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Things to do in Henderson Jan. 15-21, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada is kicking off a Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist class for children from newborn to 3. Parents are invited to share musical, nurturing, quality time with babies and toddlers. The group is set to meet monthly from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 25, Feb. 25, March 15, April 19 and May 17 at Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway, for holiday themed classes designed to build socialization skills, increase confidence and enhance early learning. The fee to participate is $50 for members of the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevda and $60 for non-members. Call 702-794-0090 or register online at tinyurl.com/mom-metwist.
  • Disney’s “Frozen” is set to be screened during a Movie Under the Stars event slated for 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com.
  • 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.
  • Middle school-age youths are invited to the Winter Wonder Jam, an evening of dance featuring DJ Tony, games and refreshments, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, 1575 Galleria Drive. Admission is $5. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5850.
  • 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.
  • 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. Anna Duerden is set for Jan. 16, Shawn Eifferman for Jan. 17. Visit themresort.com.
  • 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.
  • Guitar lessons are scheduled to be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 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 Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans to show the film “Guardians of the Galaxy” at 2 p.m. Jan. 17. Call 702-565-8402.
  • The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 17 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
  • Rob Garrett & The King of Diamonds Band plan to perform a Neil Diamond tribute show at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets are $26.75. 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.
  • The Teen Advisory Group is set to meet at 4 p.m. Jan 20 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Youths 12 to 17 are encouraged to attend and share ideas to make the library a better place for teens. Call 702-207-4260, option 4.
  • A picnic and movie are set for 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Call 702-492-7252.
  • A Jewish Community Center Maccabi Games and Mccabi ArtsFest information party for youths 13 to 16 is slated for 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Congregation Ner Tamid, 55 N. Valle Verde Drive. Youths can find out how to be part of Team Las Vegas at national conferences. Call 702-860-4859 or visit tinyurl.com/maccabilvparty.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Michael Grimm is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 and 31 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
  • Ronnie Milsap is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

PLAN AHEAD

  • A real estate seminar is planned for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The seminar is set to include how to recover from a short sale or foreclosure, how to get a mortgage, federal and state grant assistance, title insurance, home warranties, home inspections and more. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • A camping basics workshop for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 24 and March 28 at the Whitney Mesa Recreation Area, 1661 Galleria Drive. The fee to participate is $14. To register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • The women’s ministry of Victory Black Mountain Church, 700 S. Boulder Highway, plans its third annual women’s conference at 8:45 a.m. Jan 24 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25. The event’s theme is “Sound Doctrine for the Next Generation.” Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/kcuxstf.
  • Secure Parenting, a nonprofit that provides parenting education, is set to offer an eight-week course on children’s emotional development from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays starting Jan. 24 and 25 in Henderson. The classes are designed for parents with children 2 to 3 years old and are scheduled to cover closeness, trust and communication. The course is free, but registration is required. Location information will be disclosed during registration. Contact Karen Purves at karen@secureparenting.org or visit secureparenting.org.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “A Walk Among The Tombstones” at 2 p.m. Jan. 23. The film is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.
  • 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.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a tree care seminar from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event is set to cover how plants grow, irrigation and proper watering, pruning of grasses and shrubs, pruning tools and safety, fundamental diseases and more. Registration is $25 before the event and $30 at the door. The cost includes handouts, coffee, drinks and lunch. Contact Chelle Reed at 702-257-5536 or reedc@unce.unr.edu.
  • 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.
  • 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. Phil Stendek is set for Jan. 23, Patrick Sieben for Jan. 24. Visit themresort.com.
  • 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.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a pruning workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event is set to cover pruning fruit trees, ornamentals and desert plants. Registration is $25. Contact Elaine Fagine at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Super Smash Bros game event from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 27. The event is designed for teens 12-17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • 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.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Lucy” at 2 p.m. Jan. 30. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • 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.
  • 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. Cameron Calloway is set for Jan. 30, Shawn Eifferman for Jan. 31. Visit themresort.com.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Greg Barnhill at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • 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.
  • Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist Dave Gibson at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.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.
  • Collin Raye is set to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $32.40. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Nashville Unplugged is slated to feature artist Billy Montana at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.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.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Brian White at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans an art event from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Sun City Anthem Ballroom, 2450 Hampton Road. The event is set to feature celebrity quick draws, performance art, caricatures, photographs, special guests, auctions, a tribute to artist Mike Miller and more. The cost is $45, and all proceeds are to benefit HopeLink, a nonprofit that serves as a family resource center. Visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.
  • Bill Medley is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The Lettermen plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Comedian Charlie Murphy is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 27-29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.

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