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Seismography: Nevada & the Truckee Meadows The state is long overdue for a seismic event over magnitude 6.5. Annie Kell of the Seismological Laboratory at the University of Nevada, Reno will discuss major fault systems in our region and our seismic history. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Galena Creek Visitors Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway. Admission is $5 suggested donation per family. Call 849-4948 or visit www. galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.
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Carve Tahoe
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Watch some of the best snow sculptors in the world at work during this international snow-sculpting competition. The carvers, who hail from Finland, Germany, Japan, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, Canada and the United States, will sculpt their creations from Jan. 28 through Feb. 2. The teams will sculpt all day and into the night to prepare for judging on Saturday, Jan. 31. The best dates to view the sculptures are Thursday, Jan. 29, Friday, Jan. 30, and Saturday, Jan. 31. Visitors can vote with monetary donations for their favorite sculptures. Donations are used to determine the People’s Choice Award and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the Humane Society of TruckeeTahoe. The free event takes place at Northstar California Resort, 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee. Visit http://carvetahoe.com.
The San Francisco Bay Area-based band mixes high-energy folk rock, Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences and other world music elements. The show begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets are $12-$20. Call 883-1976 or visit www.breweryarts.org.
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Slovenly Recordings 13th Birthday Pizza Party
Social Science: Movie Magic Explore the science and technology used to create movies—from green screen and drone camera technology to the art of movie posters and theater makeup. The Discovery Museum’s adults-only, educational event includes science demos, art projects, a DJ, beer, wine and food from Whole Foods Market. The event begins at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St. Visitors must be 21 and older to enter. Tickets are $15-$25. Call 786-1000 or visit www.nvdm.org.
Slovenly Recordings was founded in Reno in 2002 when it released albums by Lo-Lite, The Spits and Subsonics. To celebrate its 13th anniversary, the company’s throwing an all-ages party with live music by Personal & The Pizzas from New Jersey, Useless Eaters from Memphis, Tenn., Scraper from San Francisco and local band Teen Creature. Noble Pie Company will serve up the pizza on a first-come, first-served basis, starting at 8 p.m. at The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Admission is $10. The after-party moves to 40 Mile Saloon, 1495 S. Virginia St. after 11 p.m. The afterparty is open to those age 21 and older and will feature DJs and a live band to be announced. Visit www.hollandreno.org or www.slovenly.com.
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