Performing arts for October 3, 2003

Friday, Oct. 3, 2003 | 8:43 a.m.

Music

Trio Eisenstadt

Trio Eisenstadt, a classical music trio, will perform a bassoon recital at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the Doc Rando Recital Hall in UNLV's Beam Music Center. Admission is free. 895-1575.

'Spirit of America'

The Las Vegas Philharmonic opens its 5th anniversary season with "The Spirit of America" at 8 p.m. Saturday at UNLV's Artemus W. Ham Hall. For information, call 895-2787.

Lunchtime concert

Free Friday lunchtime concerts will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. until Nov. 7 at Frank Wright Plaza at the corner of 4th Street and Stewart Avenue. Entertainment will be provided by the Tony Marques Band, and Jillian's offers a lunchtime menu. Admission is free, but lunch is $6. Sack lunches are allowed. 229-4614.

Wind Orchestra

The UNLV Wind Orchestra will perform in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Artemus W. Ham Hall on the UNLV campus. 895-1575.

Polka festival

"Polkapalooza," two days of polka music and dancing featuring 13-time Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra, is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Stardust. Admission is $15 per person. 732-6234.

Brass band

New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Clark County Government Center Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. 455-8200.

Concert

R&B/jazz vocalist Ruth Brown, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in advance. 229-6383.

Quintet

The Las Vegas Wind Quintet presents a musical tour of Germany titled, "Ein Nachmittag der Entzuckenden Deutchen Muswik," at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 229-6211.

Youth orchestras

The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, co-sponsored by Clark County School District and Friends of Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday at Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, on West Washington between Rancho and Valley View. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students and seniors. 229-6713.

Ensemble Versailles

Ensemble Versailles will perform in a guest recital at 2 p.m. Sunday at Doc Rando Recital Hall at UNLV's Beam Music Center. Admission is free. 895-1575.

Amateur night

The Beach is hosting a "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

'The Angry Inch'

The Nevada Theatre Company will stage "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Nevada Theatre Company, 2928 Lake East Drive. Tickets are $15 general and $12 for students. 873-0191.

'The Fantasticks'

Christ the King Catholic Community's Fall Festival begins with a production of "The Fantasticks" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Catholic Community, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for seniors and children under 12. 383-0478.

'Contemporary God'

Las Vegas-based playwright Chris Mann's work, "Finding a Contemporary God," is performed at 8 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $10. 455-7340.

'Winnie the Pooh'

The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre presents A.A. Milne's "Winnie the Pooh" at 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Thursday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets are $7 adults, $5 teens and seniors, $3 for children 12 and under. 229-6211.

'Once On This Island'

Signature Productions presents the musical "Once On This Island" at 7:30 p.m. today, Monday and Thursday at the Summerlin Library & Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Tickets range from $10 to $20. 878-7529.

'The Tempest'

Palo Verde High School presents William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" at 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday at 333 Pavilion Center Drive. Tickets are $7 general admission and $5 for children under 12, seniors and pre-sales. 799-1450, ext. 233.

Productions

The Nevada Opera Theatre presents the following productions this week. Admission is free. For more information, call 731-3370:

"Putting On the Ritz" -- 7:30 p.m. today at the Ritz-Carlton.

"Opera Under the Stars" -- 7:30 p.m. Saturday at MonteLago Village.

"Neapolitan Night" -- 7:30 p.m. Sunday at MonteLago Village.

'Arsenic & Old Lace'

Theatre in the Valley presents "Arsenic & Old Lace" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Lorna J. Kesterson Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. Tickets are $12 general, $10 seniors and students and $6 children. 558-7275.