12/22/2021
Education and Outreach
Putting a creative a spin on a classic tale, the “Charlotte’s Web” virtual student matinee tells the treasured story of Wilbur, a livestock pig, and his friendship with Charlotte, a barn spider.
12/22/2021
Performances and Artists
Respected primatologist and explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor acknowledges that her childhood did not set her on a path for adventure. Often armed with little more than a backpack and hiking boots, Mayor has ventured into the world’s most remote and dangerous areas for decades.
12/20/2021
Performances and Artists / Broadway Las Vegas
“I tended to think that ‘My Fair Lady’ had come to be dominated by (Henry) Higgins, and I felt we had to re-center the piece around the person who you really follow in the plot, who is Eliza,” says Sher, who directed the Lincoln Center Theater production of the musical now touring the country, which heads to The Smith Center January 25 to 30.
12/11/2021
Performances and Artists
No doubt, Drum Tao offers the world’s top taiko drummers. That’s because the over 40 members of the renowned performance group live together, secluded from civilization, at a remote house in the mountains of southwest Japan. Outside of cooking and cleaning for themselves, they focus on one thing: ancient Japanese drums.
12/8/2021
Performances and Artists
He remembers Bennett ballads playing at every wedding his family attended. Growing up, he serenaded his parents with the icon’s hits. And for an early job as a singing waiter at an Italian restaurant, his boss tasked him with delivering the best of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin — and, of course, Tony Bennett.
12/1/2021
Education and Outreach
Now taking on the new role of lead teaching artist program manager at The Smith Center, Vergo looks back on the inspiring journey that brought her here.
11/30/2021
Now that the band boasts two Gold albums and two Grammy nominations – with its members in high demand for blockbuster film soundtracks – Dan holds no grudge.
11/24/2021
Performances and Artists
In keeping with past holiday seasons, Southern Nevadans continue to enjoy their annual dose of fairy tale magic with Nevada Ballet Theatre’s mesmerizing performances of “The Nutcracker.” Over 100 years old, this beloved ballet remains a festive staple performed worldwide. This production had a long journey to becoming a classic.
11/22/2021
When actor Joe Joseph describes starring in the national tour of Broadway musical “The Band’s Visit,” he speaks of his grandfather from Lebanon.
11/18/2021
Performances and Artists
After three decades together, the Tierney Sutton Band boasts a worldwide following – and one of the jazz group’s biggest fans is Hollywood icon Clint Eastwood.