Holiday concert supports Aid for AIDS of Nevada By Debbie Hall The Las Vegas arts community comes together once again as Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN)  presents the second annual Blue Christmas , in partnership with U=U, on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.  at the House of Blues  inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. The evening blends top-tier artistry with meaningful community impact, raising funds and awareness for Southern Nevadans living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Headlining

Photo by Nathan Dumlao  on Unsplash By Debbie Hall   The Asylum Theatre brings its second Solo Play Day Festival to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum with a performance of “Gifts of Gratitude”  from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23. The event features an afternoon of poetry, music, and monodrama created by Sarah O’Connell, artistic director of The Asylum Theatre. Presented amid the museum’s striking collection, the performance highlights the power of individual expression and th

A Night Of...Burlesque, Vegas Theatre Company, Creator: Andrew Parker, Copyright: © 2025 Radiant Inc. All Rights Reserved By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas One year ago, a small burlesque show named A Night of… Burlesque  took over the stage at Vegas Theatre Company, and it immediately became a main staple in the Arts District. You may recall that Paul Atreides reviewed this show earlier this year,

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko Silent auction, light bites, networking, and a night of laughter in downtown Las Vegas by Debbie Hall As the 22nd Annual Dam Short Film Festival  approaches in February 2026, film lovers can get an early dose of laughter and cinematic magic with “A Night of Comedy”  on Tuesday, Nov. 11 , at The Beverly Theater  in downtown Las Vegas. This special 90-minute showcase  features a hand-picked lineup of ten short comedy films from four countries , offe

This November, the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum welcomes the public to experience a full calendar of cultural events. The museum will host a variety of curated offerings that combine multiple disciplines, including a theatrical festival, a concert experience featuring strings, workshops on meditation and wellness , and a rejuvenating sound bath. Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nicola Lea Kilyushik will lead an expanded foundational movement class: Moving Meditation:

Missy Parker: A Multifaceted Force in Music and Theatre By Debbie Hall Speeding Theatre presents Ghostwriter the Musical  is a witty and heartwarming new production about a young songwriting team struggling with writer’s block who find inspiration from an unexpected source. Featuring 14 original songs, this imaginative musical blends humor, heart, and a touch of the supernatural. Book, music, and lyrics are by award-winning composer and playwright Missy Parker .   Parker stan

Cotton Club Revue Scatz and Hornz  Rekindles the Spirit of a Golden Era Written and photography by L.A. Walker There's a certain magic that only live theatre and shows can deliver — the kind that blurs the line between audience and artistry, pulling everyone into the same heartbeat. Cotton Club Revue: Scatz and Hornz , presented by Renee Davis Walters' RDW Productions in collaboration with Promise Marks , did precisely that.   From the first note to the final bow, the product

By Debbie Hall Delta Academy’s Rock Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA) is turning up the volume this fall with a free, high-energy concert at Downtown Container Park on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5–7 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy an evening of live rock music while supporting some of Las Vegas’ most promising young musicians as they showcase their passion and talent in one of downtown’s most vibrant open-air venues. The performance will feature RAPA’s Resident Band, made up

The GRAMMY-nominated vocalist brings her signature sparkle to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort beginning Nov. 1 By Debbie Hall This holiday season, Las Vegas will shimmer a little brighter. GRAMMY-nominated and record-breaking artist Leona Lewis is bringing her radiant voice and timeless charm to Voltaire at The Venetian Resort with her first-ever U.S. residency, A Starry Night , a festive celebration running Nov. 1 through Jan. 3, 2026. For Lewis, this moment feels like a ful

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

By Erik Engman Author, Clown and Improvisation Teacher, Theatre Critic EatMoreArtVegas.com IG: ErikReviewsVegas   In 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s publisher suggested she write a novel for girls. Alcott hesitated, as she preferred writing for boys, but took on the task. She wrote a novel loosely based on her and her sisters. Much to her surprise, it was an immediate success. Little Women was born. Alcott’s book champions the ambition and individualism of young girls, and challen

By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me , now playing at A Public Fit under the direction of Ann-Marie Pereth and Joseph Kucan, is arguably more relevant today than when it appeared on Broadway in 2019. It was nominated for a Best Play Tony Award and named a Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Drama. The arc covers rights “guaranteed” under the Constitution of the United S