THIS WEEK

FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEmbER 27, 2019

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

NOV/29:A CHRISTMAS STORY Broadway Comes to Reno opens its 2019-2020 season with the Tony Award-nominated musical based on the 1983 film. Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $48-$88. Call 686-6600 or visit pioneercenter.com.

EVENTS

AFTER THANKSGIVING CRAFT FAIR: Over

50 native and non-native, local and out-state vendors offer beaded items, paintings, baskets, pillows/ blankets, holiday crafts, baked good and more for sale. There will be dance performances by Eagle Wings Dancers at noon on Saturday. Fri, 11/29-Sat, 11/30,

10am. Free. Reno/Sparks Indian Colony Gym, 34 Reservation Road, (775) 785-1321.

ANIMAL ARK OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND:

The wildlife sanctuary is open the weekend following Thanksgiving Day. Bring any uncooked turkey parts (necks or gizzards), which will be given to the resident predators. Dress for colder weather and please call before leaving your home to confirm if the facility is operational, as stormy weather or dangerous road conditions could cancel the event. Fri, 11/29-Sat, 11/30, 11am-

3pm. $12-$14, free for children under age 2. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3111.

CANDY CANE EXPRESS: Begin your holiday season aboard vintage, heated coaches.

Enjoy hot chocolate, cider, candy canes and cookies during your magical trip.

Departure times are noon and 2pm.

Reservations are recommended. Fri, 11/29-Sun, 12/1, noon. $12-$23. Virginia

City, 166 F St., Virginia City, (775) 8470380, virginiatruckee.com. CARSON VALLEY TURKEY TROT: All ages are

invited to participate in this community 5k run/walk. Dogs on leashes are welcome, too. There will be a photo booth, swag bag, prizes, coffee and more. Thu, 11/28, 8am. $15-$45. Minden Park, 1610 Esmeralda, Minden, (775) 7823711, www.thefoodcloset.org.

COIN PRESS DEMONSTRATIONS: Watch

the Nevada State Museum’s historic Coin Press No. 1 in action. The press demonstrations will take place the last Friday of the month with two-person teams of volunteers, who will share its history with museum visitors. The demonstrations are at 9am and 1pm. Fri, 11/29, 9am. $8 general admission, free for children age 17 and younger. Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-4810.

DISCOVER YOUR WAY: The Discovery offers exclusive admission for families with children with autism or those who can benefit from sensory-friendly time at the museum on the first Sunday of each month. Discover Your Way visitors are welcome to stay and play when the museum opens to the general public at noon. Sun, 12/1, 10am. $10-$12, free for members. Terry Lee Wells Nevada

Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490

S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, nvdm.org.

EVENINGS OF POETRY: Bring your original poetry and favorite poems or just come listen. Wed, 12/4, 6pm. Free. Kings Beach

Library, 301 Secline St., Kings Beach, (530) 546-2021. HEAVENLY HOLIDAYS FAMILY FESTIVAL:

Heavenly Village’s monthlong celebration includes a tree lighting, fireworks, live music, rail jams, train rides, special performances, ice sculptures, breakfast with Santa, ice skating performances starring Disney characters, Ferris Wheel rides and more. Fri, 11/29Wed, 12/4. Heavenly Mountain, 4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, theshopsatheavenly.com.

IF IT’S TUESDAY, THIS MUST BE BELGIUM:

Artemisia MovieHouse presents a screening of the 1969 romantic comedy directed by Mel Stuart. The film follows the humorous and at times absurd adventures of a group of American tourists on a guided bus tour of Europe. Tour conductor Charlie uses these tours in large part to catch up with his vast stable of casual girlfriends located in various cities. The film stars Suzanne Pleshette, Ian McShane, Mildred Natwick, Murray Hamilton, Sandy Baron, Michael Constantine, Norman Fell, Peggy Cass, Marty Ingels, Pamela Britton and Reva Rose. Sun, 12/1, 6pm. $5-$9. Good Luck Macbeth Theater Company, 124 Taylor St., artemisiamovies.weebly.com.

NOEL NIGHTS: Northstar California Resort presents its annual holiday celebration featuring live music, ice skating, face painting, activities and Santa Claus every Friday through Dec. 20. Fri, 11/29, 5pm. Northstar California Resort, 5001

Northstar Drive, Truckee, (530) 562-1010, www.northstarcalifornia.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 and 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, 11/29-Sun, 12/1, 5pm. $17-$46.

V&T Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, (877) 724-5007, vtrailway.com.

RINK AT THE ROW: The outdoor ice skating rink is open through Feb. 16. Skating hours are 3-10pm on Monday-Thursday, noon-11:30pm on Friday-Saturday, and noon-9:30pm on Sunday, depending on weather and ice conditions. Admission includes skate rental. Get $2 off admission if you bring your own ice skates. Wed, 11/27-Wed, 12/4. $12-$18.

Rink at the Row, Sixth and Sierra streets, across from Circus Circus, www.circusreno.com.

SCHEELS TURKEY TROT: The annual

Thankgiving Day event includes a timed 10K run or a two-mile un-timed walk or run around the Sparks Marina. The 10K and the two-mile events will start and finish in the parking lot of Scheels. Thu, 11/28, 8:30am. $25-$60. Scheels at The Outlets at Legends, 1200 Scheels Drive, (775) 353-7898, cityofsparks.us.

TURKEY TROT: Hosted by St. Teresa of Avila

Catholic School, the Turkey Trot offers a 5K or 8K run/walk or the Gobble Wobble

Kids Fun Run. Thu, 11/28, 8:30am. $20-

$45. Nevada Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City, (775) 882-2079, www.stts.org. WELCOME TO WINTER PARTY: The Village

at Squaw Valley kicks off the holiday season with complimentary sleigh rides, performances by Great Basin Carolers and the North Tahoe Children’s Choir, ornament craft making with Arts For The Schools, photos with Santa Claus and a sneak peek of the upcoming Twisted Nutcracker and Tale of the Rat King performance by the Truckee Dance Factory and the Merry Days & Holly Nights Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5pm. Sat, 11/30, 9am-7pm. The Village at Squaw Valley, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, squawalpine.com.

WOBBLE BEFORE YOU GOBBLE 10K/5K: Kick

off Thanksgiving Day with a 10K or 5K run/walk/wobble before heading home to your Thanksgiving feast. The event benefits the Children’s Cabinet. Thu, 11/28, 9am. $15-$50. City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., (775) 342-8895.

ART

ARTE ITALIA: NeoRealismo—The New

Image in Italy, 1932-1960. This exhibition portrays life in Italy through the lens of photography before, during and after World War II. Fri, 11/29-Sun, 12/1,

noon. Free. arte italia, 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0313, www.arteitaliausa.org.

ARTIST CO-OP GALLERY OF RENO: Where

Santa Shops. The holiday show offers one-of-a-kind gifts and decorating items created by local artists, including paintings, drawings, photography and a large assortment of handmade ornaments, jewelry, pottery, gourds, hats, scarves, original holiday cards and more. The show and sale runs through Dec. 27. There will be a reception on Dec. 8. Wed, 11/27, Fri, 11/29-Wed, 12/4, 11am-

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

CITY HALL METRO GALLERY: City of

Reno Employee Art Show. This show celebrates the talents of the city’s current employees and their families. Works on display include photography, drawing, painting and textile work. The show runs through Dec. 27. There will be a reception and awards ceremony on Dec. 5, 5-7pm. Wed, 11/27, Mon, 12/2-Wed,

12/4, 8am-5pm. Free. City Hall Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., (775) 334-6264.

MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Artists

and Public Lands—Artist-in-Residence in the Black Rock Desert. Artists Mary Kenny and Jack Hulbert are this year’s artists-in-residence at the Friends of Black Rock High Rock. Kenny works with digital prints and screenprinted collages. Hulbert’s photographs tell the story of the community rooted at the edge of vast, unsettled land. Wed, 11/27, Mon, 12/2-Wed, 12/4, 8am-5pm. Free. McKinley

Arts & Culture Center Gallery East, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-6264. WILBUR D. MAY CENTER: Something Old,

Something New. The Sierra Watercolor Society present its latest exhibition and art sale featuring dozens of new watercolor paintings of landscapes, portraits, animals and other subjects. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favorite painting to win the “People’s Choice Award.” Wed, 11/27, Fri, 11/29-Sun, 12/1, Wed, 12/4, 10am. Wilbur D. May

Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.

ONSTAGE

BUTTCRACKER 9 —SON OF A BUTTCRACKER:

What began as a Brüka Theatre parody of The Nutcracker has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a different underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. This year’s theme explores “re-creation” with a wink to Mary Shelley and an observance of neologisms that dynamically flavor a new holiday conversation for the millennium. Fri, 11/29-Sat, 11/30, 7:30pm.

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

COMEDY SKETCH SHOW—HERD IMMUNITY:

Reno Improv presents its sketch comedy revue featuring original sketches by local writers. Sat, 11/30, 8pm. $10. Reno Improv, 695 Willow St., (775) 233-6035.

THE HUMANS: Reno Little Theater presents the 2016 Tony award-winning drama for

Best Play. 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, 11/29-Sat, 11/30, 7:30pm; Sun,

12/1, 2pm. $15-$25. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900.

MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS

BINGE: Good Luck Macbeth Company presents Chris Durang’s parody of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. In this departure from the holiday classic, Mrs. Bob Cratchit, rather than Ebenezer Scrooge, takes center stage. No longer loving and long suffering, Mrs. Bob is in a rage: She’s sick of Tiny Tim, she hates her 20 other children and she wants to get drunk and jump off London Bridge. As the Ghost loses more control, the plot morphs into parodies of Oliver Twist, “The Gift of the Magi” and It’s a Wonderful Life. And to make matters worse, Scrooge and Mrs. Bob seem to be kindred souls falling in love. Fri, 11/29Sat, 11/30, 7:30pm. $18-$20. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 322-3716.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET: Pinkerton

Ballet Theatre presents its 31st annual production of the holiday classic featuring dancers Erica Chipp-Adams, Oliver-Paul Adams, Maykel Solas and Armen Hagopian and Company in starring roles, accompanied by local dancers and a live orchestra. Fri, 11/29Sat, 11/30, 7pm; Sun, 12/1, 2pm. $20-$24.

Bob Boldrick Theatre, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, (775) 297-5007, www.pinkertonballet.com.