Kyosho Classic
Entertainment
Price - Low: $20.00. Price - High: $20.00. Category: Auto Racing. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Amber Pierce.
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
The Vegas RC Raceway, LLC
3420 N. Rancho Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130.
For more info visit www.thevrcr.com. SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
VVDOC AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
Community
Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club hosts its 99th, 100th, and 101st AKC Obedience Trials. Dog and handler teams are judged in exercises such as retrieving, jumping, scent discrimination, and more. Please, only dogs entered may attend. Free admission, public is invited!
Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Horseman's Park
5800 E. Flamingo
Las Vegas NV.
For more info visit vvdoc.org. Fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market
Community
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Fresh52 market features choice vendors with organic and pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, sauces, nuts, handmade modern crafts, artisans and more.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Infinity Hospice Care Health Fair
Community
This health fair targets seniors in the community and services available to them. It is a free event and many vendors will be there doing blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, state planning, and other services.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
1250 S. ValleyView
Las Vegas, NV 89102.
Roadhouse Farmers Market
Community
Fresh Fruits & Veggies. Local vendors from homemade treats and breads, to handmade crafts and gifts.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
2100 N. Boulder Hwy (corner of Boulder Hwy & Sunset) in Henderson.
For more info visit hendersonfarmersmarket.net. Aglow International - Henderson Lighthouse
Community
Fellowship with other Christian Women.We share personal stories of how we find hope in today's world. You can experience discovery, recovery and make new friends that love the Lord. We meet once a month on the 2nd. Saturday @ 9:30a.m.
Come and experience the Love!!
Presenter: Marcella Posthuma, President Leadership Team. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Vicki Shelton 702-726-2101.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Heritage Park Senior Facility
300 S.Racetrack Rd.
Hend.NV 89015.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Grand Opening of Ruben Kihuen for Congress Campaign Headquarters
Community
Join State Senator Ruben Kihuen and supporters at the Grand Opening of his Congressional Campaign Headquarters starting at 10am on Saturday, February 11th.
Headquarters address: 531 South 7th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Curious about Ruben? Come to hear community leaders speak about why they support Ruben for Congress, ask questions of campaign staff and mingle with our dedicated volunteers from 10-12pm.
Supporter looking for more opportunities to help elect Ruben? We are contacting voters and need your help! Come into the office, get training, and get active.
Headquarters will be open from 10:00-4:00pm. Bring the family along. Snacks and light refreshments available throughout the day.
Find us on our website at www.rubenforcongress.com, on Facebook or Twitter. Text "Open House" to 96362 or email rubenforcongress@gmail.com to r.s.v.p. or for more information.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
531 South 7th Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
For more info visit rubenforcongress.com. Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Too Faced Cosmetics Presents The Natural Beauty Collection Spring 2012
Community
Too Faced invites you to attend a special launch event for Spring 2012, The Natural Beauty Collection!
Why Attend?
Guests will receive one-on-one artistry consultation with Kalina Fernandez, Too Faced's Director of Global Artistry, as we celebrate the launch of our new Spring collection! Qualifying purchases may also receive a special Too Faced gift!
How to get in:
Call ahead to schedule an appointment:702-631-3668 or just pop-in!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Ulta Best In The West
2186 N. Rainbow Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89108.
For more info visit on.fb.me. VCA Supports Las Vegas Shelters with FREE Healthy Start Exams for Adoptive Pet Parents & Expert Advice for All Pet-Lovers
Community
VCA Animal Hospitals are ensuring that pets adopted from Las Vegas area shelter and rescue organizations get off to a healthy start. Veterinarians and staff from seven local VCA Animal Hospital locations will offer Las Vegas Pet Expo attendees who adopt a shelter pet a complimentary first exam, and provide on-site consultations, expert advice and more to all pet-lovers. VCA will also giveaway goodie bags and prizes at the VCA booth located in the Exposition Hall’s Mega Adoption Area for Dogs.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
VCA Booth in the Mega Hall Adoption Area for Dogs
Cashman Center
850 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
For more info visit www.vcahospitals.com. Vegas Pet Expo
Community
BRING YOUR PET to the Vegas Pet Expo and meet Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet!
This event takes place Saturday, February 11, 2012, from 10AM to 6PM, INDOORS at Cashman Center with FREE admission.
You’re welcome to BRING YOUR DOG or your bird or even your lizard – just make sure that you have proof of current age-appropriate immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead.
Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of ‘PIT BOSS’ on Animal Planet, 150 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS and RESCUE GROUPS, see live demonstrations in AGILITY, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, PET CARE & ACTIVISM, great giveaways and PRIZES, amazing DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, talent contest and COSTUME CONTEST, fabulous RETAILERS and much more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! And if you’re looking to add a new pet to your family, a MEGA-ADOPTION event sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospitals will have more than 300 pets available for adoption.…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Cashman Center
850 N Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 1, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Top Floral Designer Competition - bloggers welcome!
Arts & Cultural Events
Come and check out the Las Vegas floral designers challenge, happening on Sat. Feb 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at:
Albertsons - Charleston & Town Center
10250 WEST CHARLESTON BLVD LAS VEGAS, NV 89135
Tony Prey - Store Director
These designers will be given a box of flowers and supplies selected by a group of outside buyers. The theme is Valentine's Day and the test will be to create the most exquisite design possible with what has been given to them. There'll be a grand prize winner.
The store will also be hosting an in-store wine and cheese tasting.
Price - Low: 0.00.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Albertsons - Charleston & Town Center
10250 WEST CHARLESTON BLVD LAS VEGAS, NV 89135
Tony Prey - Store Director.
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The Cycling Studio Open House
Health & Fitness
Curious about what an indoor cycling studio has to offer? Come to our Open House for a fun afternoon of free events and giveaways!
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
4840 Fort Apache Rd. #102, Las Vegas NV 89147.
For more info visit www.thecyclingstudio.com. Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Reading with Rascal
Community
Reading with Rascal
Read to a four legged, furry friend!
Reading with Rascal is designed to help elementary age children sharpen their reading skills by reading to a registered Pet Therapy dog.
Benefits of reading to a Pet Therapy dog include:
-less intimidating to the child
-animals don't judge, laugh, or criticize
-child reads at their own pace
-self-confidence develops
-motivation to read increases
-sharpens listening skills
Research has shown that children who read to pets learn more quickly and comprehend better than children who don't.
All of a sudden reading is fun!
Sessions take place every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 1pm - 3pm. Sessions typically last 25 minutes each.
Age Range: Children. Contact: Billie Oathout.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144.
Splendor in the Glass Wine & Beer Tasting Event
Arts & Cultural Events
Southern Nevada Public Television (SNPT) will host its 23rd Annual ‘Splendor in the Glass’ Wine & Beer Tasting event from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas. The event benefits programming and community outreach initiatives for Vegas PBS.
Guests will be treated to offerings from 60 wineries and breweries, fine food, a live wine auction, silent auction and sounds from a jazz quintet.
This year’s event will feature a special guest appearance by renowned chef and 11-time recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, Chef Julian Serrano. His local restaurants, Picasso at Bellagio and Julian Serrano at Aria are world-renowned and favorites of visitors and locals alike.
Tickets are $75 for advance purchase and $90 the day of the event. Tickets can be purchased online at VegasPBS.org/winetasting and at all Lee’s Discount Liquor, Total Wine & More and Whole Foods Market locations.
Price - Low: $75. Price - High: $90. Ticket Phone: 702-799-1010 ext. 5361. Ticket Web Link: www.VegasPBS.org.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
LVH - Las Vegas Hotel and Casino (formerly the Las Vegas Hilton), 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas.
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Karen Steelmon
Veterans In Politics, International, Inc.
Civilian Auxiliary Director
Events Coordinator
702.238.5134
Karen.VeteransInPolitics@usa.com
http://www.veteransinpolitics.com
Veterans In Politics International Valentines Ball and Gala
Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday February 11, 2012 at 6pm
—Veterans In Politics International, Inc. presents the Veterans Valentines Ball and Gala, hosted by the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 South Main Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Guests will be received by:
Crowned members of the Miss Nevada Organization including Miss Nevada 2011 Alana Lee
Mrs. Clark County United States 2012 Melissa Jeanne Arias
Opening Ceremonies to be performed by Nellis Honor Guard
National Anthem will be performed by Miss Vanessa Bayot
Masters of Ceremonies are Miss Rowena Richards of Shine Foundation, and Mr. Les Krifaton of Fox 5
Exclusive performance by Miss Angela Alegna ( http://www.americahelpingheroes.org )
Original pe…
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 5:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
Plaza Hotel and Casino,
1 South Main Street,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.
For more info visit www.veteransinpolitics.com. Flip put for funds
Community
Raise funds for the NV MS Australia Delegation 2012.
A groups of ms students that have been selected to be ambassador representing the local area and well as the US while traveling to Australia in the summer of 2012.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Flipnout
1841 E. Craig Rd
Las Vegas NV 89030.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Sunday, February 12, 2012.
VVDOC AKC Obedience & Rally Trials
Community
Vegas Valley Dog Obedience Club hosts its 99th, 100th, and 101st AKC Obedience Trials. Dog and handler teams are judged in exercises such as retrieving, jumping, scent discrimination, and more. Please, only dogs entered may attend. Free admission, public is invited!
Sunday, February 12, 2012.
Horseman's Park
5800 E. Flamingo
Las Vegas NV.
For more info visit vvdoc.org. 2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Dr. Footsie's Valentine's Shoe Drive 2/12/12
Community
Charity Shoe Drive to benefit Soles4Souls and The Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Bring your gently worn shoes and received 20% OFF new shoes in our store!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
5165 S. Ft. Apache Suite 175, Las Vegas, NV 89148.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – Monday, April 2, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
6-Pack Abs and Obliques Workout
Health & Fitness
Join us for a fat blasting workout!
This fitness class is always FREE!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89147.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The 400 Killer Reps Workout
Health & Fitness
Become a fan on Facebook, Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas!
Price: FREE!
Group Fitness for ALL levels and ALL ages!
Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The Legs on Fire Workout
Health & Fitness
Come and workout with Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas for FREE every week!
Get a free workout card! No workout is ever the same!
Any age and any fitness level welcome!
See website for more information and to join!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Spring Valley Park @ 7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Cancer Support Group
Community
Desert Spring United Methodist Church is proud to announce The Neighborhood Network.
The Neighborhood Network features support, enrichment, and education for families at no cost to them.
Current offerings:
~ Love that Lasts: Marriage Enrichment - Twice a Month
Beginning September 16
~ Lifeline: Support for Parents of Adolescents - Once a Month
Beginning September 19
~ Grief Support Group- First Sunday of the Month
~ Cancer Support Group- Second Sunday of the Month
Coming soon:
~ Real Kids, Real Faith, Real Practices Faith Based Parenting
~ Financial Peace University.
Contact: Shelley Shumaker.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 3:30 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144
In Summerlin, across from Palo Verde HS.
Valentine's Big Band Social
Community
Come and have dessert while listening to the Mellowtones big band.
Admission is free ~ We'll see you then!
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Desert Spring United Methodist Church
120 N Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89144.
Olympic Sport, Curling
Sports
Hands on 2 hour learn to curl clinic.
Price - Low: 12.50. Price - High: 15.00. Gender: Coed. Age Range: All Ages.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:45 PM.
Las Vegas ice Center
9295 W. Flamingo Rd. Suite 130,
Las Vegas, NV 89147.
For more info visit sinsityspiel.com. Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Sunday, February 12, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
NAMI CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP
Community
consumer support group
for people with mental illness & disorders.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 WEST SUNSET
HENDERSON. NV.
Sunrise Girls' Softball Sign Ups
Sports
Gender: Female. Age Range: All Ages.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
2650 Los Feliz
Las Vegas, Nevada 89156.
NAMI consumer support group
Health & Fitness
consumer support group
support for people with mentall illness & disorders.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 west sunset
Henderson, nv.
Grief Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Program.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nv 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly ongoing support group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly Support Group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Programs are provided free of charge by Divorced & Widowed Adjustment, Inc. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544 for Information.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Divorced /Separated Support Group
Community
24- Hour Information (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Divorced /Separated Weekly Support Group
Community
Divorced & Separated, Weekly Ongoing Support Group, For Those Dealing With The Loss Of A relationship. Free Non-profit Program For Men And Women. Call 24-Hours, (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropican Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Public Information Night
Community
Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: 702-472-3914. Ticket Web Link: LVOA.LVOA.ORG. Contact: Gene D.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit www.lvoa.org. Open Mic Comedy Night
Entertainment
Details:
TekG Entertainment, the premier source for comedy in Las Vegas, is bringing laughter back to the locals with The Open Mic Comedy Night at Bailey’s! Join us every Monday when some of the funniest comedians in town bring their best performances to you. Think you got talent, too? Email us at info@tekg.com and we’ll contact you about being on the show. For more information, visit www.tekg.com or call 702-682-6222.
Monday, February 13, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bailey’s Sports Bar and Pub
4341 N Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 655-7373.
The Mob Museum opens
Entertainment
The Mob Museum is a world-class destination in downtown Las Vegas dedicated to the thrilling story of organized crime and law enforcement. 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89101. Sundays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays until 8 p.m. Admission: $18 plus tax for adults ages 18 and over with special rates for children, students, seniors, military, law enforcement and teachers; $10 plus tax for Nevada residents of all ages. 702-229-2734. www.themobmuseum.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012.
300 Stewart Avenue
DOWNTOWN, Las Vegas.
Red Rock Canyon Art Contest
Arts & Cultural Events
The 2012 Red Rock Canyon Art Contest will be hosted by the Bureau of Land Management, Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association, and Friends of Red Rock Canyon. This is open to all Southern Nevada Kindergarten through 12th grade students. All art must represent native Wildlife of Red Rock Canyon and the Mojave Desert.
The purpose of the art representing Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area or the Mojave Desert is to make students research and learn more about the desert they call home. There are two categories: 1) Black and White, and 2) Colored. There will be a 1st place winner for each grade in each category. There will be one best of show for grades K-5, one best of show for grades 6-8, and one best of show for grades 9-12.
NOTE:
1) Students missing ANY information on the Mojave Facts sheet WILL be DISQUALIFIED.
2) Artwork with glass in the frame will not be accepted as many have been broken in the past.
3) Artwork does not have to be done in class; possibly offer this as an extra cr…
Age Range: Children. Contact: (702) 515-5377.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – Friday, April 20, 2012.
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
Business Connectors South East
Community
follow on facebook groups Business Connectors South East. Contact Dee 702-798-0888, Weekly free 'Networking' for gathering or sharing information.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
Winchell's Pub & Grill
199 E Warm Springs Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89123.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Free Heart Event and Free Educational Luncheon
Health & Fitness
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Main Lobby
Centennial Hills Hospital
6900 N. Durango Drive.
For more info visit www.centennialhillshospital.com. Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Valentine Day Social (ages 50+)
Holiday Events
Price - Low: $1. Ticket Phone: (702)229-6125. Contact: Doolittle Senior Center.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1 to 3 p.m. Call for space availability. Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dancing, refreshments and contests. Singles and couples wanted; have fun all afternoon!
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Event
Community
Citizens Commission On Human Rights (CCHR) was started in 1969 by Dr. Thomas Szasz, Professor Emertius of Psychiatry at New York State University and internationally acclaimed author and the Church of Scientology. The Church and its parishioners continue to support CCHR and distribute its information and materials about the abuses of psychiatry. This Event will include information on the dangers of psychiatric drugs and what can be done about that as well as alternative treatments.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre
2761 Emerson Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Open House
Community
Citizens Commission on Human Rights is having a local Open House to inform people of the dangers of psychiatric drugs such as liver problems, immune system problems, heart attacks, violence and suicidal thoughts and actions. Come and connect up with others concerned about this. Portions of the new DVD "Making A Killing" which exposes the connections between psychiatrists and the drug companies will be shown and free information kits are available. Get the data on what is being done about these abuses, the alternatives to these drugs and answers to any questions you might have.
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Ticket Phone: 702-731-1500. Ticket Web Link: www.cchr.org. Contact: Devon or Michele.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
2761 Emerson Ave. Las Vegas 89121.
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Community
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band. Must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Price - Low: $4. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Garden's Park Farmer's Market
Enjoy an authentic farmers market at the Gardens Park featuring fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, handmade crafts and art. Taking place every Tuesday (weather permitting) from 4 to 8 p.m. the Gardens Park Farmers Market has something for everyone. This weekly event is presented by The Las Vegas Farmer’s Market and co-sponsored by The Summerlin Council. For more information, call 562-4890.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
10401 Garden Park Drive, Las Vegas, NV.
USS SANDSTORM CREW MEETING
Community
Meeting is Free, Varied Membership Prices starting at $15 a year for single person.
Dinner varies from $5 - $15 each.
Join a Local Star Trek Fan Association...
USS SANDSTORM NCC-72704
A proud Chapter of STARFLEET: The International Star Trek Fan Association, Inc.
The World's Largest Star Trek Fan Club (Guinness Book of World Records, 2003).
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: $15. Age Range: All Ages. Ticket Phone: (702) 743-1048. Contact: Joshua Andrews.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
IHOP # 1609
3780 Maryland Parkway [at Katie Ave]
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 737-0375 [For Directions Only].
Team Beachbody Business Presentation
Health & Fitness
Beachbody, the makers of P90X invests millions of dollars on our TV infomercials that generate up to 70k new customers weekly! As a coach these customers can be assigned to you and you make up to 25%, this is amazing!
Presenter: Varies. Price - Low: $0.00. Price - High: $0.00. Age Range: Adults. Contact: Kevin Albright 702-860-7746.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Team Beachbody Training Center
7281 West Sahara Avenue; Suite #100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Community
Award-Winning Community Garden (ages 50+)
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
Join our work crew and reap the benefits of fresh vegetables, fruits and flowers. The garden has 40 raised gardening beds. The garden is located in the 1200 block of Blankenship. Please call the center to get involved, and for further details. Master Gardner Don Fabbi meets with volunteer gardeners on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
Price - Low: $0. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6125. Contact: Doolittle Senior Center.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St. (702) 229-6125.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Clark County School District, The VILLAGE Meeting
Community
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
February 15, 2012
9:00 a.m.
Clark County School District, The VILLAGE Meeting
Dr. Linda E. Young, District C
Mojave High School, Library
5302 Goldfield Street
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89031
For more information please call 799-1072.
Clark County School District, A-TEAM Meeting
Community
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Bartlett ES, Library
1961 Wigwam Parkway
Henderson, Nevada 89074.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Farmers Market
Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, barbecue and homemade goodies at this weekly farmers market. For more information, call 562-CORN. You will find the market at the corner of Rampart and Vegas Drive.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bruce Trent Park
1600 No. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada.
For more info visit www.lasvegasfarmersmarket.com. Las Vegas Farmers Market®
Community
Open-air certified farmers market featuring only the best fruits and veggies of the region. Arts, crafts, festive foods and more. Co-Sponsored By the City of Las Vegas.
702-562-CORN
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Las-Vegas-Farmers-Market/105506383310.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Bruce Trent Park
1600 N. Rampart Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89134.
Free Car Seat Check Up Event
Community
Safe Kids Clark County is holding a free car seat check up event every 3rd Wednesday of the month at Sunrise Children's Hospital from 5pm-7pm! We will be checking/installing your car seats there absolutely free of charge as long as you show up between those hours. Hope to see you there!
*For more information about other free events we are having throughout the community please feel free to check on our website at safekidsclarkcounty.org!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sunrise Children's Hospital.
Wine Away Wednesdays
Community
February 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p. m. at Charming Charlie. Tivoli Village in conjunction with Las Vegas Woman Magazine hosts a monthly mixer for people to meet, socialize and pamper themselves. Guests will enjoy wine tasting as well as two complimentary glasses of wine from Lulu B. light passed appetizers from Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, browse clothing and accessories from Charming Charlie and enjoy sweet treats from Pick Your Poison Bake Shop as well as meet other local businesses. Admission to the event is $13.65 per person, tickets must be booked in advance at www.wineawaywednesday.eventbrite.com.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Auditions for the Vagina Monologues 2012 V-Day Las Vegas Community Production!
Community
Auditions will be from 6pm to 7:30pm. You will be auditioned in order of arrival. Please be prepared to read an excerpt from the Vagina Monologues that will be provided to you. All who are auditioning must identify as women. If you have a preferred Monologue you can bring it to read. No previous acting experience necessary!Productions to be held in late April.
Contact: Rakale Hannah - 609-2882.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tommy Rockers 4275 Dean Martin Las Vegas NV 89103.
Free Diabetes Self Management Classes Spanish
Health & Fitness
Join us for a conversation about managing your diabetes. A series of 6 free classes to help you and your loved ones get resources to eat better and be active to better manage blood glucose.
Price - Low: 0. Contact: 702-759-1270.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
1840 N Bruce St
North Las Vegas, NV
St. Christopher's Church.
Bereavement & Grief Loss - Support Group
Community
This Weekly Bereavement, Grief Loss Support Group Is For Anyone Dealing With The Death Of A loved One, Such As A Spouse, Child, Parent, Friend Or A Loss By
Suicide. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
101 S. Rancho Drive. Room #4
Las Vegas, NV 89106.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Bereavement Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group Program for "anyone" dealing with the death of a loved one; such as a spouce, child, friend, parent or loss by suicide. Group meets in room # 4 Info. Call (702) 735-5544.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
First Christian Church
101 South Rancho Drive, Room #4
Las Vegas, NV 89106.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Bet on the Farm
Community
Join us for Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s truly sustainable Farmers Market. Seasonal offerings, regionally grown, include fruits, vegetables, nuts, eggs, honey and more! Access is free, cash only for purchases.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bet on the Farm – Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve
Community
Bet on the Farm – Farmers Market at the Springs Preserve
Join us for Mario Batali & Joe Bastianich’s truly sustainable farmers market, Bet on the Farm, every Thursday at the Springs Preserve. In season offerings, regionally and locally grown include fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh eggs, honey, agretti, pistachios, dates, locally roasted coffee, and many more delectable treats. Thursdays through February, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Access to the market is free. Purchases are cash only.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
For more info visit www.springspreserve.org. National Pie Month (ages 50+)
Community
Price - Low: $1. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Ticket Web Link: http://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Find/parks_facilities.htm. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM.
National Pie Month (ages 50+)
Thursday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m.
Cost: $1 per slice.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Come to the Cook’s Nook for a piece of pie to celebrate National Pie Month, while supplies last.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The American Experience at Bauman Rare Books
Arts & Cultural Events
Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at the Palazzo showcases “The American Experience,” an exceptional free public exhibit featuring uber-rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of America.
February 16-March 1; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bauman Rare Books
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
702-948-1617.
For more info visit www.baumanrarebooks.com. Story Time at Tivoli Village
Mom's Calendar
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11:00 AM.
February 16 at 11 a.m inside YoScream. Join local Las Vegas nannies from Nannies & Housekeepers U.S.A as they read beloved children’s stories, young children and families welcome.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Henderson Farmers Market
Community
Fresh produce, bread and other delectibles are available at this weekly market. For more information, call 565-2181.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
240 Water Street, at Civic Center Plaze in Henderson.
21 Days to Weight Loss Success!
Community
Learn what foods and exercises aid weight loss and cause weight gain, how to break the yo-yo diet spell, how to rapidly lose belly fat, how nutritional cleansing flushes fat, how to maintain your perfect weight.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Life Align Wellness Center
3046 S Durango Dr #101
Las Vegas NV 89117.
Gordon Silver Estate Planning Seminar
Community
To RSVP for the event, contact Diane DeWalt at (702) 796-5555 or ddewalt@gordonsilver.com. Please RSVP by February 10, 2012 as space is limited.
Presenter: Bradley J. Richardson, Esq. and Kristin M. Tyler, Esq. of Gordon Silver. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702) 796-5555. Contact: Diane DeWalt.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Gordon Silver law office located at 3960 Howard Hughes Pkwy. Las Vegas, Nev. in their 6th floor conference room.
Almost, Maine
Community
Come and support Liberty High School theatre by coming to see a wonderful date show! Many people in the town of Almost, Maine are affected by the Northern Lights falling in love, out of love, or just finding it.
Price - Low: $5. Price - High: $8. Directed By: Sharon Chadwick. Written By: John Cariani.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3700 Liberty Heights Avenue, Henderson.
LEON C. AND THE ALL STAR BAND
Entertainment
SHOW STARTS AT 8PM DOORS OPEN AT 7PM
COME CELEBRATE JJ'S BIRTHDAY WITH US
ALL NIGHT-DRINK SPECIALS-GIVE AWAYS-DOOR PRIZES
PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR $10.00
CALL: 702.860.8581
EMAIL: claudieus@yahoo.com
j2thej2010@hotmail.com
FACEBOOK: C. Leon Gilliam
Jon'Nita Johnson (J J).
Price - Low: $10.00. Price - High: $10.00. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: 702.860.8581. Contact: claudieus@yahoo.com or j2thej2010@hotmail.com.
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 8:00 PM – Friday, February 17, 2012, 12:00 AM.
HOOPS FOOD AND SPIRITS
4224 N PECOS RD
LAS VEGAS, NV 89115.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The American Experience at Bauman Rare Books
Arts & Cultural Events
Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at the Palazzo showcases “The American Experience,” an exceptional free public exhibit featuring uber-rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of America.
February 16-March 1; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bauman Rare Books
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
702-948-1617.
For more info visit www.baumanrarebooks.com. 47th Annual 2012 Anitque & Collectibles Show & Sale
Community
This is the biggest antique and collectibles show in the west. Open to the public 11:00am. to 5:00pm. Friday $15 early bird 9:00am. to 4:00pm.Saturday Admission $5.
There will be an amazing amount of antiques and collectibles of every kind from dealers from across the country as well as from the local area.
Exhibitor tables available. Contact Mark O’Dell for further information at (702)395-7110 or (702)339-0392
Come and treasure hunt with us for the best in rare and unique merchandise from the most reputable dealers in the land.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Texas Station Casino
2101 Texas Star Lane
at Rancho Rd
North Las Vegas , Nv.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Community
Tuesday and Friday Ballroom Dances (ages 50+)
Tuesdays, 3 to 5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fee: $4 each day.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Ballroom Dance Socials are held every Tuesday night and Friday afternoon with live music by Boyd Coulter and his band. Must be current member in city of Las Vegas Senior Programs ($2/year).
Price - Low: $4. Ticket Phone: (702) 229-6454. Contact: Las Vegas Senior Center.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
For more info visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov. Almost, Maine
Community
Come and support Liberty High School theatre by coming to see a wonderful date show! Many people in the town of Almost, Maine are affected by the Northern Lights falling in love, out of love, or just finding it.
Price - Low: $5. Price - High: $8. Directed By: Sharon Chadwick. Written By: John Cariani.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3700 Liberty Heights Avenue, Henderson.
Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour Book Drive with the Las Vegas Wranglers
Community
Comedy-magician and Harrah’s, Las Vegas Headliner Mac King is preparing to embark on Mac King’s Magical Literacy Tour: Nevada Reading Week 2012, benefiting Clark County READS, the literacy initiative of The Public Education Foundation. The tour kicks-off with a book drive hosted by the Las Vegas Wranglers hockey team on Feb. 17 and 18. King will hand-deliver the books to five local elementary schools during Nevada Reading Week on Feb. 27 – Mar. 2.
Donations of three or more new or gently used elementary-school aged books can be made at the home games on Feb. 17 and 18 beginning at 7:05 p.m. at the Orleans Arena. Those who donate a minimum of three books will receive two free tickets to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at Harrah’s Las Vegas and one ticket to a future Wranglers game on either Mar. 18, 20 or 27 (limit one per person).
Additionally, Mac King will be on-site to collect donations, meet and greet with fans and sign autographs during the game on Feb. 17.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:05 PM – Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:05 PM.
Orleans Arena
4500 W. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Friday, February 17, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
Kyosho Classic
Entertainment
Price - Low: $20.00. Price - High: $20.00. Category: Auto Racing. Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Amber Pierce.
Saturday, February 18, 2012.
The Vegas RC Raceway, LLC
3420 N. Rancho Suite 110
Las Vegas, NV 89130.
For more info visit www.thevrcr.com. SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Saturday, February 18, 2012.
Fresh52 Farmers and Artisan Market
Community
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
The Fresh52 market features choice vendors with organic and pesticide/chemical free seasonal produce, freshly baked goods, gourmet olive oils, salsas, sauces, nuts, handmade modern crafts, artisans and more.
Nevada Naturalist Open House
Community
Do you love the outdoors? Enjoy exploring the natural world in southern Nevada? Like learning about native plants and animals? Wonder how you can volunteer and participate in conservation projects locally? Then, the Nevada Naturalist program is for you! Drop by the Lifelong Learning Center on Saturday, February 18 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. and chat with current Nevada Naturalists, meet instructors, see project presentations, participate in activities, learn about exciting volunteer opportunities and more.
Nevada Naturalist, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension program, focuses on giving a broad understanding of nature to participants interested in learning, volunteering, teaching and participating in conservation projects and issues. The program will also give participants the skills and confidence necessary to make a difference for environmental stewardship and conservation in Southern Nevada.
The Nevada Naturalist program offers two semesters of instruction. Topics include: ecology, regi…
Price - Low: $0. Ticket Phone: 702-948-5906. Contact: Denise Parsons.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Lifelong Learning Center.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Roadhouse Farmers Market
Community
Fresh Fruits & Veggies. Local vendors from homemade treats and breads, to handmade crafts and gifts.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
2100 N. Boulder Hwy (corner of Boulder Hwy & Sunset) in Henderson.
For more info visit hendersonfarmersmarket.net. 2012 POLAR PLUNGE®
Community
The THIRD ANNUAL POLAR PLUNGE® sponsored by Bank of America to benefit the Schools Partnership Program offered by Special Olympics in the Clark County School District. Special Olympics Nevada offers people the opportunity to have fun while they make a difference; register online at iPolarPlungeNevada.com to raise pledges, earn great prizes and qualify to win contests like an iPad2 giveaway in December. The Polar Plunge® is NOT a swim! It’s a party! Join as an individual, get a team of family or friends or have your school students participate in the COOL SCHOOL CHALLENGE. Students earn great prizes and plunge; it’s a win-win because once their team raises a minimum of $2,500, Special Olympics Nevada will donate 15% back to their school. You can jump in, just dunk a toe or register as a member of the Chicken Coop and stay dry while supporting a great cause and having fun with friends. Crazy costumes are encouraged and the only rule is NO WETSUITS ALLOWED.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
M Resort.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Commissioner Lawrence Weekly hosting a Homeownership Seminar
Community
This event is free to the public.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 0.00. Contact: 702.455.7277.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
West Las Vegas Library
951 W. Lake mead Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The American Experience at Bauman Rare Books
Arts & Cultural Events
Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at the Palazzo showcases “The American Experience,” an exceptional free public exhibit featuring uber-rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of America.
February 16-March 1; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bauman Rare Books
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
702-948-1617.
For more info visit www.baumanrarebooks.com. Focus on Health
Health & Fitness
CareMore is hosting our first "Focus on Health" event on February 18, 2012. This event will spotlight vendors specializing in senior services, as well as speakers including Dr. Graham Wilson. Come learn about CareMore Health Plan, Nevada! Refreshments and a light snack will be provided.
CareMore was created to be much more than a health plan for seniors. CareMore's pro-patient philosophy and full-spectrum of care fosters well-being and promotes independence.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
East Side Las Vegas Community Center
250 N Eastern Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:00 AM – Sunday, April 8, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Fat Boy 5k
Health & Fitness
Come support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada by participating in the 5K that's for the rest of us! Sign up today at Active.com or through www.bbbsn.org.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
W. Wayne Bunker Family Park
7351 W. Alexander Road
Las Vegas, NV 89129.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
Extreme Couponing 101 Workshop
Community
Learn beginning startegies to couponing at the grocery and drug stores. You will be able to cut your bill by more than 60% with ease! Learn how to get FREE products and even make "money" at the stores. This is a FREE workshop.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Clark County Library.
For more info visit www.myvegasmommy.com. Power of Love Gala 2012
Community
Please join Keep Memory Alive to help raise funds plus awareness for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and to honor and celebrate Muhammad Ali for his 70th birthday. This legendary evening will feature exceptional dining by chefs Tom Colicchio, Scott Conant, Michael Mina and Wolfgang Puck with spirits and wine pairings by master sommeliers. All proceeds will benefit the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center. For additional details, visit keepmemoryalive.org or call 702.263.9797.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
MGM Grand Garden Arena
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109.
For more info visit www.keepmemoryalive.org. Almost, Maine
Community
Come and support Liberty High School theatre by coming to see a wonderful date show! Many people in the town of Almost, Maine are affected by the Northern Lights falling in love, out of love, or just finding it.
Price - Low: $5. Price - High: $8. Directed By: Sharon Chadwick. Written By: John Cariani.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3700 Liberty Heights Avenue, Henderson.
Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
Community
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future – Feature Film
SPACE: A Journey to Our Future (6 min.) shares how the space travels of today and yesterday help us to look far into the future of our exploration of the universe. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00, 12:15, 2:00, 2:15, 4:00 and 4:15 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with General Admission (GA).
Sunday, February 19, 2012.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Community
Bike Rentals on the Exploration Loop Trail
Let the good times roll as you rent bikes and wheel on down our 2.2 mile Exploration Loop Trail! Keep your eyes open for birds, wildlife and breathtaking views as you follow in the path of adventurous explorers and ancient peoples drawn to the artesian waters of the spring. Weekends and holidays, 10:00 a.m. – dusk. Bike rental is $6 members/ $8 nonmembers per hour, includes helmet. Child carrier rentals are available. Personal bikes are not permitted on the Trails.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pencil Case
Community
Pencil Case
What’s cool at school? Your own pencil case that you personalize and decorate! Make one! Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily throughout February. Non-members: GA + $3.00. Members: $2.00.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The American Experience at Bauman Rare Books
Arts & Cultural Events
Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at the Palazzo showcases “The American Experience,” an exceptional free public exhibit featuring uber-rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of America.
February 16-March 1; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bauman Rare Books
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
702-948-1617.
For more info visit www.baumanrarebooks.com. Focus on Health
Health & Fitness
CareMore was created to be much more than a health plan for seniors. CareMore's pro-patient philosophy and full-spectrum of care fosters well-being and promotes independence. CareMore is hosting our first "Focus on Health" event on February 19, 2912 and will spotlight vendors specializing in senior services, speakers will include a doctor and nutritionist as well as a formal sales presentation about CareMore, and 2012 benefits. Refreshments and a light snack will be provided.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
East Side Las Vegas Community Center
250 N Eastern Ave
Las VEgas, NV 89101.
Wings over the Springs
Entertainment
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at our live bird of prey shows weekends at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also presented on school holidays, check website for additional dates. Included with general admission and free for members.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Springs Preserve
333 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs - Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012, as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Community
Wings over the Springs – Live Bird of Prey Show
Meet and greet hawks, eagles, falcons, owls, ravens and more, and witness free-flight demonstrations at the Springs Preserve’s Wings over the Springs live bird of prey show. This exciting demonstration will expose you to the beauty of these amazing creatures and enhance your understanding of the role these majestic birds of prey play in sustaining our environment. Visitors will see a variety of birds that include: Eurasian Eagle Owl, Gyr Falcon, Saker Falcon, Barbary Saker Falcon, Lanner Barbary, African Hawk Eagle, Barbary, Red Necked Falcon, African Crow Raven. Shows take place Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. through February 2012 (except December 24 and 25), as well as on select major holidays and Clark County School District holidays, check springspreserve.org for more information. Show is included with general admission and free for Springs Preserve members.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – Monday, April 9, 2012, 11:00 AM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
6-Pack Abs and Obliques Workout
Health & Fitness
Join us for a fat blasting workout!
This fitness class is always FREE!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, Nevada
89147.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The 400 Killer Reps Workout
Health & Fitness
Become a fan on Facebook, Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas!
Price: FREE!
Group Fitness for ALL levels and ALL ages!
Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. The Legs on Fire Workout
Health & Fitness
Come and workout with Bee-ActiVe Las Vegas for FREE every week!
Get a free workout card! No workout is ever the same!
Any age and any fitness level welcome!
See website for more information and to join!
Age Range: All Ages. Contact: Sara Spradling.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Spring Valley Park @ 7600 W. Flamingo Rd.
For more info visit www.meetup.com. Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Community
Animal Feeding Demonstrations
Join our zoologists for feeding sessions with the animals in our native and desert-adapted live animal exhibits. Saturdays and Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. throughout February. Free for members or included with GA.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Community
Wings over the Springs Backstage Pass - A Bird Encounter
Love our raptor show? Then make sure you get a Backstage Pass to spend quality time up close and personal with these unique and rarely seen raptors. Offered Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. throughout February. **Backstage Pass: $10 members and non-members with paid general admission. A paying adult must accompany children under 5. All guests 2-up must be ticketed for the Backstage Pass and children’s classes.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
International Beer Tasting & Food Sampling
Community
Join us for this casual afternoon filled with the fun of sampling Heineken international beers and Morton's fine foods. e-mail bwood@roseman.edu to make reservastions.Limited to 100 attendees.
Price - Low: $60. Price - High: $60. Ticket Phone: 702 968-2055. Ticket Web Link: www.roseman.edu. Contact: Barbara Wood.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Morton's Steakhouse
400 E. Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Funny Bones Comedy Show
Community
Price - Low: $29.95. Ticket Phone: 702-942-7777. Contact: The Palms Casino Resort For Tickets.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
4321 West Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103-3903.
For more info visit www.funnybonesfoundation.com. Sinsation The Show
Entertainment
Sinsation "The Show" is Las Vegas' first authentic modern-day Burlesque show. Sinsation the Show presents a Burlesque/Vaudeville show in a Cabaret format.
The main feature of the show is our beautiful dance troupe who will entertain you with classic Burlesque-style dances with a modern twist!
Price - Low: $39.95. Price - High: $59.95. Age Range: Adults. Ticket Phone: (702)735-6117. Ticket Web Link: www.sinsationtheshow.com. Contact: Royal Resort Box Office.
Sunday, February 19, 2012, 7:30 PM – 8:35 PM.
Royal Resort Showroom.
2012 Girl Scout Cookie Sale
Community
Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered online at www.girlscoutsnv.org until March 4, 2012.
Girl Scout cookies can also be purchased at the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center, located at 2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
Find cookies in your area by visiting www.girlscoutsnv.org.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Leadership Center
2941 Harris Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Join us to view outstanding works from local artists of the future as the Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsSouthern Nevada Regional competitors projects go on display starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display starting February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Community
89th Annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Co-hosted by the Springs Preserve and The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Southern Nevada Regional Competition entries will go on display in the Big Springs Gallery starting February 4. Experience the best artwork from our local students grades 7-12 in various formats, from photography to painting, jewelry to digital design. See the Gold Key winners from the region before they are submitted for the national awards! Founded in 1923, the awards are the oldest, most prestigious recognition program for student achievement in visual arts and creative writing in the United States. Exhibit on display February 4 – March 4, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Free for members or included with GA. For additional information about the contest visit www.artandwriting.org.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Community
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 - May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
Maya: Michael Plyler Exhibit
Arts & Cultural Events
Maya - A Thirty Year Retrospective: Photographs by Michael Plyler
January 13 – April 2, 2012
Michael Plyler, a UNLV alumnus (class of 1977), presents a thirty year retrospective of his photographs of the Maya of Guatemala at the Barrick Museum on campus from January 13 - April 2, 2012. Join us for a photographic exploration of the changing lives of contemporary Mayan Indians, as seen through the lens of Michael Plyler’s camera. Plyler's black and white images record the beauty and resolute strength of this fascinating culture. Plyler's work spans the early eighties through 2008, including some of the most intense years of the civil war which plagued the country for thirty six years. Trained as an archaeologist, Plyler brings an anthropological perspective to his photography, and his work is in permanent collections throughout the Western hemisphere. Over the course of years his portraits record the subtle changes and diminishment of the traditional dress, or traje. Mayan culture predates Rome by almost 1,0…
Price - Low: 0. Price - High: 0. Age Range: All Ages.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum.
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Arts & Cultural Events
SPACE: A JOURNEY TO OUR FUTURE
Ignite your desire for discovery and dream of the possibilities that lie ahead... in SPACE! Find yourself launched into the future of space exploration in this out-of-this-world, interactive experience, only at the Springs Preserve. Touch a lunar sample, step onto the "Moon Scale," take a spin in the centrifuge and create your own mission to Mars. This far-out exhibit is produced by Evergreen Exhibitions in collaboration with NASA and is made possible by General Motors Corp. Lockheed Martin and Space Day. Exhibit on display January 29 through May 13, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily in the Origen Museum. Free for members or included with GA.
Price - Low: 0.00. Price - High: 9.95. Ticket Phone: 702-822-7700. Ticket Web Link: http://www.springspreserve.org. Contact: jim johnson.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
333 S. Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89107.
The American Experience at Bauman Rare Books
Arts & Cultural Events
Bauman Rare Books at The Shoppes at the Palazzo showcases “The American Experience,” an exceptional free public exhibit featuring uber-rare books and manuscripts documenting the history of America.
February 16-March 1; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Bauman Rare Books
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
702-948-1617.
For more info visit www.baumanrarebooks.com. Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
Community
The Las Vegas Chapter of The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Presents: The 8th. Annual Madam C.J. Walker Luncheon and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, May 20, 2012 at The Paris
Las Vegas Ballroom. Special Keynote Speaker: Susan L. Taylor of Essence Magazine. Tickets are $75.00 per person. Doors Open at 1:00pm. Luncheon Starts
at 2:00pm. There will be a Silent Auction and Raffle Tickets will be sold. For more info call 702-436-4474 or visit our website: www.ncbwlasvegas.com.
Ticket Phone: 702-436-4474. Contact: NCBW100 Las Vegas Chapter.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 1:00 PM.
Paris Las Vegas Ballroom
May 20, 2012.
NAMI CONSUMER SUPPORT GROUP
Community
consumer support group
for people with mental illness & disorders.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 WEST SUNSET
HENDERSON. NV.
NAMI consumer support group
Health & Fitness
consumer support group
support for people with mentall illness & disorders.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
1590 west sunset
Henderson, nv.
Wine and Canvas-- "Above Manhattan"
Arts & Cultural Events
"A painting class with cocktails!"
Price: $35.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Coconuts
Town Square
6635 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
For more info visit www.wineandcanvas.com. Grief Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Program.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nv 89121.
Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly Support Group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet. Programs are provided free of charge by Divorced & Widowed Adjustment, Inc. Call 24-Hrs. (702) 735-5544 for Information.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 East Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Weekly ongoing support group for those dealing with the death of a beloved pet.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89121.
For more info visit www.pets702.org. Pet Loss Support Group
Community
Free Weekly Support Group.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 6:30 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
Divorced /Separated Support Group
Community
24- Hour Information (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Divorced /Separated Weekly Support Group
Community
Divorced & Separated, Weekly Ongoing Support Group, For Those Dealing With The Loss Of A relationship. Free Non-profit Program For Men And Women. Call 24-Hours, (702) 735-5544.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
3720 E. Tropican Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121.
For more info visit www.info4nv.org. Open Mic Comedy Night
Entertainment
Details:
TekG Entertainment, the premier source for comedy in Las Vegas, is bringing laughter back to the locals with The Open Mic Comedy Night at Bailey’s! Join us every Monday when some of the funniest comedians in town bring their best performances to you. Think you got talent, too? Email us at info@tekg.com and we’ll contact you about being on the show. For more information, visit www.tekg.com or call 702-682-6222.
Monday, February 20, 2012, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM.
Bailey’s Sports Bar and Pub
4341 N Rancho Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 655-7373.