Friday, Aug. 4, 2000 | 9:02 a.m.
Local journalist
Local journalist Jeff Burbank will sign copies of his new book, "License to Steal," at noon Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 2191 N. Rainbow Blvd. For more information, call 631-1775.
Africa on film
The Ubuntu Video Club, a project of the California Newsreel's Library of African Cinema, continues its film series at 10 a.m. Saturday with "Keita, the Heritage of the Griot" at West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. All films are written, directed and produced by Africans. Admission is free. Ages 18 and older only. Call 229-4800.
Singing soldiers
Tops in Blue, a performing group of Air Force enlisted personnel, presents "I Believe," an evening of family entertainment, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. The group performs worldwide. Admission is free. Call 652-2750.
Sing along
Linda Arnold, host of the nationally syndicated radio show "Pickleberry Pie," will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The performance is designed for children 3 years and older. Admission is $3. Call 455-7340.
Jewish authors
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada is seeking local Jewish authors for its fifth-annual Jewish Book Fair in November, which will feature Jewish books and music, local author presentations and book reviews by prominent members of the community. Call 794-0090.
Art exhibits
"Totems," featuring the work of Las Vegas artist K.D. Matheson, is on display through Nov. 1 at the C gates at McCarran International Airport. Matheson's works are made from clay, cement and other earthen materials.
"The Big G Stands for Goodness: Corita Kent's 1960s Pop" is on display through Aug. 19, at UNLV's Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Gallery hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call 895-3893.
The Nevada State Museum and Historical Society presents "Silver Ladies in Golden Splendor," an exhibit of governors' wives from 1864 to the present, through Sept. 10 at 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Also on display is "Exploring the Night Sky Over Southern Nevada," photographs by astronomer John H. Mowbray, through December. Admission is free. Call 486-5205.
The Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., presents the work of Denise Bankuti, Herb Tannen and Neil Doty in "Three California Painters: Bankuti, Doty & Tannen" through Sept. 17. Admission is $3; $2 for seniors; and $1 for students. Call 360-8000.
"One Diva and Sixteen Dudes," a group exhibition curated by Annie Lee, is on display through Aug. 28 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6074.
Watercolor paintings by local artist Dottie Burton are on display through Aug. 28, at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Gallery hours are 1-9 p.m. Monday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Call 229-4631.
The work of Las Vegas artist Jason Babcock, a painter to music, is on display at Art Encounter, 3979 Spring Mountain Road. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon-5 p.m. Saturday and Monday. Admission is free. Call 227-0220.
"Men of Color," featuring the work of Adolfo Gonzalez and Earl T. Dunbar, is on display through Aug. 17 at the Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road, in North Las Vegas. Gallery hours are 1-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call 647-7378.
"Apron Strings: Ties to the Past," featuring nearly 100 vintage and contemporary aprons dating from the late 1800s, is on display through Aug. 13 at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Museum hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Admission is $1.50; $1 for seniors and children. Call 455-7955.
Fine arts and crafts by staff of the Metropolitan Police Department are on display through Sept. 5 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 878-3597.
"Nevada Camera Club Exhibition, Juried 2000," an exhibit featuring Nevada Camera Club photography, including best of show and winning prints from the 1999 annual print competition, is on display at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 West Lake Mead Blvd., through Sept. 10. Call 228-4274.
Marvin Miller's figurative pen-and-ink works, reflecting his childhood in Chicago's westside, are on display at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, through Sept. 24. Call 228-4274.
Southern Nevada artists Margaret Westcamp, David Fishman and Barbara Yoerg will be exhibiting artwork based on the natural beauty of the Southwest throughout August, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Admission is $2. Call 397-2193.
Summer fun
Songwriter/recording artist Jim Moore will perform "Animal Rock" at 2 and 7 p.m. today at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $3. Call 229-6383 or 229-6211.
Saturday blues
Blues guitarist Bobby Joe Smith will perform at noon Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St. Admission is free.
Jazz influence
Jazz Guitarist Jeff Golub will perform with saxophonist Richard Elliot at 7 p.m. Saturday at Summerlin's Hills Park as part of "Jazz Under the Stars." Tickets are $37.50. Call 228-3780.
Young talent
The Young Artists Recital Series, which features performers ages 16-21, begins at 3 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. This week's performers will be vocalists Sabrina Ford and Eileen Diskin. Admission is free. Call 229-6211.
Only in LV
The Las Vegas Music Festival continues at 8 p.m. Saturday with a chamber music concert at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, and with a 2 p.m. chamber music concert Sunday at UNLV's Paul Harris Theater, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $8; $5 for students, seniors and military. Call 895-2787.
Finding love
Rachel Nune will sign her novel, "A Greater Love," from noon-2 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton Bookseller in the Meadows mall. Set in Portugal, the book tells the story of two orphans.
Grand night
Theatre in the Valley is holding nonequity auditions for Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical revue, "A Grand Night For Singing" at 1 p.m. Sunday and 6 p.m. Monday at the Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., in Henderson. Performances will be Sept. 15-30. Male and female singers are needed. For more information, call 558-7275.
A showcase
Auditions are open for the Community Showcase, a presentation by the Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services, at Reed Whipple Cultural Center's studio theater, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-2321.
Amateurs only
The Las Vegas Youth Ballet Company is holding auditions for nonprofessional male and female dancers, ages 10-20, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Registration begins at 1 p.m. For requirements, call 229-2321.
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