Datebook for June 28, 2002

Friday, June 28, 2002 | 9:29 a.m.

Philharmonic

The July Fourth "Star Spangled Spectacular" will feature the Las Vegas Philharmonic conducted by Harold Weller in a program of patriotic music. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Hills Park, 9100 Hillpointe Road, Summerlin. Tickets are $10 to $15 and children younger than 5 are free. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking and fireworks follows the concert. Call 895-2787.

Screenings

The city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services is sponsoring an outdoor screening of "Passport to Paris -- The Olsen Twins," starring Mary Kate and Ashley, at 8:30 p.m. today at Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Road. Admission is free; bring blankets or short lawn chairs for seating. Call 229-2482.

Clark County Parks and Community Services Department continues its "Friday Family Film Fest" with a screening of "The Majestic" at 8:15 p.m. today at Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N. Durango Drive. Admission is free; bring blankets or short lawn chairs for seating. Call 455-8800.

The Library District continues its Cool Kids Cinema series with "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" a free, family movie at 3 p.m. Tuesday at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Call 507-3983.

Getaway

"All About Women," a ladies-only weekend, featuring educational, business and personal growth opportunities for women ages 25 to 65, will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the MGM Grand Conference Center. Admission is $6. Call 240-4600.

Clown theatre

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District will host "Aga-Boom," combining circus, comedy and experimental clown theatre, at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Admission is free. Call 734-7323.

Barn dance

The city of Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers sponsor an Old Time Barn Dance at 7 p.m. Saturday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $6. Call 229-6383.

Author appears

Author John Newlon will discuss gang-peer pressure among teens, from his autobiographical book "Let the Good Times Roll," at 11 a.m. Saturday at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3764.

Performers needed

The Nevada Youth Alliance's Youth Board will hold auditions in July for amateur singers, dancers, dramatic readers and musicians to participate in its upcoming "Arts in the Community -- Salute to Youth" showcase. To register (by Sunday) call 633-1610 or 633-2550.

Summer Theatre

Volunteers are needed to help collect tickets, direct traffic, sell merchandise and run concessions during Super Summer Theatre's performances at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Call Alice Altman, 877-6433.

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