This Week

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3/11:Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The 26th annual festival features prepared by cooks competing for a wide $2,500 variety in prize of bull fries money and the title of Best Rocky Mountain Oyster Cook in the West. Cooks will fry, smoke or grill these tender vittles for visitors to sample before voting for their favorite tasty testes in the People’s Choice category. Judges will determine the winners in the Best Overall Taste, Most Creative Dish, Best Dish Presentation and Best Booth Setup/Decor categories. With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, revelers can dress in their favorite green garb, check out the parade, participate in the costume contest and belly up to the bar during the Ball Breaker Saloon Crawl. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, along C Street in Virginia City. Admission is free, with tasting packages ranging from $5 to $85. Tickets for the bar crawl are $15-$20. Call 847-7500 or visit www.visitvirginiacity.com.

EVENTS

48TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER AND

SHOW: The Sons and Daughters of Erin’s 48th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Show will be honoring Irish veteran and be hosted by Judge Patricia Lynch. There will be a raffle, merchandise and whiskey tasting. Entertainment will be by 3-17 Irish folk band, the Sierra Silver Strings, The Truckee River Dance Company and the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band. Sat, 3/11, 4pm. $12-$45. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 378-0931.

BRAIN AWARENESS: Members of the Sierra

Nevada Chapter of the Society for

Neuroscience will give a hands-on presentation on the brain. They’ll bring real human brains, as well as plasticized sections, mouse brains, fly brains, diagrams and activities. Free. Sun, 3/12, 2pm. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia

St., (775) 827-3232. CONTRA DANCE: Singles and beginners welcome. Arrive at 7:15pm for a beginners session. Callers walk you through the dances while local and regional bands play Celtic music. No partner necessary. Sat, 3/11, 7:30pm. $8-$10.

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

GALLERY CONVERSATIONS IN SPANISH: NMA

offers a feature gallery tour and informal conversation completely in Spanish. Designed for native and non-native Spanish speakers. Reservations not required. $10 gallery admission. Thu, 3/9, 5pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.nevadaart.org

MIDTOWN MURAL TOUR: A docent-led tour

of more than 40 of the 70 murals in Midtown Reno. Learn about the artists, their processes and how this form of public art improves the life and culture of a neighborhood. Local, national and international artists are represented. Tickets are available at the door. Sat, 3/11, 11am. $10. Blue Whale Coffee Company, 32 Cheney St., (415) 596-4987. NORTH LAKE TAHOE SNOWFEST!: The 36th

annual festival celebrates life in the High Sierra and features parades, fireworks, Polar Bear Swim, Iditarun, Snowfest! Queen, pancake breakfast and more. Sun, 3/12. North Lake Tahoe, (530) 583-7167, tahoesnowfest.org.

ORION THE HUNTER: Join the Astronomical

Society of Nevada as they take stargazers on an exploration of the Orion Constellation. The Orion constellation is named after the hunter in Greek mythology, Orion, and is one of the most prominent and recognizable constellations in the sky.

The constellation contains at least 15 celestial objects of interest, including The

Flame Nebula, the Horsehead Nebula, the

Running Nebula, the Foxhead Nebula and the Great Orion Nebula. A viewing of the stars will occur after the presentation.

Please call to confirm attendance. Sat, 3/11, 6:30pm. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 8494948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

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. Sat, 3/11, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

SNOWBOUND! LEGENDARY WINTERS OF THE

TAHOE SIERRA: Presenter and author Mark McLaughlin profiles the top 10 biggest winters since 1879 based on snowfall measured at the Donner Pass. Sat, 3/11, 2pm. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

STORYTELLING AND TECHNOLOGY: An Xiao

Mina is a technologist, writer and artist. She leads the products team at Meedan, a platform for verifying news in real time and translation of social media content. She is also co-founder of The Civic Beat, a research collective focused on the creative side of civic technology. Mon, 3/13, 6pm. Free. The Reno Collective, 100 N. Arlington Ave., Ste. 100, (775) 784-6531.

ALL AGES

HANDS ON! SECOND SATURDAY: The program

offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docentguided tour, live performances and community collaborations. Themes and programs change monthly and rotate through cultural explorations, exhibition connections and community partnerships. Sat, 3/11. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

IN TUNE TALES: The group tells traditional folk tales and modern storybook classics against a backdrop of music, song and musical sound effects. Sun, 3/12, 2pm. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia

St., (775) 827-3232.

FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 9, 2017

LIVING & WORKING ON MARS: Through a

telepresence robot, a planetary scientist who’s worked with NASA will share insights about NASA’s ongoing robotic mission on Saturn. Watch Saturn,Ring World2, which explores the rings and moons of Saturn through the eyes, ears and nose of the Cassini Space Probe. Experiment with iPads, light and gas particles to discover the secrets of Saturn’s rings and the mysterious moon Enceladus. Take a simulated journey out to Saturn in the Advanced Spaceflight Lab and perform experiments including a virtual walk on the moon Titan. Enjoy exclusive access to the BetheAstronaut exhibit before it opens at the San Diego Air and Space Museum. Get a NASA-style ID badge and a rover driver license that allows you to access astronaut training simulators. Then, enjoy snacks and free time to explore the National Automobile Museum at your own pace. Sat, 3/11, 9:30am. $12. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.

SENSORY STORY TIME: For kids ages 4 and

up with autism spectrum disorders and sensory integration or other developmental challenges. Sat, 3/11, 10:30am. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

ART

A VIEW WITHIN: Karen Rips & Paula Chung’s exhibition focuses on interpretations, responses and relationships to medical images. Exhibition dates: March 1-30. Exhibition reception, Thu, 3/16, 6-8pm. Free. Sierra Arts, 17 S. Virginia

St., (775) 329-2787.

AGATE: Sadie Fienberg is a self-taught artist who is interested in color theory and the different feelings associated with specific colors. In this body of work, she explores color relationships through the use of watercolor pigments to create forms that are reminiscent of agate crystal formations, which also carry their own powerful energies and metaphysical associations. Thu, 3/9. Free. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta

St., www.hollandreno.org.

GIL MARTIN: FROM THE GROUND UP: The

Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents work by artist Gil Martin. M-F through 5/24. Free. CCAI Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.

GREAT BASIN NATIVE ARTISTS: Featured

artists Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. Thu, 3/9, 9am. Free. Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-7410.

JOURNEY OF THE CELESTIAL BODY RECEPTION:

This work is about creating metaphor between the ever-moving universe and the hurricanes within the human spirit. Artwork will on view through March. Sat, 3/11, 5pm. Free. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, www.renoartworks.org. LEVEL-UP: An art show featuring visual artists re-imagining video game fun.

Enjoy artwork from artists around the region, play some video games, eat food by Nom Eats and dance to music by DJ

Elzo. Sat, 3/11, 6pm. Free. Pitch Black

Printing Company, 1108 California Ave., http://pitchblackprintingco.com.

TRUCKEE MEADOWS REFLECTIONS: The Sparks

Museum & Cultural Center presents this exhibition detailing historical water usage in the region. In conjunction with the exhibit, Latimer Art Club presents work exploring the theme of water. TuSat, through 3/25. Sparks Heritage

Museum, 814 Victorian Ave, Sparks, http://sparksmuseum.org.

FILM

MAIDENTRIP: Artemisia Moviehouse presents the 2013 documentary/ adventure film directed by Jillian

Schlesinger. Laura Dekker and her father buy a broken down boat and in true DIY fashion make it seaworthy.

Then Laura does what any 14-year-old would do—she sets out in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. This documentary won the audience award at the SXSW Film Fest. Sun, 3/12, 6pm. $5$7. Artemisia MovieHouse at Good Luck

Macbeth Theater Company, 713 S. Virginia

St., http://artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

MUSIC

ARGENTA CONCERT SERIES: The Argenta

Concert Series presents the awardwinning pianist and educator Gilbert Kalish. Joined by pianist Hyeyeon Park, he will perform works by Janacek, Brahms and Schubert. Thu, 3/9, 7:30pm. $5-$30. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1335 N Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE SPRING

CONCERT: The University of Nevada, Reno Contemporary Music Ensemble performs innovative music of the past 100 years with a particular focus on music by living composers. Wed, 3/15, 7:30pm. Free. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

COME IN FROM THE COLD: The Red Tango

will perform as part of the family entertainment series. Seating is limited to 200 people. Sat, 3/11, 7pm. $3 suggested donation. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) (775) 786-4512 x106.

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MARCH SUNDAY JAZZ: Vocalist Cami

Thompson will perform as part of this monthly jazz series presented by Reno Little Theater, For the Love of Jazz and jazz station 89.5 KNCJ. Cami Thompson will perform at this month’s event. Pay what you can for admission. Proceeds benefit RLT and For the Love of Jazz. Sun, 3/12, 10:30am. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., http://renolittletheater.org.

NEVADA WIND ENSEMBLE AND SYMPHONIC

BAND: This mid-semester performance by the Nevada Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band features diverse works for wind ensemble and band. Mon, 3/13, 7:30pm. $5. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1335 N Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

NINTH ANNUAL HARP PLUS: The annual

concert production features harp showpieces and chamber music involving harp and other instruments performed by University of Nevada, Reno harp faculty Marina Roznitovsky Oster and guest artists. The show culminates with a large harp ensemble performance. Sat, 3/11, 7pm. $10. Nightingale Concert Hall, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

NOCTAMBLE: The BAC welcomes back internationally renowned mandolinist

Mar La Fibish and guitarist Bruce Victor, playing traditional Irish and original music. Sat, 3/11, 7pm. $10-$20. Brewery

Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City., (775) 883-1976.

SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH: Colin Ross performs. Sun, 3/12, 10am-2pm. Nevada

Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.,(775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org. 3/11:Leprechaun Crawl You don’t have to be go out head to toe in Irish to participate in the fifth annual pub crawl. Just dress up green and, with a commemorative crawl cup and map, you can as a leprechaun or get free admission to 30 participating bars and nightclubs offering drink specials, costume contests and more. The crawl begins at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, at The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., and Rum Bullions inside the Silver Legacy Resort & Casino, 407 N. Virginia St. The crawl cup and map are $5. Visit http://crawlreno.com.

ONSTAGE

ANNIE, JR.: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the musical based on the

Broadway favorite and well-known comic strip. Annie,Jr.recounts the adventures of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by the sinister Miss Hannigan. Fri-

Sat, 3/10-17, 7:30pm; Sat-Sun through 3/19,

2pm. $5-$18. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 440-1170, www.wildhorsetheater.com.

BAKERSFIELD MIST: Stephen Sachs’ play centers on a 50-something, unemployed bartender living in a trailer park, who’s convinced a painting she bought in a thrift store is a lost masterpiece by

Jackson Pollock worth millions. But when a world-class art expert arrives at her trailer home in Bakersfield to authenticate the painting, he has no idea what he is about to discover. This comedy-drama asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic. Thu-Sat through 3/18, 7pm;

Sun through 3/19, 2pm. $12-$15. Restless

Artists’ Theatre Company, 295 20th St., Sparks, http://rattheatre.org.

GIANTS: How do we surpass the seemingly insurmountable odds of our circumstances? The Alchemists explore this idea and more through prayer, meditation, music, sermon and visual art. Wed, 3/15, 7:30pm. $15-$25. Center for Spiritual Living, Reno, 4685 Lakeside

Drive, www.alchemistmovement.org. MOTHER HICKS: This play is about three outsiders—a foundling girl known only as

Girl, a deaf boy, eloquent in the language of his silence, and an eccentric recluse,

Mother Hicks, who is suspected of being a witch. The tale, told with poetry and sign language, chronicles the journeys of these three to find themselves, and each other, in a troubled time. Thu-

Sat, 3/10-25, 7:30pm; Sat, 3/18, 2pm; Sun

through 3/26, 2pm. $12-$22. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

WORDS TO LIVE BY—AN EVENING WITH

DOROTHY PARKER: Brüka Theatre presents Mary Bennett’s one-woman show, based on the works and life of the 1920s writer, wit and critic Dorothy Parker. The show weaves a collage of dramatic devices and literary slights-of-hand to lure the audience into a world imagined by Dorothy Parker. All tickets are $10 on Artist Night on March 22. There are two Sunday matinees on March 12 and 19 and one Saturday matinee on March 25. The matinee on March 19 will be followed by a talk back with the company and the audience. Thu-Sat, 3/10-3/25, 8pm; Wed, 3/22, 8pm; Sun, 3/12, 3/25. $18-$25. Brüka

Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, http://www.bruka.org.

SPORTS & FITNESS

5TH ANNUAL LEPRECHAUN RACE: This is a

family-friendly 5K run and walk through the Midtown and Wells Avenue districts of Reno. A leprechaun will start after everyone else has begun, giving everyone a generous head start. Sun, 3/12, 8:30am. $15-$35. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., http://race178.com/leprechaunrace. GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through

Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.

Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. If there’s enough snow, this will be a snowshoe hike. There will be a few pairs of snowshoes at the visitor center available for rent. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 3/11, 10am. Galena Creek

Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

RENO 1868 FC: Reno’s professional soccer club Reno 1868 FC takes on the

Sacramento Republic FC. Sat, 3/11, 4pm. $13-$95. Greater Nevada Field, 250

Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000.

CLASSES

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH PRACTICE: Practice

Spanish and improve language skills. Meet other travelers and professionals who are interested in Spanish language and culture. Sat, 3/11, 11:30am. $10 per

class. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, www.trainingconnexion.com.

C@PITAL CODERS: Learn how to code

or improve coding skills at Carson City Library’s new club The C@pital Coders. The club will practice coding through activities using NC Lab, Makey Makey, Scratch and more. Tue, 3/14, 4pm. Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St., Carson City, (775) 887-2244. EMPLOYERS’ RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING MEDICAL & RECREATIONAL

MARIJUANA: As more states legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, many employers are wondering what that will mean for their workplace policies and practices. The challenge for employers is that marijuana is still illegal under federal law and state laws provide different levels of protection, if any, for employees who use it. NAE has gathered a panel of professionals to provide general guidelines for employers and address issues. Thu, 3/9, 8:30am. $49. Nevada Association of Employers, 8725 Technology Way, Ste. A, (775) 329-4241, www.urbanchamber.org.

INTRO TO ZENTANGLE: In this class, guest

artist and certified Zentangle instructor Lise Orwig will demonstrate how to create eight Zentangle patterns using five shapes. By the end of class you will complete two Zentangle tiles using those patterns and the simple method of setting up and executing the drawing of the paper “tiles.” You will also learn some basic shading techniques. All supplies are included. Pre-registration is required for all classes, including payment in full. Sat, 3/11, 10am. $45. Copper Cat Studio, 20 St. Lawrence Ave., www.coppercatstudio.com.

PORTRAIT SOCIETY OF RENO: PSOR meets

every Wednesday. There is painting from life models (no instruction). All artists are welcome. There is a $10 drop-in fee. For more information, email psor2016@gmail. com Wed, 3/15, 9am. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., www.nvfinearts.com. RESIN BEZEL PENDANT: Steampunk artist

Shelly Jackson will help students create their own large, one-of-a-kind pendant while learning basic resin pouring and curing skills. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up 48 hours after workshop or next business day unless they require touch up. Pre-registration is required for all classes including payment in full. Sat, 3/11, 2pm. $40. Copper Cat Studio, 20 St. Lawrence Ave., www. coppercatstudio.com.

SGA STUDENT LIFE AND DEVELOPMENT

WORKSHOP: This workshop will show you how to increase your organization’s attendance and participation for activities and special events. Sponsored by TMCC’s Student Government Association. Fri, 3/10, 11am. Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 240-5943, www.tmcc.edu.

COMMUNITY

BLOOD DONATIONS: Give the gift of life.

Donors must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Ongoing. United Blood Services, 1125

Terminal Way, (775) 324-6454.

COFFEE WITH CASA: Washoe CASA

Foundation presents this casual information session to discuss CASA over coffee, tea or your beverage of choice. Learn more about all of the ways to get involved including becoming a volunteer or a Friend of CASA. Wed, 3/15, 1pm. Free. Swill Coffee and Wine, 3366 Lakeside Court, (775) 574-8820, washoecasafoundation.com.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR HOMELESS PETS:

Tax-deductible donations of blankets, towels and toys for homeless pets may be dropped off. Daily, 11am-6pm. SPCA of Northern Nevada, 4950 Spectrum Blvd., http://spcanevada.org. KNITTING AND CROCHETING CIRCLE: Learn how to knit or crochet or share your skills with others. Join the Sparks Library every Thursday and learn the techniques to start your masterpiece. Thu, 3/9, 4pm. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.

LIFESCAPES: A writing program giving seniors an opportunity to write and share their memoirs. New members are always welcome. Lifescapes is sponsored by the Washoe County Library System,

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), and the UNR Department of English. Thu, 3/9, 10:30am. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.