News and Press Releases from Henderson, Nevada. Find out what's new in Henderson. http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/ Sat, 25 May 2013 15:44:25 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:53:39 +0100 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/ Press Releases Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:53:39 +0100 en_269_53_0 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-pavilion--hook-s-blues-traveler-for-may-17-concert Blues Traveler, the soulful rock band that defined the music of the mid ‘90s, tours the U.S. in support of their 11th studio album, Suzie Cracks The Whip, performing at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, for the first time, Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. en__53_0 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-names-heritage-parade-grand-marshals The city of Henderson announced the 2013 Heritage Parade grand marshals today. In honor of the city’s 60th anniversary, the five individuals reflect the community’s history, ranging from one of the town’s first beauty queens, a family of lifelong teachers and former Henderson Fire Chief, amongst others. The grand marshals will lead the Heritage Parade, Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Below is the list of the honorees. en__53_1 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/blues-traveler-performs-at-henderson-pavilion The Henderson Pavilion recently added Grammy Award-winning Blues Traveler to its spring lineup. Tickets go on-sale Tuesday, March 26th. en__53_2 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-pavilion-hosts-barnyard-fun-with-charlotte-s-web Adapted from E.B. White’s most famous children’s novel, the Las Vegas Shakespeare Company brings to life Charlotte’s Web live, onstage, Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 and Friday, April 26-Sunday, April 28 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. en__53_3 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/city-of-henderson-celebrates-60th-anniversary The city of Henderson celebrates its 60th anniversary as part of the annual Heritage Parade & Festival, Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. The day’s activities include a community breakfast with city council, entertainment, classic car show and parade. Admission is complimentary. en__53_4 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/four-generations-of-family-shave-heads-for-childhood-cancer-research-during-st.-patrick-s-day-parade---festival-in-henderson The Linehan/Yant/Temme family is buzzing to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a charity dedicated to raising money for lifesaving childhood cancer research, by shaving their heads at this year’s Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival. en__53_5 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-hosts-10th-annual-gospel-fest In conjunction with Black History Month, the city of Henderson, along with KCEP Power 88.1 FM, present the 10th annual Gospel Fest, a celebration of music, history and culture, Friday, February 15-Saturday, February 16, as well as Friday, February 22-Saturday, February 23 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Gates open at 5 p.m. on both Friday evenings and 11 a.m. on both Saturday mornings. Admission is complimentary. en__53_6 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-gets-its-green-on-for-st.-patrick-s-day-parade---festival The city of Henderson hosts the 47th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, March 14-17 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Recognized as one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the nation, the event features a parade, carnival, car show and authentic Irish entertainment. Admission is complimentary (*Some activities may require paid admission). en__53_7 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-reveals-2013-spring-event-season The city of Henderson released its 2013 spring event schedule today. The calendar features one of the country’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, the city’s 60th anniversary, a special artsy Mother’s Day weekend tradition and a world championship bowling tournament. All events are affordable, most with complimentary admission, and fit for all ages. en__53_8 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/international-guitarist-jesse-cook-performs-concert-at-henderson-pavilion Platinum-selling, award-winning world guitarist Jesse Cook returns to Henderson, performing for fans, Friday, March 29 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $20 for premium seating and can be purchased at HendersonLive.com, starting today, Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. en__53_9 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-celebrates-days-of-christmas-past-with-winterfest The city of Henderson turns back the hands of time this holiday season with WinterFest – An Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight. Scheduled for Thursday, December 13-Saturday, December 15, the weekend celebration features a winter wonderland of holiday family traditions, from horse-drawn carriage rides to carolers and an evening light parade, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is complimentary. en__53_10 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-hosts-11th-annual-henderson-250-desert-race For the 11th consecutive year, the city of Henderson hosts the Best in the Desert Henderson 250 off-road race championship weekend, Friday, November 30-Saturday, December 1. The event features pre-race festivities, including tech & contingency and a fan expo, concluding with the Henderson 250 Desert Race and points battle decision for the 2012 racing season champ. Spectator admission is complimentary. en__53_11 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/call-for-entries-for-the-city-of-henderson-s-2nd-annual-winterfest-evening-light-parade The City of Henderson is searching for groups and individuals with an abundance of holly jolly holiday spirit to be a part of the 2nd annual WinterFest Evening Light Parade, Saturday, December 15 at 5 p.m. in the historic Water Street District. All entries must be illuminated in lights and reflect the theme, An Old-Fashioned Christmas Delight. The fee to participate in the parade is complimentary. en__53_12 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-hosts-first-ever-cook-off-competition The City of Henderson is excited to host the 1st annual Cowboy BBQ of Henderson next month. The community’s inaugural cook-off contest features the best professional pit masters and local amateurs grilling award-winning barbeque dishes for a chance to be crowned the champion. Admission is complimentary (*Some activities may require paid admission). en__53_13 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/race-car-designer-peter-brock-makes-special-appearance-at-super-run Legendary race car designer Peter Brock, known for creating the iconic style of the World Championship-winning Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, Corvette Stingray and Shelby GT350 Mustang, is scheduled to attend Henderson’s Super Run Classic Car Show, meeting with fans, Friday, September 21 – Sunday, September 23, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. en__53_14 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/disney-s-imagination-movers-perform-at-henderson-pavilion The Emmy Award-winning Imagination Movers kick off the second leg of their nationwide Rock-o-Matic tour this fall, making their only stop in Nevada at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, performing their high-energy rock concert for families, Friday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $10. en__53_15 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/-oh--the-places-you-ll-go--when-the-henderson-pavilion-hosts-seussical Experience the magical world of Dr. Seuss when RagTag Entertainment and Music Theatre International (MTI) present multiple performances of the original Broadway musical SEUSSICALTM at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Friday, September 21 through Sunday, September 23 and Friday, September 28 through Sunday, September 30. All shows begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are only $10. en__53_16 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/american-idol-alum-casey-abrams-opens-artbeat-presented-by-target-season- Singer, songwriter and multi-talented musician Casey Abrams, a finalist from season 10 of American Idol, performs in Henderson for the first time, opening the fall season of ArtBeat presented by Target, with a concert for fans, Friday, September 7 at 8 p.m. Admission is complimentary. en__53_17 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/belinda-carlisle-of-the-go-go-s--a-flock-of-seagulls---men-without-hats-perform-awesomely--80s-concert-at-henderson-pavilion The Go-Go’s lead vocalist and multi-platinum artist Belinda Carlisle, along with special musical guests A Flock of Seagulls and Men Without Hats, will blast into the past, performing their greatest hits for a totally ‘80s concert at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Thursday, September 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are only $20. en__53_18 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/98.5-kluc-s-end-of-summer-block-party-returns-to-the-henderson-pavilion--august-18 98.5 FM KLUC’s End of Summer Block Party returns to the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Saturday, August 18, beginning at 7 p.m. with featured performances by X Factor season one finalist Chris Rene, teen heartthrob Austin Mahone and singer/rapper Outasight of “Tonight Is the Night” fame. Tickets are $9.85 or $15 for premium seating, plus service fee. en__53_19 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-reveals-pavilion-fall-2012-performance-schedule The City of Henderson released the fall 2012 concert schedule at the Henderson Pavilion, the city’s premier performing arts center, today. Located at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway, Southern Nevada’s largest outdoor theatre features a thrilling lineup of affordable performances, productions and concerts, fit for any generation. Show tickets go on-sale Tuesday, August 7 at 10 a.m. on HendersonLive.com. en__53_20 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/jerrod-niemann-to-headline-concert-at-henderson-s-super-run Country music star and platinum-selling #1 “Lover, Lover” hit-maker Jerrod Niemann will visit Henderson for the first time, performing a special concert for fans, Friday, September 21 at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the historic Water Street District, as part of this year’s Super Run Classic Car Show. Admission to the concert is complimentary. en__53_21 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/city-of-henderson-reveals-artbeat-fall-season-lineup ArtBeat presented by Target, Henderson’s signature cultural arts series, will return this fall with a new installment of exciting performances, from ‘80s icons to today’s rising stars. Featured concerts include American Idol standout Casey Abrams, wowing audiences, Friday, September 7; local musician Benton Paul, performing Friday, September 28; John Parr, known for songs from the Brat Pack era, taking the stage, Friday, October 12; and Tommy Tutone of “867-5309/Jenny” fame closing the season, Friday, October 19. All shows will begin at 8 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. Admission is complimentary. en__53_22 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/new-children-s-art-exhibit-opens-in-henderson The City of Henderson will expand its collection of art galleries this month, welcoming Gallery at the Garden inside the Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs Road. As the community’s first off-site children’s art exhibit, the new gallery will showcase artwork from Henderson elementary and middle school students for a year. en__53_23 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/prince-jonah-kuhio-ho-olaule-a-festival-brings-island-life-to-henderson The City of Henderson will host the Prince Jonah Kuhio Ho’olaule’a Festival, one of Southern Nevada’s largest Hawaiian and Pacific Islander celebrations, Saturday, September 15-Sunday, September 16 from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. The event will showcase a fusion of island culture, music, food and more. Admission is complimentary. en__53_24 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-gets-revved-up-for-super-run The City of Henderson will host Southern Nevada’s largest car show, Super Run, September 20-23, at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, and within the historic Water Street District. The all-ages event will feature four days of classics, competitions and concerts. Spectator admission is complimentary. en__53_25 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-unveils-fall-2012-season The City of Henderson, Southern Nevada’s leader in premier cultural arts and special events opportunities, announced its 2012 fall season schedule today. The lineup features a variety of popular holiday festivities, performances, annual events and art exhibits. All are affordable, most with complimentary admission, and fit for any age. en__53_26 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-opens-registration-for-2012-super-run-classic-car-show The City of Henderson is seeking entries for Southern Nevada’s largest car show, Super Run. Scheduled for September 20-23, 2012 in Henderson’s historic Water Street District, the event is open to all years, makes and models of classic vehicles. Registration is only $50, prior to September 10, with space limited to the first 1,000 entries. en__53_27 http://www.hendersonlive.com/press-releases/--/henderson-announces-plans-for-fourth-of-july-celebration The City of Henderson will salute America, hosting its annual Fourth of July Celebration. The all-ages event will feature three stages of live entertainment, a spectacular fireworks show and concessions. Admission is complimentary. en__53_28