Events
#Folklife
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Birthed From Soil
Nevada Humanities Program Gallery 1017 S. 1st Street, #190, Las Vegas, United StatesJoin 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. Birthed from the Soil presents a multidimensional portrait of Yawah Awolowo, known as Mama Yawah, an organic farmer, natural food chef, and midwife […]
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Nevada Basque Portraits & Illustrations Exhibition
Nevada Historical Society 1650 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, United StatesNevadan Basque Portraits Exhibition This 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. Illustrations Zoe Bray’s fun-loving and whimsical drawings painted with watercolor, and sometimes as pop-ups on […]
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Black Weekend 2025: Kemet In The Desert Series
West Las Vegas Library 951 W. Lake Mead, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe 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. […]
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Concert in the Park: Korabo Taiko
Centennial Hills Amphitheater 7101 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesKorabo is a Las Vegas taiko ensemble committed to learning and sharing the traditional Japanese art form of taiko. Korabo began with the 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!
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A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 Brush St., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesBy José Rivera, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her house in Barstow, California, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband to return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire, her vivid imagination weaves together dreams, memories and fantasy while the Moon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s […]
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Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 770 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will feature entertainment, food trucks, Kizuna cultural booths, workshops and many activities throughout the entire day at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
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Kizuna Society Japanese Spring Festival
Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza 770 Twin Lakes Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe seventh annual Kizuna Japanese Spring Festival will feature entertainment, food trucks, Kizuna cultural booths, workshops and many activities throughout the entire day at the Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza.
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A Public Fit presents References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 Brush St., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesBy José Rivera, directed by Gigi Guizado. In the dusty backyard of her house in Barstow, California, Gabriela waits for her soldier husband to return from war. Grappling with loneliness and desire, her vivid imagination weaves together dreams, memories and fantasy while the Moon plays the violin and sings to the cat and coyote. Rivera’s […]
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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 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 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 […]
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FeaturedFY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Review Panel (Rescheduled)
Nevada 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 […]