Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Datebook

Herzog classic

As part of its "A World of Cinema" film series, Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity presents "Even Dwarfs Started Out Small," directed by Werner Herzog, at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Call 734-6806.

Young and old

The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., presents its Poets Corner, an open-mike session for adults, hosted by Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney, at 7:30 p.m. today. A poets' corner for children ages 8-16 will be from noon-1 p.m. Saturday. Call 229-4800.

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.

Concert scheduled

The Bill Trujillo Jazz Quintet will perform at 7:30 p.m. today at the Civic Center Plaza outdoor amphitheater, 200 Water St. in Henderson. Admission is free. Call 565-2367.

Grove performs

Saxaphonist Carl Grove leads his combo with music from the 1930s and '40s for dancing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $12 at the door. Call 229-6383.

Galleria at Sunset

The Tommy Alvarado Jazz Quartet performs from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday as part of the ongoing "Jazz at Sunset" series at the Galleria at Sunset mall, 1300 W. Sunset Road in Henderson. Admission is free. Call 434-0202.

For young people

The Young People's Summer Concert Series continues at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday with a performance by children's performer Dana at the Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $3, Call 455-7340.

Mamet work

The Las Vegas Little Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Glengarry Glen Ross" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Admission is $12; $10 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

'Rodin works

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

'Mexicano'

The 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.

Inaugural exhibit

The inaugural sandhi-group exhibition, featuring the works of artists, senior academics and gallerists, is on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, through Aug. 15, at UNLV's Donna Beam Art Gallery. Call 895-3237.

Exotic art

The 11th-annual Sensual and Erotic Art Exhibition, presented by the Lifestyles Organization, is on display from noon-6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27 and 28 in Tropicana's Grand Ballroom. Lectures and an auction will be featured. Call (714) 538-0973.

Photos exhibited

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

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.

Local artists

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

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.

Lang and students

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

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 Aug. 27 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800. S. Brush St. Call 229-6383.

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.

Two 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.

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