Kristen Peterson
Story Archive
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MusicGood things are happening to the Vegas Philharmonic
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Classical-music lovers might want to put their holiday gift money toward next season’s Las Vegas Philharmonic concerts.
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A&EStaring down a bleak economy, the community steps forward to support the arts
Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 Realizing the financial issues facing our school district, many Las Vegas community leaders have stepped up to support arts education in the Valley.
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A&EA guide to the art, entertainment and nightlife features that separate Cosmo from the pack
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 Everything you want to know about the new resort's dining, nightlife, art and more.
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CultureGive the gift of local art
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 A few locally made suggestions for your holiday list
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ArtCosmo’s Art-O-Mat machines offer up $5 works of art
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 Art-O-Mat machines already move nearly 25,000 works of art annually, vending in coffee shops, galleries and museums, including New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art.
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A&ENeon Museum hosts open house at its Neon Boneyard
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 The Neon Boneyard opens its doors to Las Vegas signage history for one night only.
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CultureMy other truck is a bumper sticker
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 We’re a country defined by golden arches, the Nike swoosh and the Apple’s apple.
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A&EAlissa Nutting gives us a glimpse at the woman behind the words
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 By high school she was telling outlandish lies, presented as truth and designed to evoke laughter.
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A&E'Nutcracker' is a tough nut to crack
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 What happens when the options get out of hand—not just one Nut, but two, three or four?
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As We See ItThinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic
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A&EThe great shushing smackdown
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Then something crazy happens. Something I’d never experienced at a symphonic performance.
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As We See ItThinking about five-diamond resorts and underwater homes
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 Also, we think you should check out the Left of Center Gallery.
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A&EAn open letter to Kate McGroarty
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010 We are writing to you from the culturally humble Las Vegas Valley. We need help. Las Vegas, comparatively, is not a hotbed of museums and our cultural tourism rates poorly, but we’re still a young city without decades of collection building and heightened community support.
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A&EThe Clark County Museum’s latest exhibit is a fun look at the history of household gadgets
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 Experience technology from yesteryear at the Clark County Museum.
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ArtArt, virtually
Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 Will the homeless Las Vegas Art Museum consider throwing its collection online?
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A&EHear the drama of Tchaikovsky at the Las Vegas Philharmonic
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 The Las Vegas Philharmonic presents the second installment of its Masterworks series with special guest Laura Liu.
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EconomyWill this season's gingerbread houses show trouble on a tiny scale?
Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 With the city of Henderson accepting gingerbread house submissions for its WinterFest Celebration, the question remains whether artists will burst beyond the fantasy of the warmly lit gumdrop-and-peppermint-decked gingerbread home.
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As We See ItNeon Boneyard's new park lights up
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 Long dark, the Neon Boneyard's new sign will light up the night.
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UNLVUNLV seeks work inspired by Oldenburg’s “Flashlight” sculpture
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 No better way to celebrate the 30th birthday of an iconic sculpture than to be inspired by it.
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CultureNative American artist reconnects with her father through her Winchester exhibit
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 What You Left Me includes official documents, photographs and personal belongings that portray her father as a Native American, family man, convicted killer and devoted Christian.
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ArtWhy the paintbrush brouhaha is still going on Downtown
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 There’s been a three-year, low-level uproar over the big Gateway to the arts district project.
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A&EThinking about Shania Twain, a giant Jesus and more!
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Also, check out Thomas Willis' art at Trifecta Gallery.
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A&ECalling all hot Norwegians
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 Norwegian television looking for local Norwegian-Americans for reality show
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A&EJames Rosenquist painting to be unveiled
Monday, Nov. 8, 2010 Steve Wynn-commissioned painting coming to Lou Ruvo Center
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PrintBiblio-Vegas: Three anthologies showcase local writers
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 Where is the Great Nevada Writer?
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Fine ArtThe illustrated word: A look at three Book Festival art exhibits
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 Kristen Peterson breaks down I Hope You Are Feeling Better, Sugar Confection Recollection and Tales from the Neon Boneyard.
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Print
Is Las Vegas literate?
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010 Do residents here read, own books and celebrate them?
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As We See ItLife after the Liberace Museum
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 Well, the party’s over. The guests have left. The food’s put away, the pianos are silent and the lights have been dimmed. So now what
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FootballThinking about 'SNL' impressions, fantasy football and more
Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 Also, Cirque performers are real people. Who knew?
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A&EHouse by Craigslist
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010 The 30-something executive assistant has used Craigslist to economically and stylishly furnish most of her two-story, three-bedroom suburban home.
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Downtown
A plea for tolerance between Downtowners and suburbanites
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Why the hate? Weekly writer Kristen Peterson wants to know.
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As We See ItThinking about fro-yo, Hispanics that look more Asian and more!
Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010 Also, who benefits from moving the Gift of Lights? (Spoiler: No one.)
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As We See ItIs Stephen Colbert responsibile for Nevada's debate on bear hunting?
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 OK. Probably not. But you never know.
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CultureSex, scandal and missing receipts at the Erotic Heritage Museum
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 Assistant curator Laura Henkel is out, questions are being asked and drama builds.
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DanceNevada Ballet Theatre's turning pointe
Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 So there’s this guy who did a stint selling duct tape wallets in Hawaii, running a gas station and taking a break from a successful 30-year dance career.
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As We See ItThinking about Christmas, hate and more
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 Also, you know what would suck? Attack ad lawn signs.
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A&EMaking Liberace proud
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 Protesters upset with the decision to close the museum continue to fight their good fight.
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ArtFire-damaged Place Gallery marks first anniversary by reopening in new spot
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 The new space has the same setup, same artists and same mission as the former Place, which closed after a transformer explosion damaged the building.
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Art
Sen. John Ensign: The dunce
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 John Ensign's recent report card from the Americans for the Arts Action Fund.
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A&ETurningArt.com wants to fill your walls, one month at a time
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 People are broke. Attention spans are nil. Someone had to come up with a solution for bringing “art” into the home and workspace.
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As We See ItThinking about Tre'Von Willis, fine art and more
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 Also, would Steve Carell make a good Las Vegas magician?
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CultureAccordions! Norwegians! In Las Vegas?!
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 Guitarists, vocalists, a washboard player and...24+ accordionists. Now that's a party!
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Economy
Party hopping in the USA
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 Has the recession and high unemployment inspired throngs of loyal partisans to question their beliefs?
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As We See ItThinking about the Tea Party, Lady Gaga and more
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 Also, how do we get invited to the Jay-Z/Coldplay concert at the Cosmopolitan?
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A&EI did it my way: A trip through Abby Coe’s 'Hot Spot'
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 The windows are blacked out. The door is closed. ...
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Sexuality
Honest, academic looks at sexuality run counter to the Strip’s white-bread vibe
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 In a Downtown Las Vegas living room, respected sexologist and writer Carol Queen discusses the benefits of this dildo or that dildo, the cautions of using random objects for anal sex and optimal toys for G-spots and prostates.
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CultureBehind-the-scenes drama at the Liberace Museum
Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 That Liberace Museum announced its closure last week was not as surprising as the fact that it held on for so long.
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ArtDesert discoveries at the 'Four Corners' art show
Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 Iconic signs, sculptures and palm trees planted roadside in the open desert are the subject of Suzanne Hackett-Morgan's paintings.
