From Wendy Zarganis,
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Saturday & Sunday, October 6th and 7th
The 45th Annual Art in The Park
In Boulder City, this popular art festival benefits Boulder City Hospital. With 50 local artists, Art in the Park is the largest art show in Nevada attracting artists and craftsmen throughout the country. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 901 Adams Boulevard, Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-4111 or (702) 294-5725

Sunday, October 7th
Virtual China
The Shirley Chen Dancers take the audience on a virtual trip to China, complete with exquisite costumes,as part of the World Steps series at the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S McLeod. (702) 455-7340. Admission is $10, children and seniors, $7.

Monday, October 8th
The Frys.com Open
The 25th anniversary Frys.com Open, part of the Fall Series of the PGA Tour, will be held at the TPC at Summerlin and TPC at The Canyons, October 8-14th. This event became the first PGA Tour event in history to offer a total prize purse of more than $1 million. The 2006 purse was $4,000,000, with $720,000 going to the winner, Troy Matteson.To purchase tickets to this year's event, call (702) 873-1010 or go online here.

Friday, October 12th
County Renaissance Faire
The 14th annual festival features costumed performers presenting shows and historical re-enactments, jousting tournaments, and more than 100 artisans. Authentic food, from fish and chips to an English feast,as well as beer and ales are offered. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14. At Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road. For more info and ticket prices, call (702) 455-8200 or visit www.lvrenfair.com.

Saturday, October 13th
Henderson Festival of Culture
Nevada State College and The City of Henderson department of Cultural Arts & Tourism invite you to celebrate Henderson Festival of Cultures featuring 45 performances throughout the day. In addition there will be food and vendor booths, cultural arts demonstration and kids' projects. Free admission. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Henderson Event Plaza, 200 S. Water St., Henderson, (702) 267-2171

Sunday, October 14th
Jazz
The long-awaited season debut of the Nevada Jazz Orchestra, playing a mix of standards and contemporary jazz, arranged and conducted by Barry Ross. At the Winchester Cultural Center, 3130 S McLeod. (702) 455-7340. Admission is $17, seniors and students $12, Jazz and Guitar Society members $8.

Saturday, October 20th
Centennial Hills Day
Fun-filled day with face painting, farmers' market, music and more. Kids should come in costume. Free 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Centennial Hills Park, Buffalo and Elkhorn.(702) 229-4615.

Da Vinci Exhibit
Experience the inventions of da Vinci this Saturday through March 2, 2008 at the Henderson Events Plaza. Presented by the City of Henderson, this exhibit will feature more than 60 precise transportation, military and mechanical replicas developed by da Vinci and permanently housed at the Museum of the History of Science in Florence, Italy. Admission prices vary. For more info, please call (702) 267-2171.

Women and Aviation-a Roundtable Discussion
This outdoor event is a celebration of the historic involvement of women in aviation in Clark County. The panel of speakers include: Peg Crockett, along with husband George Crockett, who owned and operated Alamo Aviation from 1948 to 1967 at Alamo Field, now McCarran International Airport. Alamo Airways was one of the city's pioneering commercial airlines. Also participating is Marie McMillan, she holds 657 aviation records and Billie Bates, an early aviator in Boulder City. The Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. (702) 455-7955. From 1 - 4:30 p.m. Meet the speakers at 1 p.m.; speakers begin at 2 p.m.; question and answer period will follow the discussion. Admission: Adult $1.50, Child $1

The 11th Annual "Bite Of Las Vegas"
All day Saturday, enjoy Nevada's largest food and music celebration, featuring a variety of Las Vegas restaurants. Entertainment includes Fuel, Lifehouse, Vanessa Carlton and more. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. at Desert Breeze Park at Spring Mountain and Durango. Admission is $8 for adults and free to children 5 and under. Attendees can receive $1 off the admission price with a donation of canned food at the gate for the City Mission of Las Vegas. Presented by Mix 94.1, in partnership with Wells Fargo and Clark County Parks and Recreation.

Friday, October 26th
Devil's Night X
For adults, a costume party with world-class DJs and producers, at the Alexis Park Hotel, at the corner of Paradise and Harmon, across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. 18 years and over. For more info, contact AWOL Productions

Saturday, October 27th
Meet The Runnin' Rebels
UNLV Basketball fans will have chance to meet and get to know the team at an open practice, complete with free pizza, soda and autographs. 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV. For directions and more info, visit UNLV site.

Las Vegas Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
The (in)famous and wildly popular twelvth annual Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball also takes place at the Alexis Hotel, 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. Erotic stage performances, as well as fire performers, lasers and lights, world class DJs, a costume contest, vendors, dancing, and the naughtiest, scariest, sexiest, and most creative costumes you can come up with. For 21 and older. Costumes required. See the Dress Code.. For more info, visit www.halloweenball.com

Sat -Sun, October 27th & 28th
Ghosts and Goblins
A mellower, kid-friendly costumed event at the Clark County Musuem, the Ghosts and Goblins of Nevada's Past will return each evening. Kids can come in costume and trick or treat along Heritage Street, and enjoy the games on the Halloween midway. There will be chills in the Haunted Depot, aboard the Ghost Train, and all over the deserted Ghost Town. Attractions and games are an additional minimal charge. Call (702) 455-7955 for more information. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $2

Vegoose
Also the weekend of Oct. 27-28, a spirited Halloween festival featuring eclectic group of music performers, performance artists, and art installations - including elements of the Las Vegas entertainment and performance community. Bring your costume and sense of adventure. Sam Boyd Stadium, 7000 East Russell Rd. Times to be announced. Check Web site.