A future Maryland Parkway facelift received a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the National Endowment for the Arts to bankroll public art. The Maryland Parkway project — which stretches from McCarran International Airport to downtown Las Vegas — is one of 66 projects nationwide receiving “Our Town” grants.
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John Locher, a former photographer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, won an Emmy Award for his video “Double Helix” on Saturday.
Dining events and news from across the valley.
Care for a taste of Japan? Yuzu Japanese Kitchen is a great way to get it.
When it comes to Easter celebrations, it’s best not to put all your eggs in one basket.
Cirque du Soleil reopened its epic “Ka” on Tuesday, drawing a standing ovation even before the show started with a dedication to its fallen performer.
The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday in favor of keeping intact the way the city pays for public art.
Something happens when the big movie names are working in Las Vegas. The city’s film industry professionals get work, location fees are paid and production rentals are secured.
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.
Some reality TV shows have a connection to Summerlin, including “Holly’s World,” “Sister Wives” and “From the Edge With Peter Lik.”
Garfield’s Restaurant plans to host an outdoor festival with live music and food trucks Saturday at 2620 Regatta Drive and hopes the gathering will become a monthly event.
This week’s event highlights include the Help Save the Animals Car Show & Swap Meet to benefit The Animal Foundation, a free family concert and performances by ventriloquist Ronn Lucas.
Event hightlights this week include a birthday tea celebrating Helen Stewart, a performance by The Good Lovelies, a birthday bash for City of the World founder Roz Knight and Las Vegas Academy Theatre’s “Our Town.”
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