Friends of a Northern Nevada man with myelofibrosis are organizing “test drives” to find a potential match for his bone marrow. Vinodkumar Challagundla is a 35-year-old father of two, and his friends say his chance of survival depends on a bone marrow transplant.
The first two events will be held this weekend. In Reno, the...
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Views From China: Yang Yongliang and The Modern Metropolis
April 3—September 12, 2010
Although they may appear to be dreamlike paintings, Yang Yongliang’s works are cleverly crafted from digital photographs of China’s bustling cities, and then manipulated into haunting imaginary landscapes that critique the country’s rapidly changing built environment and the impact of...
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It’s Alice in Wonderland with a delicious, naughty twist, Bohemian Burlesque style. Join the Mad Hatter as he takes you on a journey through Wonderland with all your favorite characters in brand-new acts. “Down the Rabbit Hole,” an evening of burlesque takes place at the Great Escape located at 1575 S. Virginia...
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The Sagebrush Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring a free screening of the award-winning documentary Red Gold at the Sierra 108 Auditorium at Truckee Meadows Community College, Dandini Campus this evening, March 5 at 6:00 pm.
Red Gold focuses on the commercial and recreational fishing community of Bristol Bay,...
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CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will host a presentation entitled “Postcards from the Past” by museum member Bill Kohler on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
The program features a collection of images from the first half of the 20th Century illustrating the building of...
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Exhibit Closing Reception & Artist Talk Tonight
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Carson City, Nev.
For the past 20 years, during the week prior to Labor Day, Nevada’s Black Rock Desert is transformed into the celebrated the Burning Man Art Festival and its temporary community. The Nevada Arts Council presents an exhibition of 14 life-sized photographs and three mannequins...
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What: Miss Arenacross and riders from the AMA Arenacross Series to visit Renown Children’s Hospital. Visitors will talk about the importance of helmet safety.
When: Thursday, March 4, from 1-2 p.m.
Where: Renown Children’s Hospital – Reno, Nev.
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The Nevada Museum of Art at 160 W. Liberty Street in downtown Reno hosts ArteITALIA day Thursday, February 25 / 10 am – 8 pm where everyone is invited to see Raphael: The Woman with the Veil for free.
This must see exhibition features one of the most fabled renaissance paintings and is your opportunity to experience...
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GENOA, Nev. — The new kid on the cowboy poetry gathering block, the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, will launch its inaugural event on April 29 – May 2 in Genoa, Nev., with some of the biggest names in the business. If you are a fan of cowboy poetry, names like...
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Railroad Museum Seeks Original Riders of the McKeen Motor Car
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Carson City, Nevada. The Nevada State Railroad Museum will celebrate the delivery of the historic McKeen Motor Car May 9, 2010 marking the 100th year anniversary of its arrival in Carson City. The museum seeks individuals who remember riding the McKeen Car during...
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