3/2/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
Many people forge happy memories at The Smith Center — yet few know the inspiring story behind its beloved namesakes, the late Fred W. and Mary B. Smith.
2/1/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
While The Smith Center’s stages remain silent during Black History Month, the messages of passionate Black artists who performed there still ring loud. Many performers skillfully adapt music, dance and theater to cultivate inclusion and educate the world about Black culture and history. Below, The Smith Center highlights some of these leading artists who have graced our stage, giving Southern Nevadans a taste of their joyful art that unites and empowers.
1/25/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
Longtime Smith Center subscriber Mark Haley and his wife Marianne won’t ever forget being at the last Broadway show held at The Smith Center before its stages went dark due to the pandemic.
1/18/2021
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
Las Vegas native Brooke Solan made her Broadway debut as a teenager because of The Smith Center. “That was actually the biggest highlight of my life,” says Solan, now a professional performer and vocal coach. “It meant that I was on the right path to achieving my lifelong dreams.”
1/11/2021
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
When life gets hectic, many crave the simple escape of lifting a glass, sinking back in a chair and being taken away to a beautiful place and enjoying an intimate, uplifting concert.
1/5/2021
Discovering The Smith Center
The Smith Center, a nonprofit, board-led institution, recently added five new members to its board of directors to help it propel culture and arts education in Southern Nevada. The elected members are all esteemed regional leaders, selected to serve alongside an already impressive list of Southern Nevada civic and business innovators to guide The Smith Center during its extended closure and prepare it for a successful future.
1/5/2021
Education and Outreach / Discovering The Smith Center
The deadline to nominate outstanding Clark County School District teachers for consideration to be recognized at the 6th Annual Heart of Education Awards, presented by The Smith Center and powered by The Rogers Foundation, has been extended from Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 to Friday, Feb. 12, 2021 in order to allow for more time for nominations to be submitted.
12/28/2020
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
Producing an original show is no small feat for a performing arts center. This involves tremendous responsibilities, including casting, rehearsing, designing and building sets from scratch, plus countless more details to fashion the show’s overall look and feel.
12/14/2020
Discovering The Smith Center / Education and Outreach / Retrospective Series
While most Southern Nevadans know The Smith Center best for its music, theater and dance performances, the nonprofit impacts tens of thousands of students and teachers each year through its education and outreach initiatives.
11/23/2020
Discovering The Smith Center / Retrospective Series
March 10, 2012 marked one of the most significant concerts in Las Vegas history, when an exhilarated crowd of civic leaders, elected officials and prominent community members gathered for the opening night concert at The Smith Center.