ARTS GUIDE

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: Lynn Benson, View, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070; by fax to 477-3852; or by e-mail to viewcalendars@viewnews.com.

ACTIVITIES

THIRD THURSDAY, a monthly celebration of the local art scene, is held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the Water Street District of downtown Henderson. Downtown businesses stay open to host art, entertainment, food and special offers. The event is free to the public and the whole family is invited. For more information, call 568-6300.

DANCE

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 449-8288 or visit www.rutakina.com.

BALLROOM, LATIN AND SWING DANCING is held every Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. at Las Vegas Dancesport, 6000 W. Spring Mountain Road, Suite 2B. Cost is $10 per person. Refreshments are served. For more information. call 364-8220.

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE takes place on the second and third Mondays from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Admission is free for the event at the Jewel Box Theater, Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Ave. For more information, call 656-9513.

THE GOOD TIMES SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE CLUB invites you to dance with them every Friday night, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Snyder Elementary School, 4317 E. Colorado Ave. If school is not available, club dances at Riviera Vegas Mobile Home Park, 2038 Palm St. Couples and singles welcome. 565-7096.

SQUARE & ROUND DANCE is held by Reel Rebels Square Dance Club, with an advanced class at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and a C-2 level class at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at McMillan Elementary, 7000 Walt Lott Drive. Classes also are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at Boulder Cascade Mobile Home Park, 1601 Sandhill Road. For more information, call 256-4167, 365-6005 or 645-2899.

LAS VEGAS OLD-TIME BARN DANCES are held once a month, 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.

BALLROOM DANCING is held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road. Music provided by Boyd Coulter's Good Times Band. Seniors and guests are welcome. Cost is $3. For more information, call 229-6454.

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. Average class is made up of about 100 people. No partners required. Call Mark or Cheryl at 648-6616, or see the details at www.dancegig.com.

DANCE FOR SENIORS

LINE DANCE LESSONS are presented from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays at the Sunrise Community Center, 2240 Linn Lane. For information, call 455-7600. Also, free dance lessons are provided for seniors. For more information, call 229-6307.

SQUARE DANCING FOR SENIORS is held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Las Vegas Senior Center, 450 E. Bonanza Road. Golden Glider Square Dance Club will present square dance tips and practice. For more information, call 431-1428.

MUSIC

A CAPPELLA GROUP FORMING, meets at 6 p.m. the last Monday of each month. Private home near Hollywood Boulevard and Lake Mead Drive. Call for location. Suzanne, 431-4553.

OLD-TIME FIDDLERS holds acoustic music jams from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of each month and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month to promote and perpetuate old-time fiddle music. Acoustic fiddle, guitar, bass and mandolin players of all levels are invited to play. Locations vary, call Lynn, 456-4886, http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/lvrj/nvfiddlers.

PIANO LESSONS PLUS KEYBOARD BAND holds rehearsals on the fourth Monday and Tuesday of every month at 2122 Feather Bush St. Cost is $25 and groups for every level are available. For more information, call Carolyn Wardle at 434-9509.

SOUTHERN NEVADA MUSICAL ARTS CHORAL ORCHESTRA SOCIETY, now in its 42nd season, is accepting new members. Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Sundays in room 147 of UNLV's Alta Ham Fine Arts Building. The society welcomes singers from all walks of life. For more information, call music director Douglas Peterson at 451-6672, or visit www.snmas.com.

CELEBRITY CITY CHORUS, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites singers to join the group Tuesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Terrace, behind the 19th hole on Warm Springs Road at Stephanie Street in Henderson. Women interested in singing four-part a cappella are invited. For more information, call 223-7893 or visit www.celebritycitychorus.com.

CITY OF LIGHTS BARBERSHOP CHORUS meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Sand Creek Mobile Home Park clubhouse, 2627 S. Lamb Blvd. Visitors can harmonize and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship with the Las Vegas Metro Chapter. Visit www.lvcol.com or call Danny, 493-2340.

THE VEGAS VALLEY LEGACY BAND is open to musicians interested in playing the music of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The band is Iooking 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 242-2992 or 314-5238.

MEN'S CHORUS rehearses at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Senior Center, 27 E. Texas Ave., in Henderson. Singing lessons for seniors are provided. For more information, call 565-6990.

PERFORMANCE

TIARE APETAHI POLYNESIAN DANCING, a Tahitian festival team, is forming for adults, teens and children. Beginners welcome. Classes will be on Saturdays or Sundays. For more information, call 361-6405, 810-4156.

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.

FREE ACTING WORKSHOP is held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at New City Theatre, home of Sag Conservatory, 2900 E. Patrick Lane. For more information, call 795-0481 or visit www.newcitytheatre.com.

LAS VEGAS MASTER SINGERS are holding auditions and rehearsing Tuesday evenings at the Beam Music Center on the UNLV campus. For more information, call 895-3008 or 452-3104.

RAZZMATAZZ CHILDREN'S GROUP is looking for children who like to sing and dance to perform all over Las Vegas and Henderson. Auditions are on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in North Las Vegas on Wexford Hill Court. Call Niki at 497-4278 for more information.

SHOWBIZ KIDZ perform during Sunday brunch from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Sunday each month at The Bootlegger Bistro, 7700 S. Las Vegas Blvd. The group is looking for singers ages 8-17 who would like to perform for events in the Las Vegas valley. Auditions are at 117 Serramonte Court in Green Valley. Call Steve Fortgang at 263-9594.