Performing Arts for November 14, 2003

Friday, Nov. 14, 2003 | 8:27 a.m.

Music

Piano recital

Joel Sachs, a world-renowned contemporary pianist, will give a special recital at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV's Beam Music Center. Admission is free. 895-1575.

Violin/piano recital

De Ann LeTourneau and Thomas Leander will present a violin/piano recital at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Family Music Center Recital Hall, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $10. 360-4080.

The Press Band

The city of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department will host a performance by The Press Band at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. Admission is free. 565-2367.

Philharmonic

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform its second concert of the season at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. Admission is $60, $40 and $20. 895-2787.

Chamber festival

The 19th annual Chamber Festival will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV's Beam Music Center. Admission is $5 to $8. 895-2787.

Wind orchestra

The UNLV Wind Orchestra will perform its second concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Artemus Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. Admission is free. 895-1575.

Jazz ensemble

The UNLV Jazz Ensemble will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Judy Bayley Theatre on the UNLV campus. Ticket prices are to be announced. 895-1575.

Susan Werner

The Acoustic Routes Concert Series continues this week with singer-songwriter Susan Werner at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15. 385-1232.

Trombone quartet

Walter Boenig will lead the Dynamic Trombone Quartet in a variety of music at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center Studio Theatre, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 229-6211.

Youth orchestras

Soloists from the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras will perform classical pieces at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center Studio Theatre, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. 229-6211.

Jazz orchestra

The Nevada Jazz Orchestra presents "The Latin Connection" at 2 p.m. Sunday at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $15 general, $10 for seniors and children under 12 and $7 for Jazz Society members. 455-7340.

Honors concert

The Clark County School District Fine Arts Division presents the Honor Orchestras Concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. Admission is free. 799-5478.

Amateur night

The Beach is now hosting a "Local Band Night" at 9 p.m. every Thursday at 365 Convention Center Drive. The event is free for both participating bands and patrons. 731-1925.

Dance

Dance concert

Fall Dance Studio One will stage concerts at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday in Dance Studio One of the Ham Fine Arts Building on the UNLV campus. Admission is free. 895-2787.

Theater

'Visiting Mr. Green'

The New City Theatre presents "Visiting Mr. Green" at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at 2900 E. Patrick Lane. Tickets are $14 for Friday and Saturday performances, $12 for Sunday performances and $10 for seniors and students. 795-0487.

'Durang's Shorts'

The Insomniac Project presents "Durang's Shorts," featuring "An Actor's Nightmare," "DMV Tyrant" and "Mrs. Sorken," at 11 p.m. today, Saturday and at 7 p.m. Sunday at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $5. 362-7996.

'Mrs. Julie'

A staged reading of Nick Zagone's new play, "Mrs. Julie," will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $5. 604-3417.

'Jekyll & Hyde'

The Las Vegas Academy Performing Arts Center presents "Jekyll & Hyde, The Musical," at 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday at the Performing Arts Center, at the northeast corner of 9th and Clark streets. Tickets are $15. 799-7874.

'Something's Afoot'

The Las Vegas Little Theatre presents the musical-comedy murder mystery "Something's Afoot" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. 362-7996.

'Macbeth'

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre will offer Shakespeare's "Macbeth" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at Judy Bayley Theatre on the UNLV campus. Tickets are $15. 895-1575.

'Pete 'n' Keely'

Jade Productions presents James Hindman's musical "Pete 'n' Keely" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $17.50 for adults, $15 for seniors and students and $13.50 for children under 12 years. 263-6385.

'Inspector General'

Community College of Southern Nevada presents "The Inspector General" at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. 651-5483.

'Sylvia'

Theatre in the Valley presents A.R. Gurney's "Sylvia" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Lorna J. Kesterton Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students and $6 for children. 558-7275.

'Alice'

Desert Pines High School's Theater Express will stage "Alice in Wonderland" at 6:15 p.m. today at 3800 E. Harris Ave. For tickets, call 799-2196, ext. 4051.

'Mort'

Endless Productions presents Stephen Briggs' "Mort" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at the Clark County Library Jewel Box, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $5. 656-4498.