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Networking Events
Opening Event: Discover Downtown Las Vegas
Friday, June 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Begin your evening at the Clark County Government Center for cocktails and light refreshments. The Clark County Government Center, also known as the Sandstone Building, was designed by C. W. Fentress, J. H. Bradburn and Associates. The building opened in June, 1995, and comprises 385,000 gross square feet. It is clad in red sandstone to match Red Rock Canyon, in view on the west side of the valley. The building is themed with Native American petroglyphs, copied directly from Red Rock and other areas in the surrounding hills.
Next jump a bus to Fremont Street Experience to view the new Haluk Akakce’s Sky is the Limit video art piece on the 90 feet high, four city blocks long canopy. It is spectacular. The show begins at 8:30pm.
Or, take the trolley directly to First Friday, the once a month cultural block party in the downtown arts district. Part street festival, part gallery walk, the event can draw up to 10,000 visitors nightly to the neighborhood that is official known as 18b. Each First Friday, the area comes to life as nine blocks are closed to accommodate artists’ tents, exhibitors, food vendors, street performers and a number of main stages presenting a variety of musical groups.
Americans for the Arts Action Fund Reception
Saturday, June 2, 2007
5:00 p.m.–6:00 pm.
Americans for the Arts Action Fund was created to spearhead a national movement to educate and engage citizens in legislative and other public advocacy in support of the arts and arts education. This reception fundraiser is for citizen members and those interested in joining the Arts Action Fund. Existing members will have the opportunity to contribute to the Arts Action Fund PAC to help support pro-arts candidates. Please join us to show your support for advancing the arts in America. Contributions to Americans for the Arts Action Fund or its Arts Action Fund PAC are not tax deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes. Minimum membership contribution: $20. Not paid for by Americans for the Arts or any government entity.
Annual Report and Awards Lunch
Sunday, June 3, 2007
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Enjoy lunch with friends, celebrate this year’s achievements, and get an update on Americans for the Arts and federal arts advocacy. We present the 2006 Selina Roberts Ottum Award, the Michael Newton Award, the Public Art Award, the Emerging Leader Award, recognize the Alene Valkanas State Arts Advocacy Award recipient, and inaugurate the first-ever Arts Education Award.
Closing Event: GET YOUR YEE-HAW ON!!!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Get out of those business clothes and put on your western duds (or anything casual) and join friends and celebrities at a Western Las Vegas party. Some of the best barbeque this side of the Mississippi and a few surprises will be on the menu for the evening. Saddle up to the bar and enjoy the music of Tony Marques’ band. Tony has opened for Toby Keith and other country stars in Las Vegas.
Emerging Leaders Reception
[Date and Time TBA]
Mix and mingle with fellow emerging leaders in the hazy glow of neon and the ring-ching-ching of the ever-present casinos on the Vegas Strip. Check the website for location—appetizers will be abundant and beverages will flow at the cash bar—wherever we are! Network with old friends and new colleagues at this emerging Americans for the Arts tradition.
