Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley Aug. 7-13

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The sixth annual "Diversity in Clay" show featuring pottery and ceramic art produced by members of the Nevada Clay Guild is scheduled to be on display Thursday through Sept. 13 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. A public reception is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The Windmill Library also plans a free screening of the film "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" at 3 p.m. Saturday. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-6030.

Alternative rock singer Beck is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Call 944-3200 or visit palms.com.

Actor, comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" cast member Norm Macdonald is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. Call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

"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.

A benefit for Clark High School Music Department, featuring Zito 77, Tarah Grace, Mama Zeuss and others, is set for 9 p.m. Friday at Count's Vamp'd, 6750 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free with a donation. Reservations are required. Classic rock and blues band John Zito Electric Jam is set to perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Count's Vamp'd. There is no cover charge. Visit vampdvegas.com.

School-age children and teens are invited to a Dream Journal Workshop scheduled from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Learn to interpret dreams, discuss them and make a dream journal to record them. The Spring Valley Library is also planning its fourth "Fun in the Sun Talent Show" for children and teens from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. Advance registration is required. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3820.

"Vegas Kids TV," an online television series, has scheduled casting calls for actors ages 5 to 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 25 at Cool Blue Entertainment, 4305 Dean Martin Drive, No. 185. No experience is necessary as training will be made available. Visit vegaskidstv.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

HELP of Southern Nevada, 1640 E. Flamingo Road, is slated to host its Boot Scootin' Benefit from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que inside Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The fundraiser is set to feature line dancing, mechanical bull riding, psychic readings and food and drink specials. Tickets are $25 and include a raffle ticket and a drink. The event is open to guests 12 or older. Call 836-2130 or email aquinn@helpsonv.org.

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: the Composers Showcase of Las Vegas, Wednesday.; Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts Concert Fantasy and Fantasy Petite 2012, Saturday and Sunday; and La Cage Aux Folles, Aug. 14-19.

Michael Ziegfeld plans to present "Showgirl Follies!" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

A free Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park event is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Ansan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave., near Alta Drive. The movie is scheduled to be "The Muppets." Join Ward 2 City Councilman Bob Beers and receive free backpacks and school supplies that will be given out while supplies last. Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the numerous kids' activities until the movie starts at dusk. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov. To become a vendor, call Christie Garness at
229-6851.

The Dive-In Movie Series at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., continues at 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Labor Day weekend. Admission is free for Las Vegas residents. Grab-and-go movie snacks will be available for purchase. No outside food or beverage will be allowed. The schedule is: Saturday, "Alice in Wonderland" (2011 version); Aug. 18, "Puss in Boots"; Aug. 25, "Kung Fu Panda 2"; and Sept. 1, "The Lorax." Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call
869-7777.

The third annual Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Show is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Resort on Mount Charleston, 2275 Kyle Canyon Road. Fine art, jewelry, clothing, fiber arts, toys, pet supplies, baby and children's clothing, home decor and other crafts are to be featured by valley artisans. Food vendors and live entertainment are also planned. Admission is free. Visit mt
charlestonartsandcraftsfair.webs.com.

PLAN AHEAD

LVLT Studio Theatre in association with Poor Richard's Players plans a production of David Mamet's "November" Aug. 17-26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $11 to $12. Visit lvlt.org.

Comedian, writer, actress and author Paula Poundstone is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18 at The Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees. Call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

The Coyote Countryfest 2012! is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 18 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.

"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash up of charactors from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is set to run Aug. 24 to Sept. 9 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.

Bill Fayne and Friends is planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

"The Magic of Devereaux" is slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $25 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.