Date book

Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 | 10:22 a.m.

Speedway hosts

The Las Vegas Jaycees' State Fair will be from 4 p.m.-midnight today, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 6001 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $6; $4 for children ages 6-12 and seniors; free for children under age 5. Call 457-3247.

Visit old Las Vegas

Christ the King Catholic Community Church, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, presents its "'99 Fest" featuring the sights of Old Las Vegas, from 7-11 p.m. today and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Call 871-1904.

Monroe's pearls

A free exhibit of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, including artwork, movie costumes, personal momentos and a pearl necklace given to the late actress by her former husband, the late Joe DiMaggio, is on display from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. today through Sunday at the Mikimoto store inside the Grand Canal Shops at the Venetian hotel-casino. Call 733-5000.

Limited-edition doll

Celebrity fashion designer Bob Mackie will appear at 2 p.m. Saturday at the FAO Schwarz store in the Forum Shops at Caesars to sign his limited-edition Barbie doll, "Le Papillion," which commemorates the 40th anniversary of Barbie.

Open house

The Nevada Ballet Theatre will celebrate its new home at the Donald W. Reynolds Cultural Center, 1651 Inner Circle Drive, from 1-4 p.m. Saturday with an open house free to the public and a street dance from 4-7 p.m. Call 243-2623.

Demonstrations

Storytelling and demonstrations from life in the early 1800s to the turn of the century will be presented from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Red Rock Canyon. Admission is $5 per vehicle. Call 875-4141.

Records, autographs

Vinylmania '99, featuring millions of old records, CDs, photographs, autographs and guest stars, will be from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Caesars Palace. Admission is $5. Call 731-7110.

Y2K preparedness

Carla Emery, who penned "Encyclopedia of Country Living," will present a free seminar from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday about being prepared in case of problems or power outages because of the Y2K computer bug, at Vegas Trailer Supply, 3067 E. Fremont St. Call 457-4265.

Brewery festivities

Gordon Biersch brewery and restaurant, 3987 Paradise Road, presents Oktoberfest from noon-2 a.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call 312-5247.

Custom cars displayed

The Lowrider Bajito Tour '99 Super Show, featuring exotic, customized low-rider cars, will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $20; free for children under 12. Call 386-7100.

Astrology speaker

The Jewish Community Center presents "It's All in the Stars" at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10. Call 794-0090.

Haunted happenings

Cinema 8 Movie Theater, 3025 E. Desert Inn Road, presents its "Horror Halloween Festival," featuring classic horror films and a haunted house, today through Oct. 31. Admission is $5 Monday through Thursday; $6 Friday through Sunday. Call for showtimes 434-8101.

"Scare Fest '99" presents A Daylight Children's Field Trip, featuring a lights-on tour of the Haunted Castle, educational programs and a robot and puppet show, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Nevada Power Co.'s parking lot, 6226 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $4. Call 631-6682 for reservations.

Art Exhibits

The Lost City Museum, 721 S. Moapa Blvd., Overton, will present a three-woman art exhibit during October. Admission is $2. Call 397-2193.

The Art Encounter, 3979 Spring Mountain Road, presents the works of Amy Balent. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call 227-0220.

Larry Williamson's Great Basin Works, featuring wood sculpture and ceramics pieces, will be on display at McCarran International Airport's C gates' exhibition area Tuesday through Dec. 7. Call 445-8239.

Extra terrestrials

The city of Las Vegas' Department of Leisure Services presents "Attack of the B-Movies" film festival, featuring alien invasion flicks, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, on Washington Avenue near Valley View Boulevard. Admission is $3. Call 229-6383.

Booker T and Co.

Booker T & the MGs will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, Washington Avenue near Valley View Boulevard. Admission is $20. Call 229-6713.

Music celebrated

The Fashion Show mall and Saks Fifth Avenue present "A Celebration of the Las Vegas Philharmonic" from 2-5 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday at the mall. Admission is free. Call 258-5438.

Elliot performs

Saxophonist Richard Elliot and Rick Arroyo's Latin Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park in Red Rock Canyon. Admission is $35; children under 12 are free. Call 228-3780.

Abulescu takes stage

The Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, presents award-winning pianist Eugene Albulescu at 7:30 p.m. today. Admission is $7; $5 for seniors and students. Call 455-7340.

Classics tackled

The Nevada Chamber Symphony will perform classical favorites, Broadway and movie themes and popular standards at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is $10; children under 12 are admitted free. Call 455-8200.

Talent show

Local musicians will compete at 7 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Art Center's Music Talent Show at 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 229-5430.

'Deathtrap' staged

"Deathtrap" will be presented at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Community College of Southern Nevada's Nicholas Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $10; $8 for students and seniors. Call 651-5484.

'Beanstalk' planted

Rainbow Company presents "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $5; $3 for teens, seniors and the disabled; $2 for children. Call 229-6211.

'Spider Woman' staged

"Kiss of the Spider Woman -- The Musical" will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in UNLV's Judy Bayley Theater. Tickets are $15; $12 for students, faculty, military and the disabled. Call 895-2787.

Piece performed

The Nevada Theatre Company presents Paula Vogel's "The Baltimore Waltz" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clark County Library's Jewel Box Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10; $5 for students and seniors. Call 873-0191.