There’s no shortage of what to see, hear, and do at any time in Nevada. Here are some highlighted cultural events for the week starting February 25.
Thru June 19
The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art's Spring exhibitions include a Window Gallery installation of a print by Ash Ferlito and Patrick Costello; a curation of international artists titled Actions for the Earth: Art, Care & Ecology; a solo exhibition of artifacts and cyanotypes by Amy Elkins titled Mourning Songs of Salt and Silt; and a solo exhibition by Jackie Amézquita.
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Exhibits close June 13.
Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Exhibits close June 13.
February 28
George M. Johnson will read from their book All Boys Aren't Blue. A discussion with BMI Shearing Fellow KB Brookins follows. They'll talk about the craft of writing -- including, but not limited to, structure, hybrid genre writing (both authors use creative nonfiction, poetry, visual art, and letters in their work), the influence of other Black queer authors, and more.
After the program, books by both writers will be available for purchase and signing. Free.
After the program, books by both writers will be available for purchase and signing. Free.
Join us at The LGBTQ+ Center for an intimate and powerful conversation with George M. Johnson (they/them), author of All Boys Aren’t Blue. In partnership with the Black Mountain Institute, this special Q&A will explore George’s work, the art and craft of writing, and the stories that shape us. The conversation will be moderated by KB Brookins (BMI; they/them), with time for audience questions.
A light lunch will be served, and space is limited. If time allows, George may be available to sign books. Please bring your own copy, as books will not be for sale at the event.
RSVP required: thecenterlv.org/form/all-boys-arent-blue-author-q-a.
A light lunch will be served, and space is limited. If time allows, George may be available to sign books. Please bring your own copy, as books will not be for sale at the event.
RSVP required: thecenterlv.org/form/all-boys-arent-blue-author-q-a.
February 28
The NRL Telstra Premiership season will kick off on American soil with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs taking on the St. George Illawarra Dragons, and the Newcastle Knights going head-to-head with the North Queensland Cowboys. The U.K.’s Super League will also be joining us in Vegas for all the fun, with Hull KR going up against the Leeds Rhinos. Starts at 4 p.m., doors at 3 p.m.
For more information about this event, please visit https://www.nrl.com/vegas.
For more information about this event, please visit https://www.nrl.com/vegas.
March 1
An elite group of eight men’s professional tennis players will take the court at T-Mobile Arena and vie for a $1 million prize pool. See Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, Nick Kyrgios, Joao Fonseca, Gael Monfils, Reilly Opelka, and Alexander Bublik at the MGM Slam. Starts at 4 p.m., doors open at 3 p.m.
Mike Prevatt senior producer, KNPR
