FOR THE WEEK OF july 13, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. HISTORIC RENO PRESERVATION SOCIETY CEMETERY TOUR: Visit four of Reno’s most historic cemeteries—Pythians, Hillside, The Grand Army of the Republic and the Hebrew Cemetery—and become acquainted with some of their most notable residents. Meet at the Knights of Pythias Hall. Please wear closed shoes suitable for rocky and uneven ground. Reservations required. Tue, 7/18, 6pm. $10 per person, free to HRPS members. Knights of Pythias Hall, 980 Nevada St., (775) 747-4478.
RENO VIDEO GAME SYMPHONY GAME-A-THON: Join the Reno Video Game Symphony for a day of video game-related demos, art, music and game playing. Bring your own console and play for the day or participate in a tournament. The ensemble will play at 7pm to close out the event in a free performance honoring video game music. Sun. 7/16, 10am-8pm. Free. Reno Collective, 1515 Plumas St., rvgsymphony.com.
RENO STREET FOOD: The street food event
Reno Basque Festival
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The 50th annual festival celebrate Basques culture with traditional dancing, food, music and more. Dancers will perform folk dances and provide instruction to audience members so they can join in the fun. There will also be weight-lifting and wood-chopping exhibitions, as well as weight-carrying and bota-drinking contests. Food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and ice cream will be available for purchase. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St. Visit www.renoisartown.com.
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CHEFS AL FRESCO: Top Reno chefs show off their culinary skills as they compete against each other on the patio of Campo Reno. Mon, 7/17, 5:30pm. Free. Campo, 50 N. Sierra St., (775) 737-9555.
39 NORTH MARKETPLACE: This familyfriendly community street fair features local artisans, craftspeople, specialty foods, beverages provided by surrounding local businesses, produce from local farmers, a variety of vendors, live music, healthy eating and cooking demonstrations and lectures, plus the interactive Kids Connect Zone. Thu, 7/13, 4pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue and 10th Street, Sparks, (775) 690-2581, www.39northdowntown.com.
ECSTATIC DANCE: Ecstatic Dance Reno is a Sunday morning dance gathering, where people can embrace community, health and well-being through the practice of free-form dance. The event starts with a 45 minute yoga warm-up and then transitions into the dance, guided by a professional DJ playing a diverse array of dance music. Everything leads up to a sound healing/meditation at the end. Sun, 7/16, 9:30am-12:30pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 750-2447.
ART PAWS: Artown’s only “bring your dog” day features artisans and crafters, pet contests and demonstrations, live music, a beer garden featuring local craft brews and a silent auction and raffle. All proceeds benefit three local animal aid organizations. Sun 7/16, 10am-5pm. Free. McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.renoisartown.com.
BUILDING THE CITY OF DUST: Will Roger Peterson founded the Black Rock City Department of Public Works—a team of several hundred people responsible for pre-event and post-event construction logistics and production at Burning Man. He will share stories about the creation, civic design and future of Black Rock City. Thu, 7/13, 6pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
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FEED THE CAMEL: The mid-week food truck event takes place under the Keystone bridge. Wed, 7/19, 5pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.facebook.com/Feed-TheCamel-256832417824677/.
GOSPEL FEST 2017: This gospel music and
07.13.17
culture festival features entertainment, education, food and fun. There will be performances by men’s quartets, female groups, soloists, mass choirs and more. Sun, 7/16, 6-9pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
features over 30 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors. Local musicians provide free live entertainment each week. The food truck gathering will be held every Friday night through Sept. 29. Fri, 7/14, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665.
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, 7/15, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
SPEED SCIENCE: Northern Nevada Science Alliance has invited scientists to answer questions about science from the public. Like the speed-dating concept, participants will get a limited amount of time to engage with a local scientist, then move on to the next one with yet another question. Multiple disciplines will be represented Thu, 7/13, 6pm. Free. The Basement, 50 N. Virginia St., (775) 8439550, www.facebook.com/NNSciAlliance.
SUPERHERO CRAWL: Revelers ages 21 or
ART WITH FOOD: Create a work of art with healthy snacks and challenge your sense of smell with a “smelly” guessing game in the Sensory Garden. Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for a free family activity in the Sensory Garden, near the train ride in Idlewild Park. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fri, 7/14, 5:30pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 851-5185, www.renoisartown.com.
ARTS FOR ALL SUMMER ART CAMP: Children ages 6-10 years old can enjoy an hour of art, theater and creative movement, July 17-21. $100 includes all five days of camp and supplies. Mon, 7/17, 9am. $100. Arts for All Nevada at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.
DISCOVER FOLKLORICO: Kids ages 6-12 will learn about Mexican folklorico dancing and participate in an art project. Fri, 7/14, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
DISCOVER HULA: Kids ages 6-12 will learn about the traditional dance of Hawaii and participate in an art project. Wed, 7/19, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
DISCOVER ISRAELI DANCING: Kids ages 6-12 will learn about Israeli folk dancing and participate in an art project. Mon, 7/17, 9:30pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 3221538, www.renoisartown.com.
DISCOVER MUSICAL ZOO: JamPro brings in a variety of musical instruments for kids to check out. The presentation will be followed by an art project. Thu, 7/13, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
DISCOVER MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to have some fun with improv and learn more about being a touring actor. An art project follows the presentation. Tue, 7/18, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
SUMMER FAMILY ART FESTIVAL: Arts for
All AGEs
All Nevada holds its annual art festival offering eight art creation stations, face painting, a free book for each child, tours of the historic Lake Mansion and the exhibit Creativity Explored: Abilities in Art. Children with special needs and their family members can attend the festival starting at 9am. No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Sat, 7/15, 10am-2pm. Free. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.
ART BABY BALLERINA: Babies ages 15 months
TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA: Keith Grimbwood
to three years (walking well) are invited to a class just for baby ballerinas. Ballerinas will also create a keepsake handprint craft at this special workshop. Cost is $5 per family. Registration is available at www.creativeartsreno. com. Thu 7/13, 10:30am. $5. The Creative Arts Center, 120 Vine St., (775) 544-5878, www.renoisartown.com.
and Ezra Idlet of the Grammy-nominated group present a fun and musical performance designed especially for children. Mon, 7/17, 5-8pm. Free. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
older who are dressed in a superhero costume will get drink specials and free admission to 13 participating bars and nightclubs with the purchase of a $5 commemorative cup and map. Sat, 7/15, 8pm. $5. Downtown Reno, superherocrawl.com.
ART ARTE ITALIA: Color Fusion: The Art of Dick Marconi. A selection of abstract works by Italian-American artist Dick Marconi. The exhibition runs through July 30. Thu, 7/13-Sun, 7/16, noon-5pm. Free. Arte Italia, 442 Flint St., www.arteitaliausa.org.
ARTIST CO-OP OF RENO: Rockin’ Out Art Show. More than 150 Nevada artists have been invited to share their work in this show to benefit the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. Thu, 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 11am4pm. Free. Artist Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.
BICENTENNIAL PARK: Meet the Artists. The Rotary Club of Reno installed a new sculpture garden late last year featuring six sculptures created by local artists in bronze, granite, mosaics, metal and stone. Meet the artists and learn about their work. Mon, 7/17, 5:30-6:30pm. Free. 400 W. First St., www.renoisartown.com.
CIRCUS CIRCUS: 24-Hour Mural Marathon Competition. In conjunction with Artown, Circus Circus hosts the fourth annual competition in which seven artists will compete for the best mural on the side of the hotel. Three winners will walk away with cash prizes, and their work will be displayed for one year until the following year’s competition. Sat, 7/15-Sun, 7/16, 10am-10am. Free. Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St., (775) 329-0711.
FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS HEADQUARTERS: Wild Nevada Art Exhibit. The exhibit showcases over 40 art pieces from local artists all depicting the beauty of wild Nevada. Artwork will be available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds donated to Friends of Nevada Wilderness to support our ongoing programs. The gallery will be open Monday-Friday through July 31. Thu, 7/13-Wed, 7/19, 10am-4pm. Free. Friends of Nevada Wilderness Headquarters, 1360 Greg St., Suite 111, Sparks, (775) 324-7667.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: Heritage and Hope Quilts. View the work of Hearts & Hands quilters who make quilts for Lutheran World Relief. There will be a display of antique quilts, as well as modern quilts. Fri 7/14, noon-6pm; Sat, 7/15, 10am-6pm, Sun, 7/16, 1-5pm. Free. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 501 California Ave., (775) 329-0696.
NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Jessica Rath Projects. An exhibition runs through Aug. 27; Maynard Dixon The Paltenghi Collections. The artwork is on view through July 16; Miradas Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art. The exhibition runs through July 16; City of Dust: The Evolution of Burning Man. The show runs through Jan. 7; View From the Playa: Photographs by Eleanor Preger. The artwork is on view through Jan. 7. Museum hours are 10am-6pm, Wednesday and Friday through Sunday, and 10am-8pm on Thursday. Thu, 7/13Sun, 7/16; Wed, 7/19, 10am. $1-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
