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New ‘Seven Magic Mountains’ art offers different kind of theme park

“Seven Magic Mountains” is already a controversial piece of art. People love it or hate it before they’ve even seen it. I went south of the Las Vegas Valley, just off Interstate 15, to see it Sunday with two friends who both enjoy art. We loved it.

This week’s 5 best bets for arts & culture in Las Vegas

Our picks this week include award-winning cellist Oliver Herbert performing with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, and an exploration of Latino music and culture at the Winchester Cultural Center.

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LVA student actor tackles third major role of 2016 in Las Vegas production

This year, Maverick Hiu has performed in roles originated by ‘80s heartthrobs Kevin Bacon and Christian Slater. Beginning May 19, he’ll be appearing in a role originated by himself in the new musical “Bright Side” at Art Square theater, 1025 First St.

 
‘Seven Magic Mountains’ adds vivid color to the desert — PHOTOS

The land art project in the Jean dry lake bed is deliberate in its eye-popping appearance. “In the past, land art has been camouflaging art,” designed to fit into the terrain, artist Ugo Rondinone says. But “by giving a layer of color, we are bringing together the pop art movement and land art.”

 
Ringling Bros. elephants are retired and enjoying buffets in Florida

The last 11 touring elephants from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus kicked off their retirement in Florida on Friday with a buffet brunch of carrots, apples, celery, loaves of bread and lots of hay.

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