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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, www.nevadaart.org.
BEES IN YOUR BACKYARD: Learn about the huge variety of native bees with Joseph Wilson, assistant professor at Utah State University Tooele and author of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North American Bees (Princeton University Press). Dr. Wilson will talk about native bee biology and diversity and sign copies his book. Th, 5/12, 6:30pm. Free. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 276-1393, http://nevadabugs.org/ native-bee-talk-by-professor-andauthor-joseph-wilson-on-may-12th.
CELEBRATE WASHOE VALLEY: The Washoe Valley Alliance will play host to a full day of festivities during the second annual family-friendly event created to help educate, inform and engage the community about the importance to maintain the natural beauty and preservation of the Washoe Valley. Sa, 5/14, 10am-2pm. Free. Washoe Lake State Park, 4855 East Lake Blvd., Carson City, (775) 687-4319, www. washoevalleyalliance.org.
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Thousands of fiction and nonfiction books, audio books, children’s books, DVDs, music CDs and more will be sold at bargain prices. Friday, May 13, is a preview sale for members of Friends of the Douglas County Public Library. Join at the door and receive a 10 percent discount on all of your purchases. F, 5/13, 4-7pm;
Sa, 5/14, 9am-5pm; Su, 5/15, 9am-2pm.
Free. CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Ave., Minden, (775) 782-9841, www.townofminden.com/rent.html.
DOWNTOWN SPARKS WALKING TOUR: Learn about the history of the rail city with a guided walking tour of Victorian Square and Downtown Sparks. This interactive tour is designed to show how this area has transformed itself from a railroad hub to a successful redevelopment area that has changed the image and future of the city. The tour includes 17 buildings and sites that have played an important role in the history and development of Sparks and Nevada. Tour guide is Scott Carey. Reservations need to be made through the Historic Reno Preservation Society website. Sa, 5/14, 10am-noon. $10, free to HRPS members. Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 7474478, www.historicreno.org.
ENTERING THE WILD IMAGINATION: A guided hike meditation and art experience presented by Arts in Wellness and Trails & Vistas. Sa, 5/14, 9am-4pm. $45. Sagehen Science Field Station, 11616 Sage Hen Road, Truckee, (530) 587-4830.
EXPLORING PLANET EARTH: The monthly event features full-dome planetarium programs , hands-on workshops, live presentations , virtual reality headsets and iPad interactive stations. Open to participants age 8 and older. Kids under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Sa, 5/14, 9:30am-12:30pm. $12 plus $1.65 service fee. National Automobile Museum (The
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Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.nevadachallenger.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, 8pm. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St. One mile south of Virginia City on Hwy. 342 in Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111, http://goldhillhotel.net.
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.
NATIVE TAMANO CRAFT FAIR: The inaugural event features local and surrounding area Native craft vendors. Indian tacos by Numu-Dine will also be sold. F, 5/13, 10am-6pm; Sa, 5/14, 10am-6pm; Su, 5/15, 10am-5pm. Free admission. Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gym, 34 Res. Road, (775) 442-3939.
RENO CRAFT BEER WEEK: The second annual event celebrates beer craft culture. The event includes home brews, visiting craft beers from all over the country, beer and bites, a sour-fest beer tasting, beer cocktail demonstrations, beer brunches, a beer crawl and beer festivals. Six of the events benefit local charities, including the SPCA of Nevada, Project Great Outdoors, the Reno Rebuild Project, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Oskar Blues Can’d Aid Foundation and the Nevada Humane Society. M-Su through 5/22. Opens 5/13. Call or visit website for details. www. renocraftbeerweek.com.
SAKURA CELEBRATION: TAIKO & APPETIZERS: This fundraiser includes taiko drumming performance by Reno Taiko Tsurunokai and Japaneseinspired appetizers. Sa, 5/14, 11:30am2pm. Free admission. Appetizers available for purchase. Swill Coffee & Wine, 3366 Lakeside Court, (775) 384-8449, www.pacificafestivalreno.org.
STRANGE BREW FESTIVAL: Sample more than 40 unique beers from local brewers in a celebration of the strangest, most uniquely crafted concoctions brew masters can imagine. There will be live music from local bands. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Reno Rebuild Project. Sa, 5/14, 3-7pm. $40 in advance, $50 day of the event. The Brewer’s Cabinet, 475 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-7481.
UPPER RALSTON WALKING TOUR: Enjoy a walk in a residential neighborhood with a mix of architectural styles. Proximity to the University of Nevada, Reno has traditionally determined the mix of residents, professors and students alike. Tour guides are Jim and Sue Smith. Reservations required at Historic Reno Preservation Society’s website. Tu, 5/17, 6-8pm. $10; free to HRPS members. Washington Street, The Strand Intersection of Washington Street, The Strand and College Ave., (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org.
Chili on the Comstock Bring a bottle of Beano and a hefty appetite to the 33rd annual chili cook-off in Virginia City. More than 30 cooks will serve up tasty bowls, or spoons, of the savory stuff this weekend, May 14-15, for the chance to win prizes and bragging rights to the best chili, among other categories. In addition to chili tastings, revelers can also participate in the Cemetery Gin Fireball Saloon Crawl, featuring a sampling of themed beverages from Virginia City’s historic saloons, on Saturday. Visitors can get a good cardiovascular workout (or get those digestive juices flowing) during the Fun with the Runs 5K on Sunday. The run starts at 10 a.m. with runners and walkers covering the hilly terrain that surrounds the historic boomtown and heading back to the cook-off venue. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume with winners to be selected prior to the race. There will also be a kids’ zone with a bungee trampoline, giant slide and bounce house. The cook-off takes place on C Street from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission is free, but the food is not. Tasting kits range from $5-$95. Tickets for the saloon crawl are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Call 847-7500 or visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.
—Kelley Lang
All Ages ART ADVENTURES AT THE LAKE MANSION: Budding artists will explore a variety of mediums including drawing, pastels, watercolor and clay. All supplies included. W, 4:30-5:30pm through 5/18. $55. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.
DOWNTOWN LIBRARY STORY TIME: Stories and activities especially for the preschool child. Tu, 10:30am. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.
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.
INCLINE VILLAGE STORY TIME: Stories and crafts for all children. W, 4pm. Free. Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave., Incline Village, (775) 832-4130.
INSIDE OUT: AN ANATOMY EXPERIENCE: This exhibition will take you on a journey into the curiosities of human anatomy. Through digital and handson 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.
SMALL WONDER WEDNESDAY: Families with children 5 years old and younger are invited to play, explore and listen to stories read by the museum’s educators. Only children age 5 and younger are admitted to Small Wonder Wednesdays, which start at 9am, an hour before the museum opens. Older siblings may join at 10am. Third W of every month, 9am. $8 per person; free for members and babies under age 1. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., (775) 7861000, www.nvdm.org.
SOUTH VALLEYS STORY TIME: Stories and activities especially for the preschool child. Tu, 11:15am. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190, www.washoe.lib.nv.us.
SPANISH SPRINGS STORY TIME: Stories, songs and fun geared toward pre-
school children ages 3-6. M, 10:3011am. Free. Spanish Springs Library,
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 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 and graphic art. The themes upon which Italian-American filmmakers have concentrated include family, community, immigration, assimilation. Their films explore the American Dream in all its ramifications and contradictions. Th-Su, 12-5pm through 9/18. Free. 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0310.
7100A Pyramid Lake Highway at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.
SPARKS STORY TIME: Stories and activities especially for the preschool child. W, 10:15am. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.
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