Vegas’ Little Suburb

HENDERSON

The City of Henderson has developed The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism to provide a broad range of cultural and artistic opportunities for the community through the sponsorship of concerts, performances, visual arts exhibits, festivals and civic events at various locations throughout the city of Henderson.The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center, Henderson Amphiteatre and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.

Upcoming Featured Events

U.S. Air Force Band of the West at Thursday Night Live!

October 18, 2007 @ 7:00pm

Location: 200 South Water Street

Address: Henderson Events Plaza AmphitheatreU.S.A.F.

Band of the West generates unique excitement while sharing America’s original art form – Jazz. Come join us and listen to a wide variety of music ranging from the classic Duke Elington and Woody Herman to the contemporary sounds of Bob Mintzer and Frank Mantooth.
Admission Free

Hawaiian Isle Luau

October 19, 2007 @ 7:00 pm

Location: Henderson Events Plaza & Amphitheatre

Address: 200 South Water StreetLake Las Vegas Resort and the Las Vegas Hawaiian Civic Club will feature the Hawaiian Isle Festival on October 20th and 21st at the beautiful Lake Las Vegas Resort. This year they have extended their festivities by including a welcome luau on Friday, October 19th, in the evening at the Henderson Events Plaza and Amphitheatre. The luau will open to the public at 7 p.m. where they will be serving an authentic Hawaiian menu. Luau meal tickets can be purchased at the event for $20 or advanced tickets can be purchased for $15 by calling 813-8120. Enjoy a great luau and stay for the wonderful entertainment.
ADMISSION & ENTERTAINMENT FREE

The Da Vinci Experience

October 20, 2007 – March 2, 2008

Location: Henderson Events Plaza

Address: 200 South Water Street

You will be able to view more than 60 working replicas of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions. Many of them will be full scale size. Twenty five of these machines are hands on. Everyone including the kids will be able to touch and operate them. The exhibit will consist of three viewing galleries.

Rhett Murray Exhibit Reception

October 29, 2007 – November 25, 2007

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location: The Gallery at Liberty Pointe at The Multigenerational

Address: 250 South Green Valley Parkway

Rhett Murray loves to communicate through his art. He is inspired to create something that is eternal, wanting the viewer to experience something uplifting and worthwhile, or tormenting and dreadful. He wants the viewer to be moved and impressed by this communication from within.

For additional information on programs and entertainment, call 702-267-2171 or visit their website at www.hendersonlive.com.

The office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.