Datebook for September 24, 2004

Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 | 9 a.m.

Woodward, Bradlee

Journalist/author Bob Woodward and publisher Ben Bradlee will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at UNLV's Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall as part of the Barrick Lecture series. Admission is free, but tickets are required. 895-2787.

Book signing

Author Jacqueline A. Sue will sign copies of her book, "Cornbread and Dim Sum," from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at the West Las Vegas Cultural Arts Center, 970 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Admission is free. 229-4800.

Film festival

The first Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender International Film Festival of Las Vegas, NeonFest, will be held from today to Sunday at the Neonopolis' Crown Theaters. Admission to the films is free, but tickets are required. For a film schedule or to order tickets, call 451-3456 or go online to www.neonfest.org.

Arts festival

The second annual Falll Fine Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas Resort. More than 75 artists will display original works. Admission is free. 939-8888 or www.lakelasvegas.com.

Heritage festival

The Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Las Vegas will host an American Indian Heritage Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park. Admission is free. 229-4614.

Wine tasting

The Nathan Adelson Hospice Golden Monarch Council will host its 5th annual Wine Tasting and Food Extravaganza from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gaudin Jaguar/Porsche/Aston Martin dealership, 7200 W. Sahara Ave. Tickets are $40 per person, and proceeds benefit the Nathan Adelson Hospice. 349-3948.

Book signing

Author Jack Sheehan will sign copies of his book, "Skin City," at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission is free. 242-1987.

Fall fest

The City of Las Vegas will sponsor a "Fall Fest" from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St. Admission is free, and family activities will be provided. 229-6374.

Storytime

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

Celebration ball

The Southern Nevada Chapter of the United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association will host a Celebration Ball from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the UNLV Moyer Student Union Ballroom. Tickets are $15 for members and students and $25 for guests. 656-8690.

Book signing

Author Merle Savage will sign copies of her book, "Silence in the Sound," on Saturday at Border's Book Store, 2190 N. Rainbow Blvd. Admission is free.

Book fair

Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd., will host a book fair today to donate a portion of sales to Spread the Word Nevada, a local literacy project. The store will donate a percentage of net sales from that location. 564-7809.

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 & 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 the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:

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.

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

'Harvest Moon Dance'

The CAST Inc. will host its "Harvest Moon Dance" from 8 to 11 p.m. Monday at the Sahara Hotel & Casino. Admission is $29.95 for CAST members and $34.95 for non-members. Funds raised go towards The CAST Inc., dedicated to the support of performing artists in the Las Vegas area. 737-2878.

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