Love Your Local Libraries
One of the last, true free spaces available, and the unsung heroes of our communities, libraries offer amazing resources - often free of charge!
One of the last, true free spaces available, and the unsung heroes of our communities, libraries offer amazing resources - often free of charge!
On January 9th, my grandma lost her battle to COVID, marking my first loss to the virus. Writing about the experience and my thoughts about everything helps me cope. If you've also lost a loved one recently, I hope it helps you in some way.
Vegas City Opera (VCO) continues its mission to offer opera and classical music to the public “in fresh and exciting new ways,” dedicating its new season to the voices of the community. Read more to learn how!
Working with at-risk dogs to make sure they find loving homes, The Churchill Foundation has used the pandemic as a means of regrouping and growth as they focus on the future. Read more to learn how they continue to help the community!
The Happy Earth Market continues to provide a creative space here in the community for people to come and learn new things or express themselves through offering workshops as well as a platform for local creatives. Read more to learn about H.E.M. and the work they're doing!
Back in July, we covered NVCADP's efforts to repeal the death penalty here in NV. Since then, they have continued their work here in the state with that mission, and have incorporated new ways of reaching out to people about the issue, including both art and community organizing. Read more to learn about the things they've been doing since July!
The Workshop Downtown, a local educational platform by and for creatives and entrepreneurs, has pivoted to an online format in response to the pandemic. Read more to learn how they've continued to build up the community.
Tacotarian, a local vegan taco shop in Downtown Las Vegas, is not only serving up delicious, plant-based food, but is also raising awareness to an issue many people aren't aware of - third-party delivery app fees. Read more to learn how they're addressing this problem that's worsened during the pandemic.
The pandemic uprooted the lives of many. Read more about how Amadeus came to terms with moving back in with his parents. Read more to learn how he's come to terms with it, and what his own personal silver lining is!
Local culture and community-focused organization, Fifth Sun Project, has been hard at work in the Las Vegas community, from providing help and resources throughout the pandemic, to helping local efforts in response to recent anti-racism protests. Read more to learn about this amazing organization and how they uplift the community!