The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Gathers at The Doberman Drawing Room

Step inside an evening that blends memory, music, and modern Las Vegas elegance. In this reflective blog, we revisit the newly reimagined Doberman Drawing Room, once the beloved Artifice, through a night curated by United Way of Southern Nevada’s Passport to the City series. From the soulful resonance of live piano, cello, and vocals to the intimate conversations, the experience captured how Las Vegas continues to evolve while honoring the spaces and stories that shaped it.

The Alexis de Tocqueville Society Gathers at The Doberman Drawing Room2026-08-30T19:06:07-07:00

The Skai’s the Limit

It didn’t take a Christmas miracle for the 2025 Youth for Youth Holiday Concert to break its fundraising record. Clark High School junior violinist Skai Jones shined as chairwoman of this year’s event, which was created by her older sister, pianist Roxy Jones, a newly selected U.S. Presidential Scholar and Yale freshman.

The Skai’s the Limit2026-08-30T19:06:17-07:00

Adreanne Harris-McMillian Leads a Stylish Night of Giving at Alice + Olivia

Some events sparkle because of the clothes. Others because of the people. But every so often, an evening arrives that shines because style and purpose come together effortlessly. During a week when Las Vegas Boulevard glowed with couture — especially at The Shoppes at Crystals during Las Vegas Fashion Week — the Sip & Shop for a Cause at Alice + Olivia stood out as a night where glamour met generosity in the most meaningful way.

Adreanne Harris-McMillian Leads a Stylish Night of Giving at Alice + Olivia2026-08-30T19:07:05-07:00

A Night of Style & Service: Chic Compass Celebrates Latest Issue at Via Brasil Steakhouse

Chic Compass ushered in the holiday season with warmth, style and heartfelt connection during the launch of Issue 24, “A Time for Giving,” at Via Brasil Steakhouse in Summerlin. The event’s theme — A Time for Giving — set the tone for an evening rooted in gratitude, generosity and celebration of the remarkable individuals featured in the magazine.

A Night of Style & Service: Chic Compass Celebrates Latest Issue at Via Brasil Steakhouse2026-08-30T19:07:42-07:00

Basner Fine Art Reimagined: An Immersive Journey of Light, Introspection, and Architectural Storytelling

Mario Basner has long been known for photographic works that transcend documentation and enter the realm of emotional immersion. With the opening of his new Basner Fine Art gallery in Tivoli Village — Building 440, Suite 150 — he introduces a space that elevates this experience to an entirely new level. Expansive, refined and intentionally designed, the gallery offers a blueprint for what an immersive fine-art environment can be.

Basner Fine Art Reimagined: An Immersive Journey of Light, Introspection, and Architectural Storytelling2026-08-30T19:07:53-07:00

A Legacy Woven Into Las Vegas: Don and Dee Snyder

Once a remote outpost nestled between sunburned valleys and wind-worn mountains, Las Vegas was never meant to be the North Star. As settlers moved onto Paiute lands, the springs of this desert oasis offered only a brief rest for dreamers chasing fortunes farther west. But something happened in the Mojave. People stayed. Drawn by its daring spirit and boundless possibility, they began to shape a city that would defy its desert origins.

A Legacy Woven Into Las Vegas: Don and Dee Snyder2026-08-30T19:10:25-07:00

Bryan Thompson: Time to Tell His Story

From the moment I picked up Bryan Thompson years ago from his hotel in San Diego, I knew he was meant for stardom. It seemed to illuminate around him. He had moved from Indianapolis to Southern California, eager to make his name in the contemporary jazz community, and I had been asked, as a music journalist, to take this talented sax player under my wing.

Bryan Thompson: Time to Tell His Story2026-08-30T19:10:35-07:00

True Beginnings: Vera Jackson Moore Builds Second Chances in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has long been a city of dazzling lights, towering resorts and a rhythm that draws the world to its famous Strip. But beyond the neon and spectacle lies another story — one of resilience, community and second chances. It is here, in the quieter neighborhoods of the Historic Westside, that Vera Jackson Moore is rewriting what it means to begin again.

True Beginnings: Vera Jackson Moore Builds Second Chances in Las Vegas2026-08-30T19:11:13-07:00

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Will Celebrate 50 Years of Serving

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas (ALLV), previously known as Assistance League of Las Vegas, is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status. Since its founding in 1976, the organization has enriched the lives of children and adults in need through hands-on programs, services and philanthropic initiatives. Its volunteers collectively contribute more than 65,000 hours each year to support at-risk children and families in the Las Vegas community.

Assisting Lives in Las Vegas Will Celebrate 50 Years of Serving2026-08-30T19:11:33-07:00
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