Performing Arts for May 6, 2005

Friday, May 6, 2005 | 9:35 a.m.

Music

Orchestra concert

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents an orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. 651-5483.

Brenda Russell

R&B singer and keyboard player Brenda Russell will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, as part of the "Jazz in the Park" series. Admission is free. 455-8242.

'Four Giants'

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents its Concert Band's "Four Giants" performance, exploring the music of W. Francis McBeth, Alfred Reed, Percy Grainger and John Zdechlik, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. 651-5483.

Philharmonic

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at Artemus Ham Hall. Tickets range from $25 to $66. 895-2787.

Choral concert

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents its Spring Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. 651-5483.

Peter Fletcher

Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the North Las Vegas Library main branch, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free. 633-1070.

Steel drum band

Henderson Island and the Community College of Southern Nevada Steel Drum Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at CCSN's Henderson Campus auditorium, building C133. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served after the performance. 651-3010.

Big band concert

Las Vegas' Department of Leisure Services presents a Mother's Day concert featuring the Walt Boenig Big Band at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free, but limit four tickets per person. A pre-concert brunch at 12:30 p.m. is $12 per person.

Barbershop quartet

The Las Vegas Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will perform at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center Theatre, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $12 general, $10 seniors. 455-7340.

Jazz in the Park

Vocalist Brenda Russell kicks of the first of four free concerts at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free. 455-8200.

Concerts

The District at Green Valley Ranch continues its concert series with the following performances this week:

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. today -- Gypsy Nights, featuring rhythmic jazz, R&B and old favorites.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday -- Island Tyme, featuring reggae, calypso and R&B.

Dance

Centennial program

The Collage Dance Theatre will perform from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. today at the Post Modern, 301 Stewart Ave., as part of the city's centennial celebration and First Friday. Admission is free. 229-4631.

Dance concert

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents its Spring Dance Concert at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday in the Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. 651-4201.

Theater

'Steel Magnolias'

The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, presents "Steel Magnolias" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors and students. 369-7996 or www.lvlt.org.

'Take It With You'

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre presents "You Can't Take It With You" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 general, $20 seniors, students, military and handicapped. 895-2787.

'Founding Vegas'

The Nevada Theatre Company presents "Founding Vegas: The Centennial Show," at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. 873-0191.