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reproductions to abstract originals and surreal styles. Spring Valley Library

10 x 10 Oct. 24-Dec. 2. Visual artists and writers whose work is influenced or inspired by Southern Nevada collaborate to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Vegas Valley Book Festival. The artist reception will feature a spoken word event during First Friday, Nov. 4, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery

DANCE Glass Works Oct. 21, 8 p.m.; Oct. 22, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. UNLV’s dance department pays tribute to 100 years of Tiffany Glass creations in the form of uniquely choreographed dance pieces. $10-$18. UNLV’s Judy Bayley Theatre

City Moves Dance Concert Oct. 22-23, 1 p.m. Performers from the Strip and elsewhere join creative forces and take to the stage to benefit the

CSN Performing Arts Center. Codirected by Courtney Combs and Heather Sirois-Arnold, cast members of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular, this show benefits Family Promise, which helps homeless families. $15-$20. Nicholas J. Horn Theatre, 651-5483, csn. edu/pac

Nevada Ballet Theatre Season Premiere Oct. 29, 2 p.m.; Oct. 30, 8 p.m. Kicking off its fall season with work from Jiri Kylian, George Balanchine and NBT’s own James Canfield, Nevada Ballet Theatre’s fall show will feature a range of dance styles. $29. Paris Theâtré in Paris Las Vegas, www.nevadaballet.org

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Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre Fall Series Nov. 4, 7 p.m.; Nov. 5, 6, 1 p.m. The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theatre launches its fall season with “Vespers,” a piece that celebrates the power of family ties and deep religious faith. $30-$40. West Las Vegas Library Theater, www.lvdance.org

Complexions Nov. 5, 8 p.m. This dance troupe from New York features former Alvin Ailey company members who are known for creating intense, challenging work. $35-$75. UNLV’s Artemus Ham Hall

FAMILY & FESTIVALS

Halloween Dance with the Jerry Tiffe Band Oct. 29, 7 p.m. Adults are invited to bust a move to the “Monster Mash” at the annual Halloween-themed dance. Halloween costume attire is encouraged. $10-$15. Charleston Heights Arts Center Ballroom, 800 S. Brush St., 229-6383 or

Girls & Boys Rites of Passage Mentoring Workshops (ages 10-16) Oct. 1-Dec. 10. Boys and girls will travel a 10-week journey toward the path of adulthood. Advanced registration required. $30. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.,

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