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Basner Fine Art Reimagined: An Immersive Journey of Light, Introspection, and Architectural Storytelling

Mario Basner has long been known for photographic works that transcend documentation and enter the realm of emotional immersion. With the opening of his new Basner Fine Art gallery in Tivoli Village — Building 440, Suite 150 — he introduces a space that elevates this experience to an entirely new level. Expansive, refined and intentionally designed, the gallery offers a blueprint for what an immersive fine-art environment can be.

Basner Fine Art Reimagined: An Immersive Journey of Light, Introspection, and Architectural Storytelling2025-11-21T15:08:15-08:00

Local Italian Gem: D’Agostino’s Trattoria’s Renovation, Expansion and Heart

Local favorite D’Agostino's Trattoria has been family-owned and -run since it first opened. The restaurant is more than a place to eat; it's a gathering place, headed by husband-and-wife chef team Dan and Brandi Thompson. When their restaurant grew beyond expectations, the family faced a turning point: a brief closure for renovation that would honor the past while embracing the future.

Local Italian Gem: D’Agostino’s Trattoria’s Renovation, Expansion and Heart2025-11-16T14:29:54-08:00

The Model Teacher: Naomi Parisette’s Dual Life of Fashion and Education

At 4 a.m., the world is still quiet, but Naomi Parisette's alarm sounds. She slips out of bed before her 6-year-old daughter Emily stirs, moving softly through the house. The ritual is always the same: packing Emily's lunch, checking lesson plans, brewing a cup of tea. On the table sits her model bag, packed the night before with water, herbal teas and a few healthy snacks.

The Model Teacher: Naomi Parisette’s Dual Life of Fashion and Education2025-11-13T19:20:58-08:00

In the Driver’s Seat: Meet the Women Driving Change at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025

As the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix starts revving its engine for the third annual trip around the Strip, the predominantly male sport has shifted into a new gear. What makes this high-octane race stand out is the number of women in the driver's seat. In other words, these ladies prefer not to stay in their lane. "Our time has come in motorsport, and it is fantastic to see the commitment of my peers, colleagues and bosses — a lot of them who are 'Boss Babes,'" said Lori Nelson-Kraft.

In the Driver’s Seat: Meet the Women Driving Change at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 20252025-11-13T19:20:41-08:00

A Legacy Woven Into Las Vegas: Don and Dee Snyder

Once a remote outpost nestled between sunburned valleys and wind-worn mountains, Las Vegas was never meant to be the North Star. As settlers moved onto Paiute lands, the springs of this desert oasis offered only a brief rest for dreamers chasing fortunes farther west. But something happened in the Mojave. People stayed. Drawn by its daring spirit and boundless possibility, they began to shape a city that would defy its desert origins.

A Legacy Woven Into Las Vegas: Don and Dee Snyder2025-11-13T19:20:32-08:00

Bryan Thompson: Time to Tell His Story

From the moment I picked up Bryan Thompson years ago from his hotel in San Diego, I knew he was meant for stardom. It seemed to illuminate around him. He had moved from Indianapolis to Southern California, eager to make his name in the contemporary jazz community, and I had been asked, as a music journalist, to take this talented sax player under my wing.

Bryan Thompson: Time to Tell His Story2025-11-13T19:20:20-08:00

Newlywed Escape: Falling for Naples’ Luxury and Coastal Charm

Traveling more was something I added to my bucket list for 2025, and getting married was on there too; both came true. When my husband, then fiancé, set our wedding date, the first thing we started dreaming about was where we'd go for our honeymoon. We tossed around ideas — Disneyland for childlike wonder, New York for its city lights and Cancun for its beaches — but Naples, Florida, quietly stole our hearts.

Newlywed Escape: Falling for Naples’ Luxury and Coastal Charm2025-11-13T19:20:01-08:00

True Beginnings: Vera Jackson Moore Builds Second Chances in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been a city of dazzling lights, towering resorts and a rhythm that draws the world to its famous Strip. But beyond the neon and spectacle lies another story — one of resilience, community and second chances. It is here, in the quieter neighborhoods of the Historic Westside, that Vera Jackson Moore is rewriting what it means to begin again.

True Beginnings: Vera Jackson Moore Builds Second Chances in Las Vegas2025-11-13T19:19:29-08:00

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Will Celebrate 50 Years of Serving

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas (ALLV), previously known as Assistance League of Las Vegas, is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Since its founding in 1976, the organization has enriched the lives of children and adults in need through hands-on programs, services and philanthropic initiatives. Its volunteers collectively contribute more than 65,000 hours each year to support at-risk children and families in the Las Vegas community.

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Will Celebrate 50 Years of Serving2025-11-13T19:19:17-08:00

A Look Back at the 2025 Venice Film Festival

In our 16th year of attending the Venice Film Festival, the magic and glamour still excite us as much as they did the first time. Now in its 82nd year, the festival, held in Lido, Venice, Italy, continues to attract Hollywood A-listers and celebrities either as part of the competition or as guests. The whirlwind of screenings, premieres, red carpets and after-parties has made this festival one of the most sought-after and well-attended international events.

A Look Back at the 2025 Venice Film Festival2025-11-13T19:18:53-08:00
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