Arts + Culture

Fearlessly Stepping Into The Spotlight

Las Vegas photographer Casey Jade turns her lens toward deep, lasting transformation Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Casey Jade and Michael Roberts For years, Las Vegas readers have seen the world through Casey Jade’s eyes, creating portraits of Valley residents that feel like they are finally exhaling. But ask her what she really does now, and the answer reaches far beyond the camera.   She has evolved her business into Highest Self Studios, which she describes as “a...

Life + Culture

Love Local Impact

Celebrating nonprofits that strengthen Southern Nevada through compassion and community Article by Alexander Fraser Love is more than a sentiment in the Las Vegas Valley, it is a force that quietly powers families, protects the vulnerable, heals the wounded, and preserves the beauty of the place we call home. Every day, local nonprofits carry that love forward, often in ways the broader community never sees. In this special “Love Local” issue, we highlight four organizations whose missions are...

Life + Culture

Skyward in Pink

Local pilot helps turn a hot pink jet into a love letter to survivors, dreamers, and her city Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Casey Jade What began as a reporting assignment for Stephanie Goetz quickly became a firsthand experience when she took the controls of an airplane. An award-winning television news anchor, she climbed into the cockpit for a segment on aviation and felt her world tilt as the runway fell away. “The moment I put my hands on the yoke and felt the airplane lift off...

Life + Culture

Choosing Love by Choosing Yourself First

One local matchmaker and officiant shares how to create the foundation for meaningful companionship, and why love begins long before the first date Article by Jennifer Florendo Self-love isn’t a buzzword to Wanda Tracey, the Henderson-based matchmaker and officiant known for her thoughtful, introspective approach to pairing people. It is, she explains, the starting line for every healthy relationship. “Self-love is the foundation for everything,” she says. It shows up in companionship...