Henderson-area Community Events Calendar, March 24-30, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Richard Cheese & Lounge Against The Machine: The band is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. March 25 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $25, $35, $45 or $60 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center, by logging onto sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. Guests must be 21 years or older.

2. Easter celebration: Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to host the free event from 1 to 5 p.m. March 26 and 27. Balloon artists, face painters, factory tours, music, games, food trucks and photos with the Easter bunny are planned. Visit ethelm.com.

3. The Lettermen: The 1950s pop band is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $35, $40 or $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Award-winning roses: American Rose Society-certified horticultural judges and apprentice judges will share tips and tricks on how to grow award-winning roses at 7 p.m. March 24 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event is free. Call 702-257-5555 or email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu.

Wisdom flow yoga: Instructor Maria C. Bartrum is set to lead the outdoor class from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Thursdays from March 24 through May 26 at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Monte Lago Blvd., with sessions taking place inside the banquet room during inclement weather. Wisdom flow is rooted in Vinyasa yoga and has an emphasis on moving the body’s core, and participants are set to learn the foundation and principles of proper body alignment. Classes are $15 each or $125 for a 10-class pass. Mat rentals are $5. Those who bring a friend receive a free class. Email mcbartrum@gmail.com or visit reflectionbaygolf.com.

Junior naturalist day: Youths ages 6-12 can learn what it’s like to be a naturalist from 8 to 9:30 a.m. March 26 at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive. Participants can join staff members in the field to collect data on weather conditions, plants, animals and birds. The cost is $7.25, and the activity code is 661010-02. Call 267-4180 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Easter happenings: The events are planned at First Henderson United Methodist Church, 609 E. Horizon Drive. The schedule is: 7 p.m. March 24, Maundy Thursday service, commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper, which is set to be re-enacted at the event; noon to 3 p.m. March 25, silent prayer and meditation, with a Good Friday service scheduled at 7 p.m.; 11 a.m. March 26, free Easter egg hunt in the courtyard, where about 2,000 plastic eggs will be hidden; and 6:30 a.m. March 27, Sunrise Worship conducted by church youths in the courtyard, followed by a continental breakfast at 7:30 a.m., a celebration and praise service at 8 a.m. and a traditional service at 11 a.m. Call 702-565-6049 or visit firsthendersonumc.org.

Glass Craft & Bead Expo: The 21st annual event is planned from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 1 and 2 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 3 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event will offer nearly 150 booths and 70 tabletops, as well as demonstrations in flameworking and other glass art techniques. Additionally, more than 250 classes are set to be taught by professional artists and industry leaders, with mediums including stained, fused, mosaics, coldworking, beadmaking and marble making. Classes are set to begin at 9 a.m. March 30, and registration is planned starting at 7 a.m. Prices vary for the sessions. Three-day admission to the expo is $15, and seniors and military personnel pay $13. Visit glasscraftexpo.com.

Garage sale: The free event is planned from 7 a.m. to noon April 2 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Clothes, toys, books and other items will be available. Booth registration is $20 for those who want to sell items, and registration is due by March 26. Call 702-267-4070 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Live music: Upcoming entertainment planned from 8 to 11 p.m. at Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, includes Stefnrock, March 25; and Shaun South, March 26. Visit elixirlounge.net.

Theatre Chaotica: The acting improv and character development workshops are planned from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at Theatre in the Valley, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $5. Call 702-642-1047 or visit tinyurl.com/theatrechaotica or theatreinthevalley.org.

Easter Bunny Photos: The photos can be taken from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 24-26 in center court at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.

Abstract art show: “The Geometric Art of Eugene Lang” is slated to be displayed through March at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Lang, a Brooklyn, N.Y., native, is an abstract artist specializing in geometric design and mixed media. His art features bright blocks and triangles of complimentary colors. Visit hendersonlibraries.com or call 702-207-4261.

Nevada Watercolor Society: The group’s annual Signature Art Show is planned through April 3 at the Reflection Bay Golf Club, 75 Montelago Blvd. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, when hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit nvws.org.

Call for musicians: The nonprofit Las Vegas Young Artists Orchestra is seeking applications for its new Academy Orchestra program for youths 15 or younger who show significant potential. The free program will welcome up to 50 new students who will work alongside internationally recognized guest artists and perform regularly throughout the year. The application deadline is April 8. Musicians up to age 23, meanwhile, can submit applications until May 15 for membership in the Young Artists Orchestra. Visit lvyao.org.

Heritage Parade & Festival: The free city of Henderson event is slated for April 23 in the Water Street District, kicking off with a Mayor & Council Breakfast at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 10 a.m. along Water Street from Ocean Avenue to Victory Road. Festival activities are planned from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and live entertainment is scheduled to start at noon at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Food vendors also are planned. The event aims to celebrate the city’s history and its incorporation, which took place April 16, 1953. Fees for parade entries are $50 for the general public and $25 per nonprofit. Applications are available at cityofhenderson.com and are due March 31. Entries must reflect this year’s theme, My Henderson, for a chance to win prizes. School groups, community organizations, businesses and individuals are encouraged to participate. Entries will be judged on incorporation of the theme, creativity and overall appeal. Prizes are $1,000 for first place, $750 for second place and $500 for third place. Visit tinyurl.com/hendersonheritage or call 702-267-2171.

Rose Garden: Forty-four varieties of roses can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Southern Area Master Gardener’s Rose Garden, 8050 Paradise Road. Rose varieties include hybrid teas, floribundas, shrubs, rugosas, damasks, noisettes and miniatures. The beds have engraved signage bearing the names of the roses, the varieties and the year of market introduction. The garden recently received a certificate of achievement in the Small Garden class during the national Sunshine ‘n Roses Pacific Southwest District’s annual convention. The district spans Southern California, Arizona, parts of Nevada, New Mexico and West Texas. The garden is maintained by Master Gardeners and members of the South Valley Rose Society. Visit southvalleyrosesociety.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Pub Crawl with Desert Companion: The event is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. March 24 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Desert Companion and KNPR partner with Tivoli Village and its restaurant tenants to host its first Pub Crawl. Attendees can travel from Kabuki, Cantina Laredo and Brio, partaking in trivia while enjoying curated cocktails. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

“The Speed of Darkness”: David McKee is scheduled to direct performances of the play by Steve Tesich at 8 p.m. March 24-26 and 2 p.m. March 27 in the Fischer Black Box at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for seniors or students. Ushers can see the show for free. Visit lvlt.org.

Kristin Chenoweth: The concert is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 25 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $29 to $115. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Third Eye Blind: The group is set to reunite for the first time in more than a decade to perform and host an ARTTEC Friendraiser at 7 p.m. March 25 at the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. ARTTEC is a nonprofit entertainment career-training program. The event is set to include a cash bar and a raffle benefiting the charity. Tickets are $250 and are available at tinyurl.com/3eb-arttec. ARTTEC also encourages people to sponsor a student, which costs $25 for a year at arttecusa.com/donate.

Town Square Hop & Shop: The Easter Egg Hunt and Family Festivalis planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 26 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. It includes egg hunts, rock climbing, face painting, airbrush tattoos and bounce houses. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

Spring Wine Walk: The walk is set from 3 to 6 p.m. March 26 at Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.

Funny Bunny Race For Parkinson’s: The Friends of Parkinson’s plans to host its annual 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun walk from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26 at Bruce Trent Park, 7353 Eugene Ave. A kids bunny hop for eggs, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and food are planned. Registration is $30 for the 1-mile fun walk; $35 for the 5K; $40 for the 10K; and $10 for the Bunny Hop with a T-shirt (without a T-shirt is free to participate). To register, visit bit.ly/1oacHbZ. For more information, email friendsofparkinsonslv@gmail.com or call 702-381-4141.

Easter Egg Hunt: Children of all faiths are invited to a free Easter egg hunt at 10 a.m. March 26 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Dress is casual. Children should bring an empty basket or other container to carry home any treat-filled eggs they find. Additionally, Easter services are planned at 10 a.m. March 27. Call 702-648-8437.

Education run: The Celebrate Education 8K and 1-Mile Fun Run is slated for 8 a.m. March 26 at Kellogg-Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. The event is sponsored by the Las Vegas Track Club. Visit lvtc.org.

Jay Cutler Desert Classic: The Las Vegas City Athletic Club 2016 Jay Cutler Desert Classic, a men’s and women’s body-building, physique and fitness competition, is scheduled for March 26, with pre-judging set at 10:30 a.m. and the finals at 6:30 p.m. in the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets for pre-judging start at $35.50. Tickets for the finals are $48 for reserved seating and $52 for VIP seating. A meet-and-greet ticket that includes a question-and-answer session with Jay Cutler is $100. An after-party is scheduled at Ghostbar. Visit lasvegasnpc.com.

Yoga on the Meadow: Stretch with the Red Rock Canyon escarpment as your background during Yoga on the Meadow sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. March 26 and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Easter Seals Walk: The eighth annual Easter Walk & Roll to benefit Easter Seals Nevada, a half-mile walk followed by a carnival with egg hunts and a petting zoo, is scheduled at 9 a.m. March 26 at Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and is $35 for adults and $20 for children, seniors and members of the military. Visit eastersealsnevada.org/walknroll.

Mountain egg hunt: An Easter egg hunt is scheduled March 26 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Children 6 or younger are set to hunt at 10 a.m. Children 7 or older can hunt at 10:30 a.m. Eggs will be limited, and participation is first-come, first-served. Park admission is $7 per car for Nevada residents. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-mountain-ranch-state-park.

Butterfly habitat: The butterflies are back at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The preserve’s seasonal butterfly habitat is slated to be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through May 30 as weather permits. Admission is $2 for members, $3 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.

The Age of Disruption: A pair of events concerning Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is scheduled March 30 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. A documentary by the director of “Alive Inside,” followed by a community engagement workshop designed for people living with dementia and carepartners, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. and a nonfiction theatrical performance featuring original music, storytelling, poetry and insights on aging and care by aging expert Dr. Bill Thomas and musical guest Nate Silas Richardson is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 per event. Visit tinyurl.com/aging16.

PurpleStride: The 5K run and family-friendly walk is set for 9 a.m. April 2 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration is scheduled at 7 a.m. and is $30 to $35 in advance and $35 to $40 on the day of the event, which benefits the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Visit pancan.org. To register, visit purplestride.org/lasvegas.

PLAN AHEAD

Bird craft day: Children ages 3 to 5 can hear a story, learn about birds and make a craft from 9 to 10 a.m. March 29 at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive. The cost is $6.25, and the activity code is 661034-05. Call 702-267-4180 or visit cityofhenderson.com.

Guitar Pull: The eighth annual event, put on by the country music station 95.5 FM The Bull, is planned at 8 p.m. March 31 at Green Valley Ranch Resort’s Grand Events Center, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. The acoustic guitar concert is set to feature Hunter Hayes, Justin Moore, Charles Kelley, Kip Moore and Kelsea Ballerini. Tickets range from $30 to $105, and proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.

Sibling workshop: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans to host a sibshop facilitator training and sibling issues workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 and 2 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Conducted by nationally known trainer Don Meyer, the event will teach participants how to facilitate sibshops, geared toward young brothers and sisters of children with developmental concerns. The event is open to psychologists, social workers, service providers, teachers, adult siblings, parents and other family members. The event costs $49 for Nevada residents and $149 for others. Those interested can register at lvtraining.eventbrite.com or contact Diana Rovetti, project director for the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, at rovetti@unr.edu.

Teens-N-Training: The city of Henderson’s junior leader program for youths ages 14 and 15 is accepting applications for its summer program through 6 p.m. April 8. The program provides teens with hands-on learning and training experience focusing on leadership, responsibility, teamwork and customer service. Participation is $110 and includes a T-shirt. Visit tinyurl.com/teensintraining or call 702-267-4100.

Understanding Your Irrigation: The Gardening in Small Places session is planned from 8 a.m. to noon April 9 at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The class is limited to 25 people, and the cost is $25. Register by emailing Elaine Fagin at fagine@unce.unr.edu, calling 702-257-5573 or visiting eventbrite.com.

Theatre in the Valley: The troupe plans to perform the comedy “2 Across” by Jerry Meyer from 8 to 9:45 p.m. April 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 and 2 to 3:45 p.m. April 10, 17 and 24 at the Theatre in the Valley Playhouse, 10 Pacific Ave. The cost is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children. Visit theatreinthevalley.org.

Art Train: Residents can help raise money for the scholarship fund at the nonprofit City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St., by riding the Art Train from 5:30 to 9 p.m. April 9, with boarding planned at the Nevada Southern Railway, 601 Yucca St., in Boulder City. Art is set to be displayed at the station and aboard the train. Raffles and live music also are scheduled. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance by calling 702-260-300. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.

Gardening classes: The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners and the city of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department plan to host the free series at 9 a.m. Saturdays in April at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. The schedule is: April 9, Water in the Desert; April 16, Container Gardening; April 23, Growing Roses; and April 30, The Plant Detective. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks and click “online registration.” Master Gardeners also plan to have an Ask a Master Gardener table at the park on class days.

Cadillac Through the Years: The 11th annual event, sponsored by the Cadillac & LaSalle Club of Las Vegas and Findlay Cadillac, 993 Auto Show Drive, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 10 on Main Street at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive. Eighty-eight cars representing 114 years of Cadillac’s history are set to be on display, with cars dating from 1902 to present. Drawings, prizes and entertainment by Jay Joseph, who also will attend a meet-and-greet. Also planned is a book signing with author Rick Ainsworth, whose newest book is titled “American Dictator: Changing of the Guard.” Visit lasvegasclc.org or shopthedistrictgvr.com.

Spring concert: The Henderson Symphony Orchestra plans the free event at 8 p.m. April 15 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonsymphony.org or call 702-907-8863.

Scotty McCreery: The “American Idol” season 10 winner is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. April 22 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. McCreer’s songs blend contemporary and traditional country music. Tickets are $25, $30 or $55. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4849.

Clint Holmes: The singer-songwriter is slated to perform at 7 p.m. April 23 at the M Pavilion inside the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $19.99, $24.99 or $29.99 and can be purchased at the M Box Office, by calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting ticketmaster.com.

Space Oddity: Performer David Brighton’s tribute to David Bowie is planned at 8 p.m. April 30 inside Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $17. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Spring Outdoor Craft Market: The event is slated from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 at Create, 1570 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 170. Handmade and vintage items from local vendors will be available for purchase, and free and paid children’s craft stations are planned. Visit createhenderson.com.

Art Festival of Henderson: The city of Henderson plans the event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 7 and 8 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water St. The annual festival is set to feature juried art in a variety of mediums. Performances, a chalk competition and other interactive art also is set to be part of the event, with dozens of booths lining Water Street. Visit cityofhenderson.com or call 702-267-4050.

ONGOING

Family Game Day: Family fun is planned at the event from 4 to 5 p.m. monthly on the fourth Saturday at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Nashville Unplugged Hall Of Fame Series: Performances for the country music series are scheduled for 8 p.m. monthly on the second Thursday at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $10, and Boarding Pass card members receive a $5 discount. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts or nashvilleunplugged.net.

Yellow Brick Road: The classic rock tribute band is set to perform at 10 p.m. Fridays at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. The cost is $5, and guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.

Desert Newcomers Club: This nondenominational social club for women who are new to the Las Vegas/Henderson area is set to meet the third Wednesday of every month. Coffee meetings are planned at 10 a.m. the last Thursday of the month at the Green Valley Methodist Church, 2200 Robindale Road. Visit desertnewcomersclub.org.

Open mic nights: Kelly Clinton is scheduled to host the dinner shows from 9 to 11:55 p.m. Mondays at the Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The events will feature unknown and established entertainers. Reservations are suggested. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com.

Harp music: Mariano Gonzalez is scheduled to perform on the harp from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays in the main dining room at The Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit bootleggerlasvegas.com or call 702-736-4939.