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UNLV School of Music Presents Spring Jazz Festival April 27-29
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UNLV Jazz has won 53 Downbeat Music Awards — the highest honor bestowed in Jazz education.

UNLV Chamber Music Society Presents 'Grandeur & Intimacy - Brahms' Piano Quartet, Op. 26'
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The event, to be held April 16, features performers Timothy Hoft, piano; Alexander Dzyubinski, violin; Andrew Duckles, viola; and Andrew Smith, cello.

NCT Stages José Rivera’s 'Giants Have Us in Their Books' May 1-10
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When the playwright's daughter asked whether giants tell stories about people, it sparked one of Rivera's most inventive works.

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UNLV Wind Orchestra Records Major Project
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From April 6–12, the UNLV Wind Orchestra, under the direction of Thomas G. Leslie, undertook a major recording project in collaboration with Parma Recordings, continuing a successful partnership between the two organizations as they work toward the ensemble’s 25th commercial album release. Widely recognized for its high-quality productions and global distribution, Parma has established a strong…
Interdisciplinary Research Initiative 'Sustainability in Arid Lands' Has Begun
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Our interdisciplinary research initiative, iRDA – Sustainability in Arid Lands, with aims to advance sustainability in arid lands through environmental resilience, resource management, climate adaptation, biodiversity protection, community engagement, and policy development, is now officially up and running. As part of this collaborative cluster, Professor Steffen Lehmann is leading the…
The Department of Film Transforms into the UNLV School of Cinematic Arts
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The Provost has approved a department name change from the Department of Film to the UNLV School of Cinematic Arts. The new name is a comprehensive, future-proof designation that covers the full spectrum of creative and technical disciplines involved in the study and production of moving images. There are no other changes associated with this name change. Effective: April 15, 2026 Dean…
The Future of Accessibility in Arts Education Symposium, April 10
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CILECT North America is proud to co-sponsor an upcoming symposium on The Future of Accessibility in Arts Education, which will have an in-person audience at UNLV (in FDH 109) and be available via Zoom to guests who would like to attend remotely. (All are welcome, including students.) As technology rapidly evolves, educators in the arts have a critical opportunity to re-imagine…
UNLV Technical Theatre Major Wins Stump the Rigger Trophy at USITT 2026
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Undergraduate student, Paige ‘Flynn’ Yepsen won the “Stump the Rigger” trophy at USITT 2026 conference in Long Beach, CA on Saturday, March 21, 2026! “Stump the Rigger” is an annual, interactive USITT Conference session led by industry veteran Bill Sapsis. Attendees challenge his expertise with complex safety and rigging questions, competing for a trophy. It is a staple event focusing on…
UNLV Theatre Professor Publishes New Book
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Judy Ryerson's new book comes out March 31, 2026 by Routledge. Choosing Fabrics for Theatre: A Practical Guide to Textiles for Costume and Prop Artisans defines textiles, tools, useful products, and how they are used to create costumes and soft goods. Fabric can be mercurial and play differently on many kinds of applications. This book answers the question "How do you pick fabrics…
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