Purple Feet: Eldorado Great Italian Festival, Reno, NV, Oct. 8-9

Remember the “I Love Lucy” episode where she stomped grapes with an Italian woman? Looks like you, too, can go splat-splat in a vat at the Reno Great Eldorado Italian Festival on October 8th and 9th. Also part of the cultural festivities from 10 am to 4pm on Virginia Street and the Plaza on Fourth Street are spaghetti cook-offs, a bocce ball tournament, kids’ gelato eating content, gourmet Italian buffets and live music. Call 1.800.879.8879 for more info.