Healing Through Song & Dance Comes to Summerlin Library Nov. 14

For a meaningful Saturday night close to home, Summerlin Library is hosting a free program of flute, song, storytelling and traditional dance on November 14. “Healing Through Song & Dance” is a one-hour Native American Heritage Month event in the library theater.

The 7:30–8:30 p.m. program is first-come, first-served, so check the official event listing and arrive early if your group wants to sit together.

At a Glance

• When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30–8:30 p.m.
• Where: Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.
• Program: Flute, song, dance and storytelling with Shelley Morningsong and Fabian Fontenelle.
• Cost and seating: Free and open to the public; seating may be limited.

Nov. 14 performance details at Summerlin Library

The Library District describes the program as a Native American Heritage Month presentation with Shelley Morningsong, identified as Northern Cheyenne, and Fabian Fontenelle, identified as Zuni/Omaha. The published program description highlights flute, song and dance, while also noting Fontenelle’s Northern Plains-style dance, storytelling and drumming.

That is enough to frame the evening as a cultural performance, not a generic concert. It is also a reason to read the event description rather than inventing a set list, workshop component or participation format that has not been announced.

The event is free, but free does not mean unlimited capacity. The library specifically notes that seating is first-come, first-served and may be limited.

Why this free library performance fits a Summerlin evening

The Summerlin Library includes a theater in addition to its youth, adult and study spaces, making it a familiar neighborhood setting for a one-hour performance. For residents who want a cultural outing without a Strip drive or a late-night finish, the published 7:30 p.m. start and 8:30 p.m. end offer a clear, manageable window.

It may also be a good option for families discussing Native American Heritage Month at home or school. The source describes the artists’ distinct cultural backgrounds and the performance traditions being presented, creating a better starting point for conversation than a broad holiday reference alone.

Plan a respectful visit to Healing Through Song & Dance

• Arrive early, particularly if your group needs adjacent seating.
• Confirm the event time and location on the library listing on the day of the program.
• Follow theater and library guidance for late arrival, photography, and audience participation.
• Use the artists’ names and cultural affiliations as provided by the organizer rather than making assumptions about the program.

The event page provides a branch phone number, 702-507-3863, for questions. The branch page also lists parking and accessibility information, including ADA spaces near the main entrance and ramp access.

What the event listing does not confirm

The public listing does not say that registration is required, nor does it promise reserved seats, an intermission, a recording, or a post-performance meet-and-greet. Those are the kinds of details worth checking directly with the branch if they matter to a family’s plan.

For West Valley readers, this is an example of the library functioning as a community arts venue as well as a place to borrow materials. Save the official listing, arrive early, and let the confirmed program—not assumptions—guide the evening.

Why a one-hour Heritage Month program matters locally

Community arts programs do not need to be a major festival to be meaningful. A focused, one-hour evening at a neighborhood library gives residents a chance to hear performers in a setting designed for learning and conversation. That is particularly valuable for families who want to introduce children to living cultural traditions without asking them to sit through an all-day event.

The program is also a reminder that heritage-month events should be approached as opportunities to listen. The organizer names the performers and their traditions; readers can let that confirmed information set the tone instead of expecting a broad survey of every Native American culture or history. Arrive with curiosity, follow the venue guidance, and leave room for the artists’ own framing.

Library events can change for operational reasons, including room or capacity adjustments. A quick final check protects the evening plan and supports the staff coordinating the program. If an attendee needs accessibility information or has a specific question about seating, calling ahead is the clearest path.