The Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

If there's one way to end your weekend off right, it's by listening to jazz. Even better — listening to it live. Las Vegas Jazz Society can give that to you World-class saxophonist Charles McNeal will be playing alongside bassist Steve Flora, YL Douglas on drums, and Dave Siegel on piano. They're only performing for a couple of hours on Sunday afternoon at The Bootlegger, so get your tickets and get ready to listen to those known for keeping jazz alive.

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Electric Avenue, a high-energy tribute to New Wave & Radio Pop from the 1980s! Dress in your best 80's-inspired attire and get ready to sing and dance. Food and drink vendors will be on site.

The show will also be broadcast on the plaza big screen. Take chairs and blankets if you prefer plaza viewing. Water Street Plaza Amphitheater seating is general admission. This is a completely outdoor event.

Free, but more info at "Get Tickets."