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MEDIA CONTACT : MARGARET KURTZ | 702-229-6993 | 702-249-1828
City Of Las Vegas Hosts Variety Of Hispanic Heritage
Month Events
Festival,
Movie, Soccer, Dancing, Food And More Scheduled From Sept. 6 to Nov. 2
The city of Las
Vegas invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety
of events in September, October and November. All activities are subject to
change. For more information,
call 702-229-PLAY. Parents can subscribe here to
receive a monthly email, or text LV PARENTS to 468-311, about upcoming events
and activities for their kids. See the flier.
De Chile, Mole y Pozole: Absence of Uniformity
Featuring the Ceramic Works of Brissa Arana
Sept.
6–Nov. 16, hours
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays.
Artist’s reception:
Thursday, Sept. 13, 4 to 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
City Hall Grand Gallery, 495 S. Main St., first floor.
De Chile, Mole y Pozole
offers an eclectic voyage into the mind of Las Vegas artist Brissa Arana. Arana is a Mexican-American artist whose love
for her Mexican roots motivated her to become a cultural advocate who travels
abroad spreading the richness of her “mestizo”
heritage through her sculptures. Inspired by her origins, her creations are a
unique sense of self that can be appreciated in this timeless exhibit. For more information, call 702-229-ARTS (2787) or
visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org.
Batteries Included Teen Night with the Las Vegas Lights Football Club
Saturday, Sept. 8,
Free for Batteries Included teens ages 13-18.
Cashman Field, 850 N Las Vegas
Blvd.
Teens will enjoy a speaker series, tailgating and
professional soccer. Teens should call 702-229-4075 for Batteries Included
program information and to register; advance registration required.
Hispanic Heritage Month Family Movie Night (all ages)
Friday, Sept. 14, 6 to 9 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
It's family movie night at East Las Vegas Community Center. Join your neighbors
as we kick off the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Bring a
low-back chair and blanket to be more comfortable while you enjoy the animated
film “Coco” under the stars. Concessions will be available for purchase. Call
702-229-1515 for more details.
Folkloric
Dance Workshops (all ages)
Thursdays, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, and Oct.
11, 6 to 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public; no advance
registration required.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern
Ave., 702-229-1515.
Celebrate Hispanic culture by learning
traditional Mexican regional folk dances. For more information, call
702-229-4248.
Hispanic
Heritage Month Honored at City Council Meeting
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.
Free and open to the public.
Las Vegas City Hall Council Chambers, 495 S. Main
St., second floor
Join Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman and the City
Council as they honor Hispanic heritage with a citywide proclamation during the
City Council meeting that begins at 9 a.m.
Hispanic Heritage
Month Family Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515.
Celebrate Hispanic
Heritage month with a family festival at East Las Vegas. There will be
food, entertainment, resource vendors, and active play activities for the
entire family. This event is sponsored by Councilman Coffin, the city of Las Vegas,
and neighborhood groups. If your organization is interested in being a vendor
for this event, please send an email to rsaucedo@lasvegasnevada.gov for more information.
Jack Cimo Concert (all
ages)
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Garehime Heights Park, 3901 N. Campbell Road
Jack Cimo is a classically trained Spanish guitarist known for
his powerful presence, beautiful tone, and exciting renditions. Having played
the guitar since he was a toddler, his devotion to the instrument has directed
the course of his life. He has more than 20 years of performing experience and
is passionate about exploring different styles. He has a mastery of Spanish
classics, romantic Italian music, and festive Central and South American
pieces. His wide repertoire includes everything from Baroque and Renaissance
music to avant-garde pieces and The Beatles. For complete details and information,
visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS
(2787).
Sugar
Skull Workshop, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage (ages 7+)
Saturday, Oct. 27, 1 p.m.
Cost: $15; open to beginner and intermediate levels.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
This one-day workshop celebrates Hispanic heritage. Learn about the
Mexican tradition of sugar skulls and create a colorfully decorated sugar skull
to take home just in time for the “Dia de
los Muertos” Mexican holiday. Advance registration required. To register
online, visit www.ArtsLasVegas.org or call
702-229-ARTS (2787).
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration
Friday, Nov. 2, 5 to
9 p.m.
Free and open to the
public.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Festival Plaza, 720 Twin Lakes Drive.
Enjoy live music by
local entertainers and Las Cafeteras, arts and crafts vendors, and a
craft project for children, while supplies last. Food trucks will have
refreshments available for purchase.
If you would like to
enter the 2018 ofrenda contest,
contact Jennifer Rabanes at 702-229-4924 for an application and more
information.
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