Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought. “There’s a group of us in this community, and in Reno, too, who all started out on the ground level, and there’s been this evolution of arts and culture [in the state],” explained Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Philharmonic and Local Musicians Bring Holiday Cheer to Nevada HAND Senior Apartment Communities
Senior residents at two affordable living communities were treated to holiday tunes and classic songs by a brass quintet comprised of members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and local musicians. These interactive shows included story-telling, Q & A, requests, and group sing-alongs of holiday classics. Residents in attendance were delighted to hear their holiday favorites … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Philharmonic Alters October 14 Concert Program to Honor Grieving Community
Citing the Healing Power of Music, Free Tickets Offered to First Responders LAS VEGAS (October 4, 2017) – The Las Vegas Philharmonic has altered the music selections for their October 14 performance at The Smith Center in light of the city’s October 1 tragedy. The organization invites all first responders from the city’s police, fire and EMS services and hospitals as well as … [Read more...]
Rachelle Crupi Promoted to President at Bank of Nevada
LAS VEGAS – Bank of Nevada announced that Rachelle Crupi is promoted to President, Bank of Nevada, effective Jan.1, 2017. Ms. Crupi is an accomplished banker with more than 30 years of experience in Nevada’s banking landscape. She joined Bank of Nevada in 2003 as a Regional President and early in her tenure opened the bank’s location at Hualapai Way and Charleston Boulevard. … [Read more...]
What has been your most memorable milestone in business?
“The most memorable milestone in my career was contributing to the rebranding of Desert Passage to Miracle Mile Shops in 2007 and offering customers a fresh look with new stores, restaurants and entertainment experiences.” Wendy Albert | Senior Director of Marketing, Miracle Mile Shops “We were awarded the contract at the Springs Preserve in March of 2014. The last two years … [Read more...]
Arts & Culture: A Beautiful Business
Indicative of a major shift for Nevada, arts and culture have become more and more of a priority in recent years. One recent example of this shift, the national Americans for the Arts organization awarded NV Energy and its foundation one of 10 annual awards last month for their support of the arts in the Silver State. It was the first time a Nevada company won the recognition, … [Read more...]
The Las Vegas Philharmonic Performs its Masterworks Series Finale on Saturday, April 25 at The Smith Center
Music Director Donato Cabrera closes the orchestra’s 2014-2015 Masterworks Series with Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini featuring guest pianist Joyce Yang and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, plus John Adams’ The Chairman Dances Tickets $26, $46, $66 & $96 available from The Smith Center Box Office 702.749.2000 or lvphil.org Las Vegas, NV – On Saturday, … [Read more...]
Park Place Infiniti Opens Multimillion-Dollar Expansion
LAS VEGAS – Park Place Infiniti officials marked the unveiling of the dealership’s multimillion-dollar expansion on Sahara Avenue with a $10,000 contribution to the Las Vegas Philharmonic. “This expansion is the first step in our evolution of excellence,” Park Place Infiniti General Manager Joe Tortomasi said. “Part of that involves contributing to our community. So, we are … [Read more...]
Ninth Annual Healthcare Heroes
Legacy Now in its ninth year, Healthcare Heroes began with the dual goal of honoring individuals that excel in healthcare and helping fund scholarships for Nevada’s future healthcare educators. After realizing there wasn’t a program in place to honor individuals that have done amazing things to propel healthcare in the Silver State, Healthcare Heroes was born with 10 … [Read more...]
The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture
Financial challenges experienced by Nevada residents are mirrored by Nevada arts and culture organizations. During the economic downturn Nevada is still working to bounce back from, some Nevada arts organizations have thrived, some have come into being and some have closed their doors. While going through a recession, the arts may seem like a luxury Nevadans can’t afford. … [Read more...]
