Kids
Fairy Blessings and Gifts
March 17
Bring the wee ones by The Rainbow Bridge for a special Fairy Blessing and gift from the ‘Pot of Gold’ at the end of the rainbow. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cobblestone Center, Tahoe City, 530-583-4323, and in the Village at Squaw Valley, 530-584-6100.
Family Fun Night
March 27
Maintain the community spirit of sharing and giving year round. The Family Resource Center of Truckee invites all families of the Truckee Tahoe Community to join them on the 2nd Friday of each month for Family Fun Night. This is a great opportunity for those feeling the economic pinch to spend quality time with family and friends. A delicious meal, fun, and games (including dodge ball) are provided. Free. Donations graciously accepted. Sponsor a Family Fun Night to maintain and preserve the essence of community spirit. Dinner served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Games until 7:30 p.m. Reserve a spot. 530-587-2513, Sierra Mountain Community Education Center, 11603 Donner Pass Road (behind the fire station), Truckee, truckeefrc.org, 530-587-2513.
Dollar Art Exploration
Kids ages 6 to 12 can explore two feature exhibitions at the Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) for $1 admission. ‘Long May She Wave: A Graphic History of the American Flag’ exhibits nearly 3,000 flag-related items including Centennial-era quilts, Civil War-era flags, original flag art, Native American art, and vintage toys. ‘Between Grass and Sky: Rhythms of a Cowboy Poem’ features an original audio-visual presentation of legendary Cowboy poet Buck Ramsey’s poem ‘Grass,’ featuring contemporary artworks depicting the rhythms of life on the range – including an installation of 20 suspended bison skulls.
Free ways to engage kids with the exhibitions:
• Guided tours on Thursdays at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. Spanish tour the last Saturday of each month at 2 p.m.
•Hands/ON! Family Program, from noon to 3 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month features a hands-on art project and gallery activities designed for all ages.
• Bring pencils and a sketchbook or journal. Visitors are invited to reflect on or sketch the art in the galleries, using pencils only.
• Leave a comment. Many of the exhibitions provide comment books for visitors to write their thoughts about the art.
• Visit the sculptures on the rooftop and get a different perspective on the sky inside artist Chris Drury’s ‘Cloud Chamber.’ Find artist Ilan Averbuch’s ‘Shadow of the Sun.’
Open Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., late on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Museum members free, $10 adults, $8 students/seniors, $1 children 6 to 12 and children under six free. 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, 775-329-3333, nevadaart.org.
Classes
Om – Exploring Universal Consciousness
TTCTV presents ‘Om,’ a talk show promoting a greater understanding of diverse religious and spiritual beliefs by exploring both the heart of their teaching and the rituals and customs associated with each creed. Host Kira Yannetta hopes to help people see the similarities in belief systems and to grow beyond a mere tolerance for other convictions to an abiding respect for each other and our individual ways to our Divine Spirit. ‘Om’ airs weekly on Channel 6.
• Sunday at 7 p.m.
• Monday at 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday at 8 a.m.
• Saturday at 10 p.m.
Kira’s first guest is Spiritual Healer, Adam Miller, the subject of Moonshine Ink’s February Spiritual Place column. If you are interested in underwriting opportunities with TTCTV contact Renée Klosterman Power at rpower@ttusd.org or 530-583-1194. om@ kirayannetta.com.
Djembe Drumming
March 19 through April 16
Truckee Pilates hosts Liz Briscoe’s beginning West African Djembe Drumming classes. Learn technique and rhythms on the djembe while creating rhythmic synergy and community. Drum rentals available. Five consecutive Thursday evening classes, March 19, 26 and April 2, 9 and 16. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. $100.00 for 5 classes payable at first class. 11890 Donner Pass Road, #3, Truckee, drumchik.com, 530-318-2330.
Drumming Class/Circle
March 20 and April 3
Everyone is welcome to join the drumming circle on the first and third Fridays of each month at Inner Rhythms. Teacher Forest Berg has been studying African Djembe drumming for more than 20 years, and has much to share with you. Doors open at 7 p.m. for beginners and warm-up. Bring your own drum (extras if you have any) and a chair. Class from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Asking for a love donation of $10. 12219 Business Park Drive, Suite #3, near the Truckee airport. 530-414-4611.
Writing Workshop in Nevada City
March 22
Join award-winning author and essayist Molly Fisk for a one-day writing workshop which extends direct experience through the written word: find the essay, poem, or rant that is bubbling up inside you about that four-letter word, w-o-r-k. Fisk’s Internet workshop, Poetry Boot Camp, attracts participants from around the world. Bring writing materials and a bag lunch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $95 tuition. Pre-registration required. molly@mollyfisk.com, 530-470-0188. She also offers ‘A Voice of Your Own,’ a six-week Internet workshop with female students from across America, voiceofyourown.com.
Anouaze Beat Dance
March 25
Local dance group Anouaze Beat brings their unique and authentic combination of African arts to Incline Village Library. You’ll see traditional masks, carved wooden animals, and batik fabrics with patterns designed to tell stories. Participate in singing, dancing, and drumming on traditional African instruments. 4 to 5 p.m. 845 Alder Avenue, Incline Village, washoe.lib.nv.us, 775-832-4130.
Evolve
April 3
The theme for this month’s Brickelltown First Friday is ‘Evolve.’ Wrap your brain around that one. Come to this event to witness the evolution of locally made art and meet the artists. Snacks and beverages provided. Free. 4 to 8 p.m. 10382 to 10368 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, riversideartstudio@sbcglobal.net, 530-587-3789.
Sustainability Symposium
April 4
The ‘Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium’ provides an opportunity to understand what is happening in the world and to consider how we can all play a part in addressing problems to create a world that works both for us and for future generations. In a workshop using inspiring video, up-to-the-minute facts, and dynamic group interaction, participants will hear from some of the world’s leading experts on topics from the state of the Earth’s biodiversity to the reality of the socio-economic disparity throughout the world. Each individual will discover or reaffirm the unique stand they wish to take for a more just, sustainable, and fulfilling world. From 1 to 5 p.m. $20. R.S.V.P. for the event at awakeningthedreamer.org. Click on the Symposium Map: find a Symposium and scroll to For Goodness Sake on Saturday, April 4. 10157 Donner Pass Road, Truckee. Sarah Green, 775-901-2921.
Life Drawing
Wednesdays
Experienced artists gather in a professional art studio with great lighting and a live model to ‘practice the violin.’ Fine-tune your skills with a weekly practice. Reasonable rates. 7 to 9 p.m. Call Brooke Bishop, 530-582-6838.
Baila! Thursdays
Thursdays
Put on your dancing shoes for a hot Miami Style club night at Baila! Thursdays. BB of Salsa Reno is teaming up with the Pearl Champagne Lounge in the Grand Sierra Resort to bring you a unique club. Every week they promise a live salsa orchestra, a guest DJ, a guest dance instructor, or performance troupe. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dance lesson by host and resident instructor BB of Salsa Reno from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Then dancing with inspiring sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia and more. $10 per person on orchestra nights, otherwise $5. Cover charge includes one free drink. Pearl Champagne Lounge is inside the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 East 2nd Street, Reno, 530 927-9451, SalsaReno.com.
Note: All classes at the Community Center and Trio Wine Bar in Truckee are cancelled until further notice.
Dollar Yoga
Sundays
The Yoga Space Tahoe is under new management whose primary goal is to make the studio both financially and spiritually accessible to the North Lake Tahoe community. They are also partnering with local businesses to offer rewards programs to those who support the community. Certified instructors specializing in Iyengar, Kripalu, Ashtanga and Anusara techniques teach classes to students of all levels. They are changing the fee structure, and offer new students a free first class; thereafter, $10 per class or an unlimited membership for $65 monthly. $1 Sunday all-levels class from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 475 North Lake Boulevard, #255, Tahoe City, yogaspacetahoe.com, 530-368-6162.
Help Your Sisters
The Northern Sierra Rural Health Network and Stanford University School of Medicine joined forces for a study designed to help women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. They are looking for Northern Sierra women who are currently undergoing a breast cancer journey or have undergone treatment for breast cancer to participate in this free study. Participants attend local support groups led by an experienced and licensed facilitator. Set in a nurturing, safe, and confidential environment, participants will share experiences. Offers opportunities for personal growth while helping thousands of future cancer patients. Approximately one-and-a-half hours per session. Workbooks and other materials provided. Contact Susan Fernandes at sierrafernandes@aol.com. 530-581-3077.
