The Scene

Holy Order Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc. ascribes to a different order, one that combines fun with charity, community outreach, ministry, social activism, sex-positive education, and disease prevention. They preach a ministry of presence at events, parades, galas—anywhere they are needed to spread the word. Bold colors, enormous headdresses, gigantic bling, and expressive makeup convey their...

UFC Hall-of-Famer Forrest Griffin and UFC GYM’s CEO, Adam Sedlack, were among the special guests at the grand opening of Las Vegas’s first UFC FIT, the company’s brand-new fitness concept. The celebration kicked off with inspiring remarks from Sedlack and UFC FIT Centennial General Manager, Jennifer Codi; Ward 6 Councilwoman Michele Fiore; Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business...

After international stops in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, this digitally immersive experience featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s art debuts in the United States. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, a global sensation will run for a limited engagement through July 5 in the Portal at Area15.  “This unforgettable exhibition is about stepping through a 21st century portal into...

The 7,000-square-foot space at Commercial Center holds a lot of history, memories of Old Vegas, and cherished dreams. A group of entrepreneurs, including a one chef and several talented artists, have come together to entertain Las Vegas in the center’s latest incarnation, The Nevada Room. Cool jazz, hot notes, sizzling performers, and tasty food will make it an...

Here’s one thing Boomers and Gen Z can agree on: rock ’n’ roll continues to shape the world. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame continues to engage, teach, and inspire through the power of music. It shares songs and events that have shaped the world through digital content, innovative exhibits, live music, and...

Although brighter days are on the horizon, the timeline for when musicians can safely resume touring is still hazy. The situation has forced many artists to stay productive by focusing on studio projects, with many being released in the early part of the year. From indie upstarts to established legends, here’s a look at 10 new albums coming...

With its fun flurry of in-sync beats, tap keeps drawing fans and evolving. Victoria Lorraine Jones, founder of the nonprofit Sound Steps Rhythm Dance Company, wants even more young people to join in the joyful noise. “There are several programs and events that I produce every single day and every year,” says Jones, who has become the biggest...

Area15, the immersive art and entertainment district, has launched three new experiences. Emporium Arcade Bar spans two floors covering 10,000 square feet and features all types of games (including classic arcade games), pool tables, Skee-Ball, foosball, and basketball—as well as a curated craft beer and cocktail bar. Five Iron Golf is an urban indoor golf experience with a...

  If we’ve learned one thing over the past year, we can probably all agree, it’s the value of delivery. Stuck at home and hungry, we placed 500 percent more Instacart orders than we had before the plague, and we paid DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates $5.5 billion in combined revenue to bring us doughnuts, dumplings, and...

A visionary artist inspires humanity through her work. Artist Mira Lehr confronted 2020 with new planetary visions beyond boundaries. She created a bold new series of work during the pandemic quarantine in celebration of her 60th anniversary as a co-founder of one of first co-ops for women artists in the US. During her six decades of making art,...