Weekend Warrior: July 2024

Cheers!
~Denise Hallerbach
Associate-Broker, Better Homes and Gardens Drakulich Realty

S. Lake Tahoe, NV (9:45 pm) Lights on the Lake at Nevada Beach
Tahoe City, CA (12-10 pm) Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration
Sparks, NV (4-10 pm) Star Spangled Sparks at The Nugget Casino Resort
Reno, NV (6:35 pm) Reno Aces Baseball Game at Greater Nevada Field
Virginia City (All Day) 4th of July at Historic Virginia City St
Carson City (2:30-9:30 pm) Carson City 4th of July Celebrations
Incline Village/Crystal Bay Reno (9:30 pm) Red, White & Tahoe Blue II

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR: Shakespeare’s uproarious battle of the sexes!  Feast on a hilariously magnificent treat of monogamously artful deceit that is The Merry Wives of Windsor. You’ll meet the rotund rascal Sir John Falstaff and the wise wives of Windsor in one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies. With an ego as big as his voracious appetite, Falstaff conspires to woo the two wealthiest married ladies in town and pocket their riches. However, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page devise a scheme of their own to teach him a well-deserved lesson in Wooing 101.

ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE:  A musical celebration of the country legend!  Enjoy the touching true story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with a fan, Louise Seger, which started in 1961 and continued until the premature death of the renowned country star. Told through Cline’s music, this humorous and heartfelt tribute features 27 songs and many of her unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Walking After Midnight.”

SHOWCASE SERIES: Outstanding entertainment that features the best of our region and beyond! Here’s the line-up for July! 

Bring on the hometown spirit at a Reno Aces game this month!  Support our Aces and cheer them on to more “Ws” with your family and friends while enjoying promotions and food/beverage deals like Taco Tuesday, WILD Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, Fireworks Friday, Special Events Saturday, and Family Sunday! Perhaps one of these special-themed games will also draw you in…

Wednesday, July 10: “Dog Days” Grab your furry friend and head down to Greater Nevada Field for Dog Day at the park. **Proper vaccination paperwork required**
Saturday, July 13: “Grateful Dead Night” Reno Aces tie-dye shirt giveaway is happening at this game! 
Saturday, July 27: “Star Wars Night”  Aces fans! The Rebellion needs your help! Join the fight against the Aviators while special Star Wars on-field jerseys are donned!

Learn more about all of the Aces’ promotions HERE, and purchase tickets in advance at MILB.com/reno.

BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY– Sunday, July 7 (8 pm) @ Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theater
Watch HERE for a past performance of “Purple Rain” by Black Jacket Symphony.

TASHA SULTANA- Saturday, JULY 13 8, (8 pm) @ Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theater
Listen HERE to Psychedelic Rock/Reggae/R&B performer Tasha Sultana singing, “Notion.”

38 SPECIAL– Thursday, July 18 (8 pm) @ Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theater
Listen HERE to legendary 38 Special’s Rock song “Caught Up In You.”

MAOLI– Friday, July 19 (7 pm) @ J Resort
Listen HERE to Country Reggae band Maoli perform “Every Night Every Morning.”

MELISSA ETHERIDGE & JEWEL– Saturday, July 20 (8 pm) @ Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theater
Listen HERE to Melissa Etheridge belting “I’m The Only One” and HERE to Jewel’s classic “You Were Meant for Me.”

CHRIS YOUNG– Saturday, July 20 (7 pm) @ Nugget Event Center, Sparks
Listen HERE to superstar Country artist Chris Young sing “Gettin’ You Home.”

BLUES TRAVELER– Saturday, July 20 (7 pm) @ J Resort
Watch HERE to see Blues Traveler’s catchy song/video “Run-Around.”

BRUCE HORSBY & THE NOISEMAKERS– Friday, July 26 (8 pm) @ Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theater
Watch HERE to Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers performing “Look Out Any Window.”

SHINEDOWN– Saturday, July 27 (7 pm) @ Nugget Event Center, Sparks
Listen HERE to Rock band Shinedown singing “Second Chance.”

By the end of the busy week, the last thing any family wants to do is coordinate the age-old question: “What do you want for dinner?” Skip the drama, grab your beach chair, and go to Food Truck Friday at Idlewild Park where each person can choose from over 35 vendors and a melting pot of cuisines, delectable desserts, and beverages to wet your whistle and wash it all down! Settle on the vast lawn to enjoy live music and a genuine family atmosphere with the rest of Reno.  Learn more about this popular community event happening every Friday through August 30 at Facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.

An unforgettable evening awaits, as Jay Leno, renowned for his legendary tenure as host of “The Tonight Show,” takes the stage live in Sparks!  From his iconic monologues to his unparalleled wit, Jay Leno has kept audiences across the globe roaring with laughter for decades. Now you have the chance to experience his comedic genius firsthand. Step into a world of laughter and entertainment with a true master of the craft. Grab your tickets online to secure your seats now. You don’t want to miss out on seeing this living legend in action… TicketMaster.com.

Have you been dying to represent your fandom of TV shows, video games, comic books, and anime in one convenient location?  Reno-Sparks Convention Center is the place to be for Silver Age Comic Con!! This historic convention is touted as the largest pop-culture expo in Northern Nevada!  Don your favorite comic superhero merch and enjoy a day of browsing dozens of vendors and connecting with like-minded individuals who enjoy your passions. Purchase individual event tickets OR level up for the highly coveted “Forever Pass,” a lifetime admission to Silver Age Comic Con. The special Forever Pass offer must be claimed by July 5 at SilverAgeComicCon.com.

The world’s most talented young musicians gather in one of the most breathtaking places on earth, Incline Village, Lake Tahoe to learn, grow, and be inspired. Brubeck Jazz Summit invites aspiring young jazz artists to apply and immerse themselves in a life-changing week of apprenticeship. Their experiences combine rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and striking performances with artists chosen from an all-star faculty roster. The week-long event provides jazz lovers the opportunity to soak in the passion of these amazing young musicians and support the future of jazz! Purchase tickets and learn more at ClassicalTahoe.org/Brubeck-Jazz-Summit.