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10/28:Nevada Day Parade On Oct. 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state union. Every year, the state capital Carson City to join marks the the admission day with a big parade, parties and other special events. The 79th annual parade will feature over 200 entries, including floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers, youth groups, celebrity guests and Burning Man creations. The day’s festivities begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, with a hot air balloon launch on Carson Street near the Carson Mall (weather permitting), followed by the firing of a canon and a flyover of military aircraft to signal the start of the parade at 10 a.m. The procession begins at the intersection of William and Carson streets and concludes about four hours later at the intersection of Stewart and Carson streets. Other Nevada Day celebration highlights include the La Ke Lel Be Nevada Day Pow Wow, the Chili Feed at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Day Beard Contest at McFadden Plaza, and tours of the Governor’s Mansion. Admission is free to most events. Visit nevadaday.visitcarsoncity.com.

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EVENTS

BUILDING SACRED SPACES: Internationally

renowned American sculptor David Best and a group of friends first built a sacred temple out of reclaimed wood and waste from a local toy manufacturer at Burning Man in 2000. Since then, he has been involved in the design of nine temples. Best explores the important collaborative and participatory nature of his works and the experience of planning, building and burning these hallowed spaces to the ground in an emotional spectacle of light and heat. Thu, 10/26, 6pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

CAPITAL COLLAGE: An evening of food, drink and live entertainment celebrating this year’s Nevada Day Parade theme of “Arts & Entertainment.” There will also be a raffle and silent auction. All money raised goes toward public art programming in

Carson City. Fri, 10/27, 7pm. $50. Boys &

Girls Club of Western Nevada, 1870 Russell

Way, Carson City, (775) 687-7410. COSTUMES & COCKTAILS: MRD Foundation

presents this Halloween party featuring gourmet small plates, music by Attic Ratz and prizes for best costumes. Sat, 10/28, 6:30pm. $20-$25. The Bunker VFW Post 9211, 255 Historic Lane, (775) 848-2224, www.mrdglobal.org.

EDUCATOR APPRECIATION PARTY: Come

explore the new opportunities, activities and exhibits available for K-12 students and educators. Meet experts in engineering, science, history, medicine and the aerospace industry. Enjoy free admission to see art, cars and exhibits, including painting and fashion displays, space exhibits like BetheAstronaut, a Mars Rover from NASA, a race car exhibit and a new scavenger hunt, Cars oftheFuture. Sat, 10/28, 9:30am. Free.

National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., www.nevadachallenger.org. HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH: The Reno

Blues Society will hold its 24th annual veterans’ benefit dance on Halloween weekend. There will be a costume contest, raffle prizes, food drive for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and live blues music by Joker’s Wild Blues Band, Blue Haven, the Rick Hammond Band and 9below0. All proceeds will benefit the Adopt-a-Vet Dental program and the Veteran’s Guest House. Sat, 10/28, 6:30pm. $12-$17. Club Cal Neva, 38 E. Second St., www.renoblues.org.

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN BENEFIT BASH:

Community Chest, Inc. will hold its second annual Halloween benefit concert featuring acclaimed musical troubadours The Novelists. Come dressed as your favorite Alicein Wonderlandcharacter in this special Halloween, literary-themed show. Proceeds support CCI programs, including the Storey County Community Library and the Classroom On Wheels mobile rural preschool program. Fri, 10/27, 7:30pm. $30. Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-9311 ext. 115, www.communitychestnevada.net.

LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL: Boys & Girls Clubs

of Western Nevada will participate in a nationwide series of events celebrating and supporting afterschool programs. More than 8,000 events are expected to take place this year across the country and at U.S. military bases worldwide. The local event will include an ice cream social, face painting, games, bounce house, S.T.E.M. labs provided by the University of Nevada, Reno and information on community partners. Thu, 10/26, 4pm. Free. Boys & Girls Club, 1870 Russell Way, Carson City, (775) 882-8820.

NEVADA STATEHOOD BALL: Complete your

celebration of Nevada’s birthday with a light supper and ballroom dancing in the style of Nevada’s early days guided by an expert dance master. Formal wear of any period is welcome. Sat, 10/28, 7pm. $30-$35. Piper’s Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City, (775) 626-8205.

RENO BOWLS FOR RHINOS GALA: The event

includes bowling, dancing, live and silent auctions. Costumes are optional. All proceeds will benefit rhinoceros and cheetah conservation programs. Reno Bowls for Rhinos is an American Association of Zoo Keepers sanctionedevent. Sat, 10/28, 7pm. $36-$50. National Bowling Stadium, 300 Center St., www.renobowlsforrhinos.com.

NEVADA DAY COIN EXCHANGE: The Reno

Coin Club and Nevada State Museum will celebrate Nevada Day with a coin exchange, displays of ancient coins and obsolete U.S. coins and free admission to the museum. Fri, 10/27-Sat, 10/28,

10am. Free. Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 815-8625.

SLAUGHTER HOUSE: The 12th annual haunted house returns with a new attraction, the Terror Train Ride, a 10-minute, frightening train ride through the interior of Greater Nevada field. Thu, 10/26-Sat, 7-11pm; Sun, 10/29, 5-9pm; Mon, 10/30-Tue,

10/31, 7-11pm. $10-$30. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, (775) 885-6999, renofrightfest.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 26, 2017

ALL AGES

ANDELIN FAMILY FARM PUMPKIN PATCH &

CORN MAZE: The farm’s fall festival pumpkin patch features hay rides, a cow train, farm animals, lassoing, a corn shed, a hay bale maze for kids, “cow milking,” sling shooting, hamster wheel, bean bag toss, kids’ corn maze, among other activities and attractions. Pumpkins are not included in the general admission ticket and are priced according to variety and weight. The festival also offers the Corn Creepers Haunted Attraction, Scarecrow Paintball Safari and Zombie Paintball Apocalypse on selected days through Nov. 5. Tickets are $10-$15 for these attractions. The pumpkin patch is open through Oct. 31. Thu, 10/26-Sat, 10/28, 10am-6pm, Tue

10/31, 10am-3pm. $7-$12. Andelin Family Farm, 8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 530-8032, www.andelinfamilyfarm.com.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: Fans of the popular

Thomas&Friendstelevision show can take a 25-minute train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine and meet Sir Topham Hatt, explore the Imagination Station Caboose, create colorful memories in the Coloring Caboose, dine at the P. B. & J. Pullman car and have fun with plenty of other Thomas-themed activities. Fri, 10/27-Sun, 10/29, 10am. $15-$19. Virginia

City Depot, 166 S. F St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0380, www.visitvirginiacitynv.com.

FERRARI FARMS PUMPKIN PATCH: The

pumpkin patch features a five-acre corn maze, hayrides on a tractor-pulled trailer, farm animals, a mechanical bull, and more than 40 varieties of pumpkins and gourds. The pumpkin patch is open Sunday-Thursday, 9:30am-8pm, and Friday-Saturday, 9:30am-10pm, through Oct. 31. There isn’t an entrance fee but activities are individually priced. The pumpkins are all priced according to size. Thu, 10/26-Tue, 10/31, 9:30am. Free.

Ferrari Farms, 4701 Mill St., (775) 9973276, ferrarifarmspumpkinpatch.com.

GOBLIN HALLOWEEN PARADE: Little ghosts

and goblins are invited to walk in the parade on Halloween Day. Check in begins at 4pm at the VC Jerky Company. Tue, 10/31, 5pm. Free. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500.

SAFE TRICK OR TREATING: Bring the family

to check out spooky decorations, visit with Nevada Humane Society staff, volunteers and animals in costume and enjoy indoor trick or treating. Free candy for kids in costume. Tue, 10/31, 4-6:30pm. Free. Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno; 549 Airport Road, Carson City, (775) 856-2000, nevadahumanesociety.org.

TRICK OR TREAT IN THE STREETS: The

National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, holds its annual Halloween event offering trick or treating in a climate-controlled environment. The event includes candy stations, games and admission to the museum. Tue, 10/31, 4:30-7:30pm. $2. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300, www.automuseum.org. TRICKS, TREATS & TREASURES: Costumed

youngsters will get a “treasure map” where they’ll find sweet treats at participating Riverwalk District merchant shops. The ninth annual event also features live music and entertainment. Sat, 10/28, 5-7pm. Free. Riverwalk District and Reno City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., (775) 825-9255, renoriver.org.

ART

ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Nevada

BeautyinAllSeasons.The Artists Co-op Gallery and the Latimer Art Club presents the 10th annual juried and judged miniature art exhibition. The show is open daily through Nov. 8. Thu, 10/26Wed, 11/1, 11am-4pm. Free. Artists Co-op

Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.

CLASSROOM GALLERY, OATS PARK ART CENTER:

HallowedAbsurdities.Mixed-media works by Theodore Waddell. The exhibition runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 10/26-Wed, 11/1. Free. Classroom Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

E.L. WIEGAND GALLERY, OATS PARK ART

CENTER: AmericanLandscapes.Multimedia installation by Willem Volkersz. The show runs through Nov. 18. Thu, 10/26Wed, 11/1. Free. E.L. Wiegand Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.

GALLERY EAST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE

CENTER: AnglesandEavesDeconstructing Architecture.The art exhibition features hard-edge acrylic paintings reflecting the architectural styles of California before the turn of the 20th century. Karen Anable-Nichols creates colorful abstractions based off the angles and geometry of buildings using arbitrary colors to create an exciting juxtaposition between color and form. AnglesandEaves: DeconstructingArchitecturewill be on exhibit Monday-Friday through Dec. 1. Thu, 10/26-Fri, 10/27, Mon, 10/30-Wed, 11/1,

8am-5pm. Free. Gallery East, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.

GALLERY WEST, MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE

CENTER: PreservedLimb,timberand tree-spirit.The art exhibition features paintings of serene, color-drenched environments exploring themes of nature. Artist Jennifer Kapnek uses layers of acrylic paint on recycled wood while incorporating natural elements to reflect concepts of history, endurance, and preservation. The artwork will be on exhibit Monday-Friday through Dec. 1 Thu, 10/26-Fri, 10/27, Mon, 10/30-Wed, 11/1,

8am-5pm. Free. Gallery West, McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264, renoculture.com.

LASTING DOSE TATTOO & ART COLLECTIVE:

AnnualLastingDoseCreepshow.This Halloween-themed, group art show features local artists showing off their creepiest artwork. Sat, 10/28, 8pm. Free. Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective, 888 S. Virginia St., (775) 324-0666.

SIERRA ARTS GALLERY: AnjaUlfeldt—

PerpetualMoment.The first exhibition of Anja Ulfeldt’s work to be shown in Nevada, PerpetualMomentfeatures new kinetic and sound sculptures, as well as the latest site-specific installation in her series of interactive fountains made from upcycled drain pipes. Artist reception on Oct. 26. Thu, 10/26, 6-8pm. Free. Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S. Virginia St., Ste. 120, (775) 329-2787.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY:

Discernment.The art exhibition features work by emerging artist Yanessa Martinez, a local, conceptual artist working primarily in acrylic. The show runs through Nov. 10. The closing reception is on Nov. 8, 6-8pm. Thu, 10/26-Wed, 11/1. Free. The Holland Project Micro Gallery, 945 Record St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

MUSEUMS

WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM: SherlockHolmes

&theClocktowerMystery.A shocking crime has been committed, and Victorian London’s most celebrated detective needs your help to find out “whodunit!” Challenge your powers of observation and deductive reasoning as you work to solve a baffling mystery. The exhibition runs through Oct. 29. Hours are 10am to 4pm Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and noon to 4pm on Sunday. Thu, 10/26Fri, 10/27, Sun, 10/29. $8-$9. Wilbur D. May

Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

MUSIC

GOBLINS & GHOULS CONCERT: The Reno

Pops Orchestra starts its “Season of Adventure” with a family favorite night of goblins, ghouls and other fantastical, musical tricks and treats. Come in costume and be a part of the costume parade. Sat, 10/28, 7pm. Free. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., www.renopops.org.

MASTODON: The metal band performs along with guests Eagles of Death Metal and

Russian Circles. Fri, 10/27, 7pm. $39.50$49.50. Reno Ballroom, 401 N. Center St., (775) 325-7333.

TRICK OR TREAT: The ghostly sounds of

Halloween will fill the air as the Reno

Wind Symphony performs spookythemed musical selections from movies and performances, as well as jazz and marches. This concert will feature music by Danny Elfman, Andrew Lloyd Webber and others. Thu, 10/26, 7:30pm. $10.

Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

RONN MCFARLANE: The Grammy-nominated lutenist strives to bring the lute, the most popular instrument of the Renaissance, into today’s musical mainstream and make it accessible to a wider audience. Fri, 10/27, 7pm. $20 suggested donation. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 200

Island Avenue, www.cgwest.org.

ONSTAGE

FROM THE OLD STREETS OF TRUCKEE: Richard

Blair presents the history of Truckee in the late 1800s through a musical and theatrical performance. Sun, 10/29, 5pm. $45. Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, 10142 Rue Hilltop, Truckee, (530) 587-5711.

GENERATION WE—A HIP-HOPERA: This new

work is a collaboration between Reno band Weapons of Mass Creation, The Potentialist Workshop’s Pan Pantoja and Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company. Based on WMC’s GenerationWE, and coinciding with the release of the final 10 tracks of the album of the double album, this production tells the story of four individuals each in possession of a mysterious silver ticket and each searching for America, but finding a lot more than they bargained for along the way. The story unfolds through theatrical performance, song, rap, poetry and dance. The show runs Thursday-Saturday through Nov. 11. Thu, 10/26-Sat, 10/28, 7:30pm. $15-$18.

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716, generationweglm2017.bpt.me.

LIGHTS OUT COMEDY HALLOWEEN SHOW:

Come dressed up as your favorite TV character, hero or villain and take part in the costume contest while listening to some of the area’s funniest comics, including Nick Josten, Nik Taro, Matt Weigand, Kate Brady, Paul Spock, Adam Terry and Verma Celli. Fri, 10/27, 8pm. Free. Perk Up Coffee Shop, 310 S. Arlington Ave., (775) 250-5696. OUT OF STERNO: Written by Deborah Zoe

Laufer, OutofSternois a coming-of-age play in an AliceinWonderlandworld. It explores the triumph and heartbreak of growing up and the contradictory societal pressures women face just trying to make it across town.

Performances are at 7:30pm Friday-

Saturday through Nov. 11 with an additional performance on Thursday,

Nov. 9 and 2pm matinee performances on Sunday through Nov. 12. Fri, 10/27-Sat, 10/28, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/29, 2pm. $12-$15.

Restless Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th Street, Sparks, (775) 525-3074.

THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND: Brüka Theatre

kicks off its 25th anniversary season with this one-act play by Tom Stoppard. Feuding theater critics Moon and Birdboot, the first a fusty philanderer and the second a pompous and vindictive second stringer, are swept into the whodunit they are viewing. In the hilarious spoof of Agatha Christie-like melodramas that follows, as mists rise about isolated Muldoon Manor, Moon and Birdboot become dangerously implicated in the lethal activities of an escaped madman. Thu, 10/26-Sat, 10/28, 8pm. $18-

$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: TMCC Performing

Arts presents the original rock musical about a wholesome and innocent young couple on a harmless road trip when, by a turn of fate, they run into some unexpected car trouble. After seeking help at the castle of transvestite scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, the naive pair gradually lose their innocence as the night progresses. Performances are at 8pm Friday-Saturday through Nov. 4 with matinee shows at 2pm on Sunday Oct. 29 and Nov. 5. There will be additional shows at 8pm on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and Thursday, Nov. 2. Fri, 10/27-Sat, 10/28, 8pm; Sun, 10/29, 2pm; Tue, 10/31, 8pm. $10-$15. Nell

J. Redfield Performing Arts Center, 505 Keystone Ave., (775) 673-7291.

SPORTS & FITNESS

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through

Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.

Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 10/28, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 8494948, www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

IDLEWILD HEALTH WALKS: These

interpretative walks are a safe and supportive environment designed to offer people in all stages of Alzheimer’s and their care-partners an opportunity to get outdoors, get some exercise and socialize with their peers. Tue, 10/31, 10am. Free. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Office, Idlewild Park, 50 Cowan Drive, (775) 784-1807.

SENIOR HEALTHY WALKING PROGRAM: Center

for Healthy Aging offers a free senior walking program for people 50 years of age and older. Snacks and water will be provided at the walk. Wed, 11/1, 9am. Free. Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, (775) 384-4324.

Monday, October 30 10am-5pm Located in the Silver State Pavilion

COOKS & SAUCIERS • DISHWASHERS • EVS ATTENDANTS FRONT DESK AGENTS • LAUNDRY ATTENDANTS GUEST ROOM ATTENDANTS • RETAIL CASHIERS QUICK SERVE RESTAURANT ATTENDANTS SECURITY OFFICERS (CASINO & LEX) • STEWARDS AND MORE!

Please bring your resume and dress professionally.

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