11/4/2019
Performances and Artists
Storm Large has finally reached just the right level of famous. After building a national fanbase as a finalist on CBS’ reality singing show “Rock Star: Supernova,” Large says she was hit with a wave of stardom she felt unprepared for. This feverish fandom has eased up at last, allowing Large to focus on touring nationwide.
10/30/2019
Supporting the Arts
The holiday season is here, and many prefer shopping for gifts online. Making online purchases can even help support nonprofits like The Smith Center, thanks to AmazonSmile. “This offers a great option for those who want to take part in the season of giving,” says Carol Hollatz, director of Annual Fund at The Smith Center.
10/28/2019
Performances and Artists
Composer Danny Elfman’s life story sounds almost as fantastic as the films he scores. He unleashed his creativity in the ‘80s with his new-wave band Oingo Boingo, hailed for its wildly experimental and genre-defying tunes spanning ska, world music and rock. His quirky inventiveness then caught the attention of emerging film director Tim Burton.
10/26/2019
Community Impact
As thousands of Southern Nevadans enjoy Broadway smash “Wicked” this month at The Smith Center, the show’s compelling characters come to life through the orchestra pit’s mighty blasts and whimsical melodic surprises from Stephen Schwarz’s Tony-nominated score. Three UNLV students experienced this wonder up close and personal.
10/21/2019
Performances and Artists / Community Impact
Las Vegas dancer Bailey Munoz knows about feeling pressure on stage. The 19-year-old has performed with Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. He made it to the semifinals for NBC show “America’s Got Talent.” Yet he still describes competing on hit Fox show “So You Think You Can Dance” as challenging in a way he never experienced before.
10/21/2019
National Geographic Live / Performances and Artists
Many close friends share exciting experiences through the years — but few that compare to those of longtime pals author Kevin Fedarko and photographer/filmmaker Pete McBride. Across their 20-year friendship, this intrepid pair has covered the world’s most stunning wonders on assignment together, spanning Africa, Mt. Everest and remote gems in between.
10/21/2019
Performances and Artists
When acclaimed comedian and radio personality Bobby Bones first started stand-up comedy, he billed his act as “Bobby Bones and the band The Raging Idiots.” But for every gig, the band never showed up. “Mostly because they didn’t exist,” Bones explains. This became the hilarious introduction to his act and set into motion a whole other facet of his career.
10/21/2019
Broadway Las Vegas / Performances and Artists
The Grinch sneaks into most people’s childhoods one way or another. Many kids read about his uplifting transformation in Dr. Seuss’ classic children’s book. Some families celebrate the holidays by watching the hit 1966 animated film together. The Broadway musical is bound for Vegas as well. But there is more behind The Grinch than most people know
10/16/2019
Discovering The Smith Center
Few professionals in Southern Nevada’s news or marketing industries don't know the name Blue Ash.
10/16/2019
Community Impact / Inside the Theater
These included presenting top opera productions in Southern Nevada, nurturing promising vocalists in the community and sparking an enthusiasm for opera across the Las Vegas Valley.