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Legends of Beer Festival
The fourth annual Legends of Beer Festival combines the best that Reno-Tahoe has to offer, including outdoor recreation and craft beer/food. The festival is brought to you by IMBĪB Custom Brews with major sponsorships from The Outlets at Legends and Visit Reno-Tahoe. We are excited to host you once again at this one-of-a-kind festival.
It all starts with a “beer-mile” relay competition that pits four-person teams against one another to complete the beer mile (drink one mystery beer; run a quarter-mile; and make the handoff).
The festival follows the beer-mile relay and features more than 30 craft beverage producers including local and regional brands. Not just a “beer festival,” the event will also include tastes of canned cocktails, cider, seltzer and spirits. There will also be craft non-alcoholic beverage options available for designated drivers or those who choose no alcohol. And new this year, we are excited to bring you the ScavengBeer Hunt as part of the event where you can engage in solving challenges throughout the day and win free beer and prizes to take home. The Legends of Beer Festival takes place from 1 to 4:45 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at The Outlets and Legends; Very Important Drinkers get special access at noon. Click here for tickets and information. (Sponsored Content)
Seasons in the sun
It has been a long, hot summer, but last weekend’s unusually cold weather served as a reminder that scorching hot days and warm summer nights won’t be around much longer—and neither will Food Truck Fridays. Reno Street Food’s summertime gathering features more than 40 food trucks offering a variety of delicious fare ranging from Asian fusion to vegan dishes. There’s also live music to add to the festive vibe. Bring a blanket, a folding chair and your appetite to the last event of the season, which takes place from 4 to 9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, in Reno. Admission is free. Visit www.facebook.com/RenoStreetFood.
A peaceful meeting
The 36th annual Numaga Indian Days Powwow is named in honor of Chief Numaga, a Paiute leader and peacemaker who advocated on behalf of all Native people over the loss of habitable land, food sources, traditional spiritual teachings and culture. The three-day celebration features Indigenous champion dancers from all over North America, and famous powwow singers and drummers, who will compete for the victory title and cash prizes. There will also be hand-game competitions and more than 50 vendors selling traditional food, handcrafted silverwork, beadwork, baskets and other Native American art. The powwow kicks off at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30, with the grand entry, when all the dancers enter the amphitheater. Competition dancing starts at 8 p.m. The grand entry times are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31; and noon, Sunday, Sept. 1, with competition dancing and spotlight events occurring afterward. Admission is free. The powwow will be held at the Hungry Valley Amphitheater, 9075 Eagle Canyon Road, about seven miles from Spanish Springs High School. Visit the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony webpage or the Facebook events page to learn more.
Silver State on the silver screen
Ten years ago, a locally made indie film caught the attention of film critics and ended up winning the Best Feature Film Award at the 2014 San Francisco Global Film Festival. The name of that movie is Nowhere Nevada. This drug-fueled tale of two lovers on the run across Northern Nevada was written by Marianne Psota, a beloved member of Reno’s music scene during the late 1990s/early 2000s, who passed away in 2004. Her screenplay was posthumously turned into a movie filmed entirely in Nevada, starring a local cast and featuring a menagerie of local bands on the film soundtrack. This Saturday, Aug. 31, Marianarchy Productions will present a screening and Q&A session in celebration of that film award. Hear the soundtrack shortly after doors open at 6 p.m., followed by performances by Mark Earnest’s Vague Inc. and Los Pistoleros at 7 p.m. Director David Richards will present a brief introduction before the screening at 8 p.m. Cast and crew will answer questions after the film ends at 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $12. The event will be held at the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., in Carson City. Call 775-883-1976 or visit breweryarts.org.
The ghost with the most
We’re all thrilled to death to see Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 horror comedy Beetlejuice. In anticipation of the Sept. 6 release date, Underworld Distillery will hold its Beetlejuice Bash. Come as yourself or dressed as your favorite character for a showing of the original film starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin. Indulge in the strange and unusual with cocktails, mocktails and weirdly wonderful company. The free viewing party begins at 4 p.m., with movie start time at 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31. The event is only for those age 21 and older, and takes place at Underworld Distillery, 5301 Longley Lane, Building F, Suite 203, in Reno. Call 775-357-8595, or visit underworlddistillery.com.
On the road again
Celebrate the music of the Red Headed Stranger this weekend when country singer ZB Savoy brings his Songs of Willie Nelson tribute show to Carson City. Savoy and his band will delve into the long history and lasting impact the singer-songwriter’s music has had on country and popular music. With a blend of entertainment and education, the evening is designed to honor Nelson’s legacy while providing insight into the cultural and musical context of his most cherished songs. The show starts at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Nashville Social Club, 1105 S. Carson St. Tickets are $25; click here to get them. For more information, call 775-515-0020, or visit thenashvilleclub.com.
Escape to noise
Experimental music duo Wolf Eyes will pummel your senses this weekend when it brings its tour to Reno. While usually categorized as a noise band, its output encompasses elements of industrial, electro and avant-garde jazz—creating a sound that is both disturbing and hypnotic. The Detroit band has released numerous albums and EPs on various labels, including Hanson Records, Bulb Records, American Tapes, Fusetron, Sub Pop and Third Man Records, and has collaborated and performed with numerous artists, including Merzbow, Sonic Youth, Andrew W.K. and Smegma. Wolf Eyes, along with support acts Trigger Object and Mared Jurphy, hit the stage at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at The Holland Project, 140 Vesta St. The show is open to all ages. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Visit hollandreno.org for tickets or to learn more.
A show of solidarity
This Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker—the people who deliver food, supplies and other goods; transport passengers to their destinations; educate our children; construct homes and buildings; fix our roads; collect our trash; keep our communities safe; and do all the heavy lifting that must be done to keep our country running. Join the Northern Nevada Central Labor Council and affiliates for the third annual Labor Fest, a celebration of the middle class and Nevada’s working families. There will be live music, food trucks, a show ’n’ shine, an artisan row, a kids’ zone, demonstrations by representatives of registered apprenticeship programs, information on local unions and more. All funds raised will go to the Northern Nevada Member Assistance Program, a nonprofit providing apprenticeship, member and community assistance. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2, at Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Drive, in Reno. Visit www.renolaborfest.com.
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