Things To Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, Aug. 6-12

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

A screening of “The Gumby Movie” is set for noon Aug. 7 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Bring a picnic lunch or snack. “Shrek” is set for Aug. 14. Call 702-507-3863.

The free Ward 2 Back-to-School Fair and Movie in the Park is planned from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at AnSan Sister City Park, 7801 Ducharme Ave. at Villa Monterey. Join Las Vegas City Councilman Bob Beers for the back-to-school fair and the planned “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie under the stars. Free school supplies and binders are slated to be given out and light refreshments offered while supplies last. Also enjoy a balloon artist, face painters and a jump house. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov.

Nashville Unplugged plans to present Ben Caver and Andrew Dorff at 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is $5 at the door. Guests must be 21 or older. Arliss Albritton and Brad Crisler are scheduled Aug. 16, and Victoria Shaw is scheduled Aug. 23.

“Children’s Letters to God” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 9-10 with a 4 p.m. matinee set for Aug. 10 at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive (across from Palo Verde High School). General admission is $7.50. Call 702-290-1173.

B.J. Thomas is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Silver Statesmen barbershop chorus and its quartets plan to present “Celebrate Harmony” in honor of the 75th anniversary of the group’s parent organization, the Barbershop Harmony Society. Shows are slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 W. Thomas Ryan Blvd. in Sun City Summerlin for $12 for residents and $15 for nonresidents; 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, for $10 in advance and $12 at the door; and at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Desert Spring United Methodist Church, 120 N. Pavilion Center Drive, for $15. Visit silverstatesmenbarbershopchorus.com.

Free guitar classes are scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays of each month through the end of the year at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next sessions are slated for Aug. 11 and 18. Arrive at 11:45 a.m. with a playable guitar and a guitar pick. Call 702-533-3611.

The Royal Tea Society plans to host a Champagne Summer Tea event for members from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 at Garfield’s Restaurant, 2620 Regatta Drive in Desert Shores. The cost is $35. RSVP with pre-payment is due Aug. 8. Send RSVP with pre-payment to: Royal Tea Society; P.O. Box 370545, Las Vegas, NV 89137. Call 702-260-4600 or email royalteasociety@cox.net.

Summer Movie Camp is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Red Rock Lanes inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. The schedule is: “Hotel Transylvania,” Aug. 7, and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” Aug. 21. The cost is $15 and includes two hours of bowling, rental shoes and a lunch of a hot dog, chips and a soda. All the while, favorite movies will be shown on the screens throughout the lanes. Participation is limited to those 18 or younger. Call 702-797-7467.

Regal Summer Movie Express is set for 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 7 at Regal Village Square Stadium 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $1, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute. The schedule includes: “African Cats,” Aug. 6; and “Chimpanzee,” Aug. 7. Call 702-838-0490.

Summer Dollar Movies for children are planned at 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13 at the Century 16 Suncoast Movie Theater at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The lineup includes: “Chimpanzee,” Aug. 6; and “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” Aug. 13. Call 702-869-1880.

The Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present free live entertainment in Addison’s Lounge at 8 p.m. in August, unless otherwise noted. The schedule is: Early Clover & the Soul Drifters, Aug. 9-10; Treasure, Aug. 16-17; In A Fect, Aug. 23-24; and Fast Company, Aug. 30-31. Mark O’Toole is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub in the Rampart casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., features live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule is: Breakbeat 23, Aug. 9-10; Rok of Ages, Aug. 16-17; Finnegan’s Wake, Aug. 23-24; and Roxy Gunn, Aug. 30-31. Call 702-869-7725.

The Round Bar in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present free live entertainment in August. The schedule is: U4EA, 6:30 p.m., and Jarr Duo, 11 p.m., Aug. 9-10; Cool Change, 6:30 p.m., and More & Gendel, 11 p.m., Aug. 16-17; More & Gendel, 6:30 p.m., and DnD Project, 11 p.m., Aug. 23-24; and Toto & Laura, 6:30 p.m., and DnD Project, 11 p.m., Aug. 30-31. Mark B is set for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

WORTH A DRIVE

“Affirmations of a Generation Unplug#D,” a musical production by participants of a city of Las Vegas performing and visual arts camp for kids, is set to be performed from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 6 at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South; 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.; and 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 at the West Las Vegas Library theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Excerpts from the show are set to be performed from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Clark County Government Center Rotunda, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Call 702-229-4800.

Twisted Cherry Burlesque is scheduled at 11 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The event includes music, magic comedy, drama and neo-burlesque. Admission is $10 and limited to adults 21 or older. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.

The Green Valley Chamber Music Festival is slated to continue with strings, piano and woodwind performances through Aug. 10 in the Doc Rando Recital Hall in the Beam Music Center at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The schedule includes a faculty concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 8, young artist chamber ensemble concert at 6 p.m. Aug. 9, and a chamber orchestra concert at 3 p.m. Aug. 10. Admission is free. Visit music.unlv.edu or greenvalleychambermusic.org or call 702-283-0334.

A dance concert presented by the students of the International Academy Of Dance & Performing Arts is scheduled from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10 to $25. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

In cooperation with Calvary Chapel Spring Valley, the Las Vegas 51s plan to offer two free game tickets and a postgame fireworks show for each bag of nonperishable groceries donated from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The game is set to begin at 7:05 p.m. Visit lv51.com.

The “Top to Toe: A Look at American Hats and Shoes” exhibit is slated to open Aug. 10 at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. A reception and gallery talk are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9. Museum admission, $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and children, will be waived after 5 p.m. Aug. 9. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7955.

The Resort on Mount Charleston is scheduled to host the fourth annual Mount Charleston Arts and Crafts Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10-11 at 2755 Kyle Canyon Road. The show will feature more than 30 local artists presenting jewelry, clothing, art, food and more. The event is indoors and outdoors, and organizers expect to run the show regardless of the weather. Admission is free. Visit mtcharleston
artsandcraftsfair.webs.com.

The 12th annual World Hip Hop Dance Championship finals are planned for 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., by Hip Hop International, creator of the television show “America’s Best Dance Crew.” The event will have special performances by Cirque du Soleil and previous champions. Tickets start at $25. Visit orleansareana.com or call 702-284-7777.

Godspell” is set to be performed at 8 p.m. Aug. 8, 9, 10, 15 and 17 and 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $25. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702 732-7225.

Cellist Shana Tucker is set to perform with a band from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, as part of the library’s summer concert series. Admission is free. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3458.

The Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas is set to partner with The Shops at Crystals fashion houses such as Porsche Design and Ilori for weekly poolside cocktail fashion events at 6 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15. Ilori plans eyeglass fittings and lens cleanings Aug. 8. Admission is free, but guests must RSVP to molas-fbresv@mohg.com.

“Next Exit: Route 66,” an exhibition of art inspired by the historic roadway, is set to be on display through Sept. 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. “Art in the Gardens — Art in Motion: The Kinetic Wind Art of Mark White” is scheduled to be on display through Sept 30. The cost for the exhibits is included with general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

Ballroom dancing is planned Tuesdays from 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays from 2 to
4:30 p.m. at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 401 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

Tickets are available for the 2013 season of Super Summer Theatre, set at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, roughly 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway on Charleston Boulevard/state Route 159. Advance tickets are $12 plus a handling charge. Children 5 or younger are admitted free. Season-opener shows may have lower-priced tickets. The lineup includes “Legally Blonde the Musical,” Aug. 7-24, and “The Producers,” Sept. 5-21. Call 702-594-7529 or visit supersummertheatre.org.

Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas announced extended Friday and Saturday hours until 10 p.m. through Aug. 23, and a new Dive ‘n’ Movies program that will feature an outdoor family movie by the wave pool on select Fridays through Aug. 23. All movies are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The schedule is: Aug. 9, “Madagascar 3”; and Aug. 23, “Rise of the Guardians.” Wet ‘n’ Wild offers a Twilight Ticket for $25, available to purchase at 5 p.m. or later on Friday or Saturday. Visit wetnwildlasvegas.com.

Weekly children’s events at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd., will include story time, scheduled from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Mondays at the activities center and toddler time for children 5 or younger, scheduled for 11 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays in the library. The cost is included with general admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

The Las Vegas Ski & Snowboard Resort, 6725 Lee Canyon Road, has reopened and is scheduled to operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Sept. 2. Free lawn games, hiking and mountain biking are available. Chairlift rides are $10, and disc golf is $17. For the remainder of the season, the resort plans to donate 20 percent of ticket sales from chairlift rides to the Mount Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. Camping also is available. Visit skilasvegas.com.

Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s sustainable farmers market is set to be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday inside the Desert Living Center at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is free, and purchases are cash only.

Three sea-based traveling exhibits are set to be on display through August at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. “Sea Monsters” explores scary characteristics of undersea dwellers; “Discovery Reef” looks at the interconnection of coral reefs; and “Sanctuary Reef” features a replica of a coral reef in the Florida Keys and discusses the human impact on it. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and military personnel, $5 for children 3 to 11 and free for children 2 or younger. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

Retired art educator and Summerlin resident Richard D. Ramsdell visited the construction site of Clark County Firehouse No. 107 and was inspired by the heavy equipment parked onsite. His series of paintings based on the experience, titled “The Talking Machines,” is scheduled to be on display through Sept. 24 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Visit lvccld.org.

PLAN AHEAD

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans to mark the Summerlin Library’s 20th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 15 at the library at 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Enjoy a full day of festivities with balloons, face painting, DJ Tony, a book sale and other special events. Call 702-507-3860.

Broadway Bound and Studio One’s Summerlin Dance Academy plan to present “Hello, Dolly” at 7 p.m. Aug. 16-24, with 1 p.m. matinees set for Aug. 17 and 24 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15 at broadwayboundlv.com.

A Dive In Movie Night! is planned for all ages from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. The fee is $3 per person. The movie is yet to be determined. Take a dip in the pool, lounge on a raft or in a deck chair while watching a movie on the big screen. Light refreshments will be provided for a small cost. All pool rules apply. Call 702-229-6309 or 702-229-1488.

Brandon Bennett’s “Elvis My Way” is set for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17-18 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The IV Tenors plan to perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Paul Reiser is slated to perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24-25 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

An artist reception for “All About Clay” by the Nevada Clay Guild is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit is set to be on display Aug. 29-Oct. 20 during regular library hours. Call 702-507-3630.

“Cruisin’ Classics — A Night at the Diner” is planned for 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 and Sept. 1 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Brett Mikels Giving Back Concert is slated for 3 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Wolfe Theater, 305 Convention Center Drive. General admission tickets are $37.95, and a VIP four-pack is $175.

Call 702-990-1524.

The Las Vegas Harvest Festival’s Art and Craft Show is planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 6-7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Crafts are to include woodcarvings, jewelry, pottery, clothing, toys, paintings, food and more. General admission tickets are $9, but attendees who bring in a can of food, baby food, formula or paper products will receive $2. Senior tickets are $7, and children 13-17 are $4. Children younger than 12 are free. Tickets are good for the entire weekend. Donations go to Safe Nest. Visit harvestfestival.com.

American Trilogy is planned for 7 p.m. Sept. 7 and 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $17 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $25 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

A reception for the Nevada Camera Club Members Show is scheduled for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The juried show is scheduled to be on display Sept. 12-Nov. 12 during regular library hours. Call 702-507- 3710.

TOTO is slated to perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Sandbar outdoor poolside venue at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $39 plus tax and applicable fees for standing room only and $59 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas, by visiting sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit totoofficial.com.

Broadway and Beyond is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept.15 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Patty Ascher plans to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Visit mistinguettshowgirls.com.

Darius Rucker is set to perform at 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at Red Rock Resort’s Sandbar, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m., and guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $49 plus tax and applicable fees for standing room only and $89 plus tax and applicable fees for reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas, at sclv.com/concerts or through Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “A Choreographers’ Showcase” in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil at 1 p.m. Oct. 6 and 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Mystère Theatre at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 702-894-7722.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to perform Swan Lake Act II and Sleeping Beauty Act III (Aurora’s Wedding) in “A Tribute to Tchaikovsky” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2 at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale Aug. 5. Call 702-749-2000.

ONGOING EVENTS

“The D*Word –– A Musical” is offering a locals’ discount through Labor Day weekend. Locals can purchase two tickets for the price of one by presenting a Nevada ID at the LVH box office, 3000 Paradise Road, or using the code “Opening” at thedwordmusical.com.

Karate Karaoke is planned from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursdays in July at the Suncoast Fan Sports Bar, 9090 Alta Drive. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

Line dance lessons are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in the Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit sclv.com.

Next Movement is booked from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays in June and July at the Suncoast Showroom Lounge, 9090 Alta Drive. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

Live complimentary music is scheduled at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. View Wine Bar & Kitchen at The Market LV hosts live music from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. La Casa Cigars & Lounge is scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Pizza Lounge is from 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays, and BRIO Tuscan Grille is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays on the patio. 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.

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, Rick Duarte is set to perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, and Daniel Park 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.

The Peelers are scheduled to perform Saturdays except for Aug. 17 for guests 21 or older in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors open at 10 p.m. Ashley Red is scheduled for Aug. 17. Visit redrock.sclv.com.