Ten local artists bring fresh perspectives to anatomy and the human experience during a creative celebration of the attraction’s 10th anniversary. By Debbie Hall In a city known for its dazzling entertainment, immersive attractions and endless ways to spend an evening, local art offered a meaningful reason to gather on Oct. 22. The Community Artist Showcase at REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas brought together artists and community members to celebrate the attraction’s 10th

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

By Debbie Hall Las Vegas is often celebrated for its neon signs, glamorous showrooms and legendary performers who helped establish its reputation as the Entertainment Capital of the World. But the city’s cultural identity was also shaped by the African American community, whose creativity, resilience and determination built thriving neighborhoods and challenged racial barriers. From October 23–26, The Neon Museum’s fourth annual Duck Duck Shed will explore the architecture, d

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

There is an art to turning the deeply personal into something an audience can recognize, laugh at and perhaps even feel a little less alone about. Las Vegas artist Shannan Calcutt takes that idea to the stage with Things I Shouldn’t Tell You, a candid, wickedly funny exploration of midlife, womanhood, sexuality, identity and the unexpected indignities of “second puberty.” Presented by THIRD Street Arts & Media Incubator, the newly expanded production runs through October 11 a

From Las Vegas stages and theatrical costumes to hand-sculpted Halloween folk art and a spectacular Día de Muertos ofrenda, native Las Vegan Isaias Hiram Urrabazo has spent a lifetime turning imagination into art—and memories into characters who refuse to disappear. Written and photography by Isabel M. Castro What if an altar could become a stage—and the people we have lost could become the characters returning home? For Las Vegas artist Isaias Hiram Urrabazo, that question i

Classic Manners By Paul Atreides Author, Playwright, and Theatre Critic at EatMoreArtVegas.compaul-atreides.com Las Vegas Little Theatre (LVLT) opened its 49th season with the Noël Coward comedy classic Private Lives to a full house. Written and originally performed in September 1930 (London), it opened on Broadway in January 1931. Described as a “comedy of manners,” the play entered the public domain in January of this year. It centers on a divorced couple who discover t

By Debbie Hall As temperatures rise across Southern Nevada, the Las Vegas Men's Chorus is inviting audiences to trade the desert heat for beach vibes as it closes its 33rd season with Fun in the Sun on June 27 and 28 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Promising “high tides and good vibes,” the season finale showcases the chorus's growth and talent, transforming the concert hall into a summer paradise filled with beloved songs and dazzling per

Moms Mabley, Considered "The Funniest Woman in the World," Is Celebrated at The Legacy By Debbie Hall Broadway In The HOOD delivers a powerful theatrical tribute to one of comedy's most groundbreaking pioneers with I Got The Last Laugh, written by James E. Carter and inspired by the life of legendary comedian Jackie 'Moms' Mabley. Running weekends through May 31 at The Legacy Theatre Of Excellence, the production explores Mabley's remarkable career, her cultural influence, an

By Debbie Hall A darkly enchanting fairy tale is coming to the Las Vegas stage as Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Hansel and Gretel at The Smith Center from May 15–24. This visually stunning Las Vegas premiere transforms the beloved Brothers Grimm classic into a thrilling theatrical spectacle filled with Gothic fantasy, cinematic inspiration, and breathtaking choreography. In this bold reimagining, audiences follow the perilous journey of Hansel and Gretel as they wander throu