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Masks, mayhem, and mischief filled the room during the live performances Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Hosted by Bard at the Bar at Pinot's Palette (The District), the audience appreciated Shakespeare's night with Bard at the Bar's unique interpretation.

Live theater is being offered in the Las Vegas Valley over the 4th of July weekend. Hosted by Bard at the Bar, one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, A Midsummer Night's Dream, will be presented at Pinot's Palette (The District) with two performances on July 5.

Cloud21 International and Kultura PR International will co-present the third annual 'Global Entertainment Showcasea?? as part of FilmCapital.io's Cannes 2020 Zoom Conference that will be held through June 24 during this year's Online Marché du Film.

Southwest Medical Associates is partnering with The Cocktail Cabaret to perform its final Facebook a?oeLive Healthy at Homea?? virtual concert series. While the concert is free to enjoy, $5 per live view will be donated to the TCS Entertainment Community Relief Fund, up to a total value of $5,000. The concert will be shown live on Southwest Medical Associates Facebook Page at 3 p.m. (PT) on June 27.

Karmyn Tyler is a quadruple threat as a singer, actress, songwriter, and vocal teacher. She can train vocalists online as well as entertain, especially when the stage opens back up.

The Las Vegas entertainment community has banded together and recorded a new song, a?oeNeeding Each Other,a?? along with an accompanying video. The song and video can be seen online on YouTube and was created as a fundraiser to assist the entertainment community.

Danny Wright, known for his contemporary piano, pop instrumentals, new age, and inspirational music, released his 59th album, Unwind. Available on iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, and Pandora, his music will soothe hearts and relieve anxiety during uncertain times.

Social entrepreneur and co-founder Kunal Sood, along with co-founder Laura Muranaka, will present their new initiative #WeThePlanet as a live stream event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day reinforcing the importance of climate change and its impact on humanity. The global stream will be available on YouTube on April 22.

Dreams do come true. Just ask Toni Jackson, the matriarch of Mama's Wranglers, a talented family of a mother and four of her adult children who sing 4-part vocal harmonies, plays an array of instruments, clogs, and entertains with well-loved songs and humor. One dream to come true is the latest release of their DVD, Cowboy Stars, with a virtual launch party on April 10.

While the sad news reported by the New York Times that Broadway would remain closed until June, many New York-based performers started to entertain online. Bridget Winder is both an actor and painter and reaches out through YouTube and other platforms. Her credits include regional theater and off-off-Broadway, and the Singing-and-Painting series.

Award-winning Broadway and Las Vegas entertainer Travis Cloer sings, embraces his new fan club, and is working on his show, a?oeHere's Travis Cloer,a?? with a tentative date of May 15.

Businesses such as the Arthur Murray Dance Studios have had to close to prevent the spread of the virus but continue to spread the joy of dance. As a part of his DNA, Bob Powers, owner of the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Mesa (arthurmurraymesa.com), keep moving and share steps online. John Almeida, owner of the studio in Scottsdale (arthurmurrayscottsdale.com), will feature online videos produced by the corporate office.

Whether it is two people gliding together in romance or moving in sync to the beat, dance is a universal language. But with the coronavirus pandemic and now social distancing, people are stopped from the joy of dancing with each other. However, the legacy of Arthur Murray continues the dance at the Arthur Murray Dance Studios in Las Vegas and Henderson virtually.

An island girl with big dreams and a bigger heart brings her people together in the Tony Award-winning musical (2018 Best Revival of a Musical) Once On This Island. The revival will perform during its limited engagement tour at The Smith Center on March 10-15.

The Robert Urich Story - An Extraordinary Life is more than a biography of an inspirational man. Author Joe Martelle had become friends with Urich in the 1980s and decided to write the book sharing his unique knowledge when Martelle's wife Kim was unable to find any other book about Urich.

In Las Vegas, entertainers support each other and the arts with their time and talent. Mondays Dark, a variety show donating 100 percent of ticket sales to a selected charity, presented Getting' Funky: A Tribute to Soul Train raising $10,000 for A Public Fit.

Nevada Ballet Theatre will present its midwinter program featuring two engaging ballets and an original piece for its world premiere. Bolero, The Four Temperaments, and The Current will be performed at The Smith Center Feb. 22-23.

February is Black History month celebrating the richness of African American culture. Michelle Johnson, known as the Las Vegas First Lady of Jazz, will present Sankofa: a Celebration Concert of African American Music and History at Myron's Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center Feb. 23.

Monsters, ghouls, ghosts, creatures, and things that go bump in the night have always fascinated people. One of them is Tom Devlin, who now owns and operates Tom Devlin's Monster Museum in Boulder City, Nevada. Judith O'Dea, one of the stars of the scary film, Night of the Living Dead, will make an appearance at Tom Devlin's Monster Museum on Feb. 15.

Nevada's largest film festival The 16th Annual Dam Short Film Festival returns to take movie lovers and film buffs around the globe. The festival will screen 146 short films submitted from 16 countries of origin in the historic Boulder City Theatre Feb. 13-16.