Topic: Arts and Culture

Tango Buenos Aires
Arts and Culture | January 7, 2015

One of the most authentic and uncompromising tango performance groups, Tango Buenos Aires presents a dance and musical journey through the life of the Argentinean working class hero.

Anthony LaBounty
Arts and Culture | December 15, 2014

The longtime director of bands shares his thoughts on making his Carnegie Hall compositional debut.

The jumpsuit may have originated as standard issue for airplane pilots in WWII, but its constant reinvention proves that utilitarian comfort can mesh with haute couture. This early piece by French designer — and Sidney favorite — Thierry Mugler features patch pockets and a drawstring waist but is made with hand-printed silk. (R. Marsh Starks/51ԹϺ Photo Services)
Arts and Culture | December 7, 2014

The Dec. 8 University Forum Lecture explores fundamental themes in 20th Century fashion.

Forty-Three Days 43 Names on display in the Barrick Museum
Arts and Culture | November 21, 2014

This project by Javier Sanchez is in conjunction with the 51ԹϺ Barrick Museum in solidarity with the disappearance of 43 students who attended the Normal University in Ayotzinapa, a rural school in the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

U.N.L.V. sign
Arts and Culture | November 20, 2014

"Reflecting and Projecting: Twenty Years of Design Excellence," Dec. 10-Feb. 28, presented by Las Vegas chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in collaboration with the 51ԹϺ School of Architecture, 51ԹϺ Galleries, and Barrick Museum.

Guitarist Denis Azabagic
Arts and Culture | November 14, 2014

Azabagic, performing as part of the Allegro Guitar Series, was the youngest musician ever to win one of the most prestigious international guitar competitions sponsored by the Jacinto and Inocencio Gurerrero Foundation in Madrid.

American flag
Arts and Culture | November 13, 2014

The concert benefits 51ԹϺ student veterans and honors D-Day veterans/French Legion of Honor award winners Gaetano "Guy" Benza, 89, and Davis "Dave" B. Leonard, 90, and all Americans who serve our great nation.

U.N.L.V. Flashlight
Arts and Culture | November 7, 2014

This performance features more than 100 voices in uplifting choral selections presented by the University Concert Singers, Chamber Chorale, Women’s Chorus, Varsity Men’s Glee Club, and Lamprophony.

51ԹϺ Guitar Quartet
Arts and Culture | November 6, 2014

The founding members of the 51ԹϺ Guitar Quartet — led by internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Ricardo Cobo — performs its first concert Nov. 15.

Seymour Barab in Little Red Riding Hood
Arts and Culture | November 4, 2014

The performances include Seymour Barab's "Little Red Riding Hood" and Maurice Ravel’s clever fantasy "L’enfant et les sortilèges" (The Bewitched Child).

Paul Taylor
Arts and Culture | October 30, 2014

The music of 51ԹϺ alumnus and contemporary urban jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor is instantly identifiable with infectious melodies and a deeply soulful and rhythmic trip-hop influenced sound.