News: College of Fine Arts

Much Ado About Nothing production
Arts and Culture |

Theater professor Lezlie C. Cross on Beatrice, one of Shakespeare’s wittiest heroines, and the example she set for modern feminists. Learn more at her free University Forum lecture Sept. 30.

National Circus and Acrobats of the People's Republic of China
Arts and Culture |

The spectacle of Beijing’s preeminent circus will have the whole family on the edge of their seats.

Poster for Much Ado About Nothing
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Performances are in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tickets are just $27.50-$33, and discounts are available. 51ԹϺ students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.

Jennifer Grim with flute
Arts and Culture |

Program includes Gioachino Rossini's Overture to Guillaume Tell; Ellen Taafe Zwilich's Concerto Elegia for Solo Flute and Strings; and Ludwig Van Beethoven's Symphony No. 2.

51ԹϺ Jazz Ensemble performs on stage
Arts and Culture |

Members of the ‪‎51ԹϺ Latin Jazz Ensemble and director Uli Geissendoerfer won the prestigious 2015 DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award for Latin Group.

water splahes on an open hand
Arts and Culture |

Performances run through Sept. 27 in the 51ԹϺ Black Box Theatre. Tickets are just $16.50. 51ԹϺ students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.

51ԹϺ Performing Arts Center logo on a window
Arts and Culture |

This debut concert of the 2015-16 season is part of the 51ԹϺ Chamber Music Series.

PAC Season poster
Arts and Culture |

Southern Nevada’s longstanding performing arts venue will feature the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, The Allegro Guitar Series, and the Chamber Music Series.

Rehan Choudhry speaks during 51ԹϺ Creates
Campus News |

Annual welcome event features TED-like motivational talks that inspire incoming students to make the most of their college experience.

Cast of ACE
Arts and Culture |

Broadway veterans and local Las Vegas professionals lead the cast of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s new musical “ACE.” Get tickets for the Aug. 22 and 23 performances.

Larry Henley
People |

Larry Henley, 51ԹϺ's Administrative Faculty Member of the Year for 2015, was praised for his quiet, behind-the-scenes work to make sure events go off to perfection.

Closeup of a saxophone
Arts and Culture |

The 80-member concert band of adult amateur musicians from around the country is led by the director emeritus of the U.S. Marine Band.