Date book

Friday, Dec. 10, 1999 | 10:34 a.m.

Curious about George

Children's book celebrity "Curious George" will appear from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in the children's department at Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 731-3636.

Hits of the century

The Community College of Southern Nevada Concert Band will perform pieces by American Composers, including works by John Phillip Sousa and John Williams, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. Call 651-5483.

Spy author to appear

Lynette Baughman, author of "A Spy Within" will be signing copies of her book from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 631-1775.

Diamond eggs

Russian designer Ilya Abelsky will bring his exhibit of Faberge-style eggs to Only Diamonds, 501 S. Rainbow Blvd., Saturday and Sunday. Call 258-8700.

Nonviolent ways

Monty Roberts, the internationally acclaimed author of "The Man Who Listens to Horses," will be demonstrating his revolutionary nonviolent method of gentling horses at 12:30 p.m. through Sunday at the Excalibur hotel-casino. Tickets $25. Call (800) 933-1334 or 597-7600.

Masterworks set

The Community College of Southern Nevada Orchestra presents a performance featuring works from the baroque, classical and romantic periods at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. Call 651-5483.

Christmas party

The retirement community Grand Court of Las Vegas will hold a free Christmas party at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at 6650 W. Flamingo Road. Call 732-2800.

Learn about Kwanzaa

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services will offer free Kwanzaa classes that explain the Black American celebration of family, community and culture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.

College choirs

The Community College of Southern Nevada choirs will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. Call 651-5483.

World's fair

The Rainbow Company presents "Meet Me in St. Louis" at 7 p.m. today, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 300 S. Brush St. Admission is $5; $3 for teens and seniors; and $2 for children. Call 229-6383.

Poona's adventures

Our Backs to the Wall Players & Half-Pint Enterprises presents Jeff Good's "Poona the F*#[ Dog" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday at the Planet Mirth Magic Shop Theater, 5115 Industrial Road. Additional performances are Dec. 17-19. Tickets are $10. Call 254-0735.

Past, present, future

The Actors Repertory Theatre presents a new adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Additional performances will be Dec. 18-19. Tickets are $15-$22.50. Call 256-5111.

Christmas journey

Shadow Hills Baptist Church, 7811 Vegas Drive, presents the children's Christmas musical "A Glorious Journey to Christmas" at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Call 880-7811.

Local groups perform

Worldfolk presents its "Helping Cans" benefit concert at 6 p.m. today at the Mars the Musician's Planet store, 2747 S. Maryland Parkway. The show is open to all ages. Admission is a donation of nonperishable food items or sundries. check. Call 220-9194.

Celebrating birth

College Park Baptist Church, 2101 E. Owens, presents the musical "One Solitary Life" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call 642-5921.

Night visitors

UNLV presents its valley tour of "Amahl and the Night Visitors." UNLV soloists will perform with the Green Valley High School Choir at 7:30 p.m. today at Green Valley High School, 460 Arroyo Grande Ave. The soloists will perform with the Pahrump Valley High School Choir at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Saddle West casino in Pahrump. Tickets are $5. Call 895-4039.

Big sounds

The Las Vegas All-Star High School Jazz Band and Junior Super Sax will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. Tickets are required. Call 229-6211.

Holiday harmonies

The City of Lights Chorus of the Las Vegas Metro Barbershop Harmony chapter presents its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Fellowship Christian Church, 6210 W. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $10; $8 for children under 12. Call 645-2415.

Youth orchestra

The Las Vegas Youth Orchestra presents its Christmas concert at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $4; $3 students and seniors. Call 229-6211.

Seasonal favorites

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society presents "Sounds of the Season" at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10; $7 for seniors and students. Call 895-2787.

Jazz on a Sunday

The Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian hotel-casino will showcase the Eclectic World Jazz trio from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in St. Mark's Square. The performance is free. Call 414-1000.

Christmas favorites

The Las Vegas Woodwind Quintet will hold its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center's studio theater, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. Tickets are required. Call 229-6211.

Aloha performance

The Aloha Foundation and the city of Las Vegas present the first Mele Kalikama Christmas Concert, scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center's main theater. Tickets are $5. Call 243-0337 or 229-6211.

Latin moves

Whitney Library and Sociedad Cultural Hispana present Christmas Dance Festival '99 at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Whitney Library Concert Hall, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Admission is free. Call 454-4575.

Hula hour

The Magical Hula Girls will perform in a Polynesian dance and magic show at 5 and 7 p.m. each Sunday in December at the Caribbean Cabana, 3190 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is free. Call 873-3345.

Dwelling display

Smallworks Gallery, 101 E. Charleston Blvd., presents a group show of eight artists who examine how everyday lives are lived through their depictions of houses. The opening reception is from 6-8 p.m. today. The show runs through Dec. 31. Call 388-8857.

Science activities

Texas museum-school specialist Tom Vermersch will present different science demonstrations and machine activities from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $5.50; $4.50 for seniors, students and military; 3 for children ages 4-12. Call 384-3466.

Artist reception

Left of Center Art Gallery & Studio, 2207 W. Gowan Road, presents the opening of "Cultural Duality," an exhibit of paintings by Doloros Nast from 2-4 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 8. Call 647-7378.