Performing Arts for August 29, 2003

Friday, Aug. 29, 2003 | 8:21 a.m.

Music

Jazz

Local jazz guitarist/vocalist Calvin Brooks will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday at Starbucks, 651 N. Rainbow Road. The performances are free. 340-9391 or 499-4110.

Concert series

Central Christian Church offers a free weekly series, "Hot Summer Nights," at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the summer at 1001 New Beginnings Drive. 735-4004.

Christian rock

Ascension, a Christian rock band, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Pkwy. The performances are free. 454-8484.

Amateur night

The Beach is now hosting "Local Band Night" at 9 p.m. every Thursday at 365 Convention Center Drive. The event is free for bands and patrons. 731-1925.

Theater

Two plays

Labour of Love Productions presents the following plays next week at the Black Box Theatre on the Community College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne Campus. For ticket information, call 242-8992:

Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" -- 7 p.m. Wednesday.

William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream -- 7 p.m. Thursday.

Outdoor theater

The State Parks Cultural Arts Board presents "Ballet Meets Broadway" at 8 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 18 miles west on Charleston Boulevard in Red Rock Canyon. Tickets are $7. 594-7529 or 895-2787.