10/24/2022
Education and Outreach
Kathy Clemens exited her career as an educator on a high note. She retired after more than two decades in the Clark County School District (CCSD) with impeccable timing, having received a Heart of Education Award from The Smith Center just a few weeks prior.
10/5/2022
Education and Outreach
Just as singing and acting inspired her as a youth, La Pierre knows that Southern Nevada students will enjoy lifelong benefits from participating in the Disney Musicals in Schools program.
10/5/2022
Family Programming
An uplifting opportunity for families to forge memories together, this musical romp portrays Paddington with whimsical puppetry and sidesplitting comedy that will delight audiences of all ages.
10/4/2022
Education and Outreach
Green Valley High School physics teacher Scott Panik has won numerous accolades for teaching, including being named 2005 Nevada Teacher of the Year and receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics/Science Teaching in 2007. But winning a Heart of Education Award from The Smith Center in April was different.
9/23/2022
Education and Outreach
The Smith Center just announced the opening of nominations for its eighth-annual Heart of Education Awards, honoring outstanding CCSD educators who go above and beyond for their students. Anyone can nominate a CCSD teacher for a Heart of Education Award through January 13, 2023.
9/19/2022
Performances and Artists
When audiences watch Nevada Ballet Theatre’s (NBT) performances of “Dracula,” they shouldn’t expect a delicate fairytale of tutu-clad princesses, notes répétiteur Dominic Walsh, who staged the production. Instead, this gripping work by acclaimed choreographer Ben Stevenson portrays Bram Stroker’s chilling tale in a neoclassical style, Walsh says, which rejects whimsical frills and instead centers on expressive, fast-paced movements to give the ballet a contemporary feel.
9/19/2022
sensory friendly / Sensory Inclusive
Aiming to make live theater welcoming for all, sensory inclusive performances are designed to accommodate audiences across the autism spectrum and with other sensory sensitivities, including those with physical, emotional, intellectual and developmental disabilities.
9/9/2022
Performances and Artists / Broadway Las Vegas
Costume designer Gabriella Slade beams when she recalls her eagerness to create eye-popping costumes for the mesmerizing musical “SIX.” “I just loved the idea of Henry VIII’s wives being a contemporary pop band. That was enough for me,” Slade recalls with a laugh. “When I realized we were going to do contemporary and historical (costumes) paired together, that was a massive draw for me.”
9/9/2022
Discovering The Smith Center
This past year ushered in two of the most significant achievements in The Smith Center's history: its reopening after the lockdown and its tenth anniversary. In our community report, read about our return to performances, our education and outreach efforts, the Heart of Education Awards and more. Our sincerest gratitude goes out to every member of our community whose support made this monumental year possible.
9/7/2022
Performances and Artists
Her passion and talent gained rapid attention. Nnenna’s powerful vocal interpretations have led her to build a widespread fanbase, on top of performing at the White House and headlining at the Asia Pacific Economic Summit in front of hundreds of world leaders.