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Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening extravaganza of classical music under the stars at the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras concert on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza. Tickets are available at the gate, priced at $9 for adults and $5 for students, senior citizens and the disabled. The outdoor Festival Plaza is located at 720 Twin Lakes Drive in Lorenzi Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics if desired, but no pets or glass containers, please.
The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras consist of four separate ensembles based upon age and playing ability. It is a diverse group of more than 300 students from Southern Nevada, ranging in age from 8 to 18 years old. Students are admitted by annual audition to this after-school program. The two upper-level groups, the Las Vegas Youth Philharmonic and Las Vegas Youth Symphony, perform symphonic repertoire with students preparing for entry into collegiate and professional-level organizations. Most students have five to eight years of musical experience and receive private instruction. For more information on the youth orchestras, go online to http://www.lvyo.org/ or call (702) 229-6211.
Other upcoming events include:
Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: Free for chili contestants; $1 for chili samples.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Bring your favorite chili and have it judged by a panel. Top three chilies will be awarded.
Cashore Marionettes Perform “Simple Gifts”
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $3 general admission; $10 Family Four-pack. Large group discounts available. Purchase tickets at www.artslasvegas.org or 229-3515.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 229-3515.
Under the hand of master puppeteer Joseph Cashore, marionettes come to life and show what it means to be human with a series of touching portrayals and poignant scenes from everyday life, set to classical music.
Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 12:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: Free for those who enter chili contest; $3 for those who don’t bring chili.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Cultural Cuisine Russian Cabbage Pie Workshop (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 15, at noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Cine en el Centro Film Series – “Trece Campanadas”
Thursday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. introduction; 6:30 p.m. feature presentation
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
An atmospheric horror film that captures the torment and power of artistic production, “Trece Campanadas” stars Juan Diego Botto as Jacobo, a young, troubled sculptor who suffered the tragic death of his father when he was a small boy. One fateful night, 13 peals of the Cathedral bell preceded the shotgun blast that killed Mateo (Luis Tosar), Jacobo's father. Jacobo returns home from Buenos Aires when he discovers that his mother, thought to be dead for many years, is actually alive and in a psychiatric institution. Upon his arrival, he begins to be tormented by visions of his father, urging him to finish work on a sculpture for the cathedral that he had begun many years ago. Soon, however, Mateo's true intentions are discovered: once Jacobo finishes the work, he will take over his son's body, and return to life. Jacobo is plagued by the sound of the tolling Cathedral bell--but is he really being visited by his father's ghost, or is he suffering from the same schizophrenia that holds his mother captive? Series curator Luis Bonilla will introduce the film and lead a discussion in Spanish following the screening. This 2002 film is unrated, runs 108 minutes, and is in Spanish. Supported by VeneMovies, Venevision International, Cox Communications, La Nueva, Radio Variedades, Recuerdo and Los Arcos.
Downtown Cultural Series Performance by Nekochan String Quartet
Friday, Oct. 16, noon to 1 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South, jury assembly room.
Enjoy the String Quartet Opus 59 No. 1 by Ludwig von Beethoven and String Quartet in F Major by Maurice Ravel. Call (702) 229-3515 for more information.
Pool Tournament (ages 7-14)
Friday, Oct. 16, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Fee: $1
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-6374.
Prizes will be awarded.
“Altered States: Artists Re-imagine the Book” Exhibition Opening Reception
Friday, Oct. 16, 6 to 8 p.m.
Free admission.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Meet Los Angeles-based artist and designer Joseph Shuldiner, the curator for this exhibit, at the opening reception. This exhibit has been programmed as one of the events associated with the Vegas Valley Book Festival. Exhibiting artists are Tor Archer, Alisa Banks, Doug Beube, Elile Brown, Shannon Freshwater, Jessica Holada, Lisa Kokin, Alexander Korzer-Robinson, Guy Laramee, Emily Sandor, and Jill Sylvia. The exhibit continues through Jan. 2, with hours Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Scottish Country Dancing
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Friday, Oct. 16, 6 to 9 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members. Multiple ticket discount available.
Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland, a social dance form with roots stretching back for centuries. Enjoy both traditional and modern dances. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes such as gillies, ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Ladies will find that skirts help them to enjoy the natural flow of the dance. Kilts are not required, but are heartily encouraged.
The Poets’ Corner
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.
Free admission.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 229-4800
Keith Brantley hosts a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants.
Tardeada Cultural: Youth Ballet Folklorico & Music Student Recital (all ages)
Friday, Oct. 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
This East Las Vegas outdoor student recital features talented students from ages 3 to adult with complete routines and songs learned in classes offered at the center. Accomplished musician and instructor Miguel Curiel directs voice, keyboard and guitar performances. The East Las Vegas Youth Ballet Folklorico students will dance choreographed routines led by instructors Marisol Hernandez, Reyna Esquivel and Estela Gomez de Hoover.
Mutts ‘n’ Masters 5K Run/ 1-Mile Fun Walk (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. registration; run and walk begin at 9 a.m.
Cost: free ages 0-11; $25 for 5K or $20 for 1-Mile by Oct. 15; $30 for 5K or $25 for 1-Mile on
event day. Fee includes T-shirt, goody bag and bandana for dog. Ten percent discount for
ages 50+ when registering in person with proper identification.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Join Councilman Steve Wolfson and his dogs for a competitive 5K run and one-mile run/walk for all ages and abilities, with or without a dog. Top finishers in the 5K will receive awards. A dog costume contest will take place at 10:30 a.m. Ribbons and bragging rights will be awarded for the cutest, scariest and most creative costumes. Enjoy a variety of vendors and demonstrations by the Las Vegas Dogs in Competitive Events Club and the Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club. There is a limit of one dog per person; each animal must remain on a leash. All dogs should wear a current rabies tag and be up-to-date on all vaccinations. Please do not bring dogs "in heat" or that may be a threat to others. Event officials reserve the right to refuse aggressive animals. Participants are asked to clean up after their pets. A parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver for children under 18 years of age to participate. Register on-line at www.active.com by Oct. 15 or in person at the center. Call 229-1100 for more information.
Red Bull Vegas AmJam Skatepark Competition Series Round 12 (ages 6-adult)
Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration and practice will begin at 10 a.m.
Desert Breeze Skatepark, 8275 West Spring Mountain Road
Fee: $10 to compete; spectators are free. Helmet required for competitors.
This event is held in conjunction with the Bite of Las Vegas Festival. For more information on the festival, visit .www.biteoflv.net. For more information on the competition, visit www.VegasAmJam.com or call (702) 229-2296.
“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” Audition (ages 10+)
Saturday, Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Adults and children ages 10 and older are invited to audition for “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The musical will be performed Dec. 4-13 by the Rainbow Company Youth Theatre. A prepared song is recommended.
Oktoberfest
Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 to 10 p.m.
Free admission. Food and beverage concessions available for sale.
Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 229-3515.
Everyone is invited to enjoy music by Herbie’s Autobahn and The Dummkopf’s, and German folk dancing by The Las Vegas Bavarians during Oktoberfest. The biergarten and food vendors outdoors on the plaza and courtyard will offer German potato cakes, potato salad, sauerkraut, bratwurst, Polish sausage, apple strudel and beer for purchase.
The Oktoberfest celebration is presented by the city of Las Vegas and the Original German American Social Club of Nevada. For more information call (702) 229-3515.
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