Artown 2009 Little Book

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EVERY ARTIST. EVERY EVENT. EVERY HOUR.

This Little Book of Artown 2009 is your pocket guide through the city of art. Use these handy icons to fi nd your favorites events fast and you won’t miss a thing.

The calendar section will help you plan your Artown experience day-by-day. Or, refer to the front of the book for ongoing events and workshops. Be sure to visit renoisartown.com for more details.

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artown 2009EVENT LOCATIONS

1 AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

2 BRÜKA THEATRE

3 CITY PLAZA

4 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5 GRAND SIERRA RESORT

6 HARRAH’S RENO

7 JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

8 LAKE MANSION

9 MCKINLEY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

10 THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

11 NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART

12 PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

13 RIVER SCHOOL

14 ROBERT Z. HAWKINS AMPHITHEATER AT BARTLEY RANCH

15 SIERRA ARTS

16 SILVER LEGACY RESORT

17 TERRIBLE’S SANDS REGENCY

18 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

19 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO

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artown 2009EVENT LOCATIONS

1 AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER

2 BRÜKA THEATRE

3 CITY PLAZA

4 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

5 GRAND SIERRA RESORT

6 HARRAH’S RENO

7 JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

8 LAKE MANSION

9 MCKINLEY ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER

10 THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM

11 NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART

12 PIONEER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

13 RIVER SCHOOL

14 ROBERT Z. HAWKINS AMPHITHEATER AT BARTLEY RANCH

15 SIERRA ARTS

16 SILVER LEGACY RESORT

17 TERRIBLE’S SANDS REGENCY

18 TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

19 UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO

20 WINGFIELD PARK

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ONGOING events CALL OR VISIT ONLINE FOR EVENT DATES AND TIMES

2009 ALL ABOUT RENO-TAHOE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWBrilliant Photography of Reno-Tahoe area by well established artists — Mark Harmon, Mark Vollmer and Henry Egghart Alexandratos Gallery Annex • 100 W. Liberty St., #150 • 762-4811 • art-nv.com/events.asp • FREE

ANNIE HOOKER EXHIBITION Paintings by Annie Hooker at Metro Gallery. Metro Gallery, Reno City Hall • 1 E. 1st St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

ART FOR HEALINGOriginal works of fi ne watercolor art for viewing or purchaseRenown Rehabilitation Hospital • 10101 Double R Blvd. • 250-2673 • sierrawatercolor.com • FREE

ART SLAVES 2009Enjoy fi ne art from Northern Nevada’s advertising professionals.Amendment 21 Grill & Sports Bar • 425 S. Virginia St. • 412-1876 • a2n2.com • FREE

AT THE SOUND OF THE BELL: THE JACK JOHNSON STORYAn exhibit that will launch the centennial commemoration of the Jack Johnson versus Jeffries (The Great White Hope) held in Reno on July 4, 1910.African American Cultural Center • Historic Bethel, 220 Bell St. • 331-7006 • FREE

BLACK ROCK PRESS BOOK ARTS SHOWThe Black Rock Press bookmaking class exhibits their fi nal projects.McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

BLING A STRING: AN ART PROJECT Twelve violins are given a second life, as some of Northern Nevada’s most talented artists transform them into unique objects of art. Various times and locations • 323-6393 • renophilharmonic.com • FREE


ONGOING eventsBOOK ARTS: FUSING WORDS WITH VISUAL IMAGINATION — STUDENT EXHIBITExhibit by book arts students of the Black Rock Press, Art Dept., UNR, curated by Robert Blesse, Dir., Black Rock Press.McNamara Gallery, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 682-5660 • FREE

BOOK ARTS: FUSING WORDS WITH VISUAL IMAGINATION — SPECIAL COLLECTIONS BOOK ARTS EXHIBITOngoing exhibit from the Book Arts Collection of the Special Collections Department.Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Rm. 310 • UNR Campus • 682-5660 • FREE

DISCOVER THE ARTSEvery Wednesday, this educational series gives kids ages 6-12 an experience in the arts. Includes an art project from Sierra Arts, VSAarts or the Nevada Museum of Art. Some reservations required. Sponsored by the Northern Nevada Dairymen, Lemelson Education & Assistance Program and Chartrand Foundation. Various times and locations throughout Reno • See daily listings • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

DUSTY ROADS ARTISTS TRAIL EXHIBITThis traveling exhibit features artists who work, live and/or create among the pinons and sagebrush of rural Nevada. TMCC Main Event Gallery • 7000 Dandini Blvd. • 847-7774 • stmarysartcenter.org • FREE

EVEN IN AFRICA PAINTINGS BY ROBERT CINKELAutomobiles in intriguing locales, from a starry night in the Nevada desert, to India, Egypt and “even in Africa.” National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • automuseum.org • FREE

FLEISCHMANN PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE CENTERVarious times and days • Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center • UNR Campus • 784-4812 • planetarium.unr.edu • $4 - $12

DARK SIDE OF THE MOONThe legendary classic rock album, in digital animation on the full-dome of the Planetarium.

PINK FLOYD’S “THE WALL”

A full-color digital show new to the Planetarium.

SPONTANEOUS FANTASIAA live interactive show in the full-dome theater bringing paintings and music to life.

U2The music of U2 animated and shown in the full-dome theater.


FLOWERS TO FORM EXHIBITIONCarol Brown printmaking exhibition “Flowers to Form.”Southside Cultural Center • 190 E. Liberty St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

FROM THE UNKNOWN TO THE KNOWNCurrent watercolor students in the Truckee Meadows Community College present their peices in the library gallery.Spanish Springs Library • 7100 Pyramid Way • 424-1800 • washoe.lib.nv.us • FREE

GREG LONDON ICONMANMaster Impressionist Greg London is working out his pop/rock demons with his show “ICONMAN” at Harrah’s Reno. His critically acclaimed show features a vast array of pop Icons. Sammy’s Showroom at Harrah’s Reno • 219 N. Center St. • 788-2900 • harrahsreno.com • $31.95 – $36.95

HERE AND THERE, NOW AND THENArt exhibit by famed Latimer Art Club. Some sales will benefi t scholarships. First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • FREE

JULY AT STREMMEL GALLERYVisitors to the gallery will enjoy a special selection of artists featuring sculpture, paintings and installations.Stremmel Gallery • 1400 S. Virginia St. • 786-0558 • stemmelgallery.com • FREE

KEN VOLZ EXHIBITION Exhibition of Ken Volz’ work at the Southside Cultural Center. Southside Cultural Center • 190 E. Liberty St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

MOMENTS OF MEMORY: “ART FROM THE HEARTS OF ALZHEIMER’S ARTISTS”Award-winning Alzheimer’s Art. An experience to remember, remember to experience it!The Arbors • 2121 E. Prater Way • 848-4787 • momentsofmemory.org • FREE



ONGOING events

MOVIE CARS: CINEMATIC STARS ON WHEELS EXHIBITSuperstars of the screen or simply background props, people are passionate about movie cars.National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • automuseum.org • $4 – $10

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART

Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $1 – $10

FACES: CHUCK CLOSE AND CONTEMPORARY PORTRAITURE

A leading fi gure in contemporary American art, Chuck Close has reinvigorated the fi eld of modern portraiture.

HELEN LUNDEBERG: THE HISTORY OF TRANSPORTATIONDetailed study for a mural, illustrating the history of the transportation era.

JENNIFER STEINKAMP: FLY TO MARSAmong today’s best-known contemporary artists, Jennifer Steinkamp creates a computer-animated projection of a tree cycling through the four seasons.

THE GRID: BERND AND HILLA BECHERLarge-format camera photographs of hundreds of industrial structures.

TUAN PHAN: ROOT|BOUNDVietnamese-American artist considers the human body to be a metaphorical map that charts the course of personal journeys.

UNLOCKING AN ARCHIVE: MICHAEL HEIZER AND WALTER DE MARIA The fi rst view of documents, posters and photographs from artists who pioneered the Earthworks movement of the late 1960s.


NEVADA KALEIDOSCOPEScenic Nevada presents Nevada Kaleidoscope: the original artwork of 6 Nevada “Quickdraw” artists. Museum Towers • 100 W. Liberty St. • 329-3117 • scenicnevada.org • FREE

ON THE ROAD WITH ALICE RAMSEY EXHIBITAlice drove into history and claimed the title of the fi rst woman to drive coast-to-coast. This is the story of her travels through Nevada in 1909.National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • automuseum.org • FREE

ORDINARY: A COLLECTION OF ANONYMOUS SNAPSHOTSExhibit and sale of 20th century snapshots by unknown photographers. Think: Arts & Architecture Bookstore • 1400 S. Virginia St. • 337-6477 • digmodern.com/category/more.events.ordinary • FREE

PAN PANTOJA EXHIBITTwo and three dimensional works by Pan Pantoja feature fi gurative studies. McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

QUILTS IN THE LIBRARY — QUILTS OF MANY COLORSEnjoy hundreds of quilts in the Downtown Reno Library.Downtown Reno Library • 301 S. Center St. • 327-8300 • geocities.com/tmqnewspatch • FREE

RENO MUNICIPAL BANDEnjoy the sounds of the Reno Municipal Band at Wingfi eld Park.Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 657-4630 • FREE

ROCKIN’ OUTArtists interpret Nevada’s oldest art, petroglyphs of the ancient Native Americans.Artists Co-Op of Reno Gallery • 627 Mill St. • 673-6278 • FREE

STEVE CARAWAY EXHIBITIONSteve Caraway Exhibition at Metro Gallery.7/24, 7/27 - 7/31 • Metro Gallery, Reno City Hall • 1 E. 1st St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE



THE COLORFUL JOURNEY — BOOK READINGJoin Artists Meredith Tanzer and Tiffany Mayorga reading from their book “Artsy and Fartsy’s Colorful Journey.” 7/9, 7/11, 7/14, 7/30 • La Bussola & Center Gallery • 254 W. 1st St. • 348-8858 • 2by2creations.com • FREE

THE COLORFUL JOURNEY EXHIBITAn interactive exhibit creating art based off of a book project created by Tiffany Mayorga and Meredith TanzerLa Bussola & Center Gallery • 254 W. 1st St. • 348-8858 • 2by2creations.com • FREE

THE LINGO OF OUR CALLING: THE LEGACY OF COWBOY POETRYExhibit depicts the artistry of ranching culture in the West. Includes poems, paintings, photos and fi lms. Children under 12 Free.Sparks Heritage Museum • 814 Victorian Ave. • 355-1144 • sparksmuseum.org • $5

THE PLAY DOUGH PROJECTCome enjoy the tiny creations created by many different people of all ages in our community. Beginning 7/6 • La Bussola & Center Gallery • 254 W. 1st St. • 348-8858 • 2by2creations.com • FREE

TIME PERIOD BY LARA ALBERTI Lara works with notions of time and old clocks pieces. McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

UNDER THE ROOF AT THE LAKE MANSIONLook under the Lake Mansion’s historic 1877 roof to see how modern terra cotta roof tiles are transformed into works of art. VSA arts of Nevada at Lake Mansion • 250 Court St. • 826-6100 • vsanevada.org • FREE

VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT: FROM PLAYA TO RUNWAYDisplay of artwork only seen on the Black Rock City playa.Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

WILD RIVER GRILLE LIVE PATIO CONCERTEnjoy live music while you drink and dine alfresco on Wild River Grille’s riverfront patio. Wild River Grille • RiverWalk Downtown Reno • 284-7455 • wildrivergrille.com • FREE

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WORKSHOPS CALL OR VISIT ONLINE FOR EVENT DATES AND TIMES

ART AFTERNOON: WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL FOR SENIORSSeniors are invited to participate in this interactive and affordable guided tour and studio art class.7/10 • 1PM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $5 – $6

ART AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING See how art can be integrated with sustainable building features such as earth plaster, recycled tile and acid-stained solar-heated fl oors. 7/1, 7/16, 7/19, 7/25 • Times vary • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • Suggested $10 donation.

ART KITES FOR KIDSBring the kids to decorate and fl y the colorful kites they’ve created! Kites and art supplies are complimentary. 1PM • Somersett East Park • 1900 Park Hollow Ct. • 787-4500 • somersett.com • FREE

ARTISTREE STUDIO ON-GOING GALLERY EXHIBIT AND JULY WORKSHOPSArtisTree workshops allow your creativity to fl ow. ArtisTree is a gallery and hands-on art studio.Daily • 10AM • ArtisTree Studio • 3590 W. Plumb Ln., Ste. C • 348-1555 • artistreestudio.com • FREE

ARTOWN YOUTH SLAM WORKSHOPArt, music and poetry workshops 1-4p. Open Mic and Poetry Slam 4-7p.7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 • 1PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st St. & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • FREE

BOOK ARTS:FUSING WORDS WITH VISUAL IMAGINATION — LECTURE & RECEPTIONCultivating Artists’ Books: Experiment in Navigation by artist Charles Hobson. Reception precedes lecture, 5-6p.7/6 • 5PM • Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Auditorium • UNR Campus • 682-5660 • FREE

DANCING AT THE MARKETCome dance with us! Dance lessons themed on the World Music Series artists who perform that night.7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 • 5:15PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 702-271-8076 • FREE

HANDS/ON! SUNDAY FAMILY PROGRAM: BURNING MAN HULA HOOPSBring the entire family! Discover the Guardian of Eden sculpture then make your own hula hoop . 7/26 • 12PM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • FREE

MAKE AND FLY AN ART KITEMake and fl y a simple art kite with colorful survey tape and water colors. Ages 5-12.7/4 • 2PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $5


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MANDALA MEDITATION DRAWINGCreate your own personal mandala art piece for use in meditation. 7/25 • 3PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 747-3910 • riverschool.info • $15

MUSEUM SCHOOL CLASS: COLLOGRAPHDiscover one of the most textural and experimental printmaking techniques. 7/11, 7/18 • 10AM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $98 – $110

PRAISE EXPLOSION 2009 PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPPerforming Arts Workshop of Praise Dance, Step and Vocals/Choir for Children, Youth and Adults.7/13-7/15 • 1PM • Grand Sierra Resort • 2500 E. 2nd St. • 826-6100 • $45 – $65

SIERRA ARTISTS GUILD OPEN STUDIODemonstrations of woodturning, pottery creation, making Japanese decorative paper, photography, painting and drawing. 7/18, 7/19 • 10AM • Campbell Art Studio and Gallery • 530 California Ave. • 425-4247 • FREE

SIZZLING HOT BELLY DANCING!A four-part Belly Dancing class that teaches all the essentials and culminates in a performance.7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23 • 6PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 747-3910 • riverschool.info • $15

SMAC’S CONVERSATION WITH ARTISTSSMACenter, along with Barnes and Noble Booksellers, present Carol Purroy, Patricia Scherer, Ray Freeman and Carol Grigus in this upclose series.7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26 • 2PM • Barnes and Noble Booksellers • 5555 S. Virginia St. • 852-9080 • stmarysartcenter.org • FREE

STAINED-GLASS ARTIST AND TOUR OF TRINITY’S WINDOWSKathleen Hallamore Glass Artist presentation of glass art form. Tour of Trinity stained-glass windows. 7/14 • 10:30AM • Trinity Episcopal Church • 200 Island Ave. • 329-4279 • trinityreno.org • FREE

TRASH OR TREASURE APPRAISAL FAIRExperienced local art and antique appraisers will give verbal estimated values.7/19 • 1PM • Sparks Heritage Museum • 814 Victorian Ave. • 624-0392 • sparksmuseum.org • $3

TRIBE VIBE FIRE DANCE CLASS AND PERFORMANCETake a class at 8p, practice with fi re at 9p then watch Tribe Vibe dance at 10p.Thursdays • 8PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $3 – $5


VSAartsVSAarts of Nevada at Lake Mansion • 250 Court St. • 826-6100 • vsanevada.org

3-DAY SUMMER ART CAMP IN SPARKSCamp includes art, theater, creative movement and fun!Starts 7/7, 7/21 • 9AM • Alf Sorenson Community Center • 1400 Baring Blvd. • Sparks • $50

4-DAY SUMMER ART CAMPS IN RENOCamp includes art, theater, creative movement and fun!Starts 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 • 9AM • $67

ART ADVENTURES FOR CHILDRENExlpore various art techniques and media each week including clay, watercolor, collage, pastels and more.7/14, 7/21, 7/28 • 11:30AM • $40

CERAMICS FOR ADULTSExplore hand building and glazing techniques while creating several one-of-a-kind pieces of artwork. 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 2:15PM • $125

CLAY, CLAY, CLAYExplore hand building and glazing techniques while creating one of a kind clay pieces. 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 12:30PM • $80

DISCOVERING YOUR CREATIVE SIDEDiscover your wonderful creativity and learn how to think outside the box in all areas of your life. 7/25 • 10AM • $55

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS AM Learn to draw or refi ne your existing skills while developing techniques to practice on your own.7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 12:30PM • $65

DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS PM Learn to draw or refi ne your existing skills while developing techniques to practice on your own. 7/22, 7/29 • 5PM • $80

FEEL AT HOME Explore creative ways to make your home feel great! 7/16 • 6PM • VSA arts of Nevada at Lake Mansion • $45

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WORKSHOPS

FUNDAMENTALS OF DRAWING FOR CHILDRENLearn to draw or refi ne existing skills while developing techniques to practice on your own.7/15, 7/22, 7/29 • 11:30AM • $40

GLASS FUSION JEWELRY Love a little “wearable” sparkle? Create your own necklaces with your original fused glass in this 2-day workshop.7/21, 7/23 • 5:30PM • $65

GLASS FUSIONLearn to cut and fuse glass into beautiful fi nished items. Separate classes for ages 10+ and 15+.7/22, 7/24 • 1:30PM • $50

KIDS ACTINGLearn to act while creating dialogue and skits through traditional improvisational methods. 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 2:30PM • $60

PASTELS FOR ADULTSBeginners learn the basics of painting still life and landscape in soft pastels.7/20, 7/27 • 5PM • $95

MIXED MEDIAIgnite imagination and creativity! Explore different mediums each week...paint, fabric, clay and more. 7/23, 7/30 • 11:30AM • $40

MOMMY (OR DADDY) AND ME ART CLASSNuture a love for art and strengthen your child’s creative process! Create one of a kind “masterpieces.” 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 10:30AM • $50

RAKU & HORSEHAIR FOR ADULTSRaku is a type of uniquely patterned ceramics with the spectacular look that is unique to Raku. 7/11, 7/25 • 9:30AM • $130

WATERCOLOR FOR ADULTS Explore the basics of various watercolor techniques and beyond while creating your own works of art. Mondays • 9:30AM • $125

START WITH THE ARTSIt’s never too soon to begin! Visual art, singing and creative movement explored every week. 7/13, 7/20, 7/27 • 9AM • $50


TOURS

ARTWALK IN THE DISTRICTBe enriched by the art and culture of Reno’s favorite district!7/30 • 4PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 825-9255 • renoriver.org • FREE

AUDIO AND DOCENT GUIDED TOURSTour the Museum with a self-guided audio or docent-led tour free with price of ticket.Times vary • National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • automuseum.org • FREE

BOOK ARTS: FUSING WORDS WITH VISUAL IMAGINATION — BLACK ROCK PRESS TOURTour the Black Rock Press, Art Department at UNR. See printing and bookbinding demos by Dir. Bob Blesse and artist Katy Govan.7/6 • 3PM • Black Rock Press, Jot Travis Building • UNR Campus • 682-5660 • FREE

GARDEN ART AT THE RIVER SCHOOL TOURView metal sculpture and high desert garden/edible plants along the river.7/4, 7/19 • Times vary • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $10

GUIDED TOURSFree with museum admission for adults and children. Guides discuss the art in a meaningful way with people all ages.Times vary • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • FREE

IDLEWILD TREE WALK: PHOTOGRAPHING TREES IN THE LANDSCAPEJoin local photographers for a walking tour of Idlewild Park and learn how to photograph trees in the landscape. 7/4, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25 • 9AM • Idlewild Tree Walk, Idlewild Park • California Building, 1000 Whitmore Ln. • 334-2270 • FREE

PUBLIC ART WALKING TOURSEducational tour of exterior sculpture in downtown Reno led by Public Art program staff offers insight into the history of Reno’s public art collection. Tours lasts 50 minutes. Wear your walking shoes.Fridays • 12PM • City Plaza • Corner of 1st & Virginia St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

SPANISH LANGUAGE GUIDED TOURFree with admission, a Spanish-speaking docent walks with visitors through the exhibitions.7/25 • 2PM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $1 – $10


TOURS

HISTORIC RENO PRESERVATION SOCIETYhistoricreno.org

HISTORIC BIKE TOURRide along quiet streets under a canopy of trees in Reno’s oldest neighborhoods. Helmets required.7/5 • 9AM • My Favorite Muffi n • 340 California Ave. • 323-0696 • $10

MANSIONS ON THE BLUFF TOURA historic walk through one of Reno’s most prestigious neighborhoods. 7/7 • 6PM • McCarran House • 401 Court St. • 856-3662 • $10

BEYOND THE ARCHES TOURHistoric walk in Downtown Reno with emphasis on the early culture of gaming, divorce, immigartion.7/11 • 9AM • National Automobile Museum, Parking Lot • 10 S. Lake St. • 856-3662 • $10

POWNING ADDITION & LITTLE ITALY TOURDiscover the vernacular neighborhood that is the Powning Addition and Reno’s Little Italy.7/14 • 6PM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 329-0149 • $10

NEWLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD TOURAn architectural walk through one of Reno’s oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods.7/18 • 9AM • My Favorite Muffi n • 340 California Ave. • 747-4478 • $10

CAUGHLIN RANCH HOUSE OPEN HOUSE TOURCrissie Caughlin Ranch tour and open house of the ranch house and grounds7/18 • 11AM • Caughlin Ranch House • 3636 Mayberry Dr. • 747-0340 • $10

UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD TOURA walk through the historic neighborhood south of the campus with its Queen Anne homes and bungalows.7/21 • 6PM • University Steps at Lake Street • 9th St. & Lake St. • 746-3252 • $10

PARSON/MILLS ARCHITECTURE TOURHistoric walk to view homes designed by famous architects Ed Parsons and Russell Mills.7/25 • 9AM • Streets of Reno • Corner of Marsh & LaRue Ave. • 853-3414 • $10

BIKE TOUR THROUGH OLD RENOBike ride through the most historic parts of Reno. Helmets required.7/26 • 9AM • My Favorite Muffi n • 340 California Ave. • 323-0696 • $10

EL RENO APARTMENT HOMES TOURSee the original site of these charming and unique homes, and view seven of them at their new locations.7/28 • 6PM • Statewide Lighting Parking Lot • 1311 S. Virginia St. • 322-9400 • $10


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BLING A STRING: RECEPTIONTwelve violins are given a second life, as some of Northern Nevada’s most talented artists transform them into unique objects of art. 7PM • Sierra Arts Gallery • 17 S. Virginia St. • 323-6393 • renophilharmonic.com • FREE

ARTOWN 2009 OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA

Opening Night’s celebration kicks off with Discover Gelatin Prints, a Discover the Arts workshop, with Artown poster artist Candace Nicol at 2PM in West Street Market. The fun continues with face-painting for 260 children with Body Masterpiece at West Wingfi eld Park at 4PM. Children are transformed into butterfl ies, super heroes and wild animals. Call 322-1538 to reserve your child’s spot. Children then proceed under the Arlington Ave. bridge to the Wingfi eld Park Amphitheater. At 7PM ICONMAN Greg London joins the opening ceremonies with musical impersonations. Headliner Richie Havens, the artist that opened Woodstock in 1969, continues the celebration at at 7:30PM. Sponsored by City of Reno Arts and Cultural Commission, Friends of Artown and MomsLikeMe.com. • www.renoisartown.com • 322-1538.

DISCOVER GELATIN PRINTSCreate prints with the Artown Artist Candace Nicol.2PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st St. & 2nd St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

FACE PAINTINGBody Masterpiece transforms your child’s face for the opening of Artown. Festivities begin in West Wingfi eld Park, across Arlington from the amphitheater. Reservations required.4PM • West Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

GREG LONDON ICONMANMaster impressionist shares his impersonations.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

HEADLINER RICHIE HAVENSOpening ceremonies with Richie Havens, the voice that opened Woodstock in 1969.7:30PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


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FIRST THURSDAY 5PM

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL” 6PM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: SQUEEK STEELE 7PM

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS: PEACE — A STUDY OF AQUARIUM LIFE 7PM

STUDIO ON 4TH’S POST MUSEUM PARTY 7:30PM

DANCING IN THE PARK: WING & A PRAYER 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

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DISCOVERTHE LAKE MANSION


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DISCOVER THE LAKE MANSIONExplore historic Lake Mansion, take a journey back in time with Young Chautauqua and an art project. Call to reserve your spot.9:30AM • VSA arts of Nevada at Lake Mansion • 250 Court St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

FIRST THURSDAYJoin the Nevada Museum of Art for refreshments and live music. Free for Museum members.5PM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $1 – $10

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.6PM • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada • 780 Del Monte Ln. • 851-7100 • renolittletheater.org • $5 – $8

SWEET VIBRATIONS: SQUEEK STEELESqueek Steel Piano Ragtime All the Time, with special guest “Washboard” Kitty!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS: PEACE — A STUDY OF AQUARIUM LIFEArtist Jessica Novelly experiments with latex house paint applied to masonite.7PM • Fairly Grounded Coffee and Tea • 3366 Lakeside Ct. • 827-4542 • fairlygrounded.com • FREE

STUDIO ON 4TH’S POST MUSEUM PARTYJoin emerging new artists showing their work and live music.7:30PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 786-6460 • studio4th.com • $3

DANCING IN THE PARK: WING & A PRAYERWings on the Water 2009: new contemporary dance works designed for family viewing. 8PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 323-0766 • wnpdance.org • FREE

A WOMAN IN MINDSusan lives with a boring, inconsiderate and unattractive husband. Enter Susan’s mind, where fantasy and reality collide with devastating and hilarious consequences. (RATED PG-13)8PM • Brüka Theater • 99 N. Virginia St. • 323-3221 • bruka.org • $16 – $25


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PIPES ON THE RIVER ORGAN CONCERTS CLASSICAL MUSIC 12PM

PATRIOTIC SONGS AT THE AIRPORT 1PM

READERS THEATER: “THE GIN GAME” 1PM

DISCOVER THE “HIDDEN SWAN” 1:30PM

ARTOWN POETRY SLAM 4PM

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVER 5PM


JAZZ SUPPER CLUB: A SOIREE 6PM

SEASCAPE 7:30PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” 9PM

ARTOWN AFTER DARK 9PM

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PIPES ON THE RIVER ORGAN CONCERTS CLASSICAL MUSICEvery Friday in July at noon Pipes on the River Classical Music for all ages.12PM • Trinity Episcopal Church • 200 Island Ave. • 329-4279 • trinityreno.org • FREE

PATRIOTIC SONGS AT THE AIRPORTTeen singer Anne Marie performs patriotic music mixed with pop, R&B, country and showtunes. 1PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

READERS THEATER: “THE GIN GAME” This play uses a card game as a metaphor for life in all of its idiocyncracies. (RATED R)1PM • Sparks Library • 1125 12th St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION


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DISCOVER THE “HIDDEN SWAN”Local author Anna-Marie Squailia presents her tale of an ugly duckling that learns about true value. 1:30PM • Miguel Ribera Park • 3905 Neil Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN POETRY SLAMOpen Mic and Poetry Slam 4-7p. Poetry-is-on-athon 11p.4PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • FREE

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERMusic series featuring local and regional bands festival-style on the banks of the Truckee.5PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 324-4440 • newsreview.com/reno • FREE


JAZZ SUPPER CLUB: A SOIREERecreating the African American Jazz Supper Club with food, wine and hot jazz headliners and local talent.6PM • African American Cultural Center • Historic Bethel, 220 Bell St. • 331-7006 • $35 – $65

SEASCAPESeascape is a surreal tale of romance and nostalgia written by Edward Albee, directed by Jim Martin. 7:30PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-3716 • goodluckmacbeth.org • $10 – $15


MOVIES IN THE PARK: “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”Disney’s animated musical story of Belle, a beautiful girl who falls in love with a fearsome Beast. Sponsored by University of Phoenix and Goldcorp, Inc.9PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN AFTER DARKLocal bands Days No Different and All Day Drive perform. All ages.9PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 354-5711 • renopassport.com • Suggested $5 donation.



SEASCAPESeascape is a surreal tale of romance and nostalgia written by Edward Albee, directed by Jim Martin. 3PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-3716 • goodluckmacbeth.org • $10 – $15

ARTOWN YOUTH SLAMOpen Mic and Poetry Slam.4PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • FREE

POETRY FILM DOUBLE FEATURE“Slam” and “The Cruise” (RATED R)7PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • Suggested $5 donation.

FULL MOON DRUM AND DANCE CIRCLEDrum, dance, sing, chant and jam around a fi re along the banks of the Truckee River. 9PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $5

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“PATRIOTIC MUSIC” A FAMILY AFFAIR 4PM

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE SANDS 6PM

PLAN YOUR ARTOWNSUNDAY:5

ROCKIN’ OUT RECEPTIONReception with Nevada Rock Art Foundation and artists to show their interpretation of an ancient art.11AM • Artists Co-Op of Reno Gallery • 627 Mill St. • 322-8896 • FREE

CELTIC FORESTExhibited at Burning Man, Celtic Forest is a dramatic interactive art installation and community gathering spot with fi re effects and music.2PM • RiverWalk Downtown Reno • Sierra St. & Island Ave. • 742-1602 • blackrockarts.org/projects/braf-reno • FREE

“PATRIOTIC MUSIC” A FAMILY AFFAIRThe MasterWorks Chorale presents patriotic music and fun for the whole family.4PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 324-1940 • themasterworkschorale.org • FREE

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE SANDSFor the Love of Jazz presents the Reno Jazz Orchestra. 6PM • Sands Regency Poolside • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 851-2602 • reno-jazz.org • FREE

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DISCOVER HUDSON VAGABOND PUPPETSGiant puppet masters demonstrate the puppetry arts and involve the kids in their own magical puppet work. 9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

BOOK ARTS: FUSING WORDS WITH VISUAL IMAGINATION — SPECIAL COLLECTIONS BOOK ARTS EXHIBITA hands-on display of fi ne bookmaking and artists’ books with informal commentary by visiting artist Charles Hobson.3PM • Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, Rm. 310 • UNR Campus • 682-5660 • FREE

KIDSCAPE IMPROVISATION TROUPESeen “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” KidScape Productions brings laughs and fun as players create skits and scenes right before your very eyes! In the park before Family Series. 4PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 787-3900 • kidscapeproductions.com • FREE

2009 RENO IDOL COMPETITIONA dream will come true for a local youth when he or she is recognized as the 2009 Reno Idol. 6PM • Eldorado Hotel and Casino Showroom • 345 N. Virginia St. • 657-4640 • eldoradoreno.com • $10

FAMILY SERIES: FERDINAND THE BULLThe larger-than-life Hudson Vagabond Puppets perform “Ferdinand the Bull,” the story of a bull that just won’t fi ght. Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery, Target Community and Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

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KIDSCAPE IMPROVISATION TROUPE 4PM

2009 RENO IDOL COMPETITION 6PM

FAMILY SERIES: FERDINAND THE BULL 7PM

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: WILLIAM JOSEPH 7:30PM

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MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: WILLIAM JOSEPHMoving. Memorable. Inspiring. That’s the sound of pianist William Joseph who plays his own brand of “classical pop.” Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation. 7:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

DISCOVER HARP AND VIBE 9:30AM

READERS THEATER: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL) 1PM

RENO MUNICIPAL BAND AT CITY PLAZA 4:30PM

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL” 5:30PM

CELTIC FOREST 6PM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: TOCCATA CHORUS & ORCHESTRA 7PM

PLAN YOUR ARTOWNTUESDAY:7

DISCOVER HARP AND VIBEHear and learn with musicians from the Reno Philharmonic.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

READERS THEATER: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL) Highly comical rebirth of the spirit of a west Texas family unit, even though the patriarch is dying. 1PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

RENO MUNICIPAL BAND AT CITY PLAZARelax after a tough day at work with the Reno Municipal Band.4:30PM • City Plaza • Corner of 1st & Virginia St. • 657-4630 • FREE

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.5:30PM • North Valleys Library • 1075 North Hills Blvd. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • FREE


DISCOVER MODERN DANCEWing & A Prayer Dance Company will conduct an Introduction to Movement.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: THE WAILING SOULSThe Wailing Souls have ridden the crest of Jamaica’s reggae music for more than four decades. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Friends of Artown.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • Suggested $10 donation.

HAMLET/2The story of two actors who would do anything to play the title role and tell the story of the Danish Prince. (RATED PG-13)7PM • Brüka Theater • 99 N. Virginia St. • 323-3221 • bruka.org • $16 – $25

THE LIFE OF BOB MARLEYRoger Steffens’ “The Life of Bob Marley”: unreleased recordings, photographs, fi lm & video of The Reggae King. 9:30PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 560-5337 • hermosacrecords.com/marley/marleyindex.html • FREE

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HAMLET/2 7PM

THE LIFE OF BOB MARLEY 9:30PM



SWEET VIBRATIONS: TOCCATA CHORUS & ORCHESTRAA Celebration of All-American Composers7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION


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DISCOVER THE NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART 10AM

RENO YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA 4PM

THE COLORFUL JOURNEY RECEPTION 5PM


THE COLLECTIVE 7PM

NEVADA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JULY 7PM

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS: OUT OF TOWN — A STUDY OF LIGHT 7PM

REDROCK CELEBRATES WOMEN’S ART 7PM

DANCING IN THE PARK: CREATIVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM


DISCOVER THE NEVADA MUSEUM OF ARTA tour of the galleries followed by hands-on projects. 10AM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

RENO YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRAAn ensemble of middle and high school musicians dedicated to jazz.4PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

THE COLORFUL JOURNEY RECEPTIONLa Bussola will launch Reno’s fi rst artist coloring book. Join artists reading “Artsy & Fartsy’s Colorful Journey.” Do an interactive art project.5PM • La Bussola & Center Gallery • 254 W. 1st St. • 348-8858 • 2by2creations.com • FREE

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.5:30PM • South Valleys Library • 15650 Wedge Pkwy. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • FREE


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THE COLLECTIVEReno’s awesome and ever popular UNR Faculty Jazz Ensemble!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

NEVADA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL IN JULYA concert featuring world-class musicians from the acclaimed Nevada Chamber Music Festival.7PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 348-9413 • renochamberorchestra.org • FREE

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS: OUT OF TOWN — A STUDY OF LIGHTArtist Amanda Latham’s work depicts a series of colorful farmland photos of Northern California.7PM • Fairly Grounded Coffee and Tea • 3366 Lakeside Ct. • 827-4542 • fairlygrounded.com • FREE

REDROCK CELEBRATES WOMEN’S ARTThree female artists showcased with their original artworks celebrating the strength, intelligence and artistic integrity of women everywhere! 7PM • RedRock Studio • 241 S. Sierra St. • 240-7619 • FREE

DANCING IN THE PARK: CREATIVE PERFORMING ARTS CENTEROpus Five is an evening-length dance concert featuring new lyrical, jazz, hip-hop and modern works. 8PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 882-8536 • myspace.com/cpacreno • FREE


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READERS THEATER: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL)” 1PM

DISCOVER RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRA 1:30PM

BEAUTY WITHOUT BORDERS 3PM


DANCEWORKS STUDIO 6PM


SEASCAPE 7:30PM

CHRIS BOTTI 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

VORTEX: THE UN-BALLET THAT ROCKS 8:30PM

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “NORTH BY NORTHWEST” 9PM




READERS THEATER: “DADDY’S DYIN’ (WHO’S GOT THE WILL)”Highly comical rebirth of the spirit of a west Texas family unit, even though the patriarch is dying.1PM • Sparks Library • 1125 12th St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION


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DISCOVER RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRAQuintet ensemble concert followed by Maytan’s instrument petting zoo. Reservations required.1:30PM • Miguel Ribera Park • 3905 Neil Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

BEAUTY WITHOUT BORDERSYou will be amazed at this art show that features the creative talents of people with disabilities.3PM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 333-9272 • washoearc.org • FREE


DANCEWORKS STUDIOA “Rising Stars” dance performance team.6PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.6PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • $5 – $8


CHRIS BOTTIGifted trumpeter, talented composer and charismatic contemporary jazz performer. 8PM • John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 356-3325 • janugget.com • $55


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VORTEX: THE UN-BALLET THAT ROCKSThe beauty of ballet set to passionate music. (RATED PG-13)8:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 762-5165 • avaballet.com • $10 – $15

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “NORTH BY NORTHWEST”Cary Grant, James Mason and Mount Rushmore star in this thriller — a Hitchcock masterpiece. Sponsored by University of Phoenix and Goldcorp, Inc.9PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN AFTER DARKLocal bands Drinking with Clowns and In Head Audio perform. All ages.9PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 354-5711 • renopassport.com • Suggested $5 donation.


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DAY OF VISUAL ARTOWNART IN THE GARDEN 9AMYART SALE 9AMGIVING ART 10AMFRIENDS OF MCKINLEY ART SHOW AND SALE 10AMDOWNTOWN RENO COMIC AND SCI-FI ARTS FESTIVAL 11AMINSPIRED BY NATURE 11AMCHAIR-I-TEA PARTY AT ARLINGTON GARDENS 1PM

HIRISHFEST 10AM


ENVISION PERFORMING ARTS 3PM


POPS ON THE RIVER 5PM

METACOMEDY AND THE ART OF COMING OUT 6PM

SEASCAPE 7:30PM

REGGAE AT THE RIVER SCHOOL WITH JAHZILLA & SPECIAL FRIENDS 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

VORTEX: THE UN-BALLET THAT ROCKS 8:30PM

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DAY OF VISUAL ARTOWN

ART IN THE GARDEN Garden art, ceramics, vintage furniture & decor, fabric, original photography, jewelry, silk scarves9AM • Art in the Garden • 1280 Monroe St. • 323-6773 • FREE

yART SALEOne-day sale of original art by local artists in a beautiful private garden.9AM • yART SALE • 1420 Mt. Rose St. • 825-0980 • FREE

GIVING ARTFused glass, unique jewelry, faux painting and more in a backyard setting in the garden. 10AM • In the Garden • 701 Brown St. • 322-0203 • DONATION

FRIENDS OF MCKINLEY ART SHOW AND SALEJoin local artists at an art sale including painting, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more!10AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

DOWNTOWN RENO COMIC AND SCI-FI ARTS FESTIVALComic art, science fi ction video, costume and make-up design will be on display in this inaugural event. 11AM • Amendment 21 Grill & Sports Bar • 425 S. Virginia St. • 786-0808 • theamendment21.com • FREE

INSPIRED BY NATUREAward-winning artists Joe Donahue-woodturning, Tia Flores-gourds, Barbara Uriu-jewelry and Pat Wallis-oil paintings, present their latest works inspired by nature. 11AM • Bartley Ranch Brick House • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 223-2024 • silversageartists.org • FREE

CHAIR-I-TEA PARTY AT ARLINGTON GARDENSEnjoy an afternoon of tea, cakes, music and artistically designed chairs.1PM • Arlington Gardens • 606 W. Plumb Ln. • 784-8085 • Suggested $15 donation.


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HIRISHFESTA traditional Irish music festival that will lift your spirits even higher than the altitude. All ages, 15 & under free. 10AM • Sky Tavern Ski Area • Mt. Rose Hwy • 329-5558 • ceolirishpub.com • $10

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.1PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • $5 – $8

ENVISION PERFORMING ARTSCome and watch a spectacular free display of talent. A youth drum corps! 3PM • Joe Crowley Student Union, Gateway Plaza • UNR Campus • 784-6505 • unr.edu/studentunion • FREE


POPS ON THE RIVERBroadway’s Hugh Panaro, Michael Borowitz and the orchestra entertain at this colorful event.5PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 323-2030 • renophil.com • $10 – $35

METACOMEDY AND THE ART OF COMING OUTA hilarious and inspirational PowerPoint Presentation about self-discovery and the meaning of life. 6PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 513-604-7690 • homesliceproductions.com • DONATION


REGGAE AT THE RIVER SCHOOL WITH JAHZILLA & SPECIAL FRIENDSJoin Tracy Two Dread and bring your instruments for a late-night. 8PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $10 – $12


VORTEX: THE UN-BALLET THAT ROCKSThe beauty of ballet set to passionate music. (RATED PG-13)8:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 762-5165 • avaballet.com • $10 – $15

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HEALING ARTS CONCERT AT RENOWN CENTER 2PM

CELTIC FOREST 2PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 2PM

JAZZ AT ZAGOL’S 4PM

THE TASTE OF RENO TAHOE 4PM

JAZZ MOODS & ART 5:30PM


OPERA IN BLUE JEANS 7PM

HAMLET/2 7PM


INSPIRED BY NATUREAward-winning artists Joe Donahue-woodturning, Tia Flores-gourds, Barbara Uriu-jewelry and Pat Wallis-oil paintings, present their latest works inspired by nature. 11AM • Bartley Ranch Brick House • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 223-2024 • silversageartists.org • FREE

RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.1PM • Downtown Reno Library • 301 S. Center St. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • FREE

HEALING ARTS CONCERT AT RENOWN CENTERTeen singer Anne Marie performs an enchanting concert of pop, R&B, country and showtunes.2PM • Renown Center, Tahoe Lobby • 1155 Mill St. • 240-1222 • myspace.com/annemariestreetteam • FREE


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JAZZ AT ZAGOL’SVocalist, Barbara Baxter, accompanied by Peter Supersano will provide a delightul evening of soul-laced jazz.4PM • Zagol Ethiopian Cuisine • 855 E. 4th St. • 786-9020 • zagolofreno.com • FREE

THE TASTE OF RENO TAHOEThe art of boutique winemaking combined with the culinary art of local chefs.4PM • National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 236-5893 • tasteofrenotahoe.com • $75 – $125

JAZZ MOODS & ARTErika Paul Carlson Group presents upbeat and refl ective jazz in collaboration with an exhibition of local artwork.5:30PM • Steinway Piano Gallery • 500 E. Moana Ln. • 626-7878 • jazzqmusic.com • $10 – $15

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE SANDSFor the Love of Jazz presents the Brian Landrus quartet. 6PM • Sands Regency Poolside • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 851-2602 • reno-jazz.org • FREE

OPERA IN BLUE JEANSThe best of opera, operetta and Broadway in an informal setting.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 786-4046 • nevadaopera.org • FREE


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DISCOVER MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTS 1:30PM

FAMILY SERIES: RENO YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA 7PM

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: RENO POPS ORCHESTRA 7:30PM


DISCOVER MUSIC CAMPA fun week-long workshop with Colin Ross culminating in a performance at Wingfi eld Park. 9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

DISCOVER MUSIC FOR LITTLE MOZARTSKeyboard, movement, dance and rhythm instrument fun from the “Music for Little Mozarts.” 1:30PM • Steinway Piano Gallery • 500 E. Moana Ln. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

FAMILY SERIES: RENO YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRAAn ensemble of middle and high school musicians dedicated to Jazz. Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery, Target Community and Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: RENO POPS ORCHESTRAThe Reno Pops performs Mussorsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and other music. Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation. 7:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


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BASTILLE DAY ON CALAVE 8AM

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PAT ESTERS — COOL JAZZ & BLUES VOCALS 7PM

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BASTILLE DAY ON CALAVECalAve transforms into a village of French art, music, theater, cuisine and spirits. 8AM • California Ave. between Arlington and Virginia St. • 160 W. Liberty • 786-0808 • calave.org • FREE

BREATH OF HOPESierra Arts Elder Care & Moments of Memory exhibit at the Arbors with music by singer/pianist Erika Paul Carlson.1PM • The Arbors • 2121 E. Prater Way • 626-7878 • jazzqmusic.com • FREE

READERS THEATER: “LADIES OF THE CORRIDOR”Classic insight into the lives of the occupants of a once-fashionable residence for elder citizens.1PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

ARTIST RECEPTION “2009 ALL ABOUT RENO-TAHOE PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW”Meet Mark Harmon, Mark Vollmer and Henry Egghart, well-known Reno-Tahoe photographers. Enjoy Steffi e’s homemade baklava. 4PM • Alexandratos Gallery Annex • 100 W. Liberty St., #150 • 762-4811 • art-nv.com/events.asp • FREE


RENO LITTLE THEATER PRESENTS “THE NEW HANSEL & GRETEL”Siblings pursue desires, learn from consequences, fi nd different path. New version of classic tale.5:30PM • Northwest Library • 2325 Robb Dr. • 345-6724 • renolittletheater.org • FREE


PAT ESTERS — COOL JAZZ & BLUES VOCALSCool Jazz & Blues Vocals: Standards & Surprises!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

TUTTI FLUTTI BY TOCCATAFeaturing guest fl utist Josue Casillas and works by Handel, Vivaldi and Bach.7:30PM • St. John’s Presbyterian Church • 1070 W. Plumb Ln. • 775-267-1720 • $5 – $25


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MASTERWORKS CHORALEOne of two choral groups selected to perform at the 50th Presidential Inaugural Parade. Enjoy their vocal melodies.12PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: LURADelicately wrought, acoustic and full of grace, Lura and her music are at the crossroads of Portuguese and Cape Verdean culture. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Friends of Artown.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • Suggested $10 donation.


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THE DAWN WELLS STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE 5PM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: GREAT BASIN BRASS QUINTET 7PM

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS: THE ABSTRACTION OF HISTORICAL TRANSPLANTS 7PM

DANCING IN THE PARK: SIERRA NEVADA BALLET 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM


THE DAWN WELLS STUDENT FILM SHOWCASE Join actress Dawn Wells for an evening of Washoe County School District high school student fi lm screenings. 5PM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $3

SWEET VIBRATIONS: GREAT BASIN BRASS QUINTETHumor and energy and the best in brass music!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS:THE ABSTRACTION OF HISTORICAL TRANSPLANTSArtist Mallory Mishler’s work emphasizes elements of portrait and fi gure intertwined with themes of art history, self and society. 7PM • Fairly Grounded Coffee and Tea • 3366 Lakeside Ct. • 827-4542 • fairlygrounded.com • FREE

DANCING IN THE PARK: SIERRA NEVADA BALLETDancing by the River is an evening of live music, song and spectacular dancing. 8PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 775-783-3223 • sierranevadaballet.com • FREE



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DISCOVER WATERCOLOR 9:30AM


READERS THEATER: “LADIES OF THE CORRIDOR” 1PM

DISCOVER A SMALL WORLD 1:30PM

NATIVE AMERICAN GOSPEL FESTIVAL 3PM


SEASCAPE 7:30PM

MOVIN’ TO MOTOWN 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “STOP MAKING SENSE” 9PM



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DISCOVER WATERCOLORWith Sierra Watercolor Society, ages 7-12. Reservations required.9:30AM • Wilbur D. May Museum • 1595 N. Sierra St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


READERS THEATER: “LADIES OF THE CORRIDOR”Classic insight into the lives of the occupants of a once fashionable residence for elder citizens.1PM • Sparks Library • 1125 12th St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

DISCOVER A SMALL WORLDStorytime with Kathleen Durham followed by a doll-making, hands-on project with the Wild Women. 1:30PM • Miguel Ribera Park • 3905 Neil Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

NATIVE AMERICAN GOSPEL FESTIVALNative American praise and worship bands. Musicians from various tribes and styles. Crafts, children’s activities and food booths.3PM • Hungry Valley Amphitheater • 9055 Eagle Canyon Dr. • 425-5886 • nativebelievers.com • FREE

ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERMusic series featuring local and regional bands, festival-style on the banks of the Truckee.5PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 324-4440 • newsreview.com/reno • FREE


MOVIN’ TO MOTOWNJourney through an unforgettable era of Motown magic.8PM • John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 356-3300 • janugget.com • $15 – $25


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MOVIES IN THE PARK: “STOP MAKING SENSE”Jonathan Demme’s brilliant concert fi lm stars the Talking Heads and a very energetic David Byrne. Sponsored by University of Phoenix and Goldcorp, Inc.9PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN AFTER DARKLocal bands Pushbox and Livitz Livitz perform. All ages. 9PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 354-5711 • renopassport.com • Suggested $5 donation.

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2009 QUILT SHOW — RENO IS QUILTOWN 9:30AM

PRAISE EXPLOSION 2009 BRUNCH THEATER 10AM

LAVENDER RIDGE’S “PURPLE SUMMER FESTIVAL” 10AM

RENO ART FAIR 12PM

RENO BURNING: PERSPECTIVES OF A NOVELIST-FIREFIGHTER ON THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITY 2PM

THE BEACON JAZZ BAND 2PM

NATIVE AMERICAN GOSPEL FESTIVAL 3PM


CHOICE DANCE KREW PRODUCTIONS 4PM

COWBOY UP FOR HUNGER 4PM

A CELTIC SUMMERS EVE 6PM

ALT ELECTRONICA 7PM

SEASCAPE 7:30PM

LALEA DRUM AND DANCE SHOW 8PM

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MUSIC2009 QUILT SHOW — RENO IS QUILTOWNQuilts-n-Cars 2009 Quilt Show! Truckee Meadows Quilters’ Annual Show.9:30AM • National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • geocities.com/tmqnewspatch • $9 – $15

PRAISE EXPLOSION 2009 BRUNCH THEATERBrunch and a drama entitled “To The End” featuring Youth Artists from San Francisco and Vallejo, CA.10AM • Grand Sierra Resort • 2500 E. 2nd St. • 322-6770 • $20 – $30

LAVENDER RIDGE’S “PURPLE SUMMER FESTIVAL”Fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, lavender food creations and lots of summer fun. 10AM • Lavender Ridge • 7450 W. 4th St. • 747-3222 • lavenderridgereno.com • FREE

RENO ART FAIRA visual feast of local artists — landscapes, abstracts, pottery, sculpture jewelry — kids art instruction 12PM • St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church • 4795 Lakeside Dr. • 762-4811 • renoartfair.com • FREE

RENO BURNING: PERSPECTIVES OF A NOVELIST-FIREFIGHTER ON THE BIGGEST LITTLE CITYJoin the conversation with local author Shawn Grady as he signs his debut novel “Through the Fire.” 2PM • Dreamer’s Coffeehouse • 17 S. Virginia St. • 250-9740 • shawngradybooks.com • FREE

THE BEACON JAZZ BANDNew Orleans-style jazz band.2PM • BeAbundant Home Decor • 46 W. First St. • 324-1936 • FREE

NATIVE AMERICAN GOSPEL FESTIVALNative American praise and worship bands. Muscians from various tribes and styles. Crafts, children’s activities and food booths.3PM • Hungry Valley Amphitheater • 9055 Eagle Canyon Dr. • 425-5886 • nativebelievers.com • FREE



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CHOICE DANCE KREW PRODUCTIONSA group of talented teens who put on highly energized and entertaining show of freestyle dancing, choreographed hiphop and live graffi ti. 4PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 786-6460 • studio4th.com • DONATION

COWBOY UP FOR HUNGERThe Food Bank of Northern Nevada presents a family-friendly festival of cowboy music and poetry. Gates open at 3:30p. 4PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 331-3663 • fbnn.org • $20 – $30

A CELTIC SUMMERS EVETraditional and contemporary Irish and Celtic dance and music concluding in a Celtic fairy tale of mystery and magic. 6PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 829-7878 • renoirishdanceco.org • Suggested $5 adult/$2 child donation.

ALT ELECTRONICAFeaturing Alt Electronica featuring Madeline Puckett, Red Light Broadcast and DJ PsiloGod.7PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • Suggested $5 donation.


LALEA DRUM AND DANCE SHOWAfrica and Asia beat as one with three explosive drum and dance groups. Drum circle follows. 8PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 747-3910 • riverschool.info • $12 – $20

OTTMAR LIEBERTGuitarist who exudes what many consider the zenith of “New Flamenco” style.8PM • John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 356-3352 • janugget.com • $32



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FIREWALLS EXHIBITION 9:30AM

ART PAWS IN THE PARK 10AM

LAVENDER RIDGE’S “PURPLE SUMMER FESTIVAL” 10AM

2009 QUILT SHOW — RENO IS QUILTOWN 10AM

KUNR SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH 11AM

ART BOWL SUNDAES 12PM

HEALING ARTS CONCERT AT RENOWN SO. MEADOWS 2PM

CELTIC FOREST 2PM

GOSPELFEST 2009 3PM

ART & A CREATIVE TAKE ON VOCAL JAZZ STANDARDS 5:30PM

BLUEGRASS AT THE RIVER SCHOOL 6PM



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FIREWALLS EXHIBITIONCandace Nicol, 2009 Artown Poster Artist will show her original series of collagraphs and screenprints on plexi-glass.9:30AM • The Vision Place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada • 780 Del Monte Ln. • 303-8086 • nevadaunitarians.org/fellowship.htm • FREE

ART PAWS IN THE PARKPets, bring your people. Products, services, silent auction, pet psychic and artists. 10AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 722-9914 • petfoliomagazine.com • FREE

LAVENDER RIDGE’S “PURPLE SUMMER FESTIVAL”Fun for the whole family. Enjoy live music, lavender food creations and lots of summer fun. 10AM • Lavender Ridge • 7450 W. 4th St. • 747-3222 • lavenderridgereno.com • FREE

2009 QUILT SHOW — RENO IS QUILTOWNQuilts-n-Cars 2009 Quilt Show! Truckee Meadows Quilters’ Annual Show.10AM • National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 722-8116 • geocities.com/tmqnewspatch • $9 – $15

KUNR SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCHEnjoy live jazz while dining from the a’la carte brunch menu from Café Musée.11AM • Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty • 329-3333 • nevadaart.org • $5 – $15

ART BOWL SUNDAESEnjoy your ice cream in a beautiful bowl hand painted by local VSA artists and children. Kids activities and music.12PM • Somersett Club at Town Center • 7650 Town Square Way • 787-4500 • somersett.com • $5

HEALING ARTS CONCERT AT RENOWN SO. MEADOWSTeen singer Anne Marie will perform a concert of pop/R&B, country and showtunes. All ages.2PM • Renown Center — South Meadows • 10101 Double R Blvd. • 240-1222 • myspace.com/annemariestreetteam • FREE



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GOSPELFEST 2009Celebration of Gospel Music at its best! Enjoy the park fi lled with music, dance, food and fun.3PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-6770 • FREE

ART & A CREATIVE TAKE ON VOCAL JAZZ STANDARDSArt exhibition and jazz concert by the Erika Paul Carlson group. 5:30PM • Steinway Piano Gallery • 500 E. Moana Ln. • 626-7878 • jazzqmusic.com • $10 – $15

BLUEGRASS AT THE RIVER SCHOOLAn evening of mountain music Bluegrass with the Sage Creek Band and friends. 6PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 747-3910 • riverschool.info • $10 – $12

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE SANDSFor the Love of Jazz presents Cami Thompson and Friends. 6PM • Sands Regency Poolside • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 851-2602 • reno-jazz.org • FREE

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HIGH DESERT HARMONY 6PM

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MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: PERFORMERS FROM THE STEINWAY SERIES 7:30PM


DISCOVER THEATERBeginning theater activities.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

HIGH DESERT HARMONYAn all women’s chorus combining script and music for an hour of fun entertainment!6PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

FAMILY SERIES: BABETheatreWorks of Northern Nevada presents the story of the courageous pig. Also, the unveiling of the book “The ABC’s of Artown” and a special musical presentation. Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery, Target Community and Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: PERFORMERS FROM THE STEINWAY SERIESConcert performers from the Steinway Series present an evening of classical and contemporary music. Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation. 7:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


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READERS THEATER: “I’M NOT RAPPAPORT” 1PM


KIDSCAPE IMPROVISATION TROUPE 5PM

CELTIC FOREST 6PM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: BRASSAKWARDS 7PM

TOCCATA WINDS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT 7:30PM

CLASSICAL GUITARIST DENIS AZABAGIC IN CONCERT 7:30PM


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DISCOVER CLAY ARTThe world of clay and art with Ali Sullivan. Art will be displayed at the West Street Market. Reservations required.9:30AM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

READERS THEATER: “I’M NOT RAPPAPORT”Two octogenarians are determined to fi ght off all attempts to put them out to pasture. By Herb Gardner.1PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION


KIDSCAPE IMPROVISATION TROUPE Come laugh and join in as our players create skits and scenes right before your very eyes! 5PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 787-3900 • kidscapeproductions.com • FREE


SWEET VIBRATIONS: BRASSAKWARDSLarry Machado and swing band create a lively evening of fun and dancing!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

TOCCATA WINDS CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTIncludes works by Poulenc, Nielsen, Bach, Copland, Massenet and Ewazen.7:30PM • St. John’s Presbyterian Church • 1070 W. Plumb Ln. • 267-1720 • $5 – $25

CLASSICAL GUITARIST DENIS AZABAGIC IN CONCERTThe Sierra Nevada Guitar Society presents one of the most compelling classical guitarists on the international concert circuit today.7:30PM • Trinity Episcopal Church • 200 Island Ave. • 321-8584 • sierraguitar.org • FREE


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DISCOVER SIERRA ARTS 9:30AM

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: SALSA CELTICA 7PM

HAMLET/2 7PM

VISCERAL 8PM


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DISCOVER SIERRA ARTSArtBoxes come to life with theater artist, Mary Bennett and visual artist, Lynda Yuroff. Reservations required.9:30AM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: SALSA CELTICAFeel the rhythm of Afro-Cuban salsa laced with traditional Celtic music as Salsa Celtic brings their worldly sound to Reno. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Friends of Artown. 7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • Suggested $10 donation.


VISCERALExplosive multimedia production in which human existence is examined. MATURE AUDIENCES.8PM • John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort • 1100 Nugget Ave. • 530-412-0525 • ebhammerproductions.com • $10 – $15


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DISCOVER BALLET 9:30AM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: BELLA VOCE 7PM

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS PRESENT: PICTURING CULTURE 7PM

DANCING IN THE PARK: INNERRHYTHMS DANCE THEATRE 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM


DISCOVER BALLETJoin Sierra Nevada Ballet dancers and take part in a feet moving project. 9:30AM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

SWEET VIBRATIONS: BELLA VOCEReno’s own women’s chorus singing the greats from the ’20s and ’30s.7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

FAIRLY GROUNDED BARISTAS PRESENT: PICTURING CULTUREJulie Douglass, anthropologist and self-taught photographer, photographs cultural symbols, people, animals and spectacular landscapes. 7PM • Fairly Grounded Coffee and Tea • 3366 Lakeside Ct. • 827-4542 • fairlygrounded.com • FREE

DANCING IN THE PARK: INNERRHYTHMS DANCE THEATRE Guerilla Theatre: an innovative, edgy dance and musical performance featuring Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop and Modern styles.8PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 530-550-8464 • innerrhythms.org • FREE

A WOMAN IN MINDSusan lives with a boring, inconsiderate and unattractive husband. Enter Susan’s mind, where fantasy and reality collide with devastating and hilarious consequences. (RATED PG-13) 8PM • Brüka Theater • 99 N. Virginia St. • 323-3221 • bruka.org • $16 – $25


DISCOVER LITTLE SWAN DANCERS

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PIPES ON THE RIVER ORGAN CONCERTS CLASSICAL MUSIC 12AM

PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENO 1PM

READERS THEATER: “I’M NOT RAPPAPORT” 1PM

DISCOVER LITTLE SWAN DANCERS 1:30PM


COEUR D’ALENE AUCTION PREVIEW COCKTAIL PARTY 6PM

THE SHOW FO’ SHO 7:30PM

SEASCAPE 7:30PM

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET 8PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS” 9PM




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PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENOA complete weekend of music, dance and arts from throughout the Pacifi c Rim. 1PM • Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 325-7159 • FREE

READERS THEATER: “I’M NOT RAPPAPORT”Two octogenarians are determined to fi ght off all attempts to put them out to pasture.1PM • Sparks Library • 1125 12th St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

DISCOVER LITTLE SWAN DANCERSDiscover Chinese dance and learn traditional movements. Reservations required.1:30PM • Miguel Ribera Park • 3905 Neil Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


COEUR D’ALENE AUCTION PREVIEW COCKTAIL PARTYOpening cocktail party and preview of the Coeur d’Alene Art Auction.6PM • Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 786-1700 • cdaartauction.com • $60 admission for two, including catolog

THE SHOW FO’ SHOEnjoy a sampling of Reno’s talented youth bands at an outdoor concert on the banks of the river. 7:30PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 786-6460 • $5



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ASPEN SANTA FE BALLETAspen Santa Fe Ballet unites classically trained dancers, world-renowned choreographers and its hallmark verve and eclecticism to become one of America’s leading contemporary dance companies. It combines energy, invention, popularity, accessibility and precision. Hosted by Grand Sierra Resort. 8PM • Grand Theatre at the Grand Sierra Resort • 2500 E. 2nd St. • 789-2285 • renoisartown.com • $25, $35, $45


MOVIES IN THE PARK: “MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS”Richard Dreyfuss stars in this heartwarming tribute to those who teach music in our schools. Sponsored by University of Phoenix and Goldcorp, Inc. (RATED PG)9PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN AFTER DARKLocal bands Coop Da Loop and Barisone perform. All ages.9PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 354-5711 • renopassport.com • Suggested $5 donation.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET


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PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENO 10AM

GREATER RENO STAMP & COVER SHOW 10AM

NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL 10AM

COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTION 1PM

NEVER ENOUGH BALLROOM 2PM

COMPRESSION! A CELEBRATION OF FIRE AND PERFORMANCE ART 3PM


SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL 5PM

BELLY DANCE BY THE RIVER 5PM

ARTOWN ACOUSTIC 7PM

MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATRE 7:30PM

DURGA: GODDESS OF THE DRUM 7:30PM

RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE 7:30PM

SEASCAPE 7:30PM

A WOMAN IN MIND 8PM


PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENOA complete weekend of music, dance and arts from throughout the Pacifi c Rim. 10AM • Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 325-7159 • FREE


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MUSICGREATER RENO STAMP & COVER SHOWThemed and historical philatelic compositions critiqued for originality, material and presentation.10AM • National Bowling Stadium • 300 N. Center St. • 246-4769 • home.earthlink.net/~renostamp • FREE

NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS’30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Basque BBQ, dancing, sports and contests.10AM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 682-5565 • renobasqueclub.org • FREE

COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTIONCoeur d’Alene Art Auction specializes in fi ne 19th and 20th century Western and American art. Tickets available for purchase at Stremmel Gallery and at the door. Catalog admits two people. 1PM • Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 786-0558 • cdaartauction.com • $60

NEVER ENOUGH BALLROOMShowcasing a variety of dances from waltz to tango and Western.2PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

COMPRESSION! A CELEBRATION OF FIREAND PERFORMANCE ARTFrom percussive propane canons to swinging poi, dancing and a dazzling martial arts. There is fun for the whole family!3PM • City Plaza • Corner of 1st & Virginia St. • 379-0186 • compression.controlledburnreno.com • FREE


SUMMER ARTS FESTIVALMulticultural celebration featuring music and dance performances, games for children and ethnic foods.5PM • St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Parking Lot • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 329-2571 • elpadrecito.org • FREE

BELLY DANCE BY THE RIVER A Belly Dancing “Hafl a” with various local troupes celebrating this traditional art. 5PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 747-3910 • FREE

ARTOWN ACOUSTICTyler Stafford, Eric Anderson, Lisa McCuiston, Michelle Pappas, Kate Cotter and Club de Renaux with Beverly Matthews.7PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 303-7354 • Suggested $5 donation.


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MISSOULA CHILDREN’S THEATREThe Missoula Children’s Theatre presents local school children in a musical performance of “The Pied Piper.” Sponsored by Leonette Foundation.7:30PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • $10

DURGA: GODDESS OF THE DRUM A joyful story with universal connection and community spirit depicting one woman’s journey on the drum. 7:30PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 786-6460 • studio4th.com • DONATION

RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGEArtown reaches into the national bluegrass scene with the “Queen of Bluegrass,” Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. Reno rock, Celtic and bluegrass band Contraband opens the show. Sponsored by Washoe County.7:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • $25, $35




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ONE OF A KIND FRIENDS 9AM

FIREWALLS EXHIBITION 9:30AM

PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENO 10AM

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL 10AM

GREATER RENO STAMP & COVER SHOW 10AM

NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL 10AM

HULA HOOPS/ON AT CELTIC FOREST! 2PM

HAMLET/2 2PM

JAZZ AT ZAGOL’S 4PM

HOME SCHOOL’N MUSICAL YOUTH CLUB 4PM

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN 4PM

FORTIFIED ARTISTRY 6PM

COOL JAZZ/HOT AFTERNOON 6PM


HAMLET/2 7PM

THE A CAPPELLA JAZZ AND RENAISSANCE SHOW 7:30PM



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ONE OF A KIND FRIENDSOriginal art pieces by top-rate local artists for show and sale: glass art, textiles, gourds, oils, pastels and watercolors.9AM • Ross Manor • 118 West St. • 322-1538 • FREE

FIREWALLS EXHIBITIONCandace Nicol, 2009 Artown Poster Artist will show her original series of collagraphs and screenprints on plexi-glass.9:30AM • The Vision Place at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada • 780 Del Monte Ln. • 303-8086 • nevadaunitarians.org/fellowship.htm • FREE

PACIFIC ISLAND FESTIVAL OF RENOA complete weekend of music, dance and arts from throughout the Pacifi c Rim. 10AM • Silver Legacy Resort Casino • 407 N. Virginia St. • 325-7159 • FREE

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVALMulticultural celebration featuring music and dance performances, games for children and ethnic foods.10AM • St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Parking Lot • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 329-2571 • elpadrecito.org • FREE

NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS’30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL


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GREATER RENO STAMP & COVER SHOWThemed and historical philatelic compositions critiqued for originality, material and presentation.10AM • National Bowling Stadium • 300 N. Center St. • 246-4769 • home.earthlink.net/~renostamp • FREE

NORTH AMERICAN BASQUE ORGANIZATIONS’30TH ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL Basque BBQ, dancing, sports and contests. Includes Sunday Mass.10AM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 682-5565 • renobasqueclub.org • FREE

HULA HOOPS/ON AT CELTIC FOREST!Everyone is invited to hula hoop to world music by DJ Source with Hula Hoopers from Burning Man at the Celtic Forest.2PM • RiverWalk Downtown Reno • Sierra St. & Island Ave. • 742-1602 • blackrockarts.org/projects/braf-reno • FREE


JAZZ AT ZAGOL’SVocalist Barbara Baxter, accompanied by Peter Supersano, will provide a delightul evening of soul-laced jazz.4PM • Zagol Ethiopian Cuisine • 855 E. 4th St. • 786-9020 • zagolofreno.com • FREE

HOME SCHOOL’N MUSICAL YOUTH CLUBA children’s choir providing a variety of vocal music.4PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWNA documentary looking at the incredible careers of The Funk Brothers — Artown’s closing night headliner — and the legendary music of Motown.4PM • African American Cultural Center • Historic Bethel • 220 Bell St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

FORTIFIED ARTISTRYAn amalgam of inspiration, sound and sight. Various musical acts will perform on-site amongst the installation art and the fi lm “Towncraft” will be shown.6PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 742-1858 • hollandreno.org • FREE

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COOL JAZZ/HOT AFTERNOON Susan Mazer-harpist, Dallis Smith-woodwinds and Hayden Bertelson-piano, create the perfect musical expressions. 6PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $10 – $12

SUNDAY JAZZ AT THE SANDSFor the Love of Jazz presents the DG Kicks Octet & One Foot in the Grave Band.6PM • Sands Regency Poolside • 345 N. Arlington Ave. • 851-2602 • reno-jazz.org • FREE


THE A CAPPELLA JAZZ AND RENAISSANCE SHOWSinging Ensembles: Vocal Art Works, Ravens and Roses and invited guests perform!7:30PM • Lakeside Community Church • 4685 Lakeside Dr. • 852-2429 • vocalartworks.com • $10

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DISCOVER TRADITIONAL MEXICAN AND SPANISH DANCEInternational Folkloric Ballet performs and then teaches “zapateado.” Reservations required.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

FAMILY SERIES: DANCE OF CULTURESTraditional dances of Mexico and Spain as well as China are brought to life by vibrant, local dancers in two colorful and exciting performances. Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery, Target Community and Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation.7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESUniversity Department of Music and Dance faculty and friends perform music with mixed instrumentation and voice. 7:30PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 784-4278 • unr.edu/arts • FREE

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRADedicated to keeping the Big Band and Swing tradition alive into the 21st century, Reno Jazz Orchestra performs with Cami Thompson. Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.7:30PM • Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater • 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


DISCOVER TRADITIONAL MEXICAN AND SPANISH DANCE 9:30AM

FAMILY SERIES: DANCE OF CULTURES 7PM

SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 7:30PM

MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: RENO JAZZ ORCHESTRA 7:30PM


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DISCOVER WILD HORSE THEATER 9:30AM

TOY TRAINS — IMAGES OF AMERICA 11AM

READERS THEATER: “TAKING LEAVE” 1PM

THE GRUPS 3PM


CELTIC FOREST 6PM

SWEET VIBRATIONS: HARP & VIBES 7PM


A MOUNTAIN OF MENDELSSOHN 7:30PM

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DISCOVER WILD HORSE THEATER“A Year with Frog & Toad” production followed by a hands-on theater activity and improv acting.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

TOY TRAINS — IMAGES OF AMERICAUsing a broad spectrum of color and texture Toy Train Dioramas depict American life — magical time travel for all ages. Children under 12 Free.11AM • Sparks Heritage Museum • 814 Victorian Ave. • 355-1144 • sparksmuseum.org • $5

READERS THEATER: “TAKING LEAVE” In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Pryne is “taking leave” of the real world and imagining a new one. By Nagle Jackson.1PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

THE GRUPSResembling a talented garage band, The Grups play modern rock, blues and jazz with a variety of instruments.3PM • Reno-Tahoe International Airport Terminal • 2001 E. Plumb Ln. • 328-6400 • renoairport.com • FREE

RENO MUNICIPAL BAND AT CITY PLAZARelax after a tough day at work with the Reno Municipal Band.4:30PM • City Plaza • Corner of 1st St. & Virginia St. • 657-4630 • FREE


SWEET VIBRATIONS: HARP & VIBESHarp & Vibes — From Bach to Basie — The Bev Colgan & Joe Venuto duo does it all!7PM • First United Methodist Church • 209 W. 1st St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESPianist Jiyang Chen returns to his hometown of Reno to give a recital featuring Bach and Moussorgsky.7:30PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 784-4278 • unr.edu/arts • FREE

A MOUNTAIN OF MENDELSSOHNFeaturing the Violin Concerto, Italian Symphony and excerpts from Elijah.7:30PM • Trinity Episcopal Church • 200 Island Ave. • 329-4279 • trinityreno.org • $5 – $25

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DISCOVER RENO POPS ORCHESTRAFilm compositions — participate in interactive activities and travel through the eras of music.9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


DISCOVER “BABAR”University of Nevada, Reno’s performance of Poulenc’s L’histoire de Babar, le petit elephant. 1:30PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 784-4278 • renoisartown.com • FREE

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZA cohesive, dynamic team who have accepted the vision to live on as the nation’s premier Mariachi. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Friends of Artown. 7PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • Suggested $10 donation.


DISCOVER RENO POPS ORCHESTRA 9:30AM


DISCOVER “BABAR” 1:30PM

WORLD MUSIC SERIES: MARIACHI SOL DE MEXICO DE JOSE HERNANDEZ 7PM

HAMLET/2 7PM


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DISCOVER COYOTE PUPPET THEATER 9:30AM


FLOWERS TO FORM EXHIBITION RECEPTION 3PM

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FEATURING “GREASE” 5:30PM

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN 6:30PM

THE PLAY DOUGH ART PROJECT — RECEPTION 6:30PM


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DISCOVER COYOTE PUPPET THEATERDiscover Storytelling with Coyote Puppet Theater followed by a hands-on project. 9:30AM • McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


FLOWERS TO FORM EXHIBITION RECEPTIONCarol Brown printmaking exhibition “Flowers to Form.”3PM • Southside Cultural Center • 190 E. Liberty St. • 334-6264 • cityofreno.com • FREE

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM FEATURING “GREASE”Double feature of the exhibit “Movie Cars: Cinematic Stars On Wheels” and the 1978 musical fi lm “Grease”.5:30PM • National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333-9300 • automuseum.org • $10

STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWNA documentary looking at the incredible careers of The Funk Brothers — Artown’s closing night headliner — and the legendary music of Motown.6:30PM • African American Cultural Center • Historic Bethel • 220 Bell St. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

THE PLAY DOUGH ART PROJECT — RECEPTIONA group art project inspiring creation of small sculptures. All sculpture will be on display and for sale.6:30PM • La Bussola & Center Gallery • 254 W. 1st St. • 348-8858 • 2by2creations.com • FREE

SUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC SERIESBrahms, Mozart and Beethoven, performed by musicians from the nationally acclaimed Telluride Chamber Music Festival.7:30PM • Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building • UNR Campus • 784-4278 • unr.edu/arts • FREE

DANCING IN THE PARK: BLACK ROCK DANCEAn eclectic group of dance pieces, inspired by music from around the world. 8PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 851-0808 • inmotionstudioofdance.com • FREE


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READERS THEATER: “TAKING LEAVE” 1PM

DISCOVER COWBOY POETRY 1:30PM


MOMENTS OF MEMORY: “ART FROM THE HEARTS OF ALZHEIMER’S ARTISTS GALA” 5PM

METACOMEDY AND THE ART OF COMING OUT 6PM

TRUCKEE RIVER BLUES WITH GUITAR WOODY AND THE BOILERS 8PM

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “MARY POPPINS” 9PM






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READERS THEATER: “TAKING LEAVE”In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Dr. Pryne is “taking leave” of the real world and imagining a new one. By Nagle Jackson.1PM • Sparks Library • 1125 12th St. • 322-4564 • renofi rstmethodist.org • DONATION

DISCOVER COWBOY POETRYTony Argento entertains and inspires with Cowboy Poetry followed by writin’ and recitin’.1:30PM • Miguel Ribera Park • 3905 Neil Rd. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE


MOMENTS OF MEMORY: “ART FROM THE HEARTS OF ALZHEIMER’S ARTISTS GALA”Award-winning Alzheimer’s Art. An experience to remember, remember to experience it!5PM • The Arbors • 2121 E. Prater Way • 848-4788 • momentsofmemory.org • FREE

METACOMEDY AND THE ART OF COMING OUTA hilarious and inspirational PowerPoint Presentation about self-discovery and the meaning of life. 6PM • Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 513-604-7690 • homesliceproductions.com • DONATION

TRUCKEE RIVER BLUES WITH GUITAR WOODY AND THE BOILERSCome dance and play on the lawn to blues, jazz and swing. Stay late to drum, dance and jam. 8PM • River School • 7777 White Fir St. • 690-4261 • riverschool.info • $10

MOVIES IN THE PARK: “MARY POPPINS”Disney’s family classic about the practically perfect nanny stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. Sponsored by University of Phoenix and Goldcorp, Inc.9PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

ARTOWN AFTER DARKLocal bands As Is and Black Rock City All Stars perform. All ages.9PM • West Street Market • 134 West St. between 1st & 2nd St. • 354-5711 • renopassport.com • Suggested $5 donation.


THE FUNK BROTHERS

ARTOWN CLOSING NIGHT: THE FUNK BROTHERSThe Funk Brothers have played on more No.1 recordings than anyone in the world. As studio musicians and oftentime composers for many of Motown’s greatest hits, The Funk Brothers are living music legends. Sponsored by Terrible’s Sands Regency and Friends of Artown.7:30PM • Wingfi eld Park • 1st St. & Arlington Ave. • 322-1538 • renoisartown.com • FREE

RENO PHIL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GERSHWIN GALAReno Philharmonic Orchestra takes a look back at 40 years to the very fi rst concert on Aug. 3, 1969 — a Gershwin-themed event.7:30PM • Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts • 100 S. Virginia St. • 323-6393 • renophil.com • $35 – $85

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ARTOWN CLOSING NIGHT: THE FUNK BROTHERS 7:30PM

RENO PHIL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY GERSHWIN GALA 7:30PM





Documents

Artown 2009 Little Book