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Digitour 2011, an event featuring a number of YouTube sensations, is scheduled to play at midnight Friday at The Lounge inside The Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road . The event is for people 21 or older. The tour is headlined by Dave Days and Autotune the News.

Tickets are $14 and can be purchased by calling 944-3200 or visiting the box office.

DANA CARVEY COMES TO THE ORLEANS

Comedian Dana Carvey is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Tickets cost $54.95 and can be purchased by calling the box office at 365-7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.

MIDDLE EASTERN artists TO PERFORM AT THE PEARL AT THE PALMS

Lebanese artist Wael Kfoury and Syrian songstress Rouweida Attiyie are scheduled to perform at the Pearl inside the Palms at 8 p.m. April 23.

Tickets range from $73 to $299 and can be purchased at the Pearl box office.

For more information, visit www.palms.com.

Boulder City Fine Arts Festival returns this weekend

The 26th Boulder City Fine Arts Festival is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Bicentennial Park, 401 California Ave., Boulder City.

Artists from seven southwestern states are slated to show their wares in all media. Proceeds from the show are used to fund scholarships for high school seniors who are planning to take art classes in college.

For more information, visit bcfineartsfestival.com.

Children's festival set for Saturday

The 19th a nnual Clark County Children's Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The event is set to include dance and music performances, exotic animals, magic by Dixie Dooley workshops, carnival games and more. For information go to clarkcountynv .gov or call 455-7340.

ARTIST Jim Longwell's work SHOWCASED AT CITY LIGHTS GALLERY

The art of Jim Longwell is on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturdays until April 29 at the City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., Henderson.

An artist's reception has been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday . Longwell plans to demonstrate how he crafts his wax paintings.

Party on the Rocks to welcome Bruce Hornsby

The Party on the Rocks concert series is scheduled to present Bruce Hornsby at 9 p.m. Saturday at Red Rock Resort's Rocks Lounge, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

Hornsby is known for his 1986 hit "The Way It Is." He has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards and has won three, including Best New Artist in 1986.

Ticket prices are $20, plus tax and applicable fees. Guests must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center or the Fiestas, by calling 547-5300 or at stationcasinos.com.

Watch Elvis Costello and the imposters at the Pearl at the Palms

Elvis Costello and his band, The Imposters, are slated to perform at 8 p.m. May 13 at the Pearl at the Palms. Known for his eclectic genre-crossing, Costello has been performing and producing music since 1977. Tickets range from $61 to $96.

For more information, call 942-6888.

BRETT DENNEN TO PLAY THE SILVERTON

Musician Brett Dennen is scheduled to play the Silverton at 8 p.m. June 23. Tickets cost $15.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

PURE ALOHA FESTIVAL COMES TO LAS VEGAS

The 10th annual Pure Aloha Festival is scheduled to take place Thursday through Sunday at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road.

This Hawaiian festival will feature more than 100 island craft and merchandise booths, authentic food vendors and amusement rides. Local halau dancers and bands will provide entertainment.

Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the event gate. The discounted $5 rate is available for seniors 55 or older, those with proof of military ID and children under 10.

Concert tickets are $38 and $28.

The concert series will feature J Boog, Fiji and Bonafide on Friday and Kapena on Saturday. For more information, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com

The Guilty Pleasures to perform at Santa Fe Station, Green Valley Ranch

The Guilty Pleasures, a band that performs '70s and '80s soft yacht rock, is scheduled to perform monthly concerts starting in April. Shows are free and open to ages 21 or older.

Shows are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Doors open at 8 p.m. The first show is set for April 21.

For more information, visit stationcasinos.com.

Clark county MUSEUM exhibit SHOWCASES PUEBLO INDIAN CULTURE

From now until June 2, the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is hosting a new exhibit, "Pueblo Indian Art: Ongoing Traditions."

Guests can enjoy 150 years of Pueblo Indian culture, including jewelry, pottery, baskets, textiles and artifacts.

Admission to the exhibit is $2. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

For more information, call 455-7955.

Voices 3 coming to Suncoast Showroom

Bill Fayne, Teddy Davey and Chris Coyne plan to make their Las Vegas debut as Voices 3 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive.

Voices 3 is a blend of musical styles, mixing everything from rock to Motown and Broadway to swing.

Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased by calling 636-7075 or by visiting suncoastcasino.com. Save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.

Variety Live to hit Starbright stage

Paul Stone plans to present "Variety Live" at 7 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

The cast includes magic, Vaudeville and talents such as Michael Goudeau from the Lance Burton show, Jasmine Trias from "American Idol" and British singer/songwriter Ben Stone.

Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $17 for nonresidents

For more information, call the Pinnacle box office at 240-1301.

Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers to present 'They Wrote The Songs'

The Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers are set to perform "They Wrote The Songs" in May at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

The show will feature selections written by some of the 20th century's most talented composers, including Berlin, Porter, Rodgers, Hammerstein, Gershwin and Ellington, and will feature dancers, percussion and woodwind instruments.

Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. May 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. May 8. Tickets are $8.

For tickets, call 228-8671, 685-6364 or 255-4738.

Sun City Dance Company to perform at Starbright theatre

Sun City Dance Company Las Vegas plans to present "Showtime 2011" at 7 p.m. May 13-14 and May 20-21, with a 2 p.m. Sunday show May 15 and 22 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

Tickets are $11. For ticket information, contact Joelene Carter at 341-9813.

celtic celebrations scheduled for fremont street

The Las Vegas Celtic Society is scheduled to host "Get Your Scottish, Irish and Welsh On," a free entertainment event Friday and Saturday to celebrate the seventh annual Las Vegas Highland Games. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit vegasexperience.com.

native american musician to perform in downtown cultural series

As part of the Downtown Cultural Series, Native American musician Gabriel Ayala is scheduled to perform classical music from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Federal Courthouse's jury assembly room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 229-3515 or visit artslasvegas.org.

'It's All A Blur' exhibit featured at contemporary arts center

The "It's All A Blur" exhibit will be featured until April 23 at the Contemporary Arts Center, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 120, in the Arts Factory. The featured artists are Guillermo Gómez-Peña, Dale Hoyt and Tony Labat.

For more information, call 382-3886 or email info@lasvegascac.org.

melodious jones trio to perform at italian american social club

The Melodious Jones Trio is scheduled to perform from 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday at the Italian American Social Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. The concerts coincide with the Nostalgic Dance Society.

For more information about the trio's performances, visit melodiousjones.com. For more information about the dance society, visit meetup.com/nostalgicdance or nostaglicdance.com.

rock the block music festival set for april 23 on east fremont street

Rock the Block presents the Ganja Daze 420 Celebration with Kottonmouth Kings, Everlast, Big B and Ekoh at 5 p.m. April 23 on East Fremont Street. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 the day of the show, plus any service charges. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketfly.com. For more information about the music festival, visit rocktheblockvegas.com.

Beatles Tribute Continues

Beatles tribute band The Fab continues to perform at 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Marilyn's Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Admission is free to adults 21 or older. For more information, call 856-5300.

Eddie Money set to perform

Eddie Money is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Money is known or his hits "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Take Me Home Tonight." Tickets are $22.50 to $49.50. For more information, call 432-7777 or go to boulderstation.com.

Sammy Shore to get laughs at Eastside Cannery

Comedian Sammy Shore, who opened for Elvis Presley during his Las Vegas revival, is set to perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Marilyn's Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway.

The free show is for adults 21 or older. For information, call 856-5300.

See Whiskey Revival at Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town

Whiskey revival is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Monday at Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway.

The local group includes members of local bands The Clydesdale, Darby O'Gill and the Little People, Cherry Hill, Jaxy & The 357s.

The free show is for adults 21 or older. For information, call 456-7777 or go to samstown.com.

lion king performers to showcase dance at college of southern nevada

Dancers from Disney's "The Lion King" at Mandalay Bay will present their choreography at 7 p.m. April 22 at College of Southern Nevada's Nicholas J. Horn Theater at the Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. in a showcase titled "Live. Love. Dance!"

Dance styles will include contemporary ballet, burlesque, tap, modern, gospel, jazz and hip-hop fusion.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students and $10 for children younger than 12 and CSN students with a valid ID.

For reservations and information, call 651-5483 or email pactickets@csn.edu.

former review-journal editor's exhibit now open at left of center art gallery

A tribute to the photography of the late Las Vegas Review-Journal assistant city editor Warren Bates is at Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road.

The exhibit is called "Road to Zzyzx." Its images document deserted areas in and around the desert settlement. It is scheduled to run through June 4.

Bates died in April 2010 seven miles outside of the California ghost town of Amboy, more than 130 miles from Las Vegas, when a train broadsided his car. He was 49.

For more information about the show, go to warrenbatesphoto.com. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment Saturday.

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