Datebook

Friday, June 22, 2001 | 8:43 a.m.

Screenings

The West Las Vegas Arts Center Amphitheater, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., presents "Stuart Little" 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 "Pieces s' Identities," a modern fairy tale/lighthearted farce calling for Africa's dispersed children to return, 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.

The West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., hosts a "Star Wars" film festival from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, featuring "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," and at 2 p.m. Sunday with "Star Wars -- Episode I: The Phantom Menace." Admission is free. Call 878-3597.

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. Call 734-0007.

Authors appears

Gary C. King, author of the true-crime novels "The Texas 7" and "An Early Grave," will sign copies of his books from 1-3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 3860 S. Maryland Parkway.

Jo Ann Colton, author of "The Entrepreneurs Guide to Business Basics 101," will host a free workshop about opening a business from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at B. Dalton Bookseller at the Meadows mall. Call 878-4405.

Batty topic

"The Bats Around Us, Getting to Know Your Neighbors" is the title of a presentation by the Lake Mead National Recreation Area at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

Players needed

Signature Production will audition adults for its production of "Arsenic and Old Lace" from 5:15-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris St. Auditions will continue from 1:10-4:30 p.m. June 30 at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 878-PLAY.

'South Pacific'

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

Snell stars

National Globe Theatre presents "A Private Spirit: The Wit and Music of Noel Coward," featuring Don Snell, at 7:30 p.m. today and 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15. Call 658-6741.

Benefit

Theatre in the Valley presents the musical revue "Broadway Boulevard" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Henderson Civic Outdoor Amphitheater, 240 Water St. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit the company's building fund.

New Vision

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

Chorus performs

The Las Vegas Gamble-Aires Barbershop Harmony Chorus performs at 7 p.m. Thursday and 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $12; $10 for seniors and students. Call 435-9577.

Annual battle

The nonprofit Worldfolk Foundation's third annual Battle of the Bands festival continues at 7 p.m. today through Sunday and June 29 at GameWorks, 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Local bands will perform. Performances continue at area venues through Thursday. Call 220-6043.

Spring concert

Merluzzi Dance Center presents its spring concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Call 254-6712.

Unusual books

The works of artist Sue Cotter, who creates handmade books using various materials, is on display Thursday 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 is on display Thursday through July 26 at the Fine Arts Gallery at the Community College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus. Call 651-4205.

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.

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.

Schimbeck's work

"Recent Work," an exhibit featuring paintings, watercolors, pastels and charcoal works by Stacy Shimbeck, is on display throughout June at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Call (702) 397-2193.

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.

'New Works'

"Merrilee Hortt: New Works," featuring drawings and mixed-media compositions, is on display through July 6 at the Winchester Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-7340.

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.

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.