FOR THE WEEK OF JunE 27, 2019 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. DISCOVER OUR COMMUNITY AND OPENING NIGHT PARADE: Explore the arts, culture and community at this Artown event, which includes hands-on art projects and a chance to participate in the Community Youth Parade, which will head down to Wingfield Park to help kick off Artown’s Opening Night festivities. Mon, 7/1, 4:30pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, artown.org.
EVENINGS ON THE RANCH: Bring a blanket or a low back lawn chair and enjoy a performance by cowboy entertainer Tony Argento. Wed, 7/3, 7pm. Free. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.
FEED THE CAMEL: The Hump Day food truck
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CULTURAL CONNECTIONS—SKERRYVORE
Artown’s Cultural Connections series kicks off with a performance by Skerryvore. The group plays a fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana that represents all of the different personalities and backgrounds of the eight band members who hail from different regions of Scotland. The band marked its 10th anniversary in 2015 with a “Decade” concert at Mossfield Stadium in Oban, Scotland. After selling 3,000 tickets in 90 minutes, the capacity was increased and 6,000 visitors from all over the world who watched Skerryvore joined by a host of guests, including Dougie MacLean and legendary Irish musician Sharon Shannon. The success of that concert led to the creation of the band’s own annual festival Oban Live. The octet has also performed at festivals and theaters across the United States. The band’s sixth studio album Evo was accompanied by a global tour that included a headline performance at the legendary Tonder Festival in Denmark. The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at the Wingfield Park Amphitheater, 2 S. Arlington Ave. Admission is free. Call 322-1538 or visit artown.org.
event features local food trucks serving unique specialties along with local beer. The gathering takes place every Wednesday through Aug. 29. Wed, 7/3, 5-8:30pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.facebook.com/feedthecamel.
FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY: The food truck event will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Thu, 6/27, noon-9pm. Free. Mills Park, 1111 E. William St., Carson City, visitcarsoncity.com.
GALENA CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS: Bluegrass band Sage Creek will perform at the Eagle Meadow stage. Arrive before the program at 8pm for a good oldfashioned marshmallow roast. Fri, 6/28, 8:30pm. Free, $4 requested donation. Galena Creek Regional Park, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 849-2511.
GEOLOGY/PLATE TECTONICS: Learn about plate tectonics and its effects on topological features such as mountains, volcanoes and faults on the surface of the Earth. Sun, 6/30, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway (775) 849-4948.
GREAT BASIN YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA: Nevada
EVEnTS 2019 ZINE FEST: The Holland Project’s second annual event brings together zine lovers and makers from near and far to buy, sell, trade or share zines. Sat, 6/29, 10am-4pm. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., www.hollandreno.org.
BASS CAMP IN THE PARK: The all-day party features DJs, art cars, live art, exhibitions, a vendor village and food trucks. Grammy-nominated, British DJ/producer Chris Lake and the Dancetronauts headline the all-ages event. Sat, 6/29, 4pm. $10-$50. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., www.basscampfest.com.
CARSON CITY AIRPORT OPEN HOUSE: The event includes a pancake breakfast, displays of civilian and military aircraft, hands-on interactive activities, tethered hot air balloon rides, radio-controlled aircraft displays, food trucks, vendors and more. Sat, 6/29, 8am. Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, (775) 841-2255, flycarsoncity.com.
CARSON CITY GHOST WALK: Explore Carson City’s rich and intriguing history during these seasonal evening walking tours. Hear about lingering spirits, paranormal stories and gossip from the past during this spirit-led, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. Tours leave rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sat, 6/29, 7pm. $15-$20. McFadden Plaza, 310 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 348-6279, carsoncityghostwalk.com.
COWBOY CRAWL 2019: The eighth annual Western-themed block party and bar crawl returns to downtown Sparks. Participating bars include Cantina Los Tres Hombres, Victorian Saloon, Paddy and Irenes, Mummers, O’Skis, Great Basin Brewing Company, Nugget Casino Resort and Engine 8 Urban Winery. The Night in the Country Corral Stop will feature live music by DJ Colt Ainsworth, line dancing and Night in the Country ticket giveaways. Sat, 6/29, 4pm. $5$10. Downtown Sparks, Victorian Avenue, Sparks, www.facebook.com/ cowboycrawl.
Humanities’s Great Basin Young Chautauqua is a nationally recognized and award-winning youth program in which young scholars research and portray historical figures. Through monologues and question-and-answer sessions, young scholars—in and out of character—engage their audience in lively discussions and provide insight into historical study. Wed, 7/3, 9:30am. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 784-6587.
MANSIONS ON THE BLUFF: Walk past historical Reno homes located on Court and Ridge streets and upper California Avenue. Learn about the senators and merchants who made early Reno “The Biggest Little City in the World.” Bring water and wear comfortable shoes for this uphill tour. Register in advance on website. Sat, 6/29, 9am. $10, free for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. McCarran House, 401 Court St., (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org.
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NEW COINS AT THE NEVADA STATE MUSEUM: The Reno Coin Club and Nevada State Museum will run the old 1869 coin press, minting a coin celebrating 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, featuring the Promontory Car and the old coin press on the reverse. All the new U.S. coins will be available, including a new club medal featuring Eva Adams, US Mint director from 1961-1969 and the moon landing in 1969. Fri, 6/28, 10am. $8, free for youth age 17 and younger. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 815-8625, www.renocoinclub.org.
RAGECON: The tabletop gaming convention features a wide variety of board games, card games, dice games, miniatures games and role-playing games. Fri, 6/28, noon, Sat, 6/29-Sun, 6/30, 8am. $25-$50. Circus Circus Convention Center, 500 N. Sierra St., www.ragecon.com.
RENO 1868 FC : Reno’s professional soccer team plays the Sacramento Republic FC. Sat, 6/29, 7:15pm; the team plays Rio Grande Valley FC. Wed, 7/3, 7:15pm. $15-$75. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., www.reno1868fc.com
RENO RODEO 2019: The “Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West,” celebrates its 100th anniversary with rodeo events including barrel racing, bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc, team roping and more, as well as carnival rides, marketplace and more. Thu, 6/27-Sat, 6/29. $11-$27. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., (775) 329-3877, www.renorodeo.com.
BARWICK & SIEGFRIED: The acoustic duo consisting of Kathy Barwick & Pete Siegfried perform their blend of bluegrass, old-time country, traditional Irish and folk. Sun, 6/30, 1pm. Free. Valhalla Grand Lawn, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, valhallatahoe.com.
BLUESDAYS: Mark Hummel & Blues Survivors perform as part of the outdoor concert series at the Village at Squaw Valley. Tue, 7/2, 6-8:30pm. Free. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.
CONCERTS AT COMMONS BEACH: Eight-piece soul and funk band Joy & Madness performs as part of the summer concert series. Sun, 6/30, 4pm. Free. Commons Beach, 400 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, concertsatcommonsbeach.com.
DISNEY’S NEWSIES: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Tony Awardwinning Broadway show, Disney’s Newsies. Fri, 6/28, 7pm; Sat, 6/29, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 6/30, 2pm. $8-$15. Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 4401170, www.wildhorsetheater.com.
LAZY 5 SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: The Lets Dance Band performs big band swing and jazz as part of the summer concert series. Wed, 7/3, 6:30pm. Free. Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1866.
RENO STREET FOOD—FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY: The summertime event features more than 30 rotating gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Reno Street Food will be held every Friday through Sept. 27. Fri, 6/28, 4-9pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665, www.facebook. com/RenoStreetFood.
LEVITT AMP— JORDAN T: The reggae artist performs as part of the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series. Stone Wood will open the show. Sat, 6/29, 7pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976.
MUSIC IN THE PARK: San Francisco’s
TRUCKEE RIVER WALKING TOUR: A relaxing stroll along the Truckee River from the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center to the Lear Theater reveals eclectic architecture grounded by rich political histories and spiced with colorful anecdotes. Meet in front at the McKinley Arts and Cultural Center. Register in advance online. Tue, 7/2, 6pm. $10, free for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 7474478, www.historicreno.org.
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Stone Foxes performs as part of the outdoor concert series. Wed, 7/3, 6:30pm. Free. Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, tdrpd.fun/musicinthepark.
PAUL THORN AND NEW BREED BRASS BAND: Artown’s Opening Night celebration features headliner singer-songwriter Paul Thorn, whose style is a mix of blues, country and rock; and the New Breed Brass Band, whose music mixes funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop into a custommade enhancement of second-line brass band tradition. Mon, 7/1, 7pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 2 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 322-1538, artown.org.
VICTOR/VICTORIA: Brüka Theatre presents
THE HOLLAND PROJECT: Oddities. The twoperson exhibition features work by Colorado-based artist Charis Lillene Fleshner and Oakland, California artist Krusty Wheatfield. The opening reception is on Thursday, June 27, 6-8pm. Oddities will be on view in the Main Gallery at the Holland Project through July 26. Thu, 6/27, Fri, 6/28, Wed, 7/3, noon-6pm. Free. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., www.hollandreno.org.
Blake Edward’s musical fable about mistaken identity, sexual role-playing, love, innocence and sight gags. Thu, 6/27Sat, 6/29, 7:30pm; Sun, 6/30, 2pm. $24-$30. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.
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