Vegas Stripped: A sweet legacy

By Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 5, 2017 - 11:15 am

Tanya Solares says it’s her passion to help her father, Alejandro, make the family’s shop, Real Donuts #1, a continued success. She’s managed the shop, working alongside her dad, for the past eight years. The single mom works tirelessly to uphold her father’s legacy to honor his hard work and devotion to his family.

“Making him happy makes me happy,” she says.

Vegas Stripped is an Emmy Award-winning series by visual journalist Rachel Aston. Her videos are posted weekly at reviewjournal.com. Contact her at raston@reviewjournal.com. Follow @rookie_rae

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Ocean Prime restaurant plans June opening with ‘whimsical’ things in store

By McKenna Ross / RJ

April 14, 2023 - 7:40 pm

Steakhouse and seafood restaurant Ocean Prime will join the Museum of Illusions, Agora Cosmetics and others in opening at mixed-use retail complex 63 this summer.

A 10-acre parcel owned by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on the southe ...

LVCVA to consider 10-acre, $125M Strip land sale on Tuesday

By Richard N. Velotta and Eli Segall / RJ

March 9, 2023 - 4:52 pm

Developers Brett Torino and Paul Kanavos, who built Harmon Corner and are working on the 63 retail center, would become the owners of property near the Convention Center.

A scene from "Extravaganza -- The Las Vegas Spectacular," which opens at Jubilee Theater at Bal ...

‘Extravaganza’ moving into former ‘Jubilee’ theater at Bally’s

By John Katsilometes / RJ

January 28, 2020 - 4:02 pm

“Extravaganza” could be called “A Dry Wow, for the other Las Vegas show Rosènn produces, “Wow — The Las Vegas Spectacular” at the Rio.

RJ’s Rachel Aston honored for video on historic Las Vegas neighborhood

By Mike Shoro / RJ

September 17, 2018 - 8:35 pm

Ward 5 Chamber of Commerce President Katherine Duncan presented Rachel Aston with a framed photo of the Moulin Rouge and thanked her for a regional Emmy-winning video about the former casino, titled “The Moulin Rouge: A Fight for the Westside.”

Bob Griese pilots the Super Bowl party at Westgate

By John Katsilometes / RJ

February 5, 2018 - 12:04 pm

Bob Griese didn’t wager on the game, but he’s having a time of it. He did say the Eagles would score on their first possession, and he was right.

Vegas Stripped: Teacher’s jewelry line captures Nevada beauty — VIDEO

By Rachel Aston / RJ

December 3, 2017 - 5:39 pm

Mary Beth Heishman is a high school teacher and , but moonlights as a jewelry maker.

Las Vegas artist makes couture dresses from single-use items — VIDEO

By Rachel Aston / RJ

November 26, 2017 - 3:34 am

For three years, Jennifer Henry showed her collages and paintings at First Friday events downtown. But it’s her most recent work — crafting couture dresses from single-use items — that has led to bigger opportunities.

Vegas Stripped: Meet Champ Wilson — VIDEO

By Rachel Aston / RJ

November 20, 2017 - 1:44 am

You can’t miss him at night. Champ Wilson is the one with the flashing glasses and flashlight.

Vegas Stripped: Teacher and mother makes time for art — VIDEO

By Rachel Aston / RJ

May 11, 2018 - 4:47 pm

Many of us struggle to balance work and family. Some — Natalie Delgado for instance — include time for their own creative fulfillment.

Vegas Stripped: A reflection on the Las Vegas shooting — VIDEO

By Rachel Aston / RJ

October 7, 2017 - 11:15 am

Metro officers embrace community members at a vigil Tuesday at Doolittle Community Center for the victims of the shooting Oct. 1 at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.