Garage Ma Hall has two acoustic shows Oct 2 & 19, 2007

The house concert venue Garage Ma Hall, 6300 West Tropical Parkway in Las Vegas, is participating in "Daniel Pearl World Music Days" September 22 to October 19. "DPWMD" was created in response to the 2002 kidnapping and murder of "Wall Street Journal" reporter Daniel Pearl by terrorists. His family and friends formed the Daniel Pearl Foundation, whose mission is to promote cross-cultural understanding through journalism, music, and dialogue. Performing acoustic sets at the GMH are Tom Begich and Terry Holder on October 2 and "The Folk Collection" on October 19. Donation is $10. Take some food and drink to share. For more information call 456-7925 *************************************************************************************************************************** Aztec and Mayan music and stories Oct 2 & 3, 2007 Listen to the spooky sounds of the "Death Flute," see and hear how a drum can sound like the ocean, howl along with coyote and much more in this program for all ages. Xavier Quijas Yxayotl, a native of Mexico, explores pre-Hispanic music using hand made replicas of ancient instruments and enchants with stories from his childhood. Come to this program expecting playful interaction with song and dance! October 2 at 10 a.m., Whitney Library, 5175 E.Tropicana Ave, LV October 2 at 1 p.m., Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave, LV October 2 at 7 p.m., West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston, LV October 3 at 10 am, Clark County Library, 1401 East Flamningo October 3 at 1 p.m., West LV Library, W. Lake Mead Blvd. October 3 at 7 p.m., Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave, LV ******************************************************************************************************************************** Recuerdo a mi Mexico - Remembering my Mexico October 5 (Friday), 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., LV Enjoy an evening with the spirit of Mexico for the entire family which includes mariachi and traditional Mexican ballet folclórico dances.  Ballet Folklórico Izel will feature for the first time in Las Vegas the "calabaceados" dance.  This event will also feature Ballet Folklórico Guerrerense and Ballet Folklórico Xyachimal.  Program is in Spanish. ********************************************************************************************************************************* Hispanic cultural fair Oct 5, 2007 5th Annual United Today and Always/ Unidos Hoy y Siempre October 5, 7-9 p.m., inside the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center. 250 North Eastern Avenue. 229-1515. It's an evening of Hispanic music, dance, poetry, and arts and crafts displays. Free admission. ***************************************************************************************************** Music and Songs of West Africa October 6, 12 - 2 pm Born in the West African nation of Senegal, Toumany Kouyate descends from many generations of African artists and musicians. Alongside Toumany, we have other talented performers from well known shows in town, gearing up for one amazing performance! Toumany is a master kora musician and will perform live renditions of traditional African song as well as original compositions for the whole family to enjoy. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave, LV ********************************************************************************************************* Ricardo Griego, Flamenco Guitarist October 6 (Saturday), 2 p.m., Whitney Library Concert Hall Don't miss this special performance of Spanish guitar flavored with the rhythms of Latin America. A renowned guitarist, composer and teacher, Ricardo will be joined by flamenco dancers interpreting traditional music as well as his own compositions. Ricardo has opened for such acts as Los Lobos, Malo, Esteban, Linda Ronstadt and Tower of Power. ************************************************************************************************   Ziba Shirazi: Persian Concert October 13 (Saturday), 6 p.m. Rainbow Library Amphitheatre Come listen to the fusion of Latin and Persian music - Ziba Shirazi in concert with a Latin Jazz Ensemble. This concert is in celebration of an ancient Persian Autumn Festival, Mehregan. Program suitable for all ages. ************************************************************************************************   An Afternoon with the Nevada Old-time Fiddlers October 28 (Sunday), 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sahara West Library, Multipurpose Room Enjoy a captivating performance by the Nevada Old-time Fiddlers Association as they perform on their fiddles, guitars, basses, mandolins, banjos, and other instruments. It's fun for the whole family!   AND.....SEE YOU ON THE DANCE FLOOR!