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SUMMARY:At the County Fair juried by Jesus Solis-Leon
DESCRIPTION:Exhibiting: April 15 – May 23\, 2024\nReception: Thursday\, May 23\, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. \nAt Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery\n500 S. Grand Central Pkwy\, Las Vegas\, Nevada 89155\n(702) 455-0000\nMonday – Thursday from 7:30a – 5:30p\nClosed Friday through Sunday \nAs told in Charlotte’s Web\, ’“…this lovely world\, these precious days…” all when we meet At the County Fair. It’s time to celebrate the history and art influenced by the Clark County Fair. It has been around for almost 60 years and has grown to be one of the most important events of Clark County. We have received many great entries that honor the legacy and aesthetics of the fair and can’t wait to show you all the work these artists have done! \nWe partnered with 4-H Youth D­­evelopment for this exhibition\, which includes our juror Jesus Solis-Leon\, of their University of Nevada\, Reno Extension Program. With this partnership we hope to promote the history of the Clark County Fair\, leadership and life skills\, and a deep appreciation for the arts! \nAt the County Fair features the following artists: \nAileen Manriquez\, Cleopatra Sandoval\, Daniel Kekipi\, Dreams of Thread\, Emma Kekipi\, Eric Cifani\, Heather Lang-Cassera\, Jas Le\, Julia Gonzalez Hall\, Melissa Finnie\, Narz Dela Rosa\, Pablo Gonzalez Flores\, Romy Umholtz\, Samantha Giddens\, Sandra Lopez\, Steve Dudrow\, Thomas Bumblauskas \nReception performance by Branson Anderson
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/at-the-county-fair-juried-by-jesus-solis-leon/
LOCATION:Clark County Government Center\, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Folklife,Performing,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark County Public Art":MAILTO:CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240521T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T000322Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Frank Joe\, Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Frank Joe attended the Stewart Indian School when he was 10 years old\, during the 1950-1951 school year. He is a citizen of the Te-Moak Band of the Western Shoshone and volunteers at the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum. The mission of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum is to tell the stories of the thousands of American Indian children from western tribes who were educated at Stewart.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-frank-joe-stewart-indian-school-cultural-center-museum/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20240730T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T181325Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada Arts Council FY2025 Heritage Fellowship Grant Review Panel
DESCRIPTION:The Nevada Arts Council will hold a grant panel to review\, discussion and score of the Fiscal Year 2025 Nevada Heritage Fellowship. The Nevada\nArts Council received six eligible applications. Each applicant requested up to $5\,000 for a total request of $30\,000
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/nevada-arts-council-fy2025-heritage-fellowship-grant-review-panel/
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Meeting,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240820T140000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Michael Branch
DESCRIPTION:Michael Branch is a writer\, humorist\, environmentalist\, University of Nevada\, Reno professor\, father\, and desert rat who lives with his wife and two young daughters in the western Great Basin Desert. His work includes 10 published books\, one of which is the Pulitzer Prize-nominated John Muir’s Last Journey: South to the Amazon and East to Africa. An award-winning writer\, Mike has published more than 300 essays articles\, and reviews and has given more than 400 invited lectures\, readings\, and workshops.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-michael-branch/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Literary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20240905T214919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T214919Z
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SUMMARY:Fiesta de Folklore
DESCRIPTION:The ballet Folklorico De Martha Luevanos will showcase traditional dances from Mexico. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month\, the dancers will give a performance of various regions and areas of Mexico. Martha Luevanos is the first instructor to teach traditional Mexican folklorico dances to the state of Nevada. She has worked tirelessly to bring the enchantment of Mexico to the United States.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/fiesta-de-folklore/
LOCATION:Winchester Dondero Cultural Center\, 3130 McLeod Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20240905T195613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T195613Z
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SUMMARY:Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava In Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable performance featuring the vibrant music\, poetry\, dance and traditional attire of Veracruz. Since 2007\, Caña Dulce Y Caña Brava has brought a unique perspective to the traditionally male-dominated genre of Mexican folk music\, a genre of music that includes the roots of mariachi and other regional styles. Don’t miss this chance to witness this captivating blend of tradition and artistry! \nWater Street Plaza Amphitheater is an outdoor venue\, please dress accordingly. Seating is general admission. Schedule is subject to change without notice. Management reserves all rights. 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/cana-dulce-y-cana-brava-in-concert/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Performing,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Henderson":MAILTO:arthenderson@cityofhenderson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241001T200000
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with Author Tae Keller
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of literature with Tae Keller. \nMeet author Tae Keller on Tuesday\, Oct. 1 at Paseo Verde Library in Henderson\, Nevada\, at 6 p.m. during this free event. \nKeller is a Newbery award winning and New York Times bestselling author of “When You Trap a Tiger” and “The Science of Breakable Things.” \nIn addition to meeting Keller\, there will be a live reading and discussion about her literary love of books. \nThis event is held in partnership with Henderson Libraries\, Clark County School District\, and APPLE Partnership. The APPLE Partnership is comprised of parents\, teachers\, principals and city representatives that actively work to bring community resources to schools\, teachers and parents to proactively help families support their child’s literacy journey.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/meet-greet-with-author-tae-keller/
LOCATION:Paseo Verde Library\, 280 S. Green Valley Pkwy\, Henderson\, NV\, 89012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Literary,Performing
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Henderson":MAILTO:arthenderson@cityofhenderson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20240916T192459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T192643Z
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SUMMARY:Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Presented in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada\, the 15th annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival returns to Water Street Plaza! This is a full day of fun with more than 50 vendors and so many activities to choose throughout the day! \nDuring this immersive festival experience\, guests will enjoy: \n\nLive entertainment\nAuthentic Japanese food and goods\nHaiku contest\nIkebana (flower arrangement)\nBon Odori\nSake pavilion\nChildren activities\nAnd more!\n\nSchedule subject to change or cancellation without notice. Management reserves all rights.   \nPhoto credits: Henry Kimoto \nMore information at akimatsurinv.com!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/aki-matsuri-japanese-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Water Street Plaza\, 240 S. Water St.\, Henderson\, NV\, 89015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Folklife,Performing,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Henderson":MAILTO:arthenderson@cityofhenderson.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241023T000918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T000918Z
UID:55683-1729591200-1729612800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Nevada Basque Portraits & Illustrations Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Nevadan Basque Portraits Exhibition \nThis exhibit focuses on a selection of portraits of individuals with a Nevadan Basque connection\, painted from life by Zoe Bray. The portraits explore the different ways that Basque identity can be made and represented. \n  \nIllustrations  \nZoe Bray’s fun-loving and whimsical drawings painted with watercolor\, and sometimes as pop-ups on upcycled cereal boxes\, showcase different natural and cultural environments\, including our beautiful Great Basin. \n 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/nevada-basque-portraits-illustrations-exhibition/2024-10-22/
LOCATION:Nevada Historical Society\, 1650 North Virginia Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T160000
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CREATED:20241010T173510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T173510Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come to celebrate this spectacular tradition to remember and reconnect with those who have already departed with music\, food\, crafts\, arts and much more! At East Pueblo Street\, Reno\, Nevada (corner with South Wells Avenue). Information 775.378.7025 \nVen a celebrar esta espectacular tradición para recordar y reconectar con aquellos que ya partieron¡ Con Música\, Comida\, Artesanías\, Artes y Mucho Más! En East Pueblo Street\, Reno NV (esquina con South Wells Ave.) Info: 775.378.7025
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/day-of-the-dead-festival/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folklife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241114T202434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T223733Z
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SUMMARY:Birthed from the Soil: A Photo Affair by Iyana Esters
DESCRIPTION:Dec. 5\, 2024 – Jan. 22\, 2025\nNevada Humanities Program Gallery\n1017 S. 1st Street\, #190\nLas Vegas\, NV 89191 \nReception and Exhibition Discussion\nThursday\, Dec. 5\, 2024\n5–8 p.m. PT\, Discussion 6 p.m.\nNevada Humanities Program Gallery \nBirthed from the Soil presents a multidimensional portrait of Yawah Awolowo\, known as Mama Yawah\, an organic farmer\, natural food chef\, and midwife from Cuba\, Alabama. This exhibition highlights the functionality of Mama Yawah’s life\, demonstrating the beauty of ancestral knowledge of caring and working with the earth for generations\, while living and tending to the community. The multi-media exhibition is by Iyana Esters and is curated by Stephanie Gibson\, Director\, Lilley Museum of Art\, University of Nevada\, Reno\, Nevada. \nBirthed from the Soil is on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery\, 1017 South 1st Street\, #190 in Las Vegas\, from Dec. 5 through Jan. 22\, 2025. Viewing hours at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery are Tuesdays through Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m. PT\, and until 9 p.m. PT\, the first Friday of the month for First Friday events. Visitors may also make a viewing appointment by contacting Bobbie Ann Howell at bahowell@nevadahumanities.org or 702-800-4670. \nThis exhibition is presented by Nevada Humanities and supported\, in part\, by the Nevada Arts Council\, a state agency\, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency\, and the state of Nevada.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/birthed-from-the-soil-a-photo-affair-by-iyana-esters/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:Nevada Humanities Program Gallery\, 1017 S. 1st Street\, #190\, Las Vegas\, 89191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Folklife,Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
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SUMMARY:Birthed From Soil
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Dec. 5\, 2024\, for a reception and discussion with Iyana Esters and Mama Yawah. The reception takes place 5-8 p.m. PT\, with the discussion starting at 6 p.m. \nBirthed from the Soil presents a multidimensional portrait of Yawah Awolowo\, known as Mama Yawah\, an organic farmer\, natural food chef\, and midwife from Cuba\, Alabama. This exhibition highlights the functionality of Mama Yawah’s life\, demonstrating the beauty of ancestral knowledge of caring and working with the earth for generations\, while living and tending to the community. The multimedia exhibition is by Iyana Esters and is curated by Stephanie Gibson\, director of the Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada\, Reno. This event will be held in the Nevada Humanities LAS VEGAS program space. \nThis exhibition is presented by Nevada Humanities and supported\, in part\, by the Nevada Arts Council\, a state agency\, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency\, and the state of Nevada.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/birthed-from-soil/
LOCATION:Nevada Humanities Program Gallery\, 1017 S. 1st Street\, #190\, Las Vegas\, 89191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Folklife,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T210000
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CREATED:20241118T213840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T213840Z
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SUMMARY:Robert Burns Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The annual Robert Burns event\, draws about 600+ attendees from northern Neva­da and northern California\, making it one of the largest such events of its kind on the West Coast. The celebration includes a whisky tasting courtesy of Breakthru Beverages\, dinner (including that most Scottish of dishes … haggis)\, presentation of the Scot of the Year\, Highland dancers\, and a performance by Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band. \nWHEN: Saturday\, Jan. 25\, 2025\nTIME: 4 p.m. whiskey tasting\, 6 p.m. dinner (Deadline Jan. 14)\nWHERE: Grand Sierra Resort Ballroom\nTICKETS: $100 adult \, $30 child (12 & younger \nThe Nevada Society of Scottish Clans is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1982 dedicated to perpetuating ancient customs\, literature\, music\, games and dress of Scotland and its people. The Nevada Society of Scottish Clans promotes Scottish heritage through the annual dinner honoring the memory of Scotland’s national poet\, Robert Burns\, sponsors Tartan Day\, a summer picnic\, Tartan Miniature Golf\, a scholarship program and other activities. More information about the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans is available on its website at www.nvssc.org.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/robert-burns-celebration-2/
LOCATION:Grand Sierra Resort\, 2550 East Second Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89595\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folklife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250114T000133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T000133Z
UID:59239-1738760400-1738765800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for Folklife Artist Grant\, Folklife Community Grant\, Nevada Heritage Fellowship 
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to learn more about grants that support Nevada folklife organizations and artists? Attend this session to help you prepare your grant application. \nThe Folklife Artist Grant (FLA) supports traditional arts projects by folk artists and culture bearers. Eligible projects focus on the transmission of folk arts or traditions that are practiced\, valued\, and shared within culturally specific communities in Nevada. \nThe Nevada Heritage Fellowship from the Nevada Arts Council recognizes tradition bearers living in Nevada whose body of work has contributed to Nevada’s traditional arts heritage. The Nevada Heritage Fellowship is awarded as an honorarium and does not need to be used for any specific expenses or projects (applications for specific projects should be submitted to the Folklife Artist Grant and/or the Project Grant for Artists). \nREGISTER HERE:  Webinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/how-to-apply-for-folklife-artist-grant-folklife-community-grant-nevada-heritage-fellowship/
LOCATION:Zoom\, NV\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Professional Development,Virtual,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241205T223624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T223624Z
UID:57833-1739559600-1739566800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:The Corner Presents Love's Canvas
DESCRIPTION:Willie “Saucey Downs” Williams III will host a forum for artists\, spectators\, and open mic participants. Come celebrate the love of arts & culture through poetry\, music\, and spoken word. The night will feature an array of literary\, visual\, and musical artistry offering an opportunity for everyday people to gather\, to hear\, and to be heard. Won’t you come?
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/the-corner-presents-loves-canvas/
LOCATION:West Las Vegas Arts Center\, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241205T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T223337Z
UID:57820-1740164400-1740171600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Black Weekend 2025: Kemet In The Desert Series
DESCRIPTION:The 12th annual Black Weekend 2025: Kemet in the Desert Lecture Series in recognition of Black History Month is a cultural celebration of the African diaspora inclusive of dancing\, music\, spoken word and affirmations in afro-ritualistic traditions.  KITD enlightens and awakens the community by presenting world-renowned master teachers of African & Egyptian history\, culture and religion.  Co-presented with the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Platinum Productions.  Executive Director Oscar Robinson will host this series.  The event is held in honor of KITD founder Franklyn G. Verley III. \n\nFriday – Documentary “Global Assignment\,” The Life and Times of Dr. Runoko Rashidi\nSaturday – Lecture by Dr. Anthony “Tony” Browder\, “Why Kemet Matters.”\n\nFor more information\, please call the West Las Vegas Arts Center at 702-229-4800.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/black-weekend-2025-kemet-in-the-desert-series/2025-02-21/
LOCATION:West Las Vegas Library\, 951 W. Lake Mead\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Performing,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
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SUMMARY:Concert in the Park: Korabo Taiko
DESCRIPTION:Korabo is a Las Vegas taiko ensemble committed to learning and sharing the traditional Japanese art form of taiko. Korabo began with\nthe goal in mind to celebrate the spirit of taiko through collaborative projects in modern channels of art and entertainment. Join us for a family friendly evening of taiko drumming under the stars!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/concert-in-the-park-korabo-taiko/
LOCATION:Centennial Hills Amphitheater\, 7101 N. Buffalo Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Folklife,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241120T223108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T223108Z
UID:57334-1743256800-1743285600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Pineapple Music Fest
DESCRIPTION:Las Vegas’ newest family music festival featuring a lineup of your favorite local bands\, including the renowned SECOS. Experience an evening of community spirit and top-notch performances that promises to be fun for the whole family! Be part of the movement that values and elevates our city’s artists.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/pineapple-music-fest/
LOCATION:Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza\, 770 Twin Lakes Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folklife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250130T212918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T212918Z
UID:60013-1743724800-1743811199@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
DESCRIPTION:By José Rivera\, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her\nhouse in Barstow\, California\, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband\nto return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire\, her vivid\nimagination weaves together dreams\, memories and fantasy while the\nMoon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s iconic\nwork of magical realism is a poetic masterpiece\, inviting audiences into\na world where reality and fantasy blur\, challenging our perceptions of\nlove\, identity\, and the pursuit of happiness in an unpredictable world.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-public-fit-presents-references-to-salvador-dali-make-me-hot/
LOCATION:Charleston Heights Arts Center\, 800 Brush St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Visual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/APF_-SalvadorDali_CLVsite_800x500_C1F.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250130T212921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T212946Z
UID:59993-1743724800-1743811199@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
DESCRIPTION:By José Rivera\, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her\nhouse in Barstow\, California\, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband\nto return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire\, her vivid\nimagination weaves together dreams\, memories and fantasy while the\nMoon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s iconic\nwork of magical realism is a poetic masterpiece\, inviting audiences into\na world where reality and fantasy blur\, challenging our perceptions of\nlove\, identity\, and the pursuit of happiness in an unpredictable world.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-public-fit-presents-references-to-salvador-dali-make-me-hot-2/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Charleston Heights Arts Center\, 800 Brush St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Visual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250130T212914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T212914Z
UID:60023-1743850800-1743876000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will\nfeature entertainment\, food trucks\, Kizuna cultural booths\,\nworkshops and many activities throughout the entire day at\nthe Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/kizuna-society-japanese-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza\, 770 Twin Lakes Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Folklife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/kizuna.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250130T212916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T212916Z
UID:60018-1743850800-1743876000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will\nfeature entertainment\, food trucks\, Kizuna cultural booths\,\nworkshops and many activities throughout the entire day at\nthe Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/kizuna-society-japanese-spring-festival-2/
LOCATION:Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza\, 770 Twin Lakes Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Folklife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250407T220310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T220327Z
UID:61986-1744101000-1744129800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Find Your Folklife Exhibit at Nevada State Museum Carson City
DESCRIPTION:The 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 play! This exhibit will be available for viewing now through June 13\, 2025.n
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/find-your-folklife-exhibit-at-nevada-state-museum-carson-city/2025-04-08/
LOCATION:Nevada State Museum Carson City\, 600 N. Carson St.\, Carson City\, 89701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Folklife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20241211T232501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T232501Z
UID:57881-1747420200-1747432800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Nevada Old-Time Fiddlers' Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 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 three traditional dance tunes including a hoedown\, a waltz\, and a tune of choice such as a jig\, reel\, polka\, two-step\, etc. Friday’s entertainment features a “hot fiddle” contest\, a twin fiddling exhibition\, and the judges’ performance. Saturday’s competition begins at 9 a.m. on the opera house stage and runs all day. \n 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/nevada-old-time-fiddlers-contest/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Eureka Opera House\, 31 S. Main St.\, Eureka\, 89316\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Performing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250520T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250428T203736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T203855Z
UID:62688-1747744200-1747749600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Frontier Baseball in Nevada with Bob Nylen
DESCRIPTION:Bob 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 across Nevada in the late 1860s\, capturing the excitement of Nevadans. He will cover how teams were formed\, how games were played\, and why the scores were so high. Nylen also will tell how he organized and umpired a reenactment game between Carson City and Virginia City teams in 1992\, using rules from 1869. Bob\, born and raised in the Chicago area\, is a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/frontier-baseball-in-nevada-with-bob-nylen/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Literary
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/May-Nylen-Updated.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250602T172145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T172145Z
UID:64019-1750163400-1750168800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Brad McMullen: Folklife Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Brad 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 supports the various communities and tradition bearers around the Silver State in their work to preserve and promote their cultural practices and artforms. He will talk about his job at the Nevada Arts Council and how it relates to one of the major traditional arts events in Nevada\, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-brad-mcmullen-folklife-specialist/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/June-McMullen-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250624T165810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T165810Z
UID:65883-1752582600-1752588000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Wild Nevada's Chris Orr
DESCRIPTION:Chris 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 all around the Silver State. The series is currently in production on its eighth season and has more than 75 episodes in national distribution throughout the public television system. Wild Nevada is featured on more than 200 PBS members station across the country. An alum of the University of Nevada\, Reno\, and the Reynolds School of Journalism\, Orr is an enthusiastic outdoors woman\, and an avid hiker and runner.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-wild-nevadas-chris-orr/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/July-Chris-Orr-1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130342
CREATED:20250630T171444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T171444Z
UID:66363-1753446600-1753452000@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Mark Maynard\, Local Author & Filmmaker
DESCRIPTION:Mark 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 Hall of Fame selection committee since 2019. Maynard’s collection of short stories “Grind“ (Torrey House Press) was selected as the 2016-17 Nevada Reads Book by the Nevada State Library. In 2015\, Maynard was awarded the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Silver Pen Award. Maynard’s award-winning documentary film Piconland\, celebrating the iconic cocktail ritual invented by American West immigrants\, will be shown.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/a-conversation-with-mark-maynard-local-author-filmmaker/
LOCATION:Carson City Senior Center\, 911 Beverly Dr.\, Carson City\, 89706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Literary,Visual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/Mark-Maynard-Flyer-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130343
CREATED:20250805T211555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T213823Z
UID:70288-1759143600-1759161600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:FY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Review Panel (Rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:The Nevada Art Council will hold a public award review panel for the Fiscal Year 2026 Nevada Heritage Fellowship. \nAn 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. \nThe public welcome to observe in-person or online. \nMEETING LOCATION:\nNevada Arts Council\n200 S. Virginia St.\, Suite 320\nReno\, NV 89501 \nVirtual Meeting access:\nSept. 29\, 2025\, 11 a.m. Pacific Time (U.S. and Canada)\nJoin from PC\, Mac\, iPad\, or Android:\nOr Telephone:\n+1 669 900 6833 U.S. (San Jose)
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/fy26-nevada-heritage-fellowship-award-review-panel/
LOCATION:Nevada Arts Council\, 200 S. Virginia St.\, Suite 400\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Folklife,Meeting,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T130343
CREATED:20250915T191934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T191934Z
UID:73084-1759575600-1759593600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Las Vegas Comics and Zines Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual CoZi (Comics and Zines) Festival! This event celebrates forms of DIY self publishing or zines (pronounced “zeens”).\nCoZi 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 one of our DIY tables! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll ages. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/5th-annual-las-vegas-comics-and-zines-festival/
LOCATION:East Las Vegas Library\, 2851 East Bonanza Road\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folklife,Literary
ORGANIZER;CN="Las Vegas Comics and Zines Festival":MAILTO:cozilasvegas@gmail.com
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