ARTS CALENDAR

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ACTIVITIES

First Friday, a monthly cultural open house and street festival held in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District, is held 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 S. Casino Center Drive. 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 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.

Mommy & Me classes are offered at 10 a.m. every Monday at Preston's Class Act, 2900 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 5B. The developmental class is where mom, dad, or grandparents can bring their 18 month to 2 and a half year old. They will start to experience and explore the fundametals of basic gymnastics and movement. For information on additional class times as well as other dance and gymnastics classes call, 451-3939.

Motor skills education and gymnastics for homeschool students ages 6-12 are being offered before 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Preston's Class Act, 2900 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 5B. For information on class times as well as other dance and gymnastics classes call, 451-3939.

DANCE

Dance Charisma offers beginning Salsa class from 8:15 to 9 p.m. and advanced Salsa class from 9 to 9:45 p.m. every Tuesday; group dance on Thursdays; newcomer's group class at 7:30 p.m. and an open house and party at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays and Latin club-style parties from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays all at 3650 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 16. For more information, call 364-8700.

Tahitian-Cook Islands Dance Classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Beginners, intermediate and advanced level classes are offered. Rutakina is also always looking for professional dancers for cultural events. For locations and more information, call 287-2139 or visit www.rutakina.com.

Ballroom, Latin and Swing Tea Dance is held every Tuesday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at Dance Elegance, 1201 Arville St. The facility features a 4,000-square-foot floating dance floor, live DJ, and the cost is $5 per person, which includes tea and cookies. For more information call 810-3146 or visit www.danceelegance.com.

The Las Vegas Old Time Barn Dances are held once a month. The evenings begin 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.

Free East Coast Swing Dance Lessons are offered every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd. The event promotes interdenominational Christian fellowship through social dancing. Beginners are welcome. No partners required. Call Mark or Cheryl at 648-6616, or see the details at www.turnaroundtech.com/dance.

FITNESS

Nia Technique body-mind fitnes classes, are held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Bill and Lillie Heinrich YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane. Nia Technique is for people of all ages and can create weight loss and proper weight maintenance, stregthen muscles, increase muscle definition, calm the mind, relieve stress, improve endurance, grace, flexibility, organ function, posture and increase height. For more information, call 877-9622 or visit www.lasvegasymca.org or www.nia-nia.com.

MUSIC

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

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

The Vegas Valley Legacy Band is open to musicians interested in playing the music of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The band is looking for musicians who play a concert band instrument. Rehearsals are held at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For information, or to inquire about booking a concert for your organization, call 362-3010.

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

PERFORMERS WANTED

Apetahi Polynesian Dance Academy is seeking beginning and intermediate dancers for an upcoming competition in Las Vegas. Registration is now offered. For more information, call 616.9389.

Boyack's Dance Attack is seeking dancers to perform in community events, competitions and stage shows, ages 5-17. Classes and rehearsals are held at west and eastside locations. For more information, call 454-6000, ext. 399, or 871-1617.

Razzmatazz Children's Performance Group is looking for singers and dancers for community performances. Auditions and rehearsals are held at Eisenberg Elementary, 7770 Delhi Ave. For more information call Niki at 645-4278.

Vegas City ArtZ, 3400 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 11, is seeking singers and dancers for community performances. Auditions are held by appointment or through scheduled open auditions. For more information, call 248-0909.

THEATER

Acting Club is held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Fridays at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Events are free and open to the public for those age 50 and up to learn the basics of acting. Registration is necessary. For more information, call 455-7742.

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

Free Acting Workshop is offered every Saturday from noon until 2 p.m. at the New City Theatre, home of Sag Conservatory, at 2900 E. Patrick Lane. For more information, call 795-0487 or visit www.newcitytheatre.com.