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    Praying Mantis

    4.4 (8 reviews)

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    4-23-23
    Nadine C.

    Public Art in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada... This is an amazing attraction that's FREE! I asked my cousin's cousin if she wanted to go to Container Park. She didn't know what it was because she hadn't been to Las Vegas in twenty years. I asked my cousin who has a house in Henderson - he didn't know about Container Park either. My mom didn't remember that I had taken her when her sister, Lily, was her roommate. Okay - let's go on an excursion! Everyone piled into my car and I drove to the corner of Fremont Street and 7th Street. There's no parking that's safe and nearby for kupuna. They just sat in my car and watched the spectacle. I don't think they were able to hear the song, but they had a good view! The flames from the antenna of the 40-feet tall and 30-feet wide structure are synchronized to the music! (On 4-23-23, "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor was playing!) Also - the Praying Mantis can speak in twenty different languages! Built in 2010 by an aeronautical engineer named Kirk Jellum, the Praying Mantis was a First Anniversary gift for his wife, Kristen! This is a highly recommended Tourist Destination for all ages! It's unique, colorful and astounding! If you stand nearby, you can feel the warmth from the six-stories-high flames!

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    Annabelle R.

    This was a very interesting and unique find, as I'm not sure I've ever seen a praying mantis anything, anywhere. Well, this is a giant one, that shoots fire out of its antennae at sunset, then periodically throughout the evening after that, though it's unclear the timing for this. It's a pretty simple but fun fire and light show. The praying mantis sways its neck and head to music, going along with whatever song is playing, while colorful blinking lights illuminate its entire body. The show's about 5-8 minutes long, or a little longer than a song. A couple songs we stayed for were Aretha Franklin's Respect, and Funky Town... they seem to change it up, it's pretty random. The first show this past Saturday accurately started at the listed time, around 4:45pm. But there was no drum circle as they note (on their website and on the sign at the actual site) happens during the first show of the evening. Still, it's a free attraction with a little bit of history and science attached to it. The mantis was created by Kirk Jellum, an aerospace engineer, as a gift for his wife for their first wedding anniversary. Today, it can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages for free at the Downtown Container Park.

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    Domsky Glass - Check out our glass fusion classes! Domskyglass.com

    Domsky Glass

    5.0(17 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I am so glad that I discovered this business. I have always been interested in learning about how…read moreblown glass is fused and created. I reached out to this business and sadly learned that there are no places in town that teach this skill. This business does offer other classes working with fused glass so I decided to sign up for one. The cost for my class was only $40 which I thought was very reasonable. Although I am not in this part of town often, the studio was easy to find parking was plentiful in their lot. This business is broken into two areas. When you enter, you are in the gallery and there are various artists featured along with their pieces. Very impressive. In the back of the studio is where all the glass art is created. There are kilns, tools, workbenches etc. My friend and I signed up to create a colorful heart this past Saturday morning. We were warmly greeted by Don who checked us in and then we patiently waited for the class to begin. Barbara and Larry (owners) took us back into the working part of the studio and we all found our places around two tables. Since we were handling glass, we had to wear gloves for safety. The purpose of the class was to create a mosaic style heart/paperweight. There were two large trays at each table filled with colorful, fused glass. After trying various sizes of the glass, I was finally able to finish creating my design and considered my heart masterpiece completed. Larry was extremely informative and helpful throughout the class as was Barbara. I learned from Larry about their extensive involvement with our community. They had just recently held an event for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. I love a small business that gives back and it makes me want to support them even more. Both Barbara and Larry display a real passion for what they do and enjoy sharing it with others. Larry expressed to me how addicting creating this kind of art an be and I totally believe him. After our hearts were created, they would now be placed in the kiln for firing. Barbara advised all of us that as soon as our hearts were ready, we would be notified and able to pick them up. I have been looking for a creative outlet and I believe I will be back taking more classes and learning more about working with fused glass.

    I recently attended a wonderful morning glass fusing and blowing class. We each made a piece that…read morewill later be fired and slumped. Can't wait to see it. Our instructor- Barbara (owner) - was fun, patient, creative, and helpful. And her husband Larry was a master of glass blowing, showing us how to create two gorgeous pieces. We didn't actually get to blow glass, but it was awesome to watch and listen to him talk through everything. This was a small corporate event, and worth every minute!

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    Domsky Glass - OPening show "The Album Series" by Don Michael Jr. August 12th from 6pm-9pm. DJ Onolicious brings Don's song track to life! Adults only

    OPening show "The Album Series" by Don Michael Jr. August 12th from 6pm-9pm. DJ Onolicious brings Don's song track to life! Adults only

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    In the studio

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    My Heart after being fired in the kiln

    Crystals Place Public Art Collection - 9-8-23 View from the upper level

    Crystals Place Public Art Collection

    4.3(6 reviews)
    4.7 miThe Strip

    This is near the center at Crystals. They have different size water vortexes that fill with water…read moreand change colors. It's interesting to watch.

    In Las Vegas, amongst the glitz, lights, night life, booze, gambling and shopping (don't get me…read morewrong, these are all pretty fantastic in this 2 mile block of Southern Nevada along the world famous Vegas Strip!), art can often be an after thought. A moment in which in your burry eyed, foggy state of boarding your return flight home, you might vaguely remember a giant thing with tumbling numbers or a giant tree house looking thing you thought was a restaurant. But make no mistake, those items (which are indeed public art) have been placed there for you to see, experience, be mesmerized by and enjoy....whether you actually knew it or not. Crystals and the City Center area that surrounds it, is a treasure trove of some of the city's greatest contemporary, cool art installations. From the cool Mihajima Marks U.S debuted piece that went in to Crystals last year, to the funky cool tree house that houses Maestros designed by David Rockwell or James Turrell's Akhob located inside Louis Vuitton (appointments required, so call well in advance)...great art is everywhere at Crystals! Look up City Center Art Collection before you visit, for if art is your thing, this is a fun scavenger hunt around City Center, in addition to Crystals (the shopping entity at City Center). Most of the pieces are large and can make you travel around the entire site to discover. The art at Crystals can rotate from time to time, so keep your eyes peeled for new stuff during each visit.

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    Crystals Place Public Art Collection
    Crystals Place Public Art Collection
    Crystals Place Public Art Collection

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    AREA15

    3.8(2.1k reviews)
    3.4 miWestside
    Private events
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    It seems most of the lower rated reviews are for major events, and not the general area15…read moreexperience. This review is for the general experience. We did the lvl 3a experience pass and found it more than worth the price of admission. Omega mart was awesome. Interstellar arc was even better. Everyone should do interstellar arc at least once. Looking forward to seeing this technology grow and expand. We also did the Escape Game as our other premium experience, and it was also a good experience. The additional filler VR attractions were fun to do once each, but I probably wouldn't do just them. Omega mart, arc, and escape game made it worth it. Would gladly return for those.

    This is THE place to go if you're ever in Vegas. There are so many events in this place, and they…read morejust keep adding more. It has such a fun atmosphere and some interesting shops as well. You can get souvenirs, food, and coffee. Definitely brings friends and family if you can afford it. When I was here, I went to the John Wick Experience (which was so fun because you felt like you were in the actual universe and went to different rooms and it was interactive), the zombie game (very zombie themed), Meow Wolf Las Vegas' Omega Mart (a must see because there are so many rooms that are themed and you can actually buy some of the wacky & weird products in the store), and so much more!

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    AREA15 - Immersive Art Experience in Las Vegas - AREA15 Art Island

    Immersive Art Experience in Las Vegas - AREA15 Art Island

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    Omah - By Alchemy Arts - Art Installation at AREA15

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