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New 8,500-seat amphitheater planned for Victorian Square

January 10, 2019 By Kayla Anderson Leave a Comment

Demolished Bourbon Square Casino to be the site of venue The long-shuttered Bourbon Square Casino in the heart of Victorian Square will soon become an 8,500-seat amphitheater if everything goes as planned, offering yet another entertainment source in downtown Sparks. Marnell Gaming, the owners of the Nugget Casino Resort, acquired the Bourbon Square property about a … [Read more...]

Grand Re-Opening of Victorian Square Movie Theater Set for Thursday

September 19, 2018 By Kayla Anderson 1 Comment

To local moviegoers’ delight, Galaxy Theatre in Victorian Square will be hosting its grand opening party tomorrow with showings of Predator in DFX and A Simple Favor, and invites the public to experience the newly renovated auditoriums this weekend. When asked how his day was going, Galaxy Theatres’ Co-Founder/President/CEO Rafe Cohen responds, “We’re busy opening a theatre … [Read more...]

Annual Rib Cook-Off Set to Take over Victorian Square

August 28, 2018 By Kayla Anderson Leave a Comment

John Byrne/Tribune Preparation for the 30th annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off was underway Monday in Victorian Square for the event that begins today and runs through Labor Day.

Thousands of people are expected to pour into Victorian Square this weekend to enjoy live music, libations and lots of tenderly cooked and uniquely season pork from the country’s top rib purveyors. For the 30th year in a row, the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off will be featuring 23 of America’s best pork cookers who will be vying for a bit of the $19,500 prize money for … [Read more...]

City Council Adopts Bill to Permit ‘Urban Wineries’ in Downtown Sparks

July 11, 2018 By Kayla Anderson Leave a Comment

At its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Monday, Sparks council members unanimously decided to allow urban wineries within Victorian Square as part of one of its goals to drive tourism into the downtown region. In 2015, Nevada Assembly Bill 4 was passed granting Washoe County the ability to host commercial wineries and tasting rooms as long as a certain amount of … [Read more...]

Food, Fun and Fireworks Tonight at Annual Star Spangled Sparks

July 3, 2018 By Sparks Tribune Leave a Comment

By Darion Strugs, Sparks Tribune Correspondent The biggest Fourth of July celebration in Sparks is the 19th annual Star Spangled Sparks event in the Victorian Square. The event is hosted by the Nugget Casino Resort and goes from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. This is a great way to spend the day with friends and family. Bring picnic chairs but be sure to leave the pets and glass … [Read more...]

Victorian Square Filled with Cheer for Annual Christmas Parade

December 5, 2017 By Sparks Tribune Leave a Comment

By Angela Crawford Special to the Sparks Tribune Christmas music, Santa hats, and holiday cheer were in full effect this past weekend in the downtown Victorian Square, as the Sparks Hometowne Christmas Celebration kicked off. This year was the 31st anniversary of this special tradition and the last time that beloved Sparks Mayor Geno Martini will be participating as … [Read more...]

‘Supper in the Street’ event coming to Victorian Square

September 13, 2017 By Sparks Tribune Leave a Comment

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

September 5, 2017 By Kayla Anderson Leave a Comment

  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...]

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