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The Rotunda Gallery at the Clark County Government Center will host a free art exhibit and reception in recognition of Cinco de Mayo on Friday, May 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. with Mexican artists Olegario Hernández Mendoza, Alejandro Vera Guzman, and Isabel Mendoza. The event will feature cultural performances and food. While free to attend, one may RSVP by calling (702) 455-4259 or emailing DistrictD@ClarkCountyNV.gov. The event is sponsored by Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, the Federacion de Poblanos en Las Vegas, the Mexican Consulate, Escaramuza Charras Colibries de Nevada, and Federacion Hidalguense en Las Vegas. The gallery is free to visit and is located in downtown Las Vegas at 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The exhibit will be open to the public only on Friday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. Olegario Mendoza is from Pinotepa de Don Luis Distrito de Jamiltepec, Oaxaca. Dedicated to his craft, Mendoza began doing traditional designs on his gourds, but soon felt the need to give them his own label. So at age 19, he left Pinotepa to learn Spanish. He then entered an art school in Mexico City, where he learned printmaking, sculpture, oil painting, watercolor, and murals. Mendoza returned to his village to apply the techniques he learned with gourds, combining colors, inks, gold leaf, silver and copper. The iconography of Mendoza’s recreations features both flora and fauna in traditional and contemporary designs, mainly geometric. His work possesses great creativity and innovation and has even been turned into jewelry adorned with gold leaf, silver, and copper. He also produces napkin rings, cups, balls, key chains, necklaces, rattles, souvenirs for weddings, and more. Guzman will share his creative mask works, which reflect the traditions and culture of Santiago Juxtlahuaca in Oaxaca, Mexico. Isabel Mendoza creates enchanting works of art by painting with straws. Following the procedures developed by her grandfather, she uses natural wild straw to create scenes of Mexican life. Among the subjects of her paintings are bullfighters, mariachis, churches, and landscapes. Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect, and accountability.  With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county. It provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2023). Included are the nation’s 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services, and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.

Photos by Virginia Trudeau #virginiatrudeauphotography Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT) will present Swan Lake, the enchanted fable of ill-fated love, at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts from May 3-5. Timeless, iconic, and beloved, Swan Lake is arguably one of the greatest ballets of all time, an achingly beautiful fairytale that is a must-see for ballet fans and newcomers alike. Set to Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, the choreography by Ben Stevenson O.B.E is classical ballet at its heartbreaking and glorious, a love story that is both symbolic and intimate, filled with emotion and humanity. Transfixed from the opening bars of Tchaikovsky’s score, audiences will treasure every majestic moment before them in a work that is as magnificent as it is unforgettable. For more information about The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, visit www.TheSmithCenter.com and follow on Facebook @ TheSmithCenter and Instagram @SmithCenterLV, X (Former Twitter) @ SmithCenterLV and YouTube. Nevada Ballet Theatre is a performing arts organization that has been a beloved community treasure in Las Vegas for over 50 years. NBT has a solid focus on dance education, a versatile company of professional dancers, and a growing repertoire of outstanding ballet and dance productions. With an eye on the future and a reverence for its past, NBT looks forward to continuing to present excellent performances to the Las Vegas community. For more info, visit nevadaballet.org, and follow on Facebook @ NevadaBalletTheatre, Instagram @ NVBallet and X (Formerly Twitter) @ NVBallet. Nevada Ballet Theatre will present Swan Lake at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts May 3-5. For tickets and more info, visit nevadaballet.org/swanlake. As a courtesy to our ticket holders, no children under 5 years of age are admitted to the performances.

This Jane Austen classic, adapted by Kate Hamill, runs through May 5 in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Nevada Conservatory Theatre is proud to present Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Kate Hamill, through May 5 in the Judy Bayley Theatre at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Finding your perfect match can be daunting and Elizabeth Bennett has no desire to attach herself to anyone, let alone the dashing and infuriating Mr. Darcy. Bold, surprising, and hilarious, Hamill’s highly theatrical adaptation of Jane Austin’s classic tale of latent love is absurdly delightful. “Jane Austen is so beloved today because her stories are relatable, recognizable, and filled with humor and love," said Director Valerie Rachelle. Austen gives us insight into our own human follies, failings, and triumphs in a way that allows us to laugh at ourselves and know that the human race offers hope, kindness, and generosity at the end of it all. It is always a joy to work on an Austen-inspired piece and experience the roller coaster ride she offers, from laughter to tears and everything in between, with a cast of performers.“ The cast includes Autumn Morgan as Lizzy, JoAnn Birt as Jane, DeVon William as Lydia, Cynthia Nesbit as Charlotte, Nyssa Newman as Lady Catherine, Kate Critchfield as Miss DeBourgh, Andrew Bullard as Mr. Darcy, Nick Case as Mr. Bingley, Drew Callahan as Mr. Collins, Andrew Trevino as Wickham, Kymberly Mellen as Mrs. Bennet, Taylor Hanes as Mr. Bennet,  Nico Lemus as Mary, Bridgett Contreras as Miss Bingley, Dylan Omori McCombs as Ensemble, Jonathan Esquivel, and Mahtab Zargari as understudies/swing. The production team includes Cecilia Fisher, scenic designer;  Leah Procita, costume designer; Paige Borak, lighting designer; Brianna Hughs, sound designer; Timothy Simon, technical director; and Lyndsey Wigand, stage manager Rachelle has been a professional director and choreographer for over 25 years. She attended California Institute of the Arts for her BFA in Acting and the University of California Irvine for her MFA in Directing. She has worked at theaters around the country including Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Syracuse Opera, Eugene Opera, Fresno Grand Opera, Sierra Repertory Theatre, Glendale Center Theater, Performance Riverside, Lucid By Proxy, Oregon Cabaret Theater, Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theater, Southern Oregon University, El Camino College, Summer Repertory Theater, PCPA Theaterfest and many others. Rachelle is the artistic director of the Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland, Oregon, which is in its 39th season. The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. At UNLV we believe the arts are an essential good for society. We make education relevant and accessible through our programs and outreach. We create new knowledge in the arts. We celebrate independent thought and the power of bringing people together to foster creativity. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office, online, or by calling 702-895-ARTS (2787).