Stories by Kristen Peterson - Las Vegas Weekly

F Street will soon be united with Symphony Park.

Racism

The loaded past and present of the F Street closure

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

"Residents charge that blocking off F Street, a decision made in 2006, was racially motivated."

Proceeds from the stamp benefit the Wildlife Without Borders program.

Siegfried & Roy

Siegfried & Roy unveil the Save Vanishing Species postage stamp at the Mirage

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The stamp's proceeds benefit conservation efforts for specific species facing endangerment.

A&E

Charlie Chaplin and Tony Hsieh onstage with the Las Vegas Philharmonic?

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

The Phil is already touting next season, which begins in October with the return of pianist Navah Perlman and cellist Zuill Bailey, performing Beethoven’s Concerto for Violin, Cello and Piano with violinist Philippe Quint.

Weekly Q&A

Kung Fu master: "It's a way of life"

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

"Once you learn how to hurt someone, you don’t want to."

Lovable losers: Nope, no one in this line won the Mega Millions.

As We See It

Absurdity and peace in the line for Mega Millions tickets

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Also, your odds of winning the $600 million lotto.

As We See It

Thinking about puppies, Sarah Palin's guest hosting on 'Today' and more

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Also, the new Wynn website.

From Wendy Kveck’s The Party’s Over exhibit at Kleven Contemporary in 2012.

Fine Art

With Wendy Kveck's 'Party's Over,' seeing is understanding

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Make sure to check out Wendy Kveck's exhibit before it closes

The Smith Center, seen here during opening night March 10, seems specifically designed to showcase orchestras — and the human voice.

Fine Art

Las Vegas Phil's first Smith Center performance a smash

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The Smith Center seems designed to showcase orchestras

The Digital Bookmobile will be at the Windmill Library on March 30 and 31.

As We See It

Virtual library helps the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District stay current

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

It seems Kindles and the like haven't made libraries obsolete.

A&E

'Once in a lifetime': Las Vegas Philharmonic makes its Smith Center debut

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

This has been a week like no other for the Las Vegas Philharmonic.

A&E

Clay Arts Vegas opens in Downtown's old Art Bar

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Scrappers had stripped out electrical wiring and air-conditioning parts, and the stage on which bands had performed sat in pieces in the corner. But the artists had resources.

Economy

Las Vegas pitches in to support a local business on National Cash Mob Day

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

"The group shopping spree is designed to support the local community and economy."

Nuisance or necessity? Fukuburger has been invited back to the spot off Paradise Road where they were initially unwanted.

Dining

Food (truck) fight: Could a turf war incite new regulations?

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Restaurants see food trucks poaching business. But do they have it wrong?

As We See It

Thinking about musical lawn fertilizers and more

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Also, Tennessee's new proposed abortion law.

Nevada Ballet Theatre performing on a 4-by-8-foot slab at Crystals? Color us ecstatic.

Culture

Nevada Ballet Theatre goes flash mob

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Classical performance art, meet cavernous shopping mall on the Strip.

Jill and Gill Bumby give their fair and honest appearance appraisals at Cosmo’s P3 Studio

Fine Art

The Bumbys dole out fair (and silent) fashion critiques

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

The Bumbys tell you how you look

Oscar Goodman admires his bust alongside his wife, Mayor Carolyn Goodman, and his grandchildren.

As We See It

Oscar Goodman honored with bronze bust in Symphony Park's Tribute Plaza

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Rub its nose for...uh, good luck?

Religion

Website converts dead Mormons to homosexuality

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Simply search for a name, type it in and press the "convert" button!

Symphony Park — including the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts — in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

Dance

Smith Center 101

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Key details about the Valley’s new performing arts center.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts as seen during a media preview Friday, March 2, 2012.

A&E

Can the Smith Center connect the cultural dots?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

It's built and paid for. Now, Downtown's performing arts centerpiece opens its doors.

JK Russ combines erotic imagery, desert terrain and pop culture to create the works in ‘Desert of Earthly Delights,’ currently on display at Sin City Gallery.

A&E

JK Russ' Sin City Gallery show, 'Earthly Delights,' is exactly that

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

The frightening meets the beautiful in Sin City Gallery's newest show.

As We See It

Thinking about Brian Head, Rush Limbaugh and more

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Also, observations on the wind that swept through the valley.

A&E

'Flames of Change' light up First Friday

Saturday, March 3, 2012

Lucky Lady Lucy burns, and that's only part of the show Downtown.

Fine Art

Artist Leor Grady says the truth is in the bedding

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

When you and I look at pillows, we think sleep. Artist Leor Grady thinks art.

As We See It

Thinking about Meryl Streep, Whole Foods and more

Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012

Also, Penn Jilette's recent Celebrity Apprentice win.

The Carousel at the District is no longer at the District. Now, what could take its place …

As We See It

So long, sweet carousel

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012

The District's carousel is gone. How should we replace it?

Art

Las Vegas Art Museum's collection finds new place to hang, at Smith Center

Friday, Feb. 24, 2012

The Las Vegas Art Museum’s collection of contemporary works, which fell out of public view three years ago when the museum closed its doors, is now being loaned to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, and being hung in executive offices, corridors and conference rooms in advance of the center’s opening next month.

Style

Help a sister help the community—wear a red dress

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012

There are two things to know about attending this weekend’s Project Red Dress party: 1. You have to wear a dress. 2. It must be red.

Su Limbert’s evocative works can be seen in the windows of CAC throughout February.

Fine Art

Su Limbert's playful and dark storybook installation at CAC

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

'All Is Full of Love' is a great new CAC installment by artist Su Limbert

Claude Monet’s ‘Grainstack (Sunset),’ part of Bellagio’s latest exhibit.

Fine Art

Bellagio art gallery brings Monet back to town

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

People can't get enough of Monet, which is why the Bellagio is bringing him back

The 87-year-old former ballerina has clocked more than 45 years of performing.

A&E

Marta Becket is leaving the stage, but not her opera house

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012

Because, as they say in "the biz," the show must go on!

“We Connected Emotionally” by Angela Kallus

A&E

Still life with sock monkey

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

The voyeuristic works on paper—graphite, charcoal and carbon pencil—display impeccable drafting.

A model of Tim Bavington’s sculptural translation of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man.”

A&E

Tim Bavington sculpture headed to Dowtown's Symphony Park

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012

Tim Bavington’s sculptural translation of Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the Common Man” will be installed this month in Downtown’s Symphony Park.

Arts District

Arts District to welcome new multi-use Art Square

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012

Right next to Artifice, Art Square is the latest project from Brett Sperry.

A&E

Saying goodbye to Downtown gallery 222 Imperial

Friday, Feb. 3, 2012

Joel Spencer's space was fun and inclusive.

Backyard view into the 1964 home of Steve Evans.

A&E

Mid-century marvel: At home with Steve Evans

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012

A look at the gorgeous mid-century modern home of a Las Vegas icon, built by another—the late Flora Dungan, accountant, university regent and state assemblywoman.

As We See It

Basking in wax Justin Bieber

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

A Weekly writer reaches out to the pop star's statue at Madame Tussauds.

A&E

Three art exhibits you've gotta check out this month

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

Kristen Peterson details three exhibits that are well worth your time this month

A&E

New space exhibit will have you packing for Mars

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012

New Springs Preserve exhibit highlights the fantastic evolution of America’s space exploration.

As We See It

Showgirl-turned-painter Terry Ritter is immortalizing Las Vegas history at McCarran

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

The artist's mural has been installed in the customs area at McCarran's new terminal.

Fine Art

Montenegro exhibit opens at Winchester

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

Delve into this refreshing embrace of old-school abstraction.

A&E

Radio show from the '60s, complete with vintage commercials

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012

To his online audiences, Kaufman is Ricky the K, host of Solid Gold Time Machine with guest host Tonto—brought back to life using audio clips from the vintage television show.