By Debbie Hall For Michelle Johnson, music has always been about more than entertainment. It is a vehicle for healing, connection, and understanding. On June 19, the acclaimed vocalist known as "Las Vegas' First Lady of Jazz" returns to Myron's at The Smith Center with Freedom – A Juneteenth Celebration. This is a multidisciplinary performance that explores liberation, identity, resilience, and joy through music, dance, spoken word, and storytelling. Presented on the national

Photo by Matthias Wagner on Unsplash By L.A. Walker Entertainment. Storytelling. Real Talk. Reviews • Commentary • Music • Emotional Truth A few weeks ago, I sat in The Composers Room in Las Vegas’ Historic Commercial Center District and witnessed something beautiful. At 86 years old, Paul Stubblefield stepped onto the stage. His voice was strong. His stage presence was effortless. His warmth was genuine. His star remained completely untarnished. As I watched him perform, I

Upcoming Album UNIVERSAL Debuts Through Live Music and Video Production Experience By Debbie Hall Las Vegas audiences will have a rare opportunity to witness music creation in real time when acclaimed trumpeter, composer, arranger, and conductor David Perrico premieres six original compositions during a special live music video production on June 4 at The Industrial Event Space. This exclusive event offers a unique chance to experience Perrico's innovative work firsthand, ins

By Debbie Hall Returning for its 21st year, the UNLV College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame Gala will take place at the beautiful Wynn Las Vegas on April 21, honoring a distinguished group of recipients whose accomplishments illuminate the richness and vibrancy of cultural life in Southern Nevada. The Hall of Fame, founded in 2003, honors individuals and groups who have had a lasting impact on the visual, performing, and architectural arts, all of which help define and promote Las

By Debbie Hall Southern Nevada’s drive-through holiday spectacular, Glittering Lights, celebrating 25 years, has officially returned to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway through Jan 4, 2026 , inviting the community to honor a quarter-century of shared holiday tradition. For Event Producer John Bentham, this silver-anniversary season represents both a celebration and a legacy. “It’s incredible to think that families have made Glittering Lights a part of their holiday traditions for