Datebook for September 12, 2003

Friday, Sept. 12, 2003 | 8:29 a.m.

Film festival

A George Sidney Film Festival will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday at Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the UNLV campus. Ticket prices are to be announced. 895-1575.

Starlight movie series

The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents "The Starlight Movie Series" today at Paradise Park at Tropicana and McLeod. The free movie begins at 8:30 p.m. Bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs, but no alcohol or pets. 455-8278.

Free movie

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" at 7 p.m. today in the ampitheatre at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, as part of its series of family events. The event is free. 507-3613.

Celebration

A Mexican Independence Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Park, East Washington and Mojave Road. Tickets are $5 for adults and free to children 12 and under. 649-1198.

Appreciation day

The 10th annual Thai Performing Arts Appreciation Day will be held from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 229-6383.

Ice cream festival

Summerlin will hold its 14th annual "All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Summerlin Centre Community Park, 1800 Town Center Drive. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children 5 and older. Children under 5 are admitted free. 933-7777.

Lecture

The Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art is hosting a lecture and tea titled, "Chatsworth: Britain's Finest Treasure House," at 11 a.m. Sunday at Bellagio. Admission is $20. 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777.

Film screening

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents the movie "Frida" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is free. 507-3940.

Book groups

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

Book Lovers' Bistro -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011.

Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.

Planet Las Vegas Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 507-4395.

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, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 457-0234.

Art contest

Entries are being accepted for a competition sponsored by the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society to complement the museum's "Neon Unplugged: Signs from the Boneyard" exhibit. The deadline is Oct. 1. Pieces entered will be displayed from Nov. 1 through Jan. 18, and the winner will receive $250. 486-5205, ext. 227.

Sculpture contest

Entries are being accepted for a sculpture contest held by the Pulidor Foundation/Spirit of the Nations, in preparation for its second annual Native American Arts & International Film Festival from Nov. 14-16. Deadline for submissions is Oct. 16, and winners will be announced Nov. 15. Send all entries to Dominique Price, P.O. Box 26321, Las Vegas, NV, 89126.