Things to do in Henderson/Anthem Nov. 20-26
In Your Neighborhood
Comedian Josh Wolf is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $25. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Touch of Silk is set to play at 9 p.m. Friday, and Hot Rod DeVille is set to play at 9 p.m. Saturday at Club Fortune Casino, 725 S. Racetrack Road. Visit clubfortunecasino.com.
The National Park Service is planning a guided hike Saturday in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. For reservations, call 702-293-8990.
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans to feature the work of Wendy Roundtree from Monday to Dec. 28. Gallery 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. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Santa Claus will be available for pictures from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road. Kids also can ride the Sunset Express Train through Santa's Village from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays in the lower-level Macy's court. Rides are $3. Visit galleriaatsunset.com.
Ethel M's annual holiday cactus garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, is scheduled to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Activities include performances by local choirs and pictures with Santa Claus. Visit ethelm.com.
The Lon Bronson All-Star Band is set to perform at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., include "The Addams Family," today through Nov. 25; 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.
Bass Pro Shops' fifth annual Santa's Wonderland Village is scheduled to be open through Dec. 24. At the 8200 Dean Martin Drive location, patrons can get photos with Santa, do crafts and play free games. The village offers an old-time model train, remote-control trucks, a laser arcade, a soft-gun range and slot-car racing. New to this year's village is a talking caribou. Most crafts and activities are free. Visit tinyurl.com/santabasspro.
Santa Claus plans to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., in a horse and carriage leading a parade through the streets. 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. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled to provide choral accompaniment for Andrea Bocelli's" 2012 Winter Tour "My Favorite Songs" concert under the direction of Eugene Kohn at 8 p.m. Saturday in the MGM Grand Garden Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. This year's soloists include Maria Aleida, soprano, and special guest Katherine Jenkins. This is the fourth year the chorus has performed with Bocelli. Gondoliers from The Venetian are set to join the chorus for the event. Visit mgmgrand.com/entertainment.
Locals can get two-for-one tickets to "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Las Vegas by Chip Davis" at the Palazzo through Dec. 20, and $5 from every ticket offer purchased is slated to go to Easter Seals Nevada. Use the code ES241 at Palazzo.com, call 702-414-9000 or visit the box office at 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
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 702-455-7955.
City Lights Gallery, 3 E. Army St., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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 Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans to feature the work of Wendy Roundtree from Nov. 26 to Dec. 28. Gallery 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. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The Pinnacle Gallery in the Pinnacle Building, 230 S. Water St., plans to host an exhibit featuring the artwork of students from Twitchell Elementary School through Jan. 25. The gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Call 702-267-2152 or visit hendersonlive.com.
The Hilton Garden Inn, 1340 W. Warm Springs Road, is hosting the artwork of students from Del Webb Middle School through Feb. 28. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 702-267-2152 or visit hendersonlive.com.
Henderson City Hall, 240 S. Water St., is hosting the works of local artists and city employees through Jan. 17. More than 50 pieces of art are on display throughout the building. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 702-267-2141 or visit hendersonlive.com.
Plan ahead
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, plans to feature the work of Wendy Roundtree from Monday to Dec. 28. Gallery 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. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Singer-songwriter Al Stewart is scheduled to play at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $23 to $34. Guests 21 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit hendersonlive.com.
The Randy Anderson Band is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Troubadour Lounge at Jokers Wild, 920 N. Boulder Highway. Visit jokerswildcasino.com.
Al Stewart is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at Club Madrid inside Sunset Station, 1301 W. Sunset Road. Tickets are $23 to $34. Visit sunsetstation.sclv.com.
The Best in the Desert Henderson 250 Desert Race is set for Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. The technical inspection and contingency, Off Road Expo, driver meet-and-greet, live music and more are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Water Street District and Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The race starts with motorcycles/quads/ATVs at 6:15 a.m. Dec. 1 in Jean. Other classes are scheduled to race at 9 a.m. and 12:40 p.m. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Tower of Power is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $45 to $55. Visit southpointcasino.com.
The M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the "King of Rock 'n' Roll Elvis Holiday and Tribute Show" featuring Steve Connolly at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the M Pavilion. Tickets start at $19.50. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Annie Meadows plans to present her annual family-friendly Christmas concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Grand Ballroom at Ravella at Lake Las Vegas, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Parkway. A children's story time event is scheduled from 2 to 2:45 p.m. outside the Grand Ballroom.
The South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host the Art of the American Cowboy Exhibit and Show from Dec. 11-15 in the South Point Exhibit Hall. Visit artofthe
americancowboy.com.
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2225 Village Walk Drive, is planning its annual menorah lighting at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. Visit shopthedistrictgvr.com.
Henderson's annual WinterFest celebration is set for Dec. 13-15 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event includes a free concert by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Dec. 13, a tree-lighting ceremony and Santa Claus' arrival at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, and a parade at 5 p.m. Dec. 15 along Water Street. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Daughtry and 3 Doors Down are scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Grand Events Center at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Tickets start at $45. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Visit sclv.com/concerts.
The Las Vegas Tenors are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21-22 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $25. Visit southpointcasino.com.
Heather McDonald is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-31 in the Showroom at the South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $15 to $25. Visit southpointcasino.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 Crown Avenue from 8 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit
greenvalleyranchresort.com.
Tim Catching plays piano from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays 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. Call 702-837-7900.
Dave Ritz sings and plays guitar from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.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 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.
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.
Jeremy James takes the stage from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays at Quinn's Irish Pub at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.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.
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.
The Jeremy Cornwell Project is set to perform from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Ravello at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit themresort.com.
Threedom Rock is set to play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday 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.
Rustyn Vaughn Lee is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.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.
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.
Chastity & Ian is set to play from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday in the Cerveza Cantina at the Fiesta Henderson, 777 W. Lake Mead Parkway. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit fiestahendersonlasvegas.com.
Jeremy James is scheduled to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Hank's Fine Steaks & Martinis at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway. Visit greenvalleyranchresort.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. Visit greenvalleyranch
resort.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.
Fresh52 Farmers & Artisans Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays at Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern Ave. Admission is free.
n The Royal Tea Society plans to host an Angel Tea from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Lakeside Center in Desert Shores, 2620 Regatta Drive. Lady Jeannine Martin-Mason is set to attend as a special guest. Admission is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. RSVP with prepayment by check to: Royal Tea Society; 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89128, or call 702-260-4600 or email royalteasociety@cox.net. Visit royalteasociety.com.
n The Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, is scheduled to host Hampstead Stage Company's production of "Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol" at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 for children 5 to 11. The show is free. Call 702-507-3860.
n The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to present "Nutcracker Highlights" at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and 2 p.m. Dec. 21-23 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors. Call 702-651-5483, 866-967-8167 or visit kwakballet.com.
n The 18th annual Shoes for Children shoe drive and benefit performance plans to present "The Threepenney Opera" by the Ira Aldridge Theatre Company of Nevada at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 12 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The show is an adaptation of the 18th century "The Beggar's Opera." Admission is a new pair of children's athletic shoes sized to fit preschoolers to high school youths. Donations also will be accepted through Dec. 23 at all Las Vegas Vegas-Clark County Library District branches. Call 702-507-3989.
