Articles tagged ‘Las Vegas Art Scene’
First Fridays Celebrate Art in Vegas
By Michelle Snow | August 3rd, 2007 |
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Looking to add a little culture to your Vegas weekend? Why not give the monthly First Friday arts festival a try.
Centered in the city’s art district at Main and Charleston, just north of the Strip, this 4-year old festival features the work of more than 100 artists displayed in a variety of shops and galleries [...]
Revolution Lounge Hosts Book Signing With Andy Summers
By Michelle Snow | June 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Tickets for next weekend’s concert by The Police sold out in less than an hour but fear not. Even if you didn’t get tickets, there’s still a chance to immerse yourself in the world of legendary rock trio.
On June 14, a day before their concert at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, band guitarist Andy Summers [...]
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art Hosts Picasso Exhibit
By Michelle Snow | April 29th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
Though most people know his work through his paintings, Pablo Picasso was also famous for his work in another art form, ceramics.
In the late 1940s, he began working in that medium, creating artistic ceramic works in the south of France. His body of ceramic art runs twenty years and via an arrangement with Bernard Ruiz-Picasso, [...]
Dust Gallery Hosts Artist Reception
By Michelle Snow | June 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Neon lights aren’t the only form of art you’ll find in Vegas. Dust Gallery is a locally owned art gallery that offers exposure to artists it thinks have potential. Currently showing artists include Shawn Hummel and Steve Hough, and on June 16, the gallery will be holding a reception for these two. The event is [...]
The Smith Center for Performing Arts
By Kelly Amabile | January 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
In other performing arts news, plans are moving forward to build The Smith Center for Performing Arts in downtown Las Vegas. The city council cast a unanimous vote last month to construct a world-class performing arts center, which is already named for Fred Smith, longtime Southern Nevada civic leader. Estimates say the cost to build [...]
Las Vegas First Friday: After Parties
By Kelly Amabile | January 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
After a beer at Dino’s, head to one of the other First Friday After Parties for some late night relaxing. The Ice House Lounge will feature VJ Pablo’s First Friday Installation, an innovative multimedia presentation showcased throughout the lounge. Or make your way to The Get Back Funky Soul Dance Party at the Beauty Bar [...]
Dino’s: Las Vegas Neighborhood Dive Bar
By Kelly Amabile | January 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Be sure to stop by Dino’s for a cold one while enjoying the First Friday festivities. As the website says, “There’s nothing more exciting than watching the barflies, the beer fly, and the laughter fly.” Dino’s was recently named one of the top dive bars in Las Vegas, proudly proclaiming their status as one [...]
Las Vegas Arts District: Godt Cleary Projects
By Kelly Amabile | January 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Another stop on the First Friday trolley ride through the Las Vegas arts district is the contemporary art space known as the Godt Cleary Projects. The gallery is currently featuring an exhibit of Richard Serra’s large scale “Arc of the Curve Series” prints called Trajectories & Transversals which runs through March. Gallery hours are Tuesday [...]
First Friday: Vegas Chefs at Holsum Lofts
By Kelly Amabile | January 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Foodies might want to stop by the historic Holsum Lofts during First Friday to see various Vegas chefs cook live before your very eyes, sponsored by Cheflive. Classic Vegas and history buffs alike will want to check out the former Holsum Bread Building on Charleston Boulevard, built in 1954, and now home to several downtown [...]
Commerce Street Studios: Spotlight on MTZC
By Kelly Amabile | January 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Commerce Street Studios is made up of 11 different spaces housed in downtown building that’s been around since the early 1970’s. The space is home to the Archinofsky Gallery, Naked City Tattoo and Art, 420 Stainless, Circadian Studios and MTZC, “The Edge of Sin City”, home to the work of Mark T. Zeilman & Cybele. [...]
