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11am-2pm through 8/24; Su, 7/10, noon. Free. 780 Del Monte Lane, www.uufnn.org.
WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM, RANCHO SAN RAFAEL REGIONAL PARK: ARTful Women. ARTful Women make their Nevada debut in a new exhibition. Their diverse styles are represented in works of fiber and mixed media that are stitched, dyed, painted, printed, stamped, waxed, fused and embellished. W-Su through 7/17. Free. 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
Museums FOURTH WARD SCHOOL MUSEUM: The Comstock Through Time. This exhibit highlights some of the history of the Comstock through photographs and personal accounts. Then-and-now photographs help to emphasize the changes in the community and surrounding area. Books, journal entries and oral histories will give the visitor a first-hand account of daily life. M-Su, 10am-5pm through 10/31. $5 adults, $3 for children ages 6-16, free for children age 5 and younger. 537 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0975.
NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Andy Diaz Hope & Jon Bernson: Beautification Machine, W-Su through 7/24; Andrea Zittel: Wallsprawl, W-Su through 12/31; American Impressionism, W-Su through 8/14; Anna McKee: 68,000 Years of Ice, W-Su through 9/18; Ugo Rondinone: Seven Magic Mountains, W-Su through 5/11; Don Dondero: A Photographic Legacy, W-Su through 7/10; Horses in the American West, W-Su through 7/3; The Horse, W-Su through 7/3; Trevor Paglen: Orbital Reflector, W-Su through 12/31. $1-$10. 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
Malibu Sparks Pro Some of the world’s best professional wakeboarders and wakesurfers compete for the Sparks Pro title during the third stop of the Wakeboard World Series tour. The event also features food trucks, vendors, giveaways and fun in the sun. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July
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based artist. M-F through 11/11. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.
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, noon-5pm through 9/18. Free. 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0310.
ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Metal Magic. Artists Co-op of Reno presents a collection of metal sculptures by Larry Hunt. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 6/30. Free. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.
CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER: Great Basin Native Artists. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents a group show featuring art by Ben Aleck, Phil Buckheart, Louinda Garity, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Steve Nighthawk. The Great Basin Native Artists group began in 2014 and shows their art throughout northern Nevada and northern California. M-F, 9am-5pm through 7/6. Free. 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 887-2290.
CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE GALLERY: New Crop 2016. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents artwork by five Sierra Nevada College and University of Nevada, Reno master of fine arts candidates. M-F, 8am5pm through 9/29. Free. 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.
FRONT DOOR GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Brett Flanigan. The first show in University Galleries’ new mural series features mural art by the Oakland-
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2, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, at Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive. Qualifying rounds are free to the public on July 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children at the gate on July 2-3. Visit www.thewwa.com/ sparkspro.
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HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO COFFEE CO.: Fresh Flash. David Hall’s exhibition includes drawings, watercolor paintings and painted skateboards that reflect heavy influences from American traditional tattoos, skateboarding, rock ’n’ roll music, lowbrow art and Kustom Kulture aesthetics. M-Su, 3-6pm through 7/22. Free. 945 Record St., (775) 348-8087, www.hollandreno.org.
LAKE MANSION: From the Walls of the Riverside Artists Lofts to the Lake Mansion. The Lake Mansion gallery, Arts for All Nevada, presents artists of the Riverside Artists Lofts. The featured art is photography by Megan Berner and the paintings by Martin Holmes. The Artist Lofts show also includes novels, jewelry, clothing, accessories, knickknacks and cards. Artists include Holly English, Erik Holland, Patricia Sherer, Dianna Sion, Catherine Sweet, Damien Cole, Maggy Anthony, Gene Anthony, Jay Fisher and Marilyn Fisher. 7/1-8/26. Free. 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.
MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Media Technology: Past & Present. A visual display of media technological leaps. Th, 6/30; Upstart Crow: Shakespeare in Northern Nevada. This exhibit coincides with Shakespeare 400, the national commemoration of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The display examines the impact of Shakespeare, both past and present, in Northern Nevada. Materials on display range from the flourishing 1800s Virginia City Shakespearean theater scene to the modern Lake Tahoe Shakespeare festival. Through 7/15, 9am-5pm. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4636.
METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: In the Open: RenoTahoe Plein Air Painters. Artwork by Emma Auriemma-McKay, Pat
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Edwards, Bontia Paulis, Trina Gold, Carolyn Jean Thompson, Carol Grigus, Brent Logan, Sue Perry, Heidi Reeves, Lynn Schmidt, Linda Rosenblum, Nan Lathrop and Sarah Wharton-Riggle. Through 7/29, 9am-5pm. Free. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.
SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Jack Pierson. Pierson’s photographs explore the emotional undercurrents of everyday life from the intimacy of romantic attachment to the distant idolization of others. Informed in part by his artistic emergence in the era of AIDS, Pierson’s work is moored by melancholy and introspection, yet his images are often buoyed by a celebratory aura of seduction and glamour. Tu-Sa, noon-4pm through 7/1. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.
SIERRA ARTS: Stewart Easton. Drawing upon and using folk song, story and social history as a starting point, Easton works with the space and weight of story to create large scale wall-based pieces emphasizing the passage of time, within a single panel. Easton’s stitch work blurs the lines between craft, illustration and fine art. Artist reception is on July 21. M-Su through 7/31. Opens 7/1; Th, 7/21, 5-7pm. 17 S. Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787.
ST. MARY’S ART AND RETREAT CENTER: Summer Arts Exhibition. Artists Pete Paulos and Richard Wells are the featured artists exhibiting on all four floors of the historical building. The new Artisan Gallery features works of glass, metals, wood, fiber arts, paper and more. . F-Su, 11am-4pm through 8/22. 55 N. R St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7774.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP OF NORTHERN NEVADA (UUFNN): Looking Out— Seeing Within. Twenty artists show their rendition of Nevada two ways: one realistic/impressionist paired with an abstract work of the same location. Opening reception is at noon on July 10. M-F, Su,
SPARKS HERITAGE MUSEUM: From Steam to Steampunk. The Great Basin Costume Society explores the historical roots of the fantasy subgenre steampunk from the Industrial Revolution into present time in the museum’s changing gallery. Tu-Sa through 8/13; Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground, The exhibit features 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist. The assembly of printmakers—eight from the north, eight from the south—produced two prints from each collaboration. Tu-Sa through 8/13. $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, free for children 12 and younger. 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144, www.sparksmuseum.org.
Film MOVIES IN THE PARK: BIG: The Artown series kicks off with a showing of the 1988 film starring Tom Hanks. There will be a special tribute to Artown co-founder Tim Jones, who recently passed away and had produced this film series for the last 20 years. F, 7/1, 9-11:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
UNBRANDED FILM SCREENING: The Audience Award winner at Telluride Mountainfilm and Hot Docs Film Festival, Unbranded is a soaring tale of danger and resilience, an emotionally charged odyssey that shines a bright light on the complex plight of our country’s wild horses. Th, 6/30, 6pm. $7 general admission, $5 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
Poetry/ Literature STEERING WITH MY KNEES: Cowboy poet Paul Zarzyski performs an evening
of poetry, lyrics and prose. Su, 7/3, 6-7:30pm. $15-$20. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333. .
Music 26TH ANNUAL HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL: The music festival lineup includes Ben
Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Thievery Corporation, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Dr. Dog, The Del McCoury Band, The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Greensky Bluegrass, Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, JJ Grey & Mofro, Xavier Rudd, Leftover Salmon, Lettuce, North Mississippi Allstars, ALO, among many others. Th-Su, 6/30-7/3. $60 and up. Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairground Road, Quincy, (530) 283-6272, www.highsierramusic.com.
AIR NATIONAL GUARD BAND OF THE WEST COAST: Under the command of Captain Vu Nguyen, the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast is composed of citizen-airmen whose civilian occupations range from professional musicians and music educators to computer programmers, accountants, engineers, and law enforcement officers. F, 7/1, 7:30-9:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR: The Artown music series kick off with a concert by this choir comprised of children ages 7-10 from across Africa. The program features well-loved children’s songs, hand clapping, traditional spirituals and contemporary tunes. W, 7/6, 7:30pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown. com.MIDTOWN ON MARTIN STREET: KEYSER SOZE: The Artown music series features the homegrown band combining Jammal Tarkington’s saxophone and Rodney Teague’s trombone with inspirational vocals and hip-swaying percussions. Su, 7/3, 7:30-8:30pm. Free. Craft Wine & Beer, 22 Martin St., (775) 322-1538, www. renoisartown.com.
MUSIC ON THE BEACH 2016 SUMMER CONCERTS: Free live music performances featuring a variety of genres on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. F, 6:30-9pm through 9/2. Free. Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, (530) 546-9000.
PIPES ON THE RIVER: The Friday lunchtime concert series features guest artists performing on the church’s Casavant pipe organ. F, noon. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 329-4279, www.trinityreno.org.
ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER: RN&R’s summer music series kicks off with music by the R&B band The Sextones. F, 7/1, 5:30-8pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 324-4440.
SOUTHWESTERN PILGRIMAGE: The group takes its original material and combines it with songs from some of the best songwriters in the Southwest, embellishing them with tight vocal harmonies and unique instrumental interpretations. Sa, 7/2, 6-9pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 8831976, www.breweryarts.org.
SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH: JILL COHN: Enjoy live music and brunch presented by chez louie. Su, 7/3, 10am-2pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
SWEET VIBRATIONS: RED TANGO QUARTET: The Artown music series features the Reno/ Tahoe-based ensemble of classically trained string players. Tu, 7/5, 7-8pm. $5 donation. First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First St., (775) 322-4564.
TOCCATA BOPS: TOCCATA continues its 21-concert Summer MusicFest with this program featuring the best of Broadway, opera hits, pops and patriotic selections. This first concert of the series is part of Red, White and Tahoe Blue. Su, 7/3, 7pm. Free. Village Green, 960 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village; Tu, 7/5, 7pm. Free on lawn and in upper gallery, $40 in lower gallery. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, www.toccatatahoe.com.
VINTAGE ROSE—A TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN OF ROCK: The five-piece live band tribute honoring the vision, passion and power of the women of classic rock, including Janis Joplin, Blondie, Ann Wilson of Heart, Joan Jett and Pat Benetar. Sa, 7/2,
