Datebook

Friday, July 6, 2001 | 8:53 a.m.

River mysteries

U.S. Park Service rangers from the Alan Bible Visitors Center in Boulder City present "Mysteries of the Deep," an education program about the people and history of the Colorado River, at 7 p.m. today. Call 293-8990.

Screenings

The Ubuntu Video Club concludes its series on African films with a showing of "Three Tales From Senegal," a trilogy of fables including "Le Fran," "Picc Mi" and "Fary L'Anesse," at noon Saturday, followed by a discussion moderated by Nigerian educator and writer Dorothy Ukagebu at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free (ages 17 and older). Call 229-4800.

As part of its "A World of Cinema" film series, the organization Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity will present "The Exterminating Angel" at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Call 734-6806.

Las Vegas' Department of Leisure Services kicks off its annual Family Film Festival with a screening of "Dinosaur" at 8 p.m. Thursday at Jaycee Park at South Eastern and St. Louis avenues. Admission is free. Call 229-6211.

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., hosts its Foreign Film Festival beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with a screening of "Central Station," followed at 12:30 p.m. by "Shall We Dance" and at 2:45 p.m. with "Life Is Beautiful." Admission is free. Call 878-3597.

Community band

Musicians ages 50 and older are wanted for a band being organized by the West Flamingo Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Call 455-7742.

Chorberg performs

Noted violinist Israel Chorberg will perform a concert at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $7; $5 for seniors and children under age 12. Call 455-7340.

Swingin' sounds

The Jerry Blake Orchestra, directed by Jim Maffett, performs the tunes of Benny Goodman, Harry James and the Dorseys for dancers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $12 at the door. Call 229-6383.

Crowl at bookstore

Recording artist Christy Crowl, who is touring in support of her self-titled CD and its chart-climbing single "Beautiful," will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Borders Bookstore, 1445 W. Sunset Road in Henderson.

Young people

As part of its Young People's Summer Concerts series, the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, presents entertainer Rick Scott at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $3. Call 455-7340.

The city of Las Vegas kicks off its Children's Summer Concert Series at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., with music for children ages 5 and older. Tickets are $3. Call 229-6383.

Worldfolk event

The Worldfolk Foundation continues its Battle of the Bands competition at 7 p.m. today at the Brickhouse, 6126 S. Sandhill Road. The finals will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at GameWorks, 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Call 220-6043.

'Sappho' staged

The Center Stage Inc. presents "Sappho in Love," about three goddesses who spar over their devotion for a poet, at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Flamingo Library Theater, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $15. Call 396-7422.

Sculptures

The contemporary works of UNLV sculpture teacher Keith Conley are on display through Aug. 17 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway.

Watercolors

"The Tuesday and Wednesday Watercolorist," featuring the works of Southern Nevada artist Charlotte Lang and students of her Moapa Valley classes, are on display through July 30 at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Call (702) 397-2193.

'New Works'

"Merrilee Hortt: New Works," featuring drawings and mixed-media compositions, are on display through today at the Winchester Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-7340.

Oil works

The oil paintings of California artist Lida Lowrey are on display through Saturday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center Gallery, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North.

Asian art

The Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., presents "Asian Art Now 2001," featuring a cross-section of contemporary Asian art. It runs through July 15. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors; $2 for students. Call 360-8000.

Unusual books

"Books and Boxes," featuring Sue Cotter's handmade books, influenced by her travels and experiences in Nevada, are on display through Aug. 27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800. S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

Pair of artists

The works of artists Anne Hoff and Wayne Littlejohn are on display through July 26 at the Community College of Southern Nevada's Fine Arts Gallery on the Cheyenne campus. Call 651-4205.

Local artists

"Tuscarora," a multimedia exhibit featuring the works of four local artists, is on display through July 27 at the Contemporary Arts Collective, 103 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 102. Call 382-3886.

Tugnon's works

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

Nevada artists

"Handed Down: Nevada's Living Folk Art," work 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.