The Kaiser Report... Musical happenings for the week of August 15...

Here is this weeks musical lineup of happenings about town thanks to Laraine Kaiser. Unlike last week I got this up on time! Keeping up with the arts in Las Vegas is never easy but at least something is happening all the time!

Have a wonderful and culturally filled week!

Monday August 15th, 9:00pm-12:00am
Jazz performance and Jam session, to follow after first set
with Julian Tanaka, Reggie Johnson, Austin Pooley and Jeff Davis
The Arts Factory
107 East Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-383-3133

http://www.theartsfactory.com/

Tuesday August 16th, 7:00pm
Marimba artist Nebojsa Zivkovic performs with the UNLV Percussion Ensemble
Doc Rando Hall (Beam Music Hall)

UNLV
4505 Maryland Dr.
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3011

http://music.unlv.edu/

Thursday August 18th, 5:00-9:00pm
Art Festival family friendly, music, art, food, art galleries all open their doors
Water Street Art District (Water and Basic Road)
Henderson NV
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-267-1516

Thursday August 18th, 7:00pm
Janet Sue Mason Foundation presents symphony concert to benefit local breast cancer victims
Doors open at 5:30pm, hors d'oeuvres and silent auction, performance at 7:00pm
Horn Theatre
CSN Cheyenne Campus
3200 E. Cheyenne, one block west of Pecos.
Las Vegas NV 89030
$100, $150 for special seats
more info: http://daretolive.us/

Saturday August 20th, 2:00pm
Classical Guitarist Michael Nigro performs Lauro, Villa-Lobos, Cardoso and other South American composers
Clark County Library Theater
1401 East Flamingo
Las Vegas NV
No ticket info given, assuming it's free
more info: 702-507-3400

Sunday August 21st, 5:00pm
Award winning Philippine Dance team performs
Gold Coast Casino
4000 West Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas NV 89103
$25
more info: www.danceportcebu.org

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