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The Ballad of Diego Morales

Feb 28, 2020

In which a rising young saxophonist hones his craft, gets a break, and learns to answer important texts

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Las Vegas Arts District Expands

Feb 19, 2019

When the Arts District was established in 1998, it was just a handful of small studios run by local artists.

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Visual art: Getting Things Done

Jul 26, 2018

Las Vegas’ women gallerists lead an arts scene surge.

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Art Festival Swallows Reno

Jul 05, 2018

From modest beginnings a quarter-century ago, Reno's Artown — pronounced Art Town — has grown to 500 events at 100 locations over the course of July.

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Turn on the bright lights

Apr 22, 2016

Lighten up!

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First Friday Expands To Fremont Street

Jun 09, 2014
Las Vegas’ First Friday art festival will be dark in July, for the first time in three years. The one-month hiatus is a pause to incorporate changes...
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Changes Coming To First Friday

Jul 26, 2013

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?

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Street Art In Las Vegas

Apr 11, 2013
Steven Dansky moved to Las Vegas from New York in 2007. In searching for the familiar sights of urban life, he stumbled on an outdoor art gallery in the Arts District.
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Art In Las Vegas

Mar 05, 2013
The Las Vegas arts scene has undergone a lot of changes since 2009, when the Las Vegas Art Museum closed its doors. Its most high-profile champion, Dave Hickey, left town with his wife, Libby Lumpkin, who ran the museum.
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Downtown Parking At A Premium This Weekend

Sep 11, 2012
This weekend, downtown will host a number of events that are expected to make parking a tricky situation. Between performances at The Smith Center, First Friday and The Pride Parade, the city estimates about 40,000 people to flock downtown for the festivities.
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City Fees May Force Longtime Gallery Owner to Leave Las Vegas

May 07, 2012
Arts Factory owner Wes Myles says city fees and what he calls an overbearing bureaucracy for events downtown are out of control and it might drive him out of Las Vegas. Myles purchased the Arts Factory in 1996 and says he's exploring opportunities in other cities.
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The Return of First Friday Las Vegas

Oct 07, 2011
In late July, organizers of downtown Las Vegas' First Friday arts festival announced the event would be put on a two month hiatus. This month marks the return of First Friday but now the festival is under new ownership.
 
Three executives from Zappos and a fourth partner purchased the trademark from former owners Whirlygig and will now be the main organizers of the First Friday. The new organizers have promised a bigger and better First Friday with improved parking and an expanded space.
 
After the change in ownership was announced business owners in the arts district area said they were surprised when they learned of the purchase and were unaware the deal was going down. Despite that, gallery and business owners say they are excited about the changes. We take a look at what's in store for the new look First Friday.
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Mayor Carolyn Goodman on City Issues

Sep 23, 2011
Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been on the job for a few months and one issue she has taken on is downtown parking. The Mayor has hired a new parking czar to help alleviate problems with meter pricing and to clarify parking rules downtown.
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The Dispute over First Friday

Aug 08, 2011
Last month, the promoters of the arts festival First Friday said they would be taking a two-month hiatus.  That sparked an outcry from angry business owners in First Friday's downtown area.
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Las Vegas Artist Jerry Misko's Black on Black

Jul 06, 2011
Artist Jerry Misko has displayed his work all around Las Vegas. He is known for his depictions of iconic Las Vegas neon signs.
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The 20 Foot Tall First Friday Showgirl

May 10, 2011
Nevada's Black Rock Desert plays host to the annual Burning Man festival and this year organizers are getting cities from around the world involved in the festivities. As part of the event Burning Man attendees in cities around the U.
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First Friday Artist James Portello

Jan 11, 2011
James Portello is a born and bred Las Vegas artist. He says his work is mostly inspired by friends and family.
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Jesse Smigel

Aug 24, 2010
With pieces titled "Grub Baby" and "Furby Totem-Pole" artist Jesse Smigel's says his giant Styrofoam sculptures are meant to appeal to the child inside of everyone. So what is it about Ren and Stimpy, kittens and B-Movies that inspire this local artist to create giant cicadas and half-human half-insect like sculptures?.
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First Friday Wedding

Jul 07, 2010
Artists Michael Todoran and Rhoda Lazo are making their wedding into performance art at this month's First Friday -- the downtown arts festival. And they will be making a political statement about the need for all people to be able to wed.
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John Bell, First Friday Artist

Jun 10, 2010
Imagine taking geometric shapes like squares and triangles, mix in people's faces and bright colors, and you've got a small taste of John Bell's world. The art brings his colorful showcase to First Friday.
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First Friday

Apr 06, 2010
Artist Cristina Paulos uses Animation techniques to create paintings that evoke childhood rituals and themes. Her artwork is on display at the Fall Out Gallery in a show aptly titled "Character Matters.
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