Artown

Preserve Nevada, the state’s oldest statewide historic preservation organization, opposes plans for the renovation of Reno’s historical Lear Theater.

Earlier this week Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and several Reno arts and culture partners helped to release a new song, “Heartbeat to Heartbeat, Eye to Eye (From Reno with Love).”

Artown’s closing night “Stream-A-Thon” is still available to watch online, with dance, music, and discussion of the arts.

The 25th anniversary of Artown kicked off with a virtual “Opening Night Extravaganza,” and continues the monthlong festival with many events online.

SPONSORED: Art Paws has put a pause on their live event, but will feature a virtual event July 19 packed with fun.

Hundreds of Artown presenters have been working around venue closures and social isolation, adapting their output to a new reality.

Artown announced plans for the Lear Theater, including a possible 45 to 50-unit apartment building, at a recent festival press conference.

On Monday June 8, Artown organizers held a virtual press conference with local media to announce this year’s events.

OPINION: Artown has a strict obligation to the community to be open and transparent with their plans for the Lear Theater.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this summer’s Artown will see only 300 events with fewer in-person events and none at Wingfield Park.