What's happening this Friday

Now that we're past the hump day -- Wednesday -- and getting closer to the weekend I'm posting this list to help you get started on your weekend a little early. So enjoy.

Argenta: This musical trio features John Lenz, Phillip Ruder and James Winn in concert at 8 p.m. Oct. 13 in Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Cost: $13, $8 university students, seniors and children. Details: 784-4278.

Govt. Mule: The roots-rockers perform with opening act Donavon Frankenreiter at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Grand Sierra (formerly Reno Hilton) amphitheater. Cost: Tickets are $29.50, available at the Grand and Ticketmaster outlets or www.ticketmaster.com at 10 a.m. Aug. 19. Details: 789-2000.

“I’m Sorry the Bridge is Out, You’ll Have to Spend the Night”: Carson Performing Arts presents the Capitol Stars in a musical that features Dr. Frankenstein, Count Dracula, the Wolfman and the Mummy at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13-14 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Carson Community Center, 851 William St., Carson City. Cost: $9, $8 seniors and $7 for children. Details: 887-2290.

“Real Magic”: Kalin and Jinger perform illusions at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. Sundays at the Magic Underground at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: Friday and Saturday $25.95, $20.95 seniors and students, $15.95 children 12 and younger. Sunday $19.95, $14.95 seniors and students, and $9.95 children. Details: 324-6007 or renomagic.com.

“Baja Princess”: This musical comedy takes the stage at 8:15 p.m. Oct. 13-14 at the Off Broadstreet Theater, 305 Commercial St., Nevada City, Calif. Cost: $19-$23. Details: 530-265-8686.

“A Night of Spirits”: The Muscular Dystrophy Association for Northern Nevada sponsors this fund-raiser that features a masquerade ball with dancing and food beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Tannenbaum Event Center, 2007 Mount Rose Highway. Cost: $50 per person, table for eight is $600. Details: 333-6789.

Music and Magic: This benefit for the Shakespeare Animal Fund features strolling musicians, a chocolate fountain, appetizers, champagne and a silent auction from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Circus Circus Ballroom, 500 N. Sierra St. Cost: $35 per person or $60 for two. Details: 342-7040.

Mark Twain Chautauqua Performance: McAvoy Lane appears as the former writer for the Territorial Enterprise newspaper in Virginia City at 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Western Nevada Community College’s Virgil Getto Hall, 160 Campus Way, Fallon. Free. Details: 423-8330.

Adult Dodgeball League: Resister through October 13. Teams consist of 6-10 players for the six week season open to both men and women. Games are held on Sunday nights Oct. 22 to Dec. 3 at the Sparks Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way, Sparks. Cost: $150 per team. Details: Tony of Sparks Parks & Rec at 353-2376.

Enneagram workshop: Julius Rogina, Ph.D. and Ken Schaeffer, M.A., M.F.T. will present a workshop on the Enneagram Oct. 13-14 at Galilee Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center on the shores of Lake Tahoe. The Enneagram identifies nine different personality types and how we interact with the world. The workshop will focus on opening yourself to greater inner freedom. Cost: $200. Details: 787-8062 or email kschaeffer@rsar.net.

Friday Storytimes: Storytime is featured at 3:30 p.m. each Friday at Duncan-Traner Community Library, 1650 Carville Drive, Reno. All ages welcome. Free. Details: 333-5134.

Nevada Singles Social Club: This group meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at Mo and Sluggo’s, 110 Telegraph St., Carson City. Open to all singles ages 40 and older. Free. Details: Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Nevada Singles Social Club, PO Box 6846, Gardnerville, NV, 89460 or e-mail Junette at nevadasingles@yahoo.com.

Entertainment Discount Book: The 2007 coupon book that offers two-for-one discounts on restaurants, shops, travel, sports and family activities in the Reno, Lake Tahoe, Sparks and Carson City areas is on sale to benefit the Temple Emanu-El. Cost: $25. Details: Estelle at 746-5305 or Linda at 825-5600.

Western Nevada Community College Gallery: “Ceramics at WNCC” features clay sculptures and functional pottery in a reception from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 18 and showing Oct. 9 through Nov. 9. A reception for oil painter Raymond Craig Whitehill takes place from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 18 for the exhibit “From Subdivision to Perididdle” that shows Oct. 16 through Nov. 9. Located in the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus, 2201 W. College Parkway. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Details: 445-3238.

Open Mic: Todd South hosts an open mic specializing in original music from 7-10 p.m. each Friday at Walden’s Coffeehouse, 3940 Mayberry Drive. Those who would like to perform need to sign up at 6 p.m. On Saturdays local and touring musical acts perform from 7-10 p.m. Free. Details: 787-3307.

Reno-Sparks Mingling Singles: Professional, business and retired singles get together to meet other singles and for some fun events held locally. A welcome party takes place from 6-10 p.m. each Friday at Amelia’s Restaurant, 655 S. Rock Blvd. Free. Details: Leola at 746-4904.
Silver Dollar Chorus: All men who love to sing are invited to join the chorus. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Classic Residence by Hyatt, 3201 Plumas St. Free. Details: Norm at 747-5452 or Art at 424-3357.

4-H Guinea Pig Club: The new 4-H club meets from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at the Douglas County Coorperative Extension office, 1329 Waterloo in Gardnerville. The club is open to youth of all ages. You do not need to own an animal to join. Details: (775) 784-4848.

Vintage Wine Shop: Has more than 50 wines open and available for tasting at 6135 Lakeside Drive. Every Friday from 5-7 p.m. taste eight different wines for half off the normal price of a tasting. Serving complimentary Truckee sourdough bread with artisanal cheeses. Cost: 69 cents to $15 per wine pour. Details: 824-9463.

Senior Dance Club: The senior dance club hosts dances with a live band performing pre ’50s music from 8-10:45 p.m. each Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, Ninth and Sutro streets. All persons, couples and singles ages 55 and older are welcome. Cost: $5 members, $6 all others. Details: Alma at 786-2301 or Merle at 747-1972.

Beginning Techniques for Argentine Tango: Learn this dance from 7-8 p.m. then practice dancing from 8-9 p.m. each Friday at Let’s Dance Studio, 1151 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks. Cost: $35 four-week class, $10 drop in. Details: 351-1400 or www.LetsDanceReno.com.

Narcotics Anonymous Groups: There are no dues or fees for membership. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs. Call for meeting information. Details: 883-5110 or 322-4811 or www.na.org.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support: A support group for Alzheimer’s/dementia family caregivers meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on the second Friday each month at the Sparks Senior Center, 97 Richards Way, Sparks. Details: Alzheimer’s Association at 786-8061.

f-1.4 Camera group: Club members are willing to train anyone who is interested in photography regardless of their skill level at no charge except minimal annual dues. Details: Bob at 331-9006 or in the Fernley area Jack at 575-6210.

TOMORROW
Bill Engvall: The blue-collar comedian performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall. Cost: Tickets are $35, $45 and $55, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, www.silverlegacy.com. Details: 325-7401 or (800) 687-8733.

Raw Live: WWE matches include John Cena vs. Edge, Triple H vs. Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy vs. Nitro beginning at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Cost: $22-$62. Details: 784-4444.

Ricky Nelson Remembered: Matthew and Gunnar Nelson perform a tribute to their father at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline. Cost: $27.50. Details: 800-427-7247.

In Memory of Rachel Corrie: Narrator Priscilla Barton-Wu and actor Meredith Richardson perform a tribute to the life of this Israeli singer at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the First United Methodist Church, 209 W. First St. Free admission with donations accepted on behalf of the Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice. Free. Details: 324-4198 or www.nevada-shakespeare.org.

Donner Party History: A gathering of Donner Party historians, descendants and history buffs discuss the question of cannibalism beginning with a breakfast meeting at 8 a.m. followed by a seminar from 3-5 p.m. with a banquet at 6 p.m. Oct. 14, a brunch takes place at 9 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Boomtown Casino, Interstate 80 and Garson Road, Verdi. Cost: $20 seminar only, all meetings $99. Details: Frankye at 747-1139.

Fall Fest Craft Fair: This event includes a large selection of jewelry, beadwork, crafts, foods and baked goods for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14-15 at the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Gymnasium, 34 Reservation Road. There will also be a raffle. Free. Details: Ramona at 425-3561.

Flights for Kids: The Truckee Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association offers children ages 8-17 free rides for those that never flown in general aviation aircraft to register between 8-8:30 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Truckee Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, Calif. Pancake breakfasts are also available and open to the public. Details: 530-587-4811.

Psychic Fair: Attend free workshops with experts in intuitive and mystic arts from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 and 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, 4590 S. Virginia St. Also featuring raffles for readings, shopping spree or crystals taking place as well as entertainment. Cost: $35 at the door or $27 in advance at www.vickiegay.com or Mystic Rose, 20 Hillcrest Drive. Early admission before 11 a.m. is two tickets for $10. Details: 324-2872.

Civil War Era at the Mansion: Take a tour of the mansion to learn about the life and times of folks during the Civil War from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Bowers Mansion, 4005 Old U.S. 395 N., Washoe Valley. Complete with music from that era performed in the parlor. Cost: $5, $4 seniors, $3 children ages 16 and younger. Details: 849-1825.

Wilbur D. May Museum and Arboretum: Learn how to make paper from fall leaves in this free papermaking workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14. “Wild Women, The Works of Their Hands” exhibit features an artists demonstration day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 7 and a reception from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 27 with a sale happening Oct. 27-29 for this exhibit on display through Oct. 29. Located in the Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. Cost: $6.50, $5.50 children ages 3-12. Details: 785-5961.

Run 4 Recovery: A two-mile fun run and walk, plus a 10K begin with registration from 7:30-8:15 a.m. Oct. 14 with the races at 8:30 a.m. at the Sparks Marina, 300 Howard Drive, Sparks. Register online at www.active.com or in person on race day. Bristlecone Family Resources sponsors this benefit for community programs for addiction and substance abuse. Cost: $25. Details: Tracy at 544-8479.

Art Reception for Numan: Lovers of bronze sculptures or art in general are invited to a reception for Numan in the John Ben Snow Gallery at 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway. Free. Details: 851-5190.

East Fork Gallery: A reception takes place for woodworker Frank Temple from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 14. Each piece of this collection is finished to museum quality, signed and numbered. The gallery features paintings, porcelain, pottery, photography, graphics and seasonal gifts. Located at 1503 U.S. 395 North, Suite K in Gardnerville. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Details: 782-7629.

Disaster Creek: Explore the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness on Oct. 14 with the Sierra Club on this moderately strenuous 14-mile hike with a 1,500-foot gain. Learn about the disaster and how to overcome it. Free. Details: Ridge at 853-8055 or Dan at 883-4151.

A Tisket, A Tasket, A Literary Basket: Friends of Washoe County Library present a live auction conducted by Cory Farley and also a silent auction to benefit libraries throughout the county at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Highway, Sparks. Tickets available at all Washoe County Libraries. Cost: $10. Details: 972-4328.

SCORE Seminar, Planning & Financing Your Business for Success: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 14, Ansari Business Building, room 101, University of Nevada, Reno. The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is sponsoring a full day seminar presented by professional experts. Lunch included. Cost: $50. Details: 784-4436 or www.score-reno.org.


COMING UP
World Music Concert: The Foundation Orchestra performs international symphonic selections with a gala reception at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Eldorado Convention Center, 345 N. Virginia St. Also featuring The Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band, soprano soloist Lynn Rubel, recorder soloist Bruce Kanzelmeyer and traditional Japanese dancer Miyuki Okayama. Cost: $30, $20 FOA members, seniors and students. Details: 348-1818.

Buckland Station: The Sierra Club sets out for a 7-mile hike on Oct. 15 from Historic Buckland Station going downstream along the lower Carson River to view riparian habitat. Return on segment of Pony Express Trail route. Learn some history of the area. Free. Details: T.A. at 530-2935.

Tahoe Rim Trail Associations: Certified guides from this group offer a 9-mile hike to Marlette Lake on Oct. 15, contact John Lusk at 831-0503. Free. Details: Tahoe Rim Trail Association at 298-0012 or www.tahoerimtrail.org.

Relay Peak Past Waterfall: Climb the peak at 10,400 feet above sea level on Oct. 15 with the Sierra Club. Visiting the rocky waterfall within view of majestic Mount Rose on this 10-mile hike with a 1,900-foot gain. Free. Details: Gary at 746-0771.

Huevos Rancheros Ride: Join the Procrastinating Pedalers on Oct. 15 for this family ride along the Truckee River Bike Path that includes breakfast at the Alamo Truck Stop in Sparks. The ride is suitable for road and mountain bikes and children are welcome. Free. Details: Glee at 323-0696 or Sue at 323-8887 or www.pedalers.org.

“Clickets” Knitting Group: Learn how to knit by instructor Jan Peters from 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 15 at Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Highway. All ages welcome. Free. Details: 424-1800.
Teen Internet Scene: As part of Teen Read Week, learn about community Internet sites and share favorite Internet hangouts at 3 p.m. Oct. 16 at Mendive Community Library, 1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks. Free. Details: 353-5989.

Finding Information on the Internet: Those with some Internet experience can learn further practical searching techniques from 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Internet Branch Library, 301 S. Center St. For adults. Free. Details: 424-1800.

Queensryche: The progressive-rock band plays at 8 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St. Cost: Tickets are $35, available at the Hilton and Ticketmaster outlets. Details: 789-2000.

University Jazz Big Band: Talented jazz students perform favorite selections under the direction of Andrew Heglund at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Free. Details: 784-4278.

Job Fair for Teens: A person in a specialty career presents what it takes to enter that career at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Parkway. Call for the featured career. Free. Details: Brent at 851-5191.

Outdoor Teen Sports Tournament: As part of Teen Read Week, this friendly competition features basketball, football, soccer, track and more at 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Mendive Community Library, 1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks. All teens are invited to play. Free. Details: 353-5989.

Family Fun at Northwest Library: Join Scott Marshall & In-Tune Tales for spooky songs and stories at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at Northwest Reno Library, 2325 Robb Drive. Free. Details: 787-4100.
Dark Star Orchestra: The Grateful Dead tribute band plays at 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Crystal Bay Club in Crystal Bay. Cost: Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of show. Details: 833-6333.

Teen Drawing Contest: As part of Teen Read Week, show your artistic skills at 3 p.m. Oct. 18 at Mendive Community Library, 1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks. Prizes awarded in several different categories. Free. Details: 353-5989.

Voter Forum: The American Association of University Women and League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada and the Nevada Women’s Lobby present a ballot issues discussion from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 19 at Reed High School, 1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks. Free. Details: Byllie at 327-4856.
Michael Feinstein: The standards crooner performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 20-21 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Cost: Tickets are $55, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or 800-648-1177. Details: 356-3300.

Tahoe Forest Hospice Benefit: Featured speaker is John Muir historian Barbara Mossberg for this event with hors d’oeuvres and a dessert buffet starting at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, 1920 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, Calif. Cost: $75 per person. Details: 530-582-3534.