It's a jam packed weekend. Packed with Things 2 Do! From gospel music to artwork and from the Basque Culture to the AVA Ballet's Rock Ballet Vortex, there's something for everyone this weekend. Museum tours, brass ensembles and a seismic challenge for up and coming engineers!
Enjoy!
Friday 7/20
The Book of Ice at the Nevada Museum of Art:
In advance of his special musical performance July 21, join Paul Miller, aka DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, for a talk about his projects from The Book of Ice, selections from which are on display in the CA+E gallery. Free for members and with paid admission.
www.nevadaart.org
Basque Festival:
The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch will come alive with ballet grace and passionate rock, dance, Broadway and alternative music as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the rock ballet Vortex July 20th and 21st as part of the Artown celebration.
http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events/special-events/07-21-2012/Reno-Basque-festival
Reno Brass at Reno-Tahoe International Airport 5:30 PM
Come join the lively sounds of the Reno Pops Brass Section as they welcome passengers with selections of polkas, waltzes and even some sneak peek excerpts from the orchestra's upcoming concert on Monday, July 23 at 7:30PM in the Hawkins Amphitheater.
www.renopops.org
AVA Rock Ballet ‘Vortex" at Hawkins Amphitheater:
The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch will come alive with ballet grace and passionate rock, dance, Broadway and alternative music as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the rock ballet Vortex July 20th and 21st as part of the Artown celebration.
www.avaballet.com
Rollin' on the River Artown Wingfield Park
The Artown favorite Friday night concert series continues this week with the Red Elvises…and Channel 2 is a sponsor!
www.renoisartown.com
Movies in the Park Wingfield Park at Dusk:
Free movies for the whole family, every Friday:
July 20: "Strictly Ballroom"
www.renoisartown.com
Saturday 7/21
Seismic Challenge at the Children's Discovery Museum 9 am -5pm:
Calling all aspiring engineers, builders and their families!
The Discovery, in partnership with the University of Nevada Seismological Laboratory, has created an exciting challenge for budding engineers and builders! The Seismic Challenge will take place July 21, 28 and 29 and is a great opportunity to design and build a structure and then test it on a shake table against the likes of California's Northridge and Japan's Kobe earthquakes. The catch... structures will be built using only toothpicks and gumdrops or balsa wood!
The Seismic Challenge is divided into four age groups and time brackets. Children can sign up individually and be paired with a partner, or in teams of two or more.
To learn more and sign up for the challenge, visit The Discovery's website
www.nvdm.org
Basque Festival downtown Reno:
Everything Basque will be celebrated in Downtown Reno. There will be Basque food, Basque music and contests. That's right everything from weight-lifting contests, even a boat bag drinking contest.
www.renobasqueclub.org
Young Chautauqua at Rancho San Rafael Park
www.renoisartown.com
X-Brew Fest Harrah's outdoor plaza downtown Reno
5-11 PM
www.renoisartown.com
Outdoor Quilt Show in Stateline:
Join us as we display over 200 quilts of all sizes, types, and techniques in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Product demonstrations and free hot dogs, too! Admission is free.
www.fabricsunlimited.net
Art Cars at the Nevada Museum of Art:
Art Car Festival co-founder Philo Northrup presents a collection of Art Cars from Northern Nevada and California area in the Museum parking lot. Admission is free.
www.nevadaart.org
St. Paul's United Methodist Church Rummage Sale:
St. Paul's UMC's Indoor/outdoor Craft Faire features a BBQ, live music, and a 'Christmas in July' Theme. Vendor booths are $35. Please reserve your booth by July 15, 2012. Register online at naturalnana.com or call the church office at 747-1431. Admission is free. On the web at stpaulsumcreno.com
www.renoisartown.com
Wally's Hot Springs celebrates 150 years:
862 David Wally's is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th anniversary, beginning with a concert and barbeque featuring Mumbo Gumbo.
Regional favorites, Mumbo Gumbo brings its signature danceable sound to Wally's - a mixture spanning from rock to soul, apropos to lush balladry and zydeco to country.
The birthday bash will kick off at 6:30 pm with Chef Mark May's bob favorites; Mumbo Gumbo will take the stage at 7:30 rocking the foothills of the Sierras on an outdoor stage.
www.davidwalleys-resort.com
Maroon 5 at Harvey's:
Maroon 5 is confirmed for an exclusive evening of music as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. The group has released three platinum and multi-platinum studio albums (2002's Songs about Jane; 2007's ItWon't Be Soon before Long; and 2010's Hands All Over), scored a string of hit singles ("This Love," "She Will Be Loved," "Harder to Breathe," "Sunday Morning," "Makes Me Wonder." "Misery" and "Moves like Jigger"), won three Grammy Awards, and sold 17 million albums around the world. "Moves like Jigger" has been certified 4-times platinum and nominated for a Grammy award.
www.harveystahoe.com
Carson City Ghost Walk:
The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian Era and diverse past. Hear about lingering spirits of the past, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's historic homes.
Saturday night tours are July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15 departing at 6:30 p.m.
www.carsoncityghostwalk.com
AVA Ballet Rock Ballet ‘Vortex' Hawkins Amphitheater 8:30 PM:
The Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch will come alive with ballet grace and passionate rock, dance, Broadway and alternative music as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the rock ballet Vortex July 20th and 21st as part of the Artown celebration.
www.avaballet.com
Washoe Democrats Jefferson-Jackson Dinner Reno Ballroom 5:30-9 pm
Democrats will be gathering, talking politics from the past the present and the future at the Atlantis Saturday night.
www.washoedems.org
Star Gazing at Mormon Station arrive 7:30 gazing at 8:30-10:30
It's the perfect setting and the perfect timing for a night time picnic at Mormon Station. Plus there will be experts there to guide you through the constellations. Meet at Mormon station at 7:30 the stargazing starts at 8:30.
www.mormonstation2parks.nv.gov
Arts in Bloom at Victorian Square 2pm-6pm
More than 40 artists are expected to be there displaying their talent and their wares. This is a festival that used to be held at the Sparks Marina and used to be held in May. They've moved it to Victorian Square and aligned themselves to be a part of Artown.
www.janugget.com
Sunday 7/22
South Reno Farmer's Market:
The South Reno Farmer's Market will open for its third year. The market will be held Sundays through Sept. 16. Enjoy Local farmers and food vendors, artisans and crafters, and local nonprofits. The market is open to the public with no admission fee.
Stained Glass Tour First United Methodist Church
Just after the service at the First United Methodist Church the tour will begin. Not only will the profile the history of that church…but the history of the spectacular windows within.
www.renofirstmethodist.org
Gospel Fest Wingfield Park 3pm-7pm
It's a celebration of gospel music that goes all day into the night. Wingfield Park is the place to be to enjoy it all starting at 3 PM.
www.wolmpraiseexplosion.org
