Posts Tagged ‘ Events ’

VIDEO: Fire and Ice 2010 will heat up in eastern Nevada

December 30, 2009
By ThisIsReno
VIDEO: Fire and Ice 2010 will heat up in eastern Nevada

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE ELY, Nev. — Visitors to this year’s “White Pine Fire and Ice Show” can expect ice bowling, snow sculptures, fireworks displays and booming cannon blasts as part of a weekend of family friendly events in the community of Ely and at Cave Lake State Park. From January 16-17, 2010, the annual snow-sculpting competition...
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Eagles and Agriculture features scenic Carson River raft trip

December 21, 2009
By ThisIsReno

Eagles & Agriculture, the annual celebration of birding and agriculture in the Carson Valley, offers several programs over its three days each February. One of the most popular is a kayak/raft trip with expert birders on the Carson River. The experience, a serene trip on the river with the snowcapped Sierra in the background...
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An Eagles and Agriculture reception to remember

December 17, 2009
By ThisIsReno
An Eagles and Agriculture reception to remember

Eagles and Agriculture kicks off each year with an entertaining reception. It can be compared to a mini version of the event, complete with great food, live birds and interesting information. The object is to whet one’s appetite for history of our local agriculture and to witness the wildlife it supports, which includes...
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Sheep Dip Show returns to John Ascuaga’s Nugget in January

December 16, 2009
By ThisIsReno

Northern Nevada’s most outrageous “Roast of the Town” is here again. The 46th Annual Sheep Dip Show Friday and Saturday, Jan. 15 and 16, 2010 at 8 pm.
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Paiute, Shoshone, Washo Nations contribute to International StoryBox Project

December 16, 2009
By ThisIsReno

The public is invited to attend an official stop of “The StoryBox Project,” a free global storytelling event, on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. With a built-in element of cultural exchange, the StoryBox Project promotes the power of storytelling and...
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Pioneer Christmas at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort

December 2, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE LAS VEGAS — Celebrate the season and historical heritage at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park as the Cultural Corridor presents a “December to Remember.” This day-long event of festivities will be on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 10 a.m. A hands-on part of the program for children will continue the...
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Old-time family dance at the California Trail Center

November 21, 2009
By ThisIsReno

SUBMITTED PRESS RELEASE ELKO — The California Trail Center will be hosting its second free Old Time Family Dance on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, from 7-9 p.m.  Live music will be provided by South Wind.  Dance caller Rob Snow is coming from Salt Lake City to teach young and old, couples and singles, the dances...
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The University’s featured events for Monday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Nov. 22

November 15, 2009
By Bob Conrad
The University’s featured events for Monday, Nov. 16 – Sunday, Nov. 22

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The University of Nevada, Reno will be featuring the following events this week: College of Science reception for college-bound students – Tuesday, Nov. 17 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Joe Crowley Student Union Ballroom College-bound students have the opportunity to explore academic and career opportunities offered by the College of Science by meeting distinguished faculty from...
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Reno Passport launches iPhone events application

November 11, 2009
By ThisIsReno
Reno Passport launches iPhone events application

Reno’s first media and events-oriented iPhone application will be released on Nov. 14, 2009. The new application, associated with Reno Passport Magazine, provides users who are on the go with access to local event and entertainment information right at their fingertips.
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The University’s featured events for Monday, Nov. 9 – Sunday, Nov. 15

November 8, 2009
By ThisIsReno
The University’s featured events for Monday, Nov. 9 – Sunday, Nov. 15

SUBMITTED NEWS RELEASE The University of Nevada, Reno will be featuring the following events this week: Give Back, Fight Hunger & Help Out – Month of November ASUN Bookstore, Joe Crowley Student Union, University of Nevada, Reno Campus The Associated Students of the University of Nevada Bookstore has partnered with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and...
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