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.
Barbara and Larry Domsky, married artists and business partners, share their journey of creating fused and hot glass art. The podcast explores their individual artistic backgrounds, detailing Larry’s metalworking skills and Barbara’s inspiration from South African textiles. Their collaborative process, rooted in mutual respect and shared vision, has led to large-scale public installations and personal residential pieces.
WrestleMania 41 is coming to Las Vegas, and WWE Superstar Bianca Belair shared her thoughts about the event. She discusses her excitement for the event being held in the "Entertainment Capital of the World," as well as her past WrestleMania moments. Belair expresses her dream WrestleMania match-ups, both in tag team and singles competition, and her appreciation for John Cena's mentorship.
The Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada (DSOSN), founded in 1987, is a non-profit offering free programs and recreational activities to individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. DSOSN aims to promote a positive perception of its members while maximizing their potential through education, employment, and independent living skills.
It may have been a Black & White Ball, but there were too many colorful moments to count as the eternally electric and youthful Debbie Gibson accepted the honor of "Woman of the Year" by Nevada Ballet Theatre at Encore Las Vegas. "There is such a collective passion for the arts in this room, which makes me so happy," Gibson said.
