Performing Arts for August 16, 2002

Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 | 9:01 a.m.

Theater

Summer camp show

Members of the Winchester Summer Day Camp and instructors Bob Blaske, Kelly Loignon, Gayle Carlton and Tammy Connelly perform at 4 p.m. today in the Winchester Theater and Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is free. 455-7340.

Also at Winchester, the Performing Arts Society of Nevada's National Globe Theatre will present "The Life and Times of Lillie Langtry" at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10. 658-6741.

Black history

"China" Hudson is joined by dancers, musicians, singers, poets, thespians and educators in paying tribute to past and present African-Americans in "Black 365" at 1 p.m. Saturday in the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Outdoor musical

Super Summer Theatre presents the musical comedy "Annie" at 8 p.m. tonight through Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on West Charleston Boulevard. Performances continue Wednesday through Aug. 24. Tickets are $7 to $10. 594-7529.

Jackie Robinson

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents Bryan Harnetiaux's play "National Pastime," about Jackie Robinson, America's first black big league baseball player, at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 24 and 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at its Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8; $5 for senior citizens. 651-4526.

'twentysomething'

Opening tonight: The comic soap opera "twentysomething" will be presented by Nevada Theatre Company at midnight Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 23 at 2928 Lake East Drive. Tickets are $5. 873-0191.

Music

Ham Hall

The Las Vegas Music Festival, Concert 3, will be performed at 2 p.m. Saturday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Admission is free. Call 895-2787.

Summertime blues

The city of North Las Vegas hosts Jazz 'n' Blues night on the steps of City Hall, 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas, featuring the Cunninghams and the Spell Casters, at 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. 633-1000.

Summer concert

The City of Las Vegas' Department of Leisure Services presents its Summer Fiesta Splash Concert with music, dancing, food and swimming from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Municipal Swimming Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road. Admission is $5; $3 under 14; $10 family of four. 229-2482.

Concert

Cantor Renee Campos and accompanist Bernard Baskin present the concert "Salute to the World" 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $18. 242-2111.

Peggy Lee tribute

UNLV's Theatre Department and Nevada Conservatory Theatre present "Fever: A Tribute to Peggy Lee" featuring Lezlie Anders with music arranged by her husband, Buddy Greco, at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Aug. 24 and 2 p.m. Aug. 25 at Judy Bayley Theatre. Greco will conduct the UNLV Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $25. 895-2787.

Shanta performs

Parents' Choice award-winner Shanta performs folktales and plays musical instruments from various world cultures 10 a.m. Thursday at Sahara West Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Admission is free. 507-3820.

Storytelling

Sign Design Theater presents a performance of American sign language with storytelling and theater at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. 507-3710.

Dance

Henderson

The City of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department's Poolside Rhythms summer concert series concludes with a poolside Polynesian dance performance by Tamaeva at 7 p.m. Saturday at Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 Galleria Drive. Admission is $8; $5 for senior citizens and children. 565-2367.