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City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events March 1-7
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Brass Roots Quintet Concert March 6 At Charleston Heights Arts Center
Everyone is invited to enjoy a concert by the Brass Roots Quintet on Saturday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, located at 800 S. Brush St. Enjoy a wide-ranging repertoire of many styles of music, from classical to contemporary, from these longtime Las Vegas professional musicians. Tickets are priced at $5. For tickets and information, call 229-6383.
These professional musicians are in their 12th season under the direction of Walter Boenig. The five musicians include trumpeters Tony Scodwell and Rocky Lombardo, trombonist Boenig, Doug Beasley on French horn, and Dan Uhrich on tuba. Boenig toured with the Glenn Miller and Harry James orchestras before performing in local showrooms and forming his own band more than 20 years ago. Scodwell is a veteran of some of the greatest big bands — Stan Kenton, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey and the Buddy Rich Band. Scodwell still travels and plays trumpet with Doc Severinsen. Lombardo has played with numerous brass quintets, symphonies and opera companies and on several television specials. He also was one of the musicians on the soundtrack for the movie “Casino.” Beasley, band director at Greenspun Middle School, is also a member of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and Symphonic Band. Uhrich is a veteran Las Vegas musician who has performed with local symphonies, showroom orchestras and with the musical “Chicago.”
Other upcoming events include:
Welcome To Seussville Celebration (ages 3-10)
Tuesday March 2, 10 a.m. to noon.
Free admission and activities.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday listening to his stories and making a related craft project.
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesday, March 3, 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.
5th Annual Vision Forum (all ages and abilities)
Wednesday, March 3, 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free admission and activities.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Rd., (702) 229-6454.
Forum participants will have the opportunity to attend presentations on assistive technology, research, diabetes/nutrition, advocacy, relaxation, daily living and the family. The event also will include an exhibition by high- and low-tech local and national equipment vendors and service providers for the visually impaired from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. in the adjacent Dula Gym. Pre-register by 5 p.m. Feb. 28 to guarantee free raffle ticket, lunch and expedited Paratransit ride. On-site registration on March 3 will open at 8:45 a.m. The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the day’s activities will continue until approximately 1:30 p.m. The Vision Forum is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, Blindconnect, Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired, Nevada Council of the Blind, and the Veterans Administration Vision Program. For information and registration forms, call 631-9009 or 229-4904, or visit online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/Vision_Forum_Registration_2010.pdf.
Free Business Seminars Offered To Local Business Owners (adults)
Thursday, March 4, 9 to 10 a.m.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.
This one-hour seminar, part of an ongoing series, will focus on starting a company for small business owners. Sponsored by the city of Las Vegas Office of Business Development, in conjunction with the Adam Hodson CPA firm, the free seminar is limited to 40 people. Advance registration is required. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 229-6862 to register.
Coffee, Tea & Conversation with Councilman Barlow
Thursday, March 4, 9 to 10 a.m.
Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive
Ward 5 Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow would like to invite residents to join him for coffee, tea and conversation about the community. Residents will have the opportunity to speak directly with the councilman on issues of concern to them. Call 229-5443 for information.
Shred It Day (ages 50+)
Friday, March 5, 2 to 3 p.m.
Free service
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Seniors may bring a small grocery-size bag of their papers that need to be shredded (rather than just thrown in the garbage), and have them shredded. This will help prevent identity theft. No advance registration required. Service offered twice each month.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, March 5, 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. This class 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.
Las Vegas Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournament (all ages)
Saturday-Sunday, March 6-7.
Fee: $35 single, $45 doubles registration fee; free for spectators.
Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-2100.
Call 229-4796 for registration and information.
2010 Red Seven Vegas AmJam Skatepark Competition Series Round 2 (ages 6-adult)
Saturday, March 6, 10 a.m.
Fee: $10 to compete; free for spectators.
Anthem Skatepark, 2256 N. Reunion Drive, at Anthem Hills Parkway.
Registration and practice will begin at 10 a.m. For more information, visit www.VegasAmJam.com.
Feria de la Familia / Family Festival (all ages)
Saturday, March 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free admission and activities.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy lively entertainment, family activities and a variety of information booths that focus on family services offered by area businesses and nonprofit organizations. Information will be presented in both English and Spanish. Organizations wishing to participate may call 229-1520. Presented with support from La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM and Radio Variedades 870 AM.
Saturday Contra Dancing (all ages)
Saturday, March 6, 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., (702) 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. Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers.