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Community

events

Rebelpalooza: Music festival featuring NOFX, Alkaline Trio, Pharcyde, Beyond Conception, Over the Line, Planet Asia, Authority Zero, Jello Biafra, The Vandels, Davin Hill, Otherwise, A Prize worth Killing, FFI, Livitz Livitz, Ill figures, Audio Karate, Happy Campers. 2-11p. April 24. $15-$20. UNLV Intramural Fields.895-2787.

Art Walk: 100 artisans/craft people, kids' carnival, acoustic music. 10a.-5p. April 24-25. Free. Trails Village Center, Village Center Circle/Trailwood Drive, Summerlin. 521-1215.

International Food and Folklife Festival: Food, music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, craft sales, children's area. 11a.-8:30p. April 24. Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 455-8242.

El Dia de los Niños: International Children's Day Family Festival: food, activities, crafts, games, cultural enrichment, educational exhibits, etc. Free. 11a.-4p. April 25. Clark County Government Center, 500 Grand Central Parkway. 455-8200.

First Friday: Ongoing arts, entertainment and social event. 6p. first Fri. of each month. Las Vegas Arts District, Main and Charleston. Free maps and event schedules available on website (www.whirlygiglasvegas.org) or at The Funk House (1228 S. Casino Center) or Arts Factory (101 E. Charleston). 678-6278, 384-0092.

Teen Dating Violence Seminar: Sponsored by SafeNest and Safe House. 6-8p. April 22. Clark County Flamingo Library. 877-0133.

Spring Carnival: Presented by Henderson Chamber of Commerce. Rides, food, games. 4p. April 22-23, 11a. April 24-25. Fiesta Henderson Casino, 777 W. Lake Mead Drive. 565-8951, www.hendersonchamber.com.

Author Discussion: Simon Winchester ("The Professor and the Madman," "The Map That Changed the World") talks about his career. 7p. April 23. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Poker Tournament: World Poker Tour Championship season finale. $30 million prize. Through April 23. Bellagio, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7111.

Victims' Rights Week Seminar: "In the Face of Crisis: Intervening in a Mass Trauma," luncheon and awards. 8a.-2p. April 23. $35. Suncoast Hotel, 9090 Alta Drive, 229-3266.

Astronomy Day: Las Vegas Astronomical Society talks about astronomy. Slide presentation, telescopes. 10a.-9p. April 24. 515-5350.

Housing Help: Rebuilding Together and Christmas in April, Southern Nevada bring together corporate sponsors, volunteers and needy homeowners to provide safe housing. 9:30a.-11:30a. April 24. 1205 Eleanor Ave. 259-4900.

Health Fair: Presented by Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and West Las Vegas Arts Center. Immunizations for kids up to age 18, health information, blood pressure tests, HIV tests, oral cancer and bone density tests, medical doctor consultations, vision tests, diabetes screenings. 11a.-3p. April 24. Free. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Springsational Heritage Parade: Floats, bands, drill teams, special interest vehicles, marching groups, horses. 10a. April 24. Along Water Street, Henderson. 267-2171.

Bike Tour: Sponsored by Tate Snyder Kimsey Architects, benefits Henderson libraries. 10-50-mile rides. 7:30a. April 24. $5-$30. Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. 434-3534, www.hdpl.org.

Patent Search Tutorial: Process of patent searching workshop. 3p. April 24. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Puppet Performing Group: Taiwan Hsin-Tao-Yuan, 2p. April 24. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Tree Dedication Picnic: Families of Murder Victims. 11a. April 24. Floyd Lamb State Park, 9200 Tule Springs Road. 873-5696, 486-5413.

Barn Dance: Live fiddlin' music by C&G Conspiracy. Introductory lesson 6:30p., dance 7-10p. April 24. $3-$6. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 656-9513.

Writing Workshops: "How to Get Published," 11a.-2p. April 24. "How to Promote Your Book," 11a.-2p. April 25. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

Bird Mart: Parrots, all bird related items, raffles. $4. 10a.-4p. April 25. Zelzah Shrine Temple, 2222 W. Mesquite Ave. 395-9855, 456-8688.

English Country Dance: 6:30-8:45p. April 26. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 656-9513.

Film Series: "Rebecca," 1p. April 27. "The Crime of Padre Amaro," 7p. April 27. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Eight-Minute Dating: Meet other Las Vegas singles. Ages 35-45 and 45-55. 7p. April 28. Free. Mandalay Bay, House of Blues, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Advanced registration required, www.8minutedating.com, 632-7777.

Every 15 Minutes: Program to educate teens about dangers of driving drunk. April 28-29. Sam's Town Hotel, 5111 Boulder Highway, 456-7777, www.every15minutes.com.

K-1 Boxing: "Battle at the Bellagio II," headliners: Shannon Briggs vs. Bob "The Beast" Sapp. 5:30p. April 30. Bellagio Hotel, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7111.

Tastes and Tunes Festival: Multi-cultural event in the downtown corridor of North Las Vegas. Food vendors, craft area, live music, classic car show. 5-10p. April 30; 10a.-10p. May 1. North Las Vegas City Hall Campus and Civic Center Drive from Constitution to McDaniel streets. 633-1612.

Public Comment Forum: Information gathered will be used to compile strategic plan on police relations in Bolden Area Command (Borders: Bonanza Road, Rancho Drive, I-15, Cheyenne Ave.) 1p. May 1, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 455-7240, 455-7277.

Drifting Series: Hankook Tire America sponsors Las Vegas Motor Speedway's drifting series (controlled sliding). 7p. May 21, June 18, July 16-17, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 19. 644-4444, www.hankooktireusa.com.

Bhakti Yoga Workshop: Mantra meditation, presentation of Indian Vedic wisdom, literature. 1p. June 5, Aug. 28. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459, 440-4998.

Host Families Needed: World Heritage Student Exchange seeks families to host foreign exchange students. 384-4347, www.world-heritage.org.

UWF Pro Wrestling: Jason and Johnny Riggs, Eyce and Funnybone. 8:45p. Fri. Pro Wrestling Academy, 3665 S. Highland #10. 251-9493.

Day Classes: Gymnastics for children ages 18 months to 2 years. Noon, every Tue. 11:30a. every Thu. 3-4 year olds, 11a. every Tue. 1p. every Wed. 10:30a. every Thu. Karate Gym, 11a. every Tue. Adult classes: Yoga, 10:30a. every Wed. Adult tumbling, 2p. every Tue. Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts, 3265 E. Patrick Lane. 458-7575.

Israeli Dancing: 4p. Sun. $5. Lev HaShem Messianic Congregation, 3644 N. Rancho Drive, Suite 102. 254-5895.

CCSN Planetarium: In the theater: "The X-tra Terrestrial Files," 6 and 7:30p. Fri.; 3:30 and 7:30p. Sat. Free observing following program. 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-4759.

Beginning Dance Class: Free beginning class rotating between ballroom and Latin. 7p. Fri. Dance Charisma, 3650 S. Jones Blvd. 364-8700.

My Life Workshops: Exchange life you have for life you want. One-day workshop, 9a.-6p. Tue. and Wed. $300. kammycevallos@yahoo.com.

Ballroom Wednesdays: 6-10p. Wed. Las Vegas Villa, 4982 Shirley St. 795-8119.

Relationship Resiliency Workshop--Phoenix Counseling: Eight-week workshops. $40-$300. 3430 E. Flamingo Road. 434-2166.

Las Vegas Farmers Market: 4-8p. Wed. Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. The Gardens Park Farmers' Market, 4-8p. Tue. Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive; 2-6p. Thu. 3940 Schiff Drive. 562-2676.

Country Fresh Farmers Market: 11a.-dusk. Fri. Galleria at Sunset Mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Boulder City Farmers' Market, 9a.-1p. Thu. Sundial Park, on Nevada Way. Peccole Ranch Farmers' Market, noon-dusk Wed. 9510 W. Sahara Ave. Colonnade Farmers Market, 9a.-4p. Sat. 8878 S. Eastern Ave. 300-4492.

Wedding Dance Class: First Wed. of every month. Free. Visual Art Center, 4290 Cameron St., Suite 6. 242-6400, www.aperfectweddingdance.com/FREE_DanceClass.htm.

Personal Growth Workshop: 7p. Mon. $15 per person, $25 per couple. 220-8111. www.2yourchoice.com.

Better Relationships: Explore three principles to improve relationships. Every Wed. 7-8:30p. $15. 429-0096.

Performing

arts

CCSN Music Faculty Recital: Talent showcase: Jazz performance by Blanton and Davis, piano duo by Dr. and Mrs. Alvarez, trumpet performance by Walter Blanton, clarinet and piano by Dr. D. Gause-Snelson, more. 7:30p. April 23. CCSN, Henderson campus, room C-133, 700 College Drive. 651-3124.

Violin Virtuosos: Daniel Shindaryov, Juan Rostagno appear with Las Vegas Youth Camerata Orchestra. 7p. April 23. $7. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Arohi Ensemble: Musical traditions of India, Africa, Middle East and Eastern Europe featuring Paul Z. Livingstone. 8p. April 24. $12. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, main theatre, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 229-6211.

Saturday Nights at Katherine Gianaclis Park for the Arts: Yard Dogs, 9p. April 25, $5. Musicians, poets, actors, dancers, visual artists, craftspeople. 7p. Sat. 5690 Boulder Highway. 451-8608.

Thai Performing Arts: 26 Artists from Performing Art College, Bangkok, Thailand. 7-9p. April 27. Free, ticket required. Reed Whipple Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5439.

UNLV Dance Concert: Original music of two local composers. 8p. April 30; 2p. and 8p. May 1; 2p. May 2. $5-$15. UNLV, Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-2787.

Guitar Concert: Guitar Society of Las Vegas sponsors range of acoustic music. 7p. April 30. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Lunchtime Concerts: Presented by city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. The Next Movement, 11:30a.-1:30p. April 30. Concerts will be every Fri. through June 4. Frank Wright Plaza, 4th Street/Stewart Ave. 229-4614.

Spring Dance Concert: "Daphnis and Chloe," 7:30p. April 30; 2p. and 7:30p. May 1. Reception follows show. $5-$8. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Jazz Arranger's Holiday: Matt Catingub from Honolulu conducts a 17-piece band. 7:30p. May 3. $5. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

CCSN Jazz Combo Night: Jazz from the 50s-90s. 7:30p. May 4. $5. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

CCSN Vocal Jazz: End of semester performance with soloists. 7:30p. May 5. $5. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Folk Dances: International folk dancing with Ethnic Express, 6:30p. Wed. $3-$4. Charleston Heights Arts Center. Israeli Folk Dancing, 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

Poetry

and Books

Teen Poetry Cafe: Open mic. 7p. April 22. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Readings: Todd Taylor, co-founder Razorcake punk rock fanzine, Mike Faloon, editor of Go Metric! and Zisk fanzines. Interviews taken over last eight years. 7p. April 22. Free. Balcony Lights Music & Books, 4800 Maryland Pkwy. Suite K. 228-2763.

Author Visit: Ridley Pearson (20 novels, including "Boldt/Matthews Series," "Undercurrents"). 7p. April 26. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Poetry Nook: Open mic. 3p. April 25. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Douglas Unger: Reads from "Looking for War and Other Stories," 7:30p. April 27. UNLV, Barrick Auditorium, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3011.

George Jacobs: Talks about his book, "Mr. S, My Life With Frank Sinatra." Signing follows. 7p. April 29. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

Poetry Night: Open mic, feature performances. 7p. Tue. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaves, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway, 944-5029. Urban Artists: Ongoing communal arts presentation of poetry, spoken word and dramatic reading. 7p. Third Wed. of every month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Rebel Poetry Spoken Word Show: 10p. every Tue. KLAV 1230-AM radio, www.rebelpoetry.com, 866-820-5528.

Theater

Howlin' Records: Presented by Theatre in the Valley. 8p. April 22-24, 29-30, May 1; 6:30p. May 9; 2p. April 25, May 2. $6-$12. Lorna J. Kesterson Recreation Center, 500 Harris Street, Henderson. 558-7275.

Dames, Dicks and Despots Showcase: Presented by Joseph Bernard Acting Studio. Comedy skits, scenes, sketches. 7:30p. April 22. Free. New City Theatre, 2900 E. Patrick Lane. 734-8718.

Sweeney Todd: Musical set in 19th century London. 7:30p. April 23-24. $10-$12.50. Horn Theatre, CCSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-4351.

Floyd Collins: Bluegrass musical. 8p. Through April 24; 2p. April 25. $10. UNLV, Black Box Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3801.

Emporer's New Clothes and Hamlet Remixed: Available for school visit. Nevada Theatre Company, 873-0191.

Ba-Da-Bing: 7:30p. Thu.-Mon. $49.95-$64.95. Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 257-0297.

Marriage Can Be Murder: 7p. Wed.-Fri. 6p. Sat. $49.95. Egg & I Restaurant, 4533 W. Sahara Ave. 616-3322.

Auditions

and Classes

Diary of Anne Frank Auditions: Rainbow Company Youth Theatre. Roles for adults and young people ages 13 and up. Play will run May 26-June 6. 1p. Sat., April 17, Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6553.

Hair: Strong singers and/or dancers needed for touring production. 332-8344. Acting Club: West Flamingo Center acting club is auditioning adults age 50 plus. Every Fri. 9:30a. 6255 W. Flamingo Road. 455-7742.

Real Actors Workshop: Directed by Rusty Meyers of SAG-AFTRA-EQUITY. 6-9p. Mon., Wed. Big Picture Studios, 4625 Polaris Ave. 320-4844.

Acting Workshop: New City Theater (Home of SAG Conservatory), every Sat. noon-2p. Free. 2900 E. Patrick Lane. 795-0487.

Drama Class: Sponsored by Clark County Parks and Community Services. Registration required. 1-3p. Wed. Free. Whitney Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. 455-7576.

Theater Classes: For adults 50 and older, 1p. Sat. Free. Silver Stage Theatre Group, East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 547-1008.

Arts Train Players Youth Theater Program: Twelve-week program for kids 10-16, no previous experience. $45. 4-6p. every Tue. through April 20. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Visual art

Call for Work: Clark County Parks and Community Services' Cultural Division seeking poetry projects to be displayed in Southern Nevada CAT buses. Submit up to three poems with resume: Diane Bush, Clark County Parks and Community Services, 2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas NV 89120. Must be 18. Deadline June 1. 455-8239, fax 263-5284, e-mail bushds@co.clark.nv.us.

Art at the Funk House: 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 678-6278.

Art Encounter: Artwork by Jennifer Main, Vance A. Larson, Misha Boriskoff, Cyndee Bossung, Loppo Martinez. Ongoing. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. and 3979 Spring Mountain Road. 227-0220.

Art de Vignettes: Jonathan Winters' paintings, drawings, ongoing. Original paintings, sculptures, art glass, estate and one-of-a-kind jewelry, fashion art and architectural pieces. 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-3202.

Arts Factory: Photographer Heidi Hollinger's "The Russians Emerge," through April 31. 101 E. Charleston Blvd. 676-1111.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art: Monet, through Sept. 13. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. $12-$15. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7871.

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: Juried student exhibition, through May 21. 8a.-4p. Mon.-Fri., 10a.-2p. Sat. Free. CCSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-7300.

Charleston Heights Arts Center: "Simple Lullaby," K Stevenson, sculpture, prints. through May 16. 11a-9p. Tue.-Fri., 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. Free. 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

City Hall Bridge Gallery: "Viva Las Vegas: The Art of the Aerial Gallery 2004." Through April 30. Exhibition of artwork in celebration of Black History Month. Through April 30. 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. Second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. 229-4674, 229-4631.

City Lights Gallery: 26 Water St., Suite C, Henderson. www.citylightsart.com.

Clark County Library: Roman Mucha's prints of landscape, architecture. Through. Dec. 14. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3400.

Clark County Government Center: "E Pluribus Artis" sculpture, fine art craft invitational exhibit. Through May 21. 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 455-8239.

Contemporary Arts Collective: "Body of Work," by Wendy Kveck, Julie Madden, Jennifer McKeon. Through April 24. "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign competition entries, April 27-May 31. 101 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101. 382-3886.

Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery:9a.-5p. Mon.-Fri., 10a.-2p. Sat. Free. UNLV, 4505 Maryland Pkwy. 895-3893.

East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center: Occupied Space: Connecting Artists with Public Spaces by local artists, through June. 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515, 229-4631.

Enterprise Library: "Nine Faces," ceramic artist Robin Stark, through May 5. "Native American Portraits," by Jane Marquez. Through Nov. 18. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3760.

Entertainment Galleries: Continuing exhibition featuring works of Tom Everhart, Al Hirschfeld, Ronnie Wood, Matt Rinard, Alphonse Muchas and American Film Institute's "Art of the Movies" collection. 9a.-11p. Sun.-Thu; 10a.-midnight, Fri. and Sat. (In the Venetian) 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 866-6813.

Gallery Au Go-Go: 4972 S. Maryland Parkway, Ste. 11. 419-5681.

Gallery P: "The Philosophy of the Wizards" by Omar Centeno. 982 American Pacific Drive, Suite 204, Henderson. 568-5429.

Green Valley Library: Don Lytton photographs, weathered buildings, doorways, windows, through April 25. Color pencil portraiture of young children by Richard DeMoss. Through Nov. 21. 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 507-3790.

Guggenheim Hermitage Museum: A Century of Painting from Renoir to Rothko, through May 2. $15 for adults; $11 students; $7 children 6-12; $12 for Nevada residents, seniors; free for members, children younger than 6. Venetian Hotel, 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 414-2440.

Henderson Multigenerational Center Art Gallery: 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-4621.

Henderson Art Association: 23 new artists. Winter art exhibit. 6-8p. Through June 7. Reflection Bay Golf Club, Rotunda Room, 75 Mira Lago Blvd. Henderson. 568-5655.

Las Vegas Art Museum: Asian Art Now preview fund-raiser gala, $50. 6p. April 23; exhibit runs April 24-June 19. $2-$5. 10a.-5p. Tue.-Sat. 1-5p. Sun. 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 360-8000.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum: Out of Africa, ongoing. 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 384-3466.

Left of Center Art Gallery: Abstract painters Jorge Catoni, Dayo Adelaja. Exhibit runs through May 6. 2207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas. 647-7378.

Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse: An Abstract World by Nicholas A. Price, ongoing. 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 471-7709.

Mandalay Bay Godt-Cleary Gallery: "Frank Sinatra: Paintings and Memorabilia," through May 31. Contemporary artists from 1960-present. 10a-11p. Sun.-Thu. 10a.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor). 632-7777.

Marshall Galleries: Works by Debra Sievers, Erte, Picasso, Angelo Basso, local artists Lincoln Maynard, Philip Kenton, Iris Cooper. Ongoing. 11a.-8p. Tue.-Sat. 10271 S. Eastern Ave. #109. 897-3960.

New Century Fine Art Gallery: Oils, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, glass, giclees, prints, American art. 8665 W. Flamingo Road. Suite 102. 871-1606.

Old Town Gallery: Classes, $15. 10:30a. Thu. Figure drawing, $5. 6p. Wed. Gallery hours: 10:30a.-5p. Tues. -Sat. 10 W. Pacific St., Henderson. 568-5655.

Paseo Verde Library: 9a.-9p. Mon.-Thu., 9a.-5p. Fri.-Sat. Noon-4p. Sun. 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-7252.

Rainbow Library: "Terminus ad Quem," artist, composer Greg Hedden exhibits compositional studies, pen/ink. Through Nov. 9. 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 507-3710.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center: Tue.-Fri. 11a.-9p. Sat.-Sun. 10a.-6p. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674 .

Rosemary's Restaurant: 11:30-2:30p. and 5:30-10:30p. daily. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-2251, 869-9002.

S2 Art Center: "Picture Show," more than 100 classic movie posters and re-created artworks from the golden age of Hollywood, through May 30. Exhibit is free.10a.-5p. Mon.-Fri.1 E. Charleston Blvd. 868-7880.

SAI Oriental Art Gallery: Original artwork by Asian artists. 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd. 222-0251.

Sahara West Library Grotto: 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.

Sawyer State Office Building: Pioneers by Nicholas A. Price, indefinite. 500 E. Washington Ave. 471-7709.

Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: "Vandalism" art exhibit, Zinda Hogue, Rick Metzler, through May 15. Works by national and international artists with emphasis on art after postmodernism. Noon-4p. Wed.-Sat. 1000 E. Sahara Ave. Suite 1. 240-2777.

Spring Valley Library: Las Vegas Woodturners Association exhibits lathe-turned works of wood, stone, metal including bowls, platters, vessels. Through Dec. 9. 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.

Summerlin Library: "Siren's Song 2," mixed media, Karla Rehm, Joy Snyder, Katherine Gilbert, through April 27. "Drawings," by Sharon Rosse. Through Nov. 12. 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Sunrise Library: "Irreverent Reflections on Modern Femininity," collage exhibit of satirical art by Elisabeth Shurtleff. Through Nov. 11. 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

West Charleston Library: CCSN Faculty Art Exhibit. Through Nov. 19. 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

West Las Vegas Arts Center: 11a.-9p. Tue.-Fri. 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

West Las Vegas Library: "Revolutionary Heroes of Mexico," by artist Olaf Rivera Gutierrez. Through Dec. 7. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3820.

Whitney Library: Original artwork from published children's books. Through Nov. 30. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Winchester Center: 8a.-7:30p. Mon.-Fri., 9a.-5p. Sat. 455-8239.

Wynn Collection: Including Cezanne, Gauguin, Manet, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Van Gogh and Warhol. Ongoing. 3145 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Former Desert Inn Hotel. 733-4100.

Comedy Clubs

Beacher's Comedy Madhouse: Occasional Saturdays. $53.69. Hard Rock, 4455 Paradise Road. 693-5066.

Boomer's Humors: Open mic stand-up show. 8p. Sundays. No cover/one-drink min. Sign up for stage time: 217-1679. Boomer's, 3200 Sirius Ave. 217-1679.

Bourbon Street: Comedy Chaos with Don Tjernagel, 12:30a. last Fri.-Sat. each month. $12.50, includes one drink. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Catch a Rising Star: 10p. Mon.-Sun. ,7:30p. Thu. $18.95. Excalibur, 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 597-7600.

Club West Comedy Corral: 8p. Thu. Free. Saddle West, 1220 S. Highway 160, Pahrump. 800-433-3987.

Coachman Comedy Corner: Host Peter Banks as Austin Powers, 9p. Mon. Coachman's Inn, 3240 S. Eastern Ave. 731-4202.

The Comedy Stop: 8 and 10:30p. Daily. $17.50. 2-for-1 local appreciation nights, Thu. Tropicana, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2714.

The Comedy Zone: 9p. Tue.-Sun. $21.95. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2444.

The Improv: 8:30 and 10:30p. $24.95. Daily, except Mondays. Harrah's, 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Laugh Trax: Thom Kaz's Rock 'n' Roll Hypnosis, 7:30p. Monday, 10p. Thu.; Comedy, 7:30p. Tue.-Thu., 7:30p. and 10p. Fri.-Sat. $15.25. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411. The Palms Lounge: Jeff Richards, Jon Reep, Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, rotating comedians. 9p., midnight May 1, June 5, July 3. $25. 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 474-4000, 942-7777.

Riviera Comedy Club: John Caponera, Marty Rackham, Ted, through April 24. Marty Rackham, Ted, Carla Rea, April 25. John Padon, Ross Rumberg, Steve Ranazzisi, April 26-May 2. Jimmie JJ Walker, Vinnie Coppolla, Mimi Gonzales, May 3-9. Alonzo Bodden, tony ricci, Pat O'Rourke, May 10-16. 8:30 and 10:30p. $17.95. Riviera, 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

Roadhouse Casino & Diner: "Cozy's Comedy Corner II" hosted by Cozy Stone. 9-11p. Mon. Free. 2100 N. Boulder Highway, Henderson. 564-1150.

Sandy Hackett's Comedy Club: 9p. nightly. $17.55, $18.62 includes dinner. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 734-0711.

Groups and Clubs

Neighborhood Gathering: Community outreach. 9:30a. breakfast; 10a. outreach training, neighborhood walk. April 24. Coleman Park, Carmen Blvd. between North Torrey Pines Drive and North Jones Blvd. 732-7750.

Personal Computer Users: Technology expert Dave Whittle. 6:15p. May 5. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 263-5910, www.lvpcug.org.

Las Vegas Trailblazers: Hiking group for singles 30s-40s. Beginners to advanced. www.lvtrailblazers.org/

Business Professionals Helping People: Networking breakfast, 7a. each Tue. $25-$75. Mimi's Cafe, 596 N. Stephanie Street, Henderson. Erik 262-5609, Glenn 460-9838.

Guitar Society of Las Vegas: 6:30p. First Wed. monthly. Flamingo Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Clark County Genealogical Society: 10a. Third Sat. monthly. Paseo Verde Library conference room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 225-5838. www.rootsweb.com~nvccngs

Green Valley/Eastside Singles: Social network, cocktail parties, mixers for single professionals. 233-3369.

Circle of Friends Support Group: For adult survivors of sexual assault. 5:30p. Thu. Rape Crisis Center, 741 Veteran's Memorial Drive. 385-2153.

Southern Nevada Blues Association: Open meeting, jam session. Third Sun. each month. 812-3088, www.snvblues.org.

TNT Toastmasters: 6:30p. Second and fourth Mon. 3145 Warm Springs Road #400. 450-2200.

CEO-CFO Meeting: Luncheon third Thu. monthly. $25. UNLV Stan Fulton International Gaming Institute, 801 E. Flamingo Road. 338-9470, jlaub@ceo-cfogroup.com.

Wizards of Ahs Toastmasters: 6p. Second and fourth Mon. 11th floor, U.S. Bank, 2300 W. Sahara Ave. 498-2445.

Peace Corps: Information about working overseas. 2:30-3:30p. First Wed. of each month. UNLV International Programs Office, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-0308.

Exploring Sexuality: Enhance your sexual experience. Discussion group. $20/person, $30/couple. 7-9p. Sun. 220-1111.

Flicker Las Vegas: Bimonthly screening of Super8, 8mm, 16mm short films by local and independent filmmakers. Admin@FlickerLV.com.

Star Trek Sci Fi Fan Club: Send SASE to 3850 E. Flamingo Road #127, Las Vegas NV 89121. http://members.cox.net/usswasp.

Genealogy Special Interest Group: 9a. Second Sat. of each month. Family History Center Library, 501 S. Ninth St. 453-4037.

Las Vegas Management Society: Monthly luncheon. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 949-9800, lmoulton@bankofcommerce-nevada.com.

Las Vegas Screenwriters Association: Meets twice per month for peer review and support. 968-5525.

B.U.S.E.: Business Professionals, Up and Comers, Socialites and Entrepreneurs, 7p. Tue. Chameleon Studios. www.bluemanmoving.com/buse/buseEnrollment.htm.

Alpine Ski & Snowboard Club: Weekly meetings and socials, 7p. Thu. Tommy Rockers, 4275 Industrial Road. 362-7669. escapelasvegas.com.

Extreme Cheer All Stars: Accepting girls ages 5-18 to join competitive cheer squads for upcoming season. www.eteamz.com/extremecheerallstars.com