THIS WEEK

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

nOv/18: RINK AT THE ROW Lace up some skates and hit the ice this week when Reno’s outdoor ice skating rink opens for the season at its new location in downtown Reno. The rink opens on Monday, Nov. 18, at the lot across from the Circus Circus Reno, on the corner of Sierra and Sixth streets. The 9,000-square foot ice skating rink will be open seven days a week through Jan. 7. The tentative schedule is 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, noon to 11:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, and noon to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, depending on weather and ice conditions. Admission is $15-$18 for adults, $12-$15 for children up to age 12 and seniors age 65 and older, and $13 for military personnel or University of Nevada, Reno students with ID. Visit www.circusreno.com or www.facebook.com/CircusCircusReno.

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A CONVERSATION WITH JESSICA BRUDER:

The University of Nevada, Reno Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism, in partnership with Nevada Humanities, presents the 2019 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer Jessica Bruder. Bruder is an award-winning journalist and author known most recently for her book Nomadland, which documents the lives of nomadic Americans who travel from job to job out of economic necessity. Mon, 11/18, 7pm. Free. Wells Fargo Auditorium, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6531, events.unr.edu.

ALPENGLOW’S WINTER SPEAKER SERIES:

Join Dave Nettle for a humorous look at many of the different methods he’s used over the years to approach climbs into the mountain ranges of the world and how they were a major factor in the enjoyment, richness and success of the experience. The show will wrap up with an account of his recent trip to East Africa and ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya. Raffle and bar proceeds benefit Adventure Risk Challenge. Thu, 11/14, 7pm. Free. Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Valley, www.alpenglowsports.com. ANIMAL ARK OPEN NOV. WEEKENDS: The

wildlife sanctuary will be open on weekends in November, weather permitting. Please call prior to departure to confirm the facility is operational. Sat, 11/16-Sun ,11/17,

11am-3pm. $8.50-$13, free for children age 2 and younger. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3111, www.animalark.org.

BACKCOUNTRY FILM FESTIVAL: Tahoe

Mountain Sports, Tahoe Backcountry Alliance and Alibi Ale Works present the return of the film festival, produced each year by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Sat, 11/16, 6-10pm. $10. Alibi Ale Works, 10069 Bridge St., Truckee, www.facebook.com/ TahoeMountainSports.

BOURNE MORRIS READING AND SIGNING: The

author of the Red Queen mystery series will read from her newest book A Woman of Two Minds. Thu, 11/14, 6:30pm. Free.

Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188. GHOST TOUR: Explore Nevada’s oldest hotel and various sites in and around the hotel with several Northern Nevada Ghost

Hunters members guiding the way. Thu, 11/14, 7pm. $25-$40. Gold Hill Hotel, 1540

Main St., Gold Hill, nngh.net.

GREAT FIREARMS—A HISTORICAL

PERSPECTIVE: John Byck, assistant curator in the department of arms and armor at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores key aspects of fine historical firearm design. From ingenious mechanisms to beautiful decorations to perfect balance, this lecture will explore key aspects of fine historical firearm design from the 16th century through the modern period. Sat, 11/16, 11am. $5-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.nevadaart.org.

GREAT GATSBY PARTY: Brain Recovery

Assistance Institute Nevada presents a Great Gatsby-themed party in honor of Denny Granata. 1920s attire encouraged, but not required. The evening includes cocktails, appetizers, raffle, silent auction and casino-style games and scavenger hunt for prizes. Proceeds benefit Josh Morros—Because I Can Foundation. Fri, 11/15, 1:30pm. $40-$100. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 440-1234, brainnevada.com.

GUIDED TOUR OF LAKE MANSION: Members of

Historic Reno Preservation Society offer a guided tour of the Lake Mansion. Fri, 11/15, 1pm. Free. The Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

HANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: More than

40 vendors offer a variety of handmade items at the fourth annual holiday craft show. There will be a raffle to benefit the Reno Initiative for Shelter and Equality. Sat, 11/16-Sun, 11/17, 10am.

Red Hawk Golf & Resort Event Center, 6600 N. Wingfield Parkway, Sparks, (702) 480-7813, www.facebook.com/ HandmadeForTheHolidaysSparks.

HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT IN A PRECARIOUS

ECONOMY: Sundance Books and Music presents a lunchtime panel on housing and employment in a precarious economy, featuring 2019 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer and author of Nomadland Jessica Bruder. Mon, 11/18, noon. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

JOHN BANOVICH ON KING OF BEASTS—A STUDY

OF THE AFRICAN LION: John Banovich’s

exhibition, King of Beasts, features more than 40 artworks that explore questions about mankind’s deep fear, love and admiration for these creatures. Join Banovich as he discusses his advocacy and love for these big cats. A book signing will follow the talk. Fri, 11/15, 6pm. $5-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., www.nevadaart.org.

NEVADA HUMANITIES SALON—STORYTELLING

IN THE SILVER STATE: Join Nevada

Humanities for an informative discussion about cultural and education advocacy and how the work of public officials and advocates has helped shape the cultural and educational life of Nevadans. Fri, 11/15, 6pm. Free. Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave., (775) 786-1188.

FOR THE WEEK OF nOvEmbER 14, 2019

NEVADA WOMEN’S FALL EXPO CRAFT FAIR

& BAZAAR: Visit with more than 100 exhibitors featuring one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts from direct sales, local businesses and organizations. Fri, 11/15, 1pm; Sat, 11/16, 10am. $5-$20. Sports

Authority, 4813 Kietzke Lane, (775) 7876017, www.nevadawomensexpo.com.

THE POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE: During

this hour-long train ride, characters, entertainment and Santa Claus bring The Polar Express story to life. Riders will receive hot chocolate, a cookie and a souvenir silver sleigh bell. Rides depart at 5pm, 6:30pm and 8pm. The last train departs at 6:30pm on Dec. 24. Fri, 11/15Sun, 11/17, 5pm. $17-$46. V&T Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, vtrailway.com.

SECOND THURSDAY TALK: Speaker Rod

Smith, who heads the docent program at the National Automobile Museum, will give a 30-minute talk on “The Evolution of Gasoline Quality.” Thu, 11/14, 1:30pm. $5 for talk, free for members. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., www.automuseum.org.

THOUGHT ON TAP: The University of Nevada,

Reno Core Humanities program, in collaboration with The Laughing Planet and the UNR College of Liberal Arts, presents the second season of Thought on Tap—a public engagement series that brings together diverse faculty, staff, students and community members for important conversations around timely topics. Thu, 11/14, 5:30pm. Free. Laughing

Planet Cafe, 941 N. Virginia St., (775) 7844447, www.unr/edu/core-humanities.

OnSTAGE

COOKING WITH TURF: The Brewery Arts

Center’s 2019-2020 Celtic Music Series continues with a performance by this Central Californian band, which performs traditional Irish and Scottish music, as well as other classic British,

Breton and Galician tunes. Sat, 11/16, 7pm. $15-$25. Brewery Arts Center, 449

W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: The University

Symphony Orchestra, University Symphonic Chorus, University Concert Chorus and University Chamber Singers perform the popular English-language oratorio composed in 1741 by George Frideric Handel. Tue, 11/19, 7:30pm. $7, free for students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

THE HUMANS: Stephen Karam’s dramedy tells the story of the Blake family’s

Thanksgiving dinner where the heart and horrors of the fractured family are exposed Fri, 11/15-Sat, 11/16, 7:30pm; Sun,

11/17, 2pm. $15-$25, pay-what-you-can performance on Nov. 16. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: Oscar

Wilde’s famous comedy centers on John Worthing, a carefree gentleman and inventor of a fictitious brother, “Ernest,” whose wicked ways afford John an excuse to leave his country home from time to time and journey to London. Fri, 11/15, 7pm; Sat, 11/16, 1pm. $8-$10. Reno

High School, Booth Street Theater, 395 Booth St., (775) 333-5050, www.tmcc.edu.

THE LIGHT BURNS BLUE: The TMCC

Performing Arts Department and Damonte Ranch High School Drama Department present a production of Silva Semerciyan’s play inspired by the story of the Cottingley Fairies hoax. Thu, 11/14-Sat, 11/16, 7pm; Fri, 11/15, 3pm. $10

adults, $8 WCSD and TMCC students and staff. Damonte Ranch High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, (775) 674-7610.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL: The Western Nevada

Musical Theatre Company presents the

Nevada premiere of the high-energy musical based on the Roald Dahl classic novel. The musical tells of a gifted young girl who develops telekinetic powers to help her overcome the wicked headmistress and save her abused teacher and classmates. Fri, 11/15-Sat, 11/16, 7:30pm; Sat, 11/16-Sun, 11/17,

2pm. $25-$28. Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City Community Center, 850 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 445-4249.

NEVADA CHAMBER OPERA—ONCE UPON A TIME:

Nevada Chamber Opera at the University of Nevada, Reno presents a program of lyrical scenes from musical theater and operas celebrating “The Royal Ball.” Fri, 11/15-Sat, 11/16, 7:30pm. $5-$20.

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

NIGHTINGALE STRING QUARTET: The University

of Nevada, Reno’s resident orchestral career studies graduate student quartet presents its fall semester concert. Mon, 11/18, 5pm. Free. Hall Recital Hall, University of Nevada, Reno, 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278.

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD BAND: With his fiery

guitar, memorable songs and gritty vocals, Selwyn Birchwood is a nextgeneration bluesman with a touch of Chicago style, Southern soul and boogie. There will be a free conversation with the artist titled “Pushing Blues into the Future” at 3pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. Sat, 11/16, 8pm. $10-$20. Oats Park Art Center, 151 Park St., Fallon, www.churchillarts.org.

SUNDAY JAZZ AT RLT: Reno Little Theater hosts the monthly jazz series. This month’s featured artist is Tristan Selzler, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, bandleader and educator based in

Reno. Sun, 11/17, 7pm. Reno Little

Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FALL

CONCERT: The group will present an evening of percussion ensemble music for large ensembles, chamber groups and soloists. Thu, 11/14, 7:30pm. $7,

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The # 1 thing we send to the landfill is food

Did you know that the #1 thing that Americans throw away is food? According to the National Resource Defense Council, 40% of the food we buy ends up in the garbage leading to America wasting $165 billion per year. The most common foods that people throw away in the United States, unsurprisingly, tend to have short shelf lives; these items include: • Fruits and Vegetables • Seafood • Grain Products • Meat • Milk Unfortunately, when we waste food we are also wasting valuable resources, including water. To put things into perspective, let us measure wasted water in terms of shower minutes: 1 pound of tomatoes would be equivalent to 5 shower minutes, 1 pound of white rice would be 60 shower minutes, and 1 pound of beef would be a staggering 370 shower minutes!

How is our food waste in Washoe County?

In order to see what Washoe County residents were throwing away, Washoe County completed a Waste Characterization Report in 2018. After literal dumpster diving, it was found that 55% of what Washoe County residents were throwing away was considered organic materials. This includes food waste, yard waste, and even dry recoverable fiber (also known as paper). Almost half of the organic materials we throw away consist of food waste.

What can I do to reduce my food waste?

Reading, guessing and racing against expiration dates can be very confusing and frustrating, so where should you start? Many people know the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle); here at KTMB, however, we preach the 5Rs! The 5Rs are: • Refuse • Reduce • Reuse • Recycle • Rot The awesome thing about this list is that it tells you where you should start!

How can I incorporate the 5 Rs into my daily life?

• Refuse food that you already have or that you don’t need • Do you already have this item hidden in your cabinet or fridge? Make sure you take inventory of the food in your kitchen before you buy more food. • Reduce your food waste by using your food before it expires • When you buy your food, read the expiration dates and make an attempt to plan ahead as to when you will eat this food or how you will it before it goes bad. If you notice that the expiration date is soon, eat it up! • Reuse/Recycle your leftover food to enjoy it all over again • Use online resources to find delicious and fun recipes to use up your leftovers. • Rot - give your food a second life through composting • If your food has gone bad and it is compostable, you can throw it in your household compost.

If you don’t have a compost bin and are interested in composting, KTMB gives talks to the public and businesses about a variety of subjects including composting! If you have a group that is interested, request a presentation by visiting www.ktmb.org/adult-education

There are simple things we can all do to make a difference, all it takes is remembering that there is no “away”.

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