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Community

events

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.

Safe Nest 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.

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.

Open House/Dance: Tantric Shamanism Institute's techno-tribal dance party. Performances throughout the night, conversation, readings. 8:30p. March 26. $5-$7. 6295 S. Pearl Street, Suite 300. 372-3634, www.tantricshamanism.com.

Food Drive: Benefits Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Noon-5p. March 28. Exotic Pets, 2105 N. Decatur Blvd. 631-7387.

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

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 30. Clark County Library, large conference room, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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.

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.

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

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.

Health Fair: Presented by state Health Division and Clark County Health District. Information on health resources, blood pressure checks, mammograms, immunizations, HIV testing. 10a.-4p. April 3. Cox Pavilion, Tropicana Ave. and Swenson Street. 759-0704.

House Party: Home ownership information. 10a. April 3. Freedom Park, Mojave Road/East Washington Ave. 229-4904. jbettinger@lasvegasnevada.gov.

Film Documentaries: Featuring prominent African-American writers. "In Black and White: Three Women Writers," 3p. April 3. "In Black and White: Three Male Writers," 3p. April 17. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Author Visit: Jan Burke, author of "Nine." 2p. April 4. Clark County Library, main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Storytellers: Lessons in the craft of storytelling.7p. April 5. Clark County Library, reader services meeting room, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Film Series: "The Thin Man." 1p. April 6. "Whale Rider." 7p. April 6. Clark County Library, main theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

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.

Rebelpalooza: Music festival featuring NOFX, Alkaline Trio, Pharcyde. 2 p. April 24. $15-$20. UNLV Intramural Fields.895-ARTS.

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. 429-0096.3/21/04

Performing

arts

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.

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.

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.

Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society: Presents oratorio, "Judas Maccabaeus," 3p. March 28. $15. UNLV, Artemus W. Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-2787.

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

Bright Light City Bassoons: April Fools' Day concert. 8:30p. April 1. Free. UNLV, Doc Rando Recital Hall, Beam Music Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3929.

Saturday in the Park Concert: Recording artist Terry Prince. 2p. April 3. Hollywood Park, 1650 S. Hollywood Blvd., 455-0566, 455-7340.

Poetry Reading: Local poet Lorna Greene reads from "My Universe." 2p. April 3. Clark County Library, Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Open Mic Talent Show: Bring a musical instrument and share your talent. 3p. April 4. Clark County Library, Jewel Box 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.

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

Steve Martin's Picasso at the Lapin Agile: Presented by Las Vegas Little Theatre. 8p. Thu., Fri. and Sat., 2p. Sun. through April 2-18. $15. 3844 Schiff Drive. 362-7996.

Seascapes: 8p. April 2, 9. 2p. April 3, 10. $10. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 604-3417, www.asylumtheatre.org.

On the Divide: the Stories of Willa Cather: Eva Marie Saint, Jeffrey Hayden perform a dramatic reading of humorous fables. $12. 8p. April 3. 229-6383.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Photographer Heidi Hollinger's "The Russians Emerge," Reception: 4-7p. March 29. Show runs through April 31. 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: "Body of Work," by Wendy Kveck, Julie Madden, Jennifer McKeon. Exhibit runs March 26-April 24. Reception: 6-10p. April 2. 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: "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, 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: 23 New artists. Reception 5p. March 25. 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. Photographer Jerry Kornfeld, reception 6:30-8:30p. March 26. Show runs through April 21. $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: 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: "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: Max Alexander, Mike Wilson, Jeff Capri, through March 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: Kip Addotta, Phil Palisoul, Bill Hildebrandt, through March 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

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.

CEO-CFO Meeting: Luncheon third Thu. monthly. $25. UNLV Stan Fulton International Gaming Institute, 801 E. Flamingo Road. 338-9470, jlaub@ceo-cfogroup.com.

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. fourth Tue. of each month. Bahama 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. 888-324-2028.

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.

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 ages 21-51, married or single. Happy hour, 5:30p. Fri., TGI Fridays, 4570 W. Sahara Ave. Monthly welcome mixer, 5:30p. first Thu., Jack's Pub, 7p. Laugh Trax, both in Palace Station, 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 650-2896. www.lasvegasadventurers.com.