Las Vegas has always thrived on reinvention, and who better to guide its cultural future than someone who has grown up alongside it? Jennifer Kleven, a native of Las Vegas, has been watching the city's transformation from a playground of glitz and glamour into a rich tapestry of art and culture.
When you think of downtown Las Vegas, what comes to mind? The bright lights, the buzzing atmosphere and the vibrant mix of people. Behind Neonopolis, one of the most iconic spots in this electric area, is a man who has dedicated his life to turning spaces like this into more than just functional places—they're truly magical. That man is Rohit Joshi, a visionary developer whose influence has left an indelible mark in Las Vegas and beyond.
"I've always said I want Spiegelworld to be about no rules, so as long as you don't get injured and you don't ruin anybody else's experience, then we don't need the rules." That is the gospel according to Ross Mollison, Spiegelworld's chief impresario extraordinaire, or as he calls himself, "a naughty boy from Melbourne, Australia, just having fun in Vegas."
In a darkened theater, audience members are immersed in "The Wonderful World of Was," a musical dramedy presented by the nonprofit Social Issues Theatre, about a man diagnosed with Alzheimer's who loses his wife and caregiver. His care falls to his self-centered daughter, personal assistant, long-time friend and maintenance man, all of whom have no prior experience in dementia care.
When Dr. Jen Welter is on the football field, do not cross her line of scrimmage. "Sometimes I forget I am retired because I still tackle people on demand!" It might sound unusual for a doctor—let alone a 5-foot-2-inch woman—to go from sideline to offensive line, but Dr. Welter follows her playbook.
The Southwest Vegas Valley’s newest luxury resort off the Strip gaming destination is Durango Casino & Resort. Nestled in the vibrant landscape of Southwest Las Vegas, Durango Casino & Resort stands as a testament to perseverance and innovation.
Las Vegas off-strip dining has been exploding in the last four or six years, and now there is yet another addition…special…very special. Wineaux just opened at UnCommons in Southwest Las Vegas, and it is a collaborative effort between renowned culinary and wine experts coming together to create a brilliant space.
One of Las Vegas’ coolest new attractions invites visitors to step back in time to when Las Vegas was wet and green, and herds of large herbivores like ancient bison and Columbian mammoths roamed the land. Located just 20 minutes north of the Las Vegas Strip, Ice Age Fossils State Park opened to the public this past January.
The Jeremiah Program (JP), one of the country’s most proven models for attacking poverty head-on, has finally come to Las Vegas.
The situation... well, it was complicated. The decision to continue his professional dancing career versus returning to his home, layered with leaving all family, all friends, and his life as he knew it… was challenging and clear. Ray Guzman made the life-altering, difficult, yet defiant choice.
