FOR THE WEEK OF july 20, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. HRPS—MANSIONS ON THE BLUFF: Walk past historical Reno homes located on Court, Ridge and upper California streets, and learn about the senators and merchants who made early Reno “The Biggest Little City in the World.” Bring water and wear comfortable shoes. Tour begins at the McCarran House. Look for a sign-up sheet on Court Street. Reservations can also be made online. Sat, 7/22, 8-10am. $10, free for Historic Reno Preservation Society members. McCarran House, 401 Court St., (775) 747-4478, www.historicreno.org.
IN NEVADA I WISH TO SAY: Nevada Humanities celebrates civic engagement and community dialogue with the launch of “In Nevada I Wish to Say,” a statewide creative project by North Carolina-based artist Sheryl Oring. Oring will set up an “office” and manual typewriter in front of the “Believe” sculpture at Reno’s City Plaza and invite passersby to dictate a postcard to the President of the United States. The messages will be typed in duplicate with the original being sent to the White House. Thu, 7/20, 4-7pm; Sat, 7/22, 4-7pm. Free. City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6587.
MY YEAR BEHIND THE LENS: Reno-based
Che Malambo
7/25:
Artown presents a performance by the all-male dance group from Argentina. Che Malambo excites audiences through precise footwork and rhythmic stomping, drumming of the bombos and singing and whirling boleadoras (lassos with stones on the end), presenting a thrilling, percussive dance and music spectacle. The free show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. Call 322-1538 or visit www.renoisartown.com.
nature photographer Jeff Lock presents a slideshow of his travels across the West. Thu, 7/20, 6pm. Free. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128, www.renoisartown.com.
THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GREATER SAGEGROUSE: Katie Andrle will talk about her work studying the Greater sage-grouse, a bird species that has been in decline in recent years. Sat, 7/22, 2pm. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.
NEVADA HUMANITIES SALON: Artist Sheryl
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CARSON CITY GHOST WALKING TOUR: Carson City’s history is explored and theatrically relived in this series of evening walking tours led by Madame Curry, a ghostly, witty and fictional character named after the widow of one of Carson City’s founders Abe Curry. Hear about lingering spirits, paranormal stories and gossip from the past. This is a guided walking tour of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sat, 7/22, 6:30pm. $15-$20. Corner of Third and Curry streets, Carson City, (775) 348-6279, carsoncityghostwalk.com.
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. The market is open Thursday evenings through Aug. 17. There will not be a marketplace on Aug. 10 due to Hot August Nights. Thu, 7/20, 4pm. Free. Victorian Square, Victorian Avenue and 10th Street, Sparks, (775) 690-2581, www.39northdowntown.com.
CHEFS AL FRESCO: Top Reno chefs show off their culinary skills as they compete against each other on the patio of Campo Reno. Mon, 7/24, 5:30pm. Free. Campo, 50 N. Sierra St., (775) 737-9555.
ART ON THE PLAYA AND BEYOND—COMMUNITY, PARTICIPATION AND INTERACTIVITY: Crimson Rose joins Maria Partridge to tell the story of public art and civic activity in Black Rock City and beyond. Interactive Community Collaboration is the context for creativity that blurs the distinction between audience and art form. People are transformed from spectator to participant and are given permission to become active contributors to the creative process. Sat, 7/22, 2-3pm. $12 general admission, $8 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
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THE HAMMER OF WITCHES BOOK READING:
07.20.17
Begoña Echeverria of the band NOKA gives a presentation on the burning of Basque “witches” in 1610. She will include passages from her historical novel The Hammer of Witches. Following the readings, NOKA will perform Basque witch songs. If time allows, a Q&A session will follow. Wed, 7/26, 7pm. Free. Sparks Museum & Cultural Center, 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144.
Oring will participate in “Activating Democracy: I Wish to Say.” The evening will feature Oring in conversation with Alison Gaulden, internship coordinator and lecturer at the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. Audience members will be invited to participate in a Q&A session with Oring, followed by a reception. Fri, 7/21, 6pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.
NORTHERN NEVADA PRIDE FESTIVAL: Build our Center hosts the annual parade and festival. The free parade will travel down California Avenue, starting on the corner of Humboldt Street, and end at Wingfield Park, where the festival will take place. There will be live music and entertainment on two stages, food vendors, educational and service booths and a memorial art project that will be sent to Orlando, Florida. Sat, 7/22, 11am-6pm. $5 donation for festival admission. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., northernnevadapride.org.
RENO STREET FOOD: The street food event 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, 7/21, 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, 7/22, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
SPARKS HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH AND SIGNING: Explore the history of Nevada’s railroad town in Sparks, Joyce M. Cox’s latest book in her Images of America series. She will sign copies of her book at this book launch event. Thu, 7/20, 5pm. Free. Sparks Museum & Cultural Center, 814 Victorian Ave, Sparks, (775) 355-1144, sparksmuseum.org.
LIFE CHANGING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ICE CREAM SOCIAL: This ice cream social will be held on the site of a future playground on Spokane Street featuring art by children who live in the neighborhood and music by local musicians. Sat, 7/22, 11am. Free. 601 Spokane St., (775) 8132339, www.renoisartown.com.
NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT: Prowl through the garden and use all your senses to discover nature’s surprises in a fun scavenger hunt. Create a bright tissue paper sun catcher to take home. Join Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful for this family activity in the Sensory Garden, near the train ride at Idlewild Park. Children should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fri, 7/21, 5:30pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 851-5185.
THE STORY OF RENO, 1868-1991: Hear about the railroad coming to Reno, the mining booms, the V&T railroad, Reno’s reputation as a sin city with gambling, divorce and uncomplicated weddings, the history of the Reno arch and more. Following the multimedia presentation, attendees may roam the galleries. Wed, 7/26, 11am. Free. Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia St., (775) 688-1190, www.renoisartown.com.
WANDERLUST FESTIVAL: The four-day event celebrates yoga, meditation, music, nature and cameraderie. Thu, 7/20-Sun, 7/23. $45-$505. Squaw Valley Resort, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206, www.wanderlust.com/ festivals/squawvalley.
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, 7/20-Sun, 7/23, 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, 7/20-Wed, 7/26, 11am4pm. Free. Artist Co-op of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.
BICENTENNIAL PARK: Meet the Artists. The
All AGEs ART BABY URBAN ART WALK: Children of all ages and families are invited to participate in this gentle, 1-mile, artistled hike of the downtown art installations. The tour begins at the courtyard of the McKinley Arts Center and continues along the river walk. Thu, 7/20, 10am. Free. McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 544-5878.
DISCOVER GYMNASTICS: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to watch a gymnastics exhibition by Flips Gymnastics. The first hour of the program is a discover activity and the second hour is an art project presented by the Sierra Arts Foundation. Instructions for the art project are presented at 10:30am. Wed 7/26, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 322-1538.
DISCOVER SING-A-LONGS WITH DAVID AND GRACE HAYES: The father-and-daughter duo gives a musical presentation, followed by an art project designed for ages 6-12. Tue, 7/25, 9:30am. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.renoisartown.com.
THE FROG KING PUPPET SHOW: The Frog King is a Brothers Grimm fairytale about faithfulness, loyalty, keeping promises and transforming one’s self. Sat, 7/22, 10:30am. Free. Nevada Sage Waldorf School, 565 Reactor Way, (775) 348-6622, www.renoisartown.com.
Rotary Club of Reno installed a new sculpture garden 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, 7/24, 5:30-6:30pm. Free. Bicentennial Park, 400 W. First St., (775) 829-2810, www.renoisartown.com.
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 ongoing programs. The gallery will be open Monday-Friday through July 31. Thu, 7/20-Fri, 7/21; Mon, 7/24-Wed, 7/26, 10am-4pm. Free. Friends of Nevada Wilderness Headquarters, 1360 Greg St., Suite 111, Sparks, (775) 324-7667, www.nevadawilderness.org/artown.
REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO: Veterans Art Project Selected Works. DJD Foundation/Art Heals War Wounds presents this art show through July 29. Art purchases benefit DJD Foundation. Thu
7/20, noon-6pm; Sat, 7/22, 1-5pm; Tue, 7/25, noon-6pm. Free. Reid House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668.
RENO TOWN MALL: Meet The Nevada Makers. Meet and watch artists and crafters create their work every Saturday during Artown. Sat, 7/22, 11am-4pm. Free. Reno Town Mall, 4100 S. Virginia St., (775) 8461788, www.renoisartown.com.
