Datebook

Friday, Aug. 24, 2001 | 9:45 a.m.

Harvest Festival

More than 200 exhibitors will present their handmade crafts at the Las Vegas Harvest Festival craft show, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m today and Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $7, $6 seniors and $4 children 6-12 or a donation of a can of food to benefit SafeNest. Call 386-7100.

Author appears

Jeff German, the Sun's senior investigative reporter, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "Murder in Sin City," which details the Ted Binion murder story, at 2 p.m. Saturday the Horseshoe Club, 128 E. Fremont St.

Singers needed

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is hosting auditions for singers to participate in its 39th season. Call 451-6672.

The Las Vegas Master Singers is hosting auditions for new members for its 2001-2002 season, which begins Nov. 18. Call 228-8316.

The Rainbow Company at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is hosting auditions for the first show of its 2001-2002 season. Call 229-6211.

'CowParade'

Clark County is searching for artists of all levels to assist in painting cow sculptures to be included in the "CowParade" exhibit scheduled for April 1-June 15 throughout the county. Applications, available by calling 364-4962, are due by Sept. 30.

Galleria at Sunset

The "Jazz at Sunset" series concludes from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Galleria at Sunset mall with a performance by Mickki Brown. Admission is free. Call 434-0202.

Air Force group

"Tops in Blue," winners of the U.S. Air Force's annual talent contest, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Cashman Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. Call 652-2750.

'Wiz' staged

Super Summer Theatre concludes its season with a production of the musical "The Wiz" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Tickets are $8 general admission (Friday and Saturday); $10 at the gate. Call 594-PLAY.

Requested revival

Artists Repertory Theatre will perform the Broadway musical "Annie," at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. "Annie" will be performed through Sept. 9. Tickets are $15 and $20; $12.50 and $17.50 for students and seniors. Call 256-0021 or 521-2635.

Rio concert

The Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts will present "Concert Fantasy," its annual benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada, at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday in the Rio's Samba Theatre. Tickets are $10, $11 and $13. Call 458-7575.

'Eclectic' exhibit

"Eclectic and Eccentric," an exhibit of works by Los Angeles artist Dray, is on display through Oct. 20 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 229-4800.

Children's classic

An exhibit, the "Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson," an illustrated interpretation of the classic children's tale, is on display at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Bird photos

"Birds in Flight," an exhibit of stop-action photography by Russell C. Hansen, is on display through Sept. 30 at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Call 486-5205.

Rodin works

An exhibit, "Rodin's Obsession: The Gates of Hell, Selections From the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Collection," is on display through Sept. 16 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 360-8000.

Photos exhibited

"Suburban Dreams," an exhibit of photographs by San Francisco Bay Area artist Beth Yarnelle Edwards, is on display through Sept. 11 at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6074.

'Mexicano'

An exhibit, "Orgullo Mexicano," presented by the Nevada Hispanic Museum and Cultural Center, is on display through Aug. 31 at the Rafael Rivera Community Center, 2900 E. Stewart Ave. Call 229-4600.

Unusual books

"Books and Boxes," an exhibit by artist Sue Cotter featuring handmade books influenced by her travels and experiences in Nevada, is on display through Monday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800. S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

Tugnon's works

"The Aurora Collection," an exhibit of abstract metal sculptures by local artist Jean-Pierre Tugnon, is on display through Sept. 11 at McCarran International Airport's C Gate exhibition area.

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, 700 Twin Lakes Drive, through October. Admission is $2 for adults; children under 18 are admitted free. Call 486-5205.