Things to do in Henderson/Anthem, Aug. 13-19
August 12, 2013 - 3:40 pm
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
n Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-18 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $35 to $45. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n The World Tenpin Bowling Association World Championships are set for Aug. 16-30 at the Strike Zone Bowling Center at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Visit hendersonlive.com.
n The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 8 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Alice in Wonderland” on Aug. 16 and “The Goonies” on Aug. 17. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
n The Village at Lake Las Vegas plans to host Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake through the summer. Concerts are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule includes Rocky Gordon, Aug. 17; Anthony James Baker, Aug. 24; and Rocky Gordon, Aug. 31. Call 702-289-7007.
n Alex Jackson is set to perform with The Las Vegas Collective and Friends Big Band at 1 p.m. Aug. 17 at the E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 2031 W. Sunset Road, which offers live entertainment several days a week. Other upcoming shows include Tom Hall and the Boss Be Bop Jazz Septet at 1 p.m. Aug. 24 and the Charles McNeal Big Band at 1 p.m. Aug. 31. Admission is $10. Make reservations at 702-453-8451.
WORTH A DRIVE
n Gilley’s at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is slated to host a Boot Scootin’ Benefit for HELP of Southern Nevada from 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The afternoon is set to feature a dance marathon and drink and food specials. Participants can also try out the mechanical bull for $10, with $5 going to HELP. Event tickets are $25, which includes two raffle tickets. The event is open to participants 12 or older. Visit helpsonv.org or call 702-836-2130.
n CenturyLink plans to sponsor free admission to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 17. Attendees can expect free ice cream and may have an opportunity to meet Wayde King and Brett Raymer from the Animal Planet show “Tanked,” who are scheduled to be at the museum from noon to 2 p.m. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.
n “Godspell” is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 and 17 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.
n Parents can drop off kids ages 5 to 12 for a Night at the Museum, filled with kid-friendly entertainment, including a screening of the animated film “Brave,” activities and pizza from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is $25. Members receive $5 off. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.
n “Wonderground,” a monthly variety show, is scheduled at 8 p.m. Aug. 15 at The Olive, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors are set to open at 7:30 p.m. with performance sets beginning at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Admission is $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com.
n “Keepin’ It Country,” featuring the vocal quartet Ghostlight, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
n “The D*Word –– A Musical” is offering a locals’ discount through Labor Day weekend. Locals can purchase two tickets for the price of one by presenting a Nevada ID at the LVH box office, 3000 Paradise Road, or using the code “Opening” at the dwordmusical.com.
n The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, is scheduled to operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Sept. 2. Free lawn games, hiking and mountain biking are available. Chairlift rides are $10, and disc golf is $17. For the remainder of the season, the resort plans to donate 20 percent of ticket sales from chairlift rides to the Mount Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. Camping also is available. Visit skilasvegas.com.
n Super Summer Theatre continues at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, roughly 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on Charleston Boulevard/state Route 159. Advance tickets are $12. Children 5 or younger are admitted free. The lineup includes “Legally Blonde the Musical,” through Aug. 24 and “The Producers,” Sept. 5-21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.
PLAN AHEAD
n The IV Tenors plan to perform at 3 p.m. Aug. 25 at Sun City Anthem’s Freedom Hall Theatre, 1815 Hovenweep St. Tickets are $18. Call 702-614-5800.
n Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23-25 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45 to $55. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n The Silver Statesmen barbershop chorus and its quartets plan to present “Celebrate Harmony” in honor of the 75th anniversary of the group’s parent organization, the Barbershop Harmony Society. The final show is slated for at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, for $15. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com.
nBill Medley is set to perform with special guest McKenna Medley at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45 to $55. Visit southpointcasino.com.
n The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 8 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Oz the Great and Powerful” on Aug. 23 and “The Lorax” on Aug. 24. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 8 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Free Willy” on Aug. 30 and “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” on Aug. 31. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The Village at Lake Las Vegas plans to host Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake through the summer. Concerts are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule includes Tommy Thompson, Sept. 7; Everette B. Walters, Sept. 14; Lee Anduze, Sept. 21; and Anthony James Baker, Sept. 28. Call 702-289-7007.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “The Incredibles” on Sept. 13 and “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” on Sept. 14. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” on Sept. 20 and “Winnie the Pooh” on Sept. 21. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “The Incredibles” on Sept. 13 and “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure” on Sept. 14. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
“America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $25. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “March of the Penguins” on Sept. 27 and “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” on Sept. 28. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Hotel Transylvania” on Oct. 4 and “Gremlins” on Oct. 5. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The Village at Lake Las Vegas plans to host Saturday Night Jazz on the Lake through the summer. Concerts are scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule includes Tommy Thompson, Oct. 5; Everette B. Walters, Oct. 12; and Anthony James Baker, Oct. 26. Call 702-289-7007.
Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets start at $39. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Frankenweenie” on Oct. 11 and “Paranorman” on Oct. 12. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Coraline” on Oct. 18 and “Scooby Doo” on Oct. 19. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, plans to present free outdoor movies at 7 p.m. on The Green. Catch “Ghostbusters” on Oct. 25 and “Wallace and Grommit: Curse of the Were Rabbit” on Oct. 26. Admission is free. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
The gallery at the Henderson Multigeneration Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, is slated to feature the oil paintings of Bernie Fiebranz Aug. 5-Sept. 6. Hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St., plans to display artwork by local artists and city employees through July 25. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Visit hendersonlive.com.
n The “Top to Toe: A Look at American Hats and Shoes” exhibit is slated to run through Dec. 31 at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7955.
City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum, 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, offers train rides at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets for most rides are $10 for adults 12 or older, $5 for children 4 to 11 and free for children 3 or younger. Visit nevadasouthern.com or call 702-486-5933 for the schedule.
ONGOING EVENTS
The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 350 E. Galleria Drive, is open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Admission is free, but guests must sign in. Visit cityofhenderson.com.
E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 2031 W. Sunset Road, offers live entertainment several days a week. Visit estringlive.com.
Ethel M Chocolates, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. A free factory tour, cactus garden and factory store are offered. Visit ethelm.com.
Quinn’s Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts Jeremy James from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalley
ranch.sclv.com.
“The Magic of Motown & More” is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Hank’s Fine Steaks at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts live piano bar entertainment several days a week. Dave Ritz is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, and other musicians are scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road, offers ballroom dancing from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Lessons are available. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.
Deja Vu is scheduled to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Shakespeare’s Grill & Pub, 790 Coronado Center Drive, hosts Pub Quiz from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-837-7900.
Quinn’s Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts Franky Perez from 9 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalley
ranch.sclv.com.
The Henderson farmers market is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, hosts the Dennis Bono Show at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Visit southpointcasino.com.
The Country Fresh farmers market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free.
Speed takes the stage from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Quinn’s Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
Vanessa/Soli Duo is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays in the Coco Lounge at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
Wes Winters performs a free show from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in the Grandview Lounge at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Catch live entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday at the Piano Bar at Railroad Pass, 2800 S. Boulder Highway. Visit railroadpass.com.
Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road, hosts the Spazmatics from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays in Club Madrid. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
DJ Andrew B is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays in the Drop Bar at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. DJ Toast is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
Brian Lee Duo is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Rosalita’s Cantina at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road, offers free live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.
Antonio Carnota performs from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Marinelli’s at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.
Yellow Brick Road performs at 11 p.m. Fridays in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Hundreds of classic cars are on display every Saturday during Cars and Coffee at Sansone Park Place, 9510 S. Eastern Ave. The free show is open from 8 to 11 a.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Darby O’Gill and the Little People take the stage at 10 p.m. Saturdays at Quinn’s Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranch.sclv.com.
Sam Riddle is set to perform at 9 p.m. Saturdays at Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
The Hal Savar Trio is set to perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays in the Coco Lounge at Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestahenderson.sclv.com.
Enjoy live blues music at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2245 Village Walk Drive.
Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road, offers free line dancing from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Sundays during Steppin’ Fancy With Nancy. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.