Sam Ryan Heidari
With the nickname “Rebel Lawyer,” one must be curious to learn more about the man behind the name. Meet Sam Ryan Heidari.
Alexander Franco: The Unicorn of Artists
Art has the capacity to communicate with the observer. Should a particular work of art elicit a profound emotional response from you, it can be interpreted as a manifestation of the creator’s spirit. As a curator and arts professional, I encounter numerous artists.
CORE Powered by The Rogers Foundation, Offers Its Formula for Success
CORE, a non-profit powered by The Rogers Foundation, empowers, enriches, and educates underserved children and their families through two-generational programming. These children are helped to reach their full potential and pursue individual success with a long-term, afterschool, and weekend program focusing on each student-scholar and their family’s needs.
Manila International Film Festival Launched in Hollywood
The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) goes to Hollywood with the recent launch of the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in Los Angeles. Launched in grand Hollywood style, the event was attended by top Hollywood and Fil-Am celebrities, actors, and filmmakers.
U.S. Dollar vs. BRICS
The existence of the United States Dollar (USD) as the primary reserve currency to the world financial markets has been a subject of discussion and debate among various institutions, groups, and countries for many years.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth
Since 2001, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) has offered basic needs resources, housing, education, employment, health and wellness, youth leadership development, and systems-level advocacy services and programs to support its mission of eliminating homelessness among youth in Southern Nevada.
Faith - The Dynamic Duo
The Collaboration Center not only offers hope but also provides treatment and therapy, partner services, recreation and community inclusion, health and wellness, life skills, vocational training, and educational workshops, all under (several) roofs.
Axis deBruyn in Vegas
Here in the Entertainment Capital of the World, we expect “gee-whiz extravaganzas” on stage both on and off the Strip. But who are the ingenious creators who dream up and execute these astonishing stage experiences that wow us? Meet one Las Vegan who works in Sin City and all over the planet - Axis deBruyn
From the Editor
Winter is a time of reflection—a great occasion to appreciate all Las Vegas offers. As you read our articles, you will be reminded how fortunate you are to live in this vibrant community that provides so much. Chic Compass is filled with stories about music, art, fashion, philanthropic opportunities, travel, educational information, and people giving back to society. It is an issue rightly named ONE FROM THE HEART.
Chic Compass Issue 17
One from the Heart! Welcome to the latest edition of Chic Compass and all inside it covers! Las Vegas is all about … beauty, fashion, music, food, creativity, talent, and travel!