“The world is a complicated place, and there’s a lot of division between people. The performing arts tend to unify people in a way nothing else does.”
David Rubenstein
Articles on Music & the Performing Arts
Performing arts are their own unique form of expression, with aspects that separate them from the expression of other art styles. Here you will find articles related to music, dance, theater, and any other form of performed craft or profession.
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Madusa – Turned to Stone
Local rap artist Madusa has come far in the Vegas rap scene, working hard as a woman in a male dominated space to share her art and champion other women.
FoxRidge Park: What’s in a Name? What Makes a Haunt?
Local FoxRidge Park is claimed to be haunted. But is it? The rumors have inspired more than just ghost stories.
Tiana Shai: No Seat At The Table? Bring Your Own
Committed to defying the odds, local music producer, audio engineer, songwriter, artist, and creative Tiana Shai brings her own seat to the table where one has historically been denied for women.
The World is Ready for Amani Roberts and ‘The Quiet Storm’
In the mid-1970s, a Quiet Storm, a radio format that primarily focused on R&B music, mostly of a slow, romantic flavor, was brewing. Inspired by the Smokey Robinson song, “Quiet Storm,” it is also the title of the new book by author Amani Roberts.
Majestic Repertory Theatre Highlights the Parallels of Cabaret to America Today
Cabaret and its themes are as relevant as ever in America today, as Majestic Repertory Theatre showed after recently bringing this iconic musical to life.
The Punk Rock Museum – Punk Throughout The Years
Recently celebrating its first anniversary, The Punk Rock Museum attracts people wanting to explore more than 45 years of punk rock history.
Powwow For the Planet: A Story In Every Dance
Held at UNLV between April 19 and 20, the 3rd Annual Powwow For The Planet presented cultural traditions, showcased leadership development within native youth, and celebrated Earth Day.
Red Eye Week at Area 15: Back-to-Back Live Performances and Events
Known for its immersive entertainment district, Area 15 lined up a selection of daily performances from April 14 to April 20 for Red Eye Week.
Record Store Day at Zia Records: In It For The Music
Last month, on 4/20, Zia Records hosted its yearly celebration of Record Store Day at its two Las Vegas locations.