Things to do in Henderson Aug. 14-20, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Outdoor Picture Show on the Green is scheduled to show “E.T.” at 8 p.m. Aug 16 at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive. Free screenings are scheduled through Oct. 25. Upcoming shows scheduled include: Aug. 23, “The Nut Job”; Aug. 30, “Toy Story”; Sept. 6, “The Lego Movie”; Sept. 13, “Finding Nemo”; and Sept. 20, “The Muppets.” Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com/outdoorPicShow.php.
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 from 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 University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Robotics Camp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 and 19 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Participants ages 9 to 14 receive a 6-in-1 solar robotics kit to assemble. The fee is $40, which includes the kit, snack and refreshments. To register, contact Karen Best at 702-257-5538 or email bestk@unce.unr.edu.
Artist George Markiewicz is scheduled to display paintings through Aug. 31 at the City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St. The gallery is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visit citylightsartgallery.com.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, is scheduled to screen classic movies at midnight Mondays through August. The events are set to include free popcorn and $3 beers. Call 702-272-0000.
The Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, plans a free jazz set in the Firenze Lounge featuring RJ Fox from 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 14. Call 702-567-4700.
Natty Rico plans to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 14 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Admission is free. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com/entertainment.
The Henderson District Public Libraries Friends plans a used book sale Aug. 14-16 and 19 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.org or call 702-492-7252.
Michael Grimm & The Grimm Band are set to perform at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 15, 22 and 29 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
Lights Out is scheduled to perform a tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Dean Napolitano is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com/entertainment.
Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Ken Johnson at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans a Rockabilly Night Swim event from 8 p.m. Aug. 15 to 2 a.m. Aug. 16. The event is set to include an open bar and music. Admission is free for residents with a Nevada ID. Visit hendersonlive.com/calendar.
The Lounge Orphans are scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 15 and 16 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com/entertainment.
Nitro plans to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 16 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
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.
The Landero Learning Center, 9620 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans an open house and anniversary party from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16. The event is set to include raffles, performances, games and refreshments. visit landerolearningcenter.com.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. STEFnROCK is scheduled for Aug. 15 and Chris Mendosa for Aug. 16. Visit elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000.
A free interior design class is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 and 26 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.org or call 702-207-4261.
A picnic and movie are planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.org or call 702-492-7252.
Wicked Wednesdays with DJ Shy offer free admission for locals and industry professionals from 11 a.m. to 6 pm. Wednesdays at the DayDream Pool Club at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Regular admission to the club, open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, is free for hotel guests and women and $20 for men. Visit themresort.com.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” from 2 to 4:15 p.m. Aug. 15. The movie is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.

WORTH A DRIVE

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.
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.
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 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

The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 11:30 a.m. Aug. 26 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature Rep. Joe Heck and costs $22 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations can be made by mailing a check to: Southern Hills Republican Women, 2505 Anthem Village Drive, Suite E-223, Henderson, NV 89052. Checks must be received by Aug. 21. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Rick Foell is scheduled for Aug. 22 and Nick Mattera for Aug. 23. Visit elixirlounge.net or call 702-272-0000.
Comedian Dave Coulier is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22-24 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist Ira Dean at 8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Need for Speed” from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 22. The movie is rated PG-13. Call 702-207-4260.
Route 66 is set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 22 and 23 at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com/entertainment.
Ashley Red is set to perform at 9 p.m. Aug. 23 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit themresort.com.
The Party Rockers are scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
Galaxy Green Valley Luxury + movie theater, 4500 E. Sunset Road, plans a classics series. Films scheduled include “The Breakfast Club,” Aug. 24; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Oct. 19; and “Home Alone,” Dec. 7. Tickets are $7 or $15 for two tickets and a large popcorn. Visit galaxytheaters.com.
Bill and McKenna Medley are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29-31 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Jim Photoglo at 8 p.m. Aug. 29 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com/entertainment.
The Sixties Sensation is scheduled to perform from 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 30 at The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio. Admission is free. Visit lakeslasvegas.com.
The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 30. Tickets start at $25. Visit tinyurl.com/mlagea.
Comedian Jim Breuer is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 5 and 6 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $35. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The annual Buckles & Barrels for Bailey charity race is scheduled for Sept. 5-7 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. Admission is free for spectators. Proceeds are set to benefit the Spring Valley Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit. Visit bucklesandbarrels4bailey.com.
The Village at Lake Las Vegas, 15 Strada di Villaggio, plans a wine walk from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. 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/events-2.
New Vista plans wine walks in which 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.
R5 is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Henderson Pavillion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Visit hendersonlive.com/pavilion.
Deana Martin is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
H.O.P.E is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Tony Orlando is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19-21 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
Joan Osborne is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit themresort.com.
The Casting Crowns are scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit hendersonlive.com/pavilion.
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.
Ethel M. Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans its 21st annual holiday cactus garden from Nov. 14 through Jan. 1. The garden is set to open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. with a lighting ceremony planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Admission is free. Visit ethelm.com.