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A/E: Entertainment calendar (cont.)

Community

events

Nevada Women's Summit 2004: Gov. Kenny Guinn receives award. Guest speakers. 8a.-5p. March 20. Stardust Hotel convention center, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 615-2383.

Spring Festival: Celebrate Hispanic culture, exhibits, displays, food, music. 10a.-7p. March 21. $5, kids 12 and under free. Freedom Park, East Washington/Mojave Road. 649-1198.

All Talk Film Series: "Waking Life," 7p. March 23. "Mindwalk," 7p. March 30. Clark County Library, main theater. 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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

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

Yoga for Beginners: Principals of relaxation and meditation. 7p. March 18. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

AIDS Awareness Benefit: Cast of Rent hosts event following opening night at Aladdin. March 19. $10 donation. Prana (inside Desert Passage), Aladdin, 3667 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-2326.

English Country Dancing: 6:30p. March 22, 29. Free. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Ave. 656-9513.

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

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

Piano Class: Luiz de Moura Castro, 5:30p. March 21. Free. CCSN, Cheyenne campus, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, Room 1430, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Film Series: "Of Mice and Men," 1p. March 23. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 656-9513.

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

Singles Conference: Hosted by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. For ages 31 and up. March 26-28. Cashman Center, 850 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 379-7999, www.singlesconference.com.

Extreme Thing Sports/Music Festival: Story of the Year, Bowling for Soup, Sugarcult, the Matches, Hazen Street, Atreyu, My Chemical Romance, Reel Big Fish, Homegrown, Forces if Evil, Buck o' Nine, Over the Line, 12 Volt, Little Man, Voodoo Glowskulls. 10a.-10p. March 27. Desert Breeze Skate Park, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road. 310-318-8995.

Lift Ticket Benefit Concert Series: Benefits Shade Tree Shelter. Undo, The Reason, Till the End, Jr. Anti-Sex League, Keen. 6:15p. March 27. Smoothie King, 8502 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 429-5999, 639-6366.

Gardening Workshop: 8a.-4:30p. March 27. CCSN, 6221 W. Charleston Blvd. 651-5050.

Book Signing: Bill McWilliams signs and discusses "On Hallowed Ground, The Last Battle for Pork Chop Hill." 5-7p. March 27. Borders, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. 638-7866.

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

Benefit Concert: "Vegas Unites Against Domestic Violence" benefits Safe Nest. Lance Burton, Franky Perez, the Scintas, La Cage performers, other bands and comedians. March 27. Clark County Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 839-4327, 877-0133 ext. 238.

Old Time Barn Dance: Introductory lesson. 7p. March 27. $3-$6. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 656-9513.

Spring Crafts Fair: Benefits Myron Heaton Chorale. toys, pottery, gifts, clothing, jewelry, art work. 9a.-4p. March 27. In front of Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 564-7663, 433-4578.

Benefit Concert: Benefiting Bradley Alan Smith, 11-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Noon-10p. March 27. $5. Barley's Casino & Brewing Company, 4500 E. Sunset Road, Henderson. 458-2739.

Teddy Bear Tea and Fashion Show: Benefits Lied Discovery Children's Museum. Fashion show, high tea, art activities, performances. 1p. March 28. $75. Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 382-3445.

Battle of the Bands: Searching for America's top teen talent, hot band. Dance sweepstakes. 2-6p. March 28. Galleria Mall at Sunset, 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 434-0202.

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

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.

Publication Submissions: Contribute to collection of writing, poetry, photos, art about community violence. Benefits Rape Crisis Center. Deadline April 3. E-mail entries: miranda@therapecrisiscenter.org, or mail: 741 Veterans Memorial Drive, Las Vegas NV 89101. 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. 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

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

Poet's Corner: Hosts Keith Brantley, Pendelita Toney, presented by city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. 7p. March 19. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Swing Band Concert: 18-piece Vegas Valley Swing Band plays biggest '40s hits. 7p. March 19. $3. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

German Orchestra: Blasorchester Stadt Elmshorn. Bring sack lunch. Presented by city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. Noon-1p. March 19, Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, jury selection room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 229-1087.

Mozart Requiem Commentary: By Dr. Isabelle Emerson, chair of UNLV Music Department, president of Mozart Society of America. 8p. March 20. UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Harpist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz: Performing Latin American music, presented by city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. 7p. March 20. $12. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Piano Festival Audition: Concerto competition, 9a. March 20. Concert is May 16. CCSN, Cheyenne campus, Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, room 1430, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Lucie Blue Tremblay: Piano, guitar, whistle and vocals. Benefit for Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada. 8p. March 20. $20. Whitney Library Concert Hall, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 737-7780, 733-9800.

Saturday in the Park Concert: Recording artist Terry Prince. 2p. March 20, Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N. Durango Drive, 455-1905. 2p. April 3, Hollywood Park, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., 455-0566, 455-7340.

Handel's Messiah: Myron Heaton Chorale, chorus and baroque chamber orchestra. Donations accepted. 7:30p. March 20, Christ Lutheran Church, Torrey Pines at U.S. 95; 3:30p. March 21, Christ Episcopal Church, Maryland Parkway/St. Louis. 433-6007.

Piano Recital: Brazilian Luiz de Moura Castro. 2p. March 21. $8. CCSN, Cheyenne campus, Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Red Mountain Music Company: "The Spark of Creation." $5 donation. 6:15p. March 25, 27. Boulder City High School auditorium, 1101 Fifth St., Boulder City. 6:15p. March 26, Orleans showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Mexican Mariachi Music Concert: 7p. March 26. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

Nevada Ballet Theatre: "Classic Crossings," 8p. March 26, 28; 2p. March 27. UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. 895-2787.

Talent Showcase Search: Young people ages 6-18 who sing, dance, play musical instrument or perform novelty acts. 7p. March 27. $5. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-6211.

Nevada Chamber Symphony: Melodies for springtime. 3p. March 28. Clark County Library, main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Saturday Nights at 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 March 20-21. 7p. Tue. rehearsals. 433-6007.

Dos Culturas de Miguel Curiel: Mariachi band performs songs in Spanish. 7p. March 26. Free. East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 229-1515.

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 10-16, no previous experience. $45. 4-6p. every Tue. through April 20. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

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

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.

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.

Auditions

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

Visual art

Art at the Funk House: "Alvino in Glass" artwork by Scott Rubin. Through March 31. 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: 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: "Student Printmaking," closing reception, noon-2p. March 26. 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: Recipients of Governor's Arts Awards honored. 6:15p. March 25. $35. 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 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, 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 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: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.

: "Mondo Erotica." Adults only. 8p.-midnight March 13. 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: 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. "Frank Sinatra: Paintings and Memorabilia," benefit reception $150, dinner $250, April 16. Exhibit runs April 5-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 Blvd. Suite 102. 871-1606.

Old Town Gallery: 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: 9a.-9p. Mon.-Thu., 9a.-5p. Fri.-Sat. Noon-4p. Sun. 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 492-7252.

Rainbow Library: Norwegian women's heritage display, dolls, rosemale-painted items, decorative arts. Through March 31. 395-7917. "Rodeo Action in Clark County," Photographer Joe Chernicoff. Through April 11. "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: "All Fired Up: A Contemporary Ceramics Experience," through March 21. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. 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.-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: Michael Pace, John Heffron, Scott Kennedy, through March 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: 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.

Riviera Comedy Club: Monty Hoffman, Tom Simmons, Brad Zimmerman, through March 21. Kip Addotta, Phil Palisoul, Bill Hildebrandt, March 22-28. Clinton Jackson, Mike Reynolds, Mickey Joseph, March 29-April 4. Mickey Manners, Russ Rivas, Hal Spear, April 5-11. 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

CEO-CFO Meeting: Luncheon, noon, March 18. $25. UNLV Stan Fulton International Gaming Institute, 801 E. Flamingo Road. 338-9470, jlaub@ceo-cfogroup.com. Action for Peace in Iraq: Know your rights, legal training in preparation for march and demonstration March 20. 8p. March 18. University United Methodist Church, 4412 Maryland Parkway. 460-6265.Sierra Club: Anger into Action Day, 10a.-3p. March 20. Peter Piper Pizza, 350 N. Nellis Blvd. 732-7750.Southern Nevada Blues Association: Open blues jam and BBQ follows meeting. 1p. March 21. Metro CDs, 320 N. Nellis Blvd. 812-3088; SNVBlues.org.

Art of Living Course: Six-session course on how to handle negative emotions. $250. 7-9:30p. March 25-30; weekend mornings 9:30a.-1:30p. 897-9177 for reservations.

Las Vegas Astronomical Society: Astronomy at Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center, slide presentation, telescopes available. 6-9p. March 27. 515-5350.

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

Clark County Genealogical Society: Seminar, 8:30a. March 27. $45 includes breakfast and lunch. Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Hwy. Henderson. Meetings: 10a. Third Sat. monthly. Paseo Verde Library conference room, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. 225-5838. www.rootsweb.com~nvccngs/

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

Red Rock Audubon Society: Birding field trips. Through June. 390-9890, 361-1171, 645-7736.

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, 597-9294.

Las Vegas Internet Chamber of Commerce: Monthly after-hours business network, 6p. March 23. Baham Breeze, 375 Hughest Center Drive. $15. 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.

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. Jackson's Bar & Grill, 6020 W. Flamingo Road. 458-0926, 696-1096.

Singles Travel Club: Second and fourth Mon. Ages 40 and up. Local and world travel planned. Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. 888-324-