Sun Life Datebook

Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 | 10:05 a.m.

Axel Strauss, a German violinist, will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall. Tickets are $6.50 to $15.75; discounts are available for seniors, students, military and disabled. For more information, call 895-3801.

MOVING SALE

The Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art will host a moving sale Saturday through Jan. 30 at its gallery, 3455 E. Flamingo Road. Sale items include paintings, prints, sculpture, decorative items, frames and office furniture. Call 434-2666 for details.

MOZART RECITAL

"Happy Birthday, Mozart!," a recital by the Sierra Winds, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Winchester Community Center. Tickets are $8 or $6 for seniors and students under 12. Call 455-7340 for details.

GUEST LECTURER

Rabbi Wayne Dosick, educator and author, will be the guest lecturer at Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Ave., at 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday. For information, call 733-6292.

LECTURE SERIES

The Barrick Lecture Series presents "Diversity in the Next Millennium" at 7:30 p.m. Monday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall. Panelists include Linda Chavez of the Center for Equal Opportunity, former Congressman William Gray III, author David Halberstam and ABC News anchor Carole Simpson, who will moderate the program. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 895-3801 for more information.

DANCE WORKSHOPS

The Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada and the Dance Fitness and Sport School of Ballroom Dancing will host the "Showcase of Champions and Workshop Series" 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at the Dance Fitness and Sport School of Ballroom Dancing, 633 N. Decatur Blvd., Suite 1. Workshops are by six-time undefeated U.S. rhythm champions Bob Powers and Julia Gorchakova. For more information, call 258-8745.

MUSIC AND ARTS

Dr. Douglas Bush, head of the organ department at Brigham Young University, will present a lecture, two workshops and a recital. "How Music and the Arts Can Help Us Find the More Abundant Life" is the topic of the 7 p.m. lecture Jan. 29 at the LDS Stake Center, 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. A three-hour workshop for organists at 1 p.m. Jan. 30, and a 7 p.m. recital, featuring cellist Nathan Jasinski, will be at the LDS Paradise Stake Center, 1725 Palora Ave. Events are free and open to the public. Call 822-4446 or 873-5811 for more information.

ACTORS AND MODELS

Starbound Inc. will host its first talent and model exposition, featuring agents, casting directors and actors, on Saturday at the Alexis Park Resort. Ages 4 and up are invited. For more information, call (888) 446-4755.

TALENT COMPETITION

Singers, dancers and musicians, ages 6 to 18, can enter the 20th annual Search for Talent competitions the first three Saturdays in March. Deadline for entry forms is Thursday. Forms must be submitted to the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. For more information, call 229-6211. Search for Talent is sponsored by the city of Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Breakfast Exchange Club.