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ART SECOND WIND BY ROBIN STARK Through Feb. 14, Mon.-Thu. 7a-5:30p. Influenced by the work of David Smith, these ceramic sculptural forms have a reference to the traditional ceramic vessel, yet deviate from functionality and focus on expressive formal elements to suggest visual movement and momentum, treating the surface as a two-dimensional format implying established motion. Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., First floor, 229-1012 JOSE BELLVER: RECENT WORK Through Feb. 23. In this body of paintings both large and small, the artist exhibits a series that pushes the use of encaustic and added materials with his characteristic bold, colorful, and abstract investigations. Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery at UNLV SNAKE Through Feb. 23, by appointment only. An invitational exhibit for the Chinese Year of the Snake (beginning Feb. 10), featuring these artists: Rainer Bertrams, Lisa Fields Clark, Margaret DeClerk, Susanne Forestieri, Stewart Freshwater, Anne Hoff, Bobbie Ann Howell, Kim Johnson, Sean Jones, KD Matheson, Candace Nicol, Sean Russell, Robin Stark, Brian Swanson and Christopher Tsouras. Free. Historic Fifth Street School Mayor’s Gallery, artslasvegas.org LOOKING THE OTHER WAY, A JURIED ART EXHIBITION Through March 2, Tue.-Fri. 12p-5p & Sat. 10a-3p. Local artists highlight themes such as tolerance, multicultural understanding, hunger and homelessness, immigration reform, peace and justice, working conditions, health care, and the environment. Free. Left of Center Art Gallery and Studio, 2207 W. Gowan Road, leftofcenterart.org BUY KINGDOM BY ERI KING Through March 8. This artist works with repurposed materials such as discarded clothing and outdated electronics to make sculptures and installations, in a critique of consumer culture. The sheer volumes of material and their physical transformation speak to production, consumption and waste. Winchester Cultural Center Gallery KLEVEN & RAMIREZ Through March 8. U NLV alumni Jen Kleven (BFA ’09) and Krystal Ramirez (BFA ’09) present a two-person show of new color photographs, using the medium as evidence of human interactions, but without the figures. Jessie Metcalf Gallery, Richard Tam Alumni Center at UNLV
NARRATIVES OF PROGRESS BY ARMIN MÜHSAM Through March 16, Wed.-Fri. 12:30p-9p & Sat. 9a-6p. T his artist’s paintings focuses on the relationship between the natural and the human-built; the absence of humans, but not of humanity. He imagines the land after technology has rendered it nearly uninhabitable, despite its promises to create a better world. Free. Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S Brush St., artslasvegas.org BEYOND SUNRISE MOUNTAIN BY DAVID SANCHEZ BURR Through March 22; Feb. 27 reception 6p-8p, artist talk 6:30p. T his installation references the historical significance of Southern Nevada with an emphasis on mining and geography, examining notions of community, exploring the desert as a potential site of utopia or dystopia, dependent on man’s relationship to the landscape, technology and other human beings. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery FIRST FRIDAY Feb. 1 & March 1, 5p-11p. D owntown’s monthly arts and culture event continues to grow bigger and better, featuring art exhibits, open galleries, live music and DJs, food trucks, performances and more. Free. Arts District and Fremont East in the Get Back Alley, firstfridaylasvegas.com WARHOL OUT WEST Feb. 8 through Oct. 27, 10a-8p; complimentary docent tours 2p daily. T he only comprehensive Andy Warhol collection in the United States outside of his namesake museum in Pittsburgh, showcasing 59 of the iconic artist’s works and focusing on his depiction of all things Western in paintings, sculptures, photographs, screen prints and wallpaper. $11-$16 includes audio tours; free for 12 and younger. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, warhol.org
DANCE STARS OF THE RUSSIAN BALLET Feb. 2, 8p. E ncompassing the technical virtuosity and influential artistry synonymous with the rich tradition of Russian ballet, the world’s greatest dancers perform excerpts from the world’s greatest ballets, including “The Sleeping Beauty,” “Cinderella,” “Don Quixote,” “Le Corsaire” and “Paquita.” $35-$75. Artemus Ham Concert Hall at UNLV THE BEST OF LAS VEGAS CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER Feb. 8, 7p; Feb. 9, 1p. T his multi-cultural, five-star American Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Bernard H. Gaddis, Kevin C. Gibbs and Marie-Joe Tabet, is dedicated to continu-
ing the legacy of excellence in the arts. They represent the elegance, grace, discipline and dignity of dance for all classes, cultures and walks of life. Free. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., lvccld.org ORIGENES DE UN PUEBLO BY BALLET FOLKLORICO IZEL Feb. 9, 6:30p-8p. I llustrating a typical pueblo’s customs, traditions and identity, Ballet Folklorico Izel chose the month of love, friendship and valentines to celebrate the Aztec nation with the participation of Tijuana’s Danza Mexicana Yoneme, as well as a special dance presentation from Ireland. $10 advance, $12 door. Winchester Cultural Center Theater TAP IN TIME Feb. 23, 7:30p; Feb. 24, 2p. I n celebration of Black History Month, the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company and the CSN Performing Arts Center present “Tap in Time,” a rich history of the timeless rhythms and unforgettable soul of tap dance in America, written, directed and choreographed by Lindell Blake. $12-$15. Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at CSN, csn.edu/pac SIMPLY BALLROOM Feb. 24, 2p. A n amazing performance by the award-winning Southern Utah University Ballroom Dance Company: breathtaking lifts, beautiful costumes, and a variety of dances, including the exciting Latin Samba of Brazil, the majestic Slow Waltz of Austria, the rhythmical Cha Cha from Cuba, the elegant American Foxtrot, and the intense Spanish Paso Doble. Free. Main Theater at Clark County Library, lvccld.org
MUSIC TRAVIS CLOER Feb. 4, 7p. This Broadway star and recording artist (currently starring as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys”) brings his versatile vocal stylings and energetic stage presence for one night only. Come experience “Setting the Standard”, a night of timeless songs from Broadway and jazz, to R&B and pop that will leave you on your feet begging for more. $25-$35. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center THE COMPOSERS SHOWCASE Feb. 6 & March 6, 10:30p. “ Jersey Boys” conductor Keith Thompson hosts this monthly musical showcase that features original music from some of Las Vegas’ best composers and songwriters, performed by some of the most well-known local performers and musicians. The informal showcase is always diverse, eclectic and entertaining, featuring a high caliber of musicianship and artistry. $20. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center
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