Events, Arts & Entertainment
in the Water Street District
Publication produced by the
City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department
March-May Issue
Welcome to our first quarterly issue of 2010! You will find exciting information on events, exhibits, contests and other arts and event information for March, April and May.
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WATER STREET DISTRICT EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
MARCH
March 11-14
Parade - March 13 at 10 a.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission (some activities may require paid admission)
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with a parade, festive entertainment, carnival, rides and more. Please see traffic advisories for street closure information.
Third Thursday ARTsWALK March 18 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.
March 18 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
155 Water St. #100
FREE Admission
Come down and tour the studio, see work samples and meet Mikel, the owner and photographer, at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with music and refreshments.
APRIL
April 9
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Lucy Walsh, the daughter of Eagles' guitarist Joe Walsh, will present beautiful ballads and spectacular melodies.
Tour de Cure
April 10 from 7 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza (Start/Finish)
FREE Spectator Admission
Tour de Cure is an annual bicycling fundraiser, benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Cyclists will ride a 25K, 50K or 100K route through the desert scenery of Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Henderson. Please see traffic advisories for street closure information.
April 10
The Tour de Cure depends on volunteers to help recruit, organize and help the event run smoothly. There are many volunteer opportunities available. To learn more, contact Carly Rohrer at (702) 369-9995 ext. 7483.
Accepting Promotional Items for Tour de Cure Participant Bags Tour de Cure is also accepting flyers, coupons, promotional/giveaway items for 500 participant bags. Deadline is April 2. Contact Carly Rohrer at (702) 369-9995 ext. 7483.
Open Auditions for Robinson Crusoe
April 12 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Henderson Convention Center
Missoula Children’s Theatre is holding open auditions for local school-age children to star in a full-length original musical production of Robinson Crusoe .
Third Thursday ARTsWALK
April 15 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.
April 16
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
New age pianist Jon Schmidt will amaze audiences with his powerful and exhilarating music.
Parade at 10 a.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Commemorate the City of Henderson’s rich traditions and vitality with a parade, live entertainment, fun activities and more. Please see traffic advisories for street closure information.
April 23
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Chuck Mead embarks on a solo career that combines the infectious sounds of country Western, folk and rock music.
ArtBeat presented by 
- Tony Scodwell's Big Band April 30
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
This band of amazing musicians will create a sound reminiscent of such greats as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Stan Kenton.
MAY
ArtBeat presented by - United States Coast Guard Band May 7
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
The internationally renowned band will entertain audiences with a variety of great music.
May 5-8 at Lake Mead
May 8-9 Official Weigh-In at Henderson Events Plaza
Over 300 of America’s top anglers and co-anglers will compete in this premier bass fishing event. Join us for the official weigh-in, giveaways, fish pond and viewing.
ArtFest of Henderson
May 9-10 from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Spend Mother’s Day weekend at ArtFest of Henderson. The event will feature over 100 select artisan booths displaying and selling a variety of artwork including paintings, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Other family-friendly activities include two stages of live entertainment, chalk artists, Kids’ Gallery, food booths and more. To encourage local artist participation, a Made in Nevada section has been added. Please see traffic advisories for street closure information.
Third Thursday ARTsWALK May 20 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.
May 14
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Theatre in the Valley performs the romantic comedy, Second Time Around.
ArtBeat presented by - Alpin Hong
May 21
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Alpin Hong makes the piano hip with an energized show featuring classical favorites, blockbuster movie scores and video game soundtracks. The Basic High School Band, Choir and Orchestra will perform with Alpin.
ArtBeat presented by May 28
Pre-Show at 7 p.m. & Concert at 8 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
Enjoy an evening of arts, crafts and live music.
Farmer's Market
Thursdays - 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
If you would like to participate as a vendor, call Dave Star at (702) 579-9661. HENDERSON CONVENTION CENTER FUNCTIONS
Career and Community Leaders of America State Conference
March 2-5
Henderson Convention Center
Expected Attendance: 350
Nevada high school students will focus on a variety of youth concerns while developing their leadership skills, decision making processes and interpersonal communication necessary in the home and workplace.
Anderson’s Americana Indian & Western Show
March 11-14
Henderson Convention Center
Expected Attendance: 1,500
Anderson’s buys, trades and sells Native American and southwest jewelry, rugs, baskets, pottery and collectibles.
Desert Quilters 2010 Show
March 16-21
Henderson Convention Center
Expected Attendance: 5,000
Sponsored by the Desert Quilters of Nevada, the show will include over 200 quilts on display, as well as handmade dolls, handmade dolls, fabrics, yarns, patterns and more. Auctions, drawings and a fashion show will also take place. General admission is $6.
For additional information on these events, please contact Dianne Mizelle at (702) 267-2126.
TRAFFIC ADVISORIES
Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
Street Closures
March 11 -14
Atlantic Avenue (Lead to Water)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 11 at 11 p.m. - March 12 at 5 a.m.
FULL Street Closure:
March 12 at 5 a.m. - March 14 at 10 p.m.
Ocean Avenue (Van Wagenen to Haynes)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 12 at 11 p.m. - March 13 at 1 p.m.
Victory Road (Water to Atlantic)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 12 at 11 p.m. - March 13 at 1 p.m.
Water Street (Ocean to Victory)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 12 at 11 p.m. - March 13 at 5 a.m.
FULL Street Closure:
March 13 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 12 at 11 p.m. - March 13 at 1 p.m.
Water Street (Ocean to Victory)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
March 12 at 11 p.m. - March 13 at 5 a.m.
FULL Street Closure:
March 13 from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Water Street (Basic to Atomic)
FULL Street Closure:
March 13 from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tour de Cure
April 4
Tour de Cure WILL NOT impose street closures in the Water Street District.
Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival
Street Closures
April 16-17
Ocean Avenue (Van Wagenen to Haynes)
Victory Road (Water to Atlantic)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
April 16 at 11 p.m. - April 17 at 2 p.m.
ArtFest of Henderson
Street Closures
May 7-9
Atlantic Avenue (Lead to Water)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
May 7 at 6 a.m. - May 9 at 11 p.m.
Water Street (Ocean to Army)
FULL Street Closure:
May 7 at 6 a.m. - May 9 at 11 p.m.
Atlantic Avenue (Lead to Water)
Closed to Through Traffic & Street Parking:
April 16 at 11 p.m. - April 17 at 5 a.m.
Water Street (Ocean to Victory)
FULL Street Closure:
April 16 at 11 p.m. - April 17 at 1 p.m.
Water Street (Basic to Pacific)
FULL Street Closure WILL REMAIN:
April 17 from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.