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May 03 Saturday
Vegas City Opera presents music under the stars, with tunes from "Phantom," "Les Misérables," "Hamilton," and more! Take low-back chairs and blankets to be comfortable on the lawn. Picnics are welcome, too, but please leave the dogs at home.
More info at "Get Tickets."
May 05 Monday
The fun-filled fiesta will feature music from Mariachi Herencia de México and others, authentic Mexican cuisine from local food trucks, and more. Take your chairs and blankets to this outdoor event.
The Orchestra will perform classical music and some surprises, joined by a special guest: the Australia born, Emmy award winning drummer, percussionist, marimba soloist, composer and recording artist, Alex Stopa.
May 06 Tuesday
The two day event will showcase vocal jazz, big band tunes, Latin jazz, and more. Also, open master classes with guest trombonist Ben Patterson, one of the most easily recognizable trombonists and big band arrangers today. The CSN Big Band will premiere a commissioned piece written by him paying homage to Duke Ellington. Also performing will be CSN jazz ensembles, high school ensembles, and Ben's own quartet.
Concerts are at 7:00.
May 07 Wednesday
May 08 Thursday
The college's Chamber Chorale will sing a mix of things while the CSN Jazz Singers will perform a set of jazz standards, accompanied by a top-notch rhythm section. there will also be some soloists in the spotlight.
May 10 Saturday
Enjoy classic and contemporary jazz selections from the CSN Jazz Combos, which are under the direction of Dr. David Phy and Dr. Lindsey O'Connor. The concert is in the BackStage Theatre.
May 11 Sunday
Las Vegas' premier R & B groups return to The Smith Center for their annual Mother's Day concert. with their own brand of soul, class, and excitement and some special tributes to everyone's favorite people, our Mothers.
Las Vegas based but world-renowned, they will be back from national and international tours to perform at their favorite hometown venue. Don't miss the flair, harmonies, choreography, costuming and vocal stylings of Spectrum & Radiance.
May 12 Monday
Featured this evening will be CSN's Mariachi Plata, the 2021, 2022 and 2023 first place winners at the Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio, offering their usual lively and festive program. The show will also include performances by more students from the college's Mariachi program and students from the Clark County School District.
May 13 Tuesday
The ensembles will include music by American composers Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin and Patrick Glenn Harper in their programs, which will include something you probably have never heard before: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with a saxophone ensemble taking the part of the orchestra. CSN Piano Professor Voltaire Verzosa will be the pianist.
The Ensembles include college students, middle and high school students who are also enrolled at CSN, and community musicians, some of whom are professional musicians. What instruments do they play? Flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, guitar, and percussion.