At 22, Sarah Frances Johnston has found her calling as a singer. “It is what I believe God has called me to do,” Johnston said. “So for the rest of my life, I’ll sing.”
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Arts District organizers are ready for a hot First Friday arts festival from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday. The district’s hub at Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue is set to be transformed into a white sandy beach complete with lounge chairs, a tiki bar and performances from the cast of the Beach Boys music-inspired “Surf The Musical.”
Clark County commissioners recognized Clark County Museum administrator Mark Hall-Patton and “Pawn Stars” star Richard Harrison on Tuesday for their efforts in boosting Las Vegas tourism and museum attendance.
When many arts organizations are trying to put together a show of their members’ works, they have an elaborate vetting process or convene a jury to select the pieces. For the Vegas Artists Guild Members Show, the process was simpler: The guild put the call out to its 150 members and took the first 30 submissions.
When faced with a slow, painful computer crash, many people might become frustrated or angry. Summerlin resident Philip Denker became inspired. His computer is back up and running, and the art it led to is on display in “Screensaver” in the gallery of the Winchester Cultural Center through Aug. 17.
The “Hope 5: An Afternoon of Classical Ballet” annual charity performance is to mark its fifth show with “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular” talent and be the last gathering before the Strip show closes in September.
n American rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders are set to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Club at The Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $32.95. Visit cannerycasino.com.
Ensemble Arts Academy, 4040 N. Tenaya Way, has seen its summer program grow from a handful of students to a total of nearly 50. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the facility’s Camp Rocks! Summer Music Day-Camp.
First Friday in the 18b Arts District downtown is slated to run from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is set to feature a 40-by-6-foot Freedom Wall at Casino Center and Charleston boulevards, where people can express themselves on a blank canvas. The Kids Zone, near Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue, is expected to include live entertainment, a dance competition, a petting zoo and more. The event is also scheduled to be streamed live through Evinar on the First Friday Facebook page, facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas.