Michael Feinstein should have quite a case of deja vu Wednesday night, as the “Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” headlines a New Year’s Eve special on PBS — and a live New Year’s Eve concert at The Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall.
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For those who think they know Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, it is time to come and discover “A Christmas Carol” anew by hearing the story read by Charles Dickens himself as performed by Byron Tidwell. In his marvelous one-man show at the Onyx, Tidwell brought both the author and the story to life again.
The Nevada Arts Council salutes Las Vegans Gary and Sheldeen Haleamau with its annual Nevada Heritage Award, honoring them for their work performing and teaching traditional Hawaiian music and dance.
Arts events around the area, include theater (“A Christmas Carol” at the Onyx), museums (new Mob Museum exhibits), music (Laura Taylor at Las Vegas Events Center) and art (Gig Depio at Winchester Center).
Despite its desert setting, Las Vegas becomes an ice skating mecca Dec. 20 when Olympic champs — from 2014’s Meryl Davis and Charlie White to 1988’s Brian Boitano — check into Mandalay Bay Events Center for “Unforgettable Moments of Love on Ice,” accompanied by rockers O.A.R.
Although it plans to continue its holiday productions through Dec. 28, the future of the Onyx Theatre is in jeopardy as its host facility the Rack closes at the end of the year.
After acclimating itself to its new Reynolds Hall digs at The Smith Center in 2012, then oiling the gears a bit in 2013, Nevada Ballet Theatre has made the third time a charmer for its annual Yuletide production of “The Nutcracker.”
Terry O’Neill always wanted to be a musician. Instead, he wound up photographing them. His award-winning pictures are now on display at SLS Las Vegas’ Iconic Images gallery.
Ideally, the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” — opening an eight-performance run Saturday at The Smith Center’s Reynolds Hall — will so captivate audiences they won’t even think about what’s happening backstage. Which is exactly how it should be, according to those responsible for making the magic happen.
To help get residents in the holiday spirit, the Henderson View highlights some festivities offered throughout the city.
Las Vegas-based photographer Peter Lik just hit the jackpot — with a record-setting $6.5 million sale.
It’s a two-for-one deal as fairy tales — and holiday wishes — come true this weekend at Henderson’s annual WinterFest, which features a tree-lighting, a light parade, music and dance performances and more. A free Thursday night concert by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra precedes the festivities.
From that coveted Red Ryder BB Gun to a prized lamp in the shape of a shapely leg, the 1983 movie “A Christmas Story” has inspired a devoted following — along with a stage adaptation opening Dec. 12 at Las Vegas Little Theatre.
From faux snow to frolicking penguins and polar bears, the sights and sounds of the holiday season are as close as Bellagio’s conservatory and gardens — any time, day or night.
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