By Debbie Hall Gigi Guizado Virtual Arts will spotlight bold new storytelling at its annual Virtual Arts New Play Festival, featuring the premiere of  Amilex , a provocative work by Las Vegas playwright Gigi Guizado. Virtual Arts continues its commitment to bold, socially conscious storytelling with the premiere of Amilex , a work that resonates deeply with today’s events. The production headlines this year’s Virtual Arts New Play Festival and will stream online March 6 at 7

By Isabel M. Castro This March, Las Vegas becomes more than a glittering backdrop. It transforms into a global crossroads for bold visual storytelling. From March 19–22, the public is invited to attend the 12th Annual Nevada Women's Film Festival (NWFFest), held at the Flora Dungan Humanities Building on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas main campus (4505 S. Maryland Parkway). Hosted by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Department of Film, the festival transforms theater

Flawed Boy Gets (Flawed) Girl By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Good news! There’s a new theatre company in town! Sin City Players is presenting their second production (I’m not sure how we at EMAV missed Nights at the Algonquin Round Table ).  Now playing in the Fischer Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre (LVLT), Boy Gets Girl , by Rebecca Gilman, comes off more like a made-for-television movie despite 2001 Oute

Register NOW for the March 24 - 26 event! Energize Your Creative Practice at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit! Calling all artists, arts leaders, educators, and funders! Get ready to energize your creative practice and cultivate meaningful connections at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit , taking place from March 24-26, 2026. This unique event is designed for everyone, from first-timers eager to explore new avenues to seasoned professionals looking to deepen their impact. It's you

Stage Hypnotist of the Year 2026 reflects a career built on respect, resilience and raising the standard By Debbie Hall After more than three decades in live performance, Kevin Lepine is still chasing the spark that made him fall in love with hypnosis in the first place. That achievement, being named Stage Hypnotist of the Year 2026  by the Performing Hypnosis Summit, showcases Lepine's recognition for excellence, ethics, and mentorship. For Lepine, the moment felt both surre

On Thursday, February 12, at 6 p.m. at Maya Cinemas after a screening of  “Wuthering Heights,”  the Piecing It Together Podcast will discuss the films that may have inspired Emerald Fennell’s update of this gothic romantic classic starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi! Joining David Rosen to discuss the film are filmmakers Celine Ochoa and Nic Patrick, and producer Joseph Malgarini.   The movie starts right at 6 p.m., so get there early for prizes, and the podcast recording

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com I love a good story about the afterlife. So, of course, Orpheus would appeal to me as he travels down to the Underworld to reconnect with and retrieve his bride, Eurydice, who has died on their wedding day. A heck of a plot. Considering it’s all Greek mythology, it’s a classic and has been told in many different ways. But it’s always told from Orpheus’s point of view. Playwright Sa

Dam Short Film Festival returns Feb. 11-16, offering six days of global storytelling in Boulder City, featuring over 150 short films across diverse genres. By Debbie Hall Independent cinema takes center stage in downtown Boulder City as the 22nd Annual Dam Short Film Festival returns Feb. 11–16, transforming the Elaine K. Smith Building into a vibrant hub of creativity, connection, and cinematic discovery. As Nevada’s largest short film festival, the event continues its missi

By Isabel M. Castro Doc Phineas Kastle (also known as Ken Kastle) is a true Renaissance man whose creative gifts span acting, design, archaeology, fashion, teaching, and curatorial work. With a remarkable career stretching more than 6 decades, he has built a legacy defined by artistry, intellect, and a boundless curiosity for the world. From his early years as a child performer to his continued presence as a distinguished voice in entertainment and the arts, Doc has never sto

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Sometimes evil comes to your door with smiles and kindness. That's the takeaway from The Guardian  by Ernest Hemmings, a three-act, two-hour cautionary play now in performances at Vegas Theatre. It's a joint production of TSTMRKT and Vegas Theatre Company, under the direction of the playwright. Hemmings often directs (and stars in) his own works. There are two schools of thought on

The 2026 Authors & Artists Fair is a free, public event celebrating local creatives, taking place on  Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  at the  Clark County Library  (1401 E. Flamingo Road).  Attendees can meet over 70 local authors and 24 artists, with opportunities to browse, purchase, and get items signed in the Artist and Author Marketplaces located in the theater lobby and large conference room.  Event Highlights Include: Marketplace:  Dozens of local autho

Photo by Courtney Cook  on Unsplash By Beth Harris, Guest Writer Creative hobbies are hands-on activities that use imagination, skill-building, and play to produce something meaningful—whether that’s a finished object, a stronger body, or a calmer mind. For people who want to learn more hobbies, especially alongside friends or through online platforms, these skills can restore a sense of momentum and purpose that everyday routines often flatten. Why Creative Skills Matter Mo