Sun Life Briefs

Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 | 12:10 p.m.

ARTIST'S EXHIBIT -- An exhibit of paintings by artist Kevin goes on exhibition today ay the Smallworks Gallery, 101 E. Charleston Blvd. A reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Call 388-8857 for information.

THESPIANS PERFORM -- Joe Behar's Community Drama Workshop will spotlight the talents students in a Talent Showcase 2 p.m. Sunday at the Whitney Library Theater, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. The workshop meets Mondays at Sam's Town. Call 457-0234 for details.

SONGWRITER SINGS -- San Diego-based singer/ songwriter Mary Dolan, who co-wrote her latest CD, "(Another) Holy Day," with Elton John lyricist, Bernie Taupin, will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday at Borders bookstore North Rainbow Boulevard.

NEW FILM -- "Africa's Elephant Kingdom" begins playing Oct. 19 in Caesars Omnimax Theatre at Caesars Palace. Movies are show on the hour from 2-10 p.m. daily. Beginning Nov. 21, this feature will be shown every 70 minutes, from 2-10:10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:40 a/m/ -10:10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for children ages 2-12, seniors, military, the physically challenged and hotel guests 9Nevada residents receive a $1 discount). Call 731-7900 for information.

BOOK SIGNING -- Susan Chernak McElroy, author of "Animals as Guides for the Soul" and "Animals as Teachers and Healers," will sign her books and give a talk and a reading at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Borders bookstore, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGENDA -- The Community College of Southern Nevada presents the following events at its Cheyenne Campus:

MUSICAL VARIETY -- A concert at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, will feature the CCSN Concert Band, College Singers and Southern Nevada Jazz Vocal Ensemble. The concert will benefit CCSN music students. Tickets are $5; call 651-4113 or 651-4110 for details.

DANCE CONCERT -- A dance concert starring CCSN students and faculty, will feature ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap. Admission is free to event on Oct. 21 event in the Nicholas J. Horn Theater. Call 651-4201 for more information.

BEYOND BOOKS -- The Las Vegas-Clark County library District presents the following events:

I AM WOMAN -- A reception for the Las Vegas branch of the National League of American Penwomen will be from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the West Charleston Library.

ART DISPLAYED -- A reception for an exhibit of photographs, depicting the United Nation's efforts around the world, will be from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Green Valley library.

OPERA NOTES -- The Nevada Opera Theatre presents an "Opera Gala," honoring the Guild's president, Tove Allen, at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Emperors Ballroom at Caesars Palace. Call 699-9775 for details.

CASTING CALL -- The Broadway musical "Rent" will hold open auditions for its touring companies in Las Vegas 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Rainbow Library Amphitheater, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Sign-ins begin at 9:30 a.m. for Equity and non-Equity men and woman of all ethnicities in their early- to mid-20's. Please bring a photo and resume and be preaared to sing two rock/ pop songs (16 bars each; bring a cassette player and headphones to learn the songs) -- absolutely no musical theatre songs. A piano accompanist will be provided. Dress is casual. Call the "Rent" audition hotline, (212)479-0833, for more information.