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dEc/13:THE NUTCRACKER A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents its annual production of the holiday classic. Principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Ballet West, Houston Ballet and the Diablo Ballet will perform the leading roles along side a large cast of local talent. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Jackson, will perform Tchaikovsky’s memorable score. Performances start at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14; and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. There will be a special Sugar Plum Party after the Saturday and Sunday afternoon performances where children can meet the Nutcracker characters. Tickets are $30-$63. Call 686-6600 or visit pioneercenter.com.

EVENTS

2019 SANTA TRAIN: Take a ride on the Santa

Train featuring historic equipment from the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Visit with Santa Claus and receive a candy cane aboard the train. Rides are offered on weekends through Dec. 22. Trains run every 30 minutes. Walk up tickets are available for every ride on event days. Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15, 10am. $5, free

for children age 2 and younger sitting on lap. Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City, (775) 687-6953, nvculture.org/ nevadastaterailroadmuseumcarsoncity.

39 NORTH POLE VILLAGE: Stroll through the

holiday lights and enjoy photos with Santa, kids’ activities and decorating contests. The heated vendor village tent provides guests with a cozy shopping experience as they browse local vendors and crafters. Returning this year is “The Griswold Challenge, “where local families and businesses compete in a light display contest inspired by Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The public will determine the winning team. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14,

2pm. Free. Victorian Square Plaza, 1250 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 690-2581, 39northdowntown.com. ART AFTERNOON—WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL FOR

SENIORS: Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Nevada Museum of Art. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Advance registration is recommended. Fri, 12/13, 1pm. $6-$10. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

ART ANGELS SILENT AUCTION & RAFFLE:

Sierra Watercolor Society’s Art Angels program provides free watercolor instruction and supplies to Washoe County elementary classes that do not have art, as well as four free watercolor workshops/year for children 6-12 in the community. This silent auction of original watercolor paintings by local artists and raffle of original and giclee watercolor paintings by guest artists is the primary fundraiser for Art Angels. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 10am. Free. Wilbur D. May Museum, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 343-8100, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.

BRUNCH WITH SANTA: This family event includes a brunch with Santa Claus, Mrs.

Claus and the elves, a magic show, arts and crafts, raffle prizes and a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sat 12/14, 8am. $5-$20. Chateau at Incline Village, 955 Fairway Blvd., (775) 413-5145. CANDY CANE EXPRESS: Enjoy the holiday season aboard vintage, heated coaches.

The rides include hot chocolate, cider, candy canes and cookies. Departure times are at noon and 2pm. Reservations are recommended. Sat, 12/14, noon. $12$23. Virginia City, 166 F St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0380, virginiatruckee.com.

FESTIVE FRIDAYS: Celebrate the season and get in your holiday gift shopping during the first three Fridays in December.

Businesses stay open until 7pm and provide refreshments for a shop-andsip walk through Historic Downtown

Truckee. Fri, 12/13, 4-7pm. Free. Historic

Downtown Truckee, Donner Pass Road,

Truckee, www.historictruckee.com.

GINGERBREAD FESTIVAL: Enjoy a unique

display of gingerbread houses and other creations and vote for your favorite for the People’s Choice award. Children can visit Santa Claus and share their holiday wishes or for a $5 fee create their own gingerbread house to take home. There will also be local choral groups performing seasonal music and holiday gifts and holiday fairy garden accessories for sale. Sat, 12/14, noon. Free. Wilbur D. May Center, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., www.mayarboretumsociety.org.

GRINCH MADE ME DO IT SALOON CRAWL: Enjoy

specialty holiday drinks at participating Virginia City saloons. Purchase your cup in advance. The crawl starts at 11am, with check in starting at 10:30am. Prize winners are announced during the Parade of Lights along C Street in downtown Virginia City. The parade starts at 5pm. Sat 12/14, 11am. $8-$12 for crawl cup, free admission to parade. C Street, Virginia City, (775) 847-7500, visitvirginiacitynv.com.

HEAVENLY HOLIDAYS FAMILY FESTIVAL: The

monthlong holiday festival features tree lightings, fireworks, live music, rail jams, train rides, special performances, ice sculptures, breakfast with Santa, ice skating performances starring Disney characters, a Ferris Wheel, virtual reality and more. Thu, 12/12Wed, 12/18. Heavenly Mountain, 4080 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, theshopsatheavenly.com.

HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Wear your

coziest pajamas and enjoy a screening of The Grinch, along with hot cocoa, popcorn and family photos. Thu, 12/12, 5pm. $2-$25. Duke Theatre, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, www.ltcc.edu.

HOMESTEAD HOLIDAYS: Carson City Parks,

Recreation & Open Space present the inaugural old-fashioned holiday celebration featuring handcrafted decorations, displays of holiday lights and family activities for all ages. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides, chili, live music, appearances by Santa Claus and more. Admission to the event is free with minimal fees or donations for some of the activities. Parking at Silver Saddle Ranch requires driving on a dirt road for a short distance. Fri, 12/13-Sun, 12/15, 5-8pm.

Free. Silver Saddle Ranch, 4901 Carson River Road, Carson City, (775) 283-7430, vwww.carson.org/parksandrec.

FOR THE WEEK OF dEcEmbER 12, 2019

MICHAEL HEIZER—THE ONCE AND FUTURE

MONUMENTS: As one of the last living figures who launched the Land Art movement, Michael Heizer’s legacy of works has had an incalculable influence on the world of sculpture and environmental art. William L. Fox discusses Heizer’s work with Alan Rapp, the editorial director at Monacelli Press in New York, publisher of Michael Heizer: The Once and Future Monuments. A book signing will follow the presentation. Thu, 12/12, 6pm. $8-$12. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.

NOEL NIGHTS: The Village at Northstar transforms into a winter wonderland featuring horse-drawn sleigh rides, outdoor ice skating, pictures with Santa and s’mores and hot cocoa by the fire pits every Friday through Dec. 20. During

Noel Nights, bring two cans of food to receive $5 off ice skate rentals and help support the Truckee Community

Christmas. Fri, 12/13, 5-8pm. Northstar

California Resort, 5001 Northstar Drive,

Truckee, www.northstarcalifornia.com.

NORTHERN LIGHTS: The monthlong holiday celebration features more than 30 events, including a tree-lighting ceremony, festivals and parties, concerts, theatrical productions and a bar crawl. Thu, 12/12-Wed, 12/18. Various

locations in Crystal Bay and Incline Village, www.northernlightstahoe.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. Thu, 12/12Sun, 12/15, 5pm. $17-$46. V&T Eastgate Depot, 4650 Eastgate Siding Road, Carson City, (877) 724-5007, vtrailway. com/train-rides/the-polar-express.

RENO WINTER LIGHT FESTIVAL: The festival

concludes with the Fire & Ice Show featuring an ice-carving competition, fire sculptures and art and fire dancing. Temporary public art pieces will also be on display at the ReTRAC Plaza and Wingfiled Park. Sat, 12/14, 5pm. Free. City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St., (775) 334-4636, www.reno.gov.

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. Thu, 12/12-Wed, 12/18. $12-

$18. Rink at the Row, Sixth and Sierra streets, across from Circus Circus, www.circusreno.com.

SECOND THURSDAY TALK—ERWIN

“CANNONBALL” BAKER: Speaker George

Canavan will give a presentation on motorcycle racing pioneer Erwin “Cannonball” Baker. Thu, 12/12, 1:30pm. $5, free for NAM members. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300. SNOWBALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate the holidays with arts and crafts, face painting, custom balloons, photo ops, holiday snow tubing, snow parkour, a bounce house and “The World’s Biggest Cup of Hot Cocoa.” Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15,

10am. Free. Soda Springs Ski Resort, 10244 Soda Springs Road, Soda Springs, www.skisodasprings.com.

THOUGHT ON TAP: The University of Nevada,

Reno Core Humanities program in collaboration with The Laughing Planet and the UNR’s College of Liberal Arts presents its public engagement series that brings together diverse faculty, staff, students and community members for important conversations around timely topics. This month’s topic is “Work and Money.” Thu, 12/12, 5:30pm. Free.

Laughing Planet Cafe, 941 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4447.

WEATHER FORECAST PREDICTABILITY—WHAT CAN WE KNOW AND WHEN CAN WE KNOW IT?:

Local meteorologist Zach Tolby explores the predictability of weather forecasts. Get a behind-the-scenes look into how meteorologists are using ensemble and probabilistic weather models to predict weather with improved accuracy. Sat, 12/14, 2pm. Free, $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

WINTER BIRDS OF THE GALENA FOREST: Alan

Gubanich, a long-time member of the Lahontan Audubon Society, will show slides and taxidermy mounts of over 20 species of birds that you can see in the Galena Forest when you hike the trails this winter. Sun, 12/15, 10am. Free, $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.

WINTERFEST: The festive holiday attraction features the Holiday Express Christmas train ride, a narrated journey through thousands of Christmas lights inside

Greater Nevada Field, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus in

Santa’s Village. The Christmas train and

Santa appearances take place from 5-9pm on Friday-Saturday, and 4-7pm on Sunday. The festival will also be open from 4-7pm on Monday and Tuesday,

Dec. 23-24. The train ride are $10 per person (children age 2 and younger ride free). Pictures with Santa are available for purchase with packages starting at $15. Fri, 12/13, Sat, 12/14, 5pm; Sun, 12/15,

4pm. $10-$15. Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., www.facebook.com/ WinterFestReno.

ART

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. Thu, 12/12-Wed, 12/18, 11am-

WILBUR D. MAY CENTER: SomethingOld,SomethingNew.

The Sierra Watercolor Society present its latest exhibition featuring dozens of new watercolor paintings of landscapes, portraits, animals and other subjects. All paintings in the exhibition will be available for purchase. Visitors are also invited to vote for their favorite painting to win the “People’s

Choice Award.” Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 10am. Wilbur

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

ONSTAGE

A COMSTOCK CHRISTMAS CAROL: This play is the classic

story by Charles Dickens, but with historical characters and set in 1860s Virginia City. Fri, 12/13-Sat, 12/14, 7pm; Sun, 12/15, 1pm. $0-$20. Piper’s

Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City, (775) 847-0433, pipersoperahouse.com.

A YEAR WITH FROG & TOAD: Sierra School of Performing

Arts presents this youth theater production based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books. This whimsical show follows two great friends—the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad— through four fun-filled seasons and tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout. Sat, 3pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15, noon & 3pm. $10-$12. Damonte Ranch

High School, 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, (775) 8527740, www.sierraschoolofperformingarts.org.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Great Futures Productions present its production of the musical comedy. Fri, 12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15,

2pm. $10-$15. Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave., Building B, Kings Beach, (530) 546-4324, www.facebook.com/BGCNLT.

BUTTCRACKER 9 —SON OF A BUTTCRACKER: What began

as a Brüka Theatre parody of TheNutcracker 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. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm; Wed, 12/18,

7:30pm. $26-$28. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.

DISNEY’S FROZEN, JR.: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presenting the musical play based on the 2018

Broadway musical that brings Elsa, Anna and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage. There will be a special sensory-friendly performance at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Frozen VIP Experience includes early admittance, VIP seating, meet and greet, sing-along and photos with Elsa and Anna, plus a special Frozen treat. The VIP Experience performance starts at 2pm on Dec. 15. Fri, 12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm. $10-$15,

free for children age 3 and younger. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, www.wildhorsetheater.com.

FA LA LA LA LA: Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble performs its festive seasonal concert. Fri, 12/13, 6pm. Free, donations welcome. Victorian Square, 764-794 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (77)5 677-8119, tintabulations.com.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and

Chorus celebrates the Christmas season with a production of Handel’s Messiah, Sat, 12/14, 3pm. $15-$40, free for youth ages 17 and younger in general admission seating. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline; Sun, 12/15, 3pm. $25-$100.

Genoa Lakes Golf Club, 1 Genoa Lakes Drive, Genoa, (775) 298-6989, toccatatahoe.org. HEARTS LIKE FISTS: Restless Artists Theatre Company presents Adam Szymkowicz’s superhero noir comedy about the dangers of love. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm. $8-$15. Restless

Artists Theatre Company, 295 20th Street, Sparks, (775) 525-3074, www.rattheatre.org.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: The 17-piece Reno Jazz

Orchestra performs its holiday concert featuring world-renowned trombone soloist Bob McChesney and vocalist Calabria Foti. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the show. Fri, 12/13, 7:30pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm. $10-$30. Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., renojazzorchestra.org.

MATILDA! THE MUSICAL: The daughter of abusive

parents, Matilda finds refuge in library books, which she reads quickly and in creating her own stories. Things are no better at school, where Matilda also must face a tyrannical and cruel headmistress, Miss Trunchbull. Brave little Matilda knows she has to stand up against the adults in her world, and in doing so, discovers her own remarkable powers. Fri, 12/13, 7pm; Sat, 12/14, 2pm

& 7pm. $10-$20. Crossbow Stage, 2515 Crossbow Court, (775) 315-8680, www.sageridge.org

MRS. BOB CRATCHIT’S WILD CHRISTMAS BINGE: Good

Luck Macbeth Company presents Chris Durang’s parody of Charles Dickens’ AChristmasCarol. Thu, 12/12-Sat, 12/14, 7:30pm; Sun, 12/15, 2pm; Wed,

12/18. $18-$20. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 124 W. Taylor St., (775) 322-3716.

THE NEVADA GAY MEN’S CHORUS: The chorus will

perform favorite selections from the last 10 years, including holiday classics and fun and festive numbers. Fri, 12/13, 7:30pm. $15-$20. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 200 Island Ave., (775) 722-8686, www.nevadagmc.org.

TMCC JAZZ ENSEMBLE CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The

ensemble performs jazz and Christmas tunes with special guest Cindy Sabatini. Thu, 12/12, 7:30pm. Free. Sparks Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, (775) 393-9525.

THE TWISTED NUTCRACKER & THE TALE OF THE RAT

KING: Truckee Dance Factory presents a twist on the timeless tradition of TheNutcracker. Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15, 7pm. $0-$51. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, (800) 403-0206.

UNSILENT NIGHT—RENO: Phil Kline’s public sound sculpture “Unsilent Night” is created when many individuals simultaneously play one of four tracks on cassette, MP3 or mobile devices and blast each through a roving swarm of boomboxes and speakers carried through city streets. Visit website for more info. Sun, 12/15, 5:30pm. Free. Wingfield

Park Amphitheater, 2 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 6243720, unsilentnight.com/participate.html.

WHITEHATS CHRISTMAS: Bassist Kyle Rothchild and percussionist Frank “Fletch” Fletcher present an evening of “acoustic music and spellbinding harmony.” Wed, 12/18, 6:30pm. $15. Brewery Arts

Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 883-1976, www.facebook.com/Breweryartscenter.

WINTER DREAMS: Magic Theatre Circus presents this extravaganza of visual delights presented in the European tradition of cirque. Under a heated big top tent, acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, magicians, trained dogs and mischievous clowns are “woven into a story that is touching, hilarious and breathtaking.” Thu, 12/12-Fri, 12/13, 4pm & 7pm,

Sat, 12/14-Sun, 12/15, 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, Tue, 12/17-Wed,

12/18, 4pm & 7pm. $19-$69, free for children age 5 and younger. Sierra Market Place, 3600 S. Virginia St., magictheatercircus.com.

Holiday Heat Nightcap

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IngredIents For the lavender crystals:

1/3 cup dried culinary lavender* 2/3 cup superfine sugar 2. For the mango elixir: 8 ounces pure mango juice 8 ounces distilled or tap water

For the Persephone:

Juice of 1 lime 1/4 cup lavender crystals 2 ounces mango elixir 2 ounces pomegranate juice 2 ounces simple syrup 9 ounces soda water Ice

PreParatIon Make the lavender sugar crystals:

1. In a food processor, process the lavender and sugar until fully combined, about 1 minute—the mixture will look like a fine powder. DO AHEAD: Lavender crystals can be prepared in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 2 weeks.

Make the mango elixir:

1. In a small saucepan, bring the mango juice and distilled or tap water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 12 to 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Mango elixir can be prepared in advance and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Make the Persephone:

1. Pour the lime juice onto a small plate and spread the lavender crystals on a second small plate. Dip the rim of a 12-ounce glass into the lime juice, then dip it into the lavender crystals to lightly coat. Repeat with a second 12-ounce glass. 2. Pour 1 ounce each of the mango elixir, pomegranate juice, and simple syrup into each prepared glass. Add ice and enough soda water to fill each glass.

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