ArtsGuide LasVegas - American Library Association

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American Library Association Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Arts Section

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Introduction

Welcome to the ACRL Arts Section's ArtsGuide LasVegas! This selective guide to cultural attraction and events has been created for attendees of the 2014 ALA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Map of sites listed in this guide -- See what's close to the conference site or plot your own course by car, foot or public transportation using the Google Map version of this guide:



(ALA LV Hotel Map: )

** Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

3000 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

702--732--5111

Local Transportation ALA Annual Conference -- Local Transportation

(~Note: Las Vegas Monorail and RTC's Bus service schedules and fares may change throughout the day, please confirm availability of public transportation with the intended time of your visit. )

Where to search for arts and entertainment: Visitor (Official City of Las Vegas Web Site) Las Vegas

Las Vegas Leisure Guide Pinterest



Plan on taking pictures of the arts/performances you attend during the conference? Upload your photos to our Facebook page (ACRL Arts Section ), tweet about it or give it the #ArtsSection hashtag to share your photos on our live social media streams. Photos submitted will be entered in a contest. Be on the lookout for our pre--conference announcement with contest details.

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This guide has been compiled, edited and formatted by: Bridget O'Donnell (New York University)

Contributors: Claudia Covert (Rhode Island School of Design) Bridget O'Donnell, editor (New York University) Ariel Turner (Kennesaw State University) Lauren McDonald (California College of Arts)

? Efforts were made to gather the most up to date information but please be sure to check the websites provided.

Contents

VISUAL ARTS & MUSEUMS . ............................................................................. 6

The Arts Factory . ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Barrick Museum . ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Arts. ................................................................................................................................. 6

Charleston Heights Arts Center . .......................................................................................................................... 7

CityCenter Fine Arts Collection. ........................................................................................................................... 7

Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery . ................................................................................... 7

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) . ...................................................................................................................... 8

Historic Fifth Street School . ................................................................................................................................... 8

Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery. ................................................................................................................ 8

Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery. ...................................................................................................................... 8

Luxor Hotel and Casino . .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Mirage Hotel and Casino . ........................................................................................................................................ 9

M&M's World . .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

The Mob Museum ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

Neon Museum. ...........................................................................................................................................................1 0 Neonopolis . .................................................................................................................................................................1 0 Origen Museum. ........................................................................................................................................................1 0 P3 Studio at the Cosmopolitan . ..........................................................................................................................1 1 The Quad Resort and Casino . ..............................................................................................................................1 1

Silverton Casino Hotel ...........................................................................................................................................1 1 The Smith Center for the Performing Arts. ...................................................................................................1 2 Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art. ...........................................................................................................1 2 The Venetian . .............................................................................................................................................................1 2 Selected Districts and Additional Websites. .................................................................................................1 3

ARCHITECTURE . ...............................................................................................1 3

Clark county Museum . ...........................................................................................................................................1 3 Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health . .................................................................................1 3

Fremont Street . .........................................................................................................................................................1 3

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ARCHITECTURE (cont.). .................................................................................1 4

The Gallery at CityCenter (inside Crystals) . .................................................................................................1 4 Las Vegas Library. ....................................................................................................................................................1 4 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort . ...............................................................................................................................1 4 Springs Preserve ......................................................................................................................................................1 5 Welcome to the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign. .....................................................................................................1 5 Selected Districts and Additional Websites. .................................................................................................1 5

DANCE. .................................................................................................................1 6

Aruba Hotel & Spa ...................................................................................................................................................1 6 Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino ..................................................................................................................1 6 Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre (LVCDT) . ..................................................................................1 6 Luxor Hotel and Casino . ........................................................................................................................................1 6 Nevada Ballet Theatre ...........................................................................................................................................1 7 The Rock Center for Dance . .................................................................................................................................1 7 Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower . ..............................................................................................................1 7 Additional Websites. ...............................................................................................................................................1 7

THEATRE . ...........................................................................................................1 8

*Caesars Palace . ........................................................................................................................................................1 8 Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas ..................................................................................................................................1 8 The D Las Vegas . .......................................................................................................................................................1 9 Excalibur Hotel & Casino . .....................................................................................................................................1 9 Four Queens Hotel & Casino ...............................................................................................................................1 9 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ..................................................................................................................2 0 The Quad Resort & Casino ...................................................................................................................................2 0 Rio All--Suite Hotel & Casino . ...............................................................................................................................2 0 Riviera Hotel & Casino . ..........................................................................................................................................2 1 Tropicana Las Vegas -- A Doubletree by Hilton ...........................................................................................2 1 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Performing Arts Center

. ....................................................................2 2 Additional Websites. ...............................................................................................................................................2 2

MUSIC. ..................................................................................................................2 2

Bally's Las Vegas Hotel and Casino ..................................................................................................................2 2 Brooklyn Bowl. ..........................................................................................................................................................2 2 *Caesars Palace . ........................................................................................................................................................2 2 Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC . .............................................................................................................................2 3 Clark County Government Center Amphitheater. ......................................................................................2 3 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas . ........................................................................................................................2 3 The D Las Vegas . .......................................................................................................................................................2 4 Eastside Cannery Casino Hotel ..........................................................................................................................2 4 Excalibur Hotel & Casino . .....................................................................................................................................2 4 Flamingo Las Vegas. ................................................................................................................................................2 4 Four Queens Hotel & Casino

..............................................................................................................................2 5 Golden Nugget . ..........................................................................................................................................................2 5 Harrah's Las Vegas

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MUSIC (cont.) ....................................................................................................2 5

**LVH -- Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. ....................................................................................................................2 5 Las Vegas Philharmonic . .......................................................................................................................................2 6 Luxor Hotel and Casino . ........................................................................................................................................2 6 Mandalay Bay ............................................................................................................................................................2 6 Mirage Hotel and Casino . ......................................................................................................................................2 7 Monte Carlo Resort and Casino .........................................................................................................................2 7 The Orleans Hotel & Casino. ................................................................................................................................2 7 Paris Las Vegas. .........................................................................................................................................................2 8 Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ..................................................................................................................2 8 The Quad Resort & Casino ...................................................................................................................................2 9 Rio All--Suite Hotel & Casino . ...............................................................................................................................2 9 Riviera Hotel & Casino . ..........................................................................................................................................2 9 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall .................................................................................................................2 9 The Smith Center .....................................................................................................................................................3 0 Springs Preserve ......................................................................................................................................................3 0 Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower . ..............................................................................................................3 0 Suncoast Hotel and Casino. ..................................................................................................................................3 1 Tropicana Las Vegas -- A Doubletree by Hilton ...........................................................................................3 1 The Tommy Wind Theater. ..................................................................................................................................3 1 The Venetian . .............................................................................................................................................................3 1 Additional Websites. ...............................................................................................................................................3 2

FILM .....................................................................................................................3 2

Barrick Museum . ......................................................................................................................................................3 2 Brenden Theatres . ...................................................................................................................................................3 2 Giordano Theatre . ....................................................................................................................................................3 2 The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) . ................................................................3 3 Springs Preserve ......................................................................................................................................................3 3 Additional Websites. ...............................................................................................................................................3 3

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VISUAL ARTS & MUSEUMS

The Arts Factory Located in the 18b Arts District, The Arts Factory, a 50--year--old commercial warehouse building, hosts over 20 artists from fields including photography, fine art, architecture, graphic design, jewelry and architecture. Visitors are encouraged to stop by to meet the artists during "Preview Thursday" or "First Friday", or by arranging a tour in advance. Location: 107 East Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89104 Neighborhood: Downtown, Arts District, few blocks east of the Strip Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.1 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 and SDX available Hours: Building open daily from 9 am--6 pm, pre--arranged guided tours are encouraged, also look into unofficial "First Friday" and "Preview Thursday" events Admission: FREE Website: ; factory/8817/

Phone: 702--383--3133 Exhibitions/Events: Thurs. June 5--Fri. June 27, 2014, open daily, Mon.--Fri. 11 am--5 pm, Thurs. 11 am--8 pm, Sat. & Sun. 11 am--3 pm, venue: Trifecta Gallery ( , 720--366-- 7001), FREE | Comedians and Magicians an exhibition curated by Andreana Donahue ; in attached room: promise of a horse and saddle an installation by Andreana Donahue.

Barrick Museum The Marjorie Barrick Museum (the Barrick), formerly the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History...[was f]ounded in 1969 and [is] located at the heart of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In December 2011, the Barrick joined the UNLV College of Fine Arts." In addition to the museum, visit six galleries and numerous sculpture installations while on campus. Check individual galleries for hours.

Location: 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89154 Neighborhood: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.8 miles Public Transportation: The university is served year--round by RTC's [Bus Routes] #109 #201 and #202 lines. Hours: Mon.--Fri. 9 am--5 pm, Thurs. 9 am-- 8 pm, Sat. 12 pm--5 pm, closed Sun. & during state/federal holidays Admission: FREE (suggested contribution: $5 for adults, $2 for seniors 62+), open to the public Website: tions ; Barrick--ArtOnCampus.pdf Phone: 702--895--3381 Exhibitions/Events:

Thurs. May 15--Sat. Sept. 27, 2014, venue: UNLV Barrick Museum Auditorium, FREE | Jerry Lewis: Painted Pictures. Call to verify dates of Exhibition, Venue: Braunstein Gallery, FREE | Private/Public: Images of Devotion from 19th and Early 20th Century Mexico.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art The Bellagio resort on the Las Vegas Strip features not only the well--known Fountains of Bellagio show, a ballet of dancing waters choreographed to music and lights in manmade lakes, and the Bellagio Conservatory & Gardens but also a gallery of fine art. The gallery, located in the heart of the Bellagio, opened in 1998 and is currently featuring works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Location: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Neighborhood: Strip Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.6 miles

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Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes SDX and Las Vegas Monorail LV001 Blue available Hours: 10 am--7 pm, last admission at 6:30 pm Admission: General admission Adult $16 Website: y--of--fine--art.aspx Phone: 877--957--9777 or 702--693--7871 Exhibitions/Events:

On display through Sun. October 26, 2014, General admission Adult $16 | Painting Women: Works from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Charleston Heights Arts Center The Charleston Heights Arts Center is a Las Vegas community center offering space for programs related to art, dance, music, and theater. Location: 800 South Brush Street Las Vegas, NV 89107 Neighborhood: West of Downtown Distance from Convention Center: approx. 5.0 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108, SDX, 206 and 207 available Hours: Wed.--Fri. 12:30 pm--9 pm, Sat. 9 am--6 pm, contact for details on upcoming events and classes Admission: call for details Website: ton.htm ; .htm ;

Phone: 702--229--6383

Exhibitions/Events:

Thurs. June 26--Thurs. Sat. Sept. 6 2014, Reception 5:30 pm--7:30 pm | Posts by Jeff Fulmer.

CityCenter Fine Arts Collection "While CityCenter's architecture is considered a work of art on its own, there's a lot more to see besides the stunning exterior. CityCenter presents the first major permanent art collection in Las Vegas to be included in a public space as well as one of the world's largest corporate art collections. The

CityCenter Fine Art Collection features works by acclaimed artists and sculptors including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Frank Stella, Henry Moore and Richard Long, among others. You can consider CityCenter a big strolling gallery." Location: 3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Neighborhood: Strip Distance from Convention Center: approx. 3.8 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes SDX, the Deuce and Las Vegas Monorail LV001 Blue available Hours: open daily, 24 hours Admission: FREE Website: strip/citycenter--fine--art/

Phone: 702--590--7111

Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery The rotunda is a locale for rotating free exhibitions from local contemporary artists. However, the Clark County Exhibition Program "building itself is noteworthy. It's circular design is meant to...reflect the desert's natural beauty in form and materials." Location: 500 S. Grand Central Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89155 Neighborhood: Downtown Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.6 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 and SDX available Hours: Mon.--Fri. 8 am--5 pm Admission: FREE Website: Services/Pages/art--at--government-- center.aspx Phone: 702--455--7030 Exhibitions/Events:

Mon. June 2--Fri. July 25, 2014, FREE | Alisha Kerlin: Road Runners that Won't Run Far -- an exhibition of a collection of roadrunner sculptures incorporating a Futurist style.

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Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) The Contemporary Arts Center celebrates its twenty--fifth anniversary in 2014. Since its founding as the Contemporary Arts Collective by a group of artists, instructors and students from the University of Nevada Las Vegas through today, the CAC has taken risks offering a safe place to showcase controversial and contemporary artwork. Over the years, the CAC has expanded outside of the university to serve the city as a whole. Location: 1217 South Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89104 Neighborhood: few block east of the Strip Distance from Convention Center: approx. 1.6 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 available Hours: Thurs.--Fri. 2 pm--5 pm, Sat.--Sun. 12 pm--6 pm & by appoint. NOTE: Hours are listed on website as Winter Hours Admission: FREE Website: Phone: 702--496--0569 Exhibitions/Events: no calendar events scheduled during conference dates. Check website or call for current exhibitions closer to conference date.

Historic Fifth Street School A former grammar school rehabilitated into a cultural center, the Historic Fifth Street School hosts rotating exhibitions from local arts organizations. Location: 401 S. Fourth Street Ste. #145 Las Vegas, NV 89101 Neighborhood: Downtown Distance from the Convention Center: approx. 2.4 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 and SDX available Hours: Mon.--Sat. 8 am--6 pm Admission: FREE

Website: ; masterworks/?instance_id=130

Phone: 702--229--6469 Exhibitions/Events:

Thurs. June 19--Sat. Aug. 23, 2014, venue: Mayor's Gallery, FREE | Why, Masterworks?

Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery Located on the second floor of City Hall near the Human Resources department, this gallery offers rotating exhibitions. City Hall also features a collection of presidential portraits and work by local artists throughout the building. Location: 495 S. Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89101

Neighborhood: Downtown Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.4 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 and SDX available Hours: Mon.--Thurs. 7 am--5:30 pm, closed Fri.--Sun. & holidays Admission: FREE Website: eries.htm ;

Phone:

702--229--6511 Exhibitions/Events:

Thurs. April 17--Mon. July 14, 2014, FREE | Little Green Men. "The artists in this exhibit were asked to explore subject matter that relates to life on other planets or in other galaxies, space travel, UFO sightings, and the famous Area 51 in the middle of the Nevada Desert as well as any other phenomena that centers around any of these topics."

Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery

Located in the first floor lobby of the Las Vegas City Hall, this space features rotating sculpture exhibits. Location: 495 S. Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89101 Neighborhood: Downtown Distance from Convention Center: approx. 2.4 miles Public Transportation: RTC Bus Routes 108 and SDX available Hours: Mon.--Thurs. 7 am--5:30 pm, closed Fri.--Sun. & holidays

Admission: FREE

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