Additional Panel Topics Include “New Ways to Write About Vegas” And “Following Voices of Identity and Wonder” University of Nevada Las Vegas journalism professor Stephen Bates, University of Southern California Annenberg Media Center Director Christina Bellatoni and The Atlantic contributing writer Jonathan Rauch will discuss how technology is transforming the way … [Read more...] about Stephen Bates, Christina Bellantoni and Jonathan Rauch to Participate in Journalism Panel At 2021 Las Vegas Book Festival
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The Neon Museum’s Storyteller Wins National Award
Binnie Tate Wilkin shares stories of museum’s collection with Clark County students, recognized by the National Storytelling Network with Regional Excellence Award The Neon Museum announces that Binnie Tate Wilkin, the official storyteller for the museum’s “My Las Vegas” program in 2020, has been awarded the 2021 Regional Excellence ORACLE Award by the National Storytelling … [Read more...] about The Neon Museum’s Storyteller Wins National Award
Trumpeter and Vocalist Brian Newman Returns to NoMad Las Vegas with Late-Night Show
Trumpeter and singer Brian Newman will bring his late-night show Brian Newman: AFTER DARK, back to NoMad Las Vegas for six performances this summer. Newman will perform at the NoMad Library August 12 – 14 and August 19 – 21 with all shows scheduled to begin at 11:30 p.m. Previously serving as the bandleader for the LADY GAGA … [Read more...] about Trumpeter and Vocalist Brian Newman Returns to NoMad Las Vegas with Late-Night Show
Vegas PBS Steam Camp Season 2 Premieres Friday, July 9
New Episodes Feature Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and More Vegas PBS’ original series, Vegas PBS STEAM Camp, is returning for a second season. The three new episodes, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Allegiant Stadium, Springs Preserve and many more organizations will air on Fridays starting July 9 at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Aimed towards children ages … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Steam Camp Season 2 Premieres Friday, July 9
City Of Las Vegas Awarded National Endowment For The Arts Big Read Grant
Las Vegas To Read and Celebrate “The House on Mango Street” The city of Las Vegas is one of 61 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2021-2022 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on the book, “The House on Mango Street” by author Sandra Cisneros, Sept. 24, 2021, through May 30, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Awarded National Endowment For The Arts Big Read Grant
City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Las Vegas Recognized For Supporting School And Community Success The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced today that it has named the city of Las Vegas a 2021 “Bright Spot Community” for its responses to the COVID crisis last year. Specifically, the Campaign is highlighting communities that developed exemplary or innovative responses to the COVID crisis, … [Read more...] about City Of Las Vegas Named ‘Bright Spot Community’
Vegas PBS Receives Grant From NV Energy Foundation
The funds will support the station’s Ready To Learn workshops, which provide children ages 3-8 and their families with STEM educational instruction Vegas PBS is the recipient of a $7,500 grant from the NV Energy Foundation, to help support the station’s Ready To Learn initiative. The grant funds will be used to directly support Vegas PBS’ Ready To Learn Family & … [Read more...] about Vegas PBS Receives Grant From NV Energy Foundation