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12/16:Merry Days & Holly Nights Opening Ceremonies Squaw Valley Resort holds its second annual holiday celebration, which kicks off this weekend with a parade led by Santa Claus in a one-horse, open sleigh through Squaw’s “Ye Olde Christmas Village” en route to the KT Base Bar. The Glowstick Parade will begin at the KT Deck and proceed to Merry Wonderland (a.k.a. the Olympic Village Lodge). Fire dancers will display a daring dance leading to the illumination of the Winter Walk. Santa will continue the parade to Merry Wonderland where guests can look at the ice garden, listen to music by the Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus and enjoy savory treats as part of Taste of Squaw—a complementary tasting of signature items offered by Squaw’s Village and Mountain dining establishments. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Squaw Valley Resort, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley. Other holiday-themed events will continue through the end of December. Call (800) 403-0206 or visit squawalpine.com.

EVENTS

16TH ANNUAL TOMMO CRAFT FAIR: Craft

vendors will sell their handmade beaded items, jewelry, artwork, baked goods, quilts and many more one-of-a-kind items. Indian tacos will be sold as well. Please bring new or gently used winter jackets, including mittens, scarves and hats, to be distributed to those in need. Fri, 12/15-Sat, 12/16, 10am. Free. RenoDINOSAUR TIME TREK—SHARK EDITION:

This interactive dinosaur exhibit will transport you through a special Time Lab where you can observe enormous prehistoric dinosaurs, track modern day sharks in real-time or glimpse mythological, magical dragons. Sat, 12/16-Sun, 12/17, 9am-7pm. $31, free

admission for children under age 3. Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St., www.dinosaurtimetrek.com. HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING: Sundance Books and

Music holds its annual book signing and meet and greet with Guy Clifton, author of YouKnowYou’reaNevadanIf..., and Brian Crane, creator of the Picklescomic strip. Sat, 12/16, 11am-12:30pm. Free.

Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

ICE GARDEN & TRAIN RIDES: Kids can take

a ride on the mini-rail Polar Express around the Ice Garden at Merry Wonderland (Olympic Village Lodge). Each day there will be special appearances by Santa Claus. Professional ice carvers will create works of art in the Ice Garden. Sun, 12/17-Sun, 12/24, 2-5pm. Free.

Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206.

LET’S TALK GUN VIOLENCE—SANDY HOOK FIVE

YEARS LATER: Watch the documentary film Newtown, which looks at how the community of Newtown, Connecticut came together in the aftermath of the largest mass shooting of schoolchildren in American history. The showing will be followed by a talk about how our community can come together to address gun violence and a moment to honor the lives that were lost during the Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook and the Oct. 1, 2017, Route 91 shootings. Fri, 12/15, 6pm. Free. Northern Nevada HOPES, 580 W. Fifth St., www.facebook.com/ NVgunsafety.

NAVIGATING THE SPACE BETWEEN BORDERS:

Born in Tampico, Mexico and residing and working today in San Francisco, performance artist and painter Ana Teresa Fernandez’s work addresses issues of place, identity and community. Nevada Museum of Art will host a presentation and panel discussion inspired by her installation in the Unsettledexhibition, “Erasing the Border (Borrando la Frontera),” a documentation of her performance piece based at the U.S./Mexico border. Thu, 12/14, 6pm. $5-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

PAWS 2 READ: A reading program for children of all ages presented by Paws 4 Love. Friendly dogs lend a loving, nonjudgmental ear to beginning readers.

After reading to a gentle dog, children receive a free book. The event takes place on the second Thursday of the month. Thu, 12/14, 4pm. Free. Incline

Village Library, 845 Alder Ave., Incline

Village, (775) 832-4130.

POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN: The themed train

ride brings the characters of the story to life, with a souvenir silver sleigh bell to remember the journey. The one-hour long rides are fun for the whole family. The evening rides are at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm, Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 30. Thu, 12/14-Sun, 12/17, 6pm. $36-

$82. Carson City Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, (775) 291-0208, www.vtrailway.com.

FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 14, 2017

THE RADICAL SELF (IR)REVERENCE OF

PERFORMANCE ART AT BURNING MAN:

Artist, performers and community organizer $teven Ra$pa serves as Burning Man Project’s Associate Director of Community Events, and his work has appeared in film, print and television. He will offer an intimate look into performance art at Burning Man. Sat, 12/16, 2pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

SATURDAY NIGHT STAR PARTY: The Jack

C. Davis Observatory hosts free star parties every Saturday night year round, starting at sunset (except when there is snow on the roads). 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 12/16, 6pm. Free. Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Van Patten Drive, Carson City, (775) 857-3033.

UGLY SWEATER WINE WALK: The Riverwalk

Merchants Association hosts the annual holiday-themed wine walk along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. Visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants on Wine Walk. You will receive a map to the participating locations, a wine glass and an ID bracelet that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. You will receive one sample of wine at each location. Sat, 12/16, 2pm. $20. West Street Market, 148 West St., www.renoriver.org.

WINTERFEST: The holiday event returns with the Holiday Express Train, a custom, narrated journey around the inside of the stadium taking riders on a trip from

Reno to the North Pole to deliver Santa’s

Naughty and Nice Lists. Other highlights include pictures with Jolly Old St. Nick in Santa’s Village and ice skating at the outdoor ice rink. Hours are 5-9pm on

Friday-Saturday and 4-7pm on Sunday, through Dec. 31. Fri, 12/15-Sun, 12/17. $6-

$15. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., (775) 334-7000.

THE WOMEN OF THE GREATER WEST:

The artwork in Unsettledraises provocative questions about westward expansion, colonization and artistic experimentation. Join JoAnne Northrup, curatorial director and curator of contemporary art, in the Unsettled galleries as she explores the feminine voice and perspective of the diverse cultures and artists of the Greater West. Fri, 12/15, noon. $10, free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.

ART

ART INDEED ART GALLERY: Art Indeed Sierra

Memorial Art Gallery will be open during the monthly Reno Wine Walk. Sat, 12/16, 2pm. Free. Art Indeed Art Gallery, 142 Bell St., (775) 828-3798. ART SOURCE GALLERY: YuyuYang20th

AnniversaryCelebration.This exhibition celebrates the work of Chinese artist, environmental designer and architect Yuyu Yang. There are over 40 of his world-renowned images on display. Thu, 12/14, 10:30am. Free. Art Source Gallery, 2195 S. Virginia St., (775) 828-3525.

ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY RENO: Holiday

Treasures.Artists Co-op Gallery Reno holds its holiday show offering gift and decorating items, including paintings, handmade ornaments, jewelry, pottery, gourds, scarves and holiday cards. Thu, 12/14-Wed, 12/20, 11am-4pm. Free. Artists

Co-op Gallery Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 3228896, www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com.

CLASSROOM GALLERY, OATS PARK ART CENTER:

pressplay—RecentWorks.Ceramic artwork by Karl Schwiesow. The show runs through March 24. Thu, 12/14-Wed, 12/20. 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: ContingentLands—Placeinthe ContemporaryWest.Paintings of The New American West by Kevin Bell. The show runs through March 24. Thu, 12/14Wed, 12/20. Free. E.L. Wiegand Gallery, Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Empty

Frontier—NarrativeDrawingsbyJessica Gengenbach.Gengenbach’s drawings wrestle with an idealized perception of the American West instilled by popular culture and the harm that was caused in its settling. She presents the dialogue between the idolized idea of the American West and its true history through a muted palette of watercolor and colored pencil. There will be artist reception on Jan. 4, 5-7pm Thu, 12/14 -Fri, 12/15, Mon, 12/18-Wed, 12/20, 9am-5pm. Free. McKinley

Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264.

SHEPPARD CONTEMPORARY, UNIVERSITY

OF NEVADA, RENO: JoanArrizabalaga— Reflexions.See new work by University of Nevada, Reno alumna Joan Arrizabalaga and treasures from Sheppard Contemporary and University Galleries’ permanent collection. The show runs through Feb. 23. Gallery hours are noon-4pm, Tuesday-Wednesday; noon-8pm Thursday-Friday; and 10am8pm Saturday. Thu, 12/14-Sat, 12/16, Tue, 12/19-Wed, 12/20. Free. Sheppard

Contemporary, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658, www.unr.edu/art.

STREMMEL GALLERY: JohnSalminen—City

Life.Work by the award-winning painter is on display through Dec. 16. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, and Saturday, 10am-3pm. Thu, 12/14-Sat, 12/16. Free. Stremmel Gallery, 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT: Bound.Holland

Project Gallery closes the year with an exhibit dedicated to zines and DIY publications. Boundincludes over 100 zines, new and old, covering every genre from Xeroxed punk zines, to art and lit zines, to activist and self-care zines. For this hands-on exhibit, you can get comfy and spend some time browsing through zines created and collected by local DIYers. Learn a bit about the history and culture of zines and even make your very own zine to take home. Boundwill be on display through Dec. 29 with a reception on Dec. 21, 6-8pm. Thu, 12/14-Fri, 12/15, Tue, 12/19-Wed, 12/20, 3-6pm. Free. The Holland

Project, 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY:

Succulence.The art show features work by local Reno artist Katera Nei, a mixed media artist whose work focuses on want, temptation and the inevitability of rot. Succulencewill be on view through Dec. 22. Thu, 12/14-Wed, 12/20. Free. The

Holland Project Micro Gallery, 945 Record St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.

FILM

THE RIVER: Artemisia Moviehouse presents

Jean Renoir’s 1951 drama/romance film. In English and Bengali with English subtitles. Sun, 12/17, 6pm. $5-$9. Good

Luck Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 3379111, www.artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

MUSIC

FESTIVE HOLIDAYS CONCERT: The Reno Pops

Orchestra presents a holiday concert featuring special guests Sierra Nevada Children’s Chorus, Pat Esters and her gospel singers, the South Reno Baptist Church Choir and Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble. Free admission. Fri, 12/15, 7pm; Sat, 12/16, 2pm. Free. South

Reno Baptist Church, 6780 S. McCarran Blvd., (775) 673-1234, www.renopops.org.

JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS—A GOSPEL

CHRISTMAS: The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and the Pat Esters Gospel Choir blends Christmas favorites, jazz and soul—with a few surprises mixed in—for three performances of feel-good, holiday music and song. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will also perform. The first shows are on Dec. 16-17 at Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel. Tickets start at $35. The last show starts at 7pm on Dec. 20 at the Olympic Village Inn at Squaw Valley, California. Tickets start at $40. Sat, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/17,

2pm. $35-$45. Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., (775) 372-6160, renojazzorchestra.org.

RENO WIND SYMPHONY—A HOLIDAY

CELEBRATION: This annual concert features favorite holiday selections, as well as the recitation of the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” by KOH Radio personality Ross Mitchell, accompanied by the Reno Wind Symphony. Ross also will serve as the vocal soloist on “The Grinch that Stole Christmas.” Sat, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sun,

12/17, 3pm. Free. Nightingale Concert Hall, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278. SUNDAY MUSIC BRUNCH CAROLYN DOLAN:

Enjoy live music and brunch every Sunday from 10am to 2pm presented by chez louie. The menu features artful dishes, mimosas and a Bloody Mary Bar. Reservations recommended. Sun, 12/17, 10am-2pm. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 284-2921.

WINTER WANDERINGS: Tintabulations

Handbell Ensemble presents its holiday concert. Sun, 12/17, 1pm. Free. Redemption Church, 1600 Snyder Ave., Carson City; Sun, 12/17, 6:30pm. Free. St. Paul’s Lutheran Family, 1201 N. Saliman Road, Carson City, (775) 750-8119, tintabulations.com.

ONSTAGE

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER:

Broadway Comes to Reno continues its 2017-2018 season with the musical comedy that tells the story of Monty, an heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by eliminating the eight relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress, his fiancée and the constant threat of landing behind bars. Fri, 12/15, 8pm; Sat, 12/16, 2pm & 8pm; Sun, 12/17, 2pm

& 7pm. $50-$85. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600, pioneercenter.com.

BUTTCRACKER 8—THE BIGGEST LITTLE BUTTCRACKER IN THE WORLD: Brüka

Theatre presents its parody based on the holiday favorite TheNutcracker. This new adventure has Clara and the gang time traveling into a bizarre bend on the history of Reno. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday through Dec. 23. Evening shows begin at 8pm. The Sunday matinee starts at 2pm on Dec. 17. The play is suggested for ages 8 and older. Thu, 12/14-Sat, 12/16, 8pm; Sun, 12/17, 2pm; Wed, 12/20, 8pm. $22-$30. Brüka

Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.

THE EIGHT REINDEER MONOLOGUES: Good Luck

Macbeth Theatre Company presents its holiday production about eight reindeer dishing the dirt on the real Santa. Performances are on Thursday-Saturday through Dec. 23. Thu, 12/14-Sat, 12/16,

7:30pm. $15-$18. Good Luck Macbeth, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-3716.

FUNTIME THEATER DINNER MURDER MYSTERY:

Funtime Theatre holds its monthly dinner murder mysteries. The doors open at 5 p.m. with a no host bar. The show starts at 6:30pm with dinner service starting at 7pm. Ages 10 and up are welcome to attend. Visit website for dinner selections. Sat, 12/16, 5pm. $50. Lili’s Family Restaurant, 2325 Kietzke Lane, (866) 449-7630, www.funtimetheater.com.

HEISENBERG: Restless Artist Theatre

Company presents its production of

Simon Stephen’s play. Amidst the bustle of a crowded London station, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a kiss on his neck. This electric encounter thrusts these two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game. Thu, 12/14-Sat, 12/16, 7:30pm; Sun,

12/17, 2pm. $12-$15. Restless Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, www.rattheatre.org. THE HOOTCHY KOOTCHY GIRLS AMATEUR

HOLIDAY SHOW: Join the vintage cabaret group for a night of sexy holiday fun and vaudeville humor. Guest artists The Retro Radio Dolls will help ring in the new year with some vintage holiday classics. Comedian Amy Bosch will host all shows. Fri, 12/15, 6:30pm & 9:30pm; Sat, 12/16, 6:30pm. $20-$25. Reno Tahoe

Comedy at Pioneer Underground, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-5233.

JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL: Reno

Little Theater presents its holiday production based on the classic Charles Dickens tale. The show runs through Dec. 17. Thu, 12/14, 7:30pm-Sat, 12/16, 7:30pm;

Sun, 12/17, 2pm. $12-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

RENO DANCE COMPANY—THE NUTCRACKER:

Escape to a land of holiday fantasy with The Reno Dance Company’s production of TheNutcrackerfeaturing 20 professional dancers and 200 local children from the Reno-Sparks area. Sat, 12/16, 3pm & 8pm; Sun, 12/17,

3pm & 7pm. $19.95-$36.95. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300, www.nuggetcasinoresort.com.

SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL:

Reno Little Theater’s ACT OUT! Broadway Our Way Program presents John Olive’s stage adaptation from the novels by Louis Sachar. You can imagine the confusion at Wayside School when the builder made a terrible mistake. Instead of building 30 classrooms side by side, he built them one on top of another. Maybe that accounts for the wacky goings-on in Mrs. Jewls’ class. Where else will you find children being turned into apples, rats wearing raincoats and little girls who try to sell their toes? Fri, 12/15, 4:30pm; Sat, 12/16, 10am & 2pm; Sun, 12/17, 10am. $5-

$10. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, renolittletheater.org.

THE TWISTED NUTCRACKER AND THE

TALE OF THE RAT KING: Truckee Dance

Factory will perform a fun and festive twist on the timeless tradition of The Nutcracker. Mon, 12/18-Tue, 12/19,

6pm. $15-$20, free for kids age 5 and younger. Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley Resort, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

WINTER WORLD FEST: This will be a showcase of local teachers, students and dance enthusiasts who specialize and study all kinds of world dance. Sat, 12/16, 6pm. $5.

The World Dance Collective, 144 West St., www.theworlddancecollective.com.

SPORTS & FITNESS

GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through

Galena Creek Park with a local specialist.

Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. If there’s enough snow, this will be a snowshoe hike. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sat, 12/16, 10am. Free. Galena

Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose

Highway, (775) 849-4948.

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, 12/19, 10am. Free. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation Office, Idlewild Park, 50 Cowan Drive, (775) 784-1807. RENO BIGHORNS: The NBA development league basketball team plays Sioux Falls

Skyforce. Wed, 12/20, 7pm. $10-$64.

Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775)853-8220, reno.gleague.nba.com.

RENO ICE RINK: The outdoor ice skating rink is open through Feb. 18. Visit website for

12/16: Soul Rockin Blues Fest The 14-hour music festival features 12 Big Heart, Dead Letter Disciple, Jason bands, including King Band, Gruve Nation and Dawn of Morgana. There will be a canned food drive, a raffle and a “Guitar Shred-Off” contest with guitar gear as prizes and a guitar as the grand prize. The all-ages event takes place from noon to 3 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at Studio on 4th, 432 E. Fourth St. The cover charge is $5, which includes a free slice of pizza and a raffle ticket. Call 737-9776 or visit studioon4th.com.

schedule. Thu, 12/14-Wed, 12/20. Greater

Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave, (775) 3347000, greaternevadafield.com.

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, 12/20, 9am. Free. Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, (775) 384-4324.

LIFESTYLE

ADULT COLORING: No skills required for this program geared towards adults. Bring your colored pencils and coloring pages or use supplies at the library. Wed, 12/20, 6-7pm. Free. South Valleys Library, 15650

Wedge Parkway, (775) 851-5190.

CROCHET CONNECTION: If you love crocheting or would like to learn how to crochet, join this group every Thursday. Bring your own project or start a new one. Thu, 12/14, 3-5pm. Free. Spanish

Springs Library, 7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 424-1800.

KNIT WITS & HOOKERS: All levels of knitters

are welcome to join Sierra View Library’s new knitting club. Thu, 12/14, 1pm. Free. Sierra View Library, 4001 South Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.

CLASSES

GENEALOGY OPEN LAB: Learn how to

build your family tree, discover your ancestors and amaze your family with your research skills. Fri, 12/15, 11:30am.

Elizabeth Sturm Library, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 674-7602.

PAINT & SIP WITH HOPPER: Learn basic

painting techniques while having fun in a small social setting for all levels. Paint your own 16″ x 20″ canvas acrylic painting you take home. You may bring your own alcohol/non-alcohol beverage and snacks. Wine glasses, cups, napkins and water provided. The featured painting is Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks.” This class takes place in Arts for All Nevada’s Garden Pavilion, the building adjacent to the Lake Mansion. Thu, 12/14, 6pm. $30. Garden Pavilion, 250 Court S., (775) 826-6100, www.artsforallnevada.org.

WATERCOLOR PAINTERS OPEN GROUP: This is a

group of watercolor painters who paint together and learn from each other. Fri, 12/15, 9am. $5. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.