FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15, 2018 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. MRD GLOBAL FOUNDATION INC. COAT DRIVE: Coats can be new or gently used. The donated coats will be handed out to local, vets, seniors, at-risk children and families. Thu, 11/15-Wed, 11/21, 8am. Free. MRD Global Foundation Inc. Office, 4790 Caughlin Parkway, Ste. 160, (775) 384-4324.
JINGLES FAMILY ART FESTIVAL: Art for All Nevada holds its annual holiday festival featuring eight creative art stations, a free book for each child attending, tours of the Lake Mansion, face painting and hand painting, a book-signing event with author Patty Cafferata and photo opportunities with Santa Claus. Families with children with special needs are invited to attend starting at 10am. Sat, 11/17, 10:30am. Free. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.
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RENO ONESIE CRAWL
Don’t let the November chill keep you indoors this weekend. You’re encouraged to go out in your snuggliest onesie and join other pajama-clad partiers on Saturday, Nov. 17, for the second annual Reno Onesie Crawl. Billed as the “coziest night out, ever,” the crawl is expected to draw thousands of sleepwear-loving revelers to downtown Reno. With the advance purchase of a $5 commemorative cup and map, participants will get free admission to 14 venues offering drink specials, contests, giveaways and entertainment. The cup price will increase to $10 on crawl night. The crawl starts at 8 p.m. at Headquarters Bar, 219 W. Second St. Visit crawlreno.com.
EVENTS 4X4X48 MUSIC VIDEO CHALLENGE 2018: During this project, four (or five) film directors must produce a music video for four or five bands selected by The Holland Project within a 48-hour time limit. The films, once completed, screen at a special event at the Nevada Museum of Art. The event includes a Q&A with filmmakers and bands after the screening. Thu, 11/15, 6pm. $3-$5. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.hollandreno.org.
BOOTS AND BOWTIES FUNDRAISER: The biannual fundraiser features a buffet dinner, cash bar, raffle prizes, silent auction, an appearance by Miss Reno Rodeo 2019, special guest speakers and musician Tyler Stafford. Proceeds from this event will benefit Center for Adaptive Riding. Fri, 11/16, 5:30pm. $55-$100. The Club at ArrowCreek, 2905 Arrowcreek Parkway, www.adaptiveriding.org.
BRÜKA GAME NIGHT: The fundraising event includes a 60/40 raffle, a cribbage tournament and Brüka Bingo with a grand cash prize and other prizes. Sat, 11/17, 6pm. $10-$35. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.
CHEMISTRY OF THE COCKTAIL 2018: Sample intriguing cocktail creations prepared by expert mixologists, taste delicious fare from local culinary hot spots, bid to win in live and silent auctions and explore the entire museum. Fri, 11/16, 7-10pm. $110-$150. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., nvdm.org.
FRANCOPHONE FILM FESTIVAL—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The film festival, presented by Truckee Meadows Community College’s Humanities Department, continues with a screening of the 1946 French drama/ fantasy by director Jean Cocteau. The film will be shown in French with English subtitles. Thu, 11/15, 10:30am. Free. Red Mountain Building, Room 114, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 673-7269.
FRIDAY BIRD WALKS: Enjoy the vibrant hues of autumn trees, the soft rustling of leaves and the colorful view of the mountains in search of songbirds. The walks will be led by Katie Bird. There’s a limited supply of binoculars to share, so bring your own if you have them. Meet at the arboretum office. Fri, 11/16, 4pm. Free. Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
event features historian Allyson Hobbs, author of A Chosen Exile: A History of Racial Passing in American Life and the forthcoming Far From Sanctuary: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights. Hobbs will discuss the value of using history to provide perspective on contemporary issues and the importance of bearing witness to the realities of injustice in our nation. Fri, 11/16, 6pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Avenue, (775) 7861188, www.sundancebookstore.com.
THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE: Characters, entertainers and Santa Claus bring the story to life with a souvenir silver sleigh bell to remember the journey. The rides depart at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm, Thursday-Sunday through Dec. 16 and Tuesday-Monday, Dec. 18-24. There will not be a 8pm ride on Dec. 24. Fri, 11/16Sun, 11/18. $27-$69, free for children age 2 and younger. Carson City Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, (877) 724-5007, vtrailway.com.
RIVER TALK: Learn how human impact has damaged the Truckee River watershed and what the Truckee River Watershed Council is doing to reverse this damage and protect the river for the future. Thu, 11/15, 8am. Free. Truckee River Watershed Council office, 10418 Donner Pass Road, Ste. B, Truckee, www.truckeeriverwc.org.
SIDEMEN—LONG ROAD TO GLORY: Artemisia MovieHouse presents a screening of the 2016 documentary film directed by Scott D. Rosenbaum. The film takes an intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin, all Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf sidemen. The film captures some of the last interviews and their final live performances together. Sun, 11/18, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 6363386, www.artemisiamovies.weebly.com.
THANKSGIVING FAMILY DINNER NIGHT: Join Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe for a community Thanksgiving dinner complete with all the traditional sides provided by The Ritz Carlton and the club’s Chop Shop Kitchen. Thu, 11/15, 5pm. Free. Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave., Kings Beach, www.facebook.com/BGCNLT.
VAHALLA WINTERFEST AND HOLIDAY FAIRE: The annual fair features a variety of local and regional arts and crafts vendors, refreshments, a raffle, photos with Santa and the Grand Hall decked out in traditional holiday style. Fri, 11/16, 5-8pm;
Sat, 11/17, 10am-7pm; Sun, 11/18, 10am-
4pm. Free admission to fair. Valhalla Grand Hall, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, valhallatahoe.com.
WINTER FILM SERIES—DAVE NETTLE: The 13th annual Alpenglow Sports Winter Film Series kicks off with a presentation by local professional climber and adventurer Dave Nettle. Thu, 11/15, 7pm. Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206, squawalpine.com.
ONSTAGE BE A GOOD LITTLE WIDOW: Restless Artists Theater presents Bekah Brunstetter’s sad comedy about loss and longing. Young wife Melody has never been to a funeral—until her husband dies in a plane crash. Expected to instantly assume proper widowhood, Melody is left to wonder, what’s the right way to grieve? Fortunately, her mother-in-law is a professional. Widow, that is. Under her guidance, Melody must try her best to be a good little widow. Thu, 11/15-Sat, 11/17, 7:30pm; Sun, 11/18, 2pm. $8-$20. Restless Artists Theatre, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 525-3074, rattheatre.org.
BRAVE NEW WORLD: Based on Aldous Huxley’s novel, the play takes place in a futuristic society where people are categorized and ranked based on their intelligence and separated based on their beliefs. Thu, 11/15-Fri, 11/16, 7pm; Sat, 11/17, 3pm & 7pm. $8-$10. Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, (775) 851-5656
COOMLER CONDUCTS: Enjoy an evening of classic big band music with the Reno Jazz Orchestra directed by Doug Coomler, a faculty member at the University of Nevada Reno. Fri, 11/16-Sat, 11/17, 7:30pm. $30. Union Hall, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 372-6160, renojazzorchestra.org.
DUELING DIVAS—ARTISTS IN CONCERT: Sierra Music Society’s Artists In Concert series continues with an evening of music featuring soprano Jamie Wenner and mezzo-soprano Sara Stejskal accompanied by Andrea Lenz. The concert will feature arias and songs by Verdi, Bellini, Puccini, Wagner and Beethoven. Sat, 11/17, 4pm. $15. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1070 W. Plumb Lane, (775) 233-5105, poperanv.org.
FALL DANCE FESTIVAL: The festival showcases faculty choreography by Eve Allen Garza, Nate Hodges and Jennie Pitts Knipe and works by select student choreographers Saleema Berry, Breanna Gambini, Kirsten Magallanes, Jennifer Martin, Noelle Ruggieri, Jillian Spiegel and alumnae Leslie Balzar and Trisha French. Thu, 11/15-Fri, 11/16, 8pm; Sat, 11/17, 2pm & 8pm. $5-$15. Redfield Proscenium, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.
MURDER AT THE BARON MANSION: It’s 1873 in Virginia City. Mr. John Baron, owner of the Chollar Mine, and his wife are hosting a dinner party where the famed medium Dr. Henry Slade will amuse the guests with his ability to contact ghosts across the veil of death. Everyone is excited, except those with secrets to hide. It’s a dramatic whodunit where the audience must be the investigator and find the culprit. This murder mystery will be performed by Piper’s Players. Thu, 11/15, 5:30-8:30pm. $40. Piper’s Opera House, 12 North B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0433.
RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: For the first time in RCO history, the orchestra will perform without a conductor. Among the highlights of the program are Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons with RCO concertmaster Ruth Lenz as soloist. Sat, 11/17, 7:30pm; Sun, 11/18, 2pm. $5-$55. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-9413.
TAMIR HENDELMAN TRIO: The award-winning jazz pianist performs with bassist Alex Frank and drummer Dean Koba. Sun, 11/18, 7:30pm. $5-$25. Joe Crowley Student Union Theatre, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., renojazz.org.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO FALL CHORAL CONCERT: The concert features performances by the chamber singers, symphonic choir and concert choir. Each of the ensembles will perform separately and then combined on Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Tue, 11/20, 7:30pm. Free. St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 1070 Plumb Lane, (775) 784-4278, events.unr.edu.
UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FALL CONCERT: The group will present a concert featuring large and small ensemble compositions. Tue, 11/20, 7:30pm. $7. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.
THE WEDDING SINGER: It’s 1985. Rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. She’s about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Thu, 11/15Sat, 11/17, 8pm; Sun, 11/18, 2pm. $10-$17. Nell J. Redfield Foundation Performing Arts Center, 505 Keystone Ave., (775) 789-5671, www.tmcc.edu.
WINTERFEST CONCERT: The Oakland Jazz Choir performs holiday tunes and other popular selections. Sat, 11/17, 7pm. $22$30. Valhalla Boathouse Theatre, 1 Valhalla Road, South Lake Tahoe, valhallatahoe.com.
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