Seeking Fine Artists to Display and Sell Artwork During  ArtBeat Presented by
October & November from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sally Ahlstedt at
(702) 267-2143.

Seeking Craft Vendors to Participate in WinterFest
December 12
For more information or to register for booth space, call the Silver Springs Recreation Center at (702) 267-5720.
 

The Dolls of Japan Exhibit 
September 8 – October 10
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.     
CLOSED Sundays
Henderson Convention Center
FREE Admission
Celebrate the diversity of the Japanese arts, traditions and culture through this exciting exhibit featuring 70 unique dolls. Over 3,500 Clark County students and chaperones are expected to visit the exhibit throughout its run.

Ho’olaule’a Pacific Islands Festival  
September 12-13 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
The Ho’olaule’a Pacific Islands Festival brings tropical island traditions, cuisine and entertainment to the mainland. Attendees will enjoy over 100 exotic food and craft vendors including a selection of unique culinary demonstrations, as well as two stages of live entertainment.
     
Gallery Exhibit - Elizabeth Freeman & Madalene Luca
September 14-October 9
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center
FREE Admission
Elizabeth Freeman and Madalene Luca present “Sweet Serenity,” a collection of beautiful and peaceful paintings.

Third Thursday ARTsWALK  
September 17 from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Water Street District
FREE Admission
Enjoy a casual walk in the Water Street District as you visit art galleries and merchants, listen to great entertainment and eat delicious food.

ArtBeat presented by                                                     Featuring Alpin Hong
September 18 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
ArtBeat presented by Target is a cultural arts series that incorporates art displays, make & take crafts and live entertainment for the whole family. The featured performing act is classical pianist Alpin Hong.

Pink Martini
September 20 at 8 p.m.
Henderson Pavilion
Tickets start at $36
This 12-member band blends genres of music of Latin, lounge, classical and jazz to create vintage music.

Shakespeare in the Park
October 2-3 at 7 p.m.
Green show at 6 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
The City of Henderson will present Taming of the Shrew.

**City Hall to Close Fridays**
The city of Henderson will close City Hall operations on Fridays beginning September 8, 2009. Regular operating hours for City Hall will be Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Other city buildings including emergency facilities, the senior center, recreation centers and the convention center will continue Friday operations as normal. For more information on city of Henderson hours, programs and services, visit www.cityofhenderson.com .

Over 3,200 people attended National Night Out on August 4 at the Henderson Events Plaza. The event was hosted by the Henderson Police Department event and was covered by local news stations, Channel 5 and Channel 3 throughout the evening. There were 46 booths with information, giveaway items, make & take crafts, demonstrations, kids’ interactive fun and entertainment.

New additions to this year’s National Night Out included the Equestrian Unit, NHP Seat Belt Convincer, ARMOR Robot, Parks & Recreation’s inflatable slide and an obstacle course.