Reno Arts News

Percussion Ensemble Concert
2024-11-07 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
UNR Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Ensemble

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HUMAN KIND
2024-11-08 00:00 - 2024-11-10 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HUMAN KIND
Written & Directed By Bob Gabrielli
Humans Have Never Been So Human As In This Collection Of Five Short Comedic Plays
November 8 & 9 @ 7:30 PM Matinee November 10 @ 2 PM followed by a Talk Back with the Author/Director & Cast General admission: $20. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $15. All tickets are $25 at the door.
Reno, NV. The second show of Bruka’s 32nd season features a November weekend run of five original short plays, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HUMAN KIND, by local playwright Bob Gabrielli. A door-to-door encounter goes off the rails in one neighborhood exchange. Sparks fly for two lonely hearts at a blood donation center while a husband and wife’s annual review of their marriage turns on a dime. Meanwhile, an aging tennis player forges an unexpected connection with a ball girl while it’s a Darwinian survival of the fittest for the volunteers at a food bank event. An evening of humans being their most human: How could it not be entertaining? This show enjoys three performances: November 8, 9 @ 7:30 and a Sunday Matinee on November 10 @ 2 PM. Friday night’s show is followed by a post show reception with the company in Bruka Studio 44.
Gabrielli premiered four of these short plays at Bruka Theatre’s BIGGEST little Theatre Festival. Each year our festival features local productions submitted and produced by the artists themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Submissions open November 1 for our January 2025 festival.
SHOW TIMES – All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. The Sunday matinee on November 10 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience.
PRICES – General admission: $20. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $15. All tickets are $25 at the door. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting. There is NO late seating.
RESERVATIONS – In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at Bruka Studio 44 @ 44 W. First Street, Reno. Our box office is open Tuesday, Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays from 4-6 in October 2024. Come by Studio 44 for tickets, including Season Tickets, browsing or purchasing from our theatrical library and Bruka Merchandise.
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.
SEASON TICKETS – Season tickets are still available at: http://www.bruka.org. This early opportunity to purchase Brüka Season Tickets helps fund the opening of the Brüka season while giving our Season Ticket holders lots of perks, savings and includes advanced ticket reservations before tickets go on sale to the general public, an invitation to our annual Martini Party, tickets to our Theatre For Children Production and for our BIGGEST little Theatre Festival – in January, 2025. In addition, for our Patron Gold Season Ticket Holders – special seating of their choice and a souvenir Bruka cozy cup. Each production enjoys an opening night reception and a talkback on the final matinee of each show.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE – Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 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 constituent 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.
ABOUT THE CREATOR – BOB GABRIELLI – Reno native Bob Gabrielli has written/acted/ directed in local theater off and on for more than 45 years. Some of his favorite roles at Reno Little Theater (RLT) have been in Henry V, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Clybourne Park, August Osage County, The Humans and Native Gardens. He also directed his full-length script Excerpts at RLT. In 2023, Bob appeared in Brüka’s production of When Churchyards Yawn. In recent years, Bob has incubated his ten-minute plays in Bruka’s annual BIGGEST little Theatre Festival. These are the plays that make up Close Encounters of the Human Kind.

Legally Blonde
2024-11-08 00:00 - 2024-11-24 23:59 | Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City, NV, 89701, United States
A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the acclaimed movie! Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.
Action-packed and bursting with explosive songs and dances –
this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
Accompanied by a full, professional orchestra.

Under the Spell of Opera
2024-11-08 19:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
This fall, prepare to be enchanted by scenes of love, seduction, witchcraft, royal intrigue, pirate schemes, and more. From the dramatic allure of Casanovas to the spellbinding magic of fairy tales, our performance will transport you to realms of a witch coven, pirates hideout, far off kingdom, and beyond. Featuring the music of some of opera’s greatest scenes by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Rossini, and more.
Under the direction of Dr. Michael TK Lam and Professor Katherine Parker with musical direction from Dr. Bryan Chuan.

Opera Scenes
2024-11-08 19:30, 2024-11-09 14:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
UNR Opera Workshop presents Fall 2024 Opera Scenes

Under the Spell of Opera
2024-11-09 14:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
This fall, prepare to be enchanted by scenes of love, seduction, witchcraft, royal intrigue, pirate schemes, and more. From the dramatic allure of Casanovas to the spellbinding magic of fairy tales, our performance will transport you to realms of a witch coven, pirates hideout, far off kingdom, and beyond. Featuring the music of some of opera’s greatest scenes by Mozart, Beethoven, Verdi, Rossini, and more.
Under the direction of Dr. Michael TK Lam and Professor Katherine Parker with musical direction from Dr. Bryan Chuan

The Laramie Project
2024-11-10 13:30 | Redfield Studio Theatre, 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
In October 1998, a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten, and left tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised, and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay. Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic Theater Project made six trips to Laramie over the course of a year and a half, in the aftermath of the beating and during the trial of the two young men accused of killing Shepard. They conducted more than 200 interviews with the people of the town. Some people interviewed were directly connected to the case, while others were citizens of Laramie, and the breadth of the reactions to the crime is fascinating. Kaufman and Tectonic Theater members have constructed a deeply moving theatrical experience from these interviews and their own experiences in Laramie.

UNR Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert
2024-11-12 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
This will be the second concert of the season where the UNR Symphony will perform works that are new as well as familiar and exciting works for Symphony Orchestra.

50 Years of Art
2024-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Savage Mystic Gallery, 836 E Second Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
50 Years of Art will include pen and ink, paintings, prints, photographs, and ceramics
The show will be up for the month of November.

Reno Jazz Orchestra presents "Timeless Reimagined Standards"
2024-11-16 19:30 | Reno Jazz Orchestra Concert Hall, 2590 Orovada St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
Join us for an unforgettable performance as we celebrate the timeless classics of big band jazz. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of “It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Ain’t Got That Swing,” “In a Sentimental Mood,” and “Shiny Stockings,” expertly reimagined by the talented Reno Jazz Orchestra under the masterful direction of Music Director Greg Johnson.
The Reno Jazz Orchestra’s “Discover Jazz Workshop” youth ensemble will open the show that will leave you tapping your feet and yearning for more. Don’t miss this chance to relive the magic of the swing era; it’s an event that promises to delight jazz enthusiasts and newcomers alike!

THE ACTOR WORKOUT - 5 ONGOING CLASSES Workshop Led By: MARY BENNETT
2024-11-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-11-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
THE ACTOR WORKOUT – 5 ONGOING CLASSES
Workshop Led By: MARY BENNETT
Dates: MONDAYS OCT 21, 28, NOV 4 , 18, 25 2024
Times 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Ages: 16 and Up (If 15 or younger – please email with interest to marybruka@gmail.com)
CLASS FEE: CLASS FEE: $10 DROP-IN EACH DAY OR $30 FOR ALL 5
SIGN UP: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice OR CALL: 775-323-3221
Brüka Theatre is now hosting workshops in our new Bruka Studio 44. These workshops have a focus on the art of theatre and are built to invigorate, share tools, strategies and concepts while inspiring, connecting and engaging participants in a live, supportive and inclusive environment led by professional artists. The workshops will be open to the first 14 participants and will be accessible to the participants if any special needs are required. Workshops will take place at Bruka Studio 44 at 44 W. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89501. The first workshop, The Actor Workout is led by Producing Artistic Director Mary Bennett. This “Drop In” workshop gives actors and creators a one hour theatrical workout using improvisation, physical theatre, scene tools and mindfulness.
The Actor’s Workout – The focus is on invigorating the actor and creator using a base of improv games, stage movement, warm up and ensemble work to bring inspiration, tools and stimulate the actor to move forward into stage work to create dynamic creation and performance. Due to the nature of the workshop, you may do a drop in or sign up for all five. This workshop is made possible by a grant from The Nevada Arts Council.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE BY CREDIT CARD ONLINE @ https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice
AVAILABLE BY CASH OR CHECK THROUGH BRUKA 775-323-3221
RESERVATIONS – In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at http://www.bruka.org or at Bruka Studio 44 @ 44 W. First Street, Reno. Our box office is open Fridays and Saturdays in September 2024. Come by Studio 44 for tickets, including Season Tickets, browsing or purchasing from our theatrical library and Bruka Merchandise.
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 THE ARTIST: Mary Bennett: Mary is currently the Producing Artistic Director of Brüka Theatre in Reno and The Carson City Ghost Walk. As a professional theatre artist she is a renaissance person creating as an actor/playwright/director/producer/theatre maker. Her one woman original show: Dorothy Parker … Shivering and Sighing won Best of The San Francisco Fringe Festival and toured nationally. Stage Training and Performance include: The American Conservatory Theatre – San Francisco, Bay Area TheatreSports (BATS), Dell Arte’ International Theatre Company, New York Stage & Film, B Street Theatre, Brüka Theatre, GLM Theatre Company, The Reno Philharmonic, Reno Jazz Orchestra, Sierra Nevada Ballet, New York Stage & Film, Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival and The Missoula Children’s Theatre. Mary is an Equity Actor and Kennedy Center trained teaching artist working as an artist in residence with Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation and an arts integration specialist and was awarded the Sierra Arts Foundation Grant (2022) in Performing Arts.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE – Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 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 constituent 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.

Parker/May Studio Recital
2024-11-19 19:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Students of Professor Katherine Parker and Professor Brittney May present an evening of musical theatre and classical vocal works. With Professor Amy Au, collaborative pianist. Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds
2024-11-22 00:00 - 23:59 | 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.

Tyler Wheaton's Senior Recital
2024-11-22 17:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
A collection of pieces from a four year journey across the world of music. This is a culmination of everything I have learned from this University playing trumpet.
Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

Waterways - Art Exhibition & Reception with Ashley Gottlieb
2024-11-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Northwest Reno Library Art Gallery, 2325 Robb Drive, Reno, NV, 89523, United States
“Waterways” is an exhibition of new work by Reno-based artist Ashley Gottlieb. The exhibition runs from November 14-December 2024 at the Northwest Reno Library Art Gallery in Reno, NV.
Save the date for the reception: Saturday, November 23 @ 1-2:30 pm. I hope you’ll join me!
Learn more about the artist and her work at http://www.ashleygottlieb.com
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“Waterways” is an abstract journey through landscapes near water and an exploration of the profound emotions I feel when in water’s presence. The paintings in this collection transport viewers to rivers, lakes, oceans, creeks, waterfalls, and other aqueous realms. With a colorful palette and my playful abstract style, I endeavor to convey my reverence for and love of water.
Nature offers myriad wonders that inspire and fascinate, yet few evoke such powerful emotions as the sight and sound of water. It possesses a captivating duality, capable of soothing our souls while also holding the potential for immense power and destruction. Beneath its surface lies a world of mystery, an enigmatic realm that beckons exploration and contemplation. Water pulses with a vitality that mirrors that of a living being, infusing us with a heightened sense of aliveness in its presence.
A deep sense of awe and humility washes over me in the presence of water. I believe this is one of the most moving combinations of feelings that one can experience. I hope that these works will serve as a catalyst for introspection, inviting viewers to reflect upon their own encounters with water and within these paintings may they find their way to a moment of serenity amidst the chaos of daily life.
~Ashley Gottlieb

Fall Dance Festival 2024
2024-11-23 19:30 - 2024-11-24 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. Choreographers have each conceived, designed, and directed their works for presentation on the Redfield Proscenium stage. A diverse show of creative talent not to be missed!

UNR Symphony Holiday Concert
2024-12-03 19:30 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
This will be the annual Holiday Concert for the UNR Symphony. It is going to be a fun show for all ages.

Fall Choral Area Concert
2024-12-04 19:30 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Fall Choral Area Concert featuring the UNR Concert Choir and Chamber Chorale

Jazz Lab I & II
2024-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States

LITTLE MISS BÜTTCRACKER
2024-12-06 00:00 - 2024-12-21 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
LITTLE MISS BÜTTCRACKER
A Ridiculous Parody of The Nutcracker
An Original Brüka Theatre Production & Cult Classic
Directed by Mary Bennett
Choreography by La Ronda Etheridge, John Wade, Alexander Biber, Riley McKinney & Company
December 6, 7, 11(A), 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 @ 7:30 PM
SUN Matinees: December 8, 15* @ 2 PM
Senior/Student/Military $31 General Tickets $35
All Tickets $40 at the Door
A = Artist Night $22 All Tickets
*Followed by a talk-back with the company
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE ON: OCTOBER 28, 2024
LITTLE MISS BUTTCRACKER ONLINE TICKET LINK:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/little-miss-büttcracker-tickets-182900
Reno, NV – THE BUTTCRACKER is back at Brüka as we celebrate the holidays with this original parody of the classic Nutcracker and twist it into a cross between Little Miss Sunshine and Dance Moms. Audiences vote for the winner in the collectable LITTLE MISS BUTTCRACKER playing Friday, December 6 through December 21, 2024. What began as a parody of The Nutcracker, has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a different underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. Not for ballet purists or those with tight slippers. Recommended: 12 years and up. Get your tickets early!
THE STORY: For your holiday titillations, an all original BÜTTCRACKER opens Friday, December 6 playing through December 21, 2024. In Little Miss Buttcracker, Clara becomes Olive as her family puts the fun back into “dysfunctional” as they embark on a cross country journey to engage in pageantry and competition with the Dance Moms. Brükaisms abound in this 12th rendition which is more of a Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride than a “tighten your toe shoes to the music” kind of experience.
TICKET INFORMATION
Artist Night Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount of our regularly priced tickets. Opening Night ticket holders are invited to a post show reception and opportunity to meet the artists. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com
OPPORTUNITIES Brüka is also looking for actors, crew, production associates, artists and volunteers for the coming season. Stay apprised of our announcements, classes, shows and auditions on our facebook page, or sign up for our online newsletter at: http://www.bruka.org. If you are interested in a show or season sponsorship contact: marybruka@gmail.com.
RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at http://www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Bruka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 7 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2024/2025 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2024. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at http://www.bruka.org.
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 and all ticket sales are final.
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. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.
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 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 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 constituent 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.

High Desert Holidays
2024-12-07 15:00 | Reno Sparks Convention Center, 4590 South Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
A beautiful, fun filled holiday show featuring High Desert Harmony a cappella chorus and guests.

Benjamin Porter Master's Violin Recital
2024-12-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Benjamin Porter, violin, performs works by Brahms, Raff, Kapralova, Martinu, Bach, Schnittke, Beethoven, and Reich, with collaborators Heinz Denoyo, piano, and Claire Tatman, Sarah Coyl, and Graham Marshall, violins.
Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

Viola Doctoral Recital
2024-12-10 17:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
Viola DMA Recital
Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

Alyssa Jacobucci Oboe Recital
2024-12-17 17:00 | Hall Recital Hall, University Foundation Arts Building, 1338 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89557, United States
2nd DMA Oboe Recital
Parking is free for arts events after 7 p.m. in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located north of Church Fine Arts and south of the 15th Street campus entrance.https://www.unr.edu/music/about/venues

A Chamber Music Christmas
2024-12-20 12:00 | Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 200 Island Ave, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
A festive selection of works arranged for voice and small ensemble as a part of Trinity Cathedral’s Pipes on the River concert series. Featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Elgar, Frank Martin, Eric Thiman, and others. Performers include Dr. Bryan Chuan, organist/pianist, Professor Mary Miller, flutist, Professor Sarah Coyl ,violin/viola, Professor Katherine Parker, soprano, Professor Brittney May, mezzo soprano, and other guests. This recital is presented in partial fulfillment of the DMA degree in vocal performance.

Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents "A Very Soulful Christmas" Featuring Tasche
2024-12-21 14:00 | Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, UNR, 1335 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89512, United States
The Reno Jazz Orchestra, with guest artist “Tasche,” will present “A Very Soulful Christmas” concert on December 21 at 2:00 pm at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nightingale Concert Hall. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will open the show.
Tickets are on sale now through the organization’s website at RenoJazzOrchestra.org.
“Ever since the hundreds of Christmas albums released when the LP era began in 1948, the music industry has embraced the holidays, and so have we,” said Greg Johnson, music director for the Reno Jazz Orchestra. “Joining the 17-piece Orchestra is Tasche, a very talented and world-recognized R&B, soul and rock artist ready to energize the stage with an engaging and entertaining holiday concert.”
From the most inventive yuletide grooves to straight-up soul and funk, the Orchestra will present a family-friendly evening of big band holiday-themed music with a funky twist.
“Tasche is a powerhouse vocalist and keyboardist who thrills audiences worldwide with his original music and stunning covers,” said Johnson. “We are excited and honored to bring this level of talent to the stage to Northern Nevada this holiday season. He has brilliantly performed covers in his career of Prince, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Maroon 5 and many more.”
His career boasts global performances from Japan and France to Canada and Brazil. He’s graced stages alongside renowned artists like CeeLo Green, Sheila E, and Tony! Toni! Toné!.
His own musical journey includes two acclaimed CDs, “A Love Worth Fighting For” and “From the Soul,” showcasing his songwriting talent. Whether captivating audiences with his originals or dazzling them with covers, Tasche’s artistry is undeniable.
The Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) has been based in Northern Nevada for over 25 years and was formed by musicians who performed and traveled the world with acts such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Natalie Cole, Luciano Pavarotti and other legendary performers. The tradition of jazz excellence set by the founders continues today with jazz professors, educators and graduates from the University of Nevada, Reno, jazz studies program setting new performance standards.
The EL Cord Foundation, Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, Thunder Vick & Co., Tanglewood Productions, City of Reno, Absolute Music, Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, J Resort and the RJO Circle of Friends, Band Partners and Band Fans support the Reno Jazz Orchestra.

BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS - THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025
2025-01-15 00:00 - 2025-01-18 23:59 | Bruka Theatre, 99 N Virginia St, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
BRÜKA THEATRE PRESENTS – THE BIGGEST little THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025
THE FESTIVAL WORKSHOP/PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY – 1/15/25 – WORKSHOP 6:00 – 8:00 PM CREATIVENESS!
Improvisation & Physical Theatre Tools For Creative Play – Led by Mary Bennett
THURSDAY – 1/16/25 – NEW ONE ACT PLAY
7:30 PM THE GARDEN VIEW – A Canticle For Man By Michael Wilder Frazel
FRIDAY – 1/17/24 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – TRANSCENDENCE
~ Featuring ~ LISA SHERTZ – TAKE THE NOTE
OPEN MIC – Sign Up With Your New Work Online. 5 Minute Slots Available.
Sign up for open mic spots at: https://forms.gle/n5PTJuf7Laqjxa5M8
Doors open @ 6:45 PM for Bohemia. Bohemia begins at 7:00 PM.
SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 1/18/25
Doors Open @ 2:30 PM
4:30 PM – BREAK POINT & LOVE 40 By Bob Gabrielli
6:00 PM – ADMISSIONS By Bill Quinby
7:00 PM – THE MEETING – LIVE! By Lyndsey Langsdale & Mallory Kate
PRICES:
WEDNESDAY – Theatre Workshop: $15 Per Person
THURSDAY – One Act Play: $10 Advance/$12 @ The Door
FRIDAY – Reception & Bohemia: $15 Bohemia Only: $10/$12 @ The Door
SATURDAY – $10 Advance. $12 @ The Door EACH SHOW * All day Pass – $20
All ENTRY Pass – $45
TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: http://www.bruka.org
RENO, NV – The FOURTEENTH annual BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival at Brüka Theatre is a showcase for original theatre pieces featuring traditional and nontraditional performances created by local and regional performance artists. Produced to support local theatre artists, giving an accessible, affordable and supportive environment to produce and take a chance with original work while also giving audiences the experience of locally produced original work in a theatre festival style. Aligning with Brüka Theatre’s Mission: To create and share the experience of innovative, this small festival features performances throughout the Brüka space. Each performance is 60 minutes in length or under and followed by a talk back. Groups receive a portion of the ticket sales. Supported by Friends Of Brüka, The Nevada Arts Council & The NEA.
WEDNESDAY – 1/15/25 – THEATRE WORKSHOP 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
CREATIVENESS! THEATRE WORKSHOP
Description: Improvisation & Physical Theatre Tools For Creative Play – Led by Mary Bennett. Group theatrical strategies are explored to inspire, build upon acting tools and foster a base for creation during the workshop and beyond. All Levels.
THURSDAY – 1/16/25 – 7:30 PM A NEW ONE ACT PLAY
THE GARDEN VIEW – A Canticle For Man – BY MICHAEL WILDER FRAZEL
Synopsis: The Garden View follows three different men over one night in three adjoining hotel rooms. As their deep connection to each other is revealed, this ambitious new dark comedy explores inheritance, masculinity, and whether it’s ever really worth it to order room service.
Bio: Michael Wilder Frazel is a theater-maker originally from Chicago, IL, and currently based in Reno, NV. His plays have been read and performed at Brüka Theater, Good Luck Macbeth, Chicago Dramatists, The Once and Future Festival, and Broken Bell Reads. His fiction podcast The Phone Booth and non-fiction podcast The Chefs Monologue can be found wherever you get your podcasts. He has also taught classes and workshops at Northwestern University, Chicago Dramatists, and Truckee Meadows Community College. Sometimes, he even acts, most recently at Restless Artists Theater and Good Luck Macbeth. He is also a proud board member of Reno Little Theater and an Aries-Pisces cusp. MFA: Northwestern University, Writing For The Screen And Stage. Running Time: 60 minutes. Drama.
PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
FRIDAY – 1/17/25 – THE BIG SCHMOOZE & BOHEMIA
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM FESTIVAL COCKTAILS & SCHMOOZE TIME
Appetizers provided by The Wild River Grille – Hosted Champagne and No Host Bar. Enjoy champagne from Brüka & appetizers from The Wild River Grille as we celebrate Thirty Two Years of theatrical opportunities at Brüka Theatre and a moment connect with the community and the Festival Artists. No host bar. $5
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM BOHEMIA – TRANSCENDENCE
~ Featuring ~ LISA SHERTZ’ Comedic Short Play – TAKE THE NOTE
Brother & Sister Improvisors debate what taking the note means onstage & in life.
This is an Open Mic with Featured Performers. Brüka Theatre has been presenting “Bohemia Nights” for close to 25 years, featuring and creating a performance platform for actors, musicians, poets, dancers and other performance based artforms to share their talent with our community. Doors open @ 6:45 PM for Bohemia. The show begins at 7:00 PM. $10 per person in advance/$12 @ The Doors
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SATURDAY – BIGGEST/little FESTIVAL DAY 1/18/25 – NEW WORKS
Doors Open @ 4:00 PM
4:30 PM – LOVE 40 & BREAK POINT – Bob Gabrielli, Writer/Director
BIO/Synopsis: Reno native Bob Gabrielli has written/acted/directed in local theater for more than 40 years. While much of that activity was at Reno Little Theater, Bob has been grateful to Brüka for the opportunity to test out new material before wonderful, smart, astute, nice-smelling beautiful people who typically make up a Brüka audience. This year’s entry, Break Point follows in the footsteps of previously produced short plays at Brüka , Love-40, Life Loafers and Blood Lust and is a companion piece to Love-40. Thanks always to Cathy.
Running Time: 30 Minutes (Doors open at 4:00 PM)
PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
6 PM – ADMISSIONS – Bill Quinby, Writer/Director
Synopsis: A young girl reveals a secret while applying to an art school and changes the lives of two women.
BIO Bill Quinby is a writer, musician, and photographer living and working in Rno since 1991. He has three children and two granddaughters. He is married to the marvelous Mona Young. He is proud to say that “Admissions” is his writing/directing debut at Brüka Theatre.
Running Time: 10 Minutes. (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
7:00 PM THE MEETING – LIVE! – Lyndsey Langsdale & Mallory Kate, Creators & Actors
Synopsis – A newly devised performance entitled “The Meeting – Live!” This performance is a live theater iteration of our visual art exhibition “The Meeting,” which showed at the Savage Mystic Gallery in October, 2023. In its entirety “The Meeting” is a body of work that consists of three major visual art exhibitions exploring our endless conversations about Shadow – what we simultaneously feel proud and shameful of. We all feel haunted by what we shove into the darkness…lifetimes of being diagnosed, told we are not enough or too much, wearing masks to hide our honesty, to make ourselves more palatable to others. These concepts motivated, consumed us and launched us on a powerful quest through our own shadows, our own light, and honest self perceptions. This Live performance is intended to act as a “teaser” or bridge from the first installment to the second where we will delve further into our original shadow work. “The Meeting – Live!” will incorporate projection, original music, live action, puppetry, clown and audience involvement.
Running Time: 30 Minutes (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
PLAY WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A TALK BACK WITH THE AUDIENCE & PLAYERS.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for The BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival are available to our Patron Gold Season Ticket Holders as part of the season ticket package. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under – Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: boxofficebruka@gmail.com
RESERVATIONS are available in person through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221, online at http://www.bruka.org or at our new Brüka Studio 44 located next door to Brüka on First Street at 44 W. First St. Our box office hours open Thursday through Saturday from 4 – 7 PM and on occasional Wednesdays. We are closed on most holidays. Our 2024/2025 Season Tickets are on sale beginning September 1, 2024. Individual tickets go on sale the Monday after the previous show closes. Check us out at http://www.bruka.org.
There is NO late seating and all ticket sales are final.
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. The Downtown Ambassadors are present before and after performances for guidance and safety.
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 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 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 constituent 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.
Bruka Theatre Festival Web Page: https://www.bruka.org/biggest-little-theatre-festival-2025
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My Story: A photographic exhibition featuring the art of Jesse Hon
2025-01-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Arbors Memory Care Community, 2121 East Prater Way, Sparks, NV, 89431, United States
Looking beyond the many faces of dementia, Arbors Memory Care Community will host “My Story” – a photographic exhibition of Residents’ portraits by local photographer Jesse Hon. “Providing person-centered care – that is, tailoring a person’s care to their interests, abilities, history and personality – is fundamental to our mission at Arbors,” says Executive Director Amanda Jenkins. “This exhibit furthers our mission, as it focuses on the people behind the photographs and their unique life stories,” she adds.
Notable Arts and media humanitarian specialist Joseph Galata will be the featured speaker.
The event – for which there is no cost – runs from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 21st, and is supported by Compassion Care Hospice. Hot hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and dessert will be served.
