Datebook

Friday, March 8, 2002 | 9:18 a.m.

Authors appear

Las Vegan Flynn Barkan will read from his collection pof poetry, as well as sign copies of his book, "A Cacophony of Near Fatal Mistakes," at 7 p.m. today at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 507-3400.

Retired Air Force Col. William Morales will discuss techniques on researching ancestors and sign copies of his book, "41st Alabama Regiment CSA: A Narrative History," at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Call 507-3900.

Jessi Winchester, a prostitute-turned-political-candidate, will sign copies of her book, "From Bordello to Ballot Box," at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. (507-4010), and at noon Thursday at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. (507-3760).

Randy Weaver, whose family was at the center of the Ruby Ridge, Idaho, siege, will sign copies of his book, "The Federal Siege At Ruby Ridge," Saturday and Sunday at the Gun & Knife Show at Cashman Center. Call (319) 923-4003.

Classics covered

Longtime Las Vegas resident Walter Mason will read works of fiction by such noted black authors as Toni Morrison, Ralph Ellison and James Baldwin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 507-3500.

Forestieri's works

Local artist Susanne Forestieri will discuss her work and the life of a professional artist at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3710.

Women's history

In honor of National Women's History Month, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents its "Women Director's Film Festival," featuring Agnes Varda's "Le Bonheur" at 11 a.m., "Vagabond" at 1 p.m. and "One Hundred and One Nights" at 3 p.m. Saturday at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 507-3940.

Also, the library district, in conjunction with the group Nevadans Organized to Better Address Diversity, continues a film festival featuring the works of women directors with Alison Maclean's "Jesus' Son" at 7:15 p.m. Monday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Call 507-3400.

Horseman's Park

The Las Vegas Arabian Horse Association presents its 37th annual Class A horse show at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Horseman's Park, 5800 E. Flamingo Road. Call 655-3475.

Actors needed

Nevada Theatre Company will hold auditions for its upcoming production "Romeo and Juliet" from 1-5 p.m. Sunday and 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, at 2928 Lake East Drive. Call 873-0191.

Upcoming auction

The Las Vegas Northwest Rotary Club is in search of artists' works to be donated for its first art auction, scheduled for May 18. For information call Vickie L. Wille at 878-9562.

Plays staged

"Top Girls," a play exploring the sacrifices women have made to succeed, will be presented at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $6. Call 895-2787.

"La Ronde," which studies the complexities of sexual relationships, will be presented at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at Community College of Southern Nevada's Little Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors. (For audiences age 15 and older). Call 651-5483.

UNLV student organization Women Against Violence presents the play "The Vagina Monologues" at 8 p.m. today at the university's Judy Bayley Theatre, to benefit area women's shelters and clinics. Call 895-2787.

UNLV's Ten Minute Play Festival, featuring the works of graduate playwriting students, will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday through March 16, and 2 p.m. March 17 at the university's Paul Harris Theatre. Tickets are $3. Call 895-1575.

The Center Stage Inc. presents the contemporary play "Before it Hits Home," about a black, bisexual musician who contracts AIDS, at 8 p.m. Thursday, through March 16, and 4 p.m. March 17. Performances continue March 21-24 at West Las Vegas Library Theater, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Tickets are $15; $10 for seniors and students. Call 396-7422.

'Golden Years'

"The Golden Years of Radio," featuring re-creations of original radio episodes performed by Nathan Tannenbaum, Mike McCartney, David Bert and Sandy Hackett, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday at Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd. Tickets are $12. Call 966-1424.

Musical revues

Jade Productions presents the musical revue "Showtune," at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, at Whitney Library's Concert Hall, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. Tickets are $15; $13.50 for seniors and students; $10 for children ages 11 and younger. Call 263-6385.

Actors Repertory Theatre presents the Rodgers and Hart musical revue "Beguiled Again" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday at Summerlin Library Theatre, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets are $15-$20. Call 647-7469.

Area youngsters

More than 60 young people -- musicians, dancers, singers, comedians and magicians -- will compete in the city of Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division's 23rd Annual Search for Talent Competition, which kicks off with the Junior Division (ages 10-14) at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reed Whipple Culture Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Contests continue March 16 and 23. Admission is free. Call 229-6211.

Guest artists

The Youth Camerata Orchestra presents guest artists Isreal Chorberg and Tamara Kezerov performing Felix Mendelssohn's Concerto in D for Violin, Piano and String Orchestra, at 2 p.m. Saturday at Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $7; $5 for seniors and students.

'Puccini' presented

The Performing Arts Society of Nevada's Las Vegas Lyric Company presents "An Afternoon With Puccini," featuring four area opera singers accompanied by a pianist, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at UNLV's Beam Music Center. Admission is $20. Call 658-6741.

Notre Dame singers

The University of Notre Dame Glee Club will perform from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $10; $5 for children 12 and younger. Call 651-7306.

'Strings' concert

The Las Vegas Jazz Society presents its third annual "Strings Attached" concert, featuring a 21-piece string section, at 2 p.m. Sunday at Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $15; $10 for seniors and students. Call 229-6383.

Young artists

The Henderson Civic Symphony presents its eighth annual Young Artist Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center in Henderson. Call 565-2367.

Vienna Orchestra

As part of UNLV's "Charles Vanda Master Series," the Vienna Chamber Orchestra will perform with pianist/musical director Philippe Entremont at 8 p.m. Saturday at the university's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Call 895-2787.

'In Black'

The 5th Las Vegas Vocal Extravaganza "In Black," featuring choirs from four of the country's historically black colleges, will be presented at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Paris Las Vegas' le Theatre des Arts. Tickets are $20. Call 946-4567.

Area students

The Clark County School District's Fine Arts Division presents its Middle School Choral Festival at 3 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Call 895-2787.

Dance competition

"I Love Dance," a regional dance competition, will be presented at 8 a.m. Sunday at UNLV's Artemus Ham Concert Hall. Call 895-2787.

Francis works

"Remaking the World: The Art of Sam Francis, 1950-1992," featuring works by the abstract painter, is on display through April 21 at Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Call 360-8000.

Eddy exhibit

"This is woman's hour ... The Life of Mary Baker Eddy," a touring exhibit, is on display through April 28 at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. Call 507-3980.

Student works

The mixed-media artwork of students from the Nevada School of the Arts is on display through May 15 at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Call 507-3900.

'Studio America'

"Robert Blake -- Studio America," works by Blake depicting wildlife and nature, as well as a selection of Native American artifacts and portraits, is on display through May 12 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. Call 507-3760.

'Family Matters'

"Family Matters," an exhibit of oils by artist Susanne Forestieri, is on display through April 21 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Call 507-3490.

'Material World'

"Material World: A Global Family Portrait," featuring the works of 16 international photographers, is on display through May 12 at the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Call 382-3445.

'Powwow' exhibit

"Powwow: Native American Celebration," an exhibit of color photographs, is on display through April 26 at the Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson. Call 455-7955.

Mixed media

"E Pluribus Artis," an exhibit showcasing sculptures and three-dimensional works, is on display through March 22 at the County Government Center, 500 Grand Central Parkway. Call 455-8242.

'Flights' displayed

"Flights of Fancy," an exhibit of baskets, vessels and wall hangings by members of the Great Basin Basketmakers of Reno, is on display through April 30 at McCarran International Airport's "C" gates. Call 455-4856.

DePry's works

"Between the Lines," an exhibit of prints and wood-block panels by UNLV student Daryl DePry, is on display through March 29 at Winchester Center Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Call 455-4856.

Yucca Mountain

"Universal Warning Sign: Yucca Mountain," an exhibit of proposed Yucca Mountain warning signs by artists from around the country, is on display through Saturday at UNLV's Barrick Museum. Call 898-0511.

Acrylic works

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 Black 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.

Two artists

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

History exhibit

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

Works by Braatz

Watercolor, oil and pastel works by RJ Braatz are on display through April 2 at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. Call 507-3790.

Quilt displays

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

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

Christensen works

Works by illustrator James Christensen are on display through May 4 at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. Call 507-3900.

Rodeo history

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

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