Dust Gallery is set to show Romance & Adventure, an exhibition by New York-based photographer Ryan Spencer, through Jan. 20.
The exhibit, a series of 140 Polaroid photographs, is meant to be simultaneously a catalog of, and meditation on, World Trade Center Towers One and Two, as seen in feature films shot over a 30-year period.
The exhibit is meant to show that the towers' incidental appearances in the films become literal documents as well as abstract meditations on the structures themselves, and the idea that their presence is felt as much, or more, in their absence as it was in their presence.
The artist uses the narrative qualities of film and the antiquated medium of Polaroid to evoke the passage of time and explore the consequence of memory.
Dust Gallery, 1221 S. Main St., is open noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.dustgallery.com.
EVENTS
Time Capsule explores legacy of dance
A performance of "Time Capsule -- A Century of Dance" is set for 8 p.m. Jan. 27 in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre at the Community College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
"Time Capsule -- A Century of Dance," is meant to be an informative, multi-media retrospective providing a guided tour through the 100-year legacy of dance, paying homage to the ingenuity, creativity and inventive spirit of leading 20th-century choreographers. The performance will include excerpts from works by Isadora Duncan, Doris Humphrey, Daniel Nagrin and others.
The piece will be performed by the Repertory Dance Theatre, a Salt Lake City-based dance troupe.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. For tickets or more information, call 651-5483.
Maya Angelou to speak at Cashman
In honor of Black History Month, Maya Angelou is set to speak at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Cashman Theatre, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
A poet, playwright, director, conductor, actor, best-selling author and social activist, Angelou first became known in 1970 for her autobiographical book, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Since then, Angelou has authored 12 best-selling books and received a variety of honors, including nominations for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award.
The show will be interpreted for the deaf and hearing impaired. Tickets are $45-$110, and are available through Ticketmaster. For more information, call 474-4000, or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Bridal Spectacular starts Jan. 26
The Las Vegas Bridal Spectacular is planned for Jan. 26 to 27 at Cashman Convention Center, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
The event will feature retailers and services offering bridal gowns and tuxedos, wedding cakes and caterers, facilities, hotels and halls, bridal consultants, disc jockeys, photographers and videographers, invitations, florists, balloon decor and rentals.
The Bridal Spectacular will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets are $12 at the show, or $9 in advance. Admission is free for grooms on Friday night.
For tickets and more information, call 368-0088, or visit www.bridalspectacular.com.
Jazz group pays tribute to trumpet player
The Nevada Jazz Orchestra will play the songs of late trumpet player Maynard Ferguson at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S. McLeod Drive.
"Remember Maynard" will feature original pieces played by Ferguson's orchestra. The Nevada Jazz Orchestra will perform the songs with a 17-piece big band.
General admission is $17, $12 for seniors and students, and Jazz Society and Guitar Society members pay $8.
Hungarian group dances into UNLV
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble will perform various folk dances in concert at 8 p.m. Jan. 18 at Artemus Ham Concert Hall.
The group's choreography is based on authentic Hungarian dances, some dating back hundreds of years. The dancers will perform with both the Folk Orchestra and the Gypsy Orchestra.
Tickets are $40, $55 and $85 and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 895-2787, or by visiting pac.unlv.edu.
Student rush tickets are $13 each and available one hour prior to the event.
GOVERNMENT
North Las Vegas hires new director
The city of North Las Vegas recently announced the hiring of Majed A. Al-Ghafry as the new public works director.
City manager Gregory Rose said Al-Ghafry, who replaces former public works director Jim Bell, was the most qualified and experienced candidate for the job. He previously held the position of public works director and city engineer in Lemon Grove, Calif., and has 18 years of civil engineering experience.
Al-Ghafry is expected to begin working for the city of North Las Vegas on Feb. 5.
Saturday inspections offered for projects
The city of Las Vegas' Department of Development Services' building division recently began offering Saturday inspections on certain types of residential projects.
Inspections can be set for Saturdays for the following construction projects: residential interior remodels; residential room additions; residential water heater installations; residential water softener installations; residential patios; residential patio enclosure conversions; and residential swimming pools and spas.
Saturday inspection hours will be 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Inspections must be scheduled by calling the Development Services' building division permit application center at 455-3000. Inspections must be requested by 3 p.m. on the Friday before the requested inspection date.
For more information, call 455-8039.
State of the City address planned
The city of North Las Vegas' 2007 State of the City address is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday at Texas Station in the Dallas Ballroom conference center.
Mayor Michael Montandon will serve as featured guest speaker and Mitch Fox of KLVX-TV, Channel 10, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Tickets for the event are $35 and must be purchased by Jan. 4. Tickets are available through the city's Web site, www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com.
HEALTH
Office offers free glaucoma screenings
Eleven local Vision Source offices will offer free glaucoma screenings Jan. 22 to 27.
Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Glaucoma symptoms can be detected only through an eye exam. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, it is the third leading cause of blindness in the United States.
The foundation recommends all high-risk candidates be screened, including black people over the age of 40, people over the age of 60, especially Latinos who are at a greater risk; diabetics, anyone who has had a serious eye injury and anyone with a family history of glaucoma.
For more information, visit www.visionsourcevegas.com.
TRAINING
Municipal pool offers lifeguard courses
The city of Las Vegas Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road, is set to offer American Red Cross lifeguard training courses in January and February.
Certified lifeguards could be recruited to work at the city's pools. Lifeguards must be at least 16 years old, and must complete approximately 40 hours of course work and pass a water skills test.
Successful completion of the lifeguard training course results in national American Red Cross lifeguard and first-aid certifications for three years and CPR for the professional rescuer certification for one year. Classes are scheduled Jan. 15 to 26, and Feb. 19 to March 2 from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Classes cost $50, a $40 savings over regular prices. For more information, call 229-6309.
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