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Thursday, January 27, 2005
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A/E: Entertainment calendar (Part II)

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. $50-$67.50. Locals appreciation. All Access Backstage Walking Tour, 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. Thu.-Tue., $45-$55. "Second City," 8p. Thu.-Tue.; 10:30p. Thu. and Sat. $32.95; "Second City Scriptless," 10:30p. Tue., Sun. 8, 10:30p. Wed. $32.95; Gladys Knight, 7:30p. Tue.-Sat. $65-$75. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 733-3333.

Gold Coast: "Forever Plaid," opens Jan. 15, 7:30p. Sat.-Thu., $24.95-$34.95. 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 251-3574.

Golden Nugget: Downtown Gordie Brown, comedy/impersonations, 7:30p. Fri.-Tue. $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, $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: Barry Manilow, "Music and Passion," 9p. Wed.-Fri.; 7:30 and 10p. Sat. starting Feb. 23, $85-$145. David Brenner, 8p. Fri.-Wed., $45. Aussie Angels, 10p. Wed.-Mon., $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: "Ka," by Cirque du Soleil, 7 and 10:30p. through Feb. 2, $99-$150. "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: "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-$125. 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), 8:30p. Mon.-Wed. and Fri.; 7 and 10:30p. Sat.; 2 and 8:30p. Sun. $45-$100. 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: "An Evening with Marilyn," 7p. Fri.-Sat., $36.95. "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. "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," 8p. and 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. and 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, 8p. 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," 7:30 and 9p. daily, $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 "Dragapella," 8p. Feb. 9, $30. "Forbidden Vegas," 8p. Thu.-Tue., 10p. Sat. $49.95. 160 E. Flamingo Road. 836-9775.

Community

Events

Multicultural Luncheon: Hosted by Nathan Adelson Hospice Multicultural Education Department, to educate underserved communities of color about reducing health disparities in hospice/end-of-life care. 11:30a.-1p. Jan. 28. $35. Tuscany Hotel & Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road. 938-3922, ezemaitis@nah.org.

Coin, Currency, Stamp Show: Free appraisals. 11a.-6p. Jan. 28, 10a.-6p. Jan. 29. 10a.-5p. Jan. 30. Circus Circus Hotel, 2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 734-0410.

Chili Supper: 5p. Jan. 28. $10/family, $2/each. Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Elton Ave. 229-6359.

Dance: Callers, live fiddlin' music for square dancing, mixers, contras, waltzes, polkas. Free lesson, 6:30p. Dance, 7-10p. Jan. 29. $6. Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush Street, 229-6383.

"Living the Dream" Film Series: Films dealing with African-American issues, presented by Cultural Affairs Division of city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. "The Road to Brown," 2p. Jan. 29. Graduates from Boys' Rites of Passage program host discussions following each screening. Free. 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

Film Screening: "Hurricane Florence," documents contributions of Rape Crisis Center and local activist Florence McClure. Presented by Women of Diversity Productions and American Association of University Women. 2p. Jan. 30. Binion's Horseshoe, Benny's Bullpen, 128 E. Fremont Street. RSVP by Jan. 26, 341-9807.

Tsunami Victim Fund-Raiser: Hosted by the Mardian and Brockman families, cocktails, dinner, music, dancing, silent and live auction. 4-8p. Jan. 30, Blackjack Lodge, 6200 S. Rainbow Blvd. $250/person. 499-1010.

Las Vegas Marathon: 7:30a. Jan. 30. Start line is 1/2 mile north of Goldstrike Hotel, Jean. Half marathon: 6:30a. Jan. 30. Start line one mile south of Wheeler's Las Vegas RV, Sloan. www.lvmarathon.com.

"Remade" Film Series: "Shall We Dance?" 7p. Feb. 1. "Open Your Eyes," 7p. Feb. 8. "The Visitor," 7p. Feb. 15. "Eat Drink Man Woman," 7p. Feb. 22. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Big Apple Film Festival: "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn," 1p. Feb. 1. "Naked City," 1p. Feb. 8. "On the Town," 1p. Feb. 15. "The Seven Year Itch," 1p. Feb. 22. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Dam Short Film Festival: 100 Short films from around the world. Drama, documentary, animation, student, Nevada filmmakers, youth/family categories. 9a.-11p. Feb. 4-5; 12:30-2p. Feb. 6. $4. American Legion hall, 508 California Ave., Boulder City. 293-4848, www.damshortfilm.org.

Valentine's Dance: The Gene White Octet plays music from the golden age of swing, romantic standards, cha chas, tangos, more. Four-part vocal group Swing Patrol adds harmonies. 7-10p. Feb. 5. $12. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush Street. 229-6383.

"Remembering the Freedoms": Celebration of African American art, dance, song, history. Tributes to Sammy Davis Jr., Rosie Greer, Civil right pioneer James B. McMillan, humanitarian Joyce Eatman Jones, musical biography of Billie Holliday. Sponsored by Las Vegas Clark County Library, Women of Diversity Productions. 1p. Feb. 5-6. 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3964.

Bachelor Auction: Boxer Joey Gilbert, actor Dan Sherbondy, others will be auctioned to benefit Ronald McDonald House, Shade Tree shelter. Hosted by Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, Re/Max, Old Republic Title Company. 6p. Feb. 5. Seven Nightlife, 3724 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 739-7744.

African American Festival: Art, plays, dance, music, film by Las Vegans who have had significant influence on development of community. 1-5p. Feb. 5-6. West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

Discussion: Celebrate Las Vegas Centennial observance by tracing early origins of Las Vegas Black Church to present day position in community. Pictorial display. 4p. Feb. 5; 4p. Feb. 13. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

Culture Kids Broadway Workshop: For children ages 3-9 as introduction to stage performing. Presented by Clark County Department of Parks and Community Services. Ages 3-6: 10:15a.-noon; ages 6-9: 12:30-2:15p. Feb. 5. $8. Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-7340.

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.

Ukulele Lessons: City of Las Vegas Derfelt Senior Citizens Center offers beginner lessons 10:30a.-12:30p. Tue. $3 plus $8 booklet. Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. 229-6601.

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

Mozart Celebration: Recital, reception honoring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 249th birthday. 5:30p. Jan. 27. Doc Rando Recital Hall, Beam Music Center, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-3332.

Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra: Performing three works from Tchaikovsky: "Cappricio Italien, Op. 45," "Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35," "Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64." Soloist Cho-Liang Lin. 8p. Jan. 28. $45-$90. UNLV Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. 895-2787.

Winter Concerto: Desert Spring Chamber Orchestra presents Vivaldi's "Double Flute Concerto," J.S. Bach's "Suite in B Minor," J. Haydn's "Clock Symphony." 7:30p. Jan. 29. $15. Desert Spring United Methodist church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive. 256-5933.

Las Vegas Wind Quintet: Gavotte from Christopher von Gluck's opera, "Paris and Helena," Robert Leukauf's "Blasserquintee, op. 25," Rosetti's "Quintet in E Flat," a suite of four minuets by Beethoven, "Serenade," by John Verrall. 3p. Jan. 30. Free, tickets required. Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 229-6211.

Tast of Soul Doo Wop 2 Hip Hop: Soul concert, gumbo luncheon, 11:30a.-1:30p. Feb. 1. $7. Frank Wright Plaza, Fourth Street/Stewart Avenue. 229-5080.

Ailey II: Young dance company celebrates African American History Month. 7p. Feb. 3. Free. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3989.

Tapestry: Celebrating Las Vegas' Centennial, a musical revue for youth. 6p. Feb. 4. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.

African Music: Toumany Kouyate plays a Kora, performs original compositions, African songs, music and stories. 11a. Feb. 5. Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.

Guest Artist Series: 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

Book Discussion: Author Barbara Hambly, "The Emancipator's Wife: A Novel of Mary Todd Lincoln. Signing/reception follows. 2p. Jan. 30. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3459.

Reading/Discussion/Signing: Author Rachel Gibson's "The Trouble With Valentine's Day," 7:30p. Feb. 2, Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. 242-1987; 7p. Feb. 3. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 507-3459.

Author Lisa Frye: Talks about how she lives like a millionaire on less than $25,000 a year. Book signing follows presentation. 4:30p. Feb. 8. Las Vegas Library, 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 507-3500.

Author Visit/Signing: Fred James Jackson celebrates African-American History Month by sharing his children's books for ages 6-13. 6p. Feb. 9, West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980; 6p. Feb. 16, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010; 2:30p. Feb. 19, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3710; 6p. Feb. 23, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

Discussion: Author Bradley John Monsma talks about Southern California's last free river, Sespe Creek. Signs copies of "The Sespe Wild." 7p. Feb. 7. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

Discussion: I.M. Nur, author of "The Meaning of Blackness," discusses the challenges people face in life. 1p. Feb. 12. West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

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 Tue. Mandalay Place, 3930 S. Las Vegas Blvd. 632-9333.

Poetry Night: Open mic, feature performances. 7p. Thu. 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

Woman in Mind: Presented by Las Vegas Little Theatre. Written by Alan Aykbourn, this black comedy tells the story of a middle-aged British woman who is confronted with her unsatisfying life. 8p. Thu.-Sat.; 2p. Sun. through Jan. 30. $18. 3920 Schiff Drive. 362-7996, www.lvlt.org.

The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged): Presented by Stage Door Entertainment. All 37 works in various formats. 7:30p. Thu.-Sat.; 2:30p. Sun. Jan. 28-Feb. 13. $10-$14. Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 768-5205.

Puss In Boots: Presented by Stage Door Entertainment, comedic adaptation by Terrence R. Williams. 11a. and 3p. Saturdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 12. $8. Summerlin Library Performiing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 205-1247.

Bye Bye Birdie: Presented by Coronado High School Theater. 7p. Feb. 4-6. $8. 1001 Coronado Center Drive, Henderson. 799-6800 ext. 4097.

Las Vegas Days of Old: Presented by Rainbow Company Youth Theatre. Old West series honoring Las Vegas' Centennial. 7p. Feb. 11-12, 17-19; 2p. Feb. 13, 19-20. $7. Reed Whipple cultural Center, 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd. 229-6211.

The Taming of the Shrew: Presented by Community College of Southern Nevada and Utah Shakespearean Festival Touring Company. 8p. Feb. 11-12, 2p. Feb. 12. $10. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-5483.

Auditions

and Classes

MTV's "Made" Casting Call: Seeking high school students who have a unique goal they'd like to achieve. 4-7p. Jan. 27. Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, North Las Vegas. 633-2550.

Children's Theater Workshop: Will conclude with performances of "Dear Edwina," ages 6-12. 5:45-7:45p. Tue. and Thu. for 13 weeks starting Feb. 1. $295. Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts, 3265 E. Patrick Lane. 458-7575.

Audition: Community College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Department seeks actors for mid-April production of J.P. Miller's "Days of Wine and Roses." Open auditions from cold readings, photo and prepared monologue optional, 7p. Feb. 3-4. CCSN, Cheyenne Campus, Little Theatre (room 1201), 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. 651-4526.

Commercial Acting Classes: By Barbara Lauren. Feb. 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12. Casting Co-Op, 3325 Ali Baba Lane. 889-6997, pre-registration required before Feb. 3.

Community Theatre: Theatre in the Valley, Henderson, seeks actors and behind-the-scenes volunteers. 558-7275 option 3.

Adult Musical Theatre Dance Class: Designed for beginners or non-dancing actors, focus will be on movements and styles in musical theatre. Students will dance to Broadway melodies. Presented by the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. Tuesdays. $50. 229-6211 to register.

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