Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/city-of-dreams-unveiled City of Dreams: Unveiled delves deep into the pulsating heart of Las Vegas creativity. Each month, I'll take the listeners on a journey through the vibrant, often untold stories of artists and creatives from various fields, all united by their passion and drive. The show is anchored in raw, unfiltered conversations that aims to unveil the real essence of what it means to be a creative soul in today’s dynamic city - Las Vegas. We're not just talking about the end product - it's about the process, the struggles, the eureka moments, and everything in between. © 2025 Jeff Lund a0ee3f50-1a60-5112-b719-27b954361c79 no Jeff Lund en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:44 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:27:20 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/r8sfJvwrC_eFxP_m1vjMSapD5-EowUcvxvmmt5-kc6M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZTBh/MTRlZjM3NTQ3OWRl/OTNmYjcyM2Q5ZWY1/ZTg2MC5qcGc.jpg episodic Jeff Lund City of Dreams: Unveiled delves deep into the pulsating heart of Las Vegas creativity. Each month, I'll take the listeners on a journey through the vibrant, often untold stories of artists and creatives from various fields, all united by their passion and drive. The show is anchored in raw, unfiltered conversations that aims to unveil the real essence of what it means to be a creative soul in today’s dynamic city - Las Vegas. We're not just talking about the end product - it's about the process, the struggles, the eureka moments, and everything in between. City of Dreams: Unveiled delves deep into the pulsating heart of Las Vegas creativity. Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive Jeff Lund No No 9 9 Unveiling Opera: Harmonizing Community and Creativity in Las Vegas full fc38dd15-7603-4f9a-9ba3-86195c8985d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6235ee37 In this captivating episode of City of Dreams: Unveiled, we sit down with Ginger Land-van Buuren from Vegas City Opera and Dina Emerson, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, to explore the vibrant pulse of opera and performance art in Las Vegas. Ginger sheds light on how Vegas City Opera enriches the local arts scene through innovative productions and community engagement, while Dina shares her journey from the dazzling stages of Cirque to her current artistic endeavors. Together, they discuss the transformative power of opera and performance art in building community and fostering cultural growth in the heart of Las Vegas. Tune in to uncover the dynamic interplay between traditional opera and modern theatrical expressions right here in the City of Dreams.

]]> In this captivating episode of City of Dreams: Unveiled, we sit down with Ginger Land-van Buuren from Vegas City Opera and Dina Emerson, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, to explore the vibrant pulse of opera and performance art in Las Vegas. Ginger sheds light on how Vegas City Opera enriches the local arts scene through innovative productions and community engagement, while Dina shares her journey from the dazzling stages of Cirque to her current artistic endeavors. Together, they discuss the transformative power of opera and performance art in building community and fostering cultural growth in the heart of Las Vegas. Tune in to uncover the dynamic interplay between traditional opera and modern theatrical expressions right here in the City of Dreams.

]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1799 In this captivating episode of City of Dreams: Unveiled, we sit down with Ginger Land-van Buuren from Vegas City Opera and Dina Emerson, a former Cirque du Soleil performer, to explore the vibrant pulse of opera and performance art in Las Vegas. Ginger sheds light on how Vegas City Opera enriches the local arts scene through innovative productions and community engagement, while Dina shares her journey from the dazzling stages of Cirque to her current artistic endeavors. Together, they discuss the transformative power of opera and performance art in building community and fostering cultural growth in the heart of Las Vegas. Tune in to uncover the dynamic interplay between traditional opera and modern theatrical expressions right here in the City of Dreams.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Dina Emerson Ginger Land-van Buuren Jeff Lund 11 11 "Unveiling Skin City: A Creative Journey with Robin Slonina and the Art of Body Painting" full b1db0dcb-5d8f-473b-b882-fb9995417b85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/815310bc Join us as we explore the vibrant world of body painting with Robin Slonina, the artistic force behind Skin City. In this episode, Robin shares her journey, the transformative power of body art, and her significant impact on the Las Vegas arts scene, deeply connecting performers and audiences through her creations.

]]> Join us as we explore the vibrant world of body painting with Robin Slonina, the artistic force behind Skin City. In this episode, Robin shares her journey, the transformative power of body art, and her significant impact on the Las Vegas arts scene, deeply connecting performers and audiences through her creations.

]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1800 Join us as we explore the vibrant world of body painting with Robin Slonina, the artistic force behind Skin City. In this episode, Robin shares her journey, the transformative power of body art, and her significant impact on the Las Vegas arts scene, deeply connecting performers and audiences through her creations.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund 10 10 Unveiling Success: From Culinary Dreams to Canine Cuisine: Eric Adams’ Journey in Las Vegas full 57973f3c-fc79-4483-8dcd-ebfb4227d4b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/191ddbae In today’s enlightening episode of our show, we delved into the entrepreneurial journey of Eric Adams, the innovative mind behind Dog and Whistle. Eric shared the inspiring story of how he started his business, beginning with his move to Las Vegas and spotting a niche market in the pet food industry. He discussed his unique approach to creating high-quality, sustainable dog treats by upcycling food products that would otherwise go to waste. This not only sets Dog and Whistle apart but also places them at the forefront of the sustainable pet food movement, highlighting their significant impact on both the dog food and upcycling food industries. Eric’s vision and commitment to sustainability have reshaped how pet owners think about the treats they give their furry friends, making a lasting impact on the market and the environment.

]]> In today’s enlightening episode of our show, we delved into the entrepreneurial journey of Eric Adams, the innovative mind behind Dog and Whistle. Eric shared the inspiring story of how he started his business, beginning with his move to Las Vegas and spotting a niche market in the pet food industry. He discussed his unique approach to creating high-quality, sustainable dog treats by upcycling food products that would otherwise go to waste. This not only sets Dog and Whistle apart but also places them at the forefront of the sustainable pet food movement, highlighting their significant impact on both the dog food and upcycling food industries. Eric’s vision and commitment to sustainability have reshaped how pet owners think about the treats they give their furry friends, making a lasting impact on the market and the environment.

]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1800 In today’s enlightening episode of our show, we delved into the entrepreneurial journey of Eric Adams, the innovative mind behind Dog and Whistle. Eric shared the inspiring story of how he started his business, beginning with his move to Las Vegas and spotting a niche market in the pet food industry. He discussed his unique approach to creating high-quality, sustainable dog treats by upcycling food products that would otherwise go to waste. This not only sets Dog and Whistle apart but also places them at the forefront of the sustainable pet food movement, highlighting their significant impact on both the dog food and upcycling food industries. Eric’s vision and commitment to sustainability have reshaped how pet owners think about the treats they give their furry friends, making a lasting impact on the market and the environment.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Eric Adams 6 6 Unveiling Large Scale Art: A transformative journey through the monumental installations curated by Josh Levine, revealing the power of public art to reshape cities and ignite the creative spirit within us all. full b055fbd5-e535-4893-afbd-c6d781219b38 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffa8216a In this enlightening episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," we dive into the multifaceted world of Josh Levine, a former Hollywood actor who transitioned into a visionary art curator in Las Vegas. Josh, the driving force behind Fired Up Management, shared his journey from acting to curating over two decades of iconic art installations. Embracing his philosophy that "everyone is an artist," Josh detailed how he brings the creative spirit of Burning Man into urban settings. He spoke about his most transformative projects, highlighting the power of public art to revitalize spaces and inspire communities. This episode is a captivating listen for anyone interested in the convergence of art, community, and personal transformation.

]]> In this enlightening episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," we dive into the multifaceted world of Josh Levine, a former Hollywood actor who transitioned into a visionary art curator in Las Vegas. Josh, the driving force behind Fired Up Management, shared his journey from acting to curating over two decades of iconic art installations. Embracing his philosophy that "everyone is an artist," Josh detailed how he brings the creative spirit of Burning Man into urban settings. He spoke about his most transformative projects, highlighting the power of public art to revitalize spaces and inspire communities. This episode is a captivating listen for anyone interested in the convergence of art, community, and personal transformation.

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1787 In this enlightening episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," we dive into the multifaceted world of Josh Levine, a former Hollywood actor who transitioned into a visionary art curator in Las Vegas. Josh, the driving force behind Fired Up Management, shared his journey from acting to curating over two decades of iconic art installations. Embracing his philosophy that "everyone is an artist," Josh detailed how he brings the creative spirit of Burning Man into urban settings. He spoke about his most transformative projects, highlighting the power of public art to revitalize spaces and inspire communities. This episode is a captivating listen for anyone interested in the convergence of art, community, and personal transformation.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Josh Levine 5 5 Unveiling a Museum of Miniatures: Jessica Oreck's Journey and Impact on the Las Vegas Art Scene full ce49ed61-f7c2-4588-a285-ad89c66ced81 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89d32ae8 In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jessica Oreck, a renowned filmmaker and the visionary founder of the Office of Collecting and Design. Jessica shares her passion for collecting miniatures, which led to the creation of her unique Museum of Miniatures. Discover how her artistic pursuits and innovative museum have enriched the Las Vegas art scene, fostering creativity and inspiring the local community. Join us as we explore the intricate world of miniatures and the profound impact of Jessica's work on art and culture.

]]> In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jessica Oreck, a renowned filmmaker and the visionary founder of the Office of Collecting and Design. Jessica shares her passion for collecting miniatures, which led to the creation of her unique Museum of Miniatures. Discover how her artistic pursuits and innovative museum have enriched the Las Vegas art scene, fostering creativity and inspiring the local community. Join us as we explore the intricate world of miniatures and the profound impact of Jessica's work on art and culture.

]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1799 In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Jessica Oreck, a renowned filmmaker and the visionary founder of the Office of Collecting and Design. Jessica shares her passion for collecting miniatures, which led to the creation of her unique Museum of Miniatures. Discover how her artistic pursuits and innovative museum have enriched the Las Vegas art scene, fostering creativity and inspiring the local community. Join us as we explore the intricate world of miniatures and the profound impact of Jessica's work on art and culture.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Jessica Oreck 4 4 Unveiling Philanthropy: Listen to the impactful conversation between Artist RuBen Permel, Founder Speranza Foundation Kathy Treat & Executive Director Joey Borgogna full 839c4e2a-66e7-41a0-b9ef-0faea252b68f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee071c28 "City of Dreams: Unveiled" explores Las Vegas's art scene, featuring RuBen Purmel's journey and the Speranza Foundation's impact, highlighting art's role in community and philanthropy's transformative power.

]]> "City of Dreams: Unveiled" explores Las Vegas's art scene, featuring RuBen Purmel's journey and the Speranza Foundation's impact, highlighting art's role in community and philanthropy's transformative power.

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1771 "City of Dreams: Unveiled" explores Las Vegas's art scene, featuring RuBen Purmel's journey and the Speranza Foundation's impact, highlighting art's role in community and philanthropy's transformative power.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Joey Borgogna Kathy Treat Jeff Lund RuBen Permel 3 3 Unveiling Fashion: Walk the runway with Shoe Designer Aminah Abdul Jillil full deee6271-45b0-45e2-af75-24dd8cb60651 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7208eff8 In Episode 3 of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," host Jeff Lund explores Aminah Abdul Jillil's inspiring transition from dancer to acclaimed shoe designer, her unique design philosophy, and the bold creativity that defines her brand.

]]> In Episode 3 of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," host Jeff Lund explores Aminah Abdul Jillil's inspiring transition from dancer to acclaimed shoe designer, her unique design philosophy, and the bold creativity that defines her brand.

]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0700 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1800 In Episode 3 of "City of Dreams: Unveiled," host Jeff Lund explores Aminah Abdul Jillil's inspiring transition from dancer to acclaimed shoe designer, her unique design philosophy, and the bold creativity that defines her brand.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Aminah Abdul Jillil 2 2 Unveiling Creativity: A Dive into the Vibrant World of Graphic Design with Victoria Hart full 7f42c6af-8234-40e0-9310-0ebaf69cff51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f305f94b Join host Jeff Lund on "City of Dreams: Unveiled," a monthly podcast that delves deep into the thriving arts and entertainment scene of Las Vegas. In this episode, Jeff welcomes Victoria Hart, the creative dynamo behind Pink Kitty Creative and Vice President of AIGA Las Vegas. Dive into the colorful and inspiring world of Victoria Hart, exploring her journey from Seattle to Las Vegas, her pivotal moments in graphic design, and her passion for creating excellence and community involvement. Discover the stories behind iconic projects like the City of Las Vegas logo on the Gateway arches, the branding for Chef Brian Howard's Half Bird Chicken and Beer, and the label designs for Craft House Brewery's beers. Don't miss this engaging conversation where creativity meets purpose, and explore the exciting fusion of art and innovation in the heart of Las Vegas.

]]> Join host Jeff Lund on "City of Dreams: Unveiled," a monthly podcast that delves deep into the thriving arts and entertainment scene of Las Vegas. In this episode, Jeff welcomes Victoria Hart, the creative dynamo behind Pink Kitty Creative and Vice President of AIGA Las Vegas. Dive into the colorful and inspiring world of Victoria Hart, exploring her journey from Seattle to Las Vegas, her pivotal moments in graphic design, and her passion for creating excellence and community involvement. Discover the stories behind iconic projects like the City of Las Vegas logo on the Gateway arches, the branding for Chef Brian Howard's Half Bird Chicken and Beer, and the label designs for Craft House Brewery's beers. Don't miss this engaging conversation where creativity meets purpose, and explore the exciting fusion of art and innovation in the heart of Las Vegas.

]]> Sun, 25 Feb 2024 09:30:00 -0800 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1794 Join host Jeff Lund on "City of Dreams: Unveiled," a monthly podcast that delves deep into the thriving arts and entertainment scene of Las Vegas. In this episode, Jeff welcomes Victoria Hart, the creative dynamo behind Pink Kitty Creative and Vice President of AIGA Las Vegas. Dive into the colorful and inspiring world of Victoria Hart, exploring her journey from Seattle to Las Vegas, her pivotal moments in graphic design, and her passion for creating excellence and community involvement. Discover the stories behind iconic projects like the City of Las Vegas logo on the Gateway arches, the branding for Chef Brian Howard's Half Bird Chicken and Beer, and the label designs for Craft House Brewery's beers. Don't miss this engaging conversation where creativity meets purpose, and explore the exciting fusion of art and innovation in the heart of Las Vegas.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Victoria Hart 1 1 Unveiling Artistry: Conversations with Vegas Icons Shannan Calcutt and RuBen Permel full 499bd3a0-0d5f-4adf-9052-9a83f319d41a https://share.transistor.fm/s/dbf87bd5 Dive into the captivating world of Las Vegas art and entertainment with the debut episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled." Host Jeff Lund introduces two extraordinary talents, Shannan Calcutt, a performer and storyteller, and RuBen Permel, a visionary visual artist and costume designer. Join the conversation as they share their artistic journeys, delve into local successes, and provide a sneak peek into their creative horizons. From Shannan's fearless approach to clowning to RuBen's transformative costume designs, discover the vibrant layers that make Las Vegas the ultimate city of dreams. Buckle up, turn up the volume, and join the inspiring journey through the heart of creativity in this special episode.

]]> Dive into the captivating world of Las Vegas art and entertainment with the debut episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled." Host Jeff Lund introduces two extraordinary talents, Shannan Calcutt, a performer and storyteller, and RuBen Permel, a visionary visual artist and costume designer. Join the conversation as they share their artistic journeys, delve into local successes, and provide a sneak peek into their creative horizons. From Shannan's fearless approach to clowning to RuBen's transformative costume designs, discover the vibrant layers that make Las Vegas the ultimate city of dreams. Buckle up, turn up the volume, and join the inspiring journey through the heart of creativity in this special episode.

]]> Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:30:00 -0800 Jeff Lund Jeff Lund 1801 Dive into the captivating world of Las Vegas art and entertainment with the debut episode of "City of Dreams: Unveiled." Host Jeff Lund introduces two extraordinary talents, Shannan Calcutt, a performer and storyteller, and RuBen Permel, a visionary visual artist and costume designer. Join the conversation as they share their artistic journeys, delve into local successes, and provide a sneak peek into their creative horizons. From Shannan's fearless approach to clowning to RuBen's transformative costume designs, discover the vibrant layers that make Las Vegas the ultimate city of dreams. Buckle up, turn up the volume, and join the inspiring journey through the heart of creativity in this special episode.

]]> Las Vegas, art, artists, culture, creative, creatives, creativity, goals, dreams, passion, drive No Jeff Lund Shannan Calcutt RuBen Permel