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May is Historic Preservation Month In Las Vegas and Nevada

Posted: 01 May 2014 01:06 PM PDT

May is always one of my favorite months. Not only is the weather “perfect” – it’s also Historic Preservation Month. There are lots of events, a rodeo, tours, concerts, lectures, parades, and more. Below you’ll find the scheduled events and links to the various websites.

HELLDORADO!

Let’s start with the most local of events – Helldorado! There’s the parade, the rodeo, the mustache contest and more. I’ll be riding in the May 17 parade with the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission. They’ve moved the rodeo and carnival to Symphony Park this year. Here’s the link to all Helldorado events.

Nevada Preservation Foundation

Nevada Preservation Foundation has a 4 event lecture discussion series called called Mid Century Modern Architecture and Preservation. I’m on the board of Directors of this wonderful new non-profit organization. While you’re at their website – I encourage you to join as a member to help us further our educational and advocacy work.

The four events: “Richard Neutra: What the Neighors Thought Was Wrong” on May 6th; “MCM Interiors: A Nod to Mid Mod” on May 15; “The Mid-Century Home: Panel & Discussion” on May 22; and a “Film Screening & Discussion: Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman (2009)” on May 22

The Junior League of Las Vegas Presents 'Alive from the Sands Copa Room'

Friday, May 9 • Lowden Theater of the Performing Arts • Las Vegas Academy High School • 315 S. 7th Street 5:30 p.m. – THE RAT PACK AND THE SANDS • Pre-concert lecture by historian, Dr. Michael Green. Free and open to the public • Nevada Humanities on the Road Presentation

7 p.m. – LVA UNPLUGGED: ALIVE FROM THE COPA Jazz Concert by the Las Vegas Academy Jazz Bands featuring guest vocalist, Marlena ShawTickets: $8 available at the door. (Cash only) • Advance ticket sales for groups: call 702-499-4197

COMPLIMENTARY POST-CONCERT RECEPTION Hosted by the Junior League of Las Vegas at the Historic Morelli House • 861 East Bridger Avenue

State of Nevada Office Of Historic Preservation: “NEVADA’S SESQUICENTENNIAL – 150 YEARS OF STATEHOOD

There are events in all parts of the state celebrating the 150th Anniversary of statehood for Nevada. The whole schedule (including some events already mentioned) is here

One local highlight is:

Vintage Vegas Food Tour

Vintage Vegas Food Tour, May 10 and 24, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Downtown Las Vegas
This combination walking and bus tour, guided by Vegas Valley Food Tours, will take you to five vintage restaurants that have withstood the test of time in downtown Las Vegas. Each restaurant, from a bygone era, has been part of the Las Vegas community for at least 25 years. Along the way, you'll be treated to recorded interviews of restaurant owners and workers, provided by Nevada Humanities. Between tastings, a local tour guide will highlight historic architecture and cultural features that put Las Vegas on the map. When it's over, you'll have a little bite of Las Vegas history both in your mind and your stomach. Click here for a brochure with tour route. Tickets are $109 each and are available through Vegas Valley Food Tours beginning April 25th.