Exhibit City News 4th Quarter Magazine Release Party

Okay! So, for this event I am going to unpack it in parts because this event was amazingly beautiful…

I love events with community building elements.

I love events that draw attention to causes.

I love events that bring all demographics of people together.

Exhibit City News 4th Quarter Magazine Release Party did all three of these things in a well put together evening of networking, art exhibiting, and nonprofit fundraising.

Being a new small business owner in Las Vegas I am learning that for the business community at least, we are a large, yet small supportive and engaged community. Magazines are an intricate part of the small business community. Magazines showcase local small business owners' ventures and stories. Ensuring that magazines stay in publication ensures that small businesses remain a supportive and engaged community.

@exhibitcitynews a trade publication magazine that has been based in Las Vegas for over 29-years released its 4th quarter print issue at the glamorous #StirlingClub announcing to everyone that #ECN is still here and will continue to make an impact for years to come.

Let's unpack!

Local artists showcased their art along the base of the @thestirlingclub lounge. Walking into the event space the first painting that drew me in was a portrait of the Surrealist artist Frida Kahlo. My art history course knowledge kicked in as I began to immerse myself with the stories of each artist's piece. Yes, I am someone will spend long hours at an art museum and yes, I am also someone will spend time understanding the story within an artist's piece. No, I am not an art expert however, I do love art, I enjoyed art history in college, and having majored in English I can recognize art and its story in any creative element.

Local artist self-portrait depiction of Frida Kahlo was inspiring. With so much going on in the world today taking a moment to see two worlds merged together as one in a painting was needed.

Local artist @xrlevegas drew me in with their eclectic painting that tells their story of transition into their true identity with fond appreciation for the parts of Las Vegas and the women of Las Vegas that have made the greatest impressions upon Charlie. I loved her story of overcoming to become in her 'Power & Control' piece.

@gingvonmeijer textured abstract expressionist art pieces drew me in with her attention to detail and bold deep textures that with touch permitted you to be able to immerse yourself within the paintings. A female Jackson Pollock with texture, order, and warmth.

The Juvenile Justice Impact CEO & Founder @DrSusanFeneck raffled off a few gift baskets and sold #JJI branded energy drinks to raise money and draw attention to @juvenilejusticeimpact cause to bring about awareness, prevention, education, and community outreach to/for the injustices of the juvenile court system. Educating communities on the impact that youth incarceration has on the individuals incarcerated and their families is essential to creating sustainable preventative measures that will reduce the rate of youth incarceration within the African American and Hispanic communities here in Las Vegas.

@MicheleGalluf best-selling author of "The 69 Mistakes I've Made In Sex & Love" graced the dance floor with her presence and posed with her must read for all women. It's on my fall reading list as well. One of the many strengths that women possess is the ability to reflect, take accountability, take action, and empower another woman in a similar situation. I saw that in Michele and I am excited for her, her book, and the impact that she and her book will have on women. Women will learn how to enter into healthy friendships and relationships as whole women. Women will also learn how to forgive themselves for poor relationship choices. And women will learn most importantly that the relationship with self is the defining relationship that prepares them for all other relationships (an Abbigail quote).

Now, I cannot dance, however, these beautiful ladies kept me on the dance floor with them until the end of the event. @Jacquieritchason @tonya @michele @mandybernard @jillhinchliff Thank you Exhibit City News for a beautiful evening, congratulations on your 4th Quarter magazine launch, and for 30-years of being Vegas strong. You have gained a new faithful subscriber and event participant.

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