Ryan Shupe & the Rubberband at Art Beat

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband will be our headlining act for our Art Beat presented by Target event at our Henderson Events Plaza.  They will be performing at 8pm on Friday, May 6th.  We will have pre-show activities starting at 5pm that consists of various art displays, demonstrations and local musicians.  Entry is complimentary, no tickets necessary.

Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband was founded in the mid 1990′s in Ogden, UT.  They had released four studio recorded albums under their own record label before being signed in 2005 to Capitol Records.  They released the album Dream Big, in which had a debut single release of the same title that charted in the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.  In 2008, the band signed with Montage Music Group.

Ryan Shupe developed the name “The Rubberband” based on his past experience with bands forming and then breaking up.  He wanted to create a band that would be “elastic” in their abilities to have members rotate in and out without disrupting the groove or changing its name.  The band’s sound is best explained as a little country, blue grass and some rock influence as well.

The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism has enjoyed every minute of  presenting so many musical talents at this year’s Art Beat presented by Target at our Henderson Events Plaza, and having Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband join those ranks is the ultimate icing on the cake!

The Henderson Events Plaza encompasses 2.7 acres with 60,000 square feet of programmable event space with a shaded tiered seating amphitheater with seating and overflow available for 900 people.  It was Nevada’s first public outdoor events plaza completed in 2006.

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The Van Lears to perform at Henderson Events Plaza

New country sensation brother duo The Van Lears will be playing our Henderson Events Plaza during Art Beat presented by Target on Friday, April 29th at 8pm.  There will be pre-show events starting at 5pm involving various art displays, demonstrations and local musicians.

The Van Lears consists of two brothers by the names of Andrew and Trey Bentley.  They were recently signed by EMI Music Publishing Nashville to an exclusive worldwide publishing deal.

Gary Overton, EMI EVP/GM mentioned being blown away by their vocals, musicianship and songs and signed them on the spot after being introduced by multiple number one and platinum producer Ted Hewitt.  The Van Lears are currently working on original material in Nashville.

The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism has been privileged to present so many musical talents for this year’s Art Beat presented by Target at our Henderson Events Plaza, and having up and coming country performers like The Van Lears join those ranks is quite the honor.

The Henderson Events Plaza encompasses 2.7 acres with 60,000 square feet of programmable event space with a shaded tiered seating amphitheater with seating and overflow available for 900 people.  It was Nevada’s first public outdoor events plaza completed in 2006.

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Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival

It’s that time of year again!  The Henderson Heritage Parade and Festival will take place this Saturday, April 16th, 2011 on Water Street.  The day’s events will run from 10am to 7pm and entry is complimentary, no tickets necessary.

Help us celebrate our lovely city by taking part in all of the festivities that we have lined up, following our tradition upheld since 1950.  There will be a Mayor Breakfast taking place on the Convention Center lawn from 8am to 9am, a parade from Water Street Ocean to Victory from 10am to 11:30am.  The festival itself will run from 11am to 7pm with a Car Show on display from noon to 6pm.

The theme selected for this year’s parade is “Henderson – Chocolatiers for 30 years” with Ethel M Chocolates as the Grand Marshall.  The International Food and Folklife Festival will involve International Food, two stages of live entertainment, live cook and dance demonstrations on stage, crafts and demonstration booths inside the Convention Center and the car show will be along Water Street between Basic and Pacific.

This is our favorite time of the year as the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism assist in representing our lovely City of Henderson with an entire day of great food and entertainment.  We hope that you join us for what promises to be a day filled with fun and excitement!

If you would like to learn more about this event, please visit our website at www.hendersonlive.com or give us a call at 702-267-2171.

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Stephen Bishop plays Art Beat at Henderson Events Plaza

Grammy and Oscar Award nominee Stephen Bishop will entertain us all at our Henderson Events Plaza on April 22nd at 8pm. Entry is complimentary and we will have pre-show activities such as various art displays, demonstrations and local musicians starting at 5pm.

Stephen Bishop was born in San Diego, CA as is most noted for his 1977 smash hit single “On and On”. He also noted for such singles as “Save it for a Rainy Day”, “Everybody Needs Love”, “Something New in my Life”, and “It might be you”, the theme from the movie Tootsie.

He has a very large musical resume, especially in the ranks of films, creating memorable titles for movies such as National Lampoon’s Animal House, White Nights and Unfaithfully Yours.  He has also made cameos in movies such as The Blues Brothers, Kentucky Fried Movie and National Lampoon’s Animal House.

The Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism has been privileged to present so many musical talents for this year’s Art Beat presented by Target at our Henderson Events Plaza, and having a legendary performer like Stephen Bishop join those ranks is quite the honor.

The Henderson Events Plaza encompasses 2.7 acres with 60,000 square feet of programmable event space with a shaded tiered seating amphitheater with seating and overflow available for 900 people.  It was Nevada’s first public outdoor events plaza completed in 2006.
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Wizard of Oz live on the Henderson Pavilion stage

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company puts a musical twist on one of the greatest motion pictures of all-time as they present, The Wizard of Oz, live on stage at the Henderson Pavilion.  Ticket prices are only $10 and performances are scheduled for May 13, 14 and 21 at 8pm and matinée shows on May 15 and 22 at 4pm.  Tickets are assigned seating, best available at time of purchase.

For those of you that aren’t familiar with this classic tale, swept away in a tornado, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are taken to the magical land of Oz.  It’s here, Dorothy embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of Oz, a great and powerful figure who everyone says can grant her a return home to Kansas.

As she skips along the golden path, Dorothy meets some memorable characters including a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Man needing a heart and a Lion seeking courage. Together they form an unlikely team, developing a strong friendship, prevailing over wicked opponents and discovering that their desires were never lost.

“The cast is excited to bring this show to life,” said Dan Decker, Director of the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company. “This is the perfect show for the entire family.”

The Wizard of Oz is the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company’s (LVSC) third collaboration with the City of Henderson. In October 2010, the local, professional non-profit theatre group performed a successful four-Saturday, four-park travelling tour of the City’s signature event, Shakespeare in the Park. In addition, the company was chosen to present an original holiday production in December during WinterFest.

We at the City of Henderson’s Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism are very excited about having LVSC present its musical twist on this classical favorite, and are highly anticipating the plans presented to us on how they will make this show one to talk about for years to come.  We cordially invite you to join us by visiting our Henderson Pavilion Box Office, visiting our website at www.hendersonlive.com or by calling (702) 267-4TIX for tickets.

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