The Kaiser Report... Musical happenings for the week of May 16...

Here is Laraine Kaiser's weekly report on musical happening around the our wonderful community. Have a great week everyone!

Concerts May 16-May 22

Tuesday May 17, 6:30pm
Chamber Music Program of NSA, end of semester concert Beethoven Ghost Trio, Schumann Piano Quintet and much more! Reception to follow
Nevada School of the Arts, Gallery
401 S. Fourth St. #125
Las Vegas NV 89101
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-384-2787

Wednesday May 18, 7:00pm
Tamburitzans: folk music and dance of Eastern Europe on tour from Duquesne University
Starbright Theater
2225 Thomas Ryan Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134
Tickets $26 at the door
more info: 877-826-6437

Thursday May 19, 7:00pm
Mariachi music with dancers; Conference of CCSD concert- groups from Mexico, CCSD students and faculty along with Ballet Folklorico
Ham Hall UNLV
4505 Maryland Dr.
Las Vegas NV 89119
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-2787

Friday May 20, 7:00pm
Art opening and reception at Barrick Museum, local artists (show is called “89XXXhibition”), food and drink by Elilis Island, Skyy, Rubio’s, and the Lunch Box, ‘live entertainment’
UNLV, Barrick Museum
4505 Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas NV 89119
Free and Open to the Public, but must RSVP! http://www.yelp.com/events/las-vegas-89xxxhibition-opening-night-2
More info: 702-895-3381

Friday May 20, 8:00pm
Henderson Symphony Respighi, Pines of Rome and Bruch Scottish Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra: Alex Gonzalez guest soloist
Henderson Pavilion
200 S. Green Valley
Henderson, NV 89012
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-267-2171

Saturday May 21, 3:30pm
Alison Stewart, Oboe Recital solo recital
West Charleston Library, Lecture Hall
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Free and Open to the Public
More info: 702-869-5628

Saturday May 21, 8:00pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic Mahler Symphony no. 1 and Mozart Harp and Flute Concerto with Alexander Viazovtsev, Flute and Kim DeLibero-Glennie, Harp
Doors open 7:00, pre-concert talk 7:15
Ham Hall UNLV
4505 Maryland Dr.
Las Vegas NV 89119
Tickets $35 $75
Senior/Students $31.50-$67.50
more info: 702-895-2787

Sunday May 22, 2:00pm
Piano Competition Winners of the CSN 11th Annual Piano Competition with orchestra, Oscar Carrescia conducting
Horn Theatre
CSN Cheyenne Campus
3200 E. Cheyenne, one block west of Pecos
Las Vegas NV 89030
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-651-4659

Sunday May 22, 2:00pm
Performing Arts Society of Nevada, program TBA
Clark County Library Theater
1401 East Flamingo
Las Vegas NV
Tickets $15 available one hour before at box office
more info: 702-658-6741

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