“West Street Sundays” were added to the new West Street Market calendar. More events to be added this week! Follow us on Twitter to see upcoming news at www.twitter.com/renowsm.

“West Street Sundays” is a brand new feature at the West Street Market. It starts this Sunday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be held on every Sunday through September 26.

NYC-based saxophonist/composer Nathan Parker Smith leads an imaginative jazz tentet with a regular engagement at the West Village’s Fat Cat, one of New York’s most frequented jazz haunts.

During a rare stopover in Reno, Smith will give a performance of his work with an all-star cast of Reno’s finest, including Peter Epstein, Tony Cataldo, Leonard Niedhold, Andy Heglund, and Hans Halt. Bassist Sam Minaie – another current New Yorker and Reno-native – opens the show alongside David Ake, Paul Roth, Caleb Dolister, and guest trumpeter Louis Laurain from Paris, France.

Start Time: 8 p.m.
Date: December 20, 2009

The West Street Market is available for holiday parties, accommodating large gatherings as well as intimate affairs. The market features a stage for live music, courtyard and a full array of catering options. And, the venue is free!

For information, call Shelli Fine at 775-334-2594.

The October 24 Whiskey Social event at Se7en on West at the West Street Market was a great hit! Check out some pictures here.

Come on down to a Halloween Bash at Se7en Teahouse at 148 West Street. The fun starts at 9 p.m. Enjoy drink specials, and get your picture taken for free.

Cover charge is $3, includes live music and a special guest DJ! Click on the flyer for additional information.

Something wickedly fun this way comes. On October 30, from 4pm-9pm, get ready for one night full of Tricks, Treats & Treasures along Reno’s Riverwalk District.

• FREE! Games & Entertainment in the West Street Market
• FREE! Trick-or Treating for children of all ages
• Performances by Good Luck Macbeth, Controlled Burn and the Ghost of Mark Twain
• Raftle to support the Children’s Cabinet
• Ghost Tours at The National Automobile Museum
• BEWARE of guys & ghouls in Victorian costumes!
• Peer into shop windows BEWITCHED by local art!
• Trick -or-Treat in SPIRITED Riverwalk District shops!

The “Be The Cause” event on October 3 features Open Mic from 2-3 p.m., followed by a Poetry Slam from 3-5 p.m.

You can also check out an art show by Heather McMillin at this unique event.

The West Street Market received a new art component on Sept. 13 that enhances the market’s courtyard while promoting the importance of recycling.

City of Reno Councilman David Aiazzi joined Waste Management, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB), local artist Paolo Cividino from Tutto Ferro, merchants from the West Street Market, and local art enthusiasts to celebrate the new art piece.

The new art component is a steel art structure with water-jet cut messages. The piece encloses two recycling receptacles and highlights sustainability. The functional piece promotes waste reduction and helps to alleviate any litter from escaping.

“The art piece was completed funded by a grant so it did not cost the City of Reno anything,” said Councilman Aiazzi.

Waste Management nominated the City of Reno for a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Target City Award. The award is granted to cities who engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments through waste reduction, litter prevention, and beautification. The grant check of $5,000 from KAB was presented to the City of Reno from KAB’s local affiliate KTMB.

(exerpt from City of Reno news release)

Summer is ending, but there’s still plenty going on at the West Street Market. Check out the special events for the month of October: http://www.renoweststreetmarket.com/events/. New events added to the September calendar as well!