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The talent will be stacked tall this weekend at Community Lutheran Church. After a five-year hiatus, “The Living Christmas Tree: A Celebration of Christmas in Song” is scheduled to return, featuring singers standing in rows resembling a Christmas tree.
Ovation inside Green Valley Ranch is scheduled to close.
Sam Riddle was once a lounge singer, playing his grand piano in his three-piece suit. But that wasn’t him.
Elvis Monroe, made up of performers from Paperback Hero, Matchbox Twenty, Lifehouse and other bands, is scheduled to perform once a month in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, beginning Thursday.
The monthly First Friday arts festival returns from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday to the 18b Las Vegas Arts District downtown.
At 22, Sarah Frances Johnston has found her calling as a singer. “It is what I believe God has called me to do,” Johnston said. “So for the rest of my life, I’ll sing.”
If you are a high school musician who has ever dreamed of playing in front of 10,000 people, here is your chance. The city of Henderson is inviting all Clark County high school students to participate in its inaugural Battle of the Bands competition for a chance to perform at the city’s Fourth of July celebration.
Clark County School District mariachi students performed with the school district’s ballet folklórico program and a 90-piece student symphony orchestra at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts after a workshop and rehearsal with professional ensemble Mariachi Cobre from Disney World.
Las Vegas Accordion Club members play for free at various spots around town, including The Mad Greek Cafe on Sahara Avenue.
Event highlights this week include the final weeks for the Curious George exhibit at Lied Discovery Children’s Museum and the last week for “SPACE: A Journey to our Future” at the Springs Preserve. Also planned are an Indian food, entertainment and cultural festival and canine celebrations in the Huntridge and McNeil neighborhoods.
Super Summer Theatre is ready to kick off its 2012 season with a revamped stage and new productions.
