Datebook

Friday, June 15, 2001 | 8:44 a.m.

Local screenings

A G-rated Disney movie will be shown outside at 6:30 p.m. today at the Cimarron Rose Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. A matinee showing will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Call 638-8036.

The West Las Vegas Arts Center Amphitheater, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., presents "Fantasia 2000" at 8 p.m. today as part of its Neighborhood Family Film Festival. Admission is free. Call 229-4800.

The Ubuntu Video Club presents the film "Flame," a tribute to the women fighters of the Zimbabwean liberation struggle, followed by a discussion moderated by Nigerian educator and writer Dorothy Ukagebu, at noon Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free (ages 17 and older). Call 229-4800.

Adults, children

The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., sponsors a Poet's Corner for established and amateur poets, hosted by Keith Brantley and Pendelita Toney at 7:30 p.m. today. A Young Poet's Corner, for ages 8-16, will be at noon Saturday. Call 229-4800.

Drum away

Mars Music, 2747 S. Maryland Parkway, will host a free, one-hour workshop to introduce children to hand-drumming techniques on congas, timbales, bongos and other percussion instruments, at 11 a.m. Saturday and June 23. Call 734-0007.

Dad's day

"Big Toys for Big Boys," a vintage car show featuring vehicles from the 1930s-70s, will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday in honor of Father's Day, at Belz Factory Outlet World, 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

'South Pacific'

Super Summer Theatre presents "South Pacific" at 8:15 p.m. today and Saturday. Performances continue Wednesday through Saturday, through June 30 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Tickets are $7 for adults, Wednesday and Thursday; $6 seniors and students; $8 in advance (all ages), Thursday through Saturday; $10 at gate (all ages); children under 6 admitted free. Call 594-7529.

'Twelfth Night'

Nevada Theatre Company presents Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night, or What You Will" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at its Black Box Theater, 2928 Lake East Drive. Tickets are $12; $10 for students and seniors. Call 873-0191.

Hanley's work

The Las Vegas Little Theatre and Fourth Wall Productions presents William Hanley's drama "Slow Dance on the Killing Ground" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $12 general admission; $10 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

New Vision

"Wouldn't It Be Cool If ..." is an original production by New Vision Theatre of stories about the harsh realities faced by young people. It will be presented at 7 p.m. today and Saturday and June 22-23 at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $5. Call 369-9197.

Special concert

The Nevada Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Barry Ross, performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Admission is free.

'Ribbon of Life'

Golden Rainbow, an area HIV/AIDS organization, presents its 15th-annual "Ribbon of Life" fund-raising concert featuring performances by more than 300 Las Vegas performers, at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Mandalay Bay. Tickets are $25-$175, with proceeds benefiting Golden Rainbow. Call 384-2899.

Dancing music

Joe Darro, Jay Orlando & the Cousins perform music for dancing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Call 229-6383.

In the park

The Las Vegas Summer Band, comprised of student musicians and music educators, will perform big band standards, marches and Broadway show tunes at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. Admission is free.

Classic sounds

The Las Vegas Classical Guitar Ensemble concludes its season with a concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free. Call 229-6383.

Annual battle

The nonprofit Worldfolk Foundation's third annual Battle of the Bands festival continues at 7 p.m. today through Sunday at GameWorks, 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local bands will perform. Performances continue at area venues through Thursday. Call 220-6043.

Dance, gymnastics

Class Acts presents it 2001 dance and gymnastics concert at noon and 4 p.m. Saturday UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Call 451-3939.

Mexico Vivo

Mexico Vivo, a group of dancers, singers and musicians, performs at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $12. Call 229-6211.

Tugnon's works

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

Student works

Seven UNLV bachelor of fine arts candidates' work, including two- and three-dimensional pieces, photographs, prints and mixed-media, is on display through Saturday at the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery in Alta Ham Fine Arts Building. Call 895-3237.

'Southern Color'

"Southern Color," the photography of Barbara Aleene Edwards, is on display through Tuesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.

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.

Schimbeck's work

"Recent Work," an exhibit featuring paintings, watercolors, pastels and charcoal work by Stacy Shimbeck, is on display throughout June 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 July 6 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 July 7 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, through July 15. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors; $2 for students. Call 360-8000.

Local artists

"Tuscarora," an 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.