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Things to do in Henderson Jan. 22-28, 2015

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • A real estate seminar is planned for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The seminar is set to include how to recover from a short sale or foreclosure, how to get a mortgage, federal and state grant assistance, title insurance, home warranties, home inspections and more. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is scheduled to show “A Walk Among The Tombstones” at 2 p.m. Jan. 23. The film is rated R. Call 702-207-4260.
  • Tommy Roe is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a tree care seminar from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event is set to cover how plants grow, irrigation and proper watering, pruning of grasses and shrubs, pruning tools and safety, fundamental diseases and more. Registration is $25 before the event and $30 at the door. The cost includes handouts, coffee, drinks and lunch. Contact Chelle Reed at 702-257-5536 or reedc@unce.unr.edu.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Patrick Genovese is set for Jan. 23, Nick Mattera for Jan. 24. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • Against the Grain is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 23 and 24 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • Remedy’s, 530 Conestoga Way, plans its fifth annual Hillbilly Ball at 8 p.m. Jan. 24. The event is set to include live music, food, a costume contest and more. Admission is free. Visit remedystavern.com.
  • The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Phil Stendek is set for Jan. 23, Patrick Sieben for Jan. 24. Visit themresort.com.
  • A camping basics workshop for participants 7 or older is scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 24 and March 28 at the Whitney Mesa Recreation Area, 1661 Galleria Drive. The fee to participate is $14. To register, visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • The women’s ministry of Victory Black Mountain Church, 700 S. Boulder Highway, plans its third annual women’s conference at 8:45 a.m. Jan 24 and 10:30 a.m. Jan. 25. The event’s theme is “Sound Doctrine for the Next Generation.” Admission is free, but registration is required. Visit tinyurl.com/kcuxstf.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a pruning workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 at the Lifelong Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Road. The event is set to cover pruning fruit trees, ornamentals and desert plants. Registration is $25. Contact Elaine Fagine at fagine@unce.unr.edu or 702-257-5573.
  • Secure Parenting, a nonprofit that provides parenting education, is set to offer an eight-week course on children’s emotional development from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays starting Jan. 24 and 25 in Henderson. The classes are designed for parents with children 2 to 3 years old and are scheduled to cover closeness, trust and communication. The course is free, but registration is required. Location information will be disclosed during registration. Email Karen Purves at karen@secureparenting.org or visit secureparenting.org.
  • City Lights Arts Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to feature artist Judi Moreo and her Challenges collection through Jan. 31. Visit citylightsartgallery.com or call 702-260-0300.
  • Dennis Wise is set to perform at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets cost $21.15. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada is kicking off a Mommy & Me with a Jewish Twist class for children from newborn to 3. Parents are invited to share musical, nurturing, quality time with babies and toddlers. The group is set to meet monthly from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 25, Feb. 25, March 15, April 19 and May 17 at Midbar Kodesh Temple, 1940 Paseo Verde Parkway, for holiday-themed classes designed to build socialization skills, increase confidence and enhance early learning. The fee to participate is $50 for members of the Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada and $60 for non-members. Call 702-794-0090 or register online at tinyurl.com/mom-metwist.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans a Super Smash Bros game event from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 27. The event is designed for children 12-17. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.

WORTH A DRIVE

  • Ronnie Milsap is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
  • Michael Grimm is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.

PLAN AHEAD

  • Comedians Bobby Slayton and Kevin Pollak are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29-31 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Attendees must be 18 or older. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Green Valley High School theater students are set to perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29 and 30 and Feb. 7-9 at the school, 460 Arroyo Grande Blvd. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Visit gvhstheatre.com.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Walt Aldridge at 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Lucy” at 2 p.m. Jan. 30. The film is rated R. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-207-4260.
  • Elixir, 2920 N. Green Valley Parkway, plans to host live music from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Scott Starr is set for Jan. 30, Shaun South for Jan. 31. Visit elixirlounge.net.
  • The Hostile Grape at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host live music from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Cameron Calloway is set for Jan. 30, Shawn Eifferman for Jan. 31. Visit themresort.com.
  • Gregg Peterson plans to perform at 9 p.m. Jan. 30 and 31 at the Coco Lounge at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Admission is free. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • An interior design class is scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 2, 9 and 23 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Participants should plan to attend all three classes. Registration is required. Visit mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-7252.
  • The Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, is set to show “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist” at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The event is designed for youths 12 to 17. Call 702-207-4260 option 4.
  • The city of Henderson plans a Jump for Fun event from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 4, March 18 and April 15 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. The event is designed for children 2 to 5 and features a variety of jump houses. Children must wear socks. The cost is $3, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
  • An introduction to computers class is set for 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. The course is scheduled to cover the basic components of Microsoft Windows 7. Call 702-492-7252.
  • The Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans to show the foreign film “For a Woman” at 6 p.m. Feb. 4. The film is unrated and not recommended for children younger than 18. Call 702-492-6580.
  • The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • Nashville Unplugged is set to feature artist Greg Barnhill at 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • A Daddy-Daughter Valentine’s Dance is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is designed for children 3 to 12 and is set to include music, games and refreshments. The cost is $8 per person, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
  • Mung Tuoi Me is set to perform at 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit themresort.com/entertainment.
  • A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon Feb. 7 and April 11 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
  • Nashville Unplugged is scheduled to feature artist Dave Gibson at 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The city of Henderson plans a Kids Night Out from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, March 13 and April 10 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. The event is designed for children 5 to 12 and is set to include games, dinner and arts and crafts. The cost is $20, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
  • Tower of Power plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Collin Raye is set to perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $32.40. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host a Chinese New Year celebration at 6 p.m. Feb. 19. The event is set to celebrate the Year of the Sheep with a Chinese dragon and lion dance performed by the Lohan School of Shaolin. Visit themresort.com.
  • Nashville Unplugged is slated to feature artist Billy Montana at 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • A gospel brunch is scheduled for 11 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Downtown Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave. The event is set to celebrate Black History Month with performances by the Victory Missionary Baptist Church choir, Community Baptist Church choir and more. Tickets are $20 and include food. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4150.
  • The Diamonds plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • McCartney Years is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-March 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Nashville Unplugged plans to feature artist Brian White at 8 p.m. Feb. 27 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Admission is $10. Visit sclv.com/entertainment.
  • HopeLink of Southern Nevada plans an art event from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 at the Sun City Anthem Ballroom, 2450 Hampton Road. The event is set to feature celebrity quick draws, performance art, caricatures, photographs, special guests, auctions, a tribute to artist Mike Miller and more. The cost is $45, and all proceeds are to benefit HopeLink, a nonprofit that serves as a family resource center. Visit link2hope.org or call 702-566-0576.
  • Bill Medley is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 6-8 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The 11th annual Bark in the Park is planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 at Cornerstone Park, 1600 Wigwam Parkway. The event is set to include demonstrations, booths, contests and more. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • A garage sale is planned from 7 a.m. to noon March 7 and April 4 at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road. Admission is free to shop. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-4070.
  • Comedian Jim Breuer is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 13 and 14 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • Egg hunts are planned for 1 and 1:30 p.m. March 14 at the Silver Springs Recreation Center, 1951 Silver Springs Parkway. Children must bring a basket. The cost is $12, and registration is required. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks or call 702-267-5720.
  • The Lettermen plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 20-22 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on getting started as a desert gardener at 9 a.m. March 21 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • Comedian Charlie Murphy is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 27-29 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on planting fruits and vegetables at 9 a.m. March 28 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.
  • The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension plans a free lecture on desert landscape designs at 9 a.m. April 4 at Acacia Park, 50 Casa Del Fuego St. Registration is recommended. Visit cityofhenderson.com/parks.

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