Summerlin Area Things To Do, March 19-25, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Dancing with Argentine Tango Milonga is set from 8 to 10 p.m. March 19 and 26 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, plans to celebrate its 60th anniversary during the 33rd annual Knight of the Gael event, set for March 19 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The evening will honor Jack Rafferty Sr. for his many contributions. Cocktails are planned for 6 p.m. and dinner for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $300. Visit bishopgorman.org.
D’annata, a clothing and accessory boutique and home emporium at Tivoli Village, 410 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 160, is celebrating its first year of business with an anniversary event planned from 5 to 8 p.m. March 19. Small bites, cake pops by Cupkates by Kate and bubbly beverages are planned. A portion of the profits generated from the event will benefit Keep Memory Alive. Visit shopdannata.com or call 702-457-4457.
Art At the Cafe: Festival Showcase is planned for March 19 at Rachel’s Kitchen, 9691 Trailwood Drive. A one-night show and artist reception is planned. Call 702-317-7000.
The Faith Lutheran Conservatory of the Fine Arts has scheduled “Expanding The Arts: Suddenly Sondheim,” a showcase benefiting the school’s Conservatory of the Fine Arts, for 7 p.m. March 20 inside The Faith Lutheran Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. A pre-show cocktail reception with a raffle and silent auction are planned, to be followed by the showcase at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 at faiththeatrecompany.com.
Comedy Jam is set from 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 20 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Art Night is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. March 25. Experiment with your creative side with painting, singing and poetry offerings. Bring supplies or receive them with a purchased meal. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Tom Papa is slated to perform stand-up comedy at 7:30 p.m. March 20 and 21 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-284-7777.
Live jazz is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. March 20 and 27 and 10 p.m. to midnight March 21 and 28 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Opportunity Village is partnering with IT Girls, an organization comprising female advocates, to host the third annual IT’s Spring Garden Party. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at the Ralph and Betty Engelstad Campus, 6050 S. Buffalo Drive, and is set to feature a boutique showcasing local vendors such as The SunDee Morning Hat Co., MoeKrafty, Lynn Rosencrantz Designs, Doterra, Ladies Who Dine — Candles for a Purpose, LilyCarol Designs by Carol Sheehan, Las Vegas Fruits & Nuts, UR Sweet Madness LLC and YOUniquelyU. A luncheon prepared by Culinary Arts Catering is planned as well as a fashion show styled by the Opportunity Village Thrift Store and modeled by OVIPs. Attendees can purchase the styled outfits for the OVIPs to take home. The afternoon will conclude with a raffle. The cost is $75 per person or $600 for a table of 10. Email Charlene Blackstone at blackstonec@opportunityvillage.org or call 702-880-4068. All proceeds go to support people with intellectual disabilities at Opportunity Village.
Trained yoga instructors are scheduled to lead classes for all ability levels in Yoga on the Meadow at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Yoga is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21 and 28 unless it is too cold to be outside. Bring a mat. The class is free, but park entry is $7 for residents. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners have scheduled an educational opportunity from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Tivoli Village Farmers Market, 402 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit the Ask a Master Gardener information booth for gardening advice, horticulture publications and seasonal displays. Email lvmastergardeners@unce.unr.edu or contact the Master Gardener Help Desk at 702-257-5555.
A free women’s and children’s health fair is set from 9 a.m. to noon March 21 in the main lobby of Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, 657 N. Town Center Drive. Blood pressure screenings, oral screenings, giveaways and information from health and wellness providers and community vendors are planned, along with exercise demonstrations from Fit4mom and face painters and arts and crafts for children. Call 702-233-7000.
An Old Fashioned Egg Hunt is planned from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 21 at the Paul Meyer Baseball Field, 4525 New Forest Drive, near the Helen Meyer Community Center. Candy, toys, eggs, face painting, a Bunny Hop and more are planned. Find the golden ticket and win an Easter basket. Egg hunts will be organized by age group for children ages 2 to 12, beginning at 9:45 a.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/kwrrsvh and register with the code 205700.01 or call 702-455-7723.
A ranger-led night hike is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. March 21 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. The hike will travel through the 300-year-old ash tree grove to Sandstone Canyon. Bring water, a flashlight and dress appropriately for the weather, including closed-toed shoes. The hike is appropriate for children 7 or older. The hike is free, although entry into the park is $7 for residents. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
Wet’n’Wild’s Game On! event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 in its parking lot, 7055 S. Fort Apache Road. The event will introduce the nation’s first Slideboarding game waterslide attraction and offer free season passes and other giveaways to kick off the 2015 season one week before Wet’n’Wild opens to the public for spring break. The free event is set to include comic book displays, game trucks, a popular food truck, a costume contest with prizes and other spin-the-wheel giveaways. The first 100 people dressed in family-friendly superhero or video game costumes will win a free Silver Season Pass. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.
The Junior League of Las Vegas plans to host its 12th annual Paint the Town Red Gala and 2014 honorees at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The evening is set to feature a cocktail reception, silent auction, seated dinner and presentations, including an awards presentation honoring Jeanne Greenawalt with the Lifetime Community Achievement Award and Ken and Dee Ladd with the Florence Lee Jones Humanitarian Award. Entertainment and dancing also are planned. Tickets are $250. Visit tinyurl.com/m3jjtce or call 702-822-6536.
Hotel California plans to perform a free show at 4 and 6 p.m. March 21 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Live music performances are set from 10 a.m. to noon March 21 and 27 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
An Open Musician’s Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. March 22 and 28 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Mariano Gonzalez plans to perform with his Paraguayan harp at 8 p.m. March 22 and 29 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
The Las Vegas Singles Travel and Social Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. March 24 at the Tap House, 5589 W. Charleston Blvd. The club is a group of mature singles interested in local, national and international travel. It meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, with meetings preceded by a half hour of social time. Meetings consist of a short business portion, followed by a guest speaker. March’s speaker will describe cruising the Western Caribbean, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama and Belize. There is a small fee for members and guests to cover refreshments and the cost of the meeting room. Call 702-873-8309.
Live Italian folk music is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. March 24 and 26 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
Soul Jazz Tuesday Sessions are slated for 8 p.m. March 24 and 31 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Atria Seville, 2000 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to offer a chair yoga and meditation class for seniors from 2 to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The class is led by master Mitch Menik. The class is open to the public. Sign in at the front desk. Visit atriaseville.com or call 702-804-6800.
Downtown Summerlin is offering a farmers market curated by Kerry Clasby, also known as The Intuitive Forager, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Pavilion on Festival Plaza Drive between Rosemary and Oval Park drives. The market features 90 percent organic produce and plans to host cooking demonstrations, live music, classes dedicated to ecological stewardship and tasting events. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.
Mindfulness and Insight Meditation is planned for 4:15 p.m. Sundays at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.
Summerlin-area resident Kent Caldwell’s exhibit “Otherlands” is set to be on display through March 27 at Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St., Suite A. “Otherlands” explores memory, nostalgia, curiosity and immersion with sculptural and narrative dioramas that reference characters, stories and video games from the artist’s childhood. His work uses a variety of media and techniques, from paper mache to 3-D printing. Visit blackbirdstudioslv.com or call 702-782-0319.
Tivoli Village, 402 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a free story time at 4 p.m. weekdays through March 31. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The Colors of Love Art & Accessory Show is set from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through April 30 at Vegas Val’s Tattoos, 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 112. Get to know Las Vegas artists while giving back. The show features a wide selection of pieces celebrating the many colors, interpretations and types of love that exist. A variety of original art, prints, handcrafted accessories, tattoo gift cards and more will be available for purchase, with 10 percent of art and accessory sales and all raffle ticket sales benefiting Three Square food bank. Call 702-821-5936.
Live music by local artists is planned from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Distill — A Local Bar, 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit distillbar.com.
The David Perrico Pop Strings Orchestra is set to perform Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 10 p.m. The 15-piece pop orchestra plans to feature club favorites with modern orchestrations by Perrico. Admission is $10 at the door or $5 for Boarding Pass card members (Boarding Pass sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
“While I Am Still,” a photography exhibit by Linda Alterwitz, is set to run during regular hours through May 9 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Alterwitz’s photography embraces science and technology to expose the fragility of our bodies. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3631.

WORTH A DRIVE

Tickets are on sale for One Night for One Drop, planned at 7:30 p.m. March 20 inside “The Beatles LOVE” theater at The Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The show is set to feature Cirque du Soleil performers and raise funds for One Drop, a charity created to ensure that water is accessible to all. Tickets start at $100 and are tax-deductible. Visit onedrop.org/onenight or call 844-339-2837.
“Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions” is scheduled at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. March 20 and 3:30, 6 and 7 p.m. March 21 at the Planetarium at the CSN Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. The show debunks several popular examples of space-related pseudoscience. Tickets are $6 or $4 for seniors 55 or older, children 11 or younger, active military personnel and CSN students. Visit csn.edu or call 702-651-4000.
The 52nd annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20 and 21 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include more than 200 exhibitors of rare coins, currency, stamps and jewelry. Free appraisals and educational seminars also are scheduled. Admission is $3. Visit ckshows.com or call 888-330-5188.
Women in Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, a guided tour, is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. March 21 at the Mob Museum, 300 E. Stewart Ave. The cost is $10 plus admission. Visit the themobmuseum.org or call 702-229-2734.
Walk for Wishes, part of a nationwide Make-A-Wish fundraiser, is scheduled at 8 a.m. March 21 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Registration for the event, hosted by Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada, is set to begin at 6:45 a.m., and opening ceremonies are set to start at 7:30 a.m. Visit snv.wish.org.
An Old Fort History Tour is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. March 21 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. The cost is $1. Visit friendsofthefort.org or call 702-486-3511.
The Hawaiian band Mamo is set to celebrate Hawaiian music and heritage at 8 p.m. March 21 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-3515.
The Clark County Commodore Computer Club plans to meet from 9 to 11 a.m. March 21 in its new meeting place at 2701 E. St Louis Ave. in Room 16 of the Clark County School District Adult Education Campus. Off-street parking is available. Free PC software for all attendees will be distributed on a newsletter DVD filled with demos and PC utilities including a video of the Game Awards 2014 held in December at Planet Hollywood. Newsletter disks also are available in Commodore 64 format. Free door prizes will be offered for all attendees. Email Forrest Nettles at flnettles@hotmail.com or call 702-363-3331.
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 15th Annual Empty Bowl Benefit and Auction is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21 at Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd. A lunch of soup and bread will be served in handmade ceramic bowls created by members and friends of the Nevada Clay Guild. The bowls are keepsakes as a reminder of world hunger. A live auction of bowls made by prominent artists is set from noon to 1:30 p.m., and a silent auction also is planned. Proceeds from the event benefit the Las Vegas Catholic Worker and its programs for feeding the poor and homeless of Clark County. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children and are available at the door or at lvcw.org/emptybowl.htm.
Dinosaurs and Roses plans to host a weekly event featuring a different charity each week. Shop in the nonprofit’s thrift store, 4310 E. Tropicana Ave., that week and 20 percent of the sales will go to the charity. Visit dinosaursandroses.org and print out a coupon or mention the charity of the week when you come in to shop. March charities are A Home 4 Spot Animal Rescue (March 21) and Adopt a Rescue Pet (March 28).
North Las Vegas Airport is set to host its eighth annual aviation open house and car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at the airport’s Southwest Platinum Hangar, 2810 Perimeter Road. Attendees can enjoy up-close access to Nevada’s second-busiest airport and learn more about North Las Vegas Airport’s role in the community. Attractions at the event are to include aircraft and cars on display, children’s activities, remote-controlled aircraft display and food and beverage concessions. Admission is free. Visit vgt.aero/index.html.
The Nevada Health Care Association Perry Foundation plans its annual wine and craft beer tasting fundraiser at 3 p.m. March 21 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event is set to include live music, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. VIP access starts at 3 p.m. and costs $75, and general admission access starts at 5 p.m. and costs $45. Call 702-263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.
A spring plant sale is planned from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 21 and 22 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Experts are set to be on hand to answer gardening questions. A preview sale also is scheduled from 7 to 8 a.m. for Springs Preserve members. Call 702-822-7700 or visit springspreserve.org.
Bishr Hijazi and the Arab Ensemble in concert is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. March 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Purchase tickets at the center, visit clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration or call 702-455-7340.
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. Other topics planned include planting fruits and vegetables at 9 a.m. March 28 and a free lecture on desert landscape designs at 9 a.m. April 4. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
Richard Cheese & Lounge Against the Machine are set to perform at 8 p.m. March 21 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $35.95. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society plans to host the 19th Annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon March 22 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Registration is set to begin at 8 a.m. and the walk at 9 a.m. The event is a 1-mile fun walk followed by a morning of family- and pet-friendly activities. The Vegas Velocity Flyball Racing Team plans to offer onsite demonstrations and allow dog owners to test their canine’s skills on the course. Contests and raffles also are planned, as well as dog contests and vendor booths. Registration is $30, $15 for students with ID and free for children 12 or younger. Proceeds benefit the humane society. Visit lvhumane.org.
J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit for Tuesdays at the farm from 10 a.m. to noon March 24 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. The farm is also open on off-school days, including May 25. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Nevada Naturalist program plans a presentation on weeds at 7 p.m. March 24 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. Associate Professor and Social Horticulture Specialist Angela O’Callaghan is set to cover invasive plants and how weeds are becoming resistant to the methods used to control them. Contact Denise Parsons at parsonsd@unce.unr.edu or 702-948-5906.
KJUL Presents Las Vegas Jazz Society is planned at 7 p.m. March 25 inside the Chrome Showroom at Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Admission is free. Call 702-658-4900 or visit santafestation.sclv.com.
Registration for Rainbow Company Youth Theatre drama classes for youths ages 4-18 is set through April 7 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The seven-week program of weekly classes is slated to start April 8. Classes range from $49 to $70. Call 702-229-6553 or visit artslasvegas.org.
Boozy Movie Wednesdays is set to screen the 2000 film “Snatch” at 8 p.m. March 25 at the Inspire theater, 107 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free with the purchase of a beverage. Visit inspirelasvegas.com or call 702-489-9110.
The play “Motel” is scheduled to be presented by Table 8 Productions at 8 and 11 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through March 28 at the Gateway Motel, 928 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Guests must be 18 or older. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Twenty slots are available per performance. Visit table8lv.com.
A Hispanic Culture and Heritage Film Series is slated through May 21 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The free events are set to include discussions focusing on the books that inspired the movies. The schedule includes: “The Milagro Beanfield War,” with discussion taking place at 6 p.m. May 6 and 20 and the film planned at 6:30 p.m. May 21. Call 702-229-6383.
Collaboration/Exchange by Lucky DeBellevue, the current session of the artist-in-residence program at the Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled through April 12. Guests can join DeBellevue in constructing chenille stem sculptures by weaving stems into a pattern overlay that will be added to a sculptural form. Visitors may also work with DeBellevue on a collaborative printing project using a process of creating two prints from one inked object, relying on memory and performance to approximate placement. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.
Chocolate: The Exhibition is set to be on display through May 3 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Visitors can learn how different cultures indulge in the treat, how cacao evolved from a bitter drink and explore a life-size replica of a cacao tree. Visitors also can barter cacao seeds for goods at an Aztec market and manipulate a conveyor belt used for mass-producing of chocolate. The cost is free for members or with paid general admission. Visit springspreserve.org.
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 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

Beers with Beers is scheduled for adults only from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Nacho Daddy’s, 9560 W. Sahara Ave., near Village Square. Join Ward 2 Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for a beer and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.
A live performance by Nicholas Cole is set for 8 p.m. March 26 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Footloose Friday is planned at 10:30 a.m. for March 27, April 10 and 24 and May 8 and 22 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to dance with scarves, shakers and rhythm sticks. Call 702-507-3860.
Rheda K’s & Her Jazz Krew plans to perform at 8 p.m. March 27 in La Casa Cigars and Lounge at Tivoli Village, 430 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
The Las Vegas Flower Arrangers Guild plans to host a flower show, The Cook’s Corner, from noon to 4 p.m. March 28 and 29 at the Nevada Garden Club Center in Lorenzi Park, 800 Twin Lakes Drive. The show will highlight floral arrangements and horticulture grown by garden club members at their homes. Entry is free. Visit tinyurl.com/kbqs59j.
The Wild West Cross Country 5K Challenge is scheduled at 7:30 a.m. March 28 at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road. The event includes a 5K, a 1-mile fun run and a quarter-mile kids’ dash on an off-road, cross-country course. All participants are to receive free entrance into Bonnie Springs Ranch and a raffle ticket. Proceeds support the Nevada Diabetes Association’s Camp Vegas. Visit crosscountry5k.com.
The White Horse Youth Ranch plans to host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 and 28. The community is invited to bring unwanted new or gently used and clean items to donate. Clothing and all types of household items are appreciated. Donations must be delivered by March 20 to the WHY Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill Lane. Funds raise from the sale will benefit the nonprofit ranch’s Diamonds in the Rough program, which provides free horsemanship education to socially challenged youths in the Las Vegas Valley. Visit whyranch.org or call 702-644-9177.
“The Stars of Country” is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 28 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18. Call 702-240-1301.
B.J. Thomas plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28 and 29 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Wild West Cross Country 5K Challenge is slated for 7:30 a.m. March 28 at Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road. The event includes a 5K, 1-mile Fun Run andquarter-mile Kids’ Dash. The off-road, cross-country course runs through Bonnie Springs Ranch in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. All participants will receive free entrance into Bonnie Springs Ranch and a raffle ticket. Proceeds will support Nevada Diabetes Association’s Camp Vegas. Registration is $42 for the timed 5K and $38 for the Fun Run. Children 2 to 6 pay $20 for the Kids’ Dash. Visit crosscountry5k.com.
Signature Productions plans to present the musical “Mary Poppins” March 31-April 25 at the Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $28 to $30. Shows are planned for 7:30 p.m. five nights per week (dark Sunday and Monday) and at 2 p.m. April 11, 18 and 25. For tickets, visit signatureproductions.net or call 702-878-7529.
An egg dive is slated from 12:30 to 3 p.m. April 3 at the Desert Breeze Aquatic Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Children are invited to enjoy games, crafts and an Easter egg dive and to learn water safety tips. The egg dive portion will be divided into groups by age, with a limit of 50 per group. Mesh bags will be provided for collecting the eggs in the water. Children 4 or younger must have a parent/guardian in the water with them. All nonswimmers must have a lifejacket. All participants entering the water must have a manufactured swimsuit, including adults, and if applicable, a swim diaper. Registration is $5 at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.
Easter Seals Nevada plans to host its seventh annual fundraiser event, Walk With Me, at 9 a.m. April 4 at W. Wayne Bunker Family Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road at Tenaya Way. A carnival is planned at 10 a.m. Walk With Me is a 2-mile family fun walk to benefit Nevada residents living with disabilities. Expect a Las Vegas celebrity kickoff led by grand marshal Earl Turner, musical performances and entertainment, carnival games, a children’s Easter egg hunt, concessions, a petting zoo, pony rides and other family-friendly activities. Visit walkwithme.org/lasvegas.
The Desert Breeze Egg Run is set from 9 to 11 a.m. April 4 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Children ages 2 to 12 will be put into groups to participate in dash for candy-filled plastic eggs. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 702-455-8334.
The Four Freshmen are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 5 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Spring Celebration and Foster Connection is set from noon to 4 p.m. April 4 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The event is set to include foster care and adoption information and presentations, amusement rides, a farmers market, a petting zoo, jump houses, music, games, horseback rides and a clothing drive. People are encouraged to donate gently used T-shirts, shoes, pajamas and jeans, personal hygiene items, female formal wear and accessories, including costume jewelry. The Easter Bunny plans to make an appearance, and students from Arbor View High School are scheduled to take photos for a donation. Foster families and former foster youths are set to speak about their experience, and community members plan to discuss their work. Admission to the park and event is free. Call 702-229-8100.
The Spring Fling Cornhole Tournament and Tailgate Grill Out is planned from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 11 at Made L.V. in Tivoli Village, 450 S. Rampart Blvd. The cost is $20 per team for tournament participation, with an additional cost for food and refreshments. An American tailgate tradition, cornhole (aka bags, baggo or beanbag toss), is easy to learn but hard to master. Competitors will show their skills, challenge friends and compete for prizes, including a cash purse and bragging rights, in this all-day, 10-board, double-elimination tournament. Participants and spectators can enjoy food at the Back Lot Grill, including sausage with peppers and onions, street-made corn, grilled smoked wings, garlic Parmesan fries and fried Oreos. Drink specials include two cans of tall PBR for $5, $3 Fireball shots and Deep Eddy Backyard Lemonade for $5 a cup. Visit made-lv.com or call 702-722-2000.
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. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 720-533-3611.
The In Its Entirety Concert Series is set to feature a different album every second Friday of each month at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The series is set to continue at 7:30 p.m. April 10 with performances of The Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” and “Abbey Road.” Tickets are $15. Doors are set to open at 6:30 p.m., and guests 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
Grace Presbyterian Church’s Hualapai campus, 4590 S. Hualapai Way, plans to host a free Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. every second Friday of the month. All movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and popcorn and snacks will be provided. Call 702-384-4554.
Ward 2 Coffee with the Councilman is set from 7:30 to 9 a.m. April 10 at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 9091 W. Sahara Ave. Join Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for coffee and conversation about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.
A fashion show featuring fashions from White House Black Market is set from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 11 at Bear’s Best Golf Club, 11111 W. Flamingo Road. An Italian-themed buffet lunch, cash bar and 50/50 raffles also are planned. Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Club of Summerlin’s Dare to Dream grant program, which awards grants of up to $3,000 to local women trying to better their lives and the lives of others in the community. Tickets are $37 and must be purchased by April 8. To purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/l6clzgo to pay via PayPal; send a check payable to WCS to Diann Bottenberg, 2404 Indigo Valley St., Las Vegas, NV 89134, or call Sylvia DeChandt at 702-750-9752 to pay via credit card. For more information, visit womensclubofsummerlin.org.
Frankie Moreno is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m. April 11 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $19, $29 and $39. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m., and guests 20 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts or frankiemoreno.com or call 702-797-7777.
The fifth annual Summerlin Half Marathon is set for 7 a.m. April 12 at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. It will feature a new 13.1-mile course beginning and ending at the shopping destination. The route includes a scenic tour of several Summerlin villages on the community’s nationally recognized trail system and the community’s most scenic parks and natural arroyos. More than 700 runners and walkers are expected. Lululemon plans to host a Zumba warmup. The half marathon event is a chip-timed run/walk. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Registration is $90 through April 10, and on-site registration will be available at the race expo set for April 11 and on the morning of the race morning for $100, depending on availability. Visit desertskyadventures.com/summerlinhalfmarathon.
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada plans to offer Mommy & Me classes with a Jewish Twist for mothers and their newborns through 3-year-olds from 9 to 10 a.m. April 12 and May 3 at the JCC West, 1400 N. Rampart Blvd., Suite 105, inside the Las Vegas Sports Park. Build socialization skills, increase confidence and enhance early learning. The fee is $50 for JCC members and $60 for nonmembers. Visit jccsn.org.
Exploring Japanese Culture and History Through Haiku is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays April 15-22 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Join published haiku poet Jackie Robinson as she explores Japanese culture and history through haiku and other short-form poetry and artwork. Call 702-507-3866.
The Las Vegas Iris Society plans to present its 26th annual spring flower show, Silver State Colors, April 18 and 19 at the Nevada State Gardens Clubhouse in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave. Exhibitors are encouraged. Contact Dorlene Waite at 702-876-1525 or Aleta Mac Farlane at 702-648-9059.
Aid for AIDS of Nevada’s 25th annual AIDS Walk is set for April 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The walk is AFAN’s largest fundraising event, and Penn & Teller have again signed on as grand marshals and leaders of the Penn & Teller Challenge AIDS Walk Team. Registration to walk is free for all ages. A minimum donation of $25 per person is encouraged in celebration of the 25th anniversary and includes an official AIDS Walk commemorative item. Visit afanlv.org.
The Rock, A Christian Church is moving to Desert Oasis High School, 6600 W. Erie Ave. and plans a grand opening service for 10 a.m. April 19. Child care and a children’s program will be available, and food and games for all ages are planned. Call 702-340-9202 or visit therocklv.com.
Russian-born singer and songwriter Marina V is slated to perform at 6 p.m. April 22 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. She plans to perform some of her original, award-winning songs in Russian and English and share her story about living in the Soviet Union and the time after its collapse. A meet and greet with merchandise available for purchase is to follow the free concert. Call 702-507-3631.
The Musicmakers plans its spring concert, “A Great American Songbook,” for 7 p.m. April 25 and 2 p.m. April 26 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 and are available at the monitor stations of the Mountain Shadows, Desert Vista or Pinnacle community centers in Sun City Summerlin, or scscai.com for a $2 charge per ticket with purchase by credit or debit card.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, plans to host a vacation Bible school from 6 to 8 p.m. July 20-24 for children 4 to 11. Register at desertspringchurch.com. Call 702-256-5933 for information.

ONGOING EVENTS

The Ward 2 Walkers group plans to meet at 8 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Hualapai Canyon Trailhead on Hualapai Way north of Alta Drive. Trudy Temple, Ward 2 appointee to the Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board, is coordinating the new walking group. The trailhead loop is 1 mile, and the intent is to walk two loops. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/information.
The nonprofit Las Vegas Crafters Guild meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month. Meetings are open to the public and consist of a short business portion, followed by an educational program. Meetings are at Michaels, 7195 Arroyo Crossing Parkway. Call 702-260-0932. For membership information, visit lasvegascraftersguild.com.
Free parent and child tennis clinics by the United States Tennis Association Nevada are planned for the first Sunday of every month for children 8 or younger in the Children’s Play Area at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. The clinic for 3- to 5-year-olds is planned from 1:30 to 2 p.m. and for 6- to 8-year-olds from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Edge Lounge at the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Tickets are $15 and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or call 702-507-5980.
The Dirty is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Cover charge is $10 at the door and $5 for Boarding Pass card members (sign-ups will be available at the door). Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.
Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live entertainment at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Mark O’Toole is set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.
J.C.’s Irish Sports Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host free live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 702-869-7725.
The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Call 702-507-5900.
Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature Dave Ritz from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays in T-Bones Chophouse. Rick Duarte is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Ritz is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Line dancing is planned from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Zowie Bowie is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. for guests 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
Jared Berry is scheduled to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sclv.com.
The Bingo Room at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to feature live music for guests 21 or older from 10 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit sclv.com.
The Centennial Las Vegas Genealogy Society is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of every month inside the community room of the Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 6670 W. Cheyenne Ave. The group is dedicated to genealogy and ancestry research. Visit clvgs7.wix.com/clvgs.
The German Friendship Club plans to meet at 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Trails Community Center, 1910 Spring Gate Lane. Call 702-254-2590.