An artist who made his name with several big songs in the '80s will be promoting his new album of patriotic songs at Friday's ArtBeat in Henderson.

John Parr had two chart-toppers with "St. Elmo's Fire (Man in Motion)," which was the main title song from the movie "St. Elmo's Fire," and "Naughty Naughty."

The pre-show starts at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m., at the Henderson Events Plaza 200 S. Water Street. Admission is complimentary.

Parr's new album "The Mission" is dedicated to the men and women of the military. Proceeds from the album sales benefit the USO and USA Cares, a national organization that helps post- 9/11 active duty servicemen and women with financial support and rehabilitation needs.

ArtBeat is presented by the retail giant Target.

An all-day festival of Ska music is coming to Henderson this weekend.

Viva Ska Vegas will be at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. The show starts at noon Saturday. It is an all-ages show. 

The Ska-fest will be headlined by the Orange County, California band The Aquabats and the Jamaican band, The Skatalites. The Skatalites formed in the 1960s and are considered pioneers of the Ska movement. The Las Vegas-based band Tuesday After School will also be performing.

Tickets are still available. General admission tickets are $22 and VIP tickets at $42. VIP tickets include a T-shirt and poster, as well as discounted access to the bar. Tickets can be purchased through ticketfly.com.

The official after party will be held immediately following the show at The Goldmine Tavern, 23 South Water Street.