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March 1, 2010HENDERSON TO HOST XTERRA WEST CHAMPIONSHIP APRIL 24-25Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson will host the XTERRA West Championship triathlon and accompanying off-road sports festival for the second straight year on April 24-25, 2010. |
January 26, 2010“GET YOUR GREEN ON” THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY IN HENDERSONThe City of Henderson will host the 44th annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, March 11-14 in the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. The family-friendly event will include a parade, carnival with games and rides, live entertainment, car show and more. Admission is free. Some activities may require paid admission. |
January 20, 2010UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST PERFORM FREE SHOW AT HENDERSON CONVENTION CENTERThe United States Air Force Band of the Golden West’s Concert Band will perform, Thursday, February 18 at 7 p.m. inside the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is free. |
November 30, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON ADDS MORE FREE ACTIVITIES TO WINTERFEST EVENTThe City of Henderson continues to enhance the annual WinterFest celebration year after year. Families will enjoy additional free activities including wagon rides; productions of The Nutcracker; the Henderson Festival of Trees; elaborate light displays; and a tree lot. WinterFest will be held December 10-12 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. Admission is FREE. |
November 11, 20092011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships to be Held in Henderson, NevadaThe International Triathlon Union, USA Triathlon, the city of Henderson and The City of Henderson and Lowery’s Multi-sport Races are proud to announce the 2011 ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships will be held in Henderson, Nev., USA, on Nov. 5, 2011. |
November 10, 2009WINTERFEST BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO HENDERSONIt will be a magical holiday weekend in Henderson at the annual WinterFest celebration, December 10-12. The festival will include a grand jubilee of family-friendly activities including a parade, Santa Claus visits, tree lighting ceremony, ice skating, snow play and festive entertainment. Admission is FREE. |
October 28, 2009HENDERSON FABTECH DESERT CLASSIC DEBUTS NEW COURSEIn conjunction with the Best in the Desert Racing Association, the City of Henderson presents its annual off-road race, the Henderson Fabtech Desert Classic, Saturday, December 5. Spectator admission is FREE. |
October 26, 2009WINTERFEST PARADE APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLEBands, organizations, groups, businesses and individuals are invited to register now to march in the upcoming WinterFest Parade, December 12 at 10 a.m. The theme for this year’s holiday procession is “Toys on Parade.” Cash prizes totaling $1,500 will be awarded for entries in two different categories including Best Overall Theme and Best Costume. It is FREE to participate. |
October 20, 2009COBRA STARSHIP TO PERFORM DURING OP PRESENTS: BOYS LIKE GIRLS CONCERT AT THE HENDERSON PAVILIONCobra Starship will take the stage at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway, Sunday, October 25 during the OP Presents: Boys Like Girls tour. Gates open at 5 p.m. The show also includes performances by headliner Boys Like Girls and special guests The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon and Versa Emerge. Ticket prices start at $25 and can be purchased online at HendersonLive.com, by phone at (702) 267-4TIX or in person at any UNLV Tickets outlet. |
October 8, 2009CY CURNIN, KARLA BONOFF AND WHITNEY DUNCAN PERFORM FREE CONCERTS IN NOVEMBER AT ARTBEAT PRESENTED BY TARGETThe City of Henderson announces Cy Curnin, lead singer of The Fixx, award-winning singer/songwriter, Karla Bonoff, and rising country music starlet, Whitney Duncan, will be the featured performing acts for the ArtBeat presented by Target cultural arts series in November. Cy Curnin will perform on Friday, November 6 at 7 p.m., Karla Bonoff will take the stage on Friday, November 13 at 7 p.m. and Whitney Duncan will close the ArtBeat fall season on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m. All three shows will take place at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District and will include pre-show activities such as art displays and children’s make & take crafts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. |
September 9, 2009MAE AND THE GREENCARDS PERFORM FREE CONCERTS IN OCTBER AT ARTBEAT PRESENTED BY TARGETThe City of Henderson announces alternative rock group, MAE, and bluegrass band, The Greencards, will be the featured performing acts for the ArtBeat presented by Target cultural arts series in October. MAE will perform on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. and The Greencards will take the stage on Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Both shows will be at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District and will include pre-show activities such as art displays and children’s make & take crafts at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. |
August 20, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON GETS INTO THE ALOHA SPIRIT WITH HO’OLAULE’A FESTIVALThe City of Henderson continues its partnership with the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club to present the 19th annual Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho’olaule’a Pacific Islands Festival on September 12-13 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. Admission and parking is free. |
August 19, 2009OP PRESENTS: BOYS LIKE GIRLS AT THE HENDERSON PAVILION OCTOBER 25Boys Like Girls makes a stop at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway, Sunday, October 25 on their OP Presents tour scheduled to kick off in Buffalo, New York in the fall. Gates open at 5 p.m. The show includes performances by special guests Cobra Starship, The Maine, A Rocket To The Moon and Versa Emerge. Ticket prices start at $25. Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 22 at noon at HendersonLive.com or by calling (702) 267-4TIX. |
August 11, 2009THE RANDY ANDERSON BAND AND ALPIN HONG PERFORM FREE CONCERTS IN SEPTEMBER AT ARTBEAT PRESENTED BY TARGETThe City of Henderson announces local country music group The Randy Anderson Band and classical pianist Alpin Hong will be the featured performing act for the ArtBeat presented by Target cultural arts series in September. The Randy Anderson Band will perform on Friday, September 4 at 8 p.m. and Alpin Hong will take the stage on Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m. Both shows will take place at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District and will include pre-show activities such as art displays and children’s make & take crafts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. |
August 10, 2009GREAT LINE-UP OF FREE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 10TH ANNUAL SUPER RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOWThe golden boys of surf, The Jan & Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence, A California Beach Party! and country music star Aaron Tippin will headline this year’s entertainment at the 10th annual Super Run Classic Car Show. The Jan & Dean Show will take the stage on Friday, September 25 at 8 p.m. and Aaron Tippin will perform Saturday, September 26 at 8 p.m. Both shows will take place at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is FREE. |
August 3, 2009BILLY SQUIER TO PERFORM AT HENDERSON PAVILIONClassic rocker, Billy Squier, will perform fan favorites of his chart-topping hits of the 80s and 90s including "The Stroke" and “Everybody Wants You,” one night only, Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway. Ticket prices start at $26. |
July 21, 2009SUPER SOUL GOSPEL FEST 2009 AT HENDERSON PAVILIONThe City of Henderson, in association with KCEP-FM 88.1, will bring the Power 88 Super Soul Gospel Fest 2009 to the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, on September 5, featuring two of the biggest names in gospel music today. Gates open at 2 p.m. with entertainment and activities until 9 p.m. Tickets start at $25. |
July 7, 2009INTERNATIONAL SENSATION PINK MARTINI TO PERFORM AT THE HENDERSON PAVILIONPink Martini, a 12-piece “little orchestra” known internationally for its original mix of sultry Latin tunes, Cuban marches, French ballads and classical chamber music performs Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway. Ticket prices start at $30. |
July 6, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON'S INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION PROVED TO BE A “BLAST”Over 30,000 people celebrated the Fourth of July at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District with an evening filled with family-friendly events, live music and a fireworks show. |
June 17, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON WELCOMES “THE DOLLS OF JAPAN”The City of Henderson, Japan America Society of Nevada and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco have collaborated in an international cultural exchange to present a free travelling exhibit, “The Dolls of Japan,” September 8-October 10 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. |
June 16, 2009SUPER RUN CLASSIC CAR SHOW CELEBRATES 10th ANNIVERSARYThe City of Henderson is putting the pedal to the metal for the 10th annual Super Run Classic Car Show, September 24-27 in the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Henderson Water Street District. Recognized as Southern Nevada’s largest car show, the four-day nostalgic extravaganza features over 1,000 flashy street machines, hot rods, motorcycles and classic cars of yesteryears, as well as headliner entertainment. Spectator admission is FREE. |
May 28, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAYThe City of Henderson will celebrate Independence Day with a star-spangled evening filled with a variety of family-friendly events and a fireworks show on Saturday, July 4 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. |
May 21, 2009TICKETS FOR DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: SUMMER CELEBRATION! ON SALE JUNE 1 IN HENDERSONGet ready to rock the house as Disney’s High School Musical: Summer Celebration! brings the ultimate mega-mix to the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway, one night only, August 15! It’s the only live, touring High School Musical experience featuring the songs, dances, and team-spirited fun inspired by all three hit movies – right in your hometown! Tickets for High School Musical: Summer Celebration! go on sale June 1, 2009 at 10 a.m. |
May 7, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON PRESENTS INAUGURAL DESTINATION CHAMPION AWARDThe City of Henderson recognizes Mai Hogan, Sales Manager for Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, with the first Destination Champion Award during this year’s National Tourism Week, May 9-17. Hogan will be honored at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 19 at 7 p.m., located at Henderson City Hall, 240 South Water Street. The public is invited to attend. |
May 4, 2009Paint Flies to Music at the Philharmonic “Pops” at Henderson Pavilion June 20On Saturday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, members of the Las Vegas Philharmonic will inspire extreme artist, Jean Francois Detaille's efforts in “LV Philharmonic Pops Goes to the Extreme…with Artist Jean Francois,” a family friendly blending of the arts. |
April 20, 200998.5 KLUC SUMMER JAM 2009 TO BE HELD MAY 23 AT THE HENDERSON PAVILIONCity of Henderson, in partnership with 98.5 KLUC, TC Entertainment and The Event Group, present Summer Jam 2009 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway, on Saturday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Headlining the show is multi-platinum recording artist Jesse McCartney. He will be joined by special guests Soulja Boy, Asher Roth, HardNox and D&A. Ticket prices start at $25. |
April 8, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON LAUNCHES NEW CULTURAL ARTS SERIESThe City of Henderson announces a partnership with TARGET® to unveil a new cultural arts series, TARGET® Presents ArtBeat. The FREE event incorporates family-friendly activities that celebrate and educate the community on diverse world arts, entertainment and traditions with art displays, crafts, demonstrations and concerts from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. in the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. |
April 2, 2009SPEND MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT ARTFEST OF HENDERSONThe City of Henderson will present the 12th annual ArtFestTM of Henderson, May 9-10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., daily, at the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is free. |
March 24, 2009CITY OF HENDERSON GOES UNDER THE SEA WITH THE LITTLE MERMAIDThe City of Henderson, in conjunction with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, will present an original production of the timeless underwater fairytale, The Little Mermaid. Performances will be held on April 11 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water Street, and April 18 at the Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris Street, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., both days. Ticket prices start at $5. |
March 19, 2009RECORD BREAKING TURNOUT FOR CITY OF HENDERSON ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATIONOver 50,000 people crowded the streets of the Water Street District to celebrate the 43rd annual “Sons of Erin” St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, March 12-15 in the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. |
March 19, 2009RODNEY ATKINS TO PERFORM AT THE HENDERSON PAVILIONCountry music star Rodney Atkins kicks off the 2009 spring concert season at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 South Green Valley Parkway, on Friday, April 3 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices start at $15. The show opener is twin sister act, Kate & Kacey Coppola, known for their fourth place finish on Country Music Television’s reality show, Can You Duet? |
April 22, 2008WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC RETURNS TO HENDERSON TO PROMOTE NEW TOURSinger/parodist “Weird Al” Yankovic returns to Henderson to open his Straight Outta Lynwood 2008 Summer Tour at the Henderson Pavilion, located at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, on Friday, June 27 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices for this all ages show range from $26 to $50. |
April 8, 2008SAVVY & MANDY NAMED OPENING ACT FOR DRAKE BELL CONCERTPop duo Savvy & Mandy will open for Drake Bell on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, located at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Ticket prices for this all-ages show range from $22 to $35. |
April 3, 2008INTERNATIONAL FOOD & FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL MOVES TO HENDERSONAfter more than 30 years in Las Vegas, the International Food & Folklife Festival moves to Henderson. The event, which celebrates diverse cultures found in Southern Nevada, joins the celebrations of the annual Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival on Saturday, April 19. The festival will be held in the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. |
March 24, 2008THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE! ENTERTAINMENT RELEASED FOR APRILThe City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department recognizes Jazz Appreciation Month with free performances each Thursday in April at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, located at 200 S. Water Street. Several family friendly performances have been scheduled for the upcoming month and feature a multitude of entertaining jazz bands. |
March 20, 2008I LOVE A PIANO HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES WITH TRIBUTE TO IRVING BERLIN, APRIL 18The off-Broadway musical, I Love A Piano, which honors America’s most prolific songwriter, Irving Berlin, makes its southern Nevada debut at the Henderson Pavilion, located at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, on Friday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $40. |