Date book

Friday, Nov. 12, 1999 | 10:45 a.m.

Speechwriters subject of UNLV lecture

Martin Medhurst, a speech communication professor at Texas A&M University, will examine the practice of using a speechwriter in contemporary politics 7:30 p.m. Tuesday as part of the 1999 University Forum lecture series.

The free lecture is in the auditorium of the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History at UNLV. Call 895-3401.

Employers to hear workplace advice

Dr. Victor DeNoble, former Philip Morris scientist and key witness in the federal government's case against the tobacco industry, will address corporate and government executives regarding smoking policies in the workplace noon-2 p.m. Monday at Drai's Restaurant in the Barbary Coast.

The purpose of the luncheon, which is open to the public but requires reservations, is to enhance awareness among major employers of the cost of smoking among workers and the benefit of helping smokers quit. Call 798-6877, Ext. 238.

Construction women to hold annual event

The Las Vegas chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will hold its annual hobby fair 6 p.m. Wednesday at 4100 W. Charleston Blvd.

The program will feature a crafts, baked goods and services auction, with all proceeds benefiting the group's educational goals. Cost is $15 and includes the auction and dinner. Call 593-1818.

Interior advice

Consultant Lynette Jennings will conduct free decorating clinics at Home Depot stores throughout the valley. At 10 a.m. Monday she will be at 2200 E. Serene Ave.; 7 p.m. Monday at 1030 Sunset Road in Henderson; and 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1275 Craig Road in North Las Vegas. Call 837-4300, 435-9200 or 642-2600.

Ancient collection

Fred Leighton's Rare Collectible Jewels at the Bellagio will host the Anavian family's summer collection of ancient jewelry, from 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday. Call 693-7050.

Zena, Hercules

A trio of conventions, honoring fictional characters Hercules, Xena and the "Star Trek" crew, as well as the science-fiction genre, will be open to the public Saturday and Sunday at the Plaza Hotel, 1 S. Main St. The gathering for "The Hercules Legendary Journey" and "Zena Warrior Princess" will be from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, and "Star Trek and Sci-Fi" will be from 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Auctions, costume contests and movie previews will be among the festivities. Tickets are $12 per day for adults; $5 for children age 7-12, (children ages 6 and under are free). Call 386-2110.

Jewish literature

The Las Vegas Jewish Book Fair will be Sunday through Tuesday at Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Ave., and Wednesday through Nov. 21 at Milton I. Schwartz Hebrew Academy, 9700 Hillpointe. Admission is free. Call 794-0090.

Indian textiles

"Temple and Village: Patterns & Prints of India" will be on display Monday through Jan. 24 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery, 800 S. Brush St., and the Reed Whipple Cultural Center Gallery, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6383 or 229-6211.

Local groups

Worldfolk presents "Helping Cans," a concert to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, AFAN and Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Legends Lounge, 865 N. Lamb Blvd. Admission for ages 21 and over is two or three canned items or a small donation. Call 220-9194.

Laser Vida

"Future Homeless," an installation and performance by Laser Vida Arts Collective, will be from 6:30-9 p.m. today at the Contemporary Arts Collective, 103 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 102.

Art, coin exhibits

The Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art presents "What on Earth," a group exhibition, through Dec. 17 at the Arts Factory, 101 E. Charleston Blvd. Call 434-2666.

"Sunken Treasures of the California Gold Rush" will be on exhibit through Saturday at Mandalay Bay's Treasures of Mandalay Bay Coin Museum. Admission is $6. Call 632-7700.

Movie night

The North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive, concludes its Family Film Night at 7 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. Call 633-1070.

Book signings, fairs

The second annual Children's Holiday Bookfair, featuring crafts, snacks and story time, will be from noon-4 p.m. Sunday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow. Call 360-6400.

A book signing and discussion by Alice Whitfield, author of "Take It From the Top! How To Earn Your Living in Radio and TV Voice-Overs," will be from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 631-1775.

A book signing by Billy Balata, author of "Being the Ball: The Cartpath Toward Golf Awareness," will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 631-1775.

A book fair to benefit Brandies University will be held Sunday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 631-1775.

Classic characters

The Las Vegas Little Theatre presents "Greater Tuna," a story of life in small-town Tuna, Texas, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

Rituals and traditions

The Off-Broadway Theater group presents Danny Simon's comedy "Convertible Girl" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 900 E. Karen Ave. (Performances continue Nov. 19-21.) Tickets are $13; $11 for seniors, students and matinees. Call 737-0611.

Literature comes alive

As part of its Books Alive! series Nevada Theater Company presents "Aesop's Fables," featuring five of Aesop's most popular works, at 2 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 20 at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $5. Call 873-0191.

Crossroads

G.A.D. Productions presents "The Gospel According to Daddy" at 8 p.m. today, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 West Lake Mead Blvd. Tickets are $15; $10 for matinees. Call 471-6663.

Movie magic

The Nevada Theater Arts Company presents "When Hollywood Sang," a revue featuring songs from the movie musicals of the '30s, '40s and '50s, at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McCleod Drive. Performances will continue Nov. 19-21. Admission is $12; $10 for seniors. Call 455-7340.

A salesman's grief

The Community College of Southern Nevada hosts a presentation of "Death of a Salesman" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $12.50; $10 for students and senior citizens. Call 651-5483.

Fooling the IRS

Theater in the Valley presents the comedy "Love, Sex and the I.R.S." at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors, students and children. Reservations are advised. Call 558-7275.

Small-town values

Nevada Stage Company presents Thorton Wilder's "Our Town" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Masonic Memorial Temple Theater, 2222 W. Mesquite Ave. Admission is $15: $12 for seniors and students. Call 387-9248.

Trials and tribulations

UNLV Performing Arts Center presents "David and Goliath in America," featuring the characters of J. Edgar Hoover, Dr. Martin Luther King, Lenny Bruce, Abby Hoffman and Bobby Seale, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Black Box Theater, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $6. Call 895-4717.

Jewish society

Actors Repertory Theater presents "The Last Night of Ballyhoo" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15 today; $22.50 Saturday; and $20 Sunday. Performances continue through Nov. 16-21. Call 647-7469.

For the children

The McGuire Sisters, Clint Holmes, Johnny Potash and Duke Morgan will perform from 6:30-11 p.m. Sunday at Dance for Life, a benefit for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer of Southern Nevada, at Palace Station. Doors open at 4 p.m. Dinner will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75. Call 221-6786.

Pianist performance

Voltaire Verzosa will perform Piano Concerto No. 21 K. 467, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society's "A Mozart/Hayden Celebration" at Artemus Ham Concert Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Admission is $10 for adults; $7 for seniors, students, military and the disabled. Call 895-3801.

Jazz and coffee

The Tony Branco Trio will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road, as part of the city of Henderson's Coffee Shop Sundays. Admission is free. Call 565-2367.

New York favorites

UNLV Performing Arts Center presents the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Hall as part of its Best of the New York Stage Series. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45. Call 895-2787.

Symphony performs

The Nevada Chamber Symphony presents the second concert of its Master Classic Series at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $15; $12 for seniors; $5 for students; and $2 for children ages 13 and younger. Call 433-9280.