Articles by Jennifer Vaughan
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CFA Announces 2nd Annual Pamela Phillips Oland Excellence in the Art of Writing Lyrics Award
The winner receives $5,000 and is invited to work with College of Fine Arts students in the fall.
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'Arts in the Center' Begins with the Joe Williams Quintet Feb. 28
The premiere of this vibrant new arts series brings together a combination of talent, creativity, and passion for jazz
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UNLV Student Composers Premiere New Work with Nevada Ballet Theatre March 7-10
Each composer wrote a 10-minute ballet and communicated with their Nevada Ballet Theatre choreographers throughout the process to bring the vision to life.
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UNLV Chamber Music Society Presents 'Bookends II, featuring Bill Bernatis' March 7
All students with a valid Rebel Card may receive one free ticket an hour before this and future Chamber Music Series performances.
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Award-winning UNLV Opera presents Rossini’s 'Le Comte Ory' March 8-9
This UNLV Opera production of Le Comte Ory is a collaboration with the UNLV Department of Theatre/Nevada Conservatory Theatre.
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UNLV Wind Orchestra Presents 7th Annual 'The President's Concert' Feb. 29
The concert celebrates the military heroes, first responders, and public servants who help keep our nation safe.
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College of Fine Arts, Clark County Announce New Arts Innovation Project Series
The series, 'Arts in the Center,' will run Feb. 28 to June 5 at Historic Commercial Center and will highlight works from CFA schools and departments.
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UNLV Music Welcomes the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West Feb. 23
The 7 p.m. concert is free and open to the public.
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The Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents 'Shorts: A Festival of Short Plays' Feb. 16
The campus community can enjoy this special performance at 3 p.m. before heading into the weekend!