Date book

Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 | 9:24 a.m.

Exploring creativity

Charlotte Huntley will give a watercolor workshop on a creative new form of pointilism and an a study of watercolor basics from 9:30-3:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Desert Decor, 2925 Green Valley Parkway. Admission is $100. Call 566-8355.

Quarterly luncheon

The Nevada Arts Advocates presents its quarterly luncheon at noon Wednesday in the Renoir Room at the Bellagio. Admission is $27; $30 at the door. Call 362-8885.

Folk-music composer

WorldFolk presents "World Pulse," featuring the sounds of Dimitar Trifonov, at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Legends Lounge, 865 N. Lamb Blvd. Admission is $3. Ages 21 and over only. Call 220-9194.

Relations discussed

The National Conference for Community and Justice with Actna hosts the fifth National Conversation on Race, Culture and Intergroup Relations from 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Call 387-6225.

Lounging around

The Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art presents a group exhibition entitled "Ultralounge" at its gallery at 101 E. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free. Call 434-2666.

Foam figures

"Abstract Foam Sculptures," a presentation of foam sculptures by local artist Sam Chinkes, will be on display Thursday through March 26 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 256-5111.

Local portraits

The works by local photographer John Broussard will be on display through March 17 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The portraits feature local people such as Las Vegas Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald.

Painful aftermath

Clark Country Parks and Recreation Department presents Atom Egoyan's "The Sweet Hereafter," a story about life after a tragic school bus accident, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The film is part of a monthlong film series. Admission is $2. Call 455-7340.

Dancing days

Auditions for Choreographers Showcase 2000 will be 1-4 p.m. Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

Hyatt celebrates

The Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort, 101 Montelago Blvd., will hold a pyrotechnics show featuring a giant water screen and holograph projections at the lake at 6:30 p.m. today. Admission is free. Call 457-1234.

Get into the groove

The Carl Grove Combo will be performing big band hits for dancing at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Height's Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $12; $10 at the door. Call 229-6383.

All-American music

The Las Vegas Civic Symphony will perform the works of Aaron Copland and Roy Harris at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. Tickets are required. Call 229-6211.

Asian acrobats

The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats, featuring balancing, juggling, dance, comedy and magic, will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. Tickets are $20. Call 895-3801.

Cover up

Off-Broadway Theater, 900 E. Karen Ave., presents Neil Simon's comedy "Rumors" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances will be Jan. 20-23. Tickets are $13; $11 for seniors, students and for matinees. Call 737-0611.

Williams drama

Actors Repertory Theater presents the Tennessee Williams play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Additional performances will be Jan. 18-23. Tickets are $15-$22.50. Call 647-7469.