From the Publisher
BY ANN PARENTI
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! It is packed with spectacular tales of talented musicians like the UNLV graduate Paul Taylor who has made a name for himself in the jazz world. It includes fashion shoots from swimwear in Miami to Los Angeles and a fashion show as far as Japan with the help of our friend Mark Gunter, and his “have camera – will travel” attitude. We showcase the fabulous artists Gig Depio, Niki Sands, and Pamela Nielsen and share a story of a surprisingly beautiful new gem in Las Vegas called the Rita Deanin Abbey Museum, honoring artist Rita Deanin Abbey.
As if that isn’t enough, we have two beautiful souls that share their insights and knowledge of their acting careers. The stunning Donna Mills graces our cover and gives us a glimpse of what it takes to make it in Hollywood and still be true to yourself. Kelley Poling has a unique and magnificent history that gives us a new view of what it takes to be an actress after years of being a stuntwoman.
We don’t want to leave you without sharing a fun Italian spot in Las Vegas called Siena Italian Authentic Trattoria & Deli, known for its restaurant and bar that features live entertainment but is also a sought-after Italian Deli and Marketplace. We even take you on a little tour of a new Med Spa in town that offers healing to their clients. Then we share the story of the multi-talented Mario Barth, who is not only a great musician but a sought-after tattoo artist to the stars.
I take you home with me to my “other home in my heart,” Maui. Every island has its own personality and mystique, but Maui is the one I call home. I hope you can find the time to visit the islands one day soon and find out for yourself why so many people return again and again to the islands.
We also give you the inside track of one of Las Vegas’ top Interior Designers, Christopher Todd, he has so many talents it was hard to contain them into one story. Then, the lovely Claire Nagel, who is an international award-winning Realtor here in Las Vegas that has quite the history of how she arrived in Las Vegas and why she now calls this home.
Finally, Joe Amato gives you a firsthand study of what it takes to keep a company alive and well during the transition of ownership over the years. It’s a story about Cashman Photo, established in 1967, and how with creative and dedicated ownership, an organization’s life survives in an ever-changing world.
Speaking of changes, Chic Compass will be announcing something very exciting by the end of the year. It will take the magazine to its next incarnation, and we can’t wait to share more details with you. But for now, you will just have to wait!
May you have a joyous autumn season ahead and sit back and enjoy the celebration of the arts!