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Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
2026-03-26 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas, NV, 89030, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins, will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Originally from Illinois, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters, still lifes, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction.
Speaking of her work, Watkins states, “Most of my work comes from trial and error, a willingness to explore new methods, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting, such as still life and landscapes, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.”
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery

All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
2026-03-26 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 07:00 - 17:00 | CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries, 700 College Drive, Henderson, 89002, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro, will open on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the Henderson campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Speaking of his life, Montenegro says, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer, and he got into some trouble, and my mother was an accountant, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood, and I was not good at math in school, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view, and how their upbringing, education, and beliefs affect that point of view.”
Regarding his work, Montenegro continues, “We live in the richest country in the world, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore, or cereal, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam.
I started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”.
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery.

Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
2026-03-26 07:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-25 07:00 - 17:00 | CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery, Student Union Building, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89146, United States
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese, opened on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1, 2025 – Oct. 31, 2025), the Henderson campus (Nov. 1, 2025 – Feb. 28, 2026), and the Charleston campus (March 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Lauren Myers Reese is an artist, educator, and arts administrator, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV, Reese worked in a variety of roles, including independent curator, arts writer, nonprofit administrator, factory worker, educator, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Scotland, Estonia, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal, Art Focus Oklahoma, Southwest Contemporary, and Settlers and Nomads.
Speaking of his work, Reese states, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work, sexuality, labor rights, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood, the work layers text to create alternative narratives, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts, primary sources, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.”
The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit https://www.csn.edu/student-unions for current hours of operation.
For more information, please call 702-651-4146 or visit https://www.csn.edu/artgallery.

9pm: No Cover Burlesque
2026-03-26 00:00 - 23:59 | NV

Las Vegas Club Crawl with Party Bus
2026-03-25 21:30 - 2026-03-26 01:00, 2026-03-24 21:30 - 2026-03-25 01:00 | LA Epic Club Crawls, Please check our website for starting location, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party like a VIP at the best clubs in Vegas: Free entry, and a party bus with free drinks!

Las Vegas Strip Club Crawl
2026-03-25 21:00 - 2026-03-26 01:00 | Caesars Palace, 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV, 89109, United States
Free entry & VIP transportation to the best Strip Clubs in Vegas!

Vintage Glam _ A Nostalgic Evening
2026-03-25 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lexi Las Vegas, 1501 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, 89102, United States
Come join us for a night of old-school glamour, timeless tunes, classic cocktails, and scrumptious bites. 2 drink minimum per person.

Trivia Night at General Admission
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | General Admission, 8548 Rozita Lee Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89113, United States
Come and experience the thrill of Trivia Night at General Admission Las Vegas!
Join us for an exciting Trivia Night, where fun, food, and friendly competition come together! Whether you’re a trivia aficionado or just looking for a great night out, our Trivia Night is the perfect event for you. Bring your friends, family, or coworkers, and put your knowledge to the test across a range of topics. It’s free to play and prizes to win!
Ready to put your knowledge to the test and have a blast? Join us every Wednesday from 7pm to 9pm for Trivia Night Extravaganza!

Meet, Geek & Drink!! Mid Week FANDOM Fun!
2026-03-25 18:00 - 2026-03-26 01:00 | Millennium FANDOM BAR, 900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, #140, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Come hang out midweek for some epic fandom chats, laughs, and drinks with fellow geeks!

Welcome to MEET, GEEK & DRINK Wednesday at the FANDOM BAR – Las Vegas!
The week is only half over… so why not make it better with nerdy conversations, tasty cocktails & mocktails, and awesome humans?
Whether you want to talk cosplay, gaming, anime, sci-fi, or just unwind with friendly faces, Wednesday nights are your low-pressure, high-fun social reset.No theme. No pressure. Just people who love geeking out like YOU do.

If you join us in FULL COSPLAY, you will get a FREE SHOT to get you rolling!

Come solo, bring a friend, or make brand new ones while enjoying games, laughs, and themed drink specials.
Meet. Geek. Drink. Repeat.
Our FANDOM HAPPY HOUR is $35 ALL YOU CAN DRINK from 5:00pm to 10pm for the WELL DRINKS & DOS EQUIS AMBAR!
You can order from the Guerrilla Pizza Company (IG: @guerrillapizzaco) kiosk inside our entrance, and they will bring it to you since they are in our building! Enjoy their true Detroit-style pizza, thick, chewy deep-dish crusts, crispy & caramelized cheese edges, and much more!They are open from:SUN – THUR: 10:30am – 10pmFRI – SAT: 10:30am – 1am
Cosplay or not, Let’s Fandom!
Doors Open at 5pmHappy Hour from 5pm to 10pmNO COVER21+ ONLY

Happy Hour in Las Vegas at 18bin
2026-03-25 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-24 17:00 - 20:00 | 18bin, 107 East Charleston Boulevard, #Suite 150, Las Vegas, NV, 89104, United States
Join us for Happy Hour at 18bin! Enjoy top drink deals, delicious bites, and a vibrant atmosphere. Perfect for socializing in Downtown Vegas

This Just In: Recent Additions to the Lilley Museum of Art Collection
2026-03-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
An exhibition of new acquisitions to the Lilley Museum of Art
Image: Carol Cole Levin, Fortress, 1992, Clay, concrete, wire, and wood picture frame, Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, Gift of the Artist 2025.

Homeland Security: Images from the Epicenter of the Cuban Missile Crisis
2026-03-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
In October 1962, Cuba was at the center of a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Today’s history books and classes are filled with stories of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev locked in a battle of wills, but we know much less about how Cubans themselves responded to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Featuring photographs from Prensa Latina, Cuba’s revolutionary news agency, this exhibit offers a unique, intimate view of Cuban life during the crisis.
Image: Roberto Salas, A young man uses a rangefinder to watch for incoming aircraft, photograph, October 1962, courtesy of Prensa Latina.

Home Truth: Image-making in Absence, Photography by Steven Seidenberg
2026-03-25 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-24 12:00 - 16:00 | John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89557, United States
The photographic practice of Steven Seidenberg explores a material world of the unnoticed, fixing attention on structures, environments, and landscapes often hidden in plain sight. Three photographic series are combined in this exhibition; each focuses on past and present living conditions in a different area of the world (Puglia and Rome, Italy; Kanazawa, Japan). Seidenberg’s richly detailed images capture current and former living spaces—houses, tents, outbuildings, and empty lots— providing the viewer with ideas about the lived environment, how space is used, and how humans travel through and live within the spaces they occupy under wide-ranging material conditions.
Image: Steven Seidenberg from the series, The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South, photograph, courtesy of the artist

Always back to Nevada: Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno
2026-03-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Northeastern Nevada Museum, 1515 Idaho St., Elko, NV, 89801, United States
The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno proudly announces its exhibition, “Always back to Nevada” Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada, Reno”, a curatorial project opening Dec. 9, 2025, through April 26, 2026 at the Northeastern Nevada Museum. Curated by executive director and chief curator Stephanie Gibson, “Always back to Nevada” showcases the constant oscillation of styles and experimental Nevada-centric works of the university’s Sheppard Gallery founding collector, Craig Sheppard.
Image: Craig Sheppard, The Couriers, oil on canvas, n.d., collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

“Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada)” Our Center Reno
2026-03-25 09:00 - 16:00 | McKinley Arts and Cultural Center, 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV, 89503, United States
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
Gallery West
Feb. 23 – April 2, 2026
Reception, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, 5-7 p.m.
Reno, NV- A community art gallery featuring queer artists and their words of hope.
Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada) is a community-driven exhibition that invites queer artists and allies to reflect on place, identity, and survival at the margins. Using the humble postcard as both artwork and message, this exhibition transforms personal expression into a shared act of connection—one that crosses distance, isolation, and silence.
At the edge of geography, culture, and visibility, queer communities in Nevada have long cultivated resilience through creativity, humor, tenderness, and mutual support. This exhibition honors those lived experiences by creating space for artists of all backgrounds to speak directly to the queer community—past, present, and future—through words and images meant to be held, sent, and remembered.
Postcards From the Edge (of Nevada) is not just a collection of artworks, but a living archive of care. Each postcard becomes a gesture of solidarity, a reminder that even at the edge, we are not alone.
“At Our Center, we are dedicated to creating and supporting inclusive programs for the entire LGBTQ+ community. This includes offering support groups for youth and adult trans members, community groups for seniors, and prevention-focused initiatives.”
To learn more about what Our Center offers, please visit: https://ourcenterreno.org/
Gallery West, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno. To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries
Gallery West
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
925 Riverside Drive
Reno, Nevada 89503
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free of charge to the public
For more information, please contact Erica Hill, City of Reno Arts & Culture at 775-689-8459.

Artists Thrive – Third Spaces and Community and Connection
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | NV
Dive into the unique challenge and opportunity of creating community in a city built on transience. We will explore the concept of “third places” – the vital, informal hubs of community that exist outside of home and work – and examines their significance in a dynamic, rapidly evolving city like Las Vegas. We’ll look beyond the bright lights of the Strip to discuss how local establishments, public parks, and neighborhood spaces are fostering genuine connection and social well-being for residents.
$200 per person
Includes all sessions, most meals during Summit days, and access to the National Summit app for three-months after gathering.
True event cost is $590 per ticket – difference is subsidized through generous support from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.
Limited number of scholarships available. Complete this form for consideration.

Newsletter Articles Due
2026-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Digital Event
Articles for the upcoming Brushstrokes are due on the 25th of the month by midnight!
Please send article to Karla Cloninger at CLAG.GalleryBrushstrokes@gmail.com.

Website Updates Due
2026-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | City Lights Art Gallery, 3 East Army Street, Henderson, NV, 89015, United States
All website updates are due on the 25th of the month by midnight. Updates to include: class schedule changes and/or additions, any upcoming events, featured artist information, and any other web related changes, etc.
Send website updates to CLAG.GalleryMedia@gmail.com Put “Website Update” in the subject line.

Spring Break Las Vegas Club Crawl
2026-03-24 21:30 - 2026-03-25 04:00 | Las Vegas Strip (check our website for starting location), Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, United States
Party at the best clubs in Vegas for Spring Break 2026!

Michael Grimm Live
2026-03-24 19:00 - 22:30 | Piazza Lounge, 255 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89169, United States
Free entry! Soulful singer Michael Grimm — AGT Season 5 winner — live in Piazza Lounge, 7PM–10:30PM. Don’t miss this Vegas night!

🎤 Michael Grimm Live in Piazza Lounge!Experience an unforgettable evening of soulful blues, R&B, and Americana with Michael Grimm — winner of Season 5 of America’s Got Talent — live at Piazza Lounge!
🗓 Date & Time:7:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Doors open earlier — come early for best seating!)📍 Location: Piazza Lounge
🎟 Free Entry — No Cover Charge!Bring friends, bring dates — just show up for great music and good vibes!
🌟 About Michael Grimm
• Nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and guitarist known for his powerful, soulful voice.• Winner of America’s Got Talent (Season 5) — voted champion by millions and awarded a $1 million prize.• Signed a major record deal following his AGT win, releasing his debut album Michael Grimm which charted on the Billboard Top 200.• Headlined tours and residencies, and shared stages with major artists while bringing his blend of blues, soul, and R&B to fans across the U.S.
🍸 Good vibes. Great music. Free entry.Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this is a can’t-miss live show right here in Piazza Lounge!

OTAKU TUESDAYS! Anime Night!
2026-03-24 17:00 - 2026-03-25 01:00 | Millennium FANDOM BAR, 900 South Las Vegas Boulevard, #140, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, United States
Get ready to geek out and chill with fellow anime lovers at our OTAKU TUESDAYS! Happy hour, pizza and anime lovers connect!
