Summerlin Area Things To Do, Aug. 14-20, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Paula Nelson Band is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Dive ‘n’ Movies are scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 22 at Wet‘n’Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. “The Lego Movie” is scheduled for Aug. 15. For the complete schedule, visit tinyurl.com/nce72bd. Dates and times are subject to change. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com or call 702-979-1600.

A dive-in movie night for all ages is planned at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The cost is $3. Attendees may swim, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen. Light refreshments are planned for a small fee. All pool rules apply. Call 702-229-6309.

Brandon Bennett is set to perform “Elvis My Way” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Matt Hennager plans to offer Guitar Basics 101, a free guitar lesson for beginning players 10 or older, from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bring an electric or acoustic guitar and plan to arrive 15 minutes early to tune. Call 702-507-3631.

Ceres at JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature jazz saxophonist Vince Priester and guitarist/accompanist Calvin Brooks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17 during its Sunday Jazz Brunch. Sunday Brunch with Mark O’Toole is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24. The cost is $24.99 per person. Call 702-869-7381.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Frank Del Pizzo and Dean Napolitano are scheduled for Aug. 14, John Hilder for Aug. 21 and John Bizarre for Aug. 28. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.

The Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre’s annual open house is planned from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at 1651 Inner Circle Drive. The free event will kick off the start of a new season of classes, set to begin Aug. 25. Live performances, 10-minute “mini classes” and interactive exhibits are planned. Attendees also can register for classes. Visit nevadaballet.com/html/Academy.html.

Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., hosts free weekly live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. DreamStone Band with Tresure is scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16, The Goodfellas for Aug. 22 and 23 and Fast Company for Aug. 29 and 30. The Dummkopfs are scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Mark O’Toole for 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Holes and Hearts is scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16, Go Big! for Aug. 22 and 23 and Refill for Aug. 29 and 30. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Kim Styles Duo is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and HighRise for 11 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16, More & Gendel at 6:30 p.m. and The DnD Project for 11 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23, and Cool Change at 6:30 p.m. and More & Gendel at 11 p.m. Aug. 29 and 30. Nicholas Cole is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is displaying its first Artist-in-Residence program exhibition through Aug. 30 at the Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. All are welcome to view the artwork and meet the artists. Regular park entry fees apply. The show will feature new works and pieces for sale by Southern Nevada artists Linda Campbell, Maria Arango Diener and Myranda Bair, who each completed a two-week residency. Visit blm.gov.

Polymer Clay Expressions by the Polymer Clay Guild is set to run through Sept. 2 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit features handcrafted polymer clay sculptures by guild members. Call 702-507-3860.

“Entropy,” a photo exhibit by Robin Hill, is set through Sept. 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Hill, a photographer and local science teacher, captures natural processes through scenic vistas and detailed close-up views. Call 702-507-3631.

L Makeup Institute, 5525 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite 102, plans to host free makeup workshops led by professional makeup artists from 1 to 2 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Space is limited. Call 702-685-9298.

WORTH A DRIVE

Super Summer Theatre plans to present “Shrek the Musical” at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 14-16 and 20-23 in the outdoor venue at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, 10 miles west of Las Vegas. Bring a blanket or chair or rent a chair at the show for general admission seating. Food is allowed. The park entrance and parking lot open at 5 p.m., and parking is free with a show ticket. The meadow opens at 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $12.95 at tinyurl.com/o6xypqa. A limited number of tickets are available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

A production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 14-16, 21-23 and 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

The Music 4 Life Health Club & Training Center, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., plans to teach attendees how to minimize snoring by playing the didgeridoo from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15. Instruments are set to be available or participants can bring their own. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. RSVP at 702-889-2881. Call 702-889-2881 or visit music4life.us.

The Poets’ Corner for ages 17 or older, hosted by Keith Brantley, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The monthly forum is for established poets and open-mic participants. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

Cesar Millan, known for his television show “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan,” is scheduled to appear at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $39. Visit palms.com/event-calendar.

The Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, is scheduled to host a wine tasting from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 16. The event is set to include appetizers, a silent auction, prize drawings, a disc jockey and a souvenir glass. The cost is $40. Call 702-263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

A Keep the Spirit of ‘45 Alive Spectacular concert is set to feature a host of local entertainers including Gary Anthony, Dennis Bono, Lorraine Hunt Bono, Frankie Scinta, Eric Jordan Young, the Las Vegas Tenors, Denise Rose and Genevieve Dew from 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free tickets are to be distributed at the box office starting at 10 a.m. while they last. Visit spiritof45nevada.org.

The Clark County Genealogical Society plans its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 16 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.

A free community drum circle is scheduled for 3 to 3:45 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Music 4 Life Health Club & Training Center, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd. Call 702-889-2881 or visit music4life.us.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a water-smart landscape design series from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays this month. Upcoming sessions are: A Living Art, Aug. 16; Making it Happen and Selecting Plants, Aug. 23; and Constructing and Planting, Aug. 30. Members pay $90 and nonmembers pay $120. For individual classes, members pay $30 and nonmembers pay $40. Visit springspreserve.org.

Plant World Nursery, 5311 W. Charleston Blvd., is set to host a children’s flower potting session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16. The event is free and designed for ages 3 to 12. Visit plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.

Comedian Don Rickles is set to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $79.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

“Vintage Vegas, Part 2: Welcome to the Neighborhood,” a lecture by author David G. Schwartz, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

Tony Sacca’s perfomance “Las Vegas Sings for America” is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Call 702-658-4900 or visit santafestation.sclv.com.

The Dive In Movies series is scheduled to continue with a double feature screening of “Clueless” at 7 p.m. and “The Devil Wears Prada” at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18 on the marquee at the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $5. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

Globus Tours plans to present trip itineraries for Central and South America at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 at Prestige Travel, 6175 Spring Mountain Road. The event is slated to cover visits to Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica, Chile and Easter Island. Call 702-946-8710.

“How the Jewish Mob Built the Strip,” a lecture by UNLV professor Michael Green, is scheduled at 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

“Why Masterworks,” an invitational group show with each piece focusing on different principles of art, is scheduled to be displayed through Aug. 23 by appointment at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., is set to host Scottish country dancing for ages 13 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Friday. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans international folk dancing for ages 8 or older from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. every Wednesday in August. The events are set to include Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish folk dances. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The art exhibit “Fusionaroma” by Behzad Dowlatshahi and Samira Nozari, both published poets and painters known in Iran, is set to tour Las Vegas galleries through Jan. 4, 2015. Originally on display at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, it features various styles — abstract, expressionism, conceptual, figurative, realism and wet-on-wet (alla prima) paintings with oil and acrylic on canvas. It is set to be exhibited through Oct. 14 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702 -507-4010; and Oct. 28-Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.

The Trifecta Gallery in The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., is set to show “FOREVERMORE” by local artist Su Limbert throughout August. Visit trifectagallery.com or call 702-845-7907.

Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St., is set to show Meg Adamson’s “Cactus to Pine,” work inspired by the biodiversity of the Southern Nevada deserts she was born to and her new home in the Pacific Northwest. The gallery is also set to show a selection of art dolls throughout August. Visit blackbirdstudioslv.com or call 702-782-0319.

“Painted Pictures,” an exhibition of original photographs by entertainer Jerry Lewis, is scheduled to be on display through August in the UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Museum hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. The museum is open until 8 p.m. Thursday. Visit unlv.edu/barrickmuseum.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a live, interactive animal show titled “Vegas Night Life” at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily through Sept. 1, highlighting the Mojave Desert’s nocturnal creatures. The event is free for members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to offer indoor miniature golf from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Sept. 1. General admission for locals costs $9.95 for adults, $8.95 for seniors, students and military personnel and $4.95 for children ages 5 to 17. Visit springspreserve.org/apps/event.

“The Magic School Bus Kicks Up A Storm” exhibit is scheduled to visit the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, through Sept. 1. In the exhibit, based on the Scholastic Entertainment books and television series, visitors will get to enter Ms. Frizzle’s Classroom, climb aboard the bus and visit the Walkerville Weather Center. Visitors can explore the water cycle and its relation to weather and how influences from air, heat, water and land combine to create weather.

Winning entries in the “Celebrating Life!” art competition for seniors 50 or older are scheduled to be on display through Sept. 11 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

An exhibit by Sush Machida titled “Tokyo in Vegas: Vision Collision” is set to be displayed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sept. 27 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The show is free for members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Dealer Championships golf tournament is planned for 7 a.m. Sept. 30 at Cascata Golf Course, 1 Cascata Drive, in Boulder City. Participation costs $800 for two people or $1,600 for four. A portion of the proceeds is set to benefit Keep Memory Alive, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds for the research and treatment of brain disorders. Participants must register by Sept. 20. Call 702-798-1819.

PLAN AHEAD

BoDeans plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 for standing room only and $45 for general admission seating for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

The Rudy Foundation plans to present Broadway Vignettes 2014 from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at the Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are are available by calling 702-501-7483.

Rickey Smiley is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $39.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

Dash and Splash is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Aug. 23 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Enjoy a 1.5-mile run and 300-meter swim. The cost is $15 for preregistered participants and $20 the day of the event. Call 702-229-1488.

An Evening of Pop and Doo Wop is slated for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Country Legends is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City residents and $20 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Baha’i Devotions is planned for 3 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Las Vegas Baha’i Center, 7035 W. Oakey Blvd. The free Sunday program will be followed by light refreshments. Call 702-838-9191.

The National Park Service plans to celebrate its 97th anniversary by offering free admission to all national parks, including the Lake Mead National Recreational Area, Aug. 25. Visit tinyurl.com/nj7s9rp or call 702-293-8990.

The Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association plans a sky viewing event for 8 p.m. Aug. 28 at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive.

The event is for those 10 or older. Registration is required as limited space is available. Call 702-515-5367.

Air Supply plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 29-31 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $39.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

Actress and comedian Sommore plans to perform her stand-up routine 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 and 31 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

New Vista plans wine walks where patrons can sample up to 20 wines hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada and Lee’s Discount Liquor from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6 and Oct. 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Visit newvistanv.org.

Gospel with a Jewish Soul is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Tickets are $18 in advance and $22 at the door for Temple Sinai members and $20 in advance or $25 at the door for nonmembers. Tickets for children 12 or younger are $9. Visit templesinailv.org or call 702-254-5110.

Dog Daze of Summer is planned from 8 to 11 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Dogs are welcome to swim in the pool before it is cleaned at the end of the season. Proof of vaccinations is required. Small dogs less than 50 pounds can swim from 8 to 9:15 a.m. and large dogs more than 50 pounds from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Dogs must be leashed outside the facility. Only dogs will be allowed in the pool. Pet contests and raffles are planned. Registration is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. Space is limited to 100 dogs. Register online at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Call 702-455-7798.

Lake Mead National Recreational Area plans a lecture on tortoises from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 and 13 at the Boulder Beach Campground Amphitheatre, 268 Lake Shore Road. Reservations are not required. Visit tinyurl.com/nwz2zb2or call 702-293-8990.

The Searchers are set perform their classic hits at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 at the Suncoast showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

Neil Sedaka is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 and 7 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $39.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

The Gateway Foundation plans to present Zipporah Peddle at 2 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13. Call 702-240-1301.

The Armchair Traveller Presents Oktoberfest is planned for 12:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Learn about places to explore, get tips on travel and materials to research future vacations. September’s presentation will focus on Oktoberfest in Germany. Admission is free. Call 702-507-3866.

Branch Whitney, author of five hiking guidebooks and creator of the 52 Peak Club, plans to present Hiking Las Vegas at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The presentation is free. Call 702-507-3716.

The Sun City Community Theater plans to present “The 50th Reunion of Fairfield High” at 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-240-1301.

REO Speedwagon plans to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and 20 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $59.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

Mistinguett Productions plans to present comedian Jeff Wayne in the one-man show”Big Daddy’s Barbeque: Grilling Food, Sex and Marriage” at 3 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.

Comedian Paula Poundstone is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $19.95 plus tax and fees. Visit orleanscasino.com or call 702-365-7111.

The award-winning singing group Dangerous Curves is slated for 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301.

Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual production of “A Choreographers’ Showcase” by the Nevada Ballet Theater and Cirque du Soleil, scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25 and $45. Call 702-894-7722 or visit nevadaballet.org.