About Jake

This author has not yet filled in any details.
So far Jake has created 768 blog entries.

Otonomus Hotel

Imagine checking into a hotel that knows everything about you: how you like your coffee, when you want a massage, which wine you drink and what your preferred room temperature is while sleeping. OK, stop dreaming. The future of hospitality is now with Otonomus Hotel, the first (open) AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas. The Otonomus Hotel jumped to hospitality hyperspace where "personalization isn't just a luxury—it's the standard." In other words, artificial intelligence is reprogramming the concept of guest comfort and convenience.

Otonomus Hotel2026-06-22T08:29:34-07:00

David Benoit Instills Integrity and Feeling Good in All His Music

David Benoit's creative spirit burst forth as he composed "The Three-Finger Waltz" at age 6 and, at 11, wrote a composition for bassoon and harpsichord. Music seemed to flow through Benoit's veins because his father, Robert Bryan Benoit, played jazz guitar and exposed his son to jazz music.

David Benoit Instills Integrity and Feeling Good in All His Music2025-08-13T20:47:46-07:00

Proximity: Lines in Life, Love and Art

"Onward Ever, Backward Never" is the mantra of Michael Patrick Thieme [pronounced Tee-Me], a quote from his grandmother Marie Thieme's 2004 book of the same title. There are lines that divide and lines that define. Some are in graphite, others in paint and still others in the invisible gestures of love and shared laughter. For Michael Patrick Thieme and Larry Thielen Jr. [pronounced Tee Len], life has always been a study in linework—fluid, fearless and occasionally serendipitous.

Proximity: Lines in Life, Love and Art2025-08-13T20:45:43-07:00

Swingin' on a Las Vegas Star

Once you've experienced The Swing It! Girls, you can't sashay out of the theatre without humming and grinning, your heart vibrating and your body bobbing to the rhythms. Such is the power of three young women on stage—seducing their audiences with three-part harmony, hyper-synchronized choreography and infectious tunes with a vivid past.

Swingin' on a Las Vegas Star2026-06-21T17:28:03-07:00

Cecilia Violetta López

Acclaimed soprano Cecilia Violetta López takes the reins at Opera Las Vegas (OLV) in its 27th season as the first Latina general director of an American opera company. López comes full circle, having made her professional debut in Don Giovanni with OLV in 2012. She returned to perform more recently with the company in leading roles as Adina in L'elisir d'amore, Violetta in La traviata and the stand-out star in OLV's "Silver Anniversary Salute" at The Smith Center.

Cecilia Violetta López2026-06-21T20:28:34-07:00

Chef Michael Mina Talks Flavor, Art and Heritage

Bourbon Steak at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas exemplifies Chef Michael Mina's signature approach to modern American dining—bold flavors, refined technique and a touch of indulgence. A fixture on the Las Vegas Strip, Mina is no stranger to the city's dining scene, with acclaimed concepts like Bardot Brasserie at Aria Resort & Casino among his many successes.

Chef Michael Mina Talks Flavor, Art and Heritage2026-06-21T20:48:46-07:00

Fashion Designer Puey Quiñones Returns to L.A.

Don't look now, but fashion designer Puey Quiñones is back in Los Angeles, and this time, he is planning to stay for good. Born in Bobon, Northern Samar, the humble and talented fashion designer, who also has an atelier in Manila and a Q Bridal shop in downtown L.A., will launch his new couture collection and his new couture shop in the City of Angels.

Fashion Designer Puey Quiñones Returns to L.A.2025-08-13T20:48:26-07:00
Go to Top