John Locher
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AP
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, people still talk about it. There are pre-pandemic and "post-pandemic" conditions, especially when it comes to social, economic, and political changes.
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It’s been relatively status-quo for Las Vegas Strip entertainment this year. But some recent developments bear exploring. -
The resounding trumpets. The warm acoustic guitar undertones. The beautiful Spanish vocal harmonies. That’s the unmistakable sound of a mariachi band. -
Today, maybe more than any time in recent memory, the arts are taking center stage because of potential cuts to funding throughout the country, including Nevada. -
Last week, Nevada lawmakers got their first look at a bill meant to draw film production studios to Las Vegas. -
This week, Nevada lawmakers got their first look at a proposed tax deal meant to draw film production studios to Las Vegas. Assembly Bill 238 would allocate $120 million in tax credits to movie studios and affiliated businesses over 15 years.
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Arts and entertainment generates more than $15 billion in annual spending in Nevada. But during the pandemic and other downturns, that industry — both on and off the Strip — gets hit as hard. -
The history of atomic weapon testing is a big part of Southern Nevada’s lore. It especially made an impression on one Las Vegan who grew up during the Atomic Age. -
The Las Vegas Philharmonic has broadened its artistic reach over the last decade. It is performing traditional classical concerts, but also music from movie scores, opera, The Beatles and the Looney Tunes. -
In just over 10 weeks, TikTok could be gone — really gone. You won’t be able to watch it, use it, do anything with it unless the company that owns it can find a non-Chinese buyer. -
"Desert Treasures: Behind the Scenes of Antiques Roadshow" is Vegas PBS' peek behind the curtain of when the storied series came to Las Vegas.
