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Things to Do in Summerlin July 3-10

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The Red Rock Cabana Club at the pool at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., plans to cool things off from noon to 6 p.m. Sundays with DJ Jeff Retro. Extend the weekend as the Cabana Club continues from noon to 6 p.m. Monday with DJ Wendi Cakes. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 797-7777.

The Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to screen "Some Like it Hot" at 1 p.m. Monday as part of the A Monday Moment in Time Movie Series. Call 507-3863.

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 a.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, 11:30 a.m. July 10, 10:30 a.m. July 11, 10:15 a.m. July 12 and 10:45 a.m. July 13. Call 507-3860. 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. Call 507-3630. Visit lvccld.org.

The Clark County Artists Guild's Members Show is scheduled during regular library hours July 10 through Oct. 2 at the Rainbow Library gallery, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. A reception is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 10. Call 507-3710.

Cinemark Theatres plans a Summer Movie Clubhouse offer with 10 films for $5 when purchased in advance or $1 per show if purchased at the box office. This week's film is "Despicable Me," scheduled at 11 a.m. today at Century 16 Suncoast at 9090 Alta Drive and 10 a.m. today at Century 16 Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive. Additional films scheduled include "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2," July 10; "Dolphin Tale," July 17; "Puss in Boots," July 24; and "Winnie the Pooh," July 31. For a list of participating theaters, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show G- and PG-rated movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup includes: today and Wednesday, "Dolphin Tale" and "Happy Feet Two"; July 10 and 11, "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"; July 31 and Aug. 1, "Kung Fu Panda 2" and "Rango"; and Aug. 7 and 8, "Rio" and "Spy Kids: All the Time." Call 838-0490.

WORTH A DRIVE

First Friday in the 18b Arts District downtown is slated to run from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is set to feature a 40-by-6-foot Freedom Wall at Casino Center and Charleston boulevards, where people can express themselves on a blank canvas. The Kids Zone, near Casino Center Boulevard and Colorado Avenue, is expected to include live entertainment, a dance competition, a petting zoo and more. The event is also scheduled to be streamed live through Evinar on the First Friday Facebook page, facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas.

The Las Vegas Cultural Corridor's Camp Corridor, featuring activities at museum and library attractions downtown, is slated from Monday to July 14. Visit facebook.com/culturalcorridor or call the Las Vegas Library at 507-3500, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum at 384-3466, the Lied Discovery Children's Museum at 382-3445 or the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park at 486-3511.

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., has a full slate of shows planned. Performances scheduled include: Clint Holmes, Friday through Sunday; CTA featuring Danny Seraphine, Friday and Saturday; Chris Botti, Friday; and k.d. lang and the Siss Boom Bang, July 13.

"Stephen Sondheim, A Life in the Theater: An Evening of Music and Conversation" is scheduled to bring the iconic composer and lyricist to the center July 14.

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 July 15.

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

Bill Fayne and a 22-piece orchestra are scheduled to back up local singers in a concert production of Stephen Sondheim's "Company" at 7 p.m. Monday and 10 p.m. July 10 at the Las Vegas Hotel, 3000 Paradise Road. Tickets for the Golden Rainbow benefit show are $25. Visit thelvh.com/calendar or call 800-222-5361.

The National Council of La Raza plans a free National Latino Family Expo from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday in the South Convention Center at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The expo is set to offer free activities, services and entertainment for all ages. Visit nclr.org.

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, backyard adventures, dogs in the outdoors, camping, fishing, archery and hunting. Visit basspro.com.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

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.

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 the library district's Art in Action teen camps during spring break. Call 507-3630.

The band Ambiance, featuring Mike Candito, Cocho Arbe and Jeff Davis, is slated to perform from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Visit brioitalian.com or 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.

PLAN AHEAD

"Monsters, Inc." is set to screen at 3 p.m. July 12 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.

"Oliver" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. July 11-28 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.

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 beverage will be allowed. The schedule is: Saturday, "The Cat in the Hat"; July 14, "Bedtime Stories"; July 21, "Madagascar 2"; July 28, "Evan Almighty"; Aug. 4:, "The Wild"; Aug. 11, "Alice in Wonderland" (2011 version); Aug. 18, "Puss in Boots"; Aug. 25, "Kung Fu Panda 2"; and Sept. 1, "The Lorax." Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call 869-7777.

Actress, singer and former Las Vegas headliner Lynda Carter plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 14 and 15 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Sha Na Na is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. July 14 and 4 p.m. July 15 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.

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.

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.

"3 Blonde Moms," a semi-scripted comedy show featuring Kat Simmons, Donna Cherry and Joanie Fagan, is planned for 7 p.m. July 14 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.

Families are invited to a screening of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" set for noon July 11 as part of the Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee Series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. "Bee Movie" is planned for July 18 and "Monsters vs. Aliens" for July 25. Bring a picnic lunch or snack. Call 507-3863.

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.

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.

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