Things To Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, Dec. 17-23

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The Mountain Crest Neighborhood Services Center, 4701 N. Durango Drive, plans to host How the Grinch Stole Mountain Crest’s Christmas, a free holiday event, from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 17. Enjoy holiday crafts, games, cookie decorating and a viewing of the Dr. Seuss animated classic. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. The event is free, but preregistration is required by calling 702-455-1905.

Shaggy Chic at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host pet photos with Santa from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 18. Bring your camera or purchase professional photos. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

“Enjoy the Vegas Voice Afternoon Affair” is planned for Dec. 18 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 12:30 p.m., and guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Elvis Monroe plans to perform Americana pop/rock hits Dec. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a story time at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 with Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers USA. All children will receive a snack and a goodie bag. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.

A free holiday orchestra concert is set for Dec. 19 at Palo Verde High School, 333 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Call 702-799-1450.

The Nevada School of Dance plans to perform “The Nutcracker” Dec. 20 and 21 at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School’s Performing Arts Center, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Call 702-248-1288 or visit nevadaschoolofdance.org.

The Las Vegas 10 Tenors plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95 and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling 702-636-7075 or visiting suncoastcasino.com.

Students from the Adelson Educational Campus plan to present a free holiday band concert Dec. 20 at 9700 Hillpointe Road. Call 702-255-4500 for the time of the concert.

The Las Vegas Ballet Company plans to present “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 20, with 2 p.m. matinees scheduled Dec. 21-23 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $25 and $20 for seniors and students. A special performance for military families is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 19, with tickets for $3. Call 866-967-8167 or visit lasvegasballet.org and under “Categories,” click on “Events.”

Murray’s Magical Holiday Spectacular is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Expect singing, dancing and juggling in this variety show. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

A free Christmas concert is slated for 3 p.m. Dec. 22 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 8901 Del Webb Blvd. Call 702-255-1990.

The exhibit Traveling Hearts of Las Vegas is set to be on the grounds of the JW Marriott and Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., through Jan. 31. The exhibit features realistic heart sculptures to be auctioned off for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit stjude.org.

The Nevada Watercolor Society plans to host its Fall Membership Show through Jan. 14 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The juried exhibition is set to feature original watercolors created in the past year and not shown before this exhibit. Call 702-507-3630.

“Canon 21,” a photography exhibit by Jose Bellver, is scheduled to run during regular library hours through Jan. 21 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibition features new work on canvas from the artist’s Geometric Series. This will be the first exhibition in The Studio. Call 702-507-3630.

The exhibit “Historic Rhode Island” by Leonard G. Iannacone is set during regular library hours through Jan. 21 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibition will feature paintings focusing on historic Rhode Island. Call 702-507-3710.

The exhibit “Cross Sections” is planned during regluar library hours at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Feb. 23. Artists Harold Bradford and Aldolfo Gonzalez’s exhibit explores their journeys in art and through working together as graphic artists and designers at Yesco Design Co., which designed neon signs for Las Vegas. Call 702-507-3860.

The Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature live entertainment in Addison’s Lounge through December starting at 8 p.m. Scheduled performers are Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, Dec. 20-21, and Robbie Howard, Dec. 27-28. Cool Change is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31. Mark O’Toole is slated from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, and The Dummkopfs from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar has slated these acts for December: More & Gendel at 6:30 p.m. and DnD Project at 11 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 and DnD at 6:30 p.m. and Sina & Pete at 11 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. Mark B is scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursdays and Mark O’Toole from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino plans to feature live music at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The schedule includes: The Mixx, Dec. 20 and 21 and Roxy Gunn, Dec. 27 and 28. Rockin’ Mockers are scheduled from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. Call 702-869-7725.

WORTH A DRIVE

Date Night at the Barrick Museum is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The event is scheduled the third Thursday of every month. Couples are encouraged to bring a picnic, tour the garden and galleries and create a work of art together. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre’s production of “The Nutcracker” is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-22 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 and 22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $52 to $178. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

Vintage Bike Night is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 20 at Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd. Owners of classic motorcycles, cafe racers, custom motorcycles and scooters are set to bring their vehicles to the event. The gathering is set to include art, body painting and live music. Visit barbistroaf.com.

Christmas For You Too, a free concert by the Tenors 4U, is set for noon Dec. 20 at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-3515.

As part of December to Remember, ornament- and Christmas card-making are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort, 500 E. Washington Ave. The all-ages event is set to include hot cocoa and cookies. Visit parks.nv.gov/parks/old-las-vegas-mormon-fort or call 702-486-3511.

As part of December to Remember, a Winter Solstice and the Wheel of the Year presentation by a priestess of the Temple of Goddess Spirituality is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is included with paid admission to the museum. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

“The Art of Mummification,” a living history performance of an Egyptian burial ritual, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is included with paid admission to the museum. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

“Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture” is scheduled at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is included with paid admission to the museum. Visit lvnhm.org or call 702-384-3466.

The theater group Inarte is scheduled to present “La Otra Posada,” a Spanish Christmas play, at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show and can be purchased at the front desk or at clarkcountynv.gov/parksregistration.

LightShine Edutainment Events plans to host the Solstice Holidaze Celebration & Expo from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 21 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 22 at the Alexis Park Resort, 375 E. Harmon Ave. Live music, artist booths, drum circles, crystal singing bowls, a winter solstice celebration, a ceremony, meditation, dance and holiday experiences are planned. Attendees are asked to bring an item such as gloves, scarves, socks and head warmers to benefit Las Vegas’ homeless teens. Admission is $11 each day and free for those 12 or younger. Visit lightshineevents.com.

A Night at the Museum event for children ages 5-12, featuring the film “The Polar Express,” is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to include crafts, snacks, pizza, museum programs and a visit from Santa. The cost is $20 for members or $25 for nonmembers. Registration is required by Dec. 20. Visit springspreserve.org.

A variety of holiday-themed activities are scheduled Dec. 21 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Winter Wonderland Snow Globe, a class in which participants can create their own snow globe, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $2 for Springs Preserve members and $3 plus general admission for nonmembers. A reindeer handprint ornament making workshop is scheduled 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $2 for Springs Preserve members and $3 plus general admission for nonmembers. Story time and cookie decorating are scheduled 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $3 for Springs Preserve members and $5 plus general admission for nonmembers. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

The La Spina Family and Friends Christmas concert is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Italian American Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave. A $10 donation is suggested, and the event benefits musical arts scholarships. Visit iacvegas.com or call 702-457-3866.

Noches Calientes is set to perform with the Latin All Stars Orchestra at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Visit goldcoastcasino.com/entertain.

Fans of the Jolly Old Elf can ride on the Santa Train along with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 600 Yucca St. in Boulder City. Rides are offered every hour on the hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Dec. 21-22. Train tickets are $5. Visit nevadasouthern.com.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is slated to show “Hunter Gatherers” through Dec. 22 in the Fischer Black Box, 3920 Schiff Drive. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call 702-362-7996.

Local students are set to perform “Holiday Nights & Lights” community concerts from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 19 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit mytownsquarelasvegas.com or call 702-269-5000.

The Clark County Parks and Recreation Department is scheduled to present Sunset Wonderland from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 22 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. The free event is set to include horse rides, holiday carolers, food trucks and ice-skating.

The Gilcrease Orchard is closed for the picking season, but it plans to offer daily holiday sleigh rides from 3 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 24. The roughly 20- to 25-minute sleigh rides are open to all ages and include a group sleigh ride to see Santa at the North Pole. Tickets are $12.50. Children 3 or younger ride free. Call 702-751-2747.

Bass Pro Shops is set to host Santa’s Wonderland through Dec. 24 at 8200 Dean Martin Drive. The wonderland will include free photos with Santa Claus, crafts and games. Visit tinyurl.com/7ho22a2.

Snowmen in the Gardens, an exhibition of themed snow people and snow animals by local artists and groups, is set to be on display through Dec. 27 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission to the Snowman Stroll is included with general admission. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

A photo showcase featuring entries from the Desert Companion’s Focus on Nevada Photo Contest is scheduled to tour the valley. Its first stop is Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway, where photos are set to remain on display through Dec. 31. Visit mypubliclibrary.org.

Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway, is scheduled to host its winter display at Mystic Falls Park with a 15-minute laser light show planned hourly during the holiday season, from 5 to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Cowboy Santa is slated to appear from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and noon to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 23. Visit samstownlv.com.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host “Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful: Liberace and the Art of Costume” from 3 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 2. The exhibit features Liberace’s belongings, such as a rhinestone piano, a curated costume collection and video clips of performances. Visit cosmopolitanlasvegas.com.

The Glittering Lights holiday drive-through is scheduled through Jan. 5 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is set to feature more than 400 animated lights along a 2.5-mile racetrack. The event is scheduled to be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $15 per vehicle on weeknights and $20 Friday through Sunday and holidays. The first 15,000 vehicles will receive a gift bag filled with goodies. Purchase tickets on site or in advance at glitteringlightslasvegas.com. Discount tickets are available at Walgreens.

“Pow Wow Portraits,” an exhibition of large-format photographs by Lamar Marchese, is set to be on display during regular business hours through Jan. 5 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.

“Year of the Horse,” an annual invitational art exhibition honoring Chinese New Year, is set to be on display by appointment only through Feb. 22 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. An artist’s reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6. Visit artslasvegas.org, or call 702-229-1012.

Ballroom dancing is planned from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Music is provided by Boyd Coulter’s Good Times Band. The cost is $4 per person. Call 702-795-8140.

PLAN AHEAD

Jeneane Marie — In Concert is set for noon Dec. 31 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.

Kelly Clinton’s New Year’s at Noon is scheduled for noon and Vegas Super Band New Year’s Party for 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets for Clinton are available from $15.95, and tickets for Vegas Super Band are available from $29.95. Tickets can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling 702-636-7075 or visiting suncoastcasino.com.

Free guitar classes are back on the schedule for noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays in January at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The next sessions are slated for Jan. 5, 12 and 19 at noon. Bring a playable guitar and a guitar pick. Call 702-507-3631.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “Coppelia, or The Girl with the Enamel Eyes” May 9 and 10 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets were scheduled to go on sale Dec. 14. Call 702-749-2000.

ONGOING EVENTS

An Open Mic Night is set from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays at Grape Street Cafe, 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Musicians, comedians and magicians are welcome to take the mic and show off their talents. Jason Hutchings, a local musician and songwriter, produces and hosts the events. To go along with it, Grape Street offers a reverse happy hour, with half off appetizers and buy-one-get-one free glasses of wine or beer. Call 702-228-9463.

The Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive, plans to offer free entertainment from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays unless otherwise noted. Visit suncoastcasino.com.

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

Live complimentary music is scheduled at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Pizza Lounge plans to host music from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. View Wine Bar & Kitchen at the Market LV plans music from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. La Casa Cigars & Lounge has a Cuban jazz band scheduled from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays, a saxophonist from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Thursdays, jazz and Motown from 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays and the Sinatra Band from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 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 4 to 8 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 lasvegasfarmersmarket.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.

Jeremy James is set to perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays at Onyx Bar inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Dave Ritz is slated to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in T-Bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777. Sophia Maria is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays.

Josh Royse is set to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursdays at Onyx Bar inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

Daniel Park is set to perform from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays in the Onyx Bar at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.

Zowie Bowie featuring Chris Phillips is scheduled to perform at 10 p.m. 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 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.