Summerlin Area Things To Do, March 26-April 1, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Easter Bunny is scheduled to be at Downtown Summerlin, 1850 Festival Park Drive, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through April 4. Children’s activities are planned, including a springtime arts and crafts fair from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 28 and April 4, as well as from 1 to 3 p.m. March 30 through April 3, with the addition of face painters, balloon artists and magicians. Demonstrations are planned in the Kid’s Kitchen every hour on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 and April 4. A teddy bear picnic is planned at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. April 1, hosted by Build-A-Bear Workshop and set to feature arts and crafts and activities by Pawlette. Adults can enjoy chef demonstrations at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. March 29 and a Paint Party under the stars for guests 21 or older from 6 to 9 p.m. March 27 and April 3 (register online). Photos with the Easter Bunny will continue throughout the celebration, and packages start at $22. A Fast Pass is available online to pay for pictures and skip the line. A Furry Friends night is planned for pet photos with the Easter Bunny from 6 to 8 p.m. March 31. Other ongoing activities include a Style Garden, showcasing fashion trends from Downtown Summerlin retailers. Visit downtownsummerlin.com.
Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host an Easter celebration from noon to 4 p.m. March 29 with an egg hunt, music, games, rides, treats and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Registration for the egg hunt begins at 10:30 a.m. Visit facebook.com/tivolivillagelv.
In Celebration of City Lights Music Together’s 10th anniversary in Las Vegas, it is offering free Music Together classes at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Families with babies, infants, toddlers and preschoolers are invited for singing, dancing and music-making fun and to take home a free CD of award-winning music. The next set of classes are planned for 11 a.m. March 26, 10:30 a.m. March 27 and 9 a.m. April 17. To RSVP, email citylightsmusictogether@gmail.com. For more information, visit citylightsmusictogether.com or call 702-838-4751.
Live Italian folk music is scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. March 26 at The Crepe at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., No. 150. Dancing with Argentine Tango Milonga is set from 8 to 10 p.m. March 26. Live music performances are set from 10 a.m. to noon March 27. Live jazz is scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. March 27 and 10 p.m. to midnight March 28. An Open Musician’s Night is planned from 6 to 10 p.m. March 28. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, thecrepelasvegas.com or call 702-441-0719.
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. Rheda K’s & Her Jazz Krew plans to perform at 8 p.m. March 27. Mariano Gonzalez plans to perform with his Paraguayan harp at 8 p.m. March 29. Soul Jazz Tuesday Sessions are slated for 8 p.m. March 31. Visit tivolivillagelv.com, lacasadelahabana.com or call 702-407-1171.
Beers with Beers is scheduled for adults only from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at Nacho Daddy, 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.
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.
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.
“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.
Marque is set to perform at 2 p.m. March 28 at Hattie’s House, 9109 Lazy Hill Circle. Tickets are $15. Call 702-255-0695.
Temple Sinai, 9001 Hillpointe Road, plans to host CaSinai Royale, a James Bond-themed casino night, at 7 p.m. March 28. A $50 presale ticket includes $100 in chips and desserts by Ciao Bella Catering. A cash bar, games and prizes are planned. Proceeds go to Temple Sinai. Chips will be exchanged for raffle tickets, with prizes including vacations, golf outings and dinners. This event is open to the community. To RSVP, email tscasinonight@gmail.com or call 702-672-9018, or visit http://goo.gl/forms/mdx5YUbxkF to purchase tickets online.
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.
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 program Mad Science is slated for 11 a.m. March 30 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Children ages 3 to 5 can learn the science of music. Call 702-507-3630.
Splashville, 9700 W. Tropicana Ave., Suite 105, plans to host a spring break camp March 30-April 3. The paint-your-own-pottery studio plans to feature two daily ceramics projects, crafts, dancing, physical activities, karaoke, games and movies for children 5 or older (younger children permitted with an older family member). Full-day camp, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is $250 for the week or $50 per day. Half-day camp, from 8 a.m. to noon or 1 to 5 p.m., is $160 for the week or $35 per day. Discounts are available for multi-camps or for additional kids in the same group. Early drop-off or late pick-up is available for $50. Splashville will provide snacks and drinks. Parents must send a lunch or choose from Biscuits 2 Burgers or Rustica Pizza for $5 per day. Call 702-868-1606.
Tivoli Village, 402 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a free story time at 4 p.m. weekdays through March 31. Visit tivolivillagelv.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.
The Westside Newcomers Club plans to host a coffee event for prospective members at 9:15 a.m. April 1 at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. The coffee event takes place the first Wednesday of each month. A luncheon with a program is planned for the second Wednesday of each month. Visit westsidenewcomersclub.org or call Phyllis Cohen at 702-818-5120.
Teen Makerspace Lab is slated for 4 p.m. April 1, 8, 22 and May 6, 20 and 27 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Children in grades 6-12 can create, explode, design and destroy in programs that focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and more. Call 702-507-3860.
Russian Egg Decorating is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. April 1 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Children ages 6 to 11 can learn about Russian egg-decorating art and decorate a fragile eggshell for spring. Call 702-507-3630.
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.
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.
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.
Selected ceramic works from College of Southern Nevada students and staff members are scheduled to be shown through April 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibition includes a range of building techniques, surface treatments and conceptual issues. Call 702-507-3860.
“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

The White Horse Youth Ranch, 8390 W. Windmill Lane, plans to host a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 and 28. 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 Stellar Gospel Music Awards are scheduled March 27 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., with a pre-show planned at 7 p.m.; the cost is $30. On March 28, a showcase is planned at 11 a.m., with entry costing $30, and award presentations are set for 6 p.m., with admission starting at $45.50. Visit orleanscasino.com.
The Henderson Firefighters Benevolent Association plans its seventh annual Memorial Golf Tournament commemorating Jeff “The Pirate” Mann, a fallen Henderson firefighter, at 8 a.m. March 27 at Revere Golf Course, 600 Hampton Road. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward supporting various local charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of Henderson, American Cancer Society, Rebuilding Together, the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, the American Red Cross Southern Nevada Chapter, CASA Foundation and S.A.F.E. House. Sponsorships begin at $120. The registration fee is $100 per player or $400 per team. Each registration includes entry into the tournament, golf cart rental for two, driving range usage, a T-shirt and hat, one drink ticket, one bottle of water, one hole-in-one contest entry, beer served throughout the day and lunch. Visit hfbanv.com/golf or contact Mark Lester at 702-421-4322 or mark.lester@cityofhenderson.com.
The Home Improvement & Backyard Expo is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 27 and 28 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to include cooking demos, raffles and more. Tickets are $5. Children 12 or younger are admitted free.
Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive in the Silverton, plans to host free photos with the Easter Bunny, children’s crafts and an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, March 28-April 5. Photos are set to be offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 and 29 and April 4 and 5; 6 to 8 p.m. March 30-April 2; and 2 to 8 p.m. April 3. Children ages 2 to 10 are invited to hunt for Easter eggs from 2 to 3 p.m. March 28 and 29 and April 4 and 5. Registration is slated at 1:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Visit basspro.com/easter.
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. The March 28 charity is Adopt a Rescue Pet. April charities are: April 4, The Animal Foundation; April 11, Another Joy Foundation; April 18, Blind Center of Nevada; and April 25, C.A.T.S.
The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans free lectures on planting fruits and vegetables at 9 a.m. March 28 and gardening with physical limitations at 9 a.m. April 4 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
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.
Leadership Henderson is set to host the fifth annual Biddin’ for Bottles fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28 at Grape Expectations, 7360 Eastgate Road, Suite 125. The event is set to benefit the Henderson Community Foundation, a nonprofit that provides resources and support to improve the Henderson community, and is set to include wine tasting, silent auctions and food. Tickets start at $45. Contact Rebecca Fay at rfay@hendersonchamber.com or 702-565-8951.
A craft fair show is planned from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. March 28 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29 at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. The event is set to include paintings, drawing, ceramics, knitting, candles, jewelry, and more. Visit Visit galleriaatsunset.com/event.
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 and quarter-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.
The inaugural PurpleStride Las Vegas 5K Run and Family Fun Walk is planned for 9 a.m. March 28 at The Green at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event will benefit the Las Vegas Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Preregistration is $25, and day-of registration for the 5K is $30. Visit tinyurl.com/mlqwegj.
A Civil War Re-enactment is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. Re-enactors will be on hand with historic weapons and a light cannon. Guests can try on Civil War uniforms, learn to march and drill in formation and participate in a skirmish. The family-friendly event is free, but park entry is $7 for residents. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
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 28. 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.
A 90-minute, ranger-led wildflower hike is planned from 1 to 3 p.m. March 28 at at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159. The hike for ages 7 or older is free, but park entry is $7 for residents. Bring water and wear closed-toe shoes. Contact David Low at 702-875-4141 or smr-interp@parks.nv.gov.
Cri-Cri by Mexico Vivo is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. March 28 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. The Mexico Vivo Dance Company plans to present the cricket Cri-Cri, which last appeared on Winchester’s stage in 2009. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Visit the Winchester front desk or clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration. Call 702-455-7340.
An Old Fort Mineral and Gem Dig is planned from 10 a.m. to noon March 28 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E Washington Ave. Participants can learn about native Nevada rocks and minerals while digging to find samples. A limited amount of tools will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $1 per person. Call 702-486-3511.
The Greater Las Vegas Orchid Society plans to present A Passion for Orchids free from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. The event is slated to feature an orchid display, potting demonstrations, gifts of corsages, a raffle and four speakers. Call 702-845-4872 or 702-507-3964 or visit lvccld.org.
Run Away with Cirque du Soleil! is scheduled March 28 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman is set to kick off the event, which includes a 5K run, a 1-mile fun walk, live music, photos with Cirque du Soleil artists and complimentary refreshments provided by Whole Foods Market and Starbucks. The cost is $27 for the fun run and $37 for the 5K. Registration is set from 7 to 8:15 a.m., with prerace activities and warm-ups starting at 7:30 a.m. The race is set to begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 9 a.m. awards ceremony. Visit tinyurl.com/runawaycirquelasvegas.
A Spring Fling is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at Pop Squires Park in the Village of Centennial Springs at the corner of Farm and Tule Springs roads. Hosted by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, this free community event is set to include games, crafts, music, food, a dunk tank and an Easter egg hunt. Visit shepherdofthehillslv.org.
A rummage, bake and craft sale hosted by the Las Vegas Buddhist Sangha Center is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 at the center, 4110 N. Martin luther King Blvd. The sale is set to include lightly used appliances, tools, games, clothes, baked goods and craft items.
The Li Lin Hong Chinese Music Ensemble plans to perform at 11 a.m. March 28 at the Shaolin Tai Chi Cultural Center, 9310 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 123. The event is set to introduce the community to Chinese instruments and music. Call 702-570-5120.
City Lights Art Gallery, 3 E. Army St. in Henderson, plans to host ARTTrain at 5 p.m. March 28 in Boulder City. Take a slow run on the Nevada Southern Railway’s Boulder Branch Line while appreciating the artwork of more than 20 local artists. The train leaves from Boulder City at 5 p.m. Study the original artwork at the station and on the train. A silent art auction and raffle are planned. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance as space is limited. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300. Proceeds benefit the City Lights Scholarship Fund.
The play “Motel” is scheduled to be presented by Table 8 Productions at 8 and 11 p.m. 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.
“FLOP! The Best Songs from the Worst Musicals” is scheduled at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15 . Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
Residents of Las Vegas can view the Commemorative Air Force’s iconic Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber and other World War II military aircraft on display through March 29 at the Henderson Executive Airport, 3500 Executive Terminal Drive. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 10 to 17. Children younger than 10 are free. The airplanes will be on static display when they are not flying. B-29 cockpit tours are included in the admission price. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Ride prices range from $75 to $1,895. Ride reservations can made at airpowertour.org.
A Multi-Generational Egg Hunt is planned at 11 a.m. March 31 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. Join the Northwest Youth Empowerment Council for an egg hunt. Hot dogs are planned. Admission is $10 per family of four or fewer with a $2 annual membership to Las Vegas senior programs. Call 702-229-1702.
A free art lecture for adults by Norie Sato is planned for 6:30 p.m. April 1 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Seattle artist Sato will discuss public art and her public projects. Call 702-229-3315.
The Viva Pre-Show RnR Show & Dance is planned at 8 p.m. April 1 at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., as part Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, scheduled April 2-5. At the pre-show event, live performances are planned, and disc jockeys are slated to spin music. The cost is $15. Other highlights include a Viva Las Vegas vintage swimsuit contest planned at 3:45 p.m. April 3-5. Single tickets start at $30, and four-day passes start at $125. Call 702-365-7111 or visit orleanscasino.com or vivalasvegas.net.
The Nevada Watercolor Society plans an exhibit during library hours April 1-30 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. A reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. April 2 at the library. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
The Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., has re-opened its Butterfly Habitat for spring. The habitat is open each fall and spring, as temperatures permit, and features hundreds of butterflies and a variety of plants. Butterfly species are set to include mourning cloak, red admiral, painted lady, American lady, monarch and queen. A separate entrance fee is charged for the habitat, with members paying $2 and nonmembers paying $3. The habitat is slated to be open during Springs Preserve operating hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Visit springspreserve.org.
The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort is offering its Snow Day program focused on getting local youths involved in outdoor winter recreation. The field trip-style youth program targets local public, private and home school groups and includes ski or snowboard lessons. Children can also learn about winter safety and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The program runs through March. The cost is $35 per student during weekdays, $45 on Saturdays and Sundays, with a complimentary chaperone ticket included for every 12 students. Groups are limited to 200 students, and schools are required to provide one chaperone for every 20 students. The snow sports portion of the program adheres to the Nevada Department of Education’s health and physical education content standards. Groups and schools interested in participating can email info@lvssr.com or call 702-385-2754. Visit skilasvegas.com.
Registration for Rainbow Company Youth Theatre drama classes for youths ages 4 to 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.
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

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.
Magnetic Magic is set for children ages 6 to 11 at 4 p.m. April 3 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.
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.
A free Easter egg hunt is planned for 10 a.m. April 4 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 4601 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Dress is casual. Children should bring an empty basket or other container to carry home any treat-filled eggs they find. Easter services are planned for 10 a.m. April 5. The church has no dress code. Call 702-648-8437 between 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Friends of Parkinson’s Funny Bunny Race For Parkinson’s is set for 8 a.m. April 4 at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Find eggs along the trail, and runners and walkers will receive race day T-shirts and goody bags. Kids can enjoy a bunny hop for eggs, a petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting. A 30-minute, pre-race dynamic stretch will start the event. Proceeds go to Friends of Parkinson’s, nonprofit benefiting patients affected by Parkinson’s disease. Registration is $40 for the 5K fun run, $25 for the 1-mile fun walk and $10 for the Bunny Hop Sponsored with a free T-shirt for ages 10 or younger. The unsponsored Bunny Hop is free. Register at bit.ly/1EdM9vX.
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.
A yoga flexibility and balance class is set for 4:30 p.m. April 6 and 20 and May 4 and 18 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 702-507-3630.
LEGO Club for children ages 6 to 11 is set to meet at 4 p.m. April 7 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.
A fiber arts workshop is set for 10:30 a.m. April 7 and 21 and May 19 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.
The Clark County Fair & Rodeo is planned from 4 to 11 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m. to midnight April 10 and 11 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 12 at the Clark County Fairground, 1301 Whipple Ave. in Logandale. Fair admission is $8 presale or $24 for a five-day presale season pass; or $10 at the gate for ages 13 to 59 or $8 at the gate for ages 60 or older and children 5 to 12. Visit ccfair.com or call 888-876-3247.
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 conversaton about what is happening in Ward 2 and the city of Las Vegas. Call 702-229-2144.
Brandon Bennett is set to perform his “Elvis My Way” show at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 11 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
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.
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.
Art at the Cafe is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 11 and 12 at Rachel’s Kitchen, 9691 Trailwood Drive. View art by local and regional artists. Expect more than 30 artisan booths outdoors featuring fine art and vintage and unique crafts. Admission is free, and a silent auction is planned to benefit Friends for Life Humane Society. Visit vegasartwalk.com.
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.
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. The next sessions are set for April 12, 19 and 26. Arrive 15 minutes early to tune your guitar. Call 702-507-3630.
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.
Hundreds of cyclists are expected to participate in Tour de Summerlin April 18, a noncompetitive cycling event that begins and ends at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive. The event features a 40-, 60- and 80-mile ride through and around the master-planned community. The new courses include Summerlin’s dedicated bike routes, as well as wide, open desert roads with improved courses this year for those riding the longer routes starting and finishing at Downtown Summerlin. The ride will kick off with a Lululemon pre-ride stretch. The event benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Out-of-town participants can rent bikes from McGhie’s Ski, Bike & Board (702-252-8077). Crazy Pita and Wolfgang Puck restaurants are offering special promotions for cyclists the day before and the day of the event. The 80-mile race is set to begin at 7 a.m.; the 60-mile ride at 7:45 a.m.; and the 40-mile at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $65. Visit tourdesummerlin.com or call 702-252-8077.
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.
Showman Ben Vereen is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 18 and 19 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
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 Jewish Genealogy Society of Southern Nevada plans to meet at 1 p.m. April 19 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A panel of experts will answer genealogy questions and provide new approaches. Email questions to carmont7@cox.net before the meeting. The society meets the third Sunday of each month. Meetings are free and open to the public. Membership applications will be available. Annual dues are $18 for individuals and $25 for a family (up to two members). Email info@jgssn.org or visit jgssn.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.
“Let’s Hang On!”, a Frankie Valli tribute show, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. April 26 at the Suncoast Showroom , 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) is a national celebration of children, families and books, and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans to celebrate with stories, songs, crafts and games. Children up to age 11 who complete at least five book-related activities through April 30 can claim a prize at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507-3712. The El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros Craft Fiesta is scheduled for 4 p.m. April 30 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, for children ages 6 to 11. Call 702-507-3865. Events are free. Visit lvccld.org.
Information Session: College Saving Programs in Nevada is set for 11:30 a.m. May 7 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 702-507-3860.

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.