Las Vegas is a city of endless reinvention, where the line between fantasy and reality blurs under neon lights. Dutch historian and iGaming executive Joris Dekkers captured the essence of this city in "Las Vegas: The Journey of a Lifetime," a lavish coffee table volume that blends rare visuals with captivating storytelling.
In the heart of Las Vegas, Luis Varela-Rico is sculpting a legacy rooted in centuries of cultural heritage while embracing the tools and technologies of today. His latest exhibition, "Peso Neto," invites us to reflect on the weight of tradition, identity and progress.
Stepping into the Notoriety showroom on the eve of Sept. 19, the atmosphere was already electrified with live music, sparkling cocktails and spirited camaraderie. Guests were warmly welcomed to the 10th-anniversary celebration of the Vegas Icon Visionary Awards (VIVA), honoring the visual and performing arts in Las Vegas - the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
Las Vegas has always thrived on reinvention, and who better to guide its cultural future than someone who has grown up alongside it? Jennifer Kleven, a native of Las Vegas, has been watching the city's transformation from a playground of glitz and glamour into a rich tapestry of art and culture.
Ken Henderson, a Las Vegas native and co-owner/CEO of BESTAgency, embarked on a philanthropic journey after the resounding success of the 1 October Vegas Cares benefit concert in 2017. "Vegas Cares was a phenomenal event," he said. "We had singer-songwriter Jewel perform, as well as many local performers and entertainers. We raised a little under $100,000.
Blood is vital to life. It brings oxygen and nutrients to organs, fights infections and provides functions for people to survive. But what happens when it becomes diseased or causes medical issues? This is where the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF) Nevada chapter steps in, making a significant difference in the lives of individuals with inheritable bleeding disorders across Nevada.
In the music industry - as in all industries - when you need to innovate, you must collaborate. The mixing of minds leads to that special synergy that fuels brand-new ideas with bigger and better outcomes than anyone imagined at the start. That's exactly how the UNIDOS Project was hatched as a collaboration between the Youth Artists Orchestra of Las Vegas (YAO) and the Las Vegas Academy for the Arts (LVA) Mariachi Internacional.
Chic Compass: We appreciate you, Dr. Laura Henkel, for coming to speak on "Creating Profits: Artists, Galleries $ Museums" and "Breaking Into the Art World on a Budget: A Practical Guide for Emerging Artists." First of all, introduce yourself and the inspiration behind publishing these books.
Meet Don Bellamy, the new man at Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT). Bellamy studied dance at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in his hometown of Washington, D.C. He began his career in 1988 as a corps dancer at Capital Ballet in the nation’s capital under the direction of Doris Jones and Billy Wilson. Bellamy subsequently joined the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater under the direction of founder Alvin Ailey.
Imagine standing on the edge of the Nevada desert, the sun setting in a blaze of colors and seeing the landscape through the eyes of Cliff Segerblom. As one of Nevada's most prolific and versatile artists, Segerblom's boundless love for the state propelled its breathtaking landscapes and rich history onto the national and international stage.
