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Things to do in Centennial May 1-7

Event highlights this week include the Craig Marketplace Art Festival and Open Gate Days at J.R. Pony Parties.

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Dancer’s escape from Nazis to be portrayed in ballet

Xenia Chlistowa is to return to her most comfortable setting, the stage. Her presence will be in memoriam, but her story will be told in her medium of choice – ballet.

Things to do in Henderson/Anthem May1-7

Event highlights this week include a reception for a show featuring the work of BeverLee Renner, a free concert by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, the band Snake Charmer performing a free concert at The Village Lake Las Vegas and a Steampunk Photo Odyssey and Fashion Show at the Clark County Museum.

Sunrise and Whitney neighborhood news

Michael Clark plans to close his shop, On the Road Books & Records, formerly known as Michael’s Used Books, Clark County plans to host a surplus auction and libraries plan events.

Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney May 1-7

Event highlights this week include Ballet Folklorico Xyachimal’s plans to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a re-creation of the Battle of Puebla in dance and a reception for the “Art in Action: Spring Break Teen Art Camp Art Exhibition.”

Things to Do in Paradise/Downtown May 1-7

Event highlights this week include Nevada Ballet Theatre’s 40-year celebration, a Science Expo Day, the 15th annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival and a Las Vegas Philharmonic Guild benefit luncheon.

Dentistry pioneers’ imprint on education continues to impact the city

Dr. Quannah McCall was regarded as a “distinguished pioneer in Nevada” thanks to his dentistry practice. He began his practice in Pioche, Nev., where his father also was a dentist. In 1936, the governor selected Quannah as the Nevada State Dentist for his efforts touring Nevada schools in a dental truck and house trailer offering kids dental care. In tow was his young daughter, Connie.

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