By: Evan Davis / Entertainment Editorwas looking back at my article from lastI September, and realized how many showswere going on, and how many shows The VegasVoice and I were producing. Guess what? Therestill is quite a bit of entertainment happening onthe local scene.Now don’t get me wrong. I don’t want anyone to think that Vegas isback to any normalcy when it comes to entertainment, but I do want togive you a quick rundown on who’s out there entertaining and whereyou can go to see and hear live music.Let’s start with just a few of the entertainers and then I’ll name somevenues that will provide you with food, drink and music.George Bugatti, Michael Ross Nugent, Mark Giovi, SkyeDee Miles, Rick Arroyo, Doug Taylor, Carmine Mandia, RitaLim, Randy Anderson, Jonathan Karrant, Laura Shaffer,Vinny Adinolfi, Vin A., Janice Sands, Kelly Clinton, KellyVohnn, Mama’s Wranglers, Genevieve, Kenny Davidson,Janien Valentine, Ian Ward, Kent Foote, Jimmy Hopper…well,you get the Idea!So where do you go? Bootlegger Bistro, Italian American Club, PiazzaLounge in the Tuscany, The Vegas Room, Hanks Steakhouse in GreenValley Casino, Skyline Casino, Ichabod’s, Prosecco’s Italian Kitchen,Chianti Restaurant, Saddle and Spurs Saloon, Trattoria Italia, La CasaCigar Lounge, Belle Vita, Firelight Barn, Bobby Mao’s along with someStrip lounges in the casinos. There’s also a few places Downtown, likeDon’t Tell Mama and Notoriety.And for all the folks that are staying home, we have a plethora ofonline entertainment from Frankie Scinta, Ned Mills and SallyOlson, Gary Anthony, Keith Thompson & Tony Arias, CraigCanter, Jimmy Hopper, Chadwick Johnson, Vinny Adinolfiand Vin A., Chase Brown, Bill Fayne, Jamie Hosmer, JimHitte, Billy Stritch (from his New York apartment) and of courseThe Composers Showcase hosted by Keith Thompson and featuringsome of the best singer/songwriters in Vegas.If you want the calendar of where and when these talented entertainersare performing, send me you email address and I’ll gladly include youin my weekly email providing you with all the details.Mask up, social distance and stay safe.12There’s Still EntertainmentYou can read Evan’s entertainment blog and sign up to receivehis free email weekly Calendar of Events at www.EvanDavisJazz.com. Email him at: evan@thevegasvoice.net.September 2020Avocados Saved MyBusinessBy: Sam Wagmeister / People & PlacesIn the early days of the coronavirus shutdown,when only the most essential businessescould remain open, a produce purveyor for Bronze Café called generalmanager David Mozes. With casinos dark, produce had piled up andavocados were ripening.The supplier offered Mozes bargain prices. Mozes jumped at theopportunity, immediately turning to social media - passing thosebargain case-lot prices on to his customers.“Oh, by the way, would you like any sandwiches?” he asked each,with over 60% success rate.Those suppliers also hadstockpiles of undeliverabletoilet paper earmarked forthe casinos. That promptedanother social mediamarketing blitz. Mozesestimates that he gave away700-800 rolls of toilet paper, one free with each sandwich order.Out-of-the-box thinking has been the hallmark of Mozes and partnerPeter Bastein since before arriving in Las Vegas in 2008. Mozes was inthe midst of a downtown multi-million dollar real estate project whenthe market crashed.It left him with nothing but time which he used to assist in Bastein’sprivate chef catering business.An opportunity to utilize a community center’s commercial bakingequipment came with the caveat that they also operate the coffee andsandwich bar. The quirky nature of the operation quickly became afavorite of the downtown legal community and a significant cateringbusiness developed.The pair extended their footprint several times before opening at2380 N. Buffalo in late 2018. Their goal was to be “the next great thingthat contributes to a community: food, service, quirkiness.”The industrial-look Bronze developed a “Cheers-like” atmosphere.“For some we are their social outlet for the day.”Catering breakfasts and lunches for groups of 20-50 sustained them.That business evaporated with the March work-at-home directive.That’s when the avocado-toilet paper programs went into effect.The carry-out business has flourished. “We’re surrounded bythousands of homes fully occupied by people who aren’t going to work.”Their menu of healthy salads, cold “sammiches” and sweets hashelped sustain the business.”Our “cold” food tastes just as good threehours later.”The partners recently introduced their menu inside the Juice Box LV,7150 S. Durango.Mozes encourages customers to challenge them with dining andcatering requests. “The answer is never no.”Sam Wagmeister is The Vegas Voice Nightlife Editor. He loves tohear from our readers. Please feel free to contact him via email:LasVegasHomeTeam@Gmail.com.
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