Home Services

Emergency Plumbing Las Vegas

Plumbing problems don't wait for convenient timing and they definitely don't respect holidays. Brown Friday (late November, right after Thanksgiving) marks the start of the holiday rush, and the last thing you need is an emergency plumbing call when family's visiting and your home's getting heavy use. Now is the perfect time to know exactly what qualifies as an emergency, what to do first, and how to get help fast. If you're staring at water on the floor or a toilet that won't stop, here's a...

Food + Beverage

Opposites Attract

A wine and food pairing guests will be thankful for: Sauternes and Stilton blue cheese Article by Eve Bushman | Photography by Ed Bushman This wine writer, judge, and educator has a favorite wine and food pairing for the holidays that may surprise you: a sweet dessert wine like a golden French Sauternes paired with Stilton blue cheese. Let me explain why this pairing might just amaze your guests this festive season. The first time it was served to me was in a dessert wine pairing class. I...

Wellness

Military Discipline, Community-Centered Care

Bridging lessons from service to local orthopedic medicine Article by Alexander Fraser | Photography by Jerry Metellus As November arrives, our community naturally turns its focus toward gratitude, honoring both the blessings of family and the sacrifices of our nation’s military service members. For Dr. Brian Carr, founder of Las Vegas Concierge Orthopedics, this season offers an opportunity to reflect on service, sacrifice, and the core values that guide his practice. Having served as a...

Finance + Legal Services

Where Community Is More Than a Core Value

Nevada State Bank employees support financial education, volunteer initiatives, and community programs statewide Article by Stephen Will | Photography by Courtesy of Nevada State Bank Nevada has long been shaped by residents who invest their time and energy in the places where they live and work. From rural towns to rapidly growing urban neighborhoods, that tradition remains visible across the Silver State. For Nevada State Bank, community involvement has been part of its story since the bank...

Home + Design

Thankful for Trust

Built on 15 years of friendship, three partners lead Nevada Shutters & Blinds into a bright future, finding joy in giving light Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Nevada Shutters & Blinds While Nevada Shutters & Blinds may be in the hands of new owners, the veteran premium window installation company comprises a team no stranger to Las Vegas–or each other.  Nicole Hughes, Oscar Mendez Jr. and Kelly S. Jackson have a shared history together that began with friendship 15 years ago. They...

Life + Culture

Grace in Gratitude

Celebrating Nevada Ballet Theatre's gift of world-class artistry, inspiration, and community impact Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Virginia Trudeau Whether you are a lifelong patron of the arts or someone who has yet to set foot inside Reynolds Hall, the season of gratitude upon us offers something every Southern Nevadan can appreciate. As the Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center, Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) fuels our local cultural landscape year-round—blending jaw-dropping...

Life + Culture

Preserving Their Legacy

Honoring 250 Southern Nevada veterans through powerful portrait photography Article by Vivian Greggory | Photography by Mikel Conrad When Mikel Conrad watched his uncle break down in tears after putting on a replica Army jacket for his 80th birthday, he saw far more than a piece of fabric. He saw decades of unspoken pride, deep-rooted friendships, and a chapter of youth that time could never erase. It was a pivotal moment for the longtime Henderson photographer: the realization that the living...

Home Services

Your Smart Home Is Only as Strong as Your Network

When people picture a luxury smart home, they usually think about beautiful TVs, immersive audio, automated lighting, security cameras, and motorized shades. What they don't always see is the system making all that connected technology possible: the home network. As more devices become connected, a professionally designed residential network becomes an increasingly important foundation for reliable smart home performance.Why is a strong home network important for smart home automation? Your...

Home Services

Las Vegas Drain Cleaning

If your sink keeps backing up after a quick snake job, it might be time for something that goes deeper. Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to clean the entire inside of your pipes—not just poke a hole through the blockage. In Las Vegas, where hard water buildup and desert debris happen fast, this kind of deep clean can mean the difference between a temporary fix and lasting results.What Is Hydro Jetting?Hydro jetting is a drain cleaning method that sends specialized water jets through your...

Food + Beverage

Connection in Every Cup

Mothership Coffee is growing a value-driven business built on belonging, giving back, and great coffee Article by Demi Guillory | Photography by Mothership Coffee At this Las Vegas-born roaster, there’s more than exceptional coffee brewing. There is an entire community of coffee lovers invested in supporting important causes and making an impact together. CEO Juanny Romero first conceived the Mothership Coffee brand in 2008 under the Sunrise Coffee family. At the time, she knew one thing for...