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MAY 2013
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May 25. Benefits The Lili Claire Foundation. 7K course features more than 15 unconventional obstacles. Compete individually or as a team in two...
The infamous con artist who inspired the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” Frank Abagnale has impersonated a pilot, college professor,...
Through May 30, Mon.-Thu. 7a-5:30p. Glassworks designed and created by this husband-and-wife team, including newer pieces that fit the format...
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Sculptures in Glass by Barbara and Larry Domsky Through May 30, Mon.-Thu. 7a-5:30p. Glassworks designed and created by this husband-and-wife team, including newer pieces that fit the format and space of City Hall as well as pieces from their collection. Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., First floor, domskyglass.com Art in Motion: The Kinetic Wind Art of Mark White Through Sept. 30. Relax and contemplate nature and art amidst the blooming Botanical Gardens! Designed to encourage self-reflection, these sculptures move whimsically, precisely balanced to respond to the lightest winds, yet strong enough to withstand 100 MPH winds. Free for members or included with paid general admission. Springs Preserve 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic Limited engagement, daily 9:30a–7p, last ticket sold at 6p. Learn the stories behind these iconic photographs and more about the photographers themselves, including “near frames”: the sequence of images made in the field before and after the perfect shot, plus documentary videos. $13-$16, 12 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult. Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at the Venetian, venetian.com Sustainable Style: Fashion and Photography Exhibit March 22–June 16. The Springs Preserve has gone couture. Organized by Fashion for a Cause and the Springs Preserve, this exhibit features looks from designers constructed from recycled or reused materials, sustainable fabrics or locally-produced wares. See how fashion can make a positive impact in the community. Free for members or included with paid general admission. Big Springs Gallery at Springs Preserve Tarmarettun Through June 17. During her residency, Ettun will create seven interactive sculptures using objects like brooms, crutches, scooters, engines and audio amplifiers. Visitors are invited to build and play their own musical sculptures. Free. P3Studio at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Pow Wow Photo Exhibit Through July 7. Pow Wow Portraits, a photo essay by photographer Lamar Marchese, comprises 24 large-format color digital prints from the 2012 Snow Mountain Pow Wow hosted by the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe. The exhibit coincides with the 25th annual Pow Wow to be held this year on the Paiute reservation. Free. Clark County Library, Rainbow Branch, lvccld.org Our Las Vegas: A Cultural Animation Project Through July 18, Mon-Thu, 7a-5:30p. A collaborative exhibition featuring representative work from artists with studios and galleries inside of Emergency Arts who will be participating in the “Our Las Vegas” spring exhibition at Emergency Arts. Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 229-1012 Expressions from Within and Pedal to the Metal Through Aug. 31, Tue-Fri, 12-5p. These two exhibits by local painter Rey Isip allow the viewer to see how his automotive design art techniques naturally transitioned into a more personal broad-scoped expressive journey into painting. Free. Left of Center Art Gallery and Studio, 2207 W. Gowan Road, leftofcenterart.org The Big, Big World of Garilyn Brune June 6-July 27, Tue-Sat, 12-5p, opening reception 6-9p June 6. RTZvegas presents an exhibition of works by West Hollywood artist Garilyn Brune. The works comprise selections from several series including, “The Big Big Girls,” “Fetishes,” “Americana,” “House of Brune Fashion” and “X-Rated” (age restricted). RTZvegas in Art Square, 1017 S. First St. #195, 592-2164 The 5th Annual Over the Rainbow Art Competition June 12, 12-4p & June 13, 10a-6:30p. In celebration of GLBT Month and the many contributions and achievements of the GLBT community, this juried art competition exhibit encourages teen and adult artists to participate in showcasing creativity in the visual arts. Free. Sahara West Library, lvccld.org Over the Rainbow Art Reception June 18, 5p. Meet the winners of the competition and watch them receive cash prizes and ribbons for categories such as Best of Show for Adult, Best of Show for Teen and overall first, second and third place awards. Free. Sahara West Library, lvccld.org Su Limbert/Sierra Slentz June 19-July 14. An interactive installation created to captivate imaginations and draw participants into a magical world where understandings of home and safety are explored. P3Studio will be altered into a large-scale forest diorama featuring a five-foot bear covered in a mosaic of ceramics. Guests will create tiny homes in the workshop area to help shape the village nestled within the forest. Free. P3Studio at The Cosmopolitan, cosmopolitanlasvegas.com Next Exit: Route 66 June 28-Sep. 15. Explore how local artists have interpreted this icon of the American Auto Age using a variety of media and techniques. Featuring artists Su Limbert, Todd Miller, Andreana Donahue, Justin Favela and JW Caldwell. Free with general admission. Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org Warhol out West Feb. 8 through Oct. 27, 10a-8p; complimentary docent tours 2p daily. The only comprehensive Andy Warhol collection in the United States outside of his namesake museum in Pittsburgh, showcasing 59 of the iconic artist’s works and focusing on his depiction of all things Western in paintings, sculptures, photographs, screen prints and wallpaper. $11-$16 includes audio tours; free for 12 and younger. Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, warhol.org Photographs with Sculptural Tendencies Through May 24. Destruction prompts construction in Fred Mitchell’s new exhibit. Photos of vehicular collision sites are printed and reconstructed into three-dimensional forms, resulting in large-scale objects resembling wreckage from around the city, reinterpreted as deformed photographic sculptures. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery First Friday June 7 & July 5, 5-11p. Downtown’s monthly arts and culture event continues to grow bigger and better, featuring art exhibits, open galleries, live music and DJs, food trucks, performances and more. Free. Arts District, firstfridaylasvegas.com White Rose Exhibit May 13-Aug. 22. Chronicling the student resistance group that peacefully opposed the Nazi regime during World War II. The exhibit includes 47 panels of photos, text and biographies depicting the actions of White Rose, the members of which were executed in 1943 when their activities were uncovered. UNLV Lied Library, unlv.edu The Perfect Future is Sanitary... The Sanitary Future is Purrrfect May 21-July 12. Jesse Smigel’s vision-as-caricature of the future proposes that all humans live on spacecraft and are addicted to antibacterial hand sanitizer. The installation of sculpture and paintings, including an iron lung for an animatronic house cat, narrates a dark comedy about the collision of the present-past with the future. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery DANCE
Don Quixote June 1, 7p. The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre pre-Professional Program students present Miguel de Cervantes’ romantic and witty story in dance. Placed in the colorful streets of Spain, the cast of characters come alive, along with the bravado and excitement of some of classical ballet’s most demanding and dynamic dances. $21; children 3-12, $18; children under 3 not permitted. Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, nevadaballet.com FAMILY
Ocean Adventures June 1-30, Sat 11a & 1p, Sun 1p. Each weekend, discover a new aspect of the ocean and its inhabitants, from camouflage techniques to the animal/vegetable/mineral wonder of coral and how to maintain a healthy reef. Free with general admission. Las Vegas Natural History Museum, lvnhm.org Children's Arts Festival June 1, 10a-3p. Children and parents will enjoy award-winning musicians Aaron Nigel Smith; Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players; and Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band. Other activities and entertainment will include jump houses, face painting, balloon artists, circus clowns, petting zoos, chalk on the walk, a recycling workshop and a marketplace. Free. Centennial Hills Park and Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, artslasvegas.org Rainforest Adventure June 2-Sep. 8 Embark on a multi-sensory expedition of the world’s tropical rainforests including a wide variety of hands-on exhibits, climbing a 9-foot kapok tree, exploring a gorilla’s nest, visiting a village and even weaving on a loom. Learn about the challenges facing these ecological wonders and how to preserve and protect thier precious natural habitats. Free for members or included with general admission. Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics (Center Agassi) June 10-12, 9a, 12:30p, 3:30p. Boys and girls ages 6-12 are invited to learn how to play like the world-famous Globetrotters in these fun and entertaining clinics. $59 per session. 24 Hour Fitness Center Agassi Super Sport, 2090 Village Center Circle, harlemglobetrotters.com/clinics Farmers Market Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s sustainable farmers market. Seasonal offerings, regionally and locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh eggs, honey, nuts, dates, locally roasted coffee and more. Free admission. Note that vendors accept cash only. The Springs Preserve SPACE: A Journey to Our Future - Feature Film Continuous showings daily, starting at 10 a.m. This 6-minute movie shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Free for members or included with general admission. Origen Museum in the Springs Preserve Toddler Time Thursdays, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Bring your little ones for kid-friendly activities and stories, with new themes weekly. It’s a perfect time for family fun before or after shopping at the Thursday Farmers Market. Ages 5-under recommended. Activity Center at Springs Wild South America - Animal Show March 16-May, weekends and holidays 11a & 1p. From rainforest to desert, these animals have adapted to survive in their unique habitats, much like the animals in the Mojave. Rotating cast of live animals may include snakes, macaws, llamas, conures, parrots, tarantulas, coatimundi, capybara, kinkajou, Patagonian Mara, and the endangered Andean Condor. Included with general admission. Outdoor Amphitheater (weather permitting) at Springs Preserve Wild South America - Backstage Pass Through May, weekends and holidays, 2p. Touch and take photos with several of the animals from the Wild South America show, and learn more about how they are cared for and trained. $10 per person; a paying adult must accompany children under 5; all guests 2 and older must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass. Springs Preserve Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics (CenterAnn Rd) June 13-15, 9a, 12:30p, 3:30p. A fun and entertaining way for boys and girls ages 6-12 to learn how to play like the world-famous Globetrotters. $59 per session. 24 Hour Fitness Ann Road Super Sport, 5651 Centennial Center Blvd., harlemglobetrotters.com/clinics Fratello Marionettes Perform Aladdin June 20, 11a. From the most popular legend of the 1001 Arabian Nights, watch as Aladdin thwarts the evil sorcerer, discovers the magical lamp, befriends the powerful genie and saves the princess. Free. Clark County Library Main Theater, lvccld.org RTC Viva Bike Vegas 2013 Gran Fondo Pinarello Sep. 21, Registration is open for the sixth annual RTC Viva Bike Vegas, the non-competitive ride that takes you through the Strip and Red Rock Canyon. Choose between 103, 60 or 17-mile courses. After the ride, meet at Town Square for a celebration that includes live entertainment and a children’s bicycle rodeo. Proceeds benefit local charities. $85 early registration, $65 jerseys. Town Square Las Vegas, vivabikevegas.com FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAY EVENTS
Blues and Brews Festival June 1, 4p. Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are on tap for the fourth annual Blues & Brews Festival. Enjoy beers from numerous local, domestic and international brewers and live music from Dennis Jones, Twice as Good, Scott Rhiner & The Moanin’ Black Snakes and The Diane Kallay Band. $35-$75. Springs Preserve, springspreserve.org Sundown in the Downtown: A Grownups Calypso Party of Culture, Cocktails and Cuisine June 21, 6p. A fun night featuring live local bands Wild Card and the Joey Vitale Trio followed by DJ Ultra. Magicians, fortune tellers and artists provide a festive atmosphere along with food from local eateries. The Calypso theme includes steel drums, costumes and decorations. $55-$100 per couple. Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd., lvnhm.org Heritage Classic: A Hickory Stick Golf Tournament June 22, 6:30a. Compete in a 1920’s prohibition-era tournament; 1920’s period dress is enthusiastically encouraged. Registration includes hickory stick golf clubs, two sleeves of souvenir “Victor” square mesh golf balls, boxed lunch, coupon for a free round of golf at Eagle Crest and entry into a raffle for a free driver. $45 per player, teams of two required. Eagle Crest golf course, playhickory.com FILM
Cinemondays Mondays, 8 p.m. The Sci-Fi Center airs cult favorites and American classics. Past films include Ghost World, Rosemary’s Baby, Brazil and Clockwork Orange. Commune with local cinefiles. Free. The Sci-Fi Center, thescificenter.com FUNDRAISERS
Badass Dash Adventure Race and Obstacle Course May 25. Benefits The Lili Claire Foundation. 7K course features more than 15 unconventional obstacles. Compete individually or as a team in two divisions. $50-$105. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa, badassdash.com 2013 SBA Small Business Awards June 6, 12-2p. Partnering with the US SBA, Vegas PBS hosts this annual awards banquet honoring local businesses in several categories. $45 individual, $400 per table of 10. Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, workforce@vegaspbs.org Good Guys Gala and Mobster Ball June 8, 6p. Live music, special guests, food, spirits and a silent auction makes for a fun night. Benefits The Mob Museum and the Injured Police Officers Fund. Hosted by Oscar and Carolyn Goodman and honoring Ralph Lamb. themobmuseum.org LECTURES, READINGS AND PANELS
Frank Abagnale The infamous con artist who inspired the movie “Catch Me If You Can,” Frank Abagnale has impersonated a pilot, college professor, pediatrician, FBI agent and more. Mind-bender: Can we be sure this is really him and not an impostor? Frank Abagnale will tell stories from his notorious career 7p May 30 at Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center. Tickets $24-$59 An Evening with Victoria Kilbury & Nabila: A Woman's Journey for Indepenence June 11, 7p. Learn more about Saudi culture and its impact on women when author Victoria Kilbury and the subject of her book, Nabila, share the true story of Nabila’s life in a culture where females could not attend school, pursue careers unless sanctioned by the government, drive cars or choose their husbands. Free. Jewel Box Theater, Clark County Library, lvccld.org The Smith Center for the Performing Arts Walking Tours 10:30a,Wed and Sat. Take a guided tour of the campus and learn about its architectural accomplishments, artwork and historic overview. Register in advance for free. The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com MUSIC
The Tenors June 2, 7:30p. The Emmy-winning Canadian quartet will perform music from their latest album, “Lead With Your Heart.” Tickets start at $26. Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Broadway June 9, 2p. The Las Vegas Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Bruce Ewing of The Phat Pack, will present its free spring concert that is said to appeal to Broadway experts and novices alike. The concert will include selections from “West Side Story” and “Guys & Dolls,” among others. Free, donations accepted. Community Lutheran Church, 3720 E. Tropicana Ave., facebook.com/lvmenschorus Green Day's American Idiot June 11-14, 7:30p; June 15-16, 2 & 7:30p. Based on Green Day’s groundbreaking rock opera of the same name, this daring new musical tells the story of three lifelong friends forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia and features the smash hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “Holiday” and “21 Guns.” Tickets start at $24. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com The Piano Guys June 13, 8p. The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos, including their most recent hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” But it’s the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an Internet phenomenon. $30-$80. Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, pac.unlv.edu Streetology Concert in the Park June 15, 7:30p. 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. Free. Showmobile at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive Michael Nigro in Concert: An Afternoon of Classical Guitar June 23, 2p. Classical guitarist Michael Nigro provides a first-rate concert experience brimming with Latin-influenced musicality and engaging commentary. Nigro’s current program, A Journey through Latin America, features compositions from Antonio Lauro, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Jose Luis Merlin, Jorge Cardoso and Leo Brouwer. Free. Clark County Library Main Theater, lvccld.org The Man at the Piano June 23, 2:30p. Cabaret Jazz is proud to present Philip Fortenberry in an intimate concert including his personal stories and versatile music styling. Regaled as both a concert pianist and Christian recording artist, Philip is sure to entertain and enlighten. $25-$35. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com Djangovegas! Gypsy Jazz Concert June 22, 5p. Celebrate the music of Django Reinhardt and other gypsy jazz musicians past and present with the John Jorgenson Quintet, Stephane Wrembel and his band, and Hot Club of Las Vegas. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Downtown Historic Fifth Street School, artslasvegas.org THEATER
Catch Me if You Can June 18-21, 7:30 p. June 22-23, 2p & 7:30 p. Based on the hit DreamWorks film, ”Catch Me If You Can” is the high-flying, splashy Broadway musical adventure based on an astonishing real-life story of being young, in love and in trouble. Tickets start at $24. Reynolds Hall in The Smith Center, thesmithcenter.com Poets Corner June 21, 7:30p. Featuring the best local poetry talent and an open-mic forum for both new and established poets. West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 229-4800 |
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