By Debbie Hall Everyone is invited to experience a powerful season finale as the Las Vegas Philharmonic closes out its 27th season at The Smith Center on May 9 with an evening of bold, evocative music. Audiences will be transported by Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, alongside a compelling work by Las Vegas composer Kevin Day, all led by Music Director Designate Rei Hotoda. It's a night where classical brilliance meets local creativity—an inspiring reflection of the ci

By Debbie Hall It is a milestone celebration of Las Vegas' creative scene as The Composers Showcase marks 20 years with a special anniversary gala at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts on April 29. Keith Thompson More than just a concert, the evening is designed as a full-scale artistic experience—two and a half hours of all-original music performed by a cross-section of Las Vegas’ most accomplished creators alongside special guest artists from across the country. At th

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