Performing arts for April 30, 2004

Friday, April 30, 2004 | 8:30 a.m.

Music

Jazz picnic

Joe Torres & the UNLV Latin Jazz Ensemble, Greg Marciel & Therapy and Deacon Blue with Joe Escriba and Gary Cordell will perform in a "jazz picnic" from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is free. 455-7340.

'Home Town Guitar'

Guitarists from the Guitar Society of Las Vegas will perform at 7 p.m. today at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $15 general, $10 seniors/children under 12, $7 Guitar Society/Jazz Society members. 455-7340.

'Requiem'

The UNLV University Concert Singers and Chamber Chorale will presents Maurice Durufle's "Requiem" at 7:30 p.m. today at First Christian Church, 101 S. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. 895-1575.

Spring concert

The UNLV Choral Ensembles presents its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. today at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Ticket prices to be announced. 895-2787.

Jazz Week events

As part of the Community College of Southern Nevada's second annual Jazz Week, the following concerts are offered. Admission to each event is $5. Call 651-5483 for more information:

7:30 p.m. Monday -- Nationally renowned arranger Matt Catingub will guest-conduct jazz selections with a 17-piece professional jazz band at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.

7:30 p.m. Tuesday -- CCSN's Jazz Combos will perform jazz music from the '50s through the '90s at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday -- CCSN's Jazz Choir and various soloists will perform at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre.

7:30 p.m. Thursday -- Top local high school and middle school jazz bands will perform at Nicholas J. Horn Theatre.

Dance

'Daphnis & Chloe'

The Concert Dance Company and Community College of Southern Nevada Dance Ensemble join forces for "Daphnis & Chloe," a full-length ballet, at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at CCSN's Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $8 general, $5 students/seniors. 651-5483.

'Compositions'

The UNLV Dance Department partners with Dr. Beth Mehocic and Vincent Verderame for "Compositions," a dance concert, at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at UNLV's Black Box Theatre. Admission is $15 general and $5 students/military/seniors/UNLV faculty and staff. 895-1575.

Theater

'Blondes'

Sierra Vista High School presents the musical "Gentleman Prefer Blondes" at 7 p.m. today at Sierra Vista High School Theater, 8100 W. Robindale Road. Admission is $5. 799-6820, ext. 4097.

'The Bridge'

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents "A View From the Bridge" at 8 p.m. today at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theatre. Ticket prices to be announced. 895-2787 or 739-3267.

'Translation'

The SEAT Theatre presents "Lions Lost in Translation" at 8 p.m. Thursday at 103 E. Charleston Ave. Admission is $10 advance, $15 at the door, $8 students. 736-4313.

'Guys and Dolls'

Coronado High School presents the musical "Guys and Dolls" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday at the school's theater, 1001 Coronado Center Drive. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door. 799-6800, ext. 4097.

'Guys and Dolls'

Palo Verde High School presents the musical "Guys and Dolls" at 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the school's theater, 333 Pavilion Center Drive. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 seniors/children under 10. 799-1450, ext. 4051.

'Last Five Years'

Jason Robert Brown's musical "The Last Five Years" will be performed at 8 p.m. today and at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at UNLV's Paul Harris Theatre. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Tickets can be picked up at the Performing Arts Center box office.

'Howlin' Records'

The musical "Howlin' Records" will be performed at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Valley View Recreational Center, 500 Harris St. Tickets are $12 adults, $10 students, $6 children. 558-7275.

'Pizza Man'

The comedy "Pizza Man" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at New City Theatre, 2900 E. Patrick Lane. Tickets are $14 today and Saturday and $12 Sunday, $10 for seniors and students with I.D. 795-0487.

'My Fair Lady'

Signature Productions presents "My Fair Lady" at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Summerlin Performing Arts Center, 1651 Inner Circle Drive. Ticket prices to be announced. 878-7529.

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