Performing Arts for July 16, 2004

Friday, July 16, 2004 | 8:51 a.m.

Music

Joe Lano Jazz Band

Guitarist/arranger Joe Lano will perform with his band at noon today at the George Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be available. 229-1087.

Jim Moore

The Cultural Affairs Division of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services presents Jim Moore and the Animal Band at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. today at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $3. 229-6383.

'Echoes of Ellington'

"Echoes of Ellington" will perform music from jazz composer Duke Ellington at 8 p.m. Monday at the ampitheatre at the Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive, as part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District's "Moonlight, Movies and Music Series." Admission is free. 734-7323.

'Sounds of Summer'

The following groups will perform at The District at Green Valley Ranch Station Casino as part of its "Sounds of Summer" series. All acts are free. 851-3081:

6 p.m. today -- Gipsy Nights, a four-piece band playing jazz and R&B, old favorites and pop sensations.

6 p.m. Saturday -- Island Tyme, playing reggae, calypso and R&B.

Dance

Polynesian dance

The Polynesian Folk Dance Ensemble will perform at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday at the Winchester Cultural Center Theater, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, as part of the Clark County Parks and Community Services' "Young People's Summer Concerts 2004." Admission is $3. 455-7340.

Ballet Folklorico

The Mexico Vivo Dance Company presents the Ballet Folklorico Benemerita Universidad Autonoma De Puebla at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $7 general, $5 seniors and children. 455-7340.

Theater

Sign Design Theatre

The troupe Sign Design Theatre will perform a combination of American Sign Language and storytelling and theater at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the North Las Vegas Library District, 2300 Civic Center Drive. Admission is free. 633-1070.

'Schoolhouse Rock'

"Schoolhouse Rock Live!" will be performed at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the Stage Door Youth Theatre at the Summerlin Library Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. Admission is $6 in advance and $8 at the door. 768-5205.

'Fool For Love'

Sam Shepard's play "Fool For Love" will be performed at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. today and Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Social Experimentation and Absurd Theater, 103 E. Charleston Blvd. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. 736-4313.

'Kiss Me Kate'

The American Red Cross is sponsoring a production of the musical "Kiss Me Kate" at 6 p.m. Sunday at Spring Mountain Ranch in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area to benefit victims of natural and man-made disasters in Southern Nevada. Tickets are $11, and children under 6 are free. 895-2787.

Una Burra'

Tayrona Theater Company performs the play "Se Vende Una Burra" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $4 general, $2 children under 12. 455-7340.