Dan Kimm, hypnotist and therapist, bought his hypnotic show to the Galaxy cineplex last Thursday night, setting up in showroom No. 3. Despite a late start (audiences can be on time, why not performers?) the hundred-plus spectators who paid $10 each seemed to be in a good mood and responded happily when Kimm took stage.
After an intro in which he described hypnosis and the good things it can do for folks, he asked for volunteers from the audience to be his "cast." A dozen jumped at the chance and joined him on the stage. Kimm managed to get most of the volunteers into a hypnotic state, and then the fun began. Kimm reported that he would do the show again tonight at 7 p.m. before appearing at the Brewery's Performance Hall on Saturday night, also at 7 p.m. This time it's an adult show; who knows what kind fantasies the volunteers will offer.
Kimm will be joined at the Brewery by Simmons, Minden's "queen of comedy." Call 883-1976 for tickets. Should be a mesmerizing night.
MUSICAL NOTES
That not so average Average White Band mixes it up at the MontBleu in Stateline Saturday for $30 a ticket. Funky jams and soulful moanings. Damon Wayans shows up Jan. 18-19 with raucous jokes and impersonations. Tickets are $35 and $5 at (800) 648-3353 or at www.montbleuresort.com.
At John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks it the ever-rocking Sheep Dip, who have been making music since 1995 so they must be doing something right. Dates are Jan. 11-12 at 8 p.m. It'll cost you $35. Call (800) 648-1177 or go online to janugget.com.
Harrah's Lake Tahoe offers The Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards Saturday night. Tickets are $40 and they are followed by star Liza Minnelli Jan. 19 at a modest $85 to $125. Call 588-6611,
At the Eldorado Casino inn Reno it's "Forbidden Broadway," a light-hearted look at some of the most famous shows from the White Way. Call $786-5700 for tickets at $30.95 to $40.95.
Aaron Lewis plays at the Silver Legacy Friday night, cost is $40 to $60 at (800) 687-8733.
"VAGINA MONOLOGUES" TRYOUTS
Wild Horse Productions is a member of the 2008 V-Day Campaign and an official presenter of "The Vagina Monologues." Auditions have been rescheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at Marlette Hall at Western Nevada College.
No theater experience or preparation for the audition is needed and those auditioning with be given selections from the play to read.
The production company is looking for women, ages 18 and up, from all walks of life, all ages, sizes and nationalities to join in. Everyone who attends this casting call will be involved in some aspect of the production. This production will be presented at Marlette Hall at WNC on March 14 and 15. Call 887-0438 or see www.wildhorsetheater.com.
AT THE MOVIES
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• Contact Sam Bauman at 881-1236 or Sbauman@nevadaappeal.com.