Super Summer Theatre 2005's production of "Once Upon a Mattress," opens July 13 at Spring Mountain Ranch State Park. The musical, based on the fable by Hans Christian Anderson, is to run consecutively Wednesday through Saturday up to July 30. The gates to the park open at 6 p.m. The musical begins about 8 p.m.
Some of the songs include "Shy," "Sensitivity," "Normandy," "Many Moons Ago" and "Yesterday I Loved You."
Located on State Highway 159, Spring Mountain Ranch State Park is situated roughly 18 miles from the city of Las Vegas, driving west on West Charleston at Highway 215. The park is about five miles past the Red Rock Visitors Center.
Evenings at the ranch are cool, so sweaters and blankets are advised. Lawn chairs can be rented for $1 each or bring your own lawn chair and blankets.
Refreshments will be available for purchase. Picnic dinners are allowed.
Advance tickets are available for $8 at UNLV Ham Hall Box Office 895-2787. They also are available online at unlvtickets.com or at Prestige Travel in Smith's Shopping Center at West Lake Mead and Rampart boulevards. Tickets will be $10 at the gate. Children under 6 are admitted free.
The Southern Nevada Musical Arts Society, founded in 1963, invites singers from around the valley to perform the popular choral masterworks with the society, in its upcoming season. There are openings for all vocal ranges.
Contact the group's music director Douglas R. Peterson for an audition appointment at 451-6672 or e-mail at DrDougp@aol.com. The Musical Arts Society Web site is www.snmas.com.
EDUCATION
City offers CPR classes for ages 16 and up
Learn cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and you might save a life. The City of Las Vegas announces CPR classes for those 16 to adult, at two locations in the Summerlin area.
One is from 5-8 p.m. July 19 at Molasky Community School, 7801 W. Gilmore Ave. Call 229-5345 for more information.
Also, Becker Community School, 9110 Hillpointe Rd., is slated to have a class 6-9 p.m. Monday July 25. For more information call 229-2482.
Completing the class will result in a two-year certification. Fee is $25 per person. Attendees must register in advance.
ANIMALS
Man's best friend to be judged
The Lied Animal Shelter plans its third annual Best In Show event at The Orleans Arena on Sunday. Enjoy a silent auction, a gala reception brunch presented by Master Chef Gustav Mauler, and the featured event.
The Best In Show dog event will feature 50 to 60 shelter animals available for adoption after the show. Each dog will be judged by internationally known AKC registered judges. In addition, dogs already adopted from a shelter will be eligible to compete. The top four dogs from each category will then compete for the honor of being Best In Show.
Ticket prices are $10 for general admission; $5 for children 10 and under; $5 for seniors; $25 for reserved box seating, which includes admission to the VIP brunch and silent auction. VIP Brunch starts at 11 a.m., doors open for general admission at 1 p.m. with the show starting at 1:30 p.m. To purchase tickets visit www.orlensarena.com, or Orleans Arena ticket outlets including all Coast Casinos showroom box offices, the Galleria at Sunset, Meadows and Boulevard malls or call 284-7777.
For information about sponsorship or VIP table information, contact Kara Kidwell at 384-3333, ext. 21 or e-mail KKidwell@animalfoundationa.com.
Tortoise group to host guest speakers
The nonprofit Tortoise Group is offering to educate the public on exotic tortoises. The free presentation is slated for July 16 at 1 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum in Lorenzi Park.
Care varies for different kinds of tortoises, and guest speakers will provide valuable information to those who have or are considering getting a tortoise.
Bring your questions, not your tortoises. Refreshments will be served.
Call 739-8043 for more information.
EVENTS
City to host Hot Tropical Night
The City of Las Vegas hosts Another Hot Tropical Night 6-9 p.m. July 23 at the Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive. Bring the family for dancing, swimming, games with a DJ and live music. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults; $7 for children under 14; or $25 for a family of four.
Call 229-1488 for more information.
Suncoast brings back Therapeutic Thursdays
Suncoast is reinstating its Therapeutic Thursdays Pool Party. It's offered 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. every Thursday night through August 25. Win prizes. Dance to live music with a cover charge of $5.
Rampart Casino presents Gerry McCambridge, the Mentalist, in a limited engagement 8 p.m. Monday through July 28 in Addison's Lounge. Admission is free and tickets can be obtained at the Rampart Rewards Center.
McCambridge is a well-known mind reader and the subject of a special airing internationally where he uses his abilities to, among other things, drive blindfolded in midtown Manhattan traffic.
For more information call 507-5900.
Tribute to Woodstock set for Suncoast
Producer Bill DeLoach announces "Echoes of Woodstock," a rocking tribute to the 1969 festival, set for 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Suncoast showroom.
The 90-minute show features songs from Janis Joplin, Jimmie Hendrix, Joe Cocker and Sly and the Family Stone, to name a few.
Tickets start at $19.95. For more information, call the Suncoast at 636-7111.
SENIORS
Celebrating Life entries due Saturday
The deadline for submitting artwork for the fifth annual Celebrating Life! Senior Art Competition and Exhibition is approaching. Entries must be delivered between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday or Friday or between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday to the Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.
The competition is open to local artists age 50 and older. No entry fee is required.
Entry forms and submission criteria are available for pick up at all City of Las Vegas cultural and senior centers, the Arts Commission office at 749 Veterans Memorial Drive, or by mail. Call 229-6383 or 229-6844 to request a form.
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