A Look Back at the 2024 Venice Film Festival
You wouldn't even feel you were in Venice, Italy, with all of Hollywood's A-listers on the red carpet at the 81st Venice Film Festival.
Youth for Youth Holiday Concert Entertains for Good Causes
This year, on Dec. 14, Roxy Jones will continue her Youth for Youth Holiday Concert tradition, which Skai Jones, Roxy's sister, will co-chair. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada and the Forgotten Song Foundation. Since 2020, Roxy and her talented friends have shared their talents and raised money for good causes.
Shin Lim: Limitless Potential
Las Vegas has long been synonymous with some of the world’s greatest magicians. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that when The Mirage announced its closure earlier this year, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas was quick to sign the property’s headlining magician—rising star Shin Lim—to a five-year residency inside its newly renovated venue, The Palazzo Theatre.
A Tale of Two Goodmans
Together, Mayors Carolyn and Oscar Goodman shaped a legacy that will endure for generations. Their vision transformed Las Vegas into a thriving center for the arts and created a cultural heartbeat that will inspire dreamers and creators for years to come.
Hope and Belief Define Bodybuilder Tony Pearson
Tony Pearson faced unbelievable odds in transcending his childhood and succeeding in the highly competitive field of bodybuilding and other endeavors. His story encompasses incredible highs and deep lows, yet Pearson has always maintained his faith. As a bodybuilder, he won numerous championships worldwide and appeared on magazine covers, talk shows, television shows and movies.
Melody Maker Jason Gould Faces the Spotlight
By the sound of his music, singer-songwriter Jason Gould may be working on a masterpiece. But for a professional music artist, this Los Angeles native's career got a late start. Gould says he's making peace with that by making up for lost time. "I crossed the 50 threshold when you don't care what other people think anymore," Gould admits.
From the Editor
As we close out 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our readers. Whether you have been following Chic Compass magazine over the past six years or just recently discovered the publication, we want you to know that your support is why we do what we do.
Major League Throw Down of Breaking Hits Vegas
Could breakdancing - the newest sport of the 2024 Olympics - become the coolest and hottest addition to world-class sports in Las Vegas? As two world champion B-boy brothers, Etienne and Guillaume Carreira, forge the breaking scene in Las Vegas, the city is well on its way to becoming the international epicenter of this trailblazing sport and art form.
Celebrate the Holidays with 'The Nutcracker' by Nevada Ballet Theatre
Imagine this: twinkling holiday lights, the sound of a magical score filling the air and the feeling of stepping into a world where anything is possible. In this enchanting world, Clara, a young girl with a heart full of wonder, is whisked away on a moonlit adventure. She travels through forests of sparkling snowflakes, meets waltzing flowers and battles mischievous mice in a land of pure imagination.
Made on Mars: The Visionaries Crafting Dreams
Las Vegas, a city synonymous with innovation and excitement, has recently become home to an extraordinary art fabrication company, Made on Mars. Founded by the dynamic duo of Marie Poliak and Kevin Bracken, alongside a talented team of creatives, this boutique studio is making waves in the local art scene and beyond.