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Professional photographer Barry Sweet plans to exhibit his landscape photos from around the world through Sunday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Sweet worked 34 years as a photojournalist for The Associated Press, which included two nominations for the Pulitzer Prize. A highlight for his career was having a solo exhibition of his work at the 1974 World's Fair. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3860.

The Vanguard University Choir plans a free concert at 11 a.m. Sunday at Summerlin Community Baptist Church, 2100 Snow Trail. Call 256-8868.

NCM Fathom plans to broadcast "LA Phil LIVE: Gustavo Dudamel and Herbie Hancock Celebrate Gershwin" at 2 p.m. Sunday at theaters across the country including Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. The prerecorded presentation includes the "Cuban Overture," "An American in Paris" and "Rhapsody in Blue." The event also features footage of Hancock in his home, playing Gershwin and providing insights into his improvisational process. Visit fathomevents.com.

The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to host the exhibit "Re-Cycled Metal Art Sculptures" by artist Dave Thompson today through May 1. Thompson is showing his series of sculptures created from discarded or recycled metal pieces. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3710.

"The Eye of Africa," a show featuring Harriet Smith's images of animals from her photographic journey through southern and eastern Africa's national parks, is scheduled to be on display through April 3 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3630.

Onyx Bar offers free entertainment Tuesdays through Thursdays in Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Enjoy the sounds of guitarist/vocalist Ray Fortune as he performs hits from a variety of genres from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Toto Zara performs Latin dance and soul music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Visit stationcasinos.com.

The fresh52 Farmers Market at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to operate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fresh52.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

Bishop Gorman's Theater Guild plans to present "Oklahoma!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the school's House of Performing Arts, 5959 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $12 to $15. Visit bishopgorman.org, call 476-4175 or email performingarts@ bishopgorman.org.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts is open at 361 Symphony Park Ave. For a complete schedule of upcoming performances, call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com. The center's free public open house with tours and entertainment to celebrate its opening was originally scheduled for Sunday , but has been delayed in expectation of rain. To reserve a tour time once the event has been rescheduled, visit thesmithcenter.com/opening-celebration.

Members of the Gary Anderson Jazz Quintet -- tenor saxophonist Gary Anderson, saxophonist Tom Hall, pianist Cocho Arbe, bass player Steve Flora and drummer John Plows -- are scheduled to perform a free concert at noon Friday in the jury assembly room at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-3515.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour plans a stop at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, at 7 p.m. Thursday in the main theater. Movies center around exotic locations. Wristbands are set to be distributed at 6 p.m. Call 507-3400 or visit lvccld.org.

The Las Vegas Academy Theatre plans to present "Guys and Dolls" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee scheduled for Saturday in the Lowden Theater, 315 S. Seventh St. Tickets are $18. Call 799-7800 or visit lvacademytheatre.org.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas' Opera Theater plans to present "Carmen" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25, $15 for UNLV faculty, staff, seniors and military personnel and $5 for students with a valid ID. Call 895-2787 or visit pac.unlv.edu.

Zumbathon is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Veil Pavilion at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Admission is five green canned food items to benefit Three Square food bank. Zumba will be taught by top instructors. Visit silvertoncasino.com.

Steven Dietz's play "Yankee Tavern" is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Sunday in Las Vegas Little Theatre's Fischer Black Box, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets start at $10. Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie" is set to open Friday and run at 2 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through April 1 in the theater's Studio Theatre. Tickets start at $11. Visit lvlt.org.

March Music Madness, a free afternoon of concerts hosted by the College of Southern Nevada's Associated Students of CSN student government, is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday in Palm Tree Circle in front of the Student Services Building on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Visit csn.edu/ascsn/ or call 651-4380.

The College of Southern Nevada Dance Club is to present its 13th annual student concert at 7 p.m. Friday in the BackStage Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students or seniors. Call 651-5483 or visit csn.edu/pac.

PLAN AHEAD

Artist Cynthia Tassio is scheduled to show her pastel portraits exhibit "Faces" in the gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, Monday through May 20. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3860.

See examples of brush painting and hand-made paper, oil paintings and art glass jewelry during a free event featuring three artists slated from 5 to 8 p.m. March 22 at the Urban Ranch General Store, 6985 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 105. To RSVP, email sales@urbanranchgeneralstore.com or call 368-2601.

"Star Search" winner Mark O'Toole plans to perform at 7 p.m. March 24 and 3 p.m. March 25 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301 or 800-595-4849.

Signature Productions plans to present the musical comedy "Hairspray" March 26 through April 28 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Visit signatureproductions.net.

The 11th Annual Visual Poetry Photographic Competition is planned in the art gallery at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., April 5 through June 3. The exhibition will show juried photographs from teens in middle and high school. A reception is planned from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 5. Visit lvccld.org o call 507-3630.

The Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane, plans to host a 74-foot, high-tech tractor-trailer Digital Bookmobile from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 30 and 31. Experience digital downloading through interactive demonstrations. The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's audio book, eBook, music and video download service will be available. Anyone who takes a tour of the Digital Bookmobile will receive an entry into a drawing for a chance to win a Sony eReader. call 507-6300.

"Yesterday Once More," a tribute to the 1970s music group The Carpenters, is planned for 7:30 p.m. March 24 and 25 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 636-7075.

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