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Work in Progress: Tariku Shiferaw in Conversation with Erin Christovale
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6-7 p.m. (Reno)
In this conversation, explore the concept of mark making and its power to question, trouble, and assert physical, social, and political spaces.
Boarding School Remembrance – Memorial and storytelling
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Las Vegas)
A time to honor the Indigenous children who lost their lives, support those still healing from their experiences at displacement camps/boarding schools, and bring awareness to the history of an ideology that tried to erase a whole culture and people.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Winnemucca) and Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. (Elko)
Join Nevada Outdoor School and learn about Nevada’s mysterious and sometimes misunderstood creatures, uncover surprising animal facts, and explore how to safely observe wildlife in the outdoors.
Friday, Oct. 2, 7-10 p.m. (Las Vegas)
Dust off your broomsticks, grab the mic and join us for a wickedly creative evening. Costumes are encouraged! Come to share your artistry and enjoy an evening built for the storyteller and listener. We welcome all forms of creativity that respect the diverse community.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10-2 p.m. (Carson City)
Start your morning with a guided bird walk for birders of all experience levels, then explore educational booths, get hands on with activities, browse nature-inspired art, and more. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy short educational presentations and a self-guided bird walk.
Main Street Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Gardnerville)
From scarecrow building, racing a coffin with a team of friends, to live music featuring local bands and over 70 art and craft vendors.
37th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races
Oct. 3-4, noon-4 p.m. (Virginia City)
The 37th annual World Championship Outhouse Races is a free-to-attend, quirky commode competition that takes over the center of town with costumed racers and their themed outhouses.
