Hillary Scott’s life is kind of like the solar system. Her family is the sun. Such career responsibilities as touring, recording and songwriting — even flying to Vegas — are in orbit around that single energy source. Scott’s 5-year-old daughter, Eisele, has picked up on this theme. “She does artwork every day at school,” Scott […]
Concepts of infinity, repetition and reflection are common motifs throughout Kusama’s works. “Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity” encourages visitors to confront those ideas themselves. Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has garnered international acclaim for her immersive infinity mirrored rooms. For the first time, one is open in Las Vegas. “Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity” is one […]
If the lineup for the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s holiday concerts seems familiar, it’s because it is. Conductor Donato Cabrera says the concerts will have most of the same musical selections that were performed at the 2013 holiday show, not long after The Smith Center opened and before he became music director. Which is why the […]
Storytelling is one of those rare art forms that pretty much anyone can pull off — unlike sculpting, for instance, or chainsaw juggling. It’s also one of the oldest. You can practically picture an audience, each member desperately in need of a razor, crowding into a cave for “The Paleolithic Story Hour.” (Sample story: “Gor […]
HELP of Southern Nevada’s Tea, Trends and Tranquility fundraiser was held on Oct. 5 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. This year’s honorees include Lou Claggett, Laura De La Cruz, Michelle Eckmann and Mona Joseph, who were recognized for their community involvement and philanthropic support. Vegas Golden Knight Alex Tuch was on hand for the event […]
The Las Vegas Fashion Council held its fourth annual ‘artLIVE!’ event on Oct. 19 at Zappos downtown. Ten “painted ladies,” the event’s signature mannequins hand-painted by a collective of local artists, were on display and later auctioned. Guests enjoyed live music, body painting and sand art demonstrations during the evening, as well as an auction […]
As proof of Colson Whitehead’s diverse influences, consider that his latest novel, “The Underground Railroad,” won not just the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, but also the Arthur C. Clarke Award, named after the noted science fiction writer. Or consider the breadth of his books, which cover everything from a zombie apocalypse (“Zone One”) […]
Just a few decades ago, Las Vegas was a tiny desert oasis with a reputation for fun-loving debauchery. Today we’re a world-class resort city with state-of-the-art amenities and awe-inspiring creative endeavors that visitor-driven economies elsewhere strive to emulate. Despite that brief history, Las Vegas has stories to tell. And what better way to connect with […]
Photographic artist Shay Velich (pronounced Shy) says it’s time to step away from your camera phone. Yes, put it down. Now look around. “Really look before you click again,” he advised. “You don’t need 500 photos. No one will ever sit down and browse through even 50 photos. You just need four or five good […]