This WEEK

FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 4, 2019

For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com.

APR/6:BREW, BRATS & BALLET: Kick back and enjoy an evening of music and dance with a glass of beer and a brat during Sierra Nevada Ballet’s annual program featuring classical ballet, contemporary and other different styles. Choreographers Barbara Land, Oliver Adams, Jennifer Boyle August, Ananda Bena-Weber, Alexander Biber and Rosine Bena will present a special work preceded by a short talk. The show culminates with a post-performance Q & A session with the choreographers. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St. Tickets are $25. Call 813-8900 or visit renolittletheater.org.

EVENTS

ANNUAL POETRY MONTH READING SERIES: For

the 20th year, Sundance Bookstore hosts a series of readings in honor of National Poetry Month. Hosted by poet Shaun Griffin, each Thursday night in April will feature a diverse offering of poets from the area. This week features Melanie Perish, Karen Terrey, June Sylvester Saraceno and MJ Jacobson. Thu, 4/4, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: A

celebration of mountain cultures, this touring festival showcases awardwinning short films from around the world. The local screening is Nevada Land Trust’s largest annual fundraiser. Thu, 4/4, 7pm. $25-$30. Reno Ballroom, 401 N. Center St., www.nevadalandtrust.org.

BEERS & BEASTS—RE-DISCOVERING A LOST

WESTERN DINOSAUR: Paleontologist

Randy Irmis will discuss the intriguing history of a forgotten dinosaur named Dystrophaeus viamalae, new excavations of the rest of the skeleton requiring climbing gear and helicopter support and what Dystrophaeus tells us about ancient life in the American West some 155 million year ago. RSVP required. Thu, 4/4, 5pm. Free. Great Basin Brewing Company, 1155 S. Rock Blvd., Ste. 490, Sparks, (775) 856-1177, www.facebook.com/greatbasinbrewing. GARDEN BROTHERS CIRCUS: The traveling

circus presents a fast-paced, 90-minute show in a theatrical, European, threering setting featuring the Human Pyramid, six motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear and the Crazy Cossack Horse Riders, as well as daring aerials and comedy. The Fun Zone features rides and activities. Fri, 4/5, 4:30pm &

7:30pm. $12.50-$35. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8815, www.gardenbroscircus.com.

MAKE-A-WISH MASQUERADE CHARITY

BALL: Someplace Images hosts this masquerade charity ball with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation. Enjoy dancing, deserts and drinks and browse through local art for the silent auction. A professional photographer will be available for portraits with custom-built backdrops. Fri. 4/5, 7pm. $50. Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino, 5 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, (530) 412-3065.

MYTHBUSTING—LAKE TAHOE EDITION: Join

TINS and the South Lake Tahoe Library to uncover the truth behind Lake Tahoe’s popular myths and legends. Sarah Hockensmith from the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science will debunk some common misconceptions, while also exploring the basin’s unique history, geology, flora and fauna. Wed, 4/10, 6pm. Free. South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, (530) 573-3185, www.tinsweb.org.

POETRY READING BY AIMEE

NEZHUKUMATATHIL: Nezhukumatathil, a professor of English in the University of Mississippi’s master of fine arts program, will read from her work and answer questions. Her newest collection of poems is Oceanic. Tue, 4/9, 6:30pm. Free. Nevada Wolf Shop, second floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno, 87 W. Stadium Way, (775) 784-6597, nevadawolfshop.com.

QUAD MAKERSPACE: The Quad contains equipment and tools that the public can use free of charge to create, learn new skills and new technology and practice artistic expression. It is open on Thursday afternoons from 3-6pm.

Quad staff will lead instruction sessions on different tools or equipment each week. Project time ends at 5:45pm so everything can be put away and cleaned up by 6pm. Thu, 4/4, 3pm. Free.

Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center

St., (775) 327-8300.

READING BY NOVELIST CAI EMMONS: The

author of the novels His Mother’s Son, The Stylist and Weather Woman will read from some of her works. Thu, 4/4, 6pm. Free. Nevada Wolf Shop, second floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno, 87 W. Stadium Way, (775) 784-6597, nevadawolfshop.com.

RENO ACES: The minor league baseball team kicks off the season playing the

Albuquerque Isotopes. Tue, 4/9-Wed, 4/10, 6:45pm. $12-$36. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., www.milb.com/reno.

RENO CANNABIS CONVENTION: The second

annual industry trade show encompasses the emerging local cannabis community and serves to foster industry growth through advocacy and education of the current and future products and services. Sat, 4/6-Sun, 4/7, 11am. $25.

Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., herbanplanet.com/event/2nd-annualreno-cannabis-convention.html.

SPRING TREE IDENTIFICATION PRESENTATION

& WALK: Certified arborists Wendy Hanson Mazet and Rod Haulenbeek will explain the fundamentals of tree identification. The event starts with a one-hour presentation at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, followed by a two-hour tree walk at Dick Taylor Memorial Park, 1140 Beech St. Wed, 4/10, noon-3:30pm. $5 registration

fee. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, 4955 Energy Way, (775) 7844881, events.unr.edu.

THOMAS LLOYD QUALLS READING AND SIGNING:

The author introduces his new novel Painted Oxen. Bridging the worlds of ancient Tibet and modern-day India, Painted Oxen weaves a tale of two men— one young, one old—on parallel journeys. Sat 4/6, 2pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188, www.sundancebookstore.com. UNITY IN DIVERSITY—BREAKING DOWN

STEREOTYPES: The Graduate Student Association at the University of Nevada, Reno presents the fourth annual diversity-engagement event which promotes unity through the understanding and appreciation of differences. UID 2019 will have sampling of food from around the world, talks from selected speakers on their diversity experiences and a panel dialogue with these speakers and the audience. Wed, 4/10, 6pm. Free. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 327-5190.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR THE GREAT BASIN AND

SIERRA NEVADA?: Just after Thanksgiving, the United States federal government released the fourth National Climate Assessment. This presentation takes a look at some of the key messages for the Great Basin and Sierra Nevada, as well as explores the process of how they came to these conclusions. Sat, 4/6, 10am. Free. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

WRITERS IN THE WOODS—NATALIE BASZILE:

Baszile is the author of Queen Sugar, adapted into a dramatic series for OWN, Oprah’s television network and named one of the San Francisco Chronicles’ Best Books of 2014. The Friday evening reading is free. The writing workshop is free for students and $50 for non-students. Fri, 4/5, 7pm, Sat, 4/6,

10am. $0-$50. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, (775) 831-1314, www.sierranevada.edu.

ART

ARTISTS CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Ukrainian

Palette. Co-op members Tetyana Anderson and Galina Milton were formally trained in their native country before they chose Nevada as their home. The two worlds combine with love stories and with beauty in their landscapes and portraits. The artists’ reception is on Sunday, April 7, from noon-4pm. The show continues until April 30. Terrye Kocher is guest artist for the month. Thu, 4/4-Wed, 4/10, 11am-

4pm. Free. Artists Co-Op Gallery of Reno, 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896.

JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, STUDENT GALLERIES:

BFA 2 Exhibition. A thesis exhibition of art by bachelor of fine arts students Hanna Huntley and Ally Messer. There will be an artist’s reception on April 4 from 6-8pm. Thu, 4/4, Mon, 4/8-Wed, 4/10, noon-

4pm. Free. Jot Travis Building, Student Galleries, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

STUDENT CENTER, TRUCKEE MEADOWS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE: TMCC 45th Student Art & Design Exhibition Reception. Truckee Meadows Community College presents its 45th Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition, which will be on display April 10-May 1. The artist reception and awards ceremony will be held on April 10. Wed, 4/10, 5-7pm. Free. Student Center, Truckee Meadows Community College, 7000 Dandini Blvd., (775) 673-7233.

ONSTAGE

A BODY IN THE O: The Department of

Theatre and Dance at the University of

Nevada, Reno presents a performance and lecture by internationally acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller. His creative work as a performer and writer explores the artistic, spiritual and political topography of his identity as a gay man. Thu, 4/4, 7:30pm. Free.

Redfield Studio Theatre, Church Fine

Arts, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N.

Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

CORKY BENNETT: Bennett, one of the region’s top accordion pros, will be joined by jazz vocalist CeCe Gable and multi-instrumentalist Larry Bolin for an evening of music and comedy. Sun, 4/7, 6pm. $20. Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S.

Center, (775) 843-5500.

HARP PLUS: The 11th annual concert production features harp showpieces and chamber music involving harps and other instruments performed by

University of Nevada, Reno harp faculty

Marina Roznitovsky Oster with guest artists. The concert culminates with a large harp ensemble performance. Sat, 4/6, 7pm. $$10, free for students with ID, youth ages 17 and younger. Nightingale

Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building,

University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N.

Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

PERENNIAL PUNX SPRING SHOWCASE: KWNK

presents Spitting Image, Fearing, Stirr Lightly, Dale and Okay Urge. Sat, 4/6, 6:30pm. $10. Reno Bike Project Auxiliary Location, 635 E. Fourth St., (775) 240-7452.

PERFORMANCE/BODY/SELF WITH TIM MILLER:

Performance artist Tim Miller will share fierce and funny performance material as well as speak about how performance can be used to embolden communities, challenge injustice and connect people with one another. Sat, 4/6, 7:30pm. Free. Redfield Studio Theatre, Church Fine Arts, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

NEW VINTAGE BAROQUE: The ensemble unites past and present musical styles, offering new commissions by diverse modern composers alongside the music of the

Baroque era. University of Nevada, Reno, faculty members and students will join in the performance. Fri, 4/5, 7:30pm. $0$10. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church

Fine Arts Building, Church Fine Arts

Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335

N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

ROSEBUD’S DANCE BAND 2019: Formed as

an affiliate of the Carson Valley Pops Orchestra, the group specializes in big band-era dance, jazz and swing music with some modern pieces mixed in. Sat, 4/6, 7pm. $10-$12. Maizie Harris Jesse Theatre, Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976.

TRES NOCTAMBULE: Celtic mandolin master

Marla Fibish and guitarist Bruce Victor joins forces with Irish fiddle virtuoso

Suzuki Cady. Sat, 4/6, 7pm. $15-$20. BAC

Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson

City, (775) 883-1976.