Events by genre
Pilobolus
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Dance
A Celtic Summer’s Eve
Celtic Summer’s Eve brings the dynamic, heart-pounding rhythms of the unforgettable Reno Irish Dance Company!
July 17 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 829-7878, amanda_dancing@hotmail.com
Cost: Donation
Artown Opening Night: Na Lei Hulu
San Francisco’s Na Lei Hulu I ka We kiu dancers combine traditional hula with modern dance set to the music of artists ranging from Eminem to Tony Bennett. With 30 dancers on stage and unexpected musical inspiration, it is a feast for the senses. Sponsored by the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission and the Sands Regency.
July 1 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Arts In Action: A Day of Celebrating Dance
Workshop: Open to all ages and levels, Creative Performing Arts Center offers free classes beginning every 15 minutes in their Park Lane Mall facility taught by CPAC’s talented staff.
July 9 • 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Creative Performing Arts Center
East entrance of Park Lane Mall
Contact: (775) 827-2722, glopez5578@aol.com
http://www.cpac.americanemall.com
Cost: Free
Controlled Burn
In a collaboration with Asha Belly Dancers at the Drum, Dance and Digeridoo festival we will fuse Fire and Belly dancing in a visually stimulating show, that is sure to leave a glowing impression with our audience.
July 30 • 12:00 PM Noon Workshop,
9:00 PM Performance
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 848-7203 sierradaze@charter.net http://www.ashabellydancers.com
Cost: Free
Dance Revolution 2005
Dance Revolution 2005 is a contemporary production that showcases the influences of pop culture in the world of music and dance. Dancers and singers will perform to the latest sounds of pop music from Paris, the Orient, the Middle East and South of the Border, as well as the most popular country, gospel, swing, rock, and hip hop music from here in the United States.
July 15, 16 • 8:00 PM
Pioneer Center for Performing Arts
100 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 686-6600
Cost: Free
Dancing in Park: Opus in Blu
Innovative dance by Creative Performing Arts Center’s resident choreographer Blu, featuring lyrical, jazz and hip hop dance. Opus will ignite the passion you have for the moving image.
July 5 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park Amphitheater, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 827-2722, glopez5578@aol.com
http://www.cpac.americanemall.com
Cost: Free
Dancing in the Park Series: Dancing on the River
Sierra Nevada Ballet presents an evening with well known classical ballet pieces, modern contemporary works, musical theatre and tap creations.
July 19 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 783-3223, rosineb@hotmail.com
Cost: Free
Dancing in the Park Series: InnerRhythms Dance Theatre
An experience in different movement styles and disciplines, speaking to our own diverse, individual rhythms. The transition between rhythms will be fused by percussionists throughout the performance.
July 12 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (530) 550-8464, info@innerrhythms.org
Cost: Free
Dancing in the Park Series: To be announced
Description: To be announced
Dates and Times: July 26 8:00 PM
Location: Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538
Cost: Free
Drum, Dance and Didgeridoo Festival
Join Asha Belly Dancers in Wingfield Park for a day of world music, ethnic dance, free workshops, children’s crafts, and a spectacular stage show.
July 30 • 12:00 Noon-10:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 848-7203, dancingnurse@sbcglobal.net
http://www.ashabellydancers.com
Cost: Free
Pilobolus
Pilobolus is a major American dance company known for its startling mix of humor and invention-one of the most amazing, surprising, and beautiful performances you will ever see. Sponored by IGT, the City of Reno, and Gary and Wendy Broad.
July 7 • 8:00 PM
Pioneer Theater, 100 S. Virginia St.
Contact: 1-800-610-5383, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Ticketed $48.00 $38.00 $20.00
Project Bandaloop
Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts river side! celebrate along Reno’s Truckee River corridor with the internationally acclaimed aerial dance troop Project Bandaloop. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts,
Contact: (775) 329-ARTS/278, http://www.sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Sweet Vibrations: Movements in Truth
Led by director Tara Rynders, this group of five dancers presents original choreography in jazz and modern dance by Reno artists.
July 13 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno, 209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Family/children
An Evening of Young Chautauqua
Reno’s Young Chautauqua is a nationally recognized educational program in which children portray historical figures.
July 17 • 6:00 PM
Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587, youngchautauquaintern@yahoo.com
http://nevadahumanities.org/youngchautauqua.htm
Cost: Free
Art Paws in the Park
Description: Enjoy the arts as you and man’s best friend meet local artists, collaborate on a painting, or have palm and paw read for your future together.
July 10 • 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 827-2247, witmers2@aol.com
http://www.petfolio@775.net
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Pastels for Kids
Local artist Donia Lilly and her Artouring colleagues present a special art class using oil pastels for children, ages seven to twelve. No groups, please. Reservations required: (775) 784-1985. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 14 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Basque Dancing
Kids from ages 6-12 are invited to learn colorful dances from members of the Zazpiak Bat Basque club. An Nevada Museum of Art art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 12 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985 timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Beakman’s World
Art is everywhere, even in the sciences! And Beakman is the irreverent scientist who loves to answer kids’ questions. Reservations required. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Assistance Program.
July 28 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon
May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 785-1985, timj@unr.edu
http://visitreno.com/parks/rsr.htm
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Chautauqua for Kids
The Great Basin Chautauqua, Nevada Humanities and Artown provide this opportunity for kids to see and hear young historians beneath the big white tent at Rancho San Rafael. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 18,19,20,21 • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Noon
Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587, timj@unr.edu
http://nevadahumanities.org/youngchautauqua.htm
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: City Kids Dancin’
Celebrate City Kids’ 15th anniversary by bringing your six- to twelve-year-olds to the park and letting ’em learn to dance! Art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Assistance Education Program.
July 29 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Hawaiian Dance
Discover the Arts begins its tenth year with Hawaiian-style dance lessons by Na Lei Hulu. Ages six to twelve. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 1 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Hip Hop
Energetic kids from Creative Performing Arts Center (and instructor Blu) get your kids up and dancing. An art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Education Program.
July 5 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Olde Tyme American Music
Join Chris Bayer and his young musicians. An art project follows. Ages six to twelve. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 4 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Opera for Kids
Discover the world of opera with Nevada Opera Company. A Nevada Museum of Art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Education Program.
July 13 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Papermaking
A Collaboration with Artouring and Discover the Arts. Make paper from recycled materials with artist Jann Selleck. Reservations required: (775) 784-1985. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 7 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Peter and the Wolf
Members of Reno Pops Orchestra bring instruments that double as characters in Prokofiev’s classic work. Art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 6 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Shakespeare for Kids
Kids discover the Bard as Nevada Shakespeare Company makes the playwright accessible to all! A Sierra Arts project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 8 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: The Pied Piper Rats!
Rats! The Backstage Kids from Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center bring this fairy tale to life. VSA Arts of Nevada project follows. Sponsored by Lemelson Education Assistance Program and Northern Nevada Dairymen.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
Photo By Anne Riffe
July 27 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 785-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Topic to be announced
Kids ages six to twelve are welcome to attend a performance at 1:00 PM. VSA project to follow at 2:00 PM. Sponsored by Lemelson Education Assistance Program and Northern Nevada Dairymen.
July 25 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 785-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Watercolors
Sierra Watercolor Society offers free watercolor lessons for children. Reservations required. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 22 • 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
May Museum, Rancho San Rafael Park
1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 785-5961, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Young Cowboy Poets
Young fiddlers and cowboy poets join Larry Maurice onstage for a session devoted to spoken and singing art of the Old West. VSA project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 26 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Young Musicians
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice! Jazz musician Colin Ross and some youthful performers grace the stage of Wingfield Park today. A Nevada Museum of Art project follows. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 11 • 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Family Bike and Kite Festival
Decorate and fly colorful kites with the assistance of local artists and kite experts. Sponsored by the Northwest Reno Neighborhood Advisory Board and Somersett.
July 16 • 1:00 PM • Northgate Park
Contact: (775) 326-6313
Cost: Free
Family Fun Day at the Nevada Historical Society
Family Fun Day at Nevada Historical Society celebrates the state’s western heritage with music, ice cream and cookies, and a local author’s booksigning.
July 16 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Nevada Historical Society, 1650 N. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 688-1190, naphilli@clan.lib.nv.us
Cost: Free
Family Series: Beakman Live!
Paul Zaloom, the wacky science guy from award-winning Beakman’s World, comes to Reno to show just how crazy science can be. Sponsored by Somersett, Circus Circus an MGM MIRAGE company, and Countrywide Home Loans.
July 18 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com, http://www.renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Family Series: Beethoven’s Wig
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra in an interactive adventure that invites children and their families to delight in rousing new renditions of masterpieces from the great composers. Sponsored by Somersett, Circus Circus an MGM MIRAGE company, and Countrywide Home Loans.
July 11 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538 contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Family Series: Missoula Children’s Theatre: The Jungle Book
Missoula Children’s Theatre International Tour Project, produces a full-scale musical with 50 to 60 local children as cast members. Sponsored by Somersett, Circus Circus an MGM MIRAGE company, and Countrywide Home Loans.
July 25 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Hands/ON! Sunday Family Program
Children and adults participate in hands-on activites based on the museum’s exhibitions.
July 31 • 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Free
Ice Hot Cars
Art on wheels, including hot rods, custom cars, custom motorcycles and the newest genre in the automotive art field, Art Cars. A DJ will fill the air with the rockin’ sounds of the 50s and 60s and cool ice cream treats will be available for $1.00. All of these ingredients provide the makings of a memorable summer day for your family. Join us for a nostalgic blast from the past.
July 16 • 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300, info@automuseum.org
http://www.automuseum.org/index.html
Cost: Free
Peter and the Wolf
The Reno Pops Orchestra presents Peter and the Wolf.
July 7 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 673-1234, renopopsorchestra@yahoo.com
Cost: Free
Project Bandaloop
Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts river side! celebrate along Reno’s Truckee River corridor with the internationally acclaimed aerial dance troop Project Bandaloop. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts,
Contact: (775) 329-ARTS/2787, http://www.sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Reno Celebrates America
Join the fun as Reno Celebrates America this 4th of July! Kids bring your bikes to decorate and ride in the kids parade. There will be pie eating contests, sack races and other games throughout the afternoon. A special tribute will be made to our area veterans. Bands will bring music into the evening culminating with an awesome fireworks display that will light up the skies. The fun begins at 3 PM with fireworks at 9:30 ish
July 4 • Celebration starts at 3:00 PM
Fireworks at 9:30 PM •Rancho San Rafael Park
Contact: (775)323-3138, http://www.renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Reno Idol Competition
A dream comes true for a Reno teen when they are recognized as a superstar in the second annual Idol Competition. With Amanda Avila, Nevada’s American Idol 2005 Superstar. Sponsored by the City of Reno Youth City Council.
July 11 • 6:00 PM
Eldorado Hotel Showroom, 345 N. Virginia St.
Contact: 1-800-648-5966 or (775) 786-5700, carano@eldoradoreno.com, http://www.eldoradoreno.com
Cost: Ticketed $15.00, $10.00
Sierra Arts Riverside!
One of Artown’s biggest gatherings of arts and culture is planned to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts in downtown Reno. Sierra Arts Riverside! will feature a day-long series of exciting activities and events along Reno’s Truckee River corridor. Take a stroll along the Avenue of Artisan’s, listen to the music of America, and enjoy guided tours of select artists’ residences. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts
Contact: (775) 329-2787, larry@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Sierra Capital Drum Corps Classic
America’s top young musicians and visual performers stop in Reno for one night on their U.S. Tour to the DI World Championships.
July 21 • 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Football Stadium, Reno High School, 395 Booth St.
Contact: (775) 762-5377, ccornwell@summit-youth-arts.org
http://www.summit-youth-arts.org
Cost: Ticketed $12.00, $8.00, $5.00
The Steinway Series
Washoe County Concert Association, with Northern Nevada Music Teachers Association, features prize-winning piano students playing the WCCA’s restored Steinway.
July 5,12,19,26 • 7:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 786-7300, aejohn54@charter.net
Cost: Free
VSA - Kid Shop! Theater Camp
Build confidence while learing voice projection and stage presence culminating in a mini-production. Scholarships are available.
July 5,6,7,8 • 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Lazy 5 Regional Park, 7100 Pyramid Way
Contact: (775) 826-6100, marybarker2@juno.com
Cost: Ticketed $55.00
VSA Summer Art Camp
Three mornings of artistic fun include visual arts, creative movement, and theater. Ages six to ten. Pre-registration required; $45 per camp, includes all supplies. Scholarships available.
July 26, 27, 28 • 9:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.
Contact: (775) 826-6100, marybarker2@juno.com
Cost: Ticketed $45.00
Film
Movies in the Park: Moonstruck
Artown celebrates the full moon with this Oscar-winning romantic comedy starring Cher and Nicholas Cage. Sponsored by IntoHomes Mortgage Services and the David Morris Group at Remax Realty.
July 22 • 9:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu,
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093565
Cost: Free
Movies in the Park: The Iron Giant
Artown’s celebrated outdoor film series begins with this acclaimed animated film by Brad Bird. A robot falls to earth, and young Hogarth saves a town from its fears. Sponsored by IntoHomes Mortgage Services and the David Morris Group at Remax Realty.
July 8 • 9:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
http://movies.warnerbros.com/irongiant
Cost: Free
Movies in the Park: The Sound of Music
Your votes are in, and Julie Andrews is back— bring your edelweiss and sing along! Sponsored by intoHomes Mortgage Services and the David Morris Group at Remax Realty.
July 29 • 9:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
http://www.reelclassics.com/Musicals/SoundMusic/soundmusic.htm
Cost: Free
Movies in the Park: Treasure of the Sierra Madre
John Huston’s classic tale of greed and gold stars Humphrey Bogart. Sponsored by IntoHomes Mortgage Services and the David Morris Group at Remax Realty.
July 15 • 9:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 784-1985, timj@unr.edu
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040897/
Cost: Free
Paramount’s Laser Spectacular Featuring the Music of Pink Floyd
Featuring the music of Pink Floyd, this visual and auditory spectacular entertains with a kaleidoscope of color and 10,000 watts of concert sound. Hosted by Reno Hilton and sponsored by Ashley Furniture and KOZZ.
July 23 • 8:00 PM
Reno Hilton Theater, 2500 E. Second St.
Contact: (775) 789-2285
http://www.laserspectacular.com/
Cost: Ticketed $15.00 $20.00
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Do the time warp again. The country’s largest authentic “Rocky” showing is back. Watch the movie on the big screen while San Jose’s Bawdy Caste reenact the film. Costume contest and Time Warp dance lessons. Sponsored by the Reno Hilton.
July 16 • 8:00 PM
Reno Hilton Theater, 2500 E. Second St
Contact: (775) 789-2285
Cost: Free
Historical
A Conversation with Wally Cuchine
Learn more from this collector about his exhibition of works by important Nevada artists. This event also includes a free tour of the exhibit.
July 7 • 7:00 PM
Nevada Historical Society, 1650 North Virginia Street
Contact: (775) 688-1190, naphilli@clan.lib.nv.us
Cost: Free
An Evening of Young Chautauqua
Reno’s Young Chautauqua is a nationally recognized educational program in which children portray historical figures.
July 17 • 6:00 PM
Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587
youngchautauquaintern@yahoo.com
http://nevadahumanities.org/youngchautauqua.htm
Cost: Free
Coffee With the Chautauquans
Continue the dialogue from the previous evening’s Great Basin Chautauqua when you join our Chautauquans for morning coffee.
July 19,20,21,22 • 7:30 AM-9:00 AM
Sundance Bookstore, 1155 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587, srdavis@unr.nevada.edu
http://www.nevadahumanities.org
Cost: Free
DeSotos, Dames & Dudes: Divorce Reno-Style
Take a look back at a unique time in Nevada’s history: the days when the unhappily married came to take the Reno cure.
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
July 1–31 • Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM, Sun, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Contact: (775) 333-9300, info@automuseum.org,
Cost: Free
Discover the Arts: Chautauqua for Kids
The Great Basin Chautauqua, Nevada Humanities and Artown provide this opportunity for kids to see and hear young historians beneath the big white tent at Rancho San Rafael. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen and Lemelson Education Assistance Program.
July 18,19,20,21 • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM Noon
Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587, timj@unr.edu
http://nevadahumanities.org/youngchautauqua.htm
Cost: Free
Docent-Guided Tours: National Automobile Museum
For a different spin on history, National Automobile Museum docents offer free tours (after admission) through more than 200 vehicles.
July 1–31 • Mon-Sat, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM. Sun, 12:30 PM
National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300, info@automuseum.org
Cost: Ticketed $8.00
Family Fun Day at the Nevada Historical Society
Family Fun Day at Nevada Historical Society celebrates the state’s western heritage with music, ice cream and cookies, and a local author’s booksigning.
July 16 • 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Nevada Historical Society
1650 N. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 688-1190, naphilli@clan.lib.nv.us
Cost: Free
Great Basin Chautauqua
Theater scholars portray historical figures in the 2005 series Head to Head: Great Confrontations in American History. This show, “The Role of Big Business” features Theodore Roosevelt (Clay Jenkinson) and J.P. Morgan (Frank Mullen).
July 18,19,20,21 • 6:00 PM
Rancho San Rafael Park, 1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587, srdavis@unr.nevada.edu
http://nevadahumanities.org/chautauqua.htm
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $20.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Beyond the Arches
Walk your way through Reno’s colorful past in Beyond the Arches. Tour guide, Anne Simone.
July 7 • 6:00 PM
National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Bike through old Reno
Ride along quiet streets under a canopy of trees in Reno’s oldest neighborhoods with Glee Willis as your tour guide.
July 3 • 9:00 AM
My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Bricks and Stones
A walk in the vernacular Humboldt and Lander Streets neighborhood reveals the architectural treasure trove found in Bricks and Stones. Tour guide, Tracy Soliday
July 23 • 9:00 AM
My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Downtown Church Tour
Visit Reno’s finest and most-architecturally significant downtown churches: Trinity Episcopal, First United Methodist, and Saint Thomas Aquinas. Tour guide, Patty Cafferata.
July 24 • 1:00 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Lake Addition Walk
Begin at the Nevada Museum of Art, and then meander past the fine Victorian architecture featured in the Lake Addition Walk. Tour guide, Debbie Hinman.
July 28 • 6:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Mansions on the Bluff
View high-style architecture in Reno’s most significant political neighborhood in the tour, Mansions on the Bluff. Ed Wishart, Joan Collins, and Tammy Buzick, tour guides.
July 19 • 6:00 PM
McCarran House, 401 Court St.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Newlands Neighborhood and Back Alleys
Discover a hidden neighborhood in old Reno. Tour guide, Tammy Buzick.
July 5 • 6:00 PM
My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Newlands Neighborhood Walk
A walk through old southwest Reno, a field guide to American architecture featuring the revival styles of Arts and Crafts, and Tudor. Scott Gibson, tour guide.
July 9 • 9:00 AM
My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Parsons and Mills Architectural Walk
Join us for a stroll in one of Reno’s most unique neighborhoods to view the distinguished designs of two famous Reno architects. Edward Parsons and Russell Mills. Tour guide, Anne Simone.
July 2 • 9:00 AM
Corner of Marsh Avenue and LaRue Street
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: The Architecture of DeLongchamps
Stroll along in Reno’s oldest neighborhoods, noting the masterpieces of our famous homegrown-architect, Frederic J. DeLongchamps. Tour guide, Anne Simone.
July 26 • 6:00 PM
Hardy House, 442 Flint St.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Truckee RiverWalk
A relaxing stroll along the historic Truckee River Walk reveals eclectic architecture grounded by rich political histories and spiced with colorful anecdotes. Joan Collins, tour guide.
July 14 • 6:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Cultural Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: University of Nevada Historic District
Join us for a tour of Morrill Hall, MacKay School of Mines, the Keck Museum, along with the history of this beautiful campus. Tour Guide, Jack Hursh.
July 12 • 6:00 PM
Honor Court, Ninth and Center Streets
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Upper Ralston, Northern Little Italy
Enjoy a walk in a neighborhood with agrarian roots dating to the late 1800s and a fabulous mix of architectural styles. Tour guide. Debbie Hinman,
July 30 • 9:00 AM
Intersection of Washington St.
The Strand, and College Ave.
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
HRPS Historic Walking Tours: Wells Avenue neighborhood
A walk through Reno’s working-class neighborhood, along the path of the Moran and Wells Avenue streetcar, across from the V&T Railroad.
July 16 • 9:00 AM
Southside School, Liberty and Sinclair Streets
Contact: (775) 747-4478, paris652@nvbell.net
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
Virginia Street Bridge: 100 Year Celebration
Join in the 100 year anniversary of the Virginia Street Bridge July 17, 2005. Hosted by the City of Reno, Historical Resources Commission in assistance with Historic Reno Preservation Society. The bridge will be adorned with special lighting and a birthday cake will be served to attendees.
July 17 • 5:00 PM • Virginia Street Bridge,
Contact: (775) 329-0149, belauste@unr.edu
Cost: Free
Walking Tour of Idewild Park and Reno’s Arboretum
Reno Urban Forestry Commission members discuss trees, environment, and history during a leisurely one-hour, wheelchair-accessible tour.
July 2,9,16,23,30 • 10:00 AM
The California Building, Idlewild Park
1900 Idlewild Dr.
Contact: (775) 747-0581
Cost: Free
Multicultural
38th Annual Reno Basque Festival
A magnificent Basque culture overview, with music, dance, sports exhibitions and competitions. Basque food and drinks will be sold at the event.
July 16 • 10:00AM-6:00PM
Wingfield Park, North Arlington Avenue and First Street
Contact: (775) 762-3577, renobasque@powernet.net
http://www.powernet.net/~renobasqueclub/
Cost: Free
A Celtic Summer’s Eve
Celtic Summer’s Eve brings the dynamic, heart-pounding rhythms of the unforgettable Reno Irish Dance Company!
July 17 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 829-7878, amanda_dancing@hotmail.com
Asha Belly Dancers
Photo By Kathi Hull
Cost: Donation
Artown Opening Night: Na Lei Hulu
San Francisco’s Na Lei Hulu I ka We kiu dancers combine traditional hula with modern dance set to the music of artists ranging from Eminem to Tony Bennett. With 30 dancers on stage and unexpected musical inspiration, it is a feast for the senses. Sponsored by the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission and the Sands Regency.
July 1 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Belly Dance Exposition
Mystic tradition of Middle Eastern dance and music comes alive in performances by Nahlah and troupe dancers.
July 23,24 • 7:00 PM
Manila Garden Restaurant, 1255 Stardust St.
Contact: (775) 746-2400, manilagardenreno@yahoo.com,
Cost: Donation
Controlled Burn
In a collaboration with Asha Belly Dancers at the Drum, Dance and Digeridoo festival we will fuse Fire and Belly dancing in a visually stimulating show, that is sure to leave a glowing impression with our audience.
July 30 • 12:00 PM Noon Workshop, 9:00 PM Performance
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 848-7203, sierradaze@charter.net
http://www.ashabellydancers.com
Cost: Free
Drum III: Reno Renaissance
The collective artistic genius housed in the Riverside Artist Lofts celebrates the Renaissance of Reno’s Arts and Culture District with music, poetry, dance, and visual arts.
July 16 • 12:00 Noon-9:00 PM
Riverside Artist Lofts RiverWalk 17 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 337-1717
african_shonaarts1@bantuspirit.com
Cost: Free
Drum, Dance and Didgeridoo Festival
Join Asha Belly Dancers in Wingfield Park for a day of world music, ethnic dance, free workshops, children’s crafts, and a spectacular stage show.
July 30 • 12:00 Noon-10:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 848-7203, dancingnurse@sbcglobal.net
http://www.ashabellydancers.com
Cost: Free
Fiesta Filipino
Explore the culture of the Philippines in an evening of folk dance and music, as rhythmic dancers relate stories and portray Filipino traditions.
July 16 • 7:00 PM
Manila Garden Restaurant, 1255 Stardust St.
Contact: (775) 746-2400, manilagardenreno@yahoo.com
Cost: Ticketed $15.00
Food Bank’s World Music Series: “A Night in Havana” with Reno Jazz Orchestra
Latin singer Alexa Weber Morales, percussionist David Flores, and pianist Murray Low accompany Reno Jazz Orchestra under direction of famed jazz arranger and instrumentalist Wayne Wallace. Sponsored by Port of Subs, Charles Schwab Bank, IGT and Microsoft Licensing.
July 27 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, dphelps@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: Firebird Balalaika Concert
Fiery, lyrical, and colorfully costumed musicians present the beautiful harmonics of Russia. Part of Food for the Soul World Music Series by Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, Microsoft Licensing, and Port of Subs.
July 20 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Winner in the 2005 Grammy Awards, this South African band performs as part of the Food for the Soul World Music Series presented by Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sponsored by Port of Subs, Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, and Microsoft Licensing.
July 13 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: The Gospel Hummingbirds Concert
Inspirational contemporary/traditional gospel quartet music with urban rhythm and blues. Part of Food for the Soul World Music Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, Microsoft Licensing, and Port of Subs.
July 6 • 6:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Hawaiian Luau
Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian entertainment, a buffet dinner, and traditional luau activities.
July 9 • 5:00 PM
Manila Garden Restaurant
1255 Stardust St.
Contact: (775) 746-2400
Cost: Ticketed $35.00
Latin Music Festival
Come join us for the Latin Music Festival at Manila Garden Restaurant & Music Lounge.
July 30 • 6:30 PM
Manila Garden Restaurant
1255 Stardust St.
Contact: (775) 746-2400
Cost: Ticketed $20.00
Reno Celtic Celebration
Reno Celtic Celebration honors and celebrates the heritage and cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales, Isle of Mann, Cornwall, and Galicia. Sponsored by IGT.
July 23,24 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 332-3336, info@renoceltic.org
Celtic Celebration, Wingfield Park, Artown 2004
Cost: Free
Music
A Capella Jazz Concert
Vocal Art Works is a harmonizing, finger-snapping, vocal jazz act, featuring original arrangements influenced by the Manhattan Transfer, Andrew Sisters, Stevie Wonder, and more.
July 10 • 4:00 PM
Lakeside Community Church
4685 Lakeside Dr.
Contact: (775) 852-2429, lfudge1@hotmail.com
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
10th Annual Rollin’ on the River
Wingfield Park comes alive when Reno News and Review and KTHX present an outstanding line-up of high-energy music on the Truckee River. Sponsored by Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, I.G.T., City of Reno, Alliied Washoe and Artown.
July 1,8,15,22,29 • 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 324-4440 johnm@newsreview.com
http://www.newsreview.com, www.kthxfm.com
INFO LINE: (775)324-4440, ext. 3523
Cost: Free
Ahn Trio
Ahn Trio is an ensemble of three sisters who bring their enthusiasm and youth to the interpretation of classical music. Sponsored by Dickson Realty and Damonte Ranch. For tickets call 832-1606 or visit activitytickets.com. For information call 322-1538.
July 24 • 8:00 PM
Robert Z Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 832-1606
http://www.activitytickets.com
Cost: Ticketed $27.00 $37.00
All American Piano: Susan Olenwine
A unique solo piano recital that features American musical styles including blues, ragtime, boogie-woogie, and jazz.
July 21 • 7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 827-4589, solenwine@yahoo.com
Cost: Donation
Always Patsy Cline
Reno’s own Leanne Mathews and Kristin Moffitt star in this haunting, heartwarming and inspiring musical theater production. Sponsored by the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation and Rapscallion Seafood House and Bar. For tickets call 832-1606 or visit activitytickets.com.
July 28,29 8:00 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 832-1606
http://www.activitytickets.com
Cost: Ticketed $12.00 $22.00
Artown After Dark
The acoustic reggae band Verbal Kint covering everything from Hendrix to The Police. The Electrosonics with an indo-jungle, neo-funk, trip-hop sound.
July 13 • 8:00 PM
The Green Room, 144 West St.
Contact: (775) 324-1224
Cost: Donation
Beethoven at Bartley: Turtle Island String Quartet
Turtle Island fuses the classical quartet esthetic with contemporary American musical styles. By devising a performance practice that honors both-the state of the art has inevitably been redefined. Sponsored by Gary and Wendy Broad and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
July 11 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Beethoven at Bartley: Reno Chamber Orchestra
Reno Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of conductor Donato Cabrera, delights the audience with an unforgettable evening performance. The Beethoven at Bartley series is sponsored by Gary and Wendy Broad and the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
July 18 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Beethoven at Bartley: The Fuller Brothers
Local Artown classical pianist teams with his internationally renowned brother Richard Fuller in an evening dedicated to Vienesse Classical piano duets. Sponsored by Gary and Wendy Broad, John Ascuaga’s Nugget and the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
July 25 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 322-1538, contact@renoisartown.com
Cost: Free
Bella Voce & Mile High Jazz Band
Bella Voce and Mile High Jazz Band present a new work based on Nevada poetry and stories of area settlers. Come swing with us and learn some history!
July 12 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 323-6090, chamberlaina@earthlink.net
Cost: Donation
Clear Blue 22
Country rock n’ blues style music with dance performances and lessons from Country Evolution.
July 17 • 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 742-3505
Cost: Free
Concerts in the Park
Presented by Reno Municipal Band.
July 1,4,5,6,8,11,12,13,15,18,19,20,22,25,26, 27,29 • Every Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri at Noon
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 334-2417, cardenas@ci.reno.nv.us
Cost: Free
Drum III: Reno Renaissance
The collective artistic genius housed in the Riverside Artist Lofts celebrates the Renaissance of Reno’s Arts and Culture District with music, poetry, dance, and visual arts.
Missoula Ahn Trio
Photo By Arthur Elgort
July 16 • 12:00 Noon-9:00 PM
Riverside Artist Lofts RiverWalk
17 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 337-1717, african_shonaarts1@bantuspirit.com
Cost: Free
East Village Opera Company
Artown closes the festival with the cutting edge sounds of the East Village Opera Company. This 11-piece rock band is a dose of culture loaded with downtown cool. Described as ‘Trans-Siberian Orchestra meets Baz Luhrmann meets De La Guarda.’ Sponsored by Damonte Ranch and Harrah’s Reno.
July 31 • 8:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538
Cost: Free
Family Series: Beethoven’s Wig
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra in an interactive adventure that invites children and their families to delight in rousing new renditions of masterpieces from the great composers. Sponsored by Somersett, Circus Circus an MGM MIRAGE company, and Countrywide Home Loans.
July 11 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538
Cost: Free
Food Bank’s World Music Series: “A Night in Havana” with Reno Jazz Orchestra
Latin singer Alexa Weber Morales, percussionist David Flores, and pianist Murray Low accompany Reno Jazz Orchestra under direction of famed jazz arranger and instrumentalist Wayne Wallace. Sponsored by Port of Subs, Charles Schwab Bank, IGT and Microsoft Licensing.
July 27 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, dphelps@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: Firebird Balalaika Concert
Fiery, lyrical, and colorfully costumed musicians present the beautiful harmonics of Russia. Part of Food for the Soul World Music Series by Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, Microsoft Licensing, and Port of Subs.
July 20 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Winner in the 2005 Grammy Awards, this South African band performs as part of the Food for the Soul World Music Series presented by Food Bank of Northern Nevada. Sponsored by Port of Subs, Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, and Microsoft Licensing.
July 13 • 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Food Bank’s World Music Series: The Gospel Hummingbirds Concert
Inspirational contemporary/traditional gospel quartet music with urban rhythm and blues. Part of Food for the Soul World Music Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, IGT, Microsoft Licensing, and Port of Subs.
July 6 • 6:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 331-3663, jhoke@fbnn.org
Cost: Donation
Harmony through the Ages
An evening of a capella harmony presented by Reno Silver Dollar Chorus and friends, including High Desert Harmony chorus and Playback, a barbeshop quartet from Northern California.
July 23 • 7:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 345- 2626, wdmoriarty2000@yahoo.com
Cost: Ticketed $12.00
KUNR Sunday Jazz Brunch
Spend Sunday morning with KUNR at the NMA, enjoying live jazz with local artists and a brunch menu from CafÈ MusÈe. Sponsored for KUNR Radio by M Home.
July 17 • 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Free
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
This renowned group of 360 men and women from many different backgrounds and professions brings its inaugural Reno performance to the Lawlor Events Center. The Choir has performed for 10 U.S. Presidents, in 28 different countries and 71 foreign cities, sold millions of records, and won numerous awards including a Grammy, an Emmy and 5 gold and 2 platinum records.
July 2 • 7:30 PM
Lawlor Events Center, 1664 N. Virginia St.
Contact: 1-800-225-2277, http://tickets.com
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $30.00 $60.00 $65.00
Opera in Blue Jeans
Opera in Blue Jeans, an informal concert featuring young singers who mingle with the audience, offers music from the greatest operas, operettas, and Broadway musicals.
July 15 • 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Contact: (775) 786-4046
Cost: Free
Pops on the River
The “Pops” is a unique combination of Mardi Gras, a gourmet picnic, and a magnificent concert under the stars performed by the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra led by Maestro Barry Jekowsky. Nearly 2,000 costumed-clad fans gather on the banks of the Truckee River in Wingfield Park to support one of the summer’s most entertaining fundraisers.
July 9 • 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact:(775) 323-2030, awhite@rtcwashoe.com
Cost: Ticketed $30.00 $10.00 $5.00
Reno Idol Competition
A dream comes true for a Reno teen when they are recognized as a superstar in the second annual Idol Competition. With Amanda Avila, Nevada’s American Idol 2005 Superstar. Sponsored by the City of Reno Youth City Council.
July 11 • 6:00 PM
Eldorado Hotel Showroom, 345 N. Virginia St.
Contact: 1-800-648-5966 or (775) 786-5700
Opera in Blue Jeans, Nevada Opera, Artown 2004
Photo By Tom Bourke
Cost: Ticketed $15.00 $10.00
Sierra Capital Drum Corps Classic
America’s top young musicians and visual performers stop in Reno for one night on their U.S. Tour to the DI World Championships.
July 21 • 6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Football Stadium, Reno High School
395 Booth St.
Contact: (775) 762-5377
ccornwell@summit-youth-arts.org
http://www.summit-youth-arts.org
Cost: Ticketed $12.00 $8.00 $5.00
Silver Legacy Tenth Birthday Celebration
Concert by the Reno Philharmonic followed by a fireworks display.
July 22 • 8:00 PM
Virginia Street between First and Fifth Streets
Contact: (775) 329-2787
Cost: Free
Sunday Jazz at the Sands
Sunday Jazz at the Sands features hot jazz and a cool pool to create a perfect end to the weekend. Enhancing the experience, a no-host bar and poolside delectables.
July 3,10,17,24,31 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sands Regency Poolside
345 N. Arlington Ave.
Cost: Free
Sweet Vibrations: Beverly Golgan and Joe Venuto
A harp and vibe duo performs a wide range of music, from classical to jazz standards.
July 14 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: Frank Perry Jazz Quintet
An eclectic presentation of jazz arrangements.
July 28 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: Piano Music for Four Hands: Ann Lenhard and Dr. Ron Williams
Music of Mozart, Debussy, Gershwin, and others.
July 26 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: Reno Early Music Ensemble
Music from the early masters of the Renaissance includes arrangements from Monteverdi, Arcadelt, Josquin, and others.
July 19 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: Shiloh
Shiloh—Julie Machado on bass, and Linda and Tim Gorelangton on acoustic guitar and banjo—is a lively folk trio that performs folk, country, ballads, blues, and bluegrass.
July 12 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: Squeek Steele
The Queen of Ragtime Piano presents a fascinating hour of ragtime selections sure to win over any audience within the first few notes!
July 5 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
Sweet Vibrations: The Reno Early Music Ensemble
Arrangements from Monteverd, Arcadelt and Josquin.
July 21 • 7:00 PM
First United Methodist Church of Reno
209 W. First St.
Contact: (775) 322-4564
http://www.renofirstmethodist.org
Cost: Donation
The Chieftains
The Chieftains champion the authentic Irish sound that brought them international fame.
July 15 • 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM).
The Rose Ballroom, John Ascuaga’s Nugget
Contact: 1-800-648-1177 or (775) 356-3300
Cost: Ticketed $42.00 $37.00
The Happiest Show in Town
Sierra Nevada Master Chorale and the Reno Municipal Band present tunes from zip a dee doo dah and Aladdin to patriotic classics.
July 10 • 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Contact: (775) 333-9334
http://www.boba@rlasolutions.com
Cost: Free
The Steinway Series
Washoe County Concert Association, with Northern Nevada Music Teachers Association, features prize-winning piano students playing the WCCA’s restored Steinway.
July 5,12,19,26 • 7:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 786-7300, aejohn54@charter.net
Cost: Free
Special events
Art Paws in the Park
Enjoy the arts as you and man’s best friend meet local artists, collaborate on a painting, or have palm and paw read for your future together.
July 10 • 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 827-2247, witmers2@aol.com
http://www.petfolio@775.net
Cost: Free
Chair-i-ty Auction
More than 60 local artists adopted vintage oak study chairs—retired from UNR campus lecture rooms—to create unique objects for the auction.
July 10 • 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 784-6500, ext 265
http://www.library.unr.edu/friends
Cost: Free
Ice Hot Cars
Art on wheels, including hot rods, custom cars, custom motorcycles and the newest genre in the automotive art field, Art Cars. A DJ will fill the air with the rockin’ sounds of the 50s and 60s and cool ice cream treats will be available for $1.00. All of these ingredients provide the makings of a memorable summer day for your family. Join us for a nostalgic blast from the past.
July 16 • 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300
http://www.automuseum.org/index.html
Cost: Free
Reno Celebrates America
Join the fun as Reno Celebrates America this 4th of July! Kids bring your bikes to decorate and ride in the kids parade. There will be pie eating contests, sack races and other games throughout the afternoon. A special tribute will be made to our area veterans. Bands will bring music into the evening culminating with an awesome fireworks display that will light up the skies. The fun begins at 3 PM with fireworks at 9:30 ish
July 4 • Celebration starts at 3:00 PM Fireworks at 9:30 PM.
Rancho San Rafael Park
Contact: (775)323-3138
Cost: Free
Reno Celtic Celebration
Reno Celtic Celebration honors and celebrates the heritage and cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Wales, Isle of Mann, Cornwall, and Galicia. Sponsored by IGT.
July 23,24 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 332-3336, info@renoceltic.org
Cost: Free
Sierra Arts river side!
One of Artown’s biggest gatherings of arts and culture is planned to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts in downtown Reno. Sierra Arts river side! will feature a day-long series of exciting activities and events along Reno’s Truckee River corridor. Take a stroll along the Avenue of Artisan’s, listen to the music of America, and enjoy guided tours of select artists’ residences. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts
Contact: (775) 329-2787, larry@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Treasures in Your Attic?
Appraisers from Bonhams and Butterfields, Holabird Associates and others are available to assess your art and antiques. All proceeds benefit VSA Arts of Nevada.
July 16 • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
100 North Sierra Street Antiques
100 North Sierra St.
Contact: (775) 826-6100
Cost: Donation
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Gourd Art and Unique Painting Techniques
Margaret Price McGarry demonstrates how to decorate gourds large and small with paint, carvings, woodburning, and natural art. Reservations encouraged.
July 30 • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries
and Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Jewelry Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features jewelry demonstrations with some participation by the public. Music and art by Wildflower Village and other local artists.
July 16 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries and Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Photography Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features photography demonstrations—from gelatin silver prints to digital—and an overview with one of the best photographers in Reno.
July 23 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries and Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Pottery Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features pottery demonstrations with some participation by the public. Music and art by Wildflower Village and other local artists.
July 2 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries
and Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Unique Painting Techniques
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features painting demonstrations, the preparation of unique surfaces, and special techniques.
July 30 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries
and Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wine Walk
Start at any of the 20 participating merchants to purchase a souvenir wine glass and map that will serve as your Ticket to Taste. Explore shops, galleries, coffee shops and restaurants.
July 16 • 2:00 PM
First, Sierra, and Virginia Streets
Contact: (775) 348-8858
Cost: Ticketed $10.00
Theater
As Bees in Honey Drown
A dazzling and witty piece of theatre for an age that chooses image over substance.
July 17 • 2:00 PM
Bruka Theatre • 99 North Virginia Street
Contact: (775) 323-3221
Cost: Ticketed $12.00 $14.00 $18.00
Family Series: Missoula Children’s Theatre: The Jungle Book
Missoula Children’s Theatre International Tour Project, produces a full-scale musical with 50 to 60 local children as cast members. Sponsored by Somersett, Circus Circus an MGM MIRAGE company, and Countrywide Home Loans.
July 25 • 7:00 PM
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 322-1538
Cost: Free
Great Basin Chautauqua
Theater scholars portray historical figures in the 2005 series Head to Head: Great Confrontations in American History. This show, “The Role of Big Business” features Theodore Roosevelt (Clay Jenkinson) and J.P. Morgan (Frank Mullen).
July 18,19,20,21 • 6:00 PM
Rancho San Rafael Park,
1502 Washington St.
Contact: (775) 784-6587
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $20.00
Ladies of the Corridor by Dorothy Parker
Ageless Repertory Theatre presents Ladies of the Corridor written by Dorothy Parker. A humorous drama about aging women living out the later part of their lives in New York hotel. Performances are held at the Reno Downtown Library July 5 and 12 and at the Sparks Library July 8 and 15.
July 5,8,12,15 • 1:00 PM
Reno Downtown Library, 301 S. Center St.
Contact: (775) 345-7323
Sparks Library, 1125 Twelth St., Sparks
Contact (775) 359-1323
http://www.shelleeyoung@webtv.net
Cost: Free
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Audiences will dance in the aisles when the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, Grammy Award-winning musical, Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, hits the stage!
July 2, 3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20, 21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29, 30,31
7:00 PM. Tues-Sun.
Eldorado Hotel Casino Showroom
345 N. Virginia St.
Contact: 1-800-648-5966 or (775) 786-5700
entertainment@eldoradoreno.com
Cost: Ticketed $30.95
The Marriage-Go-Round by Leslie Stevens
Ageless Repertory Theatre presents The Marriage-go-round written by Leslie Stevens. An illustrated lecture on the perils of monogamy delivered alternately by New York college Professor and his wife, the Dean of Women. The performances will be at the Reno Downtown Library on July 19 and 26 and at the Sparks Library on July 22 and 29.
July 19,22,26,29 • 1:00 PM
Reno Downtown Library
301 S. Center St., Reno
Contact: (775) 345-7323
Sparks Library, 1125 Twelfth St.,Sparks
Contact: (775) 359-1323
http://www.shelleeyoung@webtv.net
Cost: Free
Youth ArtWorks Theatre Workshop
Youth ArtWorks employs teens in a multi-disciplinary theatrical piece. Apprentices train under professional directors, musicians, and dancers. Don’t miss the result!
July 28,29 • 7:30PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Cente
925 Riverside Drive, Reno
Contact: (775) 284-1077
Cost: Donation
Visual arts
2005 Nevada Triennial
NMA examines artists, visual trends and artwork created in Nevada over the past decade.
July 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,15,16,19,20,21, 22,23,26,27,28,29,30 • Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street
Closed Mon and holidays.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
A Conversation with Wally Cuchine
Learn more from this collector about his exhibition of works by important Nevada artists. This event also includes a free tour of the exhibit.
July 7 • 7:00 PM
Nevada Historical Society
1650 North Virginia Street
Contact: (775) 688-1190, naphilli@clan.lib.nv.us
Cost: Free
An Evening of Art
Featured local artists and works include Erik Svare’s photography, Carol Charlet’s watercolors and Michael Stosic’s oil paintings. A children’s workshop taught by one of Reno’s local artists will give the younger generation of artists a chance to express their artistic ability by painting a flower pot.
July 14 • 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Moana Nursery, 1100 W. Moana Lane
Contact: (775) 825-0600
Cost: Free
Art For Healing
A free month-long exhibit of watercolor art by Sierra Watercolor Society members, during regular hospital hours, with an Artists Reception at Remedee’s Restaurant on July 6th.
July 1–31 • Regular hospital hours
8:00 AM-10:00 PM.
Washoe Medical Center’s Promenade Galler
77 Pringle St.
Contact: (775) 747-4429, kmdyer@mac.com
http://www.sierrawatercolor.com
Cost: Free
Art in the Garden
Celebrate art and the beauty of nature with Art in the Garden. Artists demonstrate and sell their work, with a percentage of sales benefiting Friends of Washoe County Library.
July 9 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
1280 Monroe St.
Contact: (775) 323-6773, shonig@mail.co.washoe.nv.us
Cost: Free
Art Slaves
Artist reception for this exhibit of work by local graphic artists and advertising pros. Live music and performance art.
July 15 • 3:00 PM-11:00 PM
The Green Room, 144 West St.
Contact: (775) 829-7444, becky@murway.com
Cost: Ticketed $5.00
Artists Theodore Waddell and William Bliss
Stremmel Gallery will exhibit New Works by artists Theodore Waddell and William Bliss July 7 through July 30.
July 7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20,21,22, 23,25,26,27,28,29,30
July 7-30, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Stremmel Gallery, 1400 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 786-0558
http://www.stremmelgallery.com
Cost: Free
Artouring Exhibit
An exhibition featuring a selection of artwork by artists participating in the Artouring program.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20, 21,22,23,24,26,27,28, 29,30,31 • Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Closed Mon and national holidays
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
Chair-i-ty Auction
More than 60 local artists adopted vintage oak study chairs—retired from UNR campus lecture rooms—to create unique objects for the auction.
July 10 • 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Contact: (775) 784-6500, ext 265
http://www.library.unr.edu/friends
Cost: Free
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
The world’s largest auction of fine western, sporting and wildlife art.
July 30 • 1:30 PM
Silver Legacy Resort, Grand Ballroom
407 North Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 786-0558
Darius Kuzmickas, Pinhole Camera Photographs, Nevada Museum of Art
http://www.stremmelgallery.com
Cost: Ticketed $50.00
Darius Kuzmickas: Pinhole Camera Photographs
An exhibit of Darius Kuzmickas’s pinhole camera photographs.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28, 29,30,31 • Tues-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM. Closed Mon and holidays.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
Downtown Art Market
Shop original two and three-dimensional art works are on sale each Friday and Saturday during Artown.
July 1,8,9,15,16,22,23,29,30
11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Pioneer Center E.L. Cord Plaza
100 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 329-2787, larry@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery Annual Juried Art Contest and Awards Ceremony
Today’s hottest local artists are on display for the month of July. Over twenty artists anonymously enter their work to be displayed. A winner will be announced at the end of the month. Meet the artists during the Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony.
July 1–31 • 7:00 AM-10:00 PM
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery
17 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 322-8040, dreamersart@aol.com
http://www.dreamerscoffeeandart.com
Cost: Free
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery: Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony
On July 28, Thursday, is Dreamer’s Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony where the public can come and meet the artists and see who won the people’s choice awards. Voting takes place all months long, 7 days a week.
July 28 • 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery
17 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 762-3601, dreamersart@aol.com
http://www.dreamerscoffeeandart.com
Cost: Free
Expressions in Fabric: A Quilters Exhibit
Truckee Meadows Quilter’s Guild fills the downtown library with 100 colorful quilts; a delicious feast for the eyes.
July 1,3,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19,20, 21,22,24,25,26,27,28,29,31 • Mon 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Tues-Thu 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Fri, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Sun, Noon-5:00 PM. Closed Sat and holidays.
Washoe County Library, Downtown Reno
301 S. Center St.
Contact: (775) 827-1202
Cost: Free
First Thursday
Join Nevada Museum of Art and sponsors KTHX and Great Basin Brewing Company for refreshments and live music. Kids Open Art Studio is $2 per child. Free for museum members.
July 7 • 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
Future Artists Competition & Gallery
See the work of talented local artists prominently displayed at Circus Circus. Winning submissions will later be on display at UNR’s Shepherd Gallery.
Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St.
July 1–31 • 24 hours
Contact: (775) 328-9294, vsarich@mrgmail.com
Cost: Free
Grant Artist Exhibition
Reception for 2005 grant recipients. Awards will be presented to artists in visual, performance (dance, theatre, music), and literary arts.
July 8 • 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Sierra Arts Gallery
17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120
Contact: (775) 329-2787, liz@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
hands/ON! Sunday Family Program
Children and adults participate in hands-on activites based on the museum’s exhibitions.
July 31 • 12:00 Noon-4:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Free
Hot Soft Pastels
Adults learn the basics of painting still life and landscapes in soft pastels. Pre-registration is required; cost is $68 and includes all supplies. The workshop begins on July 26 and runs through August 30.
July 26,27,28,29,30 • 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Lake Mansion, 250 Court Street
Contact: (775) 826-6100
Cost: Ticketed $68.00
Jacqueline Kamin Exhibit
J. Kamin exhibits her work in the Gold Room of the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. This is a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness with proceeds going to this important effort. Sponsored by Hermitage Gallery and the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. Reception is July 8 at 5:00 PM.
July 1–31 • 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Eldorado Hotel and Casino
345 N. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215
Cost: Free
Jacqueline Kamin Reception
J. Kamin exhibits her work in the Gold Room of the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. A reception to meet the artist is July 8 from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm. This is a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness with proceeds from sales of a signed poster going to this important effort. This event is sponsored by Hermitage Gallery and the Eldorado Hotel and Casino.
4th Annual Photography on the Lawn, Artown 2004
Photo By Tom Bourke
July 8 • 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Gold Room, Eldorado Hotel and Casino
345 North Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215
Cost: Free
Jed Patten at Metro Gallery
Reno-artist Jed Patten exhibits his work at Metro Gallery.
July 1,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21, 22,25,26,27,28,29 • 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St.
Contact: (775) 329-2787, liz@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Open Artist Studios
Visit three different artist studios. Artist bios and driving directions provided. Attendance limited to 20 participaints.
July 6,9,13,16,20,23,27,30 • 9:00 AM
Meet at the Nevada Museum Of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 826-3655, artouring@gbis.com, artouring.com
Cost: Ticketed $40.00 $25.00
Photography on the Lawn
Reno’s finest photographers gather for a group showing and sale on Ross Manor lawn during Artown River Wine Walk.
July 16 • 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Ross Manor lawn, 118 West St.
Contact: (775) 786-4266, iconstudio@excite.com
Cost: Free
Plein Air Paintings
Hermitage Gallery displays the work of the 6 local Plein Air artisits. These same artists will be providing instruction during the Biggest Little Plein Air Paint- out July 20 through 23.
July 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19, 20,21,22,23,25,26,27,28, 29,30
Mon-Sat, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Closed Sun.
Hermitage Gallery, 9748 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215, donna@ArtSourceReno.com
Cost: Free
Pond and Garden Tour
Visit 40-plus unique private gardens on this two-day, self-guided tour; plus yART Sale. Proceeds from the tour benefit VSA of Nevada. Participants can start and stop wherever they want over the two days. Tickets will go on sale in June at several nurseries, Dickson Realty locations, and the Lake Mansion. Participants can also purchase “day of” at several of these same locations.
July 9,10 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
40-plus private gardens in the Reno area
Reno, Sparks and surrounding areas
Contact: (775) 826-6100, meh@vsan.reno.nv.us
Cost: Ticketed $20.00
Populus
See the show judged by Reno’s artists, and then tell us what you think. Public voting ends at 8:00PM, Friday, 22 July. Winner will be awarded a solo show.
July 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23, 24,26,27, 28,29,30,31
Mon-Fri, 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sun, Noon-4:00 PM
Closed July 11, 18 and 25
Bleulion Art Space, 420 Evans Avenue
Contact: (775) 333-0894, chad@sorgdesign.com
Cost: Donation
Project Bandaloop
Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts river side! celebrate along Reno’s Truckee River corridor with the internationally acclaimed aerial dance troop Project Bandaloop. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts
Contact: (775) 329-ARTS/2787, http://www.sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Reno’s Biggest Little City Plein Air Paint-Out Workshops
Twelve nationally recognized Plein Air painters will share their talent and insights while conducting instructional workshops on the Truckee River. The professional artists will paint along side introduce Plein Air painting and provide a chance to see how these accomplished artists create their work. Attendees will be encouraged to try their hand at painting themselves. This event is sponsored by the Eldorado Hotel Casino, and Hermitage Gallery.
July 22 • 3:00 PM
Meet at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.
Contact: (775) 448-9940
http://www.eldoradoreno.com/events/2005/
Cost: Ticketed $35.00
Reno’s Biggest Little Plein Air Paint-Out
This is your chance to paint along side, watch or chat with any one of 12 nationally recognized Plein Air painters. Meet at The Lake Mansion at 8:00 AM. Artists will select a spot to paint from along the Truckee River in the downtown area. Sponsored by the Eldorado Hotel Casino, and Hermitage Gallery.
July 21 • 8:00 AM
Meet at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.
Contact: (775) 448-9940
http://www.eldoradoreno.com/events/2005/
Cost: Free
Reno’s Biggest Little Plein Air Paint-out - Quick Draw Competition
Ready, Set, Paint! This 2 hour paint-out challenges artists to select a site any where along the Truckee River from McKinley Arts and Culture Center to the Sienna Hotel to create a Plein Air masterpiece within the 2 hour time frame. Contestants must use the canvas provided to them for this competition. The $120 fee includes fees for workshops, competition and auction, 9X12 canvas panel and a frame for your work. Meet at Lake Mansion to register at 9AM, competition is from 10 AM until Noon. This event is sponsored by the Eldorado Hotel Casino, and Hermitage Gallery. Evening reception and awards will be held at the Eldorado Convention Center, $25.
July 23 • 9:00 AM
Meet at Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.
Contact: (775) 448-9940, mikecallahan.com/renopleinair
Cost: Ticketed $120.00
Sierra Arts river side!
One of Artown’s biggest gatherings of arts and culture is planned to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Riverside Artist Lofts and Sierra Arts in downtown Reno. Sierra Arts Riverside! will feature a day-long series of exciting activities and events along Reno’s Truckee River corridor. Take a stroll along the Avenue of Artisan’s, listen to the music of America, and enjoy guided tours of select artists’ residences. Sponsored by Northern Nevada Bank.
July 2 • 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
RiverWalk and Riverside Artists Lofts,
Contact: (775) 329-2787
Cost: Free
St. Mary’s Art Center: Conversations with Artists Series
Linda Nazemian, a Virginia City Highlands fiber artist, discusses her use of mixed-media and hand-felting, and how she expands traditional material boundaries with rhythms and patterns.
July 10 • 2:00PM
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
5555 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 847-9344
http://www.stmarysartcenter.org
Cost: Free
St. Mary’s Art Center: Conversations with Artists Series, Marla Carr
Reno photographer Marla Carr discusses how her love of writing naturally transitioned to creating visual stories with photography.
July 17 • 2:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
5555 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 847-9344
http://www.stmarysartcenter.org
Cost: Free
Studio Tour and Workshop
Visit two artist studios—Maria Partridge, painting and Connie Paulson, fused glass—then return to NMA for lunch in Cafe Musee and a Painting and Drawing workshop with Maria Partridge.
July 1 • 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Nevada Museum of Art’s E.L. Cord Museum School, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, ext 260
Cost: Ticketed $75.00 $60.00
Summer’s Watercolors
Adults learn the basics of watercolor techniques while creating masterpieces. For the beginner or as a refresher course. Pre-registration is required; $85 and includes all supplies. The workshop begins on July 26 and runs through August 30.
July 26,27,28,29,30 • 12:30 PM-2:30 PM
Lake Mansion, 250 Court St.
Contact: (775) 826-6100, marybarker2@juno.com
Cost: Ticketed $85.00
The Artwork of Robert Cinkel
Two beautiful series of large-scale oil paintings by Reno-artist Robert Cinkel depict some of the Museum’s captivating vintage automobiles in their historical settings.
July 1–31 • Open Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. Sun, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection), 10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300
Cost: Free
The Dark Light Show
Dianna Sion-Callender and Stephanie Hogen shall entice you with fresh art inspired by the artists’ perceptions of the hidden beauty and energies driven by the dark and the light that ignite our lives. View gorgeous manifestations created from the enigmatic energies that attract our daily curiosities.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
ICON Fine Art & Photography
506 Humboldt St., Suite 203
Contact: (775) 786-ICON (4266)
http://www.iconstudio@excite.com
Cost: Free
Throat: Installation by Jim Zlokavich and Joe Zuccarini
A collaborative installation combining painting and sculpture, Zlokovich and Zuccarini’s Throat questions the definition of time and its relation to existence through casual references to mythology and religion.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,31
Tues-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thu, 10:00 AM -8:00 PM, Closed Mon and holidays.
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org, http://www.nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
TMCC’s Award-Winning Art Students and Art Faculty
TMCC art students who won top awards at the local Addy Awards and the April Student Art Exhibition, along with their full-time art faculty, display their work.
Main Art Gallery, TMCC Main Campus
7000 Dandini Blvd.
July 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19, 20,21,22,23,25,26,27,28, 29,30 • Mon-Sat,
8:00 AM-10:00 PM, Closed Sun and holidays.
Contact: (775) 674-7698, NPreece@tmcc.edu
Cost: Free
Treasures in Your Attic?
Appraisers from Bonhams and Butterfields, Holabird Associates and others are available to assess your art and antiques. All proceeds benefit VSA Arts of Nevada.
July 16 • 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
100 North Sierra Street Antiques
100 North Sierra St.
Contact: (775) 826-6100, meh@vsan.reno.nv.us
Cost: Donation
Truckee River Sculpture Park
Nevada petroglyphs and pictographs are transformed into metal sculpture in the Truckee River Kayak Park.
July 1–31 • 24 hours
Truckee River Kayak Park along First Street
Contact: (775) 771-9460
http://www.aies.net/~thepage/index.htm
Cost: Free
Van Gogh’s Table
Collaboration with Nothing To It and Artouring offers a discussion of the visionary’s world with Toni Lowden, a painting demo by artist Jim Zlokovich, and a cooking demo.
July 20 • 6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Nothing To It, 220 Crummer Ln.
Contact: (775) 826-2628
Cost: Ticketed $75.00
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: En Plein Aire
Art, music, and free En Plein Aire at the Open Door Gallery. Bring your own supplies. Judging by the public at 4:00PM. $200 gift certificate prize.
July 9 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 W. Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Gourd Art and Unique Painting Techniques
Margaret Price McGarry demonstrates how to decorate gourds large and small with paint, carvings, woodburning, and natural art. Reservations encouraged.
July 30 • 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Introduction to Unique Drawing Surfaces
Ann O’Lear demonstrates how to create unique drawing and painting surfaces, with textures, depth, and intensity not found on normal canvas or matt board. Reservations required.
July 16 • 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
patcampbellassoc@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
Cost: Donation
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Jewelry Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features jewelry demonstrations with some participation by the public. Music and art by Wildflower Village and other local artists.
July 16 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Photography Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features photography demonstrations—from gelatin silver prints to digital—and an overview with one of the best photographers in Reno.
July 23 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
\wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Pottery Demonstrations
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features pottery demonstrations with some participation by the public. Music and art by Wildflower Village and other local artists.
July 2 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth St.
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
Wildflower’s Saturday Outdoor Festivals: Unique Painting Techniques
This Saturday Outdoor Festival features painting demonstrations, the preparation of unique surfaces, and special techniques.
July 30 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wildflower Village Galleries & Common Areas
4275-4395 West Fourth Street
Contact: (775) 827-5250
wildflowervillage@sbcglobal.net
http://www.wildflowervillage.com
Cost: Free
yART Sale
Shop creations by local artists in a Southwest Reno garden.
July 9,10 • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM • Mt. Rose St.
Contact: (775) 826-6100
http//www.nv.vsarts.org
Cost: Free
Youth ArtWorks Mural
Youth ArtWorks employs teen artists at worksites along Wells Avenue. Watch a mural take shape as apprentices paint under the guidance of a professional muralist.
July 1,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22, 25,26,27,28,29 • 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Wells Avenue Business District, Wells Ave.
Contact: (775) 284-1077
Cost: Free
Ongoing events
2005 Nevada Triennial
NMA examines artists, visual trends and artwork created in Nevada over the past decade.
July 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,15,16,19,20, 21,22, 23,26,27,28,29,30 • Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Closed Mon and holidays
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty Street
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
Frozen Amaryllis by Dianna Sion-Callendar © 2005The Dark Light Show at Icon Fine Art and Photography
Art For Healing
A free month-long exhibit of watercolor art by Sierra Watercolor Society members, during regular hospital hours, with an Artists Reception at Remedee’s Restaurant on July 6th.
July 1–31
Regular hospital hours, 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Washoe Medical Center’s Promenade Gallery, 77 Pringle St.
Contact: (775) 747-4429
http://www.sierrawatercolor.com
Cost: Free
Artists Theodore Waddell and William Bliss
Stremmel Gallery will exhibit New Works by artists Theodore Waddell and William Bliss July 7 through July 30.
July 7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20,21, 22,23, 25,26,27,28,29,30
July 7-30, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Stremmel Gallery
1400 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 786-0558
http://www.stremmelgallery.com
Cost: Free
Artouring Exhibit
An exhibition featuring a selection of artwork by artists participating in the Artouring program.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29, 30,31
Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Closed Mon and national holidays.
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
Concerts in the Park
Presented by Reno Municipal Band.
July 1,4,5,6,8,11,12,13,15,18,19,20,22,25, 26,27,29
Every Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri at Noon
Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue
Contact: (775) 334-2417, cardenas@ci.reno.nv.us
Cost: Free
Darius Kuzmickas: Pinhole Camera Photographs
An exhibit of Darius Kuzmickas’s pinhole camera photographs.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15, 16,17,19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28, 29, 30,31 • Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thu, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM
Closed Mon and national holidays.
Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333
art@nevadaart.org, http://www.nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
DeSotos, Dames & Dudes: Divorce Reno-Style
Take a look back at a unique time in Nevada’s history: the days when the unhappily married came to take the Reno cure.
July 1–31 • Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. Sun, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300, info@automuseum.org
Cost: Free
Docent-Guided Tours: National Automobile Museum
For a different spin on history, National Automobile Museum docents offer free tours (after admission) through more than 200 vehicles.
July 1–31 • Mon-Sat, 10:30 AM-1:30 PM. Sun, 12:30 PM
National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
Contact: (775) 333-9300
Cost: Ticketed $8.00
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery Annual Juried Art Contest and Awards Ceremony
Today’s hottest local artists are on display for the month of July. Over twenty artists anonymously enter their work to be displayed. A winner will be announced at the end of the month. Meet the artists during the Artists’ Reception and Awards Ceremony.
July 1–31 • 7:00 AM-10:00 PM
Dreamer’s Coffee House and Art Gallery
17 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 322-8040, dreamersart@aol.com
http://www.dreamerscoffeeandart.com
Cost: Free
Expressions in Fabric: A Quilters Exhibit
Truckee Meadows Quilter’s Guild fills the downtown library with 100 colorful quilts; a delicious feast for the eyes.
July 1,3,5,6,7,8,10,11,12,13,14,15,17,18,19, 20,21,22,24,25,26,27,28, 29,31 Mon, 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Tues-Thu, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Fri, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.
Sun, Noon-5:00 PM
Closed Sat and holidays.
Washoe County Library, Downtown Reno
301 S. Center St.
Contact: (775) 827-1202
Cost: Free
Future Artists Competition & Gallery
See the work of talented local artists prominently displayed at Circus Circus. Winning submissions will later be on display at UNR’s Shepherd Gallery.
July 1–31 • 24 hours
Circus Circus, 500 N. Sierra St.
Contact: (775) 328-9294
Cost: Free
East Village Opera Company, an 11-piece rock band,plays July 31 at Wingfield Park.
Jacqueline Kamin Exhibit
J. Kamin exhibits her work in the Gold Room of the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. This is a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness with proceeds going to this important effort. Sponsored by Hermitage Gallery and the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. Reception is July 8 at 5:00 PM.
July 1–31 • 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Eldorado Hotel and Casino
345 N. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215
Cost: Free
Jacqueline Kamin Reception
J. Kamin exhibits her work in the Gold Room of the Eldorado Hotel and Casino. A reception to meet the artist is July 8 from 5:00 pm to 7:00pm. This is a fund raiser for Breast Cancer Awareness with proceeds from sales of a signed poster going to this important effort. This event is sponsored by Hermitage Gallery and the Eldorado Hotel and Casino.
July 8 • 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Gold Room, Eldorado Hotel and Casino
345 North Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215, caranoc@eldoradoreno.com
Cost: Free
Jed Patten at Metro Gallery
Reno-artist Jed Patten exhibits his work at Metro Gallery.
July 1,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21,22, 25,26,27,28,29 • 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St.
Contact: (775) 329-2787, liz@sierra-arts.org
Cost: Free
Plein Air Paintings
Hermitage Gallery displays the work of the 6 local Plein Air artisits. These same artists will be providing instruction during the Biggest Little Plein Air Paint- out July 20 through 23.
July 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20, 21,22,23,25,26,27,28,29,30
Mon-Sat, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. Closed Sun
Hermitage Gallery, 9748 S. Virginia St.
Contact: (775) 852-2215
Cost: Free
Populus
See the show judged by Reno’s artists, and then tell us what you think. Public voting ends at 8:00PM, Friday, 22 July. Winner will be awarded a solo show.
July 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17, 19,20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28, 29,30,31 • Mon-Fri, 4:00 PM-10:00 PM. Sun, Noon-4:00 PM
Bleulion Art Space, 420 Evans Avenue
Closed July 11, 18 and 25.
Contact: (775) 333-0894, chad@sorgdesign.com
Cost: Donation
Smokey Joe’s Cafe
Audiences will dance in the aisles when the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, Grammy Award-winning musical, Smokey Joe’s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, hits the stage!
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23,24,26,27,28,29, 30,31
7:00 PM. Tues-Sun.
Eldorado Hotel Casino Showroom
345 N. Virgina St.
Contact: 1-800-648-5966 or (775) 786-5700
entertainment@eldoradoreno.com
Cost: Ticketed $30.95
The Artwork of Robert Cinkel
Two beautiful series of large-scale oil paintings by Reno-artist Robert Cinkel depict some of the Museum’s captivating vintage automobiles in their historical settings.
National Automobile Museum
(The Harrah Collection)
10 S. Lake St.
July 1–31 • Open Mon-Sat, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Sun, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Contact: (775) 333-9300
Cost: Free
The Dark Light Show
Dianna Sion-Callender and Stephanie Hogen shall entice you with fresh art inspired by the artists’ perceptions of the hidden beauty and energies driven by the dark and the light that ignite our lives. View gorgeous manifestations created from the enigmatic energies that attract our daily curiosities.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, 18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25, 26, 27,28,29,30,31
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
ICON Fine Art & Photography
506 Humboldt St., Suite 203
Contact: (775) 786-ICON (4266), http://www.iconstudio@excite.com
Cost: Free
Throat: Installation by Jim Zlokavich and Joe Zuccarini
A collaborative installation combining painting and sculpture, Zlokovich and Zuccarini’s Throat questions the definition of time and its relation to existence through casual references to mythology and religion.
July 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17,19, 20,21,22,23,24,26,27, 28,29,30,31 • Tues-Sun, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thu, 10:00 AM -8:00 PM
Closed Mon and holidays.
Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St.
Contact: (775) 329-3333, art@nevadaart.org
Cost: Ticketed $10.00 $8.00 $1.00
TMCC’s Award-Winning Art Students and Art Faculty
TMCC art students who won top awards at the local Addy Awards and the April Student Art Exhibition, along with their full-time art faculty, display their work.
July 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16,18,19,20, 21,22,23,25,26,27, 28,29,30 • Mon-Sat, 8:00 AM-10:00 PM. Closed Sun and holidays.
Main Art Gallery, TMCC Main Campus
7000 Dandini Blvd.
Contact: (775) 674-7698
Cost: Free
Truckee River Sculpture Park
Nevada petroglyphs and pictographs are transformed into metal sculpture in the Truckee River Kayak Park.
July 1–31 • 24 hours
Truckee River Kayak Park along First Street
Contact: (775) 771-9460, vic_chevillon@yahoo.com
http://www.aies.net/~thepage/index.htm
Cost: Free
Youth ArtWorks Mural
Youth ArtWorks employs teen artists at worksites along Wells Avenue. Watch a mural take shape as apprentices paint under the guidance of a professional muralist.
July 1,5,6,7,8,11,12,13,14,15,18,19,20,21, 22,25,26,27,28,29 • :00 AM-12:00 Noon
Wells Avenue Business District
Wells Avenue
Contact: (775) 284-1077
Cost: Free
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