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Former city urban arts coordinator highlights his own work in neon-inspired exhibit

Under Richard Hooker’s tenure as the city of Las Vegas’ urban arts coordinator, the area grew as an artistic city. Hooker, an award-winning artist in his own right, oversaw numerous shows and events, promoting the works of others. Now retired, his own art exhibit, “Pregnant Neon: A Tale of Conspicuous Devotion,” is slated to be displayed at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Nevada Opera Theatre plans Vintage Vegas benefit

When you hear the word “opera,” you probably don’t think of a Louis Armstrong tribute artist, showgirls, a 1950s burlesque queen or a comedian known for crazy rambling jokes and a beatnik’s beard, but all that and more is set to be presented by the Nevada Opera Theatre Association.