Geoff Schumacher is the director of community publications for Stephens Media and writes a weekly column for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He is the author of “Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue “and “Sun, Sin & Suburbia: An Essential History of Modern Las Vegas,” both published by Stephens Press.

Brian “Paco” Alvarez is curator of the Las Vegas News Bureau. The Bureau, founded in 1949 to help promote Las Vegas, is in the process of archiving the collection (million-plus photo collection) and sharing it with the public. The collection includes photos, film and printed material. However, it’s most well-known for its classic black-and-white shots of Las Vegas. Alvarez has worked at the Liberace Museum and the Atomic Testing museum.

Darrin Bush, a native of Las Vegas, joined the staff of the Las Vegas News Bureau as a photographer and has been there for the past 18 years. Prior to joining the News Bureau, he worked for the Del Webb Corporation at the Sahara Hotel. Along the way, Darrin Bush has written four books and received several photographic awards.

Kris Kremo, a Swiss citizen, was born in Paris as the last edition in an internationally famous dynasty of artistes. His father, Bela Kremo, a famous juggler himself, made sure that Kris, his brother and his sister were well-trained in the family heritage, but left the ultimate career decisions to his children. Only Kris chose to juggle. He debuted with his father in a double act in 1970 and has been carrying on the family tradition ever since.

Australian Entertainers Gavin Skinner & Lydia Lim have achieved world-class notice since 1996 in Championship DanceSport. They came to America in 2000, then to Paris in 2004, where they developed what is known today as Soul Mystique…“the world’s most unique magical dance act.” They have combined the ancient Russian Art of “Quick Change’ with show stopping DanceSport.

Laura Lee is renowned for her award-winning original plays, one-woman shows and memorable characters. For more than 20 years, her performances have been featured at international arts festivals, colleges and playhouses. She has performed at the White House and was named “Cultural Treasure” by Barbara Bush. Laura Lee performs as the “Iowa Housewife” in “Menopause The Musical” at the Las Vegas Hilton.

Tony Douglas is a native of Long Island who has been performing magic and comedy since the age of eight. At age 15, he became president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. He was the studio warm-up comic for two season of the NBC sitcom “Working it Out” starring Jane Curtain as well as the warm-up comic for CBS’ “Dudley.”

Dr. Constantine George runs a solo full-time medical practice, the Division of Internal Medicine Chairperson for Southern Hills Hospital, and also volunteers his time to educate teens and seniors on important health care issues. He offers tips on how to stay healthy while traveling.

Kendall Tenney has been an anchor for KVBC-TV for 14 years. He has earned numerous accolades including Edward R Murrow, Associated Press and Electronic Media awards. Kendall’s passion is issues affecting children, including hosting the annual “Run for a Wish” every January on the day before the Super Bowl.