Summerlin Area Things To Do, July 10-16, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

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.

“Entropy,” a photo exhibit by Robin Hill, is set for July 10 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.

Mike Miller, a fine artist and illustrator whose cartoons are featured in the View’s caption contest, plans to present an evening of art and wine from 6 to 8 p.m. July 11 at View Wine Bar & Kitchen in The Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 150. Two framed prints are set to be given away.

Dive ‘n’ Movies are scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 22 at Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. “Free Birds” is scheduled for July 11. For the complete schedule, visit tinyurl.com/nce72bd. Dates and times are subject to change. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com or call 702-979-1600.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd., plans to host a traditional vacation Bible school for children of all ages and adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. through July 11. Songs, games, crafts and refreshments are planned to teach simple lessons about living a Christian life. Dress is casual summer clothes. The school is free and open to the public. Call 702-648-8437 or visit wpcvegas.org.

“The Bee Gees and Beyond” is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 12 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Another Hot Tropical Night is planned for all ages from 6 to 9 p.m. July 12 at Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Enjoy a tropical adventure, dancing, swimming, live music and games. The cost is $3. Call 702-229-1488.

A Teen Mad Science Lab is set for 2 p.m. July 12 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Make slime, lava lights, bottle rockets and more. Call 702-507-3860.

The Women’s Club of Summerlin plans to host an afternoon of bowling from 2 to 4 p.m. July 13 at the bowling lanes at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., to raise funds for Dare to Dream, its annual grant program for women. The cost is $30. Reservations are required by July 10. Send a check payable to WCS to Linda Powers, 1704 Bayonne Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134, or call Barb Nelson at 702-360-6612 for credit card payments.

Sunday brunch featuring Mark O’Toole is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at Ceres at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Sunday Jazz Brunch is scheduled to feature jazz saxophonist Vince Priester and guitarist accompanist Calvin Brooks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20. Tickets are $24.99, plus tax. Call 702-869-7381.

Matt Hennager plans to offer Guitar Basics 101, a free guitar lesson for beginning players 10 or older, from noon to 1 p.m. July 13 and 20 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.

TechArt Studio is set for noon July 15-17 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Create something amazing with digital cameras, computers and state-of-the-art software. The program is for those in grades 6 and up. Preregistration is required. Call 702-507-3865.

Blackout Poetry is planned for children 12 to 17 at 4:30 p.m. July 15 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Make some artwork on old book pages. Registration is required. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk or call 702-507-3644.

The next Mad Science Club is set for 4 p.m. July 15 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Children 6 to 11 can enjoy messy fun. Call 720-507-3860.

The Hampstead Stage Company plans to present “Alice in Wonderland” from 11 a.m. to noon July 15 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The performance is for children up to age 11 as part of the Summer Reading Program. Call 702-507-3710.

Desert Tortoises of the Mojave, a special presentation, is planned for 7 p.m. July 15 at Boca Park REI, 710 S. Rampart Blvd. Join biologist Christina Aiello as she shares the science, stories and imagery of performing ecological research on desert tortoises in the Mojave. The event is free, but registration is required. Visit rei.com or call 702-951-4488.

Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. The schedule for July is: James Yon and Tommy O’Neill, July 10; Allan Stephan and Warran Durso, July 17; Bobby Wayne Stauts and Dave DeLuca, July 24; and Buffet Jackson, July 31. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.

Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., hosts free weekly live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Radio is scheduled for July 11 and 12, In-A-Fect for July 18 and 19, and Kid and Nic for July 25 and 26. Wes Winters is scheduled for 6 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. Echo Valle Road is scheduled for July 11 and 12, Powerhouse for July 18 and 19, and The Celtic Rockers for July 25 and 26. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. More & Gendel is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and HighRise for 11 p.m. July 11 and 12, Cool Change for 6:30 p.m. and More & Gendel for 11 p.m. July 18 and 19, and Cool Change for 6:30 p.m. and Kim Styles Duo for 11 p.m. July 25 and 26. Nicholas Cole is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

The exhibit “Pregnant Neon: a Tale of Conspicuous Devotion” by Richard Hooker is planned through July 12 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The Studio will showcase the glowing exhibit of neon text in 10 shrine-inspired installations. Hooker is an award-winning artist who served as the urban arts coordinator for the city of Las Vegas. Visit lvccld.org.

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.

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

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is set to celebrate its 23rd anniversary on July 10 with activities and treats. Regular admission prices apply. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans performances of the musical “Really Rosie” from July 11-27. Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25. Visit lvlt.org.

The Spanish language play “Frida Kahlo: Viva la Vida!” is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m. July 11 and 12 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

Birding Under the Stars is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive. Residents are expected to get a staff tour of the preserve to check out nightlife. Admission is $14. Visit hendersonlive.com.

“Sinatra Forever” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 12 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The performance, starring Rick Michel, is set to feature a 24-piece orchestra. Tickets start at $19.99. Visit the themresort.com.

The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., plans a gardening workshop on cacti and succulents from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. July 12. The cost is $10 for members or $15 for nonmembers. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

Super Summer Theatre plans to present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at 8:05 p.m. July 10-12, 16-19 and 23-26 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.

The Dive In movie series is scheduled to continue with a double feature screening of “Richie Rich” at 7 p.m. and “The Great Gatsby” at 9:30 p.m. July 14 on the marquee at the Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is $5. Double features are set to be screened Mondays through Aug 21. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com or call 702-698-7000.

The 2014 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Championships are scheduled from 8 a.m to 7 p.m. July 16-19 at the indoor pool at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 310 S. Racetrack Road. Tickets range from $5 for single-day pass to $23 for multi-day passes. Visit hendersonlive.com. To get tickets, enter activity number 777777 at recreation.cityofhenderson.com.

Jazz Out Of the Box is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. July 18 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.

J.R. Pony Parties’ Farm Day Camp program has open summer sessions for children to become junior wranglers and experience life on a farm. The camp is open to girls and boys from first through fifth grade. Kids will have the opportunity to chose an animal and learn how to care for it. They will also participate in grooming, tacking and washing ponies. During camp, children will learn about horse anatomy and first aid for farm animals. Activities include a bug safari, water games, arts and crafts, and riding an animal every day. Camp is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1744 Leonard Lane. Remaining sessions are through July 11 and July 21-25. The cost is $200 with sibling discounts available. A limit of 15 children will be allowed to enroll per session. Call 702-631-4142 or 702-340-3814.

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. July 19 and Aug. 16. The event is free and designed for ages 3 to 12. Visit plantworldnursery.com or call 702-878-9485.

The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans a youth summer dance camp from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 1. The camp is designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 12 to 18. Registration is $200. Call 702-229-6383.

“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.

PLAN AHEAD

The Hampstead Stage Company plans to present “The Legend of King Arthur” from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 17 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The performance is for children up to age 11 as part of the Summer Reading Program. Call 702-507-3630.

A Teen Thursdays event is planned for 4 p.m. July 17 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Teenagers are invited to hang out, watch movies, play games or do homework in a teen-only space. Call 702-507-3710.

Dash and Splash is planned at 7:30 a.m. July 19 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Enjoy a 1.5-mile run and a 300-meter swim. The preregistration cost is $15; $20 the day of the event. Call 702-229-1488.

Spin Doctors are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $25 for standing room only and $45 for general admission seating. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.

“Let’s Hang On!”, a tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, is set for 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 20 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

The ninth annual Yoga with Rover is set for 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. July 19 at Yoga Sanctuary’s west side studio, 7915 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 101. Animal massage therapist and yoga teacher Kristen Corral is set to lead the event. A minimum donation of $20 is required to attend. All proceeds go to A Home for Spot, a local nonprofit animal rescue organization. Call 702-240-7666.

Grant Griffin and the Las Vegas Divas are scheduled for 3 p.m. July 20 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

“Reading is Magic” featuring Tony Daniels is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., as part of the Summer Reading Program. Children up to age 11 are invited to enjoy comedy and sleight of hand magic. Call 702-507-3630. The show is planned for 3 to 4 p.m. July 26 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3710.

The Texas Tenors, featuring country music singer JC Fisher, pop singer Marcus Collins and opera singer John Hage, are set to perform at 7:30 p.m July 26 and 27 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.

The Grand Ballroom at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature The Kingston Trio at 8 p.m. July 26 and 3 p.m. July 27. Tickets are $15, plus tax, at the Casino Cage.

Baha’i Devotions is planned for 3 p.m. July 27 at the Las Vegas Baha’i Center, 7035 W. Oakey Blvd. The theme of the free program is You are in Reality a “Spiritual Being.” Light refreshments are planned. Call 702-838-9191.

Rothko meets Matisse: Painting and Collage Workshop for Kids is planned for ages 6 to 11 at 4:30 p.m. July 29 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Gallery Services Coordinator and local artist Denise Alvarado will lead an exploration of acrylic painting and collage, inspired by techniques of abstract masters Rothko and Matisse. Space is limited to 25. Preregistration required. Call 702-507-3630.

All Aboard the Hogwarts Express is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 31 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday. Preregistration is required. Call 702-507-3860.

Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to close its Sandbar Summer Concert Series at the Sandbar poolside venue Aug. 1 with The Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry and Plain White T’s. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Guests younger than 21 must be with an adult. Tickets are $69 plus tax and fees for standing room only and $129 plus tax and fees for reserved seating and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas, at sclv.com/concerts or ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Comedian Deon Cole plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2 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.