Summerlin Area Things To Do, Oct. 23-29, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Las Vegas Inner City Youth Outings plans to host a fundraiser from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Las Vegas Bridge World, 5580 W. Flamingo Road, No. 101. Food, raffles and jazz music are planned. The group is an outreach program of the Sierra Club that takes disadvantaged youths on outdoor excursions. Information about the group’s upcoming trip to Death Valley will be available at the event. Visit facebook.com/lasvegasinnercityoutings.
The Boca Park Fashion Village ArtWalk is set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 in Boca Park, 710-750 S. Rampart Blvd. A marketplace with 40 artist booths are planned, including painting, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, glass and unique crafts. The featured musician will be Vibhas Kendzia, who will play the flute and saxophone. Visit vegasartwalk.com.
Hotel California plans a “Salute to the Eagles” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 26 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
A VINE Women’s Gathering Luncheon is slated for 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. A fashion show by Chico’s is planned. Proceeds will benefit VINE’s mission projects. The cost is $20 in advance. Call 702-363-1575 or 702-645-0179.
The Kaleidoscope Children’s Art Auction is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 near California Pizza Kitchen at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. Original artwork created by Summerlin Hospital Medical Center pediatric patients will be for sale and available via silent auction bidding. For a preview of the artwork, visit facebook.com/summerlinhospital. Proceeds will benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada’s Healing Arts Program and the Summerlin Hospital Auxiliary. The Healing Arts Program empowers children through art, music and creative expression as they struggle to deal with the pain, anxiety and feelings of isolation they may experience from illness and hospitalization.
The Celebrity City Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is slated to present “Memoirs of a Celebrity” at 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13. Visit scscai.com.
Ceres at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a Sunday brunch with entertainment by Mark O’Toole from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26. The cost is $24.99. Call 702-869-7381.
The exhibit “Illustrators 56” by the Society of Illustrators is set to run through Oct. 31 at The Studio at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit showcases pieces from the society’s annual Travel Show. Call 702-507-3630.
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Mike Wheels Parise is scheduled for Oct. 23 and Warren Durso for Oct. 30. 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. Wonder Boogie is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25 and Fast Company for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The Dummkopfs are set 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. Motor City is scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25 and Finnegan’s Wake for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. 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. Oct. 24 and 25 and Cool Change for 6:30 p.m. and Kim Styles Duo for 11 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. 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. Tony Venniro is scheduled for Oct. 31. 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, including Rick Duarte on Oct. 26. 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.
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.
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.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

An annual neighborhood Halloween party is set from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Entertainment is set to include party games and refreshments. Admission is free, and people of all faiths and ages are welcome. Call 702-648-8437 or visit wpcvegas.org.
Enjoy a Peanuts Halloween from 5 to 8 p.m. weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 24-30 at Bass Pro Shops inside the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The free event is set to feature crafts, costume parades, scavenger hunts, trick-or-treating and more. Visit basspro.com/halloween or call 702-730-5200.
The annual Fall Harvest Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 24-26 and 30-31 at The Farm, 7222 W. Grand Teton Drive. The event is set to include hayrides, a farm train, animals and a hay maze. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Visit thelasvegasfarm.com.
Village Square plans to host its third annual Trick-or-Treat Pumpkin Party from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the shopping center at 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Children are welcome to bring their own treat bag and wear a costume. A petting zoo, complimentary glitter tattoos from Divine Threading and face painting by Euphoria are planned, and Kinderland Cafe, Color Me Mine and Pisces Reef Fish Emporium plan to provide gift certificates for the Great Pumpkin Giveaway. Visit govillagesquare.com.
The Mustang & Ford Club of Las Vegas Halloween Car Show and Movies in the Park are set to start at 5 p.m. Oct. 25 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The car show is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. on the streets of Tivoli Village. Live music, candy for children and a special viewing of “E.T.” in the park are set for 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
A Spooktacular family-friendly fair is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Life Time Athletic, 10721 W. Charleston Blvd. Members and nonmembers are invited to festivities on the outdoor pool deck, including a treasure hay hunt, pumpkin decorating, photo opportunities, a bounce house and crafts, followed by a dive-in Halloween movie. Call 702-228-2611.
The Great Pumpkin Parrot Festival is planned from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary, 8103 Racel St. The event is set to include a costume contest, animal presentations, trick-or-treating and other Halloween activities. Visit gnslasvegas.org.
Trick or Trot 5K/ 10K / Family Fun Run is set to start at 8 a.m. Oct. 25 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Runners are encouraged to attend in costumes to participate in a costume contest. Early bird specials start at $25. Visit trickortrot5klv.com.
A night of safe trick-or-treating is planned from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Sponsored by Cox Communications, the free Cox Treat Streets will offer a variety of family-friendly activities, including interactive game booths, costumed characters and live music performances. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
From 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26, the Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to transform into an all-ages costumed Halloween celebration to benefit In 12 Days, a local charity that uses “The 12 Days of Christmas” theme to give hope during the holiday season to families that have suffered the loss of a loved one. Admission includes a ride on the High Roller, bowling at Brooklyn Bowl and live entertainment. Admission is $30. Visit classy.org/in12daysoctober26 or call 702-322-0560.
HallOVeen is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24-26 and 30-31 at Opportunity Village, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. Activities are set to include the Haunted Adventure by Santino and Rocco Panaro, Boris the Elf’s 3-D Experience, Cheyenne’s Enchanted Carousel, the Avalanche Slide, Rod’s Monstrous Mini Golf, the Candy Cabin, the Magical Midway and rides on the Forest Express Ghost Train. Also planned are crafts, movies, storytelling on Fridays and nightly parades. General admission is $11 for visitors 13 or older and $9 for those ages 3-12. Passports allowing unlimited access to rides and attractions cost $20 for visitors 13 or older and $18 for those ages 3-12. Visit opportunityvillage.org or call 702-880-4089.
The Springs Preserve’s annual Haunted Harvest, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., is planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24-26. The event will feature a haunted hay maze, trick or treat stations, carnival games, a petting zoo and live entertainment from Mad Science and Halloween High’s Monster Bash. Tickets are $6, and children 4 or younger are admitted free. Members receive half off of admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.
Harvest Days at Tule Springs is set from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends through Oct. 30 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Horses4Heroes will celebrate fall with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, horse-drawn wagon rides, games and more. Admission is from $10 to $15 per person and free for children younger than 2. Call 702-596-6715.
The Moapa Valley Cornmaze, on Lewis Ranch Road in Moapa, is scheduled to welcome visitors from noon to 7 p.m. for daytime activities and 8 to 11 p.m. for the Haunted Corn Maze daily through Oct. 31. In addition to the maze, farm attractions include a pumpkin patch, corn cannons, horseback riding, water activity balls, a petting zoo and pony rides. Visit mvcornmaze.com.
The Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road, plans a pumpkin patch through Oct. 31 in the south parking lot. The patch is scheduled to include rides, refreshments, pumpkins and more. The attraction is set to be open from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Visit galleriaatsunset.com/events.
Hours for The Asylum and Hotel Fear haunted houses are set for 6:30 to 10 p.m. Oct. 23, 26 and 29 and 6:30 p.m. to midnight Oct. 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov. 1 at the Meadows Mall, 4300 Meadows Lane. Patrons can bring a new or gently used coat to benefit area homeless organizations and receive one free entry Oct. 23 or 26. Tickets are $15 for one of the attractions or $25 for both. A monster-free, behind-the-scenes event called Lights on Tour of Hotel Fear is slated for children from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1 for a $2 donation, which benefits the Nevada Broadcasters Association. Visit lvhaunts.com or call 702-636-9515.
The Undead Maze haunted attraction is scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 31 at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 9300 W. Sunset Road, to raise funds for The Public Education Foundation and the Shade Tree shelter. Admission is $9 for adults and $7 for children. Visit facebook.com/undeadmaze.
The Freakling Bros. is hosting the 22nd annual Trilogy of Terror through October at 4245 S. Grand Canyon Drive, near West Flamingo Road and the 215 Beltway. It will feature Circus of Horrors, Castle Vampyre and Gates of Hell. For the full schedule, times and ticket prices, visit freaklingbros.com or call 702-362-3327.
“KillerPumpkin.Net” by Bryan Yeager is on display during regular library hours through Nov. 4 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Yeager carves unique, nonperishable foam jack-o’-lanterns with images from horror films, monsters, wicked witches, Tim Burton characters and screaming faces. Call 702-507-3860.

WORTH A DRIVE

“Breadcrumbs,” a new play by award-winning playwright Jennifer Haley, is scheduled to be performed at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre’s Studio Theater, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for Thursday and Sunday shows and $18 for Friday and Saturday shows. Visit table8lv.com.
Performances of the Cockroach Theatre Company’s production of Jean-Paul Sartre’s “No Exit” are scheduled at 8 p.m. Oct. 23-26 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at Art Square Theatre, 1025 S. First St. Tickets are $16 to $20. Visit cockroachtheatre.com or call 702-818-3422.
Performances of Poor Richard’s Players’ production of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rope” are scheduled at 8 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 16-B. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
The United Way of Southern Nevada plans its annual Community in Blue campaign celebration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Brasilia Ballroom at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. The event celebrates United Way’s achievements and honors individuals, businesses and community partners. Tickets are $80 per person or $700 for a table of 10. Call 702-892-2363 or visit uwsn.org.
Party With Your Pooch, a happy hour event for the whole family, including dogs, is set to include pet adoptions, entertainment, contests, prizes, food and drinks from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.
The fifth annual Fashion for Autism is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct 24 at the Four Seasons Las Vegas, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fashion event spotlights up-and-coming fashion designers in the Las Vegas area, celebrates community members leading the fight against autism and benefits the locally based Grant a Gift Autism Foundation. Tickets are $200 in advance Visit tinyurl.com/fslv-fash or call 702-564-2453.
The fifth annual Dia de Los Muertos Trunk or Treat Carnival & Festival is planned at 5 p.m. Oct. 24 and 26 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 7585 Norman Rockwell Lane. The free event hosted by Leticia’s Mexican Cocina is set to include a classic car show, arts and craft vendors, live entertainment and rides. Call 702-445-7722 or visit leticiascocina.com.
The Las Vegas Emblem Club No. 114, a nonprofit that raises money for local charities, plans a holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Table space is $20, and each vendor must donate one display item for a raffle. Call Anna Bernstein at 702-871-6739 or Caroll West at 702-256-2393.
Magic of Motown is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Chrome Showroom inside Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5. Call 702-658-4900 or visit santafestation.sclv.com.
The JDRF Nevada Chapter’s Walk to Cure Diabetes is scheduled at 10 a.m. Oct 25 at north field at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. On-site registration is scheduled at 9 a.m. The local chapter of JDRF ( Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) has set a $542,000 fundraising goal to help fund research toward preventing, treating and curing type 1 diabetes and its complications. Participants can sign up for the walk as an individual, create a team, join an existing team or donate to someone already registered to walk at lv.jdrf.org.
The 44th Lobster Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Christ Church Episcopal, 2000 S. Maryland Parkway. The event includes a silent auction, entertainment, a bake sale and the sale of live and steamed lobsters. Visit lobsterfair.com or call 702-987-1355 to preorder lobsters.
A reception for the exhibit “The Sands: A Place in the Sun” is scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Four noted local historians — Larry Gragg, Eugene Moehring, Michael Green and Su Kim Chung — are set to speak on the importance of the Copa Room and the Sands in Las Vegas history. They also plan to sign copies of their books, which are set to be available for purchase. Plans for the exhibit reception include free food and a performance by the Thurston Howlies. The event is free, but reservations are required by calling 702-822-8735.
Southern Wine & Spirits Nevada and Lee’s Discount Liquor are set to host a New Vista Wine Walk from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 25 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Participants must be 21 or older. Proceeds are set to benefit New Vista, an organization that provides services to intellectually challenged individuals. Visit newvistanv.org.
The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra plans to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit lvyo.org/events.
The Zombie Run 5K and Family Fun Walk is scheduled at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Equestrian Park South, 1200 Equestrian Drive. Participants are encouraged to dress up as a zombie or wear a Halloween costume. Admission starts at $12 for the 5K and $6 for the walk. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, is set to host PurpleLight Las Vegas from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26. The event is scheduled to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer. Names of people impacted by cancer will be read as family and friends light glow sticks in their honor. Visit pancan.org/purplelight.
Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual production of “A Choreographers’ Showcase” by the Nevada Ballet Theatre 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.
A free Jazz Picnic is scheduled from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Winchester Cultural Center Park, 3130 McLeod Drive. The event, organized in cooperation with the Las Vegas Jazz Society, is set to include Tom Hall and the Boss BeBop Jazz Septet; the debut of Bari, Bari, Bari Good; theGroove Brothers; and Curt Miller’s trombone band, The Boneheads. Food and drink are to be available for purchase. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.
Crowds are expected to descend on downtown Las Vegas Oct 24-26 for the Life is Beautiful music, food and art festival, an event packed with artists, chefs and more than 70 performers. One-day tickets start at $105, three day tickets at $245. Visit lifeisbeautiful.com.
The Las Vegas Artists Guild plans a fall art show through Oct. 28 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, during library hours. Call 702-207-4261.
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 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 2 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 through Jan. 19. The exhibit is free for Springs Preserve members or with paid general admission. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.
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 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.

PLAN AHEAD

Pools and Ghouls is set from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Facility, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Games, not-so-scary and haunted mazes, music, a costume contest and trick-or-treating along a special haunted treat trail are planned. Admission is $8 per child during pre-registration and $10 at the door. Parents and children 2 or younger will be admitted free. Space is limited. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration or call 702-455-7798.
Elvis Monroe plans to perform Americana pop/rock hits Oct. 31 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
A carnival and hot air balloon festival is planned at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 9300 W. Sunset Road, from noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 31, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 and 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Nov. 2. Rides, games, early morning balloon launches, daily tethered hot air balloon rides, Evening Glow Shows and free trick-or-treating Oct. 31 with balloon pilots during the Evening Glow Show are planned. Call 702-880-2100.
Brian Hoffman’s “Remembering Red,” a tribute to Red Skelton, is slated for 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301 or visit scscai.com.
Comedian Arnez J is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
A health fair with flu shots and blood pressure checks is planned from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center, 9300 W. Sunset Road. Call 702-880-2100.
The Animal Foundation’s Forever Home Family Picnic & Furry 5K is set for 11 a.m. Nov. 2 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The dog-friendly event includes a 5K run along the park’s trails system. Participants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal, chip timing, race bib and picnic admission. Dogs will receive a doggie bandana and finisher dog tag. The Forever Home Family Picnic is set from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will include a 1-mile, dog-friendly walk at 11 a.m., doggie contests such as Best Smile, Best Trick and Best Costume and live music, demonstrations, vendor fair and dog adoptions. For fees and to register, visit animalfoundation.com/event/5K.
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. 2. Come 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council’s seventh annual Women’s Fall Suit Drive is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 in the parking lot of NV Energy, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. The council plans to collect new and gently used, clean professional suits, dresses, pants and tops on hangers and jewelry, shoes, belts and scarves. Donations will benefit United Way accredited agencies with back-to-work programs for women. Donations will also be accepted throughout October at the White House Black Market in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, where donors can receive a 15 percent discount. Visit uwsn.org/wlc or contact Lawrel K. Larsen at lawrell@uwsn.org or 702-892-2319.
Mistinguett Productions plans to present “Vegas Nights,” starring Peter Pavone and friends and hosted by Rich Little, at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301 or visit scscai.com.
The Children’s Heart Foundation’s annual Operation Cards for Kids — Casino Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Red Rock Country Club, 2250 Red Springs Drive. The evening is set to include blackjack, food, specialty cocktails and silent and live auctions. Attendees must be 21 or older. Tickets are $75 for general admission and $125 for VIP admission. Visit operationcardsforkids.com.
Pins for Pets is set from 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 8 at the bowling center at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The registration fee includes two hours of bowling, free food and adult beverages, raffles and a silent auction. Visit animalnetwork-lv.com/events/pins-for-pets.
A Harvest Festival is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 during the weekly farmers market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. A Roos-N-More petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating and pie eating contests are planned. Admission is free. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
Ventriloquist/comedian Ronn Lucas is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Mark Vranesh plans to host the Sun City Summerlin ArtWalk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 and 9 at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd. Artisans from California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada are signed on to display works including paintings, mixed media, sculpture, jewelry, glass and unique crafts. Vibhas Kendzia, a musician from Sedona, Ariz., is set to entertain with his native flute and saxophone. Admission is free. Visit vegasartwalk.com.
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.
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.
“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.
The California Theatre Center is set to perform an adaption 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, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
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.
Santa Claus’ arrival and a parade are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 28 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The free, family-friendly event is also set to feature Santa’s house, where children can take photos with Santa, a trackless train for rides around Tivoli Village and live performances on the main stage. 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 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.