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Things to Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, April 2-8

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

–– The Rudy Foundation plans to present “Master of the House,” a performing arts scholarship showcase competition featuring local student performers, at 7 p.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Tickets are $15 and $10 for students. Visit masterofthehouseshowcase.com.

–– “Reel Time — A Celtic Music Alliance” is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents or $18 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call 800-595-4849.

–– Park Place Infiniti, 5605 W. Sahara Ave., has scheduled a classic car show from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday to benefit the Little Friends Foundation, a local no-kill animal shelter. Guests can tour classic cars from 1936 to 1954 and enjoy free refreshments. The Little Friends Foundation is expected to have pets available for adoption at the event. Call 702-252-8100.

–– The Local Artist Springtime Art Show is slated for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sahara Hart Plaza, 7885 W. Sahara Ave, near the corner of Buffalo Drive. The Clark County Artists Guild is producing the show that will feature work by local artists. Expect artwork in the form of oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic painting, pencil drawing, mixed media, sculpture, photography, ceramics, clay pottery, jewelry, knitting craft and live portrait painting. Balloons and face-painting for children are also planned. Raffle prizes include items produced by the artists. Visit ccartistsguildnv.com for more information.

–– The Sun City Summerlin Art Club plans to sponsor “Earth without Art is ‘eh,’ ” a juried fine art show, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. The show aims to highlight the talents of the members of the Sun City Art Club. An awards ceremony is set for 11 a.m. Saturday. A raffle of works by the group’s teachers also will be featured, and art will be available for sale. Call 702-363-1341.

–– Tribute artist Shawn Barker plans to perform as Johnny Cash in “The Man in Black” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– Ceres in the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a “First Sunday Brunch” on the first Sunday of each month combining breakfast and live jazz music. Saxophonist Vince Preister and guitar accompanist Calvin Brook are expected to perform. Cost is $19 for adults, $9 for children age 5 to 12 and free for those younger than 5. Seatings are at 10 a.m. and noon, and reservations are recommended. Call 702-869-7381.

–– The Las Vegas Master Singers plan to perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church, 2004 Spring Gate Lane. Visit lvmastersingers.com.

–– The Gateway Arts Foundation plans to present “Ella ... Sings Ella” featuring Bill McClure at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hattie’s House, 9109 Lazy Hill Circle. A reception is planned to follow the concert. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s Scholarship Fund. The cost is $15, and reservations are suggested by calling 702-255-0695.

WORTH A DRIVE

–– J.R. Pony Parties, an educational farm, welcomes the public to visit from 10 a.m. to noon during Open Gate Days scheduled for today, April 16 and 30 and May 7 and 21 at 1753 Fairhaven Ave. Admission is $5, which includes pony rides, visits to the goat barn and more. Visit jrponyparties.com or call 702-631-4142.

–– Sharon Gainsburg Studio, 1039 S. Main St., Suite 130, plans to host a four-class intuitive painting workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday and April 10, 17 and 24. The fee is $230 and includes materials. Call 702-249-32 or email sharon@
gainsburgstudio.com to register.

–– The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive, plans to present “The Mystery of Irma Vep” at 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 14. A matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

–– A performance of “Los Monologos de la Vagina,” the Spanish-language version of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Visit clarkcounty.gov or call 702-455-7340.

–– The Henderson Heritage Parade and Festival is scheduled for Saturday at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. Admission is free. A carnival is scheduled from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The event also features the Mayor and City Council Breakfast, live entertainment, a car show and more. Visit hendersonlive.com.

–– “HOPE RISES,” an art exhibit featuring local students, is scheduled from 7:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. The exhibit is a compilation of 374 tiles created by local students to honor the trapped men who were rescued from a Chilean mine. Visit hendersonlive.com.

–– New Vista plans to host a Wine Walk fundraiser from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at The Village at Lake Las Vegas. Tickets are $25. Visit newvistanv.org.

–– The Village at Lake Las Vegas plans to host its annual Spring Arts Festival on the Lake from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call 702-260-0300.

–– Opportunity Village’s Celebrity Poker Tournament is set for 1 p.m. Saturday in the poker room at Caesars Palace, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event invites guests to play against Omarosa from “The Apprentice,” actresses Tia and Tamera Mowry and members of “Chippendales Male Revue.” It also features raffle prizes, with all proceeds from the event benefiting Opportunity Village’s clients. Tickets for brunch-only attendance can be purchased for $50. Visit ovpoker.com.

–– The Las Vegas Philharmonic plans to present Masterworks Series IV “A Touch of Brass” at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $46 to $94. Visit lvphil.org.

–– The fifth annual Klip It For Kidz is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the northwest parking lot at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South, near Guitar Center. The event aims to raise money for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. The free event plans to feature food, entertainment and family fun. Visit nvccf.org or call 702-735-8434.

–– The National Hot Rod Racing Mellow Yellow Drag Racing series is scheduled for this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Races are scheduled to run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $99 to $129 for adults. Call 800-644-4444 or visit lvms.com.

–– The Missoula Children’s Theatre plans to present “Little Red Riding Hood” in April. Auditions for kindergartners through 12th-graders are at 4 p.m. Monday at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St., and April 15 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. Shows are at 3 and 7 p.m. April 13 at the Henderson Convention Center and April 20 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center. Tickets are $5 to $8. Visit hendersonlive.com.

PLAN AHEAD

–– An art reception for the 12th annual Teen Visual Poetry Photographic Competition is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 9 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Teens from middle school and high school will be displaying their best work. This is a juried event and is scheduled to run until June 2. Call 702-507-3860.

–– Music 4 Life plans its grand opening from 4 to 7 p.m. April 10 at its facility on the Solutions Wellness Campus, 2975 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite B. Planned events include drum circles, free snacks and drinks, and free sessions in the Music Medicine Cove. Call 702-889-2881 or email management@music4life.us to reserve a spot.

–– “Love Letters,” starring Tony Award winner Hal Linden and Emmy-nominated actress Loni Anderson, is planned for 8 p.m. April 13 and 2 and 7 p.m. April 14 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $32, $42 and $52. For tickets, call 702-636-7075.

–– Jack Walker plans to presents “Across the Pond” at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents or $18 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call 800-595-4849.

–– Art at the Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-14 at Bruce Trent Park, 1600 N. Rampart Blvd. The Las Vegas Farmers Market, lasvegasfarmersmarket.com, features fruits and vegetables from the southwest. The arts and crafts portion will include photography, painting, jewelry, wearable art, ceramics and glass. A children’s art area will offer crafts, and live music is planned. Admission is free. Visit artmarketlasvegas.com or contact Mark Vranesh at 702-245-6077 or markvranesh
studio@yahoo.com.

–– Signature Productions plans to present “Camelot” at 7:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, April 15 through May 11, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturdays at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children and $28 for seniors and students 13 or older. Call 702-878-7529.

–– Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges plans to perform at 8 p.m. April 20 at Rocks Lounge inside the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m., and guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $45 to $65. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

–– Brandon Bennett plans to perform “Elvis My Way” at 7:30 p.m. April 20-21 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– “The Johnny Cash Story” is planned for 2 p.m. April 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13 for Sun City Summerlin residents or $15 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call 800-595-4849.

–– “Star Trek: The Next Generation The Best of Both Worlds” is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 25 at Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets are available at the box office or at fathomevents.com.

–– Jay White plans to perform as Neil Diamond at 7:30 p.m. April 27 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– The Silvertones Chorus plans to perform “The Lullaby of Broadway” at 7 p.m. April 27 and 2 p.m. April 28 at Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased by calling Don Paetto at 702-256-6220, Jeanne Ebner at 702-858-2908 or Kay Cosgrove 702-254-3427.

–– “An Evening of Pop and Doo Wop” featuring Larry Chance and The Earls, The Happenings and The Chiffons is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 4-5 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– Mary Wilson of The Supremes is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 11-12 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– “Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton and Billy” is slated for 7:30 p.m. May 18 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– The Manhattans are set to perform at 7:30 p.m. May 25-26 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $9.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

–– A Martin and Lewis Tribute is slated for 7 p.m. May 22 at Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). Call 800-595-4849.

ONGOING EVENTS

–– The Ambience Jazz Trio, featuring Mike Candito, Cocho Arbe and Jeff Davis, is slated to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Brio Tuscan Grille in Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 180. Visit brioitalian.com or call 702-433-1233. Tivoli Village is also offering live music at the View Wine Bar & Kitchen in the Market LV from 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Tuesdays, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and at La Casa Cigars & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

–– Bluesman Bobby Jonz is set to headline a Celebrity Guests Dinner Show from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Call 702-242-7669 for reservations.

–– The Las Vegas Farmers Market is open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Gardens Park, 10401 Garden Park Drive, and Wednesdays at Bruce Trent Park, 8851 Vegas Drive. Find produce from regional farmers, baked goods and artisan crafts. Visit lasvegasfarmers
market.com or call 702-562-2676.

–– 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.

–– The Peelers are scheduled to perform Saturdays for guests 21 or older in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

–– T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., hosts live music several times a week. Rick Duarte is scheduled to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Tim Catching is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, and Dave Ritz is slated from 7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

–– The Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., hosts live music several times a week. Arrow Arts is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays, Sarah Thiele is set to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, and Jeremy James is set to perform from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

–– Nashville Unplugged, featuring top country music songwriters, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays in the Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. There is a $5 cover charge. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

–– Zowie Bowie featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to perform Fridays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

–– “America’s Got Talent” winner Michael Grimm is scheduled to perform Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Cover charge is $10, $5 for local residents. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

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