The Guide

This exhibition of ink drawings and fiber-based sculpture explores the relationship between body and mind. A special artist talk and reception with light refreshments will be held in the Artspace Gallery on October 6, starting at 6:00 pm.

Leah Smith thinks about deep time, embodied thought, and our place in the natural world through an artistic practice encompassing drawing, sculpture, and fiber arts. After growing up in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, she fell in love with exploring the green, worn-down hills of Appalachia during her college years, and now lives and works in the small town of Canton, North Carolina.

She says: “I am fascinated by the way the body is a part of the mind - we humans think with our hands, and through our tools and materials as much as we do with our brains. The process of weaving and working with fiber in particular is a touchstone in this work. Twisted cordage (string) is one of the very oldest technologies, and the ancient art of ordering threads into fabric has influenced and informed practically every technology that came after it, from writing to the computer.

The drawings recall both the wandering line of handwriting and the grid of woven textiles, while playing on the interaction of rigid, structured form and the imperfections of the handmade. The sculptures work with the possibilities of balance between hard and soft, weight and tension. I am interested in calling into question what is the frame; and what is the content built over it or within it; and when is that relationship inverted or ambiguous?”

October 2 through November 21

North Las Vegas Campus -- Artspace Gallery

Catamaran sailors from across North America will converge on the Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina for the 2026 Hobie Wave North American Championship on Lake Mohave. The public is invited to experience the action from shore as competitors take to the water for this fast-paced competitive sailing event.

Hosted by Hobie Fleet 51 of Las Vegas in partnership with the Hobie Class Association of North America and HCA Division 2, the championship will bring together sailors to compete aboard Hobie Waves, compact catamarans known for their speed, agility and simplicity.

Racing days are scheduled for Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, then the 8th and 9th. Spectators can expect competition to kick off at noon, with three to five races planned each contest day.

Beyond the racing excitement, the event will showcase the “Hobie Way of Life,” a sailing culture built around a shared appreciation for being on the water, exploring the outdoors and creating lasting friendships. While racing can be highly competitive, the Hobie community is equally known for its camaraderie, with sailors helping one another prepare boats on the beach before competing on the water and gathering together afterward.

Located approximately one hour south of Las Vegas and one hour north of Laughlin, Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina sits on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave. Free to attend, but vehicle entry to Lake Mead National Recreation Area is $25.

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).

Declared "one of the best comedies in years" by The New York Times, it was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It's for adults.

This exhibition of ink drawings and fiber-based sculpture explores the relationship between body and mind. A special artist talk and reception with light refreshments will be held in the Artspace Gallery on October 6, starting at 6:00 pm.

Leah Smith thinks about deep time, embodied thought, and our place in the natural world through an artistic practice encompassing drawing, sculpture, and fiber arts. After growing up in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, she fell in love with exploring the green, worn-down hills of Appalachia during her college years, and now lives and works in the small town of Canton, North Carolina.

She says: “I am fascinated by the way the body is a part of the mind - we humans think with our hands, and through our tools and materials as much as we do with our brains. The process of weaving and working with fiber in particular is a touchstone in this work. Twisted cordage (string) is one of the very oldest technologies, and the ancient art of ordering threads into fabric has influenced and informed practically every technology that came after it, from writing to the computer.

The drawings recall both the wandering line of handwriting and the grid of woven textiles, while playing on the interaction of rigid, structured form and the imperfections of the handmade. The sculptures work with the possibilities of balance between hard and soft, weight and tension. I am interested in calling into question what is the frame; and what is the content built over it or within it; and when is that relationship inverted or ambiguous?”

October 2 through November 21

North Las Vegas Campus -- Artspace Gallery

Catamaran sailors from across North America will converge on the Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina for the 2026 Hobie Wave North American Championship on Lake Mohave. The public is invited to experience the action from shore as competitors take to the water for this fast-paced competitive sailing event.

Hosted by Hobie Fleet 51 of Las Vegas in partnership with the Hobie Class Association of North America and HCA Division 2, the championship will bring together sailors to compete aboard Hobie Waves, compact catamarans known for their speed, agility and simplicity.

Racing days are scheduled for Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, then the 8th and 9th. Spectators can expect competition to kick off at noon, with three to five races planned each contest day.

Beyond the racing excitement, the event will showcase the “Hobie Way of Life,” a sailing culture built around a shared appreciation for being on the water, exploring the outdoors and creating lasting friendships. While racing can be highly competitive, the Hobie community is equally known for its camaraderie, with sailors helping one another prepare boats on the beach before competing on the water and gathering together afterward.

Located approximately one hour south of Las Vegas and one hour north of Laughlin, Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina sits on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave. Free to attend, but vehicle entry to Lake Mead National Recreation Area is $25.

"Things I Shouldn’t Tell You" takes an unapologetically funny look at the trials, triumphs and unexpected indignities of being a woman in midlife. From a magical mistress and a quick-fix vibrator to the fine art of plucking chin hairs, Shannan Calcutt finds humor in the things women experience but are often told they shouldn’t talk about.

Oct. 1-3, 8-10, 7 p.m.
Oct. 4, 11, 2 p.m.

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).

Declared "one of the best comedies in years" by The New York Times, it was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It's for adults.

This exhibition of ink drawings and fiber-based sculpture explores the relationship between body and mind. A special artist talk and reception with light refreshments will be held in the Artspace Gallery on October 6, starting at 6:00 pm.

Leah Smith thinks about deep time, embodied thought, and our place in the natural world through an artistic practice encompassing drawing, sculpture, and fiber arts. After growing up in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains near Denver, Colorado, she fell in love with exploring the green, worn-down hills of Appalachia during her college years, and now lives and works in the small town of Canton, North Carolina.

She says: “I am fascinated by the way the body is a part of the mind - we humans think with our hands, and through our tools and materials as much as we do with our brains. The process of weaving and working with fiber in particular is a touchstone in this work. Twisted cordage (string) is one of the very oldest technologies, and the ancient art of ordering threads into fabric has influenced and informed practically every technology that came after it, from writing to the computer.

The drawings recall both the wandering line of handwriting and the grid of woven textiles, while playing on the interaction of rigid, structured form and the imperfections of the handmade. The sculptures work with the possibilities of balance between hard and soft, weight and tension. I am interested in calling into question what is the frame; and what is the content built over it or within it; and when is that relationship inverted or ambiguous?”

October 2 through November 21

North Las Vegas Campus -- Artspace Gallery

These sculptural works by Wisconsin artist Amanda Langer ask the viewer to consider the relationship between humanity and the natural world. She explores the nature of conflict as a simplification between two entities that are wildly different and appear to have nothing to do with each other. She questions how the differences between the materials reflect the differences that humans experience, whether that be within individual selves, between persons, or amidst groups–whether in terms of race, religion, or political ideology.

Curious about how people identify each material with extremes on a spectrum, Langer attempts to show that the differences do not have to be in conflict and that it might be to the highest benefit of both that the differences exist, to show how the unique features of each enhance the best parts of the other, and that by being in combination, the result is much more powerful than either one could be on its own.

Amanda Langer studied sculpture and natural resources at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2017. She spent the following years working in ecological restoration and landscaping with native plants. Her artwork is informed by her experiences in this field and is especially focused on exploring conflict between industry and nature, systems and people, and within the self.

October 9 through November 19

Gallery talk and closing reception: Thursday on November 19

North Las Vegas Campus -- Fine Arts Gallery

Catamaran sailors from across North America will converge on the Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina for the 2026 Hobie Wave North American Championship on Lake Mohave. The public is invited to experience the action from shore as competitors take to the water for this fast-paced competitive sailing event.

Hosted by Hobie Fleet 51 of Las Vegas in partnership with the Hobie Class Association of North America and HCA Division 2, the championship will bring together sailors to compete aboard Hobie Waves, compact catamarans known for their speed, agility and simplicity.

Racing days are scheduled for Oct. 5 and Oct. 6, then the 8th and 9th. Spectators can expect competition to kick off at noon, with three to five races planned each contest day.

Beyond the racing excitement, the event will showcase the “Hobie Way of Life,” a sailing culture built around a shared appreciation for being on the water, exploring the outdoors and creating lasting friendships. While racing can be highly competitive, the Hobie community is equally known for its camaraderie, with sailors helping one another prepare boats on the beach before competing on the water and gathering together afterward.

Located approximately one hour south of Las Vegas and one hour north of Laughlin, Cottonwood Cove Resort & Marina sits on the Nevada side of Lake Mohave. Free to attend, but vehicle entry to Lake Mead National Recreation Area is $25.