Datebook for September 26, 2003

Friday, Sept. 26, 2003 | 9:22 a.m.

Teen jam dance

A DJ will spin the latest hits for those ages 11 to 16 at a teen jam dance from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. Tickets are $3 each or $4 per couple with school IDs. 229-1515.

Barn Dance

The Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers present an Old-Time Barn Dance at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for members, $3 for students and military active and free for children under 15. 229-6383.

Taste of Vegas

Food, wine, art and music of the '80s are all featured at Taste of Vegas on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the Clark County Government Center Ampitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy. For tickets or more information, call 730-0300.

Gran Fiesta

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road, is hosting a Gran Fiesta at 1 p.m. Sunday. Included will be music, food, dance and activities for children, including a "jumping castle" and pony rides. Admission is free. 507-3400.

Drum clinic

Drummer John "JR" Robinson will host a drumset clinic at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Horn Theater on the Community College of Southern Nevada Cheyenne Campus.

Free seminar

The Los Angeles Chapter of the Recording Academy will host a free seminar entitled, "The Sounds of Success: Music and Your Money," from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Hard Rock Hotel, 4455 Paradise Road. 696-1999.

Book groups

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

Spring Valley Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3830.

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.

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 Wednesday. Pieces entered in the contest 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.

Lecture

Critic and philosopher Arthur Danto will host a free lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday at UNLV. 895-1575.