We kick off a the new year with our first "Untold Stories" on Thursday, February 4th with a look at African-American Entertainers in Las Vegas. We will discuss the early days of segregation up through what it is like to perform in Las Vegas today.
Panelists include:
Claytee White: Director of UNLV's Oral History Program
Skip Trenier: cousin to Claude and Cliff Trenier and member of the band
Audrey Henry: dancer with Debbie Reynolds and others
Sonny Turner: Lead singer of The Platters from 1960-1970
Michael Ryan Tyler: Musician who has played with Wayne Newton and others in today's Las Vegas
Thursday, February 4th, 2010
6:30 pm
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
Desert Learning Center
Admission $9
Discounts available if you buy a class pass!