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Tickets Are On Sale Now For Summer Concerts And Shows
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See DjangoVegas! Gypsy Jazz Concert, “20,000 Leagues Under The Sea,” Lucky Diaz & The Family Jam Band And “The Dragon King”
Tickets are on sale now for summer concerts and shows at the Historic Fifth Street School and Charleston Heights Arts Center.
DjangoVegas! returns to downtown Las Vegas June 22 to celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz musicians past and present. The John Jorgenson Quintet, Stephane Wrembel and his band, and Hot Club of Las Vegas will perform at the Historic Fifth Street School, located at 401 S. Fourth St. Pre-concert cocktails, food and entertainment by the Icy Hot Club will begin at 5 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are priced at $10 in advance and $15 on event day.
Adults and children alike will enjoy “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band, and “The Dragon King.” Each performance is at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are priced at $3 per person for each show; discounted pricing is available for groups of 20 or more.
The steampunk puppet production of “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” by Tears of Joy Theatre combines humor with science and the technology imagined by author Jules Verne to inspire the desire to learn and explore. Performances are Wednesday, July 17, at Charleston Heights Arts Center, located at 800 S. Brush St; and Thursday, July 18, at the Historic Fifth Street School.
Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band are familiar to “kindie rock” fans, with No. 1 hits on Sirius XM's Kids Place Live, wide acclaim and awards. This family band tours nationwide, spinning tunes that make grown-ups smile even as the lyrics speak directly to kids. Performances are Wednesday, July 24, at Charleston Heights Arts Center and Thursday, July 25, at the Historic Fifth Street School.
Tanglewood Marionettes will present “The Dragon King” Wednesday, July 31, at Charleston Heights Arts Center and Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Historic Fifth Street School. An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, “The Dragon King” tells the tale of a wise grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea to seek the king and the answer to why he has forsaken the land above. With colorful sea creatures, an exciting adventure, and master puppeteers, the production is a heart-warming tale that will enthrall young and old alike.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.artslasvegas.org or by calling (702) 229-3515 or 229-6383.
City Of Las Vegas June 2013 Senior Special Events
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Las Vegas Residents Invited To Celebrations, Luncheons & Activities At City Centers
The city of Las Vegas active adult and senior centers offer exercise, fitness, craft, arts, dance, music and computer classes; cards; games; discussion and social groups; luncheons; sports; and special events Monday through Friday to residents age 50 and better. Many of these activities contribute to wellness and a healthy lifestyle. A listing of classes and activities is published in the Beyond the Neon Leisure Guide, available in the centers and online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. All activities are subject to change. Most activities require $2 annual membership to city of Las Vegas Senior Citizen Programs, available at all senior and active adult centers.
New Walk with Ease Program (ages 50+)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $5 drop in, or free with fitness pass purchase.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Join this new walking group that is part of the Arthritis Foundation program.
Lieburn Free Matinee Movies(ages 50+)
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Popcorn and water will be provided. Call 229-1600 to learn which movies will be shown.
East Las Vegas Free Matinee Movies (ages 50+)
Fridays, 1 p.m.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Free popcorn for movie goers. Call 229-1515 to learn which movies will be shown.
National Doughnut Day Brunch (ages 50+)
Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m. Advance registration required by May 31.
Cost: $3.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Thursday, June 6, 10 a.m. Advance registration required by May 31.
Cost: $3.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day, which has honored the work of World War I Salvation Army volunteers since 1938, with a brunch full of doughnuts! Call 229-1515 to register.
Free Grief/Loss Support Group (all ages)
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, June 11 and June 25.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Second and fourth Tuesday of each month, June 11 and June 25.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Dealing with the loss of a loved one, including our four-legged family members, is difficult to handle alone. Join this group of people that understand and can relate to you. Call 229-1702 for more information.
Father’s Game Day Social (ages 50+)
Thursday, June 13, 1 p.m.
Cost: $1 per person.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Take time out to show appreciation for the fathers by joining in on their fun day of games and appetizers. Call 229-6125 to register by June 11. Space is limited.
Take time out to show appreciation for the fathers by joining in on their fun day of games and appetizers. Call 229-6125 to register by June 11. Space is limited.
Senior Idol Talent Showcase (all ages)
Thursday, June 13, 3 p.m.
Tickets: $5, available at any city of Las Vegas senior center starting May 1.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Enjoy this annual showcase of talented seniors from the Las Vegas area performing song, dance, comedy and more. This is an annual city of Las Vegas event coordinated by the Las Vegas Senior Center. Call 229-6454 for additional information or tickets.
City Of Las Vegas June 2013 Recreation, Community & Adaptive Recreation Special Events
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All activities are subject to change. For links to facilities, programs, classes and activities in the current Beyond the Neon guide, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/recreation.htm. Most activities require advance registration. Register today to build your healthy lifestyle!
Youth Sports Skills (ages 4-10)
Biddy Ball Basketball ages 7-10, 9 a.m. Saturdays starting June 1.
T-Shirt Basketball ages 4-6, 10 a.m. Saturdays starting June 1.
T-Shirt Soccer ages 4-6, noon Saturdays starting June 1.
Cost: $15 per youth. Advance registration required.
Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6307.
One hour of sports skills and drills, conditioning, footwork, team building, passing, dribbling and offensive/defensive tactics for each class.
Ward 4 Summer Splash (all ages)
Saturday, June 1, noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, noon to 2 p.m.
Free admission.
Durango Hills Community Center (YMCA), 3521 N. Durango Drive.
Enjoy free swimming, DJ music, raffle prizes and refreshments, while supplies last. Call 229-2524 for more information.
Durango Hills Community Center (YMCA), 3521 N. Durango Drive.
Enjoy free swimming, DJ music, raffle prizes and refreshments, while supplies last. Call 229-2524 for more information.
Swimming Pools — Open Swim For Summer Season (all ages)
Monday-Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., June 1, June 8-Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31; Doolittle Pool,
1950 N. J St., 229-6398.
Monday-Sunday, noon to 4 p.m., and Monday-Friday, 6 to 9 p.m.; June 1-2, June 8-Aug.
18, Aug. 24-25, Aug. 31-Sept. 2; Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Freedom Park,
889 N. Pecos Road, 229-1756.
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m., open year-round;
Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, 229-6309.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 4-8 p.m. Lap Swim/Recreation Swim (only 2 lanes available for lap swim);
Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Lap Swim/Recreation Swim; through June 9; Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S.
Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1488. Monday-Friday, 6-8 a.m. adult lap swim; noon to 4 p.m. all ages; 4-7
p.m. adult lap swim; 7-9 p.m. all ages; Saturday-Sunday noon to 6 p.m. all ages; June 10-Sept. 2;
Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive, 229-1488.
Monday-Saturday, 2 to 6 p.m., June 10-Aug. 17, Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave., 229-1532.
Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, will remain closed until summer 2014, when a new pool facility is expected to open at that location.
Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, will remain closed until summer 2014, when a new pool facility is expected to open at that location.
Daily fees: $1 for ages 4-17; $2 for ages 18-49; $1.50 for ages 50+; and free for ages 0-3.
All-summer pool passes (valid Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day): $40 individual, $60 for a family of up to 8 people, and $30 for an adult age 50+.
Each pool will offer private, semi-private and small group swimming lessons. Private lessons are $100, semi-private lessons (two-three students) are $50, and group lessons (four or more students) are $25, for six 45-minute lessons. Swim lesson sessions begin the week of June 10. Each pool also will offer novice competitive swimming, diving, synchronized swimming and water polo teams for ages 7-17 for only $25 for the entire summer pool season. Registration for swimming lessons and team participation is open until full.
Ward 6 Free Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, (702) 229-8100.
Join Councilman Ross and the Nevada Department of Wildlife for a free fishing day. The Department of Wildlife will have free fishing poles, tackle and bait to use during the event. Boy Scout Troop 555 will offer a fresh cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1. Families will enjoy the sounds of the Aspen Ridge Bluegrass Band. Call 229-6154 for more information.
Saturday, June 8, 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road, (702) 229-8100.
Join Councilman Ross and the Nevada Department of Wildlife for a free fishing day. The Department of Wildlife will have free fishing poles, tackle and bait to use during the event. Boy Scout Troop 555 will offer a fresh cooked pancake breakfast for $5 and water for $1. Families will enjoy the sounds of the Aspen Ridge Bluegrass Band. Call 229-6154 for more information.
Summer Youth Day Camps (ages 6-15)
Camp hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, beginning June 10. There will be no camps July 4.
Cost: $75 per child for the week; $70 for each additional child in the family.
Registration closes when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Children can look forward to a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff, at the locations below. For more information on summer camps, call 229-6175. No online registration.
Registration closes when the programs are full. All locations will have limited enrollment. Contact each location for details and enrollment. Summer camps will promote fun, fitness, adventure and education in a safe and friendly atmosphere. Children can look forward to a variety of age-appropriate activities, including field trips, sports, special events, physical fitness and games, arts, crafts and nutrition training, under the supervision of trained staff, at the locations below. For more information on summer camps, call 229-6175. No online registration.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, 229-1607. Ages 6-11 only. Camp ends
Aug. 23.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374. Ages 6-15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515. Ages 6-15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
Stupak Community Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., 229-2488. Ages 6-15. Camp ends Aug. 16.
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts June 2013 Calendar Of Events
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City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts
June 2013 Calendar Of Events
495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 May 1, 2013
Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org
City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov
PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Ethnic Express international Folk Dancing (ages 8+)
Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $4 per person per week at the door.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Have an evening of fun learning international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. No need to bring a partner. For more information, call (702) 732-4871 or go online to www.ethnicexpresslasvegas.org.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Fridays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 per person at the door; $4 for members of Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Scottish country dancing celebrates the beautiful ballroom dance styles of Scotland. Dances can be joyfully energetic or graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, participants will be inspired by the driving reels, jigs, strathspeys or lilting airs. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes. Presented by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. For more information, call (702) 656-9513 or go online to www.lasvegascountrydance.org.
Children’s Arts Festival (all ages)
Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free admission.
Centennial Hills Park and Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, at Deer Springs Way.
This family festival will abound in music, entertainment and fun arts activities for children and adults. Participants will enjoy award-winning musicians Aaron Nigel Smith, Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players, and Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band. Other performers include the Nevada School of the Arts, Broadway in the Hood, the West Las Vegas Arts Center Drum Ensemble and DJ Tony. Children will participate in make-and-take art activities and interactive demonstrations in drama, music and dance. Other activities and entertainment will include jump houses, face painting, balloon artists, circus clowns, petting zoos, chalk on the walk, and a recycling demonstration and workshop, and a marketplace. Call (702) 229-3515 or 229-6383, or visit www.artslasvegas.org for more information.
Contra Dances (ages 8+)
Saturdays, June 8 and 29. Group lesson 6:30 p.m.; dance 7 to 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 adults; $5 members, students & military; $3 children under 16 & non-dancers; pay at the door.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Dance to a live acoustic band playing joyful tunes, driving reels and a waltz or two. All dances are taught and called; newcomers and families welcome. No need to bring a partner. Wear comfortable flat-soled shoes and casual clothing. Presented by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers, a nonprofit volunteer organization. For more information, call (702) 656-9513 or go online to www.lasvegascountrydance.org.
Streetology Concert in the Park (all ages)
Saturday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Showmobile at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive, at Rampart.
Enjoy an evening of contemporary jazz by Streetology — an exciting blend of funk, rock, and jazz, with meticulous musical execution and staging. Each member of the group has enjoyed success in recording and concert performance venues, backing up some of the finest stars in the pop, rock, and jazz world. Members include Rocky Gordon (alto and soprano saxophone), Jon Jacquemoud (guitar), Jon Matteson (piano and keyboards), Geoff Neuman (acoustic and electric basses) and Randy Fisher (drums and percussion).
Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Summer Drama Conservatory (ages 8-16)
Monday-Friday, June 17-29; 8 a.m.-noon ages 8-11; 1-5 p.m. ages 12-16.
Cost: $225 per youth.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Two-week actor training by guest artists and award-winning Rainbow Company staff for youth of all theater experience levels. Space is limited. Registration is open until full. There will be a morning performance on the main stage of Charleston Heights Arts Center on the last day. For more information about the Rainbow Company or to register for the conservatory, call (702) 229-6553 or go online to www.artslasvegas.org.
Poets Corner (adults)
Hosted by Keith Brantley
Friday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
A monthly forum for established poets and open-mic participants, hosted by Keith Brantley and featuring the best local poetry talent.
DjangoVegas! Gypsy Jazz Concert
Saturday, June 22; 5 p.m. cocktails and pre-concert entertainment, 6 p.m. concert.
Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 event day; food and beverages available for purchase not included.
Historic Fifth Street School courtyard and auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St., (702) 229-3515.
DjangoVegas! returns to downtown Las Vegas to celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz musicians past and present. The John Jorgenson Quintet, Stephane Wrembel and his band, and Hot Club of Las Vegas will perform. Pre-concert cocktails and entertainment by the Icy Hot Club will begin at 5 p.m. in the courtyard. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. For tickets and information, go online to www.artslasvegas.org or call (702) 229-3515. For more information on the performers, visit johnjorgenson.com, www.stephanewrembel.com, www.hotclublv.com and www.icyhotclub.com.
Exhibitions
Bluegrass Celebration May 25 At Charleston Heights Arts Center
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Lonesome Otis, Stuck In Reverse And Out Of The Desert To Perform
Save the date now for the Bluegrass Celebration Saturday, May 25, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Charleston Heights Arts Center, located at 800 S. Brush St. Tickets for a concert by the Lonesome Otis band at 5 p.m. in the center’s Jeanne Roberts Theatre are priced at $10 and on sale now. A pre-show by Out of the Desert and post-show by Stuck in Reverse bands in the center’s ballroom, as well as information booths and the opportunity to bring your own instrument and join in the music making during “porch picking” are all free. A food-and-beverage vendor will be available on site. Stay late and dance to more live music with the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers until 10 p.m. Use your concert ticket stub to receive half off contra dance admission. For tickets and information, call (702) 229-6383 or visitwww.artslasvegas.org.
Out of the Desert will perform at 3:30 p.m. This band is comprised of award-winning instrumentalists who sing four-part vocals. Mark Sanders (banjo, vocals), Rick Seligman (fiddle), John Lundmark (guitar, vocals), Brian Burns (bass, vocals) and Jon Meek (dobro, fiddle, mandolin, vocals) perform with polish and energy. Bring an instrument to join in the 4 p.m. porch-picking fun. For more information on the band, go online to www.facebook.com/outofdesert.
Based in Southern California, the Lonesome Otis band specializes in classic bluegrass, but also has an appreciation for slightly more contemporary songs. Steve Stout (banjo, fiddle, vocals), Chris Ruud (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Chris Cerna (bass, mandolin, vocals), Celeste Cerna (bass) and Gilbert Hancock (banjo) will perform traditional, gospel, contemporary, and original songs written by the band members themselves. For more information on the band, visit www.LonesomeOtis.com.
Stuck in Reverse will perform 6:30-7:30 p.m. The popular Las Vegas band's five members are Peggy Ruesch (guitar, vocals), Jan Ruesch (bass), Vera Vann-Wilson (banjo), Leon Evans (guitar) and Tom Flagg (mandolin). This band has played together for 13 years with a repertoire that includes traditional, gospel and original music. For more information, contact band leader Peggy Ruesch at (702) 361-2116.