Here’s the set–up for a poem: A writer is at McCarran International Airport. She’s on her way to a writer’s conference. While waiting for her plane to board – she encounters Elvis.
First Friday is going to look different in August. Many of the tents and vendors will move to the north side of the Arts District, creating more accessibility for galleries. In recent months, downtown business owners have raised concerns about rowdy crowds and underage drinking. Will the changes help shift First Friday's focus back to the arts? And will they alleviate concerns about safety?
The four-day music festival Neon Reverb returns this weekend for its tenth installment. The founders have passed the torch to Jason Aragon, who is bringing the festival back to its roots as a showcase of local music.
The Smith Center for The Performing Arts opens its doors this weekend with a black tie gala to celebrate the debut of one of downtown Las Vegas' biggest cultural and redevelopment project. The center is the cornerstone of Symphony Park which developers say will eventually include residences, a casino hotel and other projects.
The Las Vegas Art Museum closed in 2009 after the economy decimated the museum's budget. Now after three years the museum's new permanent home will be at UNLV.
The Smith Center for performing arts is set to open in early 2012 with numerous Broadway touring shows and local productions. The Smith Center will be one of the new focal points of downtown revitalization.
Peter Sagal, Author and Host of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Carl Kasell, Official Judge and Scorekeeper of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Alan Feldman, Exec VP, MGM Mirage
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Peter Sagal, Author and Host of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Carl Kasell, Official Judge and Scorekeeper of "Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me," NPR
Alan Feldman, Exec VP, MGM Mirage
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