Datebook

Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 | 8:57 a.m.

Authors appear

Terry Goodkind will sign copies of his new book, "The Pillars of Creation," at 2 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books & Music, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. Call 638-0154.

Rita Rudner will discuss and sign copies of her novel "Tickled Pink," at 3 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Henderson. Call 434-1607.

Ricci Martin, son of late entertainer Dean Martin, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, "That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean Martin," at 4 p.m. Saturday at Borders Books & Music, 2323 S. Decatur Blvd. Call 638-0154.

'Chip Show'

The website Vegaschips.com will host its "Chip Show," an exhibit of gaming chips and casino collectibles, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Palace Station's Grand Ballroom. Admission is $5. Call 432-6205.

Kroloff speaks

The UNLV School of Architecture will host speaker Reed Kroloff, editor-in-chief of Architecture magazine, at 6 p.m. Monday at the campus' Paul B. Sogg architecture building. Admission is free. Call 895-3031.

Series continue

The French Directors Film Series concludes with 1998's "The Dreamlife of Angels," directed by Robert Guediguian, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $2. Call 229-6383.

The "Innocence Abroad" film series continues with a screening of 1971's "Billy Budd," 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.

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

Book discussion

UNLV's College of Liberal Arts students will discuss the book "The Lord of the Rings: A Look Behind the Movie" from 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the Barrick Museum auditorium. Call 895-3401.

Piano recital

The Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. Seventh St., presents a piano recital at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. Call 799-7800.

Wind works

UNLV's music department presents its Wind Orchestra Concert III, featuring Travis and Teppei, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Admission is free. Call 895-3734.

Quintet concert

Las Vegas Woodwind Quintet will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free. Call 229-6211.

Mozart birthday

A recital by Sierra Winds honoring Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday will be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $8; $6 for seniors and children 11 and younger. Call 455-7340.

Mason tribute

"On Stage: An Evening With Walter Mason and Friends," featuring the Jimmy Wilkens Quintet, will be presented at 8 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. Call 229-4800.

Plays staged

Las Vegas Little Theatre presents Christopher Durang's comedy "Beyond Therapy," at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Admission is $13; $11 for seniors and students. Call 362-7996.

Actors Reperatory Theatre presents David Mamet's drama "Oleanna," at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Performances continue Thursday through Feb. 3. Tickets are $15-$20. Call 647-7469.

"Backs to the Wind," a drama about migrant workers fighting for respect, will be performed at 8 p.m. today and Feb. 1-2 at UNLV's Paul Harris Theatre. Tickets are $3.

Company performs

UNLV's Performing Arts Center presents the Alvin Ailey II Dance Company at 8 p.m. Saturday at Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Tickets are $22.50-$40.50. Call 895-4711.

Hula girls

Sun City Summerlin's Community Association presents the Magical Hula Girls at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Starbright Theater, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12. Call 966-1424.

Acrylics displayed

Acrylic paintings by Margaret Loyd are on display through March 31 at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Call 507-3860.

Honoring history

An exhibit honoring African-American History Month is on display through March 19 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 507-4010.

Historical art

"A Russian Odyssey: The Art and Times of Ivan Djeneeff" is on display through March 17 at Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 507-3630.

Oils displayed

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

Quilt displays

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

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

A 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.

History exhibit

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

Student art

"Lift Every Voice," an exhibit relating to African-American History Month by Las Vegas Arts Academy students, is on display through March 7 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 507-3400.

Power, grace

"The Rubber Glove Myth of Power and Grace," an exhibit of paintings by Constance Ehrlich, is on display through March 6 at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 229-6074.

Two artists

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

'High Heels'

"God Loves High Heels 2," paintings by Edward Achey, are on display through Feb. 15 at the Arts Factory, 109 E. Charleston Blvd. Call 676-1111.

Ancient scenes

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

'Emperor' exhibit

"The Emperor Gets Dressed," 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 photographic exhibit related to water by Kevin Kemner, is on display through Feb. 3 at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 507-3940.

Club's efforts

"The Best of Nevada Camera Club 2001" is on display through Tuesday at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Call 507-4010.

Anderson works

Oil and masonite paintings by 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," moon-themed paintings by Barbara Ann Amam, are on display through March 5 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

Nevada artifacts

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

Works by Braatz

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

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 beauty and intrigue of rain forests, is on display through March 3 at the Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 260-4700.

'Where I Live'

"Where I Live," a exhibit of works by Clark County students, is on display through Monday at The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes.

Brainard works

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

Watercolors

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

'Youth' exhibit

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

'Contemporary'

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

Rodeo history

"Cowboy Up! One Hundred Years of Rodeo" is on display through March 11 at the Nevada State Museum, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Call 486-5205.