We recently sat down with Sean Stuart, Las Vegas performance artist and Cofounder of For The Birds Productions, to discuss the philosophy of artistic expression/performance as a therapeutic/mental health process for dealing with stress and the world on a daily basis. He immediately took to the stage!

The start of a new year offers a natural pause; a moment to breathe, reflect, and ask ourselves who we want to become next. While the world loves to promote sweeping resolutions and dramatic reinventions, research (and lived experience) tells us something different: It’s the tiny, consistent choices we make every day that shape our lives in the most powerful ways.

The New Year is a great time to reassess wellness choices. But what if our decisions could never be changed? If our decisions at the start of our journey set the course forever, offered no turning back or opportunities for a “do over.” What if the choices made for you as a toddler determined your lifelong journey?

Long before Las Vegas evolved into the inclusive city it celebrates today, there was Le Café, a bold, unapologetic refuge for the LGBTQ+ community at a time when queer visibility came at significant personal risk. Its founder, Marge Jacques (c. 1935–2001), was more than a bar owner; she was a pioneer whose courage helped shape the city’s queer history.

On March 28, 2026, The Usual Place will transform into something far more than a venue for nightlife and spectacle. For one night only, it becomes a spell circle; a place where glamour meets grief, joy meets justice, and magic becomes an act of survival. Red Dress 2026: Abra-RED-Dabra! – A Magical Night of Transformations marks more than another chapter in the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence’s storied history. It celebrates over two decades of radical care, creative resistance, and unwavering commitment to people living with HIV/AIDS in Southern Nevada.

When Kendall Jecky Sonquipal Cailing steps onto the Miss International Queen–USA stage this March, she will be carrying far more than a sash or a crown-in-waiting. She brings with her a story shaped by immigration, survival, faith, and a fierce commitment to visibility; one that reflects the very heart of what MIQ-USA was created to celebrate.

New beginnings don’t always arrive softly. Sometimes they show up as a breakdown, a reality check, a moment that cracks your whole life open. Sometimes they come after years of trying to hold everything together with shaking hands. And sometimes, a new beginning is simply a decision, “I deserve better. My kids deserve better.”

At first glance, Life Blows: The Escapades of the Real Lexi Ray sounds like pure absurdity: a life-sized blow-up doll embarks on a road trip of self-discovery, documenting her existential musings through poetry, yoga, heartbreak, and beachside epiphanies. But beneath the humor and whimsy lies something far more tender and resonant; a profoundly queer meditation on identity, mental health, belonging, and the quiet work of learning to stay alive when life feels overwhelming.

The beginning of a new year often inspires reflection and renewal. This provides an opportunity to evaluate ourselves and ask: Does my life align with my goals and values? What is going well? What needs to change? This self-assessment can help us create goals that help us grow, change and strengthen who we are. This year, the Southern Nevada Health District invites you to use the new online resource, CredibleMind, to begin building the best version of yourself.

As a new year unfolds, January and February offer a powerful moment of recalibration, especially for queer and trans communities navigating change, resilience, and self-definition. These months invite us to release what no longer fits, recommit to chosen family, and step more fully into lives shaped by authenticity rather than expectation. Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or courage, this forecast looks ahead with intention, reminding us that our futures are self-written, and worth celebrating.

I have known Jeffrey since I moved to Las Vegas in the 90s. His mother, Pat, was one of the best volunteers and “Moms” I had during my career with Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest. Our paths met so many times over the years with the Nevada Gay Rodeo Association (NGRA) that I knew there would be a time when his incredible knowledge would be shared with our readers and me.

New beginnings don’t always arrive wrapped in hope and certainty. Sometimes they come quietly, disguised as small choices. Sometimes they arrive through grief, exhaustion, or the moment when staying the same feels more painful than change. And sometimes, a new beginning is simply the decision to keep going.

2026 is HERE! Las Vegas PRIDE is excited to return to our events, including our recurring PRIDE OUTside Hikes, PRIDE Family BINGO, PRIDE Party, and more. These events are being added to our calendar now, so be sure to sign up for reminders and stay connected.

Join us as we enjoy the beauty of the Red Rock National Conservation Area. This trail is rated easy and uses a well defined trail with some light scrambling as desired. In and back on the same path, the total hike is just under 4 miles total and has a roughly 400 foot elevation change over the total distance.