Participating in the event will be a number of candidates, including U.S. Rep. Shelley Berkley, a Democrat, and her challenger, Republican State Sen. Jon Porter. Former U.S. Rep. John Ensign, a Republican, and attorney Ed Bernstein, a Democrat, also are scheduled to attend. Ensign and Bernstein are vying for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Richard Bryan.
This free event, which is designed to encourage more people in the 18-to-24 age range to vote, is open to the public. It will begin at 6 p.m. and will take place on UNLV's North Field, located northeast of the Thomas & Mack Center, adjacent to the Lady Rebels' softball field.
The concert portion of the event will feature Pennywise, Common Sense, Happy Campers, Slow to Surface, and Melt.
The event is cosponsored by Cox Communications and MTV. The entertainment will be provided by the entertainment and programming office of UNLV student government and by PnJ Music.
For additional information, call UNLV's student government offices at 895-3645 and ask for Brooke Bohlke, director of Nevada student affairs, or Sean McClenahan, director of entertainment and programming.
