Things to Do in Summerlin/Summerlin South Sept. 4-10
September 3, 2012 - 11:21 pm
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Bungalow specialty boutique is set to hold a Fashion's Day In fundraiser to support Dress for Success of Southern Nevada from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at The Bungalow, 7024 W. Charleston Blvd. For a $20 donation, participants can enjoy light refreshments, wine, complimentary makeovers, 20 percent off all items in the store and a gift bag. Visit thebungalowlv.com.
Carmine Mandia plans to present "Keeping The Spirit Alive" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $17 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.
Children 6 to 11 can build creations inspired by the story of the month during LEGO Club at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, from 4 to 5 p.m. today. Call 507-3860.
The Rotary Club of Las Vegas Summerlin plans to host the Jimmy Buffett-style fundraising event Cheeseburger in Summerlin from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle. Expect silent and live auctions and a performance from Tommy Rocker. Tickets are $60 each or two for $100 and include one margarita per person for those 21 or older. For tickets or to donate an auction item, visit rotarysummerlin.org/fundraisers. For more information, email info@rotarysummerlin.org or visit facebook.com/rotarysummerlin.
Las Vegas native and music producer Tom Fletcher and his new band Atomix are scheduled to perform at Elvis Monroe's album release party in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., Saturday. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cost for admission. Elvis Monroe is scheduled to perform at 9 p.m. the last Thursday of every month at Rocks Lounge from Sept. 27 through Nov. 29. Doors for those performances open at 8 p.m. Visit redrocklasvegas.com.
Guitar Basics 101, a free class at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday and Sept. 16 and 23. Matt Hennager will provide lessons. Bring your own guitar. Call 507-3631.
The Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans A Monday Moment in Time movie series screening of "Funny Girl" at 1 p.m. Monday. Call 507-3863.
WORTH A DRIVE
Feline rescue group Community Cat Coalition of Clark County (C5) and Bonnie Springs Ranch, 16935 Bonnie Springs Road, have scheduled a Fall Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the ranch in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The event is set to include face painting, a magic show, a balloon artist, country singing, an Old West show and food and beverage vendors. A silent auction is slated with prizes such as a Pink Jeep Tour certificate and a balloon ride. Bonnie Springs also plans to host its second annual chili cookoff. Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children. Visit c5-tnr.org or bonniesprings.com.
"Leader of the Pack" is scheduled to run as the last show of the Super Summer Theatre season at 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 22 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. Tickets are $12 in advance or $20 at the gate, if available. Visit supersummertheatre.org.
"The Glass Mendacity," a comedy mash-up of characters from Tennessee Williams' plays by Maureen Morley and Tom Willmorth, is scheduled to run at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $15. Visit lvlt.org.
Comedian Eddie Griffin is set to perform at 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through September at The King's Comedy Club at the Rio, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets start at $73. Call 866-746-7671 or visit riolasvegas.com.
PLAN AHEAD
Families are invited a screening of "The Rugrats Movie" as part of the Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee movie series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, at noon Sept. 12. "The Smurfs" is set to screen Sept. 26. Call 507-3863.
"Heart to Heart with Danny Wright" is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.
Luke Bryan plans to perform at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Amphitheatre at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $29, $39, $49, $59, $69 and $79 and can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas or by visiting ticketmaster.com or calling 800-745-3000.
Voices 3 - Bill Fayne, Teddy Davey and Chris Coyne - plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95. Call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com.
The 16th annual Bite of Las Vegas food and music festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Headliners include: Matchbox Twenty, Alanis Morissette, Ed Sheeran, Rebecca Ferguson, Tristan Prettyman and Phillip Phillips. Tickets are $13. Children 8 or younger get in free. Visit mix941fm.cbslocal.com.
Jimmy Emerson's "UnBOYlievable" is slated at 3 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Call 240-1301.
Cocktails & Canvas, a live collaborative art event, is planned at 5:45 p.m. Sept. 29 at Loftworks, 6405 S. Tenaya Way. All proceeds are to benefit the charity New Vista. Sixteen artists are set to collaborate on 13 original works on everything from canvas to a hybrid sports car donated by Gaudin FISKER of Las Vegas. Guests will also enjoy menu samplings from Garfield's, The Melting Pot and others. Tickets start at $75. Visit newvistanv.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. For reservations, call 797-7777 or visit sarahfrancesjohnston.com.
The exhibition "Near and Far," featuring acrylic and watercolor paintings 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 by instructors and members of Pottery West 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. Early dinner seating begins at 7 p.m. 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 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 in the Rainbow Library gallery, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.