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JULY//AUGUST2010
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It seemed like only yesterday that Cyndi Lauper was splashed all over MTV, vamping around in what appeared to be an exploded tutu. Fortunately, the intergalactic ballerina look went the way of pegged pants and affordable seafood, but Cyndi Lauper soldiers on. She and special guest David Rhodes perform 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay. Tickets: $35-$41. Info: www.houseofblues.com
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John Bell’s work is all over the place — which is exactly the point. In his dreamy, collage-like works that make up “The Burden of Ambition,” he explores social networking, the media and contemporary pop culture. Does that narrow it down a bit? See his work through July 27 at Brett Wesley Gallery, 1112 S. Casino Center Blvd. Info: www.brettwesleygallery.com
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Julie Austin knows what your children want: mud. And frogs! And pizza. And maybe some “fandagumbo,” the mysterious topic of one of her songs that may just refer to a frog, mud and pizza smoothie. Austin rocks the kids 2 p.m. July 26 at the West Charleston Library, 10 a.m. July 27 at the Sunrise Library, and 4 p.m. July 28 at the Enterprise Library. Admission is free. Info: www.lvccld.org
Las Vegas’ own Ballet Folklorico Xyachimal has been performing here for 10 years, bringing the art of Mexican dance to the masses. Which raises a question: After 10 years, don’t those masks get a little itchy? Ballet Folklorico Xyachimal performs “Fuego Nuevo” 6 p.m. August 27-28 at the Winchester Cultural Center. Tickets: $6. Info: 455-7340
Why do they call it “breakdancing”? Because the moves are so crazy they’ll break your eyes in half. Now hip-hop dancers worldwide are converging upon Las Vegas to break an arena full of eyes at the World Hip Hop Dance Championships 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at the Orleans Arena. Tickets: $25-$59.50. Info: 1-800-NOW-JUMP 62
Desert Companion
JULY//AUGUST 2010