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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.

Mombacho Cigars S.A. to Celebrate 10 Years with Magnifico

Mombacho Cigars S.A., makers of the Tierra Volcan line sold in the United States, has announced that it will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with…

Marion, Mass. To Increase Minimum Age to Purchase Tobacco

While an official increase to the tobacco purchase age in Marion, Mass. has yet to be passed, the town’s board of health has said that…

Parks in Wilmington, Ill. To Become Tobacco Free

The majority of parks in the suburban city of Wilmington, Ill. will be going tobacco free after the city council unanimously approved an ordinance at…

Pura Soul Barber Pole 5 x 50

At the 2015 IPCPR Convention & Trade Show, the cigar industry got its first look at one of Pura Soul Cigars’ new releases, the Pura…

Norwell, Mass. Approves Increase to Tobacco Purchase Age

The city-by-city march to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 in Massachusetts took another step forward this week, as the Norwell…

Oklahoma City, Okla. Extends Smoking Ban

The Oklahoma City Council voted yesterday to extend its existing smoking ban to even more areas, making virtually all city-owned property smoke free. The only two…

Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Approves Parks Smoking Ban

Smokers looking to ring in the new year with a cigar at an Egg Harbor Township park will have to make new plans, as city…

Clay Roberts & Sam Phillips Join La Palina

La Palina has announced that Sam Phillips and Clay Roberts have both joined the company, being named president and chief operating officer, respectively, as well…

Taft, Okla. Passes Tobacco Ban on Town Grounds

It certainly won’t go down as the biggest score for the anti-tobacco movement, but the town of Taft, Okla., with an estimated population of 246…

Independence, Mo. To Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

A proposal to raise the minimum age to purchase tobacco products, nicotine delivery devices and vapor products to 21-years-old was approved Monday night in Independence,…

AVO Classic Covers 2015 Volume 2

If you’re going to put out something with volume 1 in the name, you’d better be sure to put out at least a volume 2, which…