Reno Arts News

EVERY BRILLIANT THING All The Amazing Things The Universe Has To Offer
2024-01-26 00:00 - 2024-02-04 23:59 (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
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.
Google Submission Form: https://forms.gle/2NCB4GvB7JhpwztD9
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.

High Desert Holidays
2023-11-16 15:00 | Hug High School Theater, 3530 Sullivan Ln, Sparks, Nevada, 89431, United States
A fun and joyful concert of Holiday music featuring High Desert Harmony Chorus.
The concert will feature music in the a capella and barbershop style.
We are including several fun guests as well as a “snow globe” photo booth.

Apex Concerts: Celestial Mechanics
2023-11-15 19:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Apex Concerts celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Fleischmann Planetarium in a phe-nomenal program with fascinating astronomical range. Travel through light-years of musical ingenuity from works by J.S. Bach and William Herschel – the composer and astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus, – through colorful compositions by Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, all the way into the mysterious and mystical world of Celestial Mechanics by the genius George Crumb. For more information visit http://www.unr.edu/apex

"On Instinct" - New Work by Ashley Gottlieb
2023-11-15 17:30 - 18:30 | South Valleys Library, 15650A Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV, 89511, United States
“On Instinct” is an exhibition of new work by Reno-based artist Ashley Gottlieb.
The exhibition will run from November 4 to December 31, 2023 at the South Valleys Library Art Gallery in Reno, NV.
The public is invited to an artist reception on Wednesday, November 15 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the South Valleys Library.
Learn more at the show at https://www.ashleygottlieb.com/portfolio-1/oninstinct
Contact the artist with inquires at hello@ashleygottlieb.com
Artist Statement for “On Instinct”:
“On Instinct” is a collection of artworks developed using an automatic drawing technique that allows my primal urge to create freewheeling, nonsensical shapes to run wild, all while continuing to take a thoughtful approach to uncover the composition’s balance through color. What results is a personal journey of instinctual shape-making combined with audacious color palettes, forming unexpected and energetic arrangements.
This series emerged as a response to frustration within the initial stages of my creative process for my next series. I had been grappling with a self-imposed expectation that my work needed more polish or less “strangeness,” which only led to creative pressure and overthinking every decision. This led to a painful sketching process and rather boring compositions. I decided to stop forcing square pegs into round holes and instead followed my gut to sketch something from a natural state of flow. What transpired was exhilarating – playfulness, movement, energy, and an elusive balance among the diverse shapes, all while suggesting a hint of instability. These traits, in conjunction with color, remain at the heart of my ongoing artistic exploration and ignite my inner creativity.
In addition to my exploration of shape, balance and color, I aim to transport the viewer to an alternate realm, one that is uniquely personal to each individual. While I have no specific realm in mind, I envision it as a joyful and playful space. In many ways, the artworks in “On Instinct” serve as psychological association tests. I invite you to embark on a personal journey when viewing each piece. Where does it take you? What do you see? Don’t overthink it. Just go with your instinct.

Horn Ensemble and Trumpet Ensemble Concert
2023-11-13 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Join the horn ensemble and trumpet ensemble as they perform compositions and arrange-ments for high brass!

Reno Jazz Orchestra to Present Ellington, Shakespeare in Such Sweet Thunder Concert
2023-11-11 | Good Luck Macbeth, 124 West Taylor Street, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Shakespearian actors will join the Reno Jazz Orchestra to perform the music of Duke Ellington’s “Such Sweet Thunder” concert on November 11 and 12, 2023, at the Good Luck Macbeth Theater in Reno, Nevada. David A. Brennan, DMA, will be the Guest Music Director, and the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Jazz Workshop students will open the show.
During the concerts, the Orchestra will perform works by Remy Le Boeuf, Les Hooper and Gordon Goodwin, capped by a performance of Duke Ellington’s suite, “Such Sweet Thunder.” The concerts will be infused with professional actors performing excerpts from plays and sonnets written by William Shakespeare.
Guest Music Director David A. Brennan, DMA, is the first of four candidates for the permanent position of RJO Music Director who will be conducting the Orchestra over the next five months.
Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students. For details, visit RenoJazzOrchestra.org or call (775) 372-6160.
“Inspired by the works of Shakespeare, Duke and co-writer Billy Strayhorn captured heroic, comedic and tragic moments in a jazz suite,” said Chuck Reider, Reno Jazz Orchestra Board President. “Producing this program was a labor of love as much of the music had to be transcribed from recordings and partial sketches provided by the Smithsonian Institute. It’s a wonder to hear Shakespeare’s words followed by Ellington’s expression of those words: truly magical.”
RJO Tribute to Jim Kidder for Lifelong Support of the Arts, Education
The Orchestra presented a similar show in 2011 on the Nevada Museum of Art’s rooftop.
The idea to combine the music of Ellington and sonnets of Shakespeare was the idea of Jim Kidder, a former Orchestra Board member and lifelong supporter of the arts and education.
Throughout Kidder’s college years, career and retired years, Kidder was and continues to be an exemplary leader and supporter of education and the arts.
“We will be dedicating the return of Such Sweet Thunder to the stage on behalf of Jim,” said Reider.
A pre-concert Reception to honor Kidder will be held on November 11 at the theater beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 (which include appetizers, beverages and a concert ticket) and are available at RenoJazzOrchestra.org.
The Orchestra is collecting tributes from the general public to share with Kidder. Acknowledgments can be posted through the Orchestra’s website.
His unparalleled list of contributions includes decades as a leader and mentor.
After settling in Reno, Kidder’s boundless passion for the arts found him volunteering countless hours with the City of Reno Commission on Arts and Culture, Order of DeMolay Legion of Honor, Pack PAWS Board of Directors, Reno Chamber Orchestra Board of Directors, Reno Jazz Orchestra Advisory Board, Reno Philharmonic Association Board of Trustees, Reno Pops Orchestra Advisory Board, and the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Liberal Arts & School of the Arts Advisory Board.
Kidder also served as the facilitator for developing strategic plans for the National Judicial College, the Greater Reno Balloon Race, the Reno Philharmonic Association and the Reno Pops Orchestra.
He was on Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Foundation Board of Trustees and is an active Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Board of Directors member.
His contributions to life in the Truckee Meadows extend to many organizations, to hundreds of blood donations, and attendance at thousands of musical, theatrical and sporting events. Supporting him, Mary Ann Kidder is Jim’s lifelong partner and has made her own myriad contributions.
About the Reno Jazz Orchestra
The Reno Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece contemporary big band in Northern Nevada. The band was formed in 1997 by musicians who performed with acts such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Natalie Cole in the casino showroom orchestras. Currently, the band is comprised of highly skilled veteran musicians as well as graduates from the University of Nevada, Reno’s jazz program. The Orchestra has recently featured such guest artists as Tom Scott, Kurt Elling, Patti Austin, Ernie Watts, and Dianne Schuur.
The EL Cord Foundation, Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, Thunder Rand & Co., Tanglewood Productions, City of Reno, Absolute Music, This is Reno, GPS Wealth Advisors and the RJO Circle of Friends, Band Partners and Band Fans support the Reno Jazz Orchestra.

The Art of the Animal Holiday Gallery Celebration
2023-11-10 10:00 - 2023-12-16 15:00 | Art of the Aimal Gallery, 1190 Terminal Way, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The Art of the Animal Holiday Gallery Celebration
Join us at The Art of Animal Gallery on select Fridays and Saturdays (November 10th thru December 16th, 10 AM to 3 PM) to celebrate the holiday gift giving season. Featuring the art of Michael J. Boyce, Fred Boyce, Sally Arroyo and varied other artists, we are offering 15% off all available gallery inventory and gifts, and 50% off all euro-mounts and available gallery taxidermy. We are located at 1190 Terminal Way in Reno, and you can visit us online at http://www.theartoftheanimal.com.

Performing Arts Series presents Krakauer & Tagg’s Square Peg Throwdown
2023-11-09 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Performing Arts Series presents Krakauer & Tagg’s Square Peg Throwdown — a good vibes explosion that is everything we need today. Spearheaded by David Krakauer and pro-ducer Kathleen Tagg, Square Peg Throwdown showcases an international crew of high octane musicians. Square Peg Throwdown’s influences are global, but the sound they create collec-tively has produced something uniquely their own. Familiar dance forms such as Polka or Square Dance never sounded this way before, with hand drumming, propulsive electronic beats, lyrics calling for catharsis and positivity, deep grooves and Krakauer’s wailing clarinet crying out for us to join together, celebrate and feel the power in our aliveness. “Ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) Krakauer is the Godfather to Tagg’s quirky keys & production, Iranian dynamo Martin Shamoonpour’s hand drumming, jazz guru Jerome Harris’ driving bass, rapper Sarah MK’s trenchant rhymes & oud- and guitar-meister Yoshie Fruchter’s sinuous lines. In addition, Jeremy Flower and Selwa Abd (aka Bergsonist) produced beats to round out the sound for layering with the live performance.

A Conversation with Jon Ralston, 2023 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer
2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno Reynolds School of Journalism, in partnership with Nevada Humanities, is pleased to announce Jon Ralston as the 2023 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer. Ralston has been covering politics in Nevada for more than 30 years and is the founder and CEO of The Nevada Independent. Ralston will be recognized for this award and engage in a conversation with Reynolds School Dean Al Stavitsky and audience Q&A.

Jon Ralston in Conversation with John Smith
2023-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Sundance Books and Music, 121 California Ave, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Join Nevada Humanities for a lunchtime event featuring Jon Ralston, the 2023 Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer Awardee and a veteran Nevada journalist, in conversation with award-winning journalist John L. Smith. Their conversation will address the trajectory of journalism in Nevada. This in-person program is free and open to all.

Off Peak
2023-11-03 19:30 - 2023-11-13 21:00 | Restless Artists Theatre, 295 20th St, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
When two old flames run into each other on the evening commute, different views of the same past threaten to derail their connection. A new play about forgiving, forgetting, and the healing power of a good delay.

Fall Dance Festival 2023
2023-11-02 19:30 | Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Fall Dance Festival is an annual dance concert featuring the innovative choreography of our student artists. This year, student and recent alumni choreographers have each conceived, de-signed, and directed their works for presentation on the Redfield Proscenium stage. A diverse show of creative talent not to be missed!
Parking: Parking is free on art-events evenings (weekdays after 6:30pm and weekends) in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex top floor (level 5), located on North Virginia Street between 14th and 15th Streets.

"Windows to the Soul; More Than Portraits" Reception
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Metro Gallery at City Hall
Metro Gallery hosts watercolor portrait artist James Gayles. Windows to the Soul; More than Portraits is a love letter to the City of Reno, dedicated to the Memory of Oliver X. The body of work shows a command of watercolor that clearly comes from a real relationship and comfort with the materials. Each piece draws you in deeper, particularly through the eyes which James notes “are indeed the windows to the soul.” A central theme of James’ work is the search for cultural identity. This is evidenced in his portraits of African cultures and people of the African Diaspora.
“I am committed to cultivating artists, liberating experiences of the African and Black Diaspora through art and sharing my work with the world. My vision is to put beautiful, uplifting, and enlightening work out in the world and to inspire young and upcoming artists. I see art as a vehicle to educate, by portraying ancestral icons who youth and all people can be proud of and admire.” -James Gayles
James Gayles is an Emmy Award-winning graphic designer and artist who specializes in watercolor portraits. James attended Pratt Institute in New York. James has won public art commissions from cities across the US and Asia. He is committed to cultivating artists and sharing his work. The artist currently lives and works in Reno, Nevada.
https://www.jamesgayles.com/
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. To learn more please visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries or contact City of Reno Arts & Culture at 775.334.6264

The Biggest Little Lip Sync Battle
2023-10-29 20:00 | Good Luck Macbeth, 124 West Taylor Street, Reno, NV, 89509, United States
Get ready to unleash your inner superstar at the Biggest Little Lip Sync Battle! Join us, and your host Edgar Allan Hoe, for an unforgettable evening of one-of-a-kind, choreographed lip syncs by local performers that will end in a showdown between the two BEST lip-syncers. Whether you’re a seasoned drag performer or just want to have a blast with friends, this in-person event is the place to be.
When: Sunday, October 29, 2023, 8:00pm
Where: Good Luck Macbeth, 124 West Taylor Street, Reno, NV, USA
Purchase “pay what you can” tickets online or cash-only at the door.
Bring your A-game and channel your favorite artists as you may be selected to take the stage and lip sync your heart out. With a lively atmosphere and an enthusiastic audience, this event promises to be a night of non-stop laughter, awe and entertainment. There will also be a bar and concessions available on the night of, so invite your friends, grab a drink and enjoy the show!
And for our very first show ever, what better theme to kick off with than Halloween. Costumes encouraged. Don’t miss out on the Biggest Little Lip Sync Battle – it’s going to be epic!
Now, let’s put those lips to work!

Windows to the Soul; More Than Portraits
2023-10-16 - 2023-12-01 | Metro Gallery at City Hall

"One of Us" - A Sideshow Group Art Show
2023-10-13 08:00 - 2023-10-31 17:00 | Pitch Black Printing Co., 700 E. 4th St #A., Reno, NV, United States

BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON - THE SHOW MUST GO ON THE REFLECTIONS OF TARANTULA JONES
2023-10-06 19:30 - 2023-10-29 14:00 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE’S THIRTY WONDERFUL SEASON – THE SHOW MUST GO ON
THE REFLECTIONS OF TARANTULA JONES
A Classically Spellbinding & Immersive Theatre Experience
A Rosebud Matches Creation
October 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 18(A), 19, 20, (No Shows 21 & 22) 25, 26, 27, 28 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: October 15 & 29* @ 2:00 PM
Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets
TARANTULA JONES ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
Reno, NV. Brüka Theatre presents an original, immersive theatre experience for October with the reflections of Tarantula Jones. This magical web weaves an experience of suspense throughout a reinvented way of experiencing live performance at Brüka Theatre, traveling the audience into a gallimaufry of classic literature come to life. This spine tingling journey blends site specific entertainment, interaction and fun. Audiences meet in The Looking Glass Cabaret to begin this theatrical adventure. This is Brüka’s first show of the “Thirty Wonderful” season. The show plays for 15 total performances.
ADVISORY: Tarantula Jones is suitable for ages 16 and up. Mature Themes. This performance takes place throughout the Brüka’s space. If you have any special needs please let us know in advance so we may appropriately accommodate you. Some segments require standing for 15 minutes or less.
THE REFLECTIONS OF TARANTULA JONES runs approximately two hours with one intermission. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 pm. The matinee on October 29 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 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.
