THIS WEEK

FOR THE WEEK OF OcTObER 17, 2019

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

OcT/20:PUMPKINPALOOZA Celebrate the sights and delights of autumn during this pumpkin-themed fall festival. The eighth annual event features carnival-style games, a family costume parade, storytelling in the haunted schoolhouse, pie-eating, marshmallow-shooting and mummy-wrapping contests, pumpkin decorating, and a pumpkin derby. There will also be live music, food trucks and more than 70 vendors lined up along Victorian Avenue. Admission is free, but for a $25 Trick or Treat Tour ticket attendees can play up to 20 games with a Midway Magic Pass, receive a pumpkin to decorate at the Pumpkin Beauty Salon and a treat and trick bag, and get a chance to win the Great Pumpkin Raffle. PumpkinPalooza benefits the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living. The fun takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. Visit www.pumpkinpalooza.org.

EVENTS

3RD THURSDAY: This monthly event highlights art, specialty food, farmers, crafts, music and cultural heritage. Thu, 10/17, 4pm. Free. Victorian Square, 764794 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 690-2581, www.39northdowntown.com.

ANDELIN FAMILY FARM PUMPKIN PATCH

HARVEST FESTIVAL: The annual harvest celebration features a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides and other attractions and activities. Zombie Paintball and the Corn Creepers Haunt will be offered on selected dates in October with a separate admission fee. The pumpkin patch is open TuesdaySaturday through Oct. 31. Pumpkins are not included in the admission and are priced by variety and weight. Thu, 10/17Sat, 10/19, 10am, Tue, 10/22-Wed, 10/23,

10am. $0-$7. Andelin Family Farm, 8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 530-8032, www.andelinfamilyfarm.com. ART WRITING SYMPOSIUM 2019: Join over

20 guest speakers at this second annual two-day symposium on art writing at the University of Nevada, Reno. Keynote readings and presentations take place on Oct. 18. Symposium panels are on Oct. 19. Fri, 10/18, 6-9pm; Sat, 10/19,

10am-6pm. Free. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6639.

BEYOND TOLERATION—FINDING COMMON

GROUND ACROSS RELIGIOUS AND

PHILOSOPHICAL DIVIDES: This event will

be a candid and open conversation among people of different faiths and philosophical positions with the hope of finding points of agreement that can be used to create a more welcoming and inclusive campus and society. Wed, 10/23, 6pm. Free. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4636. CITIZEN SCIENCE CELEBRATION: Join the

League to Save Lake Tahoe for a night of celebrating its volunteers and the work that they do. Learn more about how to get involved in the league’s citizen science programs. There will be food and drinks, live music and presentations. Visit website to RSVP. Thu, 10/17, 5:30pm. Free. Himmel Haus, 3819 Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-5388, keeptahoeblue.org.

COMMUNICATING SCIENCE IN A DIVIDED

SOCIETY: The Reynolds School of Journalism presents the launch event of The Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., Project for Visualizing Science: “Communicating Science in a Divided Society.” National Geographic filmmaker Vanessa Serrao, award-winning science writer Peter Laufer and climatologist Stephanie McAfee will share their expertise at 6:30pm with a reception to follow. Mon, 10/21, 6:30pm. Free. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6531.

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS: Enjoy a scenic

train ride over the rugged mountains of Virginia City—pulled by the No. 1 blue engine, Thomas—and relive the area’s rich mining history. This event also features motor car rides, miniature golf, storytelling and exclusive Thomas & Friends gift shop items. Sat, 10/19, 11am3pm; Sun, 10/20, 10am-2pm. Virginia &

Truckee Railroad Depot, 165 F St., Virginia City, www.virginiatruckee.com.

FERRARI FARMS FALL FESTIVAL: The annual

fall celebration features a pumpkin patch, hay rides, corn maze, corn walk, farm animals, mechanical bull, bounce house and other attractions. The festival runs through Nov. 2. Pumpkins are priced by variety and weight. Thu, 10/17Wed, 10/23, 9:30am. Free. Ferrari Farms, 4701 Mill St., (775) 997-3276.

GUIDED TOUR OF LAKE MANSION: Members of

the Historic Reno Preservation Society lead tours of the Lake Mansion. Fri, 10/18, 1pm. Free. The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

HARVEST TRAIN: Take a 30-minute steam train ride featuring historic Virginia &

Truckee Railroad equipment. The event includes a pumpkin patch and other surprises. Sat, 10/19-Sun, 10/20, 10am.

Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-6953 ext. 224.

IN THE SHADOWS: Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in the 27th annual all-day Carson City Ghost Walk. Guided tours depart from the McFadden Plaza on Curry Street starting at 10am.

The last tour leaves at 2:30pm. Each tour lasts about two hours long. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, paranormal stories, meet characters and tour historic homes and businesses along the tour. There will also be photo opportunities, tables, psychics and

Ghost Walk merchandise for sale. Sat, 10/19, 10am. $15-$20. McFadden Plaza, 310 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 3486279, carsoncityghostwalk.com. NEVADA FIELD DAY: University of Nevada,

Reno and its College of Agriculture,

Biotechnology & Natural Resources presents a day of hands-on activities and information focusing on the latest advancements in agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, natural resources and the environment. Chef

Clint Jolly will perform a cooking demonstration at 11am with produce from the university’s Desert Farming

Initiative and meat from the university’s

Wolf Pack Meats. Jolly is a past winner of Food Network’s Chopped: Impossible

Restaurant Challenge. Sat 10/19, 9am. Free. University of Nevada, Reno

Main Station Field Lab, 5892 Clean Water

Way, naes.unr.edu/fieldday.

RENO FRIGHT FEST—SLAUGHTER HOUSE: The

14th annual haunted attraction returns with its Slaughter House featuring a fresh layout and brand new scares, as well as a frightening, 10-minute ride on the Terror Train, which includes laser tag where you can zap zombies and win prizes. There is a separate ticket needed to ride the train. A train pass can be purchased at a discount by buying a combo ticket online or at the box office. A portion of the proceeds goes to Washoe County’s Children in Transition Program. Thu, 10/17-Sat, 10/19,

7-11pm. $17-$24. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., renofrightfest.com.

ROBIN HOLABIRD READING AND SIGNING:

Film reviewer and former Nevada Film Commissioner Robin Holabird will present her latest book Around the World in 80 Movies. Thu, 10/17, 6:30pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

SWEAT EQUITY AND PUBLIC ART: Mark

Salinas, Carson City’s arts and culture coordinator, discusses his New Yorkbased non-profit 7Train Murals and how volunteerism can bring art and community together. Fri, 10/18, noon. $10 general, free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.nevadaart.org.

ULTRA4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: More

than 120 of the best drivers in the sport compete to be crowned national champion. The course combines technical rock obstacles with short course racing, showcasing the fourwheel-drive capabilities of all the Ultra4 classes. Fri, 10/18-Sat, 10/19, 8:30am. $0-

$100. Wild West Motorsports Park, 12005 East Interstate 80/Exit 23 Mustang, Sparks, www.ultra4racing.com.

WRITERS IN THE WOODS: SNC Tahoe’s Writers in the Woods brings well-known poets and writers from all over the country to the campus for intimate readings and workshops, where audience members can meet and exchange ideas with the guest writers. This month’s guest is Lacy

M. Johnson, a Houston-based professor, curator activist and writer. Her book The

Reckonings was named a National Book

Critics Circle Award Finalist in Criticism.

There will be a free reading on Oct. 18, followed a workshop on Oct. 19. Fri, 10/18, 7pm; Sat, 10/19, 10am. $50 for workshop,

free for students. Sierra Nevada College, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, (775) 8321314, www.sierranevada.edu.

ART

ARTIST CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Tiny

Treasures. The Latimer Art Club presents its 12th annual juried and judged exhibition of miniature art. The show runs through Nov. 5. Thu, 10/17Wed, 10/23, 11am-4pm. Free. Artist Co-op

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

CARSON CITY COMMUNITY CENTER SIERRA

ROOM: Fast Lane/Slow Bake. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition by artists Cyndy Brenneman and Tom Drakulich. The show runs through Oct. 24. Thu, 10/17, Mon, 10/21-Wed, 10/23,

8am-5pm. Free. Carson City Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E. William St., Carson City, www.arts-initiative.org.

CHARLIE B GALLERY: Grand opening of the Vasefinder Museum. Fri, 10/18, 6pm. Free. Charlie B Gallery, 114 W.

Telegraph St., Carson City, (775) 5757333, charliebgallery.com.

CITY HALL METRO GALLERY: Icons of Mid-

Century Nevada. Reno City Hall Metro Gallery presents paintings and prints by Greg Allen. The works in this show serve as a monument to a disappearing history of Nevada. Rendered in photorealistic detail, Allen’s works serve as a warm breath of nostalgia at first glance but on closer inspection are a reminder of the unyielding march of time and the quickly forgotten past. The show runs through Oct. 24. Thu, 10/17-Fri, 10/18, Mon, 10/21-

Wed, 10/23, 8am-5pm. Free. City Hall Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-6264.

GARAGE DOOR GALLERY, HOLMAN ARTS AND

MEDIA CENTER: Obscured and Resurfaced. Emily Ward Bivens creates installations where inanimate becomes animate through stop-motion animation of dead animals, taxidermy and video and sound projection embedded in and on objects. Thu, 10/17-Fri, 10/18, Mon, 10/21-Wed, 10/23, 9am-5pm. Free. Garage

Door Gallery at Holman Arts and Media Center, 1008 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, (775) 881-7525, www.sierranevada.edu.

THE HOLLAND PROJECT: All In. This

fundraising exhibition for the Holland Project Galleries features work by more than 60 artists. All of the artwork will be available for purchase at $50-$100 per piece during the closing reception on Friday, Oct. 18. All proceeds from artwork sales go toward future exhibitions and arts programming at the Holland Project Galleries. Fri, 10/18, 7-9pm. Free. The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St., www.hollandreno.org.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Art

Matters. The City of Reno McKinley Galleries presents an exhibition of work by the art teachers of the Washoe County School District. The art on display includes ceramics, jewelry, oil painting, photography and watercolors. Thu, 10/17-Fri, 10/18,

8am-5pm. Free. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 3346264, www.reno.gov.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: The Art of Jack Malotte, through Oct. 20; Andrea Zittel: Wallsprawl, through Dec. 31; Galen Brown: Sine Cere, through Jan. 5; Georgia O’Keeffe: Living

Modern, through Oct. 20; Maya Lin: Pin River—

Tahoe Watershed, through Dec. 31; Without You

I Am Nothing, through Dec. 15; Zhi Lin: Chinese

Railroad Workers of the Sierra Nevada, through Nov. 10; Work Ethic in American Art:

The Legacy of E.L. Wiegand, through April 19.

The gallery is open Wednesday-Sunday and is closed on Monday, Tuesday and holidays. Thu, 10/17-Sun, 10/20, Wed, 10/23, 10am. $1-$10.

Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.nevadaart.org.

TAHOE ART LEAGUE GALLERY: TAL Artists Exhibit.

Tahoe Art League Art Center Gallery hosts this invitation-only exhibition featuring artists LoRita Ungar, Jeanette Reed-Lawson, David Foster, Rasjad Hopkins, Ellen Nunes, Bryan Yerian and Colleen Sidey. Thu, 10/17-Sun, 10/20, 10am, Wed, 10/23, 10am. Free. Tahoe Art League Gallery, 3062 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, www.talart.org.

WILBUR D. MAY CENTER: Art of the Aloha Shirt

Keoni of Hawaii, 1938-51. Explore the history, artistry, and production of Hawaii’s enduring fashion statement, the Aloha shirt. This exhibition of 60 objects includes original textile artwork, production sketches and swatches, advertisements and vintage shirts tells the story of an early innovator, John “Keoni”

Meigs, in an industry that has left an indelible mark on fashion in the United States and the world. Thu, 10/17-Sun, 10/20, 10am. $4-$6.

Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961, www.facebook.com/WilburMayCenter.

FILM

CAT PEOPLE: Artemisia MovieHouse presents a screening of the 1942 fantasy/horror/ thriller directed by Jacques Tourneur. Serbian transplant Irena is in New York to pursue an artistic career. Though she’s attracted to another young professional, Irena fears any real intimacy, for an ancient curse has followed her across the sea. Sun, 10/20, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre

Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 636-3386, www.artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

THE HUMAN ELEMENT: Environmental

photographer James Balog captures the lives of everyday Americans on the front lines of climate change in this documentary film directed by Matthew Testa. There will be an after-film discussion led by Stephen Lafer. Sat, 10/19, 2-4pm. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

MUSIC

FIDDLERS2—CELTIC MUSIC SERIES: The 2019-2020

season of the Celtic Music Series kicks off with Fiddlers2, a fiddle duo featuring Holly Sternberg and Vanessa Porter. Sat, 10/19, 7pm. $15-$25. Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976.

PERFORMING ARTS SERIES—BACKTRACK: The a

cappella YouTube sensation has over 10 million views of their video mash-ups of hits by Sia, The Chainsmokers, Ariana Grande, Pitbull, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson and even Beethoven. Thu, 10/17, 7:30pm. $5-$37. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/pas. RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 2019-2020 SEASON

OPENER: Maestro Donato Cabrera opens the season with a program featured Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll and Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. Violinist Helen Kim performs the West Coast premiere of the Chamber Concerto for Violin by her husband, composer Samuel Adams. Sat, 10/19, 8pm; Sun, 10/20,

2pm. $5-$45. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-9413, renochamberorchestra.org.

SPEAKEASY PART TROIS—DANI JOY & PERRY: The

third and final show in the Speakeasy Series features ukulele player Dani Joy accompanied by bass player Perry Stauffer and special guest John Girton on jazz guitar. Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm. $20-$25. Mountain Music Parlor, 735 S. Center St., (775) 843-5500, mountainmusicparlor.com.

TYLER, THE CREATOR: The hip-hop artist performs along with Blood Orange and GoldLink. Thu, 10/17, 7pm. $59.50-$70. Reno Events Center, 400 N. Center St., (775) 335-8800.

ONSTAGE

BENISE—FUEGO!: “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” brings his Emmy Award-winning production to town. Benise will take the audience on a musical journey through Spanish flamenco,

Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba, Parisian waltz, exotic drumming and more. Sat, 10/19, 8pm. $38.70-$106.28. Pioneer Center for the

Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 6866600, pioneercenter.com.

THE CAKE: The University of Nevada, Reno’s

Department of Theatre presents Bekah

Brunstetter’s comedy. Della makes cakes, not judgment calls—those she leaves to her husband. But when the girl she helped raise comes back home to North Carolina to get married, and the fiancé is actually a fiancée,

Della’s life gets turned upside down. Thu, 10/17-Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm. $5-$15. Redfield

Studio Theatre, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, events.unr.edu.

HARVEY: The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy is the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a friendly man with a very strange best friend—a six-foot, threeand-one-half-inch invisible rabbit named

Harvey. Elwood’s sister tries to have him committed at the sanatorium but Elwood and

Harvey have other plans. Thu, 10/17-Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/20, 2pm. $15-$25. Reno Little

Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., renolittletheater.org.

IRONBOUND: Martyna Majok’s play is a darkly funny, heartbreaking portrait of a woman for whom love is a luxury—and a liability—as she fights to survive in America. Fri, 10/18-Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/20, 2pm. $8-$20. Restless

Artists Theatre, 295 20th St., Sparks, (775) 5253074, rattheatre.org.

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE: Brüka Theatre

presents Matthew Lopez’s comedy centering on a young Elvis Presley impersonator barely making a living who finds a path to prosperity by becoming a lip-syncing drag queen. Thu, 10/17-Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/20, 2pm; Wed,

10/23, 7:30pm. $22-$26, $10 for all seats on Artist Night, Oct. 23. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

LET THE RIGHT ONE IN: Good Luck Macbeth

presents Jack Thorne’s enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the best-selling novel and award-winning film. Thu, 10/17-Sat, 10/19, 7:30pm; Sun, 10/20, 2pm; Wed, 10/23, 7:30pm. $18-

$30. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., www.goodluckmacbeth.org.

Recycling comes 4th

According to the City of Reno’s Sustainability Climate Action Plan, the average person in Washoe County generates 7.9 pounds of waste per day – this is nearly double the national average of 4.4 pounds. That is where recycling comes in. However, our recycling rate is still drastically lagging behind that of the rest of the country. In 1991, the Nevada State Legislature aspired to hit the recycling goal of 25%; unfortunately, two decades later, Washoe County’s recycling rate is 24.5% while Nevada’s is 21%. As of 2017, the national recycling rate was 34.3%. Steps are being taken to reduce our city and state’s carbon footprint. However, there are things you can do as well to help further this process! To make an impact, you sometimes have to start small. Therefore, what can you do to reduce your waste? To start, you can refer to the 5 Rs: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (in that order!) Recycling comes 4th. When it comes down to recycling, Reno has luckily implemented single-stream recycling, making it more convenient for the average consumer. However, due to contamination, 25% of the items we place in our recycling bin cannot be recycled.

Dos and Don’ts of Recycling (in your curbside bin):

Did you know that not everything is recyclable and that certain items must be cleaned before recycling? Did you also know that certain items, like plastic bags, can’t be put in your athome recycling bin? Recycling is a fantastic way to help preserve our planet’s resources, but recycling correctly is crucial. Plastic and metal food storage containers have to be cleared entirely of food waste and liquids; otherwise, they could contaminate entire loads of recyclables, causing the batch as the whole to be thrown in landfills instead. The same goes for single-use, plastic grocery bags put in residential recycling bins. The bags can wrap around the equipment and shut down an entire recycling plant. Because our community uses a single-stream recycling program, the focus is on rigid recyclables. This means that materials such as produce and grocery bags should be dropped off at collection bins commonly found at many retail stores like Walmart or Target, or your local grocery store.

When in doubt, leave it out!

Place Plastic Bottles & Containers, Food & Beverage cans, Glass, Paper, Flattened Cardboard & Paperboard into your blue bin. Avoid placing the following in your recycling bin: Electronics, Batteries, Needles, Cords, Clothing, Snack Bags & Wrappers, Foam Cups & Containers, Yard Waste & Grass Clippings, Diapers & Pet Waste, and Food Soiled Paper. When it comes to the items that you cannot recycle in your curbside bin, you can always refer to KTMB’s Recycling Guide on our website at ktmb.org to find out where else you can recycle them.

Why should I recycle?

Reno’s Sustainability and Climate Action plan points to many benefits from recycling, such as conserving natural resources, beautifying urban and natural landscapes, reducing litter, and creating green jobs that contribute to the local economy. To learn more about the City of Reno’s Sustainability and Climate Action plan visit: www. ktmb.org/recycle.

References: KTMB 30th Anniversary, Litter in America stats, Litter Behavior, Litter study 2009