Events 39 NORTH MARKETPLACE: The street fair showcases the best in art and crafts and highlights produce, health and wellness and specialty food vendors. The event also features cooking demos, food/health tutorials and the Kids Connect Zone. Th, 4-9pm
through 7/30; Th, 4-9pm through 8/20. Opens 8/13. Free. Victorian Square, 14th Street and Pyramid Way along Victorian Ave, Sparks, www.39northdowntown.com.
ARTOWN: The 19th annual arts festival offers more than 500 events ranging from live music, dance, theater and performances to visual arts, workshops, multicultural events, fashion shows and tours. Artown events take place in various locations throughout Reno and Sparks, but the festival’s main locations are Wingfield Park in downtown Reno and Bartley Ranch Amphitheater in South Reno. M-Su through 7/31. Free for most events. Call or visit website for details, (775) 322-1538, www.renoisartown.com.
BIG RED & FOOD TRUCKS EVENT: Big Red entertains with their blues, swing and big band sounds and six food trucks including Bacon Mania, Smokers Wild, Green Papaya, Happy Cow, La Mex and Wandering Boba. Th, 7/16, 6-8pm. no cover. Harrah’s Plaza, 219 North Center St., (775) 788-2900; www.caesars. com/harrahs-reno/shows/plaza-concerts.
CARSON CITY GHOST WALKING TOURS: Explore Carson City’s rich and intriguing history during seasonal Ghost Walking Tours, led by the theatrically devised and entertaining historical character Madame Curry. The “spirit”-led, guided walking tour takes attendees to some of the downtown district’s westside historic homes and businesses. Some of the outside stops on the tour include The Bliss Mansion, Ferris Mansion and Rinckel Mansion. The 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Tours depart from 3rd and Carson streets next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub). Advance tickets are available online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Sa, 7/18, 6:30pm; Sa, 8/15, 6:30pm; Sa, 8/29, 6:30pm; Sa, 9/12, 6:30pm; Sa, 9/19, 6:30pm; Sa, 10/24, 10am-2:30pm. $15 in advance, $20 at
the door, free for kids under age 3. Carson City Ghost Walk, corner of Third and Curry Streets behind Firkin & Fox/St. Charles Hotel in Carson City, (775) 348-6279, http://carsoncityghostwalk.com.
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for Wednesday programs include cowboy poet and entertainer Larry Maurice on July 22 and “Tuned Up and Twisted Cowboy Poetry” with Tony Argento on July 29. Bartley’s historic ranch buildings will be open for display at 6 p.m., followed by the programs at 7 p.m., every Wednesday on Bartley’s Plaza pavilion, located next to the Western Heritage Interpretive Center. W, 7pm through 7/29. Free or $3 suggested donation. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.; (775) 828-6612; www.washoecounty.us.
FEED THE CAMEL: The family-friendly food truck event features mobile food purveyors, libations and arts. W, 5-8pm through 9/30. McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 450-0062; https://www.facebook.com/pages/FeedThe-Camel/256832417824677?fref=ts.
HEART HEALTH FAIR: Learn about heart health and how you can maintain a healthy heart. Th, 7/16, 2-4pm. Free. Monaco Ridge Assisted Living, 10101 Double R Blvd.; (776) 982-7035.
JEFF LOCK INSPIRING NATURE SLIDESHOW: Photographer Jeff Lock and Nevada Fine Arts present inspiring and captivating slide presentations of adventure and travel during Artown. F, 7/17, 6-7:30pm. Nevada Fine Arts, 1301 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-1128.
LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: The 43rd annual festival features two mainstage productions, Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, and the world’s longest-running musical, The Fantasticks. The productions will be performed in rotating repertory by a single company of actors through Aug. 23, Tuesday through Sunday, at 7:30pm. A multi-event Monday Night Showcase and new Summer Encore
Showcase will augment the Festival’s 2015 mainstage productions and feature a diverse array of live music and entertainment from a variety of genres. Monday Night Showcase performances will run from July 20-Aug. 17, 2015, and Summer Encore Showcase performances will run from Aug. 27–Sept. 12. M-Su through 9/12. $15-$672. Sand Harbor State Park, 2005 Hwy. 28 in Incline Village; (800) 747-4697, http://laketahoeshakespeare.com.
LAVENDER DAY: The May Arboretum Society hosts its first Lavender Day at the Labyrinth Garden. There will be demonstration on harvesting lavender and infusing it, information on its medicinal use and how to include it in recipes. Master gardeners will be on hand to provide tips for growing lavender in Northern Nevada. The Society will have a diverse selection of lavender plants for sale, in addition to sachets, wands and wreaths and edible lavender treats. Sa, 7/18, 9am-noon. Free. Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4153, www.mayarboretumsociety.org/events.html.
LGBT AMERICA PAGEANT: Mr. and Miss LGBT Northern Nevada will be crowned at this pageant presented by SNV Productions. Su, 7/19, 4-8pm. $15-$20. Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., (775) 750-7712, www.lgbtamericapageant.com.
RAIL CITY FARMERS’ MARKET: The boutique market will offer fresh produce and products from local farms and food purveyors, including Snyder Family Farms, Workman Farms, Sand Hill Dairy, the Bakery Gallery and Mitchell Pickle Packing Company. Su, 10am-2pm through 9/27. Free admission. Rail City Garden Center, 1720 Brierley Way in Sparks, (775) 355-1551, www.railcitygardencenter.com.
RENO STREET FOOD: PARTY IN THE PARK: The gourmet street food event features more than 25 gourmet food, craft desserts, beer, wine and mixed drinks vendors and live music. Relax in the park and bring your lawn chairs and a blanket. F, 5-9pm through 10/2. Free admission. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (805) 795-0539.
RIVERWALK DISTRICT WINE WALK: Visit any Riverwalk District Merchant on Wine Walk day to get a map of participating Wine Walk merchants. Go to the participating merchant of your choice, and, with a valid photo ID, you’ll receive a wine glass and an ID bracelet that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. Every month offers a different theme and part of all proceeds are donated to a local charity. Third Sa of every month, 2-5pm. $20. The Riverwalk District, Downtown Reno Along The Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255, www.renoriver.org.
SANDS FARMERS’ MARKET: Eighty vendors under a 10,000-square foot tent will sell fresh produce and more from the area. Bring the kids to join the fun and activities in the Kids Zone. Live bands perform every week. Th, 4-9pm through 8/27. Free. Sands Regency Casino Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave., (775) 348-2295, www.shirleysfarmersmarkets.com.
SKY TAVERN SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: Sky Tavern’s family-friendly summer concert series kicks off with a performance by The Derailment with opening acts Asphalt Socialites and Liam Kyle Cahill. All donations and food and drink sales benefit the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program. Su, 7/19, 12-4:30pm. Free with suggested donation of $10 per adult minimum. Sky Tavern Ski Area Lodge, 21130 Mount Rose Highway 11 miles west of US 395, (408) 234-6429, www.facebook.com/SkyTavernSummerMusic.
SOCIAL SCIENCE: INSIDE YOUR OUTSIDE: Neurologist J. Ivan Lopez discusses what happens to the brain during a stroke and how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. Sa, 7/18, 6-9pm. $15 members, $20 non-members; $25 at the door. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., (775) 786-1000, http://bit.ly/sciencebrainchat.
TRANSGENDER PANEL DISCUSSION: This panel of experts features transgender persons and health-care professionals who treat and support them. A Q&A session will follow. Th, 7/16, 6:30pm. Free. Brewery Arts Center
Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City, (775) 220-4151, http://transgenderalliesgroup.org.
VALHALLA ART, MUSIC AND THEATRE FESTIVAL: The 34th annual festival celebrates music, theater and the visual arts with concerts, exhibits, events and activities that continue throughout August. The events occur in the Boathouse Theatre, The Valhalla Grand Hall and the Grand lawn. M-Su through 8/26. Prices vary. Tallac Historic Site, 1 Valhalla Rd. off Highway 89 in South Lake Tahoe, (530) 541-4975, http://valhallatahoe.com.
All Ages RANCHING AT RANCHO: A fun, free ranchingthemed open house in the main barn area. Each week features a new theme from goats to tractors and everything else in between. Visit with resident chickens and turkeys, cool off inside the Discovery Room or your little one can enjoy a pony ride for only $5. Themed Ranching at Rancho activities will only be offered on Saturdays, but you can ride the ponies on Friday, Saturday or Sunday between 10am-1pm each week. M-Su, 10am1pm through 11/21. Free admission; $5 for pony rides. Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-4512, www.washoecounty.us.
Art ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY: Rockin’ Out Art Show, More than 150 artists share their work in this benefit art show. More than 20 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. M-Su, 11am-4pm through 7/31. Free admission. 627 Mill St., (775) 322-8896, www.artistscoopgalleryreno.com.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Around the World: An Artown Event, Go on a visual art journey with the artists from the Latimer Art Club and see an array of original artwork taken from members’ travels near and far. Through 7/31, 9am-4pm; Tu, 7/21, 7pm; Tu, 7/28, 7pm. Free. Contact Linda Walker (775) 322-4564, RFUMCOffice@gmail. com, www.latimerartclub.com for details on this exhibit. 209 W. First St., (775) 322-4564.
FRIENDS OF NEVADA WILDERNESS: Wild Nevada Exhibit, The second annual Artown exhibit features the work of noteworthy artists and photographers as they celebrate the beauty of Nevada’s public lands. All of the art in the exhibit will be available for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to support Friends of Nevada Wilderness’ programs throughout Nevada in preserving wild lands. M-F, 10am-4pm through 7/31. Free, donation appreciated. Contact Shevawn Von Tobel (775) 324-7667, shevawn@nevadawilderness. org, www.nevadawilderness.org/artown for details on this exhibit. 1360 Greg St., Sparks, (775) 324-7667.
HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Shape of Memory, The exhibit features intaglio prints and hand made books by current University of Nevada, Reno master of fine arts student Quynh Tran. Through spontaneous mark making, repetition and layering of lines, shapes and color, Tran’s work sets out to convey the experiences and struggles she faces as a native Vietnamese woman encountering cultural differences in America. n opening reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, July 16, from 6-8pm. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 7/31; Th, 7/16, 6-8pm. Free. Contact Alisha Funkhosuer (775) 742-1858, alisha@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org/event/shape-of-memory for details on this exhibit.Geo-Gami, Local artist Vance Houston will exhibit new sculptural works intricately engineered from thousands of sheets of folded paper. Through obsession and true dedication, Houston takes the traditional art of origami to the next level. There will be an opening reception with the artist on Thursday, July 16, from 6-8pm. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 7/31; Th, 7/16, 6-8pm. Free. Contact Alisha Funkhouser (775) 742-1858, alisha@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org/event/geo-gami for details on this exhibit. 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org.
