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This Week
from Nov. 10, 2016
For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com.
11/12:Zoë Keating The cellist and composer will play a special benefit concert in the Nightingale Sky Room at the Nevada Museum of Art on Saturday, Nov. 12. Keating uses a cello and a foot-controlled laptop to record layer upon layer of cello, creating intricate, haunting and compelling music. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Reno Philharmonic’s after-school music education program, RPA Kids, which provides free after-school music instruction at select Washoe County Title 1 elementary schools. The show begins at 8 p.m. at the NMA, 160 W. Liberty St. Tickets are $75 general admission and $35 for students with valid ID. VIP tickets are $250 and include a meet and greet with Keating and a reception following the performance. Call 323-6393 or visit http://renophil.com.
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24 SEVEN DANCE CONVENTION: 24 Seven
tours to 26 cities in the United States and Mexico each year. A typical convention weekend lasts from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon and consists of multiple workshop classes, a dance competition and a closing show that celebrates the weekend’s attendees. F-Su through 11/13. Opens 11/11. Prices
vary. Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., (818) 432-6085, www.24sevendance.com.
ART AFTERNOON: WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL FOR
SENIORS: Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Registration is available online or on the 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.
ART AND CULTURE PARTY: This event fea-
tures the music of Big Heart, catering by the Canvas Cafe of Virginia City and local artists Matthew R. Bailey, Cherylnn Bennett, Tricia Polous Leonard and Stephen Cellier. Sa, 11/12, 6-9pm. Free. Salon 215 South, 215 S. Wells Ave., (775) 323-1266, www.salon215south.com. BARRELS & BITES 2016: Sample from
more than 500 wines from around the world, including boutique wines, trendy varietals and impressive labels, as well as whiskies, premium vodka, gin, rum, tequila, specialty ales and lagers. The ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, entrees and elegant desserts, auctions and free admission to Edge Nightclub following the event. All proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows. F, 11/11, 4pm. $50. Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., www.barrelsandbites.com.
CARSON SIERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD DEMONSTRATIONS: The Carson
Sierra Spinners and Weavers Guild is a group of local craft artists that promote 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 self-guided tours. Park rangers will offer guided tours of the historic school house at 1pm. Sa, 11/12, 9am-3pm; Sa, 12/10, 9am-
3pm. Free. Huffaker Schoolhouse, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.
FALL ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: The Reno Gem and
Mineral Society presents its fall craft fair featuring handmade jewelry, mineral and fossil specimens and more. F, 11/11, 10am6pm; Sa, 11/12, 10am-5pm; Su, 11/13, 10am-
3pm. Free. Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., www.renorockhounds.com. 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.
HEATHER GREEN: MIXED MEDIA ART AND
ECOLOGY ARTIST: Heather Green’s projects and installations examine historical and ecological narratives of the northern gulf of California and Sonoran Desert. Th, 11/10, 5:30pm. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 1664 N. Virginia St., University of Nevada, Reno, www.unr.edu/arts.
LADIES NIGHT: Shop at a pop-up clothing boutique in the front dining room of
Liberty, curated by Fashion Truck owner
Britton Murdock. See the latest fall trends, enjoy themed cocktails and free bites provided by Chef Mark Estee. Th, 11/10, 6-9pm. Free. Liberty Food & Wine
Exchange, 100 N. Sierra St., (775) 336-1091.
MIDTOWN MURAL TOUR: View up to 50 murals painted by local, national and international artists on this self-guided walking tour. 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 11am (minimum of six people). To schedule a guided tour, email artspotreno@gmail.com. Second
Sa of every month through 12/10. $10 for
guided tour. Blue Whale Coffee Co., 32 Cheney St., http://artspotreno.com.
NATIONAL VAPE EXPO: This trade show
for vape products includes electronic cigarettes, e-liquids and all the corresponding new products in the industry. F, Su through 11/13. Opens 11/11. $15-$40.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., www.nationalvapeexpo.com.
PASSPORT TO DINING: This fundraiser benefiting North Tahoe Business Association features up to 35 tasting stations including restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as a raffle and a silent auction. This year, NTBA will donate a portion of the net proceeds to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Th, 11/10, 6-9pm. $50-$90. North Lake
Tahoe Event Center, 8318 North Lake
Blvd., Kings Beach, (530) 546-9000.
SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack C.
Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset. The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and then concludes with guided star viewing by one of the observatory’s astronomers. Sa, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
SEVEN TROUGHS’ MAKER FAIRE: Celebrate
Seven Troughs’ three-year anniversary with fair featuring a variety of local artists and crafters. Sa, 11/12, noon-6pm.
Seven Troughs Distilling Co., 1155 Watson Way, Ste. 5, Sparks, (775) 525-9350.
FOr tHE WEEK OF nOvEMBEr 10, 2016
SIP & SHOP—A LOCAL ARTISAN BOUTIQUE:
Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows’ Sip & Shop is located inside Ethan Allen furniture store. Enjoy a glass of wine while shopping for handmade jewelry, ceramics, paintings, fiber arts, glass and other items made by local artists. Soroptimist International of Truckee Meadows is part of Soroptimist International, a worldwide organization of women that improves the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Tu, 11/15, 5-9pm. Ethan Allen, 9065 S. Virginia St., www.sitmnv.org.
UNCOVERING SECRETS OF THE SUN: Science
Saturdays include interactive simulations and workshops to integrate learning, fun and imagination for children 8 to 12 years old. Each monthly event features a different theme relating to space and technology, where participants can become an astronaut or scientist for the day. Sa, 11/12, 9:30am-1pm. $12.
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.nevadachallenger.org.
VETERANS APPRECIATION BREAKFAST: A pan-
cake breakfast will be served at 9:30am following the opening ceremonies, which includes a Boy Scout Color Guard, special guests representing local and state elected officials, various groups and organizations that support the military and veterans. Sa, 11/12, 9am. Free. Sun Valley Neighborhood Center, 115 W. Sixth Ave., Sun Valley, www.svgid.com.
VETERANS DAY PARADE: The parade is pre-
ceded by a traditional opening ceremony at the Virginia Street Bridge. The ceremony begins at 11:11am (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) with a fly by and concludes with a wreath tossing at 11:20am. The parade starts shortly afterward and ends between 1-2pm. The parade route heads north on Virginia Street from the Virginia Street Bridge at First Street and marches north to Fifth Street. F, 11/11, 11am. Free. Downtown Reno, Virginia Street, (775) 334-2414.
VETERANS DAY PARADE: Virginia City
holds its annual celebration to honor America’s veterans. F, 11/11, 11am. Free. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500.
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DOWNTOWN LIBRARY STORY TIME: Stories
and activities 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. Sa, 11/12, 10am-6pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
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. $9-$10. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 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) 786-1000, www.nvdm.org.
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH CLINIC: The
Food Bank of Northern Nevada hosts SNAP outreach clinics to assist lowincome families and individuals in applying for SNAP benefits. First come, first served. Th, 10am-noon. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.
Art
CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER: Silver
State Swimmer. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents artwork by Michael Malley at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room. M-Th, 8am-5pm through 11/10. Free. 851 E. William 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 Oaklandbased artist. M-F through 11/11. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.
HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Shadows in My
House. Ashley Westwood’s exhibition explores the “void” between life and death and what mystical phenomena might remain or occur in that space. Tu-F through 11/18; Thread Of Thought.
Local artist Jonathan Farber describes his work as a visual tautology where individual marks repeat to form a larger whole. Both his process and product of redundant mark making and patterning serve as a meditation on space, time and thought. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 11/18. Free.
140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.
HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO
COFFEE CO.: Sweet Coalesce. Inspired by pop surrealism, local artist Megan Jewett uses watercolor and gouache to create sickeningly sweet paintings depicting tasty treats with a dark twist. Her dessert-inspired work is influenced by the colorful culture of the 1980s and Japanese animation. A reception for the artist will be held on Nov. 10. M-Su through 12/8; Th, 11/10, 6-8pm. Free. 945
Record St., www.hollandreno.org.
HOLMAN ARTS & MEDIA CENTER, SIERRA
NEVADA COLLEGE: Sincerely Processed. Sierra Nevada College BFA exhibit. Artist Shafer Smart talks at 5:30pm on Dec. 1. M-Su through 12/1. Opens 11/17. Free. 1008
Highway 28, Incline Village, (775) 831-1314.