Daily dose of Artown

This year Artown goes through to the first of August, and 32 days filled with arts and culture events all over town is a lot to sort through. To help you get started, here's an event per day. For more events, visit www.renoisartown.com.

July 1

There are events throughout the day, but the big official opening night performance of Artown is this evening. Country singer Sherrié Austin opens for high energy country, blues rock band Mountain Heart. Wingfield Park. 7-10 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 2

The World Music Series kicks off this Wednesday night with the Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu dance company. The dancers will perform their trademark hula mua style, which incorporates traditional movements with some non-Hawaiian music. Wingfield Park. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 3

Enjoy some jazz and Latin music in one of our local bookstores. Singer Judith Ames and saxophonist Rocky Tatarelli will be playing along with some local musicians. Sundance Books and Music. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Call 786-1188 for more information.

July 4

A new comic version of one of your old favorite fairytales is being performed starting today and through this weekend. This is a locally written version of Sleeping Beauty. Reno Little Theater. July 4, 5 and 6. 1-2:40 p.m. and 4-5:40 p.m. Free. Call 813-8900 for more information.

July 5

The Biggest Little Music Festival: Redux is meant to celebrate everything Reno. There will be local bands, food, brews and more all day long. Wingfield Park. 2-10 p.m. Free. Call 324-5521 for more information.

July 6

Avenue Q is an award-winning, dark comedy performed with puppets. It's rated R, so it's not family friendly but definitely worth checking out. The Knitting Factory. July 5, 6, 8-12 and 15-20 at 8-10 p.m. July 6, 13 and 20 at 2-4 p.m. $25. Call 323-5648 for more information.

July 7

Come out for the Family Festival complete with crafts, games, face painting and more. Reservations are recommended for face painting. Then as part of the Family Series, watch the classic Charlotte's Web performed for the whole family. Wingfield Park. Family Festival 5-7 p.m. Family Series 7-8 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 8

Come listen to the Aria School of Music and Art's free ukulele concert to hear students, members of the Reno Ukulele Group and the school's staff quintet Ukelear Fusion. McKinley Arts and Culture Center. 6-7:30 p.m. $3 donation suggested. Call 829-2742 for more information.

July 9

Tour Nevada's oldest cultural institution, the Nevada Historical Society and learn all about Nevada history from Native Americans and mining to agriculture and the first plane in the state. Nevada Historical Society. July 9 and 23. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Free. Call 688-1190 for more information.

July 10

The Summer Soiree Under the Stars series brings Los Lonely Boys to town tonight. Come out for some Texan rock 'n' roll. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. 7:30-9 p.m. $35-$45. Call 322-1538 for more information. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketleap.com/events/?q=Los+Lonely+Boys&page_size=10.

July 11

The Wearing History: 100 Years of Fashion in Nevada clothing exhibit has its opening night. It's '20s themed so come in your flapper gear and explore the exhibit with a cocktail in hand. A An Art. 7-10 p.m. Free. Call 223-8396 for more information.

July 12

Today is the Day of Visual Art, and there are a ton of events in the visual arts category and in other aspects, too. Come celebrate moving art at BLUR: Art in Motion. There will be art bikes and cars as well as other art in the gallery, music and food trucks. Wildflower Village. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Call (415)640-0389 for more information.

July 13

Come out to drum and dance in the light of the full moon. All ages and experience levels welcome. Bring your own drum or music maker if you have one, but some will be supplied. There will also be fire dancers after dark. River School Farm. 8-11 p.m. $5 donation suggested. Call 747-2222 or visit riverschoolfarm.org/artown for more information.

July 14

Missoula Children's Theatre is hosting auditions for Rapunzel today. About 60 roles will be filled with students in first through twelfth grade. Rehearsals will run about four and a half hours each day this week with the performance on Saturday, July 19 at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada. 2-4 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 15

The Dancing in the Park series hosts Sierra Nevada Ballet for a performance of Dancing by the River. It will be directed by Rosine Bena with a variety of performers including international tap dancer Sam Weber, singer Cami Thompson and her trio and former Joffrey principal Domingo Rubio. Wingfield Park. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 737-9101 for more information.

July 16

Everyone loves Disney, so come out and see the Reno Municipal Band perform The Wonderful World of Disney. The Quad at the University of Nevada, Reno. July 16 at 6-8 p.m. July 18 at 12-12:50 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 17

Come out and discover clay with Kristin Moffit. First, storybooks will be read and then you'll make characters out of clay. McKinley Arts and Culture Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 18

Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche plays this evening (and others throughout the month). It's rated PG and is directed by Sandra Brunell Neace. It's a comedy set during the Cold War about a prize winning quiche. Brüka Theatre. July 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 at 8-10 p.m. July 27 at 2-4 p.m. $18-$25. Call 323-3221 for more information.

July 19

The 47th Annual Reno Basque Festival is today and will have Basque folk dancing, sports, Basque and non-Basque music, a weight lifting exhibition, wood chopping competition, a bota drinking event for kids, drinks and food. Wingfield Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call 762-3577 for more information.

July 20

The 14th annual Art Paws is a full day event meant for you and your pooch. There are activities for your pet, wine and beer for you and vendors throughout the park. The proceeds also go to local animal-related non profits. McKinley Arts and Culture Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Call 722-9914 for more information.

July 21

The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Jason Altieri will be playing Pops At the Ranch this evening as part of the Monday Night Music Series. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 22

InnerRhythms Dance Theatre and RhythMatriX will perform for their tenth appearance at Artown this evening with dancers ranging in age from 12 to 27 years old. Their performance is titled Windows of the Soul and is part of the Dancing In the Park series. Wingfield Park. 8-9:30 p.m. Free. Call (530)550-8464 for more information.

July 23

The World Music Series features the New York Gypsy All-Stars this week. The will perform a mix of Balkany Turkish and Romany Gypsy music. Wingfield Park. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 24

As part of the Summer Soiree Under the Stars series, Judy Collins is performing. She's a singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist with a career of over 50 years. Her music is a blend of folk songs with contemporary themes. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $35-$45. Call 322-1538 for more information. To purchase tickets, visit www.ticketleap.com/events/?q=Judy+Collins&page_size=10.

July 25

The Reno Municipal Band will be playing “Musicals, Musicals and More Musicals!” this afternoon. This performance will feature music from all your favorite musicals, including Wicked, Frozen, Lion King, Mary Poppins and others. Wingfield Park. 12-12:50 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 26

The Creative Kids for Critters event will feature animal-related crafts for kids as well as sketches of their favorite shelter pets. The pets will also create some art, too. People are welcome to meet with adoptable pets at this time as well. Nevada Humane Society. 12-3 p.m. Free. Call 856-2000 for more information.

July 27

Come meet and support local artists at this exhibit. There will be wine and snacks and art of all kinds—photography, mixed media and others—will be for sale. The Clay Canvas. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Call 828-4118 for more information.

July 28

The Monday Night Music Series brings Michael Kaeshammer tonight. He's a Canadian boogie-woogie pianist, composer, arranger and vocalist. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.

July 29

Celebrate the music of the '50s and '60s at the Hot August Sock Hop. Good Luck Macbeth. 7:30-8:30 p.m. $13. Call 322-3716 for more information.

July 30

Kids up to age 12 are allowed to enter the annual visual arts show. This year's theme is growing up and all art should reflect that. Prizes will be awarded. There will also be art activities, face painting and treats for families. The art to be entered must be dropped off on Tuesday, July 29 between 4 and 6 p.m. The Creative Arts Center. 6-7 p.m. Free to attend, $3 per entry. Call 544-5878 for more information.

July 31

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) will include excerpts from all of Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies performed by three actors in about two hours. Reno Little Theater. July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 at 7:30-10 p.m. July 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 2-4:30 p.m. $13-$16. Visit www.renolittletheater.org or call 813-8900 to purchase tickets and for more information.

August 1

There's only one event today—Artown's official closing night performance. Local favorite Whitney Myer will open for Latin, hip hop and rock band Ozomatli. They perform a variety of music styles. Wingfield Park. 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. Call 322-1538 for more information.