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Things to Do in Summerlin July 10-16

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Actress, singer and former Las Vegas headliner Lynda Carter plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

"3 Blonde Moms," a comedy show featuring Kat Simmons, Donna Cherry and Joanie Fagan, 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. For tickets, call 800-595-4849. For information, call 240-1301 or visit suncity-summerlin.com/starbrighttheatre.htm.

Sha Na Na is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday in the Rampart Casino's Grand Ballroom at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Tickets are $25 for Rampart Rewards players club members. Call 507-5900.

Children are invited to check out an ambulance, a firetruck, Nevada Highway Patrol vehicles and the D.A.R.E. truck at Truckin' Tuesdays at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. The free events are scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, today through July 31. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

The "Old Is Gold Variety Tribute Show" is planned from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursdays at the Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is free. Call 242-7669.

Comedian Dave Coulier of "Full House" fame plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Grand Ballroom of the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd. Tickets are $15 and are available at the casino cage. Call 507-5900.

Children 3 to 11 are invited to dress in pirate gear and participate in crafts and games during a pirate-themed event scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.

The Dream Big! Summer Reading Puppet Show has performances planned throughout July. This seasonal summer puppet show features bedtime lullabies and stories for readers up to age 11. One-hour performances are scheduled at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, for 11:30 a.m. today, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 10:15 a.m. Thursday and 10:45 a.m. Friday. At the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., performances are set for 10:30 a.m. July 24 and 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. July 25. Visit lvccld.org.

The Clark County Artists Guild's Members Show is scheduled through Oct. 2 at the Rainbow Library gallery, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. today. Call 507-3710.

Nashville Unplugged in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present a country music performance by Sherrie Austin and Will Rambeaux at 8 p.m. Friday. The cost is $5 at the door for guests 21 or older. Visit redrocklasvegas.com.

Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to present the KMXB Free Listener Appreciation Concert featuring Ryan Star at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is for guests 21 or older. Visit redrocklasvegas.com.

FILM FUN

Bring a picnic lunch or snack to a screening of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" set for noon Wednesday as part of the Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee Series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. "Bee Movie" is planned for July 18. Call 507-3863.

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 beverages will be allowed. The schedule includes: Saturday, "Bedtime Stories"; July 21, "Madagascar 2"; July 28, "Evan Almighty"; Aug. 4:, "The Wild"; and Aug. 11, "Alice in Wonderland" (2011 version). Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call 869-7777.

"Monsters, Inc." is set to screen at 3 p.m. Thursday as part of the Dreams and Screams Movie Matinee Series at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. "The Spiderwick Chronicles" is set for July 19. Call 507-3710.

Cinemark Theatres plans a Summer Movie Clubhouse offer with $1 films. This week's film is "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2," scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Century 16 Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, and 10 a.m. today at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Additional films scheduled include "Dolphin Tale," July 17; "Puss in Boots," July 24; "Winnie the Pooh," July 31; "Yogi Bear," Aug. 7; and "Charlotte's Web," Aug. 14. For a list of participating theaters valleywide, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show a selection of G- and PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays this summer for kids of all ages. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup includes: today and Wednesday, "Legend of the Guardians" and "Yogi Bear"; July 17 and 18, "Cats & Dogs: Revenge" and "Hugo"; July 24 and 25, "The Adventures of Tin Tin" and "Puss in Boots"; and July 31 and Aug. 1, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Rango." Call 838-0490.

A 60th anniversary screening of the film "Singing in the Rain" is scheduled at 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday in theaters across the country, including Century 18 Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, 547-1732; Century Orleans 18, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., 889-1220; Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., 838-0490; Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive, 655-8178; and Century 16 South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 260-4061. The classic musical film stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor in a lighthearted look at the transition from the silent film era to the talkies. A film featuring an interview with Reynolds and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film is set to be shown before the feature. Tickets are $10.50 to $12.50. Visit fathomevents.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

U.S. Synchronized Swimming's 2012 U.S. Open Synchronized Swimming Competition is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Heritage Park Aquatic Complex, 300 S. Racetrack Road in Henderson. Daily admission is $2 or $1 for children and seniors. Visit hendersonlive.com.

The Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is scheduled to host 21 Bug Salute, its 21st anniversary party, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Attendees receive half-off admission and can participate in various games and activities. Food trucks are set to be on hand, and entomologist Grady Jones is slated to give presentations on 21 live bugs. Call 384-3466 or visit lvnhm.org.

Paul Mesner Puppets production of "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by A. Wolf" is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $3. Call 229-3515 or visit artslasvegas.org.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang are scheduled to perform Friday.

"Stephen Sondheim, A Life in the Theater: An Evening of Music and Conversation" is scheduled to bring the iconic composer lyricist to the center Saturday.

In celebration of Sondheim's appearance, music director Bill Fayne and director Andrew Wright plan a cabaret jazz show titled "Putting it Together," featuring Richel Kompst, Lou De Meis, Anne Barr, Brandon Albright and Jay Joseph performing Sondheim's hits Sunday.

The musical "Memphis" is scheduled July 18-22. Call 982-7805 or visit thesmithcenter.com.

PLAN AHEAD

The Scintas are scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 21 and 22 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $29.95, plus tax and fees. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Join magician Tony Daniels for the Harry Potter Magic Show, planned for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 21 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

See the Hampstead Stage Company's live theatrical adaptation of "Pinocchio," scheduled for 10:30 a.m. July 25 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The performance is free and part of the Summer Reading Program. Call 507-3860.

See the Hampstead Stage Company's live theatrical adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz," scheduled for 5 p.m. July 26 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The performance is free and part of the Summer Reading Program. Call 507-3710.

A jazz performance by the Tommy Thompson Project is planned for 7 p.m. July 28 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash, with exact change required. Call 240-1301.

Brandon Bennett plans to perform "Elvis My Way" at 7:30 p.m. July 28 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Michael Ziegfeld plans to present "Showgirl Follies!" at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

Toby Keith plans to perform with special guest Brantley Gilbert at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Red Rock Resort's Amphitheatre, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets range from $35 to $149. The show is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto stationcasinos.com.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

An "Art in Action: Spring Break Teen Art Camp Art Exhibition" is scheduled to be on display through July 31 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit features art created by teens who participated in Art in Action teen camps. Call 507-3630.

The band Ambiance is slated to perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Call 433-1233.

The exhibit "Fine Art Photography of the Great Southwest," featuring photos by Kent A. Fevre, is slated to run through Aug. 5 at the Summerlin Library art gallery, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

"The Art of Conrad Collette: Impressionist" is slated to run through Sunday at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Collette was born in the Netherlands in 1934, and his work has been influenced by his travels and living in Southern California. Call 507-3710.

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.

Marche Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive, plans to feature local singer Sarah Frances Johnston from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays for Marche Mondays. On those days, patrons can purchase bottles of wine and enjoy them with their meal at no additional corkage fee. The bistro carries more than 950 wine labels, with prices starting at $15. Call 804-8008.

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