In good spirits
The Nevada State Museum will hold its 19th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration a week later than tradition dictates, but better late than never. The two-day celebration of the Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones kicks off at 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, with hot chocolate, a display of ofrendas (vibrantly decorated memorial altars) and live music by Los Chavos de la Sierra. The Day of the Dead festivities continue with an all-day event featuring traditional music and dance performances, ofrendas, food trucks, face painting, sugar-skull decorating and other crafts from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8. Museum admission is free both days, and there will be a $10 fee for craft activities. The Nevada State Museum is at 600 N. Carson St., Carson City. Visit www.carsonnvmuseum.org.
These cowboy boots are made for walking
If you like a little bit of country mixed with a little bit of rock ’n’ roll and a dash of 1960s cool, then Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang may be just what your ears have been searching for. Bitter and her band blend classic country with surf rock, psychedelic twangs and a touch of mod flair. The Californian singer’s retro-modern stylings have earned her multiple awards, chart success and growing acclaim. Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang will play three shows this weekend, starting with a performance at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, in the Vista Room at The Club at Arrowcreek, 2905 Arrowcreek Parkway. Admission is a $20 donation. Go to www.forthesong.com/arrowcreek-events for more information. The band will give a free performance at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Reno Public Market, 299 E. Plumb Lane. Visit www.renopublicmarket.com. The group will also perform at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, in the Boathouse Theatre at the Tallac Historic Site, 1 Heritage Way, South Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $20-$25. Go to valhallatahoe.com.
It’s turkey time
The closest most Americans ever get to a turkey is the one that ends up on the dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. But this weekend, the only gobbling going on will be the gurgling vocalizations of live turkeys during the 18th annual Meet the Turkeys event. The family-friendly fall celebration features farm animals from Valley Amigos Ranch, family photo opportunities with turkeys, a scavenger hunt, story time with a Washoe County park ranger, information on beekeeping and gardening in Nevada, craft activities in the Discovery Room, and a holiday craft fair run by the Children’s Entrepreneur Market. Short Tail Coffee will have drinks and snacks available for purchase. The free festival is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Nevada Farms and Families area at Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. As this is the season of giving, the community is welcome to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Visit www.washoecounty.gov/parks/calendar.php or www.facebook.com/ranchosanrafaelregionalpark.
Follow your art
Nevada Museum of Art will hold its monthly Hands ON! Second Saturdays event this weekend. This month’s session, “Fall-ing for Art,” offers interactive art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour of the galleries and performances by Little Swan Dancers. “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with NMA staff and take a closer look at current work on view. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the NMA, 160 W. Liberty St. Visit www.nevadaart.org.
Symphonic adventure
The Reno Phil embarks on a musical expedition with its Classix concert titled “John Williams and Sibelius.” The program opens with Zhou Tian’s symphonic work “Transcend,” which was commissioned by a consortium of 13 orchestras, including the Reno Phil, to mark the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. Percussionist Tennison Watts and saxophonist Timothy McAllister (pictured) will join the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra for a performance of John Williams’ jazzy “Escapades.” Then, the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will perform side by side with RPO for Jean Sibelius’ powerful “Finlandia.” The concert closes with the Finnish composer’s majestic Symphony No. 2 op. 43 in D Major. Performances start at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; and 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $23.50-$122.50. The young musicians of the RPYO will also perform their Fall Showcase at 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, at the Pioneer Center. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for youth aged 18 and younger. Visit renophil.com.
’Tis the season
As soon as the Halloween decorations come down, the holiday trees, wreaths and garlands go up. Even if you’re not quite ready for the holidays, you can get into the spirit starting with Arts for All Nevada’s Holiday Family Arts Festival. The fête features eight art stations with hands-on craft activities, face painting, caroling by High Desert Harmonies, a visit with local historian Patty Cafferata and tours of the Lake Mansion. The free event is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. Santa Claus will be in attendance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.artsforallnevada.org.
Enjoy a day of food, drinks, music and art for sale by more than 30 local artists at Brewery Arts Center’s third annual Holiday Bazaar and Market, which takes place from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at the BAC, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Entry is free. Go to breweryarts.org.
Shop handmade crafts from more than 100 vendors at Young at Heart’s annual Holiday Craft Fair. Fair hours are 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Admission is free. All proceeds go to support services for the Douglas County Senior Center. Call 775-267-4675, or go to www.facebook.com/groups/YoungatHeartSeniorCitizen.
Thank you for your service
Salute local military veterans at one of several events honoring those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The Reno Wind Symphony will present its concert “Resounding Gratitude—Honoring Our Veterans” in celebration of Veterans Day. The musical tribute starts at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Nightingale Concert Hall in the Church Fine Arts Building, 1335 N. Virginia St., at the University of Nevada, Reno. Tickets are $5-$15. Go to www.renowindsymphony.com.
Marching bands, veterans groups and local organizations will head down Virginia Street during the city of Reno’s annual Veterans Day Parade, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in downtown Reno. The procession starts at the Virginia Street Bridge. Visit www.reno.gov.
Virginia City will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade down C Street starting at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Go to visitvirginiacitynv.com.
Show your appreciation for veterans by breaking a sweat during the Carson High Safe Grad for the Veterans Day 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Check in starts at 8 a.m., followed by a tribute to veterans at 8:45 a.m. The 5K race starts at 9 a.m., followed by the fun run at 9:15 a.m. Entry fees are $40 for the run and $20 for the walk, with a $10 discount for veterans, active-duty military and students for the 5K race. $5 from each paid participant will be donated to Nation’s Finest, with the remaining proceeds benefitting Carson High Safe Grad in support of the safe and sober celebration offered to graduating seniors. Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/NV/CarsonCity/VeteransFunRun.
Don’t mean a thang, if it ain’t got that twang
The University of Nevada, Reno’s Performing Arts Series continues with the twangy guitar sounds of Twanguero, aka Diego García. His music is a fusion of classical Spanish guitar, Latin rhythms, country, rockabilly, jazz and surf music. The Latin Grammy winner has performed and recorded with artists such as Andrés Calamaro, Mercedes Sosa and Adriana Varela, among others. He has also participated in original soundtrack recordings for TV, radio and cinema, both in his native Spain and in the Americas. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Hall Recital Hall in the University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N. Virginia St., on the University of Nevada, Reno, campus. Tickets are $40 for adults and $20 for students and youth ages 3-17. UNR student and faculty tickets are available for free with WolfCard at the box office the night of the concert. Go to www.unr.edu/pas.
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