Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of April 29...

The Flashlight at
the UNLV Performing Arts Theater

Hello and happy Monday everyone. Here is Laraine's weekly update of musical happenings about town.

Have a great and culturally filled week everyone!

Monday, April 29th 5:30pm
Doctoral Trumpet recital featuring Micah Holt
program includes George Antheli's Sonata for Trumpet and Claude Bolling's "Toot Suite"
for Trumpet and Jazz Piano
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20177

Monday, April 29th 7:30pm
Piano Recital by Lang Lang: "Hottest artist on the classical music planet"
by the New York Times
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts - Reynolds Hall
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
$39-$129
more info http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/lang-lang

Tuesday, April 30th 5:30pm
Morelli Quintet (UNLV's honor undergraduate wind quintet)
members include Brandon Denman, Flute Ben Serna-Grey, Oboe
Jonathan Cannon, Clarinet Bromson Foster, Bassoon and Michael Villarreal, Horn
program includes August Klughardt's Wind Quintet in C Major and Malcolm Arnold's
"Three Shanties for Wind Quintet"
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332 - http://www.unlv.edu/node/20376

Wednesday, May 1st 6:30pm
Las Vegas Youth Orchestra and Symphonic Band
program includes Isaac Albeniz's "Cordoba," Johannes Brahms' Hungarian Dance No. 5,
Gioachino Rossini's Overture to "La Gazza Ladra," and Richard Strauss' Horn Concerto No. 1,
Op. 11 featuring Horn soloist Kaden Carr
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts - Reynolds Hall
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
$20-$50, students/seniors$10
more info 702-385-2838 - http://www.lvyo.org

Wednesday, May 1st 7:30pm
Sin City Winds (UNLV graduate wind Quintet) perform a program that
includes Samuel Barber's "Summer Music," and Fancais Poulenc's
Sextet for Piano and Winds
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20176

Wednesday, May 1st 8:00pm
UNLV Community Band performs with the High Desert Horns
program includes Stephen Mahpar's "Ragnarok," and Bill Moffit's "Armed Forces Saluet"
UNLV Artemis Ham Concert Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
$10, $8 seniors/military/unlv staff, students get 1 free ticket with valid id
more info 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16765

Thursday, May 2nd 5:30pm
UNLV String Chamber Music Recital program includes Villa Lobos' "Bachiana Brasileiras No. 1" for 8 cellos, Bartok's Duos for two violins, String Quartets by Anton Dvorak and Mozart
UNLV Beam Music Hall - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332 - http://www.unlv.edu/node/20480

Friday, May 3rd 5:30pm
UNLV Flute Studio Recital, program includes works by Telemann,
Bach, Poulenc, Rodrigo Tanouye and more!
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20375

Friday, May 3rd 8:00pm
Henderson Symphony Orchestra performs Joseph Canteloube's "Chants d'Auvergne" and
Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4. Guest Soloist is soprano Ceclilia Lopez. Taras Krysa Conducts
Henderson Pavilion
200 S. Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson NV 89012
Free and Open to the Public
suggested donation: $10
more info 702-267-2171 - http://www.hsorch.org

Saturday, May 4th and Sunday May 5th 9:00am-6pm with
events till 11pm (see below)
"Lei Day Polynesian Festival" Traditional music- including Gary and
Sheldeen Haleamau, Na Hoe and Mark Yamanaka dance, traditional foods
(available for purchase), arts and crafts, a dance competition
California Hotel and Casino

12 East Ogden Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89101
Free and Open to the Public for general festival
dance competition: $20 Saturday 7-11pm
Music concert $25 Saturday 7:30pm
more info 702-385-1222 - www.thecal.com

Saturday, May 4th 3:30pm
Flute Recital by UNLV Flute professor Dr. Jennifer Grim
Program includes Mendelssohn's "Midsummer Night's Dream"
and Debussy's "Syrinx"
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332 - http://www.unlv.edu/node/21230

Saturday May 4th 6:00pm
Reenactment of the battle of Puebla-the great battle of Cinco de Mayo in chich Mexican forces defeated the French performed by the group: Xyachimal Folklorical
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. Mcleod Dr.
Las Vegas NV
$12 at door $10 in advance
more info 702-455-7340
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/parks/Events/Pages/default.aspx

Saturday May 5th 2:00pm
Traditional Japanese Music Concert featuring Korabo Taiko, and ShimaTime
(string and percussion instruments with 'choreography')
Clark County Library Main Theater
1401 East Flamingo
Las Vegas NV
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-507-3400
http://www.lvccld.org/events/event.cfm?nID=44647

upcoming

Monday, May 6th 6:00pm
Horn recital by UNLV Professor of French Horn Bill Bernatis
program includes Carl Maria Von Weber's "Concertino"
and Robert Schumann's "Fantasy Pieces"
UNLV Beam Music Center room 160
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/21229

Tuesday, May 7th 7:30pm
Contemporary Music Recital "Nextet" program includes the latest
compositions by UNLV Composers for string quartet and for wind
ensembles, performers include: Lenka Sanchez, Crystal Yuan
violins, Hanna Suk viola, Andrew Smith cello Timothy Hoft
piano and Anastasia Petanova, flute
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16411

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 link http://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/common/psa/listNEW.cfm

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Three former Nevada governors to speak at MOB Museum

The MOB of three, Governors List, Bryan and Miller take the stage at the MOB Museum this Thursday to discuss Nevada and it unique history and of course their governing of what could sometimes be considered an un-governable state. Goodness knows with these three amazing leaders in one room the conversation will be very lively. So get down to the MOB Museum in Downtown, the only authentic MOB experience in Las Vegas!

Thursday, April 25 @6pm

The MOB Museum 

The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

300 Stewart Avenue

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101

http://themobmuseum.org/

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 link http://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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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of April 22...

It looks like there are plenty of musical happenings this week thanks to Laraine's diligent work in scoping them out. Also it looks like Laraine will be performing with the Middle Eastern musical ensemble Bishr Hijazi at the Winchester Cultural Center. I have seen Bishr perform and they are awesome and most definitely a concert not to be missed!

Have a great and culturally filled week everyone.

Every day through May 12th 5:00-6:00pm
Enjoy live music Monday-Thursday: Paraguayan Harpist: Mariano Gonzalez
Friday-Sunday: Guitar Duo Dirk K and Steven Lee
in the beautiful Spring Garden
Bellagio Conservatory (large garden near the front desk, and self parking)Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89109

Free and Open to the Public
http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx

Tuesday April 23rd 7:30pm
UNLV Symphony Orchestra directed by Taras Krysa
performs a concert featuring the UNLV Concerto
Competition winners: Dmytro Nehrych:
Bruch Violin Concerto, Jennifer Iles:
Scott McAllister's "Concerto in X" for Clarinet and Strings and
Grace Kim: F. Liszt "Rhapsodie Espagnole" for Piano and Orchestra. ar. by Busoni
UNLV Artemis Ham Concert Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
$10, $8 seniors/UNLV faculty and staff Students get one free ticket with valid ID
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16746

Thursday, April 25th 7:30pm
UNLV Symphonic Winds Concert with guest performers:
Foothill High School Wind Symphony
UNLV Artemis Ham Concert Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
$10, $8 seniors/UNLV faculty and staff Students get one free ticket with valid ID
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16755

Friday April 26th 7:00pm
Chamber Music recital by the "Uncharted Wind,s" program includes Tcherepnin's "Kinder Trio" for Flute Violin and Cello, Milhaud's Concerto for Flute Violin and Orchestra (piano reduction), First movement of Rorem's Trio for Flute Cello and Piano and Levitin's Piano Quintet for Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Cello performers include Timothy Hoft, Piano; Alexander Viazovtsev, Flute; Marina Sturm, Clarinet;
Lenka Sanchez and Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev Violins; Andrew Smith, Cello
Christ Episcopal Church
2000 South Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89104Free and Open to the Public

more info: 702-735-7655

Friday April 26th 7:30pm
Opera Scenes from La Boheme, Manon
Faust, Cendrillon and Her Majesty's Ship Pinafore that deal with
beauty and vanity
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
$10, $8 seniors/UNLV faculty and staff Students get one free ticket with valid ID
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16663

Friday-Saturday April 26-27th 7:30pm (both days)
UNLV percussion and lighting design collaboration
performance entitled: "The So Called Laws of Nature"
UNLV Ham Fine Arts Building
Black Box Theater4505 S. Maryland Pkwy

Las Vegas NV 89154
$10, $8 seniors/UNLV faculty and staff Students get one free ticket with valid ID
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/21831

Saturday April 27th 2:30pm
Doctoral percussion recital by AJ Merlino
program includes Casy Cangelosi's "Character No. 6" and Javier Alvarez's "Temazcal"
UNLV Ham Fine Arts Building - Black Box Theater

4505 S. Maryland Pkwy

Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/21831

Saturday April 27th 7:00pm

Beautiful music of the middle east featuring 

Bishr Hijazi, Oud Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev, Violin
Charles and Charbel Azzi and dancer Zhanna
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. McLeod Dr.
Las Vegas NV 89121
$10 in advance $12 at door

For more info: 702-455-7340

Sunday April 28th 1:30pm
Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital program includes
James Woodward's "Funk for Tuba Quartet" and David
Gillingham's "Diversive Elements"
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16663

Sunday April 28th 3:00pm
Choir (Southern Nevada Musical Society directed by Doug Peterson)
and Orchestra concert featuring Haydn's "Lord
Nelson Mass," Mozart's "Alleluia" and some works by John Rutter
UNLV Artemis Ham Concert Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy

Las Vegas NV 89154
$18, $12 seniors/military, $8 students
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/21831

Sunday April 28th 7:30pm
UNLV Faculty Recital featuring Jennifer Grim, flute
Andrew Smith, cello Timothy Hoft, piano
with guest artists Alexander Viazovtsev, flute Lenka Sanchez and Laraine Kaizer
violins. program includes Tcherepnin's Duo for Two Flutes, "Kinder Trio" for Flute Violin and Cello,
Milhaud's Concerto for Flute Violin and Orchestra (piano reduction), First movement of Rorem's Trio for Flute Cello and Piano
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-2787
http://www.unlv.edu/node/16663

Upcoming

Monday, April 29th 7:30pm
Piano Recital by Lang Lang: "Hottest artist
on the classical music planet" by the New York Times
Smith Center Reynolds Hall
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
Smith Center for the Performing Arts
$39-$129
http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/lang-lang/

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 link http://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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4th Annual Blinking Man Returns!

In celebration of Earth Day and Downtown Las Vegas one of the most anticipated critical mass bike rides of the year will celebrate its 4th Anniversary. With the color Green in its sights this years Blinking Man Bike Posse is expected to take the city by storm. Cyclists are HIGHly encouraged to decorate their bikes in lights and to come in costume. Think GREEN, wear GREEN and be GREEN!!!

The Blinking Man critical mass bike ride begins this evening at 7pm at the Huntridge Tavern - 1116 East Charleston Blvd. This is a 21 years of age and over event. BRING YOUR ID!

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 link http://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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The 18b Las Vegas Arts District Celebrates its Pioneers!

I have been watching the growth of the arts district for years. I started going into the neighborhood back in the early 1990's when Cafe Enigma was the place to be and be seen. Those were the heady days of a proto-arts district that would over time blossom into the neighborhood we have today. Granted there have been some growing pains like any place but ultimately the results have been pretty amazing.

Thanks to all those pioneers the 18b Arts District Association in conjunction with the City of Las Vegas will be celebrating  those who worked so hard to make 18b an amazing and vibrant neighborhood. The celebration takes place on Thursday, April 18th at 6pm. As we honor the past we are excited to celebrate the future. So please come and celebrate with us!

For more information about the history of the Las Vegas arts district take a look at my blog post from October 2011 - http://lvartsandculture.blogspot.com/2011/10/first-friday-re-loaded-look-back.html

Culturally yours - Paco,
18b Arts District Association Board Member and City of Las Vegas Arts Commissioner

Brian Paco Alvarez enculturating Las Vegas into the millennium...

Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of April 15th...

Its an amazing week in Las Vegas and even better when Laraine Kaizer prepares us for all the musical happenings about town. Have an amazing and culturally filled week everyone!

Every day through May 12th 5:00-6:00pm
Enjoy live music Monday-Thursday: Paraguayan Harpist: Mariano Gonzalez
Friday-Sunday: Guitar Duo Dirk K and Steven Lee
in the beautiful Spring Garden
Bellagio Conservatory (large garden near the front desk, and self parking)Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89109
Free and Open to the Public
http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx

Monday April 15th 5:30pm
Brahms Chamber Music Concert featuring his
Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Op. 60 and the F.A.E. Sonata
for violin and piano, performers include Dmytro Nehrych and
Christina Riegert violins, Valerie Reives viola, Anthony Rodriguez
cello, and Jae Ahn-Benton Piano
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/21050

Monday April 15th 7:30pm
Doctoral trumpet recital featuring Dumitru Cernei
program includes Telemann's Trumpet Concerto in D Major
and Honegger's Intrada pour trompette et piano
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/17000

Tuesday April 16th 7:30pm
Guitar recital featuring unlv artist in residence
Ken Meyer, program includes Joaquin Rodrigo's
Sonata Giocosa and Jesse Benjamin Jones' Ricordanza
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/19435

Wednesday April 17th 2:30pm
Doctoral Conducting recital featuring Clint Williams
conducted Beethoven's Octet in Eb Major Op. 103 and
Francaix's "Octuor"
UNLV Beam Music Center - Room 160
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20381

Wednesday April 17th 7:30pm
Masters Composition Recital featuring Bryan Kostors
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/19420

Thursday, Friday, April 18th and 19th 7:00pm
Guitar and Violin Concert with Esteban and his daughter Teresa Joy
Classical Flamenco and more
Smith Center Jazz Cabaret Hall
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
$35-$59
http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/esteban-music-from-the-heart/

Friday April 19th 7:30pm
Organ recital by Dr. Dongho Lee, 2010 winner of the National Young
Artists Competition in Organ Performance of the American Guild of Organists
recently earning her doctorate at Indiana University, she now performs weekly on the Flentrop organ in the Duke university chapel and serves as director/organist at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, NC
Christ Church Episcopal
2000 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89014
Free and Open to the Public
702-735-7655
http://www.organconcerts.org/

Saturday April 21st 3:30pm
Master's recital featuring mezzo-soprano
Kathleen McVicker, program includes Arnold Bax's
"Three Irish Songs for Mezzo-Soprano" and Handel's
"Where Shall I Fly"
UNLV Beam Music Center - Doc Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89154
Free and Open to the public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20064

Upcoming

Friday April 26 7:00pm
Uncharted Winds Concert program includes Tcherepnin's "Kinder Trio" for Flute Violin and Cello,
Milhaud's Concerto for Flute Violin and Orchestra (piano reduction), First movement of Rorem's
Trio for Flute Cello and Piano and Levitin's Piano Quintet for Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Cello
performers include Timothy Hoft, Piano; Alexander Viazovtsev, Flute; Marina Sturm, Clarinet;
Lenka Sanchez and Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev Violins; Andrew Smith, Cello
Free and Open to the Public
Christ Episcopal Church
2000 South Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89104
more info: 735-7655

Saturday April 27 7:00pm
Beautiful music of the middle east featuring
Bishr Hijazi, Oud Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev, Violin
Charles and Charbel Azzi and dancer Zhanna
Winchester Community Center
3130 S. McLeod Dr.
Las Vegas NV 89121
$10 in advance $12 at dooror more info: 702-455-7340

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 link http://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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A few upcoming events in Downtown...

Here is a quick update of upcoming events coming to Downtown. Just click on the images below for more information or to be redirected to the website. Have a great and culturally filled week everyone!

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 link http://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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No Follin Its First Friday!!!

Well that time of the month has finally arrived when art and culture collide in Downtown Las Vegas. First Friday is expected to bring out the crowds this evening as thousands descend into the city core to take in the latest sights and sounds of Las Vegas' crazy and zany and absolutely fabulous art scene.

The festivities begin at 6pm and go on through wee hours of the evening. So make sure to wear your good walking shoes and come Downtown to enjoy the fun.

Have a great and safe First Friday.

First Friday Las Vegas 
Location -
18b Arts District - Charleston and Casino Center
Fremont East Entertainment District - Inside Emergency Arts

For more information - http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/

Galleries and businesses in the 18b 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
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 Fremont East Entertainment District
http://www.emergencyartslv.com/

Tasty Space Gallery - http://tastyspacelv.com
Lit'l Art Bodega - http://www.lilartbodega.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, 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

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 link http://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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Coffee with Kaizer... Musical happenings for the week of April 1st... NO FOOLING!

Happy April Fools! Yes its the first day of the month and of course as you can see the blog is having a few technical difficulties but nothing that cannot be resolved. So stay tuned!

Have a great and culturally filled week everyone!

Every day this week! 5:00-6:00pm
Enjoy live classical music 
- Monday-Thursday
Guitarist Dirk K. -Jazz/Flamenco/Brazilian/Fusion
- Friday-Sunday

harp and flute duo Kim DeLibero and Alexander Viazovtsev
in the beautiful Spring Garden
Bellagio Conservatory (large garden near the front desk, and self parking)Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas NV 89109Free and Open to the Public
http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/botanical-garden.aspx

Monday April 1st 7:30pm
Bassoon "April Fool's"concert by Bright Light City Bassoons, a local group of
local professionals, amateurs, and UNLV/high school students, program includes
"St. Louis Blues," "Viva Las Vegas," "Baby Elephant Walk" and the "Muppet Show Theme,"
the concert's theme is "Bassooning with the Stars! "So you think you can play Bassoon?" and
they will perform in costume!
UNLV Beam Music Center - "Doc" Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20181

Tuesday April 2nd 7:30pm
Master's Composition Recital featuring composer
Carlos Carrasco performers include the Las Vegas
Master Singers Chamber Chorale, Violinists Dmytro Nehrych and Edward Mendiola,
Violist David Chavez, Flutist Carmella Cao and Clarinetist Tallyn Wesner
reception to follow *flyer attached
UNLV Beam Music Center "Doc" Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/19426

Wednesday April 3rd 7:30pm
Cello Recital featuring Chang "Eddie" Yue joined by Jae Ahn, Piano. program includes
Bach's Suite No. 6 in D Major and
Tchaikovsky's "Pezzo Capriccioso," Op. 62
UNLV Beam Music Center - "Doc" Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/19425

Thursday April 4th 5:00pm
Bassoon recital by UNLV Artist in Residence Scott Pool:
Assistant Professor of Bassoon at the University of Texas at Arlington
he has performed with the Tucson Pops Orchestra, Tucson Symphony and
Oklahoma City Philharmonic and performed recitals throughout North and South America
UNLV Beam Music Center - "Doc" Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/20079

Friday April 5th 7:30pm
Piano/Chamber Music Recital featuringpianist Jae Ahn, violinist Sammi Ciarlo, violist David Chavez,
cellist Jeremy Russo and pianist Grace Kim. Program includes
Bach's Chaconne in D minor Arr. Busoni, Silvestrov's "Epitaph L.B." for Viola and Piano
Rachmoninoff's Elegiac Trio in G minor, Mozart's Sonata in A minor K. 310, Liszt's "Totentanz"
arr. for two pianos by Liszt
UNLV Beam Music Center - "Doc" Rando Hall
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Free and Open to the Public
more info: 702-895-3332
http://www.unlv.edu/node/19424

Saturday, April 6th 8:00pm
Las Vegas Philharmonic presents a program featuring Brass instruments and includes
Brahms' Symphony No. 3, world-class trumpet duo Barbara Butler and Charles Geyer perform
a suite of Bizet's "Carmen" written for specifically for them by Hunsberger,
Samuel Barber's Overture to "School for Scandal" and a brilliant Brass Canzon by
Giovanni Gabrieli, the guest conductor for this concert is Daniel MeyersSmith Center
361 Symphony Park Ave.
Las Vegas NV 89106
$46-$94 Students with ID may purchase any ticket in any section at 50% off

For more info: 702-749-2000
http://www.thesmithcenter.com/events/las-vegas-philharmonic-a-touch-of-brass/

Sunday April 7th 2:00pm
Chamber Music Recital by CSN Orchestra members
Concert benefits String Studies Program at the College of Southern Nevada
CSN Cheyenne Campus Recital Hall
3200 East Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas
$8 adults, $5 students/seniors
more info: 651-5483

Sunday April 7th 7:30pm
Desert Winds Ensemble performs Copland,
Mozart, Milhaud, Lady Gaga and more
including sound bites from daytime talk shows*flyer attached
Green Valley United Methodist Church
2200 Robindale Road, Henderson NV 

$10 adults
more info: 651-5483

Upcoming

Friday April 26 7:00pm
Uncharted Winds Concert program includes Tcherepnin's "Kinder Trio" for Flute Violin and Cello,
Milhaud's Concerto for Flute Violin and Orchestra (piano reduction), First movement of Rorem's
Trio for Flute Cello and Piano and Levitin's Piano Quintet for Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Violin and Cello
performers include Timothy Hoft, Piano; Alexander Viazovtsev, Flute; Marina Sturm, Clarinet;
Lenka Sanchez and Laraine Kaizer-Viazovtsev Violins; Andrew Smith, Cello
Free and Open to the Public
Christ Episcopal Church
2000 South Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas NV 89104
more info: 735-7655

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