Saddle up Vegas country fans, a new fest is riding into town this fall. The Giddy Up Music Festival will be city’s first country fest since 1 October.
Music
Lady Gaga, “Peter Pan” and the Nevada Women’s Film Festival highlight this week’s entertainment lineup.
The Eagles will play eight shows over four weekends this fall at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers promise an “ultimate connection” to their catalog.
We applaud Morrissey, not just for our appreciation of his music (with the Smith’s and as a solo artist), but his self-penned press releases.
With a goal to increase voter turnout, Tuesday’s effort in the Las Vegas Valley marked the test run for DJs at the Polls in Nevada.
Clark County School District mariachi students performed with the school district’s ballet folklórico program and a 90-piece student symphony orchestra at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts after a workshop and rehearsal with professional ensemble Mariachi Cobre from Disney World.
Las Vegas Accordion Club members play for free at various spots around town, including The Mad Greek Cafe on Sahara Avenue.
Event highlights this week include the final weeks for the Curious George exhibit at Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the last week for “SPACE: A Journey to our Future” at the Springs Preserve. Also planned are an Indian food, entertainment and cultural festival and canine celebrations in the Huntridge and McNeil neighborhoods.
Super Summer Theatre is ready to kick off its 2012 season with a revamped stage and new productions.
Tourists visiting in early summer typically flock to the Strip, but residents might consider attending an annual event downtown targeted toward them.