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Aug 15 Saturday
Greg Lauck is a Las Vegas-based artist and educator whose graphite portraits explore the space between observation, memory, and imagination. Working in a stylized realism characterized by rich tonal value, expressive texture, and psychological depth, Although he has worked across a variety of media throughout his life, pencil remains central to his practice for its honesty, restraint, and ability to reveal complexity through subtle shifts of light and shadow.
Working in a stylized realism marked by rich tonal value and expressive texture, he creates figures that feel both familiar and slightly uncanny. Drawn from a mix of lived experience and invention, these portraits form a connected body of work that reflects Lauck's commitment to the daily practice of drawing.
August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026Henderson Campus - Student Union Gallery
Julia Gonzalez Hall is a Los Angeles-born artist whose work is inspired by her Guatemalan and Mexican heritage. A multidisciplinary artist, Hall works across oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, sculpture, painting, and photography. Her artwork has been exhibited through public art installations and galleries throughout Las Vegas and has been featured in LA Voyage Magazine.
She says: "Elysian Dimensions provides a rich investigation into spatial ambiguity and emotional resonance through the dance of color and form. It examines the delicate balance between chaos and order that defines much of abstract art. This exhibition aims to draw visitors in, prompting them to connect with the artwork on a personal level, inspiring their own interpretations. The dynamic interaction between art and viewer is essential, fostering individual reflection and sparking conversations about modern identity and visual culture.”
August 1 through October 31 Charleston Campus Student Union Gallery
Each month, the National Atomic Testing Museum will provide complimentary admission to various groups in the Las Vegas community. As a thank you to the men and women actively serving in the U.S. military, the museum will offer complimentary admission on August 15.
Spouses of active-duty members can present their valid I.D. for complementary admission when their sponsor is deployed or assigned to temporary duty outside the local area. The offer also includes 10% off tickets for up to four dependent children. These offers may be redeemed at the museum box office.
The City of Henderson Animal Protection Services is offering half off adoption fees for all animals six months and older Aug. 1 through Aug. 31. Adoption fees include routine vaccines, spaying or neutering, a microchip ID and registration, and a rabies tag or Henderson license. They normally range from $5 to $125. All adoptions are done in person, on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointment is necessary. The shelter is closed on Sundays.
More info, including available animals, at Get Tickets.
Adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats (6 months and older) will be waived during August. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new best friend to your family, there’s never been a better time to adopt. Pets will be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. Adopters will go through the regular adoption process.
Clear the Shelters is NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption campaign presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Over more than a decade, this annual initiative has helped connect more than 1.3 million pets with loving families across the country.
More info, including a link to adoptable animals, is at Get Tickets. Check out the animals who are on the At Risk list (find it on the pull-down menu on the homepage) to make a real impact. The shelter is closed on Mondays.
Get ready to raise your voice and your spirits with "Sister Act" — the feel-good musical comedy that’s pure divine inspiration! When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime, she’s hidden away in the last place she ever expected — a convent. Disguised as a nun, Deloris turns the choir into a soulful sensation, bringing joy, music and a little bit of mischief to the sisters and the community around them.
Free. More info at Get Tickets. Also at 2:00 on Saturday.
Acclaimed vocalist Amanda King presents the Supper Club Sessions, bringing the elegance, intimacy and excitement of the supper-club era vividly into the present. On the 14th its "Satin & Swing," sophisticated swing, smoky ballads, and beautifully understated songs that draw you close. On the 15th, "Velvet & Fire," driving rhythms and powerhouse melodies that command the room.
Musical accompaniment by the illustrious Patrick Hogan Trio: Patrick Hogan, Bob Sachs, Andrea D'Angelo.
Reservations required.
Aug 16 Sunday
Aug 17 Monday