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If your theme song is "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," then grab a hot dog and a soda and head to your seat in the stands at Cashman Field to take in a great game of minor league baseball with the Las Vegas 51s. Great family fun, theme nights, giveaways, and of course, some great sports action on the diamond are to be expected as the team puts forth its best effort to have a top game.

Escape the realities of every day as you and your special someone enjoy a romantic date at the Richardson Gallery of Fine Art. Owner W. Mark Richardson has gone to great lengths to collect some of the worlds finest pieces of chic, conceptual art. Journey to places you've never been as you take a relaxing stroll through the aesthetically pleasing layout throughout the gallery. Up and coming artists are spotlighted every month and specific works are highlighted in this engaging compendium of creativity that the two of you will remember as an evening well spent.

Who's got the best ribs in the west? Find out at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off held every Labor Day weekend. For 23 years, the holiday weekend comes alive in Victorian Square in downtown Sparks and with plenty of food, live music, crafts and family-oriented fun to end the summer on a positively spicy note.

Get up close and personal with the area's outdoor beaurty and wildlife at the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary. This facility is home to foxes, wolves, a mountain lion, a black bear and much more! Visiting this preserve is like going on your very own desert safari. The sanctuary also offers a great learning experience thanks to the professionals that work there. The helpful staff is always ready to answer your questions about their furry residents. This wildlife sanctuary is an ideal destination for animal and nature lovers.