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Nevada Day parade, sunny skies this week in northern Nevada

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Nevada Day parade, sunny skies this week in northern Nevada

It's a four-day week for state employees and students in the Silver State. The three-day Nevada Day holiday weekend begins Friday, with celebrations in Carson City scheduled for Saturday.

The actual 160th anniversary of Nevada's statehood doesn't happen until next Thursday, October 31st. If you're looking for local history to remember on the actual date this week:

  • Oct. 22, 1846: The Donner party reached the Truckee Meadows and camped there until October 28th.
  • Oct. 23, 1909: The Mackay Athletic Field (the original one, not the current one) was inaugurated before a rugby match.
  • Oct. 23, 1926: The original Reno Arch was dedicated.

Will this week in Nevada be remembered and celebrated for another century? No, probably not, but at least we'll have sunny skies, moderate temperatures and a full program of big name stage shows this weekend. Here's what's on the agenda in Northern Nevada the week of October 21-27, 2024.

Northern Nevada Events, March 21-27 October

High school football, May 24-26 October: Carson, Douglas, Galena, North Valleys and Pyramid Lake play at home Thursday night; Fernley, McQueen and Spanish Springs play at home on Friday at 7 p.m., and Silver Stage and Truckee host home games on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. Matches and game times can be found at niaa.com.

Bush, October 25: This group rose to prominence in the post-grunge '90s with radio hits like “Everything Zen,” “Glycerine” and “The Chemicals Between Us.” With singer/guitarist Gavin Rossdale as the only member left from that early heyday, Bush is back in Reno for this show at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $40 to $70. For more information, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

Stryper, October 25th: With three members from their '80s heyday – including guitarist/vocalist Michael Sweet – Stryper is arguably the best-known Christian metal band. A new album called When We Were Kings was released last month. The band plays the South Shore Room, Harrah's Lake Tahoe, 15 Highway 50, Stateline, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $60-$80. For more information, call 800-342-7724 or visit harveystahoe.com.

Nevada Day, October 26th: The state capital will host the annual Celebration of All things Nevada on Saturday, beginning with a balloon release at 8 a.m. and continuing with the Nevada Day Parade starting at 10 a.m. and a post-parade celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. The full program of events can be found here, visit nevadaday.com.

Sarah Silverman, October 26: With an edgy style that has earned her a loyal following, Silverman continues to juggle her career between acting roles and stand-up shows. Their “Postmortem” tour will stop at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $70-$110. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

Space Laces, October 26: This year's Halloween Bass Ball is headlined by this DJ/artist known for his bass-heavy beats. The entire show begins at 8 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., Reno. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

Parker McCollum, October 26: As part of the recent wave of “Texas Dirt” country bands, McCollum mixes traditional country and more modern indie rock styles in his music. His biggest country hits include “Burn It Down,” “To Be Loved by You” and “Pretty Heart.” He will play at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 US Highway 50, Stateline, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30 to $90. For more information, call 775-589-2056 or visit tahoeblueeventcenter.com.

Yuridia, Oct 27: Starting in the 2000s, this singer became a hit in Mexico with her blend of Latin pop, soul music, and regional Mexican styles. She will appear at the Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia St., Reno, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55-$85. For more information, call 775-325-7401 or visit caesars.com/silverlegacyreno.

Northern Nevada Weather, June 21-27 October

Monday: Mostly sunny, with highs in the low 70s in the valleys and in the upper 50s to upper 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows around 40°C in the valleys and in the 30°C range at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid 70s in the valleys and low 60s to low 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 40s in the valleys and low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and low 60s to low 70s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s in the higher elevations.

Thursday: Sunny, with highs in the low 70s in the valleys and upper 50s to upper 60s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy overnight with lows around 40°C in the valleys; Higher elevations may see a slight chance of rain or snow, with lows in the upper 20s to upper 30s.

Friday: Sunny and cooler, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the low 50s to low 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s to mid 30s in the higher elevations.

Saturday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s to mid 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s to mid 30s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s to mid 60s at higher elevations. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s to mid 30s at higher elevations.

Roadwork in Northern Nevada, March 21-27 October

I-80, West Reno: Lane reductions and ramp closures will continue overnight as part of a multi-year project to rehabilitate and improve the stretch of highway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane changes and speed reductions.

Lakeside Drive, Holcomb Ranch Lane and West Huffaker Lane, Reno: There will be lane and road closures through late fall as the Nevada Department of Transportation works to restore 3 1/2 miles of State Route 671. Closures of up to 30 minutes can be expected.

Steamboat Parkway, south of Reno: By November, crews will expand Steamboat Parkway from four to six lanes between Marketplace Drive and Veterans Parkway.

US 395, North Valleys: Due to NDOT's work to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road, northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 through mid-2025. The ramp in Panther Valley, north of Reno, will be closed by the end of 2024. Be aware of temporary ramp closures overnight.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.

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