Events
Folklife
Events
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Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers’ Contest
Eureka Opera House 31 S. Main St., Eureka, United StatesThe Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers' Contest will be held May 16 & 17, 2025, at the Eureka Opera House in Eureka, Nevada. This event is one of many state and regional events held annually throughout the United States to preserve and promote the unique musical art form of old-time fiddling. Contestants have five minutes to perform […]
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Frontier Baseball in Nevada with Bob Nylen
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesBob Nylen, retired curator with the Nevada State Museum, has researched and written about the fascinating history of frontier baseball in Nevada. His talk will highlight how the sport spread […]
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Find Your Folklife Exhibit at Nevada State Museum Carson City
Featured RecurringNevada State Museum Carson City 600 N. Carson St., Carson City, United StatesThe Nevada Arts Council’s photographic exhibition, Find Your Folklife, will be featured in the South Gallery of the Nevada State Museum Carson City. This exhibition is highlighting the cultural identities of everyday Nevadans through a three-year case study! Featuring 22 lenticular images, the artwork shows the lives of Nevadans at work, at home and at […]
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A Conversation with Brad McMullen: Folklife Specialist
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesBrad McMullen lives in Las Vegas, where he serves as the Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. Previously, he spent five years as the Programs and Gathering Manager at the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada, where he oversaw the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and other programs. What does a Folklife Specialist do? Brad […]
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A Conversation with Wild Nevada’s Chris Orr
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesChris Orr has been at PBS Reno, the PBS member station serving northern Nevada for more than 25 year. Orr is PBS Reno's senior producer and host of the travel-adventure series Wild Nevada, which has been broadcast for more than 20 years. The award-earning Wild Nevada series features Orr taking road trips and having outdoor adventures […]
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A Conversation with Mark Maynard, Local Author & Filmmaker
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesMark Maynard teaches at Truckee Meadows Community College and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of the University of Nevada Press. He has served as chair of the Nevada Writers […]
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FY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Review Panel (Rescheduled)
FeaturedNevada Arts Council 300 S. Virginia St., Suite 320, Reno, NV, United StatesThe Nevada Art Council will hold a public award review panel for the Fiscal Year 2026 Nevada Heritage Fellowship. An expert panel will review, discuss and score FY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship applications. The Nevada Arts Council received nine eligible applications. Each applicant requested up to $5,000 for a total request of $45,000. The public welcome […]
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5th Annual Las Vegas Comics and Zines Festival
East Las Vegas Library 2851 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesJoin us for the 5th Annual CoZi (Comics and Zines) Festival! This event celebrates forms of DIY self publishing or zines (pronounced "zeens"). CoZi strives to be a safe and inclusive space for creators to share niche interests or express their thoughts and ideas. Meet local zine makers and even create your own zine at […]
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Elders Day
West Las Vegas Library 951 W. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesWe are fortunate to have elders in our community whom inspire us to continue to live and affirm our family traditions. We honor our elders and ancestors because their wisdom is a foundation for our youth to survive and prosper. Enjoy an afternoon presentation of honor and celebration. This program is presented in partnership with […]
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the Road, Las Vegas
Ahern Hotel 300 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesWe’re heading back to Las Vegas this December for the National Finals Rodeo, and you’re invited to join us at the Ahern Hotel, Dec. 10–13, for National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on the Road! This year’s lineup features an incredible mix of music and poetry from Gary Haleamau & Kāwili, R.W. Hampton, Darrell Holden, Annie Mackenzie, […]
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Find Your Folklife-Stories of Nevadans Served Neat
Tonopah Convention Center 301 Brougher Ave., Tonopah, NV, United StatesThe Town of Tonopah, in partnership with the Nevada Arts Council, is pleased to announce an evening of cocktails and folklife at the Tonopah Convention Center. Join us for snacks, the exhibit, and refreshments.
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Chinese New Year Celebration at NCA Learning Center Baby University
Windmill Library 7060 W Windmill Ln, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesNCA Learning Center “Baby University” will be hosting a vibrant Chinese New Year Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 25, bringing together students, families, and staff for a meaningful cultural experience. The event will feature traditional Chinese New Year elements such as festive decorations, student performances, music and dance presentations, cultural demonstrations, and interactive activities designed to […]
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