RDA Performs Returns to Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum with El Camino: A Musical Journey Nov. 14

The intimate concert series brings internationally acclaimed musicians to Las Vegas for an artistic journey through culture, storytelling, rhythm and dance.

By Debbie Hall

Music moves people beyond the notes themselves, connecting emotions, cultures, and artistic expressions. The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum is exploring that connection with the return of RDA Performs, its signature concert series, for a second season titled “Movement.”

The next concert, “El Camino: A Musical Journey,” takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, transporting audiences through the musical landscapes of Latin America. Inspired by the concept of the road, the program explores the movement of rhythm, memory, place and cultural imagination through tango, windswept melodies and kaleidoscopic sound worlds.

Leading the musical journey is internationally renowned classical guitarist Ricardo Cobo, joined by special guest artists Christina Castellanos, principal flutist of the Las Vegas Philharmonic and a returning RDA Performs favorite, and Ráyo Furuta, whom Informador de Guadalajara has praised as “the rockstar of the flute.”

Curated by Dr. Alexandria Le, an internationally award-winning concert pianist and the series' artistic director, the 2026–27 season brings together accomplished musicians for four intimate performances exploring the relationship between music, cinema, culture, storytelling, song, theater, and dance.

Taking place on select Saturdays through April, the concerts run from 5 to 7 p.m. With seating limited to 75 guests per performance, RDA Performs creates an opportunity to experience exceptional musicianship in an intimate environment surrounded by the extraordinary artwork of the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum. Each concert also includes a post-performance reception with light refreshments and a celebratory champagne toast.

“We are elated to bring back RDA Performs for its second season,” said Lucy Formato, director of special events and public programming at the museum. “The brilliant mind and talent of Alexandria Le is undeniable, and we are honored to take part in this collaboration together. Each concert is uniquely designed to beautifully intertwine into the next within the series, taking guests on a one-of-a-kind journey through song and movement.”

For Le, the second season represents an opportunity to continue creating memorable musical experiences while bringing exceptional performers and audiences together.

“I’m especially thrilled to welcome audiences to this second season,” Le said. “Judging by the response of our first season’s concertgoers, this concert series has exceeded all expectations—from virtuosic artists delivering spellbinding performances just feet from the audience, to thoughtfully crafted programs and the extraordinary artwork surrounding us. Guests are captivated from the moment they step through the front door.”

A Las Vegas native, Le said she is proud to help shape the museum's musical life through programming that brings together accomplished artists and an extraordinary visual setting.

Her career as a concert pianist and arts leader includes performances at Carnegie Hall and international festivals. She is also the founder of Notes with a Purpose, an initiative that champions music's ability to inspire, connect and transform communities. Through RDA Performs, Le brings together elegance, intimacy and innovation, creating musical experiences that encourage audiences to discover new perspectives through performance.

The museum's setting adds another dimension to the experience. Located on a serene 10-acre campus, the 10,500-square-foot Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum celebrates the creative legacy of visionary artist Rita Deanin Abbey. Inspired by the beauty and mystery of the Desert Southwest, Abbey developed an extensive body of work, including abstract expressionist paintings, monumental stained-glass installations, sculpture, landscapes, figure studies, murals, enamels, and more.

The museum provides an immersive environment where visual art and live performance complement one another, making each concert an experience that extends beyond the stage.

For the Nov. 14 performance, the museum will be closed to the public throughout the day for this private event. General admission tickets are available, while VIP tickets provide priority seating and additional opportunities to engage with the artists and museum.

VIP benefits include a pre-concert reception with light bites and refreshments, opportunities to meet Le and featured performers, and select insider experiences connected to the concert. Depending on availability, these may include instrument demonstrations, pre-concert insights from Le and the artists, a curated behind-the-scenes museum experience and additional opportunities for artist engagement. Discounted season passes are available. Pass holders receive the benefits of an individual VIP ticket for each concert, along with an invitation to an exclusive performance for Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum members.

By bringing music into a setting dedicated to visual creativity, RDA Performs offers Las Vegas audiences a distinctive opportunity to experience the arts through multiple perspectives. The “Movement” season celebrates the ability of music to cross cultural boundaries, inspire the imagination and create connections between

performers, audiences and the surrounding artistic environment.

Event Details

What: RDA Performs Season Two: “Movement” – “El Camino: A Musical Journey”

When: Saturday, Nov. 14, 5-7 p.m. For the Nov. 14 concert, the museum will be closed to the general public to accommodate the private event.

Where: Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, 5850 N. Park Street in northwest Las Vegas

Tickets: General admission, VIP tickets and discounted season passes for the remaining concerts are available.

The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available by appointment only and may be purchased online. For more information, follow the museum on Instagram or Facebook and visit www.ritadeaninabbeymuseum.org.