This Week

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12/9:SIAMSA—A Celtic Christmas Reno Irish Dance Company presents its annual holiday production starring two-time World Irish Dance Champion Jason Hays along with award-winning dancer Laura Cass, harpist Marina RoznitovskyOster and Olivia Swearingen reprising her role as Holly, whose search for the true meaning of Christmas takes her through a magical land full of Celtic rhythms, music, myths and traditions. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Celebrity Showroom inside the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $15-35. Call 356-3300 or visit www.renoirishdanceco.org.

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12TH ANNUAL MAGICAL MEMORIES: Resort at

Squaw Creek holds its annual festival, which features family-friendly events, food and drink specials, festive meals, live music and more. Magical Memories ends with a New Year’s Eve party complete with gourmet food, a live band, dancing, party favors and champagne toast. There are separate Kids’ and Teens’ Night Out New Year’s Eve Bashes featuring food, games, crafts, a balloon drop and late night movie. Through 1/3, 2017. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, www.squawcreek.com.

39 NORTH POLE VILLAGE: The second annual

and more. F, 12/9, 4-9pm; Sa, 12/10,

noon-9pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue, downtown Sparks, www.39northdowntown.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.

CARSON SIERRA SPINNERS AND WEAVERS GUILD DEMONSTRATIONS: The historic

Huffaker School will be open for viewing of live demonstrations by the Carson Sierra Spinners and Weavers Guild and for self-guided tours. Park rangers will offer guided tours of the historic school house at 1pm. Sa, 12/10, 9am-3pm. Free. Huffaker Schoolhouse, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

CHILLY CASH & CARRY ART SALE/FUNDRAISER:

Choose from hundreds of handmade bowls and individually crafted stainless steel spoons. Fill your bowl with chili and other food at the studio. F, 12/9, 4-8pm; Sa, 12/10, 10am-5:30pm; Su, 12/11,

10am-5:30pm. $35 for bowl and spoon. The Wedge Ceramics Studio, 2095 Dickerson Road, www.thewedgeceramics.com.

CONTRA DANCE: Arrive at 7:15pm for a beginners session. Callers walk you through the dances while local and regional bands play Celtic music. Firsttime dancers will get half off price on

FOR tHE WEEK OF DECEMBER 8, 2016

two future dances. Second Sa of every month, 7:30-10:30pm. $8-$10. Historic

Southside School Annex, 190 E. Liberty St., www.sierracontra.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, 4 & 8pm. $40 for dinner and tour, $20 for tour only. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 S.

Main St., Gold Hill, (775) 847-0111.

IMAGING SPACE TARGETS: 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, 12/10, 9:30am-1pm. $12 plus $1.65 service fee. National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.nevadachallenger.org.

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. $10 for

guided tour. Blue Whale Coffee Co., 32 Cheney St., http://artspotreno.com.

PISCO Y PICON—EXPLORERS THROUGH TIME:

The Anderson Explorers Society and Rockbar Theater present this holidaythemed party where news of the AES’s upcoming adventures will be shared. Wear your finest cocktail attire or most creative costume inspired by exploration and discovery through time. There will be a costume competition for best male and female costumes. Th, 12/8, 7pm. $25. RockBar Theater, 211 N. Virginia St., (669) 255-7960, http://rockbartheater. com.

RENO SANTA CRAWL: More than 15,000 revelers are expected to gather in downtown

Reno for the 14th annual pub crawl.

Dress in a Santa Claus costume or other holiday-themed outfit, purchase a commemorative cup and map and enjoy drink specials, no cover and other perks at dozens of participating bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Washoe

County schools. F, 12/9, 7:30pm. $5. Visit website, http://renosantacrawl.com.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack C.

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.

TALES FROM THE TRAIL: Samantha

exploring forgotten emigrant trails, ghost towns, and remote corners of the state. Szesciorka will share some of their experiences in a special presentation. Th, 12/8, 6:30pm. $5 per person. Wilbur D. May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www.nevadadiscoveryride.com.

TOYS FOR TOTS AND SIERRA SAFARI ZOO:

Donate one new unwrapped toy and get one free admission to Sierra Safari Zoo. Bring the kids to meet Santa. Sa, 12/10, 10am-3pm; Su, 12/11, 10am-3pm. $10

adults, $6 children ages 7-12, military, $6 seniors age 55 and older. Sierra Safari Zoo, 10200 N. Virginia St., www.sierrasafarizoo.org.

VICTORIAN HOLIDAY TEA AND TOUR: Visitors

are welcome to bring their favorite tea cup and/or favorite hat as they gather around the Christmas tree for assorted tea sandwiches, scones, tea and desserts. Su, 12/11, 3-5pm. $30 for one person; $50 for two people. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 2.

WINTERFEST: This holiday attraction features a Christmas tree lot, a Christmas train ride around the inside the stadium, photos with Santa Claus in Santa’s Village and ice skating in the outdoor ice rink.

M-Su through 12/31. $5-$8 for train rides, $6-$8 for ice skating. Greater Nevada

Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-4700, www.winterfestreno.com.

YULE STEAM: High Desert Steam holds its seventh annual Christmas party to collect toys, warm clothes and gifts for kids and seniors living in local weekly motels. Attendees will be awarded a raffle ticket for each new, unwrapped gift they bring to donate to Christmas on the Corridor. The Dickens-themed party includes holiday carols and other entertainment. Costumes are encouraged but not required. F, 12/9, 10pm.

Free. 1864 Tavern, 290 California Ave., www.facebook.com/highdesertsteam.

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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.

ELVES WORKSHOP: Children ages 4 and older are invited to make gifts for their friends and family while parents shop for unique holiday gifts and indulge in libations, food, coffee and treats. There will also be a puppet play and story telling. Su, 12/11, 11am-4pm. Free to attend, $10 to make a craft. Truckee Community

Recreation Center, 8924 Donner Pass

Road, Truckee, (530) 386-2700, www.ateliertruckee.com.

FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Come into the library, find a table, grab a game and have some fun. Second and fourth W of every month,

4:30-6:30pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.