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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.

The Promise

There’s no shortage of stories and inspirations that come with new cigar releases. Some are subtle and simple, some more elaborate and almost extravagant. For…

Apple Valley, Calif. Bans Smoking in Parks

The town council of Apple Valley, Calif. voted this week to ban smoking in all public parks and recreation facilities operated by the town effective…

Alaska’s Smoking Ban Could Grow with New Bill

A bill to expand Alaska’a existing smoking ban been introduced in the state House of Representatives, and specifies a list of additional places where lighting…

Vermont Delays Debate on Raising Tobacco Purchase Age

Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives are delaying a discussion to be had on whether or not to raise the minimum age to purchase…

Wellesley, Mass. Raises Tobacco Purchase Age to 21

The Wellesley, Mass. Board of Health recently amended its regulation on the sale of tobacco and nicotine products to increase the minimum age to purchase…

Press Release: AVO Limited Edition 2014 «AVO 88»

February 28, 2014 (Pinellas Park, Fla.) — The AVO Limited Edition 2014 celebrates the extraordinary 88th numerology gains full exposure with the number 8. Not only does…

British Columbia Health Minister Calls for Nationwide Ban on All Flavored Tobacco

The Health Minister of British Columbia has called for a ban on all flavored tobacco throughout Canada, which would expand the country’s prohibition that currently…

Syracuse, N.Y. Could Ban Outdoor Smoking in Downtown

Hearing complaints that the Cathedral Square area in downtown Syracuse, N.Y. is becoming covered in cigarette butts, the city council is expected to begin work…

Ridgewood, N.J. Expands Park Smoking Ban

The Village Council of Ridgewood, N.J. has expanded the area covered by their recently passed ban on smoking in parks, extending it to include all sidewalks…

J. Fuego Announces Second 2014 Release, Americana

Jesus Fuego’s personal and company Facebook pages were busy Tuesday morning as he posted pictures of his latest project, Americana. Fuego did not include much…

NATO Announces Myrna B. Sherman Memorial Education Scholarship

The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) announced on Monday the creation of the Myrna B. Sherman Memorial Education Scholarship “to honor the memory and spirit…