Stage pick of the week

Nevada Festival Ballet will open its 2001-2002 season with a performance of Dancin’ With Gershwin by Smuin Ballet. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Reno Hilton Showroom and at 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Caesars Tahoe. NFB’s season will also include The Nutcracker, A Rainforest Odyssey and Peter Pan. Single tickets are $15-$55, and season tickets are $55-$200. Season ticket orders must be received by Sept. 1. Call 785-7915 or visit <ahref="http://www.nevadafestivalballet.com." target="_blank">www.nevadafestivalballet.com.