Kristen Peterson

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Putting pleasure on a pedestal: New York artist’s exhibit is a celebration of life’s sensual side; Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009; A sexually charged yet thoughtful and tender show mixes works that Jeff Britton pulled from his ample collection of landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes and portraits.
“The only thing I have going for me is that I don’t sleep anymore”: Monday, Jan. 5, 2009; A weekly snapshot of creative people living in the Las Vegas Valley
At times stormy, scene continues to evolve: Economy has been tough on a sector of Las Vegas life that’s coming of age; Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008; This has been quite a year for arts in Las Vegas.
William Crozer and Carrie Mauriello Crozer: Lovers of Ikea furniture; Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008; Loving Ikea isn’t easy when you live in Vegas.
How to ward off a cultural recession: Generosity could save groups on the ropes; Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008; Arts groups in Southern Nevada live paycheck to paycheck, so busy trying to build their institutions in the shadow of the Strip that there is no time to raise funds for a rainy day.
In parting shot, orchestra official details money woes: Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008; Peter Aaronson, former executive director of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, was let go from the $125,000-a-year position in a cost-cutting move to help save the financially strapped orchestra.
It’s access, access, access for young collectors: A new group, the Modern Council, has some exclusive tours on its agenda; Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008; When the Guggenheim Museum pulled out of the Venetian this spring, its Young Collectors Council no longer had an outlet.
Board chief of strapped orchestra quits in anger: Three colleagues follow, including spouse; executive director fired; Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008; The Las Vegas Philharmonic’s controversial board president, Barbara Woollen, has stepped down amid leadership conflicts and financial problems within the organization. Woollen submitted her resignation to the board last week in a fiery e-mail.
Like listening to Liberace: Monday, Dec. 22, 2008; A weekly snapshot of creative people living in the Las Vegas Valley.
Real, raw Israel on display at downtown gallery: Exhibit focuses less on politics, more on life; Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008; Adi Nes is one of Israel’s most well-known and well-respected photographers, and his elaborate narrative stagings of contemporary figures capture the composition and drama of historical paintings.