Kristen Peterson
Story Archive
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ArtArtist Eloise Fornieles and her sea of pennies in the desert
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 VAST space projects' new artist residency site gives Cosmo's recent artist-in-residence a place to continue the story.
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As We See ItBack off, robocaller. Election's over.
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 Perhaps you could start over.
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A&ELocal artist marrying Edward Cullen cutout (go ahead and hate)
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 Comments on the artist have ranged from "mental slut" and "freak” to "twisted silly girl."
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A&EProstitution meets the comic strip in 'Lust to Dust'
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 Prostitute as superhero? At Lust to Dust, yeah, pretty much
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A&EThe art of celebrtiy mug shots at Amanda Harris
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 Benjamin Alejandro's silk-screen work shows celebs at their best—and worst
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As We See ItYou know what we need? A Las Vegas-themed casino!
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012 Enough of casino themes from other places. Right?
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ArtArtist Jevijoe Vitug offers a satirical handbook for living in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 Vitug plays the role of visual DJ in this exhibit, remixing visual styles to come up with a new language.
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As We See ItA handy guide to what Nevada will need if it secedes from the union
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 More than 10,000 signatures have been collected. We better get ready.
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As We See ItWhat about books? Debate about Henderson libraries continues on Facebook
Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012 Are libraries obsolete? Do they still have value? Why do the loudest opinions come with grammar problems?
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ArtThree exhibits to see at Emergency Arts this month
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 Hyperrealist portraits of kitsch, contemporary minimalism and narrative figurative works -- how could you go wrong?
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PoliticsWho made money from the election in swing state Nevada?
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 Did it bring revenue to the state or zap funds by using public resources?
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ArtAaron Copland's patriotic American music comes with a history of partisan discomfort
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012 Copland was openly gay, Jewish, and known for his leftist leanings.
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ArtWe are everybody in 'Relative Perspectives" exhibit featuring Javier Sanchez and Marlene Siu
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 There is no “I” when looking at the headshots placed side by side, some enlarged and segmented so they’re viewed through a portrait to more images behind.
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ArtShannon Eakins, Marc Dombrosky and Cerberus (yes, Cerberus) at Fifth Wall Gallery
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 The artifacts offer a meditative response to the more visceral alarm across the hall.
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ArtClay Arts Vegas acknowledges genocide tragedy with One Million Bones contribution
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 The national project is designed to help fight poverty in Africa.
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Politics
Two Weekly writers gripe over the failed Henderson library measure
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 Two Henderson Library District locations will now close due to its failure.
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PoliticsStock up on presidential swag
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 No matter whom you vote for, commemorate the election with these political party favors.
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ArtThe Neon Museum’s Bill Marion on his favorite signs and preserving Vegas’ past
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 Local historian and museum board chair discusses Vegas' past.
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A&E
How to make the most of your Vegas Valley Book Fest
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 Read up! Then pencil these events into your calendar.
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A&EArt and politics unite: Hammargren rally meets VAST gallery opening
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 The Board of Regents candidate is a local legend.
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A&ELebowitz and Rich on voter suppression, replacement refs and the Wynn's 'no stroller' policy
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 “The local political ads here, I was riveted. I couldn’t wait for the news to break to a commercial.”
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A&ENeon Museum opens its doors with powerful stories and spellbinding artifacts
Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 It’s a lovely Saturday morning in Downtown Las Vegas, and we’re in the Neon Museum’s Boneyard, standing before the Moulin Rouge sign’s beautifully scripted font as our tour guide discusses the racial segregation of Las Vegas’ past. We’ve already learned about the 1905 land auction that gave birth to Downtown Las Vegas, and that a mere 90 years later, the fantastic lighted and neon signs that came to define the city were being collected by a local arts organization as the only souvenirs of a quickly vanishing past.
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ArtEvan Dent’s 'Supporting Recollection' delivers mixed-media memories
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 The hands, chosen for their expressive nature and high profile in video games, read as a sort of secret sign language.
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ArtJana Cruder photographs Barbie idealism with real-world complications
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 Plenty of people have photographed Barbie, the actual doll, in real-world settings using adult themes, but Cruder uses live models, special lighting and a discerning eye to create a complex Barbie world.
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ArtLA artists exhibit comes with a political bent and a Lonnie Hammargren rally
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 Get your culture and civic participation on this weekend!
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As We See ItDebating the pros and cons of Nevada's new stamp
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 Does this image of suburbia represent Nevada? Ken Miller and Kristen Peterson take sides.
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Fine ArtVegas Vernacular Project preserves our disappearing voice
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 Capturing the city's visual conversations is no easy task.
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A&EThe Neon Museum's having a swank party -- and you're invited
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 As a big thank you to the community for all its support and love, the Neon Museum is hosting “First Night,” a vintage-themed party on the eve of the museum’s official opening.
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Art
Documentary by local teen looks at history of atomic testing in Nevada, Kazakhstan
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 “Everybody in the United States from New York to California should know more about the testing here.” No matter where you stand on the ...
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ArtLocal artist Su Limbert brings dreamy new work to Blackbird
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 "Into the Wild" picks up where the "All Is Full of Love" installation left off.
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ArtDoes the El Cortez deserve historic designation?
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 The Downtown hotel opened in 1941.
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ArtWill one of the LV Philharmonic's guest conductors become David Itkin's permanent replacement?
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 Who will fill David Itkin's shoes? Time will tell.
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As We See ItHenderson libraries on the ballot this November. Are they worth it?
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 Why the fuss over this floundering traditiona? As it turns out, it's a sort of bustling Main Street for the community.
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A&EDanny 'The Count' Koker on reality show fame and a ride ‘so pimpy, it’s disgusting’
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012 He's traveled with a Christian singing group. He's played a vampire Elvis. Now The Count talks to Weekly.
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ArtThe Las Vegas Art Museum's collection comes back 'Into the Light'
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 The Barrick Museum is hosting a large chunk of LVAM's permanent collection, right now.
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MuseumsCultural Corridor 2.0: no longer the forgotten hub
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 What had been envisioned—promised, even—by city leaders two decades ago fell by the wayside.
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FeaturesJohnny Tocco’s legendary boxing gym still thriving
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 Some think Johnny Tocco’s Boxing Gym is closed, a leftover relic from another era. But those in the boxing world know better. They know that the run-down, mural-covered structure next to a tire shop in the Arts District is legendary. So do the fighters who call it home, pledging allegiance each day to the grittiest gym in town, the “oldest” gym in town, the landmark where all the greats have trained before their fights — Larry Holmes, Sonny Liston, Mike Tyson, Marvin Hagler. It’s a living museum.
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A&ESush Machida: now residing at Cosmo's P3 Studio
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 Machida, more accustomed to working in solitude, has created a studio space inside P3 that invites visitors in for tea (literally) and a chance to talk with him as he paints.
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A&EUnderwater and 'knitting for tattoos': An afternoon of performance art at CAC's 'Off the Strip'
Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 His performances have had contraptions punching him. They’ve involved him running in heels, moving objects with orifices, and building and navigating obstacle courses.
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A&ETroy Gillett’s installation invites you to explore—and contemplate
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 "Inner Sanctum" is on display at County Government Center through Oct. 5.
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LV WeeklyWeekly Q&A: Artist Jevijoe Vitug talks controversy and compassion
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 While superstar artists in the art world are being packaged as art brands by large global corporations and often being sponsored by global mega-banks, start-up young artists like me are more interested in nonprofit organizations and self-sufficient communities.
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A&EThe lineup at Cosmo's P3 Studio is impressive and diverse
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 The upcoming artists cover the gamut in media and message.
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A&ECAC’s 'Off the Strip' video and performance event meets Justin Favela's 'The Mini Market'
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 Above the aisles of sundries, food items and holiday products are his trademark piñatas, including “Creamy 7-Up Jello,” inverted cactus piñatas and “Paper Tiger,” a life-sized, adolescent white tiger collaborated on with Shannon Eakins.
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As We See ItTiffany's Cafe still serving burgers and yesterdays amid slow times
Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012 Most people coming through the door ask only for directions or change, rather than menus.
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As We See It
Thinking about Todd Akin, 'True Blood' and more
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012 Also, a yodel for emergency situations. Yes, a yodel.
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A&EMob Museum launches speakers series with Joaquin Garcia, aka, Jack Falcone
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 Joaquin Garcia, a Cuban-born FBI agent who infiltrated the Gambino crime family as Italian jewel thief Jack Falcone, will kick off “Inside Stories,” a new speaker series starting September 19 at the museum.
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A&ELas Vegas art dealer Jack Solomon dies at age 83
Monday, Aug. 20, 2012 “Whether his position was about his business or his position was about community, it was still about art,” says Patrick Duffy, art collector and board president of the Las Vegas Art Museum.
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Fine ArtImagining the potential of art's return to the Olympic Games
Monday, Aug. 13, 2012 For four decades, arts competitions were part of the Olympics.
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A&EHints of a dark future in the hands of tech at Kleven Contemporary
Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012 Enter the control room—Andreana Donahue's exploration of spacey isolation.
