Performing Arts for Sept. 5, 2003

Friday, Sept. 5, 2003 | 8:27 a.m.

Music

'Serenades'

The ninth annual "Serenades of Life" concert, a benefit for the Nathan Adelson Hospice, will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Flamingo Library Theatre, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $35. 796-3133 or 938-3910.

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen performs in "Best of the New York Stage" at 8 p.m. today at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. Tickets are $25, $35 and $50. 895-1575.

Spyro Gyra

Contemporary jazz group Spyro Gyra will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain State Park, 1000 Blue Diamond Road. Tickets are $42. 228-3780.

Dance party

Local bandleader Joe Darro and local musicians Jay Orlando and the Cousins will play yesterday's favorite dance tunes for a dance from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $12 the day of the event and $10 in advance. 229-6383.

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 bands and patrons. 731-1925.

Theater

'Words on Words'

The West Flamingo Acting Club presents "Words on Words," a culmination of months of work by the club, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the West Flamingo Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Tickets are $1. 455-7742.

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. today and 2 p.m. Saturday.

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