Things to do in Centennial Nov. 20-26

In Your Neighborhood

J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled for today, Friday and Dec. 4, 18 and 28 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.

Sagebrush Ranch offers holiday caroling via horseback or wagon Friday through Dec. 23. Visit sagebrush-ranch.com or call 702-654-9422.

The West End Boys Sunday Morning Car Show, a free get-together for auto enthusiasts, is planned from 7 to 10 a.m. Sundays in the Santa Fe Mining Company parking lot, 5021 N. Rainbow Blvd. Email judggto69@aol.com.

The Cheyenne Saloon, 3103 N. Rancho Drive, offers live music starting at 9:30 or 10 p.m. most Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets prices vary. Visit reverbnation.com or call 702-645-4139.

Choices Pub, 6720 W. Cheyenne Ave., offers live music, karaoke and comedy Tuesdays through Sundays. Visit choicespub.com or call 702-547-3747.

Worth a Drive

Opportunity Village's Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd., is set to open Wednesday. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, entertainment, a carousel, train rides, mini-golf and more. Tickets are $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. Passports, which include entry and rides, are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Visit magicalforest.org.

Santa Claus is slated to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., in a horse and carriage leading a parade. The parade will end at Santa's house, where children will have the opportunity to sit on Santa's lap, share their holiday wishes and have photos taken. No purchase is necessary to visit with Santa. One grand prize-winning child and his family will receive a complimentary horse and carriage ride with Santa in the parade, lunch at Brio Tuscan Grille, a complimentary train ride and a picture package with Santa. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Storyteller Indiana Bones is scheduled to bring his "Keeper of Legends" presentation to the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., at 10 a.m. today and the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. Visit lvccld.org.

A Delivering Happiness Inspire! Las Vegas event is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday indoors at the Downtown Project Construction Zone site at 150 S. Seventh St. The motivational lecture series features brief talks by community thought leaders. Visit facebook.com/events/434715443257511.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive decorations and ongoing chef competitions, winter parades are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m., and outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.

All ages of history enthusiasts are invited to pick a side, dress up and drill as Civil War soldiers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park, 500 E. Washington Ave. Call 702-486-3511.

n Anita Getzler's photo documentary "Arlee Celebration: A Montana Powwow" is set to be on display through Dec. 13 in the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Hours are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Steve & Delly's Future Stars Monthly Showcase featuring local young entertainers is scheduled at 1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South. A Italian buffet to begin at 12:45 p.m. is $15, cash only. For reservations, call 702-736-4939. Performer inquiries can be made at 702-236-9594. Visit fortgangmusic
productions.com.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, and its Imagine Exhibitions Gallery are offering veterans $10 off admission to the "Da Vinci - The Genius" exhibition through November in honor of Veterans Day. Call 702-414-9000 or visit venetian.com.

Shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., include "The Addams Family," today through Sunday; Bob Anderson, Friday through Sunday; The Irish Tenors, Nov. 27; Under the Streetlamp, Nov. 28; and Frank Wildhorn & Friends, Nov. 28 and 29. Visit thesmithcenter.com.

PLAN AHEAD

Las Vegas City Councilman Steve Ross plans to host the Cowboy Christmas and Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. The free event is scheduled to include photos with Santa, hay rides, a petting zoo, a jump house, face painting, a farmers market, craft and food vendors and historic ranch house tours. Centennial, Shadow Ridge, Arbor View, Saville, Scherkenbach, Escobedo, Lied and Cadwallader school choirs plan to perform. The U.S. Marines will be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots Drive, and the city will collect nonperishable food for area seniors in need. Early registration for the car show is $25, due by Wednesday, or $35 cash the day of the event. All makes, models and years are welcome. To register as a vendor for $25 or volunteer at the event, call Michelle Thackston at 702-229-6154. For more information, call 702-229-6154 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov/cowboychristmas.

A free screening of the PG-13 movie "Men In Black III" is scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec 17 at the Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-229-1702.

The Las Vegas Farmers Market is scheduled to set up from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month at Floyd Lamb Park at Tule Springs, 9200 Tule Springs Road. Admission to the park is free during the market. Visit lasvegasfarmersmarket.com.

Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, plans to host its fifth annual Health & Wellness Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12. The event is limited to the first 50 exhibitors and is planned on the second floor in the Centennial Ballroom. Call 866-630-4636.

The Hispanic Museum of Nevada plans is ninth annual Las Vegas Latino Film Festival from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at the College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Screenings are to include award-winning short films and full-length features. All proceeds, including the raffle and VIP Reception at 5 p.m., will go to the museum. The cost is $5 for college students, seniors and museum members; $10 for general admission; and $20 for a VIP reception and admission. Tickets can be purchased at the museum at 3680 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 140, inside the Boulevard Mall. Call 702-773-2203.

Zion United Methodist Church, 2108 N. Revere St., plans to host a holiday festival from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. The festival is scheduled to include educational activities, crafts, games and food. Call 702-808-9557.

The College of Southern Nevada's Department of Fine Arts Dance plans to present a revival of professor Kelly Roth's 1997 "Wisdom." The show is a reflection of Princess Diana's life and a collage of the events that made headlines that year. The Concert Dance Company and the CSN Dance Ensemble have scheduled the show for 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 with an additional 2 p.m. show Dec. 1 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts' Jazz Combos and Jazz Singers at the College of Southern Nevada plan to host an afternoon of jazz standards, classics and contemporary works at 2 p.m. Dec. 2 in the BackStage Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts' orchestra at the College of Southern Nevada, conducted by Christopher Davis, plans to perform traditional works and holiday selections at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for adults and seniors. Call 702-651-5483.

The College of Southern Nevada's concert band, directed by Richard McGee, plans to perform traditional works and holiday selections at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for students. Call 702-651-5483.

The College of Southern Nevada's Big Band plans to perform classic standards and a "few surprises" at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Call 702-651-5483.

The Department of Fine Arts at the College of Southern Nevada plans to present a Madrigal Dinner in the spirit of "Merrie Olde England" featuring the College Singers and Chamber Chorale at 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $30, and advanced reservations are required. Call 702-651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.