FOr tHE WEEK OF JULY 14, 2016 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. $50. Donner Camp Trail at Donner Memorial State Park, 12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 563-6557, www. trailsandvistas.org.
EVENINGS ON THE RANCH: This familyfriendly program series presented by Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space celebrates the ranching heritage of Northern Nevada. W, 7-8pm through 7/27. $3 donation. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 8286612, www.renoisartown.com.
EXTRAVAGANZA AT THE PLAZA: Explore the riverwalk and visit unique booths, artists
displays and a kids’ zone. Sa, 10am-9pm through 7/30. Free. West Street Plaza, West and First streets, (775) 303-6551, www.renoisartown.com.
FEED THE CAMEL: The Hump Day food truck event and arts bazaar takes place under the Keystone Bridge. W, 5-8pm through 9/28. Free admission. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 450-0062.
FREE FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL: The art festival features eight art stations for kids, historic tours, a free book for each child, face painting stations, art for sale and more. Sa, 7/16, 10am-2pm. Free. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 2, www.artsforallnevada.org.
Climate of Hunter Ouroboros Shadow Pictures presents this multimedia shadow performance based on the true events of the whaleship Essex. The central narrative of the piece presents a child’s perspective of growing up with a sense of home and safety, maturing into the modern world, and being overcome by an unnamed fear that distorts and picks away at their sense of security. Performances are at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, July 18-19, at Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 students, seniors and military. Call 813-8900 or visit http://renolittletheater.org.
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includes a silent auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit three local animal aid organizations. Su, 7/17, 10am5pm. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 722-9914, www. renoisartown.com.
39 NORTH MARKETPLACE: The marketplace showcases the best in arts and crafts and highlights produce and specialty food from the Truckee Meadows. Th, 4-9pm through 8/4. Victorian Square, 14th Street and Pyramid Way along Victorian Avenue, Sparks, (775) 690-2581, www.39northdowntown.com.
CIRCUS CIRCUS RENO 24-HOUR MURAL MARATHON COMPETITION: The competitors will have only 24 hours to paint an original mural in a panel 19’7” feet-wide by 14 feet high. Artists will compete for prize money—$2,000 to the first place winner, $1,000 to the second place winner and $500 to the third place winner. Each artist will also receive a $750 stipend to pay for paint and materials in order to complete the murals. Winners will be selected by a separate panel of judges to be determined. F, Sa, 10am through 7/16. Opens 7/15. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711.
AMERICAN IMPRESSIONISM AND THE LURE OF THE ARTISTS’ COLONY: Scott Schweigert is the curator of the exhibition American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony and is a specialist in European art of the 17th century. He will discuss the emergence of artists’ colonies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as it relates to the American Impressionists. F, 7/15, noon. $10 general admission, free NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www. nevadaart.org.
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ART PAWS: Artown’s only “bring your dog” day offers arts and crafts, pet contests and demonstrations, local craft beer, live local bands and more. The event
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new art-in-nature program aims to create an experience to inspire your creative spirit, connect you with the history of the land, and showcase visual, performance or literary arts in the Sierra Nevada landscape. F, 7/15, 9am-2:30pm.
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, 4 & 8pm. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S. Main St., Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111, http:// goldhillhotel.net.
GREAT BASIN GEEK PROM: Dress to the nines or sport your favorite cosplay outfit and enjoy music and dancing, prom photos, raffle prizes, no host bar and more. F, 7/15, 7-11pm. $20. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 303-0334.
LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: The 44th annual festival presents William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors and the Off-Broadway musical revue Forever Plaid, written by Stuart Ross. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory Tuesday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m., through Aug. 21. The Showcase Series takes place on Monday through Aug. 15 and continues on Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sept. 10. Tu-Su, 7:30pm through 8/21;
M, 7:30pm through 8/15. Opens 7/18; F, Sa, 7:30pm through 8/27. Opens 8/26; Sa, 9/3, 7:30pm; Sa, 9/10, 6:30pm. Prices vary.
Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Highway 28, Incline Village, (775) 747-4697, http:// laketahoeshakespeare.com.
MANSIONS ON THE BLUFF: Walk past historical Reno homes located on Court, Ridge and upper California streets. 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. Reservations required online. Sa, 7/16, 8-10am. $10; free for Historic Reno
Preservation Society members. Cook House parking lot, 421 Court St., (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org.
MOANA FOOD TRUCK ROUNDUP: The food truck gathering features family-friendly activities, entertainment and more. Th, 5-9pm through 9/29. Free admission. Rounds Bakery, 294 E. Moana Lane, Ste. 10, (775) 329-0800.
POWNINGS ADDITION WALKING TOUR: Discover one of Reno’s earliest vernacular neighborhoods, predominantly settled by Northern Italian immigrants. This neighborhood is the first City of Reno Conservation District. Reservations required online. Tu, 7/19, 6-8pm. $10; free for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 7474478, www.historicreno.org.
RENO STREET FOOD—PARTY IN THE PARK: The gourmet street food event features more than 20 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. F, 5-9pm through 9/30. Free admission. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665, www.facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.
RENO SUPERHERO CRAWL: Dress as your favorite superhero and enjoy no cover and drink specials at participating downtown bars and nightclubs with the purchase of a commemorative cup and map. The crawl begins at Harrah’s Plaza. Sa, 7/16, 8pm. $5 cup and map. Harrah’s Reno, 219 N. Center St., http:// superherocrawl.com.
RENO WINE WALK: The Riverwalk Merchants Association hosts its monthly event along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. Visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants on Wine Walk day and receive a wine glass, a map of Wine Walk merchants and a wristband that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. Must be 21 years old to participate. Third Sa of every month, 2-5pm through 4/15. $20. The Riverwalk District, downtown Reno along The Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255, www.renoriver.org.
SASSABRATION! EQUALITY CELEBRATION 2016: Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint hosts its second annual equality event celebrating diversity, community and equality. The two-day event will kick off on July 16 with a Drag Race Bike Ride at 11am at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., ending at Sassafras Eclectic Food Join. There will be live music from a variety of musicians, craft vendors, food and food trucks, silent auctions, raffles, belly dancers and more. The event continues on July 17 with the Silver Dollar Court brunch and food truck fest. Sa, 7/16, 11am; Su, 7/17, 10:30am. Free admission, donations welcome. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, (775) 884-4471.
“The Truth About Selling Your Home: 10 Mistakes to Avoid” on Aug. 22. The Truth About Preparing to Stay Put” on Sept. 12. M, 7/18, 2pm; M, 8/22, 2pm; M, 9/12, 2pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway, (775) 432-6398, www. seniorlivingtruth.com.
STELLA POP UP: TASTE & LISTEN: Experience an artistic interpretation of a multi-continent inspired cuisine choreographed to live music. Chef Ben Knox will use the spices and prepare the food while being inspired by the music of India, Spain and Africa. F, 7/15, 6-9pm. $110. Cedar House Sport Hotel, 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee, (530) 582-5655.
THURSDAY DOWNTOWN FARMERS’ MARKET: Shirley’s Farmers Markets and the Sands Regency host the weekly farmers’ market. Local vendors will converge under the large tent in the Sands parking lot located south of Third Street in Reno. The weekly event includes free live classic rock concerts, food trucks, a beer garden and weekly summer games. Th, 4-9pm through 8/25. Free. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-2295, www.sandsregency.com.
TRUCKEE OPEN ART STUDIOS TOUR: The Nevada County Arts Council presents the second annual self-guided driving tour throughout Truckee neighborhoods. The tour invites visitors to experience the evolution of art from creative spark to finished product through dialog with some of Truckee’s best professional artists. You can also download a digital edition of the guidebook from the website.
7/15-7/17, 10am-5pm; 7/22-7/24, 10am-5pm. Locations vary, (530) 386-4976, www. creativetruckee.org.
VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL: The 34th annual celebration of music, theater and the visual arts features events and activities through August. Events take place in the Boathouse Theater, the Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand Lawn. M-Su through 8/31. Prices vary. Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, http://valhallatahoe.com.
Art ART INDEED! SIERRA MEMORIAL ART SPACE: Adverse Possession and Lucent Fluidity. The abstract art gallery is open for the Riverwalk Wine Walk on July 16 and the Artist Reception on July 24. Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday 3:30-7pm or by appointment any day/evening of the week. Sa, 7/16, 2-5pm; Su, 7/24, 2-4pm. Free.142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367, http:// artindeed.com.
ARTE ITALIA: Italian-American Cinema: From Capra to the Coppolas. This documentary exhibit curated by the Museo Italo Americano at Fort Mason Center
SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS SEMINARS: A series of candid conversations with local experts focused on the complex housingrelated issues facing mature homeowners and their families. “The Truth About Reverse Mortgages” on July 18.
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