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Thursday, January 15, 2004
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A/E: Entertainment calendar (cont.)

Community events

Yoga: Overview of basic yoga. 7p. Jan. 15, Feb. 5. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Jewish Film Festival: "James' Journey to Jerusalem," 7:30p. Jan. 15. "Taking Sides," 7:30p. Jan. 17. "Left Luggage," 2p. Jan. 18. "Train of Life," 4p. Jan. 18. "Amen," 7:30p. Jan. 18. $10. Century Suncoast 16 Theaters. 794-0090.

Winter Class Registration: Classes for adults and children in painting, ceramics, dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater and African cultural arts. Registration through Jan. 15; classes Jan. 20-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.

Cooking Demonstration: Border Grill Executive Chef Chris Mortenson will demonstrate signature dishes. Noon-4p. Jan. 17. Whole Foods Market, 8855 W. Charleston Blvd. 254-8655.

African Traditional Culture and Philosophy Workshop: Monthly two-hour workshop on African history, science, philosophy and health. Free. 3p. Jan. 18. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

African Culture and Philosophy Discussion: Join Chief Fafore Kimya Akinlana to discuss African history, science, philosophy and health. 3-5p. Jan. 18. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Women in Film Pitch Night: Pitch your project or idea to a panel of professionals and industry executives who develop film and television projects for the studios. 4-8p. Jan. 19. Tuscany Hotel & Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, 893-8933.

Film Series: "The Company of Wolves, Jan. 20. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. "Laura," 3p. Jan. 10, "Evil Dead," 7p. Jan. 14, "The Big Sleep," 3p. Jan. 25, "Double Indemnity," 3p. Jan. 31, "The Tuskegee Airmen, 7p. Feb. 4, "Army of Darkness," 7p. Feb. 7. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. "Freedom Song," "Our Friend Martin," "In Remembrance of Martin," "We Shall Overcome," noon, Jan. 16. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3459.

Evening With Paschal Ryan: Author of "A Child of Grace," brief lecture on the plight of Irish and African slaves of 17th century, book signing and sale. 7p. Jan. 21. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

Book Reading: Keith Lee Morris will read and discuss "The Greyhound God." 7p. Jan. 22. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Black and White Ball: Nevada Ballet Theatre honors Celine Dion. $3,500-$25,000. 7p. Jan. 24. Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 243-2623 ext. 228.

Las Vegas Marathon: "Friendship 5K," 6a. Jan. 24, between Excalibur and Luxor on Reno Ave. Half marathon, 6:30a. Jan. 25, one mile south of Wheeler's Las Vegas RV, Sloan, Nev. on old L.A. Highway, State Road 604. Marathon, five-person relay, 7:30a. Jan. 25, half mile north of Goldstrike Hotel, Jean, Nev. on old L.A. Highway, State Road 604. Register www.lvmarathon.com. More info. mhedr284336@aol.com.

Martin Luther King Film Tribute: "4 Little Girls," 3p. Jan. 24. "Separate But Equal," 3p. Jan. 31. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Magnet School Parent Information Meeting: Different types of programs available and enrollment information. Elementary and middle schools, 10:30a., high schools, 7p. Jan. 27. High schools, 10:30a., elementary and middle schools, 7p. Jan. 28. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Storytellers of Las Vegas: Lessons in the craft of storytelling. 7p. Feb. 2. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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.

Israeli Dancing: 7:30p. Thu. $5. Adat Ami, 4949 W. Spring Mountain Road. 254-5895.

English Country Dance: 6:30p-8:45p. second and third Mon. of each month. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 656-9513.

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 the life you have for the 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. The 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. Wed. $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

Poets Corner: Evening of readings by established poets and open mic participants. 7-9p. Jan. 16. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Mark Twain: Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope: McAvoy Layne portrays Mark Twain. Noon-1p. Jan. 16. Free. Llloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 229-1087.

Vocal Performing Group Audition: Children ages 6-18 can audition for Fern Adair Conservatory Performing Group. 3p. Jan. 17. 3265 E. Patrick Lane. 458-7575.

Search for Talent Showcase: People ages 6-18 who sing, dance, play musical instrument or perform novelty act invited to audition for opportunity to perform in 2004 Showcase. Entry forms due 2p. Jan. 17. $10. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6211.

Nevada Chamber Symphony: Presents "A Classical Toast to the New Year," special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King. 3p. Jan. 18. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Chamber Music Ensemble: Sierra Winds celebrates the birthday of Mozart with concert featuring special guests. 7:30p. Jan. 27. $6-$8. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Acoustic Concert: Singer/songwriter Tish Hinojosa. $15. 8p. Jan. 28. Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive. 385-1232.

Poetry Nook: Bring lyrical works of wonder and share with others during open mic event. 3p. Jan. 18, Feb. 15. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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. Wed. KLAV 1230-AM, www.rebelpoetry.com, 866-820-5528.

Theater

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

Auditions for All Men Can't Be Dogs (Gotta Find Me an Angel): Presented by In-House Production. 9a.-5:30p. Jan. 20. Send headshot /resume to P.O. Box 271021, Las Vegas, NV 89127 by Jan. 18. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 378-6827.

The Indian Wants the Bronx: Presented by Cockroach Theatre.12a. Jan. 23-24, 30-31, Feb. 6-7. 8p. Feb. 8. Katherine Gianaclis park for the Arts, 5690 Boulder Highway. 501-9569.

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. $44.95. Egg & I Restaurant, 4533 W. Sahara Ave. 616-3322.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie and live cast with audience participation. Midnight, Fri. $6.50, Flex, 4371 W. Charleston Blvd. Midnight, Sat. $6. Sci Fi Empire, 4331 W. Charleston Blvd. 314-0330.

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: "The Flying Days," art by painter Polanco. Through Jan. 28. "Prozac Abstract" by Bobby Combs, abstract paintings. 10a.-5p. daily through Jan. 31. 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 for the Holidays: Food, music, special holiday items. 6-8p. Old Town Gallery, 10 Pacific Ave.; City Lights Gallery, 26 S. Water Street; Art Emporium, 11 S. Water Street. Downtown Henderson. 568-5655.

Art de Vignettes: Works include 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: Treasures from Chatsworth: A British Noble House, through Jan. 18. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission is $12-$15.3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7871.

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: Featuring artists Jennifer Steensma Hoag and Steve Harp. Ezekiel Lee Orona through Jan. 15. 8a.-8p. Mon.-Fri. and 8a.-5p. Saturday. Free. CCSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4006.

Charleston Heights Arts Center: Sukey Bryan. Through Jan. 25. 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

City Hall Bridge Gallery: Art in the City: Taking a Look at Public Art, through Jan. 30. Second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. 229-4631.

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

Clark County Library: Sandra Sheets' watercolor and pen and ink paintings, through Feb. 8. 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3400.

Contemporary Arts Collective: Call for work, artists 18 years or older to participate in 15th annual juried show. Exhibit dates Feb. 25-March 20. Drop off two actual artworks, 5-8p. Feb. 18-19. $30. "Glow," an exhibit dealing with luminosity featuring artists from across the globe. Artist's reception 6-10p. Jan. 16. Show runs through Feb. 15. 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.

Enterprise Library: PEN Women annual exhibit, through Jan. 18. Fascinating Amaryllis: Artist Vija Hamilton exhibits artwork showing interpretations of the life cycle of the amaryllis flower, variety of media. Show begins with reception 5-7p. Jan. 21, runs through March 21. 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.

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: Kat Tatz's recent portraits of women, through Feb. 22. 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 and 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: "How to Look at Art" lecture by Milton Esterow. 7p. Jan. 17. "Forces of Nature," by Marleen Tseng Yu. Through Feb. 1. 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: 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: Contemporary artists from 1960-present. Featuring Ed Ruscha through Jan. 15. 10a-11p. Sun.-Thu. 10a.-midnight Fri.-Sat. Mandalay Place (skybridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor). 632-7777.

Rainbow Library: "Poetry, Prose & Painting of Scotland," through Feb. 24. 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, 507-3710.

Reed Whipple Cultural Center: "All Fired Up: A Contemporary Ceramics Experience," public reception 5:30-7p. Jan. 16 in the gallery, exhibit runs through March 21. Tue.-Fri. 11a.-9p. Sat.-Sun. 10a.-6p. 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674 .

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

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

Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art: "Forces of Nature II--Smaller Works" by Marlene Tseng Yu. Through Feb. 1. Works by national and international artists with emphasis on art after postmodernism. Noon-4p. Wed.-Sat. 1000 E. Sahara Ave. 240-2777.

Spring Valley Library: Nevada Pastel Society Membership Show, through Feb. 1. 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.

Summerlin Library: Paintings by American Expressionist Greg Etchison, through Feb. 29. 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.

Sunrise Library: Exhibit by painter Allan Bell, architecture, vistas and other venues, Jan. 15-March 14. 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

West Charleston Library: Elisabeth Shurtleff's collages of satirical takes on modern womanhood. Through Jan. March 2. 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

West Las Vegas Arts Center: "The Many Sides of Cotti," meet the artist at a free reception, 2-5p. Jan. 17. Watercolor workshop for youth ages 10-15, noon-12:30p. Jan. 24. $5. Gallery hours are 11a.-9p. Tue.-Fri. 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. through March 6. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

West Las Vegas Library: Amin Modad, fiberglass low relief sculpting and oil paintings, through Jan. 25. African American Heritage Month - Abstract Reflections: Sculpture, watercolor, pastels, crayon. Jan. 27-March 16. 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3820.

Whitney Library:"Something Old and Something New," through Jan. 27. 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Winchester Center: Historical photos. "Eastside/Westside: Overcoming Segragated Environment, 1940-1960." Free reception 5-7:30p. Jan. 16. Exhibit runs through Feb. 28. 8a.-7:30p. Mon.-Fri., 9a.-5p. Sat. 455-8239.

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

Comedy Clubs

Beacher's Comedy Madhouse: 10p. Sat. Indefinite. $49.69. 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. and Sat. of 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: Hosted by 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. Thursdays are 2-for-1 local appreciation nights. Tropicana, 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2714.

The Comedy Zone: 9p. Tue.-Sun. $14.95. Sun., Tue. and Wed. are 2-for-1 locals appreciation nights. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2110, Ext. 2444.

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

Laugh Trax: 7:30 and 10p. Tue.-Thu. and Sat.; 7:30 and 9p. Fri. $12.95. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Riviera Comedy Club: Richie Miniervi, Hiram Kasten, Jason Packham, through Jan. 18. Don Learned, Bruce Clark, Wally Wang, Jan. 19-25. Freddie Soto, John Caparulo, Dan Rothenberg, Jan. 26-Feb. 1. 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.

A Rock and Roll Comedy Revue: Starring Benny Baker, 10:45p. Thu.-Sun. $19.95, $9.95 for locals. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2444.

Sandy Hackett's Comedy Club: 9p. nightly. $13.95, $14.95 includes dinner. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 228-7591.

Groups and Clubs

Flicker Las Vegas: Bi-monthly 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.

Desert Sculptor's Association: General meeting, pot luck. 11a. second Sat. of each month. 878-1348, 259-7677.

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

Red Rock Audubon Society: Monthly meeting, "Bird Rehabilitation and The Wild Wing Project," 7p. Jan. 21. Held at Nevada Power, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. 390-9890, 361-1171, 645-7736.

Meditation and Relaxation: Presented by Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. 7:30p. Jan. 19. Free. 101 S. Rancho Drive, Suite 7. 645-7648.

Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce: Monthly after-hours business network. $15. 6p. Fourth Tue. Various locations. 914-0100. www.lvicc.com.

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

Celebrity Lookalikes: Amateur and professional informal group, 7p. Tue. Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 335-4728.

Las Vegas Screenwriters Association: Meets twice per month for peer review and support. 968-5525 or lvsa@yahoogroups.com.

Nevada for Kucinich Campaign: Meet Up meeting, 7p. first Thu. of each month; Organizational meeting, 6p. third Wed and 6p. third Thu. 292-9776. www.kicinich2004.meetup.com.

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, 597-9294.

Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce: Monthly after-hours business network, 6p. fourth Tue. of each month. Cheeseburger at the Oasis, Desert Passage, Aladdin. www.lvicc.com.

Pyramid Power Talkers: Meets 5:30p. Tue. Luxor, 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 896-4669.

Provocateurs Toastmasters: Meets third Sat. of each month. Round Table Pizza, 7460 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 896-4669.

Separated or Divorced People: Weekly discussions, 7p. Wed. Denny's, 2545 E. Fremont St. 384-7441.

Crossdressers Support Group: Monthly meetings for heterosexual crossdressers, wives, girlfriends and significant others. Married and single crossdressers welcome. Las Vegas chapter of Tri-Ess (the Society for the Second Self). 387-3891, lasvegastug@yahoo.com.

Kaleidoscope: Social club for interracial couples. 480-9254.

Las Vegas Jamband Society: Meets 7:30p. first Tue. of each month. Danny's II, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd. 451-8315.

Las Vegas Bird Club: Meets at 1:30p. second Sun. of each month. Elks Lodge, 2939 Vandermeer St. 395-9855, 645-6129.

Dance Elegance: Ballroom and Latin dancing, 7:30p. Fri. Swing and Latin dancing, 8p. Sat. 1201 Arville St.

Las Vegas Backgammon Club: Meets 7p. Tue. Elks Club, W. Charleston Blvd. 458-0926.

Singles Travel Club: Second and fourth Mon. Ages 40 and up. Local and world travel planned. Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. 650-8564.

Vocal Vegans Toastmasters Club: Noon Thu. Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Central Parkway. 455-2860.

I'll Drink to That Toastmasters: 6p. Thu. Stakeout, 4800 Maryland Parkway. 362-7502.

Coalition to Prevent the Erosion of Human Rights: Opposes USA PATRIOT Act provisions and war against Iraq. 6:30p. Tue. 382-5344, 791-1965.

BDSM/Alternative Lifestyles: All community munch. 8p. Fri. Skinny Dugan's Pub, 4127 W. Charleston Blvd. 296-9331. 7p. Wed. Scoreboard Lounge, 2400 S. Jones Blvd. 368-2711. 296-9331.

Funtimers: Local singles social group for single people over 40. Mixers, 6p. Tue. Calico Jack's. 5p. Fri. Tuscany's. 387-3887.

Transmission Meditation: A specialized form of group meditation. 7p. Tue. Thu. and Sun. 837-3393, 260-4959.www.shareintl.org

Las Vegas Gunlovers: Singles club for target-shooting sports. Meets first Fri. of each month. Target shooting two times each month on Sat. ddcone@hotmail.com.

CuisineClub.Com: Gourmet dining social club. Mixer, 6p. first Thu. of each month. Z'Tejas, 3824 Paradise Road. Smoker, 6p. third Tue. of each month. Chicago Brewing Company, 2201 S. Fort Apache Road.

Alpine Ski & Snowboard Club: Weekly meetings 7p. Thu. 362-7669.

Divorced & Widowed Adjustment Inc.: Offers free weekly programs for emotional support and recovery. 735-5544.

No Kidding!: Social club for child-free adults. Sunday brunch first Sunday of every month. 614-4184.

Friends and Family of Incarcerated Persons: Support group. 7p. Fri. 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. 223-6600.

The Adventurers: Social club offering activities for people aged 20-50, married or single. Monthly welcome mixer, first Thu. of each month, Jack's Irish Pub and Laugh Trax, Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. Weekly Happy hour, Fri. McMullan's Irish Pub, 4650 W. Tropicana Ave. 650-2896, www.LasVegasAdventureres.com.

Transgender Support and Advocacy Group: 6p. Tuesdays. Desert Springs Hospital, 2075 E. Flamingo Road. 392-2132.

Parents Without Partners: Monthly singles dance. 7:30p. Membership orientation, 8p. dance. 383-6927, 396-3504. Activity line: 223-5919.

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Reading Groups: Amazing Reading Group, 7p. fourth Wed. of each month. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942; Book Lovers' Bistro, 7p. third Wed. of each month. Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011. Brown Bag Book Club, 11a. Thu. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway, Laughlin. 507-4070; Murder in the Library Book Group, 7p. second Tue. of each month and 10a. following Wed. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646. Planet Las Vegas Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group, 7p. third Thu. of each month. Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 507-4395; Rainbow Book Club, 7p. second Wed. of each month, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3711; Sahara West Book Discussion Group, 7p. last Thu. of each month. Sahara West Library; Spanish Language Book Discussion Group, 6p. second Mon. of each month. Mahogany Circle Book Club, 11a. first Sat. of each month. Contemporary Fiction Book Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month; Great Books Reading and Discussion Group, 7p. second and fourth Tue. of each month. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3459; Spring Valley Book Discussion Group, 7p. first Thu. of each month, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830; Book Chat Cafe, 10:30a. third Sat. of each month. Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, 507-3646; West Las Vegas Book Club Social Hour, 7p. second Tue of each month. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-4472. Night Readers Book Club, 5p. Wed. Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Highway. 507-4070. Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club, 7p. third Tue. of each month. Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.

Out of town

Buffalo Bill's (Primm) (386-7867)

Jan. 24, 8p.: Al Jarreau, $29.50-$39.50

CasaBlanca (Mesquite) (800-459-7529)

March 13, 6 and 8:30p.: Tanya Tucker

Flamingo (Laughlin) (298-5111)

Feb. 21, 7p.: Louise Mandrell

March 13, 7p.: Charo, $16.95-$21.95

March 27, 8p.: Tanya Tucker, $20-$30

Riverside (Laughlin) (800-227-3849)

Through Jan. 18, 7p.: Happy Birthday Elvis, $25.

Jan. 20-23, 7p.: Ozark Jubilee, $20

Jan. 25-28 and Feb. 2-12, 7p.: Charlie Prose, $20

Feb. 17-22, 7p.: Roy Clark, $30

Feb. 24-29, 7p.: Ricky Van Shelton, $26

March 16-21, 7p.: Tony Danza

March 25-26, 8p. March 27, 9p.: Chrisl Ledoux, $35

April 7-11, 8p.: The Fifth Dimension, $26

Nov. 3-7, 7p.: Vicki Lawrence, $34

Whiskey Pete's (Primm) (386-7867)

Fri. and Sat., 10p.: Comedy Club, $14.95

Feb. 6, 8p. and 10p.: Sara Evans, $34.50