In Reno this week: Participate in a conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann and Diane Foley about “From Murder to Atonement: Confronting My Son’s Killer.” City of Reno Poet Laureate Jesse James Ziegler will also be giving a poetry walk (details below).

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• Expedition Dinosaur: Rise of the Mammals. The Wilbur D. May Center’s latest exhibit is part two of last year’s Expedition Dinosaur. It features fan-favorite stations and brand-new animatronics and experiences. This exhibit is not to be missed and makes for the perfect field trip or a way to spend a winter day.
• The Quality of Life at Reno Little Theater. From award-winning writer Jane Anderson comes this “magnetic work of theater” (The San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion and humor. Dinah and Bill, a devout, church-going couple from the Midwest, are struggling to keep their lives intact after the loss of their daughter. 
• Cumbia Night to Support Lily Baran for Reno City Council, Ward 1. Support Lily Baran for City Council at Dead Ringer Analog Bar on Wed. April 10. It’s free, but a suggested donation of $25 is suggested.
• Birds of Truckee Meadows: Bird Identification Workshops. Learn to identify your local birds with Lahontan Audubon Society. Registration for the Birds of Truckee Meadows classes is now open. This 5-class series goes from birding basics up to flycatcher identification.  

Editor’s picks

1. From Murder to Atonement-Confronting My Son’s Killer. Join Washoe County Libraries for a conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann and Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the heart of violence and forgiveness. 
2. Sagebrush to Sandstone: April Poetry Walk with Jesse James Ziegler. Space for this event is limited, and registration is required in advance. Celebrate National Poetry Month at Crissie Caughlin Park with City of Reno Poet Laureate Jesse James Ziegler. Reflect on the blooming spring as Jesse shares poems and leads you to write your own.
3. Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay. Discover the music of Coldplay at The Theatre under the glow of candlelight.
4. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.  It is a musical thriller with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. The Tony-award-winning dark tale of love, murder and revenge comes to Nightingale Stage at UNR. 
5. University of Nevada Baseball vs San Jose State. University of Nevada Baseball vs. San Jose State at Don Weir Field at Peccole Park on Friday, April 12 at 6:05 pm.