Datebook

Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 | 9:30 a.m.

Author appears

Cedric the Entertainer will sign copies of his new book, "Grown A$$ Man," at 7 p.m. Thursday at Borders Books & Music, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd. Call 258-0999.

'Identity,' 'Abroad'

Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity presents its "Identity Crisis" film series, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday with a screening of "Paris, Texas," at Clark County Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Call 734-6806.

The "Innocence Abroad" film series kicks off with a screening of 1971's "Walkabout," at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Winchester Center Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. The films in this series are not recommended for children. Call 455-7340.

Deadline looms

The Clark County Parks and Recreation's Cultural Division is searching for sculptors and artists working in three-dimensional media to submit samples of their work by Jan. 18 for the "E Pluribis Artis" invitational exhibit. Call 455-4856.

Singers needed

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society is auditioning singers for its Musical Arts Chorus. Auditions are 7 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Alta Ham Fine Arts Building, room 147. Call 451-6672.

Pianist performs

Pianist Elyane Laussade will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. Admission is $12. Call 966-1424.

Piano recital

Piano students will perform at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Las Vegas Academy library, 315 S. 7th St. Admission is free. Call 799-7800.

Red, white & blue

The Performing Arts Society of Nevada presents its Brown Bag Series concert "Getting it Together Once Again," at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Center Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $15. Call 658-6741.

Philharmonic

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform "A Family Guide to the Orchestra" at 2 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Admission is $20 and $40; $10 and $20 for students 18 and younger. Call 895-2787.

'Classic Touch'

The Nevada Chamber Symphony presents the concert "Music with the Classic Touch" at 7 p.m. Thursday at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Tickets are $15; $12 for students and seniors, $3 for children under age 18. Call 433-9280.

Dance show

Las Vegas Academy's dance students will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the academy's auditorium, 315 S. 7th St. Admission is $5. Call 799-7800.

Two artists

The West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., will display the skyscape photographs of Henderson artist Helen Murphy Monday through March 9, and the gaming memorabilia of Mike Pertgen. Call 229-4800.

'High Heels'

"God Loves High Heels 2," an exhibit of paintings by Las Vegan Edward Achey, is on display through Feb. 15 at the Arts Factory, 109 E. Charleston Blvd.

'Ancient Lands

"Ancient Lands through Modern Glasses," an exhibit of Arizona landscapes by photographer Jim Berg, is on display through Jan. 27 at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

'Emperor' exhibit

"The Emperor Gets Dressed," an exhibit based on the tale "The Emperor's New Clothes," is on display through Feb. 5 at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Call 507-3900.

'Water Works'

"Water Works and Related Sites," a photograph exhibit by Kevin Kemner, of structures and sites related to water, is on display through Feb. 3 at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 507-3940.

'Camera Club'

"The Best of Nevada Camera Club 2001," an exhibit of works by members of the club, is on display through Jan. 29 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 507-4010.

Anderson works

Oil and Masonite paintings by artist Joni Anderson are on display through March 3 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.

'Moon' works

"By the Light of the Moon," an exhibit of moon-themed paintings by California artist Barbara Ann Amam is on display Tuesday through March 5 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

History exhibit

An exhibit honoring African-American History Month is on display Wednesday through March 24 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 507-3980.

Works by Braatz

An exhibit of watercolor, oil and pastel works by artist RJ Braatz is on display Thursday through April 2 at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 507-3790.

'Voice' displayed

"Lift Every Voice," an exhibit by Las Vegas Art Academy students, in honor of African American History Month, is on display through March 7 at Clark County Library Art Gallery, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 507-3400.

Handcrafted

"Quilts," an exhibit of contemporary quilts in honor of African American History Month by local artists Evelyn Thomas and Marie Bracy, is on display through March 19 at Whitney Library Art Gallery, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 507-4010.

"Quilts of History," also by artists Thomas and Bracy, is on display through March 24 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 507-3980.

'Landscape' works

"Landscape," an exhibit of paintings by artist Margaret Loyd, is on display through March 31 at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

Oils displayed

Oil paintings by figurative artist Valerie Montpetit are on display through April 9 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Call 507-3820.

Christensen works

An exhibit of works by illustrator James Christensen is on display through May 6 at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Call 507-3900.

'Rainforest'

"Rainforest: Contemporary Paintings by International Artists," an exhibit about the natural beauty and intrigue of rainforests, is on display Jan. 18 through March 3 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 260-4700.

Brainard works

The exhibit "Joe Brainard: A Retrospective" is on display Jan. 22 through Feb. 28 at UNLV's Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery.

Women artists

A exhibit featuring the works of Jewish women artists will be on display at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Ave. Call 733-6292.

Watercolors

An exhibit of works by Ali Tenney Boyer is on display through Jan. 31 at the Lost City Museum in Overton. Admission is $2; children under 18 are admitted free. Call 455-4856.

'Youth' exhibit

"Voices of Youth," an exhibit that uses oral histories to illustrate life in the American West from the perspective of rural Nevada teenagers, is on display through Jan. 27 at Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 382-3445.

'Grain' displayed

"With the Grain," an exhibit of woodwork pieces by three craftsmen, is on display through Jan. 23 at the County Government Center rotunda, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Call 455-4856.

Rodeo photos

"This Contest Is for Real Hands: Rodeo Photographs of the 1930s," photos of an old-time Western rodeo, is on display through Saturday at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson.

'Prince' exhibit

"The Prince," an exhibit by actor Tony Curtis featuring paintings, prints, drawings and sculptural assemblages, is on display through Jan. 25 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum. Call 895-3381.

'American Journey'

"The Riches of Family: An American Journey From Slavery to Prosperity," an exhibit of paintings by Rick Hyman, is on display through Feb. 23 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 229-6211.

'Artist at Play'

The "Artist at Play," exhibit, featuring the works of the winners and finalists of the "Best of Show" competition, is on display through Jan. 19 at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-4856.

'Contemporary Art'

"Native American Contemporary Art," an exhibit of functional and decorative items by Native American artists, is on display through Jan. 29 at McCarran International Airport's C gates. Call 455-4856.

Sculptures

"Awhile," an exhibit featuring the works of sculptor Aristotle Georgiades, is on display through Sunday at Charleston Heights Center's gallery, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6074.

Mixed media

"Sights of Sirens -- A Creative Odyssey," mixed-media works by artists Joy Snyder, Karla Rehm and Kathryn Gilbert, are on display through Sunday at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

Weaving displayed

Weavings by artist Charlene Laughing in Navajo tradition are on display through Tuesday at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 507-3980.

History exhibit

An exhibit on the history of Native Americans is on display through Tuesday at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 507-3790.

Religious works

"El Favor de los Santos: Mexican Retablo Painting," an exhibit of religious works painted on tin plates, is on display through Sunday at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors; $2 for students. Call 360-8000.

Arts, crafts

Navajo arts and crafts by Leonard Gene and Annie Taylor are on display through Jan. 20 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. Call 507-3820.

Nevada artifacts

Artifacts of Native American tribes indigenous to Nevada are on display through Jan. 30 at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 507-3630.

Rodeo history

"Cowboy Up! One Hundred Years of Rodeo," an exhibit featuring artifacts, art and photographs chronicling the history of rodeo, is on display through March 11 at the Nevada State Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Call 486-5205.