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Monday, December 31, 2012

2013 Parties abound in Downtown

Trying to avoid the craziness of the Las Vegas Strip on New Year Eve? Well there is always Downtown where the party is always better and the drink prices and covers are well you know... BETTER...

No the Strip has its benefits but if you are really trying to avoid the massive crowds you should definitely take a look at what we are doing down here. Here are a few event fliers for you to take a look at and see if anything appeals to your fancy.

May all of you have a safe and Happy New 2013!!!


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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

My Solstice Jaunt into America's Outback... Again!

Sunrise in Death Valley
December 21st, 2012
Everybody who knows me knows very well that I love the deserts of the American Southwest. I guess you could call me a bit of a desert rat. No matter how many times I drive out away from Las Vegas I am in absolute awe at the big clear skies and arid landscape before me. The desert fascinates me for everything that it is; it colors, its textures, its heights, it very harsh nature that beckons the cries of the coyote in the distance. The Southwest is raw earth where the spirits of the past roam freely without obstruction and only the hardiest of living things can survive, this is Mother Nature at her best. The desert is not a place for the weak but a place for the strong who brave the harsh climate to find their future. If you can survive the Mojave you can survive anywhere.

I was born in the Mojave Desert and it has been an integral part of my very nature as a human being. Its sands run through my veins and its fauna are my essence. I venture through it knowing very well that one wrong turn can mean my demise. But I am fortunate enough to have earned enough desert cred that if I get in a pickle so-to-speak I can hopefully get myself out of it. That's why the desert does not scare me too much. If I give her the respect she deserves I know that she will return the favor if it ever comes to that. Hence the reason I venture out as often as I can just to remind myself that life is a precious and delicate thing that needs to be reset or recharged. And the desert is the perfect place to do it.

The Solstice Recharge

On December 21st, two days after I came back from my yearly pilgrimage back east to visit my mom I woke up exceptionally early, well before the sunrise, to get in my trusted little MINI and venture out to Americas Outback. I knew well in advance that I wanted to see the sunrise out in the desert on the Solstice. This solstice was going to be different, a time of great reflection and of change. Both spiritually and emotionally. I knew that the next coming era that the Mayan's call the 14th Baktun, would be a time of great spiritual growth and a time for new and exciting beginnings. Not the end of the world as the media and Hollywood portrayed. I knew better. In either case I pointed my car North and headed to my favorite national park; Death Valley. I have written extensively about my adventures in Death Valley. It is a place that I never get tired of visiting and one that I always go back to re-energize.

Previous Outback Blog Posts -
http://lvartsandculture.blogspot.com/2010/04/death-valley-and-little-known-facts.html
http://lvartsandculture.blogspot.com/2010/05/travelling-americas-outback.html

The best way into Death Valley is through Beatty, Nevada at Hell's Gate. It is by far the most dramatic of the entrances into the park. Once you get through the mountain pass and pull over at the pay fee station this spot will present you with your first glimpse at the valley. It is one of the most dramatic vistas you will ever encounter. The valley floor is below sea level despite the fact that you are at about 3000 feet above looking down. Every time I gaze at it I am poetically reminded at what nature can create. If there is any place on earth that proves there is a higher power it is right here. Its simply breathtaking. For me it was the best place to see the sunrise just shortly after 7am at a brisk 29 degrees. The best time of the year to experience Death Valley is during late fall through early spring when temperatures are cooler. I would NOT recommend that you venture here in the summer months. With temperatures reaching 125 degrees you travel at your own peril.

Bad Water Basin Death Valley
Though I arrived in Death Valley early to see the sunrise I did get a chance to see the newly remodeled visitors center at Furnace Creek that had just reopened a few month earlier. All the exhibitions have been updated and a fresh coat of paint definitely spruced up the vintage Mid-Century Modern building. After walking around for a minute and getting my national park passport stamped I headed on the road again towards Bad Water. At 282 feet below sea level Bad Water basin is the lowest point in North America.

For more information about Death Valley National Park - http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

Shoshone and Tecopa

After leaving Bad Water I headed South out of the park. The drive is dramatic with really awesome winding roads that hug the side of the mountains. My tiny little car hit the curves without hesitation and made the ride so much more enjoyable. I even stopped a few times along the way just to enjoy the scenery which is even more amazing at every turn. Just looking up at the mountains, that you can literally walk up to, leave you in splendid awe. Death Valley is definitely a plein-air artists wonderland ready to be painted at every moment.

After exiting the park I headed towards the little hamlet of Shoshone, home of the world famous Crowbar Cafe and Saloon. Though I only stopped by for a second to grab a candy bar at the general store, Shoshone is a great place to unwind after a day in the park. The Crowbar is a popular pit-stop for motorcyclists travelling through the area and the Shoshone Museum is also well worth the visit.

As I headed out of Shoshone towards Baker, California home of the worlds tallest non-working thermometer I passed the junction to Tecopa. The small town of Tecopa is also well known in the region for its hot springs. Within a few miles of Tecopa is also a great point of interest worth visiting the China Ranch Date Farm.

For more information about Shoshone - http://shoshonevillage.com/index.html
Death Valley Chamber of Commerce - http://deathvalleychamber.org/
Tecopa Hot Springs - http://www.tecopahotsprings.org/
China Ranch Date Farm - http://www.chinaranch.com/

Baker and Beyond

Mojave National Preserve
from Kelbaker Road
As I parted the Amargosa River area and made may way to Baker I passed the Dumont Sand Dunes. The dunes are a paradise for off-road enthusiasts in need of a little adrenalin rush. You can access the dunes either by going through Route 127 out of Shoshone or take the I-15 from Las Vegas to Baker, California. The only reason I mentioned the dunes is the fact that I passed by them as I made my way out of Shoshone and saw a gaggle of people all suited up and ready to take their ATV's for a ride. It seemed like fun, enough for me to pull over and see what all the fuss was about, but my heart was set on seeing the natural beauty of the Mojave National Preserve which lied just a few miles ahead.

After fueling up in Baker, also known as the Gateway to Death Valley, I kept following the 127 which turned into Kelbaker Road that leads directly into the park. I had been wanting to hit the preserve since I was a little boy just because it seemed like a cool place to go. It was one of those places that my parents and I would drive past often on our way to Los Angeles so my child curiosities about the area never ceased to draw me and the fact that the preserve is also home to the historic Kelso Train Depot which caught my curiosity when I saw a photo of it.

As I made my way deep into the park I was astonished by the huge extinct lava fields and cinder-cones that popped up out of nowhere. A testament to the areas very active and very recent geological past. Who knew that Pele was so active in Southern California! Though I didn't really stop, being cognizant of the time and the fact that I only had so many hours of sunlight on the shortest day of the year I drove past them. With the preserve only a two hours from Las Vegas this is a place I can easily return too any weekend. Though I do want to point out that Kelbaker Road is in desperate need of repaving. Not that it has huge pot holes, well maybe a few, but it is like riding on a cheese-grater. It looks like there was an attempt to resurface the road some time ago but it did not hold up very well.

For more information about the Mojave National Preserve - http://www.nps.gov/moja/index.htm

The Kelso Train Depot

There is little doubt that the historic Kelso Train Depot is a treasure of the high deserts of Southern California. Built in 1924 by the Union Pacific Railroad as one of several whistle stops between Salt Lake City and San Pedro California, the depot played a major role providing a much needed respite from the hot desert summers. It was originally part of the Salt Lake, San Pedro and Los Angeles Railroad that was built in 1905 by Montana Senator William Andrews Clark. Clark is credited as the founding father of Las Vegas and is the namesake for Clark County Nevada.

The Kelso Train Depot
Though the original 1905 depot was moved and later demolished the new Kelso depot built 19 years later still stands as a testament to the importance the railroad played in the American Southwest. The Kelso depot is strikingly similar to the depot in Caliente Nevada that was built just a year before in 1923. When you arrive into Kelso it is a bit of a challenge to find the depot since it faces away from the road and rightfully so. The depot actually faces the railroad tracks so you see the back before you have to walk up to see the front. Once you walk up to the depot you are immediately mesmerized by its beauty. Built in the mission revival style common in the southwest the depot is a handsome building. The entire ground floor is surrounded by an arched portico and the second floor windows have awnings. The grounds are covered in grass, date palms and several other trees. A veritable oasis in this harsh climate that is the Mojave National Preserve.

Today the depot is no longer used by the railroad, it has been fully restored to its former glory and houses the preserve's visitors center, a museum and a cafe'. My time at the depot exploring its galleries, talking to the park rangers and of course having lunch was a great experience. As a seasoned museum attendee and critic, heck I am a curator after all, the depot was a sight for sore eyes. Just a week before I was in New York City visiting the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), which was a major disappointment. I have been going to the AMNH since I was a little boy and not much has changed in the past 38 years. The hall of minerals looked like an old 1970's B-Movie with grimy carpets, dark dingy galleries and kids running around as if it was a romparoom! For goodness sake at least dust the gems every once in a while! And don't even let me tell you about the moisture damage inside the Meso-American exhibits! But I digress... In either case the Kelso Train Depot and its amazingly friendly staff, great exhibits and good sandwiches make it a must see when in Southern California. Best of all its free!

I am already planning my return in the next couple of weeks!

For more information about the Kelso Train Depot - http://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm

Mid-Century Modern Marvels and a Joshua Tree or Two (million)...

Roy's Motel & Cafe
On Route 66
Upon leaving the Mojave Preserve I headed south towards Twentynine Palms, home of the Joshua Tree National Park. The hour or so drive to the park was pleasant with lots of desert and architecture to enjoy. If you are a Mid-Century Modern architecture aficionado you will definitely enjoy So-Cals back country. Along the old National Trail Highway, AKA Route 66, you will find some great examples of this architectural vernacular that has been seeing a resurgence in popularity over the past several years. Since many of the communities in the Southwest built up during the 1950's and 60's there is plenty of Mid-Century to go around especially in places like Palm Springs and Las Vegas.

Oh and bit of advice when you drive in the area keep an eye out for the California Highway Patrol for they tend to lurk in all the nooks and crannies of the high desert. Luckily So-Cal drivers are kind enough to flash their headlights to give you some advance warning to slow down. And goodness knows for someone who drives a little red car the warnings are much appreciated!

With barely an hour and half of sunlight left I finally made it to the Joshua Tree visitors center in Twentynine Palms. My choice of seeing the sunset on the Pacific Ocean was easy to make. I would never make it to the beach on time so I just stayed in the park. The park that borders just north of the San Andreas Fault is a dramatic landscape with every hue imaginable; from Joshua Tree's and Cholla Cactus to Ocotillo's and natural rockpiles there is plenty of visual stimulation to entertain you for hours. Most of the easily accessible areas of the park are to the West though the area South towards I-10 is a great drive and the dramatic drop in elevation with eye popping vistas make it tantalizing candy-land. Sadly my brief time in the park did not afford me much time to enjoy it and by the time I hit the parks exit it was already dark. As night descended in the desert I knew right then and there that I would be back. Only a few hours away from Las Vegas it would be well worth the drive to explore the park further and to really take on its beauty.

For more information about the Joshua Tree National Park - http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

759 miles and some great memories

Looking back I have to say this was one of the most fulfilling road trips I had ever taken. I had hit two amazing national parks and a national preserve, I drove the back country of Southern California and Nevada and came within a hop, skip and a jump of Arizona. In the end I covered 759 miles in 18 hours traversing the high deserts of the Mojave. Not just was the trip the highlight of my two week vacation which began in New York City it was one for my personal record books.

If you are from Las Vegas and or are going to be visiting Las Vegas consider a road trip to America's Outback, the Mojave Desert, for it is a land of contrasts that will leave you spiritually and emotionally fulfilled.

Happy Motoring!

Map located at the Kelso Train Depot

(Photos taken by Brian Paco Alvarez)

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Sunday, December 16, 2012

A Little Holiday Music Fun for All!

Enculturate's favorite violinist Laraine Kaizer never loses a beat and always keeps us informed of musical happenings about town. Here are a few more additions to our weekly report.

Have a great a culturally filled weekend!





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Monday, December 10, 2012

The Las Vegas Phil & Friends Rocked The Smith!

The Las Vegas Philharmonic blew the roof off Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts this past weekend for their Pops II concert A Very Vegas Holiday. There are no other words to describe their holiday concert but to simply state it was flawless. With a repertoire that included some of the timeless classics of the holiday, including a beautiful collection of new songs, the concert could have gone on for several more hours and no one would have even noticed. The two hour concert went off without a hitch and with Maestro Robert Bernhardt, guest conductor at the helm we were treated to a warm welcome with lots of funny moments that would have made any local comedy club jealous for the attention.

The audience was treated to a full orchestra that included the Las Vegas Masters Singers, Grant Sawyer Middle School Advanced Girls Choir, and a special treat from the Foothill High School Drum Line. Not to mention the Dave Loeb Jazz Quartet that gave the performance that Vegas touch. But the Pièce de résistance was by far Niki Scalera and Travis Cloer who completed the circle. These two performers shot it to the moon and back and had the audience in absolute awe of their vocal talents. The evening was capped off by cameo appearances by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and her husband former Mayor Oscar Goodman who read the timeless classic The Night Before Christmas.

No matter what your religious proclivities may be this concert reminded me that the Holidays are an important time of the year for our culture because it brings family, friends and strangers together to celebrate with a few fabulous songs and lots of cheers.

Happy Holiday's Everyone and BRAVO to the Las Vegas Philharmonic!!!

Happy Hanukkah
Merry Christmas
Happy Kwanzaa
& Everyone Else too!

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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of December 3 and 17th...

It would not be the holidays without Laraine Kaizer's weekly updates to keep us abreast of the musical happenings about town. Laraine is one of the talented violinists of the Las Vegas Philharmonic who absolutely floored me on Saturday with their holiday concert. It is so heartwarming to know that we have such an amazing philharmonic and talented musicians in this community that make Las Vegas a great place to live.

Have a great week everyone and
Happy Holidays!

Monday, December 10th, 7:30pm
Chamber music recital featuring UNLV doctoral percussion student A J Merlino
program includes Nielsen: Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra op. 57, Pye: "Rebana Looops," and Westlake: "Invisible Men." Performers include
Karalyn Clark, Erin Vander Wyst, Luigi Ng, Bronson Purdy, Chis Tusa, Chris Dye, and Max Feld.
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Tuesday, December 11th, 7:00pm
Handel's Messiah performed by Las Vegas Valley Peoples Chorus and instrumentalists ("Musica Lumina")
sing along with this masterpiece from your seats, this concert raises funds for AIDS awareness Green Valley Presbyterian
1798 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson NV 89074
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 454-8484http://www.greenvalleypres.com/

Thursday, December 13th, 1:00pm
Percussion recital by UNLV doctoral student Jeremy Meronuck
UNLV HFA (houses the music office)
Paul Harris Theater
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/event/dma-recital-jeremy-meronuck-percussion?delta=0

Friday, December 14th, 5:30pm
Song Cycle "Winterreise"(Winter Journey) by Franz Schubert performed by UNLV doctoral vocal student and baritone Jonathan Baltera and pianist Spencer Baker
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Publicmore info 702 895-3332

Friday, December 14th, 7:30pm
Recital doctoral vocal student and tenor William McCullough
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154

Saturday, December 15th, 6:00pm
Traditional music of India: Kirtan a religious/meditative music involved chant, call and response, percussion
the ensemble :"Mayapuris" performs, this music check it out: http://www.youtube.com/user/Mayapuris?feature=mhee
UNLV Student Union
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154$25-$250 (includes vegetarian feast to follow)more info/tickets copy and paste this link into a new browser window: http://www.govindassanctuary.com/the-mayapuris-live-concert/

Sunday, December 16th, 7:30pm
Vocal studio recital
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public

Sunday, December 16th, 2:00pm
Traditional music for Hanukkah and more by Klezmir band Meshuggina Klezmorim-Dr. D. Gause, Clarinet
D.J.Sinai, voice/piano, Irv Weinberger, guitar, Brett Barns, drums and
Lee Schreiber, violin
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. McLeod Dr.
Las Vegas, NV
$12 at door $10 in advance
more info 702 283-0334

Holiday concerts
Thursday, December 13 7:00 
Henderson Symphony performs at "Winterfest"
Henderson Convention Center Free!

Friday, Saturday December 14 7:30pm 
Desert Winds Ensemble performs holiday tunes
Community Lutheran Church

Saturday, December 15 
Desert Winds Ensemble performs holiday tunes
Green Valley United Methodist Church
http://www.knpr.org/common/psa/detailNEW.cfm?EventID=16026

Sunday, December 16 2:30 
Holiday Brass and Organ concert at
Green Valley Presbyterian Church http://www.greenvalleypres.com/?page_id=1004

Saturday, December 15th, 7:30 and Sunday December 16th
and more see the Nutcracker ballet performed by Nevada Ballet with live music
http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/the-nutcracker/

upcoming

Monday, December 17th 6:00pm
Chamber music concert by Nevada School of the Arts students
wind quintets, string quartets, piano trios, and the chamber orchestras will
perform beautiful classical music Nevada School of the Arts
Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium
401 S. Fourth St.
Las Vegas NV 89101
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-384-3787

Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm
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Friday, December 07, 2012

The Art of Giving at First Friday TONIGHT!

The Last First Friday of 2012 has arrived and looking back at the year I can only stand in amazement how far our community has grown culturally. The art scene in Las Vegas has exploded and the city that once was known only for its cheap buffets and smoky casinos is emerging as a regional arts power house. This past year we witnessed the opening of the Smith Center for the Performing Arts, The MOB Museum and the Neon Museum not to mention lots of galleries, artists, musicians and culturalists coming into the scene.

With Las Vegas finally reaching the cultural arts tipping point there is no turning back. The future is bright and 2013 will bring even more growth in the arts. I must also point out that next year marks the 10th anniversary of this blog. So stay tuned for all that good news in the next few weeks.

First Friday begins a little earlier tonight around 5pm and yes there is plenty of parking in and around the area for all. For more information about First Friday please visit this site - http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/













Galleries and businesses in the Arts District -

Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary Art - http://amandaharrisgallery.com
The Arts Factory - http://www.theartsfactory.com/
303 North Studio - https://www.facebook.com/303NorthStudio
Cricket Studio - http://www.cricketstudio.com/
Trifecta Gallery - http://www.trifectagallery.com/
Contemporary Arts Center - http://lasvegascac.org/
Brett Wesley Gallery - http://www.brettwesleygallery.com/
The Corner Store - http://www.cornerstorefurniture.com
Cowtown Guitars - http://www.cowtownguitars.com/
Sin City Gallery - http://www.sincitygallery.com
Statement Art Gallery - http://www.statementartgallery.com/
Oryan Fine Art - http://oryanstudio.com/
Happy Panda Toys - http://www.happypandatoys.com/
Hiptazmic Studio - http://www.facebook.com/Hiptazmic
Jenny Valdez Gallery - http://jennyvaldez.weebly.com
Clay Arts Vegas - http://www.clayartsvegas.com/
Theater 7 - http://www.theatre7lv.com/
Joseph Watson Gallery - http://www.josephwatsoncollection.com/
La Chica Gallery - http://www.lachicaartnmusic.com/
Black Bird Studios - http://blackbirdstudioslv.com/
Retro Vegas - http://www.retro-vegas.com/
Skin City Body Painting - http://www.skincitybodypainting.com/
City of the World Gallery - http://cityoftheworld.org/
The Funk House Antiques - http://www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com/
Better Than New Boutique - http://betterthannewlv.com/
Electric Lemonade Boutique - http://www.facebook.com/electriclemonadeshop
Patina Decor - http://www.patinadecorlv.com/








At Emergency Arts in the Entertainment District
http://www.emergencyartslv.com/

Tasty Space Gallery - http://tastyspacelv.com
Lit'l Art Bodega - http://www.lilartbodega.com/
Kleven Contemporary - http://klevencontemporary.tumblr.com/

Other galleries located inside Emergency Arts with corresponding suite numbers -

120 Burlesque Hall of Fame, 150 Tasty Space Gallery, 145 Counterspace Gallery, 154 Peanut Butter Fish, 162 Fifth Wall Gallery, 164 Sporadica, 166 Digital Euphoria, 168 Multiplexer, 180 Action Red, 184 Other Voices Gallery, 186 Kleven Contemporary, 188 Thought Robbers Gallery, 190 Get Up Gallery, 212 Different Strokes Gallery, 219 Lil Art Bodega, 221 Maintainence Studios, 222 Tonya Harvey Photography, 223 AAA Electra Gallery



Visitors Center @
The Contemporary Arts Center Las Vegas






Prisma @ Trifecta Gallery

Crass Doesn't Sell at 303 North Studio
@ the Arts Factory

Tom Bisesti @
Josephine Skaught Salon in
Art Square (across from the Arts Factory)

Justice Howard @ Sin City Gallery

Kathleen Strukoff @ La Chica Gallery

Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm
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Wednesday, December 05, 2012

MOB Museum celebrates Repeal Day - TONIGHT

Did I ever tell you that I absolutely LOVE the MOB Museum? Well I have lots of reasons to love it but especially because they know how to throw a party. And what better reason to throw a party than to celebrate the repeal of the 18th Amendment! You know that pesky little law outlawing the sale of alcohol that took place way back in 1920. Silly! Well thanks to that amendment bootlegging became the norm and the flapper took the stage. Ahhh the Roaring 20's...

So in celebration of the 79th anniversary of the repeal of the 18th Amendment, the MOB Museum (you know the real one Downtown : ) is having the party of the year. With lots of Booze and Broads to celebrate the day!

The event begins this evening at 6pm till...

The MOB Museum 
The Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement
300 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101
http://themobmuseum.org/


The 18th Amendment - (January 17, 1920 - December 5, 1933)

Section 1. After one year from the ratification of this article the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within, the importation thereof into, or the exportation thereof from the United States and all territory subject to the jurisdiction thereof for beverage purposes is hereby prohibited.

Section 2. The Congress and the several States shall have concurrent power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.

Section 3. This article shall be inoperative unless it shall have been ratified as an amendment to the Constitution by the legislatures of the several States, as provided in the Constitution, within seven years from the date of the submission hereof to the States by the Congress.


Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm
Have You donated to KNPR? Pledge Now at http://www.knpr.org/index.cfm

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Monday, December 03, 2012

Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of December 3...

Good morning Las Vegas here is your weekly update of musical happenings about town provided my the talented Laraine Kaizer. Make sure to stay tuned for my First Friday update and other exciting news from Southern Nevada. 

For more information about Laraine - 
http://larainespainting.com/


Monday December 3rd, 3:00-5:00pm
Violin Master Class with Los Angeles Philharmonic Concert Master Alexander Treger, he will be
working with three Nevada School of the Arts Students
Nevada School of the Arts
Historic Fifth Street School Auditorium
401 S. Fourth St.
Las Vegas NV 89101
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-384-3787
http://www.laphil.com/philpedia/alexander-treger

Monday December 3rd, 7:30pm
Opera Scenes showcasing "Pants Roles"........"(S)he wears the pants"
UNLV HFA (houses the music office)
Paul Harris Theater
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$10-$8 discounts for seniors/military/disabled/staff/faculty. One Free ticket per UNLV student with valid IDmore info 702 895-2787

Monday December 3rd, 7:30pm
CSN Orchestra Concert conducted by Chris Davis and Winston Canilao
Brahms, Haydn, and Stamitz Viola Concerto in D, Rhamaan Phillip soloist
CSN Horn Theater
3200 Cheyenne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$8 Adults $5 Students Seniors
more info 702-651-LIVE

Tuesday December 4th, 5:30pm
Chamber Music Concert Featuring UNLV String and Piano Chamber ensembles
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332

Tuesday December 4th, 7:30pm
CSN Concert Band and Mariachi Concert conducted by Dr. Richard McGee and Aldaberto Garcia
CSN Horn Theater
3200 Cheyenne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89154
$8 Adults $5 Students Seniors
more info 702-651-LIVE

Thursday December 6th, 7:00pm
Doctoral Clarinet Recital Featuring Erin Vander Wyst, program includes Nielsen Concerto,
Bach's first Cello Suite and works by French composers
UNLV HFA (houses the music office)
Paul Harris Theater
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332

Thursday December 6th, 7:30pm
Civic Orchestra Concert
UNLV Beam Music Center
Room 160
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332

Friday December 7th, 7:30pm
Discover new music by current classical composers in the Nextet Concert
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332 

Saturday December 8th, 1:30pm
Doctoral Vocal Recital by mezzo-soprano Stephanie Weiss
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332 

Saturday December 8th, 7:30pm
Doctoral Vocal Recital by tenor William McCulloug
UNLV Beam Music Center
Dr. ("Doc") Arturo Rando-Grillot Hall
4505 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154Free and Open to the Public
more info 702 895-3332

Holiday Concerts

Monday December 3: 
Nevada Pops Holiday Concert with the Desert Chorale at Ham Hall
For more info:
http://nevadapops.org/Nevada_Pops/Home.html

Tuesday December 4:
Guitar Society Holiday Concert at West Charleston Librarycopy and paste for more info:
http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=41838

Thursday December 6:
Flute Club Holiday Performance at Opportunity Village, Magical Forest
http://www.lasvegasfluteclub.com/events.html

Friday December 7:
Mariachi Holiday Concert at Clark County Librarycopy and paste for more info:
http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=43239

Saturday December 8:
Las Vegas Philharmonic Holiday Concert at the Smith Centercopy and paste for more info:
http://lvphil.org

Sunday December 9:
Nevada Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert at Clark County Library copy and paste for more info:
http://www.knpr.org/common/psa/detailNEW.cfm?EventID=16001

Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm
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Saturday, December 01, 2012

9th Annual Las Vegas Latino Film Festival has arrived!

There is nothing better then a little film to entice the masses on a beautiful Las Vegas Saturday. The Hispanic Museum of Nevada is having their 9th Annual Latino Film Festival today and from what I know from past festivals this is one not to be missed. So get out of the house and get over to the College of Southern Nevada and get your film on!

Latino Film Festival
College of Southern Nevada
3200 East Cheyenne
10am to 9pm
$10 Dollar General Admission
http://www.hispanicmuseumnv.com/


Nevada Public Radio
For more information on the Cultural Arts in Las Vegas please visit Nevada Public Radio. NPR has detailed listings of many cultural and civic events hosted by area non-profits click on this linkhttp://www.knpr.org/common/psa/listNEW.cfm and if you are planning an event in the next few months, be sure to get your free listing in Nevada Public Radio's Desert Companion magazine by submitting the information here at http://www.knpr.org/culture/eventaddnew.cfm
Have You donated to KNPR? Pledge Now at http://www.knpr.org/index.cfm

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