Friday, May 16, 2003 | 8:35 a.m.
Rhythm & Ribs
Clark County Parks and Community Services will hold its annual "Rhythm & Ribs" Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. Tickets are $10 advance and $15 the day of the event. 474-4000.
'Urban Artists'
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District hosts "Urban Artists," an ongoing communal arts presentation of poetry, spoken word, rhymes and dramatic readings, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3989.
Asian Festival
Lake Las Vegas hosts an Asian Festival from today to Sunday. The festival will include Dragon Boat races, various performers and a craft tent for Asian art demonstrations. 992-7337.
Movie series
The Clark County Parks and Community Services Department presents the "Starlight Movie Series," which begins at 8:30 p.m. today at Duck Creek Park at the intersection of Maryland Parkway and Pebble Road. Bring picnic baskets and blankets. No pets or alcohol allowed. Call 455-8278 for upcoming titles.
Desert awareness
The Nevada State Parks Department sponsors "Desert Awareness" at 10 a.m. Saturday at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, located 15 miles west of Las Vegas in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Admission is free. 875-4141.
Hike
The Nevada State Parks Department offers a three-hour, moderate-to-strenuous hike from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday through Sandstone Canyon at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. Bring water and/or snacks. No pets please, and small children are not advised. 875-4141.
Film festival
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents the Asian CineVision's touring film festival at 6 p.m. Saturday at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.
Lecture
Nationally syndicated columnist and political analyst Charles Krauthammer will speak at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Admission is free. 804-1333.
Scout Expo
The City of Las Vegas presents Scout Expo from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Lorenzi Park, 3343 Washington Ave. The event, which features more than 100 exhibits, demonstrations and activity booths, costs $4 per family. 968-8133.
Trade show
The Home Improvement and Decorating Show will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Cashman Center. Tickets are $5 per day general, $4 for seniors and free to those 18 years and under with paid adult. 883-9665.
Ongoing programs
The following programs are ongoing at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940:
E-mail class -- 2 p.m. Wednesday in the health science conference room.
The Art of Health Living -- 6 p.m. Wednesday in the health science conference room. This is part of an ongoing six-week course. Call 349-7370 to register.
Book groups
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District offers the following book discussion groups at area libraries this week:
Book Chat Cafe -- 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. 507-3860.
Book Lovers' Bistro -- 7 p.m. Wednesday, Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4011.
Brown Bag Book Club -- 11 a.m. Thursday, Laughlin Library, 2840 S. Needles Hwy. 507-4070.
Murder of the Month Book Discussion Club -- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3761.
Anime festival
The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District presents a children's anime film festival at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. 507-3630.
Dance
Local teens are invited to a high school dance from 6:30-10 p.m. today at the Von Tobel Teen Center, 3610 E. Carey Ave. Admission is $3, and proper dress is required. 455-8800.
Documentary
The Winchester Theater presents the documentary, "Salesman," at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 3130 S. McLeod Drive. Admission is $3. 455-7340.
Tastes & Tunes
The City of North Las Vegas and the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce present "Tastes & Tunes, a Festival for Your Senses," from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at 2200 Civic Center Drive. 633-1612.
Drama workshop
A free community drama workshop will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays in the main showroom of the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, 4000 W. Flamingo Road. 457-0234.
Art competition
The Clark County Parks and Community Services' Cultural Division is now accepting samples of work for the fifth annual E. Pluribus Artis invitational exhibit, to be held from June 23 to Aug. 9 in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center. Slides, photographs or digital prints and an art resume need to be received by 4:30 p.m. June 6. Send all materials to: Diane Bush, Clark County Parks and Community Services, 2601 E. Sunset Road, Las Vegas, NV 89120, or drop them off at the cultural division building # 2911, or the administrative building in Sunset Park, c/o Diane Bush. 455-8239.
Writing contest
Scripts are being accepted for the 16th Annual Nevada Film Office Screenplay Competition until June 30. Prizes include cash awards, a press conference/ luncheon with the lieutenant governor of the state, gifts and promotion of the top three winning scripts to producers and production companies in Hollywood. Details and the release form required can be obtained from the website at nevadafilm.com or by calling the NFO at (877) 638-3456.
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