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UNLV Choral Studies Hosts Internationally Acclaimed Women's Choir Vox Femina Los Angeles Oct. 27
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The choir will perform Andrea Ramsey's recent work 'Suffrage Cantata', which examines the journey toward women's suffrage through the perspectives of five diverse women.

UNLV Dance Opens Season with 'Together 8' Oct. 4-5
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This concert celebrates the 16-year relationship between UNLV Dance and Korea National Sport University of Seoul.

UNLV Chamber Music Society Presents "Capricious Airs" Oct. 17
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The concert, featuring UNLV music faculty and friends, will be held in the Rando-Grillot Recital Hall of the Beam Music Center.

PAC Presents Disney•Pixar’s "Coco" Live-to-Film Concert Oct. 25
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Music from Disney•Pixar’s Coco will be performed live on the concert hall stage by the Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. 

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