparrows,
I was fortunate enough to cross paths
with the hawk again. Well, at least some
hawk. It was a beautiful Red-tailed Hawk
perched high in a tree just as my camera
battery died. Typical.
One of the many things I’ve learned over
the past couple of years is that beautiful
birds are always all around us. Until
you take the time learn about them and
appreciate them, you might not even
notice they’re there. Each species is
unique, often quirky and admirable.
For example, the Turkey Vulture, which
many people perceive as being a dirty
animal since they feed on carcasses, has a
stomach that can process and completely
disinfect diseases like botulism.
I’m excited to see what this year brings to
my family’s competition. So far, my best
personal number to beat is 160 species,
which is a far cry from the real experts
who can log upwards of 600 species in a
year. Oh, and did I mention that I’m no
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nside The Writer’s Block, a quirky bookshop on Fremont Street, are abundant shelves, an indoor streetlight, fake hanging birds, and a bunny. At the back
of the store, there is a lush doorway filled with greenery, as if in greeting to a mystical world. But what really lies beyond the miniature jungle is an eclectic room, decked out in the characteristic woodwork of the bookstore, where writers take workshops and read their work to eager audiences.
In late March, this is where a poetry and short story reading took place for Helen: A Literary Magazine. While audience members clapped, not snapped, to the words of local Las Vegas writers, this sort of appreciation for the arts is only just now gaining traction on the downtown scene.
Las Vegas isn’t what you typically expect of a burgeoning literary community. But our city is just that: a growing, creative metropolis, a great place for writers and artists alike to develop their craft. It’s an ideal place for young creatives to reach audiences on a new, electric wavelength just as scintillating as our city lights.
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Helen is innovating on this literary front. Just last May, Jocelyn Paige Kelly, a local writer, editor and creativity coach, started the magazine with just that mission in mind. Kelly says of the magazine, “When I moved back to Las Vegas, I wanted to create something that supported Vegas’ growing creative community. I grew up in Vegas, and I’ve definitely seen some changes over the years.”
Kelly explained that she sees many groups as part of this growth, including Las Vegas and Henderson writers’ groups, the Writers of Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Poets Organization and the Black Mountain Institute, which is known for its prestigious writers and speakers who visit from all over the world. But The Writer’s Block is also adding to the community in a big way. In March, Helen partnered with Nevada State College’s 300 Days of Sun for the aforementioned poetry reading at the new store.
The magazine’s editors emphasize this type of collaboration with local businesses and publications. “We want to build long-term relationships with many creative organizations and local nonprofits. This is all part of our mission statement goals in which we support creative community efforts that increase and encourage economic growth.”
In just six months, Kelly and the magazine’s editors pulled together the first issue, filled with poetry, short stories, flash fiction and full-color art. The theme was strong women. This is a recurring truth at Helen.
Kelly and the Poetry and Spoken Word Editor, Kari O’Connor, named the magazine after Helen Stewart, a local Las Vegan. Naming the magazine after Stewart was a way to show that “Vegas is more than just glimmer and lights, but a place where people thrive and persevere.” Kelly said that they chose the name because “the intention [of the magazine] was to be a resource and
model for strong female leadership. We are also very Vegas-proud and wanted to contribute to people’s knowledge of our city and state’s history.”
The theme carries through in more ways than one. “I see Helen as having a strong attraction among the creative women in Southern Nevada of all ages and stages of their careers,” Kelly said. “We want to give a sense of place, a sense of purpose and a strong sense of identity, and I feel we did that very well in our inaugural issue.”
However, the magazine’s primary goal encompasses even more. Kelly explained
that Helen exists
“to assist artists and writers in developing their careers. This includes craft, but we want to focus on professional development outside traditional education programs.” This means that everyone is welcome to contribute to, and enjoy, the magazine.
Kelly explained, “The cover art comes from the brilliant mind of our art director, Cordell McCurdy. He is the look of Helen: A Literary Magazine. He is our wizard of Oz, the man behind the curtain. Helen would not be Helen without him.”
The magazine receives submissions from a variety of writers and artists, and people of all ages support the magazine, which is published biannually. Kelly said that some of them are new creatives; others are mid-career or professional
writers and artists. She explained that “we’ve also attracted people who haven’t submitted work in a while returning, feeling invigorated about our local literary magazine.”
Most of the editors are familiar with submitting and critiquing work. Many of them are also involved with the BattleBorn Slam team. Kelly said of being an editor that “over the years I’ve learned how to listen to feedback and know if it’s useful or destructive. You develop a thick skin, and that’s key to being on the other side of the fence, too. I know what it feels like waiting to hear back if your work has been accepted or not.”
Kelly also explained that themes are difficult to choose. Team Helen, as the editors refer to themselves, had a round table to brainstorm ideas. For their third issue, they changed the theme several times, since, as Kelly puts it, “we have to look at it from both a literary and artistic perspective to see if the theme will work in all areas.”
So what does the future look like? Right now, Helen’s third issue, focused on animals, will release in October. The magazine also has plans to develop a short online course for writers and
a possible fundraiser with The Friends of the Fort, who support the preservation of the Old Mormon Fort. They also partner with Words in Motion at the Wasteland Gallery, which takes place every third Thursday.
Kelly hopes that Helen continues to grow into her expansive vision, but “its evolution will depend on the needs and interests of the people of Southern Nevada, especially women.” We can’t wait to see more from Las Vegas’ latest literary magazine.
You can find Helen: A Literary Magazine at Jana’s RedRoom, Books or Books and The Writer’s Block. Issues can also be ordered online, at helenpresents.com, where they also have a blog featuring local writers.■
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By Cecilia Gomez
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e so often hear “What’s your favorite food?” and for the most
part we all have a go-to answer. Most of the time I say sushi even though more often than not my mind wanders and imagines a plate full of tacos. The thing is, I’d like to say tacos 100 percent of the time, but I don’t consider them a favorite food; they’re more of an essential. Like water, the taco is the giver of life and all that is good. They can be of any shape, size, flavor — I don’t discriminate here. However, when it comes to tacos I do have one rule: never eat tacos from a box. There truly is nothing more obscene than stale taco shells and mystery meat covered in shredded lettuce; it’s a surefire way to upset my ancestors and I.
A good taco is hard to come by. But luckily for me, I’ve had some of the best homemade tacos around. Being raised by a master of carne asada, or Dad as I usually call him, I am partial to the art of taco making and can spot a winner
from a mile away. In my family the perfect taco consists of a freshly made corn tortilla, carne asada right off the grill, cilantro, onion, lime, salsa verde and guacamole. Nothing crazy, but they’re so good that my best friends have written official requests to my father for a feast.
With this in mind and 20+ years of taco consuming experience, I’d consider myself a bit of a connoisseur and a qualified judge in this field. Like any Mexican father, my Dad is happy to feed my closest friends and I on any given weekend. However, since he immediately shut down the idea of feeding all Downtown ZEN readers, I recently embarked on a tour of area Mexican food establishments. Throughout the next several pages I have provided you with some inside details of other taco artisans who will gladly feed you and 10 of your hungriest friends any day of the week, especially on Cinco de Mayo.
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Located between the Downtown Grand’s Third Street District and East Fremont, it’s plausible you’ve somehow managed to overlook this eatery like I have many a time. Nacho Daddy’s enormous range of cuisine a la Mexicana has dozens of classic dishes and tacos to choose from. There’s even a special menu for delicate palates that crave a basic taco (e.g. the “Gringo Tacos”). Also, they have over 65 different tequilas on shelf and the bona fide and certified Review Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” margarita.
To add some excitement to your regular old Tuesday, stop by for tequila and street tacos at a fraction of the regular price. The street tacos at Nacho Daddy range from filet mignon steak tacos to grilled
chicken and the insanely delicious “Barbocoa Pork” taco, which features freshly made tomatillo salsa. If you didn’t know, that’s the green salsa, kind of tangy and more on the mild side. Moreover you can’t forget the dish that gave this restaurant life either — for a unique, alternative Mexican meal, try the “Vegan Nacho.”
Though my mother would shed a tear at this meatless wonder, the hip downtown type would enjoy a plate of tortilla chips topped with a veggie patty, vegan cheeses and roasted vegetables. Wash this all down, and more, with a sweet and sour margarita made with Nacho Daddy’s very own homemade sweet and sour mix.
Must have: The “Fish Taco” on a house-made flour tortilla with a side of fresh guacamole.Must drink: A scorpion shot! Which is quite literally just a shot of tequilaand a real-life but super dead scorpion. Yum.Don’t forget dessert: Churro sundae for the win.
113 N. Fourth St.702.778.7800NachoDaddy.com
You probably pass by this place every weekend while you’re out getting sloppy (like, classy sloppy, amirite?).
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Located in what used to be El Sombrero Café, the oldest Mexican restaurant in Las Vegas, El Sombrero Mexican Bistro is now a revamped version of the iconic taqueria. To show respect, owner Irma Aguirre and partners have retained the building’s integrity by keeping the original adobe construction all while transforming the cozy space into a more modern and urban environment. El Sombrero Mexican Bistro takes traditional dishes and adds a modern element, with all the same love and attention that you would expect from your abuelita’s kitchen.
The bistro offers traditional fare like paella and sangria, an elegant “Chile
Relleno” with a tomato roasted beer sauce, and newer menu items cooked with tender pork belly. As Aguirre noted, “We always do our Mexican dishes with a little bit of a twist.”
Aguirre also hopes to bring more cultural events, such as Latin American art festivals, during First Friday and ongoing Mexican beer and Latin wine tastings to their adjacent parking lot.
El Sombrero blends history and modern tastes together in a new and exciting way that will bring together the community’s newer residents and more traditional families alike.
Must have: Aguirre recommends the brisket taco, which is braised for a whopping 14 hours then served on a freshly prepared corn tortilla. For some extra spice, try the hormiga sauce! (Hormiga is the Spanish word for ants. This sauce has a bite!)Must drink: Half-priced sangria pitchers on Wednesdays. Margaritas coming soon!Must do: Brunch! El Sombrero brunch is now in full swing. Bring your friends and family for bottomless mimosas and a tapas-style Mexican breakfast.
807 S. Main St.702.382.9234ElSombreroVegas.com
In the heart of the Arts District, Latin cuisine takes on a bold and fresh new look.
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Real Mexican Food By Real Mexicans.
It all came about when the Anaya brothers were brainstorming funny titles over the phone. Javier jokingly suggested “Pinches Tacos” and couldn’t stop laughing. The name stuck and now the Los Angeles-based Pinches Tacos is truly a successful family affair. Run entirely by the Anaya family, all tortillas are made in-house and fresh with every order.
Tucked inside a shipping container at Downtown Container Park, this taco spot is brightly painted and set up like a festive local deli. At any given time during the day, when the restaurant’s chefs are grilling in the kitchen, you could walk about the park and absolutely lose track of what you came for.
To get an idea of the Pinches Tacos’ vibe, Javier mentions his pet peeve: high-end Mexican restaurants. “Ask any Latino where they eat Mexican food, and they’ll say at home.”
Pinches brings classic, simple yet high quality ingredients to downtown Las Vegas, and they do it right. Apart from the perfect street taco, you can also find other traditional dishes like the hugely popular torta (Mexican sandwiches), the carne asada fries and the fried “Gringo” taco (sort of like a hard shell taco, but with a chipotle cream sauce and a million times better than the kind you get out of a box).
“This is an extension of our home. We try to make that emotional connection,” Anaya says proudly. “When we’re making a decision of where we’re going to go eat or where we’re going to drink, we go to the bar where we have fun, where we like the bartender. We go to the restaurant where the staff is amazing and it’s not just a business, there’s a story behind it. A lot of things shouldn’t be made from a business plan. [Pinches] came from our home.”
Must have: The slowly marinated “Al Pastor” pork tacos. Order a couple and let them sweat for a minute — they’ll taste even better! Must drink: Blood orange margarita and a classic Mexican michelada (Never heard of it? Don’t ask; just try it.)Cinco de Mayo: Come for the fiesta and mariachi at Downtown Container Park. Also, look for the opening of a second Pinches location in Southwest Las Vegas featuring a full bar.
707 Fremont St., Suite #5702.910.3100PinchesTacos.com
Before we even get to the tacos,can we talk about the name?
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Right behind Commonwealth hides a cool, relaxed space that transforms a seemingly regular Las Vegas storefront into a place that’s more like a restaurant from an old Mexico City neighborhood.
Inside, the eatery encompasses 3,000 square feet of space with an additional 500 feet of patio seating. Traditional Mexican materials and motifs abound combine with deep, rich colors to create an innocent anti-establishment feel that nods to the 20th Century Mexican intellectual movement.
A native of Veracruz, Mexico, Executive Chef Paloma Cuellar brings traditional and long-loved classic dishes from the Gulf of Mexico to downtown. La Comida’s selections include; “Pollo al Horno,” made with mixiote chicken, nopales, Mexican squash, onions and a
savory achiote sauce; “Pescado a la Plancha,” (Chef Cuellar’s favorite dish to prepare) a flavorful blend of sea bass, Serrano chiles and oven-roasted tomato; and “Puerco Ahumado,” combining mesquite smoked pork shoulder, adovada sauce and plantain chips.
When asked what her favorite Mexican tradition is, Chef Cuellar’s mind doesn’t conjure up a particular day on a calendar; better yet she describes a favorite dish — “Chiles en Nogada.” Not to be confused with a regular chile relleno, the dish is much more complex and made to resemble the Mexican flag with it’s green stuffed pepper, creamy white sauce and pomegranate seeds. It is typically prepared in September (for Mexican independence and chef’s mother’s birthday) and can only be found on La Comida’s menu in the fall.
Must have: The “Camaron Al Maya” taco. Take a bite and imagine the white sands and clear blue water of the Riviera Maya.Must drink: Out of 100+ different tequilas, if you’re feeling fancy have a $100 shot of Gran Patron Bordeaux, or the much less expensive but equally deli-cious Prickly Pear margarita.Wild card: “Pollo al Horno” and “Puerco Ahumado.” Both are very traditional and tropical Mexican dishes (think yummy banana-wrapped goodness).
100 S. Sixth St.702.463.9900LaComidaLV.com
Find the seven-foot tall neon monkey off Sixth Street and follow the hanging flowers to the long alley-like entrance.
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The next time you’re stuck in Spaghetti Bowl traffic, exit Charleston Boulevard and make your way to the World Market Center. You know, that giant building at I-95 and I-15 that you see every day on your way to and from work but have most likely never stepped into. On the first floor of this grandiose furniture market and trade space is a little place with a big name called Mundo (translation: world/globe).
Mundo opened in 2010 as a collaborative effort between George Harris, Mingo Collaso, and Executive Chef Robert Solano to offer a high-end dining experience for those attending trade shows. In its young age, the restaurant has been named the Best Mexican Restaurant by AOL, OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award and was named Best Place for Power Lunch by the Las Vegas Review Journal.
Solano, having grown up around Mexican culture and taken his years of traveling Latin America and blending that passion into Mexican cuisine, brings to Las Vegas a chic and unique dining experience that offers no-nonsense recipes with the best ingredients. With summer right around the corner, Chef Solano is preparing for fresh new flavors to come, like the “Jumbo Lump Crab” and “Lobster” tacos as well as experimenting with cocktails utilizing his very own liquor, Alien Tequila.
Without a doubt Mundo expertly takes street flavors, like those found in Mexico City, Veracruz and Chiapas, and presents their dishes in exciting new ways.
Must have: Almost every taco on the menu. Imagine the Mexican street taco only enhanced, like the “Wagyu Skirt Steak” or the “Chilean Sea Bass” tacos.Must drink: Amante Picante and the Mundo martini; tasty craft cocktails concocted in-house. Cinco de Mayo: Come by for the festivities, featuring lots of specials, deli-cious drinks and a live DJ.
495 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Suite A-116702.270.4400MundoLasVegas.com
The terms “Latin chic” and “upscale” prove to be thewinningest formula for this Mexican taqueria’s success.
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eing in the “antique business” is a lot like being a shaman. People come to you from all over the country and beyond
searching for that perfect item that will be the “cure” to some affliction in their life. Some are seeking the final piece to an ongoing collection or to reconnect with a part of their past. Others need the perfect gift for a loved one. Then there are those who are seeking the finishing touch that will be the centerpiece of a room in their home.
It wasn’t long after the grand opening of SWAG Antiques in 2012 that I met Glynn Galloway. He seemed determined to find that illusive item that would fulfill some inner need, but when I asked him if he was looking for anything in particular he replied, “I’ll know it when I see it!”
He purchased a few small artifacts that were rusty, were not necessarily collectible and did not appear to have any real relationship to one another.
Several weeks later he returned after seeing some items I posted online. This time he bought some old plaster denture molds and some preserved turkey claws.
I could not hold back my curiosity any longer, and I asked him what he would be using these items for. That is when I learned that Glynn was an artist with a style and technique that was quite different from any other artist I had known!
Glynn describes himself as a “naïve” artist since he has never had any formal art training. Actually, he has spent the last 45 years working in health care, and he never even had any ambition to be an artist!
He began his career as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman in 1970 and became a registered nurse in 1976. He remained in the Navy where he became a nurse anesthetist before retiring from the service in 1994.
During deployments overseas, he was fortunate enough to see and appreciate incredible art treasures in many famous museums and public venues. He became especially interested in contemporary artists like Picasso, Dali and Raoul Haussman after a visit to the Pompidou Art Center and the Picasso Museum in Paris.
After the Navy, Glynn and his family moved to Pennsylvania where he worked at a community hospital and set up a family antique business. But, as John Lennon once wrote, “Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans,” and Glynn’s life was no different. Personal turmoil and a divorce created new challenges from which he sought healthy distractions.
An avid motorcyclist, he began the process of customizing his motorcycle with new paint and leather accessories. He became fascinated with the painting process, especially the airbrushing of designs and graphics onto the curved surfaces of the bike. He also became interested in leatherwork when he hired an Amish harness maker to make a leather roll bag for his ride.
It wasn’t long before Glynn had learned to tool and finish leather through the use of books, videos and the process of trial and error. When he was not satisfied with the hand finishes he could achieve on his pieces, he purchased an airbrush and learned how to use it through similar methods.
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DrakainaWet-molded leather with hand hammered copper embellishments, antique harness and stiffened fabric
Mojave Biker:It’s a Dry HeatWet-molded leather, wooden beads, vintage aviator goggles and helmet
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Triple Dog DareAntique dental phantom withwet-formed leather, dental mold, sand, antique found objects
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In 2007, Glynn was determined to start a new chapter in his life, and he moved to Las Vegas to work at the Veterans Affairs hospital.
Since he was now living in the Southwest, he wanted his bike to have a distinctly western theme, and he bought an antique riding saddle that he hoped he could embellish with his own designs and adapt to his motorcycle. In the process of researching how he could do this, Glynn read an online article about the lost medieval art of “cuir bouilli.”
Cuir bouilli literally translates to boiled (or cooked) leather. This process was used to mold and harden leather into rigid cases or sheaths for protecting knives, glassware and other expensive and fragile objects. It was also used to form leather hats and even armor during the Middle Ages.
Glynn learned that vegetable-tanned tooling leather could be wet-molded into various shapes and maintained in differing states of stiffness by manipulating the temperature of the immersion water and the air used to dry it. He began experimenting with wet-molding the leather he had available to him, and his journey into the art world had begun.
His first pieces were leather bowls and molded tabletops that he would tool with leather stamps or burn designs into with a wood burner. He would then finish them with transparent acrylics using the airbrush. After seeing some gourd sculptures and bowls at a shop outside Zion National Park, he constructed some pieces using both gourds and leather in combination.
Glynn was not satisfied in stopping there, however. Armed with his experience in the antique trade, he began to search for and use antique items of all descriptions as components in his creations. Antique
implements or tools that were utilized in industry,
medicine, science, agriculture or just everyday life became integral elements of his assemblages. He found a special attraction to objects that were handmade or hand-forged and bore the marks and
impressions caused by daily use.
“I feel a very personal connection to the pieces that I find. Each item develops a patina that is the result of many factors: normal use, time and exposure to the elements. But it can also be the result of neglect and, even, abuse. I like to try and identify those factors and incorporate
them into the particular story I want to tell in the finished art.”
He has created artwork featuring antique spiked dog collars, clothes wringers, sausage grinders and Bunsen burners. A few of his more unusual pieces have featured a prosthetic wooden leg and even
a pair of hipbones salvaged from a medical school model.
“My pieces can sometimes be a little macabre, but what
else can you expect from someone who has worked
in surgery for as long as I have! I try not to make my creations morbid. Even the pieces that were born in the darker recesses of my brain
have a certain humor to them!”
“Others are just whimsical illustrations
of things I’ve experienced that have made me smile
or laugh! I really enjoy it when I see someone at a show that will smile at one of my sculptures because it has reminded them of some moment of time in their lives!”
Glynn credits Las Vegas itself and his friends in the local art community with giving him the encouragement to create and show his works.
“I’ve watched the downtown area transform by building on the old and creating something new and interesting. I’ve seen the Arts
District grow and become more vibrant. I have been so fortunate to have incredibly talented artists like Niki Sands and Alex Huerta encourage, support and mentor me without qualification. How could
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The Yellow Tree Wet-formed leather sculpture in found Joshua Tree wood
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you not want to be a part of that?!”
Glynn hopes to keep evolving his art in the same way Las Vegas transforms its landscape. Besides refining his leather techniques he is now teaching himself the art of coppersmithing and hopes to someday learn how to weld.
“I hope to be a part of the Las Vegas art scene for a very long time. I fell in love with this place the minute I came here. I want to a part of the crazy energy that’s emitted by this city! Hell, I married my beautiful wife, Donna, in the “Tunnel of Love Drive Through” on our motorcycle! You don’t get much more Vegas than that!”■
Euphorbia CristataFound antique metal on Australian burl wood
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If you’re in need of a break from the downtown bar scene and desire something different, Wine and Canvas has you covered. One Tuesday each month, a Wine and Canvas team of local artists host a paint and sip get-together at Place on Seventh. It’s a relaxing night where good music, artistic energy and alcohol flow freely.
In 2010, what began as a casual drink-and-create party among friends soon transformed into a nationwide experience. Wine and Canvas parties are now held in numerous cities throughout the nation, with three locations in Las Vegas. Their downtown event is a refreshing change from the familiar evening activities in the area.
For its Place on Seventh site, Wine and Canvas invites up to 60 guests. The crowd is usually diverse and classes are known to sell out. Everyone from families sharing quality time together, coworkers on company team buildings, couples enjoying date night and ladies gathering for a good old girls’ outing attend. This unique crowd stirs up a vibrant, playful energy for the night.
Place on Seventh is located just one block south of Downtown Container Park and walking distance from the well-known joints on Fremont Street. Formerly
known as Club Azul, this well-kept space is no longer open to the public and is primarily used as a private meeting spot for local companies. It’s the perfect backdrop for a casual night of drinking and drawing.
The décor inside Place on Seventh lends a hand to the party’s artistic vibe. It’s modern, clean and simple. Globe shaped lights dangle from an exposed ceiling, mirrors run along each wall and dark wood floors pull it all together. Wine is not included in the event price but guests can bring some of their own. Drinks may also be purchased at the venue’s bar along with individual cheese and cracker plates, in case you get hungry.
At the start of the event, each person is given an apron, five different sized paintbrushes and a large blank canvas. Long white tables with easels, paint colors, water cups and napkins are lined up, like little separate workstations, across from the main artist’s stage. Upbeat music plays over two large speakers, and a giant strobe light scatters fun, bright patterns around the room. Once checked in, guests can choose their own seats and mingle amongst each other before instruction begins.
During the four-hour event, the lead artist of the night plays master of
ceremonies, telling jokes and stories while guiding you, step-by-step, through the process of creating your work of art. Brush types, paint strokes and color blending are all explained. A finished copy of the canvas sits onstage as a visual guide for those who prefer to move along on their own. Two assistants float the room to offer painting tips, answer questions and take photos for attendees.
The Wine and Canvas team does an incredible job of keeping everyone engaged and comfortable even when the techniques get difficult. Although professional instruction is provided, personal expression is highly encouraged — and, as the night progresses, personal flare can definitely be seen. It’s an evening of pure, creative bliss.
If you’re ready for an artistic experience like nothing else downtown, join the Wine and Canvas folks at an upcoming event. May this evening of good vibes and ample alcohol inspire you to let your inner Picasso come alive.
Cost: $35Reservations recommended as spaces are limited Upcoming events: May 19: Place on SeventhJune 16: Place on Seventh
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As it turns out, growing up with mistrust and a not-so-solid foundation in family life turns out to be her saving grace. Also, she realizes that her father giving her combat training comes in handy. She must continue to think on her feet and check her attitude at the door. Otherwise, all is lost.
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“Killing Ruby Rose,” book one in the series, was reviewed by Keir Fortune-Easton with an accompanying Q&A for the February issue of the Downtown Zen and can also be found at dtzen.com on the book reviews page. Book three of the series is due out fall 2015.
ell she’s at it again! Ruby Rose is almost
all grown up, and she’s still fighting the good fight. Only this time it becomes a bit more personal. The same madman is on the loose, but is he to blame? Just when you think you know the truth, the story takes on more twists and turns than Lombard Street in San Francisco.
When her mother is severely injured in an explosion at work, Ruby’s boyfriend, Liam, offers to take her away to a retreat with friends for the weekend. She is reassured that her mother is being closely guarded and that she will be too. So, no harm, no foul. She reluctantly agrees and sets on the much-anticipated trip. No sooner do they arrive when they meet a young girl, Sofia, who seems to be foreign, in need of help. Sofia states that she had a fight with her boyfriend, and they take her in. However, the next day all hell breaks loose! Complete with a gunfight, introduction to Sofia’s boyfriend Quinn, death and despair.
Ruby is unwittingly recruited into a teen-regime killing machine. Layers upon layers of secrets and riddles ensue. Once again, Ruby does not know whom to trust, and why? Everyone around her is telling only half-truths or flat-out lies.
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I could not help but notice a reoccurring theme this time around. Ruby, Liam and Rosie all have father issues. I wanted to know if there was a reason behind this? Statistically, most of America’s teenagers are being raised by single mothers and there is a lot of unrest amongst today’s youth.
»You are correct that there is in fact a reoccurring “daddy issue” (as I like to call it) in the second book, but I’d first like to point out that this theme is definitely not an autobiographical one. My own father, a second-generation businessman at Anderson Dairy (a business located in downtown Las Vegas, yay!), deserves an award for his loyal support through all my crazy endeavors. However, it’s true that most teenagers today face some kind of parental challenge. Accordingly, many young adult novels implement the “parent problem” as a means to reflect this issue and provide an opportunity for the teens to be challenged in a way not possible if a doting parent were there to protect them. From dead parents in “Harry Potter” to busy parents in “Coraline” to a terrible parent in “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the fact that the adults aren’t available to solve all the problems necessitates the need for the youth to overcome the obstacles on their own. In the Ruby Rose series, there are deceased, busy, and terrible parent problems, which leaves Ruby and her friends to fend for themselves and ultimately become the heroes of their own stories.
Also, I am very impressed that you portray the teens as quick-witted and intelligent and do not chalk them up as vapid and arrogant. Was that intentional?
»A common criticism given to young adult books is that “the kids sound like adults” or “kids wouldn’t behave like this.” I’d like to call that analysis ridonculous. (Very mature reaction, right?) Furthermore, I’m of the belief that teenagers are capable of incredible intelligence and wit. Underestimating youth is a trait best left to the villainous antagonist adults. Sure teens can make poor life choices (hello bullying, drugs, unprotected sex, tattoos with a childhood crush’s name, etc.), but teens can also be clever, resilient and powerful. No comment on which poor life choices I made while in my formative years.
However, there is still an element of naïveté in the kids. You can even catch fleeting moments in the ultra-suave Quinn. This helps to remind the reader that even though they are put in situations that most adults would never experience, they are indeed still very young and have a lot to learn. Was this a difficult balance to maintain while writing the book?
»Balancing “naïveté” and “savoir-faire” (excuse my French) is always a challenge. As I said above, just because characters are young doesn’t mean they aren’t capable. They may be vulnerable in ways, perhaps even weak in others, but in the end they shine in their determination and perseverance. Every good story includes a journey. I hope to make Ruby Rose’s (and her friends’) a worthwhile one.
As a parent myself, I am pleased to know that Ruby has kept her virtue. She is thrust into very adult situations, and I am glad that you truthfully address what most teens are going through today. I have read both the “Sookie Stackhouse” and “Twilight” series, and there comes a time when an author must decide to have the character take the leap from teen to adult. Was it a tough decision to make for the second book?
»No, I would say it wasn’t a terribly tough choice to keep Ruby’s virginous vigilantism alive. Partly because of Ruby’s OCD characteristics of extraordinary self-control and aversion to touch. And partly because sex scenes aren’t exactly in my forte. Personally, I’ve never much loved the use of the words “moist,” “thrusting,” or “member.” However, I will say that in book three of the Ruby Rose series (due out in the fall of 2015), the steam factor does crank it up another notch. Will there be any spinoffs?
»I’ve thought about writing a novella from the point of view of Ruby’s mother, former Orange County District Attorney Jane Rose and current assistant attorney general at the Department of Justice. I’m told that novella’s are all the rage these days. And I’ve always loved this character — this “busy/unavailable/negligent parent.” I’ve always tried not to be this parent, but I made every effort to make Jane Rose at least redeemable in a way. She loves Ruby. Yet, she doesn’t know how to love her
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effectively. I think we can all sympathize with this deficiency.
While reading this book, I could envision seeing this in a theater. Have you thought about going in that direction?
»Actually a television series is more the direction I see the Ruby Rose series going. In fact, my literary agent is working with television agents and producers to achieve that purpose. I’ve been told by the Hollywood people, “Darling, we’re entering the golden age of television.” (They didn’t call me darling, but it sounds cooler). Apparently with the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon producing their own original series, more and more stories are turning to the small screen (or digital screen). I would love nothing more than to see Ruby Rose developed into weekly series where the characters could more fully come to life.
»JESSIE HUMPHRIES, author of the young adult contemporary thriller “Killing Ruby Rose” and the sequel “Resisting Ruby Rose,” is a full-time mother, part-time attorney, half-witted writer and a full-blown lunatic. Some people like to call her a B-word ... for all kinds of different reasons, though she likes to think most of them have to do with the fact she’s a Book lover, Blog stalker, and a pretty good Baby momma. She received a BA from San Diego State University, where she cultivated her love of the beach, then lived in France, where she cultivated her weakness for shoes, and finally earned a law degree from UNLV, where she cultivated her interest in justice. After practicing law for several years she began writing, and, appropriately, her debut is a thriller about vigilante justice set in sunny Southern California with a shoe-obsessed protagonist. Jessie currently writes and practices law in Las Vegas, where she lives with her husband and many children. She is on our list of downtown Las Vegas authors because she launched the first book in the series at Downtown Container Park and then teamed up with Scott Seeley of the independent book store The Writer’s Block to commemorate the second book at the Gold Spike this past October. We welcome Jessie to the downtown community and wish her all the best in her future endeavors!■
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Amidst the dust and dirt of the desert lies a true test of American grit: the legendary Mint 400. In this yearly event you’ll find cars, trucks and Baja dune buggies that you once thought you’d only see in a child’s toy box. But, alas, here they are, life-size and rip-roaring unbridled along the floor of the Mojave near the Nevada/California state border. Watching these monsters kick up dust from miles away while approaching your part of the track is a feeling unlike much else. I highly suggest checking it out if you ever get the chance. or, at least participate in the downtown party the night before, where the vehicles are parked and you can get an up close look for yourself. thank me after you’ve saved yourself from some dusty sneezes and that $10 car wash the day after. –Peter Gaunt
Pictured here is the overall winner of the 2015 Polaris RZR Mint 400, Justin Lofton, driving the #AhBeef Ford Unlimited Class truck.
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What is the significance of the name Radio City Pizza?The founder’s mom was a Rockette. The entire place is really an homage to Radio City Music Hall. We commissioned custom artwork by local artist Shawn Hummel, and in one of the pieces you can see a reference to the Radio City marquee.
How did you end up in the pizza business?I am not in the pizza business. Yes, we do pizza, but the focus at RCP is delicious, small, vegetable-heavy dishes created by our chef, Sean Collins. We met at Rose.Rabbit.Lie and came here together. My passion is bartending, so we are also focused on craft cocktails, curating the best wine list downtown and a unique lineup of draft beers.
What is your favorite local beer?I am currently drinking Tenaya Creek Pilsner.
What about other local pizza?I really like Dom Demarco’s.
What do you like about downtown?I live in John S. Park, and I love that downtown feels like a city. It is walkable. I ride my bike to work every day. There is a community here. I can go to The Griffin or Atomic Liquors and have a drink with my friends who work behind the bar.
It’s hot out there. What’s the perfect summer meal at RCP? An aperitivo spritz, made either with Cappelletti or Carpano, our seasonal crudo and some oysters. If it’s not too hot, you can head out back to our outdoor lounge, Retroscena, and sample from the biggest amaro bar in town. Nomic Spotlight features downtown employees or employers that are nominated by the community. If you’d like to nominate someone for employee or employer of the month, submit your nomination here: http://bit.ly/dteom. Shout out your nominees on Twitter or Instagram at #dteom
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Managing Partner and Bartender at Radio City Pizza
“I miss lizard hunting. If you grew up here, you understand,” shares Bryant Jane, a managing partner who you can find behind the bar at Radio City Pizza. Jane has lived in Vegas for 34 years, pretty much his entire life.
As with many born and raised Las Vegans, he’s a store of vintage stories and guarded secret haunts. He will happily share the fun fact that Led Zeppelin performed at Commercial Center, but if you ask him his favorite classic Vegas dive, he hesitates. “Part of what I like about it is that not everyone knows about it,” he says. “I will tell you that the first time I went they had a 1980s bottle of Fernet behind the bar, and now they stock it on the regular for me.” Spoken like a true liqueur lover.
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ofts are known as living spaces that have been created out of industrial buildings, and are designed to respond to the client’s requirements. They usually feature tall vaulted ceilings, glorious views and an interior design that gives off a great sense of freshness and openness.
When it comes to urban living in Las Vegas, lofts have always had a strange allure. If you happen to be interested in getting yourself a warm and inviting home, featuring contemporary and industrial influences and large windows with panoramic views over a dynamic city, why not take a peek at the Urban Lofts, with two locations in downtown Las Vegas.
The Locale Right in the heart of downtown and just a few blocks from Downtown Container Park, these three-story lofts make those seeking all the conveniences of modern, urban living a desirable option. Each community is enclosed and equal to just over 100 units split up into two different areas. The
first is located on 11th Street, between Fremont Street and Carson Avenue. The second, and newest, is situated just off Fremont and Bruce streets. Together, with amenities such as private garage parking for two cars, a security gate and privately fenced rear yards, these developments make it a hot spot for those seeking to live in an urban environment.
Style and FunctionalityOriginally developed in Houston, Texas, Urban Lofts Townhomes is known for attention to detail, elegant open floor plans and comfortable living spaces. The company was started in 1992 with noted designer Larry S. Davis’s patented loft-styled townhomes clad in metal for design, strength and energy conservation.
Each Las Vegas unit averages between 1,800-2,000 square feet, featuring a two-bedroom loft with a simple yet beautiful interior design. The lofts are boosted further with the use of vibrant exterior colors and bold accents.
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One of the most impressive architectural elements of Urban Lofts is the strong contemporary influences and delicate curves. But what makes them stand out even more are the 18-foot ceilings with skylights and a diversity of materials, such as the use of Galvalume, which is a material that causes the interior to stay five to eight degrees cooler than the outside temperature.
With Urban Lofts, what you get is a very beautiful balance between style and functionality. Even the clean-lined steel used in the metal skinned lofts are impervious to mold and rust, which makes it virtually maintenance-free and comes with a 20-year warranty to sweeten the deal, just in case.
Overall, the décor is mostly light with dark influences along with a few colorful accents. The focus seems to be on functionality by making the living space feel inviting without having to use too many decorative elements, colors and textures.
Staying true to the property’s “fee-simple” concept, a brand new Urban Loft can be yours for a price tag of $239,500, totally worth it for a comfortable abode.■
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>By Brian Paco Alvarez
MOD Fashion at the Teenbeat Club
f you want to talk about the Las Vegas music scene, I can assure you it didn’t start back in the 2000s, 1990s and not even the 1980s. It
may have actually started way back in 1962 with the opening of the Teenbeat Club. Started by Steve Miller and Keith Austin, the Teenbeat Club catered to the teen generation in Las Vegas. In fact, it was believed to be one of the first nightclubs in the U.S. to tailor exclusively to teenagers. The teen hangout featured dance concerts, battle-of-the-bands and even hosted a TV show. The nightspot lasted from 1962 through 1968.
Today the building where the club was located is the adult cabaret Club Paradise, across from the Hard Rock Hotel.
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t all started with a fall off a ladder.
Doug Abbott grins as he tells the tale. “While I was out on workers’ comp, I was watching all the reality shows on TV — like ‘Storage Wars’ and ‘Thrift Hunters.’”
His twinkling blue eyes match the Hawaiian shirt he’s got on, and his long white beard bobs as he continues. “So
I went to a couple of storage auctions. The third time I went out to one, the auctioneer started at $100, and it went down and down. I offered $10, and he said ‘sold.’ I was standing there on crutches wondering what I’d done.”
Standing next to Doug is his fiancée Laura Anderson. Their story is as interesting as the histories of the
collectibles they sell. Doug and Laura have been together for 14 years, but they first met when they were kids in the junior choir at church. Doug left to travel the world. After he moved back, they ran into each other at a bowl-a-thon. It wasn’t until two weeks later, when they found pictures of each other from choir, that they realized they’d met before.
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Laura is tiny in comparison to Doug. Her head of auburn hair barely reaches his shoulder, but her smile is as big as his. She picks up where Doug left off. “We started collecting: rummaging through storage units and hitting garage sales.” They were hooked on the thrill of the hunt. When they had five storage units of their own, plus a packed five-bedroom house and a full garage, they knew. “It was time to get a store!” Laura says, laughing.
Doug and Laura opened up Laura’s Treasures on Antique Alley in the Arts District about a year ago. They were excited about getting in on the ground floor of the downtown redevelopment. The spot was ideal because of the power of the group. “If we were outside this area, on our own, we’d have to rely on all of our own advertising,” Doug comments. “Here, we’re with a group of like-minded shops. There are 24 of us on Antique Alley, and we can pool our resources.” Laura adds, “It’s really nice how everybody refers to everyone else. Every two or three weeks, we all try to get through the other stores so we’re aware of what they have.”
With so many antiques shops in the same area, it can be hard to stand out. Yet, Laura’s Treasures does just that. Maybe it has something to do with the friendly way Doug and Laura greet everyone who comes in. They’re welcoming, but they don’t pester their customers. “We help people if they need it, and we let them browse if that’s what they need,” notes Laura.
There’s a lot to browse. The shop offers an astonishing array of goodies: everything from vintage gowns and hotel castoffs to Star Wars memorabilia and pop culture items like Pez dispensers. Looking for art to jazz up your décor? They’ve got it. Need table settings for a retro dinner party? They’ve got that, too. They’ve even got a couple of slot machines. “We try to have a little bit of this and a little bit of that because everybody’s tastes are different,” says Laura.
Doug says people like the layout and flow of the shop, and he might be on to something. Although the shop has an extensive inventory, it doesn’t feel crowded. It’s easy to walk through and get a closer look at the merchandise. “People like coming in,” says Laura. “It makes them feel good. Everyone comments on the music, and I like to see them singing and dancing as they look around.”
Another thing that sets Laura’s Treasures apart? “We have one of the larger man cave sections on Antique Alley,” says Doug. “We currently have between 40 and 50 different vintage bar mirrors and advertisements. We have ten different neon signs right now.” One of those is a vintage Miller Beer light from the 1960s. Doug explains that you can tell its age because it hums, which means it has an old style transformer. It’s also a hefty 15 pounds. Today, a neon sign that size would weigh a mere eight pounds. That kind of expertise keeps the antiquing aficionados coming back.
If you find something you like, you’d better snap it up. “We just sold the Holiday Inn mirror from the 1982 World’s Fair
in Knoxville, Tennessee,” Doug comments. “They were the official hosts of that World’s Fair, and it was hung at the main entrance of the fair gates.”
“A guy came in the other day looking for the Route 66 lamp,” adds Laura, “And it was gone.”It’s crazy sometimes how things come full circle. “We’d only been open about three or four weeks,” Doug says, and “a gentleman walked in that I recognized. It was Jason from the TV show ‘Thrift Hunters’! They spent about five hours here and filmed an episode that aired the week before Thanksgiving.” If you want to check it out, it’s Episode 201.
Laura’s Treasures is located at 1411 South Main Street. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday, and they’re open late on First Friday.
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egenation hasn’t opened yet when I enter it one bright afternoon, but the completed vision for the restaurant
is clear. An open, airy and not to mention welcoming environment readily invites future diners. The south wall of the restaurant faces Carson Avenue and has nearly floor-to-ceiling windows that cast just the right amount of crisp, natural light. It makes the cement floors gleam, every shade of reclaimed wood in each table deepen and makes the living wall, perhaps Vegenation’s most beautiful feature, really come alive. The living wall contains shelf upon shelf of plants bookended by vertical pallets filled with the same green and red and lush leaves. It doesn’t matter that not all the tables are situated or that some walls are lacking art; the industrial yet blithe atmosphere that the restaurant intends to provide is apparent.
The wood on those tables is, as noted, reclaimed. The soon-to-be banquets will be lined with hemp fabric. Those cement floors are original. A recycling program is in use, along with “green” cleaning chemicals and a tankless water heater. These are all factors that assist in Vegenation’s aspirations to be the restaurant with the highest green certification points in the state of Nevada. The Green Restaurant Association rates restaurants according to sustainability across seven standards that include water efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable furnishing and building materials, sustainable food, energy, disposables and chemical and pollution reduction. Down to the recycled toilet paper in the restrooms, it seems they are well on their way.
All of this is in part to the mission of vegan chef Donald Lemperle. The chef hails from Staten Island, New York. His family owned a traditional Italian luncheonette in which he worked throughout his young adult life that crafted his love of cooking and instilled his know-how of the industry. This followed him through many illustrious stints in several upscale restaurants. However, not too many years ago, illness struck the chef. He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of bone marrow cancer, and this caused him to deeply reexamine his lifestyle choices.
It seems one integral thing to his recovery and the overall improvement in his quality of life was changing to a vegan lifestyle. Finding his ailments disappear and a vitality of energy replace them inspired Lemperle to want to share the benefits of a vegan diet. So not only did the chef hope
to bring a delicious and healthy vegan dining experience at an affordable price to the downtown Las Vegas area, but he also intends to impact the community. Lemperle is involved as an ambassador of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and plans to have a special event held on May 17, Food Revolution Day. He hopes to host a dinner amongst other chefs downtown and have the proceeds be directed towards Create a Change Now.
Create a Change Now is an organization that educates and empowers children to make the healthiest and most delicious eating choices they can. They do so by assisting them in planting edible gardens and teaching them alternative cooking techniques all on their school’s campus. Over Thanksgiving he intends to host a full vegan dinner to celebrate a day of food in a compassionate way and plans to donate the proceeds to an animal shelter.
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hands of Chef Lemperle, became a savory pork supplement that literally stumped my taste buds. How on earth this fruit could become some of the tastiest street tacos I’ve ever encountered, without the guilt, is beyond me. Topped with shredded kale, purple cabbage, miso dressing and a scallion and mango guacamole, the taco caused me to pause and linger on bite after bite for fear of separation anxiety from such delectable tastes.
I finished off my tasting with the risotto. Made with a mint and split pea purée and heirloom tomatoes, the rich flavor was completely inspired. It was filling without being overwhelming and zesty without being overpowering. All dishes plainly left me wanting more. To be more specific, I am extremely anxious to try their “juice-tails” that infuse cold-press juice with liquors. The “Lemongrass Piña Colada” with coconut milk, pineapple juice, banana and lemongrass syrup is just begging for a summer afternoon.
The devil is certainly in the details over at Vegenation. The vegan cheese used in the “Fruit Loops Salad” is from Virgin Cheese located at Tivoli Village. A good portion of the veggies used at Vegenation come from their own grow towers, and if they aren’t, they are locally sourced from Nevada farms. The living wall comes courtesy of Gaia Flowers located in the Arts District. The juices in those cocktails are provided by Grass Roots, and the liquors from Las Vegas Distillery out in Henderson. And even the glasses they’ll be served in come from artisan glass crafters who sell their wares just up the road at Downtown Container Park. Lemperle has a desire to foster the community by selecting the components of his dishes and restaurant from within it to the best of his abilities.
Food made with elect skill, retaining the same in taste and nutrition, and purposeful to boot? Sign me up. Vegenation hopes to open by Earth Day, city certifications providing, and I simply cannot wait.■
Vegenation is located at616 E. Carson Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101
For more information702.366.8515 | vegenationlv.com
Outside of all of these altruistic pursuits Lemperle also intends to bring some amazing dishes, lest we forget. I sampled a variety of his creations on the afternoon of my visit, and I noticed that variety is, in fact, one of the most elemental aspects of Vegenation. It’s a vegan menu not entirely dedicated to reimagining one genre of food. There are vegan versions of American, Asian, Mexican and more.
The “Save the Tuna” sushi was a fresh combination of mango, cucumber and black forbidden rice that resulted in a light and flavorful concoction. The “Fruit Loops Salad,” a bed of greens with grilled fruits and mango molasses, featured a vegan cheese infused with chili that provided a kick that cannot be denied.
The “East West Tacos” star is a jackfruit that, somehow at the
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tsy Bitsy Ramen and Whisky: the newest addition to the ever booming downtown Las Vegas! Tucked
inside one of the city’s most popular high rises, it’s a hidden gem with a big secret, but be patient, I’ll reveal that at the end.
Let’s talk atmosphere. From the time you walk in you feel welcome. Looking quickly at the bar and the staff you hear the faint chatter of other patrons in the background and a wave of excitement washes over you. You may not realize it happened or understand why, but it’s because this place is contagious. The brass-plated chairs perfectly complement the dark wood of the bar. The music, programmed by DJ FIVE, plays at a desirable balance of energetic and conversational, and the beautiful hostess points you towards the smiling bartender. You’re excited because you realize that everyone, from the staff to the patrons, is here because they want to be. Because they truly love it; and so will you. So let’s have a drink!
The bar menu was created by Dan Marohnic, the same mixologist that created the menu for the Laundry Room, which was just named one of the “19 Bars In America You Should Drink At Before You Die” by Buzzfeed. The menu truly caters to every pallet. From premium sake to exclusive beer and smooth Japanese whisky, your night out quickly transforms into a thrill ride for your taste buds. Itsy Bitsy: Ramen and Whisky only carries premium sake. They have sake ranging from Junmai-shu to Daiginjo-shu, which means even their bottom shelf sake is top shelf quality. Another plus is that all of their specialty cocktails are made with the finest liquors and are very reasonably priced.
I brought my colleague along for support and help. While I tend to like the sweeter things in life, she prefers the stronger cocktails. Together we covered all of our bases and tried every specialty cocktail on the menu. Here’s what we found:
For those of you who are like me and prefer a sweet experience, I strongly recommend the Sake-To-Me and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Sake-To-Me: sake, lemongrass, cucumber, mint. This delicious concoction is like a tall glass of water on a day so hot that only those of us who live here can truly understand. It’s served in a tall glass filled to the brim with ice. The lemongrass and mint combined with the
sake create something so wildly refreshing and smooth that you don’t realize you’ve drank the entire glass until you see the lonesome slice of cucumber at the bottom.
Sugar Plum Fairy: vodka, plum wine, fresh lemon, sparkling sake. Served with a flower and a partial sugared rim, this cocktail is as beautiful as it is delicious. The first sip transports you from a bar within a city to a chair planted in the sand, but don’t worry, you will quickly come back to reality, and let’s be honest; your reality is pretty great tonight.
Now for the true cocktail lovers: the pallets that enjoy the taste of the liquor. The three cocktails you’ll want to have are: Shiso Crazy and the most popular cocktail on the menu, the Japanese Highball.
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The Junmai sake of the Otokayama brand is poured from a small can into a sake glass, making for great presentation. It is light, smooth and absolutely delicious. However, if you’re going to drink sake, I have a little suggestion. Do the Itsy Bitsy Sake Bomb! It’s the perfect way to liven up your night, and every table around you will be jealous of the good time you’re having. Pay close attention to your directions though, because if the chant is said incorrectly the consequence is one you definitely don’t want to suffer!
Ready for the big secret? They have food too! OK, you’ve probably deciphered by the name that they serve ramen, but what you don’t know is that everything on their menu is delicious! Chef Ricardo Romo is a genius in the kitchen, and he takes pride in his work! Everything you taste is made in-house. He refuses to buy something that’s been frozen, because where’s the art in that? I could honestly talk about every single item on the menu, but for the sake of time let’s chat about the stars of the show.
Japanese Street Corn: Cooked on a robata grill using binchotan charcoal that burns up to a thousand degrees, this street corn is the pallet experience of a lifetime!
Pot Stickers:Made daily from fresh components and paired with a delicious soy sauce. You cannot go wrong with these for an appetizer. In fact, you may want to order two so you don’t have to share with anyone!
Kurabuto Sausage:Pan seared with onions and honey mustard, this sausage is one for the books!
Salmon Rice Bowl:Made with Chef Romo’s own rice vinegar and perfectly cooked, farm raised salmon this bowl disappears before you know what happened!
Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whisky is definitely a social place. The small plates on the menu are great to share across the table so you can all experience the tastes and talk about the freshness. The main courses are going to be your ramen and rice bowls, and let’s not forget about the delicious hand rolls. Everything on this menu is a win. From the bar to the table, this place has created an experience for their customers! I recommend this place to all. Go transform your night into an experience you won’t soon forget!■
Located Inside inside the Ogden150 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 100
For more information702.405.9393
They are open 24 hours a day
Shiso Crazy: rye whisky, shiso, chocolate bitters. When the cocktail hits your lips you know you’re in for a treat. The rye whisky is prominent upon contact and goes down smooth, allowing the shiso to leave behind a pleasurable cinnamon taste.
Japanese Highball: Japanese whisky served tall with sparkling water, lemon and thyme. This drink is by far the most popular one on the menu. Everyone at the bar seemed to be drinking it, and after the first sip, we understood why. It’s smooth and refreshing making it easy to drink while providing the desired strength of taste. It is, without a doubt, a must-try item!
If you’re not a cocktail lover, don’t shy away just yet. It is a full bar with wine, beer and as stated before, premium sake.
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Ingredients: 12-ounce flank steak1/2 cup Lawry’s seasoning 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper
Combine seasonings in a bowl and set aside. Tenderize the steak then rub with seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for24 hours.
Cook steak on a grill set to medium-high heat. For medium-rare steak, cook each side for three minutes. For medium-well steak, cook each side for five minutes. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Ingredients: 10 whole potatoes2 tablespoons minced garlic1 stick of butter
Peel and cut potatoes into irregular chunks or pieces. Place potato pieces into a large saucepan filled with water and boil for 20 to 30 minutes. When a fork can easily pierce the potatoes they are done. Full cook is usually 30 minutes. Drain water and mash the potatoes into a consistent mash. In a medium saucepan, melt one stick of butter and add in garlic as the butter melts. Gradually add the butter and garlic mixture to the mashed potatoes. Serve immediately.
Location611 Fremont StLas Vegas, NV
Contact(702) 586-3401themarketdtlv.com
Monday - Thursday7:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M.
Friday - Saturday7:00 A.M.-12:00 A.M.
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Chef Allen’s MarketFlank Steak & Garlic Potatoes
Inactive time24 hrs
Active time20 mins
For the Steak:
For the Garlic Potatoes: Total time: 45 minutes
Serving size: 8 to 12 ounces per person
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Daily EvEntsMARRIAGE CAN BE MURdERLas Vegas’ #1 Murder-Mystery Dinner Show! Be a part of the mystery, be a part of the fun! location: the d Las vegas Showroomtime: 6:15 p.m.
WEEKly EvEntsMonDaysINdUStRy NIGHtNo cover, drink specials with TAM card and a night of pure entertainment!location: Beauty Bar time: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
tuEsDaysNICkEL BEER NIGHtCheap beer and great people make for the perfect night out!location: Beauty Bar time: 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
WEDnEsDaysGEEkS WHo dRINkTest your knowledge and your tolerance at this nerdy and cool, guy-friendly event!location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
kARAtE kARAokEKaraoke and drink specials: $6 beers and shots.location: Beauty Bar time: 9 p.m.-3 a.m.
into thE WEEKEnDARt BAR (tHU-SAt)Enjoy live entertainment with $3 well cocktails, $4 draft beers, $5 wines, $5 bites and $6 shots & beer.location: downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
FACtoRy NIGHt (tHU)Come spark your creativity and cure your curiosity! This open house-style night is free to enter and will feature creative DIY projects that you can observe or partake in, starting at $15.location: Stitch Factorytime: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
PUB tRIvIA At AtoMIC (tHU)Win bar tabs and prizes!location: Atomic Liquors time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
FRIdAy NIGHt BBQ (FRI)Head to the pool at Downtown Grand for a night of delicious BBQ, good music and great people! Keep a lookout for details.location: downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: tBd
Roxy GUNN PRojECt LIvE oN CASINo StAGE (FRI & SAt)Enjoy live entertainment with $3 well cocktails, $4 draft beers, $5 wines, $5 bites and $6 shots & beer.location: downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
MayMAy 1 FRIdAyMAy dAy
FIRSt FRIdAyFirst Friday is celebrated in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas and celebrates young and established local artists. location: Arts districttime: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.more info: FirstFridayLasvegas.com
MAy 2 SAtURdAyAWESoME MIx voL. 2: A MARvEL QUIzDo you keep a spare Cosmic Cube for guests? Are you currently wearing Iron Man Underoos? If so, Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes will celebrate Free Comic Book Day and the release of “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” Price of admission is $5 per person. location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
NEW yoRk NIGHt tRAIN SoUL CLAP & dANCE-oFF FEAtURING dj joNAtHAN toUBINDJ Jonathan Toubin is bringing the world’s most popular soul party back to Vegas! Panache Booking presents New York Night Train Soul Clap & Dance-Off! Price of admission is $5 to $10. location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
MAy 3 SUNdAytEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk The Mob Museum is offering Nevada teachers and educational support professionals buy-one, get-one admission with ID during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3-9. In 1985, the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of Maylocation: the Mob Museum
MAy 4 WEdNESdAytEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk location: the Mob Museum
MAy 5 tUESdAyCINCo dE MAyo
tEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk location: the Mob Museum
MEtALACHIPrice of admission: $20location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 9 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
MAy 6 WEdNESdAytEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk location: the Mob Museum
BINGo ANd BEERSCome drink and play on the first Wednesday of every month. Purchase a drink and get bingo cards and the chance to win a variety of prizes.location: Banger Brewing time: 5 p.m.
MAy 8 FRIdAy tEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk location: the Mob Museum
LoCAL HPrice of admission: $12-$15location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
MAy 9 SAtURdAytEACHER APPRECIAtIoN WEEk location: the Mob Museum
dRAMAtIC SIGNS: BRINGING tHE NEoN to LIFEThis creative dramatics program will have children write and act out stories based on the signs they see in our north gallery. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required as space is limited.location: Neon Museumtime: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
18tH ANNUAL dooLIttLE UNIty FEStIvAL Celebrate community and Doolittle’s 50th anniversary with games, face painting, a basketball clinic, arts and crafts, and a community information booth. This event is free and open to the public.location: doolittle Community Centertime: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
BEARRACUdA LAS vEGAS Starting in San Francisco in August 2006, Bearracuda is the largest attended bear dance party and most prolific gay dance event in the US. Price of admission is $7.location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
MAy 10 SUNdAyMotHER’S dAy
NAtIoNAL PoLICE WEEk The Mob Museum is offering Nevada law enforcement professionals buy-one, get-one admission with ID during National Police Week, May 10-16. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation declaring May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls National Police Week. This includes all federal, state and local law enforcement professionals. location: the Mob Museum
LAW ENFoRCEMENt MoNtH CELEBRAtIoN The Mob Museum will celebrate Law Enforcement Month with McGruff the Crime Dog greeting museum guests as well as screenings of the short video, “Law Enforcement Valor.”location: the Mob Museumtime: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
MAy 12 tUESdAyNAtIoNAL PoLICE WEEk location: the Mob Museum
doWNtoWN’S Got tALENt AUdItIoNSCome show off your talent for a chance to compete on June 13 for “Downtown’s Got Talent.” location: Rachel’s kitchentime: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
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MAy 14 tHURSdAyNAtIoNAL PoLICE WEEk location: the Mob Museum
HELLdoRAdo dAyS The 2015 Helldorado Days celebration features four days (Thursday-Sunday) of rodeo action with some of the top rodeo athletes in the world competing in this PRCA-sanctioned event. Don’t miss the mutton busting held in the rodeo arena every night at 7 p.m. Helldorado provides a courtesy booth during the event to check in items, such as strollers and packages.location: 100 S. Grand Central Pkwy.more info: ElksHelldorado.com
MAy 15 FRIdAyNAtIoNAL PoLICE WEEk location: the Mob Museum
HELLdoRAdo dAyS location: 100 S. Grand Central Pkwy.more info: ElksHelldorado.com
MAy 16 SAtURdAyNAtIoNAL PoLICE WEEk location: the Mob Museum
HELLdoRAdo dAyS location: 100 S. Grand Central Pkwy.more info: ElksHelldorado.com
FREE CoMMUNIty SAFEty FoRUMThe Mob Museum, in partnership with Las Vegas Metro, presents a monthly community safety forum. Thanks to a grant from NV Energy, participants at the forums receive free admission to the museum following the presentations. May’s presentation is on “How to Protect Against Robbery.” location: the Mob Museumtime: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
MAy 17 SUNdAyHELLdoRAdo dAyS location: 100 S. Grand Central Pkwy.more info: ElksHelldorado.com
MAy 18 MoNdAyNAtIoNAL tHERAPy ANIMAL dAyAn evening of fun, friendship and learning about the amazing work of Love Dog Adventures. Great raffle items to help raise funds. Gift bags for first 50 attendees. location: Mingo kitchen & Loungetime: 4 p.m.-7 p.m.
MAy 19 tUESdAy15tH ANNUAL jUNEtEENtH FEStIvALSponsored by Rainbow Dreams Educational Foundation and the City of Las Vegas, Juneteenth is a festival of families coming together to celebrate achievement, education, art, commerce, health and wellness. This event is free and open to the public. location: Sammy davis jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Parktime: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. more info: june19Lv.com or call 702-596-9610 or 702-229-3514.
PRINCESS oF dESERt INN SUzANNE dALItz Suzanne Dalitz remembers the first time she realized her father Moe Dalitz, casino owner and city leader, was also once a bootlegger, racketeer and associate of mobsters. Become a Mob Museum Member and join us for this wide-ranging talk as Suzanne discusses the life and legacy of her father. Cost is $30 and free for museum members. location: the Mob Museumtime: 7 p.m.
BLACk PIStoL FIREPrice of admission: $10location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 8 p.m.-11 p.m.
MAy 20 WEdNESdAydjANGovEGAS!DjangoVegas, the annual celebration of the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz musicians past and present, will feature the New Hot Club of America, the International String Trio with special guests Olli Soikkeli and Leah Zeger, and Las Vegas’ very own gypsy jazz group, The Hot Club of Las Vegas. Tickets prices are on sale from $10 to $15.location: Historic Fifth Street School time: 5 p.m.
MAy 21 tHURSdAyCRoCodILESPrice of admission: $10location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 9 p.m.-12 p.m.
MAy 22 FRIdAy17tH ANNUAL PUNk RoCk BoWLING &MUSIC FEStIvALThree days of outdoor festivals, four nights of club shows, a two-day bowling tournament, hotel pool parties, a punk rock poker tournament and comedy shows to boot, all wrapped up into one amazing weekend in the city never sleeps. Tickets start at $45location: downtown Las vegasmore info: PunkRockBowling.com
EvENING At tHE BALLPARkThis tailgate includes food, drinks, games and free tickets to the Las Vegas 51s baseball game. Bring your family and friends to this fun event!location: Cashman Center Parking Lot Btime: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
MAy 23 SAtURdAy17tH ANNUAL PUNk RoCk BoWLING &MUSIC FEStIvALlocation: downtown Las vegas more info: PunkRockBowling.com
FIEStA dAyBring the entire family to enjoy pool fun and Latin music, food and beverages. Receive information about swim lessons, youth swim teams and party rentals. Price of admission is $4 per person.location: Carlos L. Martinez & darrio j. Hall Family Pool time: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
FRANk tURNER, jANE GRACE ANd BoB LoG III location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
MAy 24 SUNdAy17tH ANNUAL PUNk RoCk BoWLING &MUSIC FEStIvALlocation: downtown Las vegas more info: PunkRockBowling.com
ENGLISH BEAt, tHE SkINtS ANd CHRIS MURRAy location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
MAy 25 MoNdAyMEMoRIAL dAy
17tH ANNUAL PUNk RoCk BoWLING &MUSIC FEStIvALlocation: downtown Las vegas more info: PunkRockBowling.com
MAy 26 tUESdAyBIG tALkTickets available at $15location: the Bunkhouse Saloontime: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
MAy 28 tHURSdAytHE LIFE ANd CRIMES oF jIMMy CHAGRA As part of Courtroom Conversations series, The Mob Museum presents a panel discussion of “Oscar’s ‘Case of the Century’: The Life and Crimes of Jimmy Chagra.” Chagra, who died in 2008, was a Las Vegas high roller, known for his million dollar bets and big tips. Linked to the East Coast Patriarca crime family, Chagra was acquitted of hiring actor Woody Harrelson’s dad to murder Judge “Maximum John” Wood, and got off on a once-in-a-lifetime “miracle” defense by attorney Oscar Goodman. Cost of the evening is $25 with a 10 percent discount for museum members.location: the Mob Museumtime: 7 p.m.
MAy 30 SAtURdAyPIñAtA PRotEStPunk rock like abuela used to make. Tickets are $10 to $12.location: the Bunkhouse Saloon time: 9 p.m.-12 a.m
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JUNEJUNE 2 TUESDAyTWIN PEAKSTickets from $10 to $15location: The Bunkhouse Saloontime: 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
THE RENTALS (REy PILA, RADIATIoN CITy)Tickets from $15 to $18time: 9 p.m.-12 a.m.
JUNE 4 THURSDAyTHURSDAy NIGHT LUAUHead to the pool at Downtown Grand for a fun luau experience! Keep a lookout for details.location: Downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: TBD
JUNE 5 FRIDAyFIRST FRIDAyFirst Friday is celebrated in the Arts District of downtown Las Vegas and celebrates young and established local artists. location: Arts Districttime: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.more info: FirstFridayLasVegas.com
RAINBoW CoMPANy yoUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE SHoW “(W)RITES oF PASSAGE”Created from the writings of local students, this is an entertaining view of growing up in Las Vegas. This event is free and open to the public.location: Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Parktime: 7 p.m. more info: call 702-229-6553 or go to www.ArtsLasVegas.org.
JUNE 6 SATURDAyRAINBoW CoMPANy yoUTH THEATRE ENSEMBLE SHoW “(W)RITES oF PASSAGE”Come drink and play on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Purchase a drink and get bingo cards and the chance to win a variety of prizes.location: Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza at Lorenzi Parktime: 7 p.m.
JUNE 9 TUESDAyTUESDAy NIGHT BoxINGlocation: Zappos HQ time: TBD
JUNE 11 THURSDAyTHURSDAy NIGHT LUAUHead to the pool at Downtown Grand for a fun luau experience! Keep a lookout for details.location: Downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: TBD
JUNE 12 FRIDAyEVENING AT THE BALLPARKThis tailgate includes food, drinks, games and free tickets to the Las Vegas 51s baseball game. Bring your family and friends to this fun event!location: Cashman Center Parking Lot Btime: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
JUNE 13 SATURDAyDoWNToWN’S GoT TALENTThe talented members of our community go head-to-head in some friendly and very entertaining competition.location: Downtown Container Parktime: TBD
JUNE 16 TUESDAyTHE LIFE AND TIMESTickets for purchase from $8 to $10location: The Bunkhouse Saloontime: 9 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
JUNE 18 THURSDAyTHURSDAy NIGHT LUAUHead to the pool at Downtown Grand for a fun luau experience! Keep a lookout for details.location: Downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: TBD
JUNE 20 SATURDAyFREE CoMMUNITy SAFETy FoRUMThe Mob Museum, in partnership with Las Vegas Metro, presents a monthly community safety forum. Thanks to a grant from NV Energy, participants at the forums receive free admission to the museum following the presentations. June’s presentation is on “Traffic Awareness.” location: The Mob Museumtime: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
JUNE 21 SUNDAyFATHER’S DAy
SUMMER SoLSTICE
JUNE 24 WEDNESDAy“WHAT HAPPENED To JIMMy HoFFA”As part of Courtroom Conversations series, The Mob Museum presents a panel discussion on “What Happened to Jimmy Hoffa.” Hoffa, once fabled head of the Teamsters Union and known for links to the Mob, played a pivotal role in the rise of modern Las Vegas. On the 40th anniversary of Hoffa’s mysterious disappearance, our expert panel will describe the tumultuous life and possible death of Jimmy Hoffa. Cost is $25 with 10 percent discount for Museum Members.location: The Mob Museumtime:7 p.m.
JUNE 25 THURSDAyTHURSDAy NIGHT LUAUHead to the pool at Downtown Grand for a fun luau experience! Keep a lookout for details.location: Downtown Grand Hotel & Casinotime: TBD
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901 HEALTH & WELLNESS
Dr. Azimi DDS820 S. Seventh St. 702.759.0005
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LEGAL SERVICES
Craig P. Kenny & Associates501 S. Eight St.702.380.2800www.cpklaw.com
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MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
The Mob Museum300 Stewart Ave.702.229.2732
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Discovery Children’sMuseum360 Promenade Pl.702.382.3445
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Old Las Vegas Fort500 E. Washington Ave.702.486.3511
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Natural History Museum900 N. Las Vegas Blvd.702.384.3466
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ENTERTAINMENTThe Smith Center361 Symphony Park Ave.702.749.2000
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Art Square Theater1025 S. First St.702.308.8087info@artsquarelv.com
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RECURRING EVENTS
First Friday Main HubCasino Center BoulevardBetween Colorado Street &California Street
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Downtown3rd Farmers Market300 Block of North Main StreetDirectly Next To The Mob Museum
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ART STUDIOS
Arts Factory107 E. Charleston Blvd.702.383.3133
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Emergency Arts520 Fremont St.702.385.328
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Amanda Harris Gallery900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #150702.269.6036Amanda.nelle@gmail.com
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Art Square1025 S. First St.Las Vegas, NV 89101www.artsquarelv.com
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Gainsburg Studio, Inc.1039 S. Main St.702.249.3200www.gainsburgstudio.com
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Blackbird Studios1551 S. Commerce St., Suite #A702.782.0319www.blackbirdstudioslv.com
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SCHOOLS
Las Vegas Academy315 S. 7th St.800.585.3737
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9th Bridge Early Development310 S. Ninth St.702.724.1436www.9thbridgeschool.com
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COMMUNITY SPACES
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Work In Progress -6th Street Workspace317 S. Sixth St.702.534.3804www.workinprogress.lv
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SYN SHOPThe Las Vegas HackerSpace117 N. Fourth St. www.synshop.org
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G4Fremont East Studios221 N. Las Vegas Blvd.702.463.9029www.fremonteaststudios.com
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H5Writers Block1020 Fremont St. #100702.550.6399www.thewritersblock.org
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G4 300 N. Las Vegas Blvd.Suite 120702.476.5552
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HIGH-RISE LIVING
The Ogden150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.702.685.0300
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900 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.383.0979
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353 E. Bonneville Ave.702.754.6300www.juhlst.com
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200 Hoover Ave.702.387.0093
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HUMAN SERVICES
Las Vegas City Hall495 S. Main St.702.229.6011
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FITNESS
Real Results Gym1201 S. Commerce St.702.331.3172www.realresultsfitness.com
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24hr Fitness100 City Pkwy., Suite #160 702.824.9614
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GROCERY
Cake World Bakery220 N. Maryland Pkwy.702.471.7111
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White Cross Market1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd.(702) 382.3382
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COFFEE SPOTS
The Beat Coffeehouse520 Fremont St.702.385.2328
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Starbucks300 S. Fourth St. #7702.759.3426
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RETAIL SHOPS, BOUTIQUES & SALONS
Coterie515 Fremont St.702.685.7741www.facebook.com Search“Coterie Downtown”
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Globe Salon900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #130702.938.4247www.globesalon.com
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Josephine Skaught Hairdressing1025 S. First St. Suite 165702.431.8071josephineskaught@yahoo.com
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Cowtown Guitars1009 S. Main St.702.866.2600www.cowtownguitars.com
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Gaia Flowers6 E. Charleston Blvd. 702.997.0222
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Hillary Salon107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #250702.525.1053
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Inside Style1119 S. Main St.702.399.1100
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Vexed By Design1017 First St., Suite #185702.275.7141www.vexedlv.com
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Happy Panda Toys107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #105A 702.516.3432
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Freddie Ramon220 E. Charleston Blvd. 702.776.7766
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Nature’s Element817 S. Main St.702.521.0725
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Photo Bang Bang224 E. Imperial Ave.702.518.7427
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Williams Costume Co.1226 S. Third St. 702.384.1384
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Let Me Nail You514 Bonneville Ave.702.998.9490
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Savers Thrift Stores1100 E. Charleston Blvd.702.474.4773www.savers.com
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Rogue Toys616 Las Vegas Blvd S.702.330.3945www.roguetoys.com
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Don Vicente Cigars Intl.624 Las Vegas Blvd S.702.526.3922
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1106 Fremont St.702.541.8282
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1114 S. Casino Center Blvd. Suite 1702.678.6089www.reclaimedart.org
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BARS, LOUNGES & NIGHTCLUBS
Beauty Bar517 Fremont St., Suite #A702.598.1965www.thebeautybar.com/las_vegas
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Dino’s Lounge1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.382.3894
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Downtown Cocktail Room (DCR)111 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.880.3696
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1025 S. First St.702.489.6339
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Commonwealth525 Fremont St.702.798.7000www.commonwealthlv.com
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Backstage Bar & Billiards601 Fremont St.702.382.2223www.backstagebarandbilliards.com
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Bunkhouse124 S. 11th St.702.384.4536www.bunkhouselv.com
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Don’t Tell Mama517 Fremont St.702.207.0788
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Atomic Liquors917 Fremont St.702.349.2283www.atomiclasvegas.com
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RESTAURANTS
The Beat Coffeehouse520 Fremont St.702.385.2328
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Le Thai523 Fremont St.702.778.0888
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Triple George Grill201 N. Third St.702.384.2761
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Tacos El Gordo1724 E. Charleston Blvd.702.251.8226
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Bar+Bistro107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #155702.202.6060
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E7Chicago Joe’s820 S. Fourth St.702.382.5637www.chicagojoesrestaurant.com
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Mundo – A Culinary Haute Spot495 S. Grand Central Pkwy.702.270-4400
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Courthouse Bar & Grill330 S. Third St.702.388-8222
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City Centre Café375 Lewis Ave.702.383.4055
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Viva Las Arepas1616 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite #120702.336.9696
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Subway600 Fremont St.702.302.5020
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Jason’s Deli100 City Pkwy.702.366.0130
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Luv It Frozen Custard505 E. Oakey Blvd.702.384.6452
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Lola’s:A Louisiana Kitchen241 W. Charleston Blvd.#101702.227.5652
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Casa Don Juan Restaurant1204 S. Main St.702.384.8070www.casadonjuanlv.com
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eat.707 Carson Ave.702.534.1515www.eatdowntownlv.com
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Du-Par’sRestaurant & Bakery1 Fremont St.(Inside Golden Gate)702.385.1906
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200 Lewis Ave.702.631.1112www.capriottis.com
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H7Bronze Café inside The Center 401 S Maryland Pkwy 702.202.3100
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G4Vickie’s Diner1700 S. Las Vegas Blvd702.444.4459www.tiffanyscafelv.com
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D5MTO Café500 S. Main St.702.380.8229www.mtocafe.com
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G5O Face Doughnuts124 S. Sixth St. Suite 140702.476.3223www.Facebook.comSearch “O Face Doughnuts”
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C8Rock ‘N’oodles1108 S. Third St.702.522.9953www.rocknoodles.com
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G5The Goodwich1516 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Suite A702.910.8681www.the-goodwich.com
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F5Carson Kitchen124 S. Sixth St.702.473.9523www.carsonkitchen.com
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El Sombrero Café807 S. Main St.702.382.9234
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Big Ern’s BBQ707 Fremont St. (Container Park)702.834.7845
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Pop Up Pizza1 Main St. (PLAZA HOTEL)702.366.0049www.popuppizzalv.com
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Denny’s450 Fremont St. (Inside Neonopolis)702.471.0056www.dennys.com
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Rachel’s Kitchen150 N. Las Vegas Blvd.(Inside Retail Space at Ogden)www.rachelskitchen.com
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Radio City Pizza508 Fremont St.702.982.5055www.radiocitypizza.com
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Park on Fremont506 Fremont St.702.798.7000www.parkonfremont.com
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Anthony’s Pizza & Deli321 S. Casino Center Blvd., Suite #125702.896.0353
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La Comida100 Sixth St.702.463.9900www.facebook.com/LaComidaLV
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Doña Maria's Tamales 910 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.382.6538
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C8Mingo Kitchen and Lounge 1017 First St., Suite #180702.685.0328
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Inspire News Cafe501 Fremont St.702.910.2388
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Makers & Finders Coffee1120 South Main St., Suite #110702.586.8255www.makersandfinderslv.com.
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The Black Cup707 Fremont St., Suite #1050702.527.7599
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PublicUs1126 Fremont Street702.331.5500www.publicuslv.com
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Turntable Health701 Bridger Ave., Suite #150702.479.1515www.turntablehealth.com
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The MARKET611 Fremont St.702.586.3401www.themarketdtlv.com
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Bar+Bistro107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #155702.202.6060
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Velveteen Rabbit 1218 S. Main St. (702) 685-9645
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Gold Spike217 N. Las Vegas Blvd.702.384.8444www.goldspike.com
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Aruba Lounge1215 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.382.3987
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Scullery150 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 702.910.2396www.facebook.com Search “Scullery”
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Mingo Kitchen & Lounge1017 S. First St., Suite #180702.685.0328www.eatmixmingo.com
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Inspire Theater 501 Fremont St.702.910.2388
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Hop Nuts Brewing1120 S. Main St., Suite #150702.816.5371www.hopnutsbrewing.com
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Veteran’s Village1150 S. Las Vegas Blvd.702.624.5792www.vvlv.org
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FreeStyle CrossFit727 S. Main St.702.685.5070www.freestylecrossfit.com
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The Neon Museum770 N. Las Vegas Blvd.702.387.6366www.neonmuseum.org
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ANTIQUE ALLEY
Retro Vegas1131 S. Main St.702.384.2700
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1300 S. Main St.. 702.776.6222www.patinadecorlv.com
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Armstrong’s Emporium 1228 S. Main St. 702.366.1995
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Amberjoy's Vintage Closet1225 S. Main Street702.825.2020www.amberjoysvintagecloset.com
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1300 S. Main St., Suite #110 702.331.4660
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Desert Buddha 1300 S. Main St., Suite #120 702.383.1008
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Glam Factory Vintage 211 E. Colorado Ave. 702.443.0131
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Gypsy Den 213 E. Colorado Ave. 702.684.1628
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Western Gypsy in theKangaroo Court 1306 S. Third St. 702.868.3302
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Laura’s Treasures1411 S. Main St.702.772.1744www.las-vegas-collectibles.com
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1112 S. Commerce St. 702.366.7030
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1227 S. Main St. 702.539.0799
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1304 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 702.300.2476
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625 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 702.382-1882
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630 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 702.464.3299
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1422 Western Ave. 702.384.4922
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Main Street America 1400 S. Main St.702.476.1400www.main-street-america.com
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1216 S. Main St. 702.877.3000
Buffalo Exchange1209 S. Main St.702.791.3960www.buffaloexchange.com
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Sin City Pickers 10 W. Wyoming Ave.702.366.9166
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Nevada School of the Arts401 S. Fourth St., Suite #125702.384.2787www.nsamusic.org
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Downtown Contemporary Galleryat artSquare1025 First St., Suite #145 702.358.7022
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Pinup Pointe Art Gallery4 E. Charleston Blvd.702.302.7878
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Ryan Williams Art Gallery1025 S. First St. 321.258.9032
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Sin City Gallery107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite #100702.608.2461
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Jana's Red Room135 E. Charleston Blvd.
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Desert Art Supply2003 E. Charleston702.382.5404www.desertartsupplies.com
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RTZ Vegas1017 S. First St., Suite #195702.592.2164
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Inspire News Cafe501 Fremont St.702.910.2388
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Hogs & Heifers Saloon201 N. 3rd St., Suite #130702.676.1457www.hogsandheifers.com
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Insert Coin(s)512 Fremont St.702.447.2525www.insertcoinslv.com
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Vanguard Lounge516 Fremont St.702.868.7800www.vanguardlv.com
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The Griffin511 Fremont St.702.382.0577
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HOTEL & CASINOS
El Cortez600 Fremont St.800.634.6703
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The D Las Vegas301 Fremont St. 702.388.2400www.thed.com
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Golden Nugget129 Fremont St.702.385.7111www.goldennugget.com
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Plaza Hotel & Casino1 S. Main St.800.634.6575www.plazahotelcasino.com
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Downtown Grand Las Vegas206 N. Third St.855.384.7263www.downtowngrand.com
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Oasis at the Gold Spike217 Las Vegas Blvd. 888.734.8503
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Banger Brewing450 Fremont St. Suite 135702.456.2739www.bangerbrewing.com
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E4Zaba’s Mexican Grill1 Main St. (PLAZA HOTEL)702.207.0777www.zabas.com
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G5VegeNation616 East Carson Ave., Suite #120702.550.4998www.vegenationlv.com
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G5Glutton616 East Carson Ave., Suite #110www.gluttonlv.com
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1421 S. Commerce St. 702.439.3923
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City of the World1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.702.409.7549
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Selah (an art studio)509 S. Seventh St.702.203.6254www.selahlv.com
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1310 S. Main St. 702.384.8463
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The Funk House 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 702.678.6278
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