Community Calendar

SWS's newest exhibit, "Painting Outside the Box" features new, innovative watercolor paintings by local artist, for sale or just to enjoy. An Artists Reception will be held on Saturday September 27 from 3:30-6:00PM. All are welcome to come and meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the exhibit.. Appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.

The Par by Parlay 6 Brewing Company hosts its second annual Partoberfest, an Oktoberfest-style block party with Parlay 6 beers (including the new Partoberfest lager), Flocchini brats, live DJs, classic games, prize packs, and Midtown business activations. Free and open to all ages; food and drinks available for purchase (21+ to enjoy beer and beer-related contests).

In partnership with California State Parks and the Nevada County Library, the monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! Doors open at 5 pm, and the presentation is to follow at 5:30 pm. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Light refreshments and wine sponsored by Highway 12 Winery will be available. Parking is free after 5 pm. No registration required.

Sugar pine is known as the King of Pines for its size and the beauty of its giant pine cones. Sugar pines used to be about 25% of the local forests but are less than 5% now. This is due to historic logging, fire suppression which favors other species, and a non-native invasive fungus called White Pine Blister Rust. Come learn about the effort to bring back sugar pines to Tahoe!

Maria Mircheva first volunteered to climb trees for the Sugar Pine Foundation in 2006. In 2007 after the Angora Fire, Maria took over the daily operation and became the Executive Director. For the past 18 years, she organized the planting of over 250,000 trees. Maria holds a BA in Business Economics and a Master's in Environmental Science from UC Santa Barbara.

Deep Blue, hosted by Sierra Regional Roller Derby, returns for its 11th year! Come watch 8 teams from across the western United States compete in 12 games during this 3 day roller derby tournament. There will be a bar and food truck on site, as well as drinks and snacks for purchase.

Never seen roller derby before? The rules of the game sound simple: there are two thirty-minute halves and the highest score wins. One designated player, the jammer, scores a point for each person they skate past from the other team. Each team has four blockers who want to keep the other team’s jammer from scoring points. Roller derby is a fun, fast game, and our events are family-friendly.

Sierra Regional Roller Derby is the first flat track roller derby team in the Reno-Tahoe area. We are a non-profit, skater-owned and operated league. Established in 2013, we are a regional league comprised of members from all over our surrounding communities.

The fall gala season for A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens with the classic ballet The Little Mermaid on September 20th and 21st at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, The Little Mermaid is the captivating story of the beautiful mermaid and her dreams of becoming a human. A dashing prince, a sea witch, crabs, and jovial eels have starring roles in this fantasy adventure. This classic story is filled with mesmerizing dance, intrigue, and is fun for the entire family. The Reno Phil with Laura Jackson as the conductor will perform the exciting score.

The Saturday September 20th performance will be held at 7pm and the Sunday September 21st performance will be at 2pm. Ticket prices for adults are $30 to $60 with discounts for seniors and children. For tickets call the Pioneer Center at 775-434-1050 or on-line at pioneercenter.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 10am to 4pm.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. They are northern Nevada's largest company under the instruction of a professional faculty with years of performing experience in renowned metropolitan ballet and production companies across the United States and Europe.

This production is made possible with generous grants from the E.L. Cord Foundation, the Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation, the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Time & Location
Sep 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA
About the Event
Life In The Fast Lane is coming you to LIVE at RPM!
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Life In The Fast Lane has earned their place in the music industry as "America's Most Authentic" Eagles Tribute Band. Performed with enthusiasm, style and conviction, LIFE IN THE FAST LANE brilliantly re-creates the harmonic sounds of the legendary Eagles.
Blending 5-part harmonies & 3 guitars, LIFE IN THE FAST LANE tightly executes the Eagles magical compositions of such songs as Best of My Love, Witchy Woman, Lyin Eyes, The Long Run, and the exquisitely layered Hotel California.

Event Link - https://www.renopublicmarket.com/events/life-in-the-fast-lane-eagles-tribute-band-live-ar-rpm

Music Makers Showcase
📅 Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 7–9 PM
📍 Jerry Smith Auditorium, NMTS – 2590 Orovada St., Reno, NV 89512

Join us for an evening of live music at the first-ever Music Makers Showcase, celebrating the supporters and artists who keep music alive in our community. The night will feature performances by The Note-Ables, a Sapphire Jazz Ensemble quintet, singer/songwriter Anthony Postman, a duet by Elizabeth & Peter Lenz, special sets from NMTS staff, and more.

Guests will also enjoy fabulous raffle prizes and beverages available for purchase. Proceeds from the event will support low-income participants, ensuring that no one is ever turned away from services due to financial circumstances.

🎟 Tickets: $35 General Admission | $45 VIP Seating
(Limited quantities available)

Get your tickets today and be part of a night filled with music, community, and celebration!

In this hands-on workshop, Carol Brown will teach the process of mokuhanga (traditional Japanese woodblock printing), using traditional carving tools, brushes, and washi papers. A brief history will be reviewed before students carve wood blocks on the first day of the workshop. The second day will be devoted to printing the carved wood block, using traditional kento registration and printing with water colors, rice paste, and a baren.

This process is fully water-based and non-toxic. Open to all levels.

Carol Brown has a certificate in Printmaking from the Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. School of Art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston, TX. She has studied with Hiroki Morinoue, Richard Keith Steiner, Katchy Caraccio, Tom Killion, April Vollmer, Keiko Hara, and Tuula Moilanen.

SWS's newest exhibit, "Painting Outside the Box" features new, innovative watercolor paintings by local artist, for sale or just to enjoy. An Artists Reception will be held on Saturday September 27 from 3:30-6:00PM. All are welcome to come and meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments while viewing the exhibit.. Appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.

Deep Blue, hosted by Sierra Regional Roller Derby, returns for its 11th year! Come watch 8 teams from across the western United States compete in 12 games during this 3 day roller derby tournament. There will be a bar and food truck on site, as well as drinks and snacks for purchase.

Never seen roller derby before? The rules of the game sound simple: there are two thirty-minute halves and the highest score wins. One designated player, the jammer, scores a point for each person they skate past from the other team. Each team has four blockers who want to keep the other team’s jammer from scoring points. Roller derby is a fun, fast game, and our events are family-friendly.

Sierra Regional Roller Derby is the first flat track roller derby team in the Reno-Tahoe area. We are a non-profit, skater-owned and operated league. Established in 2013, we are a regional league comprised of members from all over our surrounding communities.