Datebook for September 3, 2004

Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 | 8:53 a.m.

First Friday

The Las Vegas Arts District will host "First Friday," a community arts event, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today on Colorado Avenue. Maps of the district can be obtained from The Funk house, 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd or online at www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org. 384-0092.

Labor Day Dance

The Las Vegas Cultural Affairs Division presents a Labor Day Dance, featuring the Carl Grove Combo, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Admission is $12 the day of the event, $10 in advance. 229-6383.

Book signing

Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young will sign copies of his photographic collection, "Eye to Eye," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free, but no memorabilia please. 242-1987.

Storytime

The Las Vegas Library will offer a free storytime for families at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 2300 Civic Center Drive. 633-1070.

Free workshop

Guitarist Steven King will host a free music workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Sam Ash Music, 2747 S. Maryland Parkway. Seating is limited. 734-0007.

Storytimes

Barnes & Noble at 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. will offer the following free storytimes this month. For more information, call 242-1987:

7 p.m. Wednesday -- Pajamarama Storytime for ages 2-7. Includes a craft and bedtime snack.

11 a.m. Saturday -- Super Saturday Storytime for ages 4-8. Includes crafts and snacks.

11 a.m. Saturday -- Saturday Storytime, featuring Curious George.

Family films

The City of Las Vegas will show the following films this week as part of its "Friday Night Movies" series. All films are free:

6:15 p.m. today -- "Lion King II -- Simba's Pride." Refreshments for sale. 229-1527.

7 p.m. today -- "You Got Served." Refreshments for sale. 229-2488.

Tai Chi classes

Free classes in the martial art Tai Chi will be taught from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at the District at Green Valley Ranch, near the intersection of Green Valley Parkway and Interstate 215. 851-3082.

Acting classes

Clark County Parks and Community Services is offering free acting classes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday at Whitney Center, 5712 E. Missouri Ave. Pre-registration is requested. 455-7576.

Book groups

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

Mahogany Circle Book Club -- 11 a.m. Saturday, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3427.

Rainbow Book Club -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3711.

Spanish Book Discussion Group -- 1 p.m. Saturday, Las Vegas Library, 833 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 507-3606 or 507-3514.

Book club

The Woman to Woman Book Club, hosted by Leigh-Ann Melton, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free. 242-1987.