Join Virginia City in celebrating the 160th anniversary of Nevada the way the state’s founders would have with the annual Nevada Statehood Ball on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hosted at Piper’s Opera House, this elegant evening honors Nevada’s heritage and invites attendees to celebrate together by enjoying live music by Renegade Orchestra, light hors d’oeuvres and dancing.

Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Guests are highly encouraged to don 19th-century or modern formal attire. For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, head here.

For more information about the Nevada Statehood Ball, head to visitvirginiacitynv.com, call the Virginia City Tourism Commission at 775-847-7500 or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.