The holiday season in Las Vegas is filled with traditions: the Glittering Lights at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, ice skating at the Cosmopolitan and the Ethel M Chocolates Holiday Cactus Garden. Now you can add the Youth for Youth Holiday Concert to that winter wish list.
Chic Compass Magazine Issue 24 - A Time [...]
As the season of giving approaches, we're reminded of what a community can achieve when people come together and how even small acts of kindness matter. In this edition of Chic Compass, we celebrate the people and organizations whose generosity (often shown in the quiet, steady ways they give their time, energy and care) and sense of purpose inspire others most during this time of year.
And sew it begins. On Stage Essentials — a boa, button and bobbin-filled boutique — isn't just your basic stitch and supply shop. It's a revolution in Las Vegas' legendary costume landscape. From skull caps to silamide to whopper popper snaps, this 2,000-square-foot space is Sin City's one-stop shop for performers, designers and creators looking to make show-stopping costumes.
This fall, the fashion world will converge in Las Vegas for the inaugural Vegas Fashion Week, scheduled from Nov. 12-16. This exciting event will highlight fashion as a powerful force in culture, creativity and commerce through a week filled with runway shows, citywide activations and immersive experiences.
A.J. Croce brought his unique artistry to The Town Hall in Times Square on Oct. 24, 2025, blending his humor, warmth and storytelling with the legacy of his father, Jim Croce. Through a thoughtfully crafted narrative and a mix of original songs and his father’s classics, A.J. guided the audience on an intimate journey through generational musical history, highlighting both the connections and distinctions between father and son.
It was a fabulous evening fit for a fall soirée. The Alexis de Tocqueville Society gathered members of the changemaking community to support the United Way Southern Nevada’s movement to create real, lasting impact in the community.
Inside the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum on Oct. 11, the atmosphere was a harmony of light, form and sound, showcasing the work of one of Nevada's most notable multidisciplinary artists. Within this stillness, RDA Performs, the museum's first concert series, presented "Piano Portraits: A Piano Duet Dialogue," featuring pianists Dr. Alexandria Le and Philip Fortenberry.
The future Las Vegas Museum of Art (LVMA) opens its first public exhibition, "Family Album," on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, marking a milestone for Las Vegas’ growing cultural landscape. Presented in partnership with the City of Las Vegas and organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), the show transforms the brand-new Civic Center Gallery into a space of reflection, belonging and community.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at Caesars Palace, the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) honored Robert Dolan, owner and CEO of Cashman Photo Enterprises of Nevada Inc., with its Civitas Laurel Award during its annual gala, recognizing his leadership, business acumen and dedication to strengthening the Las Vegas community.
