Things to do in Summerlin/Summerlin South Dec. 18-24
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Eastern European Connection's Eastern European Christmas Party is scheduled at 7 p.m. today at the Mad Greek Café, 8565 W. Sahara Ave. A telling of the Christmas story is set to be shared. Appetizers, soda and tea are to be provided. Entrees can be purchased. A Slavic Christmas Concert, featuring the House of Gospel, a Russian musical group, is set to be performed at 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at Summerlin Community Church, 2100 Snow Trail. Food is to be provided, and the Christmas story is set to be told. Visit eeconn.blogspot.com or call 702-280-4523.
Game Night is planned from 6 to 9 p.m. today at ChessNGames in the Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd. Visit chessngames.com.
Families can bring a picnic and enjoy "A Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie" as part of the Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series set for noon Wednesday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Visit lvccld.org.
"R Space Studio: A Working Gallery" is set to feature work by Susanne Forestieri, Beth McCall, Douglas Clark, Erika Alison and Ugla Gault Thursday through Feb. 9 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. A reception is set for 5 p.m. Thursday. Call 702-507-3710.
The Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., offers live entertainment in Addison's Lounge. Performances scheduled are: Klique from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; Early Clover from 8 p.m. to midnight Dec. 28 and 29 and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31; Wes Winters from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; and Mark O'Toole from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 702-507-5900.
The December lineup at J.C. Wooloughan's Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., is scheduled to feature Celtic Rockers from 7 to 11 p.m. Wednesday; Okay Jim from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 28, 29, 30 and 31; and Vegas Rock Experience from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 702-869-7725.
Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is featuring Santa, carolers, local school choirs and ensembles and holiday train rides through Monday. Visits and pictures with Santa dates and times are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Tivoli Express train rides are offered from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. Train tickets are available at YoScream for $2 each or three for $5. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The exhibit of works by Henderson artist Db Donovan, "Talent and Treasures: A Collection of Masterworks," is scheduled to be on display through Feb. 12 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. An artist reception is scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Call 702-507-3860.
WORTH A DRIVE
A Living Nativity with live animals is scheduled Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the Green Valley Baptist Church, 270 N. Valle Verde Drive. Performances are scheduled every half-hour beginning at 6 p.m., with a final performance at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call 702-376-0480.
The Las Vegas Academy Theatre is collaborating with the dance department on "Changing Faces," an original dance drama by instructor Jeneane Gallo-Huggins. Performances are scheduled at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Lowden Theatre for the Performing Arts at Ninth Street and Clark Avenue. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Visit lvacademytheatre.org or call 702-855-9729.
Bring a lunch and enjoy a free concert by Mariano Gonzalez playing Paraguayan harp from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse's jury assembly room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 702-229-3515.
A free performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" is scheduled at 7:20 p.m. Friday and Saturday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meeting house at 2275 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 702-450-3499.
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks are set to perform a Holidaze in Hicksville Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit artslasvegas.org.
Underwater Santa is scheduled to swim from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. Children can visit with Santa and his elves as he scuba dives around the 17,000-gallon aquarium and interacts with the fish. Call 702-263-7777.
A Winter Wonderland public skate is offered at the Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W. Flamingo Road. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for skaters 5 or younger through Jan. 6. For a full schedule, visit tinyurl.com/lvicice or lasvegasice.com.
Bass Pro Shops' fifth annual Santa's Wonderland Village is scheduled to be open through Monday. At the 8200 Dean Martin Drive location, patrons can get photos with Santa, make crafts and play free games. The village offers an old-time model train, remote-control trucks, a laser arcade, a soft-gun range and slot-car racing. New to this year's village is a talking caribou. Most crafts and activities are free. Visit tinyurl.com/santabasspro.
Visitors can enjoy faux snow at 7 p.m. today through Thursdays and 7 and 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday in Town Square Park at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local musical groups, school choirs and more are scheduled to perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Visit mytownsquarelas vegas.com.
Ethel M's annual holiday cactus garden, 2 Cactus Garden Drive, is scheduled to be open from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through Jan. 1. Visit ethelm.com.
The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is scheduled to host its annual Winter in Venice through Jan. 6. In addition to festive decorations, winter parades accented by projections on the building and ice skating performances are scheduled at 6 and 8 p.m. Outdoor ice skating is offered from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Visit venetian.com or palazzo.com.
The Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train is back with train rides every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The museum is at 600 Yucca St., Boulder City. Tickets are $5 and are available at www.nevadasouthern.com.
Believe in Magic, a free fashion show with dancers, snow and Santa, is scheduled at noon, 2, 4 and 6 p.m. through Sunday at Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Showtimes are noon, 2 and 4 p.m. on Monday.
The 2012 Miss Santa's Helper contest is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St. The women will be competing for a $5,000 prize by collecting tokens from casino players. To enter the contest, call 702-388-2411. Visit goldengatecasino.com.
Opportunity Village's Magical Forest is set to run from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 6 at 6300 W. Oakey Blvd. In addition to the holiday display, attendees can expect photos with Santa, nightly entertainment, a carousel, train rides, a gingerbread house display, mini-golf and more. Admission is $9 for children, $11 for adults and free for children 3 or younger. Passports, which include entry and attraction rides are $15.50 for children 3 to 12 and $17.50 for those 13 or older. Parking is free. Call 702-259-3741 or visit magicalforest.org.
"Tape," by Steven Belber and directed by Jason Nino, is set for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. The past comes back to haunt two former high school best friends during a 10-year reunion. The play toys with the concept of memory and how it can change over time. Tickets are $15 for adults and $14 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or 702-362-7996.
A Polish Christmas Party, sponsored by Eastern European Connection, is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Friday in an office space at 6190 W. Charleston Blvd. Polish and American foods are set to be provided, and a telling of the Christmas story is set to be shared. Contact pmpotoczny@yahoo.com or call 702-203-7085.
Actor and poet James McGuire plans to create an interactive gallery experience inviting the public to illustrate his poems in the gallery of the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. The exhibit is scheduled to be on display through Feb. 5. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3820.
PLAN AHEAD
Year's end story time at Tivoli Village is planned for 11 a.m. Dec. 27 at Cantina Laredo inside Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. Join local Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. as they host a group sing-along and story reading with Mary Poppins. Snacks for kids and special offers will be provided by Cantina Laredo. Young children and families are welcome. Story time will resume in January. Visit tivolivillagelv.com for dates and locations.
Elvis Monroe plans to perform Americana pop and rock hits at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Dec. 27. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Call 702-797-7777.
Lou Christie is scheduled to to perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.
Jerry Tiffe plans to perform from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Admission is $15. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.
The Vegas Super Band with 360 is scheduled to perform from 10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $29.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.
Carmine Mandia plans to perform from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at SC Prime, the steakhouse inside the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. There is no cover charge. Call 702-636-7111.
DJ Vegas is scheduled to spin the hits from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Suncoast Bowling Center, 9090 Alta Drive. There is no cover charge. Call 702-636-7111.
A Salute to the Eagles is planned at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 6 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets are $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.
Aaron Lewis is scheduled to perform at 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at Rocks Lounge inside Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 7 p.m. Those younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $45 for general admission and $65 for Gold Circle seating. Visit stationcasinos.com, ticketmaster.com or call 800-745-3000.
International performers from more than 15 countries are on tap to dazzle during the 2013 Zelzah Shrine Circus, with seven shows planned for Jan 10-13 at The Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. The theme of the January circus is Broadway and will include an original score and new costumes. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. Jan. 10, 8 p.m. Jan. 11, 11 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 12 and 1:30 and 6 p.m. Jan. 13. Attendees are welcomed into all three rings of the circus for the pre-party one hour before showtimes to meet performers and ride the elephants. General admission tickets are $14 for children 12 or younger and $18 for adults. Reserved seating is available for $27 or $45. Children 2 or younger get in free but must sit in a parent's lap in reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling The Orleans Arena box office at 702-284-7777 or by visiting orleansarena.com.
ONGOING EVENTS/EXHIBITS
Sarah Frances Johnson is scheduled to sing classic and contemporary jazz ballads from 6 to 10 p.m. Sundays inside T-Bones Chophouse and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays and 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays at Onyx Bar for guests 21 or older at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Visit sarahfrancesjohnston.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.
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.
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.
Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd., is offering live music at three locations: 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; at La Casa Cigars & Lounge at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; and at Brio Tuscan Grille from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
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.
Weekly free lyrical hip-hop dance classes are set to begin at 5 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 27 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Instructor Kay Lee of Tunay Street Dance Studio will teach dance concepts and choreography to those 15 or older. Call 702-507-3631.
Instructor Matt Hennager is scheduled to continue free guitar basics classes at noon Sunday at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Students should bring an electric or acoustic guitar. Classes are one hour, and students should arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to tune. Call 702-507-3631.
Santa Claus is slated to visit with children from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart Blvd. No photo purchase is necessary to visit with Santa. Visit tivolivillagelv.com.
The exhibit "Tony Hawk Rad Science" is scheduled to run through Jan. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. The exhibit allows visitors to put themselves into the role of skateboarders and scientists as they explore more than 25 interactive experiences. It is presented by the Tony Hawk Foundation in conjunction with the Las Vegas Natural History Museum. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for students, seniors and military personnel and $7 for children 3 to 11. Children 2 or younger get in free. A $2 discount is offered to Las Vegas-Clark County Library District card holders. Admission is free for Las Vegas Natural History Museum members. Call 702-507-3630.