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Moving Pictures In the new exhibition Rarely Seen, you’ll find that simple photographs are not so simple after all. Based on the book National Geographic Rarely Seen: Photographs of the Extraordinary, this immersive experience from Imagine Exhibitions showcases the amazing variety of life and landscape on planet Earth. There are 50 photos featured in the exhibit, and the large prints on the walls allow for close inspection and encourage an appreciation of detail. And the addition of multimedia aspects of sound and light projection means an emotional connection to the displays—you’ll be awestruck by a seeming ocean of penguins and enchanted with the beauty of a dark night illuminated by the fairy lights of fireflies. There are photos of humans, too, like the pope taking a selfie with a young admirer. Near the end, you’ll find one room dedicated to the release of lanterns into the sky. It’s a great image that not only captures the moment that the lanterns rise, but make you feel almost as if you were there, and really seeing what the photographer intended. –Nina King
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Hard-Hitting Hilarity Faithful viewers of Bill Maher’s HBO Series Real Time know one thing for certain: The stand-up comedian is not shy about speaking his mind. He takes both Democrats and Republicans to serious task in getting to the bottom of what is right and wrong with America (lately, his balance sheet has skewed highly into the wrong area). That philosophy extends to his stand-up routine—attending one of his shows is like reading the newspaper, only instead of get-
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ting depressed, you’re laughing and realizing how absurd it all is. His takes all hit their mark, from cancel culture to white supremacy. It’s a scary time to be speaking your mind, but Maher refuses to compromise, and it’s made him vital viewing for millions of viewers. He’ll bring that fearlessness (always with a sly, boyish grin) to his sets at The Mirage as part of the Aces of Comedy series. –Ken Miller The Mirage, 16+, 702.792.7777
Head up to Legacy Club, Circa’s beautiful and sleek rooftop lounge with amazing views of the city from the patio and a seriously old-school vibe that pays homage to Sin City’s history. New to the calendar is Legacy’s Elevated Spirits Craft Cocktail Course, happening every Thursday through Saturday from 2-4 p.m. Guests will learn all about proper drink-making techniques, history of spirits and cocktails and how to create your own cocktail recipes. –Kiko Miyasato Circa Resort & Casino, 702.247.2258
Rarely Seen is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society, Legacy Club photo by Black Raven Films, Bill Maher photo by David Becker/Wire Image
