The Beverly Rogers, Carol C. Harter Black Mountain Institute (BMI) at UNLV, in collaboration with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, will host Elevations: A Salon at the Clark County Library Theater at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2. The literary-style salon will feature poetry, dance, film, music, fashion, and theater performed by acclaimed local talent centered around the theme of elevation. The event is free with RSVP and open to the public.
The 75-minute show will feature local Las Vegas performers and artists, including students from UNLV and Las Vegas High School.
The lineup includes:
- Elle Hope (Emcee)
- Spotlight Poetry Las Vegas Slam Team
- A short film by Carlos Tkacz
- Fear and Funghi, a short play by Lucky Stiff (directed by Adriana Chavez)
- Las Vegas High School’s Mariachi Joya
- Bella Schleiker, dancer & circus artist currently appearing in Miss Behave’s Mavericks
- A fashion show led by UNLV’s Runway Rebels
“We’re so lucky to work with a number of local creative voices and perspectives as we explore this theme,” said Charlotte Wyatt, BMI’s associate director of programs. “I’m excited to see what insights and conversations the salon will inspire in BMI’s community, local audiences, and beyond.”
“At the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, we believe in the power of storytelling in all its forms—whether it’s through music, poetry, film, or fashion. Partnering with Black Mountain Institute to host Elevations allows us to celebrate the extraordinary talent in our community and offer our customers a space where creativity and culture can thrive,” said Kelvin Watson, executive director of the Library District.
Introduced in 2024, BMI’s Salon brings together unique and inspiring performances united by a central theme. The theme of Elevations poses several questions: what does elevation mean in Las Vegas, literally and otherwise? What is exalted, valued, or lit up, and what is overshadowed? From Lee Canyon ski slopes to record-setting summer heat in the valley, Michelin-starred restaurants to local food deserts, the dazzling heights of resorts on the Las Vegas Strip to rock climbers at Red Rock, we seek to explore the many definitions of “elevation” as they are lived and understood in our valley home.
About Black Mountain Institute
Black Mountain Institute at UNLV champions writers and storytellers through programs, fellowships and community engagement. From the brightest spot on the planet, BMI amplifies writing and artistic expression to connect us to each other in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southwest, and beyond. For more information about BMI, please visit the website.
About the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is an independent taxing entity that serves a diverse community across 8,000 square miles. Through its 25 branches and website, the Library District offers a collection of 3.6 million items, including books, movies, music (including streaming and downloadable), online resources, and free programs for all ages.
The Library District’s new Free To Be public education campaign demonstrates the vital and vibrant role that the library plays in Las Vegas, offering unexpected experiences; limitless learning; business and career advancement; government and social services support; and best of all, a place where customers find a sense of culture and community. For more information, and to support Library District programs, please visit their website.
