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.
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. For more information, 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. 361-6405 or 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.
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. 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 additional 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.
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