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What America 250 Means to Henderson Join the City of Henderson on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9-10 a.m. at Pecos Legacy Park for the celebration of our newest series of murals! “Gradients of Green Valley” was inspired by feedback from our community on what America 250 means to them. Come meet the artist, Miguel Hernandez and hear from the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts about the significance and impact of this artwork on our community. Event is free, and open to all. About the Artwork from the Artist, Miguel Hernandez I wanted to paint a reflection of the surrounding community through gradients of color and the ideas gathered from meeting with them as well. Understanding that this is a celebratory project commemorating 250 years of America, it was important to me to listen and learn about the park, its patrons and events before beginning the process...
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2 events,On display February 19 through April 12, 2024. The exhibit features 14 two-dimensional artworks curated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art’s permanent collection. This exhibit is funded by Nevada Art Council and National Endowment for the Arts. If you would like to participate in a future exhibit, fill out… Continue reading Meaning is Always Here Art Exhibit
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The project entails the compilation of inspiring quotes to be presented in a 20-minute video. To host two public presentations and to offer a free Calligraphy lettering session to those individuals that, live or work in the Reno, Tahoe area. We all have those words that we have stuck in our heads that keeps… Continue reading A request for input…Famous Women Quotes, Past & Present
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Sunspot Lit is looking for the perfect combination of craft and appeal in stories, CNF, novel or novella excerpts, artwork, graphic novels, poems, scripts/screenplays. Literary and genre accepted. Closes April 30. Entry fee: $10. Enter through Submittable: https://sunspotlit.submittable.com/submit/280344/goldilocks-zone-2024-500-for-fiction-cnf-poetry-art-or-graphic-novel or Duotrope: https://duotrope.com/listing/34958/goldilocks-zone-contest-authors-artists.
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Bass-Baritone Christopher Grundy will give a presentation on learning contemporary/avant-garde music, together with Bryan Chuan on piano. Paid visitor parking is available on the bottom floor of the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex located immediately north of Church Fine Arts building.
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Reno, NV – The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting "Backyard Radiance," a solo exhibition by 2024 Reno City Artist Chris Lanier. The show runs from March 25 – May 17, 2024, showcasing photographs by Lanier that embrace both the marvelous and the mundane. The artist reception will take place on Tuesday, April… Continue reading “Backyard Radiance: Photos and Videos of the Marvelous/Mundane” by 2024 Reno City Artist Chris Lanier
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The 5 Browns – Desirae Brown, Deondra Brown, Gregory Brown, Melody Brown, and Stephen Beus – all attended The Juilliard School in New York. The 5 Browns are delivering on their dream to wake up classical music by introducing it to the widest, largest and most excited audience they can find. Whether performing individually or… Continue reading THE 5 BROWNS
$45
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Christopher Grundy presents a program featuring works by Schubert, Vaughan Williams, and contemporary composer Neely Bruce in collaboration with pianist Bryan Chuan.
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EXPERIMENT. IMAGINATION. Dream Team Time Machine A showcase of a period of time, physical works, interactive installations and limited merch offerings. Come by and step into the DTTM universe. Las Vegas, NV – 03/21/2024 – scrambled eggs is pleased to announce the opening of EXPERIMENT. IMAGINATION., an exhibition featuring work by design studio, Dream Team… Continue reading EXPERIMENT. IMAGINATION. — Dream Team Time Machine
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Please join us for an evening with Tananarive Due, award-winning author, screenwriter, and scholar. This program is co-presented by the Program on Race, Gender, and Policing at the William S. Boyd School of Law, as part of their Black Legal Futurism conference. Tananarive Due Bio: (tah-nah-nah-REEVE doo) is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and… Continue reading An Evening with Tananarive Due
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Beat the heat, and get on the ice for skating at Lifeguard Arena! Skate on the same ice as your Henderson Silver Knights at the City of Henderson's FREE ice skating events at America First Center! Skaters of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Registration is open now for skates all year long, and sign-ups… Continue reading Free Skate at Lifeguard Arena |
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This virtual panel will bring together three nonfiction writers to discuss the craft of book proposals. It will cover subjects that include the sections and conventions of a book proposal, how the goals of the form are different from those of a manuscript, and the ways a project might (and will!) evolve between pitch and… Continue reading How to Craft a Book Proposal with Nicole Chung, Amy Brady, and Tajja Isen (Virtual Event)
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You are invited to the fabulous Your Writing, Live!: The Reading! Join BMI to cheer the students of Your Writing, Live!: The Workshop! These will perform original work to demonstrate what they have learned from Shearing Fellow Julián Delgado Lopera and Vegas Drag Queen Lexùs Chandeliér. The festivities start at 5:30 with light bites from Soul Belly, followed… Continue reading Your Writing, Live!: The Reading
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You are invited to the fabulous Your Writing, Live!: The Reading! Join BMI to cheer the students of Your Writing, Live!: The Workshop! These will perform original work to demonstrate what they have learned from Shearing Fellow Julián Delgado Lopera and Vegas Drag Queen Lexùs Chandeliér. The festivities start at 5:30 with light bites from Soul… Continue reading Your Writing, Live!
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Art Lande-Grammy-nominated, internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer and educator. Artist in Residence Art Lande will be teaching masterclasses April 9-11 accompanied by two evening performances: Wednesday April 10th at Laughing Planet 7:30 Art Lande with members of UNR Faculty group-Manzanita Quintet Suggested Donation $10 Thursday April 11th in Hall Recital Hall 7:30 Free Admission… Continue reading Art Lande Artist-in-Residence
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A musical thriller Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler The Tony-award winning dark and bloody witty tale of love, murder, and revenge comes to Nightingale Stage this spring. In collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno Symphony Orchestra and Nevada Lyric Theatre (formerly Nevada Chamber Opera.) This production includes adult themes… Continue reading Sweeney Todd: The Demo Barber of Fleet Street
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From award-winning writer Jane Anderson comes this "magnetic work of theater" (The San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion and humor. Dinah and Bill, a devout, church-going couple from the Midwest are struggling to keep their lives intact after the loss of their daughter. Dinah is compelled to reconnect with her left-leaning cousins in Northern California… Continue reading The Quality of Life
$15 – $28
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Visit the Henderson Barnes and Noble for a local author book signing! Bethanie Finger will be there to sign copies of her new YA Trilogy, More Than Life, published by Wise Wolf Books. The event will include the signing, photo opportunities, an Ask Me Anything segment, and exclusive merch!
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Micro*Fest: Air and More! Saturday April 13, 2024 Earth Day is observed annually worldwide and will be celebrated locally in Sandy Valley, Nevada, Saturday April 13, 2024, 2:00-4:00 pm, at Sandy Valley Senior Center, 690 Quartz Avenue. This is a free, appropriate all-ages community micro*fest. Be sure to "Bring Your Own Lunch". "Sandy Valley NV Earth… Continue reading Sandy Valley Earth Day
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UNR's Free Ensemble is an ensemble where all music is made spontaneously. Nothing is planned out ahead of time. We will be performing a selection of pieces ranging from audience suggestions, to performing to videos without audio, to still photos.
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Get out and get active this Spring at our neighborhood festival. There are activities for the whole family including games, entertainment, local artists, and music. Silver Springs instructors will demo classes offered at the center. Food and beverage options will be available for purchase. Come early for our Vintage Market Sale 8am-1pm! Wristbands available… Continue reading Silver Springs Festival
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Beat the heat, and get on the ice for skating at Lifeguard Arena! Skate on the same ice as your Henderson Silver Knights at the City of Henderson's FREE ice skating events at America First Center! Skaters of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Registration is open now for skates all year long, and sign-ups… Continue reading Free Skate at Lifeguard Arena |
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Exhibiting: April 15 – May 23, 2024 Reception: Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. At Clark County Government Center Rotunda Gallery 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155 (702) 455-0000 Monday – Thursday from 7:30a – 5:30p Closed Friday through Sunday As told in Charlotte’s Web, ’“…this lovely world, these precious days…” all… Continue reading At the County Fair juried by Jesus Solis-Leon
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Full Scope Workshop for April will be a discussion between speakers from the International Sculpture Center about the upcoming International Sculpture Day. Speakers will cover what the event is about, how artists can participate, and what type of services and benefits artists can receive by becoming an International Sculpture Center member. The discussion will… Continue reading Full Scope Workshop April
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Brian Crane is an American cartoonist who created Pickles, a comic strip featuring a retired couple, Earl and Opal Pickles, their family, and their family pets, Muffin (cat) and Roscoe (dog). After a career in graphic design, Brian revived his childhood dream of being a comic strip artist, eventually creating Pickles, which has seen success since its… Continue reading A Conversation with Brian Crane
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Please join Neon Lit and Witness Magazine for a reading celebrating the fresh launch of Witness's spring issue on April 16th at 7 PM (doors 6:30 PM) at Vegas Theatre Company. Featuring readings by Annie Livingston, Sada Malumfashi, Leah Mell-Carrington, Arel Wiederholt Kassar, Madina Tuhbatullina, with special guest Hannah Olabosibe Eko. Access info: Vegas… Continue reading Neon Lit Reading x Witness Launch Party |
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Kim Foster, James Beard Award-winning Author of the forthcoming The Meth Lunches: The Care and Feeding of a Drug Addict, St. Martin’s Press. In this lecture, Kim Foster will examine the ways food can signify and complicate dysfunction in Las Vegas, for both individuals and communities – those with empty tables, and those with full plates.… Continue reading The Dysfunction of Food: On Food That Isn’t Beautiful or Comforting or Delicious with Kim Foster
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Jazz Lab II performance featuring our large jazz ensemble. Free parking in the Whalen Garage
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Explaining Marty O’Reilly’s music is like describing a dream. It feels familiar, but at the same time unchartered. His songs sound bluesy but not blues, folk but not folk, soulful but not soul. Marty’s voice is beautiful and unique, his lyrics stark yet lush over gritty electrified guitar, melding beautifully into genre-defying music within the… Continue reading Marty O’Reilly Live at The Virgil
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The evening will feature choral and wind ensemble works which celebrate the University of Nevada, Reno, culminating in the premiere of a new work in its honor: And the Cities Rise Like Dreams by Steve Danyew. Rochester, New York based Danyew is an internationally recognized composer whose music has been hailed as “startlingly beautiful… undeniably… Continue reading Nevada Wind Ensemble & Choir 150th Celebration
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Brought together by Sierra Arts Foundation, "Blood Blooms" is on display at The Depot Gallery & Bookstore now through April 28, 2024, with an artist reception scheduled on April 20th from 1 pm to 4pm. Sogand is an immigrant Iranian visual artist whose work explores intersections between culture, gender, and politics, offering a glimpse into… Continue reading Blood Blooms by Sogand Tabatabaei
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Sierra Nevada Ballet presents a program of new choreography by 8 different choreographers at the Brewery Arts Center (April 20) and the Reno Little Theater (May 3-5), SNB partners with Steinway Piano Gallery to produce an exciting eclectic program that has become a signature SNB annual tradition offering audiences a chance to sample some local… Continue reading Sierra Nevada Ballet’s Brew Brats and Ballet
$25 – $35
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Join us every Tuesday night at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City for the ultimate trivia showdown! From 7pm to 9pm, rally your squad for an electrifying DJ Trivia Night experience that'll have you on the edge of your seats. Our fantastic DJ Host will keep the energy high as you battle it out… Continue reading Tuesday Night DJ Trivia @ NSC
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Join us at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City, NV, during Visit Carson City's 2nd Annual Mark Twain Days celebration for a concert featuring Riders in The Sky live on The Swan Music Hall stage on Friday, May 10th at 7:30pm. For over forty years, Riders In The Sky have brought Western music to… Continue reading Riders In The Sky @ NSC
$48 – $60
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Spring Choral Area Concert featuring the University of Nevada, Reno School of Music Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale, and guest choirs from McQueen High School. Free parking at the Whalen Parking Garage
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Apex Concerts presents its Grand Season Finale with “Spark of Genius,” a program with an all-star cast featuring violinists Stella Chen and Sean Lee, violists Matthew Lipman and Milena Pájaro-van de Stadt, as well as Apex co-Directors Dmitri Atapine and Hyeyeon Park. Works explored are all centered on the idea of what exactly is the… Continue reading Apex Concerts: Spark of Genius
$3 – $17
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All performances are free to attend; no pre-registration needed MacBeth is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays and this adaptation by the Nevada Shakespeare Festival will include plenty of surprises for new fans as well as those familiar with the dramatic themes of the story. All performances are suitable for all ages, and free. Guests… Continue reading Shakespeare’s MacBeth
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Acclaimed trumpeter Terell Stafford takes the stage alongside the University's faculty jazz ensemble, the Manzanita Quintet, as they kick-off the 2024 Reno Jazz Festival. Based in New York, Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Stafford is recognized as… Continue reading Reno Jazz Festival: Terell Stafford + Manzanita Quintet 
The 2024 Reno Jazz Festival celebrates 62 years with an incredible lineup of jazz artists and artist educators-and, offering a richer, deeper and more diverse educational and artistic experience for participants-devoted to educating and inspiring the next generation of jazz musicians. This year's Festival features headliner performances by GEORGE, Terell Stafford and the Mazanita Quintet,… Continue reading 2024 Reno Jazz Festival |
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The 2024 Reno Jazz Festival presents the groundbreaking ensemble, GEORGE. GEORGE features four individual “earthworkers,” as the derivation of the moniker implies, who excavate and create intense and intriguing music, the sound of which defies categories and labels. The visionary behind the quartet, John Hollenbeck, is an award-winning, genrecrossing composer-percussionist, renowned in the jazz and… Continue reading Reno Jazz Festival: GEORGE 
This free and open to the public Pro Jam Session kicks-off-with an all-star house band. Throughout the evening other pros will join in and take turns putting on an improvisational show sure to dazzle into the early hours of the morning.
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Join us for the first annual Art and Music Festival with lots of art classes, live music, and dance groups. Classes require registration at the welcome table located on the plaza starting at 11:00 AM. Classes happening throughout the library: Acrylic Canvas painting Cyanotype creation DJ workshop Watercolor painting with Nicole Kim Zine Creation with… Continue reading 1st Annual Art & Music Festival
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Left of Center Art Gallery is pleased to present: Hanging by a Thread A juried social justice exhibit featuring a group of 32 local, national, and international artists Display Run: April 10 – June 1, 2024 Reception: Saturday, April 27, 2024 Time: Noon – 3:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, by appointment Wednesday – Friday, noon… Continue reading Left of Center Gallery Reception: Hanging by a Thread
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Spend your Saturday listening to the sounds of local jazz musicians in the beautiful outdoor setting at Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve. This afternoon event features two jazz groups, the Michael Hoffman Quartet and the Todd Simon Trio. Relax and watch the performers or stroll along the paths surrounding the tranquil ponds. Complimentary cart tours of… Continue reading Jazz at the Bird Viewing Preserve
$20
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Join us at Nashville Social Club in Carson City on May 11th at 7:30pm during Visit Carson City’s 2nd Annual Mark Twain Days for a mesmerizing blues night featuring Coco Montoya live in concert. From Santa Monica to sharing the stage with legends like Albert Collins and John Mayall, Montoya's journey is legendary. His latest… Continue reading Coco Montoya @ NSC
$30 – $45
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An evening of art songs, musical theatre, pop/rock, and operatic arias from the applied voice studios of Professors Katherine Parker and Brittney May. Free parking in the Whalen Garage
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Sunspot Lit is looking for one work, including a novel or novella excerpt, that provides a flare of creative energy. Literary or genre accepted. First prize: $500 plus publication. Open May 1 to May 31. Entry fee: $10 Enter through Submittable or Duotrope.
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The Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez believed that we can never revise our lives, but revision opens the possibility to improve any piece of writing. Specific skills and insights such as: Surprise your work, Revise part of your work, but remember the whole, Correction is sometimes only confirmation, Respect the person you were, Respect the… Continue reading Revision: A Poetry Workshop with Sean Singer
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Join BMI and the UNLV Department of English as we celebrate Creative Writing faculty member Wendy Chen for her debut novel, Their Divine Fires. A captivating and intimate story interwoven with folktale and myth, the book is shaped by love affairs of three generations of Chinese women across one hundred years of revolutions, both political and… Continue reading Their Divine Fires Book Launch with Wendy Chen
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This is the final concert of the 23/24 Season. It will be a concert not to be missed.
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Howard Bennett is a well-known and well-respected organist, who first became fascinated with the pipe organ in the historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Virginia City, where he grew up. Retiring after serving 30 years in the Douglas County School District as a teacher and administrator, Howard has become the expert in maintaining 8 historic… Continue reading PIPES ON THE RIVER: Howard Bennett
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Sierra Nevada Ballet presents a celebration of new choreography at the Brewery Arts Center (April 20), the Reno Little Theater (May3-5) and partners with Steinway Piano Gallery to produce an exciting program with works by 8 different choreographers that has become a signature SNB annual tradition. This event offers audiences a chance to sample some… Continue reading Sierra Nevada Ballet’s Brew, Brats and Ballet
$25 – $35
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Get ready for an unforgettable night of Irish music as Socks in The Frying Pan takes the stage at Nashville Social Club on Friday, May 3rd! Hailing from Ennis, County Clare, Ireland, this multi-award-winning trio brings the heart and soul of Irish traditional music to life. Formed in 2014, Aodan Coyne, Shane Hayes, and Fiachra… Continue reading Socks In The Frying Pan @ NSC
$30 – $40
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Join us for the Spring Arts & Gifts Show, a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship! This exciting event will take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada, on Friday, May 3rd, from 4 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, May 4th, from 10 am to 5 pm. Experience a diverse collection of unique and handcrafted… Continue reading Spring Arts & Gifts Show
$10
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Beat the heat, and get on the ice for skating at Lifeguard Arena! Skate on the same ice as your Henderson Silver Knights at the City of Henderson's FREE ice skating events at America First Center! Skaters of all ages and skill levels are welcome! Registration is open now for skates all year long, and sign-ups… Continue reading Free Skate at Lifeguard Arena
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All performances are free to attend; no pre-registration needed MacBeth is one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays and this adaptation by the Nevada Shakespeare Festival will include plenty of surprises for new fans as well as those familiar with the dramatic themes of the story. All performances are suitable for all ages, and free. Guests are encouraged… Continue reading Shakespeare’s MacBeth
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Join us for a day of poetry and outdoor exploration at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge! Local poet JM Huck and Dale Etheridge Planetarium staff will guide participants in experiencing and appreciating our Nevada landscape, as well as the wildlife within.In the first half hour, participants will take a slow-paced nature walk on these Corn Creek trails: Big… Continue reading Sagebrush to Sandstone: Wild Life, Wild Skies – Nature Walk and Creative Writing
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Come celebrate with us as we perform a few pieces from our recently-released album, plus a few other fan favorites and surprises. Family-friendly, free. Performing works by Larry Engstrom, Zack Teran, Timothy Gay, Tristan Selzler, Gary Mayne, Jef Derderian, and more!! RMB is a 6-piece ensemble consisting of 5 brass musicians and one world-class drummer/percussionist:… Continue reading Reno Modern Brass Album Release Concert
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We are celebrating with a special night on the Water Street Plaza. Join us for a free concert with El Santo Golpe in the amphitheater. The music of El Santo Golpe honors different cultures, history and traditions. This talented band features traditional instruments and dances influenced by Mexican Folklore. On the plaza, enjoy Mexican cuisine and… Continue reading Cinco de Mayo with El Santo Golpe
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