Non Hotel Press Releases
City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events Jan. 4-10
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Contra Dancing At Charleston Heights Arts Center On Saturday Night
Everyone is invited to enjoy the contra dancing on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the event also will offer an introductory group lesson at 6:30 p.m. Event tickets are priced at $7 for adults; $5 for members, students and active military; and $3 for children. 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. Call 229-6383 for more information.
All Star Youth Jazz Band Auditions (all ages)
Monday, Jan. 4, 5 p.m.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
The All Star Youth Jazz Band is an exciting new program at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center. The program will provide an environment for talented youth jazz musicians ages 14 to 20 to expand their musicianship, performance techniques, reading and focus on jazz improvisation. The All Star Youth Jazz Band season will run from September through June each year and include a concert performed at the Reed Whipple center. Rehearsals will be held every Monday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The band plays in Big Band format. Prepare a ballad and a jazz swing étude for the audition. Call 229-6211 for information.
Lieburn Breakfast (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Jan. 6, starting at 9 a.m. Advance registration required by Jan. 4.
Fee: $2
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., 229-1600.
New Year's omelet, juice and coffee.
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 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.
Line Dance Social (ages 50+)
Friday, Jan. 8, 12:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Come dance with your friends, or make new ones. Call 229-1515 to register.
“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.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, Jan. 8, 6:30 to 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.
Desert Classic Championship Division Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (adults)
Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9-10
Fee: $450 per team. Free for spectators.
UNLV McDermott North and South Gymnasium, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway
For more information, call 229-4796.