FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 25, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. ARTIST CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Myriad of Miniatures. Myriad of Miniatures. Artist Co-op members and invited guests have created small gems in a variety of subjects. The show runs through May 31. Thu, 5/25-Wed, 5/31, 11am-4pm. Free. Artist Co-op Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 3228896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.
CARSON CITY VISITORS BUREAU: Great Basin Native Artists. Featured artists are Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose and Topah Spoonhunter. The show runs through June 19. Thu,
5/25-Sat, 5/27, 9am; Mon, 5/29-Wed, 5/3, 9am. Carson City Visitors Bureau, 716 N.
Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-7410.
MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER:
Animal Ark Cheetah 500 Race and Raptor Adventures
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Watch the sleek felines run at top speeds, completely off leash, during Animal Ark’s first cheetah race of the season. Visitors must be age 8 and older to attend. Attendees will also get to see the other animal residents at the Ark prior to the run. The event often sells out, so call ahead to RSVP. Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors and $30 for children ages 8-16. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28. If you can’t make it to the race, the wildlife sanctuary has another fun event lined up on Monday, May 29. Raptor Adventures features local falconers Jim and Kathleen Tigan, whose falcons, hawks and owls will fly over the audience at the Ark’s amphitheater, located behind the playground and parking lot. The show begins at 11 a.m. An extra $3 per person will be added to the admission price of $11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $7.50 for children ages 3-12. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 25 miles north of Reno at 1265 Deerlodge Road. Call (775) 970-3431 or visit http://animalark.org.
Animalia—Jennifer Wildermuth Reyes. Wildermuth Reyes’ work focuses 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 through June 16. Thu, 5/25-Fri, 5/26, 9am-5pm; Mon 5/29-Wed 5/31, 9am-5pm. Free; Historic Fort Churchill Robert Rollins. Photographer Robert Rollins seeks to tell stories with his iconic imagery of the American West—and in this case, the historic Fort Churchill. The exhibition runs through June 16. Thu, 5/25-Fri, 5/26; Mon, 5/29-Wed, 5/31, 9am-5pm. Free; My Nevada in Black & White 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, 5/25-Fri, 5/26, 9am5pm; Mon, 5/29-Wed, 5/31, 9am-5pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264.
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MONARCHS IN MY YARD: Explore monarch butterflies with presenter Becky Colwell. See photographs taken in her garden while learning about these unique and endangered butterflies, their life cycle, generations and migration, as well as how to create your own monarch habitat. Sat, 5/27, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.
CARSON CITY GHOST WALKING TOUR: Carson City’s history is explored and theatrically relived in the annual series of evening walking tours led by Madame Curry, a ghostly, witty and fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry. Hear about lingering spirits, paranormal stories and gossip from the past during this guided walking tour of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. These scheduled tours leave rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sat, 5/27, 6:30pm. $15-$20. Corner of Third & Curry streets, Carson City, (775) 3486279, carsoncityghostwalk.com.
RENO BEER CRAWL: This event takes place the fourth Saturday of every month. Attendees can sample domestic, nationally recognized and locally distributed craft beers across 15+ different bars and restaurants all within walking distance in downtown Reno. Sat 5/27, 2pm. $5. The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., (775) 322-7373, renobeercrawl.com.
CELEBRATION OF HEROES PARADE: Virginia City pays tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the United States’ armed forces at its annual Memorial Day Parade. Sat 5/27, noon. Free. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.
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street food event features over 30 food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. Reno Street Food will be held every Friday through Sept. 29. Fri, 5/26, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665, www.facebook.com/ RenoStreetFood.
SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack 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, 5/27, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
V&T STEAM TRAIN KICKOFF: The V&T Railroad offers daily scenic, narrated steam and diesel train rides winding through the hills of the Comstock from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back. Visit website for a schedule. Sat, 5/27, 8am. $5-$12.50. Virginia Truckee 1870 Depot, 166 F St., Virginia City, www.virginiatruckee.com.
ART ARTE ITALIA: Color Fusion The Art of Dick Marconi. The exhibition features a selection of abstract works by ItalianAmerican artist Dick Marconi. The show runs through July 30. Thu, 5/25-Sun, 5/28, noon. Free. Arte Italia, 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0313, www.arteitaliausa.org.
Center Spring Exhibition. 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. Fri, 5/26-Sun, 5/28. 11am4pm. Free. St. Mary’s Art Center, 55 N. R St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7774, stmarysartcenter.org.
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. Her artwork will be on display through May 26. Thu, 5/25-Fri 5/26, 3-6pm. Free. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.
WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: Honoring Mother Nature Art Exhibition & Sale. This new art exhibition from the Sierra Watercolor Society will feature a variety of watercolor paintings that depict plants, nature, flowers and other spring themes. All art will be available for purchase. Visitors are invited to vote for their favorite painting to win the “People’s Choice Award.” The show runs through June 4. Thu, 5/25-Sun, 5/28, 10am; Wed, 5/31, 10am. Free. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
MUsEUMs NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: The Altered Landscape Selections from the Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection. On display through July 5; The John and Mary Lou Paxton Collection. On view through June 4; Maynard Dixon The Paltenghi Collections. On view through July 16; Miradas Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art. On display through July 16; Peter Stichbury Anatomy of a Phenomenon. On view through May 28; Spinifex—Aboriginal Paintings from the Robert Kaplan and Margaret Levi Collection. On display through May 28. Thu, 5/25-Sun, 5/28; Wed, 5/31, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St, (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM (THE DISCOVERY): Science Underground. Located on the museum’s lower level, Science Underground features an eclectic, subterranean collection of exhibits from The Discovery’s first five years, including big, blue building blocks, Electrosketch, Nano Science, an oversized Nevada puzzle, the Tube-o-Phone and a walking piano; A T. rex Named Sue. At 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this exhibition that also features hands-on and digital interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s amazing past and explore the field of paleontology. The show runs through Jan. 15. Sat, 5/27-Wed, 5/31, 10am. $10$12. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, www.nvdm.org.
FILM 3-MINUTE FILM COMPETITION SCREENING: The Holland Project, KNPB and the Nevada Museum of Art present a screening of the top films created by local filmmakers of all ages who were selected by a team of jurors. Cast your vote for your favorite film. Thu, 5/25, 6pm. $5. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
MUsIC DANGERMUFFIN: The South Carolina Americana-rock group brings its tour to Carson City. Sat, 5/27, 7pm. $15$25. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, breweryarts.org.
