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October 2006 - Lake Tahoe Events

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[General Events, Farmers' Market Schedule]

• October 12, 14
  • Nevada Opera Presents Giuseppe Verdi's AIDA
    • 2 performances: October 12 at 7:30 pm & October 14, 2007 at 2:00 pm
    • One of the most popular operas of all time, Aïda combines the spectacular and exotic features of grand opera with the orchestral virtuosity of Verdi’s later style and, especially in the third act, his vivid delineation of personal relationships. Claudia Waite (Turandot 2004) returns as Aïda with Gwendolyn Jones (Carmen 2002) as her rival Ameneris. Drew Slatton (Tosca 2006, Carmen 2002) portrays Radames, the love interest of both ladies.
    • Ticket prices range from $35 - $90 each and can be purchased on nevadaopera.org or by calling the Nevada Opera office at 775-786-4046.
• June 9-January 7, 2007
  • University of Nevada at Reno - Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center
    • The extraordinary inner workings of the human body are revealed in stunning detail as viewers journey through what may be the most intriguing frontier. In conjunction to the show, the planetarium presents a new interactive exhibit that invites visitors to examine how the body works using nine hands-on stations.
    • Prices are $5 for general admission and $4 for children 13 and under as well as seniors 60 and older. Admission to the exhibit is free.
    • University of Nevada, Reno, NV - E-mail or Call: (775) 784-4811 for showtimes.
• July 1-October 20
  • Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation
    • The Fourth Ward School is one of only forty venues throughout the country for this traveling exhibition that focuses on Lincoln's quest to restore a Union divided by Civil War. The exhibition shows how Lincoln's beliefs about freeing the slaves were transformed by war-time developments.
    • Call: Barbara Mackey at (775) 847-0955 for more information.
• September 26-October 1
  • Lake Tahoe Marathon Events
    • Activities include the 3-day Triple Marathon, Lake Tahoe Triathlon, the 3-day Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Marathon, Marathon Relays, 1/2 Marathon, 10k, 5k, Bike, Kayak, Swim Events and the new Extreme Golf on Wednesday... and more optional activities!!
    • National RRCA (Road Runners Clubs of America) Half Marathon Championships as part of the Lake Tahoe Half Marathon! All age division, 1st-3rd, placers will have RRCA National Age Division marked on their awards.
    • South Lake Tahoe, CA - E-mail or Call: (530) 544-7095 for more information
  • The Improv at Harveys
    • Come laugh and share a drink at the venue Nevada Magazine readers selected as the best comedy spot in Northern Nevada.
    •  Opening act and emcee for all shows is Howie Nave. Headliner Willie Barcena and featured act Larry Omaha will be performing this week at Harveys Cabaret - Lake Tahoe
    • The Improv is dark on Mondays. Show time is 8 p.m. on all nights! Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
    • Call: (800) Harveys or (800) Harrahs for more information
• September 28 - October 1
  • 21st Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
    • Four days of food, wine, music, tastings, winery dinners and more. Culinary classes with celebrity chefs, reserve wine tastings, grilling demos, gourmet marketplace and a food and wine competition.
    • Includes chef demonstrations, wine seminars, a silent auction and a final evening of tasting from local restaurants, makes for a great event!
    • Events held in Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Carnelian Bay, Kings Beach and Truckee.
    • Contact Lake Tahoe Central Reservations for details at 800-824-6348
• September 29-October 1
  • 21stAnnual Truckee Donner International Wheelchair Tennis Sectional Championships
    • Championship series 3, open/main entry due by September 1, all other divisions due by September 15
    • 50 athletes from 9 countries will be competing
    • Hosted by the Northern Nevada/Tahoe Wheelchair Tennis Ass.
    • Free! and open to the public. - Match play begins at 10:00am on Friday and 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday
    • Tahoe Donner Tennis Club, 11509 Northwoods Blvd. Truckee, CA 96161
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 587-9474 for more details
• October 1
  • Nissan XTERRA USA Championships
    • The Nissan Xterra USA Championship is the culmination of a series of more than 50 qualifying events across the US that award points to the top athletes in XTERRA's eight regions. The best of the best are invited to compete at Lake Tahoe and battle for the title of XTERRA National Champion.
    • Village Green, Incline Village (Lake Tahoe, NV).
    • $135 includes event t-shirt, Saturday "Night of Champions" dinner and onsite awards BBQ
    • E-mail or Call: (877) 751-8880
  • Kids Fun Run 2006
    • A free Kids Fun Run, sponsored by the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club, will follow the 5K event at Valhalla Historic Estates. Children run in one-year age groups, starting at 2 yrs and up to 12, in age appropriate distances. All kids will receive a medal and lunch at the finish line. Participants can register on line and receive their race bibs with their name on it.
    • South Lake Tahoe, CA
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 544-7095
• October 3-4
  • Virginia City Motorcycle Marathon
    • Virginia City, NV - Call: Virginia City Tourism at (775) 847-0311
  • Sixth Annual Silver and Gold Venture Capital Conference
    • With over $1 billion in equity raised by alumni companies since 1999, Golden Capital Network (GCN) continues to host one of the preeminent deal flow events in the Western U.S. for active accredited angel, venture capital and institutional investors.
    • Peppermill Hotel and Casino, Reno NV
    • E-mail for more information
• October 3-8
  • The Improv at Harveys
    • Come laugh and share a drink at the venue Nevada Magazine readers selected as the best comedy spot in Northern Nevada.
    • Opening act and emcee for all shows is Howie Nave. Headliner John Henton and featured act Scott Kennedy will be performing this week at Harveys Cabaret - Lake Tahoe
    • The Improv is dark on Mondays. Show time is 8 p.m. on all nights! Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
    • Call: (800) Harveys or (800) Harrahs for more information
• October 4
  • Global Warming - Climate System Update
    • A Squaw Valley Institute Event - Scientist Robert Christopherson and his wife nature photographer, Bobbe Christopherson have just returned from an expedition to the polar regions and will present findings on climate change and photos of the seven expeditions to the polar regions since 2003. All audience members will receive a hardcopy of the information presented.
    • A $10 donation will be requested at the door. Children under 12 and students with ID are free.
    • 5:30 to 6:00 No Host Bar and Social. Program begins at 6:00, The Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley, CA
    • E-mail for more information
• October 5
  • PlumpJackSport Stores - Sip and Shop
    • PlumpJackSport is hosting this evening of wine, cheese and savings to show their appreciation to their patrons at their 6th anniversary.
    • Receive 20% off the entire store at both PlumpJackSport locations.
• October 5-7
  • John Ascuaga's Nugget presents - The Oak Ridge Boys
    • The country sounds and harmonies of the Oak Ridge Boys will be at the Nugget for your listening pleasure.
    • Celebrity Showroom, Tickets: $52.00, Showtime is at 8:00pm
    • 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, NV
    • Call: (800) 648-1177 for more information
• October 6
  • 19th Annual Indian Summer Golf Classic
    • One of the year's most highly anticipated tournaments, with a "shotgun" start and a four-man "shamble". This event benefits the Tahoe Forest Hospital District. The tournament features player's gifts, lunch, and a raffle, followed by an awards ceremony and a reception.
    • Begins at 9:30am
    • Old Greenwood Golf Course, Truckee, CA - Call: (530) 550-2300 for reservations and information.
  • Nevada Light Opera Company presents - Jekyll and Hyde
    • This is the smash hit straight from Broadway presented by the same company that had sell out crowds and standing ovations for it's past presentation of The Phantom Of The Opera.
    • Opening Night! Champagne Gala!
    • Tickets: $35.00, Showtime is at 6:45pm
    • Pipers Opera House, Virginia City, NV Call: (775) 847-0433 for more information
• October 6-7
  • Western States Celebration Horse Show
    • It is an autumn tradition for Walking Horse enthusiasts from all over the Western United States to close the show season in style as they flock to Reno Nevada … "the biggest little city in the world".
    • Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
    • E-mail or Call: (909) 947-1353 for more information
• October 7
  • Be A Hero - Run For Foster Children
    • 10K/5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, check-in begins at 7:00am
    • Register on-line at www.active.com or www.capitalroadrace.com
    • Hidden Valley School, 2115 Alphabet Dr., Reno, NV
    • E-mail for more information
  • "The City Scene. International Fashion. Local Compassion"
    • Reno-Sparks Convention Center Ballroom - proceeds benefit the Angel Kiss Foundation
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 722-6594 for more information
  • T-Mobile Applause! Youth Music Awards
    • Victorian Square Amphitheater, from noon to 4pm
    • Call: (775) 353-2291 for more information
  • Fire Fest
    • Fire Fest provides an excellent opportunity to educate our community and visitors with your organizations fire and life safety messages. Come out for a day of fun and education. Especially for kids: free games and activities, wear fire fighting equipment, child ID program (Fingerprinting), sit in a fire truck, squirt fire hoses and much more!
    • South Tahoe Middle School South Lake Tahoe, CA
    • Call: (530) 577-3737 for more information
  • North Columbia Schoolhouse Hootenanny
    • Bluegrass Concert featuring Nevada County's own: Mountain Laurel, Ragged But Right, & The Anderson Family Bluegrass Band. Open jam 3-5. Ike's Mountain High BBQ. Outdoor Amphitheater from 3pm-10pm
    • Admission $15, members $12, 12 under free. North Columbia School House Cultural Center
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 265-2826
  • Oktoberfest
    • Polka to the sounds of The Sauerkraut's German Band, ice cream eating contest, food, drinks, games, silent auction and huge book sale. Grand prize drawing-trip for 2 to NASCAR in Las Vegas.  Held in the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. This is the Carson City Library's annual fundraiser.
    • Call: (775) 887-2244 for more information.
  • Churchill Arts Center presents The Lovell Sisters
    • The Lovell Sisters blend gorgeous sibling vocal harmonies with a fusion of country, folk, bluegrass and acoustic folk music. This quintet has been hailed as the next generation of bluegrass and country.
    • Barkley Theatre at Oats Park Art Center, 151 East Park Street, Fallon, NV - Tickets: $17.00 for CAC members, $20.00 for non-members.
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 423-1440 for more information
• October 7-8
  • Big Blue 24 Hour Lake Tahoe Adventure Race
    • Are you ready for the ultimate Big Blue Adventure Series challenge? If you have successfully completed one of our sprints or 6-12 hour races, try one of our 24 hour races!
    • Designed for finishing times of 12-30 hours, these races cover distances of 80-100 miles and serve as the ultimate challenge to those athletes looking to test and push their personal limits to the extreme. If you've done your homework and have successfully completed an adventure race in the past, then you're ready to take your endurance and experience to the next level.
    • Lake Tahoe - E-mail or Call: (530) 546-1019
  • Kokanee Salmon Festival
    • Celebrate the annual, landlocked run of the local subspecies, the sockeye salmon.
    • Complete family fun with guided tours of Taylor Creek, educational booths, Sammy the Salmon mascot and kids activities. Don't forget the ocean salmon BBQ! Includes a Kokanee Kookoff, art displays, educational programs and nature walks.
    • 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Taylor Creek Visitors Center, Hwy 89, South Lake Tahoe ( 3 1/2 miles N. of Junction of Hwy 89 and Hwy 50). Call (530) 573-2611 or (530) 543-2674
  • World Championship Outhouse Races
    • Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Virginia City, NV - Call: Bryan Staples at (775) 742-4086
  • 26th Annual Eldorado Great Italian Festival
    • This year's festival will be highlighted by live entertainment on three stages, a spaghetti sauce cook-off, the famous grape stomping contest, bocce ball tournament, kids' gelato eating contest, a gourmet Italian buffet and the last big farmer's market of the season!
    • 11:00am to 4:00pm outside the Eldorado Hotel Casino, Virginia St., Reno, NV
    • Call: (800) 879-8879 or (775)786-5700 for more information
  • Donner Party Hike
    • Guides will lead staggered groups of approximately 15-20 people to interpretive spots giving detailed historical information focused on emigrant and area history. In the afternoon enjoy a BBQ lunch and Chautauqua presentation by David Fenimore as John A. Sutter, military commander and chief justice of the Alta California frontier.
    • Hike will begin and end at the Sugar Bowl Hike, Hwy 40, Donner Summit.
    • Truckee, CA - E-mail or Call: (530) 587-2757 for more information
  • Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson
    • Held the first weekend in October. Fun for the entire family, a traditional welcome to the fall, featuring great food, music, a Kid's Carnival, and the famous Beer and Wine Garden. Free Admission!
    • South Lake Tahoe, CA - Call: (800) 544-1801 for more information
• October 7-9
  • Galena High School Harvest Craft Fair
    • Friday 5:00-9:00pm - Preview Night, Adults Only $5.00; Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm - Admission $3.00, under 12 free - bring a can of food and receive $1.00 off admission; Sunday 10:00am-3:00pm.
    • Galena High School, Mt. Rose Hwy - Call: (775) 851-2424 for details
• October 8
  • The 17th Running of the Lake Tahoe Kokanee 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Trail Runs
    • All net proceeds benefit the Tahoe Heritage Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports Forest Service environmental education programs at Lake Tahoe.
    • A pair of Montrail trail shoes will be awarded to the first place man and women in each distance.
    • Taylor Creek Snow Park, 3.5 miles north of the South Lake Tahoe "Y" on State Route 89 - E-mail or Call: (530) 542-3424
  • Placer Farm and Barn Tour
    • Family activities, farm animals, artists and crafters, food & wine tastings and interactive demonstrations. AGROart competition at the Blue Goose Fruit Shed in Loomis open to children and adults, cash awards for individuals and teams.
    • Tickets: $10.00/Adult, Children & students FREE
    • Call: (530) 885-5670 for more information
  • Fine Art Collecting - A Panel Discussion
    • A panel discussion featuring Nevada Museum of Art Curator, Ann Wolfe and Gallery Owners Lynda Jolley of Jay Jay Art, Julie Baker of Baker Gallery and Jennifer Doyle Crane of Doyle Crane Fine Art Collection will be at the PlumpJack Conference Center, Olympic Valley, CA - starts at 6:00pm, $10.00 donation at the door. Children under 12 and students with ID are free.
    • 5:30 - 6:00pm No Host Bar and Social before and an artists reception at Remote Viewing (RV3) in The Village at Squaw Valley follows.
• October 8-14
  • American West 4D Finals Barrel Racing
    • 2005 Barrel Horse News reported this event to be the Number #1 Divisional Barrel Race of 2005! Don't miss this year's event: Saddles, buckles and cash along with other great items to be given away!
    • Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• October 8, 10
  • Master Classic Series #2- Presented by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra
    • Horacio Gutierrez will be performing the Serge Prokofiev's- Concerto No. 3 for Piano, which will demonstrate his incredible talent. Also on the program are Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, and probably one of the greatest symphonies ever written, Brahms' Symphony No. 1
    • Reno Philharmonic, 925 Riverside Dr. #3, Reno, NV E-mail or Call: (775) 323-6393 for more information
• October 10-15
  • The Improv at Harveys
    • Come laugh and share a drink at the venue Nevada Magazine readers selected as the best comedy spot in Northern Nevada.
    •  Opening act and emcee for all shows is Howie Nave. Headliner Will Durst and featured act Mickey Joseph will be performing this week at Harveys Cabaret - Lake Tahoe
    • The Improv is dark on Mondays. Show time is 8 p.m. on all nights! Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
    • Call: (800) Harveys or (800) Harrahs for more information
• October 13
  • GE Volunteers and Carson Valley Inn Present - Third Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer
    • Lots of Prizes, some even make sense! Raffle and Silent Auction for the Cancer Center. Dress for fun and frivolity (prize for best dressed team). Space is limited, so call today to reserve your spot! Three rounds of Bunco play - a really wild night!
    • Please make all checks payable to ELFUN Bunco for Breast Cancer
    • 7 - 11 pm Carson Valley Inn - Shannon Ballroom, 1627 Hwy 395 N, Minden, NV
    • $25 per person, limited to first 216 paid participants
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 215-1406 or (775) 215-1817 for more information
  • Grand Sierra Resort and Casino presents Gov't Mule with Donavon Frankenreiter
    • The band, formed in 1994 as an Allman Brothers Band side project, took off after its self-titled debut album release in 1995. This four-member band includes guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes, drummer Matt Abts, keyboard player Danny Louis and bassist Andy Hess. The band’s most recent album High & Mighty, released by ATO Records, is laced with influences from blues, folk, reggae, soul, rock and jazz but reluctantly refuses a category of its own. The band bases its uniqueness on improvisation.
    • Tickets: $29.50, doors open at 7:00pm, show starts at 8:00pm at the Grand Sierra Theatre, 2500 East Second St., Reno, NV
    • Call: (775) 789-2285 or (800) 648-3568 for more information.
  • A CeleBearation Auction
    • After a wonderful summer of having 50 life-sized artist decorated bears on display, the time has come for them to be auctioned off. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will host the final event of Bears by the Lake - A CeleBEARation by auctioning off the bears to raise funds for South Shore youth social service organizations. A Preview Gala will be held from 6:00-7:30pm followed by the Live Auction from 7:30-9:30pm. The live auction will be a continuation of the online auction which will begin two weeks prior.
    • Advance tickets: $35.00/person. At the door: $45.00/per person, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 544-5050
• October 13-15
  • 6th Annual North Lake Tahoe Classic Car and Truck Show
    • Tahoe Biltmore Casino, Crystal Bay, NV - Call: (530) 541-7300 for more information
  • 21st Annual McQueen Craft Faire
    • Annual craft faire used to raise money for academics, athletics and activities.
    • Friday 5:30-9:00pm - Premier Night, Adults Only $10.00; Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm - Admission $5.00 (all ages welcome)
    • Food Court, Free Entertainment, Free Parking, McQueen High School, 6055 Lancer Way, Reno, NV
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 746-5880 for details
• October 14
  • Valhalla Arts and Music Festival - Murder Mystery Dinner
    • Valhalla Grand Hall, Tallac Historic Site, South Lake Tahoe, CA
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 541-4975 for more information
  • Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents - Ricky Nelson Remembered
    • Featuring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson and The Stone Canyon Band
    • South Shore Room, show time is at 7:30pm - Tickets: $27.50
    • Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV - Call: (800) 427-7247 for more information
  • 2nd Annual Kings Beach Pasta on the Lake Fundraiser
    • North Tahoe Conference Center from 5pm to 9pm, Tickets available in advance and at the door and include appetizers and spaghetti dinner. There will also be a silent auction, bingo and no host bar.
    • Proceeds go to the Truckee Tahoe Seniors Council who operate the Meals on Wheels program as well as other enrichment programs for the north shore.
    • Call: (530) 550-7600 for tickets and information
  • John Ascuaga's Nugget presents the TC Spencer Group
    • Bob Spencer and TC Rahme will tell you they cancelled a week-long gig at Madison Square Garden in order to play in Sparks, Nev. You can call it a scheduling conflict, bad routing or a little white lie! The TC Spencer Group offers a competent mixture of genres: 50's and 60's rock, country, Motown and a healthy dose of comedy.
    • Tickets: $18.00, show starts at 8:00pm in the Celebrity Showroom. Call: (800) 648-1177 or (775) 356-3300 for more information
• October 15
  • Truckee River Day
    • Celebrate and honor the river! Help to improve water quality and fish habitat in the Truckee River and it's tributaries.
    • E-mail or Call: (530) 550-8760 for more information
  • BriarPatch Co-op - Harvest Fair
    • Free for everyone, with children's crafts, balloons, a pie walk, juggling, natural food samples, and a smoke and alcohol-free atmosphere. For mom and dad there are local foods, goods, and community groups, live music, and a silent auction benefitting the BriarPatch Cooperative Community Fund.
• October 16 - November 6
  • New Session of Positive Parenting
    • A parenting class to support, nurture and inspire your parenting journey. Learn to raise self-reliant child through positive parenting skills. Stop shame, blame, and pain and do something different. Meeting other parents and learn from each other. We laugh and have fun while learning new parenting skills.
    • $75.00 per person or $140 per couple. Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center
    • E-mail or Call: (916) 788-2883
• October 17-22
  • The Improv at Harveys
    • Come laugh and share a drink at the venue Nevada Magazine readers selected as the best comedy spot in Northern Nevada.
    •  Opening act and emcee for all shows is Howie Nave. Headliner Wendy Liebman and featured act Ronnie Schell will be performing this week at Harveys Cabaret - Lake Tahoe
    • The Improv is dark on Mondays. Show time is 8 p.m. on all nights! Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
    • Call: (800) Harveys or (800) Harrahs for more information
• October 18-19
  • Art Expo 2006
    • Art with an attitude! Noon-9pm with an Artist's Reception at 7pm on both Wednesday and Thursday nights. Free Admission!
    • Edgewood-Tahoe Golf Course, Lake Parkway Ave., Stateline, NV - E-mail or Call: (775) 588-8899 for more information
• October 19-22
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum presents the 35th Annual Symposium - The V and T and Beyond
    • Nevada Railroads during the 1st Decade of the 20th Century - This Symposium, which will begin with night photography at the museum on Thursday, promises to be one of the more varied in its topics. The decade that ended in 1910 was filled with momentous events for Nevada Railroads. The V&T extension to Minden, the roads around Tonopah, the Western Pacific, the Nevada Northern and the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake were built during these years. Each will be a presentation topic this year, as will Reno streetcars, Pacific Fruit Express in Nevada and SP’s relocation of its shops to Sparks. Presentations by Jeff Asay, Mark Bassett, Bob Church, Stephen Drew, Phil Earl, Dave Garcia, Art Lloyd, Bob Nylen, Charlie Siebenthal and John Signor are planned. The banquet program will feature a presentation on the railroad career of E. H. Harriman. An optional Sunday bus tour in the Reno area, including stops at the N-C-O Depot and the ReTRAC project, is being developed.
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 684-8282 for more information.
• October 20
  • Ana Vidovic In Recital
    • Co-sponsored by Lake Tahoe Classic Guitar Society, Brewery Arts Center and the Carson City Symphony.
    • Show starts at 7:00pm, Brewery Arts Center, Carson City, NV
  • Oktober Fest
    • Sponsored by the Incline Village Board of Realtors benefiting the Incline Schools.
    • North Lake Tahoe Conference Center, Kings Beach CA. 5:30-11:00pm
    • Call: (775) 831-3777 for more information
  • South Placer Breast Cancer Endowment presents the Pink and White Ball
    • Dance the night away with "Hip Service" while supporting The South Placer UCD Breast Cancer Endowment in their fight against breast cancer. Begins at 6:00pm, Granite Bay Country Club, Granite Bay, CA
    • The South Placer Breast Cancer Endowment, formed in July 2005, includes breast cancer survivors and community activists committed to fully funding the Breast Cancer Endowed Chair at the UC Davis Cancer Center. The members have pledged to raise $1.5 million during a five-year campaign.
    • E-mail or Call: (916) 789-2920 for more information
• October 20-21
  • John Ascuaga's Nugget presents Michael Feinstein
    • Widely recognized as one of the foremost experts and interpreters of George Gershwin's music Michael brings a unique perspective to Gershwin through his own musical genius. Michael is one of today's brightest musical stars!
    • The Celebrity Showroom, Sparks, NV - Tickets are only $55.00
    • Call: (800) 648-1177 for more information
• October 21
  • Incline Village Nursery School Pumpkin Patch
    • From 10:00am-2:00pm. Come enjoy the fun and festivities for the Halloween Holiday, best selection of pumpkins available, raffle, games, bounce house, clowns, balloons and bake sale, come in costume.
    • All proceeds benefit the Incline Village Nursery School.
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 831-4040 for more information
  • Kit Carson Trail - Ghost Walk
    • Spirits of the past appear on this guided historic home walking tour. First tour departs at 9:00am, last tour is at 3:00pm. Tours leave every 30 minutes. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended as this event always sells out. Carson City, NV.
    • Call: (775) 687-7410 for more information
  • The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino presents Jamie Cullum
    • Born in Essex, and raised in Wiltshire, Jamie Cullum was obsessed with all types of music from an early age: rock, hip-hop, acid jazz, blues. He discovered jazz as a teenager, via artists like Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, but also showed an interest in the groundbreaking Steely Dan albums purchased by his brother Ben (who plays bass throughout Catching Tales). When Universal Classics & Jazz snatched up the rising talent in the spring of 2003, and sent him into the studio to make Twentysomething, he was ready for the rigors – and joys – that waited ahead.
    • 2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV. Tickets: $33.50, Call: (800) 501-2651 for more information
  • Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers
    • South Shore Room, show time is at 7:30pm - Tickets: $30.00
    • Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV - Call: (800) 427-7247 for more information
• October 21-22
  • The Reno Chamber Orchestra presents Ellen dePasquale
    • Since 1999, Ellen dePasquale has served as associate concertmaster of The Cleveland Orchestra. A native of Philadelphia, Ms. dePasquale studied for eleven years with legendary violin pedagogue Jascha Brodsky, and earned a bachelor of music degree from Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music, subsequently pursuing graduate work at Indiana University before being appointed concertmaster of the Florida Orchestra at age 22. Ms. dePasquale has been a frequent participant in the Marlboro Music Festival, and performed at the first two Nevada Chamber Music Festivals.
    • Tickets: $44.00, seniors (65+) $41.00, students $15.00, 925 Riverside Drive suite 5, Reno, NV
    • Call: (775) 348-9413 for more information
•  October 21 - 31, 2006
  • The Great Pumpkin Festival
    • Haunted House is located in Fountain Court, proceeds benefit Excellence in Education. Scary Candle Making: Make ghosts, cats, bats and more at Waxen Moon. Free Halloween Movies and Trick or Treating in the Village: Pedestrian friendly trick or treating all day long at the shops and restaurants in the Village. Olympic Valley, CA
    • Call: (530) 584-1000 for more information
• October 22
  • Ana Vidovic
    • With the Carson City Symphony, Concierto de Aranjuez.
    • 4:30pm, Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, NV
  • 2nd Annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar
    • Produced by the City of Reno Parks & Recreation
    • 9:00am-5:00pm - Admission and parking free. California building, Idlewild Park, Reno, NV
    • Call: (775) 334-2414 for more information
  • Carson City Symphony Concert
    • Opening concert of the 23rd season at the Carson City Community Center. This season, we feature exciting new works, familiar favorites, and outstanding soloists. We are pleased to invite you to our concerts. Symphony with guest soloists, Carla Trynchuk, violin, and Stephen Framil, cello.
    • Concert preview is at 3:15 pm in the Sierra Room, Carson City Community Center, Carson City, NV.
    • $12 for general admission; $10 for Association members, seniors, and students; and free for children age 16 and under.
    • Call: (775) 883-4154 for more information
• October 22-31
  • Halloween Haunted House in the Village
    • Enjoy a trip through the Village's first Haunted House. Proceeds benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation.
    • Daily from 5:00-9:00pm, except the 30th and the 31st from 3:00-10:00pm at The Village, Squaw Valley, CA
    • Call: (530) 584-6266 for more information
  • The Great Pumpkin Festival
    • An entire week of Halloween fun with a Haunted House, annual dog, kids and adults costume contest and a pumpkin patch for all to enjoy at The Village, Squaw Valley, CA
    • Call: (530) 584-6266 for more information
• October 24-29
  • The Improv at Harveys
    • Come laugh and share a drink at the venue Nevada Magazine readers selected as the best comedy spot in Northern Nevada.
    •  Opening act and emcee for all shows is Howie Nave. Headliner Jeremy Hotz and featured act David Gee will be performing this week at Harveys Cabaret - Lake Tahoe
    • The Improv is dark on Mondays. Show time is 8 p.m. on all nights! Tickets are $25, Sunday and Tuesday – Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Harveys Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV
    • Call: (800) Harveys or (800) Harrahs for more information
• October 25
  • Reno-Tahoe Express ABWA Chapter Luncheon
    • Roz Parry will be the featured speaker presenting on "Stress Management Made Fun and Easy." Mario's Portofino, 2740 South Virginia St. from 11:30am - 1:00pm. Cost:  $25.00
    • Join ABWA for a chance to network with business men and women from throughout the Reno/Sparks/Tahoe area and an opportunity to see Roz Parry's dynamic presentation on how certain techniques and skills can reverse the negative effects of stress to help you become more healthy and happy.
    • E-mail or Call: (775) 847-7278 for more information
• October 26
  • Great Pumpkin Carnival
    • Sparks Parks and Recreation and the North Reno Kiwanis team up to produce a safe alternative to trick or treating with specialty game booths, a haunted house and a home made costume contest for children ages 12 and under.
    • 6-8:30pm, ages 12 and under.
    • Alf Sorenson Center, Sparks, NV - Call: (775) 353-2385 for more information
  • Annual KTHX Birthday Party featuring the subdudes
    • The Subdudes have a sound all of their own. They blend gospel, rock and blues topped off with amazing harmonies. Their latest CD "Behind the Levee" has been touted as their best yet. Hits include: "Papa Dukie and the Mud People" and "Social Aid and Pleasure Club". Celebrity Showroom, John Ascuaga's Nugget - 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, NV - Tickets are only $20.00
    • Call: (775) 356-3300 for more information
• October 26-27
  • Haunted House
    • Don't miss this terrifying event! Get in the "spirit" of Halloween with the latest in thrills and chills courtesy of Tahoe Truckee High School spook-masters. The Community Center doors creak open for two nights of howling and haunting-parental supervision suggested for kids under 10.
    • 6:30-8:30pm, $4 per person, Call: (530) 582-7720 for more information
• October 27
  • Youth Fright Night at the Miners Foundry
    • Featuring Strifer, Pisces Knife, & others. Doors open 7:30pm, bands play at 8:00pm. Costume contest, snacks & drinks.
    • Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City, CA
    • Call: (530) 265-5040 for more information
• October 27-28
  • Nevada Day Celebration Parade
    • Nevada Day is more than just a parade! It is Nevada's Heritage Celebration, a gathering of community spirit on the last week of October to salute our state's past and look ahead to its future! Major Carnival and Midway, Arts and Crafts and Food Vendors. Carson City, NV
    • Call: (775) 687-4680 for more information
  • Haunted House
    • Don't miss out on this terrifying event, courtesy of the Spook Masters at Tahoe Truckee High School.
      Parental supervision for children under 10 years old. - Admission: $4.00 per person - From 6:30-8:30pm
      Call: (530) 582-7720 for more information - Truckee Community Center, Truckee, CA
  • Not-So-Haunted House
    • A friendly experience for children under 6 or anyone who wants a fun alternative to Halloween's thrills!
      Come as you are or wear a costume - Admission: $4.00 per child; $2.00 per adult - From 6:30-8:30pm
      Call: (530) 582-7720 for more information - Truckee Community Center, Truckee, CA
• October 28
  • Harrah's Lake Tahoe presents - Jose Feliciano
    • Tickets: $35.00 - South Shore Room, show time is at 7:30pm
    • Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Hwy 50 Stateline, NV - Call: (800) 427-7247 for more information
  • Adventure Film Works Film Premiere
    • Join the team of Adventure Film Works and their athletes for the Lake Tahoe premiere of their 2005-2006 ski Film "Hustle and Snow" a documentary ski action film that follows a small group of athletes, at Bar One in Squaw Valley's Olympic House.
    • 8:00pm, $5.00 cover charge, 21 and over
    • Squaw Valley USA, Olympic Valley, CA - Call: (925) 577-4754 for more information
  • Crystal Bay Casino presents - Halloween Costume Party with Tainted Love
    • Crown Room at 9:00pm, Tickets: $15.00 in advance, $17.00 at the door
    • Free after party with Fearless Chicken.
    • Crystal Bay, NV. Call: (775) 833-6333 for more information
  • Governors Ball
    • Annual Victorian Dress Governor's Ball. Call: (775) 847-7500 for more information
    • Pipers Opera House, Virginia City, NV
  • Howlin' Halloween Doggie Costume Contest
    • $8.00 entry fee per dog. Sign up at Tails by the Lake prior to or by 11:30am the day of the event. Proceeds benefit the Truckee-Tahoe Humane Society. Funniest and Most Original Costume Wins!
    • $50 Gift Certificate for 1st Prize! $25 for 2nd and $15 for 3rd. (Boobie prize for worst) All entries will also receive a gift treat from Tails by the Lake.
    • 1:30pm at The Village at Squaw Valley - Tails by the Lake Courtyard
    • Call: (530) 583-WAGS for more information
  • Fright Night at the Miners Foundry
    • Music by Saul Rayo and Cocina Del Mundo, guest appearance of Troupe Al Ana Belly Dancers. Doors open at 8:00pm, music starts at 8:30pm. Costume contest, no host bar, espresso, snacks.
    • Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door. 21+ event. Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Nevada City, CA
    • Call: (530) 265-5040 for more information
• October 28-30
  • Halloween Craft Fair
    • Friday and Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm; Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm
      Shopper Square Mall, S. Virginia at Plumb, Reno, NV - Call: (775) 323-0430 for details
• October 29
  • Daylight Savings Time Ends
    • "Fall back" Turn clocks back One Hour and don't be late to work!
• October 31
  • Haunted Halls of the Fourth Ward
    • Virginia City's Witching Hours Halloween Night. 6:00-9:00 pm
    • Tickets: $5.00 per person at door or purchase 5 events wristband at Piper's Opera House
  • Ghost Town Halloween Spooktacular
    • Begins at 5:00pm, contact Virginia City, NV Chamber of Commerce at (775) 847-0311 for more information
  • Crystal Bay Casino presents - Halloween Night with The Eric McFadden Trio
    • A veteran of celebrated underground bands including Liar, the Eric McFadden Experience, Alien Lovestock and IZM, Eric McFadden's sinister songs, vampiric vocals and flamenco-rock guitar improvisations have made him an icon along America's western seaboard. Free stage lounge show, show starts at 9:00pm
    • Crystal Bay, NV. Call: (775) 833-6333 for more information.
  • Halloween at Le Chamois
    • Le Chamois opens it's doors for the Winter season with a huge Halloween Bash! Dress in your best costume and come on over for the 1st big party of the season! Doors open at 5:00pm - DJ and Dancing starts at 9:00pm - $5.00 cover.
    • Call: (530) 583-4505 for details
  • Halloween Costume Party at The Balboa Cafe
    • The party starts at 9:00pm with a DJ and Dancing.
      Call: (530) 583-5850 for more information
  • 2nd Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party with Fearless Chicken
    • Costume contest, Cash prizes Starts at 9:00pm - Tickets: $5.00 in Advance at the Gift Shop or by calling (775) 833-6743; $10.00 at the door. Biltmore Lodge and Casino. #5 Hwy. 28, Crystal Bay, NV
    • Call: (775) 831-0660 for more information
       

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