Performing arts for August 23, 2002

Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 | 9:05 a.m.

Theater

Robinson play

The Community College of Southern Nevada presents Bryan Harnetiaux's play "National Pastime," about the first African-American to play major league baseball, at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at its Cheyenne campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave. Tickets are $8; $5 for senior citizens. 651-4526.

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. tonight and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Judy Bayley Theatre. Greco will conduct the UNLV Jazz Ensemble. Tickets are $25. 895-2787.

Outdoor musical

Super Summer Theatre presents the musical comedy "Annie" at 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park on West Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $7 to $10. 594-7529.

'twentysomething'

The comic soap opera "twentysomething" will be presented by Nevada Theatre Company at midnight tonight at 2928 Lake East Drive. Tickets are $5. 873-0191.

Stage shows

The Fremont Street Experience presents the band War on its First Street stage, while the Ohio Players perform on its Third Street stage from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. 678-5777.

Shanta performs

Parents' Choice award-winner Shanta performs folktales and plays musical instruments from various world cultures at 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Admission is free. 507-3710.

Music

Moonlight Concert

John Hammond and the Wicked Grin Band will perform as part of the Clark County Parks and Community Services Summer Concert Series 8 p.m. Saturday at the Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is $7 in advance, $10 at gate, and under 10 free. 455-8200.