Summerlin Area Things To Do, Nov. 13-19, 2014

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Signature Productions plans to perform Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” Nov. 14 through Dec. 13 at the Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. nightly except Sundays and Mondays, along with shows at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for seniors and students. Visit signatureproductions.net or call 702-878-7529.
Jeff Bridges & The Abiders are set to perform an all-ages show at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $49 and $69. Visit sclv.com.
Comedian Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The third annual Puppy Up Walk is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. The walk is set to start at noon and benefits the 2 Million Dogs Foundation, which is committed to discovering the common links between canine and human cancers and the causes of these cancers through comparative oncology research. Online preregistration is $20 through Nov. 13. Pregistration is $25 Nov. 14 and 15, and youth registration for walkers 14 or younger is free. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a free event T-shirt. Visit puppyuplasvegas.kintera.org. For more information about the 2 Million Dogs Foundation, visit 2milliondogs.org.
The fundraiser Crossfit to Cure SMA is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Crossfit 702, 7520 W. Washington Ave., Suite 180. The event will help local organization Falynn’s Wings, which provides medical equipment to families of those newly diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a muscular degenerative disease that leaves children unable to walk, eat, speak and eventually breath. The average lifespan for children with SMA is two years. The cost is $40. Visit falynnswings.org.
Made L.V. American Tavern at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to host the Turkey Toss Cornhole Tournament from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 15. Team spots are limited. The cost is $20 per team. To sign up, visit facebook.com/madelvtavern.
“Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay,” featuring the Vegas Goodfellas, is slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15. Call 702-240-1301 or visit scscai.com.
Easter Seals Nevada’s Cheers to Chocolate is set from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 15 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Guests can enjoy wine and chocolate tastings, live music and a silent auction. Tickets are $40 online and $45 at the door. Visit cheerstochocolate.com.
Matt Hennager plans to offer free guitar lessons for beginners from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next one is set for Nov. 16. Come 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
Ceres at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a Sunday Jazz Brunch featuring jazz saxophonist Vince Priester and guitarist Calvin Brooks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 16. A Sunday Brunch featuring Mark O’Toole is set from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 23. Tickets are $24.99. Call 702-869-7381.
A free story time and sing-a-long by Nannies & Housekeepers USA is planned for 11 a.m. Nov. 20 at SprayTans at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Snacks for kids and goodie bags are set to be available. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children’s Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Eric Grady is scheduled for Nov. 13 and Anthony Padilla for Nov. 20. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.
The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.
Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Carmine Mandia is set for Nov. 14 and 15, Dreamstone featuring Tresure for Nov. 21 and 22 and Sidros Armada for Nov. 28 and 29. Wes Winter is set to perform at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Mark O’Toole at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.
J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Go Big is set for Nov. 14 and 15, Echo Valle Road for Nov. 21 and 22 and Hit Crowd for Nov. 28 and 29. Call 702-869-7725.
The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Cool Change is set for 6:30 p.m. and HighRise for 11 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15, More & Gendel for 6:30 p.m. and The DnD Project for 11 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 and More & Gendel for 6:30 p.m. and The DnD Project for 11 p.m. Nov. 28 and 29. Call 702-507-5900.
Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Zowie Bowie is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit sclv.com.
David Mazur’s exhibit “People and Places” is planned through Dec. 2 during regular library hours at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Mazur was inspired by the West’s special beauty in this series of paintings and drawings of landscapes, including Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston. Call 702-507-3630.
The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. inside the community room of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.
The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.

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The Clark County Library’s 20th anniversary reception is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Light refreshments and a display of nostalgic photographs are planned. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to host its 21st annual holiday cactus garden Nov. 14-Jan. 1. The garden is set to open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily, with a lighting ceremony planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Admission is free. Visit ethelm.com.
The UNLV Opera Theatre plans to perform the children’s operas “Little Red Riding Hood” and “The Bewitched Child” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-15 in the Paul Harris Theatre inside the Alta Ham Fine Arts building at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for seniors, military personnel and UNLV faculty and staff members. Students receive a free ticket with university ID. Visit unlv.edu.
The percussion and performance art group Molodi plans to present “Dionysus at the Bar +Bistro” at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Bar + Bistro at The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. The event is set to include live performances, dinner and a silent auction to benefit the group’s arts in education program and Opportunity Village. Tickets are $35. Visit molodiandmore.brownpapertickets.com.
Camping World, an RV and outdoor retailer, plans to offer the Las Vegas RV Expo from Nov. 13-16 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., starting at 10 a.m. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com.
The Refuge Climbing & Fitness, 6283 S. Valley View Blvd., plans to host a free slideshow by local professional climber Alex Johnson at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Donations from the event will benefit the Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council, a grass-roots affiliate of the Access Fund, advocating for rock climbers in Southern Nevada by promoting responsible stewardship of local resources. Visit climbrefuge.com.
Glittering Lights, the annual drive-through holiday display, is scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The attraction features hundreds of light displays stretched over a 2.5-mile course and is open from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday through Jan. 4. Admission is $20 per carload. Visitors may receive $5 off Sunday through Thursday with the donation of a bag of gently used items for Goodwill of Southern Nevada. Live nativity nights presented in partnership with the United Methodist Churches of Las Vegas are scheduled Dec. 4-6, 11-13 and 18-24. Visit glitteringlightslasvegas.com.
The play “The Sea Gull” by Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov is planned at 7 p.m. Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 and 23 at the BackStage Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada’s Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.
A display on Blue Diamond history is open through the end of the year at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The exhibit is in honor of Nevada’s 150th birthday and includes artifacts, historic photographs and a PowerPoint program on the Gypsum Journey. Visitors can write comments in the visitor’s book. Call 702-515-5367.
The Pets and Vettes Community Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at Freedom Park, 850 N. Mojave Road. The event benefits local animal rescue and humane organizations, and a variety of animals will be represented, including reptiles and equines. A Corvette car show is planned, along with more than 45 humane groups providing reduced-cost pet care resources and adoption opportunities, vendors, food (including the 50 Shades of Green truck), live music, photos with Santa, kids’ activities, a silent auction, raffles and flash giveaways. Admission is free. Visit vegasvettes.com.
The North Las Vegas Emblem is planning its fourth annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the North Las Vegas Elks Lodge, 2939 N. Van Der Meer St. Vendors plan to sell jewelry, home decorations, seasonal decorations, makeup, home-baked goods, military memorabilia, custom T-shirts and more. Raffles, Santa and Mrs. Claus are also planned. There is no fee. Contact Sue Buffamomte at 702-487-3364, 253-503-9953 or puy1420@msn.com.
The Las Vegas Philharmonic is set to open its Pops Series with “Aloha from Las Vegas” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $26 to $94. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
Cozy Cabin Crafts Boutique is set from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at 4612 Evan Ridge Court. The boutique is set to feature handcrafted jewelry, clothing, knits, toys, food, art and more. Proceeds go to Eagle Quest of Nevada. Visit cozycabincrafts.com.
Bill Fayne & Friends plan to perform “Let’s Go to the Movies,” a celebration of movie musicals, at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Ron Decar’s Event Center, 1201 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 or $30 with a buffet. The buffet is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Visit rondecarseventcenter.com.
The city of Henderson plans a Stroll ‘n Roll from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 15 on Paseo Verde Parkway from Valle Verde Drive to the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. Spanning three parks along Paseo Verde Parkway, the event is set to include children’s activities, live entertainment, fitness classes and food. Admission is free. Visit bikehenderson.org.
The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is set to meet from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit ccngs.org.
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Las Vegas Temple dedication, Zion’s Youth Symphony and Chorus plans to present “House of the Lord,” an original work about the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Southern Nevada and the importance of temples to Latter-day Saints, at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The script and lyrics were written by Las Vegas native Wendy Randall and the music by former Broadway conductor David Skouson. Brothers David and Jeffrey Skouson will head up the 90-member symphony and 200-member chorus. Admission is free. Visit www.zionsyouth.org.
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to present a concert of its 22-voice Musical Arts Singers at 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. The program, under the direction of Dr. Douglas R. Peterson, is set to feature “An Irving Berlin Christmas” and “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Call 702-455-7340 or visit www.clarkcountynv.gov.
The Mayors Prayer Breakfast is set from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Dallas Ballroom inside Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. The event, hosted by United Way of Southern Nevada, invites guests for breakfast and the opportunity to mentor future leaders of the community. Tickets cost $55. Call 702-892-2300 or visit uwsn.org.
A Clark County government surplus auction is scheduled at 8 a.m. Nov. 22 at the county storage yard at 4320 Stephanie St. Advance registration is required, and the items may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 20 and 21. Items include vehicles, furniture, bicycles, office equipment and lost-and-found items from McCarran International Airport. Visit tntauction.com.
J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 and Dec. 2 and 16 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.
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. Fridays. The cost is $5 per person. Call 702-229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Junior Master Gardener program is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The eight-session program is open to children 7 to 12 and costs $52. To register, contact Karyn Johnson at 702-257-5523 or johnsonk@unce.unr.edu.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., recently opened its new Butterfly Habitat in the southern portion of the Botanical Gardens. The habitat is scheduled to feature hundreds of butterflies and a variety of plants, and it will be open each fall and spring, as temperatures permit. Butterfly species are set to include mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, American lady, monarch and queen. A separate entrance fee will be charged for the habitat, with members paying $2 and nonmembers paying $3. Visit springspreserve.org.
“Re-Visualizing Las Vegas,” an exhibition of Las Vegas News Bureau photos manipulated and colored with modern techniques, is scheduled to be on display from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Nov. 15 at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to host the “Three Minutes Exhibition,” a free display featuring work by photographer Seder Burns, through Nov. 26. The exhibit can be viewed from 12:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m Saturdays. Call 702-229-1012.
The exhibit “Anne Frank: A Historical Remembrance Art Exhibition,” featuring the art of lithographer Michael Knigin, paired with “Chai Lights,” a collection of 100 works by 31 Las Vegas artists focusing on Jewish themes, is scheduled to be on display through Nov. 26 at the Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Art inside Neonopolis, 450 Fremont St. Admission is $5. Visit snmfa.com or call 702-382-2926.
In celebration of 15 years in Las Vegas, Madame Tussauds, 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer $15 tickets to Nevada residents through Dec. 31. Visit madametussauds.com/lasvegas or call 702-862-7800.
The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, plans to display its “Curator’s Choice: Favorites from the Collection” exhibit through January. The exhibit was selected by Dawna Jolliff, who has been with the museum for 38 years. Call 702-455-7955.
“Wicked Plants: The Exhibit” is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 4 inside the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visitors can learn about poisonous and carnivorous plants. The exhibit is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.
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. 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 Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.
A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico is scheduled at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The photo exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Jan. 19. The exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.

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The California Theatre Center is set to perform an adaptation of Gene Zion’s “Harry the Dirty Dog” at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Enjoy this classic story about a dog who changes his spots and finds himself completely unrecognizable to his loving family. The free show is for children ages 3 to 10. Call 702-507-3630.
Singer Jack Jones is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Average White Band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 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. Call 702-797-7777 or visit sclv.com.
A reception for the Nevada Watercolor Society’s 2014 Fall Show is set from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.
The Mountain View Concert Series plans to host the UNLV Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. The ensemble, under the direction of Taras Krysa, will perform works by Bach, Stravinsky and Schoenberg. There is no admission for the concert, but donations will be accepted. Call 702-341-7800.
A Santa Arrival Parade is planned for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. It will be followed by a free, family-friendly event set to feature Santa’s house, where children can take photos with Santa starting at $5, a trackless train ride around Tivoli Village and live performances on the main stage, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in November and December, as well as Dec. 22-24. Train rides will be located in front of the Market LV’s lobby and PacSun. Tickets for the train are $2 per ride or $5 for three rides and can be purchased at B Sweet on the second floor of the Market LV, which will be offering free cotton candy. Pet photos with Santa will be available from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The Grand Ballroom of the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host John Acosta’s Bee Gees Gold at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 and Herman’s Hermits at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29. Tickets are $15 at the casino cage.
The Happenings are slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Faith Lutheran Theater Company at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way, plans to perform “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas — The Musical” Dec. 5-14. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the school’s Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Tickets start at $10. Visit faiththeatrecompany.com or showtix4u.com. Group rates are available by contacting Erik Ball at erikball123@gmail.com.
The Silvertones plan to perform “Goin’ on a Sleigh Ride,” celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s in song and vignette, at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 and 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-256-6220, 702-838-2908 or 702-254-3427. Tickets will be sold at the door, if any are available.
Jay White plans to perform his Neil Diamond tribute at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Temple Sinai has scheduled its first Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at its facility, 9001 Hillpointe Road. Vendors, food trucks, face painting and children’s activities are planned. For vendor inquiries, email tsholidaybazaar@gmail.com. For more information, call 702-254-5110.
The Sun City Summerlin Musicmakers plan to perform “Winter Show — A Holiday Portrait” at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased from the Sun City Summerlin social monitor stations or by calling 702-645-8534 for pickup and delivery.
The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run is planned for 8 a.m. Dec. 13 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Runners can wear holiday-themed costumes and tie jingle bells to their shoelaces to get in the holiday spirit while raising funds to find a cure for arthritis. Live entertainment, vendors providing breakfast and a Reindeer Dash to Kidville also are planned. Visit bit.ly/VKXj7g.
“Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas,” a tribute to popular 1970s music group The Carpenters, is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Light Shine Events plans to host its second annual Winter Celebration & Expo from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 20 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 21 at Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. The event will feature emerging artists, musicians, lifestyles and “edutainment” with more than 70 exhibitors from the Las Vegas community presenting gifts for the holidays and year-round. A silent auction is planned to benefit homeless teens, along with exhibitor raffles, a treasure hunt, yoga, drum circles, meditation, stress relaxation chairs, massage, entertainment and music. Visit lightshineevents.com.