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Debbie Gibson is being honored as Woman of the Year by Nevada Ballet Theatre at its annual Blac ...

Pop icon to be honored by Nevada Ballet Theatre

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Entertainment in the pits: F1 takeover pushes shows aside

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Etch A Sketch masters on display in Las Vegas library show

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By RACHEL ASTON LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 18, 2016 - 10:01 am

Just call him the “Balloon Guy.”

Ryan Schmitt is a familiar face in downtown Las Vegas and on the Strip, an artist who turns balloons into all sorts of everyday objects, such as hats and bicycles.

“In 18 years, I’ve never had a request I couldn’t do,” he said in a recent interview about his job. “Going to work is playing for me. Every day.”

Pop icon to be honored by Nevada Ballet Theatre

By John Katsilometes / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 4:42 pm

Nevada Ballet Theatre Woman of the Year honoree Debbie Gibson says, “I moved here 15 years ago, so I’ve been a true local for all of these years.”

Entertainment in the pits: F1 takeover pushes shows aside

By John Katsilometes / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 12:32 pm

A producer of a prominent Strip production said of F1’s business interruption: “It sucks.”

Etch A Sketch masters on display in Las Vegas library show

By Annie Vong / RJ

November 17, 2024 - 12:41 pm

The free exhibit features 23 artists who use the iconic toy with the gray screen, red plastic frame and two knobs as their canvas.

Hollywood studio brings star power to UNLV

By John Katsilometes / RJ

November 16, 2024 - 9:11 am

Warner Bros. executive Dan Hart told the UNLV crowd in front of him, “You are a passionate team. You can feel that in this room.”

Neon City Festival announces set times

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 2:33 pm

Seven Lions, Russell Dickerson, All-American Rejects and more will power the free new music and culinary experience.

Milk is displayed at a grocery store. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

How much has the cost of milk risen since the pandemic?

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

November 15, 2024 - 10:06 am

New data shows a dramatic spike in the cost of eating at restaurants and buying food in Las Vegas.

Diplo as Thomas Wesley is shown at XS Nightclub inside Wynn Las Vegas. The DJ star is a headlin ...

Top Las Vegas Strip nightclub going country for NFR

By John Katsilometes / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 12:34 pm

Dustin Lynch, Kane Brown, Diplo as Thomas Wesley join Mashmello and pioneering duo Vevo are in “Desert Saddle” at XS Nightclub.

Usher performs during a Prince tribute at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 26, 202 ...

Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week

November 14, 2024 - 10:11 am

Usher, comics Paul Reiser and Daniel Tosh and Las Vegas Natural History Museum’s “December to Remember” top this week’s entertainment lineup.

Why a massive pop culture gathering relocated from SoCal to Vegas

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 6:56 pm

Superstar rapper Travis Scott curates the Vegas debut of massive annual sneaker, streetwear, music and art convention.

‘Loved by everyone’: Las Vegas Strip’s favorite canine sidekick dies

By John Katsilometes / RJ

November 14, 2024 - 1:34 pm

Mr. Piffles performed around 3,000 shows in Las Vegas. He was the only canine — and only animal — ever awarded the Key to the Las Vegas Strip.