Things to Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South Aug. 14-20

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

"Bill Fayne and Friends ---- Rodgers and Hart and Hammerstein, Too" is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee Series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans a free screening of "Tom and Jerry: The Movie" at noon Wednesday. Bring a snack or picnic lunch. "Hoodwinked!" is planned for Aug. 22. All movies are rated PG. Call 507-3863.

Cinemark Theatres plans a Summer Movie Clubhouse offer with $1 films. The final film scheduled is "Charlotte's Web" 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. For a list of participating theaters valleywide, call 800-326-3264 or visit cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse-2012.

The Peelers plan to perform at 11 p.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free for those 21 or older. Call 797-7625.

Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave., plans to show $1 movies at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The lineup includes: today and Wednesday, "Chimpanzee" and "Hoodwinked Too"; and Aug. 21 and 22, "Arthur Christmas" and "The Smurfs." Call 838-0490.

Join Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. nannies as they read children's stories at Story Time at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., at 11 a.m. Thursday in the children's play area and Aug. 30 at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

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, "Puss in Boots"; Aug. 25, "Kung Fu Panda 2"; and Sept. 1, "The Lorax." Moviegoers are welcome to arrive as early as 7 p.m. Visit jwlasvegasresort.com or call 869-7777.

PLAN AHEAD

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society plans to open its 50th season with "Songs of Our Politics" at 2 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The program, featuring the 22-voice Musical Arts singers and instrumental ensemble, under the direction of Douglas R. Peterson, is set to bring to life more than 200 years of presidential campaign music. John Hanks is to provide narration. Keyboard accompaniment will be provided by Eric Eichorst. The ensemble has performed "Songs of Our Politics" prior to each presidential election since 1992. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the event. For audition information, visit snmas.com. Call 455-7340 or 451-6672.

Warren Light's "Sideman," directed by Rob Kastil, is set to run at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays Sept. 14-30 on the Mainstage at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. The play follows the upheaval in a family when a jazz trumpeter father chooses music over responsibility. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for seniors and students. Visit lvlt.org.

"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash-up of characters from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is set to run Aug. 24 to Sept. 9 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.

Nashville Unplugged featuring Arliss Albritton is planned at 8 p.m. Aug. 24 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 797-7777.

"The Magic of Devereaux" is slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $25 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

Kidville at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 130, plans to host its second annual Kids Fest benefiting the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25. Mix 94.1's Mercedes Martinez is scheduled to host the event, which will feature a concert, craft projects, gym games, snacks and more. Admission is a minimum donation of $10 or a new, tagged and boxed pair of sneakers for the foundation. Call 233-9253 or visit kidville.com/tivolivillage.

Children are invited to visit the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center at the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, 1000 Scenic Loop Drive, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1 to meet mascot Mojave Max and learn about the state reptile, the desert tortoise. Call Janis Kadlec at 515-5380.

Earl Turner plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 in the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Carmine Mandia plans to present "Keeping The Spirit Alive" at 3 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $17 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.

Salsa Under the Stars is planned from 8 to 11 p.m. Aug. 25 at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. A live salsa band, salsa dancers, an open dance and outdoor cash bars are planned. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

Rock band Stone Temple Pilots are set to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Pearl at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $49. Call 944-3200 or visit palms.com.

WORTH A DRIVE

A summer square dance hoedown is slated from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $8, which includes an introductory lesson, refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Families and newcomers are welcome. Call 229-6383 or visit lasvegassquarenrounddancers.org.

Stroller Strides Las Vegas is set to host FamilyFest 2012 from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at Town Square Park in Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Free events include children's activities, information on health, safety and education, entertainment and giveaways. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com.

Madame Tussauds at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer free admission with the purchase of another ticket to guests dressed like Elvis Presley from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday for the 35th anniversary of the performer's death. Admission to the wax museum is $25.95 for adults, $15.95 for children ages 7 to 12 and free for those 6 or younger. Call 862-7800 or visit madametussauds.com/lasvegas.

Tickets for the Las Vegas Philharmonic's nine shows at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., are slated to go on sale Wednesday. Performances, which include "Pops," "An American Portrait" and more, are slated to run Oct. 20 through May 4. Tickets range from $46 to $96. Call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com or lvphil.org.

The Knights of Columbus plan an all-ages Saturday Night Stomp 1920s-themed swing dance party Saturday at 911 E. Ogden Ave. Lessons are scheduled at 7 p.m., and social dancing is set to run from 8 p.m. to midnight. The dress code prohibits jeans. Upcoming themes include 1950s, Sept. 8; Masquerade, Oct. 13; USO, Nov. 10; and Holiday, Dec. 8. Admission is $5, cash only. Visit saturdaynightstomp.com.

Locals can use the code 241LOCAL to get two-for-one tickets to "Mythbusters Behind the Myths Tour" scheduled Friday through Sunday and Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 at the Palazzo. Tickets start at $66. Visit palazzo.com or call 414-9000.

For information on shows scheduled at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave., call 749-2000 or visit thesmithcenter.com. Shows scheduled at the center include: La Cage Aux Folles, today through Sunday, Barbara Cook, Thursday through Sunday; Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers, Aug. 22; The Symphonic Rockshow, Aug. 24; and Spectrum and Radiance, Aug. 25. The musical "Wicked" is scheduled to run Aug. 29 through Oct. 7.

Tickets for The Smith Center's fall season, with performers such as Bryan Adams, John Tesh, the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Ben Vereen, Jim Brickman, Anita Baker, Sergio Mendes, Betty Buckley and Doc Severinsen scheduled, are set to go on sale Thursday.

The Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont St., plans to host the Rock of Vegas concert series at 9 p.m. on the Third Street Stage. Musicians booked to perform include: Saturday, Survivor ---- Eye of the Tiger; and Sept. 1, Dee Snider from Twisted Sister with Jac&Jill. Call 678-5777 or visit vegasexperience.com.

Local musician Don Musser is scheduled to offer free basic guitar classes from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 and 26, Sept. 2, 16 and 23 and Oct. 7, 21 and 28 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. The eight-session course is set to cover chords and popular songs. Adults and teens are welcome. Participants must bring their own guitar. Visit lvccld.org or call 507-3821.

The Coyote Countryfest 2012! is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Ronnie Dunn headlines this country event with Lauren Alaina, Bucky Covington and more. Tickets range from $15 to $65. Visit orleanscasino.com.

LVLT Studio Theatre in association with Poor Richard's Players plans a production of David Mamet's "November" Friday through Aug. 26 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $11 to $12. Visit lvlt.org.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is scheduled to run as part of Super Summer Theatre's season lineup at 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through Aug. 25 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.

ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS

Sarah Frances Johnston is scheduled to sing classic and contemporary jazz ballads from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays inside T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Reservations can be made by calling 797-7777.

The exhibition "Near and Far" featuring acrylic and watercolor paintings of landscapes, flora and fauna by Clayton Rippey is scheduled to be on display at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Oct. 7. Call 507-3860.

An exhibition featuring ceramic work created by instructors, selected members and guest artists of Pottery West Studio is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 507-3630.

The band Ambiance, 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 433-1233.

The "Impersonators & Tribute Artists-Variety Dinner Show" is planned from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at The Mad Greek Cafe, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. The show is free to diners. Call 242-7669 for reservations.

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.

The Clark County Artists Guild's Members Show is scheduled to be on display through Oct. 2 at the Rainbow Library gallery, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.