Kristen Peterson
Story Archive
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Fine ArtThis Week in Arts: Laurens Tan, public art designs and Downtown’s impending art immersion
Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 Holland-born Australian sculptor Tan is currently living in Beijing, following a 10-year stint “living as a pilgrim” in Las Vegas.
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As We See ItMain Street's Corner Building is set for a makeover
Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016 The 11,000-square-foot building features a large courtyard area in back and a bank of small storefronts overlooking California Avenue.
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A&EThis Week in Arts: Art Chantry, the LV Phil Guild and aesthetic possibilities of renewable energy
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 The Philharmonic Guild is seeking donations for its instrument-collection program to get music in the hands of Valley students at charter schools.
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As We See ItHow critical is art and design to the future of Maryland Parkway?
Friday, Feb. 12, 2016 The Maryland Parkway Public Art Urban Art Design Plan was introduced this month at the first of four public meetings designed to gather input from the community.
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FeaturesWords of love: From Ruth and Naomi to Henry Miller and Anaïs Nin
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 "I can’t see how I can go on living away from you—these intermissions are death."
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ArtArt critic Dave Hickey talks about Facebook — and his two new books about Facebook
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 "I have nothing in common with children today."
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Fine ArtJustice through art: A group show at Left of Center takes on societal ills
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016 The exhibit features works that touch on immigration, gender equality, homelessness, profiling, racial equality and LGBTQ equality.
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Art‘Yousuf Karsh: Icons of the 20th Century’ comes to Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 Capturing a century, from Audrey Hepburn to Brigitte Bardot to Humphrey Bogart.
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A&EThis Week in Arts: Ellsworth Kelly, Mozart and ArtPrize in Vegas
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 Disruptive art, storybook ballet and a steampunk twist on Mozart.
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MusicGet intoxicated by Pink Martini's genre-bending musical whirlwind
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 Very few bands have the ability to seduce listeners as powerfully as this 12-member “little orchestra.”
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FeaturesThe Westside: Talking preservation with Courtney Mooney
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 "People forget how important the area is to our collective history."
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LV WeeklyWestside Story: The legacy and heart of a historic neighborhood
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 West Las Vegas' history, culture, preservation and revitalization.
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LV WeeklyVegas Story: Transporting the dead for a living
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 Making pickups anywhere life ends—homes and businesses, churches and government buildings, roads and parks. This is body mover Nephy Acevedo's Vegas Story.
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As We See ItThe Barrick Museum Teaching Gallery has UNLV faculty taping into the collections
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 From clay effigy vessels to contemporary art.
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ArtArtist Brent Holmes' new exhibit looks at Hellenistic ideas in 21st century Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 Inverting Platos Theory of Forms
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ArtFun with politics: An exhibit at Brett Wesley takes on election-season madness
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 Amid patriotic bunting, the humorous works capture the circus of the American election season and its players.
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FeaturesHow to make your glutes hard through rollerblading
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 Lunges and speed on wheels.
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People in the ArtsExit interview: Gina Quaranto on the Arts District, closing Blackbird and her final show
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 "I’m ready to move on, to not have that stress on my back."
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ArtCAC reopens this week showcasing some of Las Vegas’ more celebrated artists
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 Revisiting an annual tradition.
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ArtSettlers + Nomads: Artist Wendy Kveck launches website highlighting contemporary art in Las Vegas
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 “All have glitter and dust on their boots and have been influenced or inspired in some way by this unique place we call home or pit stop..."
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Weekly Q&ATalking tradition and presence with Paiute artist and activist Fawn Douglas
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 "A lot of people don’t know we’re here."
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ArtValentin Yordanov’s abstracts explore the color and shape of cities
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 Mapping non-place and everyplace.
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Fine ArtThe art of conserving Picassos in Bellagio’s Picasso restaurant
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 The final touch.
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ArtHigh-tech: Julian Kilker’s photos are worth slowing down for
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 Visual data in a data-obsessed society.
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NoiseKristen Hertzenberg returns for a holiday performance at the Smith Center
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 "It will be a little classical, a little country, a little theater and a whole lot of beautiful playing by my brother-from-another-mother/pianist extraordinaire Philip Fortenberry."
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Fine Art‘Contemporary Nevada’ aims to show the best art being created in the Silver State today
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 It will mark the first time in recent memory where a prominent museum of this scale focuses exclusively on contemporary work coming out of Nevada.
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A&EA pulse-checking effort aims to save Reed Whipple Cultural Center
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Rehabilitation of the center is possible, but it may depend on the rest of the Cultural Corridor.
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ArtContemporary Arts Center returns with permanent home and new exhibit
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 New home in Soho Lofts in time for the Think Vegas symposium.
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ArtThe presence of absence at Satellite Contemporary’s ‘Foreign Bodies’ exhibit
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 Motivated by physicality, a tangible expression of presence and of the body.
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ArtLuis Varela-Rico's sculpture honoring native culture approved for Main Street
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 “So often we are forgotten. [He] created a work that represents inspiration and hope, serving as a symbol not only for Native peoples’ leaning on each other for support, but for all of us as a community to support each other.”
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ArtAn art museum in Downtown Las Vegas is closer to becoming a reality
Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 "We are a very active board. We're busy. We're rolling up our sleeves."
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As We See ItFrom Tibet to the Trop: More than 500 Buddhists will gather at the Strip hotel
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Not your usual night at the slots: While the conference is open only to registrants, the public can attend one talk and meditation.
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As We See ItSush Machida’s ‘Hope Corridor’ murals enliven the Child Haven facility
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 The works were designed to uplift and offer a sense of hope at a challenging and dark time for kids 17 and under.
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As We See ItPrayer on demand: PrayerSpark is in the business of spirituality and is now developing an addiction recovery app
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Michael Feder rounded up spiritual leaders from various beliefs and launched the interfaith affirmation company that allows users to to request prayers and blessings.
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A&EInternationally renowned Zabludowicz Collection launches artist residency in Las Vegas
Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 "The main motivation for the residency is the nature of Las Vegas itself, and the fascination it holds for generations of artists, writers and thinkers."
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FeaturesPop Culture Tours reveal Downtown in a different way
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 Think you know Old Vegas?
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FeaturesFinding a little of everything in Downtown’s Antique Alley
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 It’s easy to knock out a few hours exploring this cluster of shops.
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DanceLas Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater celebrates the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 The performance features vocalists Reva Rice and Clint Holmes.
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As We See ItChime in on the finalists for Downtown’s public art project
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 Speak now or forever complain about who should’ve won.
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ArtNathan Douglas’ ‘Passing By’ balances between reality and dream life in the LA landscape
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 The tumbleweed, a symbol of vast, ephemeral Western life, becomes “Tumble Weave” in Douglas’ work.
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As We See ItZapping back: One artist's funny response to his public art being painted over
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 Utility-box street art can be a Las Vegas Landmark, too.
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ArtHammer & Cycle's art auction raises funds for bikes for children in need
Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 Last year the auction brought in enough for 300 bikes.
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As We See It
In brief: UNLV's Center for Gaming Research holds a WSOP colloquium
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 Plus Greenspun College of Urban Affairs recognizes its 2015 Alumna of the Year.
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DanceNevada Ballet Theatre celebrates Balanchine's brilliance at the Smith Center
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 A program that demonstrates the breadth of the late choreographer’s interests.
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People in the ArtsDonna Beam Fine Art Gallery shines a light on contemporary Cuban art
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 Through Windows, Through Curtains, Call on Us
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FeaturesA night chasing ghosts at the Clown Motel
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 A night at the haunted Clown Motel: Ham-wielding clowns, a spooky cemetery and more.
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Fine ArtThe Cosmopolitan prepares to shutter its P3Studio interactive art space
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 The open-studio artist residency space has provided a valuable exchange of ideas and creativity.
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As We See It'Anything helps,' 'God Bless': a local buys signs from the street
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 “Happiness is a cheese burger. Drive safe. Love life.”
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PrintOverheard at the Vegas Valley Book Festival
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 Just a few statements uttered at this year's book festival on Saturday, October 17 at Downtown's Fifth Street School.
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A&ETest the classical-music waters at the Phil's accessible 'Passport to the World' program
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 The selection will take viewers on a journey through musical stylings and composers from around the globe.
