Things to do in Henderson/Anthem March 18-24, 2014
March 17, 2014 - 12:01 pm
In Your Neighborhood
- The Myron Heaton Chorale is set to perform “Songs of America” at 7 p.m. March 21 at Silvestri Junior High School, 1055 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. The school’s Sensation Singers are set to perform a few pieces and join the chorale for two numbers. Admission is free. Visit myronheatonchorale.org.
- Reflections of the Ebony Guys, Dolls & Techs is set to be on display through March 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The exhibit highlights historical photos of black chorus line performers and behind-the-scenes workers. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.
- More than 100 baskets constructed by the Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Paiute, Chemehuevi, Shoshone and Panamint communities are set to be on display through May 31 for the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
- Nashville Unplugged is set to feature guest songwriter Marc Beeson March 21 and Steven Dale Jones March 28 in Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Doors are scheduled to open at 7 p.m. with shows at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
- Families are welcome to pack a dinner and attend an indoor picnic and a movie scheduled from 5:45 to 7:50 p.m. March 18 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.
Worth a Drive
- The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., is set to host “As Time Goes By,” a charity gala concert to benefit the orphanage and shelter project of the Knights of Rizal Henderson Chapter, from 5 to 10 p.m. March 20. Tickets start at $100. Call 702-759-0100 or visit korhendersonnv.com.
- The Life Cube Project invites visitors to write down their wishes, dreams, goals and aspirations on postcards and deposit them into a house-size cube on Fremont Street between Ninth and 10th streets. Visitors can also help paint the cube, which is to be burned after dark March 21. Visit thelifecube.org.
- Performances of “Men in Suits” are scheduled for March 21-30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15. Visit poorrichardsplayers.com.
- Performances of “True West” are scheduled through March 30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.
- A free concert by Aallotar, featuring violinist Sara Pajunen and accordionist Teija Niku performing Finnish folk, is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. March 21 at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.
- The musical “Songs for a New World” is scheduled at 8 p.m. March 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29 and April 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 30 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $24. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
- Tibetan Bells and Crystal Bowls is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 21 at the Willows Community Center, 2775 Desert Marigold Lane. An evening of sound healing and meditation is planned. The cost is $25 for Summerlin residents and $32.50 for nonresidents. Space is limited, and RSVPs are required. Call 702-240-6500.
- The Monster Jam World Finals are scheduled for March 20-22 at Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 E. Russell Road. Admission starts at $92. Visit unlvtickets.com.
- The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to host Toumani Kouyate, one of the world’s top kora (African harp) players at 7 p.m. March 21. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 the day of the concert. The event is open to people of all ages. Call 702-455-7340.
- Bishr Hijazi and the Arab Ensemble are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. March 22 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 the day of the concert. The event is open to people of all ages. Call 702-455-7340.
- The Las Vegas Improvisation Players are set to perform at 7 p.m. March 22 at the American Heritage Academy, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Tickets cost $10 and are available at the door, which opens at 6:40 p.m. Admission is open to people of all ages. Visit lvimprov.com or contact Paul Lirette at 702-405-0192 or info@lvimprov.com.
- The Vanguard University Guitar Ensemble is scheduled to perform modern compositions and ethnic folk music written for guitar at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
- Los Prados Women’s Club plans to host its spring rummage sale from 7 a.m. to noon March 22 at the Los Prados Country Club, 5150 Los Prados Circle. Club members donated more than $23,000 to local charities through last year’s sale. Call 702-645-5696.
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Felix Cavaliere is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 22-23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Plan Ahead
- The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is scheduled to present “Willy Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. April 6 and 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets cost $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.
- Pet-a-Palooza is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to host live entertainment, contests, information booths, food and pet adoptions. Visit tinyurl.com/lmbhnka.
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The Anthem Highlands ArtWalk is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6 at the Albertsons Shopping Center, 2810 Bicentennial Parkway. Put on by the Anthem Highlands Community Association, the free event is slated to feature various craft vendors.
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The city of Henderson is scheduled to host its second Stroll ‘n Roll from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 along Paseo Verde Parkway from Green Valley Parkway to Valle Verde Drive. The street is scheduled to be shut down, allowing residents to stroll, walk, bike and play in the streets. Admission is free. Visit bikehenderson.org.
- The Lettermen are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28-30 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host the Glass Craft & Bead Expo at 9 a.m. March 28 and 29 and 10 a.m. March 30. General admission is $15, and seniors and military members pay $12 with valid ID. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.
- The Kingston Trio is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 4-6 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- American Triology is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and 13 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- The Bronx Wanderers are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Chris D’Elia is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 2-4 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Gary Puckett and Union Gap are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 9-11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Dat Phan is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 16-18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Comedian Jerry Lewis is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and June 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
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