This was an interesting week with two first time events. First up was RenOpen Streets. Open Streets is part of the Cyclovia movement that started in early 2010. With high hope I ventured to the start of this 1.5 mile event.
Unfortunately the rain kept many away even though the weather turned out to be wonderful. For those who braved the threat of rain they were treated to a great start to what I am sure will be a very fun event in the future.
I did not take many photos, but here are the few I took (view slideshow at Flickr).
From there I ventured to the Great Basin Geek Con at the Reno Town Mall. I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in the door. The energy and creativity was off the hook. This was a local event presented by Great Basin Geeks. With costume contests, vendor booths, and so much more there was fun for everyone. Here are the photos I took (view at Flickr.)
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Events coming up that are worth a look
“Rapture, Blister, Burn” presented by The Reno Little Theater
After grad school, Catherine & Gwen chose polar opposite paths. Catherine built a career as a rockstar academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, unfulfilled in polar opposite ways, each woman covets the other’s life, commencing a dangerous game of musical chairs– the prize being Gwen’s husband. With searing insight and trademark wit, this comedy is an unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of 20th-century feminist ideals.
Opening Friday October 23rd and running through November 8th
Here is a link to their website for more information: http://renolittletheater.org/events/event/rapture-blister-burn-2/
“The Passion of Dracula” presented by Laughing Owl Productions
“A genuine old fashioned horror thriller.” – N.Y. Daily News.
“Funny, serious, scary, hilarious [and] … bloody enjoyable, cross my heart.” – WABC TV.
Opening Friday October 23rd and running through November 7th
Here is a link to their website for more information: http://www.laughingowlproductions.com/#!current-production/cb3i
“Into the Woods, Jr.” Presented by Truckee Community Theater
Just a half hour from Reno you will find what promises to be a magical production.
“Into the Woods, Jr” is TCT’s first youth theater musical, starring local talented teen actors from Truckee, Tahoe, and Reno. This delightful musical is fun for all ages! It intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault fairy tales, exploring the consequences, frequently comic, of the characters’ wishes and quests. The musical is tied together by an original story involving a childless baker and his wife, their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and their interaction with other storybook characters during their journey. Great entertainment for young and old alike!
Here is a link to their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/762692923843170/
Midtown Mural Tour presented by Art Spot Reno and The Blue Whale Coffee Co.
Midtown is alive with murals down alleys, in corners, and forgotten fences. Come for a docent led tour of the 62 Midtown Murals on a two hour walk. Learn the history and meanings of some amazing pieces of public art. The starting/ending point is Blue Whale Coffee Co.
Saturday, November 7th at 11:00 am
Here is a link to their Facebook event page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/160204914329310/
