Things to do in Henderson/Anthem: Aug. 14-20

In Your Neighborhood

Nashville Unplugged is set to feature an intimate evening of conversation and music with Brice Long at 8 p.m. Friday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Admission is $5. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

A screening of "Charlotte's Web" is scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cinemark Cinedome 12, 851 S. Boulder Highway, as the final Cinemark Theatres Summer Movie Clubhouse film. Tickets are $1. For participating theaters valleywide, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

Love Shack is set to perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.

The Kingston Trio is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $20 to $30. Visit southpointcasino.com.

The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, plans to host free concerts from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays on Main Street across from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Free, family-friendly movies are scheduled to be shown at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the grass along Main Street. "Beethoven" is set for Friday, and "An American Tail" is scheduled for Saturday. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.

98.5 KLUC's End of Summer Block Party is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets range from $9.85 to $15. Chris Rene, Austin Mahone, Outasight and others are scheduled to perform. Visit kluc.cbslocal.com.

The Skyline Casino, 1741 N. Boulder Highway, plans to host Twice as Nice from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Jerry Tiffe from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, The Dummkopfs from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Eldon Hunt from 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Visit skylinehenderson.com.

The Clark County Genealogical Society plans to meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Paseo Verde Library, 280 S. Green Valley Parkway. Visit mypubliclibrary.com.

Fresh52 Farmers & Artisans Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. Admission is free.

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.

Worth A Drive

A summer square dance hoedown is slated from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $8, which includes an introductory lesson, refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Families and newcomers are welcome. Call 229-6383 or visit lasvegassquarenrounddancers.org.

Stroller Strides Las Vegas is set to host FamilyFest 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Town Square Park in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free events include children's activities, information on health, safety and education, entertainment and giveaways. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Madame Tussauds at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer free admission with the purchase of another ticket to guests dressed like Elvis Presley from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday for the 35th anniversary of the performer's death. Admission to the wax museum is $25.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 7 to 12 and free for those 6 or younger. Call 862-7800 or visit madametussauds.com/lasvegas.

Tickets for the Las Vegas Philharmonic's nine shows at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., are slated to go on sale Wednesday. Performances are slated to run Oct. 20 through May 4. Tickets range from $46 to $96. Call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com or lvphil.org.

The Rotunda Gallery in the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, plans to present "Inner Sanctum" by Troy Gillett through October. The art show is constructed from reclaimed Las Vegas doors in various states of decay. A reception and preview is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 6. Gillett is also scheduled to make appearances during First Friday festivities from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 7 and Oct. 5. Gillett is scheduled to talk about this work at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.

Locals can use the code 241LOCAL to get two-for-one tickets to "Mythbusters Behind the Myths Tour" scheduled Friday through Sunday and Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at the Palazzo. Tickets start at $66. Visit palazzo.com or call 414-9000.

For information on shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com. Shows scheduled at the center include: La Cage Aux Folles, today through Sunday, Barbara Cook, Thursday through Sunday; Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, Aug. 22; The Symphonic Rockshow, Aug. 24; and Spectrum and Radiance, Aug. 25. The musical "Wicked" is scheduled to run Aug. 29 through Oct. 7.

Tickets for The Smith Center's fall season, with performers such as Bryan Adams, John Tesh, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Ben Vereen, Jim Brickman, Anita Baker, Sergio Mendes, Betty Buckley and Doc Severinsen scheduled, are set to go on sale Thursday.

The Jenny Valdez Inc. Gallery inside The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., has issued a call to artists to create works in the theme "Under The Sea" for the September First Friday. Submissions are due Sept. 1. Email Valdez at alettertojenny@gmail.com for an application.

The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans to host the Rock of Vegas concert series at 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Musicians booked to perform include: Saturday, Survivor ---- Eye of the Tiger; and Sept. 1, Dee Snider from Twisted Sister with Jac&Jill. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

The Coyote Countryfest 2012! is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Ronnie Dunn headlines this country event with Lauren Alaina, Bucky Covington and more. Tickets range from $15 to $65. Visit orleanscasino.com.

LVLT Studio Theatre in association with Poor Richard's Players plans a production of David Mamet's "November" Friday through Aug. 26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $11 to $12. Visit lvlt.org.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through Aug. 25 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159 about 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway. Parking opens at 5 p.m., and meadow seating opens at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or rent a chair in general-admission grass seating. Advance tickets are $12. A limited number of tickets may be available at the gate for $20. Visit supersummertheatre.org.

Museums and Galleries

The Nevada Vintage Race Car & Aviation Museum, 250 SunPac Ave., is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Visit fabulousracers.com.

The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except Christmas and New Year's Day. "Lost Vegas: Bulldozed and Imploded Casinos of the Las Vegas Valley" is scheduled to be open until the end of the year. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. Call 455-7955.

City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., plans to host a Co-op Gallery Exhibit featuring work by local artists through Aug. 24. The work of artist Jan Schaeffer is scheduled to be on display until Aug. 30. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Pinnacle Art Gallery, 203 S. Water St., is featuring the work of students from Del Webb Middle School. The gallery is open by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. 267-2152.

Pop Up Art House, 720 W. Sunset Road, is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. Call 323-240-2888 or visit thepopuparthouse.com/home.html.

The artwork of students from Morrow Elementary School is set to be on display through Oct. 5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs Road. 322-9000.

Plan ahead

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to open its 50th anniversary season with "Songs of Our Politics" slated for 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. The program, featuring the 22-voice Musical Arts singers and instrumental ensemble, under the direction of Douglas R. Peterson, is set to bring to life more than 200 years of presidential campaign music. John Hanks is to provide historical narration containing anecdotes about America's political parties and the candidates for the presidency. Keyboard accompaniment will be provided by Eric Eichorst. The Musical Singers ensemble has performed "Songs of Our Politics" every four years prior to each presidential election season since 1992. Roger Wilhelm, composer of "Songs of Our Politics," is a former music director of Madrigal, a vocal ensemble of the Rochester Oratorio Society. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the event. Call 455-7340 or visit snmas.com or call 451-6672.

Huey Lewis and the News are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets start at $37. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

Belinda Carlisle, Men Without Hats and Flock of Seagulls are set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $20. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Ratpalooza car show is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio. A pin-up contest starts at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Visit lakelasvegasevents.com.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Ho'Olaule'A Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 15-16 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Enjoy Hawaiian culture, food, vendors, crafts and more. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Foghat is set to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $40. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The annual SuperRun Classic Car Show is scheduled from Sept. 20-23 in the Water Street District in downtown Henderson and the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street. Country star Jerrod Niemann is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Henderson Events Plaza. Visit hendersonlive.com.

RagTag Entertainment plans to perform "South Pacific" at 7 p.m. Sept. 21-23 in the Community Center at Sun City MacDonald Ranch, 2020 Horizon Ridge Parkway. Tickets are $15. All profits from the shows will be used to purchase materials and supplies for the Las Vegas Sew Girls, who make clothing that is donated to military hospitals. For information, call Johannah Lockwood at 260-1621.

"Suessical" is scheduled for at 8 p.m. Sept. 21-23 and Sept. 28-30 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Annie Meadows plans to celebrate the release of her latest CD during a free, family-friendly concert at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at The Village Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio.

The fourth annual Harvest of Hope Celebration Gala to benefit HopeLink of Southern Nevada is scheduled for 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fundraiser will include dinner, entertainment, raffle and door prizes. Tickets are $100. Visit link2hope.org.

The city of Henderson announced its fall lineup for ArtBeat, which starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event also includes a preshow with art vendors. Admission is free. Performances include Casey Abrahms on Sept. 7; Benton Paul on Sept. 28; John Parr on Oct. 12; and Tommy Tutone on Oct. 19. For more information, visit hendersonlive.com.

"Imagination Movers" are set to perform at 7 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets are $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Henderson Symphony Orchestra is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Lake Las Vegas, 30 Strada Di Villaggio. Proceeds will benefit St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and the WomensCare Centers of Excellence. Visit strosehospitals.org.

The Warrior Dash is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Lake Las Vegas. Participants wear crazy costumes as they complete an obstacle course. Visit warriordash.com.

Ongoing events

E-String Grill & Poker Bar, 2031 W. Sunset Road, offers live entertainment several days a week. Visit estringlive.com.

Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts trivia night from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit
greenvalleyranchresort.com.

Mark O'Toole performs from 2:30 to
5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays in the Ravello Lounge at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.

Tim Catching plays piano from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit
greenvalleyranchresort.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. 837-7900.

Dave Ritz sings and plays guitar from
6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and from 7 to 11 p.m Aug. 17 at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.com.

Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, hosts Karate Karaoke from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.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.

Rachel's Kitchen, 2265 Village Walk Drive in The District at Green Valley Ranch, plans to host art and wine nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The event includes a small art show, acoustic musicians and a complimentary glass of wine. Visit hendersonlive.com.

Darby O'Gill and the Little People take the stage from 9 p.m. to midnight Thursdays and 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays at Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

Busker Kings are set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Gaudi Bar at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.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. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.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.

Threedom Rock is set to play from
8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday in the Cerveza Cantina at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit
fiestahendersonlasvegas.com.

Peter Love is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the M Bar at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.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.com.

Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road, offers free live entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays. Visit clubfortunecasino.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.

Sarah Frances Johnston is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Aug. 24 and 31 and Saturdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

"America's Got Talent" winner Michael Grimm is set to perform at 7 p.m. Saturdays at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Cover charge is $5. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.

Zowie Bowie is set to perform from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.

Enjoy acoustic music on Saturdays during the Strung Out Sessions at Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Doors open at 10 p.m. Patrons must be 21 or older. Visit sunsetstation.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.

The Spazmatics, an '80s tribute band, perform at 10 p.m. Saturday at the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit southpointcasino.com.