Things to do in Summerlin

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Domenick Allen, formerly of Foreigner, and VINYL plan to perform at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Anyone donating a toy will receive a two-for-one buffet coupon. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

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. Wednesday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

An Art & Wine Walk is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at Grape Street Cafe Wine Bar & Cellar, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo will be showcased. Call 228-9463.

The Las Vegas Gamble-Aires barbershop Christmas show is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and members of the military and $8 for children under 12. Visit gambleaires.com.

The Las Vegas School of Dance and Music's "Holiday Showcase Recital" is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $10. Call 489-2300.

"The NYC Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker LIVE," featuring guest host Kelly Ripa, is set to be broadcast to more than 550 theaters, including Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., at 7:30 p.m. today. Visit fathomevents.com.

The Association for Renaissance Martial Arts plans a free lecture and demonstration from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3631.

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

Today is the last chance to catch the Nevada Watercolor Society's Fall Show in the gallery at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. through Dec. 6. Visit lvccld.org.

"Lonnie: Images by Heather Protz & Linda Alterwitz" is scheduled to be on display at the gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Jan. 31. The exhibit is a photographic documentation of the home, art and mind of neurosurgeon and former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren. Visit lvccld.org.

The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to host the exhibit "Re-Cycling Objects, Re-Purposing Ideas" through Jan. 17. The exhibit will showcase recycled creations. Call 507-3710.

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

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The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the classic musical "Oliver!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Dec. 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 17 and 18 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Performances of the Brian Kal-directed production include a full orchestra led by Joseph L. Cottone. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teenagers, seniors and military personnel and $3 for children 12 or younger. Visit rainbowcompany.org or call 229-6383.

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled to provide choral accompaniment for Andrea Bocelli's concert at 8 p.m. Saturday in the MGM Grand Arena, 3799 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets start at $75. This is the third year members of the 65-voice Musical Arts Chorus have been invited to perform with the famous tenor. Visit mgmgrand.com.

The city of Las Vegas plans to present "Mama's Fabric," an exhibit by John Broussard, set to be on display Wednesday through May 5 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The exhibit is focused on community organizer Beatrice Dixon, Broussard's mother, who had a passion for sewing fabrics given to her as gifts. The exhibit includes Broussard's photographs of diverse Americans and Dixon's fabrics to tell her story. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-4800.

Las Vegas Academy is slated to present "Touched" beginning at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Dec. 17 at the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, 315 S. Seventh St. The original dance drama, written and choreographed by academy instructor Jeneane Gallo-Huggins, is a collaboration between the dance and theater departments. Tickets are $15. Visit lvacademytheatre.org or call 799-7800.

The Hard Rock Cafe, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to host "BE KIND ... Rock Your Heart Out" benefiting the Josh Stevens Foundation at 6 p.m. Sunday, featuring performances by Recycled Percussion and Henderson singer-songwriter Shelbie Stevens. Tickets are $15 and include an all-day pass to Combat Zone Paintball, 13011 Las Vegas Blvd. South. All proceeds benefit the foundation, dedicated to encouraging children to be more kind to others. Visit ticketweb.com or call 269-5463.

The Clark County Children's Choir plans to perform in the main theater at 7 p.m. Friday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is by donation at the door. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3400.

The Marjorie Barrick Museum at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, is set to host Sketch Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees will learn how to sketch masterpieces, with free supplies provided. Visit barrickmuseum.unlv.edu or call 895-3381.

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. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20.

A December to Remember holiday jazz concert featuring the Hot Club of Las Vegas is scheduled from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Visit lvccld.org.

The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company, 4675 W. Flamingo Road, plans a "fun-raiser" from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Families are invited to participate in a scavenger hunt and a raffle drawing, which includes a prize of eight tickets to "The Lion King." The company also plans free screenings of Shakespeare plays. Visit lvshakes.com.

Women of the World plans a gala to benefit The Shade Tree women's shelter from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Mandarin Oriental Resort, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The organization plans to honor Sherrie L. Gahn, principal of Whitney Elementary School, with the 2011 Life Changing Dignity Award. Tickets are $300. Visit lvwow.org or call 466-5313.

Ticket packages for the second annual Cirque Week, scheduled through Saturday, are on sale. Packages range from $165 for two shows to $561 for all seven Las Vegas-based shows. Packages also include access to special events, such as a meet-and-greet opportunity with Criss Angel, a behind-the-scenes look at "Zumanity," an "O" artist workshop and more. Visit cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueweek.

The Nevada Conservatory Theatre is scheduled to present Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Friday through Dec. 18 at the Judy Bayley Theatre, at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $30, with discounts for students, seniors, military personnel, UNLV faculty and staff and people with disabilities. 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, holiday treats, crafts and pony rides. The attraction is set to be open 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 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.

The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras' winter concert, "A Season of Dances," hosted by Steve Crupi, is scheduled at 7 p.m. today 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.

n City of Las Vegas staffers are set to say goodbye to the Bridge Gallery on the second floor of Las Vegas City Hall, 400 Stewart Ave., with "A Walk on the Wild Side," an exhibit featuring city and Zappos staff shoes transformed into art. The gallery's final show is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 26. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-1012.

Jest Serendipity Improv is set to perform at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. the show is limited to adults 21 or older and tickets are $29.95. Visit jestserendipity.com.

Area school choirs are set to sing at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 21. Families can get photos with Santa from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays at Santa's House. Pets are welcome on Wednesdays. Snow shows are scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 269-5000.

The Guitar Society of Las Vegas plans to team with Las Vegas Academy students for a free holiday guitar concert at 7:30 p.m. today at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3964.

The Las Vegas Polymer Clay Guild plans "Polymer Clay Expressions," a display of members' work set to run today through Feb. 19 at the Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. A reception is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. Visit lvccld.org.

Sarah Ruhl's "Dead Man's Cell Phone" is set to 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.

"A Little Theatre Christmas" is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday on the Las Vegas Little Theatre's main stage, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $5 for children under 16.

The theater also is set to host "Christmas Shorts," a collection of five comedies by Matt Hoverman, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Dec. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 18. Visit lvlt.org. Tickets are $12 for adults and $11 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org or call 362-7996.

The Santa Train is set to depart the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 600 Yucca St. in Boulder City. Tickets are $5 per seat. Departures are scheduled at 10 and 11 a.m., noon, and 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and Dec. 17-18. Visit nevadasouthern.com.

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

PLAN AHEAD

The IDEA Youth Company plans to perform its Holiday Showcase at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 368-4332.

"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.

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.