Linda Smith is a Las Vegas icon known for her fierce devotion as a mother to Christopher, who was born with Down syndrome, and for paving the way for people of all ages with disabilities, as well as their families and friends. Linda is also a wife, philanthropist, author, fundraiser, public speaker, disability advocate and storyteller.
Will Roger's life has been shaped by his wisdom, compassion and boundless courage. With a deep reverence for the feminine and the natural world, he blends his strength with intuitive reflection, forging a path that seamlessly merges art, activism and a profound connection to the environment.
The Road to Lyon for Team USA began in New Orleans, widely considered one of the world's top gastronomic epicenters. We witnessed Team USA compete against the best that the Americas had to offer, from Chile to Canada. After a tough battle, they won gold and qualified to compete against top chefs globally.
"Living La Vida Vegas" is like playing all your cards, hoping to end up with either a fortuitous gain or the loss of every penny. Yet, if you approach life in this "Sin City" way, you're likely to suffer a decline in the integrity of your body, mind and emotions. To sustain a high quality of life while still enjoying the splendor of this city, a proactive anti-aging approach to wellness is essential.
The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) brings together various programs, resources and services to serve downtown Las Vegas and the broader community. The Center strives to be the heart and home of the LGBTQIA+ community by fostering connections, delivering programs and offering a safe space for health and wellness, social services, arts and culture, advocacy and community building.
Strength isn't always loud. Sometimes, it's in the quiet persistence of those who refuse to give up, the grace of resilience after loss or the courage to carve a path where none existed. In this issue of Chic Compass, we celebrate the power of perseverance with the theme: Only the Strong Survive.
Chic Compass Magazine Issue 22 - Only the [...]
Tucked in downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District, Doberman Drawing Room isn't just a bar—it’s a portal. The latest creation from culture-shaping visionary Ryan Doherty and his powerhouse team at Corner Bar Management, Doberman is where curiosity, craft and design collide in cinematic fashion.
“If men are to remain civilized, or to become so, the art of associating together must grow and improve in the same ratio in which the equality of conditions is increased.” — Alexis de Tocqueville. No words were better written by the French historian and political scientist Alexis de Tocqueville, who came to America nearly 200 years ago to study prisons.
Michelle Patrick's "GRACE," currently exhibited at the West Las Vegas Library, is a moving exploration of identity, presence and quiet power. Through a series of photographic portraits, Patrick centers Black and Brown lives not in struggle—but in joy, dignity and grace.
