The Beverly Theater promoted Alexi Harber to general manager and Courtney Davis to event sales manager. Harber joined the theater in May 2022. As general manager, she will continue her lifelong mission of enriching lives through the arts. Davis was hired as an events specialist in October 2022. She kick-started her career with industry giants like AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, Live Nation, T-Mobile Arena and DMCs, managed local bands and was a music journalist for LocalMusicScenes.com.
Jonathan Halkyard was elected chairman of the board of directors at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Halkyard, chief financial officer for MGM Resorts International, succeeds longtime chairman Don Snyder, who steps down after more than 20 years in the position.
The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV announced the appointment of two faculty members to named professorships. John Valery White was named the E.L. Cord professor of law and Ruben Garcia was named the Ralph Denton professor of law. White teaches and writes on civil rights law. The E.L. Cord professorship is named for the E.L. Cord Foundation, which supports education, arts, culture and welfare in Nevada. Garcia teaches and writes on employment law and constitutional law. The Ralph Denton professorship was endowed in the name of the native Nevada attorney by the Joy McCann Foundation.
Originally inspired by the vibrant food culture of New York and perfected in California, Fat Sal’s has brought its elevated sandwich creations to Downtown Las Vegas. The new location at Neonopolis provides guests with a unique “foodie” experience with larger-than-life sandwiches that have attracted celebrity fans and become a staple for the UCLA college crowd.
Las Vegas-based digital payments innovator Koin appointed former marketing director Tiffany McGrath as new vice president of corporate communications. McGrath helped the company grow its footprint in the digital payments sector. In her new role, she will lead the development, deployment and management of all communications initiatives, developing new partnerships and increasing the company’s brand awareness.
Roma Kitchen opened this month in Southern Highlands at 10420 S. Decatur Blvd. #100. It is open seven days a week, serving Italian fare and cocktails. The nearly 3,000-square-foot space accommodates more than 100 guests with a mix of tables, banquettes and a full bar.
Blind Center of Nevada celebrated the official groundbreaking of Visions Park, a 100-unit affordable housing complex with goals to create a supportive environment for those who are blind and visually impaired, provide a safe and clean housing option, and provide a residential structure close to the Blind Center’s main campus to reduce transportation time and cost for members.