Briefs

     Flamenco dance
     program scheduled
     
      The Sonidos Gitanos Gypsy Flamenco dance company will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 17, in UNLV's Artemus Ham Hall.
      Tickets for the concert range from $17.50 to $42.50 and may be purchased at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office or at Dillard's department stories. Discounts are available for students, seniors, military and disabled.
      Translated, "sonidos gitanos" means gypsy sounds. The show will be presented at UNLV by a company of dancers, singers and musicians who are masters of gypsy flamenco. The performers are under the artistic direction of Maria Bermudez.
     
     Brewer returns
     to direct shows
     
      Robert Brewer, director of the graduate Musical Theatre Program at UNLV, is returning from a year's hiatus to direct "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," which opens Oct. 1, and "Happ'ly Ever Aftering With Lerner & Loewe" which begins a run on Feb. 4.
      "Both plays represent incredible challenges for different reasons," Brewer said. "Both, in some ways, are very personal statements."
      Brewer's career as a director at UNLV over the last nine years has been demonstrated in such productions as "And the Angels Sing," "The Mikado," "110 in the Shade," "Kiss Me Kate," "Amadeus," "A Little Night Music," "Jesus Christ, Superstar," and "Closer Than Ever."
      Currently, Brewer is developing two musical productions. First is his original musical "Alberta" about the life of blues singer Alberta Hunter which has been optioned for Broadway by Palisades Entertainment Group Inc. Secondly, Bud Widney and Brewer are developing the new musical based on the lyrics of Alan Jay Lerner entitled "Happ'ly Ever Aftering With Lerner & Loewe" which will have its world premiere at UNLV.
      "Les Liaisons Dangereuses," according to Brewer, is about "love, sex and deception and how one phrase can ruin a reputation. I view the play as a moral war between two philosophies -- one of heroic love (conquest) and the other romantic (fidelity)."
      Tickets for all theater productions at UNLV will go on sale Saturday and may be purchased at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office or at Dillard's department stores.
     
     Off Broadway Theater
     schedules play
     
      The Off Broadway Theater will present it's first show of the season, "Jest A Second," at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4.
      The production is a sequel to "Beau Jest." It was written by James Sherman and is directed by Carl Butto.
      All shows will be presented at the Off Broadway Theater, 900 E. Karen Ave.
      Ticket prices are $12 general admission and $10 seniors, students and all matinees. For reservations, call 737-0611.
     
     UMC health fair
     geared to families
     
      University Medical Center invites families to its seventh Celebration of Children health fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the hospital, 1800 W. Charleston Blvd.
      This block party/health fair event is designed to teach children safe and healthy practices. Booths, games, prizes, entertainment, mascots, music, dancing, demonstrations, a magic show and food are some of the things families can look forward to at Celebration of Children.
      The Las Vegas Fire Department, Clark County Animal Control, Motor Vehicle Public Safety and Miles for Smiles are among organizations participating in the event.
      Those interested can contact Trish Lampro at 383-2090.
     
     Fashion show set
     to benefit Alzheimers
     
      The Alzheimer's Association, Southern Nevada Chapter, will sponsor a Luncheon and Fashion Show on Sept. 24 at Bally's Grand Ballroom, 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
      David Cordoza of Neiman Marcus will present a runway fashion show featuring "The Art of Fashion."
      Audiences will enjoy an afternoon of elegance when talk show host Maureen Reagan and celebrity Tova Borgnine team up for the event. Joining Reagan and Borgnine as master of ceremonies is John Daly of "Real TV."
      In addition, guests can enjoy a silent auction to be held during the wine reception, which begins at 11 a.m. A raffle of luxury vacations and designer goods also will be held.
      Luncheon tickets are $75 per person or $650 for a table of 10. Reserved seating can be obtained by calling 248-2770. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer's Association of Southern Nevada.