Boys Town Nevada will mark 35 years of service at an Oct. 23 Henderson gala. Fall programming also brings Shakespeare to local stages, with a recycled-art contest deadline approaching.
On Oct. 23, M Resort Spa Casino in Henderson will host Boys Town Nevada’s 35th anniversary gala. The event will honor Mark Davis and raise funds for programs that include in-home family interventions. The organization also provides crisis response.
The season brings Shakespeare to two venues. A recycled-art exhibition is also on the calendar, while Third Street is launching a downtown gala built around its Cockroach Ball. Several events offer free admission or low-cost options; the fundraisers and beer garden require paid tickets. Las Vegas Weekly’s Oct. 14 guide to events for Oct. 15-21 included a Switchfoot and Anberlin concert at Bel-Aire Backyard on Oct. 17. Las Vegas Newsroom’s Oct. 14 weekend roundup listed Lionel Richie performances at Encore Theater on Oct. 14, 16 and 17.
Fundraisers support local services
Boys Town Nevada’s Impact Gala, titled Team Up for Mental Health, will support mental and behavioral health care. Its programs also include educational assistance and autism assessments. The organization says it provides suicide-prevention resources, crisis response and in-home interventions for families.
New Vista’s Brews Best Beer Garden follows on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Town Square Las Vegas. The Oktoberfest-inspired event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. and is open to guests 21 and older. Admission includes 40 unlimited pours. Live entertainment and games are also planned.
General admission costs $40 in advance or $50 at the door. VIP admission costs $50 in advance or $60 at the door, and includes entry at 1 p.m. Proceeds support housing and training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization also funds services for them.
Third Street will hold its inaugural gala and Cockroach Ball on Nov. 14 at 814 S. Third St. in downtown Las Vegas. The gala honors Teller, the venue’s honorary patron. Tickets start at $300 and include dinner. Drinks and entry to the ball are also included.
The later event features Piff the Magic Dragon, with local performers also on the bill. The venue will have themed rooms and immersive entertainment. Cockroach Ball tickets cost $100 plus fees, or $60 for admission only.
Shakespeare takes two stages
Vegas City Opera and Nevada Shakespeare Festival present The Mad Mind of Shakespeare, a theatrical concert, Oct. 16-17 at Charleston Heights Arts Center. Tickets are $30. Seniors and veterans can pay $20 with promo code SENIOR10 or MILITARY10.
The festival and the city follow with free performances of The Taming of the Shrew, Oct. 22-24 at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza. The 12-person cast begins at 7 p.m.; gates open at 6 p.m. Visitors can bring blankets or low-back chairs. Glass containers and pets are not permitted.
The city’s event mix ranges from local performances to large-scale attractions such as the Sphere Pokémon display. The fall Shakespeare program puts live theater in a community arts center and an outdoor festival plaza.
Art deadline and Red Rock board news
Artists have until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, to enter the Keep Las Vegas Beautiful Recycled Art Contest. The contest is open to U.S. residents ages 10 and older and accepts work made with recycled or reclaimed materials. Entrants ages 10-17 need a parent or guardian’s signature.
Selected works will be displayed at Charleston Heights Arts Center from Nov. 4-30. A public reception is set for Nov. 20. Awards include Best in Show. Best Use of Materials and People’s Choice are also categories.
Beth Burns has joined the Friends of Red Rock Canyon board, bringing 35 years of financial management and consulting experience. The volunteer- and donation-supported nonprofit contributes thousands of service hours each year. It also provides significant funding to preserve Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
