Things to do in Henderson/Anthem March 25-31, 2014
March 24, 2014 - 2:20 pm

The 20th annual Glass Craft & Bead Expo is scheduled for March 26-30 at the South Point. The event is open to the public and features handcrafted beads, stained glass, fused glass and studio items. Attendees hail from the U.S., Canada, Russia, China, Japan and South America. (Special to View)

Photos, such as this one, from "Reflections of the Ebony Guys, Dolls & Techs" are slated to be displayed throughout March at the Green Valley Library. (Special to View)
In Your Neighborhood
- Henderson inspirational singer/songwriter Annie Meadows is scheduled to sing at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. March 30 at Highland Hills Baptist Church, 615 College Drive. Admission is free. Visit hhbcnv.org or call 702-566-0200.
- The Lettermen are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 28-30 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host the Glass Craft & Bead Expo at 9 a.m. March 28 and 29 and 10 a.m. March 30. General admission is $15, and seniors and military members pay $12 with valid ID. Visit southpointarena.com/events.php.
- Reflections of the Ebony Guys, Dolls & Techs is set to be on display through March 31 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. The exhibit highlights historical photos of black chorus line performers and behind-the-scenes workers. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.
- More than 100 baskets constructed by the Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Paiute, Chemehuevi, Shoshone and Panamint communities are set to be on display through May 31 for the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
- Nashville Unplugged is set to feature guest songwriter Steven Dale Jones March 28 in Club Madrid at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Doors are scheduled to open at 7 p.m. with shows at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
Worth a Drive
- Signature Productions plans to present “Les Miserables” March 31-April 26 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. nightly except Tuesdays and Sundays, and at 2 p.m. April 12 and 26. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for seniors and students. Visit signatureproductions.net or call 702-878-7529.
- Best Buddies Nevada plans an inaugural Friendship Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29 at the Magical Forest, 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. The event is set to include rides, miniature golf, prizes, food and more. Participation is free, but registration is required. Visit bestbuddiesnevada.org/walk.
- The musical “Songs for a New World” is scheduled at 8 p.m. March 27-29 and April 3-5 and at 2 p.m. March 30 at The Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $24. Visit onyxtheatre.com.
- An organ concert by Pamela Decker of the University of Arizona, Tucson, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 28 at Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu.
- The annual Spring Plant Sale and Day With the Experts is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29 and 30 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.
- The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society plans the 18th annual Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon from 8 to 11:30 a.m. March 30 at Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive. The event is set to offer a 1-mile and a 2-mile walk, contests, food and prizes. Registration is $30 for adults and $15 for students with student ID. Children 11 or younger are admitted free. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, vaccinated, spayed or neutered and on leashes at all times. Visit lvvhumane.org/events.php.
- Cinema Vivant, an evening of vintage silent films accompanied by live gypsy swing performed by the Hot Club of San Francisco, is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. The films “The Cameraman’s Revenge” and “The Mascot” are set to be screened. Visit artslasvegas.org.
- The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to present “La Abuelita de Batman” (Batman’s Grandma), at 7 p.m. March 29. The show by Alejandro Licona consists of five short plays that take place in Mexico City in the 1980s. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Call 702-455-7340.
- Performances of “Picnic” are scheduled for March 28 through April 13 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performance times are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org.
- Performances of “True West” are scheduled through March 30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.
- Born With the Power to Change the World is scheduled from 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 27 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. An original dance drama put on by the West Las Vegas Arts Center Performance Ensemble is planned as part of the event. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3980.
- The Culture of Senses magazine release party is scheduled at 8 p.m. March 29 at Backstage Bar & Billiards, 601 Fremont St. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit backstagebarandbilliards.com.
- Brookings Mountain West is set to present “Strategic Reassurance and Resolve: U.S.-China Relations in the Twenty-First Century,” a free talk by Michael O’Hanlon, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 26 at Greenspun Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu.
Plan Ahead
- The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is scheduled to present “Willy Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. April 6 and 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets cost $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.
- Pet-a-Palooza is set for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The event is set to host live entertainment, contests, information booths, food and pet adoptions. Visit tinyurl.com/lmbhnka.
- Ty Herndon is set to perform at 7 p.m. April 5 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $23.45. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
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The Anthem Highlands ArtWalk is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 and 6 at the Albertsons Shopping Center, 2810 Bicentennial Parkway. Put on by the Anthem Highlands Community Association, the free event is slated to feature various craft vendors.
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The city of Henderson is scheduled to host its second Stroll ‘n Roll from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12 along Paseo Verde Parkway from Green Valley Parkway to Valle Verde Drive. The street is scheduled to be shut down, allowing residents to stroll, walk, bike and play in the streets. Admission is free. Visit bikehenderson.org.
- Galaxy Green Valley Luxury + movie theater, 4500 E Sunset Road, plans a classics series. Films scheduled include “The Neverending Story,” April 13; “Babe,” June 22; “The Breakfast Club,” Aug. 24; “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” Oct. 19; and “Home Alone,” Dec. 7. Tickets are $7 or $15 for two tickets and a large popcorn. Visit galaxytheaters.com.
- The Kingston Trio is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 4-6 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- American Triology is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and 13 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- The Bronx Wanderers are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 18-20 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Tony Orlando is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. April 25-27 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- The Coyote Under the Stars & Stripes benefit for Randy Couture’s Xtreme G.I. Foundation is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 30 at Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets start at $39. Proceeds are scheduled to benefit veterans. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
- Chris D’Elia is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 2-4 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $20. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Gary Puckett and Union Gap are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 9-11 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $25. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Dat Phan is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 16-18 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $15. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Comedian Ralphie May is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 23-25 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $40. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
- Comedian Jerry Lewis is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 30 and June 1 at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $45. Visit southpointcasino.com/entertainment.
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