$10 concert series returns for another season!
The Henderson Pavilion, the largest outdoor amphitheatre in Southern Nevada, is pleased to announce the spring 2011 performance schedule for the venue. The extensive line-up includes concerts and events spanning a variety of music genres and age demographics. Tickets for all shows are either complimentary or just $10 and are available at HendersonLive.com or by calling (702) 267-4TIX (4849).
“As entertainment experiences geared for the entire family grow more challenging to come by, the City of Henderson has seized an opportunity to create a series of eight quality, family-friendly concerts, priced affordably,” said Andrea Primo, Director of the Cultural Arts & Tourism Department.
A list of the concerts and performances scheduled for the 2011 spring season at the Henderson Pavilion are below.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra
March 27w2 p.m.wComplimentary Admission
Master Series II – Young Artists
The Henderson Symphony Orchestra will be joined by some of the most talented young musicians, as part of the 14th annual Young Artists Competition. The elite list of Clark County students, ages 10-17, will perform solo pieces from popular composers including Chopin, Tchaikovsky and Bach.
Jesse Cook
April 28w7 p.m.wTickets: $10
Platinum-selling, award-winning flamenco guitarist, Jesse Cook, dazzles audiences with his fiery, passionate guitar work, Latin rhythms and smoldering on-stage charisma. Cook has produced seven impressive albums over the last 15 years. In addition, he has sold over one million albums worldwide and over 400,000 in the United States alone. Cook has collaborated and performed with some of the world's best musicians including B.B King and Ray Charles.
Sugar Ray
April 29w8 p.m.wTickets: $10
The multi-platinum rock band from Orange County, California, lead by front runner and current contestant on Celebrity Apprentice, Mark McGrath, became popular with infectious summer singles of the late 1990s that crossed several genres of music including pop, funk, hip-hop and reggae. The band’s hit songs include “Fly,” “Every Morning,” “Someday,” “Falls Apart” and “When It’s Over.”
The Wizard of Oz
May 13, 14 & 21w8 p.m.wTickets: $10
May 15 & 22w4 p.m.wTickets: $10
The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company brings to life the classic film, The Wizard of Oz, in a stage performance starring Dorothy and her three companions, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion. The four-some travels along the yellow brick road in search of a return home for Dorothy, a brain for Scarecrow, a heart for Tin Man and courage for Lion.
Henderson Symphony Orchestra
May 20w8 p.m.wComplimentary Admission
Master Series IV – Season Finale
Enjoy an entertaining evening of light-hearted classics as the Henderson Symphony Orchestra wraps up its 2010-2011season.
Live Orchestral Screening of Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights
June 3w8 p.m.wTickets: $10
The Henderson Symphony Orchestra will provide the live accompaniment to the American Film Institute’s top romantic comedy of all time, Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 silent classic, City Lights.
The Symphonic Rock Show
June 18w8 p.m.wTickets: $10
Las Vegas classic rock cover band, Yellow Brick Road, partners with a 30 piece hand-selected orchestra to produce an evening of symphonic rock. Expect a true concert experience, complete with a laser light show and songs from such classic rock legends as Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, Rush and Bon Jovi.
Only minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, the Henderson Pavilion has hosted a number of sold-out concerts and events including Nickelodeon’s Drake Bell, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Paramore and The Nutcracker.
For more information on the Henderson Pavilion or to purchase event tickets visit Hendersonlive.com or call (702) 267-4TIX (4849). Follow us on Facebook or Twitter at HendersonLive.
About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism is dedicated to promoting Henderson as a leisure destination complete with innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson. Ideally located between three of the world’s greatest manmade attractions, the Las Vegas Strip, Hoover Dam and the Lake Mead Recreational Area, Henderson offers over 4,000 rooms’ city-wide, luxurious resorts, championship golf courses and countless outdoor activities. To learn more about Henderson, Nevada, please call (877) 775-5252 or visit our website, VisitHenderson.com.