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City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events Jan. 11-17
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Las Vegas Wind Quintet Concert At Charleston Heights Arts Center Jan. 16
Everyone is invited to enjoy a 2 p.m. concert by the Las Vegas Wind Quintet on Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are priced at $5. For tickets and information, call (702) 229-6383.
The Las Vegas Wind Quintet members for this performance include flautist Bonnie Buhler-Tanouye, oboist Lisa Smolen, clarinetist Dave Hawley, bassoonist Sam Pisciotta and Doug Beasley on horn. The program is expected to include “Aubade en Quintette” by
Émile Pessard, “Variations Sur Un Thème Libre” by Eugène Bozza, “Partita for Wind Quintet” by Irving Fine, “Quintet for Winds” by Robert Muczynski, “Sinfonia for Woodwind Quintet” by Bernhard Heiden, and “Roaring Fork” by Eric Ewazen.
Buhler-Tanouye is a founding member of Duo Mystique Flute and Harp, and is an active freelance performer in the Las Vegas area. She regularly plays with the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra, and is a regular substitute flautist for “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular,” and many other pit orchestras and ensembles.
Smolen is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music College Preparatory Program, and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Oboe Performance from Ithaca College.
Hawley is a former music professor at the University of New Mexico. He taught clarinet and saxophone as a part-time instructor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Hawley plays in shows on the Las Vegas Strip and in professional groups, such as the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Nevada Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
Pisciotta has been a Las Vegas musician since 1967. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in music education with a major in bassoon. Pisciotta is a freelance musician, playing single reeds and bassoon in local bands and orchestras.
Beasley is the band director at Greenspun Junior High School in Henderson. In 2007, Beasley was named Music Educator of the Year by the Nevada Music Educators Association. He also enjoys an active life as a professional horn player. He is a member of the Brass Roots Quintet, the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the Las Vegas Wind Quintet, and has played many shows in Las Vegas. He holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music education from UNLV.
Other upcoming events include:
Ward 2 Town Hall Meeting
Monday, Jan. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.
All residents are invited to join Mayor Oscar B. Goodman, Councilman Steve Wolfson, and other city of Las Vegas officials to give their views on the city’s programs, services, budget and how the city can best service citizens’ needs.
Soup Cook-off (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Jan. 12, noon. Advance registration required Jan. 4-8.
Fee: Free for entrants; $3 for samplers
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, 229-1702.
Make your best pot of soup and bring it in for judging. Stop by the front desk for a list of rules. Current city of Las Vegas Senior Citizens Programs membership required.
National Rubber Ducky Day (ages 50+)
Wednesday Jan. 13, 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $2
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Bring your own duck, get a duck to be in the races, decorate a duck and more!
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Tickets: $4 per person, per day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Catch the Ethnic Express for an international evening of fun! Dances include Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Russian, Serbian and Turkish, to name a few.
Free MLK Potluck Birthday Celebration (ages 50+)
Thursday, Jan. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Advance registration required.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring your favorite dish and celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Cine En El Centro Film Series Feature “Partes Usadas”
Thursday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. introduction, 6:30 p.m. feature presentation
Admission is free.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Series curator Luis Bonilla will present a short introduction of the featured film "Partes Usadas" at 6 p.m. After the screening, Bonilla will lead a discussion on the film in Spanish. Ivan is a 14-year-old boy and lives with his Uncle Jaime, a mediocre businessman of used car parts. Both of them dream of a better life and are saving to immigrate to Chicago. They soon realize they need more money to pay the pollero. Jaime decides to introduce his nephew to the world of stolen car parts. Ivan is a quick learner and invites his friend Efrain to help him. Both teenagers start to have fun and fulfill the uncle's "invoice orders" until Ivan finds out that his uncle has opposite intentions for the trip they are saving for and planning to do together. The Cine en el Centro Spanish-language film series is presented by the city of Las Vegas, Cox Communications, VeneMovies, Venevision International, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM, Tortillas Los Arcos and El Mercadito. The movies, all award-winning, blockbuster films from Latin America and Spain, have been donated by VeneMovies and Venevision International to provide cultural enrichment to the Hispanic community. The unrated film, which runs 95 minutes in Spanish, was released in 2007. Call (702) 229-1515 for more information.
All Day Fun Day (ages 6-11)
Friday, Jan. 15, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: $20
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100.
Downtown Cultural Series – Nomad Concert (all ages)
Friday, Jan. 15, noon to 1 p.m.
Free admission
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Enjoy this free program of exciting and intriguing music for clarinet, trumpet, and piano, featuring Jonathon Troy, principal clarinetist for the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Daniel Beck on trumpet, and vocalist/pianist Voltaire Verzosa. For information, call 229-3515.
Kids Night Out (ages 5-11)
Friday, Jan. 15, 6 to 10 p.m.
Fee: $15
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607.
Children have fun playing games, making crafts and watching a movie. Pizza and drink provided.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, Jan. 15, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Cosponsored by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the National Folk Organization, and the city of Las Vegas. Classes begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and run until 8:45 p.m. This class is recommended for ages 13 and up. It is not suitable for younger children unless they have previous dance experience. Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful “ballroom” dance of Scotland. The dances may be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, dancers are inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs. And thanks to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, any dancer can be welcomed by a local group almost anywhere in the world.
The Poets’ Corner (adults)
Friday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.
No admission charge.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Keith Brantley hosts a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants.
Free Rock Fiesta (all ages)
Featuring Haleamano and The Remedies
Friday, Jan. 15, 7 to 9 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Rock Fiesta brings together two of Las Vegas’ most talented bands, Haleamano and The Remedies. The evening consists of a fusion of ska, reggae and rock music. Haleamano will deliver an exciting show with their original reggae music while The Remedies will rock the house with classic sounds of ska and reggae music. No admission charge.
Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Recreational Youth Basketball (ages 3-16)
League play begins Saturday, Jan. 16.
Fee: $45 ages 3-4; $55 ages 5-6; $65 ages 7-16
Youth take part in the JR. NBA/JR. WNBA Pledge to be a STAR program, which teaches sportsmanship, teamwork, attitude and respect. Please register early to allow time to form teams, set up practices, and ensure there is room for your child. Registration is limited. The league’s parents and children need volunteer coaches! The league relies on volunteers to provide this recreational opportunity to you and your child.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359. (ages 5-12)
Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave., 229-4600. (ages 5-14)
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., 229-2542. (ages 5-14)
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 229-2488. (ages 3-14)
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1100. (ages 5-14) Dr. King 2010 Peace Week Celebration (all ages)
Sunday, Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m.
Admission is free.
West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 507-3989.
Co-sponsored by the city of Las Vegas and Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, this celebration will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and community leaders. Several local gospel choirs and the West Las Vegas Arts Center Youth Performance Ensemble will perform, as well as actor/playwright Torrey Russell in excerpts of his “Hiram & Nettie.” Seating is limited. Call 229-2482 for more information.