Things To Do in the Summerlin area, March 4-10
March 3, 2014 - 11:00 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 4 and 11. Build creations based on the day’s theme. Call 702-507-3710. The Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to host a LEGO Club for children 6 to 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. March 4. Call 702-507-3860.
The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., plans to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with story times for children of all ages. Events are scheduled for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 4-6 in the theater. Call 702-507-3630.
The Family Lunchtime Movie Matinee series at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, plans to screen “Toy Story 3” from noon to 2 p.m. March 5. Bring a picnic lunch or snack. Call 702-507-3863.
The Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., plans to host Discovering Italy — A Cultural Perspective from 6 to 7 p.m. March 6 in the multipurpose room. A videotaped lecture, “The Jews of Pitigliano” by Steven Siporin, professor of English and history at Utah State University, is planned. The monthly historical lecture is free. Call 702-507-3631.
The Junior League of Las Vegas plans to host its annual Paint the Town Red Gala fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 8 at the Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Nancy GashoFromm is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Jim Rogers the Florence Lee Jones Humanitarian Award. Tickets are $250. Visit jllv.org or call 702-822-6536.
Poet and piano experimentalist Carlos Mongrut is scheduled to perform a free concert of original compositions and poems in the multipurpose room at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., from 1 to 2 p.m. March 8. Call 702-507-3631.
The Market LV at Tivoli Village, 420 S. Rampart Blvd., invites brides-to-be to an afternoon soiree planned from noon to 4 p.m. March 8 at Le Arte Building. Brides-to-be will receive a complimentary, first-come, first-served blowout, makeup and a digital dress fitting. Wedding vendors are scheduled to attend, and cake tastings will be available with free champagne samples. Visit tivolivillage.com.
Brass Transit, a tribute act to classic rock-jazz band Chicago, plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. March 8-9 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Tickets start at $15.95, plus tax and fees. Visit suncoastcasino.com or call 702-636-7075.
Bishop Gorman High School, 5959 S. Hualapai Way, is set to perform “Bye Bye Birdie” at 7 p.m. March 7-8 and at 2 p.m. March 9. Matinee performances are $15, and evening performances are $18. Visit bishopgorman.org.
Free guitar classes are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. March 9 and 16 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Bring a playable guitar and a guitar pick. The classes are 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, where 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. Tomer Benvenisti and guest Charlie Stone are slated for March 6. 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. 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 Goodfellas are scheduled for March 7-8. Mark OToole is scheduled 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 Celtic Rockers are scheduled for March 7-8. Call 702-869-7725.
The Rampart Casino’s Round Bar, 221 N. Rampart Blvd., plans to present live music throughout the week. More & Gendel is set for 6:30 p.m. and The DnD Project for 11 p.m. March 7-8. 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
Ghostlight, a country band made up of Sunrise-area residents Steve and Sandra Huntsman and Summerlin-area residents Brandon and Kelly Albright, is scheduled to put on “Keepin’ It Country,” a free music revue at 3:30 p.m. March 5 at The Boulevard Theater, 3765 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit facebook.com/keepinitcountryshow.
The Composers Showcase of Las Vegas is scheduled at 10:30 p.m. March 5 at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Ave. The musical showcase is set to feature original music from Las Vegas composers and songwriters performed by entertainers and musicians from the Las Vegas entertainment and theatrical communities. Tickets are $20. Visit thesmithcenter.com or call 702-749-2012.
The Speedway Children’s Charities’ annual NASCAR Auction is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 6 at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. Admission is free and open to all ages. Call 702-284-7777.
“Euridice,” a modern reimagining of the myth of Orpheus by Sarah Ruhl, is set to be performed from 8 to 10:30 p.m. March 6-8 and 2 to 4:30 p.m. March 8 and 9 at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20 to $30, with discounts available for seniors, military personnel, people with disabilities and UNLV faculty/staff members and students. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive, is scheduled to present ChamberSoul Cello & Songs by cellist, guitarist and singer/songwriter Shana Tucker. The show is set to start at 2 p.m. March 8. Admission is open to all ages. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov.
Missoula Children’s Theatre plans performances of “Blackbeard the Pirate” at 3 and 7 p.m. March 8 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 S. Water St. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and seniors. A second production of the show is slated to host auditions from 4 to 6 p.m. March 10 at the Henderson Multigenerational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway. Rehearsals are set for 4 to 8 p.m. March 11-14 and performances are slated for 3 and 7 p.m. March 15. Call 702-267-2171.
Performances of “In the Heights” are scheduled at 7 p.m. March 6-8 in Las Vegas Academy’s Lowden Theatre for the Performing Arts at Ninth Street and Clark Avenue. Tickets are $18. Visit lvacademytheatre.org.
The Claire Lynch Band is scheduled to perform cutting-edge bluegrass at 7:30 p.m. March 8 at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 the day of the show. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
Utah’s Repertory Dance Theatre is scheduled to perform “Elements” from 8 to 10 p.m. March 8 at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $15 to $30, with discounts available for seniors, military personnel, people with disabilities and UNLV faculty/staff members and students. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
The Silverton is set to host the Uncorked & Unplugged wine, beer and spirits tasting event from 5 to 8 p.m. March 8 at the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road. The event is set to benefit the Nevada Health Care Association Perry Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes post-acute health care. Tickets start at $45, and attendees must be 21 or older. Visit silvertoncasino.com/events.
The Asylum Theatre is set to present a staged reading of “Chatting with the Tea Party” at 2 p.m. March 9 at the Art Square Theater. The documentary-style play is based on interviews conducted by Rich Orloff with two dozen leaders of the tea party across the country. An audience discussion with the playwright is planned after the performance. Tickets are $10. Visit www.asylumtheatre.org or call 702-604-3417.
An Afternoon with the Las Vegas Brass Band is scheduled at 2 p.m. March 9 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lasvegasbrassband.org, lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
Anton Chekhov’s “Cherry Orchard of the Living Dead” is scheduled at 2 p.m. March 9 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $15. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.