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Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of elegant Regency Era English and Scottish country dancing inspired by Jane Austen and her world on Saturday, May 15, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, located at 800 S. Brush St. Live music will be provided by The English Roses band. Light refreshments will be served during the break. Tickets are priced at $12. The dance is cosponsored by the city of Las Vegas and the Southern Nevada Old-Time Contra Dancers. Evening dress is requested. Clothing from the lifetime of Jane Austen (1775-1817) is appreciated, but not required. Please don't let a lack of period attire dissuade you from attending. Feel free to wear modern formal wear, if that is what you possess. Kilts and Highland dress are welcome. Check online at snocd.org/austen/ for information on advance practices. Call (702) 229-6383 for tickets and more information.
Other upcoming events include:
“Celebrating Life! 2010” Juried Fine Art Competition (ages 50+)
Entries due May 11-12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. only.
No entry fee.
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Clark County residents are invited to enter their personally created artwork, limited to one entry per artist. Categories include:
• Drawing and Pastel
• Mixed Media (printmaking, collage, computer graphics, etc.)
• Painting (oil, acrylic)
• Photography (black and white, color digital, Xerox, etc.)
• Watercolor and Gouache
• Sculpture and Ceramics (all three-dimensional media: hanging, wall, or free-standing; functional and non-functional).
Entries may be dropped off May 11-12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Charleston Heights Arts Center only. Awards ceremony and reception will be May 21, 6 to 7:30 p.m. The Best of Show award will be $500. Each media category will be judged and awarded separately, with $250 for first place, $150 for second, $100 for third and a plaque for honorable mention. Prizes may not be awarded in all categories. For more information or for a brochure with complete rules, limitations, instructions and entry form, call (702) 229-1012 or email jvoltura@lasvegasnevada.gov.
All You Can Eat Taco Buffet (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $5
Derfelt Senior Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with trivia, a contest, and taco buffet. The buffet line will include seasoned beef and seasoned turkey meat, hard and soft shells, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, hot and mild salsa, tortillas, sour cream, guacamole, onions, beans and hominy, with apple enchiladas for dessert.
Anniversary Luncheon (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $4
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Salsa Challenge (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 12, 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: Free for entrants; $3 for spectators/salsa samplers.
Centennial Hills Active Adult Center, 6601 N. Buffalo Drive, (702) 229-1702.
Enter your salsa to see who has the best. Prizes awarded for first, second and third place.
Tea and Scones Social (ages 50+)
Wednesday, May 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Enjoy freshly brewed cup of tea and delicious scones. Learn the history of teas and sample unique teas.
Folk Dancing with Ethnic Express (ages 13+)
Wednesday, May 12, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. No registration required.
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 “Conversaciones Con Mama”
Thursday, May 13, 6 p.m. introduction; 6:30 p.m. film
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center Ballroom, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
Free admission.
Series curator Luis Bonilla will introduce each film and lead a discussion in Spanish following each screening. Co-Presented with Venemovies, Cox, La Nueva, Radio Variedades, Recuerdo and Los Arcos. In “Conversaciones Con Mama,” Jaime, a 50-something father of two with a beautiful house, two cars and the seemingly perfect suburban life, is forced to cut a few luxuries from his budget when he's unexpectedly downsized from his job -- including his 82-year-old mother's apartment, for which he currently pays all the bills. But preparing to break the news to mamá is nothing compared to the surprise she's been keeping from her son. The 2004 unrated Spanish-language film runs 90 minutes.
Global Heritage Dance From Around the World
Thursday, May 13, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
$4 per class
Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383.
Global Heritage Dance presents 50 dances from around the world during this 18-week Thursday series for couples and sets. Gentlemen, bring a lady! Ladies, bring a gentleman! Friends, bring your friends! All are encouraged to attend. Dances are gender neutral. Don’t miss out on these exciting and fun international folk dances for couples and sets.
Las Vegas Helldorado Days
Thursday-Sunday, May 13-16
Ticket prices and entry fees vary by event. Rodeo tickets are on sale now at various locations.
Downtown Rodeo Grounds, Seventh Street at Stewart Avenue
Enjoy the Helldorado Parade on Saturday, May 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. downtown on Fourth Street, from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue. Fireworks will immediately follow the parade. The Helldorado carnival will begin each night at 5 p.m. at the rodeo grounds. The Helldorado rodeo will be held May 13 at 7 p.m. The PRCA Pro Rodeo will begin Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 9 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. For a detailed schedule of events, parking map, parade application, parade route map and link to more information on tickets, the Sahara Coins Helldorado Treasure Hunt, Helldorado Whiskerino Contest and Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, go online to www.lasvegasnevada.gov/helldorado or call (702) 870-1221.
Kids Night Out (ages 5-11)
Friday, May 14, 6 to 10 p.m. Advance reservation required by May 12.
Fee: $15
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road, (702) 229-1607.
Children have fun playing games, making crafts and watching a movie. Pizza and drink provided.
Free Family Film in the Park – “The Princess and the Frog”
Friday, May 14, 8 p.m.
Centennial Hills Park Amphitheatre, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive
Enjoy a free family film in the park. Bring blankets or folding chairs. Please call (702) 229-1087 for information in case of inclement weather.
Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+)
Friday, May 14, 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.
Scottish country dancing is the beautiful "ballroom" dance of Scotland and may be lively and joyful or gentle and graceful. From the first chord to the final bow or curtsey, participants will be inspired by the driving reels, jaunty jigs, snappy strathspeys or lilting slow airs. 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. Ask about a ticket book for 12 dance nights.
Get Movin’ with Mayor Oscar B. Goodman (all ages)
Saturday, May 15, check-in at 7:30 a.m.; walk at 8 a.m.
No cost to participate.
Kellogg Zaher Sports Complex Walking Path, 7901 W. Washington Ave. at Buffalo Drive
Join Mayor Oscar B. Goodman for an invigorating 1.7-mile walk toward a healthier you. Pets on a leash are welcome. Healthy refreshments will be available while supplies last. Regular exercise is part of a healthy, active lifestyle, as are good nutrition and enjoying the outdoors. For more information, please call 229-6706, or visit the www.gethealthylasvegas.org/ Web site to learn more.
Matting Workshop (ages 10-adult)
Saturday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., (702) 229-4800.
This demonstration and hands-on workshop will teach beginners basic matting techniques, such as measuring, cutting and mounting two-dimensional work to backing materials. There is no charge to participants; they just need to bring their own piece of two-dimensional artwork and a frame of their choice. All other items, including mat boards, mat cutting equipment and incidental materials will be made available. Advance reservation is advised. This program is funded by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council.
12th Annual Tee It Up Classic Golf Tournament
Sunday and Monday, May 16-17; 1 p.m. shotgun start Sunday, 7 a.m. Monday.
Fee: $100 per golfer
Las Vegas Golf Club, 4300 W. Washington Ave. (702) 646-3003.
Play 36 holes of golf in a competitive format in two-player teams. Sunday afternoon’s match will be a two-person best-ball format, followed by a two-person scramble on Monday morning. Both rounds will be played at the Las Vegas Golf Club. Lunch will be served following Monday’s play and as always, the award ceremony is something you won’t want to miss. To reserve your spot in this inclusive tournament and a chance at the door prizes and raffle drawing, please register online at www.teeitupclassic.com/ or contact Joe Shifflett at (702) 497-3673. Advance reservation required.
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