A new era for women's basketball slam-dunked the sport's world with the WNBA draft on April 15, breaking the record for viewership—averaging 2.4 million viewers and moving up to 3 million people—for this event. After almost 30 years, the WNBA continues to break barriers of being pigeonholed as "not being as exciting as their male counterparts in the NBA" by igniting fans' enthusiasm and love for women's basketball.
"I've always said I want Spiegelworld to be about no rules, so as long as you don't get injured and you don't ruin anybody else's experience, then we don't need the rules." That is the gospel according to Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld's chief impresario extraordinaire, or as he calls himself, "a naughty boy from Melbourne, Australia, just having fun in Vegas."
In a darkened theater, audience members are immersed in "The Wonderful World of Was," a musical dramedy presented by the nonprofit Social Issues Theatre, about a man diagnosed with Alzheimer's who loses his wife and caregiver. His care falls to his self-centered daughter, personal assistant, long-time friend and maintenance man, all of whom have no prior experience in dementia care.
Sally Olson and Ned Mills, the driving force behind Carpenters Legacy, have brought their passion, shared belief in their entertainment path and unwavering dedication to life. Their journey, marked by hard work and perseverance, is a testament to their talent and the power of faith.
Ken Henderson, a Las Vegas native and co-owner/CEO of BESTAgency, embarked on a philanthropic journey after the resounding success of the 1 October Vegas Cares benefit concert in 2017. "Vegas Cares was a phenomenal event," he said. "We had singer-songwriter Jewel perform, as well as many local performers and entertainers. We raised a little under $100,000.
Blood is vital to life. It brings oxygen and nutrients to organs, fights infections and provides functions for people to survive. But what happens when it becomes diseased or causes medical issues? This is where the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Nevada chapter steps in, making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders across Nevada.
There are many ways that Las Vegas singer Lannie Counts looks at the word grace. "It means you can be as prolific, as professional, as on top of things as you can be, but someone has to give you the yes, no matter what you're doing or what field it is,” he said.
California designer Sue Wong has unveiled her Spring and Summer 2024 collection, featuring classic cut dresses with an explosion of prints in unexpected color combinations. These wearable ensembles are perfect for summer soirees, offering women a stylish and sophisticated look for resort dressing.
When Dr. Jen Welter is on the football field, do not cross her line of scrimmage. "Sometimes I forget I am retired because I still tackle people on demand!" It might sound unusual for a doctor—let alone a 5-foot-2-inch woman—to go from sideline to offensive line, but Dr. Welter follows her playbook.
In the music industry - as in all industries - when you need to innovate, you must collaborate. The mixing of minds leads to that special synergy that fuels brand-new ideas with bigger and better outcomes than anyone imagined at the start. That's exactly how the UNIDOS Project was hatched as a collaboration between the Youth Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) and the Las Vegas Academy for the Arts (LVA) Mariachi Internacional.
