FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 11, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. MOTHER’S DAY TEA: Bring your mother (or grandmother or aunt) for a special treat of tea and cookies. Sat 5/13, 1pm. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.
REPTILES OF THE AMERICAS: Join presenter Noah Peitz as he introduces numerous reptiles of the Americas. Learn how these animals survive in the wild, as well as how they hunt, eat and where they sleep, and find out what it’s like to keep reptiles as pets. Not only will you be able to see these unique reptiles, but you will be able to handle many of them. Sat 5/13, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 8494948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.
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The special events season gets underway this weekend with the third annual outdoor sculpture festival. The event features more than 30 large-scale sculptures, interactive art installations, vendors, food trucks, wellness and activity gardens, kids’ activities, live music and other entertainment along 10 blocks in downtown Reno. The fun continues into the night with concerts and DJ sets at several downtown bars and nightclubs, including 1up, 3rd Street Bar, Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel and the Trocadero. The center of the action takes place at the ReTrac Plaza, 301 N. Virginia St., between the Whitney Peak Hotel and the Eldorado Resort Casino. Festival hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 14. Admission is free to daytime events. Late-night concerts range from $10 for individual shows to $108 for a weekend pass. For details, visit sculpturefest.com or freshbakin.com.
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. Sat 5/13, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
SPANISH CONVERSATION WINE & APPETIZERS: A monthly free event organized by Training Connexion for English speakers to practice Spanish in a relaxed and casual setting. Bring your favorite wine or recipe. Thu, 5/11, 6pm. Free. Training Connexion, 4600 Kietzke Lane, (775) 2246271, www.meetup.com/Reno-SpanishLanguage-and-Culture-Meetup/.
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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, 5/13, 10am-5pm. Free. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
2ND ANNUAL TAMANO (SPRING) CRAFT FAIR: The craft fair features beaded items, artwork, books, blankets, jewelry and more made by local and regional Native American craft vendors. Fri, 5/12-Sat, 5/13, 10am. Free. Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, 34 Reservation Road, (775) 4423939, www.nevadaindianterritory.com.
5TH ANNUAL SPRING HORSE EXPO: The event features local horse organizations, local vendors and breed and discipline demonstrations. Sat, 5/13, 10am. Free. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 849-0120.
LAKE MANSION GUIDED TOURS CELEBRATION: The Lake Mansion celebrates Historic Preservation Month with free guided tours on Fridays through May 19. No registration required. Park in the Lake Mansion lot off Arlington Avenue (or accessible street parking on Flint Street) and enter the mansion from the Flint Street side. Tours last 20-30 minutes. Fri 5/12, noon. Free, donations welcome. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH GALLERY TOUR: A feature gallery tour and informal conversation completely in Spanish. Thu 5/11, 5pm. $1-$10 gallery admission, free for students with ID. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
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THE GREAT RENO BIKE SWAP: This community event is a venue for people selling bikes and equipment on consignment. All sellers receive 80 percent of the sales price. The Great Reno Bike Swap will retain 20 percent. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Kids Bike Program and colon cancer awareness through the Nevada Colon Cancer Partnership. Sat 5/13, 10am. Free. Idlewild Park, Snowflake Pavilion, 1805 Idlewild Drive, (775) 846-7146.
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famous monster truck tour features Mutant driven by Steven Sims, Grave Digger driven by Pablo Huffaker, Monster Mutt driven by Kevin Crocker, Nitro Menace driven by Darren Migues and Jailbird driven by Kaylyn Migues. Trucks/ drivers subject to change. Fri, 5/12, 7pm; Sat, 5/13, 1pm & 7pm; Sun 5/14, 1pm. $15$30, $10 parking fee. Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., www.monsterjam.com.
Marconi. A visual exhibit features a vibrant selection of abstract works by Italian-American artist Dick Marconi. The exhibition is on view through July 30. Thu, 5/11-Sun, 5/14, noon. Free. Arte Italia, 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0313.
ARTIST CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Myriad of Miniatures. Artist Co-op members and invited guests have created small gems in a variety of subjects for this show. The show continues through May 31. Thu, 5/11-Wed, 5/17, 11am. Free. Artist Co-op Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.
BIBO CAFE: Woke Closing Reception. The focus of this group exhibit is to bring awareness to some of the key issues young people are facing today, specifically from the viewpoint of young people under 21 who identify as female, trans, non-binary and POC. Each artist uses various mediums and their distinct voice and style to touch on some of the social issues that are important to them. Artists include A. Benedict, Maya Claiborne, Ana McKay, Ally Messer, Katera Neil, Lupe Reyes and Payton Williams. The closing reception is May 12. The exhibition will be on view through May 13. Fri, 5/12, 6-8pm. Free. Bibo Cafe, 945 Record St., (775) 250-8811, www.hollandreno.org.
CCAI COURTHOUSE GALLERY: From the Ground Up. The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents work by artist Gil Martin. The exhibit will be in the gallery through May 24. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon, 5/15-Wed, 5/17, 8am. Free. 885 E. Musser St., Carson City., www.arts-initiative.org.
CARSON CITY VISITORS BUREAU: Great Basin Native Artists. Featured artists are Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The exhibition runs through June 19. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon, 5/15-Wed, 5/17, 9am. Free. 716 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-7410, visitcarsoncity.com
THE HOLLAND PROJECT: Hollow Home. Michelle Laxalt’s newest body of work combines materials such as clay, fabric and hair to create abstract sculptural and textile pieces that serve as reminders of the human body and pay homage to all its glorious complexity, strength and vulnerable fragility. The exhibition runs through May 26 with an opening reception on May 11, from 6-8pm. Thu,
5/11-Fri, 5/12, 3-6pm; Tue, 5/16-Wed, 5/17, 3-6pm. Free. 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.
MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Animalia: Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes. Interdisciplinary artist Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes’s work focuses primarily on animals and how they correspond to development of human culture and thought-process. The exhibit places emphasis on temporarily pausing life and creating sacred spaces for these animals. The exhibition runs from through June 16. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon 5/15-Wed 5/17, 8am. Free; Historic Fort Churchill Robert Rollins. Metro Gallery in City Hall hosts photographer Robert Rollins. Rollins seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West—and in this case, the historic Fort Churchill, located on U.S. Highway 95-A, near Silver Springs, Nevada. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon, 5/15-Wed, 5/17, 9am. Free.; My Nevada in Black & White Will Barber. Gallery East hosts photographer Will Barber. As an environmental scientist, Barber has a way of seeing the “ordered chaos” of our natural surroundings, and visually expresses this concept through focusing on single elements and letting the viewer focus on the multiple aspects of the photographs. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon, 5/15-Wed, 5/17, 8am. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.
THE POTENTIALIST WORKSHOP: Hot Pursuit of Happiness. The installation is the result of an eight-month road trip undertaken by videographer ACVilla and composer/ keyboardist Thollem McDonas, aka Silver Ochre, who traveled across the lower 48 states from April through November last year, creating an artistic experience of what this country is today. As they traveled they created seven monthly episodes with unique original soundtracks. These will be looped on seven screens simultaneously. Thu, 5/11, 7pm. $10. The Potentialist Workshop, 836 E. Second St., www.facebook.com/PPPWS.
REID HOUSE GALLERY, STUDIO AND GIFT SHOP: Grit N Grace Exhibition & Art Sale. DJD Foundation for Freedom of Expression presents the work of Susie Deese on display through May 24. Susie Deese’s assemblage work stems from the love of old, damaged, forgotten and discarded items. The process is her quest to bring a revival story to these castoffs. It’s a method of tinkering until the moment when the story has unfolded. A portion of the sales benefits DJD Foundation for Freedom of Expression. Exhibit and art sales: Tuesday and Thursday, 10am3pm, Sunday, noon-5pm. Reception: May 13. Sat, 5/13, 3-7pm. Free. 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668.
SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY IN THE CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Additions Recent Permanent Collection Acquisitions. Over the past year, University Galleries has added three major collections of art in addition to several individual acquisitions to the Department of Art’s permanent collection. This show reviews the highlights of these exhibitions, including large-scale paintings by Richard Etts, several dozen photographs including works by contemporary artists Joel Meyerowitz, Paul Sepuya and Darryl Curran, ceramic sculpture by Mary Bowron, beaded baskets by Rebecca Eagle, and Southwest ceramic pottery. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/16; Mon, 5/15-Wed, 5/17, noon. Free.; Tree Lines. Valerie Cohen’s exhibition features pen and ink line drawings of pine trees growing at or near the timberline in the Sierra Nevada and White Mountain Ranges of Eastern California. Thu, 5/11-Fri, 5/12; Mon, 5/15Wed, 5/17, noon. Free. Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.
SPARKS MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER: Valeriy Kagounkin Retrospective. The Sparks Museum & Cultural Center is proud to present the work of Russianborn artist Valeriy Kagounkin, on display through May 13. Kagounkin’s paintings concentrate on the indigenous natives of Russia and Siberia, as well as the native people of North America and those who built the American West. Thu, 5/11-Sat, 5/13; Tue, 5/16-Wed, 5/17, 11am. Free. 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144, sparksmuseum.org.
ST. MARY’S ART CENTER: St. Mary’s Art Center Spring Exhibition. The show features artwork by Monika Piper Johnson, Ronnie Rector, Will Barber, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anthony Arevalo, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works and Pura Vida Sierras Art. The exhibition runs through May 28. Fri, 5/12-Sun, 5/14, 11am. Free. 55 N. R St., Virginia City, stmarysartcenter.org.
THE WEDGE CERAMICS STUDIO: Mother’s Day Weekend Event Petals & Pottery. Choose from hundreds of handmade vases and fresh cut flowers to make a one-of-akind flower arrangement with or for your mom. Prices vary and the flowers are included in the price of the vase. There will be other ceramic artwork for sale. Sat, 5/13-Sun, 5/14, 10am. Free. The Wedge Ceramics Studio, 2095 Dickerson Road, www.thewedgeceramics.com.
