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Holmes combines Porter, Simon for cabaret show at Smith Center

If your Fourth of July songbook begins with “The Stars and Stripes Forever” and ends with “America the Beautiful,” Clint Holmes, The Smith Center’s resident headliner at Cabaret Jazz, has a few other suggestions for you.

Flamenco, urban rhythm and galleries all on tap

This weekend’s events include art galleries, swing orchestra and a couple of unique musical offerings: “Re-Purposed Percussion” and flamenco.

‘A Funny Thing’ is happening at Super Summer Theatre

Go ahead, laugh. It’s an understandable reaction, considering that Southern Nevada is in the midst of a theatrical throw-down involving some of the funniest musical comedies of all time.

Gallery shows still going despite First Friday July hiatus

First Friday Las Vegas LLC, the organization that puts together the monthly First Friday arts festival, is taking a month off in July, but that doesn’t mean the artists and galleries will.

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Spend a summer with Shakespeare

Las Vegas summer theater camps allow children to engage creatively and have fun while staying out of the heat.

Super Summer Theatre gets $600,000 grant

Super Summer Theatre at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, has received the largest grant in its 39-year history: a $600,000 grant from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation.

Phat Pack, print exhibit among arts offerings this weekend

“The Phat Pack: The Best of Broadway” at the Onyx Theatre and an exhibit on printmaking by CSN students highlight the weekend’s offerings. There’s also dance and cabaret jazz.

Las Vegas painter donates work to mental health clinic

For artist Joni Max, art is about sharing experiences, stories and emotions. So, it wasn’t out of character when she donated 21 of her paintings to the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services facility.

‘Star Wars’ creator Lucas’ museum heading for Chicago

“Star Wars” creator George Lucas announced Tuesday that he has picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated museum of art and movie memorabilia, in a major victory for the nation’s third-largest city.

Michael Cavanaugh returns to salute Piano Man, Rocket Man

Michael Cavanaugh, the Tony- and Grammy-nominated musical star “Movin’ Out,” returns to The Smith Center’s Cabaret Jazz Friday and Saturday, headlining a salute to Billy Joel and Elton John.

Arts Briefs: Academy revives ‘Of Mice and Men’

The Las Vegas Academy’s “Of Mice and Men” will hit the road soon — but not before a final showcase Friday at the academy’s home theater.

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