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A sort of homecoming
Savage Mystic Gallery presents Yari Ostovany: Paintings, a solo exhibition by abstract painter Yari Ostovany, whose influences range from the spiritual traditions of Persian art and poetry to the legacy of Western abstraction. Working primarily in oil on canvas, he explores the expressive possibilities of abstraction through layered color, gestural mark-making and luminous surfaces. After emigrating to the United States from Iran, Ostovany studied art as an undergraduate at the University of Nevada, Reno, and received his master of fine arts degree from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. His show opens on Thursday, April 2, and concludes with an artist reception at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at Savage Mystic Gallery, 836 E. Second St. Gallery hours are noon to 11 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Visit savagemysticart.com for more information.
Dark carnival
Step right up for a weekend of chills and thrills under the big top. Paranormal Cirque Voodoo presents a world of dark spectacle where wicked humor, eerie costumes and jaw-dropping acrobatics take center stage. Performances start at 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 3; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., Sunday, April 5; and 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, at the circus tent at Meadowood Mall, 5000 Meadowood Mall Circle. Tickets are $20-$65. The show contains strong language, adult content and disturbing themes. No one under age 13 will be admitted. Ticket holders ages 13-17 must be accompanied by an adult. Go to paranormalcirque.com for more information.
Don’t be late
Take a magical journey down the rabbit hole when Nevada Dance Company presents its production of the whimsical ballet Alice in Wonderland, based on Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s novel. Alice will adventure through Wonderland, meeting many peculiar characters including the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, and the Queen of Hearts. After the performance, families are invited to meet the characters, take photos and experience a little extra Wonderland magic. The all-ages show begins at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children. Visit www.nevadadancecompany.com.
Through the lens
The Lilley Museum of Art welcomes visual artist Ayana V. Jackson for a talk and conversation with author Roxane Gay. This talk will examine the role of portraiture, fashion, textiles and history to explore an ever-expanding narrative around Black women and the African diaspora in the photographic practice of Ayana V. Jackson. This event coincides with the Lilley exhibition Ayana V. Jackson: 2013-23, which runs through May 23. The talk begins at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Harlan O. and Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall, 1338 N. Virginia St., in the University Foundation Arts building at the University of Nevada, Reno. Admission is free, but guests must register at bit.ly/4t560bQ to attend.
We’re all Devo
Ground-breaking musical misfits Devo bring their “Mutate Don’t Stagnate” tour and message of “de-evolution” to the masses. Formed in 1973 in Akron, Ohio, in the wake of the Kent State shootings (and foreshadowing the punk rock movement to come), Devo combined a healthy distrust of authority and distaste for conformity with a musical and visual identity that transcended their art punk origins. While the group found mainstream success in the early 1980s with their hit “Whip It,” Devo maintained their anti-corporate stance despite regular airplay on MTV. More than 50 years later, the band continues to inspire generations of music fans with their mix of quirky synthpop, frenetic guitar riffs, social satire and energetic performance art. Devo hits the Grand Theatre stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St. Tickets are $74.20 and up. Go to www.grandsierraresort.com.
Celluloid jam
What will happen when two shadow-cast worlds collide at the next showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show? Find out this weekend when Reno cast Red Lip Rebellion and Sacramento cast Amber’s Sweets join forces for a night of madcap improvisation. Less than 24 hours before the curtain rises, each performer will draw names from a hat. The two casts will combine into one ensemble, performing RHPS roles they may have never played before. Who knows what sort of silliness could ensue? An actor used to shadow-playing Riff Raff could end up playing the part of Janet Weiss, Dr. Scott or Rocky. The audience should still expect all the usual callbacks and props of a typical RHPS screening, and those who dress up in clown or jester-themed costumes will be entered into a costume contest with prizes. Get ready to shiver with antici … pation as the show gets underway at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N. Virginia St. Tickets are $21.54 for general admission and $62.74 for VIP admission, which includes early entry at 6:30 p.m., photos with the cast and a prop bag. Go to www.cargoreno.com or www.facebook.com/renorockyhorror.
Eggs-tra special
Take the family out for some Easter-themed fun starting with Eggstravaganza!, a two-day festival offering Easter-egg hunts, live music, food vendors, unlimited rides on the McKeen and Edward motor cars, and other activities. The event is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., Carson City. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children ages 4-11. Kids age 3 or younger get free entry, but must sit on an adult’s lap during motor car rides. Visit www.carsonrailroadmuseum.org.
Hop on over to Animal Ark for Easter at the Ark, a new event featuring Easter-egg hunts for kids, “animal enrichment egg hunts” for the Ark’s resident animals, and spring-themed crafts and educational activities. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 5, with egg hunts scheduled for 11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Admission is $23 for adults, $21 for seniors, $17 children age 3-12, and free for kids age 2 and younger. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary is at 1265 Deerlodge Road, about 25 miles north of Reno. Visit www.animalark.org.
Reno Public Market will hold a free Easter celebration that includes photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, April 5. There will be an egg hunt for children age 6 and younger starting at 10 a.m. in the West Hall, followed by two more egg hunts at noon and 2 p.m. for older kids up to age 12 in the upper mezzanine. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo opportunities, and RPM vendors will give out Easter eggs with purchases. Reno Public Market is at 299 E. Plumb Lane. Go to www.renopublicmarket.com.
Looking for books
Organizers of the inaugural Reno Book Fair seek vendors specializing in artists’ books and zines, records, instruments, print and illustrations and unique literature and objects. The fair intends to be an annual celebration of independent publishing, book arts and creative culture that brings together a vibrant constellation of local and regional voices. The deadline to apply is 8 p.m., Sunday, April 5. The fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 6, at the Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Lane. Visit www.renoartbookfair.com for more details.
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