Northern-area Community Events Calendar, May 19-25, 2016

THE WEEK’S BEST BETS

1. Richard Elliot: The saxophonist is set to perform at 8 p.m. May 21 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

2. Sherry Gordy Summer Breeze Birthday Bash: The event for Sherry Gordy, daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, is slated from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 20 at the Fiesta Rancho’s Club Tequila, 2400 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is $5 before 8 p.m. and $10 after 9 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-631-7000.

3. County Commissioner Debate: District B County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Commissioner Steve Ross are set to debate from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 19 at Cram Middle School, 1900 W. Deer Springs Road. Jon Ralston will moderate. Democratic candidates are invited to speak for one minute with no questions, including Catherine Cortez Masto, Senate candidate. This event is sponsored by North Valley Democratic Club, North Las Vegas Democratic Club, Nevada Democratic, Veterans and Military Families Caucus, Stonewall Democratic Club, and Young Dems Democratic Club. Refreshments are planned.

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

American Patriot Fest: The second annual event celebrates and thanks veterans and families on National Armed Forces Day and is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 21 at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road. Festivities include food vendors, booths/exhibits and an arts and crafts area for children. Local bands are set to play all day. Other all-day activities include the 360 Car show; USA Sevens Interactive Rugby Zone where kids can play with the pros; and hourly performances by Jump Dogs Extreme Stunt and Trick Show. Professional BMX rider Ricardo Laguna will host an extreme sport competition. Food is free for active duty military. Visit americanpatriotfest.com.

Meet and Greet candidates event: The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowner Associations and Concerned Citizens is planning the meet-and-greet with up to 50 candidates from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 25 at Sun City Aliante, 7390 N. Aliante Parkway.

The North Las Vegas Alliance of Homeowner Associations and Concerned Citizens: The group is set to meet at 6 p.m. May 19 at the Aliante Library, 2400 W. Deer Springs Way. North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee is scheduled to be the principal speaker. The mayor is set to reflect on his first three years in office and his vision for the future of North Las Vegas. Email Jeff Alpert at jalpert8@gmail.com.

Centennial Hills Soap Crafters: The workshop is slated from 6 to 7 p.m. May 19 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Adults are invited to learn how to make bath and body products, troubleshoot problems, work on group projects, participate in a soap exchange and win giveaways. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

Teen Book Chats: The book club is planned from 4 to 5 p.m. May 20 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to chat about their favorite books. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

All Star Friday Nights: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Chocolate Harmony is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 20 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Yu Gi Oh: The game is planned from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Youths 11 to 17 are invited to play Yu Gi Oh and hang out with friends. Participants must bring their own cards. Call 702-507-6107 or visit lvccld.org.

I Love The 70’s: The concert is set at 8 p.m. May 21 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission starts at $24.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Ask a Lawyer Clinic — Civil Law: The clinic for veterans, active military and family members is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23 at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Services provided include family law bankruptcy, landlord, tenant and public benefits, consumer law and protection and veteran’s benefits. Call 702-386-0404, ext. 144.

Senior Safety Fair: The free event is scheduled from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 25 on the second-floor ballroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The resource fair is set to feature several senior service providers and safety presentations on a variety of topics, including fire prevention, natural disaster preparedness, personal safety in public places, cyber security, and protection from fraud and scams.

Senior Health & Fitness Day plus Health Fair: The free event is planned at 8:15 a.m. May 25 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Participants are invited to sample a variety of fitness and line dance classes. Health and wellness lectures are planned. A complimentary boxed lunch is set to be included. Pre-registration is required. Call 702-229-1702 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

Meet-and-Greet Candidate Event: The event is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 25 at Sun City Aliante, 7390 Aliante Parkway. The event co-sponsored by the North Las Vegas Alliance of Concerned Citizens, Sun City Aliante and the North Valley Leadership Team is for candidates running for offices that affect North Las Vegas residents. Email Jeff Alpert at jalpert8@gmail.com.

“Illustrating the Written Word: A Collaborative Intersection of Art and Language”: The exhibit is planned from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through June 11 at the Artspace Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The College of Southern Nevada Department of Fine Arts is set to host an exhibition of drawings and poetry created through a collaborative effort between students and faculty of CSN’s Department of Fine Arts and Department of English. Admission is free. Call 702-651-4146.

Art exhibit: “Hyperion” by Christopher Tsouras is set to be on display during regular library hours through June 28 inside the art gallery at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Tsouras’ photographs of stark desert, urban and industrial landscapes from around the Las Vegas Valley are set to be shown. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

“North East”: The exhibition is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through July 2 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road. The exhibition is set to feature artists who have either grown up in, worked in or have had some connection to the northeast area of Las Vegas, including Fawn Douglas, Justin Favela, Anthony Johnson, Ashanti McGee, Jerry Misko, Ras One, Krystal Ramirez, Checko Salgao, Lance Smith, David Veliz and Mikayla Whitmore. Call 702-647-7378.

WORTH A DRIVE

Decadence in the Desert: The culinary and art event featuring dozens of local artists, food trucks, entertainment and sampling of Ethel M Chocolates is planned from 4 to 9 p.m. May 19 at the chocolate factory, 2 Cactus Garden Drive. It is free and open to the public, but the tasting room is $9.99 per person. A portion of the proceeds raised during the event are to be donated to Opportunity Village. This is the last event of the season, and it will return in the fall. Visit ethelm.com/tastingroom.

Aircraft carrier reunion: Veterans from the USS Ticonderoga, a retired 40,000-ton Essex type class attack carrier, are set to hold their annual reunion May 19-23 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. The veterans are set to tour Hoover Dam, the Strip and the Atomic Testing Museum. Call Lloyd Frank at 702-361-6660.

All-Star Showcase: More than 750 students from 14 local elementary and middle schools are slated to perform music and dance numbers in the 12th annual All-Star Showcase from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 19 in the amphitheater at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Performances scheduled for the After-School All-Stars program are set to include mariachi band, choir, drumline, hip-hop dance, cheer, ballet folklorico, drama and more. Visit asaslv.org.

“Titus Andronicus Jr.”: The play, written and directed by Las Vegas resident Troy Heard, is set for performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, May 19-28, and 5 p.m. May 22 at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., No. 16B. The play, inspired by Shakespeare’s bloodiest tragedy, features a cast of children. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or purchase tickets at the box office an hour before show time.

“Crazy for You”: The Gershwin musical comedy is set for six performances at Faith Conservatory of the Fine Arts at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are set for 7 p.m. May 20 and 21 and 4 p.m. May 22. Tickets start at $12. Visit FaithConservatory.com.

Red Rock Archaeology Day: The free event is set from 9 a.m. to noon May 21 at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area Visitor Center, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive. The Bureau of Land Management is expected to host table-top educational exhibits provided by Archaeo-Nevada, the Old Spanish Trail Association, Friends of Red Rock and the Red Rock Interpretive Association, related to the preservation/conservation of archaeology on the conservation area. Contact Mark Boatwright at mboatwri@blm.gov or 702-515-5359.

Smooth JazzFest 2016: The free event is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m May 21 at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Three artists are set to perform: vocalist Allison Adams-Tucker, saxophonist Darren Motamedy and guitarist Dirk K. Refreshments and drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar. Lawn seating is available; bring lawn chairs and blankets.Visit allisonadamstucker.com, dirkk.com, and darrenmotamedy.com, or call 702-229-3514.

Pajama Night: The free event, put on by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The night is expected to include games, an organized pillow fight, a family-friendly movie, a pajama costume contest, a cooking project, a pancake creation station and a breakfast potluck. Register at eventbrite.com or call 702-257-5538.

Champagne Luncheon and Fashion Show: Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s fourth annual event is planned from noon to 2:30 p.m. May 20 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Along with a three-course meal, a fashion show featuring items from Saks Fifth Avenue is planned, along with a pop-up shop with hats by local designer Louisa Voisine and a silent auction sponsored by Bank of Nevada. General admission tickets, which include the luncheon and after-party, are $150 per person ($135 for Little Black Dress Club members). Tables of 10 are available. Visit dressforsuccesssouthernnevada.org or email eventinfo@dfssouthernnevada.org.

Women in Technology Awards: Las Vegas Community Tech Fund, HiTech Las Vegas LLC and WomenAdvancing are slated to honor Las Vegas technical professionals from 6 to 9 p.m. May 20 at Fresh Wata, 3905 W. Diablo Drive. Tickets are $25. Visit vegaswomentechawards.net.

“Five”: The exhibition of paintings, sculptures, videos, installations, and photographs from contemporary artists based in Los Angeles and New York is set to be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, May 20 through Sept. 10, at the Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. A public opening event is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. May 21. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

Equine & Wine: White Horse Youth Ranch plans an Equine & Wine dinner event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 20 at the 8390 W. Windmill Lane ranch. Attire is casual elegance. The event is set to include a five-course dinner with wine pairings and entertainment by singer Chadwick Johnson. Tickets are $175. The ranch offers free horsemanship programs for young people dealing with social issues such as bullying, divorce, death, military separation and illness. Visit whyranch.org.

New Vista Community Wine Walk: The walk is set from 7 to 10 p.m. May 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Each walk is set to showcase a variety of food and wine throughout Town Square and feature 15 wines for sampling. The cost is $25 per person in advance or $30 the day of the event. Individuals must be 21 or older to attend. Visit winewalklv.com. or call 702-269-5000.

Yard sale: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary plans its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21 at 2900 Palomino Lane.

The second annual VIVA Award: The Vegas Icon Visionary Awards are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The event, hosted by Clint Holmes and Kelly Clinton-Holmes, is set to honor arts activists Ken Hanlon and Keith Thompson and feature the work of local visual artists and musicians and showcase fashion and couture. Proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Song Foundation Inc., dedicated to recognizing, remembering and sustaining the visual artists and performance artistry of live music. Tickets range from $75 to $150. Visit tinyurl.com/viva2016 or call 702-229-1012.

The Clark County Commodore Computer Club: The group is set to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. May 21 in Room 16 in the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus, 2701 E. St Louis Ave. Email Al Jackson at jackonmeister@gmail.com or Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com, or call 702-363-3331, ext. 5.

Ice Cream Festival: Visitors can enjoy stations featuring ice cream sundaes, novelties and root beer floats during the all-you-can-eat Ice Cream Festival scheduled from 10 a.m. t0 4 p.m. May 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Also on the schedule is entertainment by Chimps on a Blimp, face painting and an ice cream-eating contest. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children 3 to 12 and free for children 2 or younger. For an extra $3, kids can learn about ice cream science and the edible parts of a cactus and create their own ice cream flavor during classes scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit springspreserve.org.

Blues & Brews Festival: A festival featuring local, regional and international brewers and bands The 44’s, Shanda & The Howlers, and The Lucky Cheats, is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. May 28 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $35 in advance or $75 for VIP admission that includes access to an indoor, air-conditioned lounge with free food and exclusive beer offerings. Admission at the gate is $40 if available. Each entry includes a sampling mug and unlimited beer samples. Visit springspreserve.org.

“Tuna Does Vegas”: Two actors are set to play multiple characters in the comedy performance scheduled at 8 p.m. May 19-21 and 2 p.m. May 22 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

PLAN AHEAD

Jazz Under the Stars with Lin Rountree: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. May 26 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

All Star Friday Nights with Rhythm Nation: As part of All Star Friday Nights, Rhythm Nation is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. May 27 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. The cost is $10. Luxury booths are available for $100 and banquettes for $50. Call 702-692-7777 or visit aliantegaming.com.

Magic Club: Youths 11 to 17 are invited to practice magic tricks from 4 to 5 p.m. May 27 at the Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-6100 or visit lvccld.org.

Kool Summer of Fun Kick-off Festival and Car Show: The free event is set to start at 4 p.m. May 28 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Shelby Shadwell “COMEDIE”: The free exhibition is planned during regular gallery hours through May 28 inside the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The exhibition is set to feature large-scale drawings by Shelby Shadwell, University of Wyoming associate professor of drawing. Shadwell’s artwork explores the visual tensions between representation and abstraction. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Call 702-651-4146.

Memorial Day at Mount Charleston: The event is planned at 10 a.m. May 30 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The free event includes the raising of the flag, patriotic music and tours of the memorial with insight into the Cold War and the monument’s origin. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Michael McDonald: The concert is set at 8 p.m. June 3 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Tickets start at $39.95. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Las Vegas 51s vs. Tacoma Rainers Field Trip: The trip from the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, to Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 7. Participants are invited to enjoy a ballgame as the 51s take on the Rainiers. The trip costs $30 for Las Vegas Active Adult/Senior Programs members and $40 for each non-member 12 or older. Fees includes transportation, entrance into the game and a souvenir hat. Advance registration is required. Call 702-229-1702 or visit lasvegasparksandrec.com.

Social Security 101: The workshop is planned at 9 a.m. June 9 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Public affairs staff members from the Social Security Administration are set to provide information and answer questions regarding Social Security. Preregistration is required. Call 702-229-1702.

Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival: The festival is set for 4 p.m. June 11 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $5 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers: The concert is set for 8 p.m. June 11 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Ward 6 Movie in the Park: A free screening of “Goosebumps” is planned at 7 p.m. June 17 at the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs. A food truck is set to be available. “Norm of the North” is scheduled for July 15. Call 702-229-6154 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward6.

Junior Ranger Program: The program is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. June 18 and 25 and July 2 at the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, 2525 Kyle Canyon Road. The free program is set to teach junior rangers about the Spring Mountains, how to help protect the area and other outdoor skills. Visit gomtcharleston.com.

Bowl A Rama with Journey of Hope: The event is planned at 5:30 p.m. June 21 at the Santa Fe Station Bowling Center, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. The event is free for two members of each family and open to all ages of adaptive recreation program participants. Advance reservation is required. Call 702-229-5177.

Paradise Kitty — All Female Tribute to Guns N’ Roses: The concert is set for 8 p.m. June 24 and 25 at the Cannery, 2121 E. Craig Road. Admission is $10 at the door. Visit cannerycasino.com/entertainment.

Najee: The concert is planned for 8 p.m. June 25 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $32.50. Visit aliantegaming.com or call 702-600-1625.

Jazz Under the Stars with Vincent Ingala: A concert by the pool is planned for 7 p.m. June 30 at the Aliante, 7300 Aliante Parkway. Tickets start at $23.50. Visit aliantegaming.com.

ONGOING

Voodoo Band: The free concert is scheduled at 9 p.m. Fridays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Darren Michaels: The free concert is planned for 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at A-Bar at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Yellow Brick Road: The free concert is planned for 10 p.m. Saturdays at South Padre at Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit texasstation.sclv.com.

Ride a horse: The activity is planned from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Rides are $10 per person, and children 2 or younger are admitted free. The ride includes a visit to the barnyard. All other activities, including trail ride classes (part lesson, part trail ride) are by appointment. Trail ride classes are $50 per person. Email events@horses4heroes.org.

Ranch Day Camps: The day camp is set to open during school staff development days at Horses4Heroes Community Equestrian Center inside Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Email camps@horses4heroes.org.