Photo archive for May 20, 2009Las Vegas Sun News

Photo archive for May 20, 2009

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

Teenagers from Palo Verde's student cheering section storm the court in celebration after the Panthers beat Coronado in five sets Wednesday to capture the state championship in boys volleyball. Both schools had at least 200 students in attendance. View photo

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

Palo Verde's Tyler Capko looks to score a point Wednesday during the boys volleyball state championship game against Coronado. Capko led the Panthers to a five set victory with 21 kills and six aces. View photo

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

Palo Verde boys volleyball coach Phil Clarke talks to his players Wednesday during the state championship match. Clarke is the son of former Palo Verde basketball coach, Phil Clark Sr., who died in 2005 after a two-year battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Panthers beat Coronado in five sets. View photo

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

Palo Verde's Tyler Capko had 21 kills Wednesday in the Panthers five set victory against Coronado in the boys volleyball championship game View photo

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

Palo Verde senior Matt Lish, right, sets the ball for Andrew Topham, left, during the Panthers five-set victory against Coronado Wednesday for the boys volleyball state championship. View photo

Palo Verde wins state volleyball

The Palo Verde High boys volleyball team celebrates after receiving the state championship trophy Wednesday at Sierra Vista. The Panthers beat Coronado in five sets for the title. View photo

McCall-Hopoate

Heavyweight boxer John Hopoate of Australia is shown during a news conference at the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada May 20, 2009. Hopoate will face former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall of the U.S. for a 10-round heavyweight bout at the Orleans Friday. View photo

McCall-Hopoate

Elijah McCall, left, 21, listens to his father, former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, speaks during a news conference at the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada May 20, 2009. McCall will face former professional rugby player John Hopoate of Australia for a 10-round bout at the Orleans Friday. Elijah McCall also a heavyweight will fight n the undercard. View photo

McCall-Hopoate

Heavyweight boxer John Hopoate of Australia listens to former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall during a news conference at the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada May 20, 2009. The boxers will meet for a 10-round bout at the Orleans Friday. Hopoate is a former professional rugby player. View photo

McCall-Hopoate

Former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall speaks during a news conference at the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada May 20, 2009. McCall will face former professional rugby player John Hopoate of Australia for a 10-round bout at the Orleans Friday. View photo

McCall-Hopoate

Former heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, left, and John Hopoate of Australia pose during a news conference at the Orleans hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada May 20, 2009. The boxers will meet for a 10-round heavyweight bout at the Orleans Friday. Hopoate is a former professional rugby player. View photo

Serra

Matt Serra (right) lands a hook on Georges St. Pierre during their first encounter at UFC 69 in April of 2007. Serra stunned St. Pierre to win the welterweight title. View photo

Raggio

Sen. Bill Raggio, R-Reno, listens on the Senate floor at the Legislature in Carson City on Wednesday. A Republican operative leading an effort against higher taxes said Wednesday that Raggio shouldn't vote for a $780 million tax package, in line with his pattern of not voting on bills that pose a potential conflict. View photo

Textiles

Laurenn McCubbin laughs while working on a textile project last week during a "Bouse House" textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri and Odette gallery in Las Vegas. The workshops bring together artists and art supporters for camaraderie and exercises in creativity. View photo

Randell

Randell View photo

Best Performing Arts Organization

Best Performing Arts Organization: Las Vegas Philharmonic View photo

UFC-Workouts

Undefeated light heavyweight Lyoto Machida answers reporters' questions Wednesday during a media workout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. He fights fellow undefeated Rashad Evans for the title Saturday night at UFC 98. View photo

UFC-Workouts

UFC lightweight Frank Edgar stretches during a media workout Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Edgar takes on former UFC lightweight champ Sean Sherk Saturday night at UFC 98. View photo

UFC-Workouts

Former UFC lightweight champ Sean Sherk answers a phone call Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Sherk (37-3-1) faces Frank Edgar (9-1) at UFC 98 on Saturday night. View photo

UFC-Workouts

Undefeated light heavyweight Lyoto Machida (14-0) takes part in a media workout Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Machida takes on Rashad Evans in a title tilt Saturday night at UFC 98. View photo

UFC-Workouts

Matt Serra answers reporters questions during a media workout Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The former welterweight champ takes on Matt Hughes at UFC 98 on Saturday. View photo

UFC-Workouts

UFC light heavyweight champ Rashad Evans work outs Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Evans (18-0-1) faces fellow undefeated fighter Lyoto Machida (14-0) at UFC 98 on Saturday night. View photo

UFC-Workouts

UFC light heavyweight champ Rashad Evans work outs Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in preparation for his fight against undefeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 98. View photo

UFC-Workouts

UFC light heavyweight champ Rashad Evans goofs around with media members during a workout Wednesday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Evans takes on undefeated Lyoto Machida at UFC 98 Saturday night. View photo

Pauline Crose

Pauline Crose View photo

Stewart Worden Jr.

Stewart Worden Jr. View photo

Natalie Cole

In this Feb. 8, 2009, file photo, Natalie Cole is shown backstage at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. View photo

Boulder City swimming regionals

Boulder City swimmers Michael Satterlee, left, John Lyon, right, and Cameron Walker, celebrate after defeating Green Valley in the men's 200-yard freestyle relay during the 4A Sunset Region swim meet at the Desert Breeze Aquatics Center. View photo

Boulder City swimming regionals

Boulder City High swimming coach Sara Carroll, left, congratulates Cameron Walker after sweeping first place in the men's 200 freestyle relay during the Sunset Regional swim meet at the Desert Breeze Aquatics Center. View photo

Boulder City swimming regionals

Boulder City High freshman Cody Molisee competes in the men's 200-yard freestyle relay during the 4A Sunset Regional swim meet. View photo

Watanabe

Terrance K. Watanabe, 52, left, of Omaha, Neb., leaves the Regional Justice Center following his arraignment in Las Vegas on Wednesday, accompanied by sister Pam Watanabe-Gerdes and attorney David Chesnoff. View photo

Watanabe

Terrance K. Watanabe, left, of Omaha, Neb., leaves the Regional Justice Center following his arraignment in Las Vegas on May 20, 2009, accompanied by sister Pam Watanabe-Gerdes. View photo

Watanabe

Henri and Odette tapestry

Catherine Borg, left, and Emily Kennerk work on their textile pieces during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Laurenn McCubbin laughs while working on a textile project during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

The Henri & Odette gallery is filled with people during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at the gallery in downtown Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

People work on textile projects during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Jessie Laino attaches her textile piece to the community work during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Fabric cut into squares for a project during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Artist Danielle Kelly looks at the work during a Bouse House textile workshop organized to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Jessie Laino, an art student from Miami, works on cutting her fabric during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

People gather around a table, working on their textile art during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Kiva Singh, left, and Becky Bosshart talk and work on their textile projects during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Henri and Odette tapestry

Jessica Thomas works on her textile project while sitting on the floor during a Bouse House textile workshop organized by artist Danielle Kelly to coincide with her exhibit at Henri & Odette Gallery in Las Vegas on Thursday, May 14, 2009. View photo

Carlos Santana

A 1973 photo of Mexican singer Carlos Santana. View photo

Carlos Santana

In this photo released by Bill Graham Management, rock guitarist Carlos Santana, left, is seen with his band Santana, date and place unknown. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana and his wife, Deborah, arrive at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies in New York Monday, Jan. 12, 1998. Santana, a group fueled by Carlos Santana's fiery guitar and dedication to Latin music and experimentation, was inducted to the Hall of Fame Monday. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana, 50, pictured in this undated photo, is happy with the first recorded release of a concert when he was 21. In December 1968, the Santana Blues Band, which had changed its name to Santana, played four concerts at Fillmore West. Three were taped and the tapes placed in Columbia Records' vault. Columbia Records now has released the two-CD "Live at the Fillmore '68" in its "live from the vaults" series. View photo

Carlos Santana

Musican Carlos Santana listens during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to announce he will perform on Sept. 27, at the San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival. The concert is billed as a tribute to United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez. Other musicans that will play at the festival are Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez and Los Lobos. View photo

Carlos Santana

Musican Carlos Santana gestures during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2009, to announce he will perform on Sept. 27 at the San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival. The concert is billed as a tribute to United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez. Other musicans that will play at the festival are Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez and Los Lobos. View photo

Carlos Santana

Musicans Carlos Santana, right, and Linda Ronstadt, left, hug during a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to announce they will perform on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at the San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival. The concert is billed as a tribute to United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez. View photo

Carlos Santana

Performer Carlos Santana gestures as he speaks after receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana performs Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana gestures as he performs Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla. View photo

Carlos Santana

Musician Carlos Santana is seen during an interview in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. View photo

Carlos Santana

Guitarist Carlos Santana gestures during a news conference in Guatemala City, Monday, March 16, 2009. Santana will perform in a concert Tuesday night in Guatemala City. View photo

Carlos Santana

In this Nov. 13, 2008, file photo, performer Carlos Santana is seen backstage at the 9th annual Latin Grammy Awards in Houston. View photo

Carlos Santana

Rock guitarist Carlos Santana is seen in concert in Altos de Chavon Amphitheater in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 1982. View photo

Carlos Santana

Grammy-winning Mexican rock star Carlos Santana shows the key to his hometown, Autlan de Navarro, to the media and fans Tuesday Feb. 27, 2001, in Jalisco, Mexico. Santana is making a goodwill trip to his hometown in Mexico . View photo

Carlos Santana

Rock guitarist Carlos Santana, center, performs with Cesar Rosas, guitarist with rock group Lobo Los, during a tribute concert to legendary rock promoter Bill Graham at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, Ca., Sunday, Nov. 3, 1991. Graham and two others died in a helicopter accident a week earlier. View photo

Carlos

Music legend Carlos Santana and "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno shake hands following Santana's performance during the taping of the show at NBC studios in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Santana won eight Grammy awards at the annual presentation Feb. 23, 2000. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana performs "Maria Maria" while taping "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at NBC studios in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Santana won eight Grammy awards at the annual presentation Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000. View photo

Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana performs his hit song, "Maria, Maria," while taping "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at NBC studios in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000. Santana won eight Grammy awards at the annual presentation Wednesday night. View photo

Carlos Santana

This is part of the original poster of Carlos Santana 's "Live at the Fillmore" concert in December 1968. Santana, is a pioneer in mixing lyrical guitar solos with Latin rhythms and rock or blues keyboard playing. He is also a pioneer in jazz-rock. View photo

Mark Calhoun

Henderson City Manager Mark Calhoun View photo

Robin Leach-Barry Manilow

Robin Leach interviews Barry Manilow. View photo

Cher

Cher onstage at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace. View photo

Bellagio's Summertime Display

Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens' new summertime display. View photo

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Carson City

Sen. Bob Coffin, D-Las Vegas, listens to a hearing Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at the Legislature in Carson City. View photo

Carson City

Nevada Sen. Warren Hardy, R-Las Vegas, talks with an unidentified lobbyist at the Legislature in Carson City on Tuesday. View photo

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