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Nov 07 Friday
Experience a profound and deeply intimate journey through the ordinary moments that make up an extraordinary life. Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, set in small town Grover’s Corners, is brought to life by students, staff, and faculty. The classic drama asks us to truly see and appreciate the fleeting beauty of "everyday life."
Under the visionary direction of CSN Theatre Faculty member, Adrienne Showker, this staging transcends traditional theatre. Showker explores non-traditional and metatheatrical performance devices, deliberately breaking the "fourth wall" and employing stark, unconventional techniques that draw attention to the act of performance itself. This raw approach promises to create a powerful bond between the performers and the audience, resulting in a truly unforgettable viewing experience that refreshes a timeless classic.
There's a matinee performance on November 16th at 4 p.m.
The College of Southern Nevada's Jazz Singers present the 50th edition of Vocal Jazz Solo Nights. There will be selections performed by the ensemble and each member will get to, you guessed it, solo. Swing, bebop and R&B will be featured. According to Dr. Mark Wherry, the tradition of VJSN began in the fall of 2000 as a way for jazz students to sharpen their solo singing and gain a greater appreciation for jazz music.
"In any given semester, we work on six or seven songs to perfection. With every member singing solos, the ensemble is exposed to at least an additional twelve compositions. That's quite a few songs over the course of many semesters," Dr. Wherry said. "Some of our alumni are hosting their own shows on the Strip, performing on cruise lines, and even touring in Europe. In many cases, Vocal Jazz Solo Nights is where they got their start,"
Performances will be in Jay Morrison Recital Hall (Building H, Room 122) located in the Fine Arts Department on the North Las Vegas campus.
Nov 08 Saturday
Slonina ARTSpace and Goodwill of Southern Nevada present the second annual UPcycle exhibit, featuring 50 local artists transforming thrifted and found objects into imaginative works of art. From sculpture and painting to collage and mixed media, each piece reveals the beauty of creative reuse.
The show opens during the Second Saturday Art Party on November 8, and remains on view through November 29.
Free, but more info at "Get Tickets."
Desert Opus returns to the museum for “Colors: A Concert Experience on Strings. Art and music converge in harmony in a performance exploring the expressive power of sound and color through works that span eras and styles – from the lyrical and contemplative to the bold and rhythmically dynamic.
Guests are invited to reflect on emotion, movement and form, celebrating the shared language of artistic expression and connection through the works of Claude Debussy, David Balakrishnan, Caroline Shaw and Samuel Barber, among others. Following the concert, a reception will be held with soft beverages available for attendees.
Performing will be violist Arturo Hernández Gómez, violinists James Anderson and Deborah Kim, and cellist David Warner.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Nov 12 Wednesday
This dazzling drive-thru Christmas light experience offers a mile-long route immersing guests in millions of sparkling lights, glowing tunnels, and animated holiday displays perfectly synchronized to festive music. Perfect for couples, kids, and groups of friends.
Enjoy the magic from the comfort of your car while supporting a great cause: every ticket benefits Hope for the City, a Las Vegas-based nonprofit feeding families in need.
Nov 13 Thursday
Las Vegas' unique monthly indoor art market is back celebrating local creativity with one-of-a-kind art featuring local artists and craftspeople, along with music, games, "activations," and food trucks. This month’s s Charity Raffle will benefit Veterans Advocacy Council. Ages 21 and up.