Friday, Dec. 21, 2001 | 9:45 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 Jan. 1 at Sunset Park. Admission is $10 per vehicle. Call 597-1107.
Authors appear
Denny Griffin will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "Killer in Pair-A-Dice," from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton Booksellers at Boulevard mall. Call 735-0008.
Frederik Weller, author of the books "The Maelstrom" and "Always Courage," will sign copies of his books from noon-4 p.m. Saturday at B. Dalton Booksellers at Meadows mall. Call 878-4405.
Comedian Rita Rudner will sign copies of her book "Tickled Pink," at 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books & Music, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 638-0154.
West Las Vegas
The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., presents its Poets Corner, an open-mike session hosted by Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney, at 7 p.m. today. Call 229-4800.
'Youth' exhibit
"Voices of Youth," an exhibit that uses oral histories to illustrate life in the American West from the perspective of rural Nevada teenagers, is on display through Jan. 27 at Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 382-3445.
'Grain' displayed
"With the Grain," an exhibit of woodwork pieces by three craftsmen, is on display through Jan. 23 at the County Government Center rotunda, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Call 455-4856.
Rodeo photos
"This Contest Is for Real Hands: Rodeo Photographs of the 1930s," an exhibit of photos, is on display through Jan. 12 at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson.
'Characters'
"Cyrus Schwartzberg (and Other Memorable Characters)," an exhibit by China Adams, is on display Saturday 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.
'American Journey'
"The Riches of Family: An American Journey From Slavery to Prosperity," an exhibit of paintings by Rick Hyman, is on display through Feb. 23 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.
Oil landscapes
The oil landscapes of Las Vegan Dale Cox are on display throughout December at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Call 397-2193.
'Artist at Play'
The "Artist at Play" 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 American artists, is on display through Jan. 29 at McCarran International Airport's C gates. Call 455-4856.
'Anteaters' exhibit
"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 the 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.
Sculpture
"Awhile," an exhibit featuring the works of sculptor Aristotle Georgiades, is 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 Navajo tradition are on display through Jan. 15 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 647-2117.
History exhibit
An exhibit on the history of Native Americans 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.
Arts, crafts
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.
Nevada artifacts
Artifacts of 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 the history of rodeo, is on display through March 11 at the Nevada State Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Call 486-5205.
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