Dec 17 2009
Holiday Events, Concerts, and Shows
Holidazzle Parade - November 28. Reno's first ever Holidazzle Parade is a people and pets event that will include mini-floats, marching bands, the Wells Fargo stagecoach, live entertainment, and more. Reno City Councilman Dan Gustin is scheduled to be the Holidazzle Santa. The parade route will wind along portions of Sierra Street, First Street, Arlington Avenue and California Avenue in downtown Reno. This free family event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call (775) 333-1026 x301. The annual CalAve Holiday Stroll will start after the parade at 1 p.m.Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration - December 4 & 5. Sparks Hometowne Christmas kicks off with the annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be at the Saint Mary's Amphitheater on Victorian Avenue. On Saturday, festivities will be from noon to 4 p.m. Grand Marshal for the parade at 1 p.m. will be season two American Idol finalist Kimberley Locke, who will perform music from her upcoming Christmas CD while riding on the Intuit float. Parade seating for people with disabilities will be available on the northeast corner of 10th & Victorian Avenue. Other activities include a vendors' Christmas Village, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and story telling at the Sparks Heritage Museum. For more information, call (775) 353-2291.
Reno Pops Orchestra's Annual Holiday Concert - December 4. The Reno Pops Orchestra presents its 4th annual Holiday Concert, An Old Fashioned Christmas, 7:30 p.m. at The Rock Church in Sparks. The orchestra will play an assortment of favorite holiday music, including Polar Express, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Carol of the Bells, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, LeRoy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, Bashana Haba’ah, and others. A vocal ensemble will sing Alfred Burt’s Christmas Carols, and the orchestra will play Corelli’s Christmas Concerto. The Reno Pops Chorus will lead the audience in singing favorite carols with words projected on the screen. To ensure seating, come early to The Rock Church, 4950 Vista Blvd., Sparks. The concert is free, with donations appreciated. For more information, call (775) 673-1234.
Holiday Open House at the May Museum - December 5. The Wilbur May Museum at Rancho San Rafael Park invites you to a free holiday celebration that will feast your eyes and ears while tempting your taste buds. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festivities will include free museum admission, Sierra Watercolor Society art reception, face painting, Tuba Christmas Concert and sing-a-long starting at 3 p.m., and sales of cookies, hot apple cider and hot chocolate to support the museum. Winner of the Holiday Gingerbread House Contest will be announced at 2:30 p.m. The park is at 1595 N. Sierra Street in Reno. Call (775) 785-5961 for more information.
The Lake Mansion Jingles with Art and History - December 5. Families with children of all ages celebrate the holidays, art and history during this annual free event at the historic Lake Mansion. Enjoy the art creation stations for children to make and take their own masterpiece home, photos with Santa, arts and crafts for sale, and tours of the mansion. Descendants of families who lived in the mansion will be on hand to answer questions. VSA arts of Nevada is presenting this event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (775) 826-6100 x3.
Spirit of the Season - Reno Philharmonic Orchestra - December 5 & 6. Spirit of the Season is a holiday concert featuring choirs, musicians, dancers, and other entertainment. This annual holiday show usually sells out, so purchase tickets early. The show will be at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Performances begin at 2 p.m. Get ticket information online or call the Reno Philharmonic at (775) 323-6393.
University Winter Choral Concert - December 8. The University of Nevada Choirs celebrate the winter solstice and the holiday season with music by Dave Brubeck, a "Caribbean Carol," the Southern Harmony tradition, "Carol of the Bells" and others. Please join us at 7:30 p.m. for another choral music adventure with students, staff, faculty, and community members lifting their voices in song.. The concert is free and will be in the Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, on the UNR campus. For more information, call (775) 784-4ART or (800) 233-8928.
"Classically Christmas" at The Resort at Squaw Creek - December 12 - 13. The Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus of Sierra College presents "Classically Christmas" at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Squaw Valley, USA. The concert has become a tradition in the Truckee, North Tahoe region, ushering in the holiday season with light holiday classics, an audience sing along, and joyous classic literature. The chorus and strings will feature Mozart’s Solemn Vespers and selections from Handel’s Messiah. General admission $11, preferred seating $20. For more information, call (530) 582-8488.
The Nutcracker at the Pioneer Center - December 11 - 13. The stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts will be alive with a sugar plum fairy and dancing mice as A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents its 15th annual Nutcracker Ballet. Performances will be Friday, December 11th at 8 p.m., December 12th at 8 p.m. and Sunday December 13th at 2 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Reno. Adult tickets are from $26 to $51. Tickets for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and older are from $21 to $41. For more information call A.V.A. Ballet Theatre at (775) 762-5165 or the Pioneer Center at (775) 686-6600. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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