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March 29, 2024

Weekend best bets: The Symphonic Rockshow, Carnival of Cuisine and Black & White Party

Brody Dolyniuk

Courtesy of Symphonic Rock Show

Brody Dolyniuk has fronted the Symphonic Rock Show twice in Henderson, the most recent show being in April. He returns Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 for a performance at Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

This weekend's best bets include concerts featuring Huey Lewis and the News, Chubby Checker, Kelley James and The Symphonic Rockshow. If you're looking to have some fun and show your charitable side, head to the Hard Rock pool for AFAN's annual Black & White Party. If gourmet food is what you crave, the Venetian and Palazzo have the answer with their annual Carnival of Cuisine. Here are our best entertainment bets for the weekend:

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    • Friday-Saturday: Kevin Nealon at the Orleans

      He never broke as big as some of his "Saturday Night Live" contemporaries, but Kevin Nealon remains one of the funniest men around. We can only hope he’ll bring “Mr. Subliminal” to the Orleans Showroom. Tickets are $27.50 to $55, and the show starts at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

    • Friday: Huey Lewis and the News at Green Valley Ranch

      Huey Lewis and the News will be performing hits like "The Power of Love" and "Do You Believe in Love" at the Grand Events Center at the Green Valley Ranch Resort. Tickets are $37 to $70, and the show starts at 8 p.m.

    • Kelley James poses for a portrait in the Fender Music Lodge during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011 in Park City, Utah.

      Friday-Saturday: Kelley James at the Culinary Dropout opening

      Singer/songwriter Kelley James combines acoustic guitar music with hip-hop beats and thoughtful lyrics. He'll be on hand to perform at the opening of Culinary Dropout, the new gastropub at the Hard Rock. The concert is free and begins at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

    • Brody Dolyniuk has fronted the Symphonic Rock Show twice in Henderson, the most recent show being in April. He returns Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 for a performance at Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

      Friday: The Symphonic Rockshow at the Smith Center

      The Symphonic Rockshow, the vision of Brody Dolyniuk., vocalist, musician and entertainer, is coming to the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. He has produced a stage show that combines his unique vocal dynamics with a cast of superior musicians/vocalists, impressive visuals and special effects. The music will span the classic rock spectrum, ranging from supergroups such as Aerosmith to Led Zeppelin and everything in between. Laser projectors and pyrotechnics complete the rock concert atmosphere. Tickets are $24 to $79, and the show starts at 8 p.m.

    • The third annual Carnival of Cuisine at The Venetian on Aug. 7, 2010.

      Saturday: Carnival of Cuisine at Venetian

      The Venetian and Palazzo present their fifth annual food festival, Carnival of Cuisine. The grand tasting event will feature award-winning cuisine from more than 15 celebrated restaurants of the Venetian and Palazzo, including B&B Ristorante, Bouchon, Café Presse, Carnevino, Delmonico Steakhouse, Grand Lux Café, Lagasse's Stadium, LAVO, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro, OTTO Enoteca Pizzeria, Pinot Brasserie, Public House, SUSHISAMBA, Sweet Surrender, Table 10, TAO, Valentino, Sweet Surrender, ZINE Noodles Dim Sum and the Venetian and Palazzo catering department. A portion of every ticket price will benefit Three Square, Southern Nevada's food bank. Tickets are $60, or $85 for VIP, which includes an early entry at noon. Doors open at 1 p.m. for regular admission ticket holders.

    • Monochrome: AFAN’s Black & White Party returns August 25.

      Saturday: The Black & White Party at the Hard Rock pool

      Hosted by 8 News Now anchor Chris Saldana and presented by AFAN and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the Black & White Party features gourmet food, drinks and live entertainment to benefit the largest nonprofit serving Nevada’s HIV/AIDS community. Individuals can purchase Black & White Party tickets for $35, which provides access to the Hard Rock's Nirvana Pool, live entertainment, and food and beverage tastings. VIP tickets are available for $100 and include entry into an exclusive VIP reception from 7:30 to 9 p.m., early entrance into the main event and entry into the VIP Lounge at the Hard Rock's Breathe Pool. Entertainment includes performances from the Chippendales, Jeff Timmons, the cast of "Le Reve" and the cast of "Vegas! The Show." The party starts at 7:30 p.m. for VIP ticket holders and 9 p.m. for general admission guests.

    • Chubby Checker

      Saturday: Chubby Checker at the Star of the Desert

      If you're dying to do the twist, then head on down the road to Primm, where you can dance with singer Chubby Checker at the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's. Tickets are $36 to $60, and the concert starts at 8 p.m.

    • Newborns to children 5-years-old can enjoy the Little Maestros music class.

      Saturday: Kid Fest at Kidville

      Kidville will be open to members and non-members alike on Saturday August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for their Second Annual Kids Fest benefiting local charity, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation. The event will be hosted by radio DJ and Las Vegas local Mercedes Martinez. Kids Fest will feature a 30-minute Rockin’ Railroad concert, toddler yoga by Yoga Jr., gym games, arts and crafts, a balloon artist from Balloons with a Twist, pizza from Radio City Pizzeria and more. The price of admission to Kidville’s Second Annual Kids Fest is a minimum donation of $10, or a new, tagged, boxed pair of sneakers for the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation.

    • Sin City Sinners at Green Valley Ranch

      Sunday: Sin City Sinners at Vinyl

      Las Vegas-based rock group Sin City Sinners hits the stage at Vinyl at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for the Vegas Rocks! Magazine Award Show after party. The popular local rock stars will be part of the new music venue’s opening weekend shows. The concert is free and begins at 10 p.m.

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