Datebook for October 22, 2004

Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 | 8:38 a.m.

Book festival

The following events are planned today as part of the 2004 Vegas Valley Book Festival. All events are free. 895-1878:

"You Can Write a Mystery," by Gillian Roberts and Cara Black -- 3 to 5 p.m., conference room.

"An Examined Life: The Art And Craft of Memoirs," by Carolyn See and Al Martinez -- 3 to 4:15 p.m., reading room.

"You Could Win a Rabbit," with Chip Kidd -- 3 to 4:30 p.m., Art Institute of Las Vegas, 2380 Corporate Circle.

Keynote address by Walter Mosley -- 7 to 8 p.m., Sam's Town Live!, 5111 Boulder Highway.

The following events are planned for Saturday:

"Books and Hollywood," with Michael Blake -- 10 to 10:30 a.m., Paseo Verde Library reading room.

"The Suspense is Killing Me! A One-On-One Conversation With Best-Selling Writer Thomas Perry, moderated by Tod Goldberg -- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., reading room.

"Just Don't Call It Chick Lit: Reading and Discussion With Diana Wagman, Elizabeth Crane and April Henry -- noon to 1:15 a.m., reading room.

"Making a Literary Life -- Writing as Craft and Calling," with Carolyn See -- 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., reading room.

"A Foot in Two Worlds: Writers With International Perspectives," with Douglas Unger and Aimee Phan -- 3 to 4:15 p.m., reading room.

Jayne Shelton -- 10 to 10:45 a.m., Paseo Verde Library children's story room.

Young Chautauqua Productions -- 11 to 11:45 a.m., children's story room.

Mike Miller -- noon to 12:45 p.m., children's story room.

Lisa Kopelke -- 1 to 1:45 p.m., children's story room.

Terri Farley -- 2 to 2:45 p.m., children's story room.

Sharleen Collicott -- 3 to 3:45 p.m., children's story room.

"Fear of a Black Marker," with Keith Knight -- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Paseo Verde Library conference room.

"Black Images in the Comics," with Charles Johnson -- noon to 1:15 p.m., conference room.

"You Could Win a Rabbit," with Chip Kidd -- 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., conference room.

"When Books 'Go Hollywood': Adapting Literature to Stage and Screen," with Diana Wagman, Peter Elbling and Lisa See -- 3 to 5 p.m., conference room.

"Set in Las Vegas: What Happens Here Stays ... On the Page," with Charles Fleming, David Corbett and Lee Barnes -- 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Henderson Multi-Generational Center, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway.

"Dangerous Thrills: Modern Noir," with David Corbett, Sean Doolittle and Jay MacLarty -- noon to 1:15 p.m., multi-generational center.

"Write What You Know -- Police Officers and Crime Writing," with Dennis Griffin, Charlotte Salyer and Cathy Scott -- 1:30 to 2:45 p.m., multi-generational center.

"Sisters in Crime," with Rhys Bowen, April Henry, Gillian Roberts and Cara Black -- 3 to 5 p.m., multi-generational center.

"Coyote Tales," by the Dallas Children's Theater -- 11 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8 p.m., Henderson Pavilion (Paid admission required).

Outdoor Book Fair -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Henderson Promenade.

Monk Riot, a five-piece band -- 11:30 a.m., Henderson Promenade.

Blue Schoolhouse Band -- 1 p.m., Henderson Promenade.

Closing keynote address, by Charles Johnson -- 7 to 8 p.m., Winchester Community Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Book signing follows.

Senior Activities

The City of Las Vegas' Derfelt Senior Citizens Center will host a free Senior Activities Day at 9 a.m. Wednesday at 3343 W. Washington Ave. Admission is free, and activities include horseshoes, bocce, croquet, disc golf and golf putting. 229-6601.

Family storytime

The North Las Vegas Library, 2300 Civic Center Drive, will host a free family storytime at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free. 633-1070.

Newt Gingrich

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will sign his book, "Grant Comes East: A Novel of the Civil War," at noon Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free. 242-1987.

'Las Vegas Affair'

The Las Vegas Chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee will host "The Las Vegas Affair," featuring local authors Joseph Badal, Jean Scott and Jon Ralston, at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Orleans Hotel. Admission is $45, and reservations are required. 649-2200.

Edwin Black

Author Edwin Black will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Admission is free, but reservations are required. 794-0090.

Health care expo

The Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, will host a free Senior Health Care Expo from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Services includes glaucoma and cataract screening, dental and oral cancer checks and hearing and vision testing. 229-6454.

Lecture

Author and political commentator Dinesh D'Souza will give a free lecture, "Islam & the West: A Clash of Civilizations?" at 10 a.m. Saturday at UNLV's Richard Tam Alumni Center. Admission is free. 895-0490.

'Polkapalooza'

"Polkapalooza," two days of polka music and dancing featuring 14-time Grammy Award-winning Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Stardust Resort and Casino. Admission is $15.

'Yesterday'

The Clark County Museum will host "Destination Yesterday" from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 1830 S. Boulder Highway. Admission is $1.50 adults, $1 seniors/children, and activities include a hands-on laundry, quilt tying, rope-making and live music. 455-7955.

'Wine Affair'

The Suncoast Hotel and Casino and Lite 100.5 FM will host the "2004 Wine Affair to Benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation" from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Suncoast. Tickets are $30, and $10 from each ticket goes toward breast cancer research. 636-7075.

'Guantanamera'

The Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive, will present the 1993 movie "Cronos" at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Admission is $3. The film is not rated. 455-7340.

'One Community'

The movie "Fahrenheit 451" will be shown at the following library this week, as part of the monthlong program, "One Community, One Book," sponsored by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. Free.

Tuesday, 6 p.m. -- West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.

The following libraries will sponsor discussion groups to talk about the themes in "451."

Thursday, 7 p.m. -- Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.

Tai chi classes

Free tai chi classes will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the District at Green Valley Ranch. 458-8855.

Book groups

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

Amazing Reads Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Ave. 507-3942.

Great Books Reading & Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Sahara West Book Discussion Group -- 7 p.m. Thursday, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3646.

Arts and crafts

The Lied Discovery Children's Museum, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North, offer the following arts and crafts this month as part of its "Los Dias de los Muertos" festivities this month:

Saturday and Sunday -- Children will make a cascarone (confetti egg) with guest artist Lois Esparza. Free admission. 382-3445.