This Week

Events

ART AFTERNOON: WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL

FOR SENIORS: Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Registration is available online or day of event. Second F of every

month, 1-3pm. $7 general, $6 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160

W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333. THE ART AND CULTURE OF FIRE DANCE:

Crimson Rose, a founding board member of Burning Man and “the godmother of fire arts” gives a presentation on the art and culture of fire dance that sprang from Burning Man. Th, 4/7, 7-8:30pm. Free. Mathewson-

IGT Knowledge Center, University of

Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 682-5669. ART HISTORY VISUAL CULTURE STUDIES

FORUM: The student forum is an inaugural event for students to showcase their current research projects in art history and visual culture studies at the University of

Nevada, Reno. Sa, 4/9, noon. Free.

Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-

IGT Knowledge Center, 1664 N. Virginia

St. University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts. ART WALK RENO: Visit galleries and meet artists in the community. Raffle prizes and an after-party with Loud

As Folk. A portion of the proceeds benefit a local nonprofit each month.

First Th of every month, 5-8pm through

12/1. Opens 4/7. $5-$15. West Street

Market, 148 West St., (415) 596-4987, http://artspotreno.com. ARTIST’S LECTURE: JAIME LYNN SHAFER:

Shafer, a 2014 Corcoran College of Art + Design Master of Arts graduate in Art and the Book, will talk about her time at the University of Nevada, Reno as the Nell J. Redfield Fellow in Book Arts at the Black Rock Press. Tu, 4/12, 5:30pm. Free. Black Rock Press, Jot Travis Building, 1664 N. Virginia St. University of Nevada, Reno campus, (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.

CARSON SIERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD DEMONSTRATIONS: The Carson

Sierra Spinners and Weavers Guild is a group of local craft artists that promotes appreciation and knowledge of fiber arts in the community.

The Historic Huffaker School will be open between 9am and 3pm for viewing of live demonstrations by the

Spinners and Weavers and for selfguided tours. Park rangers will offer guided tours of the historic school house at 1pm. Sa, 4/9, 9am-3pm. Free.

Huffaker Schoolhouse, Bartley Ranch

Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch

Road, (775) 828-6612. CORKS & KEGS: The third annual wine, craft beer, and spirits tasting event takes place in the Nugget Ballroom.

Sa, 4/9, 5pm. $45-$55. Nugget Casino

Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300.

DIY PODCASTING WITH FIL CORBITT:

Corbitt, who produces his own podcasts Van Sounds and InFrequency, leads a workshop that’ll teach you everything you need to know to start your own podcast from your own home/garage/bedroom. Bring your laptop if you have one. Tu, 4/12, 6pm. $5. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., Suite 330, www.hollandreno.org.

Niyaz featuring Azam Ali

Churchill Arts Council continues its 2015-2016 season with the global trance music of Niyaz. The Montreal, Quebec-based musical ensemble, led by vocalist Azam Ali and multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian, formed in 2004. Since that time, they have performed across the globe, reaching an audience as diverse as the genres that influence the group’s unique sound, which combines modern electronic music and acoustic instrumentation, traditional Sufi poetry and folk songs from their native Iran and neighboring countries in the Persian Gulf. Their first three critically acclaimed albums debuted at No. 1 on iTunes and the group’s latest album The Fourth Kind has received glowing reviews from BBC World Service, Huffington Post and National Public Radio, among other media outlets. The group says on its webpage that it is “committed to creating music with a deep social message that connects listeners from around the world into the humanity everyone shares.” Niyaz will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at Barkley Theatre in the Oats Park Art Centre, 151 E. Park St., Fallon. Tickets are $17 for Churchill Arts Council members and $20 for non-members. Prior to the show, the band members will present a free talk on their musical influences at 3 p.m. Call (775) 423-1440 or visit www.churchillarts.org.

—Kelley Lang

DRI NEVADA MEDAL EVENT: The Nevada

Medal is the highest scientific honor in the state. Missy Cummings, a leading pioneer on human interactions with unmanned aerial systems, has been named the 2016 Nevada

Medalist. The 29th annual event in

Reno will include a formal dinner and award ceremony. Tu, 4/12, 6pm. $250.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S.

Virginia St., (775) 674-7555. A FASHION SHOW OF HISTORICAL

CLOTHING: The Battle Born Civil War

Re-enactors give a presentation on women’s and children’s clothing along with undergarments of the era.

Topics include soldiers in uniform from both the Union and Confederate armies and the Sanitary and

Christian Commission’s influence on the battlefield and at home. Pre-sale tickets on the website ends on April 8.

Sa, 4/9, 1-4pm. $10 adults, $8 children.

Fellowship Community Church, 130

Hydraulic St., www.bbcwr.org. FIRST THURSDAY: Nevada Museum of

Art’s monthly event includes wine and beer, viewing of its galleries and music by the Mark Mackay Band. Th, 4/7, 5-7pm. $10 general admission; free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of

Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. GOLD HILL GHOST TOUR: Enjoy a meal

at the Crown Point restaurant and then join a guided ghost tour through the Gold Hill Hotel sharing stories of ghostly legends. Dining begins at 4pm.

The tour starts at 8pm. M. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only.

Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St., Gold

Hill, (775) 847-0111. HEALTH FAIR: Northern Nevada Medical

Center hosts its community health fair in the main lobby of the hospital.

Receive free or low-cost preventative health screenings and education.

Screenings include blood pressure, complete blood count, lipid profile, thyroid function, among other tests.

First Th of every month, 7-10am.

$0-$40. Northern Nevada Medical

Center, 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, (775) 331-7000. MIDTOWN MURAL TOUR: View up to 50

murals painted by local, national and international artists on this self-guided walking tour. Many of the murals are located in alleys, so be prepared to venture and discover hidden gems. If you want to hear more details about the murals, you can sign up for a guided tour. Guided tours are available Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. (minimum of six people). Cost is $10 per person. To schedule a guided tour, contact us at artspotreno@ gmail.com. Second Sa of every month

through 12/10. $10 for guided tour. Blue Whale Coffee Co., 32 Cheney St., (775) 737-9003, http://artspotreno. com/midtown-mural-tour.

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY’S HEELS &

HOUNDS: The second annual benefit for homeless pets includes a complimentary champagne brunch, shopping with local boutiques and dog-centric vendors, a fashion show, raffle and silent auction. Su, 4/10, 10am. $75+.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S.

Virginia St., (775) 856-2000, ext. 335. PIGS & POURS: Indulge in a variety of specially crafted pork tastings with selected pairings during this special dining event to benefit Renown

Children’s Hospital. Sa, 4/9, 6-9pm. $50. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., (775) 826-2121.

All Ages

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Come into the

library, find a table, grab a game and have some fun. Second and fourth W of every month, 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb

Drive, (775) 787-4100. HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAYS: Enjoy

free admission, live performances, hands-on art activities and storytelling in this free monthly program for families. Second Sa of every month,

10am-6pm. Free. Nevada Museum of

Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. INSIDE OUT: AN ANATOMY EXPERIENCE:

This exhibition will take you on a journey into the curiosities of human anatomy. Through digital and hands-on exhibits, you’ll learn how our bodies work, grow, age and heal.

Tu-Su. $10 general admission, $9 veterans and active duty military.

Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery

Museum (The Discovery), 490 S.

Center St., (775) 786-1000, www. nvdm.org. MONSTER FISH: IN SEARCH OF THE LAST

RIVER GIANTS: The exhibit features life-size sculptures, hands-on interactive exhibits and video installations that puts you face to face with more than 20 species of giant freshwater fish. Tu-Su through 4/24. $10 general admission, $9 veterans and active duty military. Terry Lee Wells Nevada

Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000. SSSNAKES ALIVE!: This interactive exhibition encourages visitors to embrace their fear as they discover the secrets of North America’s four indigenous venomous snakes—the copperhead, cottonmouth, coral and rattlesnake. The exhibit features more than 20 live venomous snakes along with dozens of interactive stations and imaginative displays. W-Su through 4/10. $9 adults, $8 children and seniors. Wilbur D. May Museum,

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595

N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www. facebook.com/WilburMayCenter. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH CLINIC:

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada hosts SNAP outreach clinics to assist low-income families and individuals in applying for SNAP benefits. First come, first served. Th, 10am-noon. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.

Art

ART INDEED! SIERRA MEMORIAL ART

SPACE: Urban Abundance. The abstract art gallery is open for the First Thursday Art and Wine Walk on April 7, Riverwalk Wine Walk on April 16, Artist Open House on April 24 and on April 30 for the Twisted Shamrock Wine Walk. Gallery hours are Monday from 1:30-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday from 3:30-7pm or by appointment any day/evening of the week. Th, 4/7, 4-9pm; Sa, 4/16, 2-5pm; Su, 4/24, 2-5pm;

Sa, 4/30, 2-5pm. Free. 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.

ARTE ITALIA: Italian-American Cinema:

From Capra to the Coppolas. This documentary exhibit curated by the Museo Italo Americano at Fort

Mason Center in San Francisco features written and photographic panel displays, videos, memorabilia

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