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Artist Salvador Dali’s body to be exhumed to settle paternity suit

A Spanish judge on Monday ordered the remains of artist Salvador Dali to be exhumed to settle a paternity suit, despite opposition from the state-run foundation that manages the artist’s estate.

Black History Month Festival celebrates African-American historical triumphs in Las Vegas

Tymara Walker stepped to the mic and asked her audience to stand, and belted out the first notes of “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Soon the air was thick with the voices of the full audience, who swayed and sang along Saturday, marking the start of the Black History Month Festival at Springs Preserve.

Artsy kids gain opportunities to shine

For the past 20-plus years, local high school students eager to follow that star have had exactly one place to go: the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts. This school year, however, the options have expanded.

Words to live by: Petersen Elementary’s new mosaic aims to inspire

When the new mosaic mural was unveiled June 2 at Petersen Elementary School, 3650 Cambridge St., it drew squeals, oohs and aahs from some attendees. The children seemed excited about it, too.

For these skaters, art imitates art

Kick. Push. Coast. Turn. Heels down. Chest up. Jump. Hands out. Bend knees. Land. Hands down. Kick. Push. Coast.

The Beat Dance Academy puts new spin on the performing arts

If you want to be hip and edgy, you’ve got to have the beat. The Beat Dance Academy has opened at the Las Vegas Sports Park, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., and offers classes for children 2 or older.