SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE RENO, Nev. — Washoe County Library System (WCLS) has expanded its download collection with the addition of eBooks at www.washoecountylibrary.us. Library cardholders can now browse the collection, check out and download eBooks and audiobooks any time, anywhere. eBooks can be read on a PC or Mac using free reader software called...
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September events at Nevada Museum of Art
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE MUSEUM EVENTS LISTING – SEPTEMBER 2010 FEATURE EXHIBITION Chester Arnold: On Earth as It is in Heaven Through October 17, 2010 For Chester Arnold, painting is as much about politics and social responsibility as it is about crafting luscious, large-scale oil paintings. For over three decades, Arnold has cleverly confronted...
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Chautauqua presents Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Lake Tahoe Chautauqua continues its quest to blend the insights of historical research with the fun of theatrical entertainment as it presents “Hot Dogs to Haute Cuisine” at Sand Harbor State Park, Thursday, August 19th, beginning at 6:00 p.m. For those unfamiliar with this entertaining and educational presentation, Chautauqua format...
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Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest returns
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Nine Artists Set to Perform at Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater Back for its 6th year, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest brings nine blues artists to Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park for three intimate nights of live music Aug. 27 – 29, 2010. Performances include headliners Barbara Carr, Floyd...
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Artown’s ‘Give $3′ campaign nets more than $25,000 for nonprofit
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE RENO, Nev. — Totals are in, and Artown’s “Give $3, Keep Artown Free” campaign brought in more than $25,000 in donations over the 31-day festival. Contributions ranged from change in people’s pockets to $100 or more and were made at Artown events in Wingfield Park throughout July as well as at...
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Exhibit: Environmental Realities in Israel: Conflict Between Man and Nature
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Natural Conflict: Video and Photography from Israel explores a myriad of ongoing environmental issues in Israeli society through the work of seven established Israeli artists. From August 27 through December 5, at the Nevada Museum of Art, video and photography artists Shelly Federman, Ori Gersht, Sharon Glazberg, Avi Holtzman, Roi Kuper,...
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Linda Curcio-Nagy on Latin American Art History
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The Nevada Museum of Art offers free guided tours with admission or membership at 1:30 pm each Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during Artown 2010. Explore Fernando Botero with a trained docent – ask questions, share insight and revel in the works of art. Don’t miss the ART BITE: Linda Curcio-Nagy on...
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Cirque de la Symphonie with the Reno Chamber Orchestra
SUMBITTED NEWS RELEASE Cirque de la Symphonie with the Reno Chamber Orchestra is less than two weeks away! On Thursday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grand Sierra Resort, enjoy some of the finest Cirque performers in the world – aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, dancers, and more. They will choreograph their performances to...
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Sculptor unveils “Gentle Giants” series
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE (INCLINE VILLAGE, Nevada) June Towill Brown will unveil her new Series of Three bronze sculpture collection entitled “Gentle Giants” at a free public showing and live sculpting event at the Pacific Crest Gallery, July 24-25, in South Lake Tahoe, Ca. Well-known for her hallmark Series work, Brown’s most recent collection was...
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Cherokee Wheel basket making workshop
SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE Carson City, Nev. — Join master basket weaver, Cat Mena from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday, July 17, at the Nevada State Museum for a hands-on basket making workshop. Designed for beginning weavers, participants will complete a Cherokee Wheel Basket, constructed with naturally dyed reeds using walnut hulls for a...
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