From the Editor
Our multi-talented writers have once again done a splendid job to bring us stories that demonstrate our willingness to forge ahead during tough times, doing what we do best.
Fashion is Back!
Fashion strikes back in a triumphant return showcasing art in a healing world. LUNAR, hosted by the Sonoran - Palm Springs, was a masterpiece presentation and a refreshing revival in the world of fashion.
The Timeless Beauty and Elegance of Pearls
“Pearls are one of the world’s oldest gemstones,” says fashion historian Rachel Elspeth Gross, “going as far back as being found in a Persian Princess’s sarcophagus from 420 BCE.” This ancient (and the world’s oldest known) pearl is now on display at the Louvre Gallery in Paris, France.
Patrick Hogan: Skyrocketing into the Stratosphere
Patrick Hogan, UNLV master's student by day and professional performer by night, is starring at the posh Mayfair Supper Club at the Bellagio, headlining at The Vegas Room and The Nevada Room, and appearing in lime lighted gigs all over town like the Underground Speakeasy series at The Mob Museum.
Raise the Bar at Tivoli Village
Al Solito Posto & Ada's Wine... are raising the bar at Tivoli Village. The eagerly awaited Al Solito Posto provides authentic Italian classics, and just around the corner the reimagined Ada’s Wine Bar has reopened with eclectic Mediterranean dishes.
UNLV Jazz Sweeps DownBeat Awards
The UNLV Division of Jazz & Commercial Music is proud to announce the recipients of nine prestigious DownBeat Student Music Awards. These awards will be publicized in DownBeat Magazine’s June issue.
Chic Compass - Issue 8
Chic Compass Magazine Issue 8 - Hope for [...]
Ronnie Fabre
Ronnie Fabre is a stage and entertainer extraordinaire known from Las Vegas to New York as the “little girl with the big voice.” She put this to the test when taking part in the show “Legends in Concert,” portraying Ethel Merman and Judy Garland at the Imperial Palace. Now, she’s back after COVID, offering virtual voice lessons.
Brent Barrett
Most entertainers put their heart and soul into a performance. But actor/singer Brent Barrett once put his life and limbs on the line for a role. While preparing for a German production of Phantom of the Opera, Barrett suffered a painful accident that resulted in a badly broken leg.
Chef Lisa Dahl
Executive Chef Lisa Dahl found her place in becoming the restauranteur and entrepreneur that transformed her life into a culinary empire along the rolling red hills of this popular tourist destination in the stunning mountains of the esoteric town of Sedona, Arizona.