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A/E: Entertainment calendar (part 2)

Resort productions

Aladdin: Lani Misalucha, 3p. Sat.-Thu. $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. 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.

Binion's Horseshoe: Vinnie Favorito, comedian, 8p. Tue.-Thu.; 8 and 10p. Fri.-Sat. $29.95. Honky Tonk Cowgirls sing western tunes and ride through casino, 7-11p. Mon., Tue., Thu., Sun.; 8p.-midnight Fri.-Sat. 128 E. Fremont St. 382-1600.

Bourbon Street: "The Michael Johns Hypnosis Show," 11p. Sun.-Thu. $39.95, locals half price with ID. "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. Comedy Chaos with Don Tjernagel, 12:30a. last Fri.-Sat. each month, $12.50 includes one drink. Gene Redden and the JazzBrazz Orchestra, 6p. Sundays. Bourbon Street, 120 E. Flamingo Road. 737-7200.

Coachman Comedy Corner: Comedy Corner, host Peter Banks as Austin Powers, 9p. Mon. 3240 S. Eastern Ave. 731-4202.

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.

Fiesta Rancho: Mariachi Passion & Tradition, 7p. Sun. $22-$32. 2400 N. Rancho Drive. 547-5300.

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. Paul 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. $29.95; "Second City Scriptless," 10:30p. Tue., Sun. 8, 10:30p. Wed. $29.95; "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: Honky Tonk Angels, "A Magical Musical Christmas," 8p. through Nov. 28, Dec. 15-30. 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 367-7111.

Golden Nugget: Downtown Gordie Brown, comedy/impersonations, 7:30p. Fri.-Tue.; 9:30p. Tue., Fri.-Sat. $60.50. Lon Bronson All-Star Band, midnight, Sat.; 10p. Mon. 129 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. Sandy Hackett's Comedy Club, 9p. nightly. $17.55, $18.62 includes dinner. "Haunted Vegas," 11p. Fri.-Mon., $46.25; "Haunted Vegas Tour and Show," 9p. Fri.-Mon., $46.25-$57.25, 737-5540. 305 Convention Center Drive. 734-0711.

Hard Rock: Beacher's Comedy Madhouse, 10p. Sat. $53.69. 4455 Paradise Road. 693-5066.

Harrah's: Mac King Comedy Magic Show, 1 and 3p. Tue.-Sat, through September, 2005, $16.95. "Skintight," 10:30p. Mon.-Wed., 10p. and midnight Fri., 10:30p. Sat.; 7:30 and 10:30p. Sun. $49.95. The Improv, 8:30 and 10:30p. $24.95. Daily, except Mondays. 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: David Brenner, 8p. Fri.-Wed., $55. Aussie Angels, 10p. nightly, $39.95. 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.-Thu., 5 and 9p. Sat.-Sun. $45-$110. 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: Comedians Tammy Pescatelli, Corey Holcomb, 10p. Dec. 10-11, $27.50. "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. Fri.-Tue. $65-$95. 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.

Palace Station: Laugh Trax: Thom Kaz's Rock 'n' Roll Hypnosis, 7:30p. Monday, 10p. Thu. Free; Comedy, 7:30p. Tue.-Thu., 7:30p. and 10p. Fri.-Sat. $15.25. 2411 W. Sahara Ave. 367-2411. Palms: Jeff Richards, Jon Reep, Ike Barinholtz, Josh Meyers, rotating comedians. 9p., midnight, first Sat. monthly. $25. 4321 W. Flamingo Road. 474-4000, 942-7777.

Paris Las Vegas: "We Will Rock You" (Queen musical), ongoing, 9 p.m. Mon. and Fri.; 7 p.m. Tue.-Wed.; 7 and 10:30 p.m. Sat.; 5 and 9 p.m. Sun. $80.50-$113.50. 946-4567.

Plaza: Larry G. Jones, "The Man of 1,002 Voices," 6p. Sat.-Thu. $8. "The New Art of Magic" with Dirk Arthur, 7p. Wed.-Sun.; 3p. Sun. $29.95-$39.95. The Comedy Zone, 9p. Tue.-Sun. $21.95. 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: "Escape," with Dixie Dooley, 8:30p. Thu.-Sat., $24.95-$29.95. "The Amazing Johnathan," 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. Comedy Club, 8:30 and 10:30p. $26.75. 2901 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 794-9433.

Saddle West: Club West Comedy Corral, 8p. Thu. Free. 1220 S. Highway 160, Pahrump. 800-433-3987.

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: "Bite," erotic rock 'n' roll revue, 10:30p. Fri.-Wed. $34.95. "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.

Sunset Station: "Lickitty Splitt with Larry Atello," 10:30p.-2:30a. daily, men/$5, women/free. Thom Kaz, "Rock 'n' Roll Hypnotist," 10p. Fri. Free. 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 547-7777.

Treasure Island: "Mystere," 7:30 and 10:30p. Wed.-Sat.; 4:30p. and 7:30p. Sun. $95; "Sirens of TI," 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30p. 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 and 4p. $18.95-$23.95. The Comedy Stop, 8 and 10:30p. daily. $19.50. 2-for-1 local appreciation nights, Thu. 3801 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-2714.

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.

Westin Casuarina "Forbidden Vegas," 8p. Thu.-Tue., 10p. Thu. and Sat. $49.95. 160 E. Flamingo Road. 836-9775.

Community

Events

"The Stars Are Out Tonight": Ice skaters including Dick Button, Jo Jo Starbuck, Kenney Shelley, Tai Babilonia, Randy Gardner, Rudy Galindo, Scott Davis, Nicole Bobek rotate weekly to perform on this open air rink, 7:30p. Sat.-Sun. Nov. 27-Jan. 15. $25-$50. Public skating sessions 9a.-11:30p. Mon.-Fri. except Nov. 26, 9a.-4p. and 10:30p.-midnight, $10. Sat.-Sun. Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 731-7110.

Astronomy Class: "How to Introduce Astronomy to Students," stay after class to observe objects in the sky. 5-9p. Dec. 4 (gates close at 5:15p.) Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. 515-5350.

Christmas Events: Children's cookie decorating, noon-3p. Nov. 27. Gingerbread house decorating, noon-3p. Dec. 4. Children's cookie decorating, 6-7p. Dec. 9 and 2-5p. Dec. 18. Lamplight carolers, holiday street vendors, 6-9p. Mon.-Fri., 11a.-9p. Sat., 2-7p. Sun. through Dec. 23. The District, Green Valley Ranch Station, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. 617-7777.

Last Sundays: Painter Deborah Newman, 4-8p. Nov. 28, Dec. 26. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2200 Village Walk Drive, Suite 140. 450-6825.

Film Festival: "Duel in the Sun," 1p. Nov. 30. "Raja," 7p. Nov. 30. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Arts, Crafts, Gift Show: Dec. 1-2, 29-30. Free. Sunset Station Hotel, main showroom, 1301 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 233-0516.

Film Screening: UNLV Short Film Archive presents "Evening Festival of Shorts," presented 7:30-9:30p. Thursdays through Dec. 2. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, room CBC-A-106. Free. 895-3547.

Drawing/Printmaking Classes: Basic drawing, line, texture, value taught by artist Lucita Woodis-Junes. 9:30a.-12:30p. Thursdays through Dec. 2. $53, participants provide supplies. West Flamingo Center for Active Adults 50+, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. 455-7742.

Food, Fun, Flicks: "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," refreshments. 7-9p. Dec. 3. Free. Stupak Community Center, 300 W. Boston Ave. 229-2488.

Senior Sock Hop: Music from the '50s, '60s. Dance class 6-7p.; dance 7-8:30p. Dec. 3, 17. $3. Dula Gymnasium, 441 E. Bonanza Road. 229-6307.

Synchronized Swimming Show: The City of Las Vegas Aquastars, 15 children, 6:30-8p. Dec. 3. Municipal pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. 229-6309.

Holiday Craft Show: Handmade crafts, all $35 or less. 9a.-2p. Dec. 4. Free. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Ave. 229-6359.

Holiday Craft Fair: Parents can shop while children decorate cookies. 11a.-3p. Dec. 4. Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore. 229-5345.

History Workshop: "Community Roots: The History of West Las Vegas," pioneers in history. Through Dec. 4. $15. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Christmas at Liberace Museum: 12 Days of Christmas, live entertainment by Nevada School of the Arts, Bonanza High School Choir and Band, Spencer Baker, Wes Winters, Dec. 2-13. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5p. Dec. 5. 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. 798-5595.

Chanukah Bash: Shopping spree, appetizers, Stein Mart, 8125 W. Sahara Ave. followed by dessert party, Chanukah music, raffle, Marie Callenders, 8175 W. Sahara Ave. 7p. Dec. 5. $8-$10. RSVP 794-0090.

Political Action Committee Luncheon: Hosted by Nevada Restaurant Association. Guest speaker Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. 11a.-1:30p. Dec. 9. Lawry's The Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway. Register: 878-2313.

Toys for Tots Toy Collection: Drop off new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 17. Sammy's Woodfired Pizza, 6500 W. Sahara Ave; 4300 E. Sunset Road, Henderson. 873-2186.

Floating Ice Skating Rink: Through Jan. 17. $11/hour. MonteLago Village, Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villagio, Henderson. 866-399-2753 for hours, www.letsgoiceskating.com.

Magical Forest: Train ride through decorated forest, carousel, gingerbread ballroom display, parade, reindeer games, photos with Santa. Sponsored by Opportunity Village. 5:30-9:30p. through Dec. 30. $5-$7. 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. 259-3741.

First Friday: Arts, entertainment and social event. 6p. first Fri. of each month. Las Vegas Arts District, Main Street and Charleston Boulevard. 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.

Christmas Events: Children's cookie decorating, noon-3p. Nov. 27. Gingerbread house decorating, noon-3p. Dec. 4. Children's cookie decorating, 6-7p. Dec. 9 and 2-5p. Dec. 18. Lamplight carolers, holiday street vendors, 6-9p. Mon.-Fri., 11a.-9p. Sat., 2-7p. Sun. through Dec. 23. The District, Green Valley Ranch Station) 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. 617-7777.

Child Anxiety Disorder Clinic: Assessment/treatment for children ages 5-15 having difficulty attending or remaining in school. Through May 1. 895-0183 for appointment. 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. 798-5595, www.liberace.org.

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Movie, live cast, costume contest. First Saturday of the month. Midnight, $5. Tropicana Cinemas, 3330 E. Tropicana Ave. 450-3737.

Third Thursday Art Event: Downtown Henderson Business Association, Water Street between Lake Mead Parkway and Ocean Avenue. 5-9p. Third Thu. each month. Fine art as well as unique arts and craft pieces. 568-6300.

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

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.

Performing

arts

Orchestra Concert: Works by Corelli, Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven. 7:30p. Nov. 30. $5. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651--5483.

Dance Concert/Duo Violinists: CCSN's Concert Dance Company, chamber group Marcolivia, guest artist Sruti Das presents "Shakti." 7:30p. Dec. 3; 2 and 7:30p. Dec. 4. $8. CCSN, Cheyenne campus, Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Jazz Concert: CCSN's Faculty Jazz Sextet and the Tony Filapone Quintet perform jazz standards, contemporary works. Guest artist/jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins. 2p. Dec. 5. $5. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Hawaiian Music: Halau Hula 'O Kaleimomi performs hula Kahiko (ancient hula) and hula Auwana (modern hula) accompanied with implements. Presented by Cultural Affairs Division of City of Las Vegas. 3p. Dec. 4. $12. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 229-6211.

Guest Artist Series: "Celebrating Music," jazz vocalist Kathy Kosins, CCSN Jazz Combos, 2p. Dec. 5. Big Bands Concert, 4p. 7:30p. Dec. 6. Soloists Kathryn Marlow, Mark Baccus perform at "Messiah Sing-In," 4p. Dec. 12. Brazilian pianist/pedagogue Luiz de Moura Castro, March 20. Percussion ensemble/steel drum concert with Benjamin Toth, May 13. CCSN, Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Poetry

and Books

Poets' Corner: Open mic evening of readings hosted by Keith Brantley, Pendilita Toney. 7-9p. Nov. 19. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Book Discussion: Leola Silas Johnson, author of "Nobody Remembers Me," self-published autobiography based on her experiences as unwanted/abused child. 3-5p. Nov. 20. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Children's Book Discussion: Author/illustrator David Christiana hosts "Every Picture Tells a Story," exhibition of original art from children's books, discussion, reception, book signing. 1p. Nov. 20. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3659.

Book Signing/Discussion: "Las Vegas Weddings: A Brief History, Celebrity Gossip, Everything Elvis, and the Complete Chapel Guide," by Susan Marg. 4p. Nov. 20. Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Lecture: Author/New York Times reporter Abby Goodnough discusses "Reality vs. Rhetoric: Inside America's Public School System," 1-4p. Dec. 1. Hendrix Education Auditorium, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3375

Poetry Contest: Las Vegas Poet's Prize, open to Las Vegas residents. $700 prize money. Submit up to five poems, no more than eight pages, deadline Jan. 15. 769-4865, www.lasvegaspoets.com.

Book Club: Young people ages 10-16. Two Saturdays each month. 11a.-12:30p. Free. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800 for future dates.

Poetry/Open Mic: "Word Sculptures," 6:30-8:30p. every Sunday. Starbucks, 1340 E. Flamingo Road. 737-9099.

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. Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Reading Groups: Amazing Reading Group, 7p. fourth Wed. of each month. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 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

Annie: Presented by UNLV's Nevada Conservatory Theatre. 8p. Dec. 3-4, 9-11, 17-18; 2p. Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 19. $25. UNLV, Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-2787.

The Bacchae: Presented by Asylum Theatre. Euripides' Greek tragedy performed by sock puppets. 7p., 8p., 9p. Dec. 3. Free. Holiday benefit hosted by Nate Tannenbaum, reception 6:30p. Dec. 13, musical/comedic performances, raffle, $15. 8p. Dec. 13. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 604-3417.

Seussical: Presented by Rainbow Company Youth Theatre. 7p. Dec. 3-4, 9-11; 2p. Dec. 5, 11-12. $3-$7. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 229-6383.

Winter Wonderettes: Presented by Community College of Southern Nevada's Performing Arts Department. 7:30p. Dec. 10-11, 16-18; 2p. Dec. 12, 19. CCSN, Little theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Auditions

and Classes

Drama Class: Clark County Parks & Community Services offers class for ages 10-16, "Arts Train Players," Register 8a.-7p. Mon.-Fri. 9a.-5p. Sat. Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Class runs 4-6p. through Dec. 6. $45 includes snacks, supplies, T-shirt. 455-7340.

Musician's Audition: For upcoming rock show. Keyboards, lead guitar, bass, drums. 444-2313 for appointment.

Singing Audition: Myron Heaton Chorale seeks singers for its 15th season performing choral music. 433-4578 for information.

Acting Classes: For people wanting to build theater community. Free. 9a. and 2:30p. Sat. New City Theatre, 2900 E. Patrick Lane. 795-0487.

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

Visual art

Art at the Funk House: 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd. 678-6278.

Art Encounter: Artwork by Vance A. Larson, Misha Boriskoff, Cyndee Bossung, Loppo Martinez, Jennifer Main. 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. 10a.-9p. Mon.-Fri.; 10a.-8p. Sat.; 11a.-6p. Sun. Fashion Show Mall, upper level, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-3202.

Art of Music Galleries: Desert Passage, Aladdin Hotel, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. #15, 313-7664. Fashion Show Mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd., #1180, 647-7664, www.artofmusicusa.com.

Artemus Ham Concert Hall: Clayton Campbell's "Words My Son Has Learned Since Sept. 11," photos. through Jan. 6. UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-1902.

Arts Factory: Noon-4p. Tue.-Fri. Sat./Sun. by appointment. 107 E. Charleston Blvd., studio 203. 676-1111.

Art from the Heart: 6a.-8p. Mon.-Fri.; 6a.-6p. Sat. 4020 N. Tenaya Way. 656-8250.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art: "Claude Monet: Masterworks from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston," through Jan. 9, $15. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. $12-$15. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 693-7871.

Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum: "Making Do: Hoover Dam Worker Portraits and Hand Crafts," through Feb. 28, 2005. 1305 Arizona St., Boulder City. 294-1988.

CCSN Fine Arts Gallery: 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri., 10a.-2p. Sat. Free. CCSN Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. 651-4205.

Centaur Art Galleries: Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 369-8382.

Charleston Heights Arts Center: "Pixelgraphic," paintings by New York artist Orit Ben-Shitrit, reception: 5:30-7p. Dec. 3, exhibit runs through Feb. 6. "The Nuclear West," exhibition of contemporary landscape photographs from the "Altered Landscape: The Carol Frank Buck Collection" of the Nevada Museum of Art, through Jan. 9. Free. 11a-9p. Tue.-Fri., 10a.-6p. Sat.-Sun. Free. 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

City Hall Bridge Gallery: "Urban Language of the Boulevard," 10 local artists. 8a.-5p. Mon.-Fri. Second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave. 229-4674, 229-4631.

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