Aliante catches ‘Movie Madness’

Aliante's Movie Madness series kicks off its fourth season this evening with a free big-screen presentation of the film, "Open Season" in the 20-acre Nature Discovery Park.

"Open Season" is a 2006 computer-animated film produced by Sony Pictures Animation. The plot centers on a role reversal, where forest animals that are traditionally hunted team up against hunters.

The movie will begin at dusk, no earlier than 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for sale and pre-show entertainment will be provided by Zaney Lainie the clown. Those who attend are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnic baskets.

Nature Discovery Park is located at 2627 Nature Park Drive, near the southeast corner of Interstate 215, the Las Vegas Beltway, and Aliante Parkway. To reach the park, take U.S. Highway 95 north to the Beltway Exit East. Head east on the I-215, exit at Aliante Parkway and proceed south.

On July 14, Movie Madness will continue at Aliante with a screening of "Over the Hedge," an animated movie produced by DreamWorks, which also created the popular "Shrek," "Shrek 2," "Shrek the Third" and "Shark Tale."

Community events presented in Aliante are a team effort, requiring the time, energy and talents of several organizations, most notably the city of North Las Vegas' Special Events and Parks & Recreation Departments; which co-sponsor outdoor concerts, movies and other programs in the community.

For information regarding upcoming events at the master plan through December 2007, pick up a free event calendar at the Aliante Information Gallery at 2600 Nature Park Drive, at the southeast corner of I-215 and Aliante Parkway.

Information can also be obtained by visiting aliantehomes.com and clicking on Events, or by calling 866-874-6393.

North Valley Enterprises LLC, is an affiliate of American Nevada Co. and Pulte Homes. Encompassing more than 1,900 acres, Aliante consists of a Primary Village and an Active Adult Village, which will comprise as many as 7,500 homes, with an anticipated population of about 20,000.

Home builders at Aliante include Astoria Homes, Del Webb, KB Home, Lennar, Pardee Homes and Pulte Homes. Home prices range from the upper $100,000s to the upper $600,000s. In addition, Del Webb is building the age-qualified Sun City Aliante community.

Bordered roughly by Grand Teton Drive, Centennial Parkway, Decatur Boulevard and Clayton Street, the I-215, Las Vegas Beltway, intersects Aliante, providing access to I-15 and U.S. 95, as well as a quick commute to major destinations in the valley.

To reach the Aliante Information Gallery, take U.S. Highway 95 North to the I-215 Exit East. Head east on the I-215, exit at Aliante Parkway and proceed south.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.