When Michael Jackson died in 2009, Summerlin portrait artist Alex Krasky celebrated the pop singer’s life by creating paintings of him. Now, 10 of those paintings are in the hands of Jackson’s older brother Jermaine, who is having them framed.

Arts & Culture
A world premiere musical, “Idaho,” will join the reigning Tony-winner, “A Gentlemen’s Guide to Love and Murder,” in The Smith Center’s 2015-16 season, along with returning favorites “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Book of Mormon.”
An exhibit featuring the works of artist Linda Alterwitz opened Friday night at the Sahara West Library.
The Foundation to Assist Young Musicians gives elementary school-age children the chance to obtain both the musical and developmental benefits of music studies.
The Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts began this year to offer students the opportunity to excel in various disciplines from theater and vocal performance to visual arts. “It is an outlet that lets them discover who they are,” says Emily Ball, dean of fine arts.
From “Ocean’s Eleven” to “The Hangover,” Las Vegas is no stranger to the film industry’s limelight.