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 April 8.
April 10
Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band, earning her a Grammy and NAACP Image Award this year for Best Jazz Album. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.
Attendees Under 18: Children aged 5 and up with a ticket can attend performances at The Smith Center. All patrons must have their own ticket, regardless of age. Patrons aged 16 or older may attend the performance without an accompanying adult with their parent’s or guardian’s permission.
Know Before You Go: Special Effects: At this time, known special effects include haze. Please see signage in theater lobby for updated information.
Attendees Under 18: Children aged 5 and up with a ticket can attend performances at The Smith Center. All patrons must have their own ticket, regardless of age. Patrons aged 16 or older may attend the performance without an accompanying adult with their parent’s or guardian’s permission.
Know Before You Go: Special Effects: At this time, known special effects include haze. Please see signage in theater lobby for updated information.
April 11
At this point, there are scant few music genres unrepresented on the Las Vegas festival circuit -- though that should not dissuade promoters from adding the holdouts, or more of the others, frankly.
Even bluegrass gets its day in the desert sun, thanks to the City of Las Vegas. No less than eight bluegrass and Americana acts make up this music ‘n’ more marathon, headlined by Rhonda Vincent, acclaimed by many as the Queen of Bluegrass.
Besides the music, enjoy food and spirits, handcrafted goods and children’s activities. It's free, but you can register and find out more by clicking on Get Tickets.
Even bluegrass gets its day in the desert sun, thanks to the City of Las Vegas. No less than eight bluegrass and Americana acts make up this music ‘n’ more marathon, headlined by Rhonda Vincent, acclaimed by many as the Queen of Bluegrass.
Besides the music, enjoy food and spirits, handcrafted goods and children’s activities. It's free, but you can register and find out more by clicking on Get Tickets.
April 11
Step into a night of discovery and delight. Lied Library celebrates 25 years at the heart of UNLV with the Silver Soirée, an immersive evening inspired by the magic of learning and the power of possibility. Guests will journey through the library in a progressive experience that reveals collections, innovation, and spaces in unexpected ways, brought to life through inspired cuisine and moments of wonder.
The event will feature a mainstage performance by Christopher Hart, best known as Thing from The Addams Family films, a special VIP performance with Las Vegas headliner Mac King, and magical illusions from Joan DuKore and Kirk Kaplan.
Proceeds from the evening support student employment, helping UNLV students gain meaningful experience while contributing to the success of their peers.
The event will feature a mainstage performance by Christopher Hart, best known as Thing from The Addams Family films, a special VIP performance with Las Vegas headliner Mac King, and magical illusions from Joan DuKore and Kirk Kaplan.
Proceeds from the evening support student employment, helping UNLV students gain meaningful experience while contributing to the success of their peers.
April 13-24
The Donna Beam Gallery presents the MFA Thesis Exhibition of Kayla Lockwood: read the fine print. Lockwood is a multidisciplinary artist whose work interrogates domesticity, memory, and emotional labor, challenging the myth of home as a stable cornerstone of the “American Dream.” She holds a BFA in Art & Technology from the University of Oregon and is currently pursuing her MFA in Art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Lockwood’s read the fine print is a two-floor installation that examines how mid-century domestic ideology structured behavior, perception, and social hierarchy through spatial and material systems. Referencing the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation grading system and postwar suburban expansion, the installation reveals how access, mobility, and stability were unevenly distributed.
The exhibition runs April 13-24. A 1950s-themed closing reception (period clothing encouraged but not required) is April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. An artist talk will take place on April 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Barrick Museum auditorium. All free, with more info at Get Tickets.
Lockwood’s read the fine print is a two-floor installation that examines how mid-century domestic ideology structured behavior, perception, and social hierarchy through spatial and material systems. Referencing the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation grading system and postwar suburban expansion, the installation reveals how access, mobility, and stability were unevenly distributed.
The exhibition runs April 13-24. A 1950s-themed closing reception (period clothing encouraged but not required) is April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. An artist talk will take place on April 22 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Barrick Museum auditorium. All free, with more info at Get Tickets.
