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EDITOR ’ S PICKS
May
5
Indian Food and Cultural Festival
Henna tattoos , lively entertainment , exotic arts and crafts , shopping and lots of spicy food await at the Indian Food and Cultural Festival at the Clark County Government Center ( 500 S . Grand Central Pkwy .). The nonprofit event was formed to highlight the message of love , respect , honor and understanding , which they achieve through art , culture and sharing activities . Flavorful dishes like Chole Bhutere , Tandoori Chicken , Curry , Kabobs and Samosas will be available to tempt your palate , while dance troupes and musicians provide fodder for the senses of sight and sound at this spirited celebration of Indian culture . Visit www . indianfoodfestlv . com for more info .
May
12 & 13
Art Festival of Henderson
PHOTO CREDIT : Fred Morledge
Water Street transforms into a vibrant art district this Mother ’ s Day weekend for the celebrated annual Art Festival of Henderson at the Henderson Events Plaza ( 200 S . Water St .). Guests are invited to peruse roughly 200 booths filled with unique art by independent artists from painters to photographers , crafters and authors . Watch live demos of art in the making , including sidewalk chalk creations , indulge in food and drink and listen to music as you cruise the festival . A kid ’ s interactive play area make it the perfect outing for the whole
family . Visit www . cityofhenderson . com for info
May
19
Brews & Blues Festival
Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are both on tap at the Springs Preserve ’ s ( 333 S . Valley View Blvd .) annual Brews and Blues Festival . Open to ages 21 and up , the event features unlimited beer samples from regional , national and international brewers , live music and tasty food for purchase in the preserve ’ s scenic open-air venue . Jam out with Leisa K and The Pickups , Dr . Harpo & The Ace Tones , and the Bill Magee Blues Band . Visit www . springspreserve . org for info .
May
25 & 26
14th Annual Best Dam Barbecue Challenge
If ever there was a great reason to make the trek to Boulder City , the Best Dam BBQ challenge is it . The annual competition , held at the lovely Bicentennial Park , invites competition ‘ cuers from all around to throw down their best recipes for a chance to win $ 12,000 in cash prizes . As the competition sizzles , you can sample as much of the finger lickin ’ tasty Q and fixins you can handle . Visit www . bestdambarbecue . com for info .
June
9
17th Annual Reggae in the Desert
The Clark County Amphitheater ’ s ( 500 Grand Central Pkwy .) spring / summer line up of shows takes a trip to the tropics at this celebration of all things Caribbean , from music , arts and crafts vendors to island style cuisine . Try some jerk chicken and fried plantains as you rock out to music by headliners Collie Buddz and Third World , with additional performances by Mr . Vegas , Kabaka Pyramid , Cocoa Tea , The Mighty Diamonds and more . Visit www . reggaeinthedesert . com for tickets and info .
18 May / June 2018
The Must Do List
EDITOR’S PICKS
May
19
May
Brews & Blues Festival
5
Red-hot blues and ice-cold brews are both on tap at the Springs
Preserve’s (333 S. Valley View Blvd.) annual Brews and Blues
Festival. Open to ages 21 and up, the event features unlimited
beer samples from regional, national and international brewers,
live music and tasty food for purchase in the preserve’s scenic
open-air venue. Jam out with Leisa K and The Pickups, Dr.
Harpo & The Ace Tones, and the Bill Magee Blues Band. Visit
www.springspreserve.org for info.
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