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City Of Las Vegas Cultural Arts & Community Events Aug. 24-30
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Enjoy Encore Follies Aug. 29 At Reed Whipple Cultural Center
Everyone age 10 and older is invited to enjoy the Encore Follies – Broadway Our Way IV show on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Songs and dances from Tony Award-winning musicals will be performed, as well as comic interludes, by 20 seasoned entertainers with professional backgrounds in musical comedy theatre. Tickets are priced at $7 for all seats. For tickets or more information, call (702) 229-6211.
The Encore Follies are presented by former Broadway and Las Vegas professional dancers, singers and entertainers in spectacular costumes. All now 65 and older, they have shared the stage with top stars like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Elvis Presley, Carol Channing, Donald O'Conner and Mickey Rooney. Some of the dancers previously have performed in Broadway and touring shows Sweet Charity, The Music Man, The Pajama Game, Hello, Dolly! and A Chorus Line. The group has been performing together for conventions, trade shows and charity events for more than five years. They have returned recently from successful engagements at the Grand Ole Opry, the Wildhorse Saloon, and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Other upcoming events include:
Free Health Department Pneumonia Presentation (ages 50+)
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., (702) 229-6125.
Breakfast & Bingo (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Texas Hold’ Em Tournament (ages 50+)
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1 to 3 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
East Las Vegas Community/Senior Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., (702) 229-1515.
No cash buy-in. Prizes will be awarded to the final table.
Magic Gymnastic Team Tryouts (ages 3-14)
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:30 p.m. check-in; 6 p.m. tryouts.
Fee: No cost to audition for membership.
Mirabelli Community Center, 6200 Hargrove Ave., 229-6359.
Do you want to be part of an exceptional team of gymnasts? Once a year, Mirabelli Magic holds auditions for membership. Preregistration is required. Gymnasts must wear leotards (no tights) and hair must be up. Parents are NOT allowed at tryouts. Contract/information provided at registration. Call 229-6359 for information.
Free Ward 5 Community Resource Fair (all ages)
Thursday, Aug. 27, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Kermit Booker Elementary School, 2277 N. Martin L. King Blvd.
Hosted by Las Vegas City Councilman Ricki Y. Barlow and sponsored by Operation Lasting Peace. Call 229-5406 for more information.
The Salad Bar Luncheon (age 50+)
Friday, Aug. 28, noon. Advance registration required.
Fee: $2
Derfelt Senior Citizens Center, 3343 W. Washington Ave., (702) 229-6601.
Enjoy Greek dinner salad, bread, dessert and a beverage.
Free According to Hoyle Day (ages 50+)
Friday, Aug. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
Las Vegas Senior Center, 451 E. Bonanza Road, (702) 229-6454.
Try your hand at different card games.
Rock and Roll Social (ages 50+)
Friday, Aug. 28, 1 p.m. Advance registration required.
Fee: $3
Howard Lieburn Senior Center, 6230 Garwood Ave., (702) 229-1600.
Dress like your favorite rock star and be ready to karaoke.