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

Mallory Haney Loo opens the Paul S. Hesselink Concert Series By Debbie Hall When most people think about the pipe organ, they probably picture a grand church sanctuary, centuries-old compositions and the unmistakable sound of Johann Sebastian Bach. Mallory Haney Loo would like to expand that picture. How about Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”? Or a piece by Chilean rock band Los Jaivas? Or the protest song “El Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido” by Quilapayún? On Friday, Sept. 18, Ha

By Debbie Hall In a city known for spectacle, few experiences feel as authentically Las Vegas as hearing our own Las Vegas Philharmonic fill Reynolds Hall with live symphonic sound. From Broadway to jazz, from Bach to Bernstein, this orchestra has become a touchstone for how the arts thrive beyond the Strip—connecting the city’s creative heartbeat to the world’s great musical traditions. Now entering its 27th season , the Philharmonic continues to grow as both a cultural an