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Things To Do in the Summerlin area, Jan. 21-27

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

The LEGO Club for children 5 to 11 plans to meet at 4 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Build creations based on the day’s theme. Call 702-507-3710.

A reception for the exhibit “Drawing with Paint” by artist Elizabeth Casper is planned for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit explores Casper’s recent works in an Impressionist style, including children, landscapes and animals. The exhibit is set to run during regular library hours Jan. 23-April 1. Call 702-507-3710.

Part III of the Teen TechArt Studio series is set for 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The workshop teaches teens about digital video production, editing, music and storyboarding. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Call 702-507-3644 or visit the Children’s Services Desk.

Vicki Lawrence plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming box office, by calling 702-636-7075 or by visiting suncoastcasino.com.

Congregation P’nai Tikvah plans to host “Grandma Sadie Is Getting Married … Again?”, an interactive dinner theater, at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road. Tickets are $75 and $100. Visit conta.cc/1byDvUQ, email congregation.pnai.tikvah@aol.com or call 702-436-4900.

Faith Lutheran Theatre Company’s International Thespian Society plans to perform “The Drowsy Chaperone” through Jan. 26 at the Performing Arts Center at Faith Lutheran Middle School and High School, 2015 S. Hualapai Way. Performances are slated for 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 4 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at faiththeatrecompany.com.

The 2014 Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival is planned at the Adelson Educational Campus, 9700 Hillpointe Road, through Jan. 26. Tickets are $10 to $50. Call 702-239-2277.

Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host a lineup of entertainment this month. The schedule is: Rewind, Jan. 24-25, and Radio, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Wes Winters is slated from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Mark OToole from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and The Dummkopfs from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. All shows are complimentary and begin at 8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Call 702-507-5900.

J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to host live music starting at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The lineup features: The Kid and Nic Show, Jan. 24-25, and Echo Valle Road, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Call 702-869-7725.

The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has these acts scheduled: More & Gendel at 6:30 p.m. and Sina & Pete at 11 p.m., Jan. 24-25, and More & Gendel at 6:30 p.m. and The DnD Project at 11 p.m. at Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Mark B is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.

“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 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 exhibit “Cross Sections” is planned during regular 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, which designed neon signs for Las Vegas casinos. Call 702-507-3860.

The exhibit “Puertas Y Ventanas” by artist Roberto Rico is scheduled to be on display during regular library hours through March 11 in the gallery at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Rico’s current series features windows and doors in a variety of mediums. Call 702-507-3630.

WORTH A DRIVE

A free Southern Nevada Chapter of the American Guild of Organists concert featuring Jonathan Dimmock is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.

The Thin Mint Sprint 5K and the 1 Mile Shortbread Shuffle are scheduled at 8 a.m. Jan. 25 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to benefit the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. Registration is $25 before Jan. 24 for the Thin Mint Sprint 5K and $15 for the 1 Mile Shortbread Shuffle. The event is set to be followed by the Cookie KickOff at 9:30 a.m. The free Cookie KickOff carnival is set to include hands-on activities, a rock wall, and a life-size Jenga and Connect Four. Visit girlscoutsnv.com.

Performances of the Poor Richard’s Players’ production of “Red” are scheduled at 8 p.m. Jan. 24-25 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $20. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.

Soul Men and Lady Soul, starring vocal quartet Spectrum and sister group Radiance, are scheduled at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. Tickets are $34 to $37. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.

An event presented by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers for participants 8 or older is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. A group lesson is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for members, students and military personnel or $3 for children 15 or younger. Visit lasvegascountrydance.org or call 702-656-9513.

“Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion,” a hands-on exhibition of 40 machines built based on drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, is set to be on display Jan. 26 through May 4 at the Origen Museum at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The exhibition is included with admission to the preserve. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700.

The Las Vegas Little Theatre is set to show “Barefoot in the Park” through Jan. 26 on the Mainstage, 3920 Schiff Drive. 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.

The College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., plans to present its annual Juried Student Exhibition through Jan. 24. The exhibition is set to feature student artwork made in connection with the CSN Fine Arts Department, art and art history courses with media including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry and design. The exhibit is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Call 702-651-4146.

The Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, plans to offer free passes to its indoor and outdoor observation decks every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in January to locals with a valid Nevada ID. Admission for children accompanied by an adult is also free. Passes are set to be issued at the Stratosphere ticketing booth near Roxy’s Diner. The tower is open from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Call 702-380-7777.

“Reflections of the Ebony Guys, Dolls & Techs,” a selection of historical photos of black chorus line performers and behind-the-scenes workers, is set to be on display during regular business hours through Jan. 25 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.

“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

Story Time is scheduled for 11 a.m. Jan. 30 at Tivoli Village, 440 S. Rampart Blvd. Join local Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A. as they host a story reading and sing-a-long event. Young children and families are welcome. All children receive a snack and goodie bag. Visit tivolivillagelv.come.

Elvis Monroe is scheduled to perform Americana pop and rock hits Jan. 30 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

A reception for the art exhibit “A Western Dependence: Painting and Prints” by Suzanne Hackett-Morgan is planned from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Hackett-Morgan’s paintings and prints focus on closed roadside attractions and other evidence of abandonment to the Southwest desert. The exhibit is set to be on display in the gallery during regular library hours through March 1. Call 702-507-3630.

Free guitar classes are back on the schedule from noon to 1 p.m. the first three Sundays in February at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Sessions are slated for Feb. 2, 9 and 16. Bring a playable guitar and a guitar pick. Call 702-507-3631.

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans a number of events to pay homage to African American History Month in February. One event using stories, songs and crafts is set for 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., for children ages 6 to 11. A similar program is slated for 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, for those ages 5 to 11, and at 11 a.m. Feb. 15 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, for ages 11 or younger. Visit lvccld.org.

The Sun City Community Theater plans to present “Audition Blues” at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-838-3849, 702-256-6646 or 702-242-0887.

Bev Smith plans to present a one-woman show depicting Grandma Moses at 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8601 Del Webb Blvd. Tickets are $10 in advance. Call 702-341-7800. For more information, call 702-645-0179.

Mistinguett Productions plans to present Showgirl Follies’ “Sassy” at 7 p.m. Feb. 15 and 3 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $18 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 for nonresidents. Call 702-240-1301.

Art Vargas’ “Vintage Vegas” is set to be performed at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 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.

Sandy Hackett plans to present “My Buddy,” a tribute to his father, Buddy Hackett, at 7 p.m. March 15 and 3 p.m. March 16 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.

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. 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 (dark Jan. 23) in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.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, 440 S. Rampart Blvd., is set to operate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Visit fresh52.com.

Dave Ritz is slated to perform from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays 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, and Rick Duarte from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays.

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 8 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.

Ashley Red is scheduled to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com.

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