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