March 2012 Events

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Spring is just around the corner, and Local Vegas is here to give you the skinny on all the great events coming up in March. Our favorite pick this month is the Bark in the Park event on the 3rd. Bring your dog and make some local friends!

Judy Long Gallery Exhibit
When: February 6, 2012 – March 9, 2012
Monday – Friday 5am – 9pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 1pm – 5pm
Cost: Admission is free
Where: 250 South Green Valley Pkwy
Phone: 702-267-2171

Ethnic Express International Folk Dancing (age 8+)
When: Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Cost: $4
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Website: http://www.ethnicexpresslasvegas.org

Scottish Country Dancing (age 13+)
When: Fridays 6:30pm – 8:45pm
Cost: $4 for member or $5 per person
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org

The Dennis Bono Show
When: March 1, 2012 2pm
Cost: Free
Where: South Point Hotel, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd
Website: http://www.southpointcasino.com

Cars and Coffee
When: March 3, 2012 Every Saturday 8am – 11am
Cost: Free to attend
Where: 9510 South Eastern Avenue

Auditions for Rainbow Company’s “Sleeping Beauty” (12-adult)
When: March 3, 2012 1pm
Cost: No audition fee
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street
Phone: 702-229-6553

Bark in the Park
When: March 3, 2012
Cost: Free
Where: 1851 Paseo Verde Parkway
Website: http://www.cityofhenderson.com/parks

Bowl of Fire at Lake Mead Recreational Area
When: March 3, 2012
Reservations are required for this 6 mile hike for more information call 702-293-8990
Where: Lake Mead Visitor Center
Website: http://www.nps.gov/lake/index.htm

Botanical Gardens Tour at Loews Lake Vegas
When: March 4, 2012 Every Sunday 9am
Cost: Free
Where: 101 MonteLago Blvd.
Phone: 702-567-6000

West Coast Conference Basketball
When: March 1 – 5, 2012
Cost: Packages subject to availability, $135 – $500
Where: Orleans Arena
Website: http://www.orleanscasino.com

First Friday
When: March 2, 2012 6pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Where: Downtown Las Vegas, Arts District
Website: http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com

Winter Dance Party
When: March 2 – 4 2012 7:30pm
Cost: $20-$30
Where: South Point Hotel at the Showroom, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd.
Website: http://www.yourbuddyjohn.com

Turtle Island Quartet
When: March 2, 2012 7pm
Cost: Advanced tickets $10
Tickets at the Door $15
Where: Historic Fifth Street School
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org

“VegasScapes” Exhibit (all ages)
When: March 5 – May 1, 2012
Monday – Thursday 7am – 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Second Floor
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org

“Mama’s Fabric” Visual Arts Exhibits
Artist John Broussard
When: March 1 – May 5, 2012
Wednesday – Friday 9am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Where: West Las Vegas Arts Center Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Phone: 702-229-4800

UNLV Student Sculpture Exhibit (all ages)
When: March 5 – May 31, 2012
Monday – Thursday 7am – 5:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: City Hall Terrace Gallery, 495 S. Main St., Second Floor
Phone: 702-229-1012
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.com

Nevada Vintage Race Car Museum
When: March 5, 2012 10am – 4pm
Open Monday – Friday
Cost: Free
Where: Sun Pac Industry Park, 250 Sun Pac Ave
Website: http://www.fabulousracers.com

Vegas Valley Book Festival
When: March 6, 2012 10:30pm
Cost: Free
Where: Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive
Website: http://www.vegasvalleybookfestival.org

WAC Basketball 2012
When: March 7 – 10, 2012
Cost: Packages subject to availability, $135 – $300
Where: Orleans Arena
Website: http://www.orleanscasino.com

NASCAR Weekend
When: March 7 – 11, 2012
Cost: $99 – $245
Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Website: http://www.lvms.com

Quilt Las Vegas 2012
When: March 9 – 11, 2012
Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Cost: $7 Free to students with current school ID
Where: Henderson Convention Center, 200 South Water Street
Website: http://www.dqnv.org

Exhibit: Year of the Dragon (all ages)
When: Through March 11, 2012 by appointment
Cost: Free
Where: Historic Fifth Street School Mayor;s Gallery, 401 S. Fourth St.
Phone: 702-229-1012
Website: http://www.artslasvegas.org

Henderson Symphony Orchestra
When: March 11, 2012
Cost: General Admission for all concerts is free. $10 Suggested Donation per person.
Where: Henderson Convention Center, 200 South Water Street
Website: http://www.hsorch.org

Rainbow Company Spring Break Drama Workshop
When: March 12 to March 31, 2012
Cost: $135 per youth
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Website: http://www.artlasvegas.org

“Viva les Femmes” Exhibit
When: March 15 – May 7, 2012
By appointment
Where: Historic Fifth Street School Mayor’s Gallery, 401 S. Fourth St.
Phone: 702-229-1012
Website: http://www.astslasvegas.org

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
When: March 15 -18 2012
Cost: Free
Where: Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water Street
Website: http://www.hendersonlive.com

Anderson’s Americana Indian Show
When: March 16 – 18, 2012
Friday 11am – 9pm
Saturday 11am – 9pm
Sunday 11am – 7pm
Cost: $7 Free to students with current school ID
Where: Henderson Convention Center, 200 South Water Street
Website: http://www.americana.net

“Short Stories” Exhibit
When: Through March 17, 2012 Wednesday – Friday 12:30pm – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Phone: 702-229-1012

Missoula Children’s Theater
When: March 17, 2012 3pm – 5pm and 7pm – 9pm
Cost: Adults: $8 Children and Seniors: $5
Where: Robert Taylor Elementary School, 144 Westminster Way
Website: http://www.mctinc.org

Las Vegas Wranglers 2011-2012 Season
When: March 18 – 31, 2012
Cost: Glass Adult: $38 – Glass Youth: $38
Select Circle Adult: $28.50 – Select Circle Youth: $6
Premium Adult: $21 – Premium Youth: $6
Mardi Gras Adult: $17.50 – Mardi Gras Youth: $6
Where: Orleans Arena
Website: http://www.lasvegaswranglers.com

“Virsat” (Heritage) Exhibit
When: March 22 – April 25, 2012
Wednesday – Friday 12:30pm – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Phone: 702-229-6383

Henderson Farmers Market
When: March 22, 2012 9am – 4pm
Where: Henderson Events Plaza, 200 South Water Street
Phone: 702-267-2171

Contra Dancing (all Ages)
When: March 24, 2012 6:30pm
Cost: Adults: $7, Members: $5, students and military: $5, and Children under 16: $3
Where: Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
Phone: 702-229-6383

Monster Jam World Finals
When: March 23 – 24, 2012
Cost: $48 – $58 Packages $140
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium
Website: http://www.monsterjam.com

Home Improvement & Backyard Expo
When: March 23 – March 25, 2012
Cost: $7
Where: South Point Hotel, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd.
Website: http://www.southpointcasino.com

Henderson Farmers Market
When: March 29, 2012 9am – 4pm
Where: Henderson Events Plaza, 200 South Water Street
Phone: 702-267-2171

Glass Craft and Bead Expo
When: March 30 – April 1, 2012
Cost: $15
Where: South Point Hotel, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd.
Website: http://www.southpointcasino.com

Women’s Day Celebration 2012 (ages 15+)
When: March 31, 2012 9am – 3pm
Cost: Free Admission
Where: West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Website: http//:www.artslasvegas.org

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