Theatre is the pursuit of happiness with your compatriots; we share stories to eliminate the distance. To those who read the Junkyard Dog Productions website, Randy Adams is a Tony® and Olivier®-award winning Producer, but to me he is my wonderful former Managing Director at the Tony® -award winning TheatreWorks Silicon Valley from last century. We have Randy and his friends to thank for some of the most transformational acts and artists of our contemporary American Theatre i

"Theatre is Democracy" is not trite, it is the TRUTH. The People must ACT NOW. The Asylum Theatre Artistic Director, and EMAV Founder Sarah O'Connell The American Theatre isn't about the building; the cornerstone of democracy is chiseled from the strength of our patriotic character. The squander of Humanity happens when there is denial of Truth. Theatre is the first and last defense of a life's integrity, "Please, Help Me. Stop, don't shoot." One act of Theatre proves that t

Vegas Stand-Up Hub Celebrates a Full Year of Crafting Unscripted, Dynamic Comedy Inside Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino By Debbie Hall On September 3, Delirious Comedy Club officially marked one year of bringing live, high-energy stand-up to the stage at Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino. More than a traditional showroom, the club has become a vibrant space for the performative art of comedy, where veteran headliners and rising talents turn raw human experience into sharp, unfiltered

By Debbie Hall It's been 25 years since September 11, 2001—a day no one saw coming and one that changed America forever. If you were a teenager or adult on that morning, you probably remember it all: the confusion, the panic, the heartbreak. The whole country reeled, trying to make sense of something unimaginable. But even then, in all that darkness, people showed up for each other in ways that inspire hope and remind us of our capacity for kindness. Marking this annivers

Las Vegas’ iconic fundraiser returns Sept. 19 with Morgan McMichaels, FANTASY, Piranha, Gipsy and a lineup of local talent By Debbie Hall For four decades, Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) has brought the Las Vegas community together through its annual Black & White Party, transforming a simple act of generosity into one of Southern Nevada’s most anticipated celebrations of entertainment, creativity and community. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the tradition continues as the 40th Annual

Las Vegas welcomes a colorful new immersive experience where art, play, community and unlimited ice cream come together. By Debbie Hall What happens when you combine immersive art, childhood nostalgia, a little Las Vegas spectacle and more ice cream than you can possibly imagine? You get the newest—and biggest—MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM. Now open at AREA15, the Las Vegas location has made a splash since it opened, delivering the brand's most successful launch to date. But beyond the

Book signing in Henderson will celebrate a memoir born from 32,000 miles of travel, three journals and a year of creative discovery. By Debbie Hall Sometimes finding your creative voice requires stepping away from everything familiar. For Juergen Barbusca, that meant leaving corporate life behind and spending a year on the road in a Volkswagen Eurovan Camper, transforming an unexpected journey into his memoir, No Overnight Parking. Barbusca will hold his first official book s

By Debbie Hall Brunch in Las Vegas has long been a destination for food lovers and entertainment seekers. Still, Viva Drag Brunch Vegas is taking the experience to a new level with a vibrant new production at Bizarre Bar in the Arts District. Every Saturday beginning at noon, guests can enjoy an afternoon filled with spectacular drag performances, dynamic dancers, audience interaction, an abundant brunch buffet, and bottomless mimosas, creating an immersive celebration that i

"As we celebrate 250 years of our nation’s journey, the arts remind us that history is more than dates and events—it’s the stories, songs, images, and voices that connect us to one another. The arts preserve where we’ve been, help us understand where we are, and inspire us to imagine what is still possible." -L.A. Walker Photo by Debbie Hall By Isabel M. Castro Photos by Isabel M. Castro and Debbie Hall As America commemorates 250 years of artistic innovation and cultural ex

“Intimate and delicate, Guizado’s collection Hourglass paints vivid scenes of family life, with poems steeped in the sensory and works that speak of the natural world and a natural life. Micropoems interspersed throughout the collection offer quiet meditations and counterpoints to moments and objects laden with memory. This is a journey the reader takes inward and through, as she joins the speaker in the grappling of love, loss, and letting go." JM Huck By Debbie Hall Las Ve

By Debbie Hall Las Vegas has never been shy about spectacle, but The Empire Strips Back at the Rio Hotel and Casino takes entertainment to another galaxy entirely. Part parody, part burlesque extravaganza and all-out pop culture fever dream, the hit production transforms the beloved sci-fi universe of Star Wars into a hilarious and seductive night of comedy, dance and dazzling costumes. Stormtroopers swagger across the stage, iconic characters tease the audience and lightsabe

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