Actor/singer Doug Swander will perform at the Starbright Theatre this weekend.Special to View
Special to ViewKT Tatara will join Peter Berman for a stint at the LA Comedy Club at Palace Station.
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Sha Na Na to perform at the SuncoastSha Na Na will play at the Suncoast today, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.
The band performed on the "Grease" soundtrack and has been nominated for Grammy Awards. The band also hosted the "Sha Na Na" TV series for four years and performed more than 100 concerts a year. The group appeared at the Woodstock Festival, followed by the Woodstock album and movie.
Tickets are priced from $19.95 Call 636-7075.
Singer to bring talents to Starbright
Actor, Sony Music recording artist and singer/songwriter Doug Swander will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Starbright Theatre in Sun City Summerlin, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd.
Swander will perform popular standards, up-tempo swing and some of his original compositions. He has worked with country stars Paul Brandt and Danni Leigh, as well as Nancy Sinatra. His repertoire ranges from country and classic rock 'n' roll to nostalgic standards and musical theater.
Swander recently completed a starring role in the soon-to-be-released film "Razortooth" and has appeared on "Late Night with David Letterman," "Nashville" and "Music City USA." He also was one of the finalists on Ed McMahon's "Star Search."
Swander went on to guest star on the "Miss America Pageant" and continued for four years as the pageant's host and emcee.
Tickets for the show are $15 for Sun City residents and $17 for nonresidents.
Tickets can be purchased at the Desert Vista, Mountain Shadows and Pinnacle community centers.
Starbright Theatre shows are open to ages 12 and over. All ticket sales are cash or check, no credit cards accepted. For more information, call 240-1301.
Free Admission
n Eric Herman will perform Cool Tunes for Kids, 4-5 p.m. today at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Herman's award-winning music has been heard on PBS Kids and XM Radio. For ages 0-1. Call 507-3710.
n Bicycle Safety and Maintenance Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste Ave. Ages 5 and up are invited to bring their bicycles and learn tips for safe cycling and riding techniques. A trained technician will be hand to inspect bicycles and provide tune-ups. Call 229-4440.
n Cartoonist and educator Scott McCloud wraps up his national tour in Las Vegas, 3 pm. Sunday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. McCloud is the author of "Understanding Comics, Making Comics" and several other books and has been touring the country with his family for the past year. Call 242-1987.
Crooner to perform country hits Saturday
Joe Nichols will perform at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Nichols' first album "Man With a Memory" garnered him four Grammy Award nominations for the single "The Impossible." His second single was "Brokenheartsville," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard country chart.
Tickets are priced from $24. Call 547-5300.
LOUNGE SCENE
ARIZONA CHARLIE'S DECATUR
Naughty Ladies Saloon: Jerry Tiffe, 4 to 7 p.m. today.
BECKER'S LAKESIDE
Bob Millard piano bar tributes to old Las Vegas, 7 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, 8603 W. Sahara Ave.
FIESTA RANCHO
Club Tequila: Liquid Roots and Bonafide, 8 p.m. today; Banda Tierra Sagrada, 9 p.m. Saturday; Live Banda, 8 p.m. Sunday.
THE ORLEANS
Bourbon Street Cabaret: Rhythm Nation, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.
Brendan's Irish Pub: Pete Contino, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday.
RAMPART
Addison's Lounge: Don Rose Review, 8 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday.
Round Bar: Bobby Dickerson, 6 to 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. today and Saturday; 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.
RED ROCK RESORT
Rock's Lounge: Zowie Bowie, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; Deja Vu, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cherry Nightclub: DJ Bounce, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. today.
SANTA FE STATION
Chrome: Santa Fe Has Got the Blues, Eric Sardinas, 8 p.m. Wednesday.
SUNCOAST
Showroom: Copacabana, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. today; Julius, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.
* Eric Herman will perform Cool Tunes for Kids, 4-5 p.m. today at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. Herman's award-winning music has been heard on PBS Kids and XM Radio. For ages up to 1. Call 507-3710.
* Bicycle Safety and Maintenance Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Charleston Heights Community School, 6438 Celeste Ave. Ages 5 and up are invited to bring their bicycles and learn tips for safe cycling and riding techniques. A trained technician will be hand to inspect bicycles and provide tune-ups. Call 229-4440.
* Cartoonist and educator Scott McCloud wraps up his national tour in Las Vegas, 3 pm. Sunday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd. McCloud is the author of "Understanding Comics, Making Comics" and several other books and has been touring the country with his family for the past year. Call 242-1987.
Comedy club offers live laughs at Palace Station
The LA Comedy Club in The Showroom at Palace Station will host comedians KT Tatara and Peter Berman today, Saturday and Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m.
Tatara has appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham" and "Dirt" on FX. Berman has opened for Tim Allen, Paul Reiser and Jerry Seinfeld. While attending the University of Michigan, he was named "The Funniest College Student in America."
Tickets are $24.95 each and include either two drinks in The Showroom or a meal at the Feast Buffet (must be redeemed within seven days of purchase date). To purchase tickets, call 574-5300.
Crooner to perform country hits Saturday
Joe Nichols will perform at the Dallas Events Center at Texas Station at 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Nichols' first album "Man With a Memory" garnered him four Grammy Award nominations for the single "The Impossible." His second single was "Brokenheartsville," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard country chart.
Tickets are priced from $24. Call 547-5300.
Lounge scene
Arizona Charlie's Decatur
Naughty Ladies Saloon: Jerry Tiffe, 4 to 7 p.m. today.
Becker's Lakeside
Bob Millard piano bar tributes to old Las Vegas, 7 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday, 8603 W. Sahara Ave.
Fiesta Rancho
Club Tequila: Liquid Roots and Bonafide, 8 p.m. today; Banda Tierra Sagrada, 9 p.m. Saturday; Live Banda, 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Orleans
Bourbon Street Cabaret: Rhythm Nation, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. today, Saturday and Sunday.
Brendan's Irish Pub: Pete Contino, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today and Saturday.
Rampart
Addison's Lounge: Don Rose Review, 8 p.m. to midnight today and Saturday.
Round Bar: Bobby Dickerson, 6 to 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. today and Saturday; 7 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Red Rock Resort
Rock's Lounge: Zowie Bowie, 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. today, 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday; Deja Vu, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Cherry Nightclub: DJ Bounce, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. today .
Santa Fe Station
Chrome: Santa Fe Has Got the Blues, Eric Sardinas, 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Suncoast
Showroom: Copacabana, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. today; Julius, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday.
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