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Philharmonic director announces season’s details

The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s new music director, Donato Cabrera, announced details of the orchestra’s 2014-15 season, but due to prior commitments he’ll only be conducting some of the concerts.

Shelter dogs to have their day at Best in Show

The Animal Foundation’s 11th annual Best in Show event is planned for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Pirates to take over Lorenzi Park for second annual festival

A large influx of pirates is headed to Las Vegas, and they’re not in search of buried treasure. The second annual Pirate Fest is scheduled for April 25-27 at Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave.

Donato Cabrera named music director of Las Vegas Philharmonic

Las Vegas Philharmonic officials introduced Donato Cabrera as the orchestra’s new music director on Monday afternoon. Cabrera, who spent part of his boyhood in Las Vegas, also has served with the San Francisco Symphony and the California Symphony.

 
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Taking art to the next level: Artists exhibit together in show

Never underestimate the potential of a good workplace conversation. Gaile Ferguson, Brenda Dumas and Carolyn Hurst are artists who work in the media of, respectively, photography, fused glass art and quilts. But, like many artists, they pay the bills by working 9-to-5 jobs, in education.

CAC’s 25th annual Juried show stimulating push to keep nonprofit alive

When the Contemporary Arts Center announced its 25th Annual Juried Show, the nonprofit group also announced something else: its demise. But, to paraphrase something Mark Twain once wrote, reports of CAC’s demise have been exaggerated.

Calif.-based street artist transforms old Vegas

California-based artist, Christina Angelina, paints the town red… and blue, and yellow, and any spray paint color available.

Arts Briefs: Smokin’ Notes fest serves up jazz, ‘cue

From barbecue to jazz, everything’s smokin’ hot during Saturday’s inaugural Smokin’ Notes festival at Providence’s Knickerbocker Park in northwest Las Vegas.

Hot rods, hot licks to heat up Orleans

Expect an abundance of killer hot rods and hairdos nearly as big as said rides with the return of the Viva Las Vegas rockabilly weekender, one of the biggest events of its kind in the world.

Contemporary Arts Center not folding, just going dormant

The Contemporary Arts Center is going into dormancy, reversing a decision made last month to shut down one of Southern Nevada’s oldest arts groups. On Tuesday, the center’s board of directors rescinded its previous decision to dissolve.

Artist paints it forward by sharing commissions with charities

Painting full-time in her own studio, Nikki Danby donates portions of her commissions to charities, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and World Wildlife Foundation.

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