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Southern Nevada Musical ARts Society invites singers to audition
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society invites singers in the valley to perform with the Musical Arts Chorus in its upcoming 49th season. There are openings in all voice parts. A highlight of the new season will include a performance by the Musical Arts Chorus with renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli on Dec. 10 at the MGM Grand.
Chorus members also are scheduled to perform with the Las Vegas Philharmonic on March 24, 2012, at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. The music of John Rutter is slated to be featured in a concert by the Musical Arts Chorus and Orchestra at UNLV’s Ham Hall on April 29, 2012. The Musical Arts Chorus also plans to highlight the music of Broadway during a concert at the College of Southern Nevada in spring 2012.
Membership is by audition. For more information, visit snmas.com or call music director Douglas R. Peterson at 451-6672.
‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
to open at las vegas little theatre
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” based on the 1988 film by the same name, is scheduled to open Friday at the Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3920 Schiff Drive.
The show’s premise focuses on two con men living on the French Riviera who unsuccessfully attempt to work together.
Shows are at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through July 31.
Tickets are $25, with $5 off for LVLT season ticket holders.
To purchase tickets, visit lvlt.org.
Bob Dylan and band to stop at the Palms
Bob Dylan and his band are scheduled to play at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Palms, 4321 W. Flamingo Road.
The American songwriter has appealed to several genres throughout his decades-long music career, including folk, rock pop and R&B.
To purchase tickets, call 944-3200 or visit ticketmaster.com.
‘la cage’ reopens at four queens
“An Evening at La Cage,” which features female impersonators, celebrity look-a likes and tribute artists, is scheduled to reopen Friday at the Four Queens, 202 Fremont St.
The show closed at the Riviera two years ago but is re-emerging with a fresh touch, including star Jimmy Emerson. Emerson is an internationally known comedian and impressionist.
Show times are 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Tickets are $33.20 and $55.20.For tickets, call 385-5175 or visit tickets.fourqueens.com.
CAROUSEL at The District to OFFER
FREE RIDES DURING SUMMER
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, announced that it is planning to give free rides on its carousel.
Normally, a ride costs $2 per guest.
The carousel features 32 animals and two chariot carts.
Summer hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.
THE DISTRICT ANNOUNCES JULY
MUSIC AND MOVIE LINEUP
The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive, is planning to host the Outdoor Picture Show, free movies at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and Music on Main, free music from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The movies scheduled to be played are “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” on Friday and “Jumanji” on Saturday.
The bands scheduled to perform are David Maldanado Band on Friday and Lit Up Productions on Saturday.
LAKE LAS VEGAS REVEALS JULY LINEUP
FOR Jazz on the Lake CONCERTs
The Village Lake Las Vegas, 15 Costa di Lago, has announced its line up for its July Jazz on the Lake concert series.
From 7 to 10 p.m., people can enjoy free jazz on the lakeside lawn.
The schedule includes Mr. Hajee on Saturday , Release Allstars on July 23 and No Limit 9:23 on July 30.
For more information, visit montelagovillage.com.
Clark County MUSEUM EXHIBIT
COVERS EVOLUTION OF the OFFICE
Through Oct. 23, an exhibit called “From Carbon Paper to .pdf” is slated to be at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway.
The exhibit showcases 100 years of office evolution and how technology has changed from a quill pen and ink to computers.
The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 3 to 7 and seniors 50 or older.
For more information, call 455-7955.
Rave Motion Pictures to host
Family Film Festival this summer
Rave Motion Pictures is inviting families to enjoy free G- or PG-rated films at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday at its theater at Town Square, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Featured movies include:
n Today: “The Lightning Thief”
n July 19-20: “The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader”
n July 26-27: “Gulliver’s Travels”
For more information, call 362-7283 or visit ravemotionpictures.com.
‘Piano! Las Vegas’ offers free admission for guests 18 or younger
“Piano! Las Vegas” at the V Theater inside the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is offering free admission this summer to anyone 18 or younger.
“Piano! Las Vegas,” starring Ryan Ahern, provides a combination of comedy-magic and live music, backed by six of Las Vegas’ finest musicians.
Showtimes are 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and Saturdays. Tickets start at $29.99 for general admission, $39.99 for VIP seating. Las Vegas locals receive a 50 percent discount. For tickets, call the V Theater box office at (866) 932-1818 or visit pianolasvegas.com.
Get $75 tickets to ‘Le Rêve’
“Le Rêve,” the aquatic show at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is offering $75 tickets through Aug. 14.
Shows are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit wynnlasvegas.com or call 770-9966.
Get half-price tickets to ‘BODIES,’ ‘Titanic’ exhibits on select Thursdays
“BODIES The Exhibition” and “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” at Luxor Hotel & Casino introduce “Thrifty Thursdays” for locals through September. Locals can receive half-off adult admission to the exhibitions on the second Thursday of each month after 7 p.m.
The “Thrifty Thursdays” offer is valid Aug. 11 and Sept. 8.
The discount may not be combined with any other offer. Guests must present a valid Nevada ID at the Luxor box office when purchasing a ticket. Regularly priced tickets to “BODIES
The Exhibition” are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors and $24 for guests ages 4 to 12. Tickets to “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” are $28 for adults, $26 for seniors and $21 for guests ages 4 to 12. The exhibitions are open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. with last admission at 9 p.m. For more information or to reserve tickets by phone, call 262-4400 or
800-557-7428.
Red Rock Resort to welcome Neon Trees
Neon Trees are scheduled to sing their hits, including “Animal,” during a Revolution Party for the People concert series performance set for 9 p.m. Friday at the Sandbar poolside venue at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $30, plus tax and fees. The show is for concertgoers 16 or older. For tickets, call 547-5300 or visit stationcasinos.com.
suncoast welcomes Norm Crosby
Norm Crosby plans to perform his trademark act at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive. Funnyman Sammy Shore is slated to open for Crosby each night.
Known as “The Master of the Malaprop,” Crosby uses his ability to substitute words for similar sounding ones to create a phrase that ultimately makes little sense but is typically funny.
Tickets are available starting from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees.
For tickets, call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com. Save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.
The las vegas follies TO TAKE THE STAGE at Starbright Theatre
The Las Vegas Follies announce the “Best Ticket In Town” at 7 p.m July 23 and 2 p.m. July 24 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.
Get ready for the stylized choreography of Rich Rizzo and a cast of talented senior performers in a fusion of music, singing, comedy and dancing. The show includes internationally acclaimed impersonators Frankie Kein and Manuel Arte and their special friends Marilyn, Liza and Joel. Teresa Cushman also is featured.
Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $17 for nonresidents.
All ticket sales are check or cash (exact change required). No credit cards are accepted. For more information, call 240-1301.
Lovin’ Spoonful to perform hits
of the 1960s at the suncoast
Noted ’60s band The Lovin’ Spoonful plans to perform its greatest hits at 7:30 p.m. July 30-31 at the Suncoast Showroom, 9090 Alta Drive.
Its hits defined the mid-1960s — “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” “You Didn’t Have to be So Nice,” “Nashville Cats” and “Summer in the City.” In 2000, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Tickets are available starting from $15.95, plus tax and convenience fees.
For tickets, call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com. Save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.
Movie based on ‘Tekken’ video game
to be presented in 3-D
Fathon Events announces “Tekken Blood Vengeance” in 3-D at 7:30 p.m. July 26 at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave.
The presentation is based on the video game “Tekken.”
Ticket are $15 and are available at participating theater box offices and online at fathomevents.com.
Village Square theater to show
Shakespeare classics
Classic Shakespeare works are planned to be shown in movie theaters this summer.
Each performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave.
“Henry IV Part 1” is scheduled for Aug. 1, “Henry IV Part 2” for Aug. 18 and “Henry VIII” for Sept. 15.
Each includes a 20-minute historical perspective on the Globe Theatre and its reconstruction.
Tickets are $15 for each show and are available at participating theater box offices and online at fathomevents.com.
WINNING PIECES to be shown
AT CITY HALL BRIDGE GALLERY
The “Celebrating Life! 2011” exhibit is scheduled to be displayed Thursday through Aug. 25 at the City Hall Bridge Gallery, 400 Stewart Ave.
This is the 11th year for the fine art competition, which is open to Clark County artists 50 or older. Sixty-nine artworks were selected for the juried exhibit out of the 207 works entered this year.
For more information about the exhibit, call 229-1012. For more information about the center, call
229-6383.
UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULED
AT ONYX THEATRE
“Mozart’s Impresario” is scheduled to run at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Onyx Theatre, 953 E. Sahara Ave. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.
The Sin City Shorts Fest is scheduled to run at 8 p.m. July 21-23. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each or $45 for the entire festival.
“The Rocky Horror Vegas Show” is scheduled to run at midnight July 27. Doors open at 11:30 p.m. A preshow party is scheduled for 11:15 p.m. Tickets are $10.
To purchase tickets or for showtimes, visit onyxtheatre.com or call 732-7225 for more information.
STARLITE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
SCHEDULED FOR JULY 23
Grupo D7 is scheduled to perform 8 p.m. July 23 at the Cheyenne Sports Complex, 3500 E. Cheyenne Ave. The event is free, and there are pre-concert activities as part of the city of North Las Vegas’s Starlite Summer Music Series. Against the Grain is scheduled to perform 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive.
Visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com and click on “Parks and Recreation” for more information.
Latin Concert planned
at Boulder Station
A concert featuring Banda-Maguey, Los Baby’s & Los Bondadosos is scheduled at 8 p.m. July 18 in the Railhead at Boulder Station, 4111 Boulder Highway. Doors open at
7:15 p.m. The concert is for guests of all ages, but an adult 21 or older must accompany attendees younger than 21. Tickets are $25 in advance and $29 on the day of the show. For more information, call 432-7777 or go to boulderstation.com.
WWE event planned at Sam’s town
“WWE — Money in the Bank,” a wrestling event, is scheduled at
3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sam’s Town Live at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. The event is free to all B Connected members. Tickets may be picked up at any B Connected kiosk. Attendees must be 21 or older.
For information call 456-7777 or go to samstown.com.
L.A. cover band set to perform
at Eastside cannery
Basix, a cover band from Los Angeles, is set to perform this week at Marilyn’s Lounge in the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Basix is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is free but limited to adults 21 or older. For more information, call 856-5300.
