- New LIGHT TALK Podcast Features a Conversation with Christina Watanabe and Brackley FrayerJoin the LIGHT TALK hosts as they speak with UNLV Theatre assistant professor Christina Watanabe and special guest, retired UNLV lighting design professor Brackley Frayer, as they discuss the early days of discovering lighting design; hitting the pavement in NYC; the "Christina Questions"; Christina's Knights of Illumination Award project; most challenging productions; issues with Zactrack;…
- UNLV Music Wins Big at Prestigious CompetitionThis year's National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) District competition was held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at UNLV. Participants came from Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and Southern California. Below are all of our School of Music winners! Congratulations! College Freshman and Sophomore Men category: First Pace: Anthony Erbella Apodaca (UNLV--student of Alfonse…
- School of Music Alum Wins First Prize at Ariano International Online Piano CompetitionGrace-Haeun Kim, an alumna of the School of Music who is currently enrolled in the Artistic Diploma Program and studied with Mykola Suk, has won the First Prize in the Ariano International Online Piano Competition out of Italy. Congratulations!
- Immersive Experience 'The Seance Room', Produced by NCT and EED, Happening Now through Nov. 17The Seance Room, produced through NCT and the EED program, is an intimate and immersive experience that lasts approximately 30 minutes long, and is free of charge. RSVPs are required.
- Entertainment Development Council Panel Focused on the Future of EntertainmentThe mission of the Entertainment Development Council (EDC) is to serve as a thought-leadership engine for their members on trends, innovations and best practices for invigorating the built environment, engaging our communities and creating truly outstanding entertainment destinations. "What Is The Future Of Entertainment?" Presentation & Panel Discussion on October 29 (pictured here) was…
- KNPR Series 'Ones to Watch 2024' Features UNLV Students and AlumsCurious about the future of Vegas' cultural community? KNPR spotlights up-and-coming kids on the block, all of whom are busy trailblazing paths in music, dance, art, and filmmaking locally. Below are links to the UNLV spotlights. Visual Artist: Haide Calle Filmmaker: Jaden Dickson Singer: Christian Shelton
- UNLV Architecture Receives Recognition at 15th Annual Historic American Landscapes Survey ChallengeThe results of the 15th annual HALS (Historic American Landscapes Survey) Challenge competition were announced last week, and the first Nevada submission, featuring Cochran Ditch in Reno, NV, placed second. In collaboration with the NVASLA (Nevada Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architecture), Jacel Zeres Avila, a student in the landscape architecture program, and Prof. Jung-Hwa Kim…
- UNLV Film Launches Movie Review PodcastThe Film Dept. is a movie review podcast produced by UNLV Film. Each semester, join three students, all film connoisseurs, as they respond to screenings of films at The Beverly Theater, Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue. Episode 1 of The Film Dept. Podcast features reviewers Davey Parks, Simona Grigonis and Jeff Wallitsch, who weigh-in on…