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Performance on main street

Critically acclaimed children's entertainer Joanie Bartels is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m. Saturday at Valley View Recreation Center, 500 Harris St. The performance is part of the city of Henderson Parks and Recreation Department's Children's Series, which brings a variety of musical performances to city recreation centers.

The first female children's entertainer to earn a gold record from the Recording Industry Association of America, Bartels returns to Henderson with her positive lyrical messages, interactive performances and zany antics.

Bartels began her career as a children's entertainer in 1985 when she released "Lullaby Magic." Over the past 20 years, she has sold more than 3 million CDs and 100,000 videos and DVDs and her award-winning "Magic Series" has reached triple platinum status. She was named favorite female vocalist in a survey of new parents conducted by Child magazine and the American Association of Children's Entertainment.

Bartels continues to record music for children and their families on her new independent label, Purple Frog Records, with the release of "Put On Your Dancing Shoes" and "Dreamland."

Tickets are $8 for adults or $5 for youth and available at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks. For more information, call 267-4055.

Children's entertainer makes a stop at Valley View Center

The District at Green Valley Ranch will play host to a free festival for all ages from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The District Street Festival, co-sponsored by American Nevada Co., will feature a wide range of Shakespearian-themed entertainment presented by professional actors and area students. In the main courtyard area of The District, Members of the nationally renowned Arkansas Repertory Theatre will be dressed in Elizabethan-era costumes while enacting popular scenes from Shakespearian plays from 2 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 3:30 p.m. When not performing, the actors will gather on The Green to chat with visitors. Formed in 1976, the Arkansas Theatre has produced over 230 productions, including 30 world premieres.

Students from the Las Vegas Academy also will be dressed in period costume providing entertainment at the event, including strolling musical groups, ball walkers, jugglers, dancers and more. Other activities will include face painters, balloonologists, stilt walkers and magicians.

Retail stores in The District will be participating in the festival through in-store sales and promotions.

The District is located at 2240 Village Walk Drive, at the southwest corner of the Las Vegas Beltway and Green Valley Parkway.

For more information, call 564-8595 or visit www.thedistrictatgvr.com.

Mr. Olympia up for grabs

The 2005 Olympia Weekend is underway at The Orleans Arena, celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend. Tickets for Saturday's and Sunday's events may be purchased at the arena box office (284-7777) or by visiting any Coast Casinos box office. For more information, visit www.2005olympia.com.