Things to do in Southwest/Spring Valley June 12-18
June 11, 2012 - 11:16 pm
In Your Neighborhood
PS Productions is set to present "Crazy for You" as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through June 30 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.
In celebration of Flag Day, the National Society of Colonial Dames will present a flag that has flown over the U.S. Capitol to the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., at 11 a.m. Thursday. A short presentation and a flag-raising ceremony are planned. Call 507-3944.
The Bass Pro Shops Family Summer Camp is set to feature free activities, crafts and workshops designed to teach families outdoor skills from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays through July 15 at Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Drive. Workshops include bird watching, wildlife exploration, dogs in the outdoors, camping, fishing, archery and hunting. Visit basspro.com.
An exhibit of traditional Chinese water color paintings by Gary Wu, a master in the Chinese brush technique, is set to run through July 10 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3820.
"A Walk in the Park," an exhibit by 17-year-old artist Shirleen Chang, is scheduled to be on display through June 19 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Visit lvccld.org.
Ricardo Griego is slated to play Spanish guitar from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays at Barcelona Tapas & Bar, 10690 Southern Highlands Parkway, No. 100. Visit ricardogriego.com or call 483-5764.
Worth a Drive
Mitzi Gaynor is set to perform "Razzle Dazzle! My Life Behind the Sequins" at 8 p.m. Saturday at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. The show is part concert and part autobiography, with anecdotes from her showbiz career, classic songs and footage of her film and television appearances. Tickets are $30 to $35. Visit samstown.com or call 456-7777.
The Reggae in the Desert music festival is slated to feature Kymani Marley, Third World, Tribal Seeds and more from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children 5 or younger receive free admission. Call 384-4829 or visit reggaeinthedesert.com.
Firenze Strings is scheduled to perform the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Antonio Vivaldi in a free concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Call 341-7800.
The Senior Idol Talent Show is slated for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $5, and seating is limited. Call 229-6454 or visit lasvegasnevada.gov.
A Dive In Movie Night is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. The movie title will be announced. The cost is $3. The pool plans a Dear Ol' Dad's Day event from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $1 for children 4 to 17, $2 for adults, $1.50 for swimmers 50 or older and free for children up to age 3 and all fathers. Call 229-1488.
David de Alba plans to premiere "Finnochio's Memoirs: The Last Chapter," a live tribute to the San Francisco nightclub, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $10. Call 732-7225 or visit onyxtheatre.com.
The Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., plans to present the musical "Blame it on the Walleye" at 2 p.m. Saturday, featuring singer and comedienne Richel Kompst. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on event day. Call 229-6383 or visit artslasvegas.org.
The Gold Spike, 217 Las Vegas Blvd. North, plans to host the Cruisin' 4 Hope Poker Run at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with proceeds set to benefit HopeLink of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $25 for locals and $30 general admission for the Brewfest, $30 for the Poker Run or $40 for both events. Call 384-8444 or visit goldspike.com.
A Dear Ol' Dad's Day celebration is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. The cost is $1 for children 4 to 17, $2 for adults, $1.50 for those 50 or older and free for fathers and children younger than 3. Call 229-6309.
SRO Productions, a new theater at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to present its inaugural play, "Barefoot in the Park," 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. Call 269-5000 or visit srolv.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 open through the end of the year. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children. 455-7955.
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. The musical "Million Dollar Quartet" is scheduled today through Sunday. Lucy Woodward is scheduled to perform Friday and Saturday. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.
Free Country Pool Parties with live entertainment are planned from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturdays in June at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. Bands scheduled include South of Graceland Saturday and Wolfcreek June 23. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7111.
"Thank You for the Music -- A Modern Tribute to ABBA" is planned for 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. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards will be accepted. Call 800-595-4849.
The Kwak Ballet Academy plans to present "Giselle ACT II" at 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The ballet will feature Yoomi Lee and Kyudong Kwak and students from the ballet company. Admission is $20. Call 866-967-8167 or visit lasvegasballet.org.
DJ Pool Fridays with live entertainment from local DJs are planned from 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Food specials from the Waterside Café are $6, and drink specials include $6 margaritas and $3 domestic beers. Admission is $10, with free entry for Rampart Rewards Club members and hotel guests. Call 869-7807.
Dive-In Movies are planned for 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Family-friendly film screenings are free and open to the public and are scheduled to start Saturday with "Field of Dreams," followed by 2010's "The Karate Kid" June 23 and "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" June 30. Candy and other theater snacks will be available for purchase. Call 869-7807.
Kidville at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, invites Las Vegas families to celebrate Father's Day at its indoor play space from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Normally reserved for members, nonmembers can enjoy the activity-filled gym for $10 per family. Kidville members will enjoy free play space access from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activities planned include rock wall climbing, tumbling and zip-lining. Playspace is tailored to children from newborn to 6. Visit kidville.com or call 233-9253.
n Summer Jam 2012 is scheduled for noon Sunday at the M Resort, 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Entertainment schedule includes The Wanted, Hardnox, Chris Rene and Karmin. Tickets are $24.98 and are available at ticketmaster.com.
Plan ahead
Cabanas at the Palms Pool, 4321 W. Flamingo Road, are scheduled to be available for purchase for $100, with all proceeds benefiting HELP of Southern Nevada. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 16. Visit palmspool.com or call 942-6832.
Motown group The Temptations are set to perform at 8 p.m. July 7 and 8 at the Orleans Showroom, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Tickets start at $34.95. For more information, visit orleanscasino.com or call 365-7075.
The musical "The Great American Trailer Park" is scheduled at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays July 13-29 on the Mainstage at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. With music by David Nehls, the play features Armadillo Arce's, a Florida trailer park where the residents encounter all the trials and tribulations that one would expect to see on an episode of Jerry Springer. Tickets are $20 for season ticket holders or $25 for general public. Visit lvlt.org.