Performing Arts for July 11, 2003

Friday, July 11, 2003 | 8:36 a.m.

Music

Guitar concert

Local guitarists Gary Queen and Bill Moio will perform at 7 p.m. today at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $15 general, $12 for seniors, children. 455-7340.

Children's concerts

The Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents the following concerts this week as part of its 19th season of the Children's Summer Concert Series. Admission is $3. 229-6383 or 229-6211:

"Songs and Stories of Latin America" -- 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Felix Pitre share his Hispanic culture through stories, songs and dances of Mexico and Puerto Rico.

"Imagination in Motion" -- 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Laugh with Paul Rajeckas and Neil Intraub as they provide pantomime, modern dance, vaudeville, dialogue and audience participation.

Concert series

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

Christian rock

Ascension, a contemporary 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 a "Local Band Night" at 9 p.m. every Thursday at 365 Convention Center Drive. The event is free for both participating bands and patrons. 731-1925.

Theater

'The Taffetas'

The Las Vegas Little Theatre presents "The Taffetas" at 8 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at 3844 Schiff Drive. Tickets are $18 for adults and $17 for seniors and students for regular shows and $25 for the gala show. 362-7996.

Outdoor theater

The State Parks Cultural Arts Board presents "Oklahoma!" the second play in its "Super Summer Theatre 2003" series, at 8 p.m. today, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, 18 miles west on Charleston Boulevard in Red Rock Canyon. Tickets are $7. 594-7529 or 895-2787.