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The printed program offered as one of the supplemental materials at the event was filled with information on Morelli, the panelists and the program co-sponsors. |
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Info about tours and public programming
Public Viewing Opportunities of the Morelli House
Since the Morelli House serves as the administrative headquarters of the Junior League of Las Vegas, it is only open to the general public during pre-scheduled group tours, public open houses held throughout the year and during special educational programs related to the house. By special arrangement, the Morelli House may be used as a meeting site by other non-profit groups, limited to once a year, depending upon availability. The Morelli House is not available for private, social events or for fundraising events by other non profit groups. For more information about these opportunities, call the Junior League office secretary at 702-822-6536.
Group Tours at the Morelli House
The Junior League’s Morelli House Public Program Committee conducts group tours upon request for groups of ten or more people. The tour, which lasts about 45 minutes to an hour, is conducted by Junior League volunteer docents who explain the history and architecture of the house; the life and times of its original owners, Antonio and Helen Morelli; and the story about the preservation project itself. There is no charge for the tour, but donations are welcome. To make arrangements for a group tour, call the Junior League office secretary at 702-822-6536.
Public Open House Tours
Public Open House tours of the Morelli House are scheduled throughout the year. Occasionally, there are special exhibits held in tandem during these open house events. The open houses are free and open to the public and are advertised in the local media and on the Morelli House and Junior League of Las Vegas Websites.
Public Educational Programs
The Junior League presents special educational and cultural programs related to the Morelli House and Las Vegas mid century history in order further the educational mission of the preservation project. These programs are advertised in the local media and on the Morelli House and Junior League of Las Vegas Websites.
Email notification about Morelli House Events
If you wish to receive email notices of future Morelli House events please fill out the form below and submit:
Design Legend Vladimir Kagan at Las Vegas Market on January 31
November 28, 2007
Designer to Lecture at Winter Las Vegas Market & Visit City’s Historic Morelli House
(LAS VEGAS) November 28, 2007 – Vladimir Kagan, the grandfather of modern furniture design, will visit Las Vegas on Thursday, January 31, 2008 for two exciting events in conjunction with the 2008 Winter Las Vegas Market.
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THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LAS VEGAS OPENS MORELLI HOUSE TO THE PUBLIC NOVEMBER 10TH
Open House to Feature Fall Vintage Clothing Exhibit
Las Vegas, NV - 22 Oct, 2007: The Junior League of Las Vegas (JLLV) announces a public tour of the Junior League’s mid-century modern Morelli House on Saturday, November10, 2007 from 1:00-4:00 PM. The open house will feature a fall vintage clothing exhibit from the collection of Diane Bush and Steven Baskin.
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Vegas Valley Book Festival Features Mark Twain Event on October 22
Nevada’s Literary and Architectural History Celebrated at Morelli House Reception
Monday, September 28, 2009
The Vegas Valley Book Festival celebrates “The Genius of Mark Twain” in a special literary program on Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm in the auditorium of the Downtown Senior Services Center, 310 South 9th Street…
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Morelli House Public Events: Public Debut
April 9, 2007
In collaboration with the Las Vegas and Nevada Chapters of the American Institute of Architects, the Junior League of Las Vegas premiered its Morelli House preservation project to the public on April 9, 2007.
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