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MCKINLEY ARTS & CULTURE CENTER: Tufascapes of Winnemucca Lake. East Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts local artist Mike Clasen. Tufascapes of Winnemucca Lake is a collection of photograph prints showcasing the stark, beautiful landscape and unique tufa formations of Winnemucca Lake. Through 11/20, Th, 11/5, 6-8pm. Free. Empathies + uncertainties. West Gallery in McKinley Arts & Culture Center hosts local artist and teacher Lisa Kurt. Empathy + Uncertainties is a collection of acrylic and mixed media on wood panel paintings. Through her work, she explores stories that involve people, animals and creatures in mysterious settings, often incorporating nature and the unexpected. Through 11/20, 8am-5pm. Free. 925 Riverside Drive, (775) 334-2417.
light refreshments, entertainment, music by Larry Elliott & The Fireballs, costume contest, photos, a raffle and other surprises. Wear your favorite 1920s costume. F, 10/23, 8-11pm. $15 for adults, $5 for children. Reno Town Mall, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 846-1788, www.aurorarepnv.org/events.html.
REEL ROCK 10: The 10th annual film tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year. Th, 10/22, 7pm. $15. Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., (775) 398-5400, http:// cargoreno.com. 1975 cult film. Participants in costume will
timedia reconstruction of the electric power transmission system at a human scale. The show, featuring work by Lisa Ward, highlights both the formal and anthropomorphic characteristics of this life(style) sustaining infrastructure. M-Su through 10/30. The Artists Book: Divergent Perspectives. Reno Book Arts presents a unique collection of artists books, prints and broadsides by Northern Nevada artist. These works illustrate the array of book arts mediums and the multitude of divergent perspectives that can be achieved through the art of the book. Artists include Rob Borges, Carol Brown, Katherine Case, Katty Hoover, Judith Rodby, Jaime Shafer and Sharon Tetly. M-Su through 10/30. 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, (775) 831-1314.
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and Rovers to Cars on Mars, This exhibit takes a look at America’s fascination with exploring new frontiers and the machines that make it possible. M-Su through 4/11. $4-$10, free for members and children age 5 and younger. 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.
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door. Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company, 713 S. Virginia St., (775) 322-8716, www.goodluckmacbeth.org.
THE DEATH OF BRIAN: A ZOMBIE ODYSSEY: This unique combination of solo work and radio drama serves up humor, horror and humanity-examining philosophy. F, 10/23, 7pm, Sa, 10/24, 7pm. $10 general, $5 for University of Nevada, Reno students with I.D., free for zombies in costume. Lawlor Events Center, 1500 N. Virginia St., (775) 7844278, www.unr.edu/arts.
London-based chamber ensemble performs their unique interpretation of classical music. Th, 10/22, 7:30pm. $30 adults, $24 seniors, UNR faculty and staff, $12 youths, $5 UNR students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Complex, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.
their 2015-2016 theater season with Jon Robin Baitz’s drama. The play is built with clever, gleaming dialogue, tantalizing hints of a dangerous mystery and a structural core that brings to mind the heyday of Lillian Hellman. W-Su, 8pm through 10/23. $10$25. Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221, www.bruka.org.
singers ages of 15 and older are invited to try out for High Desert Harmony, Reno’s Chapter of Sweet Adeline’s International. The a cappella group performs at events around the Truckee Meadows area, including charity events, holiday shows, private parties and Artown. M, 6:30-9pm through 12/31. Free. Five Star Premier Residences of Reno, 3201 Plumas St., (775) 544-9911, http:// highdesertharmony.net/events.html.
THE PASSION OF DRACULA: Laughing Owl Productions presents this drama in three acts based on Bram Stoker’s horror novel.
F, 10/23, 7:30pm, Sa, 10/24, 7:30pm, Su, 10/25, 2pm, W, 10/28, 7:30pm, Th, 10/29, 7:30pm, F, 10/30, 7:30pm, Sa, 10/31, 7 & 11pm, Sa, 12/5, 7:30pm, Su, 12/6, 7:30pm, M, 12/7, 7:30pm. $15
HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN: The trio draws upon influences from Django Reinhardt to Bob Wills from hot jazz to Texas Western swing. F, 10/23, 8pm. $17 Churchill Arts Council members, $20 non-members. Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon, (775) 423-1440, www.churchillarts.org.
advance, $20 at the door. Laughing Owl Productions, 75 S. Wells Ave., (775) 384-9967, www.laughingowlproductions.com.
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN: F, 10/23, 7:30pm,
Sa, 10/24, 7:30pm, Su, 10/25, 2pm, Th, 10/29, 7:30pm, F, 10/30, 7:30pm, Sa, 10/31, 2pm, Su, 11/1, 2pm, Th, 11/5, 7:30pm, F, 11/6, 7:30pm, Sa, 11/7, 2 & 7:30pm, Su, 11/8, 2pm. $18 general,
L-CUBED: LOOK, LUNCH AND LISTEN CONCERT: A free weekly noontime jazz and classical music collaborative series featuring performances by students and faculty in a laid back, lunchtime setting every Wednesday during the fall semester. W, 10/28, noon,
$15 seniors, students, military. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 329-0661, www.renolittletheater.org.
W, 11/4, noon, W, 11/11, noon, W, 11/18, noon, W, 11/25, noon, W, 12/2, noon. Free. Randall
THE THREE MUSKETEERS: TMCC theater stu-
Rotunda, Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 1664 N. Virginia St. University of Nevada, Reno, (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.
dents perform in this fresh, fast-paced, amusing adaptation of Dumas’ classic tale.
F, 10/23, 7:30pm, Sa, 10/24, 7:30pm, Su, 10/25, 2pm. $10-$15. TMCC Redfield Performing Arts
NEVADA WIND ENSEMBLE: The group will per-
Center, 505 Keystone Ave., (775) 673-7291, www.tmcc.edu.
form diverse and eclectic works for band and wind ensemble. W, 10/28, 7:30pm. $5, free for students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Complex, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.
Classes ART EXPLORATIONS STUDIO: Students ages 15
PIPES ON THE RIVER: The Friday lunchtime con-
and older can further explore different media, nurture creativity and grow as an artist. Previous participation in art explorations class not necessary. Supplies are included in cost. Six classes (no class on Nov. 11 and Nov. 25). This class will be held in the classroom below the Lake Mansion. W, 1-3pm through 12/16. Opens 10/28. $95. Lake Mansion, 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100 ext. 3, www.artsforallnevada.org.
cert series features guest artists performing on the church’s Casavant pipe organ. F, noon. Free. Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave., (775) 329-4279, www.trinityreno. org.
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James Winn, professor at the University of Nevada, Reno and RCO principal pianist, performs his own Piano Concerto, as well as Burleske in D minor by Richard Strauss. Maestro Theodore Kuchar also leads the
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ho doesn’t love that rotund, orange gourd that symbolizes autumn and Halloween? Show your appreciation for our nation’s favorite squash during Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living’s annual pumpkin-themed celebration. Highlights include the Pumpkin Derby, marshmallow shooting, children’s costume parade, storytelling, carnival games, pumpkin pie-eating, pumpkin seed-shooting and mummy-wrapping contests and live music. The festival is open from 11 a.m. to 5 pm. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. Admission is free. Call 353-3599 or visit http://pumpkinpalooza.org.
OTHER DESERT CITIES: Bruka Theatre opens
A CAPPELLA CHORUS NEEDS SINGERS: Female
tribute to Edna Purviance, the Nevada-born silent film star who appeared in 35 films as Charlie Chaplin’s leading lady, will feature
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ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS: The
EDNA PURVIANCE’S 1920S COSTUME BALL: This
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Villain Entertainment present Adam Szymkowicz’s film noir-inspired production following a former clown named Happy who has returned to the seedy underground crime world to find his brother’s killer. F,
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NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: Tahoe: A Visual History, Experience Lake Tahoe landscapes through the eyes of 175 painters, photographers, architects, weavers and sculptors. The Nevada Museum of Art has organized the first major art historical survey exhibition of painting, Native baskets, photography, architecture and contemporary art dedicated to Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass and the surrounding Sierra Nevada region. TAHOE: A Visual History spans over two centuries of cultural and creative production related to the second largest freshwater alpine lake in the United States. W-Su through 1/10. $1-$10. 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 3293333, www.nevadaart.org.
CLOWN BAR: Good Luck Macbeth and Vaude
A weekly event for eager writers who want to share the madness they have written. This show is open to all ages for the first half with the second half open to whatever words need escaping. Free. Sign-ups for participants begin at 6:30 p.m. Readings begin at 7 p.m. Th, 7pm. no cover. Wildflower Village, 4275-4395 W. Fourth St., (415) 640-0389, https://www.facebook.com/ events/134295256740895.
Museums NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM (THE HARRAH COLLECTION): SpaceMobiles: From Rockets
Onstage
THE WRITERS’ BLOCK OPEN MIC AT WILDFLOWER:
STREMMEL GALLERY: John Salminen: City Light. The watercolor artist’s second solo exhibition at Stremmel Gallery is a visual diary of his travels throughout Europe, the United States and China. M-Sa through 11/7. Free. 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558, www. stremmelgallery.com.
Galena Creek Park with a local specialist. Please bring appropriate clothing and plenty of water. The hike intensity varies, depending on the audience. Sa, 10am-noon. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, (775) 8494948, www.thegreatbasininstitute.org.
Ballroom and Juke Joint (PB&J’s), 555 E. Fourth St., (775) 322-4348, www.psychedelicballroom.com.
Gallery in City Hall hosts local artist and teacher Luverne Lightfoot. Earth, Sky, & Water is a collection of oil paintings that accentuates the beauty of Western landscapes. Through 11/20. Free. 1 E. First St., (775) 334-4636.
SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE: Transfusion is a mul-
GUIDED HIKE: Enjoy a guided hike through
receive drink specials all night long. W, 10/28, 8:30pm. $5 couple, $2.50 solo. Psychedelic
RENO CITY HALL: Earth, Sky, & Water. Metro
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Sports & Fitness
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: Watch the
NORTH TAHOE ARTS CENTER: October Exhibits at North Tahoe Arts. Glass Quartet features artwork by regional glass artists Catherine Strand, Pam Sutton, William Hutchison and Toni Rockwell in the NTA Main Gallery. Lake Tahoe & The Sierra features oils by Howard Friedman in the NTA Corison Loft Gallery. Through 11/2, 11am5pm. Free. 380 North Lake Blvd. Art Gallery & Gift Shop in Tahoe City, (530) 581-2787, www.northtahoearts.com.
orchestra during Mozart’s Symphony No. 25 in G minor, K. 183, as well as Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1 in D major, Op. 25 “Classical.” Sa, 10/24, 7:30pm, Su, 10/25, 2pm. $5-$50. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Complex, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-9413, www.renochamberorchestra.org.
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THE BREASTFEEDING FORUM: Breast-feeding
receive a free 30-minute private lesson with instructors BB and Kiki. W, 6-7pm through 11/18. Opens 10/28. $55 person, $5 early-bird discount, $10 couple discount. The Ballroom of Reno, 2540 Sutro St. 4, (775) 813-1143, www.salsareno.com.
mothers are invited to join this breastfeeding support group. Mothers exchange their experiences and discuss concerns such as milk supply, pumping, going back to work, sleeping or lack of sleep, etc. RSVP at http://doodle.com/cy5nrur23mbg6pie. Tu, 4-5pm. $10 drop in, free for first-time attendees. Renown South Meadows Medical Center, 10101 Double R Blvd., (775) 240-9916, www.wellnourishedbaby.com.
JIMMY BEANS WOOL OPEN KNIT NIGHT: Join local and visiting fiber enthusiasts for an evening of knitting and crocheting. Door prizes awarded. Fourth Th of every month, 6-8pm. $5. Jimmy Beans Wool, 5000 Smithridge Drive, (775) 827-9276, www.jimmybeanswool.com.
FELDENKRAIS CLASSES: Guided Feldenkrais classes in pain-free movement will give you the tools you need to improve stability, balance and performance and increase your vitality and flexibility as you learn to do slow, non-habitual movements with focused attention. These carefully structured lessons activate neural pathways, relieve pain and stress, and improve the communication between you brain and body. Tu, 10-11:30am through 12/15. $12 drop-in. Midtown Fitness, 600 S. Center St., Ste. 300, (775) 240-7882, www.renofeldenkrais.blogspot.com.
Community CROCHET CONNECTION: Learn to crochet or share tips with other crochet enthusiasts.
Th, 4-5:45pm. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway located at Lazy 5 Regional Park, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800.
DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE: The Reno chapter of the national DBSA meets. Fourth Th of every month, 7-8:30pm. Renown Health Boardroom, 1495 Mill St., (775) 8356410.
FOUR-WEEK SALSA FOUNDATIONS CLASS: The Salsa Foundations class teaches beginners the basic steps and rhythms of this dance. The class uses a progressive curriculum designed to give students a solid foundation of social dance skills. First-time students
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