Art Events Calendar

View accepts calendar announcements by mail, fax or e-mail . Announcements must include all of the following details: times, dates, addresses and telephone numbers to call for information and must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to the event. Please send announcements by mail to: Melissa Martin, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail to mmartin@viewnews.com

ACTIVITIES

FIRST FRIDAY, a monthly cultural open house and street festival held in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District, returns every first Friday of the month, from 6 to 10 p.m. Maps of the Arts District may be found at The Funk House, 1228 South Casino Center. They will also be available the evening of FIRST FRIDAY at S2Art, One East Charleston, or at The Red Rooster Antique Mall, 1109 Western Avenue. The City of Las Vegas will provide transportation for the entire evening via the City of Las Vegas Arts Bus, which makes stops at The Funk House, Arts Factory, Red Rooster and The Icehouse every half hour starting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 384-0092 or visit www.whirlygiglasvegas.org.

ART FAIRS

Spring Arts Festival, April 17 & 18, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at MonteLago Village, located on Lake Las Vegas in Henderson. For more information, call Mark Vranesh at 245-6077, or Casino MonteLago at 939-8888.

Spring Art Walk, April 24 & 25, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Trails Village Center in Summerlin. Coordinated by Mark Vranesh Studio. For more information, call Jane Holman at 521-1215.

DANCE

Ballroom, Latin and Swing Tea Dance, every Tuesday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m., 4000 square foot floating dance floor, live DJ, $5 per person includes tea and cookies, Dance Elegance, 1201 Arville St., for more information call 810-3146 or visit www.danceelegance.com.

The Las Vegas Old Time Barn Dances, are held once a month with the evenings beginning with a workshop at 6:30 p.m., followed by dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. General admission is usually $6, or $3 for students and active military. Comfortable shoes and casual dress are recommended. For more details, call Norma Biggar at 656-9513.

MUSIC

Celebrity City Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites singers to join the group Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m., in the social hall of Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson, learn to sing four-part harmony in the barbershop style. For more information, call 223-7893 for more information or visit www.celebritycitychorus.com.

City of Lights Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Congregation Ner Tamid, 2761 Emerson Ave., harmonize and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship with the Las Vegas Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. For more information visit www.lasvegasmetro.org or call Dennis Johnson at 325-3145.

Las Vegas Gamble-Aires Barbershop Harmony Chorus, practices at 7 p.m., Thursdays, at Christ Lutheran Church, 111 S. Torrey Pines (at 95). Interested singers are sought for great music and wonderful fellowship. For more information call Dick Millburn at 395-7593.

PERFORMERS WANTED

Dancers wanted to perform in community events, competitions and stage shows. Ages 5-17. Classes and rehearsals held at west and east side locations. For more information call Boyack's Dance Attack at 454-6000 ext. 399 or 871-1617.

Singers and Dancers by Razzmatazz Children's Performance Group for community performances. Auditions and rehearsals 4:30-6:30 p.m., Eisenberg Elementary, 7770 Delhi Ave. For more information call Niki at 645-4278.

American Kids, a non-profit organization promoting performing arts for children, will hold a talent competition on May 1, at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod. Children may compete in vocal, dance and variety categories. For more information, visit www.americankids.com or call (800) 377-8117. Registration deadline is April 9, 2004.

THEATER

Acting Club, 9:30 a.m.- 12 noon, Fridays, West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Free and open to the public for those age 50 and up to learn the basics of acting. Newcomers are welcome until casting is completed for spring production of one-act scenes. Registration is necessary. For more information call The West Flamingo Center at 455-7742.

Joe Behar's Drama Workshop, held each Tuesday, 2-4 p.m., Main Showroom of Gold Coast Hotel. Participation is free to all community members. For more information call 457-0234 or visit www.joebehar.com.

Free Acting Workshop, every Saturday, noon to 2 p.m., New City Theater (home of Sag Conservatory), 2900 E. Patrick Lane. For more information call 795-0481 or visit www.newcitytheater.com.


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