From the Editor
Welcome to the Legacy Edition of Chic Compass Magazine! Five years is a milestone for any magazine, and there is no better way for Chic Compass to celebrate it than to feature women who have become legacies in their own right.
RE-VOW LAS VEGAS!!!
We’ve all heard the famous phrase “Viva Las Vegas!” But “Re-Vow Las Vegas” might have a better ring to it, considering almost 300 couples from across the globe just did a “re-do of their I do’s” on September 3rd at Caesars Palace!
Westgate Las Vegas: A Legacy of Legendary Entertainers
On July 2nd of 2023, Westgate Las Vegas Resort celebrated its fifty-fourth anniversary. Other Las Vegas destinations have come and gone in the past five-plus decades, but Westgate continues to thrive. An entertainment event there this fall captured the attention of fans worldwide, and it’s no surprise that Elvis Presley played a role.
An Award-Winning Short Film Premiere
If you haven’t heard of Vicki-Ann Bush yet, you will soon be able to recognize her name as the author of the YA Alex McKenna fiction series, as she becomes known for her talent in bringing to light what it means to be transgender in this award-winning short film.
Chic Compass Launch Party
The Viva Las Vegas Chic Compass Magazine launch party was held at Via Brasil Steakhouse on June 25, 2023. Photos from the event are featured below.
Exploring Lucerne, Switzerland
Riding by motor coach bus from Basel to Lucerne and experiencing the drive was a surreal experience. Looking out of the windows, you can see the Alps. As we approached the city, the lake became evident, and between the view of the Alps and Lake Lucerne and the beauty of it all, it was one of those moments where you felt like you were in a dream.
Basner Fine Art at Tivoli Village – An Evening of Elegance
The Basner Fine Art Gallery in Las Vegas hosted a delightful evening filled with top-shelf caviar and Cognac, and unveiled the extraordinary photography art of Mario Basner’s newest exhibition.
The Charm of Speyer, Germany
The quaint German town of Speyer rests on the West Bank of the Rhine. The city is known for its Romanesque Imperial Cathedral, the burial place of eight emperors, including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors.
A Romantic Tour of the Rhine
The Germans affectionately call their beloved river “Old Father Rhine.” The rain begins as a trickle in the Swiss Alps, and from these great heights, it flows 820 miles through several countries to the North Sea.
The Land of Fairy Tales, Cuckoo Clocks, and Black Forest Cake
There are many myths about the origins of the Black Forest cuckoo clock. However, the early forerunners of the cuckoo clock can be traced to the mid-17th century.