Join local poet Jennifer Battisti on a journey into the lived experience, and consider the infinite possibilities of bringing expression into your routines. Creativity does not belong in a specific space or a designated time slot but rather can flow through every aspect of your world. Jennifer Battisti is a lifelong Nevadan. Her work has […]
(Note multiple dates and times.) The Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con is a fusion of the best and brightest in comic book and pop entertainment. Meet fan favorite creators and celebrities at this hree-day event, filled with a giant exhibitors hall, an international artist alley, hundreds of people in costume, exciting panels and family fun.
This is a night of poetry and zine crafting in which you can reate a Tiny Haiku Zine with Sugar and Shwa Laytart of Avantpop Bookstore. Shwa and Sugar Laytart of Avantpop Bookstore will lead this workshop on poetry and zine making. Write, craft, and go home with your own tiny, 6-page zine of haikus. […]
One Book, One Henderson urges the entire community to select a book to read, discuss and celebrate together. This year's book is Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures." From crafts to book club chats, there are more than a dozen events planned with participation from all Henderson Libraries locations. The action is set […]
The Enterprise Library is set to host Indie Author Day. View national author panels on a big screen. Meet local Nevada authors and discuss their books. Celebrate national and local award winners.
From the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation comes a rich collection of photos in honor of the Department’s 50th anniversary, compiled in a new book, America’s Finest: Policing Las Vegas. The collection, captured in recent history, provides a captivating firsthand look at the officers patrolling the city’s streets, crime scenes and the operations of […]
In 1998, a letter landed on the desk of the Chicago FBI office, setting in motion an extraordinary seven-year investigation. Its source? The son of notorious mobster Frank Calabrese Sr., offering to help the FBI bring his father and other Chicago Outfit leaders to justice. The operation, known as “Family Secrets,” stands as one of […]
After his 2021 nomination, Jason Frierson made history by being confirmed as Nevada’s first Black U.S. Attorney. In recognition of Black History Month, the Las Vegas Nevada Bar Association and The Mob Museum will explore Frierson’s journey to becoming the state’s chief federal law enforcement officer and his views on current criminal justice issues in […]
Join "Gwendolyn, The Graceful Pig" author David Ira Rottenberg as he narrates his story, complemented by the dancers of the Nevada Ballet Theatre II. The children's book tells the tale of Gwendolyn and Omar, two best friends who have big dreams. Gwendolyn longs to dance, and Omar wants to join the football team. There's just […]
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