The Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center Spring 2024 lectures will focus on American cinema music. The guests are prominent scholars in the field of the history and interpretation of film sound. They will discuss the music of John Williams's Star Wars series, the western, and more. There are two lectures. April 16:Robynn Stilwell (Georgetown […]
The Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center Spring 2024 lectures will focus on American cinema music. The guests are prominent scholars in the field of the history and interpretation of film sound. They will discuss the music of John Williams's Star Wars series, the western, and more. There are two lectures. April 16:Robynn Stilwell (Georgetown […]
Are you interested in the history of Las Vegas or UNLV? Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in Special Collections and Archives? Would you like to learn more about bringing your class in to explore primary sources on the history of the Southern Nevada region? Join us for an open house to learn more […]
The panel series, "We Need To Talk: Conversations on Racism for a More Resilient Las Vegas," returns April 9 for a discussion on being queer in Las Vegas. The event will focus on how anti-trans, anti-drag and book banning legislation throughout the nation has impacted life in Las Vegas. A diverse panel of experts will […]
Celebrating Costumes: A Collaborative Art is an event dedicated to show the collaborative nature of fashion, history, and film. With a goal to recreate the costume room within UNLV’s Film Department and foster a creative space for students, UNLV Film, Reid Public History Institute, and Runway Rebels invite the public to attend this night full […]
As part of the Brookings Scholar Lecture Series, Brookings Mountain West invites presents a lecture titled "Fentanyl Trafficking: The Role of Mexico and China and US Policy Responses" by Brookings senior fellow in foreign policy, Vanda Felbab-Brown. The evolution of fentanyl trafficking patterns and the role of Mexican and Chinese criminal networks, as well as […]
The Arnold Shaw Popular Music Research Center at UNLV hosts authors featured in this collection of essays. The book examines how music-making and soundscapes shape our city. Treating topics ranging from Cher to Cirque du Soleil, the contributors delve into how music and musicians factored in the early development of Vegas’s image; the role of […]
This film festival features filmmakers from around the world showcasing their short films (under 20 minutes) and feature films (under 120 minutes), many of which were made in under 49 hours.
The Annual UNLV Art Walk honors the Las Vegas arts community for its dedication and support of arts and culture in Southern Nevada. As the UNLV art galleries open their fall exhibitions, come and explore a variety of arts, performances, and live music as you walk along the academic mall of the UNLV campus. Enjoying […]
This is a free public screening of competitors' films in the 48 Hour Film Fest, in which entrants write, shoot, and edit a film that is between one minute and five minutes, thirty seconds in length. This takes place in Room 109 of the Flora Dungan Humanities building on the UNLV campus.
The post-9/11 generation has grown up familiar with anti-Muslim political rhetoric, federal immigration restrictions referred to as “Muslim travel bans,” and other forms of discrimination. While this fear, prejudice, and hatred of Muslims can lead to hostility and intolerance, there are individuals and groups working to break down these barriers and build community in Southern […]
The four-day Nevada Women’s Film Festival showcases films with a strong female presence, women at the helm, stories that depict women in a positive light and which display diversity of worldview, background and experience. This year, the event takes place at the UNLV Department of Film and features 109 films, by and about women, from […]
The UNLVino: Grand Tasting will feature food and wine booths spanning three floors at UNLV’s prestigious William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. This will include engaging cooking demonstrations, tastes from local chefs and restaurants, immersive fine wine tastings, live music, and much more.
UNLVino presents Bon Vivant Dining at Hospitality Hall, where celebrity chef, and UNLV Alum, Hunter Fieri will join UNLV Executive Chef, Mark Sandoval, in preparing a three course meal paired with wines from Hunt & Ryde, Fieri's winery. This will be a dinner experience at UNLV's prestigious William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.
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