Datebook for Nov. 21, 2003

Friday, Nov. 21, 2003 | 8:33 a.m.

'All for Women Expo'

The city of Las Vegas presents the "All for Women Expo" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center, 101 Pavilion Center Drive. Admission is free. 229-1108.

Poets' Corner

Poets Corner, a series featuring established poets and open-mike participants, continues at 7 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 West Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Workshop

Mujahid Ramadan will instruct young men in the principles of rites of passage in America in a workshop entitled, "Putting the Man Back in the Hood: Manhood," from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Movie in the Park

The city of Las Vegas presents "Movie in the Park" from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today at the Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. The event moves inside in inclement weather. 229-1607.

Cultural festival

Durango High School presents "Ye Olde World Culture Feste 2003" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 7100 W. Dewey Drive. The event features singing, dancing, music, storytelling, games and more. Admission is $3 or $2 in advance. Proceeds benefit Durango's Performing Arts and Student Organizations. 799-5850.

Children's programs

A variety of children's programs on Native American Culture are planned this week as part of Native American Heritage Month. All are free, but pre-registration is required for some events:

Fry bread:

Tuesday -- 7 p.m., Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Rock Art -- Petroglyphs and Pictographs:

Saturday -- 11 a.m., Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

Saturday -- 2 p.m., West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.

Book groups

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:

Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.

Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Acting workshops

The New City Theatre, 2900 Patrick Lane, is offering free acting workshops for those over the age of 18 from 1-3 p.m. every Saturday. 547-1228.

Drama workshop

A free community drama workshop will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays in the main showroom of the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 457-0234.