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Upcoming
Events...
Free Jazz Concerts on the Lake
Relax lakeside while enjoying smooth jazz from local and
national artists at Jazz on the Lake, Saturdays in the
Montelago Village at Lake Las Vegas from 7 to 10 pm.
Blankets and chairs welcome. No coolers please.
July 5 - Boy Katindig
July 12 - J'Nae
July 19 - Darren Michaels
July 26 - Sacr Groove
Summerlin July 4th Spectacular
Friday, July 4, Gates open at 4:30 pm, Hills Park, Summerlin
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will present its annual 4th of July
concert. This year will feature soloist Brent Barrett. Tickets: $25
general admission in advance and $30 at the gate; $20 for children
ages 6-12 in advance and $25 at the gate; and free for children ages
5 and under. Tickets for the Pavilion are $100 and include food (no
children allowed). Call (702) 895-2787
Fireworks at Station Casinos - Free
Friday, July 4, 9:30 pm
Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch resort, Texas Station, Fiesta
Rancho, Sunset Station and Santa Fe Station
Free Swimming & Skating at Clark County Pools
Friday, July 4, noon to 4 pm
Cambridge Water Park, 3930 Cambridge St.
Desert Breeze Water Park, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road
Desert Inn Pool, 3570 Vista Del Monte Dr.
Paradise Water Park, 4770 Harrison Dr.
Parkdale Water Park, 3200 Ferndale St.
Sunrise Pool, 2240 Linn Lane
Sunset Pool, 2601 E. Sunset Road
Walnut Water Park, 3085 Cecile Ave.
Whitney Pool, 5700 E. Missouri St.
Movies In The Square
Free Outdoor Movies Beginning at Sundown First & Third Thursdays at
Sundown in
Town Square Park
July 10
- Charlotte's Web
July 17
- The Little Rascals
August 7
- Over The Hedge
August - 21
The Incredibles
September - 4
Finding Nemo |
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Arts &
Museums....
West Las
Vegas Library
Dedicated in 1989 and located in the heart of the Black
community; wonderful selection of Black books, magazines and
videos; Smithsonian and videos representing the African
Diaspora available; also a comfortable venue for local
plays; internet access and children's section; Mon-Thurs
9a-9p, Fri-Sat 9a-5p, Sun 1p-5p; 951 W Lake Mead Blvd;
702-647-2117
Natural History Museum
Great place for children; Africa exhibit is located
downstairs featuring safari animals, rain forest, Kenyan
carvings, jewelry and instruments; Sun-Sat 9a-4p; 900 N Las
Vegas Blvd; 702-384-3466
Nevada State Museum
Listen to Woodrow Wilson's Oral History on his BMI
experience; Wilson became the first African American to
serve in Nevada Legislature and Clark County Commissioner;
photos of old Las Vegas featuring Lena Horne and areas where
Blacks lived; interesting Dinosaur exhibit that appeals to
children; 700 Twin Lakes Drive, Lorenzi Park, Sun-Sat 9a-5p;
702-486-5205
King Tut Museum
Pay close attention to the information given on the audio
tour and do not walk ahead; check out the replica of King
Tut's tomb; if the hotel housing the museum would make an
ethnically accurate depiction of the ancient Egyptians on
its marquee statue outside, you would feel more comfortable
entering; admission $5; Sun-Sat 9a-11p; Luxor Hotel at 3900
S Las Vegas Blvd; 702-262-4539
West Las
Vegas Arts Center
Dance and piano studio, art displays, location for many
Afrocentric events (storytelling, book club, video series,
African Diaspora discussions, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa); Mon &
Thu 1p-9p, Tues-Wed 10a-9p, Fri 10a-6p, Sat 9a-5p; 947 W
Lake Mead Blvd; 702-229-4800 |
