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Out and About: Editor’s Picks – April/May
April 10-13
Clark County Fair & Rodeo
Saddle up and blaze a trail out to Logandale where you can experience the thrills of a traditional rural Nevada fair. Festivities include carnival rides, a junior livestock show, horticulture exhibits and an endless parade of arts and crafts that cover everything from ceramics to furniture to photography. Over 500 of the nation’s top rodeo athletes will compete in steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and more as they battle it out for cash prizes. You’ll also find plenty of food, drinks and live entertainment, so dust off your boots and get ready to enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of the modern day cowboy! Call (888) 876-FAIR or visit www.ccfair.com for more information.
April 12-13
29th Annual Boulder City Fine Arts Festival
This two day show brings artists from across the southwest together for a dynamic festival at Bicentennial Park in Boulder City. Browse the park at your leisure, taking in works from over 130 artists and craftsmen that include painting, glasswork, handcrafted jewelry and much more. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Boulder City Art Guild, a nonprofit that uses proceeds from the show to fund scholarships for art students. Come support a good cause and uncover some hidden treasures! Call 293-2138 or visit www.bcfineartsfestival.com for more information.
April 26
Henderson Heritage Parade
Celebrate the rich history of our very own City of Henderson at the annual Henderson Heritage Parade & Festival. This year, marking the event’s 60th anniversary, is themed Let’s Go to the Market! and will recognize the 15th year of the Henderson Farmer’s Market on Water Street. The daylong event kicks off with a breakfast featuring Mayor Hafen and the Henderson City Council, followed by an afternoon featuring a parade, festival, car show and more. Events will take place at the Henderson Events Plaza at & Amphitheater at 200 S. Water Street. Admission is complimentary and cyclists can rest easy with a complimentary bike valet! Visit www.hendersonlive.com for more information.
May 2
Boys & Girls Club Sneaker Ball
How many times have you dreaded a fancy cocktail event for the toll it takes on your feet? Well the annual Boys & Girls Club Sneaker Ball is the one for you. Choose your comfiest kicks to pair with that little black dress and head out to the M Resort at 12300 S. Las Vegas Blvd for a live and silent auction, entertainment, gourmet dinner, beer, wine and signature cocktails. Basically a night of fun with no “dress shoe” blisters to worry about! The event will feature guest speaker Rick Reilly, 11-time National Sportswriter of the Year and Front-page columnist for ESPN.com and proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada. Tickets start at $200 per person. Visit www.bgchevents.org for more information.
May 7-11
San Gennaro Feast
Join the annual festivities at this Italian feast held in the honor of Saint Gennaro. A portion of West Flamingo Rd. at 4245 South Grand Canyon Drive will be transformed into “Littly Italy”, featuring a wide variety of ethnic food vendors offering a huge selection of favorites including sausage and peppers, pizza, pasta, desserts, pastries and much more. Live national acts perform hourly on the main stage, while amusement rides and games keep things fun for the whole family. As one of the most popular festivals around, attracting locals and visitors from all over the world, it’s the best Italian heritage celebration this side of Napoli. Visit www.sangennarofeast.com for more information.
