Datebook

Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 | 9:15 a.m.

Holiday event

"Gift of Lights," a drive-through holiday lights event sponsored by Goodwill of Southern Nevada, is on display from 5-10 p.m. nightly, through Dec. 26 at Sunset Park. Admission is $10 per vehicle. Call 597-1107.

Holiday happenings

Henderson is hosting several holiday events beginning Saturday. Admission -- $3 for adults; $2 for children and seniors -- allows admittance to all events.

A holiday parade on Water Street in Henderson begins at noon Saturday.

From 2-9 p.m. Saturday and 6-9 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, the Clark County Museum on Boulder Highway will offer horse-drawn wagonette rides, a train-lighting ceremony and other holiday events.

From 1-5 p.m. Sunday, holiday-decoration making and themed entertainment will be presented at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. From 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 14, the center will host a holiday songfest.

A holiday hoedown will be from 7-10 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Henderson Convention Center, 200 Water St.

For information on all these events, call 455-7955.

Screenings

West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., presents the Disney films "101 Dalmatians Christmas" at 1:30 p.m. and "Beauty & the Beast, the Enchanted Christmas" at 2:45 p.m. Saturday in the library's lecture hall. Admission is free. Call 507-3964.

Authors appear

Oli "Santa Claus" Lewis will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "It Ain't Easy Being a Saint When You're Less Than Perfect," from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton Bookseller at Meadows mall. Call 878-4405.

Terry Goodkind will sign copies of his new book, "Pillars of Creation," at 4 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 567 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. Call 434-1522.

'Peace' screened

"In Search of Peace Part 1: 1948-1967" will be screened at 7 p.m. Thursday at Regal Cinemas Village Square, West Sahara Avenue and Fort Apache Road, as part of the Jewish Film Festival. Admission is $7. Call 562-8611.

'Coal Camp'

Society for the Preservation of Arts, Culture and Environments, and Community College of Southern Nevada's Performing Arts present their Christmas festival featuring the play "Coal Camp Madonna," at 8 p.m. Saturday, Thursday, Dec. 14 and 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 16 at CCSN's Little Theater, 3200 Cheyenne Blvd. Admission is $10; $8 for students and seniors. Call 651-5483.

Funny man

Comedian Sandy Hackett will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. in Summerlin. Admission is $12. Call 966-1424.

'Flamenco'

The American Flamenco Theater presents "Flamenco Is Not Enough" at 7:30 p.m. today at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $7; $5 for seniors and children ages 11 and younger. Call 455-7340.

'Beanstalk' staged

The Nevada Theatre Company presents "Jack and the Beanstalk" at 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday at 2928 Lake East Drive. Admission is $7; $4 for seniors and children. Call 873-0191.

'Fabulous Story'

Center Stage Inc. presents the comedy "The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. (for mature audiences). Tickets are $15: $10 for students and seniors. Call 396-7422.

'Species' presented

"Endangered Species" will be presented at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Black Box Theater in UNLV's Ham Fine Arts Building. Admission is $6. Call 895-2787.

'Emperor's Clothes'

The Rainbow Company Youth Theater presents "The Emperor's New Clothes" at 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 16 at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $7; $5 for seniors and teens; $3 children ages 12 and younger. Call 229-5430.

Music abounds

UNLV's music department presents the Rafael Sanders Faculty Clarinet Recital at 7:30 p.m. today and the James Huntinger Concerto Competition at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Beam Music Center Recital Hall. Admission is free. Call 895-2787.

The Clark County School District presents its Honor Jazz Band Concert at 8 p.m. Saturday at UNLV's Judy Bayley Theater. Admission is free. Call 799-3440.

The Desert Chorale's chorus and orchestra presents its annual holiday performance of "The Sounds of Christmas," at 7:30 p.m. Monday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Admission is free. Call 531-3550.

Children perform

Lied Community School presents its first Christmas recital at 6 p.m. today at 5350 W. Tropical Parkway. Admission is free. Call 229-5072.

Guitar ensemble

The Las Vegas Classical Guitar Ensemble presents its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 507-3964.

Jazz band

Las Vegas All-Star High School Jazz Band presents a concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.

Saxophones

Las Vegas Jazz Society presents its ninth annual Tenor Madness concert at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $15; $10 for seniors and students ages 11 and younger. Call 455-7340.

Holiday concerts

John Brent Ledwon presents "A Glorious Christmas Organ Concert" at 7 p.m. today and maestro Bernard Baskin will perform "The Bells Are Ringing" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. Admission to both events is $12. Call 966-1424.

Las Vegas Gamble-Aires Barbershop Harmony Chorus and the local chapter of the SPEDSQSA present "Harmonize the World," a holiday music show, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors. Call 254-5822.

Holiday shows

UNLV's Chamber Chorale presents "A Christmas Portrait," featuring the songs "White Christmas," "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)," "O Holy Night" and "The Twelve Days of Christmas," at 8 p.m. Saturday at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson. Admission is free. Call 895-1575.

Concerts staged

Community College of Southern Nevada Choral Program presents "Messiah Sing-In," at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nicholas J. Horn Theater, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Admission is $5. Call 651-5483.

Also at the Horn Theater, CCSN's Concert Band presents its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday members of the Jazz Studies Program will perform. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday the College Singers, Chamber Choir and Vocal Jazz Singers will sing holiday selections. Admission to each event is $5.

'Characters'

"Cyrus Schwartzberg (and Other Memorable Characters)," an exhibit by China Adams, is on display through Dec. 15 at UNLV's Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Call 895-3893.

'Prince' exhibit

"The Prince," an exhibit by actor Tony Curtis featuring paintings, prints, drawings and sculptural assemblages, is on display through Jan. 25 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum. Call 895-3381.

'Anteaters'

"Anteaters: Fast Food Specialists," a Smithsonian traveling exhibit about the life of the Central and South American anteater, is on display through Dec. 30 at Las Vegas Natural History Museum, 900 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is $5.50 for adults; $4.50 for students, seniors and military; $3 for children ages 4-12. Call 384-3466.

Family riches

"The Riches of Family: An American Journey From Slavery to Prosperity," paintings by Rick Hyman, are on display through Feb. 23 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.

Landscape works

The oil landscape artwork of Las Vegan Dale Cox is on display throughout December at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Call 397-2193.

'Artist at Play'

"Artist at Play," an exhibit featuring the works of the winners and finalists of the "Best of Show" competition, is on display through Jan. 19 at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-4856.

'Contemporary Art'

"Native American Contemporary Art," an exhibit of functional and decorative items by Native Americans, is on display through Jan. 29 at McCarran International Airport's C gates. Call 455-4856.

Sculptures

"Awhile," the works of sculptor Aristotle Georgiades, are on display through Jan. 13 at Charleston Heights Center's gallery, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6074.

Mixed media

Mixed-media works by artists Joy Snyder, Karla Rehm and Kathryn Gilbert are on display through Jan. 13 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 269-3000.

Weavings displayed

Weavings by artist Charlene Laughing, in honor of Navajo tradition, are on display through Jan. 15 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 647-2117.

History on display

An exhibit relating to Native American history is on display through Jan. 15 at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 435-1840.

Religious works

"El Favor de los Santos: Mexican Retablo Painting," an exhibit of religious works painted on tin plates, is on display through Jan. 13 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors; $2 for students. Call 507-3630.

'Lost Wages'

"Livin' in Lost Wages," an exhibit of mixed-media works by Alissa A. Ward, is on display through Jan. 6 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 243-7323.

Local artists

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Navajo arts and crafts by Leonard Gene and Annie Taylor are on display through Jan. 20 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Call 368-4411.

Display cases

Artifacts dealing with Native American tribes indigenous to Nevada are on display through Jan. 30 at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 228-1940.

Rodeo history

"Cowboy Up! One Hundred Years of Rodeo," an exhibit featuring artifacts, art and photographs chronicling rodeo's history, is on display through March 11 at the Nevada State Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Call 486-5205.

Watercolors

"Nevada Watercolor Society," an exhibit of works by the members of the Nevada Watercolor Society, is on display through Dec. 16 at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 733-7810.

Metro display

"Metro Art," an arts and crafts by members of the Metropolitan Police Department, is on display through Sunday at West Charleston Library's Art Gallery, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 873-3682.

Native American

An exhibit about Native American tribes indigenous to Nevada is on display through Thursday at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Call 454-4575.

'Vegas Vanitas'

The "Vegas Vanitas" art exhibit is on display through Dec. 15 in UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall lobby. Call 895-3031.

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