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An Evening of the Arts
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Tasteful Menus Combine with Local Art for Grand Reopening of Las Vegas Restaurant: Palettes Gallery and Bistro at SpringHill Suites Las Vegas Convention Center(2989 Paradise Road), in partnership with ThinkArt!-Think & Wonder, Inc., will host a complimentary one-night showcase "an Evening of the Arts" on April 12, 2012, set to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include LIVE music performances by Las Vegas Academy of Arts high school students: Courtney Mayer & Ben Tsai, live art demonstrations by Steven Talbott and Don Michael Jr., unveiling of the Palettes logo and an awards ceremony. Palettes Gallery and Bistro will not only offer a tasteful menu, but spotlights local art as well. Palettes Gallery and Bistro, in collaboration with ThinkArt!, will maintain an art display providing another venue in which local artists can present their works and allowing visitors unique insights of the area.
About ThinkArt!:
ThinkArt! is a pilot program of Think & Wonder, Inc., a non-profit arts organization dedicated to emerging artists. ThinkArt! was designed to offer artists a network of resources, opportunities, education, training, and support. ThinkArt!, is an open organization managed by artists for artists.
About the Featured Artists:
Courtney Mayer a vocalist with a unique alternative/folk singing style. She has recently
auditioned for the TV show - The Voice. Courtney is a high school junior at Las Vegas Academy
for the Performing Arts where she majors in classical guitar.
Ben Tsai a musician. He is talented in many musical genres and a member of alternative/punk
band Next Generation Rising. Ben is a high school sophomore at Las Vegas Academy for the
Performing Arts where he majors in classical guitar.
Don Michael, Jr. is an EMMY award winning art director formerly working in television. He
holds a BA from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Since leaving television behind
Don has devoted himself to painting full time, while sprinkling in the occasional freelance
graphics projects and acrylic workshops.
Steven Talbot is a seasoned glass artist. He was born in San Francisco, CA. and currently reside
in Las Vegas. He has worked as a graphic and mural artist; event and set designer; and glass
fabrication. Today, Steven is pursuing his new career path, venturing into children’s book
illustration and fine art.
About ThinkArt!:
ThinkArt! is a pilot program of Think & Wonder, Inc., a non-profit arts organization dedicated to emerging artists. ThinkArt! was designed to offer artists a network of resources, opportunities, education, training, and support. ThinkArt!, is an open organization managed by artists for artists.
About the Featured Artists:
Courtney Mayer a vocalist with a unique alternative/folk singing style. She has recently
auditioned for the TV show - The Voice. Courtney is a high school junior at Las Vegas Academy
for the Performing Arts where she majors in classical guitar.
Ben Tsai a musician. He is talented in many musical genres and a member of alternative/punk
band Next Generation Rising. Ben is a high school sophomore at Las Vegas Academy for the
Performing Arts where he majors in classical guitar.
Don Michael, Jr. is an EMMY award winning art director formerly working in television. He
holds a BA from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Since leaving television behind
Don has devoted himself to painting full time, while sprinkling in the occasional freelance
graphics projects and acrylic workshops.
Steven Talbot is a seasoned glass artist. He was born in San Francisco, CA. and currently reside
in Las Vegas. He has worked as a graphic and mural artist; event and set designer; and glass
fabrication. Today, Steven is pursuing his new career path, venturing into children’s book
illustration and fine art.