Reno Arts News

BRUKA THEATRE’S SHAKESPEARE BOHEMIA
2024-03-23 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
BRUKA THEATRE’S SHAKESPEARE BOHEMIA
SATURDAY – MARCH 23, 2024
Doors Open @ 7:00 PM Bohemia Starts @ 7:30 PM
Reno, NV. Brüka Theatre has been presenting “Bohemia Nights” for close to 25 years. Originated by Lewis Zaumeyer, Architect, Artist and Bruka Theatre’s current President of The Board, Bohemia features and creates a performance platform for actors, musicians, poets, dancers and other performance based artforms to share their talent with our community. Some performances are pre-scheduled and there is an open mic sign-up for additional players. Our March Bohemia centers around Shakespeare as we close our run of The Book Of Will and celebrate the work of our company and Master Shakespeare. Hosted by fictional recreations of Charles & Mary Lamb and is presented as part of our “Thirty Wonderful” season.
Sign up for open mic spots at: https://forms.gle/4dhBYJxvhUXSApCYA
TICKETS: ADVANCE $15 All DOOR TICKETS: $20
Recommended For Mature Audiences
SHAKESPEARE BOHEMIA ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
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.

Performing Arts Series presents Kalani Pe’a
2024-03-14 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Performing Arts Series presents Kalani Pe‘a. Three-time Grammy Award winner and 2022 Male Vocalist of the Year of the Hawai’i Na Hoku Awards, Kalani Pe’a is a not-to-be-missed performer. With contagious charisma, a gorgeous voice, powerful presence, and captivating style, this is a performance to remember. Kalani Pe‘a will perform alongside local hula dancers from Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kawaiolanoelaniokane. With his passion for perpetuating Hawaiian lan-guage and culture, his music features his original and classic Hawaiian songs alongside his affec-tionate bilingual (Hawaiian/English) arrangements of his R&B favorites – a nod to the western music he grew up with. Kalani Pe’a made his New York debut to a sold-out audience in 2020, the first Hawaiian artist to perform in Lincoln Center’s American Songbook. Self-described as “Hawaiian contemporary soul”, Kalani Pe‘a was awarded a prestigious Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Fellowship in 2018 and named an Artist in Business Leadership Fellow 2019 by the First Peoples Fund.

“Diverse Dragons Developing Connection, Community, & Collaboration through the Arts” Students of Doral Academy of Northern Nevada
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
Gallery West
February 26 – April 12, 2024
Artist Reception: March 14, 2024, 5-7pm
Doral Academy presents “Diverse Dragons Developing Connection, Community, & Collaboration through the Arts”. The artwork from elementary age students is colorful and bold, made in multiple mediums, and are both two and three dimensional. From batik prints and papier-mâché sculptures, to watercolor and pastel paintings, most of the work references Nevada through its nature, landscapes, and activities, while some delves into the fantasy and imagination of childhood.
“Doral Academy of Northern Nevada is dedicated to creating an enhanced and engaging educational experience. Doral Academy provides an academically challenging learning environment with a strong emphasis on arts integration teaching strategies, which increase literacy, as well as cognitive, social, and emotional development.”
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada (doralnorthernnevada.org)
McKinley Gallery
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
925 Riverside Drive
Reno, Nevada 89503
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Free of charge to the public
For more information please contact City of Reno Public Art at 775.334.6264

“Spring Reimagined” Sierra Watercolor Society
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
Gallery East
February 26 – April 12, 2024
Artist Reception: March 14, 2024, 5-7pm
McKinley Gallery presents “Spring Reimagined,” an exhibition by the Sierra Watercolor Society. The works in this show bring a feeling of lushness and abundance to the viewer. The pieces range from delicate and subtle to vibrant and bold. Many are traditional, realistic renderings while some are modern abstractions. Each piece is meticulous, layered, and beautiful. All the subjects of the works bring to mind the warmth and growth of spring.
The Sierra Watercolor Society (SWS) is a non-profit organization with the mission to foster, sustain, and increase interest and skills in the art of water-media painting through the sponsorship of meetings, educational programs, displays, and exhibitions. SWS shares the common love of water-media among its members and the public, and also promotes the attainment and maintenance of a high standard of art by its members. The members come from all walks of life and give back to the community through educational programs and volunteer work. More information can be found on their website: https://www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com/
To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries
McKinley Gallery
McKinley Arts & Culture Center
925 Riverside Drive
Reno, Nevada 89503
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Free of charge to the public
For more information please contact City of Reno Public Art at 775.334.6264

Northern Nevada Day of Percussion
2024-03-08 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Featuring the UNR percussion ensemble, the World percussion ensemble, the Northern NV All-Star Highschool percussion ensemble, and guest artist Sean Collins, Vibraphone, and his group The Folktet.
Free parking in the Whalen Garage

Jazz Lab Band l and ll
2024-03-07 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 ensemble.
Parking at the Whalen Parking Garage
Pricing: GA $12, Youth/UNR Faculty Staff/Student: Free

BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON - THE SHOW MUST GO ON THE BOOK OF WILL
2024-03-01 19:30 - 2024-03-22 19:30 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
THE BOOK OF WILL
Lauren Gunderson – Author
Stacey Spain – Director
The Enduring, Hilarious & Heartfelt Power Of The Bard
March 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13(A), 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: March 10, 17* @ 2 PM
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
THE BOOK OF WILL ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. In March of 2024, Stacey Spain returns to Brüka Theatre after her incredible performance last season in The Beauty Queen Of Leenane, this time directing THE BOOK OF WILL written by Lauren Gunderson. The action takes place after the death of Shakespeare as his family of theatrical friends scramble to secure his legacy. Amidst the noise and color of Elizabethan London, The Book Of Will finds an unforgettable true story of love, loss, and laughter, and sheds new light on a man you may think you know. This Grand, Emotional, Historical Drama was the winner of the Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award in 2018.
ADVISORY: Strong language.
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 March 17th 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 acts. 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 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 as “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.
LAUREN GUNDERSON – PLAYWRIGHT
Lauren has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/23. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. She is a playwright, screenwriter, musical book writer and children’s author who lives in San Francisco. She graduated from NYU Tisch as a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship. LaurenGunderson.com
STACEY SPAIN – DIRECTOR
Stacey Spain has a B.A. in Theater from Boise State University, where she worked with Phil Atlakson, Mike Hoffman, Mark Medoff and Ntozake Shange. She also holds an MFA in Acting from Purdue University where she trained in the Sanford Meisner Acting Method. Acting in over 50 productions favorite roles include Mag in The Beauty Queen of Leenane, Lady Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Diana in Abducting Diana and Cora in Calendar Girls. She has taught at Purdue University, UNR and TMCC. Spain’s work as a playwright includes: now i lay me down 2 sleep, Yule Believe, Crazy Fucking Kincaids, Queen of Sunshine Mountain, Killarney Sabbatical, Street People, No News, To Whom Should I Complain? and Up On Deer Creek. Her works have been produced at the San Francisco Fringe Festival, the Noh Theater of Nygen, Bruka Theater, Good Luck Macbeth Theater and Reno Little Theater. Spain directed Good People, Beckett Undressed, The Scarlet Letter and Orpheus Descending at Bruka. At the University of Nevada, Reno she directed Neil LaBute’s Fat Pig, The HOT L Baltimore and the world premiere of Anne Garcia Romero’s Juanita’s Statue. For Reno Little Theater Spain directed The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Harvey, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Mother Hicks. Live simply, love deeply, create passionately.

The Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds
2024-03-01 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds perform a diverse repertoire of works for wind ensembles large and small.
Parking at the Whalen Parking Garage

(FREE EVENT) School of Music Faculty Recital
2024-02-24 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join the School of Music in celebration of our spectacular faculty. The evening will feature the grand Poulenc Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon, selections of vocal music, and a world premiere of “A Dance is a Kind of Wish” – a Concertino for Cello and Chamber En-semble in honor of the University’s 150th anniversary – by one of the foremost up-and-coming talents of our generation, the composer Paul Novak.
V1335 N Virginia St Reno, NV 89512
Parking Information: Brian Whalen Parking Complex

Performing Arts Series presents 6- WIRE
2024-02-22 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Performing Arts Series presents 6-wire Trio. Inspired by the historical connection be-tween the Erhu, the Chinese 2-stringed violin, and the 4-stringed Western violin – both essential leading instruments, 6-WIRE was founded in 2010 by two virtuoso musicians: violinist Xiang Gao and erhu master Cathy Yang, who compose and perform contempo-rary, classical, chamber, world music, and jazz with the remarkable pianist and arranger, Matthew Brower. 6-WIRE celebrates diversity in its performances, weaving stories into its concerts, transforming how live instrumental music is experienced. Their electrifying performances redefine traditional chamber music with forward-looking compositions and commissions along with cutting-edge audio and video technology, fulfilling its mission to promote cultural exchange while attracting new chamber music audiences with new reper-toire and new sounds.

WCSD Honor Jazz and Jazz Lab 1
2024-02-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Washoe County School District Honor Jazz ensemble will perform works together with the UNR Jazz Lab 1 ensemble.

"Love Notes" Short Film Competition Screening & Awards Ceremony
2024-02-17 19:00 | Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
Love is in the Air! Presenting the Love Notes Short Film Competition by Carson City Shorts! Can you craft a captivating romance film in just two weeks? This year, we’re breaking the rules—romance films of any genre are welcome! Whether it’s a sci-fi love story from the cosmos or a tale of two zombies sharing a tub of brains, let your imagination run wild! We provide three prompts: a line of dialogue, a sound effect, and a prop. Your film should be between 5 and 9 minutes. The excitement kicks off on January 24th with the prompt reveal. Ready to create cinematic magic? Register your team now and get ready for a love-filled filmmaking adventure!
The romance hits the big screen at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Saturday, February 17th. Come see all-new love stories told by local filmmakers and celebrate the art of Nevada storytelling.

Lacy J Dalton and David John - A Valentines Evening to Remember
2024-02-16 17:00 | Piper’s Opera House, 12 B St, Virginia City, NV, 89440, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable Valentine’s event filled with dining, laughter, music and memories that will last a lifetime!
Join us for an exciting evening at Piper’s Opera House. The perfect way to celebrate with your special Valentine. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the historic opera house while enjoying a fine dinner and with delightful music by two Country Legends. David John will be performing his most requested songs accompanied by Doc Quam on the fiddle. Lacy J will be performing her favorite hits with Dale Poune accompanying her.
Whether you are looking to create new memories or cherish old ones, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Do not miss this opportunity to make this Valentine’s truly special!! The doors open at 5:00pm, where the 601 no-host bar will be prepared to start your evening. Dinner catered by The Cider Factory will be served starting at 6:00pm and the entertainment will start at 7:30pm

(FREE EVENT) Nevada Concert Winds
2024-02-14 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Nevada Concert Winds perform in their season kick-off performance. Join us for comtem-porary and traditional works for wind ensemble and brass!
Parking Information: Brian Whalen Parking Complex

Love Letters: A Faculty Farewell Recital & Celebration of Valentine’s Day
2024-02-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Join Professor Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio for her final faculty recital with Pianist Jeffrey Skyes in a program celebrating Love for Valentine’s Day with works by Fritz Kreisler, Clara Schumann, Edward Elgar, William Grant Still, Johannes Brahms & more, plus a world premier performance of “Litanies…” for solo violin by NV based composer Monica Houghton!
Parking Information: Brian Whalen Parking Complex

NTI Traveling Exhibition "Find Your Folklife"
2024-02-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting , Find Your Folklife, an innovative photo exhibit exploring cultural identity. Curated by the Nevada Arts Council Folklife Program to illustrate the vitality of folklife, folk arts, and folk communities that are resident in Nevada. The show will run from January 22, 2024 to March 15, 2024, and the reception will be Thursday February 8, from 5-7pm.
The exhibit features 22 photographs of Nevadans dressed to represent different cultural identities, each paired with a photograph of the same person in “everyday” dress as they might appear at home, work, or enjoying recreational activities. These photo pairs have been combined on “lenticular two-flip” panels so that as the viewer approaches, they see just one of the photos. As they begin to pass by the panel, it “flips” to the other image as though by magic. The effect is created by interleaving the images on narrow strips that are refracted through an overlying lens to create the startling “two-flip” effect. Each image pair is accompanied by a statement in the model’s own words that speaks to some aspect of cultural community or identity.
“This exhibit is a fun way to think about who we are as Nevadans in the 21st century,” exhibit curator Rebecca Snetselaar, who also photographed the models for the exhibit, said. “Cultural identity is complicated. Most of us identify with more than one cultural community and we may express different aspects of that depending on where we are or who we are with at any given time.” Folklife, folk arts, and folklore all spring from cultural identity, which comes from belonging to a social group. Family heritage — national or ethnic — often informs a person’s sense of self. Cultural identity also may derive from language, gender, religion, age, occupation, and sense of place. Culture is something we share with others in a social group. It’s our folklife: our common values and beliefs, the creative ways we express identity in a group, the knowledge we share, the objects that hold significance and meaning, the activities we engage in as a community.
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall 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. The Metro Gallery is accessible through City Hall’s main entrance on the 2nd floor of the City Hall parking garage located on the NW corner of First St. & Center St. To learn more about the exhibition, visit art & culture at reno.gov.
The Nevada Arts Council is part of the Nevada Division of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Its mission is to enrich the cultural life of the state through leadership that preserves, supports, strengthens and makes excellence in the arts accessible to all Nevadans.

Interactive Performance & Discussion with 6-WIRE
2024-02-02 15:30 | Laughing Planet Café, 941 N Virgina St, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Join 6-WIRE for a free, family-friend, interactive performance and Q&A. Learn how this ensemble brings Eastern and Western cultures together in creative concert productions that celebrate diversity while transforming the way classical music is experienced. Inspired by the historical connection between the erhu (the two-string Chinese violin) and the four-stringed Wester violin – both essential leading instruments from which the group takes its name — 6-WIRE was founded by violinist Xiang Gao and erhu master Cathy Yang. The two compose and perform contemporary, classical, chamber, world and jazz music with remarkable pianist and composer, Matthew Brower.

"Beyond Letters" UNR Graphic Design Type Specimens
2024-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Exhibition: December 18, 2023 – February 9, 2024 Reception: Thursday, February 1, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
About the Exhibition:
Featuring the work of Fall 2023 UNR Graphic Design students taught by Associate Professor Monica Maccuax. On display is a selection of Type Specimens, which showcase a specific typeface’s uppercase, lowercase, numerals, and punctuation. For this design project, only black and white type was allowed!
The graphic design program at UNR emphasizes hands-on design approaches, while critical analysis, theory, research and application will be explored. Students will become well-versed in graphic design competencies that directly relate to marketplace requirements for hiring.
About the McKinley Gallery:
Gallery East and West, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center are two of three galleries operated by the City of Reno. To learn more please visit:
https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries or contact City of Reno Public Art at 775.334.6264

EVERY BRILLIANT THING All The Amazing Things The Universe Has To Offer
2024-01-26 00:00 - 2024-02-04 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
All The Amazing Things The Universe Has To Offer
Written by Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe
Directed By Holly Natwora Featuring Mary Bennett
January 26, 27, 31(A) February 1, 2, 3, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY Matinees: January 28 & February 4* @ 2 PM
Only 8 Performances!
Please Note: This play deals with suicide and its effects on those left behind.
TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
EVERY BRILLIANT THING ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. The new year brings EVERY BRILLIANT THING written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe opening January 26th in sub-Brüka. Holly Natwora directs Mary Bennett in an interactive performance about how to get to the other side of grief with a list that takes on a life of its own. A beautiful and revelatory play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love while surviving the shadow of suicide. “[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” —The Guardian (UK)
ADVISORY: Every Brilliant Thing is suitable for ages 16 and up. Mature Themes. This play deals with suicide and its effects on those left behind.
EVERY BRILLIANT THING runs approximately 70 minutes. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. The matinee on February 4 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.
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. There is NO late seating.
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 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 themed for the 2023/2024 season as “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” A full season of live theatre with season tickets and season auditions. 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.
MARY BENNETT – ACTOR Mary’s training and performances include American Conservatory Theater (San Francisco), Bay Area TheaterSports, Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) Dell’Arte International Theatre Company, New York Stage & Film, B Street Theater, Reno Philharmonic, Reno Jazz Orchestra, Sierra Nevada Ballet, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, and Kennedy Center training as a teaching artist, Arts Integration Specialist and mentor. Currently, Producing Artistic Director of Brüka Theatre & Theater Artist-in-Residence with Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation. Her Dorothy Parker…Shivering and Sighing won Best of The San Francisco Fringe Festival, and was performed in NYC, June, 2017. Named “Best Actor” in Reno News & Review ten times. Mary runs The Carson City Ghost Walk and has appeared on screen in Nowhere Nevada and Dear George, and been commissioned for solo shows with NAMI and The Nevada Museum Of Art. Mary is currently the drama instructor at Doral Academy.
HOLLY NATWORA – DIRECTOR – Holly received her MFA from Columbia University in NYC and has acted in over 75 plays including two summers at Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival, touring The Caucasian Chalk Circle in Berlin, Germany and performing as Lady Macbeth in the first ever New York Fringe. Holly has also appeared in television and film, most notably in Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Since moving to Reno in 2005, she has performed or directed at the Brüka Theatre, Reno Little Theatre, Good Luck Macbeth, and TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada. Holly currently teaches Theatre at Truckee Meadows Community College and Shakespeare for Social Justice at High Desert State Prison. She is the Operations Director at Brüka Theatre-her theatrical home.

BIGGEST LITTLE NEW WORKS & THEATRE FESTIVAL 12 SUBMISSIONS & WORKSHOPS
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-20 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE 31st ANNIVERSARY SEASON
CALLING FOR:
BIGGEST LITTLE NEW WORKS & THEATRE FESTIVAL 12
SUBMISSIONS & WORKSHOPS
A Week of Locally Sourced New Theatricals and Writings for the Stage
Submissions being accepted November 5 until November 20, 2022
Festival Show Line-Up will be announced November 30, 2023
January, 2024 brings the 13th BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival. The festival features a variety of local playwrights and theatre artists performing, workshopping and/or reading a diversity of work over a four day period. Submissions for shows will open on November 5, 2023. The festival plays January 17 – 20, 2024
The TWELFTH annual Biggest Little Theatre and New Works Festival at Brüka Theatre is seeking submissions for original theatrical pieces showcasing traditional and nontraditional performances, as well as original plays appropriate for readings/workshopping. We are a small festival, to date, featuring local and regional performers and performances in our downtown Reno space.
Submissions/Acceptance
$25 fee for consideration in the festival. Submissions will be selected based on submission date, quality, innovation and the ability to meet the mission and expectations of the theatre and the festival. The fee is a non-refundable processing fee. We will accept up to SEVEN different theatricals for staged readings from Wednesday to Sunday. These submissions need to be led and organized by the group or persons submitting. Shows selected/not selected will be notified by email or phone by November 30, 2023.
Shows/Readings/Theatricals
Requirements for submission
Pieces must be 60 minutes or under. Set up/Strike time is 15 minutes in 15 minutes out. Shows should have their own Stage Manager/Cast/Crew/Director. The cast should not exceed EIGHT people. The show should have basic light/sound cues that can be achieved in our downstairs space. The light set up will be suitable for all shows to work with without re-focus. Each show will receive one tech/dress in the week of or day of the show. The rest of the rehearsals should take place in an alternative space. If the play is licensed or owned by someone else, the performing groups must obtain and pay for licensing fees prior to the performances. Groups will receive 50 % of the door. This does NOT include our season ticket holders. All show/workshop tickets are $10 per person admission, plus online fees. We may offer up to TWO complimentary tickets to press on your behalf.
Participant Information
-Participants will have the opportunity to workshop their readings after each performance with audience discussion up to 30 minutes post show. (We must know this in advance for the schedule.)
-Full Box office services, house volunteers and a technical director to supervise your technical person or run or place an operator for the simple tech for your show.
-Volunteer opportunities to view other shows in the festival where available or ½ off tickets to other festival shows for participants when available. Participants do NOT receive comp tickets.
-Inclusion in our festival program, promotion on our website and Facebook page.
-Participants are responsible for the show, conduct at the theatre, marketing of the show and commitment to performance or presentation.
– Invitation to Artist Party/MIxer (Friday Night) as part of the festival
SEND ALL SUBMISSIONS TO:
BEST – Email: brukaproduction@gmail.com
SNAIL MAIL: Bruka Theatre 99 N. Virginia Street, Reno NV 89501.
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DROP OFF: Submissions may be dropped by the theater November 20, 2023.
Please inquire for box office hours or drop off arrangements at boxofficebruka@gmail.com.
Submissions MUST include: Five pages of script/synopsis. $25 Fee. Application. Any publicity items for use by Brüka Theatre: (Press paragraph/Bios/Photos.) IF ACCEPTED Press submission deadline December 5, 2023 for marketing purposes.
COVID/ OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: If, for any chance the production is canceled, Brüka Theatre is not responsible for refunding any costs incurred for individual productions or workshops.
PARKING
We suggest convenient parking in the Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater and walking across the new Virginia Street Bridge to Brüka, FREE after 5:00 PM and all day Saturday and Sundays We also validate parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street.
LOCATION Brüka Theatre is located at 99 N. Virginia Street at the corner of First and Virginia Streets in downtown Reno next to the Virginia Street Bridge.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE Brüka Theatre celebrates its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Thirty Wonderful-the show must go on for the 2023/2024 season. As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an 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 non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a member of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group). Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at http://www.bruka.org.

Apex Concerts: “Extraordinary Imaginations” with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
2024-01-03 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Apex Concerts is proud to partner with the nation’s premier chamber music organization — the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center — for a fun and bold program exploring the transformational time of the early 20th century, an era of tireless innovation and limitless imagination. Whether it is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor diving into both his Sierra Leonean heritage and his use of African-inspired themes or the Venezuelan composer Reynaldo Hahn adopting the drama of the latest Parisian fashion of the 1920s and the language of his adoptive France. Witness the Belgian composer and virtuosic violinist Eugene Ysaÿe reflecting on the playing style of the Romanian violin prodigy George Enescu. The evening culminates with the magnificent Piano Quintet by the Swiss-American Ernest Bloch, whose compositions are often described as reflective of his Jewish heritage, with highly dramatic scores influenced by philosophical, poetic, and religious themes. For more information visit http://www.unr.edu/apex

"Bigger Than Us" TMCC Painting and Ceramics
2023-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
Exhibition: December 18, 2023 – February 9, 2024 Reception: Thursday, December 21, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the growth and work of Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) students over the course of the Fall semester.
“Bigger Than Us” features TMCC students from Art 231 Painting I and Art 211 Ceramics I. Under the guidance of professors Candace Garlock and Rossitza Todorova, this exhibition unfolds as an exploration of themes that transcend the individual and embrace the universal.
The guiding theme, “Bigger Than Us,” challenged each artist to delve into introspection and contemplation, urging them to consider their place in the vast tapestry of existence. Professor Garlock and Todorova fostered an environment where students grapple with notions of connection, grief, and hope, translating these profound reflections into captivating works of art.
Throughout this exhibition, you will see the diverse perspectives of emerging artists as they are influenced by nature, the companionship of animals, and the vastness of the universe—all woven into the fabric of each artist’s narrative. These thematic threads invite you to reflect on the collective human experience.
“Bigger Than Us” is a collective journey through the minds and hearts of emerging artists grappling with the universal questions that shape our existence. We invite you to engage with the artwork, contemplate the themes, and join us in exploring the boundless dimensions of their artistic spirit.
The Fine Arts program at TMCC offers several areas of visual art emphasis for students, including art appreciation, art history, and studio art courses in ceramics, digital media, drawing, figure drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. Most studio classes are taught at introductory and intermediate levels.
Galleries West, located in McKinley Arts & Culture Center is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno. To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries or contact City of Reno Public Art at 775.334.6264

City of Reno Employee Art Show
2023-12-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
December 11, 2023 – January 12, 2024 Reception and Award Ceremony: Tuesday, December 19, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
About the Exhibition:
Join us for the 4th City of Reno Employee Art Show as we celebrate the talents of our current employees and their families. It is our pleasure to display the artistic accomplishments and showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of our extensive City of Reno family.
The work will be juried by a group of local artists and arts professionals, who give awards in Youth, Amateur, and Professional categories. We also have a “People’s Choice” award that you can vote on! Visit the exhibition and fill out the online survey. Awards will be given at the exhibition reception on Tuesday, December 19, 5-7 PM.
About the Metro Gallery:
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. 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.

Mariachi Lobos de Plata Concert
2023-12-15 18:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
An evening filled with Mariachi Music and Culture! Join the Mariachi Lobos de Plata Club on their annual fall semester concert. This concert Mariachi Lobos de Plata are joined by UNR’s very own Ballet Folklorico Cima de Plata for the closing of the concert!

Brass Quintet Showcase
2023-12-11 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
An evening full of brass! Come hear the student brass quintets in their end of semester show-case.

3rd Annual Holiday Craft Event at the Sparks Heritage Museum
2023-12-09 10:00 - 2023-12-10 16:00 | Sparks Heritage Museum, 814 Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Holiday shoppers searching for unique, local Christmas gifts can peruse a variety of
creations from area artists and crafters on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10 at the
Sparks Heritage Museum’s 3rd Annual Holiday Craft Fair. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is free. The fair features bath and body products, jewelry, ironwork, home goods, candles, books, and a variety of artworks. Stop by and grab a cup of coffee from Grindz Coffee Company while you shop! The Museum is located at 814 Victorian Avenue, in the heart of Sparks’ historic downtown district. Assigned parking is available behind the building and accessible via C Street. Patrons parking there should ask the front desk attendants for a parking day
pass to place on the dash of their car. Parking may also be available on Victorian Avenue
and the first floor of The Deco apartments.
For more information, visit http://www.sparksmuseum.org

Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents “Holiday Jazz: Music of the Season”
2023-12-03 19:30 | The Theatre, 505 Keystone Ave, Reno, NV, 89503, United States
The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present “Holiday Jazz: Music of the Season,” on December 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm at The Theatre in Reno, Nevada. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open for the RJO. Guest Music Director Dr. Doug Pierce and guest vocalist Cliff Porter will present the two-hour performance of holiday jazz favorites with the 17-piece jazz orchestra.
“We invite friends and family to swing into the holiday season with us as the Orchestra presents a selection of seasonal and secular music with a big band sound,” said Tim Young, Executive Director. “This concert is always a family favorite as the premier youth jazz musicians in Northern Nevada will open the show.”
This year’s concert will showcase holiday classics with a twist of brass and jazz vocals that include Mario Bauza’s “Snow Samba,” Duke Ellington’s “Sugar Rum Cherry,” The Tom Kubis Big Band’s “God Rest ye Trombones,” Gordon Goodwin’s “Let it Snow,” and Vincent Garder’s arrangement of “What Child is This,” among other seasonal favorites.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. For details, visit RenoJazzOrchestra.org or call (775) 372-6160.
Guest Music Director Dr. Pierce is the second of four candidates for the permanent position of RJO Music Director.
very prestigious fellowships, grants and has been selected to participate in some of the world’s finest residencies. The list includes The Felix E. Grant Jazz Fellowship, The Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Residency, The BMI Jazz Composers’ Workshop, The Edgier Fellowship and the Maryland Arts Council Grant for Composition. His doctoral research and compositional focus was the blending of contemporary musical styles with liturgical Orthodox Christian music.
In his recent composition “Suite for the Panagia,” Dr. Pierce makes sensible and intelligent use of liturgical chant with contemporary Gospel, Jazz and Chamber music stylings. The result is a uniquely beautiful and balanced blend of these musical styles.
Both of this season’s concerts will be performed at The Theatre, conveniently located at 505 Keystone Avenue in Reno, with free and ample parking.

CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-22 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS
Written by Mark Sargent and Richard Winchester
Directed by Mary Bennett
A Star-Studded Hollywood Christmas Eve With Joan & The Family
December 1, 2, 6(A), 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22 @ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: December 10, 17* @ 2 PM
Senior/Student/Military $31 General Tickets $35 All Tickets $40 at the Door
A = Artist Night $22 All Tickets
TICKETS ON SALE OCTOBER 30, 2023
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
https://www.simpletix.com/e/christmas-with-the-crawfords-tickets-143295
Reno, NV. Brüka Theatre presents Mark Sargent and Richard Winchester’s Christmas with the Crawfords, which is also called “Mommie Dearest, the Musical with a Holiday Theme,” originated at the Theatre Rhinoceros in San Francisco.
Christmas with the Crawfords takes place on Christmas Eve, 1944, and Joan has recently been “fired” from MGM because they consider her “box office poison”. Ms. Crawford is up for the lead in the Warner Bros. film Mildred Pierce, but horror upon horror, she must take a screen test first. Joan needs to rebuild her public relations, so her friend Hedda Hopper decides to broadcast her live show from the star’s Brentwood mansion with Joan and kids in tow.
During the live broadcast, celebrity visitors like Katherine Hepburn and Mae West, who apparently have lost their way en route to the big Gary Cooper party next door, come dropping in at the house.
The legendary story of Joan Crawford began life in 1992 in an old converted fire department horse barn and subsequently has had packed houses in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Seattle. The 90 minute campy musical played at the Chelsea Playhouse in New York in November 2001, where it was nominated for a Drama Desk award. America’s premiere drag comedienne/singer Hedda Lettuce was originally the epitome of a creepy Joan with a mile high ’40s style black wig. Mark Sargent originated the Ethel Merman role.
ADVISORY: Christmas With The Crawfords is suitable for ages 16 and up. Mature Themes.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE CRAWFORDS runs approximately 90 minutes. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. The matinee on December 17 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.
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. There is NO late seating.
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.
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 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 is entering its 31st season of live theatre in downtown Reno. Brüka’s theme for the 2023/2024 season is: “Thirty Wonderful – The Show Must Go On.” A full season of live theatre with season tickets and season auditions. As 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.

CATS...The Musical (Young Actor's Edition)
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-10 | Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, 89703, United States
CATS…THE MUSICAL (Young Actor’s Edition) is a meow-tastic, one-hour adaptation of one of Broadway’s longest-running hits, brought to life by the creative genius of Andrew Lloyd Webber. It is specifically designed to enchant young audiences and their families. This purr-fectly delightful show offers a delightful escape from reality, inviting everyone to step into the whimsical world of cats, where they can express their emotions through amazing costumes, makeup, enchanting songs and captivating dances.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this enchanting feline fantasy. Performances are Friday, December 1 & 8 at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2 & 9 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 3 & 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
In WHCT’s production, over 80 of Northern Nevada’s most talented young actors (ages 7-19) inhabit the world of CATS. The stage transforms into an oversized junkyard playground lived in by an array of enchanting felines, each with their own unique charm. From the sassy Rum Tum Tugger to the mysterious Macavity, the magical Mr. Mistoffelees to the lovable Jennyanydots, and the steadfast Skimbleshanks to the poignant Grizabella, you’ll meet a host of unforgettable characters. These Jellicle Cats come out to play on a special night known as the Jellicle Ball. They take turns sharing their tales with Old Deuteronomy, their wise and kind-hearted leader, who faces the challenging decision of selecting one lucky Cat to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and begin a brand-new Jellicle life.
CATS has left its paw prints all over the world, gracing the stages of over 30 countries and speaking to audiences in 16 different languages. More than 73 million people worldwide have been enchanted by this whimsical masterpiece. The original Broadway cast recording received a well-deserved Grammy Award for Best Cast Album. And, of course, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magnificent musical score includes the iconic and heartwarming song “Memory,” cherished by audiences and covered by more than 150 artists, from the likes of Barbra Streisand to Liberace to Barry Manilow.
Secure your tickets through the Wild Horse Children’s Theater website at http://www.wildhorsetheater.com. Or call 775-722-8551 for more information. It’s the purr-fect family outing that’ll have you clapping your paws and feeling feline-tastic! See you in the junkyard!!! Meow!

Bryan Chuan Solo Piano Recital
2023-11-20 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Bryan Chuan presents a solo faculty recital featuring the dramatic piano works of Sanis com-poser Enrique Granados.
