Henderson Things To Do, Feb. 5-11, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

City Lights Arts Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature photographer Anne Carter and her “It’s the Light” exhibition through Feb. 28. A reception is planned for 1 p.m. Feb. 8 at the gallery. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300.
The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans an Academy Awards film series from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Feb. 27. The films to be featured include: Feb. 6, “Ben-Hur”; Feb. 13, “All About Eve”; Feb. 20, “Titanic”; and Feb. 27, “Mary Poppins.” In addition to watching films, attendees can also make predictions as to who will win an Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards. A prize will be awarded to the patron who gets the most winners correct. A ceremony is set for March 7. 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. Marty Feick is scheduled for Feb. 6, Chris Heers for Feb. 7. Visit elixirlounge.net.
Green Valley High School theater students are set to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Feb. 5-7 at the school, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Visit gvhstheatre.com.
The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
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.
A Daddy-Daughter Valentine’s Dance is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is designed for children 3 to 12 and is set to include music, games and refreshments. The cost is $8 per person, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is set to host a Herpetological Society meeting on Knob-tailed Geckos at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The free event is set to feature guest speaker Jordan Russell, who is the owner of California Breeders Union, a company that specializes in the captive propagation of rare and unusual geckos and importation of unusual exotic lizards. He is also the founder of the Reptile and Amphibian Charity Auctions, an online auction house for animal related nonprofits. Contact M.L. Robinson at robinsonm@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5529.
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.
A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 and April 11 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
A glass etching class is set for 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.
An interior design class is scheduled for 3 p.m. Feb. 7, 14 and 21 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Participants should plan to attend all three classes. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.
A introduction to creative writing workshop is planned for 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. The workshop is set to be taught by authors and members of the Henderson Writers’ Group. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.
The Sunset Garden Club is scheduled to meet at noon Feb. 10 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Attendees are set to paint a pot. Visit sunsetgardenclubofnv.org.
The Henderson Historical Society plans its monthly meeting from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

The Harlem Globetrotters are slated to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $24, and a Magic Pass is available for an additional $22, providing admission to a 30-minute interactive event scheduled on the court with the Globetrotters from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Call 702-284-7777 or visit orleansarena.com.
The Ramos Bros. Circus is scheduled at The Boulevard mall, 3528 S. Maryland Parkway. Performances are planned at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5-23, with additional 5 p.m. shows Saturdays and Sundays and 2 p.m. shows Sundays. Tickets are $25 to $35. Admission is free for seniors 65 or older if they present a copy of View. Visit boulevardmall.com or call 702-735-7430.
“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” is scheduled at 7 p.m. Feb. 5-8, and 12-14 and 3 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $33 to $39. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
The workshop Sketching Architecture is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Edward A. Vance, founder and CEO of EV&A Architects Inc., is set to share techniques that architects use to study, explore and communicate their designs. Vance’s work is featured in “Reflecting and Projecting: Twenty Years of Design Excellence,” an exhibition on display at the museum through Feb. 28. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
United Way of Southern Nevada’s Women’s Leadership Council plans to host a Luncheon Fashion Show at the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20. The event will recognize WLC’s impact in the community and women community leaders who demonstrate a commitment to improving southern Nevada. A DKNY fashion show featuring WLC members and recipients as the models is planned, along with a DKNY pop-up boutique. Tickets are $135 before Feb. 13 and $150 through Feb. 18. RSVP is due by Feb. 6. Visit uwsn.org/event/wlc-annual-luncheon-fashion-show.
The play “Macbeth,” performed by the Utah Shakespeare Festival touring ensemble, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and 2 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.
The fourth annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The event, founded and led by the Moonridge Group, is designed to educate, inspire and provide knowledge for corporate donors, grant-making foundations and individual philanthropists. Tickets are $95. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/4thphil.
Master Gardeners are set to offer tours of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Demonstration and Test Gardens from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 6 at 8050 Paradise Road. Master Gardeners plan to highlight various plants and explain their landscape uses and cultivation. Participants must meet in the lobby at 10 a.m. Visit tinyurl.com/mgsnface or call 702-257-5555.
The inaugural Steamathon Las Vegas is scheduled Feb. 6-8 at Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St. The convention is set to include vendors, a steampunk fashion show, live music, a Valentine’s Day-themed masked ball and more. Tickets are $35 for Feb. 6 and 8, $50 for Feb. 7 and $75 for the full event. Visit steamathon.com.
The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre’s seventh annual concert series is scheduled at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 and 1 p.m. Feb. 7 at the West Las Vegas Library theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The multicultural American dance company is set to perform under the artistic direction of Bernard H. Gaddis. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.
Live painting, body painting, entertainment and more are planned at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 during Blazing Art at The Phoenix, 4213 W. Sahara Ave. The event is free, and attendees must be 21 or older. Call 702-826-2422 or visit thephoenixlv.com.
Residents can explore various aspects of chocolate during upcoming events at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Cook With Divine: Versatile Chocolate is planned from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Feb. 7. Reservations are required. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Chocolate Tasting is planned on Feb. 7, with one-hour historical discussions and 30-minute chocolate tastings set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.
The Nevada Chamber Symphony’s “For the Love of Children: A Special Concert for Youth with Music and Magic” is scheduled from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The event is designed to introduce young people to the orchestra. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Artist Lia Chavez plans to present “The Octave of Visible Light: A Meditation Nightclub,” an interactive sensory experience that harnesses visitors’ brainwaves to create art, from 6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 5-8 in the P3Studio at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Artist performances are slated for 9 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free, but capacity is limited to 10 people at a time. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Soprano Rossanna Cota and her accompanist, Spencer Baker, plan to present an afternoon of art songs, zarzuela (a Spanish version of operatic arias) and a set of Mexican folk songs at 3 p.m. Feb 8 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Admission is free, with donations to be accepted. Call 702-341-7800.
The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present “Motown and More!” starring The Fabulous NiteKings in concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org.
Clint Carvalho & His Extreme Parrots is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through March 1 in the Gardens Amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Carvalho, an “America’s Got Talent” finalist, is set to perform with his rescue parrots. Attendees can take photos with the birds at noon and 2 p.m. The event is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or topbird.com.
In honor of Black History Month in February, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave., is set to offer guided tours from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, highlighting the African American role in organized crime and law enforcement. The cost is $10, plus the admission price. RSVP at 702-229-2734 or visit tinyurl.com/bhsmob.
Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear, a new interactive exhibit developed by the California Science Center, is scheduled to be on display through May 3 at the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place. The exhibit is set to include a Fear Challenge Course, a Fear Lab and displays on Fear in the Wild and Coping with Fear. Visit discoverykidslv.org or call 702-382-5437.
The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society plans its annual seminar at 8:30 a.m. March 21 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The event is set to feature guest speaker Bill Dollarhide, a published genealogist who is set to talk about census substitutes, using deeds to trace ancestors, finding relatives online and more. Tickets start at $45 and include lunch. Visit ccngs.org.
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society invites choral singers to perform Handel’s “Messiah Parts 2 & 3.” There are openings for all voice parts. Rehearsals are scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays in UNLV’s Beam Music Center, Room 159. The society’s performance with a chorus and orchestra is set for April 12. Call musical director Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 702-451-6672.
Bank of America customers receive free 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.

PLAN AHEAD

The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans to teach children how to make Valentine’s Day origami and cards at 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.
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.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phil Stendek is scheduled for Feb. 13, Stefnrock for Feb. 14. Visit elixirlounge.net.
The city of Henderson plans a Kids Night Out from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The events are designed for children 5 to 12 and are set to include games, dinner and arts and crafts. The cost is $20, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
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.
A picnic and a movie is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.
Uniworld River Cruises plans to present the American Express Mariner Club sailing of the River Royale’s Bordeaux, Vineyards and Chateaux itinerary at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 at Prestige Travel, 75 S. Valle Verde Drive. The free event is set to discuss itinerary details, shore and onboard events and amenities. Call 702-946-8710.
The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Chinese New Year celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 19. The event is set to celebrate the Year of the Sheep, Goat and Ram with a Chinese dragon and lion dance performed by the Lohan School of Shaolin. Visit themresort.com.
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.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Stefnrock is scheduled for Feb. 20, Nick Mattera for Feb. 21. Visit elixirlounge.net.
The Galleria at Sunset, 1301 W. Sunset Road, is scheduled to celebrate the Chinese New Year from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The event is set to include children’s arts and crafts, lucky red envelope giveaways and performances by The American Asian Association and Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy. Visit galleriaatsunset.com/event.
A gospel brunch is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Downtown Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The event is set to celebrate Black History Month with performances by the Victory Missionary Baptist Church choir, Community Baptist Church choir and more. Tickets are $20 and include food. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4150.
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.
The Gibson Library, 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, plans an ’80s karaoke event at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Dressing up is optional. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-565-8402.
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.
Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is scheduled for Feb. 27, Shaun South for Feb. 28. Visit elixirlounge.net.
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, a tribute to the creative life of artist Mike Miller, is set to feature celebrity quick draws, performance art, caricatures, photographs, special guests, auctions 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.
Houldsworth, Russo & Company plans to host a breakfast briefing on “Transforming a Workforce Using Simple Assessments” at 7:30 a.m. March 5 at the office, 8675 S. Eastern Ave. Doug Waggoner, President of Resolution PI, is set to discuss the use of basic psychometric analysis to improve communication, motivate staff, resolve conflict, enhance job performance and increase the quality of new hires. The event is free to the company’s clients and $35 for non-clients. Registration is required. Visit trusthrc.com.
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.
JR Dancers from Sun City MacDonald Ranch are set to perform “In the Mood” at 7 p.m. March 7 in the Zion Hall, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 702-270-7000.
The 11th annual Bark in the Park is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. The event is set to include canine demonstrations, booths, contests and more. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon March 7 and April 4 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
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.
Egg hunts are planned for 1 and 1:30 p.m. March 14 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Children must bring a basket. The cost is $12, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
The city of Henderson plans a Jump for Fun event from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 18 and April 15 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. The event is designed for children 2 to 5 and features a variety of jump houses. Children must wear socks. The cost is $3, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
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.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on getting started as a desert gardener at 9 a.m. March 21 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
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.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on planting fruits and vegetables at 9 a.m. March 28 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 3-5 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $55. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on desert landscape designs at 9 a.m. April 4 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Illusionist Rick Thomas is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 10-12 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
The Clark County Nevada Genealogical Society is set to host a free Ancestor Search Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11 Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Reservations are recommended. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4261.
Crystal Gayle is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 24-26 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $55. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.