I don't always feel like I get enough culture in my daily life so I took this last Saturday night to do something I have never done before, see a musical.  Sure, I go to a lot of concerts but they are usually of the heavy metal variety.  It is a different crowd than the kind you find at the Smith Center.  People were well dressed and well behaved.  There was no roudy element.  The Smith Center provided me with a relaxed atmosphere to see a good show.  I was impressed with the entire experience.  The Smith Center is an incredible facility.  From the park across the stree with statues and other sculptures to the Italian marble inside.  From the lime stone exterior to the art deco stainless steel.  This is a magnificant building.  I was seated in the upper level of the balcony section.  Before the show started I slowly made my way to the upper lobby observing the art and decor.  When I arrived at the fifth floor I sat for a while reading through the program for the evening.  A bit later I ordered a coke for $3 (not bad by the way).  There is an outdoor balcony up there with views of Down Town Las Vegas and of the mountains to the North.  It was pleasent place to wait for seating to begin.  I was shocked at how high I was sitting when I first entered the theatre.  The back row of the balcony seemed to be 80-100 feet above the floor below.  It was a hike to get up there.  One I was not really prepared for.  Once I was seated though, I was rewarded with a great view of a fantastic show.  I enjoyed my visit to the Smith Center and I am already looking forward to going back for other shows.  There are a few on my radar that I may consider.  I think I want to sit lower next time though.  The balcony is fine but I don't want the hike again.  Besides, how am I to know the best seat in the house without trying other seats first?