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Week in Pictures: Feb. 11-Feb. 16

Take a look at some striking pictures from Review-Journal photographers in the past week, including performers from Cirque du Soleil, Black History Month events and a Valentine’s Day wedding.

inline-largeDancers from the Classical Dance Academy perform at the Youth America Grand Prix 2019 Regional Semi-Finals at UNLV in Las Vegas, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal
inline-largeDancers wait backstage before they perform at the Youth America Grand Prix 2019 Regional Semi-Finals at UNLV in Las Vegas, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal
inline-largeThe West Las Vegas Arts Center Performance Ensemble dances during an event in coordination with Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at The Smith Center in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager Review-Journal) @BenjaminHphoto
inline-largePerformers with Cirque du Soleil rehearse the scene “Fishermen” during a sneak preview of the seventh annual philanthropic production "One Night for One Drop 2019" at the “O” Theatre on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, at Bellagio in Las Vegas. Review-Journal) @BenjaminHphoto
inline-largeRahsheda Ness, right, poses with her family from left, Isabelle, 5, Gavin, 3 and her husband Steven during the Black History Month Festival at the Springs Preserve, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Las Vegas. The 10th annual event celebrated the contributions of African-Americans to our community with music, food and dance. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
inline-largeHugo and Sally Knight from Ireland kiss during their wedding ceremony as Elvis Presley impersonator Brendan Paul sings at Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @carolinebrehman
inline-largeAngelo Karvonen-Martinez, 2, of Las Vegas, looks up at a parachute during a dance and activity class, "Tiny Toes on the Go,"at the Clark County Library in Las Vegas, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco
inline-largeSheyla Padilla, daughter of Celia Luna-Delgado, wipes a tear during a news conference in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, to bring attention to the unsolved murder case. Luna-Delgado was gunned down in a foiled robbery on Jan.11, 2018. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye
inline-largeVegas Golden Knights fans hold up thumbs down as the Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate after their center Auston Matthews (26) scores a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (Caroline Brehman/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @carolinebrehman
inline-largeVegas Golden Knights left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates his score against Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Erik_Verduzco

 
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