FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2017 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. HOPS IN THE YARD BEER FEST: The festival features unlimited beer tastings and over 20 handles, food trucks and live entertainment. Sat 8/19, 1pm. $25. MontBleu, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, (775) 588-3515, www.montbleuresort.com/ events/hops-yard-2017-beerfest/.
JOHN LAW ON TALES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CACOPHONY SOCIETY: Law is a primary creator of the Cacophony Society and a co-founder of The Burning Man Festival in the early 1990s. Join the San Francisco native for a lively exploration of Bay Area cultural movements that led to the infamous Cacophony Society Zone Trip #4 to Nevada’s Black Rock Desert on Labor Day weekend 1990. Thu, 8/17, 6pm. $8$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
LEO VILLAREAL ON BLACK ROCK TO BRIDGES:
Reno Greek Fest
8/18:
Get your Greek on this weekend for the annual festival featuring traditional Greek cuisine, dance, music, desserts and imports, including jewelry, clothing and specialty food items. The event takes place from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 18, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, at St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church, 4795 Lakeside Drive. Limited advance tickets are $12, which include $10 of food. Admission at the door is $5 and does not include food purchase. Call 825-5365 or visit renogreekfest.com.
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DOWNTOWN RENO FARMERS’ MARKET: Shoppers can choose from fresh-picked produce, a variety of international food and beverage items, packaged foods, unique arts and crafts, assorted flowers and prepared foods. The market takes place on Thursday through Aug. 24. Tue, 8/22, 4-9pm. Free. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 746-5024, www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com.
2017 TAHOE STAR TOURS: Tahoe Star Tours will meet in Café Blue at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, with the telescopic viewing portion of the evening taking place on the open meadow in the backyard of the property. The resort will offer coffee, hot chocolate and water and access to blankets once the tour moves outside to the meadow for telescopic viewing. Fri, 8/18, 8:15pm. $20-$40. The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe, 13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court, Truckee, www.tahoestartours.com.
FEED THE CAMEL: The fourth annual food truck gathering features some of the best food trucks in the Truckee Meadow and local beer. The event happens every Wednesday through August. Wed, 8/23, 5pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, www.facebook.com/Feed-TheCamel-256832417824677/.
BETWEEN THE LYRICS 2—CELEBRATION OF HIP HOP: This pop-up show is a celebration of all things hip hop, showcasing works by local artists and their interpretations of iconic verses from the span of hiphop history. This year, the show will focus on verses with a socio-political stance. More than 40 local artists have contributed pieces to the show with lyrics from Lauryn Hill, Run the Jewels, KRS-One and many others. DJ Peach Sprite will spin hip-hop jams. Partial proceeds from the show and artwork sales will help fund future arts and music programming at the Holland Project. Sat, 8/19, 7pm. $5 donation. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.
CARSON CITY GHOST WALKING TOUR: Hear
THE FOLK & THE LORE: This multimedia project aims to collect, archive and tell stories from Reno and throughout the region through photography, short films, and live storytelling events that will be held regularly at the Nevada Museum of Art. This month’s event features an evening of storytelling and films based on The Playa—Stories from Burning Man. Sat, 8/19, 5pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
HOLI FESTIVAL OF COLORS: The festival
about lingering spirits, paranormal stories and gossip from the past during this guided walking tour of downtown Carson City’s historic homes and businesses. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Sat, 8/19, 6:30pm. $15-$20, free for children under age 3. Corner of Third and Curry streets, Carson City, (775) 348-6279, carsoncityghostwalk.com.
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features interactive dance, live mantra bands, DJs, yoga, color throws, food and happy vibes. Sat, 8/19, 11am. $6-$37, free admission for children age 12 and younger. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (801) 787-1510, www.festivalofcolorsusa.com.
Villareal is a pioneer in the use of LEDs and custom computer software and is best known for his light sculptures and architectural, site-specific works. He first attended Burning Man in 1994, which inspired him to begin creating immersive experiences on a larger scale. Join Villareal as he discusses his long association with Burning Man, his San Francisco Bay Lights installation on the San Francisco Bay Bridge and his recently awarded commission to illuminate 17 bridges over the Thames River in London. Sun 8/20, 4-5pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
NORTHERN NEVADA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL: The inaugural festival celebrates ancient Chinese culture, sport and the natural wonders of the RenoSparks region. Festivities include a health and wellness village, a kids’ zone and various vendors, exhibitors, food trucks and artisans. Sat, 8/19, 8am. Free. Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks, (855) 496-2628, www.gwndragonboat.com.
RENO ART FEST ON THE RIVER: The festival celebrates local artists in downtown Reno with an outdoor, open-air art market, family-friendly entertainment, a beer garden, wine tasting by the Riverwalk Merchants Association and local food trucks. Sat, 8/19-Sun, 8/20, 10am. Free. City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia Street, (775) 7717004, www.facebook.com/RenoArtFest.
RENO COIN CLUB MEETING: David Elliott will give a presentation on Jewish coins— from the end of the Babylonian captivity to Israeli coins. All ages welcome. Early bird prizes, quarter pot, raffle and more. Tue, 8/22, 7pm. Free. Denny’s, 205 Nugget Ave., Sparks, www.renocoinclub.org.
RENO STREET FOOD: The gourmet street food event features over 30 gourmet food, craft dessert, beer, wine and mixed drink vendors and entertainment by local musicians each week through Sept. 29. Fri, 8/18, 5pm. Free. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 825-2665.
SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: 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, 8/19, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.
TASTE & LISTEN POP-UP DINNER: Local Trails & Vistas artist Nancy Tieken Lopez and the Stella Kitchen Team led by Chef Ben Knox of The Cedar House Sport Hotel will create a pop-up dinner exhibition titled “Taste & Listen.” Chef Knox will prepare food while being inspired by the music of India, Spain and Africa. Dinner guests will enjoy a five-course meal with live music from three continents to create a musical dinner experience as art. Sat, 8/19, 6:30pm. $110 and up. The Cedar House Sport Hotel, 10918 Brockway Road, Truckee, (775) 746-0717.
TRUCKEE THURSDAYS: Historic Downtown Truckee transforms into an exciting street fair featuring local and regional artisans, food trucks, a beer garden and live music. Thu, 8/17, 5pm. Free. Historic Downtown Truckee, 10065 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, www.truckeethursdays.com.
WASHOE READS—THE ORPHAN MASTER’S SON: Washoe County Library System, in partnership with Nevada Humanities, presents a community-wide read of Adam Johnson’s The Orphan Master’s Son. Book discussions will take place in three parts at several library locations through Sept. 15, culminating with the 4th Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on Sept. 16 at venues throughout the Downtown Reno Arts Corridor. Thu, 8/17, 8pm. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200, nevadahumanities.org.
THE WAY IT WAS RODEO: The event features bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton bustin,’ jump motorcycles and more. Sat, 8/19-Sun, 8/20, 1pm. $10-$60. Virginia City Fairgrounds, 458 F St., Virginia City, (775) 847-7500.
WINE & RIBS: The Community Health Alliance’s sixth annual benefit includes wine from Whispering Vine & Wine and dinner by Famous Dave’s. Sat, 8/19, 5pm. $60. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 870-4356, www.chanevada.org.
ART ART INDEED: Fantastic Rubbish Locality and Progress, Fragments & Reflection. Art Indeed Gallery is open for the Third Saturday Wine Walks on Aug. 19. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 5:30-7pm. Sat, 8/19, 1:30-5pm. Free. Art Indeed, 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.
ART SOURCE GALLERY: Moving the World— Once, Twice, Nevermore. The gallery features the permanent art installation by artist Yuyu Yang, as well as Art Source Gallery’s art collection. Thu, 8/17-Wed, 8/23, 10am. Free. Art Source Gallery, 2195 S. Virginia St., Ste. 102, (775) 828-3525.
ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Open Spaces and Special Places—The Art of Conservation. This benefit art show and sale for Nevada Land Trust runs through Aug. 31. Thu, 8/17-Wed, 8/23, 11am4pm. Free. Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.
COURTHOUSE GALLERY, CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE: Industrial Art Sports Edition. Capital City Arts Initiative’s latest exhibition features the design work of five Northern Nevada sports equipment designers and manufacturers. The show runs through Sept. 28. The gallery is open Monday-Friday. Thu, 8/17-Fri, 8/18; Mon, 8/21-Wed, 8/23, 8am-5pm. Free. Courthouse Gallery, Carson City Courthouse, 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.
HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Where The Shadow Catches You. This month’s exhibition features work by Nathaniel Benjamin, Summer Orr and Rita Salt. Consisting of printmaking, ceramic and textile pieces, Where the Shadow Catches You takes viewers on a trip through the artists’ combined memories where trauma lingers and attempts to reconcile or at least bandage the pains of the past. The artist reception is on Aug. 17, 6-8pm. The show is open Tuesday-Friday through Aug. 25. Thu, 8/17-Fri, 8/18; Tue, 8/22-Wed, 8/23, 3-6pm. Free. Holland Project Gallery, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.
METRO GALLERY: Desert Dreams. Peter Ruprecht’s photography attempts to capture the natural spirit of people and places all across the world. Desert Dreams runs Aug. 21-Oct. 6. Gallery hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Reception is Aug. 22, 5-7pm. Mon, 8/21-Wed, 8/23, 8am-5pm. Free. Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-2417.
NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY: A 40-Year Collection of the Art of Lady Jill. Plein air watercolorist Lady Jill Mueller presents works from her personal collection over the last 40 years. This display will be up until Oct. 25. Library hours are 10am6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am-7pm on Wednesday and 11am-5pm on Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Thu, 8/17-Sat, 8/19; Mon, 8/21-Wed, 8/23. Free. Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive, (775) 787-4100.
REID HOUSE GALLERY AND STUDIO: Constructing Memories. DJD Foundation/ Art Heals War Wounds presents this show of fiber art by Lynda Yuroff and Luana Ritch. The exhibition runs through Aug. 31. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, noon6pm. Thu, 8/17, Sat, 8/19-Sun, 8/20, Tue, 8/22, noon. Free. Reid House Gallery and Studio, 515 Court St., (775) 391-2668.
RENO ART WORKS: RAW Open Studios. Meet the artists, explore the studios and buy local art. Sat, 8/19, noon. Free. Reno Art Works, 1995 Dickerson Road, (775) 3910278, www.renoartworks.org.
SIERRA ROOM AT CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER: Dylan Silver Tahoe Clarity. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents a photography exhibition by artist Dylan Silver. The artwork will on view in the gallery through Nov. 9. The Sierra Room is open Monday-Thursday. Thu, 8/17, Mon, 8/2-Wed, 8/23, 5-8pm. Free. Sierra Room at Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 283-7421, www.arts-initiative.org.
