Events
SECOND SATURDAYS is a community event along Las Vegas Boulevard North that allows families to experience art and museums from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Other participants include the Natural History Museum, Old Mormon Fort, Neon Museum Boneyard and other nearby facilities (229-5431).
POETRY SLAM presented by H&A Productions, at 8 p.m. the second Saturday of the month at the Beauty Bar, 517 Fremont St. (598-1965).
THIRD THURSDAYS featuring music and art gallery tours, free art lessons, stories and puppet shows from 5-9 p.m. at Water Street Art District, Water Street and Basic Road (267-1516).
Music
BLUESSTORM perform at 8:30 p.m. Thursday Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St., free (267-2171).
CALYPSO COYOTE STEEL DRUM CONCERT will be presented at 7:30 p.m. today in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., $5 (651-5483).
'IL TRITTICO' presented by Italy's La Scala Opera House, will be at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Rave Town Square, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, $20 at box office or online at opera.screenvision.com (362-7283).
LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, $29-$73 (895-2787).
RED MOUNTAIN MUSIC COMPANY presents "You Can't Stop the Beat: Contemporary Broadway Hits" at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Los Angeles Water and Power Building Auditorium, 600 Nevada Way, Boulder City, $10 (294-0043).
Theater
'BIGFOOT STOLE MY WIFE AND OTHER MONOLOGUES' presented by EJG Productions, is set for 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the CSN Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, 3200 N. Cheyenne Ave., $12 (648-7615).
'DOG SEES GOD CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD' presented by the Las Vegas Little Theatre, is set for 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday with additional performances through May 18 in the Fischer Black Box, 3920 Schiff Drive, $11-$12 (362-7996).
'DOUBT' presented by the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, is set for 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Judy Bayley Theatre, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, $20-$30 (895-2787).
'THE HEIDI CHRONICLES' presented by the Las Vegas Little Theatre, is set for 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday with additional performances through May 18 on the MainStage, 3920 Schiff Drive, $19-$22 (362-7996).
'SPEAKING BODIES/MOVING WORDS' presented by Westwood Dancers, is set for 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., $10-$15 (732-7225).
'THIS MUST BE THE PLACE' presented by Las Vegas High School, is set for 7 p.m. today and Saturday in the high school theater at 6500 E. Sahara Ave., $5 at the door, cash only (799-0180, Ext. 4051).
'WAYWARD WAYS VAUDEVILLE VARIETY SHOW' doors open at 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., $10 (732-7225).
Exhibits
AARDVARK CLAY hosts ongoing exhibits in both clay and glass, features a gallery of work done by local artists and students and offers classes at all skill levels at 6230 Greyhound Lane (451-9898).
THE ART OF RICHARD MACDONALD presented by Cirque du Soleil, featuring more than 50 sculptures, original drawings, serigraphs and lithographs on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays in the Fine Art Gallery at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South (730-3990).
BRIDGE GALLERY IN CITY HALL Hours are 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the second floor at City Hall, 400 E. Stewart Ave. (229-1012).
CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER "Fauna," an exhibit by sculptor Jeff Fulmer, is on display in the rotunda gallery at 500 Grand Central Parkway (455-8239).
CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY "Moshion," an exhibit by photographer Jerry Metellus with the Nevada Ballet Company, is on display at 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
DONNA BEAM FINE ART GALLERY The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition is on display at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway (895-3893).
EAST LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER "Occupied Space," an exhibition featuring artwork by Las Vegas artists is on display at 250 N. Eastern Ave. (229-4631).
ENTERPRISE LIBRARY "Metamorphosis," an exhibit by Alexander Franco, is on display at 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. (507-3760).
FOLEY FEDERAL BUILDING An exhibit of fine art photography and watercolors by Robert Oberman and Myra Oberman are on display through Thursday in the lobby at 300 Las Vegas Blvd. South (341-5667).
GREEN VALLEY LIBRARY "Cultural Duality," an exhibit by Dolores Nast, is on display at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson (507-3790).
HEART GALLERY The third annual "Heart Gallery" by the Adoption Exchange in Southern Nevada will be on display through Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Sierra Health Plan of Nevada, 2716 N. Tenaya Way. The gallery (436-6335).
HOT GLASS WORKS Hot Glass Works is a glass-blowing studio and gallery featuring the work of Scott Dyer, Jim Sammarco and other local artists. Free glass-blowing demonstrations 6-9 p.m. Mondays. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 5115 S. Industrial Road, No. 401 (739-9955).
MTZC "(Con) Temporary (Dis) Connect," an exhibit by Brent Becker, is on display. Hours are 6-10 p.m. for First Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and by appointment at Commerce Street Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St. (610-5718).
NOT JUST ANTIQUES Artwork by Sergio Bustamante is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday at 1422 Western Ave. (384-4922).
RAINBOW LIBRARY "Plastic Arts 2008," an exhibit by Manfred Peter O'Hare, is on display at 3150 N. Buffalo Drive (507-3710).
REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER An art exhibit by Craig Dongoski is on display at 821 Las Vegas Blvd. South (229-6211).
SAHARA WEST LIBRARY "Mystical Arts of Tibet," the Mandala Sand Painting Exhibition, opens with a ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday with the Tibetan Monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery who will construct the mandala. The closing ceremony will be at 2 p.m. May 17 at 9600 W. Sahara Ave. (507-3630).
SUMMERLIN LIBRARY "Paths," an exhibit by Linda Alterwitz, is on display at 1771 Inner Circle Drive (507-3860).
SUNRISE LIBRARY "Photographic Portraiture," a photography exhibit by Sanford Fields, is on display at 5400 Harris Ave. (507-3900).
TROPICANA EXHIBITION CENTER "Bodies ... The Exhibition," featuring 21 whole-body specimens and more than 260 organs and partial body specimens, is on display. General admission is $31; $29 for senior; $28 for Nevada residents; $23 for children 12 and under. "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition," featuring more than 300 artifacts and room re-creations, is on display. General admission is $27; $25 for seniors; $24 for Nevada residents; $20 for children aged 4 to 11. A combination ticket for both exhibits is $53 for adults, and $38 for children. A speed line pass is available for an additional $10. Last admittance is at 9 p.m. for both exhibits. Hours are 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily at the Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd. South (739-2411).
WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY "The Man Who Invented Las Vegas," an exhibit by the Las Vegas News Bureau, is on display through Tuesday. "Clay Expectations II," an exhibit by the CSN Ceramic Department, opens with at reception at 5 p.m. Thursday at 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. (507-3940).
WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY "Art of Stephen Huneck," an exhibit of prints from Stephen Huneck's children's book series, is on display at 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. (507-3980).
WHITNEY LIBRARY "7 ... the Seven Deadly Sins," an abstract painting exhibit by Brent R. Haug, is on display at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. (507-4010).
WINCHESTER CULTURAL CENTER "Pictorial Space," an exhibit of paintings by Dolores Nast, is on display at 3130 S. McLeod Drive (455-8239).
Galleries
ANNIE LEE'S ART GALLERY features 60 pieces of black artwork by Annie Lee at 4030 E. Post Road (387-4030).
ART AFFAIR features original oils, unusual original paper art, limited-edition works, sports memorabilia, poster art and mirrors at 5525 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 103 (368-7888).
ART AT THE FUNK HOUSE features artwork by Teresa Williams on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 6-10 p.m. First Friday at 1228 Casino Center Blvd. (678-6278).
ART DE VIGNETTES TOO The gallery features paintings, sculptures, estate and fine jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at Country Club Center, 1714 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway (851-2020).
ART ENCOUNTER features a diverse collection of contemporary art from more than 100 local, national and international artists. Currently on display are paintings by Paul Tapia and Brooke Coleman, sculptures by R. Dallas and contemporary loft art by Mark Fighter-Ross at 3979 Spring Mountain Road. The gallery is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and noon-5 p.m. Mondays and Saturdays (227-0220).
ART FROM THE HEART GALLERY Located in Art-n-Coffee From the Heart, features print displays by local artists, a coffee bar and art classes. Hours are 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays at 4020 N. Tenaya Way (656-8250).
ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS GALLERY features artwork by students in the design, media arts and culinary arts. Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson (369-9944).
ART OF PETER MAX GALLERY featuring original paintings by Peter Max on display at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South (644-7070).
ATOMIC TODD "Peeping Todd," an exhibit featuring items from the Burlesque Hall of Fame, is on display. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 6-10 p.m. on First Friday at 1541 S. Commerce St. (386-8633).
BLUESTONE GALLERY features Las Vegas art, European street scenes and jazz artwork by Jerry Blank, O'Keeffe-like florals, photo-realistic wines, spirits and cocktails by Lona, and glasswork by James Nowak. "Artists with Guitars," original paintings by Jerry Blank are on display at 2240 Village Walk Drive, Suite 132, Henderson (458-9979).
BOULDER CITY ART GUILD GALLERY The gallery is a cooperative venture of members of the Guild, with more than 40 Southern Nevada artists participating at 1305 Arizona St., Boulder City (293-2138).
BREWED AWAKENING features ongoing exhibits from local artists at 2305 E. Sahara Ave. (457-7050).
CENTAUR GALLERIES Artwork by Rembrandt, Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Joan Mir—, Norman Rockwell, LeRoy Neiman and Steve Kaufman are on display. "Dreams of Marc Chagall," an exhibit featuring more than 300 masterworks by Chagall, is on display at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South (737-1234).
CITY LIGHTS GALLERY features watercolors, oils, jewelry and sculptures on display at 3 Army St., Henderson (260-0300).
COB4LT BLU3 a collection of artwork by Ed Dominguez is on display. Hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 1400 S. 3rd St. (572-8243)
COLEMAN'S CLAY STUDIO AND GALLERY features functional and nonfunctional ceramic works by local artists and studio members at 6230 Greyhound Lane, Suite E (451-1981).
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ARTSPACE GALLERY Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas (651-4205).
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA FINE ARTS GALLERY A portrait photography exhibit by Michael Gonzales and figurative paintings by Holly Wong is on display through Sunday. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays at 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas (651-4205).
CONTEMPORARY ARTS COLLECTIVE "Midway," an exhibit by Aaron Sheppard is on display. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and by appointment, 6-10 p.m. First Friday at 101 E. Charleston Blvd. (382-3886).
DOMSKY GLASS STUDIOS features contemporary glass paintings and sculptures by artists Barbara and Larry Domsky at 3720 W. Oquendo Road, Suite 104 (616-2830).
DUST GALLERY "Expansionism," a new sculpture by Patrick Nickell, is on display through Sunday. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Soho Lofts, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. South. (880-3878).
THE FALLOUT GALLERY features contemporary artwork by local and national artists. "New Works," an art exhibit by Tiimathy Anderson, is on display. Hours are noon-4:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays at 1551 S. Commerce St. (269-3111).
FUSION ON MAIN features art, ceramics, glass, bead jewelry, photography, prints and stone sculptures at 1001 Main St. (364-0030).
GAINSBURG STUDIO GALLERY features a diverse collection of contemporary art from local and international artists, including one of a kind stone sculptures by Sharon Gainsburg. Stone carving classes are also offered at 1039 S. Main St. No. 130 (384-1388).
GALERIE LASSEN features paintings, prints and sculptures of seascapes, marine mammals and more by marine artist Christian Riese Lassen in the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South (731-6900).
GALERIE MICHELANGELO features works by LeRoy Neiman, Erte, Leonardo Nierman, Gary Mirabelle, Michael Wilkinson and Chester Fields, on Appian Way at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South (796-5001).
GALLERIA DE CHAVEZ "Painting Motorcycle Art," an exhibit by artist Barbara Sullivan, is on display at 6592 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite. 125 (395-0598).
GALLERIA DEL SOL features the Marilyn Monroe exhibition by artist Malcolm Farley from the collection of Dolores Hope Masi at the MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas Resort, 25 Via Bel Canto, Suite 105, Henderson (568-4033).
GALLERIA DI SORRENTO features artwork, original paintings, limited edition prints and bronze sculpture. Fine artists include Frederick Hart, Henry Asencio, Bill Mack, Michael Flohr, Nano Lopez, Richard Johnson, Todd Warner, Pino, Ramon Parmenter and Alexander Volkov at the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South (369-8000).
GALLERY AT LIBERTY POINTE "The Sea, Ship and Shoreline," an exhibit by William Hill, is on display at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson (267-5800).
THE GALLERY AT SUMMERLIN features original paintings, prints, sculpture and glass artwork by regional, national and international artists including Markus Pierson, Ford Smith, Theodor Seuss Geisel and more. "Rock, Canvas, Paper: An Exhibition of the Marriage of Media" is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday at 9330 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 180 (228-6013).
GALLERY P The gallery features 20th century masters' prints with emphasis on art beyond post-modernism. Art exhibits by Joseph Palermo, Lincoln Maynard, Richard Bailey, Michael Griesgraber and Hanna Iglikowska are on display. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 6-10 p.m. for First Friday at Holsum Design Center, 231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 160 (384-8155).
GIANACLIS GALLERY features the work of muralist Katherine Gianaclis at 5690 Boulder Highway (451-8608).
GLASSIC ART GALLERY features glass artwork by Leslie Rankin at 5850 Polaris Ave. (658-7588).
HOLLYWOOD OBSESSIONS GALLERY features entertainment artifacts, memorabilia and fine art. A photography exhibition by Terry O'Neill and artwork by H.R. Giger are on display. The gallery is located in the lobby at Planet Hollywood Resort, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South (369-8585).
INDIAN RIVER GALLERY features American Indian art including antique and contemporary jewelry, pottery, Hopi kachinas, Navajo weavings, paintings, bronze sculptures, vintage baskets and beadwork in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 680 (598-3929).
INDIANSOULART features American Indian artwork. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 900 E. Karen Ave., Suite A110 (737-5700).
JACK GALLERY The gallery features Art at the Movies and new works by Tom Everhart. The exhibit "Ron Tassely: Renaissance Man" opens with an artist reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 1039 S. Main St. (868-7880).
JACK GALLERY AT MANDALAY BAY The gallery features contemporary art by artists including Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, German artist Sebastian Kruger, Tom Everhart, and many more at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South (632-4770).
JACK GALLERY AT THE VENETIAN The gallery features artwork including Art of the Movies, Snoopy by Everhart, Todd Goldman's Stupid Factory, artworks by Romero Britto, and more in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South (866-6813).
GLASS VEGAS featuring glass works by Chris Morrison, Dennis Mullen, Victor Chiarizia and others. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at 9440 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 150 (256-3976 or 300-3575).
KUSH FINE ART features artwork by Vladimir Kush, Thomas Arvid and Dale Mathis on display in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South (363-1990).
LEFT OF CENTER ART GALLERY "Africa: the Souce," an exhibit featuring African masks, sculptures and textiles, is on display at 2207 W. Gowan Road (647-7378).
RON LEE GALLERY is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 7665 Commercial Way, Suite A, Henderson (434-1700).
M GRIESGRABER STUDIO GALLERY "Famous Painting Parodies: The Starbucks Series Revisited" is on display. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays at Holsum Design Center, 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 175 (807-3160).
MACK GALLERY features contemporary paintings and drawings by Lisa Mack. Current themes include artwork inspired by author Masuro Emoto. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Fridays, and 1-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 3355 Spring Mountain Road, Suite 237 (457-7163).
MAIN GALLERY The exhibit "formality between acquaintances" by RC Wonderly and Danielle Kelly, is on display. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, open First Friday 6-10 p.m, or by appointment at 1009 S. Main St. (257-6246).
MILICI STUDIOS featuring original fine art glass sculpture, furniture and glass doors by artist Tony Milici on display at 95 E. Shelbourne Ave. (270-4414).
M(9) GALLERY features works by Ernest D'Elia, K.D. Matheson, David Ryan and Mike Thistle at the Arts Factory, 101 E. Charleston Blvd. (845-7907).
OPEN SPACE GALLERY The gallery is located at the Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. (676-1111).
PEACOCK ART GALLERY features paintings by Gary Abkin at 3211 Industrial Road (733-8270).
PETER LIK GALLERY featuring works by landscape photographer Peter Lik. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily at Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South (309-9888).
PURCELL STUDIOS & GALLERY features etchings, pastels, watercolors, portraits and original works by Loren Purcell at 5524 Zachary St. (564-9565).
RANDALL'S ART featuring original and limited-edition artwork by Deborah Bigeleisen, Chuck McLachlan, M.J. Ford, Howard Terpin, Bob Byerely and Evans Design. Hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 3585 S. Decatur Blvd. Suite C (873-3224).
RED ROCK CANYON INTERPRETIVE GALLERY features new works on paper by Mark Vranesh at 1000 Scenic Loop Drive (515-5350).
REGAL ART GALLERY features the works of artists Thomas Kinkade, Lena Liu, Cao Yong, Martin Grelle and G. Harvey at 3315 E. Russell Road (436-4146).
S2 ART CENTER/ATELIER Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 6-9 p.m. on First Friday, 2-7 p.m. Third Saturday and by appointment at 1 E. Charleston Blvd. (868-7880).
SYMBOLIC GALLERY A photography exhibit of glam and punk rock images by Mick Rock is on display 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and by appointment at 4631 S. Dean Martin Drive (507-5263).
3RD ST. REVOLUTION ART GALLERY a modern art gallery featuring bronze sculpture, wood and mixed media, steel sculptures, paintings and prints by Ezequiel Lee Orona and Juan Ybarra on display at 224 Imperial Ave. (380-8442).
THOMAS KINKADE AT LE GALLERIE LUMINISTE featuring artwork by Thomas Kinkade in Le Gallerie Luministe at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South (732-3638).
TRIFECTA GALLERY The gallery features contemporary works by Marty Walsh and visiting artists at the Arts Factory. The art exhibit "For the Love of Pod" by Sam Davis is on display. Hours are noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, noon-2 p.m. Saturdays, noon-10 p.m. for First Friday at 103 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 108 (366-7001).
TWELVE 18 FINE ART GROUP featuring artwork by Steven Spann, Dray, Steve Liguori, Elizabeth Blau, Jada Fire, Lorne Cramer and Leslie Rowland. Hours are noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, and 6-9 p.m. on First Fridays at 1218 S. Main St. (379-5350).
UNIQUE ART GALLERY features original artwork by local and national artists, including Margo Peterson, Lou Genge and Colin, at the Family Music Center, 2714 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson (435-4080).
WYLAND GALLERIES OF LAS VEGAS features the works of Wyland and 15 other environmental artists, in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South (699-9970).
Museums
THE ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM The Atomic Testing Museum explores the role the Nevada Test Site played in local, national and international history. On display are photographs from the '50s, artifacts and a chance to enter the Ground Zero Theater to experience what the test site was like during the past. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 1-5 p.m. Sundays and closed holidays at the Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, 755 E. Flamingo Road. General admission is $12, $9 for seniors, ages 7-17, students and military personnel with ID, children 6 and under are free (794-5161).
BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART "American Modernism," featuring masterworks by Georgia O'Keeffe, Stuart Davis, Marsden Hartley, Max Weber, Arshile Gorky and more is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday with last admittance a half hour before closing at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $17, $14 for Nevada residents and seniors, $12 for military, $10 for ages 6-12. Beginning Thursday, admission is $15, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID, children 12 and younger are free (693-7871).
BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM houses historical artifacts relating to the workers and construction of Hoover Dam. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $2, $1 for senior citizens, students and children at The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum, 1305 Arizona St., Boulder City (294-1988).
CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM Exhibits include a Southern Nevada time line, a depot hall, the Heritage Street historical residence area and the Nevada ghost town display. The exhibit "Beauty in Necessity: American Indian Baskets of the West" is on display through Sunday. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily at 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. General admission is $1.50, $1 senior citizens and children. The roundtable discussion "Helldorado Days Remembered" will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Admission for the event is free (455-7955).
GUGGENHEIM HERMITAGE MUSEUM "Modern Masters from the Guggenheim Collection," featuring 37 masterpieces from the Guggenheim's permanent collection, is on display through Sunday. The museum hours are 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. today through Sunday in The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free (414-2440).
HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM features the history of aviation in Southern Nevada, from the first flight in 1920 to the introduction of jets. The museum focuses on the history of commercial and general aviation. Open 24 hours above the baggage claim on level two at McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd. (261-5743).
LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM The Las Vegas Art Museum is dedicated to presenting works by emerging and internationally recognized contemporary artists. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays at 9600 W. Sahara Ave. General admission is $6, $5 seniors, $3 students, children younger than 12 are free (360-8000).
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM The museum offers an animated dinosaur exhibit, a children's hands-on room, a diorama of Southern Nevada and a shark exhibit featuring a 3,000-gallon aquarium. An African savanna and rainforest exhibits are also on display. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily at 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. General admission is $7; $6 for senior citizens, military personnel and students; $3 for children aged 3 to 11; and free for children 2 and younger (384-3466).
LIBERACE MUSEUM houses exhibits of the late pianist's collections, including pianos, cars, costumes and jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays at 1775 E. Tropicana Ave. General admission is $15; $10 for senior citizens and students; free for children 10 and younger; and free for Nevada residents and their guests the second Sunday of the month. "A Musical Tribute to Liberace" starring Wes Winters is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, tickets are $17.50. On Sunday, the museum hosts a celebration for Mother's Day and Liberace featuring the Liberace Scholars Quartet and students from UNLV at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Admission will be free for Nevada residents and their guests (798-5595).
LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM The museum features more than 100 hands-on exhibits, ongoing workshops, performances and demonstrations. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, and noon-5 p.m. Sundays at 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. General admission is $8; $7 for senior citizens, military personnel and children younger than 17; and free for children under 1 (382-3445).
LOST CITY MUSEUM The museum is located at State Route 169 off Interstate 15 in Overton. "America the Beautiful -- at Night," an exhibit by photographer Wally Pacholka, is on display. "From the Footlocker: An Album of Life in the '3-C's' " featuring memorabilia from Civilian Conservation Corps workers in Southern Nevada is on display. General admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and free for children 17 and younger. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily (397-2193).
MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM features permanent exhibits on old and modern Las Vegas, as well as Smithsonian exhibits. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway (895-3381).
NEVADA STATE MUSEUM The museum has permanent exhibits on regional and natural history with a 13-foot articulated mammoth skeleton and an in-depth treatment of Las Vegas during the 1940s, at 700 Twin Lakes Drive. The museum also features the show "Working Round the Clock in Las Vegas," which features visual, audio and interactive elements including interviews with workers in the hotel and casino industry. The exhibit "The Art of Nature: Images from the Wildlands of Southern Nevada" is on display. The "Desert Love Buggy" is on display in the History Gallery. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. General admission is $4, $3 for seniors and free for children 17 and younger (486-5205).
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM offers historic train rides on the Nevada Southern Railway 10, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at 600 Yucca St., Boulder City. General admission is $8, $7 for seniors and $4 for children 11 and younger (486-5933).
SEARCHLIGHT HISTORIC MUSEUM & HISTORIC MINING PARK A satellite of the Clark County Museum, the museum offers self-guided tours featuring the history of Searchlight and its residents. The museum is inside the Searchlight Community Center, 200 N. Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays (297-1682).
VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM features pioneer and American Indian artifacts from the Virgin Valley area from the late 1800s through early 1900s at 35 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (346-5705).
