THINGS TO DO

'SIN CITY CONFIDENTIAL' MURDER-MYSTERY SHOW TO DEBUT AT THE TILLERMAN

BOTA Entertainment International announces its newest murder-mystery dinner, "Sin City Confidential," at the Tillerman Restaurant, 2245 E. Flamingo Road.

Attendees will have four entrees to choose from as part of the four-course gourmet dinner served during the performance.

"Sin City Confidential" will run Thursdays through Saturdays. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $89.95 and include dinner and the show. For tickets and information, visit www.sincityconfidential.com or call 991-8550.

SINGERS SOUGHT FOR PERFORMANCE OF HANDEL'S 'MESSIAH'

The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society invites choral singers to perform Handel's "Messiah," parts 2 and 3. Rehearsals are held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays in UNLV's Beam Music Center, Room 159.

A performance of "Messiah" with orchestra is scheduled in March. Interested singers should call Music Director Dr. Douglas R. Peterson at 451-6672.

SYMPHONY PARK LECTURE SERIES TO FEATURE IN-DEPTH LOOK AT SMITH CENTER

The Office of Business Development of the city of Las Vegas and Newland Communities, project manager of Symphony Park, will hold a lecture at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Fifth Street School Auditorium, 401 S. Fourth St., on how the Smith Center for the Performing Arts will launch a new chapter in Las Vegas history.

For information, visit www. symphonypark.com or call 220-8090, Ext. 1211.

MOCHA JOE TO HOST SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Resodence and Mocha Joe, 117 S. Water St. in Henderson, are teaming up to host a music showcase at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

The event is free and open to all ages. Every performer will get a high-quality sound and video recording of his or her performance from Stardust Fallout. Acoustic music is encouraged, and original and cover music will be accepted. Send your submissions to booking@resodence.com.

A schedule of performers can be found at www.reverbnation.com/venue/resodence.

PSYCHIC GARY SPIVEY SET TO APPEAR IN LOUNGE AT THE PALMS

Psychic Gary Spivey, who bills himself as "The Modern Day Nostradamus," will perform at 7 p.m. March 4-5 in The Lounge at the Palms .

Spivey says psychic talents allow him to predict future events, communicate with the dead and use healing energy. He has made numerous television and radio appearances over the years and has written books and recorded meditation CDs.

Tickets cost $29.95, plus service fees, and are available at the Pearl box office at the Palms. Call 942-7777 to reserve seats.