From the Editor
BY JOAN S. PECK
Welcome to the latest edition of Chic Compass! We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we did to create it for you. Our multi-talented writers have done an outstanding job in portraying all that is happening today in our city and beyond. We can’t wait for you to see what we have waiting for you!
Las Vegas is all about … beauty, fashion, music, food, creativity, talent, and new beginnings! Chic Compass has it all in this latest edition of its magazine.
With his unique eye for the best shot, the renowned photographer Mark Gunter graces our cover. Chic Compass is always delighted to have Mark show off his talent with a camera by sharing fashion photos … taken this time during London Fashion Week.
On the other side of fashion, David Tupaz shares his expertise in fashion design with photos of stunning wedding dresses designed by him to make each bride feel like Cinderella at the ball. Renowned for his designing for the stars, David shows us pictures of himself at the 80th Golden Globe Awards and a story about the “Hollywood’s Party of the Year.”
We bring you stories about several artists. We are pleased to bring the talent of Sina Pearson, the renowned textile designer, to our pages with her story. Her talent seems to be unlimited and never-ending. See for yourself.
Memories… remember Shields and Yarnell? Robert Shields, robot extraordinaire, studied under legendary French mime Marcel Marceau and is now a prolific painter and sculptor.
Don’t forget about the art of dancing. Kotb’s iLuminate is a multi-sensory experience that showcases the talents of some of the country’s top dancers and choreographers while using customized LED light suits. It is now available for you to see after being closed down due to Covid. Don’t miss it.
Music—the language of the Gods—is what the fabulous, soulful, crowd-pleaser singer D Train is all about, demonstrating he is much more than a singer.
You can read the heartwarming story of the Jazz Outreach Initiative. JOI, which creates programming opportunities for kids to play in public, among other rich jazz performances. And their other jazz performances are not to be missed.
We present updates on the unstoppable Sherry Gordy, daughter of music mogul Berry Gordy. She wears many hats as a CEO, Producer, Host, Real Estate Broker, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur. See what talented Sherry Gordy is up to now.
And who doesn’t love to hear about a great restaurant to try? The local favorite, Honey Salt, is the place to go for farm-to-table healthy eating. They have been such a hit with its funky menu that the demand for its excellent menu is having them expand to other areas across the U.S.! Check it out!
What about all the new beginnings for Las Vegas?
Don’t pass up Emmy award winner and PBS cooking show personality Martin Yan’s new restaurant opening this spring. M.Y. Asia will be the top dining place for all Asian foodies, created by an outstanding chef.
Theatre-going is back! Up and coming, soon-to-be-open, The Beverly Theatre, located downtown, will be enticing you to grab your phone and reserve your seat for all they offer in the art of independent cinema.
Sotheby’s, the Las Vegas luxury real estate industry leader, recently opened its doors on a new 12,000-square-foot Sin City office space at UnCommons, a 40-acre mixed-use “utopia.”
The exciting and unique ALL Net Resort & Arena is being constructed on a 27-acre site on the north end of the fabulous Las Vegas Strip with a new slant. It will be a refreshing place for family time and sports enthusiasts with its beautiful, high-technology structure with a “neighborhood vibe.” Their motto? … “A Resort for Tomorrow’s Lifestyle”—technology, health, wellness, entertainment, and education.
You won’t want to miss out on reading our business story about cryptocurrencies and the possible dangers of what is being offered. It is a must-read for everyone.
Until next time …