Desert Companion - November 2012

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ART INTO THE WILD: NEW WORKS BY SU LIMBERT Through Nov. 30. This Las Vegas artist weaves elusive narratives through a recurring cast of ethereal female and animal characters, who explore themes of vulnerability and empowerment. Her new works include surreal watercolors, oil paintings, hand-cut china and a site-specific installation. Meet the artist at First Friday Nov. 2. Blackbird Studios, blackbirdstudioslv.com

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FIRST FRIDAY Nov. 2 and Dec. 7, 6 p.m.-midnight. Downtown’s monthly arts and culture event continues to grow bigger and better, featuring art exhibits, open galleries, live music and DJs, food trucks, performances and more. Free. Arts District and Fremont East in the Get Back Alley 6 p.m.-2 a.m. firstfridaylasvegas.com

DANCE “STEPPIN’ OUT” WITH BEN VEREEN Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. This Tony Award-winner and Broadway legend dazzles audiences throughout the United States with his one-man show, which travels through his stage and television career with song and dance, paying tribute to his iconic journey on Broadway and highlighting the work of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. $24-$59. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center FALL DANCE CONCERT “WISDOM” Nov. 30, 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. CSN’s Department of Fine Arts Dance presents a revival of Professor Kelly Roth’s 1997 dance work, a reflection of Princess Diana’s life and a collage of the unexpected events that made headlines that year. $8-$10. CSN’s Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, csn.edu/pac

MUSIC “SONGS OF PROMISE AND JOY” Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Las Vegas Academy Band, Choir and Orchestra present selections from Copland’s “The Tenderland,” Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony, and “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony with The Las Vegas Academy Wind Ensemble, Academy Singers, Bella Voz, Konzert Chorale and the Philharmonic. $20-$100. Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center

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“WARRIOR’S JOURNEY” THE MUSIC OF NATE KIMBALL Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. ASCAP Award-winning composer, International Trombone Association “JJ Johnson” Competition-winning trombonist and Las Vegas native Nate Kimball premiers his first album of original music “Warrior’s Journey” with his quintet and jazz orchestra. $20-$50. Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center VOCAL JAZZ SOLO NIGHTS Nov. 2-3, 7:30 p.m. The College of Southern Nevada’s Department of Fine Arts’ Jazz Sing-


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