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Things to do in Henderson Dec. 25-31, 2014

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  • The Hostile Grape at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tim Catching is set for Dec. 26, Michael Louis Austin for Dec. 27. Visit themresort.com.
  • Magician Rick Thomas is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 26-28 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Stefanrock is set for Dec. 26, Michael Anthony for Dec. 27. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Gregg Peterson is set to perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 26 and 27 the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Elf” at 2 p.m. Dec. 26. The film is rated PG-13. Call 702-207-4260.
  • A picnic and a movie are set for 2 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-207-4260.
  • Holiday movies are set to be shown from 2 to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Call 702-565-8402.
  • San Fernando is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Ravello Lounge at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Bvld. South. Visit themresort.com.
  • The Theatre in the Valley Playhouse, 10 W. Pacific Ave., plans to perform “The Magic Toy Box” at 2, 3:30 and 6 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 4 to 14 and $8 for students, active-duty military members or seniors 60 or older. Reservations are recommended. Visit hendersonlive.com or call 702-558-7275.
  • Daemine Lowe is set to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Admission is free. Visit jokerswildcasino.com/entertain.
  • A children’s New Year’s Eve celebration is planned at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Children 3 to 12 can celebrate with stories, crafts and sparking cider as the clock strikes noon. Space is limited, but registration is not required. Call 702-207-4260.
  • Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, plans to host its 21st annual holiday cactus garden from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Admission is free. Visit ethelm.com.

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  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Regie Hamm at 8 p.m. Jan. 2 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Paul Revere’s Raiders are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 4 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Divergent” at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6. The event is designed for teens 12-17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • Guitar lessons are scheduled to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 6, 13 and 20 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Participants are set to learn the parts of a guitar, chords, tabs and how to play a song. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • The Paseo Verde Library plans to show the foreign film “Ilo Ilo” at 6 p.m. Jan. 7. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Elizabeth Huett at 8 p.m. Jan. 9 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “Atonement” at 2 p.m. Jan. 9. The film is rated PG. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or 702-207-4260.
  • Donny Edwards is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9-11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Mecum Auctions is set to present the 20th annual antique motorcycle auction at 4 p.m. Jan. 8, 9 a.m. Jan. 9 and 9 a.m. Jan. 10 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.
  • The city of Henderson plans a Polar Bear Plunge event from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Whitney Ranch Aquatic Complex, 1575 Galleria Drive. Participants are set to plunge down the slide into the unheated activity pool. Treats, a bounce house and activities are also set to be available. The event is not recommended for those with heart conditions or high blood pressure, and children younger than 8 must be supervised by an adult. The cost is $5 per person. Visit hendersonlive.com.
  • A Lego challenge is scheduled for 10 a.m. Jan. 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The event is designed for children 5 to 11. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.
  • Comedian Rob Schneider is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 and 17 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $30. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Tony Arata at 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Ryan Whyte Maloney and Cali Tucker are set to perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Tommy Roe is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Comedians Bobby Slayton and Kevin Pollak are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Green Valley High School theater students are set to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 and Feb. 7-9 at the school, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Visit gvhstheatre.com.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Walt Aldridge at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.

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