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Vegas Voices

Man behind Smith Center sculpture turns pieces of music into art

Southern Nevadans can examine Tim Bavington’s technique in “Pipe Dream,” his outdoor sculpture at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts that is an interpretation of “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland.

Set designer Andy Walmsley loves living among Vegas ‘sin’

“I don’t gamble and I’m not a huge drinker, but I love to be surrounded by ‘sin’ — put me in a smoky bar full of drinkers, gamblers, mobsters, entertainers and I feel like I’m in a movie,” he says.

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Adding local flavor to restaurant scene challenges Nicole Brisson

In this week’s Vegas Voices Q&A, Nicole Brisson discusses her new role as culinary director at B&B Hospitality Group, which takes her out of the day-to-day work of the kitchen in favor of a broader view of how the restaurants approach food.

Reggae in the Desert producer misses classic Vegas shows

Frederic Apcar Jr.’s latest show is the Reggae in the Desert festival, set for Saturday at the Clark County Amphitheater. He talks with us in this week’s Vegas Voices Q&A.

Dina Titus talks about why she loves Las Vegas

U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who represents the 1st Congressional District, which she says “goes from the airport to downtown,” has lived in Las Vegas since 1979, moving to the city from Tifton, Georgia, to teach American and Nevada government classes at UNLV. Here, she shares her favorite spots to eat and play.

Ferraro’s owner strives to make patrons feel at home

In this week’s Vegas Voices Q&A, Gino Ferraro talks about how the local restaurant industry has changed since he first arrived in Las Vegas in 1976.