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The passing of a friend is always an occasion filled with
sadness, but tempered with fond memories in celebration of a life
well-lived. We have lost two dear friends recently, Charlise Butler
and just days ago, Janet Toy. Both Charlise and Janet were talented
artists leaving bodies of work that few could accomplish – they
were making art until their last days. Yet their focus always was
on others in the arts, bringing out the best in them, encouraging
their talents, supporting all of the arts activities of PAC,
without reservation. They felt deeply that the arts are a
fundamental benefit to our community and never hesitated in voicing
their approval and endorsement. Besides being excellent artists,
and having delightful senses of humor, Charlise and Janet had
another similarity – the firm bond that each shared with their late
husbands…Charlise and Bud, Janet and Bernie. We seldom saw one
without the other. The arts sustained Charlise and Janet as they
lived long, richly creative lives. Now, they are all gone and we
miss them. Our hearts go out to their families.
“Creating an environment for the arts to flourish in our
community”
February 2017
• Stretch and Shorty!March 18
• The Shapiro Project March 31
• Dance! Dance! Dance!
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BOARD MEMBERSPRESIDENT
Loretta Lindell
VICE PRESIDENT Jim Wulfkuhle
SECRETARYEsperansa M. Luna
TREASURERJoan West
DIRECTOR Wayne Walker
DIRECTOR
Terry Coleman
DIRECTOR
Lorena Myers
ART BEAT EDITOR Anthony Jaynes
Arts Americana
Edition
with Jason NiousApril 7
High Desert Chorale Spring Concert
April 12
In Memory Janet Toy 90th Birthday
Loretta Lindell
SCHEDULED EVENTS
In Memory Charlise Butler
A memorial service and celebration of life for Janet Stenmark
Toy will be held February 25, 2017, 11:00 a.m. at the Pahrump
Community Church. You are invited to join in remembering a
remarkable woman.
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Arts Americana
Get ready for a series of performances based on art forms that
are associated with or have deep roots in America: jazz, western
music, cowboy poetry, step dancing, body percussion, hiphop!
Supported by a National Endowment for the Arts “Challenge America”
grant, with matching funds from the Pahrump Arts Council and the
community, Arts Americana will bring talented artists to town for
our enjoyment and enlightenment!
On March 18, we will welcome a true Montana cowboy, T. J. Casey
and his show partner, Jimmy Reader from Saskatchewan, Canada. TJ
and Jimmy perform as “Stretch and Shorty” in a family show with
humor, poetry and lots of great music. TJ and Jimmy also will spend
time in school classrooms in the days prior to the Saturday show.
TJ believes that kids are a significant link in preserving our
Western American heritage. “We all need to stand up and protect the
traditions and legacies we have inherited,” he says. “Without our
heritage, our children lose focus, without our children’s focus, we
lose our world.”
On March 31, the Shapiro Project rolls in from Las Vegas,
bringing cool jazz and hot licks. Lead by guitarist and composer,
Eugene Shapiro, the group features his brother, Boris on drums,
Brian Triola on keyboard and Macr Solis on saxaphone. The band
organized in 2000 by four UNLV students pursuing Jazz Studies
degrees. All members of the Shapiro Project are experienced
musicians who have performed jazz and commercial music at numerous
casino and other venues in Las Vegas, including the Smith Center.
They have performed in jazz festivals across the United States as
well as internationally including Japan, Germany, and Israel. The
group will conduct a master class for middle school music students
prior to their performance. Eugene’s original compositions are
featured on their CD, “True Colors,” and he has received grants
from the Nevada Arts Council to support his work.
Brian Boris Eugene Macr
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On April 7, Jason Nious will step into town from Las Vegas,
bringing a joyous energy and exceptional talent in step dancing and
body percussion to the stage in “Dance! Dance! Dance!” Jason Nious
is a graduate of University of New Mexico with a BA in Theatre. His
passion for stepping has allowed him to help introduce stepping to
hundreds of thousands around the world as a dancer, choreographer
and teaching artist with companies including STOMP, Step Afrika!,
Stomp The Yard 2 (film) and Cirque du Soleil - KA and Zarkana. He
has worked as a cultural ambassador on U.S. Embassy sponsored
events in Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, South Africa,
and Brazil, and was cited as a "young Emerging Artist" from the
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities.Editor’s
Note: Stepping is hailed as one of the most exciting dance forms
created by Americans in the 20th century. lncorporating elements
such as clapping, tapping, marching, military drills, schoolyard
games, song, dance,and acrobatics, this polyrhythmic percussive art
form was first developed by African-American fraternities and
sororities to promote unity among the members of their
organizations. Stepping has been used in educational settings to
develop and promote teamwork, discipline, confidence, music
appreciation, and physical well-being. Arts Americana tickets for
each event are $10 per person. Students free with a paid adult
admission. Tickets will go on sale February 15 at the PAC office,
Mon-Thu, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March
11, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PAC member discount on series tickets:
$25 for three. March 18, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. “Stretch and Shorty” at
the Bob Ruud Community Center. The annual Chili Cook-off will be
held the same day at Petrack Park.March 31, 7:00 p.m. The Shapiro
Project “Jazz Roots” at the PVHS auditorium.April 7, 7:30 p.m.
Jason Nious and Molodi “Dance!Dance!Dance!” at the NyECC Event
Center
Arts Americana
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Join the portrait photography class taught by photographer
Warren Dowler, sponsored by the Pahrump Arts Council. Learn
to take the best photos of your favorite people. The class will be
held on four consecutive Saturday evenings beginning February 25,
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the Pahrump Arts Council office, 2340 E Calvada
Blvd, Suite D. Instruction includes positioning a student model
using one light source, taking portrait photos with no flash,
choosing your best interpretation of the model to photograph,
evaluation and comparisons, and more. (See the PAC website
www.pvpac.org for complete information list). This method was
created by Dr. Al Razum, a science teacher in the Pasadena,
California high school system. The fee is $5 per class for non-PAC
members. You provide the camera or cell phone. The classes
are open to the public. To register or for additional information,
call 775-751-6776.
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PAC OPEN HOUSE
We extend an open invitation to all members and their friends to
mark Tuesdays on your calendars for a weekly gathering at the PAC
office (address below if you haven't visited with us there before).
Coffee, cookies, and conversation about the ARTS in an open house
format, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Whatever your talents or interests are, bring them along for
"show and tell," demonstrations, and conversation. Come for the
cookies, stay for the ARTS! Bring friends. All PAC events are open
to the public. See you Tuesday, February 14 and all Tuesdays
afterward!
You Are Invited
Have A Heart For The Arts
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Desert Squares Square Dance Club
Do you love to Square Dance or want to learn how? We are the
Desert Squares and we get together every week from 6:00-8:00pm on
Thursday evening to practice square dancing. We meet at the
Methodist Church on Hwy 372. If you would like to join us, please
call Wayne Walker at 702-403-2413 or check the calendar elsewhere
onthis website and attend our next event.
The Pahrump Arts Council is entering an exciting new phase in
its 23-year existence. The possibility of owning our own building
for a community arts center isstill in the works. But we need your
help to make it all happen….many of you are involved in one of our
sponsored groups, creating your own favorite art form.
We are re-organizing our support committees and invite your
participation as we move forward! Public relations, grant-writing,
event planning and support, record-keeping, website support, social
media outreach, hospitality and membership benefits, arts education
opportunities, community connections, youth arts – you name it – we
do it! Join us in making your arts organization strong!
Call the office, 775-751-6776, send us an email:
[email protected], message us on Facebook (Pahrump Arts
Council) stop by the office Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 1
p.m….Waiting to hear from you – thanks!!
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OFFICE ADDRESS:
10:00a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Pahrump Arts Council PO Box 3481
Pahrump, NV 89041
Pahrump Arts Council Cahlan West Professional Center
2340 E. Calvada Blvd., Suite D Pahrump, NV 89048
OFFICE HOURS:Monday through Thursday
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Missoula Children's Theatre Alice In Wonderland Performances
Thank You Children and Parents of the Town of Pahrump For a
Successful Performance ! 775-751-6776
DVD's Alice In Wonderland
PerformancesNow Available
For Sale For scheduled DVD pickup
stop by our office or call
New Members WelcomeSign Up or Renew
Membership
Use form on Last PageOr at Our Website
https://pvpac.org/welcome/join-pacHigh Desert Chorale Spring
Concert
Wednesday, April 12, 7:00 p.m. at the Pahrump Nugget event
center!
The High Desert Chorale will present its Spring concert, with a
selection of wonderful Spring inspired choral music!
will be distributed to a local food bank or $5 per person.
Full house Enjoys High Desert Chorale Christmas Concert
Come and help us “sing in” the spring season with a pleasing
choral concert! Admission donation is two non-perishable food items
that
High Desert Chorale - Thur. 6:30 p.m. PVHS Band Room.
Looking for an accompanist!
MizFits Dancers - focus on clogging and more - Tue. 9:00 a.m. at
the Methodist Church.
Pahrump Valley Fiber Artists & Quilters - Wed. 9:00 a.m. at
the Bob Ruud Community Center.
Silver Star Dancers - focus on line dancing and more - Wed/Thur,
9:00 a.m. at the Comstock Park clubhouse.
Tuesdays with the ARTS – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. open house at
the PAC office, 2340 E Calvada, Suite D. Coffee, cookies,
conversation. Come for the cookies, stay for the ARTS! All
welcome
Desert Squares Square Dance Club-Thursday evenings
6:00-8:00pmMethodist Church on Hwy 372
PAC Affiliated Arts Group Meetings
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P.O. Box 3481, Pahrump, NV 89041 PAC Office: 2340 Calvada Blvd,
Suite D
Phone: 775-751-6776 email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.pvpac.org
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“ Creating an environment for the arts to flourish in our
community” The Pahrump Visual and Performing Arts Council (dba)
Performing Arts Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation
chartered in Nevada in 1993. Contribution may be tax deductible
pursuant to the provisions of section 170.c of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, 2 26 USC, 170.c. rev. 5/2016
Sponsor Membership
Patron $100
Bronze $250
Silver $500
Gold $1000
Platinum $ 2500
Membership is for the fiscal year, July 1st – June 30.
Please mail to:
PAC, P.O. Box 3481 Pahrump NV 89041
Visit our website and pay securely with PayPal as a “Guest” or
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Our mission is “to create an environment for the arts to
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