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East Valley View Things to Do for Sept. 18-24, 2014

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September 16, 2014 - 11:45 am
 
The 10th annual Las Vegas Ride for Kids, a motorcycle road ride benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, is scheduled Sept. 28 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Registration runs from 8 to 9:45 a.m. There is no cost to ride, but donations are encouraged. Riders can register and raise funds online at lvrideforkids.org/registration or in person the day of the ride from 8 - 9:30 a.m. The ride is set to begin at 10 a.m. sharp, rain or shine, with riders rolling south on the 215 Beltway to Town Square Las Vegas for lunch and a Celebration of Life ceremony. The Las Vegas Ride for Kids raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, which provides funding for medical research and family support programs including college scholarships for survivors. For more information, call Carter Powersports at 702-795-2000 or visit lvrideforkids.org. (Special to View)
Nathan van Arsdale, Athena Mertes and Alex Mendoza star in Sin City Opera's contemporary take on Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" titled "The Magic Flute on Fremont." The Zappos-sponsored free production is intended to be a family-friendly introduction to this operatic classic. Sung in English, showtimes are scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19 and 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. Call 702-637-4244 or visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
Dodge has announced it will auction the 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat VIN0001, said to be one of the most powerful and fastest muscle cars ever built, during the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas 2014 auction, scheduled Sept. 25-27 at the Mandalay Bay. Proceeds from the auction set for Sept. 27, will benefit Opportunity Village. (Special to View)
Wonderground, a variety and magic performance is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Sep.18 at the Olive Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Bar, 3850 E Sunset Road. Steampunk magician Dyno Staats is one of the featured performers. Tickets are $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com, theolivegrill.com or call 702-451-8805. (Special to View)
Miss Chinese Las Vegas Elisa Chan Reads to children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada Sept. 8, 2014. Chan is one of several contestants preparing to participate in the Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Palazzo Theatre at The Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. In addition to traditional pageant rounds in interview, swimwear and evening gowns, the production is set to feature displays of Asian culture and costume. This year, the pageant will have representatives from Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. categories with contestants ranging in age from 15 to 52. Tickets start at $28. Visit venetian.com/missasianlasvegas or call 866-641-7469. (Special to View)

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

  • Bite at the Museum, a gala benefiting the Community Counseling Center of Southern Nevada, is scheduled from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Nevada State Museum, 309 S. Valley View Blvd. The event is set to feature food, entertainment, a silent auction and a unique after-hours museum experience. Tickets are $75. Visit facebook.com/cccofsn or cccofsn.wix.com/ccc-new or call 702-369-8700.
  • The Huntridge Foundation and the West Huntridge Neighborhood Association plan a free screening of the classic film “National Velvet” at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Huntridge Circle Park, 1251 S. Maryland Parkway. Visit facebook.com/cinemainthecircle.
  • A Fanna-Fi-Allah Qawwali Party concert is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. The California band plays the Sufi music of Pakistan and India. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.
  • The Nu Jazz Standard is set to present jazz with a twist during a free lunchtime concert scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 19 in the jury room at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Visit artslasvegas.org.
  • A panel discussion titled “Border Insecurity: The Mexican Drug Cartels and Their Treat to America” is scheduled to begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, the Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Ave. Admission is $25 with a 10 percent discount for museum members. Visit themobmuseum.org.
  • The Las Vegas Sands and the international nonprofit Clean the World are seeking volunteers to help assemble 100,000 hygiene kits during two-hour shifts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21 in the ballroom at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Kits will be distributed through the American Red Cross for disaster relief efforts in the Las Vegas area, as well as for major disasters in the United States. Volunteers 8 or older can sign up to build kits at disasterkitbuild.eventbrite.com. Contact Shae Hagen at Clean the World at 702-221-8777 or shagen@cleantheworld.org.
  • The 2014 Downtown Brew Festival is scheduled from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. The event is set to feature food, craft beer and performances by A Crowd of Small Adventures, Josh Royse and Daniel Park. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $45 for early entry. Visit downtownbrewfestival.com.
  • Performances of Sin City Opera’s contemporary take on Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” titled “The Magic Flute on Fremont” are scheduled for 8 p.m. Sept. 18 and 19 and 5 p.m. Sept. 21 at the Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St. The Zappos-sponsored free production is intended to be a family-friendly introduction to this operatic classic sung in English. Call 702-637-4244 or visit downtowncontainerpark.com.
  • An Early Morning Woof Walk is scheduled from 7 to 9 a.m. Sept. 20 at the Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane. Participants and pets are invited to the dog friendly area of the Wetlands Park. Bring a leash, a waste bag, water, binoculars, hat and sunscreen. Dress appropriately for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must be able to walk 2-3 miles over uneven terrain. Call 702-455-7522.
  • As part of the “Tuesday Afternoon at the Bijou: Mickey Rooney, the All-American Teen” series, a free screening of the 1939 film “Babes in Arms” is scheduled at 1 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Visit lvccld.org or call 702-507-3400.
  • Mopar Midnight Mayhem is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The event is designed to provide drivers a chance to race their own street vehicles as an alternative to illegal street racing. Visit lvms.com or call 702-644-4444.
  • The Shapiro Project plans to pay its respects to legendary guitarist Wes Montgomery at 2 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets for the concert are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-7340.
  • A New Vista Community Wine Walk is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 20 at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Participants will be able to sample 20 wines. The cost is $25. Visit winewalklv.com.
  • Wonderground, a variety and magic performance is scheduled from 8 to 11 p.m. Sep.18 at the Olive Mediterranean Grill and Hookah Bar, 3850 E. Sunset Road. Steampunk magician Dyno Staats is one of the featured performers. Tickets are $10. Visit vegaswonderground.com, theolivegrill.com or call 702-451-8805.
  • Performances of “My Children! My Africa” are scheduled from 8 to 10 p.m. Sept. 19, 20 and 25-27 in the Black Box Theatre in the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $13.50 and $15 with discounts available to seniors, military, people with disabilities and UNLV faculty and staff and students. Visit pac.unlv.edu or call 702-895-2787.
  • A military job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Vegas PBS, 3050 E. Flamingo Road. The event is designed to connect National Guard/Reserve service members, their spouses, discharged veterans and retirees to military-friendly employers. Organizers suggest that guests wear interview-ready professional attire, bring copies of their resume and create an account on www.h2h.jobs before attending the event. To register, visit tinyurl.com/h2hjob.
  • Wetlands Hands On! an International Coastal Cleanup volunteer event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Sept 20 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 E. Wetlands Park Lane. The park is joining the world’s largest volunteer effort for oceans and waterways by participating in the International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers will focus on the Duck Creek confluence with the Las Vegas Wash where trash accumulates after the monsoon season. Volunteers should be prepared to get dirty. Participants younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 702-455-7522

  • A college fair for students interested in attending a historically black university is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St. The fair is being presented by the United College Action Network in partnership with Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly. Students who will be graduating in 2015 are encouraged to bring several copies of their school transcript and ACT or SAT score, two letters of recommendation (if available) and a personal essay (optional), as they will be able to complete college applications and apply for scholarships during the event. Representatives from more than 40 colleges and universities are expected to attend, including officials from Grambling State University, Howard University and Morehouse College. Students are asked to preregister at gotocollegefairs.com/Nevada. Visit ucangotocollege.org.

  • The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society plans to bring an exhibit of photos taken of dolphin hunters in Taiji, Japan to Las Vegas. The photos are set to be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Brahms Ballroom at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free. Visit seashepherd.org.

  • “Hendrix Bros – Heart & Soul,” an art exhibition by Melvin and Tim Hendrix, is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays Sept. 20 through Nov. 8. At at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. An artist’s reception is scheduled at 2 p.m. Sept. 20. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.
  • Tesla is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Tickets start at $24.95. Visit eastsidecannery.com or call 702-856-5300‎.
  • The Las Vegas Improvisation Players plan to host a comedy improv show to benefit Helping Hands of Vegas Valley at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the American Heritage Academy, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. Tickets are $10, or get in free with a donation of peanut butter and/or jelly in a 20-ounce or smaller plastic container. Visit lvimprov.com or call 702- 405-0192.
  • “Re-Visualizing Las Vegas,” an exhibition of Las Vegas News Bureau photos manipulated and colored with modern techniques, is scheduled to be on display on from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays Sept. 18 through Nov. 15 at the Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
  • A grant workshop is scheduled from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at the fifth-floor large conference room at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. The workshop is recommended for those intending to apply for a city Of Las Vegas Youth Neighborhood Association Partners Program Grant, which offers grants for up to $1,000 for youth to create and implement neighborhood-based service learning projects of their own design. The program requires youth to match the city’s grant with cash, volunteer time or in-kind services and goods donated to the project. Projects are required to take place within city limits. Applications and details are available online at tinyurl.com/ynapp14. To register for the workshop, call 702-229-5406 or e-mail lcampbell@lasvegasnevada.gov.
  • Alston Business Consulting plans a Basics of Social Media marketing workshop at the Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 26, from 10 a.m to noon Sept. 18. Admission is free. Visit alston-consulting.com to register.
  • The Winchester Headliners Youth Theater Program to be directed by Adam Neri is set to launch classes starting Sept. 23 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Classes are scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays for actors 11 to 18 and from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays for those 6 to 10. Performances are scheduled Nov. 7 and Dec. 19. The cost is $60 for a 12-week session. Call 702-455-7340 or visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
  • Wednesdays at 8 p.m. through Oct. 22, the Inspire Theatre is set to host screenings of essential Las Vegas movies. The events are slated to begin with cocktails at 7 p.m. and continue with the screening at 8 p.m. Upcoming films to be featured include “Behind the Candelabra” on Sept. 24 and “Diamonds are Forever” on Oct. 1. Visit facebook.com/inspirelv.
  • The High Roller observation wheel at The Linq, 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South, is set to open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays exclusively for families with children 12 or younger. The Family Hour Package is $49.95 and includes two adult tickets, three child tickets, three pairs of High Roller binoculars for guests to keep and three juice drinks from the Sky Lounge. Visit linq.com.
  • The Bluebirds Quilt Circle meets from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Parkdale Senior Center, 3200 Ferndale St. Participation is free with center membership. The center also offers free clubs for crocheting, knitting and quilting from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays; for painting from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays; for quilting from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays and for wood carving from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8502.
  • The art exhibit “Fusionaroma,” by Behzad Dowlatshahi and Samira Nozari, both published poets and painters known in Iran, is set to tour galleries through Jan. 4. It is set to be exhibited through Oct. 14 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 702-507-4010; and Oct. 28-Jan. 4 at the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., 702-507-3820.
  • Luis Varela-Rico’s steel sculpture of the human hand, titled “Organic Study No. 1,” is set to remain on display through Sept. 26 in the Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Visit clarkcountynv.gov/parks.
  • The poets corner, a monthly forum for established poets and open-mic performers 17 and older is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-4800.
  • “Unnatural Selection,” an exhibition of artwork by Sam Davis, is scheduled 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays from Sept. 25 to Jan. 15 at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Visit artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-1012.
  • The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada plans to host the Athena International Women’s Leadership Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Monte Carlo, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Fox news anchor Olivia Fierro is set to serve as mistress of ceremonies. Tickets are $45. To register, call 702-733-3955, email athena@womenschamberofnevada.org or visit womenschamberofnevada.org.
  • HELP of Southern Nevada’s 15th annual Tea, Trends and Tranquility is scheduled at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, 3752 Las Vegas Blvd. South. The event is set to begin with a champagne reception and silent auction followed by tea from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, a fashion show featuring fashions by Chico’s and physic readings from Mystic Mona. During the event, the nonprofit plans to recognize the work of Lotus Broadcasting’s Julie Samuelson, Bank of Nevada’s Jerrie Merritt and Sherry Swensk of 8 News Now. Tickets are $100. Contact Abby Quinn at 702-836-2130 or aquinn@helpsonv.org.

PLAN AHEAD

  • The 10th annual Las Vegas Ride for Kids is scheduled Sept. 28 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Registration runs from 8 to 9:45 a.m. There is no cost to ride, but donations are encouraged. Riders can register and raise funds online at lvrideforkids.org/registration or in person the day of the ride. The ride is set to begin at 10 a.m., with riders rolling south on the 215 Beltway to Town Square Las Vegas for lunch and a Celebration of Life ceremony. The ride raises money for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, which provides funding for research and family support programs including college scholarships for survivors. Call Carter Powersports at 702-795-2000 or visit lvrideforkids.org.
  • A Blackout Skate Party is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. Sep. 26 at Crystal Palace Skating Center, 4680 Boulder Highway. Plans for the event include drawings for prizes and glow sticks for sale. The price is $9 or $10 with skate rental. Visit skatevegas.com or call 702-458-7107.
  • The Miss Asian Las Vegas Pageant is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sept. 28 in the Palazzo Theatre at The Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South. In addition to traditional pageant rounds in interview, swimwear and evening gowns, the production is set to feature displays of Asian culture and costume. This year, the pageant will have representatives from Teen, Miss, Ms. and Mrs. categories with contestants ranging in age from 15 to 52. Tickets start at $28. Visit venetian.com/missasianlasvegas or call 866-641-7469.
  • The 52nd season of the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is scheduled to include a concert featuring folk songs, sea chanteys, spirituals and Broadway selections at 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 McLeod Drive. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or snmas.com or call 702-455-7340.
  • Broadway Open Mic Night is scheduled at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Onyx Theatre, 953-16B E. Sahara Ave. The event is set to feature musical theater open mic with a provided piano accompanist, theatrical lighting and sound. Sign-ups begin at 7:30 p.m., and participants have the option of receiving a video copy of their performance. Admission is $10. Visit onyxtheatre.com or call 702-732-7225.
  • Tickets are on sale for the seventh annual production of “A Choreographers’ Showcase” by the Nevada Ballet Theatre and Cirque du Soleil, scheduled at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 at the Mystere Theatre at Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Tickets are $25 and $45 and can be purchased by calling the theater box office at 702-894-7722 or visiting nevadaballet.org.
  • Registration is open for the seventh annual Scale the Strat fundraising stair climb scheduled for March 1. This year, Scale the Strat is scheduled concurrently with the third annual USA Stair Climb Championship, which is expected to attract elite stair climbers from all over the world and allow amateur climbers the opportunity to rub elbows with the best athletes in the sport as they climb the stairs in the Stratosphere Tower. An early bird discount rate of $40 is available before Dec. 31. Climbers are also asked to make a minimum $150 fundraising pledge for the American Lung Association. Online support and personal fundraising coaching is available. Visit scalethestrat.com.
  • A Clark County District G Movie in the Park Night is set to feature a free screening of “Despicable Me 2” at 7 p.m. Sept. 26 in Whitney Park, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. Children must be accompanied by adults, and patrons are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. “The Smurfs 2” is to be screened at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Visit clarkcountynv.gov or call 702-455-8531.
  • Bank of America customers receive free entry Oct. 4 and 5 to the Discovery Children’s Museum, 360 Promenade Place, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North, and the Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. Admission is offered through the bank’s Museums on Us program, which allows Bank of America customers free access to select museums on the first weekend of every month. Participants must show their U.S. Trust, Merrill Lynch or Bank of America debit or credit card to receive free admission for the cardholder. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com.
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