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‘Seussical The Musical’ is coming
to Summerlin performing arts center

James Seastrand Helping Hands of North Las Vegas plans to present “Seussical The Musical” through July 1 at the Summerlin Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

Shows are at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and June 28-30 and July 1. Matinee shows are planned at 2 p.m. Saturday .

Proceeds are slated to benefit senior citizens in the Las Vegas Valley.

Tickets are $8 for children, $10 for seniors and $15 for non-senior adults. For more information, visit lvfamilytheater.org or call 649-7853.

BRETT DENNEN TO PLAY THE SILVERTON

Musician Brett Dennen is scheduled to play the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, at 8 p.m. Thursday . Tickets cost $15.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 263-7777 or visit silvertoncasino.com.

FRANK SINATRA JR. TO bring
tribute to father to the ORLEANS

Vocalist Frank Sinatra Jr. and his 20-piece big band, conducted by Terry Woodson, are scheduled to pay tribute to his legendary father, Frank Sinatra, by performing his hits in “Sinatra Sings Sinatra” at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave.

Tickets start at $29.95.

For more information, call 365-7075 or visit orleanscasino.com.

OUTDOOR PICTURE SHOW presents
free, family-friendly movies

The Outdoor Picture Show is back Friday and Saturday nights at The District at Green Valley Ranch, 2240 Village Walk Drive.

The event offers free, family-friendly movies that are shown on a grassy area at dusk. Complimentary popcorn is provided.

“The Goonies” is scheduled to be shown at 8 p.m. Friday, and “Letters to Juliet” is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday.

For more information, visit thedistrictgvr.com.

Super Summer Theatre
opens season with ‘Annie’

Super Summer Theatre now is presenting Stage Door Entertainment’s production of “Annie.” Shows start at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday . Shows are at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on state Route 159, 10 miles west of the Las Vegas Beltway.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the gate. For tickets or more information, visit supersummer
theatre.org.

The Village at Lake Las Vegas continues free Jazz on the lake concerts

The Village at Lake Las Vegas is hosting free Jazz on the Lake concerts throughout the summer. Shows are from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Upcoming acts include Rocky Gordon & the KGB on Saturday . For more information, visit thevillagellv.com.

Clark County MUSEUM EXHIBIT COVERS EVOLUTION OF OFFICE SUPPLY

From Thursday 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.

‘RENT’ performances continue
at Green Valley Ranch Resort

The production “Rent” has returned to Ovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway.

At 8 p.m. every Tuesday during June, people can enjoy the RagTag Entertainment’s production of the hit Broadway musical.

Tickets are $15, and all proceeds benefit Golden Rainbow, an organization that helps those with HIV/AIDS.

For more information, visit
greenvalleyranchresort.com.

Learn how to be prepared
in case of a zombie attack

Zombies, pirates, aliens — what is one to do if one of these sects attack?

Indulge in the answer and other geeked-out quandaries Friday through Sunday during “Combat Con: Where History and Fantasy Meet” at the Tuscany Hotel, 255 E. Flamingo Road.

Experts and professionals are scheduled to confer about anything combat during the weekend events.

Martial artists of all styles will hold demonstrations.

For more information, schedules and to register, visit thecombatcon.com/.

‘The Lion King’ offers Locals discount
on children’s tickets throughout June

Disney’s “The Lion King” at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino is introducing its first locals’ ticket offer just for children. For weekend matinee performances during June, each adult purchasing a full-price ticket can purchase two child tickets for $15.

Tickets can be purchased at the Mandalay Bay box office or the MGM Resorts Call Center at 877-632-7000. Mention “roar” for purchase. The ticket offer is available for the 4 p.m. performance of “The Lion King” on Saturdays and Sundays in June with a valid Nevada ID. Children must be younger than 17; there is a maximum of two child tickets per one adult ticket.

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’ and ‘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 on July 7, 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 800-557-7428 or 262-4400.

Golden Rainbow now selling tickets
for annual fundraiser

Tickets for Golden Rainbow’s 25th annual “Ribbon of Life” fundraising production, set for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Paris Theatre at Paris Las Vegas, are now for sale at parislasvegas.com or ticketmaster.com. Tickets also are available at the Paris Las Vegas box office or by calling 888-746-7784.

“Ribbon of Life” has become one of the largest HIV/AIDS fundraisers in Nevada and is Golden Rainbow’s main source of revenue. The fundraising spectacular is an original production featuring some of the best performers from premier shows on the Strip.

Tickets are priced at $35, $50 and $100. VIP-level tickets are available for $200. All tickets include entry to the afterparty.

‘THE LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY’
TO BE SHOWN OVER THREE WEEKS

NCM Fathom and Warner Home Video plan to show “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” today and “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” June 28. Showtime is 7 p.m. at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave.

View nearly an hour of additional feature footage per film with additional and extended scenes selected under the supervision of director Peter Jackson.

Tickets are available at the theater box offices and online at fathomevents.com.

Red Rock Resort to welcome
musician Gavin DeGraw

Red Rock Resort’s Revolution: Party for the People concert series is scheduled to welcome singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw at 9 p.m. Friday at the Sandbar outdoor poolside venue, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

DeGraw’s hits include “Chariot,” “Follow Through” and “In Love with a Girl.”

DJ AL3 is set to spin tunes from 7 p.m. until the headliner takes the stage. Tickets are $30, plus tax and applicable fees. Concertgoers must be 16 or older.

Tickets can be purchased at any Station Casinos Reward Center and The Fiestas or by calling 547-5300 or logging onto stationcasinos.com.

Suncoast to present
Atlanta Rhythm Section

The Atlanta Rhythm Section plans to perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive.

The group’s hits include “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Doraville,” “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight,” “Do It or Die” and “Spooky.”

Tickets start at $15.95. For tickets, call 636-7075 or visit suncoastcasino.com, or save on convenience fees by purchasing the tickets in person at Coast Casinos.

pianist ALEX Clements
TO PERFORM sunday at starbright

The Gateway Arts Foundation is scheduled to present Alex Clements at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

The award-winning Canadian jazz pianist and composer is an internationally recognized artist. Expect various music styles, including jazz, Latin and standards.

A portion of ticket admission will benefit the Gateway Scholarship fund for young Las Vegas musicians.

Tickets are $15 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $18 for nonresidents.

For more information, call the Pinnacle box office at 240-1301.

Village Square theater to show
four Shakespeare classics

Four classic Shakespeare works are planned to be shown in movie theaters in a four-part, in-theater series.

Each performance will begin at 7 p.m. at Village Square 18, 9400 W. Sahara Ave.

“The Merry Wives of Windsor” is planned for Monday , “Henry IV Part 1” 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.

Jack Walker to perform july 2-3
at Starbright Theatre

Jack Walker is slated to perform at 7 p.m. July 2-3 at the Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas W. Ryan Blvd.

Walker’s signature show titled “Across the Pond” is a collection of musical influences performed in three languages. He was the principal male vocalist in two of Las Vegas’ longest- running production shows, “Jubilee!” and “Les Folies Bergeres.”

Tickets are $18 for Sun City Summerlin residents and $20 for nonresidents.

For more information, call the Pinnacle box office at 240-1301.

austin dancers ACADEMY
TO HOST MUSICAL FUNDRAISER

The Austin Dancers Academy plans to host “The Recipe of Family,” a semiannual fundraiser, at 6 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Tickets in advance are $18 for adults and $12 for children. At the door, tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children. To reserve tickets, call 242-9551.

Plaza to host Vans Warped Tour 2011

The Vans Warped Tour 2011 is scheduled to come to Las Vegas starting at 11 a.m. June 30 at the Plaza Hotel parking lot, 1 S. Main St.

Artists scheduled to perform include 3OH!3, A Day To Remember, The Devil Wears Prada and Asking Alexandria.

This is an all-ages show. Tickets are on sale for $28, plus any additional service fees. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com or by calling 474-4000. For more information, visit warpedtour.com.

community theater group to present ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ at library

The Ira Aldridge Theater Company, a Las Vegas-based community theater group, is scheduled to perform “Ain’t Misbehavin,” a tribute to musicians of the 1920s and 1930s and the Harlem Renaissance, at 3 and 7 p.m. July 2 and 3 p.m. July 3 at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for students. Purchase tickets online at iraaldridgetheater.org or reserve tickets by calling 516-4309, via email at iraaldridgetheatre@yahoo.com or pay at the door.

NEW EXHIBIT to be featured
AT LEFT OF CENTER ART GALLERY

“Quietude: A Study of Shadow and Light” is scheduled to run at Left of Center Art Gallery and Studio, 2207 W. Gowan Road, through Aug. 13. The exhibition is a collection of oil paintings by Colorado artist William Miller.

Miller’s work is tied together by his interest in the dramatic portrayal of light and shadow and is heavily influenced by the Master Dutch painters. Miller portrays the beauty and joy of simple things in everyday life.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Visit leftofcenterart.org or call 647-7378 for more information.

MOVIE MADNESS SERIES CONTINUES FRIDAY with showing of ‘Yogi Bear’

“Yogi Bear” is scheduled to be shown during Friday’s Movie Madness Series at Hebert Memorial Park, 2701 Basswood Ave. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m., and the movie begins at dusk.

For more information, visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call
633-2490.

‘Killer Joe’ is coming
to College of Southern Nevada

All of the stereotypical characters and traits of Texas “trailer trash” come to the forefront as “Killer Joe” is presented by the College of Southern Nevada’s Department of Fine Arts. Performances are July 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and July 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. in the BackStage Theatre on the Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave..

The play is set in a trailer park near Dallas. “Killer Joe,” who has been hired by the Smith family to murder the matriarch for insurance money, takes the daughter to bed as a retainer against his final payoff, which sets in motion a bloody aftermath as the hit man meets his match.

Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For reservations and more information, call 651-5483.

MOVIE MADNESS SCHEDULED
THROUGHOUT SUMMER

It’s Movie Madness time in North Las Vegas, and that means free movies under the stars. “Tangled” is scheduled to be shown Aug. 5 at Nature Discovery Park, 2627 Nature Park Drive. Moviegoers can bring blankets and picnic baskets or enjoy refreshments available for purchase at the park. Pets are not allowed.

Movies start at dusk, but kids’ activities begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information visit cityofnorthlasvegas.com or call the city’s community events office at
633-2650.

Country band set to play

Whiskey Revival is set to perform at 8 p.m. Monday at Roxy’s Lounge at Sam’s Town, 5111 Boulder Highway. The band plays a mix of outlaw country and western swing. Admission is free and open to adults 21 or older. For more information, call 456-7777 or go to samstown.com.

Slam! set to play at Arizona Charlie’s

Slam! is set to perform this week at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder, 4575 Boulder Highway. The band is set to perform from 8 p.m. to midnight today, Wednesday and Thursday and from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday. The five-piece ensemble plays a range of music including classic rock, country, disco and soul. The event is free and open to adults 21 or older. For more information, call 888-236-9066 or visit arizonacharliesboulder .com.

Jenni Rivera to return
to Eastside Cannery

Latin pop icon Jenni Rivera is set to perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at the Eastside Events Center at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 N. Boulder Highway. Tickets are $79.95 to $99.95. For more information, call 856-5300 or go to eastsidecannery.com.

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