This Week

FOr tHE WEEK OF JAnUArY 12, 2017

For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com.

1/17:Classix Three: Liberation The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra presents the third concert of its 2016-2017 Classix series. The program, titled “Liberation,” will feature pieces that have connections to either military triumph or personal freedom. Richard Wagner’s first major work, Rienzi, features a tale of heroic uprising that eventually ends in betrayal. Johannes Brahms pays tribute to a friend’s motto “Free but Lonely,” in Double Concerto for Violin and Cello in A minor, op. 102. The concert ends with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9, which celebrates Russia’s victory over Germany in World War II. Violinist Simone Porter (pictured) and cellist Nathan Chan are the guest soloists for the Classix Three concert, which begins at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15, and at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $33-$89. Call 323-6393 or visit www.renophil.com.

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ANIMAL ARK OPEN JAN-FEB HOLIDAY

WEEKENDS: Put on your winter coat and lined boots then come out to the Animal Ark on the holiday weekends in January and February. The cold weather is perfect for viewing the Ark’s lynx, bobcats, cougars, wolves and other wild residents. Call on event days prior to your departure from home as severe weather may cancel the festivities. Sa, 1/14, 11am-3pm, Su, 1/15, 11am-3pm, Sa, 2/18, 11am-3pm, Su, 2/19, 11am-3pm. $12

adults, $11 seniors ages 62+, $10 children ages 3-12. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3111.

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.

CLASSIX & COCKTAILS: Reno Philharmonic

presents this classical listening party and happy hour event. Learn more about Shostakovich’s famous work, Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, op. 70, as well as the historical context and inspiration behind the composition. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the work during its Classix 3 concert on Jan. 15 and Jan. 17. Th, 1/12, 5:30pm. Free. Stamp Social Club, 50 S. Virginia St., (775) 323-6393.

COME IN FROM THE COLD: This family

entertainment series 2017 season continues with a performance by Sierra Silverstrings. Seating is limited to 200 people. Sa, 7pm through 3/18. $3 sug-

gested donation. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 828-6612.

CONTRA DANCE TO LIVE MUSIC: Arrive at

7:15pm for a beginners session. Callers walk you through the dances while local and regional bands play Celtic music. First-time dancers will get half off price on two future dances. Second Sa of every month, 7:30-10:30pm through 12/9. $8-$10.

Historic Southside School Annex, 190 E. Liberty St., www.sierracontra.org.

DR. MLK, JR. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION DINNER:

This annual event celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and aims to spread cultural awareness to the community. Theme: “Where Do We Go from Here? Community or Chaos.” M, 1/16, 7pm. $65. Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., www.nnbcas.org.

EXPLORING SATURN: Science Saturdays include interactive simulations and workshops to integrate learning, fun and imagination for children ages 8 to 12.

Each monthly event features a different theme relating to space and technology, where participants can become an astronaut or scientist for the day. Sa, 1/14, 9:30am-1pm. $12. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: The basketball

team brings its global tour to Reno. Th, 1/12, 7pm. $30-$87. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8800.

MLK DAY OF SERVICE—TMPF BIOBLITZ: During

the Day of Service BioBlitz, volunteers will catalog all living things in the park as part of an annual phenology project to garner a better understanding of the plants, animals and other wildlife and how their populations are changing. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation will provide more detailed field guides, pictures and tools such as aspirators, magnifying glasses and forceps, as well as bags and trash picker kits for clean up at the park. M, 1/16, 9am-noon. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 305 Coretta Way, (775) 453-0566.

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.

SHEEP DIP 53: The annual fundraiser show is dedicated to exposing the foibles and follies of the Truckee Meadows (and, sometimes, the whole USA) with laughter, skits, songs and dance. The show is performed every year by locals, members of the media and a few of our (infamous) politicians. Sheep Dip raises funds that support charities in the Reno/

Sparks area. F, 1/13, 8pm, Sa, 1/14, 8pm.

$40-$45. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., http://sheepdipshow.org.

WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT AFGHANISTAN:

Aid worker Bob Stapp will share his experiences of his time visiting and working in Afghanistan. W, 1/18, 5-6pm. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.

Art

ART INDEED! SIERRA MEMORIAL ART SPACE:

Extravagant Illusion. The abstract art gallery is open for Let’s Talk Abstract Art on Jan. 17 and the Riverwalk Wine Walk on Jan. 21. Gallery hours are 3:307pm Monday-Thursday or by appointment. Tu, 1/17, 5:45-7:30pm, Sa, 1/21,

2-5pm. Free. 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.

HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Spaces. The

subjects of Alex Vitale’s exhibition are impacted by their transgender and nonbinary gender identity, as they seek to represent a space that is neither male nor female. Including both photography and video work, Spaces is on view in the Holland Project Gallery. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 1/27; Purple Domino. Holland Project features Courtney Asztalos’ exhibition of photography work in the front and hallway spaces of the gallery. Her portraits of female protagonists cast in neon light explore the masked realms of her subjects while also touching on notions of post-humanism and the idea of the “monstrous beyond gender.” Tu-F, 3-6pm through 1/27. 140 Vesta St.,

(775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

THE LASTING DOSE GALLERY: Cock of the

Walk Opening Night. Lasting Dose Gallery presents its Year of the Rooster-themed art show. Sa, 1/14, 8-11pm. Free. 888 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-0666.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Light

Abundant: Lainie Vreeland, The abstract painter creates innovative and imaginative compositions centered on water, forms and plant life as they interact with light. M-F, 9am-5pm through 2/24, Th, 2/2, 5-7pm; Extravagant Chemistry.

West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center present new work by abstract painter Liz Penniman. M-F, 9am-5pm through 2/24, Th, 2/2, 5-7pm. Free. 925

Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.