NOV13
Arts & Culture
Pacific Legacy Tattoo and Art Expo
3 PM – Nov 15, 8 PM · The Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
Now Featured · Taking Action · 01 / 05
Akeem Castro’s Grounded Rhythm
Stepping away from the nightlife grind, DJ Upperhand Keem found his authentic frequency in urban farming, family, and community stewardship.
Now Featured · Career Pivots · 02 / 05
The Art of the Second Act
How two Las Vegas creatives turned unexpected career upheavals into Wild Muse, an approachable haven for hands-on connection.
Now Featured · Story · 03 / 05
Best of the Week: Grit, Care, and the Quiet Work of Vegas
How local founders and creatives are redefining success through resilience, family, and honest community work.
Now Featured · Entrepreneurship · 04 / 05
Building Beyond the Stage: The Evolution of Poppin John
After 28 years mastering movement, John Wesley Austin is engineering platforms that turn artistic passion into sustainable enterprise.
Now Featured · Entrepreneurship · 05 / 05
Beyond the Feed: Bullethead's Long Game
From East Las Vegas content creator to culinary champion, Jeremy Johnson is turning viral momentum into lasting community equity.
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The Pulse Of The Valley
The entrepreneurs, leaders, artists, and operators moving Las Vegas forward — in their own words. Beyond the neon and the noise.
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Raising the Bar, One Tray at a Time
How Chad Indrieri turned an online delivery hustle into a multi-state dessert empire by obsessing over product and people.
Lessons Learned
Karim Singleton
From New York fashion to Vegas cinema, a veteran creative discovers that reinvention begins the moment you pick up the camera.
Community Impact
Jimmy DePew
Retired Air Force veteran Jimmy DePew bridges the punk scene, recovery circles, and veteran services by refusing to stop showing up.
Entrepreneurship
Shannon Dorn
Native Las Vegan Shannon Dorn has spent decades chronicling the city's creative soul—and building spaces where it can thrive.
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The Week Ahead
A weekend-focused Las Vegas guide to fall festivals, family outings, cultural celebrations and hands-on training.
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Mari Davis
“I’ve learned that sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones that lead you closer to the life you truly want to build.”
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“You’re not broken. Something happened to you. And what happened can be understood, and what is understood can be restored.”
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Ashleigh Hughes & Tony Cimino
“Don’t wait until you feel completely ready, because you probably never will, but make sure you’re willing to learn.”
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NOV20
Music
NEON CITY FESTIVAL
6 PM · Downtown Freemont, Las Vegas
OCT24
Festivals
Great Pumpkin Festival
10 AM – Oct 25, 4 PM · 📍 Otonomus Hotel 5050 W Russell Rd Las Vegas, NV 89118, Las Vegas
OCT24
Arts & Culture
Chalk & Cheers
11 AM – 3:30 PM · Sky Canyon Park, Las Vegas
OCT24
Festivals
Dia De Los Muertos Festival
4 PM · Ferguson's Downtown, Las Vegas
OCT24
Festivals
Asian Lantern Festival
5 PM – 11 PM · Las Vegas
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