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SUMMERLIN MORE THAN A PLACE TO LIVE. A WAY OF LIFE. INSIDE • Art Festival This Weekend • What’s in Store: The Shops at Summerlin • New Home Options Expanding in Summerlin Page 2 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal The Shops at Summerlin A rendering of The Shops at Summerlin depicts the open-air, pedestrian-friendly environment. Nordstrom Rack joins lineup Retail destination scheduled to open year-end 2014 By year-end 2014, shop till you drop in Summerlin will take on a whole new meaning. That’s when The Shops at Summerlin opens to much anticipation from community residents who look forward to a top quality retail destination in their backyard. Nordstrom Rack will join the growing retail collection, opening an approximately 36,000-square-foot off-price store. The new location offers loyal Las Vegas shoppers a location close to home along with previously announced anchors Macy’s and Dillard’s — all of which are set to open in fall of 2014. “We’ve known for a long time that we wanted to be in Summerlin,” said Geevy Thomas, president of Nordstrom Rack. “The Shops at Summerlin is a great fit for the Rack and we’re excited about this opportunity to bring our take on the ultimate treasure hunt to customers in the western Las Vegas Valley.” Conveniently located just off the West Charleston Boulevard exit on the 215 Beltway, The Shops at Summerlin is a 106-acre, 1.6-million-square-foot regional retail destination that will encompass more than 125 stores and restaurants in an open-air, pedestrian-friendly environment. “Nordstrom Rack is a favorite among shoppers in the Las Vegas Valley and will serve as an outstanding addition to The Shops at Summerlin, one of the premier regional retail sites in the U.S.,” said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin and vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corp. “Retailer response to the project has been tremendous as we work to create an unrivaled shopping, dining and entertainment hub for downtown Summerlin.” The Shops at Summerlin will also be home to a nine-story, Class A office tower unlike any other in Las Vegas today. The Shops at Summerlin is part of a 400-acre planned urban center where commerce, entertainment and retail activities are seamlessly integrated with “Nordstrom Rack is a favorite among shoppers in the Las Vegas Valley and will serve as an outstanding addition to The Shops at Summerlin, one of the premier regional retail sites in the U.S.” Kevin Orrock President of Summerlin cultural, civic and high-density residential land uses. Expected to open in fall 2014, The Shops at Summerlin is projected to provide approximately 1,700 jobs during construction and 2,000 when fully open. Las Vegas Review-Journal PROMOTIONAL FEATURE a Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Page 3 t-BoNes CHopHouse terra rossa HaCHi traditional american steakhouse from 5pm Classic italian from 4:30pm Modern Japanese from 5pm s at i s f y yo u r a p p e t i t e s redrock.sclv.com | 11011 West Charleston Boulevard | Las Vegas, NV 89135 | Reser vation 702.797.7576 © 2013 Station Casinos LLC. Las Vegas, NV. All rights reserved. Page 4 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal Andorra in The Paseos offers seven floor plans starting in the low $300,000s. The Woodside Homes neighborhood is one of four popular developments blossoming in Summerlin’s westernmost village. Summerlin new-home sales are heating up As fall temperatures cool down the Las Vegas Valley, new-home sales continue to heat up in Summerlin. According to national real estate consultant RCLCO, Summerlin ranks ninth nationally among master-planned communities for home sales year to date, another indication that interest in the Summerlin lifestyle remains high. “Demand for homes in Summerlin is strong at all price points,” said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin and vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corp. “The value of master-planned community living continues to resonate with buyers who appreciate and desire quality of life. That’s why buyers are clamoring to get into some of the newest neighborhoods here.” Five Summerlin villages are selling a variety of home styles, offering more than 40 floor plans ranging from 1,500 to 5,900 square feet. Prices start in the low $200,000s and top out at more than $2 million for custom home lots in The Ridges. Before bulldozers graded the ground in The Paseos village, new-home buyers were signing up for a look at Santaluz. The Toll Brothers neighborhood sits in the cascading elevation of The Paseos, Summerlin’s westernmost village. This gem offers three single-story floor plans and is the only new development in Summerlin made up entirely of single-story homes. Just across the street are neighboring developments Esperanza and Catalina by Lennar. Like Santaluz, these neighborhoods are designed with Mediterranean and Spanish influenced architecture and offer eight floor plans in both single-story and two-story homes. Also in The Paseos is Woodside Home’s Andorra neighborhood. There are seven floor plans available at Castille at Andorra and Seville at Andorra starting in the low $300,000s. The Mesa village, Summerlin’s southernmost village to date, offers popular home styles designed by KB Home, Pulte Homes, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes and Woodside Homes. The 18 floor plans in the neighborhood of Amado start in the mid-$200,000s and offer features such as roof-top decks, up to six bedrooms, dual master bedrooms and energy efficient appliances. Summerlin Centre village offers some unique home options, including West Park Villas town homes by William Lyon Homes. The four floor plans offer twoand three- story designs that include a third-floor mezzanine and optional tech center. Next door is Villa Trieste by Pulte Homes, the state’s first LEED-certified neighborhood. Residents in Villa Trieste’s single-family detached homes boast of energy bills that are so low, they are almost nonexistent — one reason why this property is almost sold out. The luxury golf course condominium community Mira Villa at The Canyons village has three remaining floor plans, including the 3,850-square-foot penthouse starting at $1.05 million. For an even more lavish lifestyle, Summerlin is selling custom home lots at Azure in its exclusive guard-gated village of The Ridges. Custom homesites at one-quarter to three-quarter acres are selling, priced from the low $300,000s to more than $1 million. Fewer than 65 lots remain. The Ridges also offers products from world-class builders, such as Christopher Homes and William Lyon Homes. The nearby Boulder Ridge neighborhood by Christopher Homes offers four floor plans starting at 4,300-square-feet custom built on one-quarter to one-halfacre home sites starting at just under $2 million. Sterling Ridge by William Lyon Homes will be opening later this year with six floor plans ranging from 3,546 to 4,871 square feet. Details about each neighborhood are at www.summerlin.com or download the free new-home finder application by searching “Summerlin” in your smartphone app store. Las Vegas Review-Journal PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Page 5 a rampart blvd. cheyenne ave. ad blvd. l a ke me actively selling neighborhoods Adelson Becker lake mead blvd. Lummis Meadows St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Summerlin Hospital ce n Sig Rogich 5 IVE A DR IST YV SK 7 1 6 3 charleston blvd. The Shops at Summerlin Future SAG EM O Faith h i ll s f desert o ot 2 sahara ave. rock r a nch rd. red Faith Lutheran RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA 2 Lutheran High hualapai wy. 1 IVE DR NT West CTA Sholom Schechter 3 desert inn rd. Goolsby Alexander Dawson 9 Custom Homesite Sales Center 4 town c e n ter hualapai wy. flamingo rd. future development WEST PARk vILLAS William Lyon Homes Two & Three-story townhomes from 1,556-2,048 SF Starting from the low $200’s 702.233.6344 8 5 tropicana rd. ME SA Condo Capital Solutions Luxury condominiums from 2,071-3,851 SF Starting from the $500’s 702.254.4647 AMAdO TERR AZA AMAdO Pulte Homes Two-story homes from 2,197-2,575 SF Starting from the low $300’s 877.485.7623 vILL A TRIESTE Pulte Homes Two-story homes from 1,487-1,777 SF Starting from the $300’s 877.485.7623 CRESTA dEL SOL AT AMAdO Woodside Homes Two-story homes from 2,236-2,518 SF Starting from the $300’s 702.769.0820 ThE SuMMIT AT AMAdO Ober 215 MIR A vILL A SUMMERLIN CENTRE Palo Verde Linda Givens 4 r te tow n alta drive 7 vegas dr. rampart blvd. E.W. Staten 215 anas a zi d rive future development Bryan buffalo dr. Merryhill ESPER ANZA Lennar Two-story homes from 3,242-3,864 SF 877.626.9323 KB Home Two-story homes from 1,852-2,256 SF Starting from the high $200’s 702.586.4261 CATALINA AMAdO CREST Lennar One & Two-story homes from 2,050-3,285 SF 877.626.9323 Richmond American Homes One & Two-story homes from 1,883-3,085 SF Starting from the low $400’s 702.641.0135 CASTILLE AT ANdORR A AMAdO POINTE Ryland Homes Two-story homes from 2,175-2,389 SF Starting from the low $300’s 702.489.7377 Woodside Homes Two-story homes from 2,236-2,518 SF Starting from the $300’s 702.769.0820 SEvILLE AT ANdORR A P K DR. AR Woodside Homes One & Two-story homes from 2,013-3,147 SF Starting from the high $300’s 702.769.0820 RUSSELL RD. 8 GRAND CANYON DR. HUALAPAI WY. Bishop Gorman 6 SUNSET RD. SuMMERLIN CuSTOM hOMESITE SALES CENTER 702.255.2500 SANTALuZ 9 Toll Brothers One-story homes from 2,495-2,873 SF Starting from the $500’s 702.304.9740 BOuLdER RIdgE Christopher Homes One & Two-story homes from 4,000-6,000 SF Starting from $1,350,000 702.838.3000 v i s i t s u m m e r l i n . c o m f o r a d d i t i o n a l i n f o r m a t i o n. Faiss Wet ‘n’ Wild FORT APACHE RD. MAULE AVE. download the free summerlin app today. search “summerlin” on itunes app store or google Play store. hOMES CONdOS/ TOWNhOMES PuBLIC SChOOL PRIvATE SChOOL COMMuNITy CENTER PARkS Page 6 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal Signature events popular with all valley residents Weekend Summerlin Art Festival to feature popular chalk art exhibit The annual Summerlin Art Festival includes more than 100 artists as well as stage performers, live music and a chalk art competition. This year’s event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Community Park on Town Center Drive between Sahara Avenue and Charleston Boulevard. It is free and open to the general public. Thanks to a robust calendar of familyfriendly events, residents of Summerlin enjoy exclusive access to year-round activities planned just for them. But the general public can get in on the action at three of the community’s largest events that are sponsored by The Howard Hughes Corp.: Summerlin Art Festival, Summerlin Half-Marathon and Tour de Summerlin. This weekend, Oct. 12 and 13, is the Summerlin Art Festival, at Summerlin Centre Community Park, 1800 S. Town Center Drive. Sponsored in part by CBS Radio, the event features more than 100 artists and craftsman from throughout the Southwest. Their fine art collections include paintings, glasswork, pottery, jewelry, metal works, sculpture and mixed media pieces. “This isn’t a craft fair; it’s a fine art exhibition with activities everyone in the family can enjoy,” said Danielle Bisterfeldt, director of marketing for Summerlin. “We’ve hosted this event for 19 years, and it’s become a fall tradition for everyone in the valley who appreciates and loves art, especially in a fun, outdoor environment.” The Summerlin Art Festival includes a popular chalk art component. Sponsored for the first time by the Discovery Children’s Museum, the chalk art exhibit features a competitive division for those interested in having their chalk art creations juried, as well as a noncompetitive division for those interested in just ▶ see Events page 10 Half marathon and cycling ride to be held in April Shriners Hospitals for Children Open brings weeklong lineup of golf, events As the home of Nevada’s only two Tournament Players Club courses and seven other golf courses, Summerlin has long been known as a golfer’s paradise. In fact, the golf world’s eyes will soon shift to Summerlin Oct. 14-20 when The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open takes center stage at TPC Summerlin. Now a part of the FedExCup regular schedule this year, this PGA Tour event is expected to draw more than 130 of the world’s top professional golfers to the city to compete for a player’s exemption into the 2014 Masters and a share of a $6 million purse. The tournament features a week complete with unique events for all to get involved in the action. Beginning Saturday, the Las Vegas Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony presents the 2013 class, including Brenda Knott, Bob May, Ray Norvell and Bill Walters. On Sunday, the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation Rockin’ Walk encourages participants to put their best foot forward to help thousands of disadvantaged children by providing them with new shoes and socks. More than 775 children have benefited from the event over the past three years. The tournament also features new ad- ditions to the weekly lineup, including Clark County School District Day on Monday. Clark County School District Day seeks to educate local youth in subjects such as health and wellness, financial literacy and renewable energy. The course will be closed to the public as the tournament staff welcomes 200 students from McWilliams Elementary for an enjoyable afternoon of instruction and entertainment with support from NV Energy, The First Tee of Southern Nevada, UnitedHealthcare and Wells Fargo. Additionally, Las Vegas local and former UNLV Rebel Charley Hoffman will host his foundation’s Las Vegas Pro Am on Monday. Amateurs will join pros for an 11 a.m. shotgun following a clinic provided by Hoffman. On Tuesday, beginning at 11:30 a.m., women in the community are invited to leave their heels at home and commemorate the third annual Kick Off Your Heels Luncheon with keynote speaker Susan T. Spencer, the only former female general manager in NFL history. KTNV Channel 13 Action News anchor Tricia Kean will serve as the mistress of ceremonies. Golf fans will have the opportunity to get inside the ropes and play alongside the pros during the MGM Resorts International Championship Pro Am on Wednesday, Oct. 16. An exclusive venue honoring active and retired members of the military, law enforcement, first response and fire and rescue will be presented by Shift4 Corp. Along with their families, public safety officials are invited to enjoy complimentary admission to the tournament Oct. 16-20. Making its tournament debut, The Hill Concert Series will follow the conclusion of the second and third rounds of tournament play Oct. 19 and 20 inside the tournament’s expansive and remodeled hospitality venue. The sounds of Jared Lee, The Jeremy Cornwell Project and The Dirty Guv’nahs will amp up after play. All tournament ticket holders are invited to stay and enjoy two nights of live music along with wine and craft beer tastings courtesy of Rock ’n Roll Wine. Benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children, the PGA Tour event supports the hospitals’ mission to provide innovative pediatric specialty care, world-class research and outstanding medical education regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Last year’s tournament winner Ryan Moore celebrates his victory at The Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The tournament returns to TPC Summerlin Oct. 14-20. Las Vegas Review-Journal PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Page 7 a The Comedians from Chelsea Lately Melissa Manchester November 23-24 • 7:30pm October 12-13 • 7:30pm $ Tickets From $ 1595 Tickets From plus tax $ Tickets From 15 95 November 30-December 1 • 7:30pm $ plus tax Tickets From October 26-27 • 7:30pm $ $ plus tax Tickets From Earl Turner November 2-3 • 7:30pm 15 $ plus tax Tickets From Satchmo 15 1595 plus tax Las Vegas Tenors December 20-21 • 7:30pm November 9-10 • 7:30pm Tickets From plus tax December 14-15 • 7:30pm 95 Tribute to Louis Armstrong $ 1595 Martin Nievera Holiday Show with Special Guest Sunny Charles Lead Vocalist for the Steve Miller Band Tickets From plus tax December 7-8 • 7:30pm 2995 $ 1595 All 4 One Holiday Show The Osmonds Tickets From plus tax An Evening of Pop and Doo Wop Martin Nievera October 19-20 • 7:30pm 1595 $ 95 Tickets From 1595 plus tax plus tax Robert Klein November 16-17 • 7:30pm $ Tickets From SM 1595 plus tax ALTA & RAMPART ı SuncoastCasino.com Page 8 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal West Career and Technical Academy is one of eight five-star public schools in Summerlin. Eleven out of 12 public schools received four or five stars in an official report released by the Nevada Education Department in June. Amenities include top-ranked public, private schools Twenty-two schools opened their doors in Summerlin this school year to more than 35,000 valley students. The 12 public and 10 private educational institutions in the master-planned community include 10 percent of Clark County’s highest ranking public schools and many of the valley’s top performing and nationally ranked private schools. According to a report released in June by the Nevada Education Department, six of the community’s 12 Clark County School District public elementary, middle and high schools received the top score of five stars in the state’s new critical performance assessment scale. Five Summerlin public schools received four stars. “The vision for Summerlin began with goals for a hallmark quality of life that included a quality education for the children here,” said Kevin Orrock, president of Summerlin and vice president of master-planned communities for The Howard Hughes Corp. “These goals continue to be met, as is evidenced by the state’s high rankings of the community’s public schools, as well as the accomplishments and reputation of many Summerlin private schools.” Summerlin public schools that received the top ranking of five stars are Bonner Elementary, Givens Elementary, Goolsby Elementary, Staton Elementary, Rogich Middle and West Career and Technical Academy. Summerlin’s first public school, Lummis Elementary, received four stars, along with Richard Despite more rigorous “ criteria, we again earned five stars by maintaining a comprehensive and targeted curriculum while building in structured supports for students to succeed. That, coupled with offering students competitive student organizations and service learning activities has kept us on top.’’ Amy Dockter-Rozar President, West Career and Technical Academy Bryan Elementary, Ober Elementary, Faiss Middle School and Becker Middle School. The five-star ranked West Career and Technical Academy opened in 2010 as the only school in the district with a Google pilot program. It allows students to create an electronic portfolio, use Google apps and maintain a Google calendar for class and homework. The nontraditional school offers nine career and technical program areas, including sports medicine, premedical sciences, engineering, business, information technology and digital media. It incorporates an on-campus biological field station where students work alongside scientists on campus as well as hosts a greenhouse for biotechnology and botany classes. “We are unique in that we are both a career and technical academy and a college preparatory school,” said Amy Dockter-Rozar, principal of West CTA. “The Clark County School District is a national model for urban career and tech academies, and West CTA is one of the flagship schools in that model. Despite more rigorous criteria, we again earned five stars by maintaining a comprehensive and targeted curriculum while building in structured supports for students to succeed. “That, coupled with offering students competitive student organizations and service learning activities has kept us on top,” she added. Being on top was part of the blueprint mapped out by Summerlin’s original planners and developers. “They were so committed to education that they donated 40 acres … to build Summerlin’s first school, The Meadows School,” Orrock said. Meadows, a private college preparatory academy, opened its doors in Summerlin in 1988, three years before the first family moved into the development. “The Meadows helped to set the bar high for education in this community,” Orrock said. The school was established by the founding board president, Carolyn G. Goodman. The Las Vegas mayor has a building on the 40-acre campus named in her honor. The school offers a variety of advanced placement courses, general education courses and a long list of cultural and athletic programs. The Meadows boasts a 100 percent four-year college placement rate. The Meadows helped to set “ the bar high for education in this community.’’ Kevin Orrock President of Summerlin Other top-performing private schools in Summerlin include The Adelson Educational Campus, which has produced consecutive years with 100 percent college graduation and college placement rates since it opened in 2009; The Alexander Dawson School, a nonsectarian, coeducational school offering a rigorous liberal arts program for children in prekindergarten through 12th grade, as well as a year-round college preparatory program; and Bishop Gorman High School, a Catholic college preparatory academy that boasts a 100 percent graduation rate and 96 percent college enrollment rate, and hosts a strong athletic program that’s earned more than 84 state championships in the school’s 59-year history. Las Vegas Review-Journal PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Page 9 a Where in the world is Summerlin? South side of Chyenne Ave. and west side of Rampart Blvd. RAMPART BLVD. CHEYENNE AVE. BUFFALO DR. LAKE MEAD BLVD. SUMMERLIN PARKW AY Future Villages M ER L VEGAS DR. IN PA RK W RAMPART BLVD. SU M AY North side of Vegas Dr. and west side of Rampart Blvd. HUALAPAI WAY RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA Future Village BLM LAND Villages Currently Selling West side of Hualapai Way from Alta Dr. to Sunset Rd. HUALAPAI WAY NORTH SIDE OF ANGEL PARK GOLF COURSE Villages Sold Out Future Villages GRAND CANYON DR. MESA Future Village MAULE AVE. FORT APACHE RD. . RUSSELL RD. West side of Grand Canyon Dr. DR PA R K In 1990, when the newly constructed Summerlin Parkway opened, news reporters dubbed it “the road to nowhere.” Today, the road to nowhere is the road home for more than 100,000 residents and thousands of Las Vegans who golf, shop, dine, work and attend school in the community. But just exactly where does Summerlin start and end? Many Las Vegans aren’t clear on Summerlin’s boundaries because the community is so expansive, creating the erroneous impression that Summerlin is synonymous with the entire western side the valley. But in fact, the community is generally bounded by Red Rock Canyon National Conservation on the west; Hualapai Way on the east with small fingers extending to sections of Rampart Boulevard and Buffalo Drive; Cheyenne Avenue on the north; and Maule Road on the south. “But it’s not that simple,” said Julie Cleaver, vice president of planning and design for The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of Summerlin. “Within those general guidelines, the boundary takes many twists and turns to exclude places like Tivoli Village and Boca Park, which are often assumed to be in Summerlin, when, in fact, they are outside of the community.” Thanks to a 23-year branding campaign that sustains the community’s reputation as one of the valley’s best places to live, Summerlin has become a household name in Southern Nevada, according to Brian Gordon, principal of Applied Analysis, who has conducted considerable market research for the community. “Given the community’s name recognition and impressive resident demographics, it’s not surprising that businesses that fall outside of the Summerlin boundaries yet cater to its residents refer to themselves as Summerlin businesses,” Gordon said. Residents in communities neighboring Summerlin also claim the master-planned community as their home, according to Cleaver, who added that it’s flattering that so many aspire to claim Summerlin as their business or resident address. “At the same time, we want the public to have an accurate awareness of what is in Summerlin,” she said. A map is not necessary to determine when you’re in Summerlin, according to Cleaver, who cites the community’s iconic monuments, heavily landscaped streets, medians and sidewalks and signature street lights as landmarks that help to distinguish the community from adjacent areas. “Summerlin’s consistently styled and blended architecture, roundabouts, strategic signage and plentiful parks give the community a very distinctive look,” she said. “It’s obvious when you’re in Summerlin, thanks to the community’s hallmark aesthetic.” If, however, you’re still wondering where Summerlin is, here’s the boundary map. South side of Maule and West side of Fort Apache to Wet ‘n’ Wild and Park South side of Lake Mead Blvd. and west side of Buffalo Dr. Page 10 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal ▶ EVENTS: Half marathon and cycling ride to be held in April 2014 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 having fun. For a $10 donation to the museum, the public can purchase a chalk square, and kids can participate in the creation of a giant chalk mural. Live music, dance performances and food art demonstrations will add to the free, two-day event. For more information on the registration fee for the chalk art competition or overall event information, visit summerlin.com The Summerlin Half Marathon, produced by Desert Sky Adventures, returns in spring 2014 for the fourth annual foot race. The April 12, 2014, event partners with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Southern Nevada to organize the 13.1-mile run. Participants will enjoy some of Summerlin’s signature trails that meander throughout several neighborhoods and parks. More than 500 people ran in the 2013 event, and an even bigger turnout is expected in 2014. Tour de Summerlin is a cycling event that attracts enthusiasts from around the world. Every year cyclists ride along some of the most scenic Summerlin streetscapes on 40-, 75- and 100-mile noncompetitive routes. Celebrating its 13th year this spring, Tour de Summerlin will again sponsor Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada at the April 26 event. “These events really bring the community together and allow Las Vegans to enjoy Summerlin’s beautiful parks, trails and views of the valley,” Bisterfeldt said. “The Howard Hughes Corporation is responsible for developing the masterplanned community, and the planning department takes pride in designing and maintaining infrastructure that promotes an active lifestyle. “These signature events are the best way to showcase the active and culturally rich lifestyle for which Summerlin is known,” she added. Luxury Living in the Heart of Summerlin. The Vistas Park was voted Best Park in 2012. The park is again in the running for Best of Summerlin. Voting is open until Saturday on summerlin.com. Best of Summerlin winners to be named at community art festival For the eighth year, residents and fans of Summerlin can share their opinions about what they love most about the community. Winners of the 2013 Best of Summerlin recognition campaign will be announced at Summerlin Art Festival at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Summerlin Centre Community Park. According to Danielle Bisterfeldt, director of marketing for Summerlin, the Best of Summerlin is a natural evolution for the community that has delivered on its promise of a quality lifestyle for more than 23 years. “Summerlin is bursting with parks, trails, restaurants, boutiques and interesting places beloved by those who call the community home. This is a fun and interactive way to let residents and the general public share what they like best about Summerlin,” she said. Nominations from community residents and the general public were accepted in August with the top three nominees advancing to the general vote. Only nominees located within the community’s boundaries were eligible for consideration. Voting is open online at summerlin. com for nominees in 12 categories: best park, best school spirit, best swimming pool, best place to work out, best familyfriendly restaurant, best happy hour, best restaurant for a celebration, best locally owned restaurant or eatery, best doctor, best golf course, best community event and best small retail business. Summerlin residency is not required to ▶ SEE POLL PAGE 14 Residency not a requirement for voting Santaluz, an exclusive gated neighborhood, offers three brand new home designs and enjoys some of the most breath-taking panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Now Selling! Luxurious gated community featuring 53 single-story homes. From the low $500,000s (702) 304-9740 Open Every Day 10-6. Brokers Welcome. Homes Available Nationwide. Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. Photos Are Images Only and Should Not Be Relied Upon to Confirm Applicable Features. This is not an offering where prohibited by law. Professional Builder Magazine, December 2012. Las Vegas Review-Journal PROMOTIONAL FEATURE The staff of John Cutter, a restaurant in The Vistas, enjoys the camaraderie of working at a local restaurant frequented by community residents. From left are Sarah York, Heather Carpenter, Kristie Morrison and Taylor Christensen. Summerlin resident builds successful businesses in his own backyard In 1995, Las Vegas native Adam Corrigan and his wife, Leah, bought their first house as newlyweds. It was in the newly developed Trails village in the thenfledgling Summerlin community. “I remember when they built the ‘road to nowhere,’ ” said Corrigan, referring to the now heavily traveled Summerlin Parkway. Corrigan, who attended Bishop Gorman High School, now lives with his wife and three children at Red Rock Country Club. He owns, among other commercial properties in the valley, John Cutter restaurant and bar in Vista Commons shopping complex at West Charleston Boulevard and Desert Foothills Drive. He describes the business as an early 1900s tavern that serves high-quality, never frozen ingredients including handcut steaks and homemade burgers. The venue is detailed with an ornate bar with video poker but includes a kids menu and coloring books. You may have heard the Corrigan name before. The family is responsible for popular restaurants across the valley including the Road Runner chain. Corrigan’s brother operates Vintner Grill, a high-end Summerlin eatery also on West Charleston Boulevard. “We’re all serving the same customers,” said Corrigan, noting the varied restaurant styles and cuisine. “We just want to be there for the different occasions.” Corrigan opened John Cutter five years ago just before the economy crashed, yet the family-oriented, nonsmoking venue survived. “We ran it as if there was nothing wrong,” Corrigan said. They ran it, he said, grateful for their customers and for their dedicated employees. Most of the restaurant’s original staff is still in place, and Corrigan credits General Manager Kristie Morrison for helping to keep John Cutter afloat. She has worked for him for more than 12 years. “I believe the staff tenure comes from an environment that is professional and providing, which comes from a family that has been in the restaurant business for over 25 years,” Morrison said. The Corrigan family’s restaurants have employed as many as 650 people. This month, 35 more people will be employed in Summerlin, thanks to Corrigan. In the same Vistas village complex, adjacent to John Cutter, he is opening Toros, a Spanish kitchen featuring tapas and paella. Corrigan says like John Cutter, Toros will offer only fresh cuisine. Neither restaurant will have a freezer and no smoking is allowed. It’s how the family runs its restaurants. “We just kind of do the right thing,” Corrigan said. “It’s important.” It was an easy decision for Corrigan to open another restaurant in Summerlin. Aside from it being close to home, he says it brings another independent restaurant to the heavily residential area. “I think Summerlin has a very masterplanned vision,” Corrigan said. “We believed in it, and I think we believe the same thing for our businesses. Summerlin is a success. Well-planned products are successful.” a Wednesday, October 9, 2013 • Page 11 Page 12 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal Residents enjoy active lifestyle with neighborhood amenities A big draw for those who call Summerlin home is access to a numerous amenities that create a culture that encourages healthy living and an active lifestyle. With more than 150 parks and more than 150 miles of trails for running, walking and cycling, Summerlin is, by design, built to give residents opportunities for exercise right at their doorsteps. In fact, in resident surveys, Summerlin trails consistently rank as the most popular amenity with more than 70 percent of respondents indicating they hit the trail at least once every few weeks. “The planners and developers of this master-planned community consider a variety of amenities to help enhance lifestyle and build a culture of active outdoor engagement for residents,” said Julie Cleaver, vice president of planning and design for Summerlin. “Nowhere else in the valley will you find so many parks with such a variety of activities for children as well as adults to enjoy.” From small neighborhood pocket parks to larger community sports and play complexes, residents have a variety Summerlin neighborhoods are connected by more than 150 miles of trails. The community received the American Trails Developer Award in 2008 and residents routinely cite the meandering walking/jogging/ cycling paths as a top amenity in the community. of choices for outdoor activities: organized T-ball and baseball leagues as well as unstructured play on the many lighted tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields and tot lots. Several community centers offer residents activities such as Pilates, martial arts and fat-burning and sculpting classes. And for the hot summer months, Summerlin residents have exclusive access to several community pools as well as the Pavilion Center Pool near Palo Verde High School. Pavilion Center Pool is operated by the city of Las Vegas for the general public. Also open to anyone in the valley are Summerlin’s nine public and private golf courses. These include the state’s only two Tournament Players Club courses, TPC Summerlin and TPC Las Vegas, both hosts to PGA tournaments. TPC Summerlin will host the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open FedExCup tournament this month. Indoor exercise opportunities also abound in Summerlin, home to the valley’s only Life Time Athletic, a 200,000-plus-square-foot fitness facility that is part country club, part exercise facility. It includes more than 400 pieces of cardio, resistance and free-weight training equipment, as well as a rock climbing wall and a pool with a two-story water slide. 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport, named Best Big-Box Gym by Fitness magazine, also gives area residents a serious workout with a variety of exercise equipment and group exercise classes. Both Life Time Athletic and 24 Hour Fitness Super Sport in Summerlin are finalists in the Best of Summerlin 2013 competition. Culture meets community at Nevada Ballet Theatre Cultural life and opportunities are often overlooked in a tourist destination such as Las Vegas, where the myriad entertainment offerings tend to overshadow local cultural institutions that exist beyond the glitz and glamour of the Strip. The 42-year-old Nevada Ballet Theatre is a clear exception as the state’s oldest and still thriving performing arts company. Fortunately for residents of Summerlin, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s headquarters are nestled in the heart of the master-planned community. Although Nevada Ballet Theatre is considered a resident performing company at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, all other company operations are in Summerlin, including management, marketing and administration. Because dancers rehearse and take daily classes at the Summerlin facility, they are a common sight in the community. “Their presence, alone, adds an air of culture and sophistication to our community,” said Danielle Bisterfeldt, mar- keting director of Summerlin. “NBT is a major contributor to the arts scene in Summerlin, and we are delighted the company calls our community home.” Lauded for the quality of its dance facility, considered among the very best in the nation, Summerlin has been home to Nevada Ballet Theatre’s professional company, affiliated academy and education and outreach programs since 1999 — providing the necessary foundation and nurturing suburban atmosphere needed to grow. From participation in the Summerlin Arts Festival to other community-based initiatives, Nevada Ballet Theatre remains focused on educating local audiences through premier dance collaborations and providing community exposure to internationally recognized guest artists from the national and international arts scene. With a student body of almost 400, the ▶ see Ballet page 15 ‘Nutcracker’ returns Dec. 14 The Connor FINAL OPPORTUNITY AT AMADO CREST IN SUMMERLIN From the $400s Community highlights: • Ranch and two-story homes up to approx. 3,350 sq. ft. • 3 to 5 beds, 2 to 4 baths • A selection of quick move-in homes* • Model homes for sale • Walking distance to Bishop Gorman High School • Community pool and park • All homes feature upgraded cabinets, countertops, flooring and more!** Sales Center: 5595 Bethany Bend Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135 For more information, call 702-641-0135 or visit RichmondAmerican.com *Closing dates are subject to change and cannot be guaranteed. 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Among the council’s many responsibilities is planning and executing more than a dozen annual events and seasonal celebrations, such as the Pumpkin Festival, exclusively for residents. Council at heart of community Buying a home in Summerlin offers much more than four walls and a roof. It’s a package deal that comes with a robust calendar of seasonal celebrations and special events; classes and workshops; youth and adult sports leagues; and 5k runs and walks — all planned exclusively for residents through the Summerlin Council, the nonprofit arm of the Summerlin Community Association that functions similar to a parks and recreation department. Each year, the Summerlin Council plans and executes more than a dozen annual events, offers nearly 100 community classes and youth camps, and assists local volunteers with the organization of 11 youth and adult sports leagues including T-ball, softball, soccer and tennis. To keep residents informed of these opportunities, the council maintains a residentcentric website and prepares and distributes monthly and quarterly publications to the 100,000-plus residents living in the master-planned community. “And that’s just the short list of the many functions performed by the Summerlin Council,” said Randy Ecklund, executive director of the Summerlin Community Association and Summerlin Council management operations. “Dedicated to the social, cultural and physical enrichment of residents, the Summerlin Council is responsible, in large part, for the quality of life for which the community is known. “The extent of the council’s work and impact on the community is immeasurable,” he said. The council was created in 1997 by The Howard Hughes Corp., the community’s developer, to plan and execute activities and maintain parks and other common areas for residents. “As a result, the Summerlin Council is at the heart of the community in many ways,” Ecklund said. For many Summerlin dwellers, the annual events coordinated by the Summerlin Council have become family traditions. Seasonal celebrations such as the Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Festival, Firecracker 5k, Hometown Holidays and Snow Day give residents a reason to celebrate just about every holiday and season. The Summerlin Patriotic Parade, which began 19 years ago as a small community event for residents only, has grown into the valley’s largest July 4 parade that is open to the public and draws nearly 40,000 attendees. “Every year, our family goes to the Summerlin Patriotic Parade,” said Mark Hutchison, who has lived in Summerlin with his wife and six children since 1992. “It’s an honor to celebrate the values of America and the enjoyment of our civil liberties with our friends and neighbors in our community.” Classes offered by the council cover a variety of subjects, including health and fitness, arts and crafts, continuing education, personal enrichment, and home and family. Classes are available to residents of all ages. Residents are kept informed of the class schedules through two publications printed by The Summerlin Council: a catalog called Experience and a monthly newsletter called Summerlines. Our students have a global outlook. Whether it’s learning Mandarin, Spanish or French, or the months spent preparing for our signature Celebrations Around the World event, Dawson students are well-prepared to step out into the Great Big World. Experience AMAZING at AlexanderDawsonSchool.org, or call (702) 949-3600 for a personal tour. Page 14 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 PROMOTIONAL FEATURE a Las Vegas Review-Journal Custom homeowners drawn to Ridges for view, design aesethetic The Ridges is Summerlin’s exclusive guard-gated custom home community that overlooks the Las Vegas Valley. parallel in the valley and the preferred location for many of my clients’ dream homes. There are many reasons why The Ridges in Summerlin is the literal pinnacle of luxury living in Las Vegas, according to Kevin T. Orrock, president of Summerlin and vice president of masterplanned communities for The Howard Hughes Corp. “The Ridges’ elevation at 4,000 feet above sea level is twice the height of the top of the Stratosphere Tower,” Orrock said. “That means it’s the most scenic ▶ POLL: Residency not a requirement CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 vote. Voters can get a look at the nominees by visiting Summerlin’s Instagram page and following the adventures of Summerlin Sam, the community’s beloved jackrabbit mascot. Sam is visiting all nominee locations and sharing a little about each nominee via Instagram. Search “Summerlin” on Instagram. “Everyone has their own personal list of Summerlin favorites,” Bisterfeldt said. “Now we’ll have a quasi-official list of favorites for 2013. We want to acknowledge and reward those businesses that are actively enhancing the lifestyle promoted here in Summerlin,” she said. “If you don’t already have a favorite Summerlin doctor, a favorite swimming pool or a favorite place to go for happy hour, just take a drive through the community. Then go to summerlin.com and vote for your favorites. The Best of Summerlin is all about what makes this master-planned community such an exceptional place to live.” spot in Summerlin, delivering consistently cooler temperatures and offering expansive and commanding views of the entire valley.” Named by Forbes.com in 2003 as the third most exclusive gated community in America, The Ridges has continued to unfold in keeping with that distinction. Today, The Ridges is home to more than 200 completed custom homes of which the majority are primary residences, ensuring a year-round vibrancy often missing from other luxury communities. More than 60 additional homes are under De Fa liv st er y! Zi Bes Vo ps t P te M izz d ag a az by in es Located high above the Las Vegas Valley, where Desert Inn Road meets the mountains, The Ridges is aptly named. The area’s dramatic rocky ridges and nearby Red Rock Canyon form the foundation of the community’s elegant design aesthetic while creating a stunning backdrop that’s impossible to replicate in Southern Nevada. Today, The Ridges is one of the most spectacular custom home sites in Las Vegas. Homes in The Ridges are required to embody the community’s desert contemporary style and design guidelines, ensuring consistency and quality throughout. Yet, creativity is beautifully and uniquely expressed in the designs of the region’s premier architects. According to Marc LeMoine, principal of Marc LeMoine Architecture, who is responsible for designing no fewer than 15 homes in The Ridges, the guidelines help architects design substantial homes that become part of the enhanced desert environment. “I am always looking for a unique architectural expression of my clients’ design goals and the opportunities afforded by their property,” LeMoine said. “The Ridges is a community without aesthetic design or construction, and sales of custom lots are brisk. At the center of The Ridges is Bear’s Best Las Vegas, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course that features replications of his most famous holes from courses throughout the Southwest; and Club Ridges, a private health, fitness, tennis and swim facility designed exclusively for Ridges’ residents. The Ridges is home to many of the valley’s top influencers — from CEOs to celebrities. Among those who call the area home are famed guitarist Carlos Santana and renowned nature photographer Peter Lik. Interior designer Cary Vogel of Interiors by Vogel, and his partner, Lance Robins, have lived in The Ridges for five years and are still exhilarated by the magnificent views each time they drive through the entry gates. Six custom neighborhoods in The Ridges are sold out, while the seventh, Azure, is under active development with less than 65 home sites remaining and priced from the high $200,000s to more than $1 million. For more information, visit www.summerlin.com or call 702255-2500. HEALTHY TAILS exceptional products for extraordinary pets ® Let us help you find the best food for your pet! We carry: • Primal • Taste of the Wild • Evo • Solid Gold • Go! 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Keep the fun going at Red Rock Lanes Bowling Center where your movie ticket stub will get you in for buy-one-get-onefree bowling games. Following a couple games as a family, a variety of dining options await within the property. Among them is the recently opened is Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, serving up authentic Southern-style barbecue prepared “slow and low,” a sure favorite for all ages. For those looking for a more intimate date night but having trouble finding a baby sitter, then Kid’s Quest supervised child care facilities is just the answer. Outfitted with a climbing maze and a multifaceted play structure, children from infant to 12 years old will have a great time in a safe environment while parents can enjoy more of Red Rock’s adult-oriented activities. Start with dinner at one of the property’s fine-dining restaurants such as T-bones Chophouse or Hachi. Then head over to Rocks Lounge for weekly live entertainment such as Grey Street or Nashville Unplugged where guests can learn the “story behind the song” from the ones that wrote it. Even this weekend is a great opportunity to check out country hit-maker Darius Rucker at The Sandbar outdoor poolside venue. If you’re looking for a drink and some nice conversation, then the recently renovated Lucky Bar is just the place. This stunning bar puts you in the center of the action, prime for people watching while still in an intimate atmosphere for you and your loved one to enjoy. Whether planning a one-day outing or a staycation for the whole family, Red Rock Resort is here to accommodate your needs. Nevada Ballet Theatre has made its home in Summerlin since 1999 at the Donald W. Reynolds Cultural Center. One of the oldest performing arts groups in Nevada, NBT adds an element of culture and sophistication to the community. ▶ BALLET: ‘Nutcracker’ returns Dec. 14 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre offers classes in many forms of dance for children through adult. Future Dance, its successful education and outreach program for underserved youth, recently celebrated 20 years of providing free inschool dance instruction to underserved populations in Clark County. Through the Future Dance Scholars Program, many of these students move on to train at the company’s Summerlin headquarters as well. This past August marked the exciting arrival of the academy’s new co-directors, Monique Meunier and Nilas Martins. The husband and wife team, both former principal dancers with New York City Ballet, will oversee the academy’s We interupt your golf season to remind you that you are married and want to stay married DIAMOND Hence, our fine jewelry. 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The magic continues Dec. 14-22 with its annual holiday production of “The Nutcracker,” which premiered at The Smith Center last year with new sets, costumes and choreography by Artistic Director James Canfield. A one-of a-kind dance experience is offered in March to those who subscribe to the season; “The Studio Series: Outside In” returns with original works and commissioned pieces. The season culminates with the romantic comedy and full-length story ballet “Coppélia,” adding up to an exciting season of celebrated masterpieces, timeless classics and bold new works. For more information on Nevada Ballet Theatre, visit www.nevadaballet.org. www.FaithPreschoolLV.org 2700 S. Town Center Las Vegas, NV 89 Our goal is to nurture the child’s self-esteem, help the child to develop respect for others and encourage his/her expression of creativity. We strive to show Christ’s love and guidance in all areas of living. We offer a variety of 3 and 4 year old programs to meet the needs of our students and families. We currently have space available in our 3 year old programs. One program currently enjoyed by our families and students is our “Lunch Bunch” allowing Moms and Dads a little extra time in their day and affording the students an opportunity to lunch with their friends. (702) 921-2727 Page 16 • Wednesday, October 9, 2013 a PROMOTIONAL FEATURE Las Vegas Review-Journal HOME IS A LONG LIST OF AMENITIES AND A SHORT SEARCH TO FIND THEM. YOUR NEW HOME IS JUST A TAP AWAY Summerlin’s new mobile and tablet app features custom search options to find the perfect home for you and your family. Plus discover what Summerlin offers by touring actively selling villages and their amenities. Just search “Summerlin” in your app store and download to your phone or tablet device. Today. Tomorrow. Forever. This is Summerlin. 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