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Things to do in Henderson Jan. 1-7, 2014

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • City Lights Arts Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature artist Judi Moreo and her Challenges collection through Jan. 31. A reception is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16 at the gallery. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300.
  • 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.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Stefanrock is set for Jan. 2, Nick Mattera for Jan. 3. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Route 66 is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 2 and 3 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. 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 the film “Divergent” at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 6. The event is designed for anyone age 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.
  • 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.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Michael Grimm is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 3, 17 and 31 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
  • As part of the Las Vegas Stories lecture series, Spectacular: A History of Las Vegas Neon is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
  • “Re-Animator The Musical” is scheduled at 8 p.m. Jan. 6-11 and 13-18 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $44. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
  • Moscow Nights and the Golden Gates: An Evening of Russian Folk Music, Dance and Stories is scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The Russian ensemble of three prize-winning musicians and the Golden Gates are set to demonstrate their skill, colorful costumes and gymnastic feats while performing traditional Russian folk music, dance and stories. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
  • An Intimate Evening with Diane Schuur is scheduled at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 and 9 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $59. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
  • Bank of America customers receive free museum entry the first weekend of most months at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place; the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North; and the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is offered through the bank’s Museums on Us program, which allows Bank of America customers free access to select museums on the first weekend of every month. Participants must show their U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card to receive free admission. Special event admission is not included. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.
  • The Las Vegas Ice Center plans to host its eighth annual Winter Wonderland public skate sessions through Jan. 4. Sessions are offered from 9 a.m. to noon, 12:15 to 3:15 p.m., 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 to 9:45 p.m. Jan. 1, no 9 a.m.-to-noon lesson will be offered. Jan. 4, no 3:30 or 6:45 p.m. lesson will be offered. General admission is $10 and $6 for children 5 or younger, which includes skates. A free learn-to-skate class is planned for beginners from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 2. Visit lasvegasice.com.
  • The Gateway Arts Foundation and Dr. Carole Altman are scheduled to present “I Know I Came In Here For Something,” a middle-age musical comedy revue, at 3 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at suncity-summerlin.com. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org or call 702-240-1301.
  • 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 session is set for Jan. 4. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
  • The Assistance League of Las Vegas plans an informational session and tour of its facility at 10 a.m. Jan. 7 at 6446 W. Charleston Blvd., for those interested in volunteering. Attendees can learn more about the nonprofit, its programs, requirements and membership. The volunteer-run organization offers various programs that help more than 8,000 Clark County children each year. Those interested in volunteering must attend three required training sessions. Visit lasvegas.assistanceleague.org.

PLAN AHEAD

  • Psychic Lisa Lee is set to perform at 7 p.m. Jan. 8 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $20. Attendees must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • 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.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tim Mendoza is set for Jan. 9, Scott Starr for Jan. 10. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • 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.
  • Blue String Theory is set to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 9 and 10 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • 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, and 9 a.m. Jan. 9 and 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.
  • The Sunset Garden Club plans to meet at noon Jan. 13 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Doug Nielsen from the Nevada Department of Wildlife is set to talk about urban wildlife in the community. Visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
  • The Southern Hills Republican Women’s Club plans a luncheon for 10:45 a.m. Jan. 20 at Buckman’s Grille at the Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road. The event is scheduled to feature Kevin Wall. The event costs $25 for members and $30 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 Jan. 15. Call Anne Danielson at 702-278-6652.
  • 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.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Marty Feick is set for Jan. 16, Shaun South for Jan. 17. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Gregg Peterson plans to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 16, 17, 30 and 31 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show “The Equalizer” from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 16. The film is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.
  • 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.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Patrick Genovese is set for Jan. 23, Nick Mattera for Jan. 24. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Against the Grain is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Dennis Wise is set to perform at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets cost $21.15. Visit sclv.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.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is set for Jan. 30, Shaun South for Jan. 31. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Mung Tuoi Me is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.
  • Tower of Power plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Diamonds plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • McCartney Years is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

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