Kids
October Country Festival
Weekends in October
The Boys and Girls Club, Truckee Book and Bean, and the Museum of Modern Mythology and Pop Culture present a month-long celebration of Halloween, Mythology, and Science Fiction/Fantasy. The festival’s title is taken from the book ‘The October Country’, by Ray Bradbury, who will be honored throughout the month. Movies, readings, slideshow lectures, exhibits of modern myth memorabilia and more. The human unconscious seems to solve the problems of a volatile world in these mythological tales; they inspire and educate us, and serve as models of culture in caricature. The goal is to encourage the study of myth, literature, and media by offering an outlet for the community to share creative visions and promote individual talents. Local talent is invited to participate with art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Sundays, October 11 and 18 Children’s Spooky Readings begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday events begin at 7 p.m. All events are free and are listed on the website. 10009 West River Street, Truckee, modernmythmuseum.com, 530-582-8302.
Luxury Home Tour
September 19
Excellence in Education’s first Luxury Home Tour showcases eight one-of-a-kind residences, featuring the latest and greatest in custom home architecture, design and landscaping. Spend the day exploring the Northstar homes, and help raise money to support quality education in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $30 per person in advance, $35 at the door. Group discounts available. Tickets available at Dickson Realty, Sheridan Northstar Real Estate, Tahoe Mountain Resorts Real Estate in the Village at Northstar, and at exined.org, 530-550-7984.
Discover the Music Inside of You
The Tahoe Conservatory of Music (TCM) was established to develop artists by cultivating their love of music and the ability to perform it. Experienced instructors individually tailor lessons to meet the needs of musicians of all ages and levels. Curriculum includes piano, guitar, bass guitar, harp, strings, woodwinds, brass, voice, and percussion. 8079 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, tahoeconservatory.com, 530-546-2356.
Classes Kirtan with Ziva
September 17
Bring bliss to your heart with an evening of Ziva. Kirtan is one of the oldest sacred music traditions in the world. This call-and-response singing genre comes to us from India. Using Sanskrit mantras, Kirtan calls upon sacred energies to quiet the mind, remove obstacles, and bring us back to the center of our being and peace. Come sing with Emily Tessmer on vocals and harmonium, Sharon Freewoman on the crystal singing bowls, David Freeman on tablas, Jennifer McCllelan on the flute and percussion, Denis Fitts on guitar, and Gwen Gillian on the cello. 7:30 p.m. Yoga Loka, 6135 Lakeside Drive #121, Reno, yogalokareno.com, 775-337-2990.
Science and Spirituality
September 18
How do Spirituality and Science correlate in everyday life? Find out in discussion with Astrophysicist Dr. Laurance Doyle. He has worked at SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) since 1987 as a principal investigator and astrophysicist. His main area of study has been the formation and detection of extrasolar planets. He has also worked on communications theory, and has written on how patterns in animal communication relate to humans. 7 to 9 p.m. 10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, goodnesssake.org, 530-587-3860.
Belly Dance Basics
Saturdays
Learn the foundations of belly dancing in Wendy Scott’s fun and light-hearted class. Open to women of all ages and fitness levels, this is a non-impact, full-body workout, perfect for beginners or to refresh and supplement intermediate dancers’ routines. Bring out your feminine, playful side. From Pole Dancing to Hula, Sexy Stretch to Body Alchemy, you’ll find your Inner Goddess at Vertical Fitness. 10 a.m. $20 drop-in or $75 for 5 classes. 760 Mays Boulevard, Suite 7, Incline Village, verticalfitness.com, 775-771-5506.
Back To Basics
Tuesdays through October
Learn about tarot, astrology, chakras, crystals and more, or sharpen your skills in these areas and meet those of like spirit at The Rainbow Bridge. High Priestess and Reiki Master Sharon Freewoman offers classes that provide a solid foundation in these time-honored traditions. Explore the mysteries and current understandings of each subject. Classes meet for two hours and some themes, such as the tarot and astrology, will take more than one class to cover. Sign up early to reserve your place. $25 per class. Cash or checks accepted. 7 to 9 p.m. Fountain Court, the Village at Squaw, therainbowbridge.com, 530-584-6100.
Raising Monet
Through September
North Tahoe Arts ends the summer season with its sizzling art sale, Raising Monet. Increase your art collection with incredible bargains on more than 100 paintings, posters, sculptures, photographs, and other collectibles. All proceeds benefit North Tahoe Arts, the non-profit responsible for ARTour, ARTisan Shop, ART in Public Places, North Tahoe Plein Air, Kids’ Art Camp, and monthly exhibits featuring local talent. 380 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City (next to the fire station), northtahoearts.com, 530-581-2787.
Walk A Mile
October 3
Men, put on your high heels! Tahoe Women’s Services (TWS) hosts its first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes (WAM) event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Nation-wide, men are volunteering to don women’s high-heeled shoes and march one mile to take a stand on the issues of domestic violence and sexual assault against women and children. Brothers, husbands, boyfriends, sons, friends: pre-register to be fitted for your heels. All participants receive a t-shirt and have a chance at winning awards for Best Strut, Best Legs, Best Costume, and Best Team Spirit. Registration will also be accepted the morning of the walk, however shoe and t-shirt availability cannot be guaranteed. The event is in conjunction with the Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk and Shop. March begins at 1 p.m. Bar of America, 10042 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. tahoewomenservices.org, 775-298-0169.
Interpretive Writing Workshop
October 5
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association, in partnership with the National Association for Interpretation, is offering a one-day Interpretive Writing Workshop focusing on strategies to make non-personal interpretation compelling. These techniques apply to brochures, websites, exhibits, public service announcements, books, magazine articles, and other interpretive projects. You will leave with a 42-page workbook and energized to complete your current writing projects. Instructed by Dr. Alan Leftridge.
$250. Register at tahoerimtrail.org, 775-298-0231.
Museum School Open House
October 8
Meet the faculty of the The E.L. Cord Museum School of the Nevada Museum of Art at the first-ever Open House as instructors display their works, show-off their outstanding talents, and share the wide variety of classes they teach to the community. All ages are welcome. Free admission. The Museum School is now accepting enrollment for fall classes. Early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for all ages. From 5 to 8 p.m. 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, nevadaart.org/school, 775-329-3333.
