COMMUNITY ARTS GUIDE

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, 1 E. Charleston Blvd., 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, Not Just Antiques Mart, Red Rooster and The Icehouse every half hour starting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 384-0092 or visit www.whirlygiglasvegas.org.

DANCE

dance connection is seeking dancers to perform in community events, competitions and shows. Ages 6-18. Classes and rehearsals are held in Centennial Hills. For more information, call 515-1624.

dances of universal peace held from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Christ the King Catholic Church community center, 4925 S. Torrey Pines Drive, 240-6275 or 658-4094; Pahrump dances held on Saturdays every other month, 1680 N. Blagg Road, (775) 727-8633.

Dance Charisma offers a social at 8:15 p.m. Monday; beginning salsa class at 8:15 p.m. and advanced Salsa class at 9 p.m. Tuesday, $10; teen program, 5:15 p.m. Wednesday; social, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday; group dance on Thursdays, $10; party at 8:15 p.m. on Fridays, $10; Latin club-style parties from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays, $8. 3650 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 16. For more information, call 364-8700.

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

Tahitian-Cook Islands Dance Classes for beginners at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, intermediate at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at 10920 Fishers Island St. Visit www.rutakina.com or call 449-8288.

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. 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.

MUSIC

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.

The Academy of Music Studio offers lessons in piano, drums, trumpet and voice. Classes are held seven days a week. Group music classes are available for young children ages 2-4, and private lessons are available for all ages and levels starting at age 4. For information or to schedule and appointment, call Oriana Davis-Merolla at 544-1309, Peppe Merollat at 544-1319 or e-mail academyofmusic2005@yahoo.com.

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 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 at 493-2340.

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

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 242-2992 or 314-5238.

PERFORMERS WANTED

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 or 810-4156.

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 westside 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.

POETRY

west las vegas arts center's poets' corner is held at 7 p.m. the third Friday of each month at West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. All who wish to participate are welcome. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Division of the city of Las Vegas Department of Leisure Services. Call 229-4800.

THEATER

Acting Club is held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Fridays at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W. Flamingo Road. Events are free and open to the public for those ages 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 to 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 offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 5333 S. Arville St., Suite 209. Call 795-0487 or visit www.talentservicesinternational.com.