#about - The next few days taking in the Labor Day holiday weekend around Reno are going to be warm and sunny without a drop of rain in sight. My article lists numerous things to do, including one of the biggest and best events in our area - the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, which offers lots of good food, fun, and free entertainment through September 5.
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, Sparks, Nevada.
Photo © Stan White
The exhibit To Live Forever - Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum of Art at the Nevada Museum of Art ends on Sunday, September 4. It's well worth your time to catch this world-class exhibit before it's gone. If you don't make it, however, there are more exciting upcoming events at the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada's only accredited art museum.
There's nothing more American than baseball and Reno Aces end the 2011 regular season with eight games at home, starting on August 29 and winding up on September 5 with Fan Appreciation Day. But there's more - the Aces won a share of the Pacific North Division title with a win over Fresno on Monday and will be in post-season play at Aces Ballpark. The first playoff games in Aces' history will be on September 7 and 8 vs. the Sacramento River Cats.
Didn't want to or couldn't go to Burning Man? Are you curious about what's going on out in Black Rock City? If so, check out the official Black Rock City Webcast straight from the playa. Warning: The webcast is accompanied by comments from those tuned in, some of which tend to be a bit crude and off-color.
Check out Labor Day Holiday Weekend in Reno for more ideas on enjoying summer's last big fling around the Reno / Lake Tahoe area.
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