Can Art Save Fremont East? Plus, a Publicity Power Move and Good News Friday
Is art the key to bringing more life to the Fremont East District? Dana Anderson of the ISI Group thinks so, and he explains why he hopes his Art Everywhere Mural Festival draws more attention to the power of art to bring people back to the area. Then Keep It Local writer Melinda Sheckells and Nevada Current reporter Michael “MJ” Lyle join Jesse Merrick to break down why a merger between two PR firms is worth paying attention to and what it could mean for the future of Las Vegas. Local literature and the celebration of it also take center stage in our weekly Good News Friday segment, and in our members-only bonus segment, we get into what’s next for First Friday and what the path forward looks like for one of the Arts District’s most beloved traditions.
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