It's a long weekend and there's no shortage of Things 2 Do. Whether you like the historical sights and sounds of the Civil War, the frenzy of Wolf Pack Football, or ribs, ribs, ribs…there's something on this week's list for you. Enjoy!
Friday 8/31
Jazz All-Star Display Carson City 10 AM to 4 PM:
An exhibit of photos, album covers, and information about Jazz All-Stars of Northern Nevada, is on display at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street. The exhibit is part of Mile High Jazz Band's 2012 Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival. Although festival musical performances have ended, the exhibit will continue during library hours until Aug. 31.
The display features photographs of outstanding jazz musicians of northern Nevada taken by Carson City resident and jazz enthusiast Pat Glancy. It also includes a cornet, a bass guitar, and covers of record albums by great American jazz artists.
www.carsoncitylibrary.org
Spin Doctors 7pm Nugget:
This Grammy-nominated group won the American Music Award for Best New Song Act in 1994. They're best known for hits like "Two Princes," and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong."
More than 40 bands will play on multiple stages during the six-day Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off!
The bands will take the main stage during the event, which runs through Monday, Sept.3. No tickets are required, and people can enjoy the bands free of charge!
www.nuggetribcookoff.com
Rib Cook-Off John Ascuaga's Nugget:
24 rib cookers, more than a 100 tons of meat and a truck load of sauce: that's what's expected to draw a half million people to Victorian Square in Sparks this weekend. The Labor Day festival is in its 249th year.
There's also a family fun area, a crafts show, and a lot of entertainment on hand. And you can avoid the headache of parking this year by taking a free shuttle from Legends at the Marina.
www.nuggetribcookoff.com
Reno Street Food - Idlewild Park:
Come taste the delights from Reno's food truck scene, Friday nights through September. Scheduled all weeks except the first Friday of the month, Reno Street Food will feature a wide variety of food truck options, live entertainment, beer and wine, plus entertainment for the kids
renostreetfood.com
Frank Sinatra 9 PM Atlantis:
Frank Sinatra, Jr. will perform at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in the Grand Ballroom.
Educated in the showrooms of Las Vegas and with bandstands all over the world, Frank Sinatra, Jr. began his singing career in the ‘60's. A distinctive, skillful singer, a fine arranger, bandleader, and piano player, he has performed in major clubs and showrooms throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil and England.
For one night only, see Frank Sinatra, Jr. and his orchestra at Atlantis.
www.atlantiscasino.com
Saturday 9/1
Marilyn Monroe Exhibit at Art Source 10 am
Marilyn's Magic-Hot August Marilyn Monroe's 50th anniversary party.
Hundreds of photos including studio portraits, movie stills, cheesecake poses, revealing candids, movie cards and limited edition photos. They portray the star's life, career, moods and guises. Included is the famous nude calendar shot taken by Tom Kelley in 1949 and the last photo taken in 1962. Celebration prices range from $5 to $15,000.
Champagne Reception & Contest – Open to the Public – Aug. 4 from 4pm to 8 PM
Best Marilyn look alike wins a custom framed photo of the famous star valued at $600. All entrants will receive a gallery gift certificate.
The exhibit is being shown at Art Source, Nevada's largest gallery, in cooperation with The Children's Cabinet. The Children's Cabinet, established in 1985, exists to keep children safe and families together. They offer services and the resources that address unmet needs through a unique and effective cooperative effort between the private sector and public agencies in Northern Nevada.
www.artsourcereno.com
Vietnamese Concert Reno Ballroom 8 PM
It's a cultural celebration of music, food and family fun. It's put on by the local Vietnamese community and everyone's invited.
Go Pack Party Bus Grand Sierra 7 am
Looking for transportation to the WolfPack Game in Berkeley? Join the Wolf Pack party bus and leave the driving to us! Bus leaves Grand Sierra Parking Lot - book your space now!
www.pattystours.com
Burning Man on the Black Rock:
Need we say more? For one week in the summer the Black Rock Desert is transformed into the third largest city in the state at tens of thousands of burners from all over the world head there for a week of art, free expression and survival.
www.burninman.com
Sunday 9/2
Virginia City Civil War Days and Labor Day Parade
The Comstock Civil War Re-enactors will put on a show for locals and visitors that will feel like a step back in time this Labor Day Weekend. The Annual Civil War Days events include battles, tours of war camps and a parade down Main Street at noon on Monday followed by a gun battle in the streets.
www.visitvirginiacity.com
Alpen Wine Fest Squaw Valley 2 PM
Wine Tasting, live music, silent auction & raffle- from 2pm to 5pm for a benefit wine tasting, $40 includes a Spiegalau crystal souvenir wine glass and tasting from over 40 vineyards. Also peruse the huge silent auction & raffle, and enjoy free live music all to benefit Can D
o MS, a foundation providing wellness and education for people with Multiple Sclerosis.
www.squaw.com
