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Crans-Montana: Switzerland's Ultimate Luxury Winter Escape

As famed skier Alberto Tomba once said, "Skiing is an art, and the mountain is my canvas." In Crans-Montana, that canvas is nothing short of spectacular. Having visited Switzerland many times, we find the winter months magically magnetic, drawing thousands to some of the world's best ski regions. As we settled into our comfortable first-class train seats, we passed snow-covered, chalet-lined villages straight out of a storybook—our destination: Crans-Montana, Switzerland.

Crans-Montana: Switzerland's Ultimate Luxury Winter Escape2026-08-30T19:32:24-07:00

Four-Time Grammy Winner Paul Avgerinos

Tucked away in the woods of Redding, Connecticut, is Studio Unicorn, a magical hideaway where four-time Grammy winner Paul Avgerinos daily alchemizes his diverse forms of musical composition. While his passion and focus center on composing and playing New Age music, his talent is expansive: a multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer composing and licensing music for film and TV, with a catalog of more than 9,000 tracks and over 300 million streaming listeners.

Four-Time Grammy Winner Paul Avgerinos2026-08-30T19:32:41-07:00

Diane Christiansen and Lou Anne H. Chessik

The iconic showgirl in Las Vegas remains an integral aspect of the city's past, as the present honors the women (and men) of this timeless art form. Recently, Circa Resort & Casino welcomed the legendary Crazy Girls statue to the resort after shining for 24 years at the Riviera. Diane Christiansen and Lou Anne H. Chessik both embodied the showgirl persona while living that life before transitioning to different careers.

Diane Christiansen and Lou Anne H. Chessik2026-08-30T19:33:06-07:00

Vegas Stronger: Transforming Lives and Restoring Hope

Beyond the glitter of the neon lights, incredible gourmet dining and extraordinary entertainment, Las Vegas has a different story. Addiction, homelessness and mental health struggles have impacted countless lives. Vegas Stronger, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is working to offer a different future where every individual, regardless of their past or circumstances, can heal, recover and reclaim their life.

Vegas Stronger: Transforming Lives and Restoring Hope2026-08-30T19:33:18-07:00

2025 Cannes Film Festival

One didn't need to go to Hollywood to see the stars—they all arrived at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival and took over the red carpet at the Promenade de la Croisette. Beaming with his 24-karat smile was Tom Cruise, whose "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" was screened at the French Riviera festival. Unlike three years ago, when the superstar premiered "Top Gun: Maverick" with jets flying overhead, this year, Cruise entered the red carpet without fanfare but was still met with a frenzy of fans.

2025 Cannes Film Festival2026-08-30T19:33:31-07:00

Otonomus Hotel

Imagine checking into a hotel that knows everything about you: how you like your coffee, when you want a massage, which wine you drink and what your preferred room temperature is while sleeping. OK, stop dreaming. The future of hospitality is now with Otonomus Hotel, the first (open) AI-powered hotel in Las Vegas. The Otonomus Hotel jumped to hospitality hyperspace where "personalization isn't just a luxury—it's the standard." In other words, artificial intelligence is reprogramming the concept of guest comfort and convenience.

Otonomus Hotel2026-08-30T19:34:11-07:00

David Benoit Instills Integrity and Feeling Good in All His Music

David Benoit's creative spirit burst forth as he composed "The Three-Finger Waltz" at age 6 and, at 11, wrote a composition for bassoon and harpsichord. Music seemed to flow through Benoit's veins because his father, Robert Bryan Benoit, played jazz guitar and exposed his son to jazz music.

David Benoit Instills Integrity and Feeling Good in All His Music2026-08-30T19:34:30-07:00

Proximity: Lines in Life, Love and Art

"Onward Ever, Backward Never" is the mantra of Michael Patrick Thieme [pronounced Tee-Me], a quote from his grandmother Marie Thieme's 2004 book of the same title. There are lines that divide and lines that define. Some are in graphite, others in paint and still others in the invisible gestures of love and shared laughter. For Michael Patrick Thieme and Larry Thielen Jr. [pronounced Tee Len], life has always been a study in linework—fluid, fearless and occasionally serendipitous.

Proximity: Lines in Life, Love and Art2026-08-30T19:34:53-07:00
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