Best Arts and Culture Places in White Sapphire Court

"Perhaps one of the longest-standing cultural entities in Southern Nevada is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, which has existed in one form or another for more than five decades. Located in the heart of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas main campus, this spot isn’t only educational—it’s also the state’s most important collection house, complete with works formerly found in the Las Vegas Art Museum and the Nevadan portion of the 50×50 Collection from Dorothy and Herbert Vogel. Featuring a mix of contemporary and historic pieces—including artifacts dating back 1,000 years—the museum also offers space to show experimental art and rotating exhibitions."

"Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Barrick Museum features rotating exhibitions of everything from contemporary paintings to glass work to Ansel Adams' legendary collection of photography. Its well-curated collections and fun, hip vibe make it the perfect place to escape to for an hour or two. Admission is also free—perfect if you've been dealt a losing hand on the Strip."

"The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is located on the UNLV campus and is part of their College of Fine Arts. The admission is free, so it’s a great way to spend an afternoon if you need a break from the casinos. The beautiful, open space has benches and a very relaxing atmosphere to sit down and stare at the art."

"The Random Alchemy Art Gallery is a perfect place to view Las Vegas art that is unique to Sin City and the world. Located on East Charleston Boulevard within the Arts Factory, the Random Alchemy Art Gallery is the brainchild of Lisa Dittrich and brings interesting yet compelling artists work to the forefront. Recent exhibits have included artwork from Dittrich as well as local artists such as Dawn Dohl, Regina Vinicky, Edward Maier and Ivan Fernandez Mesa."

"Chris Burden's Urban Light installation at the Contemporary Arts Center, 2008. Photograph: Museum Associates/LACMA. Not-for-profit arts groups in Las Vegas have battled hard for attention in a community built around a 24-hour gaming industry and its flashy entertainment scene, but if you look hard enough you'll find success stories such as the 21-year-old Contemporary Arts Center and its avant-garde exhibits."

"At the heart of the 18b Las Vegas Arts District is the Arts Factory. With it's premier location near the area's finest art and local culture, the commercial art center houses photographers, painters, graphic designers, and many other professionals....[Learn more]"

"If you’re in downtown Las Vegas, be sure to seek out the Historic Fifth Street School. Formerly called Las Vegas Grammar School, the building is a popular locale for weddings and events and remains a beloved site to locals. The Spanish Revival-style structure is also home to the Downtown Design Center for the School of Architecture, and the UNLV fine arts program."

"A conceptual animation art collection nearly a half-century in the making, Animazing Gallery features works by the artists who colored your childhood with glee. Masters of illustration like Charles M. Schulz, Tim Burton and Theodor Seuss Geisel fill the exhibition space. You’ll instantly spot Alex Ross’ dynamic comic book characters, Maurice Sendak’s wild things, and Chuck Jones’ Looney Tunes throughout the gallery."

"It's unlikely you'll stumble across this white-walled gallery near the valet at CityCenter's Mandarin Oriental, but it's certainly worth seeking out. Depending on where you're coming from, you'll pass chunks of CityCenter's $40m art collection, including works by Maya Lin (a suspended rendition of the Colorado River made from reclaimed silver) and Frank Stella (a 32ft work on canvas from his protractor series) in registration lobbies. Look out for Nancy Rubins's Big Edge, a large boat bouquet made of more than 200 tethered canoes and aluminium boats, which serves as the centrepiece for the $9bn campus of hotels."

"so hard to find good vegan pizza but this was delicious & chris was cool to chat with for a few. the art inside was the bonus vibe i didn’t know i ne..."

"This cocktail lounge at the Venetian features craft cocktails from Sam Ross of New York City's Attaboy fame. Try the Penicillin with scotch, lemon, ginger, honey and an Islay float, which New York Times named to its list of 11 essential drinks of the "modern cocktail revival." Other concoctions include Elope with gin, melon, lime and orgeat; East Side Rickey with vodka, cucumber, mint, lime and club soda; A La Louisiane with rye, Benedictine, Italian vermouth, absinthe and bitters; Coney Island Express with rum, cold brew coffee, vanilla and Amaro Ciociaro; and Creole Punch with rum, pineapple, ginger, citrus, allspice, and nutmeg."

"The Venetian is home to multiple nightclubs, and the Dorsey is one you and your partner do not want to miss. Best known for its classic cocktails and commitment to stellar beverage ingredients, this club was voted the “Best Bar in Las Vegas” by Conde Nast Traveler. According to their website, the Dorsey’s signature Penicillin cocktail is:"

"Binoculars, fanny packs and Hawaiian shirts are optional but we’re more about getting into some of the free attractions sprinkled across the LVB (that’s Las Vegas Boulevard for all of you not in the know). Let’s start with some casino hopping. Amidst the singing slot machines and the bustling gaming tables, from the carpets to the decor, every hotel holds true to a unique theme. One minute you’ll find yourself in the chic and tech-y lobby of The Cosmopolitan and the next you’ll be among the Egyptian ruins of The Luxor."

"Review: Crystals at CityCenter offers you a complete experience of high end shopping in Las Vegas. Featuring a selection of fine retailers, this massive mall has ample parking facility, beautiful sculptures and even a park between the mall and the Aria hotel where you can enjoy some quiet time and relax when you're too tired to walk. Be prepared to spend an entire day at this mall because it has a lot of shopping opportunities, water displays and spectacular architecture."

"Shopping in las vegas strip is not complete without paying a visit to the very upscale part of City Center where Crystals is located!. It is a 500,000 square-foot retail and dining experience where you will come face with some of the most exclusive retailers in the world. Head to Wolfgang Puck or Todd English’s restaurant for a meal and end the day right!"

"The easily recognizable Crystals at CityCenter brings together couture fashion, gourmet cuisine and high-quality entertainment in an interactive and abstract 21st century park.[Learn more]"

"Right in the middle of Downtown sits the remnants of an adobe fort from 1855. (Look for it across the street from a Sinclair gas station.) The site is actually the first settlement in the Las Vegas Valley by non-native Americans and was built by Mormon missionaries, then used by the US Army. The fort is now an official state park with wooden gates straddling brick walls and gravel walkways, old wagons, the first flag ever flown over Las Vegas, and the running stream that made the location so attractive in the first place."

"It's a big surprise for many visitors to often-glitzy and frequently licentious Las Vegas, but Southern Nevada has deep roots in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a faith with a definitively conservative culture. Faithful from Utah set up camp along a spring-fed creek in the 1850s. Although it was abandoned within a couple of years, today's visitors can get an idea of the hard-scrabble Mojave Desert life that early pioneers faced at this restoration."

"Las Vegas was once a small stop on a mail service trail between Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. In 1855, the Mormon Church settled in this area and built a permanent structure. The oldest non-Indian structures in Southern Nevada, these adobe buildings, such as the beige and red house portion, are also the oldest historic buildings standing here today."