East Valley Community Calendar, Aug. 6-12, 2015
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1. All City Synchronized Swimming Show ’ Movie Madness:Synchronized swimming teams from the city of Las Vegas, Clark County, Henderson, and the novice Desert Mermaid teams are scheduled to perform routines to movie favorites from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Baker Pool, 1100 E. St. Louis Ave. Visit lasvegasnv.gov or call 702-229-6393.
2. "Funky Love! A Spoken Word Live Music Show":The performance featuring poet Lee Mallory, upright bass player Mizz Absurd and singer Philena Carter is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Double Down Saloon 4640 Paradise Road. Visit doubledownsaloon.com or call 702-791-5775.
3. Dance concert fundraiser: Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts, 3265 E. Patrick Lane, plans to present its annual Fantasy Petite and Concert Fantasy dance concerts to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Aug. 8 and 9 at Cashman Theatre at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. It donated just over $30,000 last year. Call 702-458-7575 or Sherry Fehrmann at 702-883-3337, or visit fernadair.com.
4. Las Vegas Stories: Las Vegas in Pop Culture: A lecture by journalist F. Andrew Taylor discussing Las Vegas in pop culture works, including novels "Last Call" and "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" and films including "Diamonds are Forever" and "Viva Las Vegas," is scheduled at 7 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp: The Kids 2015 Final Musical Productions for all ages is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road; and 2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free to all performances, but a ticket is required to attend Aug. 8. The musical productions will be presented by participants in the Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for Kids 2015. Call 702-229-4800.
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch":Performances of the musical are scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $28 for VIP, which includes splash zone seating and limited edition swag. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
Onyx After Hours: The theater announces the premiere of Full House: The Very Special Episodes at 11 p.m. Fridays starting Aug. 7 at the theater, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. Conceived and directed by Onyx Producing Director Troy Heard, Full House: The Very Special Episodes skewers the popular late-'80s, early '90s TV show. Each one-hour show features two episodes from the series, with some TGIF commercials in between. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com.
Movies at Container Park: "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is set to be shown at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
Ward 5 Coffee with the Councilman: Ward 5 City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow is set to join constituents for coffee and conversation on how to improve Ward 5 and the city of Las Vegas from 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 6 at Starbucks, 751 N. Rancho Drive.
The second annual Hot Havana Nights: The celebration of Cuban culture is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave. the event is set to include Cuban cuisine, the sounds of the nine-piece Cuban-American Jazz band Rumbantela and dances such as the Tango and Conga. Classic casino games including blackjack, roulette, craps and baccarat are set to be available, along with tropical cocktails and a cigar bar. Tickets are $45 with a 10 percent discount for Museum members. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.
Third annual Kumukahi Ukulele & Hula Festival: The event is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Aug. 8 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets for each event are $22 plus tax and fees. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Broadway Dreamers Fantasy Camp Showcases: The performances featuring students of the five week Broadway Dreamers Fantasy Camp is scheduled from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, 14 and 20 at Kahunaville Showroom in Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South.The camps are a collaboration between nonprofit Positively Arts Foundation and Broadway Dreamers, a collection of Broadway, Disney, and Cirque du Soleil stars. Tickets are $20 or $10 with a local ID. Visit pafgive.org.
Adobe Brick Demonstration: The all-ages class is planned from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 8 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Join a ranger and learn the basics of how to build adobe bricks using dirt, sand, dried vegetation and water like the pioneers did. Admission is $1 per person, and kids 12 or younger are free. Contact Daniel Wassmund at 702-486-3511 or oldfortranger@parks.nv.gov.
A free NV Energy Senior Energy Assistance Expo
is planned from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 8 in Hall A at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is set to provide an opportunity for seniors to meet with NV Energy customer service representatives to apply for energy assistance, make payment arrangements and apply for other NV Energy programs. Seniors may receive up to $350 in assistance through Project REACH if they are 62 or older. They must bring a valid Nevada driver's license or Nevada ID, a past-due NV Energy electric bill and proof of existing or pending income. Free parking coupons are available at tinyurl.com/freecashmanparking. Visit tinyurl.com/nvenergyprojectreach.
Paint-Drink-Dine:
Crazy Pita Town Square partners with Paint and Party Las Vegas throughout the summer offering guests Paint’Drink-Dine events. The next one is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at Crazy Pita, 6587 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 190. Guests get the option to choose from multiple portraits to paint and learn from local artists while creating a beautiful piece of artwork to keep or give as a gift. The cost is $30 per person or $20 for children 16 or younger and includes painting materials and supplies and one appetizer per table. Happy Hour prices will be offered to Paint Party guests at 50 percent off beer and wine. The event is all ages and experience. Reservations are required at 702-778-3310. Call 702-896-7482 or visit crazypita.com.
"Royal Wedding":
The 1951 film is set to be screened as part of Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Stanley Donen, King of the Hollywood Musical series at 1 p.m. Aug 11 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Movies at the library: The screenings are planned at 1 p.m. at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Upcoming movies include "Royal Wedding," Aug. 11, "Singing in the Rain," Aug. 18, "Damn Yankees" Aug. 25 and a Saturday matinee, "Kingsman: The Secret Service," at 2 p.m. Aug. 8.
Fires in the Middle East: The concert and news brief is planned at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Family Worship Christian Center, 3945 E. Patrick Lane. Listen to Jerusalem, Israel-based singers Barry and Batya Segal. Call 702-461-5582 or visit visionforisrael.com or forfamilyonline.org.
Middle School Survival: The guidance classes are planned at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4015; 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, 702-507-3436; and 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, 702-507-6041. Learn about library resources, practice opening combination locks and get other answers to questions about middling school. The events are free.
Family Fun Day: This family event is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at Southwest Medical Associates, 420 N. Nellis Blvd. Activities for kids, snacks, giveaways and information on Health Plan of Nevada's Smart Choice are planned.
Batteries Included Friday Night Lights Field Day: The event for participants 13 to 18 is scheduled at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at Doolittle Park, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 702-229-2330.
The eighth annual Cox Back-to-School Fair:The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Participants include several divisions of the Clark County School District with information on food service, bus transportation, zoning and more. Low-cost immunizations are set to be provided through First Med Health and Wellness Center in partnership with Immunize Nevada. Visit tinyurl.com/btscox.
Free poetry workshops on Beat Poetics: Workshops are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 and Sept. 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, conducted by new Clark County poet laureate Bruce Isaacson. Email poetlaureateclarkcounty@cox.net to register.
West Las Vegas Arts Center classes: Register for fall classes at the center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., through Aug. 29. Classes include African dance for children, ballet, street funk/hip hop, audio engineering, private piano/voice lessons and more. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki exhibit: This exhibit from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is set to be on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 31 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. The exhibit is included with museum admission. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.
"Celebrating Life! 2015 Winners Circle": An exhibition of work by artists 50 or older is set to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Sept. 12 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Frankie Moreno: Performances are set in Cabaret Jazz at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 29. Tickets start at $25 for single shows and $250 for the 10-show series. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
"Really Bad Rice": Exhibition featuring the work of artist Greg Allred through Oct. 8 during regular business hours at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Sculptures incorporate common objects, made of steel, in unlikely relationships. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
WORTH A DRIVE
Summer Rock Concert Series: Free concerts are scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays in the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Performers scheduled include: Empire Records on Aug. 7, Crown Avenue on Aug. 14, Roxy Gunn on Aug. 21 and Vinyl Vault on Aug. 28. Visit silvertoncasino.com.
Water on the Meadow: Families are invited to play in the sprinklers and slip and slide down a 50-foot water-covered plastic runway from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8, 16, 22 and 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for Nevada residents or $65 for an annual pass. The event is also set to include an interactive program about water conservation. Visit parks.nv.gov.
Cox Back-to-School Fairs: More than 40 booths, resources and information about back-to-school readiness and low-cost immunizations are planned during a back-to-school fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane. Another event is scheduled for Aug. 15 at The Boulevard Mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Participants include several divisions of the Clark County School District with information on food service, bus transportation, zoning and more. Low-cost immunizations are set to be provided through First Med Health and Wellness Center in partnership with Immunize Nevada. Visit tinyurl.com/btscox.
Mini docent class: A class lasting three weeks is planned to start Aug. 8 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Docents help rangers at the park, and the mini training will qualify volunteers enough to help at the Visitors Center, and in the fall these same volunteers can continue their training when the full eight-week program takes place. Contact Carlo Luzzi at 702-658-9341 or carlo61880@yahoo.com.
Super Summer Theatre:"Tarzan" is planned for 8:05 p.m. Aug. 12-29 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Parking is set to open at 5 p.m., and meadow seating at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general admission grass seating. Picnics are welcome, and concessions are sold. Tickets are $12 in advance and are available at showtix4u.com. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. The season-closing "Lend Me A Tenor" is set for 7:05 p.m. Sept. 10-26. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
Ranger-led hike to Sandstone Canyon:A hike for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 14 and 31 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the 215 Beltway. Attendees should bring water and a flashlight and wear closed-toed shoes. Participation is free with park admission, which is $7 for residents or $65 for an annual pass. Visit parks.nv.gov.
Dino Summer: The visiting exhibit is planned at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., through Sept. 20. It is set to feature an animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex and triceratops, interactive video games and a dino bone dig. The attraction is also scheduled to offer a 30-minute live animal show titled "Eat or Be Eaten: Predators and Prey" at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Aug. 23 and Aug. 29 and 30. The show is set to feature Springs Preserve zoologists and staff members with a rotating cast of animals, including bugs, lizards, snakes and small mammals. Audience members can participate in trivia games to win prizes. A behind-the-scenes tour, offering a chance to get up close with the animals, is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The dinosaur exhibit and predator show are free for members or with paid general admission. The tour is an additional $3 for members or $5 for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org.
50th Western reunion: Western High School's class of 1965 plans to host its 50th reunion Oct. 16 and 17 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Call Kathy Keller at 702-736-3155 or e-mail westernclassof65@gmail.com.
PLAN AHEAD
Movies at Town Square: Screenings are planned at 6 p.m. and include "Finding Nemo," Aug. 13; "Cinderella," Aug. 20 and "The Wedding Singer," Aug. 21. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.
Entrepreneur event: The city of Las Vegas, in conjunction with The Nevada Small Business Development Center, is set to host a free event for residents looking to start a new business from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Aug. 20 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S Main St. The event is to help potential entrepreneurs assess their ideas and investment and explain requirements for beginning a business in Las Vegas. Featured speakers include Cathy Brooks, local business owner at the Hydrant Club in downtown Las Vegas, city business license experts and Kathy Carrico from the center. Seating is limited, and registration is required. RSVP bys visiting nevadasbdc.org and clicking training calendar. For more information, call Kathy Carrico at 775-784-6879 or email kcarrico@unr.edu. For questions for the city of Las Vegas, call Jim Rickett at 702-229-6482.
Movies at Container Park: "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is to be screened at 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
Atomic Bomb Survivor Speaking Live from Japan: This public Skype conversation is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the National Atomic Testing Museum, 755 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free for members and $10 for non-members. Visit tinyurl.com/atom-muse or call 702-794-5151.
Cinema in the Circle: Movie screenings are planned at 6:30 p.m. by the the Huntridge Foundation and West Huntridge Neighborhood Association at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. Upcoming movies include "Rock 'N Roll High School," Aug. 14; "Freaky Friday," Sept. 11; and "Walk the Line," Oct. 9.
Author talk: New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Shelley Shepard Gray is slated to discuss the art of writing and her popular Amish Brides of Pinecraft series at 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org.
Reckless In Vegas: The group is set to perform 1960s music with a contemporary rock back aesthetic at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $35. Call 702-749-2000 or 808-326-6868 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
Making Comics: Comic book writer Russell Lissau is set to talk about the business at 11 a.m. Aug. 15 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event is free. Call 702-507-3458.
Cinevegas: The local film festival is set to return after a six-year hiatus Aug. 13-15 at the Inspire Theatre, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Films to be screened include "Call Me Lucky," "Guiseppe Makes a Movie," "Jauja" and short film "The Paranormal Idiot." Tickets begin at $12. Visit inspirelasvegas.com or call 702-489-9110.
Beach Party Splash: This event is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, and is set to include swimming, games, dancing, treats, prizes and a disc jockey. The cost is $4. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 702-229-6309.
Los Van Van: The concert by the Cuban musical group is scheduled at 10 p.m. Aug. 16 at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $50. Visit samstownlv.com or call 702-636-7075.
Jonny Lang: The blues singer and guitarist is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Railhead inside Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $30. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
Qmmunity Connections Resource Fair: The event is planned from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. This resource fair for the LGBTQ community is set to provide information on a range of services, including mental health agencies, legal services, homeless shelters, utility companies, health and wellness providers, mortuaries, disability resources, employment assistance and food pantries. Participating organizations include Gender Justice Nevada, HELP of Southern Nevada, American Heart Association, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and more. The event is free and open to the public.
Picnic by Design: The event, hosted by The Center in partnership with Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 12 at Symphony Park, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Before the event, designers will create over-the-top picnic baskets to be sold online to the Las Vegas community. On Sept. 12, guests who have purchased a basket can enjoy a picnic dinner experience using their basket. All proceeds are to benefit The Center and and the foundation. Visit thecenterlv.org/picnic or call 702-802-5403.
LGBTQ Senior Prom: The inaugural gathering for those older than 50 is planned for Pride Week from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 12 at The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. The theme for the evening is "You're The One That I Want" from the movie "Grease," and will feature music, dancing and pop culture from the 1950s. Suggested donations are $10 per person.
ONGOING EVENTS AND EXHIBITS
Social CirKish: Acrobatic performance and social skill development classes for youths 13 to 19 are planned from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays at the The Center, 401 S. Maryland Parkway. Email Shannon Pates Xhola at smp4984@gmail.com.
Sevens Live!: Poet Lee Mallory plans to present Sevens Live!, a music, comedy and spoken-arts showcase, from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays inside the Cantina at the Silver Sevens, 4100 Paradise Road. Admission is free with a one-drink minimum. Call 702-733-7300.
"Matt and Mattingly's Bucket Show": Performances are scheduled at 10 p.m. Wednesdays at the Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St., Suite 145. The two-man improv show with musical accompaniment is free, but audience members are encouraged to pay what they want into a bucket at the end of the performance. Visit mattandmattingly.com.
Fit4Mom Stroller Strides: Classes are scheduled at 8:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays until July inside Town Square Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit lasvegas.fit4mom.com or call 702-882-1795.
African drum class: Master teacher "Papa" Diarra Zumana is scheduled to instruct this class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The cost is $20. Visit baobabstage.com or call 702-202-8010.
Rhythm of Life drum classes: Percussionist and musical facilitator L.A. are scheduled to instruct classes from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the City of the World gallery at 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd. The cost is $35 per class. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.
"Improv Kingdom": The show is scheduled at 8 p.m. Mondays at the Baobab Stage at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A drop-in improv class is scheduled at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 for the class or the show or $15 for both. Visit tinyurl.com/impkdom or call 702-202-8010.
"Don't Quit Your Day Job": Weekly show is scheduled at 10 p.m. Saturdays at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave., and features a one-on-one interview with a special guest designed to inspire improvised scenes. Tickets are $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
