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Councilman Steven D. Ross and the city of Las Vegas invite Las Vegas residents to celebrate spring at the multicultural festival in Ward 6 that will offer plenty of old-fashioned family fun. “The World in Your Backyard” multicultural festival will take place from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, in Centennial Hills Park at 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Festival admission and activities are free. Many performers will entertain on the main stage of the park amphitheatre, including Tevaka Nui (Polynesian Hula Halau), John Bear Lozano (traditional Native American flute player), Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Dancers (traditional Native American dance), Kaminari Taiko Drummers (traditional Japanese drumming), Xyachimal (traditional Mexican folkloric dance) and Hasani Palacio (traditional African drumming and dance). Make-it-and-take-it children’s craft workshops will be offered in sand art, African mask painting, Mexican paper flower making, Chinese dragon making, teepee painting, and the making of Indian feathers and corn husk dolls. A variety of community groups will offer ethnic foods for sale, including traditional Indian fried bread and desserts, Navajo tacos, and traditional Mexican, Japanese and American cuisines. Native American flutes and crafts, as well as traditional Mexican, Japanese and Polynesian crafts also will be displayed and available for purchase. Community groups will offer tables with information. No pets or glass containers, please. Call (702) 229-1087 for more information.
Other upcoming events include:
Under the Rainbow – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Enjoy a traditional feast with all of your favorites!
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner (ages 50+)
Wednesday, March 17, 3:30 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy a traditional Irish dinner.
St. Patrick’s Day Dance (adults)
Wednesday March 17, 7 p.m.
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 event day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Celebrate the holiday dancing to the big band music of the Don Burke Dance Band.
Free Business Seminars Offered To Local Business Owners (adults)
Thursday, March 18, 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 advanced financial analysis and cash flow strategies 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 (702) 229-6862 to register.
Cine En El Centro Film Series Feature “La Ley de Herodes” (adults)
Thursday, March 18, 6 p.m. introduction, 6:30 p.m. feature presentation
Admission is free.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Series curator Luis Bonilla will present a short introduction of the featured film, “La Ley de Herodes” at 6 p.m. After the screening, Bonilla will lead a discussion on the film in Spanish.
It's 1949, and following the brutal murder of a small Mexican town's mayor, the genteel and humble Juan Vargas (Damian Alcazar), a janitor, is appointed his successor. But in spite of his efforts to steer clear of corruption, Juan finally succumbs to the allure of dirty politics, emerging as a man with few scruples and deep grudges. Co-stars Pedro Armendariz Jr. and Delia Casanova. The Cine en el Centro Spanish-language film series is presented by the city of Las Vegas, Cox Communications, VeneMovies, Venevision International, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM, Tortillas Los Arcos and El Mercadito. The movies, all award-winning, blockbuster films from Latin America and Spain, have been donated by VeneMovies and Venevision International to provide cultural enrichment to the Hispanic community. The film, which is rated R and runs 120 minutes in Spanish, was released in 2000. Call (702) 229-1515 for more information.
Free Table Tennis/Ping Pong Tournament (ages 7-14)
Friday, March 19, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, March 19, 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., (702) 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.
Gran Tardeada Cultural Series – Noche Michoacana en la Plaza (all ages)
Friday, March 19, 7 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Bring the family to enjoy the lively music, dance and cuisine of Michoacán, Mexico. Mariachi Franco, Ballet Folklorico Xyachimal, La Danza de los Viejitos, Ballet Folklorico Izel, El Torito and Banda Chocolate will perform, and Bridget Gonzalez will make a special presentation. The event is presented with support from La Federacion de Michoacanos en Las Vegas, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM and TV Las Vegas.
The Poets’ Corner (adults)
Friday, March 19, 7 p.m.
No admission charge.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Keith Brantley hosts a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants.
Free Fishing Clinic (ages 7-11)
Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Advance registration required.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Youth will learn fishing techniques, the equipment, ethics and life skills.
Saturday Contra Dancing (all ages)
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers
Saturday, March 20, 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.
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