Dam Short Film FestivalEach February, filmmakers and film fans travel from all over the world and descend upon Boulder City, Nevada and celebrate the art of short film.
Las Vegas Book FestivalThe Vegas Valley Book Festival is a celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word. The festival has networked together a community-wide consortium of cultural organizations and sponsors to offer “a one-stop shopping experience for literature” through a wide range of programs built around sharing resources, developing audiences, advancing the craft of writing, and sharing the joys of reading. This annual festival is the largest literary event in Nevada, drawing more than 10,000 attendees during the season. Since its founding in 2002, the festival has presented over 800 authors and speakers and has produced or sponsored over 500 events, sessions, readings, workshops, and book signings. The festival is free and open to the public.
Las Vegas Film FestivalThe Las Vegas Film Festival is a community of filmmakers and film-lovers drawn to the unique, curious and cultivating environment that is Las Vegas. The LVFF pushes the boundaries of cinema, annually presenting work by passionate, rebellious, and wild storytellers to an audience of local and national filmmakers, film lovers, journalists, and film industry representatives.
Reggae in the DesertLas Vegas’ largest Reggae festival, showcasing both the unifying power of Reggae music & the Caribbean lifestyle. While you are enjoying the legendary musical performances from some of Jamaica's most legendary performers, you will be able to bargain with vendors for Caribbean island style arts and crafts, and when you get hungry sample the great flavours of the Caribbean Islands with our onsite food court that will satisfy any appetite. Quench your thirst at our conveniently located beer gardens so that you will be able to enjoy some of your favorite drinks, and dance the night away.
UNLV Festival of CommunitiesIn 1987, a few international and multicultural student groups created Unity Fest by setting up booths to sell cultural food as a fundraiser for their respective organizations and to promote cultural awareness. Over time, the event grew from a few dozen booths and 1,000 participants to a celebration that features more than 50-100 booths and attracts more than 5,000 people.
UNLVinoFounded in 1974 by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Senior Managing Director Larry Ruvo and former College of Hospitality dean Jerry Vallen, UNLVino began as a small wine tasting, with proceeds going to UNLV’s hotel college fund. As its popularity grew, so too did its hosting venues, moving from the warehouse into UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center, and eventually expanding to numerous Las Vegas resorts as fans and community sponsors took notice. Entering its 45th year, UNLVino has raised millions of dollars in scholarships and become one of the city’s must-attend events.
