A 14-film showcase returns to Boulder City Theater, celebrating more than two decades of independent filmmaking in Southern Nevada. By Debbie Hall Independent film takes center stage in Boulder City on Nov. 18 as the Dam Short Film Society presents its annual fundraiser, featuring a Nevada Filmmaker Showcase that highlights the creativity and storytelling of local filmmakers. The event offers audiences a preview of what makes the Dam Short Film Festival a destination for inde

With “Rebel Gold” as its theme, the ninth annual celebration invites the community to experience art across disciplines while highlighting the creative energy of UNLV students, faculty and Southern Nevada artists. By Debbie Hall Creativity thrives when people are willing to experiment, cross boundaries and share their ideas with others. That spirit will take center stage when the UNLV College of Fine Arts presents the ninth annual UNLV Art Walk from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2

Photography and written by Arianna Perroots Just in time for Halloween, Vegas City Opera opened its 2026-2027 season with an evening of murder, poison, and madness. The Mad Mind of Shakespeare pairs opera arias with scenes performed by actors from the Nevada Shakespeare Festival. The spoken scenes carry the story forward between the arias in Shakespeare's own words. The result is a little bit spooky, lots of fun, and a great introduction to opera for anyone unsure where to st

By Debbie Hall Four accomplished Las Vegas musicians explore Scandinavian melodies, American folk music and contemporary compositions in an afternoon concert celebrating the connections between musical heritage and artistic expression. When classical technique meets the untamed spirit of folk music, unexpected harmonies emerge. Fiddle & Fern explores that creative intersection with Rooted, returning to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, fo

Pianist Michelle Cann joins the orchestra for the “Emperor” Concerto as Hotoda launches a new artistic chapter at The Smith Center. By Debbie Hall Music, creativity and a new artistic vision converge when the Las Vegas Philharmonic presents Rei Conducts Beethoven on Oct. 17 at Reynolds Hall inside The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The concert marks Rei Hotoda’s inaugural classical performance as the orchestra’s music director, bringing audiences together for an evenin

By Debbie Hall What happens when a conductor approaches an orchestra not simply as an ensemble to lead, but as a creative partner? For Rei Hotoda, the answer is possibility. Now officially serving as Music Director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Hotoda is beginning a four-year tenure that places creativity at the center of her vision for the orchestra. She will conduct Rei Conducts Beethoven on Oct. 17, launching a new artistic chapter for the Philharmonic and introducing Las

Anniversary Season Opens With an Evening of Contemporary Choreography By Debbie Hall For 50 years, UNLV Dance has helped shape the artistic landscape of Las Vegas through movement, creativity, and collaboration. The milestone will be celebrated not by looking backward, but by embracing new possibilities as Golden Glow opens the anniversary season October 2-3 at the Judy Bayley Theatre, bringing together an acclaimed group of choreographers whose work connects the program’s ri

RELIVE YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DAYS WITH PROM NIGHT ‘99! By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic, EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas I hated high school. Sure, I had some good friends and some positive experiences, but I was a theater, sci-fi, AV nerd. I was mercilessly teased and bullied. It was hell. Needless to say, I never went to my prom. Did I miss out on something? Some rite of passage? Well, I don’t have to wonder anymore, as last Thu

By L.A. Walker Entertainment. Storytelling. Real Talk. Reviews • Commentary • Music • Emotional Truth Long before the first joke is told, your evening has already begun. I call it Experience Flow—those carefully orchestrated moments that determine whether a night out feels effortless or exhausting. The best entertainment venues understand that guests begin judging the experience the moment they arrive, not when the headliner steps onto the stage. Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas It is the 250th birthday of the United States of America, and what better way to celebrate than with a good ol’ American musical! And just in time, Super Summer Theatre and Hynes-Sight Entertainment bring 1776, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone. So bring your picnic basket, a blanket, some hot dogs, and little American flags to wave as