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UNLV Wind Orchestra Presents 'American Celebration – 250: Honoring a Nation's Musical Legacy' Nov. 19
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This extraordinary performance brings together some of the most distinguished figures in American wind band history to celebrate our nation's rich musical heritage.

From Jackie Kennedy to Cinderella: UNLV Opera Presents Two Distinctive Productions
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From a young Jacqueline Kennedy's college years to an eco-conscious twist on Cinderella, UNLV Opera brings two imaginative one-act productions to the stage Nov. 12-13.

NCT Proudly Presents 'The Inspector General' Nov. 12-22
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When the corrupt city council of a mid-sized American town mistakes a penniless drifter for a federal accountability agent, it's a slap-dash scramble to the bottom.

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UNLV Art History Students Explore Indigenous Art and History at Red Rock Canyon
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Students from ART 495/695: Special Topics in Art History, Land Art visited Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on Oct. 10 for an experiential field trip. The area includes multiple examples of Indigenous petroglyphs, pictographs, and artifacts. The class was accompanied by Rayette Martin, executive director of Nevadans for Cultural Preservation, and Annette Bennett, archaeologist for the…
UNLV Dance Celebrates Partnership with Korean National Sport University
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The UNLV Department of Dance recently welcomed dancers from Korean National Sport University (KNSU) to campus for a special performance and the celebratory signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking an exciting ongoing chapter in international collaboration. The visit featured a captivating matinee performance by KNSU dancers, followed by a signing ceremony commemorating the…
UNLV Architecture Alumni Recognized By 'Forbes'
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The UNLV School of Architecture congratulates alumnus Daniel Joseph Chenin, FAIA, founder and principal of Las Vegas–based Daniel Joseph Chenin, Ltd., on being recognized by Forbes in two of its 2026 residential architecture lists: America’s Top 200 Residential Architects 2026 America’s Best-in-State Residential Architects 2026 – Nevada The annual Forbes …
New Album featuring UNLV Music's Ambroise Aubrun Earns Top European Honors
Cover art for music album featuring a drawing of a piano player and text: Bohuslav Martinů: Chamber Music 1937–1945 (Brilliant Classics), featuring Ambroise Aubrun (violin) alongside Jocelyn Aubrun (flute) and Steven Vanhauwaert (piano)
The new album Bohuslav Martinů: Chamber Music 1937–1945 (Brilliant Classics), featuring Ambroise Aubrun (violin) alongside Jocelyn Aubrun (flute) and Steven Vanhauwaert (piano), has been recognized with three of Europe's most prestigious classical-music distinctions: CHOC de Classica - the highest award of France's Classica magazine Five Stars in …
UNLV Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center Announces 2026-27 Lecture Series
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The Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center is pleased to announce the 2026–2027 Lecture Series. This academic year, they offer four lectures on diverse topics including video game music, heavy metal, Afro-Puerto Rican popular culture and Latin jazz, and Whitney Houston's embodiment of musical genius. The speakers are accomplished scholar/practitioners from across the U.S., including…
UNLV Film Alumna Brings the Music Video Lab Back to Las Vegas
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Las Vegas filmmakers and musicians have a new opportunity to collaborate thanks to Rachel Johnson (UNLV Film alumna '12) and Danny Chandia, co-founders of Desert Cactus Films. “The Music Video Lab”, pairs together 10 directors with 10 bands/solo artists, and gives them one month to make a music video. Rachel and Danny found their start with the same lab in 2018 when it was part of the now…
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