It’s harvest season in Northern Nevada, and farmers, chefs, and brewers are celebrating with “Supper in the Street” in downtown Sparks. The community is invited. The farm to fork supper will be held on Thursday, Sept. 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. Attendees will enjoy a supper served family style, seated alongside the farmers and ranchers who … [Read more...]
Large Crowds Fill Victorian Square for Annual Rib Cook-Off
After six days of cruising the streets of Victorian Square taste testing the Best in the West of barbecued ribs, the panel of judges reached a conclusion on who should win the first place $10,000 cash prize for best ribs. The 13-person panel which included local food critics, Sparks city officials, and people in the media who chose their favorite ribs in a … [Read more...]
Hot August Nights heating up in Sparks
On August 1, 1986, hundreds of Northern Nevada residents and guests gathered at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center to ogle over cars of the 1950’s-60’s era and rock out to the Righteous Brothers. Although dancing to now-considered oldies-but-goodies live music was the main reason why people gathered, the classic car parade proved to be the highlight of what became known as Hot … [Read more...]
5th annual Shamrock Shuffle Saturday in Sparks
Be prepared this Saturday to see hundreds of leprechauns take to the streets of Victorian Square for the 5th Annual Shamrock Shuffle. Organized by Crawl Reno, the company that puts on several bar crawls and themed runs, the 3.2-mile fun run will be matched with costume contests, giveaways, and free beer for adults 21 and older. The pre- St. Patty’s Day festivities begin with … [Read more...]
City to use $1.5M from lodging tax for Victorian Square theater renovation
Sparks City Council approved a plan on Monday that will allow up to $1.5 million from an already-in-place lodging tax to go towards the vacant Victorian Square Theater renovation. Syufy Enterprises, which owns the building that houses the Victorian Square cinema, presented the proposal with intent to renovate and re-open the theater that shut down in September 2016. Syufy … [Read more...]
Winter Wonderland Coming to Victorian Square
As the sun goes down Friday night in Victorian Square Plaza, the plaza will transform into a winter wonderland for the second annual 39 North Pole Village. This Friday and Saturday evening, 39 North Downtown and the Nugget Casino Resort will be turning on thousands of lights while also offering photos with Santa, free train rides on the 39 Engine, over 40 vendors, food … [Read more...]
Christmas Arrives in Sparks
John Byrne photos/Tribune The holiday season officially began in Sparks over the weekend as the city hosted the 30th annual Hometowne Christmas Celebration in Victorian Square. Friday night’s tree lighting ceremony was followed Saturday by an afternoon of fun with a parade that featured floats, costumes and the “Mayor’s Own Marching Band” comprised of over 250 music students … [Read more...]