Brace yourself for demonstrative and energetic youngsters, overly played costumes and oodles of candy. Halloween, celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 31 this year, will be preceded by the best American holiday on the books: Nevada Day. Nevada Day—Saturday, Oct. 28—will be celebrated statewide of course, but the annual parade, held since 1938, begins at 10 a.m. in Carson City.
Prepare to witness beards, rock drilling, horses, brothel employees, would-be and current politicians and ECV drunkards strolling down Carson Street—all the things that scream, “Battle Born!”
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Sponsored events
- 4th Annual Dia de los Muertos. Come to celebrate this spectacular tradition and remember and reconnect with those who have already departed. Music, food and arts will be at East Pueblo Street on Sunday, Oct. 29.
- When Hollywood Came to Reno. MGM’s Hello Hollywood, Hello! The Nevada Historical Society, working with costume owner Karen Burns of Karen Burns Productions, Inc. and the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas, has created an exhibit that illustrates the beauty and impact of Hello Hollywood, Hello! in photos, artifacts, costumes, and props.
Editor’s picks
- The Plot Thickens: Write a Mystery at Wilbur D. May Arboretum. This free, five-session writing class will have participants writing a mystery short story while completing instructional activities, searching for clues and creating complex characters.
- A Lifetime of Writing: A Conversation with International Bestselling Author John Irving. Join the Washoe County Library for an intimate conversation with Irving as he chats about not only his most recent novel, “The Last Chairlift,” but also about his prolific body of work and a lifetime spent writing. Irving’s first novel was published when he was just 26 years old. He has gone on to be nominated for a National Book Award three times and won an Oscar for best adapted screenplay.
- UNR Ski Swap. Need new boots or bindings? The Avalanche Sale Ski and Snowboard Swap is coming back to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center Oct. 27-29.
- Resume Strategies Workshop. Are you determined to create an impactful résumé that effectively communicates your qualifications to potential employers? Get ready for the Manufacturing Career Fair at the Reno Town Mall on Oct. 25.
- “Windows to the Soul; More than Portraits” Exhibition. The City Hall gallery hosts watercolor portrait artist James Gayles. “Windows to the Soul; More than Portraits” is a love letter to the City of Reno, dedicated to the memory of Oliver X.
Correction: The Nevada Day parade is Saturday, not Friday as originally reported.
