FOr tHE WEEK OF nOvEmBEr 23, 2016 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. PHOTOS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS: Meet Father Christmas and create a holiday memory. F, 11/25, 11am-3pm; Sa, 11/26,
11am-3pm; Su, 11/27, 11am-3pm; Sa, 12/3, 11am-3pm; Su, 12/4, 11am-3pm; Sa, 12/10, 11am-3pm; Su, 12/11, 11am-3pm; Sa, 12/17, 11am-3pm; Su, 12/18, 11am-3pm. Virginia City Visitors Center, 86 S. C St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7500.
RENO BEER CRAWL: Purchase your glass and map at The Waterfall and enjoy $1 refills at 12+ downtown Reno taverns. Fourth
Sa of every month, 2-6pm through 12/24.
$5 glass and map. The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., http://renobeercrawl.com.
SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack C.
Animal Ark Open Thanksgiving Weekend
11/24:
Rather spend your holiday weekend outdoors with the kids? Take them out to Animal Ark this weekend to learn about the wildlife sanctuary’s resident animals, many of which become more active in the cooler temperatures of late fall. Dress for changing weather conditions and bring any leftover raw turkey necks and gizzards from Thanksgiving dinner for the Ark’s predators to feast on. Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road, about 25 miles north of Reno, will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25-26. Admission is $12 for adults and $11 for seniors ages 62 and older and for kids ages 3-12. Call (775) 970-3111 or visit www.animalark.org prior to your departure, as severe weather may cancel the festivities.
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CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS: Browse more than 100 craft and gift booths at this annual gift marketplace, featuring local and regional vendors. There will be Christmas food and drink demonstrations, holiday floral arrangements by Sparks Florist, performances by local youth bands and dance groups, caroling by the Great Basin Carolers on Friday and Saturday, a reading of The Polar Express at 2pm on Sunday and meetand-greets with Santa Claus from noon to 3pm each day. F, 11/25, noon-6pm; Sa,
12TH ANNUAL MAGICAL MEMORIES: Resort at Squaw Creek holds its annual festival featuring family-friendly events, food and drink specials, festive meals, live music and more. Through 1/3, 2017. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, www.squawcreek.com.
ANNIVERSARY AND BLACK FRIDAY PARTY: Great Western Marketplace celebrates its two-year anniversary with holiday shopping, prizes and complimentary cake and champagne all weekend beginning on Friday. Santa Claus will stop by on Saturday and Sunday. F, 11/25, 11am. Free admission. The Great Western Marketplace, 4855 Summit Ridge Drive, http://greatwesternmarketplace.com.
11/26, 10am-6pm; Su, 11/27, 10am-4pm.
Free admission. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300, www.nuggetcasinoresort.com.
THE ENDANGERED UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD: Debbie Hinman will talk about the row of Victorian homes at the foot of the University of Nevada, Reno campus just below Ninth Street, as well as other significant houses on neighboring streets that are now threatened by new construction. She will present the history of the area—from its early ownership by pioneers John Newton and Alvaro Evans to the interesting and important residents who created this neighborhood. Su, 11/27, 1pm. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 747-4478.
BLACK FRIDAY IN MIDTOWN: Midtown District Reno presents its fourth annual holiday shopping event benefiting children in the community. To participate, shoppers are asked to donate $20 at any participating business. In exchange, these holiday shoppers will receive a shopping pass good for special discounts on Black Friday at more than 30 participating Midtown locations. F, 11/25, 11am-4pm. $20 for a special shopping pass. Midtown District Reno, 805 S. Virginia St., Ste. 210, www.renomidtowndistrict.com.
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A NATIVITY TABLEAU: The Christmas story
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comes alive as silent actors take to the stage accompanied by music and scripture. Su, 11/27, 5-6:15 & 7:30-8:45pm. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6695 Mae Anne Ave., (775) 746-8118.
Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset (except when there is snow on the roads). 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.
SCHEELS TURKEY TROT: The Thanksgiving Day event starts and finishes in the parking lot of Scheels at the Outlets at Sparks. Participants can choose from a 10K (6.2 miles) run (timed) or a 2-mile walk or run (not timed). The courses are user-friendly for both runners and walkers. The 10K race uses city streets and the local bike path. The 2-mile run/walk starts at Scheels and circles around the Sparks Marina Park. Every runner and walker receives a commemorative long-sleeve souvenir shirt, fruit and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for local beautification projects and the City of Sparks Youth Scholarship Fund. Th, 11/24, 8:30am. Scheels, 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, (775) 331-2700.
V&T CANDY CANE EXPRESS: The holidaythemed, 50-minute train ride along the V&T railroad route includes hot cocoa, hot cider, cookies, candy canes, carols and a reading of the 1832 classic “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” F, 11/25,
noon & 2pm; Sa, 11/26, noon & 2pm; Sa, 12/3, noon & 2pm; Su, 12/4, noon & 2pm; Sa, 12/10, noon & 2pm; Su, 12/11, noon & 2pm. $19 adults, $8 children ages 2-12. 1870 Virginia & Truckee Railroad Depot, 166 F St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0380.
WOBBLE BEFORE YOU GOBBLE 5K/10K: The second 10K and 5K run/walk is open to all ages of runners and walkers. The race will begin at the brand new City Plaza in downtown Reno. The course will run over the new Virginia Street Bridge and follow the Truckee River path to Idlewild Park. The 5K runners will turn around in Idlewild Park while the 10K runners will continue down Idlewild Drive to Crissie Caughlin Park. Partial proceeds from this event go to Children’s Cabinet, as well as 100 percent of raffle proceeds. Raffle tickets are available at packet pickup and at the race. Th, 11/24, 9-11am. $10$50. Reno City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., http://desertskyadventures.com.
Art ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Christmas 50. The Artists Co-op of Reno presents its 50th annual Christmas show featuring the artwork and crafts of local artists. The show and sale is open every day through Dec. 28, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 12/28. Free. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.
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. M-Su through 12/8. Free. 945 Record St., (775) 348-8087, www.hollandreno.org.
Film TAXI (A.K.A. TAXI TEHRAN): Artemisia Moviehouse presents a showing of the 2015 comedy/drama by Jafar Panahi. In Persian with English subtitles. Tu, 11/29, 7-9pm. $5-$7. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., http://artemisiamovies.weebly.com.
WARREN MILLER’S HERE, THERE & EVERYWHERE: Miller’s newest ski and snowboard action film features worldrenowned athletes JT Holmes, Jeremy Jones, Seth Wescott, Jess McMillan, Ingrid Backstrom, Marcus Caston, Wendy Fisher, Tyler Ceccanti, Kaylin Richardson and others. F, 11/25, 7:30pm; Sa, 11/26, 7:30pm; M, 12/12, 6pm. $14. Squaw Valley Conference Center, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, (530) 584-6299.
HOLMAN ARTS & MEDIA CENTER, SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE: Sincerely Processed.
Sierra Nevada College BFA exhibit. M-Su through 12/1. Free. 1008 Highway 28, Incline Village, (775) 831-1314.
JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: MFA Midway Exhibition. Annual exhibition of second year Master of Fine Arts students’ current work. Tu-F, 11am-4pm through 12/1. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6837.
MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Book + Publication Arts: Black Rock Press. The Black Rock Press preserves the history and traditions of the art of the book while turning a creative and critical eye toward its relevance in contemporary art and culture. The artist reception is on Dec. 1, 5-7pm. Through 12/30; Filtered: Paintings by Ashley Follmer. Follmer’s series of oil paintings portrays the effect of mobile devices on interpersonal communication. The artist reception is on Dec. 1, 5-7pm. Through 12/30. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.
METRO GALLERY AT RENO CITY HALL: NonObjective Dimension. Abstract painter Monique Rebelle’s series of oil paintings deals with transcendence and a breakthrough in perception. Through 12/30, 8am-5pm. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.
NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: Wild Open Art Show. A show by Lake Tahoe landscape painter Bonita Paulis. M-Sa through 12/24. 10am-5pm. 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.
SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: FABRICation. Artists Erin Castellan, Kristy Deetz, Virginia Derryberry, Reni Gower, Rachel Hayes, Susan Iverson and Natalie Smith incorporate a textile sensibility in their artwork through elements of fabric and fabrication. Tu-Sa, noon-4pm through 12/15. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.
music RENO PHIL YOUTH ORCHESTRA FALL SHOWCASE: The concert will feature works by Beethoven, Borodin and Brahms, among other composers. The evening will begin with the Youth Strings Symphonia under the direction of conductor Carol Laube. The YSS will be followed by the YCO under the direction of Dustin Budish and conclude with the YSO under the direction of Dr. Jason Altieri. M, 11/28, 7pm. $5-$10. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393, http://renophil.com.
OnstAgE BUTTCRACKER 7—OZMOSIS: Brüka Theatre presents the seventh installation of its parody based on the holiday favorite The Nutcracker. The original performance takes Clara and the gang into a warped land of Oz. There will be a post-show opening night champagne reception on Nov. 25. The show is recommended for those age 8 and older. F, 11/25, 8pm; Sa,
11/26, 8pm; Th, 12/1, 8pm; F, 12/2, 8pm; Sa, 12/3, 8pm; Su, 12/4, 2pm; W, 12/7, 8pm; Th, 12/8, 8pm; F, 12/9, 8pm; Sa, 12/10, 8pm; W, 12/14, 8pm; Th, 12/15, 8pm; F, 12/16, 8pm; Sa, 12/17, 8pm; Su, 12/18, 2pm; W, 12/21, 8pm; Th, 12/22, 8pm; F, 12/23, 8pm. $22 for
general, $20 for students, seniors and military, $25 at the door. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES: Reno Little Theater presents its holiday production based on David Sedaris’ humorous essay recounting his stint working as a Christmas elf in “Santaland” at Macy’s department store. F, 11/25, 7:30pm; Sa, 11/26, 2 &
7:30pm; Su, 11/27, 2pm; Th, 12/1, 7:30pm; F, 12/2, 7:30pm; Sa, 12/3, 7:30pm; Su, 12/4, 2pm; Th, 12/8, 7:30pm; F, 12/9, 7:30pm; Sa, 12/10, 7:30pm; Su, 12/11, 2pm. $22 adults,
$18 seniors, military, $15 students, $12 kids age 12 and younger. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, http://renolittletheater.org.
