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🎸 Phish Transforms the Sphere with Unparalleled Concert Experience
Issue #137 - April 22, 2024
John Wu
22 Apr
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📆 Weekly Local Events for April 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Lunch and Rummikub Mondays at IHOP Summerlin (Every week on Monday @ 12PM
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW): (Every week on Tuesday @ 5:30 - 7:30PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour: 7 - 9 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
🌤 Summerlin South, Las Vegas Weather
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
🎸 Phish Transforms the Sphere with Unparalleled Concert Experience
Phish, the renowned jam band from Burlington, Vermont, captivated thousands of fans during the opening night of their four-show run at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Fans, new and old, were treated to a unique setlist and immersive production that highlighted the band’s signature style and the venue’s state-of-the-art capabilities.
During the concert, Phish demonstrated their musical prowess and deep connection with the audience, delivering a performance that seamlessly blended sound and visual art. The Sphere’s advanced audio-visual technology, including graphics by Moment Factory and lighting by Chris Kuroda, enhanced the concert experience, creating atmospheric effects that complemented each song.
Fans like Alexa Tetzlaff, a seasoned Phish follower, praised the show as one of the best they’ve witnessed, noting the exceptional use of technology and the band’s experimental approach. The concert environment at the Sphere was described as a blend of a massive music hall and an outdoor festival, with dynamic visuals such as vintage TVs and colorful cars adding to the spectacle.
In addition to the concert, the event featured a nod to Phish’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s through Phish Food-themed visuals, celebrating the band's long-standing collaboration with the ice cream company.
🏒 Bruce Cassidy Guides Golden Knights Through Rollercoaster Championship Defense Season
Bruce Cassidy, coach of the Golden Knights, navigated a challenging NHL season marked by inconsistency and high expectations following a Stanley Cup victory. Cassidy, known for his tactical approach, has adjusted his coaching style to incorporate more patience throughout the 82-game season. This shift comes after the high of winning the championship, which provided him with a new perspective on managing his team.
The season began promisingly with an 11-0-1 start, but was later marred by difficult periods, including losing streaks in December and February. Despite these challenges, Cassidy’s focus on maintaining mental sharpness and player well-being helped the team secure a playoff spot. His continued emphasis on strong leadership and adaptability reflects his commitment to sustaining high performance and defending their title.
Cassidy's journey this season exemplifies the pressures and trials of defending a championship, highlighting the necessity of resilience and strategic planning in professional sports.
💲 Mortgage Adviser Clarifies Misconceptions About Fed Rates and Mortgage Costs
Matt Hennessy, a Las Vegas-based mortgage adviser, has highlighted the complexities surrounding the relationship between Federal Reserve rate hikes and mortgage rates amidst the highest interest rates since before the Great Recession. Contrary to common misconceptions, Hennessy explains that Federal Funds Rate adjustments, currently at 5.25 to 5.50 percent, do not directly dictate mortgage rates. Instead, these adjustments influence short-term rates like those for treasuries, car loans, credit cards, and home equity lines of credit.
The primary aim of raising the Federal Funds Rate is to control inflation, which surged to 9.1 percent in June 2022—the highest since the early 1980s. Hennessy simplifies the concept of inflation as "too many dollars chasing too few goods," emphasizing that higher rates are intended to temper demand by making goods more expensive and less attractive.
Although these rate hikes indirectly affect mortgage rates, they do so by impacting inflation, which is detrimental to mortgage bonds. These bonds pay a fixed rate of return, and inflation can erode the buying power of these returns as the cost of goods and services rises, making the fixed returns less valuable over time.
The current average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.8 percent, a figure reminiscent of rates seen in 2002 and late last year. Despite popular belief, mortgage rates are not directly tied to U.S. government 10-year treasury yields, though they are related. These yields reflect the government’s borrowing needs and are a critical indicator for mortgage professionals who track mortgage bonds or mortgage-backed securities for more precise rate predictions.
As inflation remains a concern with current rates at 3.1 percent—above the Federal Reserve's target of 2 percent—the possibility of a rate cut in the near future seems slim, according to Hennessy. Recent trends indicate continuing high inflation due to rising energy and shelter costs, potentially delaying any planned reductions in the Federal Funds Rate.
🎰 Lucky Streak: Player Wins Four High-Value Jackpots at Caesars Palace
A slots player at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas hit a remarkable winning streak, securing four jackpots totaling $1,486,000 within just three and a half hours. The fortunate run began late Thursday night and extended into the early hours of Friday morning. The sequence of wins started with a $280,000 jackpot at 10:50 p.m., followed by $287,500 at 11:41 p.m., $228,500 at 1:03 a.m., and culminated in a $690,000 win at 2:02 a.m. This extraordinary series of wins highlights the unpredictability and excitement that draws many to the world of casino gambling.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: April 12, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - March 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
Visit here to see the entire report.
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