‘Hamilton’ Cast Members Join Mr. Billy for Hip-Hop Storytime

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presented an extra-special Hip-Hop Storytime as cast members from touring Broadway musical “Hamilton” joined host Mr. Billy onstage at Whitney Library on May 23. Performers included Blaine Alden Krauss and Kendyl Sayuri Yokoyama. Whitney Library Branch Manager Billy Allen created Hip-Hop […]

NHA will ‘Show Off’ to help end homelessness in Southern Nevada

The Nevada Homeless Alliance (NHA) has worked to end homelessness in Southern Nevada for over 30 years. The organization’s mission is to advance collaborative strategies to end homelessness in Southern Nevada through advocacy, public awareness, education, and coordination of services.  NHA’s vision is bringing together nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience […]

What are Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo in the Project 2025 era?

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE Juneteenth is a symbol of black liberation. Like Cinco de Mayo, the history-celebration nexus may be less than precise — but the dates remind us of freedom. June 19 and May 5 have become days that we gather with family and friends to honor the past and revere freedom.  Freedom as […]

Revamp, Reinvest, Reap the Rewards

BY KIMBERLY SMITH Owning a home is one of the most significant investments you can make, and maintaining its value requires ongoing care. Regular remodeling not only preserves your property’s worth but can also increase its market appeal and functionality.  Here’s why it’s a smart move:  Protect Your Investment: Homes naturally age over time. Small […]

Running It

Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson reflects on three decades of leading the Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club. Edward “Coach Spud” Johnson is widely known as the successful head coach of the renowned Vegas Stealth Youth Track Club — a position he held for close to 34 years, serving Black children from the Historic Westside community.  The […]

Crowning Miss Juneteenth 

Charlee Ann Hadley, a 15-year-old student at Centennial High School, has been crowned Miss Juneteenth NV.  Born in Riverside, California, and raised in Las Vegas, Charlee Ann has distinguished herself through her academic pursuits, artistic talents, and dedication to community service.  Charlee Ann excels in a variety of subjects at school, particularly enjoying math, English, […]

Ten Times Better

BY CLAYTEE D. WHITE A few days ago, George Lee passed from this earthly existence. I had just watched the documentary of his life for the second time. He was quiet — a dealer at a downtown casino, who, earlier in life, danced on New York stages for the likes of George Balanchine. Lee was […]

Play It Smart

The queen of Las Vegas real estate, Kimberly Smith breaks down the laws and rules governing Airbnb in Las Vegas. BY KIMBERLY SMITH Thinking about turning your Las Vegas home into an Airbnb? Before you list, it’s essential to understand the city’s short-term rental (STR) laws — because breaking them could mean fines or losing […]

Affordable Housing in Action

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNRHA), in partnership with The Michaels Organization, a national leader in residential real estate, held a ceremonial groundbreaking for two new affordable housing developments in Las Vegas: Duncan and Edwards located at 5901 W. Duncan Dr.; and 28th and Sunrise located at 2601 Sunrise Ave. Combined, the two new […]

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: BRITTANY SOUL

‘Why not bring all my gifts to the table?’ A beloved fixture of the Las Vegas entertainment scene, Brittany Soul is a Nevada native who has mastered her art in a number of forms: vocalist, songwriter, author, and spoken word performer. We caught up with the multi-hyphenate to learn more about her work, motivations, and […]

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