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Resort productions

Aladdin: Lani Misalucha, 3p. Sat.-Thu. starting Aug. 7, $32.50-$43.50. Steve Wyrick, 7 and 10p. Wed.-Mon. $59.95-$79.95. "Crazy Benny's Las Vegas' Only Adult Game Show," 9p. daily in Ibiza USA Night Club at the Aladdin. $29.95. 800-872-6231. 3663 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 785-5000. "V,"7 and 9p. daily, $49.95-$69.95. 932-1818.

Bally's: "Jubilee!" 7:30 and 10:30p. Sat.-Thu. $55-$74. Locals appreciation. All Access Backstage Walking Tour of Jubilee!, 2p. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Tickets are $10-$15. Bally's, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 967-4567.

Barbary Coast: Peter Vallee, "Big Elvis," Tue.-Fri., 3-6 p.m., 3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-7111 .

Bellagio: "O," 7:30 and 10:30p. Wed.-Sun. $93.50-$150. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7722.

Bourbon Street: "Spotlight," 7p. Sat.-Thu. $39.95. "Soul of Magic," 7:30p. Tue.-Sun. $29.95. $49.85, includes dinner. "Shock!," 10:30p. Fri.-Sat. $27.45, includes one drink. Michelle Van Ree with Deogee the hypno-pup. 9p. Wed.-Sun. Improv comedy with Mandatory Friends, 9p. Tue. Free. Gene Redden and the JazzBrazz Orchestra, 6p. Sundays. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Desert Passage: Mariachi Passion & Tradition, 15 musicians/vocalists. 10:30p. Wed.-Thu.; 5p. Fri.-Wed.; 2p. Sun. $45. Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 652-7834.

Excalibur: "Thunder from Down Under," 7:30 and 11:30 p.m. Fri.-Wed. $34.95. "Tournament of Kings," 6 and 8:30 daily. $43.95. "Money and Madness," comedian Jeff Hobson, 10p. Sat.-Wed., 7:30 and 10p. Thu. $29.95. 3850 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 597-7600.

Fitzgeralds: "Bobby Ruffin's Tribute to the Drifters," 7:15 and 9:15p. Tue.-Wed. $12.95. Steve Connolly's "Spirit of the King," 7:15p. Thu.-Mon. Free, one-drink minimum. The Speaks Brothers, 10p.-2a. Fri.-Sat. Paull Casas, the Ultimate Entertainer, 5p. Tue.-Wed. Comedian Wild Billy Tucker, 9:15p. Thu.-Mon. Free, one-drink minimum. Derek James, 8p. Tue.-Wed. 301 Fremont St. 597-5970.

Flamingo: Comedian George Wallace, 10p. Tue.-Sat., $46.50-$57.50. "Second City," 8p. Thu.-Tue.; 10:30p. Thu., Sat.-Mon. "Bottoms Up," 2 and 4p. Mon.-Sat. $6.98. Gladys Knight, 7:30p. Tue.-Sat. $55-$82.50. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 733-3333.

Gold Coast: "Rockin' & Romancin'" nostalgic music, dancing, comedy, through Aug. 22. 8p. Wed.-Sun. $24.95-$31.95. 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 251-3574.

Golden Nugget: Downtown Gordie Brown, comedy/impersonations, live band, 7:30p. Fri.-Tue, $55. Lon Bronson All-Star Band, midnight, Sat.; 10p. Mon. "Spirit of the Dance," 7:30 p.m. Sat.-Thu. $45, children under 12, $35. 29 Fremont St. 386-8100.

Greek Isles: "Frank, Sammy, Joey & Dean," 7p. Thu.-Tue. $39.95-$49.95. "Sixtiesmania," 9:30p. Wed.-Sun. $19.95-$34.95. Dr. Naughty, X-rated comedy hypnotist, 10:15p. daily. $29.95-$49.95. Greek Isles, 305 Convention Center Drive. 737-5540.

Harrah's: "The Mac King Comedy Magic Show," 1 and 3p. Tue.-Sat., through September, $16.95. "Skintight," 10:30p. Mon.-Wed., 10p. and midnight Fri., 10:30p. Sat.; 7:30 and 10:30p. Sun. $49.95. 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Imperial Palace: "Legends in Concert," 7 and 10p. Mon.-Sat. $39.95. 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-3261.

Jerry's Nugget: Motown Fridays, 10p. Two-drink minimum. 1821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 399-3000. Las Vegas Hilton: "Dance Mania" dance contest with Adrian Zmed, 11p. Sun. through Oct. 10. Christian Castro, balladeer, Olga Breeskin. 10p. July 22-23. $35-$50. 3000 Paradise Road. 732-5755.

Luxor: "Blue Man Group: Live at Luxor," 7 and 10p. daily and 4p. Sat. $71.50-$82.50; "Midnight Fantasy," 8:30 and 10:30p. Tue., Thu., Sat., 10:30p. Wed., Fri.; 8:30p. Sun. $32.95. 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 262-4400.

MGM Grand: "La Femme," 8 and 10:30p. Wed.-Mon. $59. 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 891-7777.

Magic Star: Dixie Dooley, 7p. Wed. Free. Close-up Magic with Dixie Dooley, 6p. Fri.-Sat. Free. 2000 S. Boulder Highway. 558-6454.

Mandalay Bay: "Mamma Mia," 7p. Mon., Wed., Thu., Sat.; 8p. Fri.; 10:30p. Sat.; 5 and 9p. Sun. $71.50-$93.50. 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-7580.

Mirage: Danny Gans, 8p. daily except Mon., Fri. $100. 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 792-7777.

Monte Carlo: "Lance Burton: Master Magician," 7p. Tue.-Sat.; 10p. Tue., Sat. $60.45-$65.95. 3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 730-7160.

New York-New York: "Zumanity," 7:30 and 10:30p. Tue.-Sat. $65-$105. 3790 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 740-6815.

O'Shea's: Xtreme Close-up Magic with Steve Dacri, guests. 2p., 4p. Tue.-Sat.; 2p., 4p., 7p. Sun. "Hip-Nosis: Playin' With Your Head" with Justin Tranz, 9p. Mon.-Fri.; 8p. Sat. $35. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-1343.

Plaza: "The New Art of Magic" with Dirk Arthur, 7p. Wed.-Sun.; 3p. Sun. $29.95-$39.95. 1 Main St. 386-2444.

Rio: Ronn Lucas, 3p. Sat.-Thu., $24.95; The Scintas, 7:30p. Fri.-Wed. $59.95. "Chippendales: The Show," 10p. Fri.-Mon., Wed.; 8p. Thu. $34.95-$44.45; "Showgirls," 11p. Wed.-Mon. $49.95; "Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding," 7p. Mon.-Sun. $78.95. Penn & Teller, 9p. Wed.-Mon. $70. 3700 W. Flamingo Road. 777-7776.

Riviera: "The Amazing Jonathan," 10p. Fri.-Wed. $46.95-$57.70. "Crazy Girls," 9:30p. Wed.-Mon. $34.95-$44.95 ; "Splash," 8p. Sun. -Mon., 8,10:30p. Tue.-Thu., Sat. $60.65-$75.70. Two-for-one locals with I.D. through Dec. 8 "America's Neil Diamond Tribute," 7p. Sun.-Thu. $39.95; Marlene Ricci, 8:30p. Tue.-Wed.; 7p., Fri. $39.95; "An Evening at La Cage," 7:30p. Wed.-Mon. $39.50-$49.95. "The Exotic Hypnotics," with Genie and Richard, 11:30p. Wed.-Sun. Dr. Scott Lewis, Comedy hypnotist, 10p. Mon. $17.95. "A Tribute to Sinatra," 8:30p. Mon. $24.95. 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

Sahara: The Platters, Cornell Gunter's Coasters and Beary Hobbs' Drifters, 8p. $37.75. "World's Greatest Magic," 7, 9:30p. Sat.-Thu. $55.95-$65.95. 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-2111.

San Remo: "Showgirls of Magic," 8, 10:30p. Tue.-Sun. $39. 115 E. Tropicana Ave. 597-6028.

Stratosphere: "American Superstars," 7p. Sun.-Tue.; 6:30p., 8:30p. Wed., Fri., Sat. $27.75-$38.75; "Viva Las Vegas," 2, 4p. Mon.-Sat. $11-$13.93. 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 380-7711.

Treasure Island: "Mystere," 4:30p., 7:30p.Fri.-Tue. $95. "Sirens of TI," 6, 8, 10p. daily. Free. 3300 S. Las Vegas Blvd. (800) 392-1999.

Tropicana: "Folies Bergere," 7:30p. (covered),10 p.m. (topless) Mon., Wed., Thu., Sat; 8:30p. (topless) Tue., Fri. $51.45-$62.45; "The Magic of Rick Thomas," 2, 4p. $18.95-$23.95. 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2411.

Venetian: "V--The Ultimate Variety Show," 6p. daily, additional 8p. show Mon. $49-$69. 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 948-3007.

Westward Ho: "Puttin' on the Ritz," 6p. Wed., Sat. $15.95 includes dinner, drinks. 2900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 731-2900.

Community

Events

Penny Carnival: Games: 3-15 cents, prizes. 2-4p. July 29. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Ave. 229-6359.

Basketball Camp: Top players teach fundamentals to children ages 8-13. 9a.-2p. July 29-31. Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., 229-2158.

Freaky Friday: Music, tumbling. Bring dancing shoes and your child. 6-7p. July 30. $6. Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road. 229-2482.

Barn Dance: Live fiddlin' music for square dancing, mixers, contras, waltzes, polkas. Free dance lesson, 6:30, July 31; dance 7-10p. July 31. $6. Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.

Pool Party: Swim, play games, listen to music. 6-8p. July 31. Free. Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis. 229-1532.

Lifeguard Games: 22 teams from city, county recreation departments compete in five events. 7-9p. July 31. Free. Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis. 229-6310, 229-1532.

Moonlight, Movies, Music: "Finding Nemo," 8p. Aug. 2. Coalition in concert, 8p. Aug. 16. Bring picnic dinners, blankets, lawn chairs. Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 734-7323.

Arts and Learning Summer Day Camp: Children 6-12, arts/crafts, sign language, theater, hip hop dance, skateboarding, concerts. 7a.-6p. Mon.-Fri. through Aug. 20. $80/week. "ArtStarts," art from these classes, 8a.-7:30p. Mon.-Fri., 9a.-5p. Sat. Aug. 2-Sept. 3. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

Tennis Camp: Nevada Tennis Association. Beginners, ages 7-12. Aug. 2. $10. Call for locations. High school tennis players' camp, free, 6-8p. July 30. Coach's clinic, 6-8p. Aug. 11. UNLV Tennis Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 792-8384.

Youth Movie Series: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," 2p. Aug. 5. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," 2p. Aug. 12. "Atlantis: The Lost Empire," 2p. Aug. 19. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Film Series: "Ball of Fire," 1p. Aug. 3. "Dick," 7p. Aug. 3. "To Have and Have Not," 1p. Aug. 10. "The Candidate," 7p. Aug. 10. "Songcatcher," 7p. Aug. 11. "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World," 2p. Aug. 14. "Red River," 1p. Aug. 17. "Bob Roberts, 7p. Aug. 17. "Monkey Business," 1p. Aug. 24. "Secret Ballot," 7p. Aug. 24. "Man's Favorite Sport," 1p. Aug. 31. "The Party's Over," 7p. Aug. 31. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Friday Night Fun, Food, Flicks: "Good Ole Boy," PG. 7-9p. Aug. 6. Free. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. 229-2488.

Coin, Currency, Stamp Expo: Free appraisals, advice, door prizes, free coins, stamps to children under 12. 11a.-6p. Aug. 6, 10a.-6p. Aug. 7. 10a.-5p. Aug. 8. Sahara Hotel, 2535 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 737-2111.

Charleston Heights Family Splash: 7-8:30p. Aug. 6. $1. Garside Pool, 300 S. Torrey Pines Drive, 229-6393.

Beat the Heat Family Fun: Water balloon toss, Ice cream contest, wading pool. Bring bathing suit, towel. $8/family. 6-8:30p. Aug. 6. Becker Community School, Hills Park, 9110 Hillpointe Road, 229-2482.

All-City Competitive Swim Meet: 9a. Aug. 7. Free. Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. 229-1532.

Music on the Mountain Series: Hosted by Music Society of the Americas, scenic chairlift rides, barbecue. Bring lawns chairs. Pete Contino Zydeco Band, Bobby Kingston, Stetzen, Randy Anderson Band, Wolf Creek, Aug. 8. $10-$20. Concerts start 11a. U.S. 95 north 13 miles past Mount Charleston exit, left on State Route 156, west 17 miles to end of highway. 593-9500.

Water Polo Finals: 7p. Aug. 10. Free. Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. 229-1532.

Synchronized Swimming Show: Swimmers from city of Las Vegas, Henderson Parks and Recreation, Clark County Parks and Recreation, "The Men of Synchro." 7-9p. Aug. 12. Free. Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. 229-1532.

Movie: "Let's Do It Again," 6p. Aug. 12. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

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

Health Fair: Substance abuse treatment, outpatient counseling, STDs, pap smears, HIV testing, family planning. Sponsored by Center for Behavioral Health, Nevada Medical Systems. 10a.-1p. Sept. 1. UNLV, Moyer Student Union, second floor, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 382-6262.

Friday Night Fights: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, 7p.: $20-$30. Gold Coast, 367-7111.

"The Amazing Castle": Traveling exhibit, demonstrations on medieval warfare armor, history of archery and fencing, workshops on making a set of dragon teeth into a necklace, creating fantasy crown. Dress appropriately. 10a.-5p. Mon.-Sun. through Aug. 29. $5-$6. Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-3445.

First Friday: 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.

T'ai Chi Class: Meditative exercise. 9a. Tue., Thu. $3. Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave. (Lorenzi Park. 229-6601.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie, live cast, Costumes encouraged. First and third Saturdays of the month. Midnight, $5. Tropicana Cinemas, 3330 E. Tropicana Ave. 450-3737. T'ai Chi Class: 9a. Tue. through August. The District at Green Valley Ranch, southwest corner I-215/Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, 851-3080, www.thedistrictatgvr.com.

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.

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

Performing

arts:

Music Festival: Orchestral, chamber music concerts by students from Las Vegas, 20 U.S. states, 12 countries. July 31, Aug. 1, 2, 4, 6-8, 10-15. $5-$10. UNLV, Artemus Ham Concert Hall, Judy Bayley Theater, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Youth Musical Production: Art camp participants present musical production. 2p. July 31. $10. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Student Showcase: Dance routines, musical numbers, artwork, Dos Culturas de Miguel Curiel mariachi band, Tapuchcalli Balley Folklorico Dance Company. 2-4p. July 31. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Young People's Summer Concerts: Circus Italiano, 11a. and 1p. Aug. 12. Mexico Vivo Children's Show, 7:30p. Sept. 3, 6:30p. Sept. 4. $3-$7. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, 455-7340.

Concert Series: David "The Saxman" Brown, July 30, Aug. 6. Nicholas Cole Trio, 6-9p. July 31. david Van Such, Aug. 7. Kenny Levine & Jump, Jive & Wail, Aug. 13. Yacht Club jazz trio, Aug. 14. Melanie Moore & Friends, Aug. 20. Island Tyme reggae, Aug. 21. The Fab, Beatles tribute, Aug. 27. Gypsy Nights, jazz/R&B, Aug. 28. All music 6-10p. unless noted. The District at Green Valley Ranch, Interstate 215/Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 851-3080, www.thedistrictatgvr.com.

Dance in the Desert Festival: Choreographers, dance companies present latest works in three programs. 2, 8p. July 31; 2p. Aug. 1. $8-$24. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Student Showcase: Highlighting student achievement in performance/visual art. Latin dance, ballet folklorico routines, musical numbers, mariachi band. 2-4p. July 31. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Poetry

and Books

Book Signing: Jack Sheehan signs "Skin City, 6p. July 29. Mandalay Place, 3930 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-9333.

Book Discussion Group: "Six Questions of Socrates: A Modern Day Discovery Through World Philosophy," by Christopher Phillips. 7p. every Tues. Mandalay Place, 3930 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-9333.

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. 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, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

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.

Theater

Schoolhouse Rock Live!: Presented by Stage Door Youth Players. 11a., 3p. July 31. Whitney Library Concert Hall, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 768-5205.

Take Me to the Water: Presented by West Las Vegas Arts Center. High energy musical. 2p. July 31. Free. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Ba-Da-Bing: 7:30p. nightly. $60-$80. Ovation Theatre, Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 257-0297.

Auditions

and Classes

Audition: Bally Gaming's Hee Haw Honeys and Hunks, become new face of new slot machines. 2-7p. July 29. Palms Casino, The Lounge, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 942-7777.

Audition: Young Artists Recital Series, ages 16-21, interested in classical music career. Aug. 3-4. Free. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 229-2321 for appointment.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Audition: Violin, cello, contrabass, clarinet for 2004-05 season. Aug. 29. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Call Doug for times, 258-5938, ext. 224.

Audition: Casting for "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," non-singers okay. Must be 18. 314-0330.