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A/E: Entertainment calendar (cont.)

Community

events

African-American Film Series: "Ralph Ellison: An American Journey," Feb. 28. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Opus Society Luncheon: Honoring Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt. Noon, Feb. 28. Spanish Trail Country Club, 5050 Spanish Trail Lane. 242-3247, 364-0357.

Rites of Passage Workshop: Six-week program for girls ages 10-16 guides understanding in maturation process from child to adult. $5. 5-7p. March 2, 9, 16. 3-5p. Feb. 28, March 6, 13, 20. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Galleria at Sunset Birthday Bash: Fashion show, merchant demonstrations. Feb. 28-29. 1300 Sunset Road, Henderson434-0202.

SkyZone: Three-dimensional game played on trampoline field. 7:30p. Feb. 26. $12-$75. Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. 284-7777.

Middle School Poetry Slam: Presented by Cooperative Extension. 5p. Feb. 27. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Bowl for Kids' Sake Benefit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada. 11a. Feb. 28. Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas. 731-2227 ext. 408, 631-1000. 11a. March 6. Sam's Town, 456-7777.

Film Series: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," 1p. March 2. "Stagecoach," 1p. March 9. "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle," 1p. March 16. "Of Mice and Men," 1p. March 23. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 656-9513.

Children's Book Drive: Bring new or gently used children's books to Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, March 1-31, get a free sundae. 836-1999.

Income Tax Preparation Assistance: Preference given to elderly, economically disadvantaged.9:30a.-1p. March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Clark County Library, large conference room, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Poetry Reading: Richard Katrovas. 7:30p. March 2. Marjorie Barrick Auditorium, Barrick Museum of Natural History , UNLV campus, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-4366.

Cheesestock: Camping event for people who love cheese. Must bring a cheese dish or item. March 6. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, campsite 121. www.alpha66.com/cheesestock/cheesestock directions.html

Coin Show: Presented by Las Vegas Numismatic Society. 10a. March 5-7. Free. The Plaza Hotel, 1 Main Street. 384-3964.

Find Your Sacred Space Expo: Celebrate Women's History Month. Presented by Cultural Affairs Division of city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. Inspirational, art, health, spirituality and business workshops. Free. 1p. March 6. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

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.

Bhakti Yoga Workshop: Mantra meditation, presentation of Indian Vedic wisdom, literature. 1p. April 10, 1p. June 5, 1p. Aug. 28. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459. Surapala, 440-4998.

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.

Winter Class Registration: Classes for adults and children in painting, ceramics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater and African cultural arts. Through Feb. 29. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 229-4800.

Barn Dance: No experience needed. Presented by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers and City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. 7-9:30p. Feb. 28. (introductory lesson 6:30p.) $5-$8. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. 656-9513.

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. Call 242-6400 or visit the website at 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

Evening of Dance: Celebrating African-American History Month. 7p. Feb. 26. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Otis Taylor Blues Band: 7p. Feb. 28. $12. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6211.

Las Vegas Philharmonic: Harold Weller conducting. 8p. Feb. 28. Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Concert and Fiddlin' Workshop: With Laura Light, presented by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers. 7:30p. Feb. 29. $10 donation. Whitney Library auditorium, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

CCSN Faculty Solo Festival: Accompanied by 40-piece orchestra, Chopin to Milhaud. 2p. Feb. 29. $8-$10. Horn Theatre, CCSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-7300.

Lifeline Community Jazz for Childrens/Mixed Media: Artistic tribute and performance dedicated to Las Vegans who have inspired community. 2p. Feb. 29. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Nevada Chamber Symphony: "Children's Concert," meet the orchestra, artists. 3p. Feb. 29. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3400.

Travis Brass Quintet: Quintet of U.S. Air Force Band for the Golden West. 1p. March 3. Free. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra: Featuring pianist Navah Perlman. 8p. March 4. $45-$70. UNLV Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-2787.

Musical Arts Singers: Presented by Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society. Evening of choral favorites. 7:30p. March 5. $8-$10. Clark County Flamingo Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 451-6672.

UNLV Opera Theatre: "Suor Angelica" and "Gianni Schicci" by Puccini. 7:30p. March 5-6. 2p. March 7. UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Saturday Nights at the Katherine Gianaclis Park for the Arts: Musicians, poets, actors, dancers, visual artists, craftspeople. 8p. Sat. 5690 Boulder Highway. 451-8608.

Myron Heaton Chorale: Seeks singers for Handel's Messiah in March. 7p. Tue. rehearsals. 433-6007.

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.

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

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

The Good Person of Szechuan: Presented by Nevada Theatre Company. 8p. Fri.-Sat. 2p. Sun. Through March 7.$12-$15. 2928 Lake East Drive. 873-0191.

Having Our Say: Theatrical evening offering glimpse into birth of black freedom. 8p. Feb. 28. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

The Vagina Monologues: Proceeds go to Rape Crisis Center of Southern Nevada. 7p. Feb. 29. $5-$10. Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Come Blow Your Horn: By Neil Simon. Presented by CCSN's Little Theatre. 7:30p. March 5-6, 11-13; 2p. March 7, 14. $8-$10. CCSN Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.651-5483.

Audition: Howlin' Records: Presented by Theatre in the Valley. 1p. March 7. 6p. March 8-9. Valley View Kesterson Recreeational Center, 500 Harris Street, Henderson. 558-7275.

Audition: Hair: Strong singers and/or dancers needed for touring production. 332-8344.

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.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie and live cast. Midnight, second and fourth Sat. every month. $6. Sci Fi Center, 4133 W. Charleston Blvd. 314-0330. Auditions for strong singers/dancers, 332-8344.

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

Acting Club Auditions: West Flamingo Center's acting club is auditioning adults age 50 plus. Every Fri. 9:30a. 6255 W. Flamingo Road. 455-7742.

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.

Visual art

Art at the Funk House: "An Ode to Anger," by Angee Jackson, acrylics, wood, paintings. Through March 3. Rape Crisis Center displays shirts painted by violence victims and survivors. 6-10p. March 5. Volunteer as victim advocate, 385-2153. "Alvino in Glass" artwork by Scott Rubin. March 4-31. Reception 6-10p. March 5. 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 678-6278.

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

Art de Vignettes: Jonathan Winters' paintings, drawings. 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: 101 E. Charleston Blvd. 676-1111.

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

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: Chicago area artists, March 1-April 1. 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: "Byzantine Las Vegas," by fiber artist Susan Taber Avila, through March 7. Free. 11a-9p. Tue.-Fri., 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. 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 of Las Vegas Arts Commission: Artists invited to submit proposals for outdoor art in public places using light bulbs from Fremont Street Experience light canopy. Respond by March 31. 229-4631, vegasexperience.com.

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

Clark County Library: Nevada Camera Club photos. Through March 28. Roman Mucha's prints of landscape, architecture. Through. Dec. 14. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3400.

Clark County Government Center: Sculptor Dragan Milev's collection of baskets, urns and figurative work made from leather. 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. through March 25. Opening reception, noon-2p. Feb. 5. 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 455-8239.

Contemporary Arts Collective: Call for work, artists 18 years or older to participate in 15th annual juried show. Through March 20. 101 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101. 382-3886.

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: Fascinating Amaryllis: Artist Vija Hamilton exhibits artwork showing interpretations of life cycle of the amaryllis flower, variety of media.Through March 21. "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 and seniors, free for members and 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: Winter art exhibit. Reflection Bay Golf Club, Rotunda Room, 75 Mira Lago Blvd. Henderson. 568-5655.

Las Vegas Art Museum: "Fernando Botero Posters: The Evolution of a Master," "Latin American Art NOW," through April 18. $2-$5. Latin Carnival, $25. 6-9p. Feb. 20. 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, indefinite. 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 471-7709.

Mandalay Bay Godt-Cleary Gallery: James Rosenquist, '80s and '90s pop art prints. Through March 31. Contemporary artists from 1960-present. 10a-11p. Sun.-Thu. 10a.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor). 632-7777.

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

Old Town Gallery: Juried admission for interested artists, 10a.-2p. March 6. Reception for Spring 2004 Juried Artists Show. 5-8p. March 25. Classes, $15. 10:30a. Thu. Figure drawing, $5. 6p. Wed. 10 W. Pacific Street, Henderson. 568-5655.

Paseo Verde Library: Vicki Visconti-Tilley exhibits her watercolors, oil paintings. Through March 15. 9a.-9p. Mon.-Thu., 9a.-5p. Fri.-Sat. Noon-4p. Sun. 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-7252.

Rainbow Library: "Rodeo Action in Clark County," Photographer Joe Chernicoff. Through April 11. "Terminus ad Quem," artist, composer Greg Hedden exhibits compositional studies, pen and ink. Through Nov. 9. 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 507-3710.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center: "All Fired Up: A Contemporary Ceramics Experience," through March 21. Ceramics workshops presented by the Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, $45. Ceramic sculpture: 6p. March 2.; 2p. March 6. Functional pottery: 6p. March 3; 2p. March 7. Lids and handles refresher, 6p. March 4; 10a. March 6. Tue.-Fri. 11a.-9p. Sat.-Sun. 10a.-6p. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674 .

Rosemary's Restaurant: Mary Warner's paintings, drawings. Pasha Rafat, untitled bar series. Reception 5-7p. March 2, exhibit through April 11. 11:30-2:30p. and 5:30-10:30p. daily. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-2251, 869-9002.

S2 Art Center: 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: African American Heritage Month, "Abstract Reflections," Sculptor, abstract expresionist Thaddeus Foster exhibits watercolors on canvas, oil pastels, crayon. Through March 2. 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. Workshop: Watercolor Old World Dragons, 1-3p. March 6. 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: Karen Wheeler exhibits original watercolor illustrations of animals created from puns. Through April 6. 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: Paintings by American Expressionist Greg Etchison, through Feb. 29. "Drawings," by Sharon Rosse. Through Nov. 12. 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Sunrise Library: Exhibit by painter Allan Bell, architecture, vistas and other venues, through March 14. "Irreverent Reflections on Modern Femininity," collage exhibit of satirical art by Elisabeth Shurtleff. Through Nov. 11. 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

West Charleston Library: Elisabeth Shurtleff's collages of satirical takes on modern womanhood. Through March 2. CCSN Faculty Art Exhibit. Through Nov. 19. 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

West Las Vegas Arts Center: "The Many Sides of Cotti," through March 6. Gallery hours are 11a.-9p. Tue.-Fri. 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

West Las Vegas Library: African American Heritage Month - Abstract Reflections: Sculpture, watercolor, pastels, crayon. Through March 16. "Revolutionary Heroes of Mexico," by artist Olaf Rivera Gutierrez. Through Dec. 7. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3820.

Whitney Library: Dolores Nast exhibits acrylic works of fruits and vegetables. Through March 23. Original artwork from published children's books. Through Nov. 30. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Winchester Center: Historical photos. "Eastside/Westside: Overcoming Segregated Environment, 1940-1960." Through Feb. 28. 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.