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UPCOMING EVENTS - 2026
JUNE 9
Desert Roots Rising Stars Performs "Parisian Excursion"
Rita Deanin Abby Art Museum
5850 North Park St, Las Vegas, NV 89149
(Enter parking lot from Tee Pee Ln.)
DATE
June 9, 2026
TIME
7:00 pm
SEATING
Limited 65 Guests
ADMISSION
Free with RSVP
An Evening of Music, Elegance & Parisian Spirit. Step into an enchanting Parisian dream as Desert Roots Rising Stars Festival presents Parisian Excursion—a captivating evening of music inspired by the beauty, romance, and artistry of France. Set within the serene and inspiring surroundings of the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum, this concert invites you on a musical journey from the elegance of Jean-Philippe Rameau to the impressionism of Maurice Ravel, with touches of opera and Charles Aznavour chansons.
RSVP & CONTACT
This is a free concert but seating is limited, so RSVP. For more information and sponsorship inquiries, contact our Founder and Executive Director
Support from this evening directly invests in the next generation of artists—funding education, mentorship, and performance opportunities that shape their artistic and professional futures. We would be honored to welcome you for this beautiful evening of connection, artistry, and purpose—supporting artists, one artist at a time.
Shakeh Ghoukasian
Founder & Executive Director
702-580-9086
info@desertrootsrisingstars.org
MUSEUM LOCATION
5850 North Park Street
Las Vegas, NV 89149
Enter the museum parking lot off of Tee Pee Ln
Parking: Valet parking is provided
Attire: Comfortable cocktail attire
https://ritadeaninabbeymuseum.org/visit/
The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum preserves, presents, and advances the artistic legacy of Rita Deanin Abbey through exhibitions, programs, and events.
JUNE 11
Desert Roots Rising Stars Performs "Resonant Earth"
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
UNLV Maryland Campus
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
DATE
June 11, 2026
TIME
7:00 pm
SEATING
Limited 100 Guests
ADMISSION
Free with RSVP
RESONANT EARTH: Music in Reflection with Nature, Art & Space
Immerse yourself in a deeply reflective and atmospheric musical experience with Resonant Earth—a program inspired by nature, stillness, and the voices of women in music. Presented in partnership with the UNLV Barrick Museum of Art, this concert unfolds within a contemplative environment shaped by visual art and sound. The program highlights works by female composers Clara Schumann, contemporary voices of Jennifer Bellor, alongside with works of Ravel, Stravinsky, Jodlowski and Atom Quartet
RSVP & CONTACT
This is a free concert but seating is limited, so RSVP. For more information and sponsorship inquiries, contact our Founder and Executive Director
Support from this evening directly invests in the next generation of artists—funding education, mentorship, and performance opportunities that shape their artistic and professional futures. We would be honored to welcome you for this beautiful evening of connection, artistry, and purpose—supporting artists, one artist at a time.
Shakeh Ghoukasian
Founder & Executive Director
702-580-9086
info@desertrootsrisingstars.org
MUSEUM LOCATION
UNLV Maryland Campus
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Parking: Lots I and J for accessible parking
Attire: Comfortable cocktail attire
https://www.unlv.edu/maps/campus/MSM-HRC
Providing Access to Art that Challenges and Inspires
As the only free art museum in the city of Las Vegas, the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art nourishes an environment that welcomes all members of the community and nurtures local artists.
PAST EVENTS - 2026
Desert Roots Rising Stars Art & Music Soiree
Desert Shores Community
Private Residence of Artist Katarzyna Kociomyk
(Address and gate code will be provided upon ticket purchase)