Things to do in Sunrise/Whitney

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Jeff McBride's "Wonderground," a monthly variety show featuring magicians, artists, belly dancers, specialty performers and more, is set to celebrate its second anniversary from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday at The Olive Mediterranean Grill, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. For details, visit vegaswonderground.com.

Skid Rodeo is set to perform contemporary country rock at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and Dec. 21 and 22 at Roxy's Lounge at Sam's Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Visit samstown.com or call 456-7777.

Silence Falling with special guests are scheduled to perform in a free Romanian Christmas Concert at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Southern Nevada Baptist Church, 1482 E. University Ave. Contact Jeremy Dollar at 280-4523 or eeconn @cox.net.

Desert Outlaws, a cover band specializing in classic rock, country and Southern rock, is set to perform at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Marilyn's Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 856-5300.

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"Lonnie: Images by Heather Protz & Linda Alterwitz" is scheduled to be on display at the gallery at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Jan. 31. The exhibit is a photographic documentation of the home, art and mind of neurosurgeon and former Nevada Lt. Gov. Lonnie Hammargren. Visit lvccld.org.

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre plans to present the classic musical "Oliver!" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Performances of the Brian Kral-directed production include a full orchestra led by Joseph L. Cottone. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for teenagers, seniors and military personnel and $3 for children 12 or younger. Visit rainbowcompany.org or call 229-6383.

The city of Las Vegas plans to present "Mama's Fabric," an exhibit by John Broussard, set to be on display through May 5 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The exhibit is focused on community organizer Beatrice Dixon, Broussard's mother, who had a passion for sewing fabrics given to her as gifts. The exhibit includes Broussard's photographs of diverse Americans and Dixon's fabrics to tell her story. Visit lasvegasnevada.gov or call 229-4800.

"The Magic of Devereaux" is planned at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $13 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required), and no credit cards will be accepted. Call 240-1301.

The Las Vegas Brass Band plans a concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased one hour prior to showtime. Call 373-4476.

Tour exclusive luxury suites at Aria, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, The Cosmopolitan, Mirage and The Venetian during Suite Holidays, a Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada gala event scheduled from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday. The $125 fee includes hors d'oeuvres and wine at each location and complimentary shuttle service. Visit jalasvegas.org or call 215-0500.

Students from the City Wide Youth Music Workshop plan to perform at a Shoes for Children Shoe Drive and Benefit Performance at 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is one new pair of children's athletic shoes. Call 507-3989.

Las Vegas Academy is slated to present "Touched" beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Lowden Theater for the Performing Arts, 315 S. Seventh St. The original dance drama, written and choreographed by academy instructor Jeneane Gallo-Huggins, is a collaboration between the dance and theater departments. Tickets are $15. Visit lvacademytheatre.org or call 799-7800.

Student musicians from UNLV's Jazz Studies Program are scheduled to put on a free concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org.

The Knights of Columbus plan an all-ages Saturday Night Stomp swing dance party. Lessons begin at 7 p.m. Social dancing is scheduled from 8 p.m. until midnight at at 911 E. Ogden Ave. The dress code prohibits jeans. Admission is $5. Visit saturdaynightstomp.com.

The Firenze Sextet is set to perform a free concert at noon Friday at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 229-6511.

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A free Polish Christmas party is scheduled at 7 p.m. Dec. 23 at Invest America Realty, 6190 W. Charleston Blvd. The event is sponsored by the Eastern European Connection and is set to include a celebration of the Christmas story, traditional Polish music and snacks. For information, contact Jeremy Dollar at 280-4523 or eeconn@cox.net.

The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to host Jewish Community Night from 9 to 11 p.m. Dec. 22 in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, JewEl and Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada. The cost is $36 and includes two hours of ice skating, gondola rides, live music, beverages and kosher-style hors d'ouevres. Guests must be at least 21. Call 414-4334 or e-mail carrie.giverson@venetian.com.