Reno Arts News

The Reno Fashion Show
2024-07-25 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Eldorado Convention Center, 345 N. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Begins: 8:00 PM
Location: Convention Center inside Eldorado Casino
Tickets:
$25 online at renofashionshow.com
$30 at the door
ALL AGES WELCOME
Get ready to witness the most glamorous fashion extravaganza of the year during Artown! Join us at the Eldorado Casino Convention Center on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM for a night filled with style, creativity, and jaw-dropping designs.
Experience the latest trends from local designers as they showcase their stunning collections on the runway. From elegant evening gowns to cutting-edge streetwear, this event promises to be a visual feast for fashion enthusiasts.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to see the creativity and talent of our local designers. Secure your tickets now and be a part of The Reno Fashion Show 2024!
Featured Designers:
Gultopia Fashion House
Mind Honey
Amarirey Productions
Ari’s Costumes
F by A X Blue Champagne Wedding Co.
Raymond Victor Designs
Juan Raymundo
Human Gene Clothing
Ylellan Designs
JaDa Loft Boutique
Jordo
Richard Hallmarq (Project Runway)

Brüka Theatre’s 14th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive THE MYSTERY OF THE MYSTERIOUS PLAY
2024-07-15 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Brüka Theatre’s 14th Annual YOUTH Performing Arts Workshop Summer Intensive
THE MYSTERY OF THE MYSTERIOUS PLAY
Two Weeks In July: July 15 – 27, 2024 For Ages 11 – 17
Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/brükas-14th-annual-youth-performing-arts-s-tickets-166078
An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Presentation
RENO, NV. Join us for a truly experimental and inspiring dramatic experience in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and creative theatre environment. This year’s camp is all about creating a mystery play full of silly capers, plot twists and kooky characters. Participants are led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop.
This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 27, 2024. Open to 22 participants. Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $300. $350 after July 1, 2024.
Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July: July 15 – 19 & July 22 – 27, 2024
GENERAL HOURS: 10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.
LUNCH: 11:45 am to 12:30 pm. Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.
Preview Performance – Friday, July 26, 2024 @ 1:00 AM
Public Performance – Saturday, July 27, 2024 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19
(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)
4 Partial Scholarships Available: ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.
Additional Opportunities – We will figure that out as we go.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE:ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre enjoys its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno. The theme for the 2023/2024 season is “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” An artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a constituent company of TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 200 shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org. This project is supported in part by: The Nevada Arts Council & The NEA.
Workshop Artists
Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer. Improvisation. Acting. Creation.
Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre. Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka. Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life. Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for over 25 years as well as being Madame Curry and creating The Carson City Ghost Walk. She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career. Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.
Alexander Biber – Movement. Choreography. Acting. Coach
Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced, taught and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet. Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies. Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.
Holly Natwora – Acting. Coach.
Operations Director – Brüka Theatre. Holly Natwora received her MFA from Columbia University and has acted in more than 70 plays, most notably at La MaMa E.T.C., SoHo Rep., The Neighborhood Playhouse and two summers at Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival. Television and film credits include Law and Order and Law and Order: Criminal Intent. After moving to Reno in 2005, Holly has performed or directed at Brüka Theatre, Reno Little Theater, Good Luck Macbeth and TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada. Holly teaches theater at Truckee Meadows Community College and Shakespeare for Social Justice at High Desert State Prison.
David Simpson – Technical/Facility Director
David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer’s Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90’s he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.
We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting. Students will need to have access to a working computer.
Link to apply for Internship: https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6
Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form
ONLINE FORM: https://forms.gle/gLLboSrcfpJ5rpG6A

Human Kindness - Graphite Illustrations
2024-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Coffeebar, 682 Mt Rose St, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Artist reception at the Coffeebar on Mt. Rose Street, Reno.
My original graphite illustrations and prints will adorn the walls of Coffeebar on Mt. Rose St. all July-August. Experience my originals and specially crafted pieces, enhancing the ambience for this wonderful space. Join us for the Opening Reception on July 13, 4-6 pm. Let’s celebrate art together, or simply enjoy an exceptional cup of coffee or glass of wine, and great conversation.
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Human Kindness
As a pencil illustrator captivated by the enigmatic allure of the human face, I embark on a journey of introspection and exploration with each stroke of my pencil. Faces, to me, are not merely physical manifestations but profound vessels of emotion, stories, and identity. I seek to convey these depths of human expression, unraveling the intricacies of joy, sorrow, resilience, and vulnerability with each etch upon every plane and strive to create moments of stillness, awareness, and contemplation through my portraits.
My artistic process is one of reverence, gratitude, patience, perseverance, and courage as I observe and interpret the subtle nuances of expression that define each individual. In a world fraught with uncertainty and division, I hope my art has a transformative ability to transcend barriers, foster empathy, spark conversations, provoke introspection, and ignite a deeper sense of shared humanity and human kindness.

Bill Russell - The Playwright & Lyricist of Side Show
2024-07-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
A Brüka Theatre Salon Gathering
With The Artist Behind The Side Show Curtain
Bill Russell – The Playwright & Lyricist of Side Show
In Connection With Brüka Theatre’s Production Of Side Show The Musical
Saturday, July 13, 2024
11 AM – 1 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
$25 General Admission
*Limited Seating* Advance Reservations Suggested
Location: Brüka Theatre Main Stage – 99 N. Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
SIDE SHOW & ADDITIONAL EVENTS ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Meet the Man behind the curtain – Playwright Bill Russell as he talks about the history of Side Show, his inspirations and other works including Pageant and elegies for angels, punks and raging queens, Unexpected Joy and Lucky Duck and how he has made a professional career in the theatre. A question and answer “conversation” will follow Bill’s talk. Brüka’s 31st season concludes with the 2014 revival of SIDE SHOW – The Musical with book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger. Russell received a 1998 Tony nomination for Side Show for Best Book and shared a nomination with composer Henry Krieger for Best Score. The show was nominated as Best Musical. Side Show takes audiences back to the 1930’s, following the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, on their heartwarming search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame. This is the updated book and score from the 2014 Broadway revival.
There will also be a Bill Russell “Meet & Greet” Wine Reception
The Playwright & Lyricist of Side Show
Friday, July 12, 2024 from 6 PM – 7 PM
Tickets are $10 per person for the meet and greet.
Location: Bruka Studio 44, 44 W. First Street, Reno, NV 89501
Please Note: Tickets to Side Show are an additional fee.
Side Show The Musical plays at Brüka Theatre from June 21 – July 20, 2024
AUDIENCE VIEWING RECOMMENDATION: Ages 10 and up due to adult themes.
SHOW TIMES: Saturday, July 13, 2024. 11 AM to 1 PM. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
PRICES: $25 for Salon Conversation. $10 for Bill Russell “Meet & Greet” Wine Reception. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting. There is NO late seating for the Salon Conversation.
RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursdays through Saturdays. From 3-6 PM and Wednesdays by appointment.
PARKING: Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM on weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate 5-hour parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. Fee is $1 for the first 5 hours and $3 for every additional hour.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre enjoys its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno. The theme for the 2023/2024 season is “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” An artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a constituent company of TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 200 shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.
BILL RUSSELL – PLAYWRIGHT
Bill Russell is an American librettist and lyricist. Among his stage musicals are e8, Pageant and Side Show. Russell received a 1998 Tony nomination for Side Show for Best Book and shared a nomination with composer Henry Krieger for Best Score. The show was nominated as Best Musical. Russell was born in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1949 and raised in Spearfish, South Dakota. His grandparents were cattle ranchers. He attended Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa for two years with a major in theater before transferring to the University of Kansas. Russell’s first musical to be professionally produced was Fourtune, which ran Off-Broadway at the Actors’ Playhouse from April 27, 1980 to November 23, 1980. He wrote the book and lyrics for the musical Pageant with Frank Kelly, which has an all-male cast that plays beauty queens. Pageant played off Broadway and on world stages and was also presented at Brüka Theatre under the direction of Mary Bennett in 2009. https://billrussell.net/biography/

"We are Our Words"
2024-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
A Presentation and Hands-on learning working with the tools of Lettering and Calligraphy
A FREE Presentation of Quotes by several of history’s Women truth seekers, from different cultures and eras. Their words and actions defined their life trials, viewpoints, and existence. They have helped guide other Women to achieve greatness themselves.
Attendees to the event will be encouraged to try their hand in lettering working with the Artist’s tools and to be eligible to win a free Calligraphy lesson for themselves and 4 of their friends.
Presented by Artist/Calligrapher Carol Foldvary-Anderson. This project is funded in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON - THE SHOW MUST GO ON SIDE SHOW The Musical
2024-06-21 00:00 - 2024-07-20 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
SIDE SHOW The Musical
2014 Broadway Revival
The Search For Love & Acceptance Amidst The Spectacle Of Fame
Book and Lyrics by Bill Russell Music by Henry Krieger
Directed by John Paul Rivard Music Direction by JoAnne Neish
June 21, 22, 26(A), 27, 28, 29
July 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2024
Matinees: June 30 & July 7*
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $31 General Tickets $35 All Tickets $40 at the Door
A = Artist Night $22 All Tickets
SIDE SHOW ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. Brüka’s 31st season concludes with the Tony Award Nominated 2014 revival of SIDE SHOW – The Musical with book and lyrics by Bill Russell and music by Henry Krieger. Side Show takes audiences back to the 1930’s, following the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, on their heartwarming search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame. This is the updated book and score from the 2014 Broadway revival. The multi talented John Paul Rivard directs a diverse and talented cast, many original players from Side Show at Brüka, sidelined by COVID in 2020, still featuring the original actresses in the lead roles: Alexandria Pauletto and Sophie Moeller. Side Show plays June 21 – July 20, 2024. The author, Bill Russell will visit on July 12th & 13th with a special “Meet & Greet” Pre-Show Wine Reception on Friday, July 12 from 6 PM -7 PM at Brüka Studio 44, and a Salon Conversation on Saturday, July 13th from 11 AM – 1 PM at Brüka Theatre. Tickets are available at http://www.bruka.org.
AUDIENCE VIEWING RECOMMENDATION: Ages 10 and up due to adult themes.
SHOW TIMES: All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. The Sunday matinee on July 7 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience.
PRICES: General admission: $35. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $31. All tickets are $40 at the door. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting. There is NO late seating. Run time: Two hours.
RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursdays through Saturdays. From 3-6 PM and Wednesdays by appointment.
PARKING: Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM on weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate 5-hour parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. Fee is $1 for the first 5 hours and $3 for every additional hour.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre enjoys its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno. The theme for the 2023/2024 season is “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” An artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a constituent company of TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 200 shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.
BILL RUSSELL – PLAYWRIGHT
Bill Russell is an American librettist and lyricist. Among his stage musicals are elegies for angels, punks and raging queens, Pageant and Side Show. Russell received a 1998 Tony nomination for Side Show for Best Book and shared a nomination with composer Henry Krieger for Best Score. The show was nominated as Best Musical. Russell was born in Deadwood, South Dakota in 1949 and raised in Spearfish, South Dakota. His grandparents were cattle ranchers. He attended Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa for two years with a major in theater before transferring to the University of Kansas. Russell’s first professional musical to be produced was Fourtune, which ran Off-Broadway at the Actors’ Playhouse from April 27, 1980 to November 23, 1980. He wrote the book and lyrics for the musical Pageant with Frank Kelly, which has an all-male cast that plays beauty queens. Pageant played off Broadway and on world stages and was also presented at Brüka Theatre under the direction of Mary Bennett in 2009. https://billrussell.net/biography/
JOHN PAUL RIVARD – DIRECTOR
Has been performing in the art form of Musical Theater for 26 years in California, Hawaii and Nevada. He Graduated at Solano College Theater – Actors Training Program under the mentorship of Carla Spindt, George Maguire, Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin, Sheri Stockdale, Staci Arriaga, Lisa Clark, and Julian Lopez-Morillas. When John isn’t performing you may find him Directing, Choreographing, Costume and Wig designing. Recent productions as Director/Choreographer A Chorus Line – Wild Horse Stage Co., Nunsense, Nunsense 2- Sparks United Methodist Church, White Christmas, Frog & Toad, 9 to 5 – Truckee Community Theater, Chicago, Once On This Island, Into The Woods – Inner Rhythms. Recent Wig Design Kinky Boots & George McBride – Brϋka Theater, Baskerville – RLT, Newsies & Holiday Inn – WNMTC, Addams Family, Annie, & Legally Blonde – SSPA. Honored with the Sacramento Regional ELLY Award- Best Supporting Male in a Musical – Frog & Toad. Best Lead Performer- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Fright Fest. Fairfield Daily Republic ARTY Award- Best Supporting Male in a Musical – Smokey Joe’s Cafe. Best Supporting Male in a Musical – Batboy the Musical.

"We are Our Words"
2024-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Spanish Springs Library, 7100A Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV, 89436, United States

Sagebrush to Sandstone: Mindful Birding and Writing From the Senses
2024-06-08 08:30 - 10:00 | Tahoe Meadows, Mt Rose Highway, New Washoe City, NV, 89704, United States
Join us for a morning of bird watching and writing from the senses at Tahoe Meadows! Biologist Ned Bohman from Great Basin Bird Observatory and author June Sylvester Saraceno will guide our participants in honing their observational skills and identifying local birds. This is a great location to see Williamson’s Sapsucker, Pine Grosbeak, Lincoln’s Sparrow, and many more high elevation species.
Notepads and writing utensils will be supplied for all participants. We will have limited pairs of binoculars available; we encourage participants to bring their own binoculars for this event.

A Celebration of Quilts with Truckee Meadows Quilters at Metro Gallery
2024-06-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting “A Celebration of Quilts” a group exhibition by Truckee Meadows Quilters. The show runs from May 28 – July 19, 2024, showcasing a wide range of quilt genres.
May 28 – July 19, 2024 Reception, Thursday, June 6, from 5 – 7 p.m.
Appreciate quilted art as you encounter techniques such as hand quilting, vintage-fabrics and patterns, traditional designs, modern creations, classic Hawaiian techniques, appliques, and more. The expanse of styles on display reflects the diversity of the Truckee Meadows Quilters members. Diverse though they may be, they have much in common; their generosity and their joy at sharing their love of quilting with others.
Truckee Meadows Quilters encourages and promotes quilt making and related arts through education opportunities, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and classes. The group also sponsors and supports charitable quilting activities and promotes the appreciation and knowledge of quilts. Truckee Meadows Quilters warmly welcomes new members any time of the year.
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno. Metro Gallery is open to the public and free of charge. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Metro Gallery
City Hall – 1st Floor
1 E. First Street, Reno, NV
The gallery is accessible through City Hall’s ground floor entrance on Virginia Street. Parking is available in the City Hall parking garage (NW corner of First St. & Center St.). Parking Validation can be found inside City Hall. For more information, please contact City of Reno Arts & Culture at 775.334.6264.

Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition
2024-05-22 00:00 - 2024-06-15 23:59 | Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Calling all filmmakers and sci-fi enthusiasts! Prepare to blast off into a world of imagination and creativity with our Moon Rocks Sci-Fi Short Film Competition! Beginning on Wednesday, May 22nd, and running until Wednesday, June 5th, filmmakers will have two weeks to create a short sci-fi film that will amaze and inspire. The Screening and Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 15th, at Brewery Arts Center, where we will celebrate the best and brightest in sci-fi storytelling. Registration is $25 per team, and each team will receive two complimentary tickets to the screening. Additional tickets can be purchased for $20. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your talent and join us for an out-of-this-world experience! Register now to secure your spot in the competition, but remember, registration ends 15 minutes before the competition begins. May the creative force be with you!
Important Dates:
Competition Begins: Wednesday, May 22nd at Noon
Films Due: Wednesday, June 5th at Noon
Screening: Saturday, June 15th @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM

FREE EVENT: Harp Studio Recital
2024-05-11 15:00 | UFA 144, University Foundation Arts Building, 1664 North Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Harp students of Marina Roznitovsky Oster perform solos and ensemble pieces.
Free parking at the Whalen Parking Garage.

Jazz Lab 1&2
2024-05-07 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Jazz Lab I and II performance featuring our large jazz ensembles.
Free parking at the Whalen Parking Garage

Reno Modern Brass Album Release Performance
2024-05-05 15:00 | Craft Wine and Beer, 22 Martin St, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Come celebrate with us as we perform a few pieces from our recently-released album, plus a few other fan favorites and surprises. Family-friendly, free.
Performing works by Larry Engstrom, Zack Teran, Timothy Gay, Tristan Selzler, Gary Mayne, Jef Derderian, and more!
RMB is a 6-piece ensemble consisting of 5 brass musicians and one world-class drummer/percussionist: Jef Derderian, Tony Cataldo, Kevin Miescke, Paul MF Fleming, Gary Mayne, and Tyler Cravines.

Harp Plus
2024-05-03 00:00 - 23:59 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
This is an annual concert celebrating the harp! Featuring harp showpieces and chamber music involving harps and other instruments. Prouduced and performed by UNR harp instructor Ma-rina Roznitovsky Oster with guest artist. A one of a kind event that culminates with a large harp ensemble performance! All ages are welcome.
Parking Information: Free parking in Brian Whalen Parking Complex

“Senior Art Show 2024”
2024-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
April 22 – June 7, 2024
Gallery East & West in the McKinley Arts & Culture Center is proud to host the “Senior Artists Exhibit & Show,” organized by the City of Reno Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The exhibition will run from April 22 to June 7, 2024 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, Gallery East and West. The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
In honor of Older Americans Month this May, the exhibit celebrates seniors’ creativity. This is the second annual senior artist exhibit that showcases work by Reno residents aged 60 or older. The show includes a variety of mediums including painting, photography, macramé, needlepoint, crochet, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, glass art, and more.
The McKinley Gallery is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno and open to the public, free of charge, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To learn more, please visit: McKinley Gallery East and West | City of Reno Metro Gallery

Sci-On Science + Fiction Film Festival
2024-05-01 00:00 - 2024-05-04 23:59 | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Based at the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, our festival seeks to recognize, reward and showcase outstanding science and science-fiction films and filmmakers. Viewers can enjoy submissions from around the world and vote for their favorites in the Science and Space Film, Animation, and Live-Action Sci-Fi shorts categories.

(FREE EVENT) Studio Recital of Katherine Parker and Brittney May
2024-04-30 19:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
An evening of art songs, musical theatre, pop/rock, and operatic arias from the applied voice studios of Professors Katherine Parker and Brittney May.
Free parking in the Whalen Garage

KEN LUDWIG’S MOON OVER BUFFALO
2024-04-26 19:30 - 2024-05-19 19:30 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
KEN LUDWIG’S MOON OVER BUFFALO
A Madcap and Farcical Love Letter to the Stage
Directed by Stacy Johnson
April 26, 27 May 1, 2, 3, 4, 8(A), 9, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2024
Matinees: April 28 & May 5, 19*
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
MOON OVER BUFFALO ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. Stacy Johnson returns to Brüka as the director of Moon Over Buffalo, a 1995 comic play by the renowned Ken Ludwig. Set in Buffalo, New York in 1953, this madcap comedy in the tradition of Lend Me a Tenor, centers on George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950s on the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue. When they receive word that they might have one last shot at stardom, everything that could go wrong does go wrong in this fast-paced, retro farce. Come for the glamour, stay for the hilarity. This play will have you enjoying every moment from start to finish.
SHOW TIMES: All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. The matinee on May 19th is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open one half an hour before curtain time.
There is NO late seating. Run time: Two hours.
PRICES: General admission: $30. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $26. All tickets are $35 at the door. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting.
RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursdays through Saturdays. From 3-6 PM and Wednesdays by appointment.
PARKING: Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM on weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate 5-hour parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. Fee is $1 for the first 5 hours and $3 for every additional hour.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE: Brüka Theatre enjoys its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno. The theme for the 2023/2024 season is “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” An artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists, and acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors. Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a constituent company of TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced over 200 shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.
KEN LUDWIG – PLAYWRIGHT
Ken Ludwig may be the most performed playwright of his generation. He has had six productions on Broadway and eight on London’s West End. His 34 plays and musicals are staged throughout the United States and around the world every night of the year. They have been produced in over 20 languages in more than 30 countries, and many have become standards of the American repertoire. He has won many prestigious awards and was nominated for an Emmy Award for writing the Kennedy Center Honors. His other plays include Moon Over Buffalo; Leading Ladies; Baskerville; Sherwood; Twentieth Century; Dear Jack, Dear Louise; A Fox on the Fairway; A Comedy of Tenors; The Game’s Afoot; Shakespeare in Hollywood; and Moriarty. His book How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, published by Penguin Random House, has been a bestseller and is out this year in a new, expanded edition. His essays on theatre are published in the Yale Review, and he gives the Annual Ken Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival. For more information, see his website at http://www.kenludwig.com.
STACY JOHNSON – DIRECTOR
Stacy has been working in the industry for about 20 years in various capacities as an Actor, Director, Producer, and crew. She has appeared at Brüka Theatre in The Medea Project, How I Learned To Drive, Stage Beauty, Gruesome Playground Injuries, The Beauty Queen of Leenane and has toured with Brüka Theatre For Children. At Brüka Stacy has directed: Wonders Of
The World, The Shape Of Things and The Untamed. Stacy was a participant in the New York Fringe Festival as well as the Prague International Fringe Festival. Stacy has been working as the program director and teaching artist with Marin Shakespeare Company and their Shakespeare for Social Justice at High Desert State Prison for the past 6 years. Stacy was a professional improviser and comedian as well for the past 10 years working traditional shows as well as corporate workshops for team building and bonding through improv play. Stacy attended programming for theater arts at TMCC and the University of Nevada Reno.

When We Were Young – Spring Choral Area Concert
2024-04-23 00:00 - 23:59 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Spring Choral Area Concert featuring the University of Nevada, Reno School of Music Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale, and guest choirs from McQueen High School.
Free parking at the Whalen Parking Garage

A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History, Documentary Film Screening and Conversation
2024-04-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Nevada Historical Society, 1650 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Join the Nevada Historical Society and Nevada Humanities for a screening of the award-winning documentary A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History. This film is produced by Nevada Humanities and directed by Tsanavi Spoonhunter, and tells the story of Black Springs—a small, historically African American neighborhood six miles north of downtown Reno, Nevada—and the ability of its residents to establish an enduring sense of community in the face of widespread racial discrimination and economic hardship.
The 27-minute film will screen at 1:00 pm, followed by a conversation and Q+A with Helen Townsell, historian Demetrice Dalton, historian Alicia Barber, and director Tsanavi Spoonhunter. Seating is limited and first come, first served. Free parking is available.
Support for this program comes from Nevada Humanities, Nevada Historical Society, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, and the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission.

Nevada Wind Ensemble & Choir 150th Celebration
2024-04-19 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The evening will feature choral and wind ensemble works which celebrate the University of Neva-da, Reno, culminating in the premiere of a new work in its honor: And the Cities Rise Like Dreams by Steve Danyew. Rochester, New York based Danyew is an internationally recognized composer whose music has been hailed as “startlingly beautiful… undeniably well-crafted and communica-tive” by the Miami Herald, and has been praised as possessing “sensitivity, skill and tremendous sophistication” by the Kansas City Independent. Join us as we Celebrate 150 years!
Free parking at the Whalen Parking Garage

Jazz Lab 2
2024-04-18 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Jazz Lab II performance featuring our large jazz ensemble.
Free parking in the Whalen Garage

Nevada Concert Winds Cycle III
2024-04-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Nevada Concert Winds perform a diverse repertoire of works for wind ensembles large and small.
Free parking in the Whalen Garage

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2024-04-16 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
UNR Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Ensemble
Free parking in the Whalen Garage

"Abstruse Reflection" An Exhibition of Artwork by Dana Nöllsch
2024-04-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Pitch Black Printing Co., 700 E. 4th St #A., Reno, NV, United States
Our upcoming solo artist show will be Dana Nöllsch! So let’s take a peek into the vibrant world of Dana, a creative force with roots in Reno, Nevada, whose work exudes a distinct “Reno Tint.”
Dana’s artistic journey is a fusion of photography and digital painting, crafting images that delve deep into emotions and perceptions. Influenced by a diverse array of artists ranging from Annie Leibovitz to Jackson Pollock, Dana finds inspiration in the tranquility of meditation, tapping into the boundless reservoir of creativity within.
For Dana, art isn’t just a passion; it’s a way of life, permeating every corner of existence. From professional endeavors like creating marketing materials to personal explorations in collections, Dana’s work resonates with audiences, sparking feelings and conversations.
Success, for Dana, isn’t a fixed destination but a fluid evolution. As styles shift and evolve, Dana finds solace in embracing the unknown with open arms. And while the professional art industry may pose challenges, Dana tackles them head-on, eager to learn and grow with each step.
Critics and collectors alike have been intrigued by Dana’s work, with Mark Gammon expressing admiration for the dynamic impact, even if the meaning remains enigmatic.
In Dana’s world, art isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a conduit for expression, a catalyst for introspection, and a beacon of hope in an ever-changing world. So, whether you’re a seasoned collector or a casual admirer, immerse yourself in Dana’s creations and let them stir your soul. After all, art is what you make of it, and Dana’s work is ripe for interpretation.
The opening reception is on Saturday, April 13th at 6 pm.
This show will hang in the gallery until May 15th.

Sweeney Todd: The Demo Barber of Fleet Street
2024-04-11 19:30 - 2024-04-13 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
A musical thriller
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Hugh Wheeler
The Tony-award winning dark and bloody witty tale of love, murder, and revenge comes to Night-ingale Stage this spring. In collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Orchestra and Nevada Lyric Theatre (formerly Nevada Chamber Opera.)
This production includes adult themes and images of violence. It is not appropriate for all audienc-es. A simulated gunshot and fog machine are used in this production.
$50 Donor tickets: Purchase before March 20, includes early seating, and free program thank you. Quar-ter page ad included per 4 tickets purchased. Choose VIP: Donor at Ticket Purchase Page.
Creative Team:
Directed by Katherine Parker
Music Direction by Dr. Brian Chuan
Conducted by Dr. Jason Altieri
Costume/Prop Design by Nikki Dzadek
Lighting Design by James Cavanaugh
Fight Choreography by Chad Sweet
Parking Information: Brian Whalen Parking Complex

Art Lande Artist-in-Residence
2024-04-11 19:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Art Lande-Grammy-nominated, internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drum-mer and educator. Artist in Residence Art Lande will be teaching masterclasses April 9-11 ac-companied by two evening performances: Wednesday April 10th at Laughing Planet 7:30 Art Lande with members of UNR Faculty group-Manzanita Quintet Suggested Donation $10 Thurs-day April 11th in Hall Recital Hall 7:30 Free Admission Two Trio performances Featuring Art Lande: Art Lande-Piano, Josh Reed-Trpt, Hans Halt-Bass Art Lande-Piano, Josh Reed-Trpt Tim Wendel-guitar
Paid visitor parking is available on the bottom floor of the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located immediately north of Church Fine Arts building.

In the Belly of the Beast: On the Sublimity of Excess in Jordan Peele's "Nope"
2024-04-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Davidson Math and Science Center, 1055 Evans Avenue, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join leading scholar on Black horror films, Dr. Mikal Gaines (MCPHS), for his analysis of Jordan Peele’s horror western Nope. Nope is Peele’s third feature film, which builds on the massive success of 2017’s Get Out. Dr. Gaines will help us understand the complexity of Peele’s creature feature, connecting the film to theories of Blackness, abjection, and violence that have been important to recent studies of Black horror cinema.
This is an in-person event that is free and open to the public.
Mikal J. Gaines, Ph.D, is an Assistant Professor of English at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Boston. He teaches courses in Expository Writing, Introduction to Film, and Speculative Fiction and Film. His work has appeared in American Cinema of the 2010s, Fight the Power: The Spike Lee Reader, Jordan Peele’s Get Out Political Horror, Merchants of Menace: The Business of Horror Cinema, Spaces and Places of Horror, ASAP/J, Discourse, The Projector, the Journal of Cinema Media Studies, and Literature Interpretation Theory. His research areas include African American literature, film and popular culture, horror and gothic studies, and critical theory.
This event is co-sponsored by Nevada Humanities.

Sagebrush to Sandstone: April Poetry Walk with Jesse James Ziegler
2024-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Crissie Caughlin Park, 3415 Idlewild Drive, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Crissie Caughlin Park with City of Reno Poet Laureate Jesse James Ziegler! Reflect on the blooming spring as Jesse shares poems and leads you to write your own. This event is open to people of all ages and all levels of experience.
Copies of Sagebrush to Sandstone will be provided to all participants, as well as pencils and paper.
There will be 10-15 minute stops throughout where people can sit in the grass and a 40 minute write-and-share at tables and benches in the park. Bathrooms are also located on site.
Space for this event is limited and registration in advance is required. Link to sign up is right below.
Jesse James Ziegler is currently serving as Poet Laureate for the City of Reno. He is the creator and manager of Monday Night Poetry and vice president for Spoken Views Collective. He is a member of the Sierra Literary Cooperative and the Spoken Word/Poetry contributor to Reno Arts News. He runs a twice monthly all ages poetry group/open mic True Colors in collaboration with Our Center. He was the first ever Poet in Residence for the Bruka Theatre and held that position for three consecutive seasons. His first collection of poetry, FIVE (2019), was published and brought to life through their annual new Works Festival.

Winter Wonder Grass Tahoe
2024-04-05 00:00 - 2024-04-07 23:59 | Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, California, 96146, United States
Join us in majestic Lake Tahoe for the 8th year of WinterWonderGrass California! The festival will take place April 5-7, 2024, at Palisades Tahoe. General, VIP, and Lodging are on sale now at winterwondergrass.com. Mark your calendars (and prep your lift tickets) for the free Thursday Kickoff Show, at the base of Palisades Ski Resort in the Plaza, followed by a weekend of music, brews, and mountains with bluegrass and americana favorites. Inside the venue, you will find an open-air outdoor mainstage, three side stages (which are heated and covered), plus daily beer, whiskey, and spiked seltzer complimentary tastings for those 21 and over, from 3-5 pm.
