US-IALE 2004

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PARENT SESSION
US - IALE Welcome Reception Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Marjorie Barrick Museum

Start the US-IALE Annual Symposium with style at the Welcome Reception at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History, University of Nevada Las Vegas. Catch up with friends and colleagues. Enjoy a delightful display of hors d'oeuvres and a Cash bar. Let the music of the Yucca Mountain Boys Band surround you as you peruse the colorful and informative displays of Nevada natural history and memorabilia.

The Yucca Mountain Boys Band is a bluegrass band based in Boulder City, Nevada. The members are George Rhee (guitar, vocals), Tom Flagg (bass), Marty Warburton (banjo, vocals) and Myron Stewart (violin). The perform bluegrass(songs and instrumentals) as well as original compositions. Individually and as a band they have won several awards. In 1996, the Yucca Mountain Boys performed and won the band contest at the Rocky Mountain Bluegrass festival. This is one of the most prominent festivals in the western United States. They have released a CD entitled Sundance on the Earth Orbit label, that was produced with a grant from the Nevada State Council on the Arts and an award from ASCAP. Marty Warburton has won contests on banjo guitar and mandolin and is the recipient of the Governor's arts award. Myron Stewart has played professionally all his life including an appearance on the Tonight Show.

Shuttle bus service will be available to and from the Alexis Park and the Museum.