APRIL

Sixth Annual Pure Aloha Festival 2007: Augie T. hosts Las Vegas' Island fest with Hawaiian and Polynesian food, crafts, amusement rides and entertainment by Natural Vibes, Pati, Koauka, Ho'aikane and Braddah Walter. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. The Cannery Casino & Hotel, 2121 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas. Admission: $5 adults; $2 ages 3-10, seniors, military. Concerts: $26 advance or $31 at the door (includes general admission); free to children younger than 10 (concert only). (702) 507-5700.

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Wings & Wheels: Vintage aircraft, skydivers, gliders and aerobatics are just a few of the attractions at Discover Aviation's Wings & Wheels family day. Nine valley car clubs will display show automobiles. Free airplane rides in private aircraft for youth ages 8-17 from the Experimental Aircraft Association sponsored Young Eagles Program. Refreshments. 9 a.m. at Jean Airport. Admission and parking free.

MAY

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VH1 Rock Honors: VH1 salutes Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top among others in the second annual VH1 Rock Honors event. "VH1 Rock Honors" pre-mieres May 24 but will be taped at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on May 12. The 2-hour tribute showcases rock's greatest bands and influential people through spoken tributes, filmed packages, appearances and performances. 9 p.m., Mandalay Bay Events Center. Ticket information: (212) 846-7882.

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42nd Academy of Country Music Awards: Reba McEntire hosts The Academy of Country Music Awards to honor country music's top and emerging talent. MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Grand Garden Arena. Tickets: $300, $150, $100. (702) 891-1111, (800) 929-1111, www.acmcountry.com.

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Culinary & Wine Focus: Bon Appétit magazine gastronomic gurus recently declared Las Vegas one of the top five restaurant cities in the nation. Recognizing the breadth of culinary experience, Bon Appétit has announced that it will celebrate the best of Las Vegas and its spectacular assemblage of world-class chefs, sommeliers and new dining showplaces with the annual Culinary & Wine Focus 2007. Four days of events enable passionate foodies to experience intimate dinners with Bon Appétit editors and celebrity chefs, a concert under the stars by John Legend, a wine auction, workshops and demonstrations by master chefs as part of a full roster of lavish events featuring heavenly cuisine. Venues include Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Lake Las Vegas Resort and Wynn Las Vegas. Attendees and featured chefs include The Food Network's Cat Cora, Picasso executive chef Julian Serrano of Bellagio, Wynn Las Vegas CEO Steve Wynn, executive chef Bradley Ogden of his namesake restaurant at Caesars Palace and chef Joseph Keller of Como's Steakhouse and Bistro Zinc at Lake Las Vegas. Individual events $55-$350; Wine & Dine packages $1,200. (888) 383-8472, www.bonappetitfocus.com.