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The Smith Center Las Vegas | Top 10

06 Tuesday Mar 2012

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I am at a loss of words to describe the excitement within me when it comes to The Smith Center. Last week, I was invited to tour the facility before it opens to the public this Friday, March 10th.

Awe.

That’s it. I don’t have any other words left. You have to see it for yourself and you will then know what I’m talking about. And, if you are a supporter of the Arts and Education for the city of Las Vegas, then I highly recommend taking the time to learn more about the history and the people who made this bold idea a reality. We are blessed. If you follow me on Twitter, then you would have experienced the tour right along with me. Just in case, here’s my Top 10 of Why I am in Awe of The Smith Center:

10.  It is breath taking. From the outside to the inside. Every step is beautifully planned and laid out, and it is just absolutely breath taking.

9.The decor and art work pay homage to the days that built the city of Las Vegas, namely, those days during the construction of the Hoover Dam.

8.  The replica of the Winged Victory Angel in the lobby.

7.  The Terrazzo flooring used to pay tribute to the style and decor of the Hoover Dam.

6.  The bronze pig statue and iris flowers in the Founders Room.

5.  The colorful iron sculpture in Symphony Park.

4.  The Bowman Pavillion.

3.  A new place for the Nevada Ballet, Las Vegas Philharmonic and Discovery Children’s Museum to call home.

2.  Candy Schneider, the Vice President of Outreach and Education, and Myron Martin, CEO.

The Smith Center VP - Candy Schneider

Vice President of Education and Outreach, Candy Schneider (Photo Credit Kim Ulmanis)

And, the number 1 thing that has me so wrapped up in awe for this magnificent building…The People.  The people that designed the acoustics, the people who built the facilities, the people that loaned the art work, the people commissioned to create the artwork, the people who donated their time, the people who donated their money, the people who committed to building a project this city has been needing and wanting for years.  This truly is a project by the people, for the people.

Here is your chance to not only support the Arts and Education for our city, but to also enjoy it! Right here, in our own backyard, Downtown Las Vegas, is one of the most extraordinary theatrical and musical facilities that rivals many of the greats not only in our country, but around the world.  Do something amazing for yourself…get down to The Smith Center and enjoy a Broadway show, or a cocktail at The Bowman Pavillion, or an outdoor concert in Symphony Park.  Date night, girls night or bring the kids, no matter how you roll, it’s going to be a memorable experience.

James Canfield Artistic Director Nevada Ballet

James Canfield, Artistic Director Nevada Ballet (photo credit Kim Ulmanis)

Fast Facts:

The Star Studded, “I Was There,” event for  Opening Night is Invitation Only, but you can still request tickets (if you hurry!).  There is a very limited availability starting in the $250 range and up.  Black Tie affair with some pretty impressive peeps, like Neil Patrick Harris.

Whether it’s your first theater production, or one of many, it is usually a rare opportunity to find tickets to a Broadway show for $24 a ticket! Tickets are now on sale for The Color Purple, the premier show at Reynolds Hall.

The Nevada Ballet will celebrate it’s 40th anniversary with it’s first performance at The Smith Center, Saturday, May 5th at 7pm.

 

 

Local Vegas Holiday Gift Ideas | The Smith Center Gift Card

23 Wednesday Nov 2011

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If you’re an avid RockStarMomLV reader, then you already know that I am a huge fan of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.  Huge.  I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am for what they are bringing to the Las Vegas community.

In the spirit of Supporting Local Business this Holiday season, why not give the gift of arts and entertainment with a gift card for The Smith Center?  Broadway musicals, world class theater and performances that we would normally have to travel hundreds of miles to experience, will be available to us just a few miles on the I-15 in Downtown Las Vegas when they kick off their inaugural season in March 2012.  And, right now, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is making it easier for everyone to enjoy by offering the chance to purchase individual tickets for 26 shows during the inaugural season.

Shows available for individual ticket purchase include Broadway favorites, such as THE COLOR PURPLE, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s MARY POPPINS, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET and MEMPHIS. Individual tickets will also be available for a wide variety of programming, including The Cleveland Orchestra, The Canadian Tenors, tap dance extraordinaire Savion Glover,Playhouse Disney’s Imagination Movers, blues-legend Buddy Guy, humoristDavid Sedaris, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and many more. The diverse array of programming creates a series rich in choices for anyone in the Las Vegas community to enjoy.

For a full list of available titles, visit www.TheSmithCenter.com. Individual tickets prices start at $24 per ticket.

Gift certificates can be redeemed for performances at The Smith Center and are available in any denomination. Order today by calling the Ticketing Office at:             702-982-7805      .

For show listings and details, visit: www.TheSmithCenter.com.

Are you a local business in need of some promo love this Holiday season? Contact Stefanie(at)RockStarMomLV(dot)com to get your business on my blog! This is a complimentary service.

Local Businesses Rock!  Happy  Holiday Shopping!

xoxo~
RSMLV

Candy Schneider | The Smith Center

12 Wednesday Oct 2011

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I cannot even begin to tell you how excited I am about this post.  Over the summer, I had the opportunity (thanks to RockStarMommy, Ashley Massi) to meet with the VP of Education and Outreach for The Smith Center of the Performing Arts in Las Vegas, Candy Schneider.

Seriously, if you have any love for the arts, culture and education in our community, you should personally write her a thank you note.  For the past 25+ years, she has worked diligently in the Clark County School District, not only as an educator, but also as an advocate to enhance our children’s (as well as our own if you went to school here) education and future.  For those who scoff and say, “Vegas has no community.  There is little to no education efforts made by the school district to increase our schools’ involvement in arts and culture.” I beg to differ.  After listening to all Candy talk humbly about her accomplishments and introduction of programs into our school system, especially the lower income schools who rarely have these types of opportunites, I wanted to jump across the desk and hug her and cry at the same time.

After thanking her profusely for her commitment to our children, their education and their future, I asked her if she would submit a list of her Top 10 favorite children’s books to share with my RockStarMomLV readers.  When she was pulling them off her bookshelf without hesitating, I was impressed that I had not heard of more than half of them.  Since I wanted to know, I figured you would, too!  Being a dedicated educator, she couldn’t just give me 10, so she added a bonus one for your enjoyment!

  1. Art & Max by David Wiesner
  2. ZerO  by Kathryn Otoshi
  3. Otis by Loren Long
  4. The Jazz Fly by Mathew Gollub and Illustrated by Karen Hanke
  5. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by A. Wolf and Illustrated by Lane Smith
  6. The Gruffalo by Julia Donalson and pictures Axel Scheffler
  7. And the Cow Said Moo! by Mildred Phillips and Illustrated by Sonja Lamut
  8. Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
  9. llama llama red pajama by Anne Dewdney
  10. Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale by John Steptoe
  11. Frindle by Andrew Clements and illustrated by Brian Selznick