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Everyone is invited to enjoy an old-time contra dance on Saturday, April 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. Dance to the live music of an acoustic band playing joyful fiddle tunes, driving reels, circle mixers and a waltz or two. This lively community dance recaptures aspects of New England and frontier barn dances, with more modern twists. All dances are taught and called. Newcomers and families are welcomed. Cosponsored by the city of Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the event offers an introductory group lesson at 6:30 p.m. Dance tickets are priced at $7 for adults; $5 for members, students and active military; and $3 for children. Tickets are available at the door. Wear comfortable, soft-soled shoes and casual clothing. No partner is necessary. For more information, call (702) 229-6383.
Other upcoming events include:
Paper Flower Making Workshop (adults)
Tuesdays, April 13, 20 and 27; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee: $40 for three weeks
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Instructor Rosa Garcia Schlichter will teach traditional Mexican paper flowers, such as roses and sunflowers. Bring scissors. Advance registration required.
Nevada Healthcare Decision Day 2010 (all ages)
Wednesday, April 14, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Hear nationally renowned speaker and legal counselor Jim Towey, creator of “Five Wishes” and founder of “Aging with Dignity.” Participate in a town hall meeting with local dignitaries, visit exhibitors and informational vendors, and have the opportunity to participate in health screenings, door prizes and refreshments. Participants may prepare an advance directive/living will and submit it to the Nevada Living Will Lockbox. For more information, contact Cassandra Cotton (702) 303-4457 or Nikki Adams at (702) 229-6457.
Ethnic Express Folk Dancing (ages 13+)
Wednesday, April 14, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Tickets: $4 per person, per day
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Catch the Ethnic Express for an international evening of fun! Dances include Armenian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Greek, Russian, Serbian and Turkish, to name a few.
Cine En El Centro Film Series Feature “Soñar No Cuesta Nada”
Thursday, April 15, 6 p.m. introduction, 6:30 p.m. feature presentation
Admission is free.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Series curator Luis Bonilla will present a short introduction of the featured film, “Soñar No Cuesta Nada” at 6 p.m. After the screening, Bonilla will lead a discussion on the film in Spanish. Based on a true story, this action-packed comedy follows four overworked Colombian soldiers who stumble upon $46 million while on a rescue mission in the jungle. They decide to keep the cash for themselves rather than turn it in to the government. With their only route home destroyed by rebels, the soldiers work feverishly to get back to civilization so they can take advantage of their newfound fortune. The Cine en el Centro Spanish-language film series is presented by the city of Las Vegas, Cox Communications, VeneMovies, Venevision International, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM, Tortillas Los Arcos and El Mercadito. The movies, all award-winning, blockbuster films from Latin America and Spain, have been donated by VeneMovies and Venevision International to provide cultural enrichment to the Hispanic community. The unrated film, which runs 95 minutes in Spanish, was released in 2006. Call (702) 229-1515 for more information.
Downtown Cultural Series Concert - Duo Mystique Flute & Harp (all ages)
Friday, April 16, noon to 1 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Lloyd D. George Federal Courthouse Jury Assembly Room, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. South.
Flautist Bonnie Buhler-Tanouye and harpist Tara Ogden-Skouson together are Duo Mystique, professional musicians performing a wide range of musical styles, including classical, jazz, Celtic, Broadway and contemporary music. Call (702) 229-3515 for information.
Free Pool/Billiards Tournament (ages 7-14)
Friday, April 16, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, April 16, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5 general admission, $4 for Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers members.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Cosponsored by Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers, the National Folk Organization, and the city of Las Vegas. This class is not suitable for younger children unless they have previous dance experience. Scottish Country Dancing is the beautiful “ballroom” dance of Scotland. The dances may be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, dancers are inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs. And thanks to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, any dancer can be welcomed by a local group almost anywhere in the world.
Gran Tardeada Cultural Series – Mariachi en la Plaza (all ages)
Friday, April 16, 7 p.m.
Free admission.
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Bandstand, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Bring the family to enjoy a grand night of music by Mariachi Franco, Mariachi Platinos, Mariachi Los Vaqueros of Chaparral Empowerment High School, Mariachi Jaguares of Desert Pines High School and Mariachi Mi Tierra. Between mariachi sets, Mexico Vivo dance company will perform folkloric dances traditional in Jalisco, Mexico. Presented with La Federacion de Jaliscienses en Las Vegas, La Nueva 103.5 FM, Recuerdo 99.3 FM, Radio Variedades 870 AM and TV Las Vegas.
The Poets’ Corner (adults)
Friday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
No admission charge.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
Keith Brantley hosts a forum for established poets and open-microphone participants.
Biddy Basketball League (ages 5-7)
Begins Saturday, April 17. Advance registration is required.
Fee: $65 per child
Doolittle Community Center, 1950 N. J St., (702) 229-6374.
Eight-game schedule followed by single-elimination tournament. Registration is open April 3-16.
Free Shred-It Party with Councilman Ross
Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to noon
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Bring your documents that need to be shredded. Limit of five boxes per vehicle. Bring old cell phones to donate to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program. Free admission and shredding.
Jack and the Beanstalk Audition
Saturday, April 17, 1 p.m.
No cost to audition.
Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, (702) 229-6211.
Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to audition for Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk. The play will be performed June 4-13. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. For more information call 229-6553.
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