The Guide

This exhibition of mixed-media drawings explores the relationship between humanity and technology in art and in life. It runs through September 19. There will be a gallery talk and artist reception with light refreshments on September 17, starting at 6 p.m.

Zoë Camper is a London-native, Las Vegas-based artist whose work explores the intersection of technology, creativity, and the human experience. Working across fantastical landscapes, portraiture, industrial imagery, and conceptual works, Camper begins each piece with a story, often a commentary on how technology shapes or complicates our lives, with pencil as a favorite medium.

Camper situates Still Life with Technology within a tradition stretching back to the industrial revolution, "From Charlie Chaplin's questioning of the machine in 'Modern Times' to Umberto Boccioni's exhilarating ideals about technology's possibilities, modern-day artists have created a vital and powerful dialog about the impact of technology." Still Life with Technology carries that conversation forward.

This exhibition of mixed-media drawings explores the relationship between humanity and technology in art and in life. It runs through September 19. There will be a gallery talk and artist reception with light refreshments on September 17, starting at 6 p.m.

Zoë Camper is a London-native, Las Vegas-based artist whose work explores the intersection of technology, creativity, and the human experience. Working across fantastical landscapes, portraiture, industrial imagery, and conceptual works, Camper begins each piece with a story, often a commentary on how technology shapes or complicates our lives, with pencil as a favorite medium.

Camper situates Still Life with Technology within a tradition stretching back to the industrial revolution, "From Charlie Chaplin's questioning of the machine in 'Modern Times' to Umberto Boccioni's exhilarating ideals about technology's possibilities, modern-day artists have created a vital and powerful dialog about the impact of technology." Still Life with Technology carries that conversation forward.

Romina Villarreal is a Nevada -based mixed-media painter with an emphasis on figurative expression. Her work explores the experiences of diverse social groups through painting. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Villarreal is a proud Chicana artist. She earned an MFA in Studio Art from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and a BFA in Painting from the University of Houston. Villarreal has exhibited nationally and internationally and is currently an instructor at the College of Southern Nevada, teaching at both the Henderson campus and within a Nevada women’s correctional facility.

Speaking about her work, Villarreal says that candid whimsicality can be seen in performers throughout the city of Las Vegas. From the intimacy of karaoke spaces to the grand spectacle of large-scale productions, entertainers provide a full spectrum of human expression. Throughout the year, one can encounter ghouls, wizards, angels, and more invoking theatrical magic for ever-changing audiences. Spotlight is a series of paintings that captures and honors the variety of performers who move through these stages and streets.

She says the works reflect the spirit of performers commonly found across Las Vegas, including those from drag shows, jousting tournaments, disco performances, and beyond. This series is inspired by artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Keith Haring.

Expect an action-packed day where science becomes your superpower. Join artist-led workshops and explore interactive activities throughout the museum that bring comic-inspired worlds to life—from the far reaches of outer space to the center of the Earth. Designed for learners of all ages, this family-friendly event invites guests to learn, create, and experience science through art and storytelling.

Included with museum admission or membership.

Every animal in the shelter will have their adoption fees waived, thanks to MetLife Pet Insurance! That means cats and dogs of all sizes and ages (yep, kittens and puppies) , rabbits, guinea pigs and the rest. Looking for a chicken or a pig? You might get lucky.

Cats and dogs all come vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Standard adoption policies apply. There could be a $10 license fee, depending on where you live.

Find all the details and view the available animals at Get Tickets.

Want to have a life-saving impact? Check out the at-risk animals: https://animalfoundation.com/what-we-do/adoption/at-risk-animals/

Left of Center is pleased to present Revelations in Art Therapy, an exhibition of artwork curated by Professor Dennis Martinez of Utah Tech University. The exhibit encapsulates varied works by artists, teachers, students, and inmates that Martinez has worked with. These visual creations personify thoughts, feelings, emotions, and actions. Each experience is unique and communicates through any and every dynamic of art form.

On exhibit Tuesday-Friday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Gallery reception: June 20, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

The National Atomic Testing Museum next “Atomic Stories” event looks at the history the Nevada Test Site's Camp Desert Rock. A declassified United States nuclear test film, which looks the Army's Operation Desert Rock, will be shown. Following the screening, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a discussion with Marcus Brown, a museum docent and former Nevada Test Site Worker.

In 1951, the United States Army worked in conjunction with the Atomic Energy Commission to carry out an experiment to dispel much of the fear and uncertainty surrounding atomic radiation and the effects of gamma and x-rays. A tent encampment about 27 miles from the site of atomic tests housed about 5,000 Army soldiers, civilian observers and technicians.

Included with admission.

It's Elemental Dance Company’s third annual Choreographers Showcase, Threads. Expect an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community through the art of contemporary dance. Through contemporary dance, the performers artists will weave together themes of mental health, vulnerability, resilience, and healing.

Each work offers a unique perspective on the ways our stories intersect. How moments of struggle, growth, and transformation connect us in ways that are both deeply personal and universally human. Through movement, texture, and storytelling, the choreographers invite audiences to witness the invisible threads that link us together: our relationships, our inner battles, and the resilience that emerges when we allow ourselves to be seen.

Also on the 27th and 28th at 6:00.

Mei-Mei Mijares and Niko Mendoza will lead this zine-making workshop available via Zoom, giving participants the chance to create zines that celebrate family recipes, stories, and communities in Nevada. The zine demonstration will be made using 8.5” × 11” standard copy paper. Zines can be made using other types and sizes of paper, and a wide range of writing and art materials. Materials like markers may need heavier, more bleed-proof paper.

Register and find a list of what you'll need at Get Tickets. Also there is a link to "Around the Table Cui-Zines: A How-To Guide. "

Around the Table programming is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250. It's a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners.

Astrology at Work author Nicole Calix Coy will discuss how astrology can illuminate your strengths, navigate workplace dynamics, and align your purpose with the stars. With over thirty years in social work and HR, Nicole has used one secret weapon to navigate through workplace dynamics and has changed how employees work together and build stronger workplace culture using it.

In her new book, you can learn how astrology can help you uncover your strengths and better understand and work better alongside your peers. Free. More info at Get Tickets.