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City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events February 2010 Calendar Of Events
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400 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993
Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org
City of Las Vegas Web site: www.lasvegasparksandrec.com
PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
“Paintbrush Gateway and Other Projects” (all ages)
Dennis Oppenheim Exhibit
Jan. 8-April 3, Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free admission.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Born in 1938 in Electric City, Wash., Dennis Oppenheim received his master of fine arts degree from Stanford University. Now
residing in New York City, Oppenheim was recognized for lifetime achievement at the 2007 Vancouver Sculpture Biennale and has received international attention for a body of conceptual work that includes performance, sculpture, and photographs. Call 229-1012 for more information.
City Employee Juried Art Exhibit Opening
Through Feb. 5, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Free admission.
Bridge Gallery, City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., 2nd floor.
This is the second annual employee juried art exhibit. Visitors may reach the gallery through the second floor of the Las Vegas City Hall parking garage on the southeast corner of Stewart Avenue and Fourth Street. Parking is by paid meter only.
“Undressed” Photography Exhibition (all ages)
Artist Aimee Helen Koch
Through Feb. 11, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Call 229-1012 for more information. “Exploring beauty and the signals of body language, the images call attention to the extent that clothing and fashion sway female attitudes and understandings. Fashion tends to treat the body as mere mannequin – it is the clothing rather than the wearing of it that is purportedly significant. But on the runway, only certain bodies appear. The desire becomes not so much to wear the outfits as to accrue the status that beauty and conformity offer — it is to reach for the unattainable body and to punish the inevitable failure to achieve it.” — Aimee Koch
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 17, 24, 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.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Fridays, Feb. 5, 19, 26, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members.
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.
Rainbow Company Theatre Presents “Unsung Characters of Nevada’s Past” (all ages)
Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 7, 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults; $5 teens, seniors; $3 children age 12 and younger
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Join us for the 17th episode of our Nevada Series. Who knew that Nevada’s history could be so rich in entertainment? Don’t miss a chance to see the main stage version of this newly created and lively production before it goes on tour. You’ll meet colorful characters and hear music that sets you humming, no matter how old or how young you are!
Dynamic Trombone Quartet Concert (all ages)
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Tickets: $5
The Dynamic Trombone Quartet members are longtime Las Vegas professionals including Walter Boenig, Hiroshi Suzuki, Dan Trinter and Dan Uhrich. The quartet’s wide-ranging repertoire embraces all styles of music.
Saturday Contra Dancing (all ages)
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
Saturday, Feb. 6 & 20, 7 to 10 p.m.; introductory group lessons 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults; $5 members, students, active military; $3 children.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels, circle mixers 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 partner is necessary. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes and casual clothing.
Salsa Dance & Concert by Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble (all ages)
with support from La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM and Radio Variedades 870 AM.
Saturday, Feb. 6, 8 p.m.; free pre-dance salsa workshop at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 advance; $15 performance day
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Composer and arranger Rick Arroyo will lead his 10-piece orchestra, the Latin Percussion Ensemble, in danceable salsa favorites and original music. With 20 years of professional experience, he has played at The Blue Note, the House of Blues, the Rio, the MGM Grand, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, the Stardust and many other locations around town, on and off the Strip, in addition to playing at the Coral Reef Lounge at Mandalay Bay for four years. Dance to one of the best local talents our great city has to offer. No-host bar available. Light refreshments will be served.
“Las Vegas Perspective: Reflections of the African-American Artist” Exhibit (all ages)
Feb. 12-April 23, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.
Free admission.
Bridge Gallery, City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., 2nd floor.
In honor of Black History month. Visitors may reach the gallery through the second floor of the Las Vegas City Hall parking garage on the southeast corner of Stewart Avenue and Fourth Street. Parking is by paid meter only.
St. Valentine’s Day Dance (adults)
Gene White Octet
Saturday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 advance; $12 performance day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
With music provided by the Gene White Octet and Swing Patrol, step back to a sweeter time when romance was the main theme. Enjoy an evening dancing and listening to music from the Golden Age of swing, including tunes made famous by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman; romantic standards from the ‘50s and ‘60s; cha chas, tangos and other popular dances of the time.
Cine en el Centro Film Series Feature “La Celestina”
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Series curator Luis Bonilla will present a short introduction of the featured film at 6 p.m. After the screening, Bonilla will lead a discussion on the film in Spanish. Admission is free.
Calisto (Juan Diego Botto) is a young knight who has fallen madly in love with Melibea (Penelope Cruz). Failing to win her, Calisto is goaded by his servant to seek the help of the sorceress Celestina. Another servant, Parmeno, tries to dissuade his master from resorting to the witch, but to no avail. Determined to woo Melibea, the lovesick Romeo pays the old woman to work her magic, touching off a string of events with dire consequences. 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. This unrated film, which runs 96 minutes in Spanish, was released in 1996. Call (702) 229-1515 for more information.
Downtown Cultural Series — Shirley Chen Chinese Culture and Folk Dancing (all ages)
Friday, Feb. 19, noon to 1 p.m.
Free admission.
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Shirley Chen is a UCLA graduate with a degree in dance choreography and a founder of the American Chinese Dance Association in Southern California. She earned many awards over the past years, including the 2000 Flying Phoenix Award, which is the highest honor in the dance profession in Taiwan. Chen and her organization perform at many schools and on request. For more information, call 229-3515.
“A Repository of Drumlins, from the Glittering Golden Mists to Prehistoric Boundary Markers” - Lisa Bigalke Exhibition (all ages)
Feb. 19-May 15, Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free admission.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Lisa Bigalke teaches drawing and design at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, where she graduated with a bachelor’s in art. She earned her master of fine arts degree in studio art from Louisiana State University. An internationally exhibiting artist, Bigalke uses color, texture and pattern to create prints focusing on the natural landscapes of places she has visited. Call 229-1012 for more information.
The Poets’ Corner (adults)
Friday, Feb. 19, 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 Poetry and Spoken Word Performance
Pura Cultura: Featuring La Maricolectiva and Frijol Boy
Friday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
La Maricolectiva is comprised of three Mexican-Chicano gay activists Xuanito Espinosa Cuellar, Neza Leal and Yosimar Reyes, who have come together to bring to light issues that face the gay Latino community. This event will include a combination of English and Spanish poetry, spoken word, stand-up comedy and theatre. Also included are the Chicano poetry of featured guest artist Frijol Boy and a collection of his own eccentric artwork. This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children.
“The Orphan Train” Audition (ages 8+)
Saturday, Feb. 20, 1 p.m.
No cost to audition.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to audition for “The Orphan Train.” The play will be performed by the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre April 2-11. For more information, call 229-6553.
Young Artists Showcase Series - Singers Delight (all ages)
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $5 all seats
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Young singers selected through an audition process display their talents.
“Legendary Ladies of Country Music” - Starring Joni Morris
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $10 advanced; $15 performance day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Joni Morris will present her fabulous tribute show entitled “Legendary Ladies of Country Music.” Joni and her band, After Midnight, will perform unforgettable hit songs by Kitty Wells (“Honky Tonk Angels”), Loretta Lynn (“You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man”), Patsy Montana (“Cowboy’s Sweetheart”), Tammy Wynette (“Stand By Your Man”) and many more classic hits.
African Drum and Dance Workshops (ages 10+)
Saturday, Feb. 27, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $10 per class
Master African Drum Class noon to 1 p.m.; Master African Dance Class 1 to 2:30 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Arthur Moore and Keith Williams both teach at Washington University and are master
students of the late world-renowned dancer, anthropologist and author Katherine Dunham. Both have worked with theatrical companies, such as the St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, Lula Washington and Chuck Davis Dance Company. Call 229-4800 to register for each class.