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Everyone is invited to enjoy a one-woman tribute show to Eartha Kitt, star of song, stage and screen, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Donna E. Abnathy becomes Kitt in “Daring To Be ‘Purr-fect,’” reviewing her life with the audience as she sings, dances and acts her way through the world’s nightclubs, stages, movies and on television. Music is provided by a foursome of professional musicians led by pianist Dehner Franks. Admission is free and appropriate for all ages. The 90-minute performance begins at 4 p.m. Call (702) 229-4800 for more information.
Originally from Charleston, W. Va., Abnathy majored in Dance and Psychology at Ohio State University. Often told how much she sounded and looked like Kitt, Abnathy studied at the Actors and Directors Studio in Columbus, Ohio, and danced with the Les Dancers Noire dance company, among others. She has years of experience as a professional choreographer, dancer and dance instructor. Currently Abnathy teaches a variety of dance classes at Mirabelli Community Center.
Other upcoming events include:
Harvest Potluck (ages 50+)
Sign up with your dish at the front desk. Advance registration required.
Monday, Oct. 19, 12:30 p.m.
Free
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Free Lieburn Lecture Series: What To Do After Your Feet Turn 65! (ages 50+)
Monday, Oct. 19, 1 to 3 p.m.
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Podiatrist Dr. Rubin speaks on what to do after your feet turn 65. Free refreshments, free education, and priceless empowerment.
Free “Maintain your Brain” Workshop Presented by Alzheimer’s Association (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
What can you do to keep your brain healthy and active? Learn in this workshop.
Hoedown & Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday Oct. 21, chili cook-off 11 a.m. to noon; hoedown 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $4 for hoedown and chili; entry to chili cook-off contest is free.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy great food and dancing at this annual event.
Free Chili Cook-off (ages 50+)
Wednesday Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to noon. Advance registration required.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Don’t forget to sign up for the chili cook off. Prizes and awards will be given for best overall, most original and best taste.
Bunco & Dinner (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Folk Dancing with Ethnic Express (all ages)
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Fee: $4 per day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Catch the Ethnic Express Folk Dancers for an international evening of fun! Learn dances from many cultures, such as Greek, Serbian, Chinese, Russian and American. These dances are the aerobics of our ancestors. Pay weekly and join at any time. No registration necessary.
Free UMC Early Detection Cancer Screening Presentation (ages 50+)
Thursday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Learn guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention.
“The Genius of Mark Twain”
Thursday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Advance registration required.
Free and open to the public.
Downtown Senior Service Center, 310 S. Ninth St., 229-6690.
The Vegas Valley Book Festival celebrates one of Nevada’s famous authors in a special literary program, “The Genius of Mark Twain,” in the auditorium of the city’s Downtown Senior Services Center. This pre-festival event, co-sponsored by the Junior League of Las Vegas, will feature renowned scholar, author and storyteller Dr. Elliot Engel in a dramatic narrative celebrating the writings and the life of Mark Twain as one of America’s most enduring literary legends. Engel, a recognized authority on Charles Dickens, has taught at the University of North Carolina and Duke University and offers a range of literary programs on the lives of 19th- and 20th-century authors — including Mark Twain, whose real-life experiences in Northern Nevada inspired his writings about the American West. A book signing and tour of the nearby Morelli House will follow the lecture. The event is free, but reservations are required by calling 822-6536 or by emailing jrleagueoflasvegas@aol.com. Cosponsored by the Junior League as part of the 50th anniversary of the Morelli House, as well as the city of Las Vegas, Vegas Valley Book Festival and Nevada Humanities.
Chili Cook-off Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 23, 11 a.m. Food served at 11:30 a.m. Advance reservation required.
Fee: $4
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Soups’ On Luncheon (ages 50+)
Friday, Oct. 23, at noon. Advance reservation required.
Fee: $2
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy herbed barley and buttermilk soup, bread, dessert, beverage and good company.
Halloween Carnival & Haunted House (all ages)
Friday, Oct. 23, 4 to 7 p.m.
Fee: $5 wristband; $1 haunted house admission ages 6+
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., (702) 229-6359.
Bring the whole family to enjoy the annual carnival. Cosponsored with Charleston Heights and Johnson Community Schools.
Free Halloween Carnival (ages 2-12)
Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m.
Robison Community School, 4794 Harris Ave., (702) 229-2542.
Free games, prizes, candy, fun and more.
Free Halloween Spooktacular (ages 2-12)
Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7 p.m.
Clark Community School, 3074 Arville St., (702) 229-3686.
Enjoy a spooky haunted house, scary activities, fun, prizes and entertainment for kids.
Scottish Country Dancing
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Friday, Oct. 23, 6 to 9 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members. Multiple ticket discounts available.
Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland, a social dance form with roots stretching back for centuries. Enjoy both traditional and modern dances. Dancers should wear comfortable clothes and soft shoes such as gillies, ballet slippers or jazz shoes. Ladies will find that skirts help them to enjoy the natural flow of the dance. Kilts are not required, but are heartily encouraged.
Young Artist Showcase (all ages)
Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $5 all seats
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Four classical pianists will perform: Grace Kim, Austin Jang, Wonsuk Lee and Sally Ryoo. The Young Artist Program provides talented young people an opportunity to perform in an intimate concert setting.
Inaugural Las Vegas Indoor Wheelchair Soccer Tournament (ages 7+)
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
Fee: $250 registration per team. Free for spectators.
University of Nevada Las Vegas McDermott South Gym, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.
Call 229-4796 for information and registration. Register by Oct. 17. Volunteers welcome.
Ward 2 Trunk or Treat Classic Car Show & Halloween Festival (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car show awards at 2:30 p.m.
Free admission for trick or treaters and spectators. $25 car show advance registration due by Oct. 9; $35 cash car show registration on event day.
Veterans Memorial Leisure Services Center 101 N. Pavilion Center Drive, (702) 229-1100.
Everyone will enjoy this family event. Dress in costume to enjoy trick or treating, music, raffles, vendors and contests. First 100 car show entries will receive goody bags, T-shirt, dash plaque, and raffle tickets. Lots of car show awards, including Outstanding Decorated Car, Best Participant Costume and Favorite Tricks or Treats. Call 229-2420 or e-mail Adodge@lasvegasnevada.gov for more information. Go to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/files/TrunkorTreatFlyerFINAL.pdf  for information and car show registration form.
Ward 6 Fall Festival And Annual Centennial Hills Day Celebration (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Free admission.
Centennial Hills Park, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive
Dress the kids up in costume and join the free fun, including a jump house, DJ, face painting, balloon artists, Halloween photos, plus more fun and games. The Las Vegas Farmers’ Market will offer fresh regional produce and other goodies for sale from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A collection point will be set up for old cellular phones to be donated to the Cell Phones for Soldiers Program.
Special Tea Saturday – Glenwillow String Trio (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $5
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 229-6211.
Enjoy chamber music by Rebecca Ramsey (violin), Hanna Suk (viola) and Moonlight Tran (cello).
East Las Vegas Safe HalloweenFest (all ages)
Saturday, Oct. 24, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 229-1515.
Dress in costume to enjoy the annual spooky Safe HalloweenFest, including trick-or-treat booths, carnival games, costume parade with prizes and Monster Mash dance contests. Local businesses and organizations, and La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM and Radio Variedades 870 AM Spanish-language radio stations support this event.
Autumn Holiday Contra Dance (all ages)
Cosponsored by the Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers
Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 to 10 p.m.; group lessons 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7 adults; $5 members, students & military; $3 for children under 16 and non-dancing adults.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383
Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels, and a waltz or two. These lively community dances recapture aspects of New England and frontier barn dances, with more modern twists. All dances are taught and called, newcomers and families are welcomed. No need to bring a partner. Wear comfortable flat-soled shoes. Costumes are encouraged.
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