West Coast Meets East Coast
Los Angeles Swim Week meets Miami Swim Week in breathtaking displays of “nothing like anyone has seen before” swimsuit and beach attire fashion shows powered by Art Hearts Fashion.
The Visual Poetry of Artist Gig Depio
Nevada (particularly Las Vegas) is so proud to have a very talented, creative, and radical artist in residence with a unique style of his own! I am referring to Gig Depio, a local painter who focuses mainly on public art and large-scale oil paintings. Once you see one of his paintings, it will forever be imprinted on your memory.
Beauty Meets Bravery
Far from your typical salon, Desert Beauty Lab is a holistic luxury salon where beauty organically coexists with wellness. It offers reasonably priced manicures, pedicures, facials, and hair services for women, men, and even little “princesses.”
Christopher Todd - A Talent Without Limits
Christopher Todd is a handsome, friendly man with twinkly blue eyes and a broad smile that exudes joy in what he does for a living. He is a southern boy, full of stories … and had many to tell.
The Magnificence of Maui
Maui is our home away from home … at least for a couple of weeks each year. One side of Maui reminds me of our own home in the desert as you drive down the highway and look to one side and see nothing but red rocks and dry landscaping and then look to the other side of the road and see that gorgeous emerald, blue ocean welcoming us back to the island.
From the Editor
This issue of Chic Compass magazine is all about celebrating the ARTS in many forms. Once again, our multi-talented writers have done a splendid job bringing stories that showcase talented artists who bring beauty and pleasure to us.
From the Publisher
As we celebrated our fourth anniversary of Chic Compass this past summer, we pulled out all stops this autumn to bring you the Celebration of the Arts Autumn edition!
Kindertransport
Actor-Producer Charlene Sher is spearheading the production of Kindertransport this fall that mirrors today's trials of war and dislocation, even though the play was first penned and presented in 1993.
No Holding Back for Derek Hough in NO LIMIT
The show NO LIMIT gives a whole new meaning to the poker term. It was dazzling! For 90 minutes, it was non-stop entertainment from the Emmy Award-winning, New York Times Best-Selling author and "World of Dance" judge Derek Hough. NO LIMIT features awe-inspiring choreography with never seen dance elements, breathtaking lifts, scintillating costumes, and astounding versatility designed for the Summit Showroom.
Ella Brennan Honored at 2022 NOWFE
Leading the culinary world for over 70 years, Ella Brennan was ahead of her time in overcoming a male-dominated business. She took the helm, and her spirit reigns the culinary world. Just as the ubiquitous blue and white striped awnings of the Commander’s wave against the hanging moss-covered trees, Ella’s hospitality essence elevates the very fabric and foundation of New Orleans.