This Week

Events

2015 NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS/CRAFTS FAIR:

The fair features more than 40 vendors selling beadwork, artwork, basketry, etc., as well as a fund-raising raffle, food including Indian tacos and other snacks, a food drive and performances by the Eagle Wings Dance Group Saturday at 2pm and 4pm. F, 11/27, 10am-6pm; Sa, 11/28, 10am-6pm. Free admission.

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Gym, 34

Reservation Road, (775) 329-6114. ANIMAL ARK OPEN THANKSGIVING WEEKEND:

See the animals when they are active in late fall’s cooler temperatures. This event is weather permitting. Please call before driving out to confirm weather and road conditions. F, 11/27, 11am-3pm; Sa, 11/28, 11am-3pm. $10-$12, free for

children age 2 and younger. Animal Ark

Wildlife Sanctuary and Nature Center, 1265 Deerlodge Road, (775) 970-3111, http://animalark.org. BLACK FRIDAY IN MIDTOWN: Donate $20 or a

new pair of shoes or boots and receive a shopping pass for discounts at participating businesses in Midtown. Each pair of shoes/boots and money will be donated to provide footwear for a child in need. F, 11/27, 9am-3pm. Call or visit website for details, (775) 348-9440, www. facebook.com/CreativeCoalitionReno. CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS: The fair features

more than 100 craft and gift booths, Christmas food and drink demonstrations, holiday arrangement-making exhibitions, musical performances and caroling, meet and greet with Santa Claus and more. F, 11/27, 12-6pm; Sa, 11/28, 10am-6pm; Su, 11/29, 10am-4pm.

Free admission. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, (775) 356-3300, www.nuggetcasinoresort.com. FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS: The Barton

Foundation’s seventh annual festival and fundraiser features decorated holiday trees, wreaths and décor, local entertainment, a kids’ craft area, photos with Santa, a Teddy Bear Hospital and opportunities to give back to the community through the silent auction and raffle. All proceeds from the festival benefit Barton’s Level III Trauma Center. W-Sa through 12/6. Opens 12/2. MontBleu

Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline, www. festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org. LOCAL ARTISANS SHOW & SALE: A variety of

local artists will offer handcrafted wood furniture and household items, textiles, jewelry, body care, paintings, gourd art, Native American dolls and other items for sale. F, 11/27, 10am-4pm; Sa, 11/28,

10am-3pm. Free. Graeagle Fire Hall, 7620

Highway 89, Graeagle, (530) 836-0446. MAGICAL MEMORIES: The 11th annual holiday celebration kicks off on Thanksgiving week with the Gingerbread Village Unveiling and Grand Tree Lighting

Ceremony on Nov. 27 and Breakfast with

Santa on Nov. 28-29, and again on Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 23-25. Other highlights include seasonal concerts, holiday dining, ice skating and New Year’s Eve parties for adults, teens and kids. M-Su through 1/3. Prices vary by event. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road,

Olympic Valley, (800) 327-3353, www.squawcreek.com. RENO BEER CRAWL: Held every fourth

Saturday of every month from 2-6pm.

Purchase your glass and map at The

Waterfall and enjoy $1 refills at 12+ downtown Reno taverns. Fourth Sa of every month, 2-6pm through 12/26. $5 glass and

map. The Waterfall, 134 W. Second St., (775) 322-7373, http://renobeercrawl. com.

RENO’S WOBBLE BEFORE YOU GOBBLE

5K: Participate in a 5K run or 1-mile walk before heading home to your Thanksgiving feast. Th, 11/26, 9am. $15-$40 entry fees. Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, (775) 470-5826, http://desertskyadventures.com/renos-wobblebefore-you-gobble-5k.

All Ages

DOWN SYNDROME FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPS:

Meet other parents who are going through issues faced by relatives or caretakers of a child with a disability. The Down Syndrome Network of Northern Nevada seeks to connect families and create a strong foundation of support. First Tu of every month, 5:45-

7:30pm. Free. Nevada Early Intervention

Services, 2667 Enterprise Road, (775) 828-5159, http://dsnnn.org/

FamilySupportGroup.aspx. MAGIC IN THE MUSEUM WORKSHOP:

The May Museum offers a children’s workshops led by local master magician Justin Impossible. During the class, students will learn how to perform four magic tricks with hands-on instruction from Justin. Participants will also get to take home props and a copy of Justin’s book The Amazing Alexander. Each class is limited to 30 students ages 6-12.

Advance registration required. Su, 11/29, 12-1:30pm. $30. Wilbur D. May Museum,

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N.

Sierra St., (775) 785-5961. MONSTER FISH: IN SEARCH OF THE LAST

RIVER GIANTS: The exhibit features lifesize sculptures, hands-on interactive exhibits and video installations that puts you face to face with more than 20 species of giant freshwater fish. Tu-Su through 4/16. $10 general admission, $9 veterans and active duty military. Terry

Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The

Discovery), 490 S. Center St., (775) 7861000, www.nvdm.org. RENO RODEO DENIM DRIVE: During this

annual community event new jeans, new shirts, new socks and new underwear are collected for abused and neglected infants, children and teens who have been rescued from unsafe homes in northern Nevada. Through 12/16. Call or visit website for details, (775) 322-9875, www.renorodeofoundation.org/denimdrive.

SANTA PHOTOS AT MEADOWOOD MALL: Bring

the family for holiday photos with Santa Claus. Make your appointment at simon. noerrsanta.com. Through 12/24, 10am-

8pm. Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood

Mall Circle, Ste. 1, (775) 827-8451. SPANISH SPRINGS STORY TIME: Stories,

songs and fun geared toward preschool children ages 3-6. M, 10:30-11am. Free.

Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid

Lake Highway, located at Lazy 5 Regional

Park, Spanish Springs, (775) 424-1800. STUDIO775: LEGO STORYSTARTER/MINECRAFT:

Play Minecraft with others in the library’s own Minecraft world. Use the Lego StoryStarter packs to create a scene then use StoryVisualizer software to create a storyboard and tell

Buttcracker 6–Underland

Brüka Theatre’s holiday farce based on The Nutcracker takes Clara and the gang into a warped Brüka wonderland. Buttcracker 6—Underland opens on Friday, Nov. 27, with a postshow opening night champagne reception and appetizers. The Dec. 13 matinee will be followed by a talkback with the company and audience. Performances are 8 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, through Dec. 19, with 2 p.m. matinee shows on Sunday, Nov. 29, and Dec. 13, at Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $22 general admission and $20 for students, seniors and military personnel. All tickets are $25 at the door. Tickets are $10 on Artist Night, Wednesday, Dec. 2. Call 323-3221 or visit www.bruka. org.

the story. Th, 4-6pm through 12/24. Free.

Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., located inside Reno Town Mall, (775) 827-3232. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH CLINIC: The

Food Bank of Northern Nevada hosts SNAP outreach clinics to assist lowincome families and individuals in applying for SNAP benefits. First come, first served. Th, 10am-noon. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., (775) 327-8312.

Art

ART INDEED! SIERRA MEMORIAL ART SPACE:

Luscious Abstracts and Plus 2. The abstract art gallery is open for the

Artists’ Open House on Nov. 29. Gallery hours are 1:30-6pm on Monday, 3:307pm Tuesday through Thursday, or by appointment. Su, 11/29, 2-5pm. Free. 142

Bell St., (775) 846-8367. ARTSY FARTSY ART GALLERY: Small Business

Saturday. Enjoy some wine and locally made candy while you shop for one-ofa-kind gifts from jewelry, pottery, textiles, glass and more. Sa, 11/28, 10am-5pm. 220-A W. Telegraph St., Carson City, (775) 885-2787.

EVA’S STUDIO: Open Artist Studio. Open house holiday art show with watercolor paintings, prints, greeting cards, magnets, coasters and pocket mirrors. Sa, 11/28, noon-4pm; Su, 11/29, noon-4pm. 16127

Wellington Way, Truckee, (530) 414-1289. HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: The University

of the Waves. The Holland Project presents a solo exhibition by University of

Nevada, Reno student Häsler R. Gómez.

His installation-based exhibition brings to life the realistic idea of uncertainty and the wonder that comes with it. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 11/27. Free. 140 Vesta St., (775) 742-1858, www.hollandreno.org. HOLLAND PROJECT MICRO GALLERY AT BIBO

COFFEE CO.: The Universe Within. Through the process of collage and layering mixed media, Aspen Cleaveland’s work expresses the power behind individual energies/vibrations and their connections the cosmic, physical and metaphysical realm. A reception for the artist will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, from 6-8pm. M-Su through 12/18; F, 12/4, 6-8pm.

Free. 945 Record St., (775) 348-8087. THE ISLES TEASHOP: Coffee For One—Photos by Eric Marks, The Isles Teashop features work by local photographer Eric

Marks in its gallery. W-Su through 12/18.

Free. 809 Center St., (775) 384-1804. JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF

NEVADA, RENO: Annual Student Art Exhibition, Annual exhibition of new work by University of Nevada, Reno art students sponsored by the Student Art Club. The reception is 5 p.m. on Dec. 3. 11/30-12/10, 10am-4pm. Free. 900 N.

Virginia St., (775) 784-6837. LAKE MANSION: Practice makes Perfect. In partnership with Sierra Arts Foundation,

Arts for All Nevada presents this exhibition and sale of artwork created by local teaching artists from the community. M-F through 12/24. Free. 250 Court St., (775) 826-6100.

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