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Patrick Lagreid

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I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.

Colibri Announces New Rally Lighter

Colibri is bringing a new single flame lighter to next month’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show. The Colibri Rally “embodies the spirit of modern F1…

Gresham, Ore. Parks Go Tobacco Free Today

The parks of Gresham, Ore. are officially going smoke free today, but park users will get a six-month reprieve from a fine should they light…

JetLine Proto-Pipe Slated for IPCPR

For smokers of both cigars and pipes, having one lighter that can handle both tasks is often a welcomed accessory, and JetLine has a new…

Providence, R.I. City Council Overrides Veto of Smoking Ban

After two votes and a mayoral veto, it turns out that there was enough support to enact a smoking ban of one of Providence, R.I.’s…

JetLine Bringing Two New Lighters to IPCPR, Villano and Phantom

JetLine has a pair of new torch lighters in store for attendees of next month’s IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the dual-flamed Phantom and the…

Habanos S.A. Announces Appointment of New Development Vice President

Habanos S.A., the Cuban cigar company, has announced the appointment of José María López Inchaurbe as the company’s new development vice-president. López is an agricultural…

Bethel Park, Penn. Bans Smoking in Parks

The Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park has enacted a new ban on smoking and tobacco use for its parks, with the vote coming during Monday’s…

North Wildwood, N.J. Joins in Boardwalk Smoking Ban

In a move that should come as no surprise, the city of North Wildwood, N.J. has joined in the growing boardwalk ban on the Jersey…

Arango Cigar Co. Acquires Certain Assets and U.S. Distribution Rights From Music City Marketing

Arango Cigar Co. has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire certain assets and exclusive U.S. distribution rights from Music City Marketing. Included in that…

Aspen, Colo. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Tobacco 21 movement can plant its first flag in Colorado, as last night the Aspen City Council voted 5-0 to raise the minimum age…

Lincolnshire, Ill. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

Yesterday, you only had to be 18 years old to purchase tobacco in the Chicago suburb of Lincolnshire, Ill. Today, you must be 21, as…