Datebook for November 3, 2000

Friday, Nov. 3, 2000 | 12:52 p.m.

In the sky

The Community College of Southern Nevada's Planetarium presents "More Than Meets the Eye" at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Nov. 18. Tickets are $3.50; $2.25 students and seniors. Call 651-4759.

Election discussed

Jon Ralston, author of "The Anointed One" will discuss the upcoming election at 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd., and sign copies of his book. Admission is free. Call 638-7866.

Enigma Garden Cafe

"Wasted Motel," a presentation by San Francisco poetry group Sister Spit, will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Enigma Garden Cafe, 918 1/2 Fourth St. The show is open to all ages. The group performs at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Double Down Saloon, 4640 Paradise Road. Ages 21 and older.

The Enigma Garden Cafe will also host a free reading, "Greet the Night Writers," in association with the Nevada Arts Council, from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. Call 486-3700.

Black history

"A Journey Into 365 Days of Black History: Voices of the African Diaspora" will be presented at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The program will include books, videos and lectures about the history and customs of African lands. Call 229-6704.

In the timing

Hollywood Comedy Writers presents "Sitcomedy: A Television Sitcom Writing Workshop" from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at UNLV's CBC Building Room A-108. Call 368-2890.

Di Caprio, Freedom

The Leonardo Di Caprio Film Festival will be Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. "Titanic" will be shown at 9:15 a.m., followed at 12:35 p.m. by "The Man in the Iron Mask" and "The Beach" at 2:55 p.m. Call 878-3597.

"Through the Olive Trees" will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday at UNLV, Classroom Building Complex, Room A106, as part of its International Film Series. Admission is free. Children may not attend. Call 895-3547.

Thoreau, culture

UNLV's Forum Lecture Series presents "An Evening With Henry David Thoreau" at 7:30 p.m. Monday. "The Changing Images of Mexican Americans, 1920-1950" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Both events will be at the Barrick Museum. Admission is free. Call 895-3401.

Shapes and color

Recent works of geometric and organic forms by painter Howard Cowgill will be on display Wednesday through Nov. 11 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave.

Gem Club

The Boulder Gem Club hosts a display of jewelry and household items made from rock specimens and rock, through Nov. 30, at the Boulder City Library, at the corner of Arizona Street and Avenue G.

Watercolor works

The Nevada Watercolor Society's Fall 2000 Show will be on display Wednesday through Dec. 1 at the Richard Tam Alumni Center, second floor gallery, at UNLV. A reception will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call 393-6192

AIDS exhibit

The paintings of Becky Trotter, honoring friends who have died from AIDS, are on display through Sunday at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 269-3000.

Local artists

An ongoing aerial-art gallery, sponsored by the city of Las Vegas, is on display on banner poles along Las Vegas Boulevard, between Fremont Street and Charleston Boulevard.

Communication

"Communicating America's Vision: The Nevada Bell Collection" is on display through Nov. 10 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History. Museum hours are 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 895-3381.

Personal display

"It's So Personal," a collection of paintings by Beth McCall, is on display through Nov. 12 at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 435-2078.

Beyond borders

"Art Beyond the Borders," an international touring art exhibit featuring the works of 40 artists, is on display through Nov. 13 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 360-8000.

Teen pregnancy

"Children of the Children," a photo exhibit designed to highlight Nevada's teen pregnancy rate -- the highest in the nation -- is on display through Nov. 17 at the Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave. The exhibit is hosted by the Nevada Public Health Foundation. Admission is free.

Two artists

"Hoodoo," an exhibit by Megan Roberts and Raymond Ghirardo that explores the relationships between landscapes and geothermal areas on ceramic, video and sound installations, is on display through Nov. 19 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

Children's books

A collection of original artwork from the Every Picture Tells A Story Gallery is on display through Nov. 27 in the Grotto and Second Story Art Park at the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 228-4274.

Multiracial heritage

Valena Broussard Dismukes' photographic essay, depicting multiracial people of African and American Indian heritage, is on display through Nov. 27 at the Sahara West Library atrium, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 228-3321.

Southwest art

"Anasazi Dreams," featuring petroglyph, landscapes and Native American art, is on display through Nov. 28 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 256-1414.

Heavenly theme

The art exhibit "Godsend" is on display in the lobby of UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall through Nov. 30 during regularly scheduled performances and by appointment. (May not be suitable for children.) Call 895-4210.

'Watercolors'

"The Painted Object: Still Life Watercolors," by artist Lisa Faulkner-Wright, is on display through Dec. 1 at the Winchester Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-7340.

Bright lights

"Neon: Current," featuring the work of five neon artists, is on display through Dec. 2 at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.

24 Nevada artists

The second-annual Invitational, an exhibit featuring 24 Nevada artists, is on display through Dec. 3 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 878-2606.

Dell'aira display

Recent still-life oil paintings by Carmine Dell'aira are on display through Dec. 10 at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 647-4857.

Real gems

A collection of World War II military equipment and war recruitment and rationing posters is on display through Dec. 10 as part of the "Minerals Go to War" exhibit at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, in Henderson. Admission is $1.50 for adults; $1 for seniors and children. Call 455-7955.

Cinco de Mayo

The work of Adolfo R. Gonzalez, based on the celebration and meaning of Cinco de Mayo, is on display through Dec. 17 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 733-3616.

'Tis the season

"Seasons Greetings," by Todd Herbert, and "Intimate Abstractions," by Emily Joyce are on display at UNLV's Donna Beam Fine Arts Gallery. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Call 895-3893.

Scarry's stuff

"Busytown," an interactive exhibit for children based on books by Richard Scarry, is on display through Jan. 7 at Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $5 for adults; $4 for children ages 2-17, seniors and the military. Call 382-3445.

Architecture

The American Institute of Architects presents its annual "Juried Photographic Competition on the Built Environment" through Jan. 7 at the Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 454-4649.

Desert pottery

The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum presents the Desert Sands Pottery exhibit, through March 11 at the Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2. Call 294-1988.

Nevada artists

"Handed Down: Nevada's Living Folk Art," an exhibit of work by folk artists from around the state, is on display at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society in Lorenzi Park, through October 2001. Admission is $2 for adults; children under 18 are admitted free. Call 486-5205.

Campaign music

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society presents "Songs of Our Politics," featuring more than 200 years of political campaign music, at 8 p.m. today at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10; $7 for adults and seniors. Call 895-2787.

Mariachi band

El Mariachi Aztlan from Tucson's Pueblo High Magnet School in Arizona will perform at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sunrise Acres Elementary School, 2501 Sunrise Ave. Admission is free. Call 799-7912.

Oldies but goodies

Boyd Coulter & the Good Times Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $12 in advance; $10 at the door. Call 229-6383.

Croatian folklore

The Croatian Fraternal Union of America presents its 14th annual Tamfest, featuring music and dance from Croatia, at 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday in the Rivera ballroom. Tickets are $5.

Valley vocalists

The Las Vegas Master Singers will perform Rossini's "Messe Solennelle" at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $7; $5 for seniors, students and military. Call 228-8316.

Osborne performs

Pianist David Osborne and his trio will perform at 7 p.m. Monday at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $7; $5 for seniors and children under 12. Call 455-7340.

Percussion

The Las Vegas Academy of Performing Arts presents a performance by its percussion ensemble at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Black Box Theater. Tickets are $5. Call 799-7849.

Wagner performed

The Las Vegas Philharmonic, featuring soprano Margaret Jane Wray, will perform "Rienzi Overture," "Wesendonck Lieder" and other pieces by Richard Wagner, at 8 p.m. Saturday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall. Tickets range from $20-$60. Call 258-5438.

Guitar, clarinet duo

The Lightwood Duo will perform jazz, rock and classics at 2 p.m. Sunday at Black Mountain Recreation Center, 599 Greenway Road, in Henderson, as part of "Coffee Shop Sundays." Admission is free. Call 565-2367.

Master Series

Violinist Nadja-Salerno Sonnenberg and Brazilian guitarists the Assad Brothers will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Tickets are $25, $35, $45. Call 895-2787.

Public life

Actors Repertory Theatre presents Wendy Wasserstein's "An American Daughter" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Summerlin Library Theater, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15, $17.50 and $20. Call 647-7469.

Community cast

The Off-Broadway Theater, 900 E. Karen Ave., presents Bill Manoff's "The Owl and the Pussycat" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances are Thursday through Nov. 12 and Nov. 16-19. Tickets are $16; $14 for seniors, students and matinees. Call 737-0611.

Demons and desires

The Las Vegas Black Gospel Theatre presents "Midnight Darkness," a drama involving family tragedy, romance, jealousy and a woman's desire to sing professionally, at 8:15 p.m. today and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 West Lake Mead Blvd. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and children under 15; $15 at the door. Call 645-0400.

Christmas comedy

The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive, presents "A Tuna Christmas" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Additional performances are Thursday through Nov. 12 and Nov. 16-19. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

Pinball wizard

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents "The Who's Tommy" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Nicholas Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Additional performances are Nov. 10-12. Tickets are $12.50; $10 for students and seniors. Call 651-5483.

Small-town tragedy

The Las Vegas Academy for the Performing Arts presents "And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson," the story of a girl's struggle with polio in a small town, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5. Call 799-7857.

Martian invasion

Townspeople interested only in local gossip prepare for battle when the Orson Welles broadcast tells of a Martian invasion in "The Battle of Shallowford" presented by Theater in the Valley at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students; $6 for children under 12. Reservations are required. Call 558-7275.

Rock-n-acrobatics

A booking agent accidentally double-books a theater with a vaudeville show and a rock concert in 3 of a Kind Productions' "Vaudeville Rocks" at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Huntridge Theatre, 1208 E. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $20; $10 for general seating; free for children under 12. Call 740-4625.

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