At the Chapel of the Holy Family at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, an extraordinary afternoon unfolded where music, philanthropy and humanity converged in a way that felt almost transportive. The intimate opera experience reminded guests that some of life’s most profound moments happen not in grand arenas, but in sacred spaces where every note can be felt deep within the soul.
I met Fawnia Mondey at an eWomen Network event I attended recently. She graciously invited me to attend one of the classes she teaches. Her charisma convinced me to take her up on the offer. Now, let me tell you what her class was, and for those who personally know me, here is where you get to have a great laugh … pole dancing!
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.
Chic Compass pulled out all the stops for its latest launch at another sold-out event. Held at the fun and fabulous Loaded Empanadas on May 15 in Las Vegas, we introduced our cover star, Tony Pearson, and met many of the other fascinating individuals featured in this edition. It was an action-packed evening filled with celebrity performers, writers, designers, our valued advertisers, and many other interesting guests.
Chic Compass: We appreciate you, Dr. Laura Henkel, for coming to speak on "Creating Profits: Artists, Galleries $ Museums" and "Breaking Into the Art World on a Budget: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists." First of all, introduce yourself and the inspiration behind publishing these books.
Midnight Muse – The Book, The Music, and The Film under the Forgotten Song Music publication company is an outstanding achievement that pays tribute to the musicians behind the headlines who made Las Vegas a mecca for entertainers to perform 24/7. It also acknowledges some of the city’s artists and poets.
Beginning in December and into 2024, the Modern Showroom Playhouse at Alexis Park will present a series of shows. The visionary dream maker, Pete Housley, has several shows performing there weekly in the Playhouse and the Athena Show Lounge.
Riding by motor coach bus from Basel to Lucerne and experiencing the drive was a surreal experience. Looking out of the windows, you can see the Alps. As we approached the city, the lake became evident, and between the view of the Alps and Lake Lucerne and the beauty of it all, it was one of those moments where you felt like you were in a dream.
The Basner Fine Art Gallery in Las Vegas hosted a delightful evening filled with top-shelf caviar and Cognac, and unveiled the extraordinary photography art of Mario Basner’s newest exhibition.
The quaint German town of Speyer rests on the West Bank of the Rhine. The city is known for its Romanesque Imperial Cathedral, the burial place of eight emperors, including some of the most famous Holy Roman Emperors.
