Datebook for November 17, 2000

Friday, Nov. 17, 2000 | 2:14 a.m.

Festival held

The Great Craft Festival will be at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North, until 6 p.m. today, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for seniors; $2 for children ages 6-16.

UNLV sponsorship

The International Festival of Russian Art and Culture will run Sunday through Tuesday at UNLV and the Monte Carlo hotel-casino. Events include an art exhibition, movie screening, poetry reading, musical performances and discussion panels. The events are free to the public. Call 895-0259.

Monthly events

The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., holds its monthly Poet's Corner at 7 p.m. today. Keith Brantly and Pendelita Toney host established poets and open-mike participants.

The Young Poet's Corner will also be at the center from noon-1 p.m. Saturday. Brantly and Toney invite youths ages 8-16 to express themselves through poetry. For information, call 229-4800.

Guitarist, DJs

Guitarist Dominic Gaudious will perform and sign copies of his latest CD, "The Clearing," at 8 p.m. today at Borders Books, 1445 W. Sunset Road, in Henderson.

DJs Mark and Brian, whose syndicated morning show can be heard weekdays on KKLZ 96.3-FM, will sign copies of their latest CD, "Little Drummer Boys," from 6-8 p.m. today at Boulder Station.

Cultural collection

The International Culturefest, featuring local and professional multicultural performers, and food and game booths, will be from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Durango High School, 7100 W. Dewey Drive. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Nevada. Call 799-5850.

Two subjects

Dr. Deborah Wicker Wright presents "Communication and Speaking With Authority" at 6 p.m. Thursday in UNLV's Classroom Building Complex, Room A- 112. Call 895-3401.

"Germany's Place in the European Union" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Thursday as part of the Forum Lecture Series at the Barrick Museum. Admission is free. Call 895-3401.

Annual event

Opportunity Village's annual Magical Forest, featuring a train ride, animated figures, entertainment, crafts and food booths, runs Wednesday through Dec. 31 at 6300 W. Oakey Drive. Call 225-TREE.

Theater, music

Nevada Theatre Company will hold open auditions for the upcoming shows "Psycho Beach Party," "Twelfth Night" and "And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank," from 1-6 p.m. Saturday at 2928 Lake East Drive. Call 873-0191.

All singers are invited to join the Jewish Community Center's adult choir that will perform at the center's annual Dreidel Spin and Chanukah Happening on Dec. 24. For information about music and rehearsal times and locations, call 794-0090.

Authors appear

Las Vegans Rick and Ronda Hyman will sign copies of their book, "My Texas Family: An Uncommon Journey to Prosperity," from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Borders Book Store, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd.

'Footage'

The UNLV Dance Department presents its "Footage" concert at 8 p.m. today and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday at the campus' Dance Space One in Ham Fine Arts Studio 111. Admission is $6; $5 for students, seniors and the military. Call 895-3801.

Showcase

The Community Showcase, featuring local talent, will be held at 8 p.m. today at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Call 229-6211.

On campus

The Clark County School District Honor Orchestra presents a concert at 7 p.m. today at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Also in the concert hall, UNLV's Wind Orchestra presents its "Concert II -- Legends" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call 895-2787.

The Mariposa Trio presents a recital at 7:30 p.m. Monday at UNLV's Black Box Theater. Call 895-0891.

Teachers perform

Community College of Southern Nevada faculty members perform as part of a 30-piece orchestra during the Faculty Solo Festival at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Nicholas J. Horn Theater on the Cheyenne Avenue campus. Tickets are $5.

'Classics' presented

The Nevada Chamber Symphony presents its "Master Classics II" concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is $12; $10 for seniors; $5 for students; $3 for children ages 13-17 (under age 13 are free). Call 433-9280.

Band gig

The Kinda Dixie Jazz Band performs at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater at the Community College of Southern Nevada. Tickets are $20. Call 457-4285 or 648-8962.

Making music

The public is encouraged to bring drums, pots, pans and metal sticks to make music with a "One Tribe Drum Circle" from 1-5 p.m. at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 647-8169.

American musicals

Brigham Young University's Young Ambassadors present "Curtaintime -- Celebrating a Century of Song and Dance," at 7:30 p.m. today at Cashman Center Theater, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $8 and $12. Call 895-2787.

Academy students

The Las Vegas Academy, 315 Seventh St., presents "Annie" at 7 p.m. today and Saturday in its Main Stage Theater. Tickets are $5 and $7. Call 799-7849.

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. Tickets are $16; $14 for seniors, students and matinees. Call 737-0611.

Small-town holiday

The Las Vegas Little Theatre, 3844 Schiff Drive, presents "A Tuna Christmas," in which zany characters from Tuna, Texas, celebrate the holiday, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

UNLV presentation

"Charge" will be presented at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Black Box Theater. Tickets are $6. Call 895-2787.

Final performances

Theatre in the Valley wraps up performances of "The Battle of Shallowford" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St., in Henderson. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students; $6 for children age 12 and younger. Call 558-7275.

Brothers Grimm

The Las Vegas Children's Theatre Company presents "Rumpelstiltskin" at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $7.

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 Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

'Personal' display

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

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.

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. Admission is $2 for adults; children under 18 are admitted free. Call 486-5205.

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 American Indian art, is on display through Nov. 28 at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 256-1414.

Photography exhibit

An exhibit of new photography by Andrew Freeman and Shelley Roberts is on display through Nov. 30 at UNLV's Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Call 895-3649.

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 through Dec. 1 at UNLV's Richard Tam Alumni Center, second-floor gallery. Call 393-6192

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.

Heavenly theme

The art exhibit "Godsend" is on display in UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall lobby through Nov. 30 during regularly scheduled performances and by appointment. It 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," from 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.

Beyond borders

"Art Beyond the Borders," an international touring art exhibit featuring the works of 40 artists, is on display through Jan. 7 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 360-8000.

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.

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.

Chien exhibit

Artist Delia Chien's impressionist paintings of landscapes and still lifes are on display through Jan. 19 at the Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 435-2078.

Russian art

"American and Russian Nonconformist Art," designed to mark the 25th anniversary of the "Bulldozer Exhibition" staged in 1974 by Russian nonconformist artists whose show was bulldozed by Moscow authorities, is on display through Feb. 16 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum. Call 895-3381.

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