Things to do in Summerlin

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A Holiday Christmas Boutique is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. More than 50 vendors are expected to be selling clothing, crafts, books, designer eyewear, jewelry and baked items. All proceeds will benefit Faith Lutheran Grad Nite, a drug- and alcohol-free event for graduating seniors. Admission is free. Call 236-1927.

Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host Santa, carolers and horse and carriage rides during select hours Fridays through Sundays throughout the holiday season. Visit tivolivillagelv.com or call 570-7400.

Signature Productions plans to present "A Signature Christmas" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Enjoy an evening of holiday music by some of Signature's finest voices. Tickets are $20 and $15 for children 3 to 12. Visit signatureproductions.net or call 878-7529.

A live simulcast of "Rejoice, Give Thanks, and Sing -- 100th St. Olaf Christmas Festival Live" is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at theaters across the country including Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Visit fathomevents.com.

The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to host the exhibit "Re-Cycling Objects, Re-Purposing Ideas" through Jan. 17, 2012. A reception is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. The exhibit will celebrate the talents of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District staff members and showcase their recycled creations. Call 507-3710.

The Nevada Watercolor Society's Fall Show runs through Dec. 6 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Call 507-3630.

The Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda plans to perform a concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. All the children are orphans as a result of either war or the AIDS epidemic. A free-will offering will be taken. Call 838-7444.

The Faith Lutheran Jr/Sr High School Theatre Company plans to present "A Christmas Story" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the school, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Audience members can enter a raffle to win a replica leg lamp as seen in the movie. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children 9 or younger and Faith Lutheran students and alumni. Visit faiththeatrecompany.com or purchase tickets at the door for $2 more. For group rates, call 562-7725.

"A Scinta Christmas" is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95. Call 547-5300 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

A showing of Jim Carrey's version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is planned for 6 p.m. Friday in Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Enjoy complimentary pictures with the Grinch, hot chocolate, cookies and candy canes, while supplies last.

The Silvertones Chorus plans to present "It's the Holiday Season ---- a Holiday Concert of Song" at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 per person. Call 256-6220, 838-2908 or 254-3427.

WORTH A DRIVE

First Friday returns to the 18b Arts District from 6 p.m. to midnight. Local food vendors and live music will be featured in the Arts District and along Fremont Street East. The December event is set to include a fresh Christmas tree lot, a toy drive and a visit from Santa in the kid's zone. Visit firstfriday-lasvegas.org or call 229-6551. Many galleries also are open from 6 to 9 p.m. during Preview Thursday.

The Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave., plans to present David Sedaris' "Santaland Diaries," directed by Christopher Kenney and starring Jamie Morris, at 8 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays and 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11. Tickets are $20. A portion of the first weekend's proceeds will be donated to Golden Rainbow.

Aid for AIDS of Nevada, 701 Shadow Lane, plans to host a Holiday Mingle & Jingle Benefit from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 600. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Visit afanlv.org or call 383-8085.

The Santa Train is set to depart the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 600 Yucca St. in Boulder City. Tickets are $5. Departures are scheduled on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 18. Visit nevadasouthern.com.

Cirque Week is scheduled Thursday through Dec. 10. Many packages include behind-the-scenes perks. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueweek.

The Community Counseling Center's gala "Bite at the Museum 2: Back for Seconds" is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Tickets are $50. Visit wix.com/cccbite/bite-at-the-museum or call 369-8700.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre's "A Christmas Carol" is set for Friday through Dec. 18 at the Judy Bayley Theatre, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $20. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

A skating rink is set to join the Springs Preserve's Holiday Spectacular festivities, which include music, lights, crafts and pony rides. The attraction is open 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 10-11 and 17-23. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for children 4 or younger. Members save half-off admission. Ice skating is $5 per 20-minute session. Visit springspreserve.org.

An arts and vintage clothing fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Stephen Jackson Architect, 241 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 107.

Neil Berg's "Broadway Holiday" is set for 8 p.m. Saturday at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets start at $35. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 895-2787.

Fremont Street Experience's Downtown Hoedown is scheduled at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday on the Main, First and Third street stages. The event marks the beginning of the 12 Days of Country set to last through Dec. 11 and feature free nightly concerts. Visit vegasexperience.com or call 678-5777.

Flightlinez plans a fundraiser for HELP of Southern Nevada from noon to midnight today at 425 Fremont St. Visit fremontstreet flightline.com or call 410-7999.

Danny Wright Foundation's benefit show "Soulful Christmas" is slated at 7:15 p.m. Friday at Binion's, 128 E. Fremont St. The event features concert pianist David Wright, magician Jan Rouven and cast members from "The Lion King." Tickets are $35 to $85. Visit dw-foundation.org or call 818-1142.

Las Vegas Youth Orchestras' winter concert, "A Season of Dances" is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for students, seniors and people with disabilities. Visit lvyo.org or call 385-2838.

Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" is set to open Friday and run through Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Visit lvlt.org.

Bass Pro Shops in the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, has scheduled free holiday activities for families through Dec. 24. Visit tinyurl.com/7ho22a2.

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Showings of Rakin/Bass Christmas classic movies such as "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" and "Frosty the Snowman" are planned from noon to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The event is free. Call 507-3863.

An Art & Wine Walk is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9 at Grape Street Cafe Wine Bar & Cellar, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo will be showcased, and Grape Street plans to offer 80 wines by the glass and domestic and imported beers. Call 228-9463. For more information about Jessica Galindo and Leather Couture, visit leather-couture.com.

"The Magic of Devereaux" is planned at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required), and no credit cards will be accepted. Call 240-1301.

The Sun City Musicmakers is scheduled to perform "Home for the Holidays" at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 256-2812 or 450-1059.

A free Rudolph Round-Up for children 2 to 5 is planned for 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive. Enjoy arts and crafts projects and the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" animated holiday video feature. Call 229-1100.

"Diversity in Clay" by members of the Nevada Clay Guild is scheduled for exhibition Dec. 8 through Feb. 2, 2012, at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A reception is set from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Call 507-3630.