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What a difference a year makes.The downtown Las Vegas performing arts scene was boarded up in 2020 because of the pandemic. This summer, within a few days…
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It’s widely accepted that one of the key ingredients in the recipe for a vibrant city and a strong economy is the arts.And after decades of talks about…
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The man for whom the Smith Center for the Performing Arts was named has died.Fred W. Smith died Sunday night in Santa Monica, California. He was 84.The…
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Las Vegas-based composer Jennifer Bellor's “898 Hildegard” receives its premiere Saturday night with the Las Vegas Philharmonic under the direction of…
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The first scene of "Fun Home" lays out the ending. The 20th Century family gathers in a house set for the Victorian Era, showing us that this is a family…
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The effort to bring an art museum to Las Vegas has taken a major leap forward.Earlier this month, it was announced that an acre and a half of land next to…
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Like many listeners, the music of Carole King is a staple in my household, and in my musical repertoire.“You’ve Got a Friend” was the first song I ever…
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The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is known for its Broadway Series, its Cabaret Jazz, and – for school kids – its theatre workshops. But it has not…
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The Las Vegas Philharmonic's 2015-16 season is well underway, with conductor Donato Cabrera at the helm. Cabrera returned to Las Vegas, his home town,…