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City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events Sept. 21-27
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Enjoy Free Outdoor Cultural Fiesta Sept. 25 At East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center
Everyone is invited to the free “Gran Tardeada Cultural Fiesta en La Plaza” on Friday, Sept. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. This outdoor event will feature a special exposition of beautiful Mexican folklorico costumes as well as performances by Mariachi Franco, Mexico Vivo Dance Company and Ballet Folklorico Izel. Food will be available for purchase. The event is presented by the city of Las Vegas with La Organizacion Duranguense “Unidos Por El Pueblo,” with support from La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM and La Capsula. For more information, call (702) 229-1515.
Other upcoming events include:
Bunco Tournament (age 50+)
Monday, Sept. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
No experience needed; learn as you play. Light refreshments included. Prizes will be awarded.
Symphony Park Lecture Series (adults)
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
Free admission.
Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St., (702) 229-6469.
Larry Ruvo will introduce Dr. Delos M. “Toby” Cosgrove, internationally renowned heart surgeon, healthcare visionary and president and chief executive officer of the Cleveland Clinic for this inaugural lecture. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow also will provide welcoming remarks. This community program, dedicated to topics of relevance to Symphony Park, its key projects and quality of life issues in Las Vegas, is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas and Newland Communities. Seating is limited. R.S.V.P. to Newland Communities at 220-8090, ext. 1211, or by e-mail to Nancy Higgins at nhiggins@newlandcommunities.com, to reserve your seat. Parking is available at the Historic Fifth Street School on Fourth Street and in city lots at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Clark, and the southeast corner of Clark and Fourth Street.
Free Health Department Shingles Presentation (ages 50+)
Thursday, Sept. 24, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Learn about the shingles virus and a vaccination that is available to prevent the disease.
Cine en el Centro Film Series – Mientras Llega el Dia
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m. introduction; 6:30 p.m. feature presentation
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Amid the turbulent backdrop of Ecuador’s bid for independence from Spain in 1809, a romance blooms between librarian Pedro and the beautiful Judit. Will the couple help usher in the revolution, or will their voices be forever silenced? Directed by Camilo Luzuriaga, the lavish romantic drama stars Marilú Vaca, Aristides Vargas, Gonzalo Gonzalo, Víctor Hugo Gallegos and Alfredo Espinosa. Series curator Luis Bonilla will introduce the film and lead a discussion in Spanish following the screening. This 2004 film is unrated, runs 100 minutes, and is in Spanish (no subtitles). Supported by Venemovies, Venevision International, Cox Communications, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM and Los Arcos.
In Danger Exhibition Opening and Artists Reception
Friday, Sept. 25, 3 to 5 p.m.
Free admission.
Bridge Gallery, City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., 2nd floor lobby.
Meet local artists Dolores Nast and Linda Vaughon and view their paintings that explore the plant and animal life of Nevada that are in danger of extinction. The exhibition continues Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 25. Call 229-1012 for information.
Grandparent’s Day Social (ages 50+)
Friday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m.
Fee: $3
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Bring your grandchildren for fun and games.
A Date With Mom (all ages)
Friday, Sept. 25, 6 to 8 p.m. Advance registration required by Sept. 18.
Fee: $20 per mother and son; additional sons $5 each. Photos available at $10.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
A special evening out for mothers and sons only.
King of the Hill Basketball Competition (ages 11-14)
Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $15
Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road, (702) 229-2482.
Show off your basketball skills in a safe environment. Play full-court pick-up games, three-point shooting contest and hot-shot competition. Finish with pizza and awards.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members. Multiple ticket discount available.
Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland, a social dance form with roots stretching back for centuries. Enjoy both traditional and modern dances. Participants are grouped into sets, typically of 3 to 5 couples arranged either in two lines (men facing ladies) or in a square, and work together in the dance. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes such as gillies, ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Ladies will find that skirts help them to enjoy the natural flow of the dance. Kilts are not required, but are heartily encouraged.
Adaptive Recreation Dodgeball and Horseshoe Tournament (ages 18+)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $200 per team or $40 per person
Lorenzi Park, 3333 W. Washington Ave.
Call Reggie Bennett of Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently (RAGE) at (702) 333-1038 to register.
Ward 4 Shred It Party & Green Community Fair (all ages)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free Admission.
Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive, at Rampart
Bring the family to enjoy learning about new and innovative green ideas. Bring your old documents to shred and your old cell phones to donate to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. Call (702) 229-2524 for more information.
Las Vegas Blues Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Sept. 26, noon to 6 p.m. Gates will open at 11 a.m.
Cost: $5; children 12 and younger will be admitted free with accompanying adult.
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive.
Enjoy a full afternoon of Las Vegas’ finest blues, brews, and barbecue. Michael Grimm and Delta Bound with the Big Easy Horns, The Lucky Cheats, Glenn Patrik, Ronnie Rose and The Andy Walo Trio are scheduled to perform. (Artist line-up subject to change.) H & H Barbeque will be available for purchase. Beverage sales will be provided by the Las Vegas Blues Society. No pets or outside food or beverages will be admitted. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. For event information, call (702) 229-1087.
Nathan Tanouye Sextet (all ages)
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m.
Free admission
West Las Vegas Arts Center Amphitheatre, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Composer, arranger and trombonist Nathan Tanouye brings his jazz sextet to perform in the intimate outdoor amphitheatre.
Saturday Contra Dancing
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Saturday, Sept. 26. Group lesson 6:30 p.m. Dancing 7 to 10 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults; $5 members, students and military; $3 for children under 16 and non-dancing adults.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels and a waltz or two. These lively community dances recapture aspects of New England and frontier barn dances, with more modern twists. All dances are taught and called, newcomers and families are welcomed. No need to bring a partner. Wear flat-soled shoes and casual clothing.