10/10/2015
Supporting the Arts
We first got to know Dr. David and Carol Redfearn at a post-show meet & greet with the cast of Annie and have enjoyed living vicariously through tales of their travels ever since. Relative newcomers to the Las Vegas valley, they have been champions of The Smith Center as both patrons and donors since our doors opened.
9/13/2015
Supporting the Arts
Phillip Peckman, CEO of The Peckman Capital Corporation, is a champion for improving the quality of life for local residents. Peckman has made it a priority to instill a sense of community in his daughter, Shea. Together they been supporters of The Smith Center since the beginning, both as patrons and donors.
8/1/2015
If you have ever had the good fortune to meet Bonnie Lemert you have no doubt been captivated by her boundless energy and infectious enthusiasm. Bonnie is a subscriber to the Broadway Las Vegas series and a regular donor to The Smith Center annual fund. She is a tireless advocate for the arts and a champion for environmental causes and clean energy.
7/11/2015
Education and Outreach
Last month, The Smith Center hosted one of its most wonderful annual events – Camp Broadway. Returning for the fourth season, the intensive summer camp introduces school-age participants to the world of Broadway. It is staffed by performing arts professionals who engage with the theater-loving kids in creative ways.
6/6/2015
Supporting the Arts
The reality of nonprofits is that they directly rely on its benefactors to help support the organization in its efforts within the community. At The Smith Center our mission to provide high-quality performing arts and education for all is directly impacted and furthered by our gracious donors who give not only financially, but also their time. One such friend of the center is Kris Engelstad McGarry.
5/9/2015
Performances and Artists / Inside the Theater
Giselle hails from classical ballet’s “Romantic Era” that joined the roster of ballets known as “Ballet Blanc” (also known as the great white ballets) such as Les Sylphides, La Sylphide and Swan Lake.
5/8/2015
Discovering The Smith Center
Visitors to The Smith Center will notice that it is decorated with many beautiful patterns and motifs. One significant design element is the iris. Stylized images of iris blooms, such as those inlayed in the colorful frieze in our Founders Room, recall our namesakes, Fred W. Smith and his late wife, Mary (1939-2010).
4/27/2015
Of The Smith Center’s valued donors, few have a background story quite like Jody Ghanem. Not only was she one of the famous Rockettes – high kicking in New York City and beyond – she also owns Radio City Pizza, a popular Fremont Street eatery.
4/22/2015
Discovering The Smith Center
The Smith Center was planned, designed and constructed with the goal of being as environmentally friendly and sustainable as possible. These efforts have garnered a LEED Gold certification in building design and construction, a prestigious architectural distinction.
4/20/2015
Supporting the Arts / Community Impact
This week marks Administrative Professionals Week. As a busy organization with many moving parts, The Smith Center relies daily on a number of excellent administrative assistants. Each has tremendous skills and plays a vital role in the success of the company and what we offer the community. One such colleague is Rebecca Boyd.