Weekend Warrior March 21, 2019

Weekend Warrior (Mar 21-24)

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UKULELE JAM SESSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 21 (6-8 pm)

MOUNTAIN MUSIC PARLOR
If you love jamming on your favorite instrument, and if that favorite instrument happens to be the ukulele, then you’re in luck!  Midtown’s Mountain Music Parlor hosts a two-hour Ukulele Jam Session for all you fun-loving ukulele peeps this Thursday night.  All you really need to know are the basic chords and how to strum, and you’ll be jamming along to songs from Don Ho, The Beatles, Bruno Mars and more!  Learn more about this week’s jam and others, including accordion band, old-time jam, cowboy song and lore, bluegrass, slow Celtic and even a Swedish session. Just visit MountainMusicParlor.com for details.

 

CORTEO: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
THURS-FRI, MAR 21-22 (7:30) SAT, MAR 23 (3:30 & 7:30 pm) & SUN, MAR 24 (1 & 5)

LAWLOR EVENTS CENTER
The magic of cirque is headed our way and makes its home at Lawlor Events Center this weekend.  Corteo, an Italian word meaning “cortège” or procession, is also the name of the popular Cirque du Soleil that premiered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 2005 and has dazzled more than 5 million spectators around the globe on tour.  Balancing the passion of acting and singing with the power and grace of acrobats, Corteo is about a clown who watches his own funeral taking place in a carnival-like atmosphere.  Join the festive parade honoring the life of an artist whose soul’s journey was dedicated to revelry and making merry.  For more information and tickets visit CirqueDuSoleil.com.

 

COMEDIAN KEVIN FARLEY
THURS, MAR 21 (7:30 pm) FRI, MAR 22 (8:30 pm) & SAT, MAR 23 (6:30 & 9:30 pm)

RENO TAHOE COMEDY @ PIONEER UNDERGROUND (100 S. Virginia St., Reno)
They say that laughter is the best medicine.  So true!  And when it comes to bringing in funny people to give you a good chuckle or two, Reno Tahoe Comedy has you covered.  Pop down into the Pioneer Underground, where you’ll enjoy a smoke-free experience and no drink minimum at the well-stocked bar, and the comedy of Kevin Farley.  Currently, Kevin has a recurring role as the voice behind a few characters on the original Netflix adult animated sitcom F is for Family.  He also hosts Kevin Farley OnThe Road, a weekly comedy podcast covering popular current events. Watch him tear up the Pioneer Underground stage with standup and get your tickets online at RenoTahoeComedy.com.

 

THE RAT PACK IS BACK
THURS-SAT THRU JUNE 29

HARRAH’S RENO – SAMMY’S SHOWROOM
What better place to enjoy the memory of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin than in Sammy’s Showroom at Harrah’s watching The Rat Pack is Back.  This stellar cast not only looks like the real deal, but has been hailed as the next best thing to seeing the original Rat Pack themselves.  Home base for this touring group is Las Vegas, where they relive the days of the Rat Pack with Las Vegas’ most famous entertainers and their live big band as they appeared live in the Sands Hotel Copa Room.  The show comes to Reno now through June 29, and runs Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through June 29.  So pick a night and get it on your calendar.  You’ll be happy you did!  Purchase tickets online at TicketMaster.com or the Harrah’s Box Office, and learn more at RatPackIsBack.com.

 

AKHNATON
SELECT EVENINGS & MATINEES THRU MARCH 23
BRÜKA THEATRE – 99 N VIRGINIA ST., DOWNTOWN RENO
“Last call” for Akhnaton, a drama of ruthless logic and theatrical power set in 1350 BC. The intriguing classic delves into the legend of Pharaoh Akhnaton and his attempt to convince a nation to abandon their old `pagan’ god Amon and to turn to the worship of a new deity, the monotheistic sun god, Aton.  Written in 1939 by Agatha Christie, the play is based on her research in Luxor and is inspired by the history of ancient Egypt.  It deals in a complex way with a number of issues: the difference between superstition and reverence, the danger of rash iconoclasm, the value of the arts, the nature of love, the conflicts set up by loyalty, and the tragedy apparently inherent in the inevitability of change.  View showtimes, and purchase tickets to see Akhnaton at Brüka.org.

 

COMEDIAN TRACY SMITH
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 (6:30 pm)
LEX NIGHTCLUB
Funny Lady Tracy Smith brings uproars of laughter to LEX Nightclub at the Grand Sierra Resort!  Smith has honed a hilarious insight on how to navigate the mean streets of “Womandom,” carrying all of her middle aged baggage in a tightly packed carry-on. With a personality just sweet enough to offset the bitter truth she dishes out, Tracy allows us all to laugh out loud at the rough roads ahead of us or behind us.  Here is a super funny video of Tracy at McCurdy’s Comedy Club in Sarasota, FL.  Don’t miss Tracy Smith live Friday night, and check out her schedule at LexNightclub.com.

 

JURASSIC QUEST
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 (3-8 pm) & SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 23-24 (9 am-8 pm)

RENO SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER
Experience moving, breathing and walking dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest!  This impressive display of prehistoric reptiles is the most massive of its kind, with over 80 different true-to-life size dinosaurs to explore and interact with.  Many of these realistic exhibits not only move and roar, but also roam around and interact with quest explorers.  Event goers have the change to participate in fossil digs, take an exhibit tour, ride on the back of a dinosaur, explore science stations, enjoy crafts, get a face painting, and expend energy in a bounce house (for the little ones) or a bungee pull (for older kiddos).  Discover all that Jurassic Quest has to offer and purchase tickets in advance at JurassicQuest.com.

 

MONSTER JAM
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 22-24
RENO-SPARKS LIVESTOCK EVENTS CENTER
Hehehe… I say it every year, but I just have to… “monster, Monster, MONSTER JAM!”  The euphoric voice of that exuberant guy announcing Monster Jam rings in my memory as if it were yesterday!  LOL. If you love the insane action of mini trucks on oversized tires flying over gigantic obstacles, then Monster Jam is right up your alley!  The skilled drivers of this edge-of-your-seat competition take to the wheel in some of the best modified monster trucks on the circuit!  Bakugan Dragonoid, Alien Invasion, BroDozer, Son-uva Digger and more!  All the coolest trucks will be there!  For more info and tickets, visit MonsterJam.com.

 

PINK FEST TAHOE 2019
SATURDAY, MARCH 23

MT. ROSE SKI RESORT – WINTERS CREEK LODGE
Make Turns For The Tatas this weekend at Pink Fest Tahoe!  It’s all about supporting Pinocchio’s Moms on the Run, a non-profit organization that raises funds to assist Northern Nevada women with everyday living expenses while in treatment for breast & gynecological cancers.  Proceeds from Women’s Specialized Clinics and Focused Ski & Snowboard Clinics support the cause, as do a portion of the proceeds from the deck party at Winters Creek Lodge. Join the fun and don’t forget to deck yourself out in PINK!  Learn more and register for the clinics that do fill up at SkiRose.com.

 

AZIZ ANSARI: ROAD TO NOWHERE
FRIDAY, MARCH 22 (8 pm) 
RENO BALLROOM
Actor, writer, producer, director, and comedian Aziz Ansari has been making a name for himself in the entertainment world since the mid-2000’s while attending NYU.  He started on the stand-up stage and worked his way into TV, where he become known for his role as Tom Haverford on the NBC series Parks and Recreation.  His success in comedy has propelled his career on Netflix and the big screen and he was honored in the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2016.  He’s super funny with great stage presence… Here’s a video of Ansari talking about “Dumb Advise.”  Warning… there is adult content and some f bombs in this one.  Catch him live at the Reno Ballroom and get your tickets online at SilverLegacyReno.com.

 

FLOGGING MOLLY
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 (8 pm)

GRAND SIERRA RESORT – GRAND THEATRE
Experience a rare mix of rollicking punk rhythms with traditional Irish instruments, when the LA-based Celtic rockers of Flogging Molly take the stage at the Grand Sierra Saturday night!  The internationally acclaimed seven-piece Irish-American band brings songs that range from “fast and furious” to “tears in your whiskey,” and has captured the attention and following from audiences around the world.  Get a feel for their music in “Drunken Lullabies,” “Requiem For A Dying Song” and “If I Ever Leave This World Alive.”  Don’t miss the chance to see them live in Reno, and purchase tickets at GrandSierraResort.com.

 

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 (8 pm)
PIONEER CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS
Arguably South Africa’s most successful singing group in South Africa, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been performing since 1960 and has been extremely busy producing more than 60 albums since 1973, and winning multiple Grammy Awards including several for “Best World Music Album” and “Best Traditional World Music Album.”  The group’s popularity was catapulted in the mid-1980’s, when American singer/songwriter Paul Simon incorporated the choral group’s rich tenor/alto/bass harmonies into his famous Graceland album.  Massively admired by the late-great Nelson Mandela, Ladysmith Black Mambazo traveled with the future South African president, at his request, on his trip to Oslo, Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Click Here for a video that shows off the group’s full, rich vocals.  For tickets to see them live in Reno, visit PioneerCenter.com.

 

SKI/BOARD RESORT SNOW CONDITION REPORT
THIS WEEKEND!
LOCAL SKI & BOARDING RESORTS
Though Spring has officially arrived, Winter is having a hard time saying good-bye.  This is typical for our area, but makes for a nice extension of the snow-riding season.  If heading to the mountains this weekend, you’ll probably want to check the most current conditions at the resorts.  Because as you may be aware, blink, and it will change.  

 

OFF MARKET LISTING in the HEART OF RENO!!
2025 MEADOWVIEW LN
OFFERED FOR $1,200,000

For the buyer who wants it all… 2025 Meadowview Lane offers the convenience of living in the heart of Reno with the serenity of a rural lifestyle, and the charm of a vintage farmhouse that is tastefully updated and exquisitely appointed.  An entertainer’s dream, the main home features a spacious kitchen that is open to the large dining room, a formal living room and a family room.  Complete with a heated indoor pool, 3 outdoor entertaining areas with gas fire pit and waterfall/pond, and a separate 1 bed/1 bath apartment with full kitchen, there is little left to ask for.  For more information about this exquisite luxury off-market listing presented exclusively by Intero, please email me or call 775-233-0682.  CLICK HERE for the property brochure and click the brochure for the virtual tour!

 

FABULOUS HOME AVAILABLE NOW IN SOUTH RENO!!
1325 N. FOXGLEN CT
OFFERED FOR $512,000

One of South Meadows’ most popular single-level floor plans is ready for you to move in!  Highlights tucked inside 1325 N. Foxglen Ct. include updated white-wash cabinets, stainless appliances, granite tile, current light fixtures, a cozy fireplace and more!  This 2,226 square feet gem includes 4 bedrooms/2 bathrooms, laundry room with cabinets, family room, living room, dining room and a 3-car garage, and is located on a quiet court in Double Diamond.  Top it all off with quick access to I-580 and shopping/restaurants nearby.  For more information, photos and link to the virtual tour, please visitDeniseHallerbach.comContact me for a showing, or share with a friend in the market!