From the Editor
BY JOAN S. PECK
Welcome to the latest edition of Chic Compass! This time we spring forward with even more exciting stories happening in and around Las Vegas that our multi-talented writers have written and shared with you. It’s all about —all that JAZZ! We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we did to create it for you. We can’t wait for you to see what we have for you!
Las Vegas is all about … beauty, fashion, music, food, creativity, talent, and mixing the old with the new! Chic Compass has it all in this latest edition of its magazine.
With the renewed interest in jazz expanding, Vic’s is the perfect place for the good old times of excellent jazz, food, camaraderie, and the ideal spot to hang. What a place for everyone, but in particular, lovers of jazz! Vic’s graces our cover and is the perfect example of bringing back the “old” with new beginnings by using Vegas Vic as one of its draws and presenting an ideal spot for favorite jazz musicians to show off their talents.
One of the favorite segments of Chic Compass has to do with FASHION (and all that jazz)! Speaking of that, you’ll want to read about the media launch of the Miss Filipina International (MFI) beauty pageant 2023 under new ownership, taking place at the International Ballroom of The Beverly Hilton.
Fashion has always been a large part of Chic Compass; this issue doesn’t disappoint. Whether it’s Fashion Week in London or New York, the stunning creativity of the designers will leave you breathless. Once again, Mark Gunter captures it with his photos of both fashion shows. Sit and marvel. So much beauty!
Don’t miss out on what is in store for excellent entertainment with Broadway in the Hood. Its 10th anniversary has something for everyone, with talented, well-known, and local actors working together to create absorbing plays worth seeing. Read more about it and choose the ones you want to see.
Reading about Inside Edition Chief Investigative Correspondent Lisa Guerrero and the details of her assignment is a thought-provoking article about having courage and being a warrior. To offset that, Lisa is an artist who delves herself into a more beautiful, kinder existence.
We bring you other stories about several artists. With studios in Las Vegas and Newport Beach, self-taught artist Dutch Montana “exudes a unique West Coast joie de vivre that distinctly is his own.” Another artist, James Stanford, is known as Chair of the Las Vegas Art Commissioner, his pioneering work establishing the Arts District and his leadership of the Contemporary Art Center, a non-profit operating for three decades. His one-of-a-kind perspective of Las Vegas artwork has become increasingly popular.
We celebrate the fabulous vocalists in this issue for all the joy and beauty they have brought to those fortunate to hear them. Marlene Ricci’s angelic voice has taken her on a journey of performing with many famous singers. Her story is exciting. Gifted Melanie Taylor is still creating goosebumps with her extraordinary voice, no matter who she performs with or where. Her story is fantastic!
We can’t forget the ballroom dancer Sally Pera with her love of dancing and flair for fundraising. She inspires us with her story of creating the 32 Club, which has been able to raise nearly $50,000. Awesome.
We bring you a touching and inspirational story of the journey of some of the actors that were this year’s Oscar winners. We applaud them all for their talent and grit. Perseverance and faith kept their dreams alive over the years, and we’re glad they did!
Food, Food—Glorious Food! Our stories about exciting, tasty, and excellent dining leave us drooling with our tongues hanging out. Where else can one find such fantastic choices? Vic’s, with its Italian food; Chill Bar & Grill, with its American/Mediterranean flavors; Echo & Rig Butcher and Steakhouse; Forte Tapas, known for its traditional European comfort food, and Celebrity Chef Todd English’s new place for everything good – The English Hotel. Once you view the photos of delicious food choices, you’ll want to make your reservations for each site. Bon Appetit!
We are always interested in keeping updated with real estate here in Las Vegas. When you read Trending the Las Vegas Real Estate Market, you’ll be able to appreciate the changes in living we have made and appreciate the housing market even more.
You won’t want to miss out on reading our business story about the Banking Crisis and the failures of two different banks—Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank—and where that leaves us now as an economy. It is a must-read for everyone.
Until next time …