Film
'THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT' part of Friday Date Night Movie series, will be presented at 8:30 p.m. today at Arabesque Lounge at Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, 101 MonteLago Blvd., Henderson, free (567-6000).
'BREAKFAST CLUB' will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Henderson, and at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, $5.
'HOUDINI' will be presented at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
'INDEPENDENCE DAY' will be presented at 8 p.m. today at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive (507-3710).
'MAMMA MIA' part of Movies al Fresco series, will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday on the lakeside lawn at MonteLago Village, 15 Costa di Lago, Henderson, free (564-4766).
'MARY POPPINS' will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Aliante Station, 7300 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, $5.
'MON ONCLE ANTOINE' will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road (507-3400).
Music
'THE DAVID CHICKEN LIVE SHOW SPECTACULAR' David Chicken, who promotes good health and fitness, will present his show at 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., $3 (229-4614).
Theater
'NAKED BOYS SINGING' will be presented at 10 p.m. today and Saturday at Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., $30 (732-7225).
'WEST SIDE STORY' part of Super Summer Theatre presented by Stage Door Entertainment, is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday through July 11 with additional performances Wednesdays through Saturdays through July 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 10 miles west on Charleston Boulevard from Interstate 215. The park entrance fee is $5 per car before 5 p.m. Park entrance is free with ticket after 5 p.m. Seating begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate (594-7529 or 895-2787).
Exhibits
THE ART OF RICHARD MACDONALD
Fine Art Gallery at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 730-3990
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.
BRIDGE GALLERY IN CITY HALL
400 E. Stewart Ave.; 229-1012
"National Invitational Postcard Exhibit" is on display. Hours are 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the second floor.
CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY
6711 N. Buffalo Drive; 507-6100
"Desert Form and Color," an exhibit by Lynda A. Whitehair, is on display.
CHARLESTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER
800 S. Brush St.; 229-6383
"Celebrating Life!," the exhibition of the juried fine arts competition for Clark Country residents age 50 and over, is on display.
CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY
1401 E. Flamingo Road; 507-3400
"Shanghai Bright Artworks," an exhibit of contemporary paintings by Chinese artists, is on display in the exhibit hall.
EAST LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
250 N. Eastern Ave.; 229-4631
"Occupied Space," an exhibition featuring artwork by Las Vegas artists, is on display through Sunday.
ENTERPRISE LIBRARY
25 E. Shelbourne Ave.; 507-3760
"Driven to Abstraction," an abstract photography exhibition by Mel Wittenstein, is on display through Sunday. "Valley of Fire: Faces, Animals and Other Things," a photography exhibition by Bob Furtek, opens Tuesday.
THE GALLERY AT LIBERTY POINTE
Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; 267-2171
"Been There, Painted That," an exhibit by artist Ed Klein, opens Monday.
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY
4280 S. Jones Blvd.; 507-3820
"2 Artists-2 Views," an exhibit by watercolor artists Mary Shaw and Flo Mlynarczyk, is on display.
SUMMERLIN LIBRARY
1771 Inner Circle Drive; 507-3860
"Art of Richard Hillman," an exhibition of drawings, paintings, photography and three-dimensional pieces, is on display.
SUNRISE LIBRARY
5400 Harris Ave.; 507-3900
"The Artist Within," a photography exhibit by Greg Preston of artists and illustrators of comics, graphic novels and cartoons, is on display.
WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY
6301 W. Charleston Blvd.; 507-3940
"Shots in the Dark," a photography exhibit by Ed Foster of performers on stage in Las Vegas, is on display through Tuesday.
WEST LAS VEGAS ARTS CENTER
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 229-4800
"A 40-Year Journey: Faces and Places," a photography exhibit by John Broussard, is on display. Hours are 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday.
WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 507-3980
"Angels Unveiled," an exhibit of paintings by Montana Black, is on display.
WHITNEY LIBRARY
5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 507-4010
"Phenomenal," an exhibit by Mona Spears, is on
display.
Galleries
ART CENTER AT NEONOPOLIS
Neonopolis second level, 450 Fremont St.; 878-1717
Over 30 galleries and studios featuring paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, fabric design and more. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays.
ART DE VIGNETTES TOO
Country Club Center, 1714 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway; 851-2020
The gallery features paintings, sculptures, estate and fine jewelry. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
ART ENCOUNTER
5720 Arville St., Suite No. 114; 227-0220
Features a diverse collection of contemporary art from more than 100 local, national and international artists. Currently on display are paintings by Paul Tapia. The gallery is open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday by appointment.
ART INSTITUTE OF LAS VEGAS GALLERY
2350 Corporate Circle, Henderson; 369-9944
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.
ART OF PETER MAX GALLERY
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 644-7070
Features original paintings by Peter Max on display.
BOULDER CITY ART GUILD GALLERY
1305 Arizona St., Boulder City; 293-2138
The gallery is a cooperative venture of members of the Guild, with more than 40 Southern Nevada artists participating.
CENTAUR GALLERIES
Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 737-1234
Artwork by Rembrandt, Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró, Norman Rockwell and Salvador Dalí are on display. The gallery currently has the limited edition "The Playboy Suite" by LeRoy Neiman on display.
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA GALLERY
3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas; 651-4205
Hours for the Fine Arts Gallery are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
DONNA BEAM FINE ART GALLERY
4505 S. Maryland Parkway; 895-3893
Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
GALERIE LASSEN
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-6900
Features paintings, prints and sculptures of seascapes, marine mammals and more by marine artist Christian Riese Lassen.
GALERIE MICHELANGELO
On Appian Way at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 796-5001
Features works by LeRoy Neiman, Erte, Leonardo Nierman, Gary Mirabelle, Michael Wilkinson and Chester Fields.
GALLERIA DI SORRENTO
Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 369-8000
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.
JACK GALLERY
Various locations
The art gallery features paintings and fine art prints by contemporary artists and has three locations in Las Vegas: Jack Gallery at Mandalay Bay is open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South (632-4770); Jack Gallery at The Venetian is open 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays, and is located across St. Mark's Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South (866-6813); and Jack Gallery at 1039 Main St. (868-7880).
KUSH FINE ART
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 363-1990
Features artwork by Vladimir Kush, Thomas Arvid and Dale Mathis on display.
THE NEIL LEIFER GALLERY
Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 731-7110
Features Leifer's photography exhibit of sports history photos on display 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily.
PETER LIK GALLERY
Mandalay Place, 3930 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 309-9888
Featuring works by landscape photographer Peter Lik on display 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.
POP CULTURE GALLERY
1302 S. Third St.; 388-2015
Featuring entertainment-related paintings and limited editions on display. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
PURCELL STUDIOS & GALLERY
5524 Zachary St.; 564-9565
Features etchings, pastels, watercolors, portraits and original works by Loren Purcell.
S2 ART CENTER/ATELIER
1 E. Charleston Blvd.; 868-7880
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).
WYLAND GALLERIES OF LAS VEGAS
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 699-9970
Features the works of Wyland and 15 other environmental artists.
EXHIBITS
THE ART OF RICHARD MACDONALD
Fine Art Gallery at the "O" Theatre at Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 730-3990
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.
BRIDGE GALLERY IN CITY HALL
400 Stewart Ave.; 229-1012
"National Invitational Postcard Exhibit" is on display through Thursday. Hours are 8 p.m.-5 a.m. Mondays through Fridays. The gallery is on the second floor.
CENTENNIAL HILLS LIBRARY
6711 N. Buffalo Drive; 507-6100
The exhibit "Over the Rainbow: A Juried Art Competition" is on display. The exhibit features 2D and 3D works by young adults and adult artists with the theme "A Celebration of Diversity, Individuality and Creativity in Our Community."
CHARLESTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER
800 S. Brush St.; 229-6383
"Celebrating Life!," the exhibition of the juried fine arts competition for Clark Country residents age 50 and over, is on display through Wednesday. "Confrontations," an exhibit of paintings by Erin Anfinson, is on display.
CLARK COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
500 Grand Central Parkway; 455-7030
A touring exhibit on Clark County history opens at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the rotunda gallery. The exhibit covers main subject areas of Clark County history including, early exploration and development, mining, farming, transportation, gaming, entertainment and more. A history panel discussion on "History of the Las Vegas Strip: Howard Hughes & Beyond," will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday. The roundtable discussion will Burton Cohen, Geoff Schumacher, Peg Crockett and moderator Mark Hall-Patton.
CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY
1401 E. Flamingo Road; 507-3400
"Shanghai Bright Artworks," an exhibit of contemporary paintings by Chinese artists, is on display in the exhibit hall.
ENTERPRISE LIBRARY
25 E. Shelbourne Ave.; 507-3760
"Valley of Fire: Faces, Animals and Other Things," a photography exhibition by Bob Furtek, is on display.
THE GALLERY AT LIBERTY POINTE
Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway; 267-2171
"Been There, Painted That," an exhibit by artist Ed Klein, is on display through today.
MCQ FINE ART
620 S. Seventh St.; 366-9339
"Richard Serra: Levels," an exhibit by sculptor and printmaker Richard Serra, is on display.
REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER
821 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 229-6211
"Some Future - Sometime," an art exhibition curated by David Sanchez Burr and featuring works by Amelia Winger Bearskin, Aaron Sheppard, Aaron "Flint" Jameson, Craig Colorusso, Lake Newton and Burr, is on display.
SAHARA WEST LIBRARY
9600 W. Sahara Ave.; 507-3630
"Second Wind," an exhibit of ceramic sculptures by Robin Stark, is on display through Sunday. The exhibit "Viva Las Vegas: A Photographic Retrospective of Images of Latino Entertainers," presented by the Las Vegas News Bureau, opens Thursday.
SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY
4280 S. Jones Blvd.; 507-3820
"2 Artists-2 Views," an exhibit by watercolor artists Mary Shaw and Flo Mlynarczyk, is on display.
SUMMERLIN LIBRARY
1771 Inner Circle Drive; 507-3860
"College of Southern Nevada Ceramic Student Invitational," an exhibit featuring works by CSN ceramic art students, is on display.
SUNRISE LIBRARY
5400 Harris Ave.; 507-3900
"Hope of the World," an exhibit by Sandra Lord Thomas, is on display.
WEST LAS VEGAS ARTS CENTER
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 229-4800
"A 40-Year Journey: Faces and Places," a photography exhibit by John Broussard, is on display through Saturday. Hours are 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday.
WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.; 507-3980
"Angels Unveiled," an exhibit of paintings by Montana Black, is on display through Sunday. A juried exhibition featuring selected works by members of the Nevada Camera Club opens Tuesday.
WHITNEY LIBRARY
5175 E. Tropicana Ave.; 507-4010
"Phenomenal," an exhibit by Mona Spears, is on display.
WINCHESTER CULTURAL CENTER
3130 S. McLeod Drive; 455-8239
"drift," an exhibit of drawings and paintings by Leah Craig and Janet Greek, is on display. An artist reception will be at 5:30 p.m. today. -Back to top-
Museums
THE ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM
Frank H. Rogers Science and Technology Building, 755 E. Flamingo Road; 794-5161
The 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. General admission is $12, $9 for seniors, ages 7-17, students and military personnel with ID, children 6 and under are free.
BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 693-7871
"Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends," featuring paintings and sculptures by contemporary artists including Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Ellsworth Kelly and Sol Le Witt, is on display. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays with last admittance a half hour before closing. South. Admission is $15, $12 for Nevada residents and seniors, $10 for students, teachers and military with valid ID, children 12 and younger are free. On Wednesdays, admission is $8 for locals 5-7 p.m.
BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM
1305 Arizona St., Boulder City; 294-1988
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.
CLARK COUNTY MUSEUM
1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson; 455-7955
Exhibits include a Southern Nevada time line, a depot hall, the Heritage Street historical residence area and the Nevada ghost town display. An exhibit chronicling the history of Clark County is on display through Tuesday. Hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. General admission is $1.50, $1 senior citizens and children.
HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA
Embarq Building, 330 S. Valley View Blvd.; 773-2203
"Mix It Up," an exhibit by local and regional artists is on display. Hours are 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays.
HOWARD W. CANNON AVIATION MUSEUM
McCarran International Airport, 5757 Wayne Newton Blvd.; 261-5743
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.
LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 384-3466
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. "Glow: Living Lights," an exhibit exploring bioluminescence, is on display. The exhibit "Tusks! Ice Age Mammoths and Mastodons" is on display. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. General admission is $8; $7 for senior citizens, military personnel and students; $4 for children aged 3 to 11; and free for children 2 and younger.
LIBERACE MUSEUM
1775 E. Tropicana Ave.; 798-5595
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. The Liberace Cabaret featuring Philip Fortenberry is at 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, $17.50. 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.
LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
833 Las Vegas Blvd. North; 382-3445
The museum features more than 100 hands-on exhibits, ongoing workshops, performances and demonstrations. "It's Your Choice," an interactive exhibition on healthy eating habits, is on display. The exhibit "Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body" is on display. Hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $8; $7 for senior citizens, military personnel and children younger than 17; and free for children under 1.
LOST CITY MUSEUM
Located at State Route 169 off Interstate 15 in Overton; 397-2193
"As Clear As Back and White," an exhibit by artist Leigh Neibaur, is on display through Monday. 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.
MARJORIE BARRICK MUSEUM
University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway; 895-3381
Features permanent exhibits on old and modern Las Vegas, as well as Smithsonian exhibits. The photo exhibit "Down the Colorado and Bypassed Byways" is on display. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.
NEVADA STATE MUSEUM
700 Twin Lakes Drive; 486-5205
Houses 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. 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 "Desert Love Buggy" is on display in the History Gallery. "Las Vegas Showgirl Art Competition Exhibition" is on display. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. General admission is $4, $3 for seniors and free for children 17 and younger.
NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
601 Yucca St., Boulder City; 486-5933
Offers historic train rides on the Nevada Southern Railway 10, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. General admission is $8, $7 for seniors and $4 for children 11 and younger.
SEARCHLIGHT HISTORIC MUSEUM & HISTORIC MINING PARK
Searchlight Community Center, 200 N. Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight; 297-1682
A satellite of the Clark County Museum, the museum offers self-guided tours featuring the history of Searchlight and its residents. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.
SOUTHERN NEVADA MUSEUM OF FINE ART
Neonopolis, 450 Fremont St., Suite 280; 382-2926
Features original works by artists from Japan, China and surrounding Asian countries. Hours are 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $3.
VIRGIN VALLEY HERITAGE MUSEUM
35 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite; 346-5705
Features pioneer and American Indian artifacts from the Virgin Valley area from the late 1800s through early 1900s. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. -Back to top-
