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Thursday, March 04, 2004
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A/E: Entertainment calendar (cont.)

Community

events

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.

Figler/Naff Readings: Dayvid Figler and Lycia Naff read their humorous writings. 7p. March 4. Iowa Café, 300 E. Charleston Blvd. 366-1882.

Education Forum: Regent Linda Howard discusses today's opportunites for a college education in Nevada. 6-8p. March 4. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 889-8426.

Evening with Fern Schumer Chapman: Author of "Motherland: Beyond the Holocaust: A Daughter's Journey to Reclaim the Past. 7p. March 4. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 734-7323, 794-0090.

Yoga: Basic yoga for beginners. 7p. March 4, 18. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

NASCAR Driver Q&A: Dale Earnhardt Jr., 7-7:30p. March 5; Michael Waltrip. 7-7:30p. March 6. MGM Grand Entertainment Dome (across from Studio 54), 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 891-1111.

Patent Search Tutorial: Workshop on patents. 3p. March 6, 27. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flaminogo Road. 507-3459.

Family Fun Film Series: "Pirates of the Caribbean." 2p. March 6. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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 9, 16. 3-5p. March 6, 13, 20. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Film Series: "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.

Women of the World Cinema: "If These Walls Could Talk 2." 7p. March 10. Clark County Library, main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Cancer Survivor Class: Volunteer cosmetologists teach women how to cope with skin changes, hair loss. 6-8p. March 11, 17, 25. Various locations around the valley. 1-800-227-2345.

Foundation Center Seminar: Resources, funding opportunities provided by this New York City based non-profit center. 1p. March 12. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Banff Mountin Film Festival World Tour: "Focused," "Xtreme Tramping: Lord of the Springs," "Eiger North Face -- In the Footsteps of its First Climbers," " Rockstars! One Step Planet," "French Fries ... to Go," "Falling," "Janica Kostelic," "Front Range Freaks: Biscuit." 7p. March 12. Clark County Library, main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

All Talk Film Series: "Melvin Goes to Dinner," 7p. March 9. "Sherman's March," 7p. March 16. "Waking Life," 7p. March 23. "Mindwalk," 7p. March 30. Clark County Library, main theater. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Arthritis Foundation Party: For children with juvenile arthritis. Information on four-day overnight camp in Spring Mountains. 11a.-1p. March 13. Outback Steakhouse, 1950 N. Rainbow Blvd. 367-1626, 647-1035.

Stop Identity Theft: Presented by Metro Police Department's Fraud Detail. 7p. March 15; 2p. March 18. Clark County Library, large conference room, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Career and Job Fair: Job seekers matched with more than 24 employers. 11a.-3p. CCSN Henderson campus, Caviglia Academic Computing building (Building C), 700 College Drive. 651-3174.

St. Patrick's Day Dance: Songs from the 40s-60s. 7-10p. March 17. $12. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 229-6383.

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

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

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.

Bake Sale: Benefitting The Rape Crisis Center. March 13-14. Buffalo Exchange, 4110 S. Maryland Parkway. 385-2153.

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. 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

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.

Music Box Open Mic: Bring musical instrument, share your talent. 3p. March 7. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3459.

Rip Taylor: "It Ain't All Confetti," the story of his life. Presented by Nevada Conservatory Theatre. 8p. March 12-13, 19-20; 2p. March 14, 21. $25. UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Las Vegas Wind Quintet: Two sextets, Lefebvre quintet. Free, tickets required. 3p. March 14. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 229-6383.

Poetry Nook Open Mic: 3p. March 14. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Informal Dance Concert: Demonstration of dance classes: ballet, modern, jazz, tap, ballroom, yoga, Middle-Eastern. Student works from Dance Club and choreography class. 1-3:30p. March 16. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4351.

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

Auditions: We Will Rock You: Male and female singers needed for Queen musical for Tribeca Theatrical Productions, Queen Theatrical Productions, Phil McIntire and Paris Las Vegas. Women: 10a. Men: 2p. March 4. Backstage Studios II, 3425 Backstage Blvd. ggtheatreservice@aol.com.

Arts Train Players Youth Theater Program: Twelve-week program for kids ages 10-16, no previous 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.

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: Hamlet: Bring Shakespeare monologue under two minutes. 6-10p. March 11-12. Nevada Theatre Company, 2928 Lake East Drive. 873-0191.

Let 'Er Rip: Presented by Nevada Conservatory Theatre. March 12-14, 19-21. UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Audition: Kiss Me, Kate: 11a.-3p. March 13-14, Farrington Productions, 4350 S. Arville Street, Suite 29. Dance: 11a.-1p. Sing: 1-3p. Bring 16 bars of legit show tune with sheet music. No appointments. Nevada Theatre Company, 873-0191.

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: 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. Through March 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, through 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. 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.

Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery: "Beachfront," James Hough. Reception 7-9p. March 5. Showing, through March 13. Gallery hours: 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: 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. 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.

Marshall Galleries: Works by Debra Sievers, Erte, Picasso, Angelo Basso and 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 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. Gallery hours: 10:30a.-5p. Tues. -Sat. 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 Cultural Affairs Division of city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, $45. Ceramic sculpture: 6p. March 2.; 2p. March 6. Functional pottery, 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. Through April 11. 11:30-2:30p. and 5:30-10:30p. daily. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. 869-2251, 869-9002.

S2 Art Center: Stanley Mouse: The Man Who Drew the Face on Rock 'n' Roll, posters and lithographs. 6-10p. March 5. 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. 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: "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: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: 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: 10p. March 13, April 17. $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. 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. $21.95. Plaza, 1 Main St. 386-2444.

The Improv: Maryellen Hooper, Jeff Burhgart, Chris Mancini, through March 7. Rocky Laporte, Rick D'Elia, Frazer Smith, March 9-14. Michael Pace, John Heffron, Scott Kennedy, March 16-21. Max Alexander, Mike Wilson, Jeff Capri, March 23-28. Bobby Lee, Jack Thomas, March 30-April 4. 8:30 and 10:30p. $24.95. Daily, except Mondays. Harrah's, 3475 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-5111.

Laugh Trax: 7:30p. Tue.-Thu., 7:30p. and 10p. Fri.-Sat. $15.25. Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411.

Riviera Comedy Club: Ventriloquist John Pizzi and Andy, Mike Morse, Ray Solimeno, through March 7. Stanley Ullman, Mike Ricca, Hal spear, March 8-11. Craig Shoemaker, Wendy Kaminoff, March 12-14. Monty Hoffman, Tom Simmons, Brad Zimmerman, March 15-21. Kip Addotta, Phil Palisoul, Bill Hildebrandt, March 22-28. 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.