Events
Poetry for Resilience: Clark County Poet Laureate Closing Event
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesClark County Poet Laureate Angela M. Brommel will celebrate the conclusion of her laureateship with an evening of poetry and music featuring Emily Hoover, Gig Depio, Nevada Youth Poet Laureate finalist Ilakkiya Suresh, Rick Writes, Sandra Azofeifa, Nevada Youth Poet Laureate Sofia Reynoso, and 2nd Clark County Poet Laureate Vogue M. Robinson with a special […]
Antigona
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe sun rises on Thebes in the aftermath of a war between heirs as a Narradora breathes in the “transparent air” of peace, and the people briefly “start to forget” the violence. Ignoring pleas to “Listen to the People. Listen to the Heavens,” the new king denies burial rights to the losing brother, an act […]
Artown Discover The Arts: Discover Opening Day
Wingfield Park 2 South Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesBefore Opening Day, enjoy short performances from the Little Swan Dancers, Bollywood dance troupe White Light Productions, Reno Taiko Tsurunokai, and an original song by foster youth featuring a special guest! The world famous John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will also be parked nearby - check it out!
Artown Opening Night: Scythian
Wingfield Park 2 South Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesWashington D.C.-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the U.S. celtic festival circuit, as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana festival circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a […]
Artown Headliner Series: Jake Shimabukuro
Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno, NV, United StatesBy now, if you know the ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the ukulele and has explored new […]
Artown Native American Celebration: Pamyua
Wingfield Park 2 South Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesPamyua showcases Inuit culture though music and dance performance. The show is a platform to share indigenous knowledge and history. Their style derives from traditional melodies reinterpreted with contemporary vocalization and instrumentation. Often described as “Inuit Soul Music,” Pamyua has discovered their own genre. Band members are proud to represent indigenous culture. The group believes […]
City of Henderson Fourth of July Celebration 2024
It's America's Party in the beautiful setting of Heritage Park. Grab your red, white and blue for this popular summer tradition, the City of Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration. Bring your friends and family and be ready to celebrate with live entertainment, great food, family games and of course, fireworks!
Artown Family Series: Circus Bella – WOW!
Reno Public Market 299 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV, United StatesExperience the mesmerizing magic of WOW! - a captivating blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem. Circus Bella offers a modern twist on one-ring circus … overflowing with heart and soul. This exhilarating show promises to delight and astonish children of all ages in a cherished family event. Watch in awe as the vivaciously colorful […]
ARTOWN MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES: DAVID HAYES
Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno, NV, United StatesOne of Northern Nevada's most talented and versatile male vocalists, Hayes, a master showman, studied theater and arts while attending college. He instructs locally and has taught drama and produced performances with many local high school students. Prepare to be taken back to the glory days of the 1950s through the 70s, touching on the […]
Poetry and Pour Painting Wednesday: Abstract Expressions
Doolittle Community Center 1950 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesFree art workshop series with Vogue M. Robinson. Open to adult beginners and people aged 55 or older. Participants must attend all four classes. June 25: 1-2:30 p.m. - Poetry July 2: 1-2:30 p.m. - Painting July 9: 1-2:30 p.m. - Editing July 16: 1-2:30 p.m. - Final Event Reading and Celebration Location: Doolittle Community […]
Discover Andean Music with Kantu Inka
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Dr., Carson City, United StatesLearn to Play the Zampoña (Peruvian Pan Pipes): Three weekly 90-minute lessons regarding notes of the zampoña where you'll learn to play songs with Kantu Inka culminating with a concert with the band on July 23 during the Senior Center lunch. Carlos Ocampo, a professional Andean musician and composer for over two decades in the […]
“The New and The Now” Downtown Modernists Reception
McKinley Arts and Cultural Center 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV, United StatesMcKinley Arts & Culture Center Gallery West June 17 – July 26, 2024 Reception, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 5-7 p.m. Downtown is a concept, not a location. Downtown is anywhere, in any town. It’s where ideas flourish when artists mingled. The Downtown School. The Downtown Group. New ideas were born. The style was edgy and […]