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Things To Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South, Oct. 29-Nov. 4

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Elvis Monroe is scheduled to perform Oct. 31 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Visit sclv.com/redrock.

The 15th annual ArtWalk is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Trails Village Center, 1970 Village Center Circle. The event is a celebration of artwork, fine crafts and the Kids’ Art Park. Admission and parking are free. Visit vegasartwalk.com.

The Light the Night Walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is planned for 6 p.m. Nov. 2 at Kellogg Zaher Park, 7901 W. Washington Ave. Check-in and festivities are set for 4 p.m., with a Remembrance Ceremony set for 4:30 p.m. Food, entertainment, illuminated balloons and goodies also are planned. Become a Champion for Cures by raising $100 or more, raise $250 or more to receive other incentives or raise $1,000 or more to become a Bright Lights Club member. Proceeds go toward research on battling blood cancer. Register at lightthenight.org/snv.

Soprano Lillian Roberts is slated to perform at 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. Visit gatewayartsfoundation.org.

Earl Turner plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The 14th annual Sun City Photography Club’s photo exhibit is planned from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 2-3 at Desert Vista Community Center, 10360 Sun City Blvd. Nearly 200 photos are scheduled to be on display. A continuous digital slide show also is planned. Call Tom Rappath at 702-878-8681 or John Pollet at 702-233-8207.

Free guitar classes are scheduled from 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 set for Nov. 3, 10 and 17. No classes are planned in December. Arrive at 11:45 a.m. with a playable guitar and a guitar pick. Call 702-533-3611.

Signature Productions plans to present “Guys and Dolls” at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Nov. 9 and 16. A captioned night for the deaf and hard of hearing is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Preview tickets for 7:30 p.m. shows Oct. 30-31 are $25 for adults, seniors and students and $20 for children 11 or younger. Regular performance tickets are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors 60 0r older and students 13 or older and $20 for children 3 to 12. Visit signatureproductions.net and click on “Tickets,” or for groups of 20 or more, call 702-878-7529.

The Nevada Camera Club Members Show is scheduled during regular library hours through Nov. 12 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 702-507- 3710.

The annual Woodturners exhibition is set to run through Dec. 8 during regular library hours at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. View the craftsmanship and skill of the association’s members, including lathe-turned wood, wood vessels, wood boxes with inlay and other creations. Call 702-507-3860.

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 exhibited prior to this exhibit. Call 702-507-3630.

“Canon21,” a photography exhibit by Jose Bellver, is planned 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.

WORTH A DRIVE

HELP of Southern Nevada’s 14th annual Tea, Trends & Tranquility event is scheduled from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Four Seasons Las Vegas, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to be hosted by Joe Barbara from the Las Vegas cast of “Jersey Boys” and is a fundraiser for HELP of Southern Nevada. It is set to include a fashion show and a silent auction. Tickets are $100. Call Abby Quinn at 702-836-2130.

The McKee Ranch Foundation, 8982 Dean Martin Drive, is set to host a pumpkin patch through Oct. 30. The attraction includes hayrides and a petting zoo. Families are encouraged to bring carrots and crackers for the animals and donations of canned food in return for treats. The event requires a $20 donation per family. The ranch is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. All canned food donations are given to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Call 702-361-9606 or visit mckeeranchevents.com.

The Ethnic Express International Folkdancing Club plans a dance event for participants 8 or older from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The weekly event allows participants to learn international dance styles, including Arabic, Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Israeli, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian and Turkish. Admission is $4.Visit ethnicexpresslasvegas.org, artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.

The monthly First Friday arts celebration is scheduled for 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 1 at various locations in the downtown Arts District. Visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.

The Life in Death: Day of the Dead festival is scheduled at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 1-2. It is set to feature displays, an art exhibit, performances, crafts and food vendors and will focus on celebrating the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos by featuring altars in memory of deceased relatives and friends. Call 702-455-7340 or visit clarkcountynv.gov.

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. 1-2 at Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Call 702-749-2000.

Clint Holmes is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 1-2 and 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $35 to $45. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans to host a Native American heritage celebration for ages 5 to 11 at 4 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, and for ages 6 to 11 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Songs, stories, games and crafts are planned. Learn common words in English that came from Native Americans. Call 702-507-3710 (Rainbow) or 702-507-3630 (Sahara West).

Zoppe, an Italian family circus, is scheduled at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2 p.m. Nov. 2-3 and 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $25 to $50. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

The third annual Pride, Prejudice & Zombies Dance for those 8 or older is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. A group dance lesson is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10. The event is presented by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers. Call 702-656-9513 or visit lasvegascountrydance.org.

A Wetlands Park Discovery Hike Woof Walk is planned for 9:15 a.m. Nov. 2 at Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane. A park nature guide will take hikers and their leashed pets along a dog-appropriate trail in the 3,000-acre park. Participation is free, but registration is required. Additional hikes are planned for 9:15 a.m. Nov. 10 (family scavenger hunt/adult quest with a fall theme), 9:15 a.m. Nov. 16 (Connecting to Place) and 6 a.m. Nov. 23 ( Beaver: An Unexpected Resident). Visit wetlandspark.eventbrite.com to sign up.

The Children’s Service Guild is set to host its 39th annual holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Elks Lodge, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. The boutique will sell wreaths, ornaments, quilts, baby blankets, pet items, fall crafts, jams, baked goods and holiday music. All proceeds will benefit Child Haven.

The Silver Mesa Recreation Center, 4025 Allen Lane, plans to host the Renaissance Community Art Festival at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 2. Call 702-633-2550.

The inaugural Ward 5 Bluegrass Festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 3 at Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive. Local bands scheduled to perform include the Sagebrush Stringband, the Red Rock Ramblers, Stuck in Reverse, the Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers, Just 4 Fun and Out of the Desert. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov/ward5 or call 702-229-5443.

The Animal Foundation and Outside Las Vegas Foundation plan to host the Forever Home Family Picnic and 4k-9 Run at 9 a.m. Nov. 3 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. A 2.5-mile run or walk is planned along the advanced trail system. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., owners and their dogs are invited to the picnic, which will include a 1-mile walk at 11 a.m., free microchipping and grooming, fun pet contests judged by Holly Madison, live entertainment from The Randy Anderson Band and Forgotten Door and a pet-friendly fair with games, activities, vendors, raffles and giveaways. Run registration is $44 per human/canine duo (picnic included) and picnic only is $10. Pup Packs are available for dogs attending the picnic for $5 each. Visit animalfoundation.com/event/race. Well-behaved, leashed and spayed/neutered pets current on required vaccines are welcome, with a limit of two dogs per participant.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is set to perform “A Behanding in Spokane” through Nov. 3 at 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. “It Runs in the Family” is scheduled Nov. 1-17 on the Mainstage. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. Visit lvlt.org or call the box office at 702-362-7996.

Locals with valid ID can enjoy $6 off the $20 admission to the “50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic” exhibit by mentioning “Imagine Exhibitions Loves Locals” at the Imagine Exhibitions Gallery box office in The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, during October. Visit imagineexhibitions.com.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is set to perform “A Behanding in Spokane” through Nov. 3 at 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 the box office at 702-362-7996.

The exhibit “Flores para el Día de los Muertos (Flowers for the Day of the Dead)” is set to feature work by local Hispanic-American artists exploring flowers and other objects as part of the annual Day of the Dead celebration. The exhibit is scheduled at Chamber Gallery at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., through Nov. 7. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

“Sculptural Patterns: Life, Nature, and Reflections from the World We Live In,” featuring work by Bobbie Ann Howell, is scheduled at the Grand Gallery at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., through Nov. 14. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.

Left of Center Art Gallery is set to host “Perceptions in Translation” through Nov. 23 at 2207 W. Gowan Road. The art installations from “three unique artists with similar ethnic backgrounds” will be open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Call gallery director Marylou Evans at 702-647-7378.

The Children’s Book Illustrators Exhibit is scheduled through Nov. 30 in the Mayors Gallery of the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. 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.

“Wildlife Preserved,” an exhibition of 50 taxidermied animals, including wolverines, jaguars and ostriches, is set to be on display during regular business hours through Dec. 1 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The cost is included with regular admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

PLAN AHEAD

Corvette enthusiasts with the Vegas Valley Vettes have scheduled their second annual Turkey Shoot and Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Clark County Shooting Complex, 11357 N. Decatur Blvd. Participants are expected make a $5 per-shot donation to benefit homeless veterans in Las Vegas. Contact group president Jim Wolf at 702-494-9653.

Satchmo — Tribute to Louis Armstrong, starring trumpeter Dave Simms, is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

A new exhibit, “Historic Rhode Island” by Leonard G. Iannacone, is set for Nov. 14 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.

Comedian Robert Klein is slated to appear at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

Mickie Finnz Fish House & Bar and The Animal Network plan their Pins for Pets Bowling, Brew & BBQ fundraiser for 3 to 5 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive. The event is set to include two hours of bowling (including rental shoes), a pitcher of brew per lane for those 21 or older, barbecue by Mickie Finnz Fish House & Bar, a variety of silent auction items, mystery prizes and more. Proceeds will go toward veterinary bills, boarding, spay/neuter, food, supplies, marketing materials and other needs of successfully adopting out homeless pets. Tickets are $25 per person in advance or $100 per lane for up to five people at animalnetwork-lv.com or by calling 702-525-4707. Tickets will be $30 per person at the door while supplies last.

The comedians from “Chelsea Lately,” Chris Franjola, James Davis, Brad Wollack and Fortune Fiemster, plan to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23-24 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

An Evening of Pop and Doo Wop is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 702-636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.

The Sun City Musicmakers plan to perform a holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8 and may be purchased at the community center monitor stations at Desert Vista, 10360 Sun City Blvd.; Mountain Shadows, 9107 Del Webb Blvd.; and Pinnacle, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd or call 702-255-4738, 702-645-8534 or 702-750-8783.

The Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to perform “The Nutcracker” Dec. 14-22 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets start at $42. Call 702-749-2000.

The Nevada School of Dance plans perform “The Nutcracker” Dec. 20-21 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 Nevada Ballet Theatre plans to present “Coppelia, or The Girl with the Enamel Eyes” May 9-10, 2014, at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are 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, 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 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.

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.

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