This Week

Events

BENEFIT FASHION SHOW: Sophimoya will

host a fashion show benefiting the

Eddy House of Northern Nevada, a non-profit dedicated to providing homeless, foster and runaway youth with programs and services to allow them to reach their full potential. The show will feature the works of local designers as well as looks by Banana

Republic. Sa, 2/27, 7pm. Donation. The

Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. Suite 330; (775) 742-1858; www.hollandreno. org. HORN DAY: Join the University of

Nevada, Reno Horn Studio for a day of music featuring a master class and performance by guest artist Maria

Serkin from North Carolina School of the Arts. Watch the University Horn

Studio Cadenza Competition and bring your French horn to participate in the community horn choir. Sa, 2/27, 1pm. Free. Nightingale Concert Hall,

Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-4278; www.unr.edu/arts. THE HOUSE THAT TONY BUILT: Barrie

Schuster received a HRPS Neighborhood Preservation Fund Grant to remove an enclosed sun porch and restore the facade of her 1925 bungalow to its original appearance. She will take you on a pictorial journey of this process and explain how her sense of connection to the history of her home contributed to her remodeling decisions. She will share the story of the original owner of her home, locally famous musician and dance hall owner Tony

Pecetti, and how she came to know the former inhabitants who provided her with a wealth of information. Su, 2/28, 1-2:30pm. Free. Downtown Reno

Library, 301 S. Center St.; (775) 7474478; www.historicreno.org. RENO BEER CRAWL: 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 12/24. $5 glass and map. The

Waterfall, 134 W. Second St.; (775) 3227373; http://renobeercrawl.com. WHAT EL NIÑO MEANS TO US: Stephanie

McAfee, assistant professor of geography at the University of Nevada, Reno, is an applied climatologist with experience in analyzing both historical climate and projections of future climate and in applying that information to resource management and conservation questions. She willdiscuss what El Niño is, how and why those conditions occur in the tropical Pacific and how they influence weather outside of the tropics. The discussion will shift to how El Niño and its companion La Niña influence rain, snow, flooding and the fire season in this area. Sa, 2/27, 10am. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway; (775) 849-4948; www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org.

All Ages

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY STORY TIME: Stories

and activities especially for the preschool child. Tu, 10:30am. Free.

Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center

St.; (775) 327-8312. INCLINE VILLAGE STORY TIME: Stories

and crafts for all children. W, 4pm. Free. Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave. Building A, in Incline Village; (775) 832-4130.

INSIDE OUT: AN ANATOMY EXPERIENCE:

This exhibition will take you on a journey into the curiosities of human anatomy. Through digital and handson exhibits, you’ll learn how our bodies work, grow, age and heal. Tu-Su. $10 general admission, $9 veterans and active duty military. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St.; (775) 786-1000; www.nvdm.org.

M5 Mexican Brass

One of Mexico’s leading brass quintets will make a visit to the Biggest Little City for a series of free performances at several Washoe County libraries. The group combines their skills at virtuosic chamber music in all styles with showmanship, Latin-American charm and non-stop interaction with the audience. M5 has been touring the United States and Canada extensively since 2008. The quintet has also played venues across the world, including stops in Colombia, Chile, Algeria and China. M5 had their debut at Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. in 2015. In their 2014-2015 season, the quintet performed educational concerts for more than 30,000 children in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada. The brass quintet will give several musical presentations this week, including one on Thursday, Feb. 25, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St. Other performances are on Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, and later that afternoon from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St. Visit www.washoecountylibrary.us.

—Kelley Lang

MONSTER FISH: IN SEARCH OF THE LAST

RIVER GIANTS: The exhibit features life-size 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 4/24. $10 general admission, $9 veterans and active duty military. Terry Lee Wells Nevada

Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St.; (775) 786-1000; www. nvdm.org. RECYCLING WITH KTMB: Lauren

McCullough, Keep Truckee Meadows

Beautiful’s education coordinator, will discuss recycling in Reno and how different trash items biodegrade at different rates. She will also talk about food waste and ways to reduce our carbon footprint. Su, 2/28, 10am. $5 donation requested. Galena

Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mt. Rose

Highway; (775) 849-4948; www.galenacreekvisitorcenter.org. SOUTH VALLEYS STORY TIME: Stories and

activities especially for the preschool child. Tu, 11:15am. Free. South Valleys

Library, 15650A Wedge Pkwy.; (775) 851-5190; www.washoe.lib.nv.us. SPANISH SPRINGS STORY TIME: Stories,

songs and fun geared toward preschool children ages 3-6. M, 10:3011am. Free. Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway located at Lazy 5 Regional Park in Spanish

Springs; (775) 424-1800. SPARKS STORY TIME: Stories and activities especially for the preschool child.

W, 10:15am. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St. in Sparks; (775) 352-3200. SSSNAKES ALIVE!: This interactive exhibition encourages visitors to embrace their fear as they discover the secrets of North America’s four indigenous venomous snakes: the copperhead, cottonmouth, coral and rattlesnake. The exhibit features more than 20 live venomous snakes along with dozens of interactive stations and imaginative displays. W-Su through 4/10. $9 adults, $8 children and seniors. Wilbur D. May Museum,

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595

N. Sierra St.; (775) 785-5961; www. facebook.com/WilburMayCenter. SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE

PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH CLINIC:

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada hosts SNAP outreach clinics to assist low-income 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

ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO GALLERY:

Shades of Red, Artists Co-op of Reno presents an all-member and friends showcase celebrating “one of the most passionate and fiery colors in the artist’s palette.” M-Su, 11am-4pm through 2/29. Free. 627 Mill St.; (775) 322-8896; www.artistsco-opgalleryreno.com. CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE GALLERY:

For Detail View, Capital City Arts Initiative presents work by artist Jeff Hantman. Hantman creates his wood sculptures using found wood objects and printmaking techniques. Rather than removing paint and sanding for smooth surfaces, he keeps the old paint, shelf paper and scratches as a history in each piece of wood he finds. He alters it with additional wood pieces, images and color to enhance the story as he builds a new sculpture. M-F, 8am-5pm through 5/25.

Free. Contact Christel Passink (775) 450-3842, cpassink@gmail.com, www. arts-initiative.org/exhibit/jeff-hantman for details on this exhibit. 885 E.

Musser St. in Carson City; www.artsinitiative.org. CHARLIE B GALLERY: John Rotheram :

Pots On Earth, Featuring work by Carson City potter John Rotheram (1941-2013). Proceeds from the sale of Rotheram’s work will sponsor a scholarship in his name at Carson City Pottery. Tu-Sa, 10am-5pm

through 2/29. Free. Contact Charles A. Blim Jr. (775) 575-7333, vasefndr@ cccomm.net, www.charliebgallery. com for details on this exhibit. 114 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City; (775) 575-7333.

CLASSROOM GALLERY, OATS PARK ART

CENTER: Cirque, Recent paintings and drawings by Michelle Lassaline. M-Su through 3/12. 151 E. Park St. in Fallon; (775) 423-1440; www.churchillarts.org. E.L. WIEGAND GALLERY, OATS PARK ART

CENTER: I Wonder If I Care As Much,

Mixed-media installation featuring art by Timothy Conder, Nick Larsen and Omar Pierce. M-Su through 3/12. 151 E. Park St. in Fallon; (775) 423-1440; www.churchillarts.org. FRONT DOOR GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS

BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA,

RENO: Brett Flanigan, The first show in

University Galleries’ new mural series features mural art by the Oaklandbased artist. M-F through 11/11. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-6658. HOLLAND PROJECT GALLERY: Quiet Things,

Emerging artist and photographer Abigail Swanson presents her first multi-media solo exhibition Quiet Things. With this installation, Abigail examines individual truth and the illusions of womanhood through a feminist perspective. An opening reception with the artist will be held on Thursday, Feb. 18, from 6-8pm. Tu-F, 3-6pm through 3/4. Free. Contact

Alisha Funkhouser (775) 742-1858, alisha@hollandreno.org, www.hollandreno.org/event/quiet-thingsopening-reception for details on this exhibit. 140 Vesta St.; (775) 742-1858; www.hollandreno.org. JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF

NEVADA, RENO: BFA Midway Exhibition, Bachelor of fine arts candidates at the University of Nevada, Reno show their work at the midway point of their degree coursework in a wide range of disciplines. 2/29-3/10, 11am4pm. Free. 900 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-6837.

MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER,

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Media

Technology: Past & Present, Visitors will enjoy a visual display of media technological leaps through this exhibit on display in the Whittemore Gallery of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. M-Su through 6/30. Free. Contact Becky Contos (775) 6825669, rcontos@unr.edu, http:// for details on this exhibit. 1664 N. Virginia St.; (775) 784-4636; www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu.

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