Arts & Entertainment

New sign installed for Las Vegas Arts District
Installed this morning on Casino Center Boulevard near Coolidge Avenue, the yellow, red, blue and white sign reads "18b Arts District" and is an interpretation of a logo designed about four years ago by the Las Vegas Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts.
'New Moon' star talks 'Twilight'
Expect more action and more emotion, Ashley Greene says
Ashley Greene says “Twilight” fans can expect more action and emotion in “New Moon.” The latest installment of the “Twilight” series opens in theaters today.
Lewis Black, Kenny G and UFC fighters in Las Vegas for weekend
Loggins and Messina to perform at Primm
It will be quite the mixed bag of star sightings and celebrity hostings in Las Vegas this weekend, as a range of comedians, musicians, and MMA fighters are all expected to come to town.
Holly Madison bares her feet in wine fete
'Peepshow' star steps into grape stomping role with Lucy look-alike
Holly Madison isn’t afraid to get her feet wet. The “Peepshow” starlet drenched her feet, calves and knees yesterday during an event celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau at Paris.
MUSIC Whig's opening act worth being featured itself
The headliners — the Whigs — are reason enough to head to the Beauty Bar on Friday.
Q + A DJ Drez talks about yoga, spinning sitar and dancing Grover-style
Turntablist to perform Friday night at the Brass Lounge
East meets West in the music of DJ Drez. The LA-based DJ (born Steven Bradley) has worked with the Black Eyed Peas, Eminem, Wu Tang and KRS-One, to name a few. On Nov. 20, the hip-hop B-boy turned producer, DJ and, surprisingly, yogi, will be bringing his unique brand of worldly music to Las Vegas at the Brass Lounge for Soundations. Drez chatted with the Las Vegas Sun about teaching yoga, spinning sitar samples and dancing Grover-style.
Las Vegas to go country with Garth Brooks, Trace Adkins and Randy Travis
Trio of high-profile concerts coincides with NFR
December is shaping up to be quite the month for country music fans in Las Vegas.
MUSIC MGM Mirage (finally) makes George Strait show official
Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade to play MGM Grand Garden Arena on Feb 6.
It is finally official: George Strait is coming to the MGM Grand Garden Arena, and he’s bringing Reba McEntire and Lee Ann Womack with him.
Philharmonic A 20th Century Experience
Conductor says Gershwin, Bartok works go together well
The pairing of George Gershwin and Bela Bartok might have some Las Vegas Philharmonic ticket holders scratching their heads.
MUSIC Neck surgery won’t stop Worley from entertaining
Country star will play Green Valley Ranch less than a week after procedure
To hear country star Darryl Worley tell it, there was nothing to it.
Fashion Always in style
Cher demands the spectacular for her show; design icon Bob Mackie delivers
In an emergency, Cher calls Bob Mackie, the renowned fashion designer who has worked with almost every major celebrity in Hollywood during his 40-plus year career.
MUSIC GI Jams launched as a thank-you to U.S. military
Denny Randell and Biddy Schippers hope they’ve struck a patriotic chord with the launch of the GI Jams Web site.
ART Chihuly coming to CityCenter
Exhibition at Crystals to feature collection of artist's work
Soon more work by the artist who created the three-dimension glass sculpture in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino lobby will be coming to Las Vegas.
Wanted: Las Vegas eyesores for TV's 'Desperate Landscapes'
Casting call goes out to local homeowners for DIY Network show
Do you have one of those front yard landscapes that make the neighbors cringe when they drive by? Then "Desperate Landscapes" wants you.
People in the Arts A painter who explores nationalist symbols
A weekly snapshot of creative people living in the Las Vegas Valley
Sean Russell is known mostly for his large-scale paintings and public art projects.