Las Vegas Cultural Affairs
- City Council: MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN – MAYOR PRO TEM STAVROS S. ANTHONY
- LOIS TARKANIAN – STEVEN D. ROSS – RICKI Y. BARLOW – BOB COFFIN – BOB BEERS
- City Manager: ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL
- Cultural Arts
- February 2015 Calendar Of Events
- 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 Jan. 14, 2014
- Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org
- City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.govPROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
- Spring I Class Registration at the Charleston Heights Arts Center (all ages)
- Registration Jan. 15-Feb. 18, 2015, for six-week session of classes Feb. 18-March 28.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- Courses offered include ballet, hip-hop, ballroom dancing, visual arts and private lessons in music and
- dance by appointment. For more information, call 702-229-6383. To register online, visit
- www.artslasvegas.org/classes/register.htm.
- Spring Break Youth Dance Camp Registration (ages 12-18)
- Registration Jan. 15-March 30, 2015, for a one-week camp March 30-April 3.
- Cost: $75.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- This camp encompasses training in the dance disciplines and techniques of contemporary ballet,
- modern, hip-hop, jazz and lyrical, and concludes with student performance. Register your child for an
- opportunity to train, meet new people and succeed in a disciplined atmosphere. Enrollment is open to
- beginner through advanced dancers. For more information, call 702-229-6383. To register online, visit
- www.artslasvegas.org/classes/register.htm.
- 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. Dances are 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.
- -more- City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events February 2015 Calendar Page 2 of 5
- City Council: MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN – MAYOR PRO TEM STAVROS S. ANTHONY
- LOIS TARKANIAN – STEVEN D. ROSS – RICKI Y. BARLOW – BOB COFFIN – BOB BEERS
- City Manager: ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL
- Book Club at Charleston Heights Arts Center (16+)
- Feb.* 4 & 18 “The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love” by Oscar Hijuelos
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- Meet spirited book lovers in a free local book club at the Charleston Heights Arts Center! Fiction or nonfiction,
- e-reader, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share
- stories and make new friends! Enjoy guided discussion of selected titles of modern literature with group
- moderator, Aleida Castro. Call or visit http://www.artslasvegas.org/classes/chac.htm for more
- information. Book titles are subject to change.
- *Select titles in this program series will also include a film showing which is made possible in part by a grant from
- Nevada Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views expressed herein
- do not necessarily represent those of Nevada Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- West Las Vegas Arts Center Film Series: A Dream Deferred
- Saturdays, Feb. 7 and 14; 2 p.m.
- Free and open to the public.
- West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
- For more information, call 702-229-4800 or visit www.artslasvegas.org.
- Feb. 7 – “A Huey P. Newton Story” (note change in film)
- Born in a small town in Louisiana and later moved as an infant with his family to Oakland,
- California, Huey P. Newton became the co-founder of the Black Panthers Party and its leader for
- more than two decades. Director Spike Lee and Roger Fuenveur Smith collaborate to bring
- Newton’s thoughts, philosophies and history to life in “A Huey P. Newton Story.” Produced by
- Luna Ray Films, it is a film adaptation of Smith’s Obie Award-winning, off-Broadway solo
- performance of the same title. Filmed before a live audience, Lee directs the production with his
- signature mix of film and archival footage to capture the thoughts of this revolutionary political
- leader and the movement he founded.
- Rainbow Company Youth Theatre Presents “Digging Through Nevada’s Past”
- Feb. 13-14 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 14-15 at 2 p.m.
- Tickets: $5 per person.
- Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-3515.
- To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.artslasvegas.org (there is no online fee) or call
- 702-229-4614 or 229-6553.
- West Las Vegas Arts Center Film Series: A Dream Deferred
- Saturday, Feb. 14; 2 p.m.
- Free and open to the public.
- West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-229-4800.
- For more information, call 702-229-4800 or visit www.artslasvegas.org.
- “Strange Fruit” (57 minutes)
- “Strange Fruit” is the first documentary exploring the history and legacy of the Billie Holiday
- classic. The song's evolution tells a dramatic story of America's radical past using one of the most
- influential protest songs ever written as its epicenter. The saga brings viewers face-to-face with
- the terror of lynching even as it spotlights the courage and heroism of those who fought for racial
- justice when to do so was to risk ostracism and livelihood if white, and death if black. It examines
- the history of lynching, and the interplay of race, labor and the left, and popular culture, as forces
- that would give rise to the Civil Rights Movement.
- -more- City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events February 2015 Calendar Page 3 of 5
- City Council: MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN – MAYOR PRO TEM STAVROS S. ANTHONY
- LOIS TARKANIAN – STEVEN D. ROSS – RICKI Y. BARLOW – BOB COFFIN – BOB BEERS
- City Manager: ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL
- Mardi Gras Celebration with Creole Stomp (adults and seniors)
- Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.
- Tickets: $10 advance; $15 at door.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- Celebrate Mardi Gras dancing to rocking, bluesy Louisiana tunes. Creole Stomp travels the country
- carrying the tradition of Mississippi River Valley Creole music to audiences of thousands. This band is
- legendary on the Blues and Roots circuit for its marathon performances that feature a mix of Swamp
- Pop and traditional dance tunes, led by French-speaking Creole accordionist and fiddler Dennis
- Stroughmatt. Purchase tickets early to receive complimentary Mardi Gras mask and beads to join in all
- the fun. For tickets or more information, visit www.artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center Film Series
- Page to Screen: Stories of Hispanic Heritage and Culture
- In association with Nevada Humanities
- Celebrate Hispanic and Latino culture and heritage with this unique film series that showcases four
- acclaimed award-winning modern works. Discover and learn of Hispanic history and cultural
- experiences, question and express your thoughts and ideas with our Humanities Scholar, Luis Bonilla,
- and audience participants. As part of this series, book discussion groups will read the story to be
- explored and deliver insight about the author before seeing the story come to life on the big screen. All
- film screenings are free and open to the public. This program series is made possible in part by a grant from
- Nevada Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The views expressed herein
- do not necessarily represent those of Nevada Humanities or of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
- Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m.
- “The Mambo Kings” - rated R; runtime: 105 minutes.
- Free and open to the public
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- The Mambo Kings tells the story of two brothers who flee from Havana in the early 1950s, arrive in
- New York, and dream of making themselves famous musicians. Stars Armand Assante, Antonio
- Banderas, Cathy Moriarty, Maruschka Detmers, Desi Arnaz Jr., and Celia Cruz; directed by Arne
- Glimcher. Book discussion group meets Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
- Downtown Cultural Series Concert – The Firenze Strings with Li Lin Hong and Zhang Hai Yue
- celebrating the Year of the Goat with Music from China and Beyond
- Friday, Feb. 20, noon.
- Free and open to the public.
- Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse Jury Room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
- Bring your lunch to enjoy this hour-long concert.
- John McEuen & John Carter Cash “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” and “A Tribute to The Carter
- Family” Concert
- Saturday, Feb. 21, 8 p.m.
- Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
- Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-3515.
- John McEuen joins forces with John Carter Cash (son of Johnny Cash and June Carter) to share
- stories and memories and feature the stories and songs surrounding the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1972
- release, “Will The Circle Be Unbroken.”
- Brass Roots Quintet Concert
- Saturday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m.
- Free and open to the public.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- The Brass Roots Quintet will perform a free concert with a wide-ranging repertoire that embraces all
- styles of music, from classical to contemporary.
- -more- City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events February 2015 Calendar Page 4 of 5
- City Council: MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN – MAYOR PRO TEM STAVROS S. ANTHONY
- LOIS TARKANIAN – STEVEN D. ROSS – RICKI Y. BARLOW – BOB COFFIN – BOB BEERS
- City Manager: ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL
- Exhibitions
- Public Employee Art Exhibit
- Through Feb. 5, 2015, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; closed weekends and holidays.
- The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.
- Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St., second floor, 702-229-1012.
- This exhibit includes several city, county and state employees who also practice fine art. There will be a
- variety of media in the exhibit. The curator is Marty Walsh, owner of Trifecta Gallery in the Arts Factory.
- For more information, call 702-229-1012.
- The Mid-Century Las Vegas Stage: The Acts that Built the Entertainment Capital of the World
- Dec. 4, 2014 – Feb 14, 2015, Wednesday-Friday, 12:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Free and open to the public.
- Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 702-229-6383.
- A special exhibition in collaboration with the Las Vegas News Bureau and Nevada State Museum, Las
- Vegas. Writer Lynn Zook has contributed the informational text panel that describes the mid-century
- lounge scene in Las Vegas. The exhibit will include photographs from the News Bureau archives
- showing lounge acts from the mid-20th Century in Las Vegas entertainment history as well as
- photographs of signs and marquees highlighting the same entertainers. The Nevada State Museum will
- be loaning a costume from its collection that comes from the same time in history. For more
- information, call 702-229-1012.
- In Honor of Chinese New Year: Year of the Goat
- Dec. 19, 2014 – Feb 21, 2015, by appointment only and during reception Feb. 19.
- Meet-the-Artists Reception Feb. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Admission is free.
- Mayor’s Gallery, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.; 702-229-1012.
- This exhibit is organized annually to honor Chinese New Year. The upcoming new year opens the year
- of the goat. The symbol can also be shown as the Sheep and is the eighth sign of the Chinese Zodiac,
- which consists of 12 animal signs. It is lucky that the sheep is ranked eighth in the cycle of Chinese
- Zodiac animals, because the number 8 in Chinese is an auspicious one, symbolizing peace and
- prosperity. Artists included in the exhibit are Bill Leaf, Bobbie Ann Howell, Chuck Arnett, Gig Depio,
- Gwaylon Leaf, Jeff Fulmer, John Gregg, Kim Johnson, Kris Kortuem, Lynda Whitehair, Margaret
- DeClerk, Merrilee Hortt, Nancy Good, Peter Jakubowski, Peter Mengert, Rainer Bertrams, Robert
- Nelson, Stewart Freshwater, Theresa Lucero, Thomas Bumblauskas, William Bennet. Additional artists
- are to be determined. For more information, call 702-229-1012.
- Wayne Littlejohn Exhibition
- Jan. 22-May 5, 2015; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
- Free and open to the public.
- Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., first floor, 702-229-1012.
- For more information about this exhibit, please call 702-229-1012.
- In Honor of African American Heritage 2015 Exhibit
- Featured Artist Harold Bradford
- Feb. 12-May 14, 2015; 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
- Reception to be determined.
- Free and open to the public.
- Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St., second floor, 702-229-1012.
- For more information about this exhibit, please call 702-229-1012.
- -more- City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events February 2015 Calendar Page 5 of 5
- City Council: MAYOR CAROLYN G. GOODMAN – MAYOR PRO TEM STAVROS S. ANTHONY
- LOIS TARKANIAN – STEVEN D. ROSS – RICKI Y. BARLOW – BOB COFFIN – BOB BEERS
- City Manager: ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL
- Nevada Watercolor Signature Member Exhibit
- Feb. 26-May 23, 2015; open by appointment only and during artists’ reception.
- Meet-the-Artists Reception Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Mayor’s Gallery, Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.; 702-229-1012.
- Strong and vibrant watercolor work from Nevada Watercolor Society members that have been part of
- the group for many years. For more information about this exhibit, please call 702-229-1012.
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- Editor’s Note: High-resolution photos are available for download at
- ftp://ftp.lasvegasnevada.gov/ls/Exhibitions/ and
- ftp://ftp.lasvegasnevada.gov/ls/Feb_2015_Events/. No password is required.