Whatca doing this weekend??
I know its freezing but that doesn't mean the weekend is cancelled! Get your butt out there fools!
Don't forget to check our main page for events, can you believe Morris Day is coming!!!?!?!
Friday, Jan. 12
Unwritten Law: The pop-punk band behind such songs as “Geronimo” plays an all-ages show at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, available at Recycled Records, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. Details: 826-4119.
Aaron Lewis: The Staind singer comes to town for another solo set at 9 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall. Cost: Tickets are $40 and $60, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, www.silverlegacy.com. Details: 325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Claynichols: An opening reception for the paintings of Patricia Wallis takes place from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 12 for a showing that runs through Feb. 24. The gallery features fused glass, iron work mirrors, jewelry, purses, baskets and turned wood at 106 California Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Details: 324-0505.
Bridge and More Games: Adults can play bridge, cribbage and other board games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Sparks. Open to beginning and intermediate players. Cost: Free. Details: 424-1800.
Kid’s Night Out at Bartley Ranch Park: This monthly children’s program takes place at 7 p.m. in the Huffaker Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. “The Mysterious and Elusive Snowman” Jan. 12; “What is Snow?” Feb. 9; “Winters of the Past” March 9; “Rain and Rainbows” April 13 and “Help Your Feathered Friends” on May 11. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612.
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. Cost: Free. Details: 787-3307.
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: 784-4848.
Senior Dance Club: The senior dance club hosts dances with a live band performing music of the ’40s and ’50s from 8-10:45 p.m. each Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, Ninth and Sutro streets. Refreshments, prizes and a raffle provided. Open to those 55 and older, $10 annual memberships available. Cost: $5 members, $7 all others. Details: Alma at 786-2301 or Merle at 747-1972.
Friday Storytimes: Storytime takes place at 3:30 p.m. each Friday at Duncan-Traner Community Library, 1650 Carville Drive, Reno. All ages welcome. Cost: Free. Details: 333-5134.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Art Garfunkel: The singer and songwriter, solo since 1970, performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Grand Sierra Resort Theater, 2500 E. Second St. Cost: $49.50, $60.50. Details: 789-2000.
Morris Day and the Time: Prince’s rival band from way back, the ones behind the songs “Jungle Love” and “The Bird,” performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Cost: Tickets are $50, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or 800-648-1177. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.
Sierra Nevada Balalaika Folk Ensemble: This group performs Russian folk music including “Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ring Out” at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612.
Heartbreaker: The Led Zeppelin tribute band plays at 9 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Details: 833-6333.
Lindsey Buckingham: The singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac member stops behind his new album, “Under the Skin,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Cost: $55. Details: 800-427-7247.
Pointer Sisters: The R&B group behind such songs as “Fire” and “He’s So Shy” plays at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at Montbleu. Cost: Tickets are $45, available through Ticketmaster outlets and Montbleu. Details: 800-648-3353.
Wild Winter: See cheetahs, wolves, a lynx, foxes, a cougar and bobcats in winter coats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at the Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road. Cost: $8, $6 children. Details: 1-775-970-3111, must dial area code or www.animalark.org.
Unnamed Writers Group: This group meets to learn about and discuss topics on writing at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 and on the second Saturday of each month at the TMCC Meadowood Campus, 5270 Neil Road. This month’s topic is “Anyone Can Be Published, if You Can Afford It.”. Cost: Free. Details: Jane at 673-0998 or www.unnamedwriters.org.
Planting Green Seeds in Mainstream Media: Eco-Talk host Betsy Rosenberg discusses environmental concerns and sharing information with the public at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Coyote Moon Golf Course, 10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, Calif. Presented by the Squaw Valley Institute. Cost: $10, free for children 12 and younger, and students with ID. Details: 530-581-4138 or www.squawvalleyinstitute.org.
Gatekeeper’s and Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum: Author Mark McLaughlin signs copies of “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” at 11 a.m. Jan. 13. The exhibit “Woven Legacy: A Collection of Dat-so-la-lee Works, 1900-1921” is currently on display through April at 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Cost: $3, $2 seniors, $1 children, free for ages 5 or younger and members. Details: 530-583-1762 or www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Genoa Antiques Show and Sale: Featuring antique furniture, textiles and jewelry on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Genoa Town Hall, 2300 Main St., Genoa. Cost: $1.50 admission, $5 appraisal per item. Details: 782-4951 or www.genoaevents.com.
Echo Lake Cross Country Ski: Trek to the glaciated basin of Echo Lakes with the Sierra Club on Jan. 13. Easy to moderate ski over the hill and across the lake. Learn about the geologic history of the area. The trip is about 6-8 miles. Free. Details: Ridge at 853-8055 or edc@unr.edu.
Come in from the Cold Family Programs: Shows start at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27 at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. The programs include a performance by the Sierra Nevada Balalaika Folk Ensemble on Jan. 13. See the photography work of Mark Vollmer and listen to guitarist Jim Eaglesmith on Jan. 20. Squeek Steele plays the piano and sings on Jan. 27. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612 or www.washoecountyparks.com.
Nevada Stamp Study Society: This group meets every second and fourth Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 820 Victorian Ave. Enter through rear door. Members collect all things philatelic including stamps, covers and post cards. Free coffee and snacks. Cost: Free. Details: Terri at 246-4769 or John at 575-1337.
Swing Classes: Beginning swing classes are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and intermediate to advanced classes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Saturday at Let’s Dance Studio, 1151 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks. Partner not needed. Cost: $35 four-week class, $10 drop-in. Details: 351-1400 or www.letsdancereno.com.
Biggest Little Swing Dance Club: The club hosts swing dancing from 8-11 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Sports West Athletic Club, 1575 S. Virginia St. A free beginner’s lesson is from 7-8 p.m. No partner necessary. Cost: $10. Details: 851-3373 or www.blsdc.org.
Handgun Safety for Women: A handgun safety and handling class for women is from 8-11 a.m. each Saturday. Session counts for three hours of the CCW permit requirement. Call for location. Cost: Free. Details: 677-2715.
Sunday, Jan. 14
MasterClassics 4: The performance by the Reno Philharmonic includes the Scherzo from the Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still and a piano concerto by Edvard Grieg that features Rachel Kudo at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: $24 to $58. Details: 686-6600 or 323-6393 or www.renophil.com.
Junior Brown: The alt-country guitarist performs at 9 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 day of show. Details: 833-6333.
Sons and Daughters of Erin Benefit: This fund-raiser for the club’s scholarship fund features Irish entertainer Seamus Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Great Basin Brewing Company, 846 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: $15 donation. Details: Great Basin at 355-7711 or Sheri at 787-0144.
Western Ridge of Peavine Mountain: Snowshoe or off-trail hike 5-miles depending on conditions with the Sierra Club on Jan. 14. Climb the western-most slopes of Peavine Mountain up to the ridgeline. Gary at 146-0771.
Snowshoe Chickadee Ridge: On Jan. 14 the Sierra Club takes a trip from the Tahoe Meadows to Chickadee Ridge. Learn about the birds on this 6-mile trek with a 1,000-foot gain. Not for beginners. Free. Details: Holly at 331-7488 or Stacie at 853-8605.
Don't forget to check our main page for events, can you believe Morris Day is coming!!!?!?!
Friday, Jan. 12
Unwritten Law: The pop-punk band behind such songs as “Geronimo” plays an all-ages show at 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, available at Recycled Records, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. Details: 826-4119.
Aaron Lewis: The Staind singer comes to town for another solo set at 9 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall. Cost: Tickets are $40 and $60, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, www.silverlegacy.com. Details: 325-7401 or 800-687-8733.
Claynichols: An opening reception for the paintings of Patricia Wallis takes place from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 12 for a showing that runs through Feb. 24. The gallery features fused glass, iron work mirrors, jewelry, purses, baskets and turned wood at 106 California Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Details: 324-0505.
Bridge and More Games: Adults can play bridge, cribbage and other board games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Lake Highway, Sparks. Open to beginning and intermediate players. Cost: Free. Details: 424-1800.
Kid’s Night Out at Bartley Ranch Park: This monthly children’s program takes place at 7 p.m. in the Huffaker Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. “The Mysterious and Elusive Snowman” Jan. 12; “What is Snow?” Feb. 9; “Winters of the Past” March 9; “Rain and Rainbows” April 13 and “Help Your Feathered Friends” on May 11. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612.
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. Cost: Free. Details: 787-3307.
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: 784-4848.
Senior Dance Club: The senior dance club hosts dances with a live band performing music of the ’40s and ’50s from 8-10:45 p.m. each Friday at the Senior Citizens Center, Ninth and Sutro streets. Refreshments, prizes and a raffle provided. Open to those 55 and older, $10 annual memberships available. Cost: $5 members, $7 all others. Details: Alma at 786-2301 or Merle at 747-1972.
Friday Storytimes: Storytime takes place at 3:30 p.m. each Friday at Duncan-Traner Community Library, 1650 Carville Drive, Reno. All ages welcome. Cost: Free. Details: 333-5134.
Saturday, Jan. 13
Art Garfunkel: The singer and songwriter, solo since 1970, performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Grand Sierra Resort Theater, 2500 E. Second St. Cost: $49.50, $60.50. Details: 789-2000.
Morris Day and the Time: Prince’s rival band from way back, the ones behind the songs “Jungle Love” and “The Bird,” performs at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget. Cost: Tickets are $50, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or 800-648-1177. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.
Sierra Nevada Balalaika Folk Ensemble: This group performs Russian folk music including “Let Me Hear Your Balalaikas Ring Out” at 7 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612.
Heartbreaker: The Led Zeppelin tribute band plays at 9 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 day of show. Details: 833-6333.
Lindsey Buckingham: The singer-songwriter and Fleetwood Mac member stops behind his new album, “Under the Skin,” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Cost: $55. Details: 800-427-7247.
Pointer Sisters: The R&B group behind such songs as “Fire” and “He’s So Shy” plays at 8 p.m. Jan. 13 at Montbleu. Cost: Tickets are $45, available through Ticketmaster outlets and Montbleu. Details: 800-648-3353.
Wild Winter: See cheetahs, wolves, a lynx, foxes, a cougar and bobcats in winter coats from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 13-14 at the Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road. Cost: $8, $6 children. Details: 1-775-970-3111, must dial area code or www.animalark.org.
Unnamed Writers Group: This group meets to learn about and discuss topics on writing at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 and on the second Saturday of each month at the TMCC Meadowood Campus, 5270 Neil Road. This month’s topic is “Anyone Can Be Published, if You Can Afford It.”. Cost: Free. Details: Jane at 673-0998 or www.unnamedwriters.org.
Planting Green Seeds in Mainstream Media: Eco-Talk host Betsy Rosenberg discusses environmental concerns and sharing information with the public at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Coyote Moon Golf Course, 10685 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, Calif. Presented by the Squaw Valley Institute. Cost: $10, free for children 12 and younger, and students with ID. Details: 530-581-4138 or www.squawvalleyinstitute.org.
Gatekeeper’s and Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum: Author Mark McLaughlin signs copies of “The Donner Party: Weathering the Storm” at 11 a.m. Jan. 13. The exhibit “Woven Legacy: A Collection of Dat-so-la-lee Works, 1900-1921” is currently on display through April at 130 W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Cost: $3, $2 seniors, $1 children, free for ages 5 or younger and members. Details: 530-583-1762 or www.northtahoemuseums.org.
Genoa Antiques Show and Sale: Featuring antique furniture, textiles and jewelry on display from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Genoa Town Hall, 2300 Main St., Genoa. Cost: $1.50 admission, $5 appraisal per item. Details: 782-4951 or www.genoaevents.com.
Echo Lake Cross Country Ski: Trek to the glaciated basin of Echo Lakes with the Sierra Club on Jan. 13. Easy to moderate ski over the hill and across the lake. Learn about the geologic history of the area. The trip is about 6-8 miles. Free. Details: Ridge at 853-8055 or edc@unr.edu.
Come in from the Cold Family Programs: Shows start at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 20 and 27 at the Western Heritage Interpretive Center, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road. The programs include a performance by the Sierra Nevada Balalaika Folk Ensemble on Jan. 13. See the photography work of Mark Vollmer and listen to guitarist Jim Eaglesmith on Jan. 20. Squeek Steele plays the piano and sings on Jan. 27. Cost: Free. Details: 828-6612 or www.washoecountyparks.com.
Nevada Stamp Study Society: This group meets every second and fourth Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Sparks Heritage Museum, 820 Victorian Ave. Enter through rear door. Members collect all things philatelic including stamps, covers and post cards. Free coffee and snacks. Cost: Free. Details: Terri at 246-4769 or John at 575-1337.
Swing Classes: Beginning swing classes are from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and intermediate to advanced classes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. each Saturday at Let’s Dance Studio, 1151 N. Rock Blvd., Sparks. Partner not needed. Cost: $35 four-week class, $10 drop-in. Details: 351-1400 or www.letsdancereno.com.
Biggest Little Swing Dance Club: The club hosts swing dancing from 8-11 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Sports West Athletic Club, 1575 S. Virginia St. A free beginner’s lesson is from 7-8 p.m. No partner necessary. Cost: $10. Details: 851-3373 or www.blsdc.org.
Handgun Safety for Women: A handgun safety and handling class for women is from 8-11 a.m. each Saturday. Session counts for three hours of the CCW permit requirement. Call for location. Cost: Free. Details: 677-2715.
Sunday, Jan. 14
MasterClassics 4: The performance by the Reno Philharmonic includes the Scherzo from the Afro-American Symphony by William Grant Still and a piano concerto by Edvard Grieg that features Rachel Kudo at 4 p.m. Jan. 14 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. Cost: $24 to $58. Details: 686-6600 or 323-6393 or www.renophil.com.
Junior Brown: The alt-country guitarist performs at 9 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance, $23 day of show. Details: 833-6333.
Sons and Daughters of Erin Benefit: This fund-raiser for the club’s scholarship fund features Irish entertainer Seamus Kennedy at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Great Basin Brewing Company, 846 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Cost: $15 donation. Details: Great Basin at 355-7711 or Sheri at 787-0144.
Western Ridge of Peavine Mountain: Snowshoe or off-trail hike 5-miles depending on conditions with the Sierra Club on Jan. 14. Climb the western-most slopes of Peavine Mountain up to the ridgeline. Gary at 146-0771.
Snowshoe Chickadee Ridge: On Jan. 14 the Sierra Club takes a trip from the Tahoe Meadows to Chickadee Ridge. Learn about the birds on this 6-mile trek with a 1,000-foot gain. Not for beginners. Free. Details: Holly at 331-7488 or Stacie at 853-8605.
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