Table of contents for Autumn 2021 in Chic Compass

Here we are again! Back to the chalkboard we go, trying to unravel the mystery of how to balance our life and health with the issues of COVID-19 looming, which seems determined not to go peacefully into the night. We had a glimpse of hope in the late spring and early summer, but here we are into autumn with a new approach to what appears to be a drama that will be with us for some time to come. With that said, Chic Compass continues to try to help you escape into a world of wonderment, if even for a short moment in time. We all could use a lot more light in this world because it’s easy to find darkness in the news stories you learn about regarding our…

New Orleans! There is so much to say about it, so much to see, and, of course, there’s the food. The heart and soul of New Orleans surmount the insurmountable while maintaining its cultural identity, tradition, and customs. The crescent city is exceptional by overcoming adversities that would have destroyed others, yet it takes its three hundred-plusyear history and continues to entice, revise, and reinvent itself. New Orleans author Kerri McCaffety writes, “New Orleans restaurants all dip a silver ladle or a wooden spoon into three hundred years of simmering history to incite epicurean ecstasy in the dream city of pleasure.” “New Orleans restaurants all dip a silver ladle or a wooden spoon into three hundred years of simmering history to incite epicurean ecstasy in the dream city of pleasure.”…

Ballet120 pirouetted onto the Las Vegas arts scene in the fall of 2018, just a year before the pandemic whacked the world. Small but artistically mighty, the company is putting its fresh spin on classical dance. Founded by dancer and choreographer Benjamin Tucker, this re-imagined company comprises a core team of a dozen highly-trained professional dancers from around the world who make Las Vegas their home. The mission of Ballet120 is “to inspire, educate and give back through the art of dance.” The company’s overarching goal is to make dance more accessible to audiences through digital channels and unconventional venues outside the concert hall. In short, to deliver dance to the people in exciting new ways which are intimate, direct, imaginative, and fun. The company is also laser-focused on creating…

Having St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the cover of this edition of Chic Compass magazine brings your attention to the issue of health at this time in our history like none other. For many of us, we are still surviving COVID-19, while others are challenging and fighting other health issues. Bringing this to the forefront highlights greater awareness and appreciation for what is in place to help others heal and overcome their illnesses and diseases. And this is what this issue of Chic Compass magazine is all about… gratitude. Once again, our multi-talented writers have done a splendid job bringing us stories that demonstrate our willingness to help others, do what we do best, and enjoy all that life has to offer. On the health side, there is a…

"The concept of NOTORIETY came from years of meeting and auditioning amazing talent for BESTAgency. I would be blown away by them but also knew that was half the battle… where could I book them?" Thus begins my conversation with Ken Henderson, creator and driving force behind NOTORIETY LIVE, an unconventional entertainment venue in downtown Las Vegas. NOTORIETY was born out of a desire to bring artists and audiences together…a place where performers of any caliber could feel at home, connect with fans, and create great music. At one point, a recording studio was even part of the design plans. It’s an idea that could still happen…because NOTORIETY is a place of endless possibilities. “Originally, my focus with the concept in 2006 was more music-driven. It was to be a…

I was fortunate to be invited to a private event at Berger & Sons Fine Jewelers at the Fashion Show Mall to meet Orianne Collins, designer of OC Jewellery. I barely had a chance to say hello to her as she soon became swarmed with people who wanted an opportunity to speak with her. Luckily, I was able to arrange for a time to interview Orianne, not for her beautiful, high-end jewelry but for the two non-profit organizations she heads—one of which was formed after she was paralyzed from the neck down. Two days later, I was delighted when speaking with Orianne Collins (formerly married to Phil Collins) to find her friendly, open, and down to earth as we talked about her life. She was born and raised in Nyon,…

The fashion staple in every wardrobe is the classic black and white combination. It can come as a solid mix or a collaboration of textures and patterns. The creativity of the blend is limitless, and that is what makes the classic style so enduring. Las Vegas designer David Tupaz creates his version by mixing patterns—stripes with the houndstooth and the solid color create an exciting look. A touch of color doesn't hurt the designs either, and adding lime green becomes the focal point of the black and white palate, making a statement that can’t be ignored. The designer explains," The sudden infusion of color against black and white is an element of surprise where one can get creative by using color with black and white. Yet, black and white,…