Performing Arts for August 6, 2004

Friday, Aug. 6, 2004 | 9:04 a.m.

Music

Shawn Colvin

The "Moonlight Concerts" series presents singer Shawn Colvin at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets range from $10 to $12. 455-8200.

Music festival

The following musical performances will be held at various locations around the UNLV campus this week as part of the Las Vegas Music Festival. For ticket prices, call 895-1575:

Today, 8 p.m. -- Faculty chamber music at the Judy Bayley Theater.

Saturday, 8 p.m. -- Faculty chamber music at the Judy Bayley Theater.

Sunday, 3 p.m. -- Las Vegas Music Festival Orchestra at Artemus Ham Concert Hall.

Tuesday, 4 p.m. -- Peter Nagy piano recital at Judy Bayley Theater.

Tuesday, 8 p.m. -- Student chamber music at Judy Bayley Theater.

Wednesday, 6 p.m. -- Student chamber music at Judy Bayley Theater.

Wednesday, 8 p.m. -- Student chamber music at Judy Bayley Theater.

Thursday, 6 p.m. -- Young artists orchestra concert at Judy Bayley Theater.

Thursday, 8 p.m. -- Guest artist recital at Artemus Ham Concert Hall.

Chris Proctor

Fingerstyle guitar master Chris Proctor will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday at Acoustic Routes, 2753 S. Highland Drive. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. 385-1232.

'Sounds of Summer'

The following groups will perform at The District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino as part of its "Sounds of Summer" series. All acts are free. 851-3081:

10 p.m. today -- David "The Saxman" Brown, playing adult contemporary and R&B hits.

10 p.m. Saturday -- David Van Such, playing smooth contemporary and standard jazz.

Theater

Preview

The Las Vegas Little Theatre will offer a season preview, featuring short excerpts from plays such as "Driving Miss Daisy" and "Steel Magnolias," from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Admission is free. 362-7996.