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Voting is now open for the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, the first time people will have a chance to decide what appears on the Las Vegas venue. The inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is described as a collaboration between the venue and Clark County School District and UNLV.
Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) announced today that public voting is now open in the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge. This marks two noteworthy firsts for the venue – both the first time the general public will have a say in what appears on the Exosphere, and the first time members of the general public have created art for the exterior of the venue, which, as part of the Challenge, is inspired by the 4th of July. The Challenge is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Sphere, the Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). People worldwide can vote now through Wednesday, June 5 at 11:59pm PT via thesphere.com/xo-student-design-challenge. Winning students' artwork will debut on the Exosphere on July 4, 2024.
Anatomage Inc., a leader in 3D medical visualization technology, is excited to announce the upcoming National Anatomage Tournament. This event will occur at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on June 1st, 2024. The tournament will be live-streamed on our Anatomage YouTube channel at 3:30 PM PT.
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A traffic safety advocate reports 10 teenagers have been killed so far on Southern Nevada roadways in 2024, which causes concerns before the start of summer when deadly teen crashes go up.
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The public can officially vote, for the first time ever, on the outward appearance of the Sphere. Voting is open now through June 5 in the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, Sphere Entertainment Co. announced today. The program is the first opportunity for members of the public to create art for the Exosphere, the venue’s outer shell that has gained worldwide attention for its many forms — from the moon to a smiley face.
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It’s a first for the Sphere and a first for the public who will have the opportunity to decide what appears on the Sphere’s Exosphere by voting on artwork created by local students.
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Sphere Entertainment announced on Wednesday morning that public voting for the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge is now open. This is the first time the public will be able to weigh in on what appears on the Sphere, as well as the first time the Sphere will display art created by the public. The art that is selected in the final round will be themed around July 4th. Additionally, this challenge is a collaboration between the Sphere, UNLV, and the Clark County School District.
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Voting begins Wednesday for the first round of consideration for artwork by Las Vegas students that will be displayed July 4 on the Sphere.
Most travelers see airports as the beginning and end points of their journey, usually only passing through on their way to their gate or to collect their bags at their destinations. But if you're facing a delay or stuck on a long layover, you might have more time to spend in the terminal than you might like. Fortunately, major revamps at many hubs have changed what downtime between flights can feel like, thanks to the addition of top-tier dining, wellness amenities, and other nice perks. Read on for the best airports in America that are worth a layover, according to travel experts.
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