Kristen Peterson
Story Archive
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As We See ItThinking about Victoria beer, Serendipity 3 and more
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Also, a photographer's pictures of American shopping malls.
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MusicBudget cuts would decimate our county's nationally recognized music program
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 With the tentative state budget cut, the future looks grim for visual arts, music and theater programs in Clark County.
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A&ESlow down and look at the art
Friday, April 15, 2011 Contemporary Arts Center celebrates annual Slow Art Day.
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CultureBellagio’s 'A Sense of Place' brings together classic and contemporary
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts goes for Round 2 in its partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego.
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A&EBlack Mountain Institute celebrates National Poetry Month
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Check out two literary events this month, both put on by the BMI.
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As We See ItThinking about failed April Fool's Day pranks, Snow Phoenix and more
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Also, Rick Lax takes issue with a Pad Thai restaurant.
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Hard RockLas Vegas art, meet 'Real World' fist
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 It’s likely that Michael “Adam” Royer has nothing against the Tod Motor Hotel.
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As We See ItGreat. A smartphone app to help drunk idiots
Wednesday, March 30, 2011 The argument against smartphone apps that alert drivers to DUI check points seems a safe one for Congress.
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A&ESuck on this
Thursday, March 24, 2011 A cheeky little story popped up on artinfo.com today that rips into Las Vegas’ art scene, calling it a half-baked idea.
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EntertainmentThe art of skating at Good Games 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Jesus has risen. He had the wind knocked out of him, he’s walking.
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A&EArtifice in the Arts District embraces the neighborhood
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Artifice ain’t your pappy’s neighborhood watering hole.
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Higher EducationWhy don't Las Vegans care about education?
Thursday, March 17, 2011 When it comes to investing in the community, it’s always the same groups, the same small population, opening their wallets and giving their time while everyone else looks the other way.
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A&ECAC's 'Blur' will make you rub your eyes
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 CAC's newest exhibit, It's All a Blur, is one of the year's best
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CultureAn architect notes Las Vegas has everything—except Las Vegas
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 At a recent Symphony Park Lecture Series, David M. Schwarz, architect for the Smith Center for the Performing arts, probably had no idea he was insulting Las Vegas residents when he said that architecturally there was “nothing someone hasn’t done here.”
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As We See ItThinking about 'Real World' choices, saving time and more
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Also, Vegas drivers need to shut up.
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A&EHey, buddy, you got a light?
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Nearly eight months after being installed downtown, the Gateway to the Arts District project is in its final phase.
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A&E
Smith Center: Getting to know us
Thursday, March 10, 2011 Smith Center architect looks to Strip and dam to define the community
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A&E(The other) Paris Las Vegas
Thursday, March 10, 2011 This Las Vegas landmark is a fabulous, camera-ready Parisian palace.
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HistoryWhat's a sign worth? In Las Vegas, it's invaluable
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Davy's Locker's sign is being restored, thanks to some local love
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CosmopolitanAnd the Cosmo’s new Artist in Residence is ...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Move over, Fab5Freddie and your kickass portraits of Swarovski-bedazzled pugilists and strippers.
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As We See ItThinking about Sheen, Smigel and other stuff
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Also, Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering a great deal.
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Las VegasMost cities sleep. Not this one.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 There’s nothing sending people home in the middle of the night. There’s not even a suggestion of a collective slumber.
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FeaturesWhere to go, after you go out—and places we wish existed
Thursday, March 3, 2011 For some of us, the party never ends. If you’re of that mind-set, congratulations—you’re in the right city!
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A&ETwo recommended new exhibits
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Sam David brings 'False Horizons' to Trifecta; group show 'Skull' comes to Blackbird
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CultureArtist Mary Warner curates and shows at Springs Preserve
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 'Kaleidoscope: Visual Inspiration' places the UNLV prof alongside former students
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ArtRevisiting 'Flashlight'
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 In a place where everything is temporary, one piece of art has staying power.
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CosmopolitanFor Droog, home is where the Lego buffet is
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 High-style design with a wink and a smile
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Entertainment18 in front of the orchestra
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 The young guest conductor Alexander Prior takes the Philharmonic's reins gracefully.
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EntertainmentCorsets and pasties for the Burlesque Hall of Fame
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 When local stars strip down, the Burlesque Hall of Fame heats up.
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As We See ItThinking about the Mob Museum, Spalding vs. Bieber and more
Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 Also, Bar + Bistro raises over a grand for a good cause.
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ArtKristen Peterson goes gallery hopping
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Knitted sleeves, a girl fond of glitter and the English middle class.
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As We See It
Thinking about Glen Lerner, the Bellagio's art gallery and more
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 Also, the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is closing its gift shop.
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A&EBurlesque performers to tease you at El Cortez
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011 Las Vegas' Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum presents "VarieTease," a fundraising performance featuring contemporary burlesque performers and vintage vixens.
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ArtArt 101: A tour through Las Vegas' visual arts scene
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011 We’re not gonna lie, Las Vegas is no visual arts hotbed. But there is a scene well worth exploring.
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A&EDanielle Kelly comes full circle with new art exhibit
Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011 Weekly art critic Danielle Kelly is putting the pen down - to exhibit her latest work.
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A&ENew photo exhibit has nothing but love for Las Vegas
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Images of closed, broken and crumbling landmarks in a quickly evolving city portray a sense of history and community, rather than new sprawl and commercialized excess.
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A&EDonahue on display, at last
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Andreana Donahue's highly anticipated exhibit premieres this Friday.
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Nightlife
Bar—just bar—opens in Arts District
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 No velvet rope. No regular hours. No fancy lighting. No problem.
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As We See ItThinking about the iPhone, Starbucks' Trenta and more
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 Also, we found out that Las Vegas rocks at tipping.
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DowntownEmergency Arts: an inspiration to reuse old Vegas establishments
Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 A few buildings around town have some serious re-usability potential.
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A&EA plane ... at Crystals?
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 There's a plane at CityCenter's Crystals—and everyone's invited!
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CultureNeed something to do tonight? Here are two awesome art exhibits
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 Or, why you should visit the Fifth Street School or the Bellagio this hump day.
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A&EWhat does an 8,000-hour tapestry look like?
Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 In a tiny apartment across from the Hard Rock Hotel, an artist in her 70s wove a mind-blowing tapestry of Las Vegas.
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A&ETwitter as art
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Tragic or banal, tweets are paired with photos of their settings in 'Geolocation.'
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A&EVisitors disrespect and even damage art in our hotels
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Take a look around at the Cosmopolitan for proof of how fine art fares on the casino floor.
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As We See ItThinking about broken iPhone alarms and the weather outside and in
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011 Also, the Golden Nugget introduces the coolest ATM ever.
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BusinessHere's how we'd market Vegas
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 How best to market a city that's radically changing?
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A&EThanks for the publicity, Tom!
Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 Senator picks bone with Boneyard. We pick back.
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A&EBellagio extends 'Figuratively Speaking'
Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 You want art? Get off the couch and go see some.
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A&ECynthia Gregory brings a lifetime of experience to the Nevada Ballet Theatre
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Cynthia Gregory worked with Agnes de Mille. She has worked with Balanchine. And now? The Nevada Ballet Theatre.
