Things To Do in the Summerlin area, March 11-17
March 10, 2014 - 10:00 pm
IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, plans to host LEGO Club for children 5 to 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. March 11. Build creations based on the day’s theme. Call 702-507-3710.
The Vegas Voice Afternoon Affair is slated for March 12 and 26 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 12:30 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777.
The Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to screen “The Goonies” from 4 to 6 p.m. March 12. “Planes” is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. March 19. Call 702-507-3863.
The exhibit “In Perfect Harmony” by Maria Arango Diener is scheduled during regular library hours March 13-May 4 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. The exhibit is a collaborative series of woodcut puzzle prints. A reception is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 13. Call 702-507-3630.
The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., is scheduled to host part one of the TechArt Studio workshop for teens from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 13 as part of Teen Tech Week. The workshop teaches teens digital video production from editing to music to storyboarding. Teens will use equipment from the TechArt Studio creative lab to create their own movies. The workshop is free, but registration is required. Call 702-507-3644 or visit the Children’s Services Desk.
Feral Tale Theatricals and the Rudy Foundation plan to present “Intimate Feral: A Close and Personal Cabaret” at 7 p.m. March 14 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The cast will bring to life Broadway and pop favorites, with caberet-style dancing and singing. Admission is free.
A Maker Party is scheduled from 4 to 5 p.m. March 14 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, as part of Teen Tech Week. Teens are invited to celebrate makerspaces with a variety of do-it-yourself activities. Call 702-507-3710.
St. Patrick’s Day entertainment planned by the JW Marriott and Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., including Irish music at J.C. Wooloughan’s Irish Pub March 14-17. Finnegan’s Wake is slated for 9 p.m. March 14, from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. March 15 and from 7 to 11 p.m. March 16. Holes and Hearts is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. and Finnegan’s Wake from 7 to 11 p.m. March 17. Visit jwlasvegasresort.com.
Tribute artist Shawn Barker is slated to present his homage to Johnny Cash, “The Man in Black,” at 7:30 p.m. March 15-16 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Ceres in the JW Marriott, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to feature jazz saxophonist Vince Preister and guitar accompanist Calvin Brooks during its First and Third Sunday Brunch, set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 16. The cost is $24.99 per person. Call 702-869-7381.
A free guitar class is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. March 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bring a playable guitar and a guitar pick. The class is for beginners or intermediate players 10 or older. Call 702-507-3631.
Desert Productions plans to present the free variety show “Las Vegas Has Talent!” at 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. For 12 weeks, top local talents selected from an online applicant pool will take the stage. Each show will be hosted by Las Vegas resident Doug Starks of the former “The Rat Pack is Back” at the Sahara. To compete, contestants must sign up in advance on the Las Vegas Has Talent page at desertproductionslv.com. All contestants must be 18 or older. Applications will be accepted through April 8. The final showdown is set for May 6, when one grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a chance to make a guest appearance in the Suncoast’s long-running variety show, “Variety at The Suncoast,” which starts at 2 p.m. Thursdays in the Showroom. Visit suncoastcasino.com.
Bonkerz Comedy Club inside the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., has acts slated for 7 p.m. Thursdays. Dean Napolitano and guest Jeremy Wieand are slated for March 13. Marc Patrick and guest PJ McGuire are slated for March 20. Diaz Mackie and guest Cody Morley are slated for March 27. Helen Hong and guest Chad Shapiro are slated for April 3. Darren Moore and guest Jeffrey Peterson are slated for April 10. Laura Hayden and guest Matt Baca are slated for April 17. Phil Johnson and guest Matt Gubser are slated for April 24. Tickets are $15 per person and include a drink. Purchase tickets at the casino cage or by calling 702-507-5980.
Addison’s Lounge in the Rampart Casino, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., hosts weekly live entertainment. The Dummkopfs are set for 3 to 6 p.m. March 13, 20 and 27 and Early Clover March 14 and 15. Wes Winters is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Mark O’Toole from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. 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. Finnegan’s Wake is set for March 14 and 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. March 15 and 7 to 11 p.m. March 16. A St. Patrick’s Day Blowout with Holes and Hearts is set for 1 to 6 p.m. and Finnegan’s Wake from 7 to 11 p.m. March 17. Call 702-869-7725.
The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. Cool Change is set for 6:30 p.m. and Sina & Pete for 11 p.m. March 14 and 15. Nicholas Cole is scheduled for 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays. Call 702-507-5900.
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.
The exhibit “Drawing with Paint” by artist Elizabeth Casper is planned during regular library hours through April 1 at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. The exhibit explores Casper’s recent works in an Impressionist style, including children, landscapes and animals. Call 702-507-3710.
The exhibit “Hidden Images” by Audrey Fox is scheduled to be on display during regular library hours through April 20 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The exhibit explores surrealist landscapes, still life and sculptures in a variety of mediums. Call 702-507-3860.
WORTH A DRIVE
The Western Athletic Conference basketball tournament is scheduled for March 12-15 at the Orleans Arena, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Ticket packages start at $50. Visit orleanscasino.com/entertain.
The 48th annual Sons and Daughters of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is scheduled for March 13-16 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St. The event is expected to include carnival rides, entertainment, an Irish whiskey tasting contest for those 21 or older, a parade and food and merchandise vendors. Admission is free. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Performances of “True West” are scheduled for March 14-30 at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 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 2014 Banff Mountain Film Festival’s World Tour is scheduled to come to Las Vegas at 7 p.m. March 13 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. The tour features screening of some of the award-winning films from the festival, which specializes in films focused on adventure, action and travel. Tickets are free and limited to one per person Ticket distribution is set to start at 6 p.m. the day of the screening. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Pianist Roman Rabinovich is scheduled to perform Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Haifa Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. March 13 at the UNLV Performing Arts Center, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $25 to $75. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
The BackStage Theatre at the College of Southern Nevada, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is set to host a one-act festival at 7:30 p.m. March 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. March 16. Admission is $5. Call 702-651-5483.
Run Away with Cirque du Soleil, a 5K run or one-mile fun walk, is scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon March 15 at the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. The proceeds are set to support the Springs Preserve and the Cirque du Soleil Foundation USA, which is involved with social and cultural charity. The event is set to include photo opportunities and music by the cast and crew of Cirque du Soleil, massage therapy, face painting and a circus play area. Registration is $30 to $40. To register in advance, visit tinyurl.com/runawaywithcirque. Registration is planned through March 13.
Twisted Cherry Burlesque is scheduled at 11 p.m. March 15 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
As part of its series of free family drop-in programs, Aladdin’s March Magic is scheduled from 10 a.m to noon March 15 at the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Children are invited to hear the Aladdin story and participate in craft and magic trick activities. The event is recommended for children in kindergarten through second grade. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.
“Ain’t I a Woman!” is set to be performed by the Core Ensemble Chamber Music Theatre at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. The play will celebrate the lives and times of four significant African-American women. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-6383.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host a full moon hike from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 16. A night hike is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. March 17. For each hike, participants are asked to arrive 30 minutes early, meet at the tour gate, wear proper attire and bring water and a flashlight. Reservations are required. Call 702-875-4141.
As part of the Life Cube Project, a 4-foot-by-4-foot component of the project is set to be on display during regular business hours through March 21 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visitors are encouraged to write down their wishes, dreams, goals and aspirations on postcards and deposit them into the cube, which is set to be transported March 21 to the main project site on Fremont Street between Ninth and 10th streets and burned in a fire ceremony as part of a public art performance. Visit thelifecube.org.
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, the Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is revising its regular tours to include facts about the valley’s notable and influential women. Visit neonmuseum.org or call 702-387-6366.
“Extraterrestrial Art,” an exhibition of the copies of paintings and drawings created by a variety of artists depicting extraterrestrial experiences, is set to be on display during regular business hours through April 15 at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. To register for tours, call 702-507-3760.
“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 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.
More than 100 baskets constructed by the Las Vegas Paiute, Moapa Paiute, Chemehuevi, Shoshone and Panamint communities are set to be on display through May 31 for the Tribal Treasures: Regional Baskets and Their Collectors exhibit in the Heritage Gallery at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
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
A workshop to create “Divergent” T-shirts is slated for 4:30 p.m. March 18 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Teens are invited to declare their faction with create a T-shirt. Bring a plain T-shirt and the library will supply the rest. Signups are required by calling 702-507-3644 or registering at the Children’s Services desk.
Elvis Monroe is set to appear March 20 in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Felix Cavaliere is set to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 22-23 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
The Viva la Vita Bella — Italian Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28-29 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Visit lvccld.org.
The Extreme Thing Sports & Music Festival is set for 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 29 at Desert Breeze Park, 8275 Spring Mountain Road. Admission is $20 with a $35 combo package available that includes general admission, an event T-shirt and an event poster. Tickets are available through all Ticketmaster outlets or at extremething.com.
The Diamonds plan to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Signature Productions plans to present “Les Misérables” March 31-April 26 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. nightly except Tuesdays and Sundays, along with two matinee shows at 2 p.m. April 12 and 26. Tickets are $30 for adults and $28 for seniors and students. Visit signatureproductions.net or by call 702-878-7529.
Station Casinos and 95.5 The Bull plans to present the sixth annual All-Star Guitar Pull at 7 p.m. April 3 in the Red Rock Ballroom at Red Rock Resort , 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The lineup includes Gary Allan, Sheryl Crow, Kacey Musgraves, Thomas Rhett, Kellie Pickler, Parmalee, Dustin Lynch and Lindsay Ell. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Guests younger than 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $29, $39, $49 and $59, plus tax and fees, and a special VIP Package, including table seating and a meet-and-greet with the artists, is $100, plus tax and fees. For tickets, visit any Station Casinos Reward Center and the Fiestas, sclv.com/concerts or call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or visit ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit 955thebull.com.
The Las Vegas Shakespeare Company is scheduled to present “Willie Wonka” at 7:30 p.m. April 4, 5, 11 and 12 and at 4 p.m. April 6 and 13 at the Henderson Pavilion, 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Tickets cost $10. Visit hendersonlive.com.
Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 6375 state Route 159, plans to host Astronomy in the Park from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 5. Call 702-875-4141.
The Gateway Arts Foundation and the Na Hula Hali’a Aloha Cultural Preservation & Friends have slated “Na Mea Hawaii — The Hula Show” for 2 p.m. April 13 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $15 for nonresidents. Visit suncity-summerlin.com/starbrighttheatre.htm.
Mistinguett Productions plans to present Stevaughn Freschette in “Prince of Romance” at 7 p.m. April 19 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents. Visit suncity-summerlin.com/starbrighttheatre.htm.
The Silvertones plan to perform “We Feel a Song Coming’ On” at 7 p.m. April 26 and 2 p.m. April 27 at the Starbight Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $8. Call 702-256-6220, or 702-838-2908 or 702-254-3427.
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. 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 or call 702-636-7075.
Line dance lessons are scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777.
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 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. Nick Mattera is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays (dark March 22) and Rick Duarte from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777
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 or call 702-797-7777.
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. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777.
The Dirty are scheduled to perform the second Thursday of each month in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Doors are set to open at 8 p.m. The show is for guests 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com or call 702-797-7777.
Ashley Red plans to perform from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturdays in Rocks Lounge at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Guests must be 21 or older. Visit redrock.sclv.com or 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 or call 702-797-7777.