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Jazz on the Roof with the Reno Jazz Orchestra
When: 8/27/2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Tuesday, Friday Arts and Culture
Where: Nevada Museum of Art - 160 West Liberty Street, Reno
oin the Nevada Museum of Art and Reno Jazz Orchestra for an intimate sunset Jazz concert featuring renowned saxophonist Nelson Rangell and the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra. The Colorado-based musician leads the evening of contemporary jazz on the Museum rooftop. Pre-ordered meals and a cash bar are available from Cafe Musee. View the complete menu here. Call 775.329.3333 ex.225 to make your order. No outside food or drink is allowed on the rooftop. Reno Jazz Orchestra members also receive the discounted Museum member rate at $25 per ticket.
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$25 member - $30 non-member|
Eric Anderson
When: 8/27/2010 - 7:00 PM - Friday Concerts
Where: Wild River Grille - 17 South Virginia, Reno
Genre: Piano
Eric Anderson performs live music at Wild River Grille downtown. He's a great local singer-songwriter with real talent.
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775-284-7455 | Free!|
Zanna Don't: A Musical Fairy Tale
When: 8/27/2010 - 7:30 PM - Friday Arts and Culture
Where: The Patio - 600 West Fifth Street, Reno
A musical produced by the group Tavern Theater with a light-hearted theme.
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775-323-6565 | $20|
Hydration Party
When: 8/27/2010 - 8:00 PM - Friday Special Events
Where: Grand Sierra Resort - The Beach - 2500 East Second Street, Reno
So we're all about to head into a fried desert with often-brutal winds, chilly nights and hot days and zero water in site. So what better way to prepare than a pool party!
Reno Passport and the Beach at GSR are teaming up to throw THE Burner party to link up at prior to taking off for the playa.
Hydration is intended to be a staging area and meeting place for those heading out to the playa in 2010. This year, Hydration will feature five local vendor booths showcasing local artisans, fashion designers, Reno Houseseats and more. Music by Bay Area icon Smoove plus Jonboy, The Mener and EJ Luera. Click HERE for online ticketing. To book a room at Grand Sierra Resort click HERE.
Smoove (NewsBreakz)
San Francisco scene builder Smoove emerged out of the 90’s drum ‘n bass scene in S.F. and quickly became a fixture of the underground Breakz circuit in 2001. These days, his signature mix of nu skool breakz, funk and electronic dance music can be heard every weekend all over San Francisco’s night life, from underground warehouse parties to his residencies at The End Up, 1015 and Mighty.
Jonboy (Dubalicious/Swag)
San Francisco-based Jonboy will perform at Hydration with a mix of Electro, Techno, House and Breaks. Since his early high school years at Chicago’s legendary Medusa’s nightclub, Jonboy has embraced all elemental sounds of electronic music. After moving to S.F., he has been exposed to the funky overtones of West Coast house that continue to shape his music today.
The Mener
The Mener is a Reno-based electronic dance music DJ who brings a mix of electronic house music with an occasional break beat and reggae track to keep the crowd hooked. The Mener performs at electronic dance music events throughout the region.
EJ Luera
Based out of Reno, EJ Luera is a DJ who has performed on just about every stage in town. EJ plays a variety of music, ranging from Hip Hop, Electronic Dance Music, House and Indie Rock.
Costumes and playa attire are strongly encouraged at Hydration. Presale tickets are available for $10 in Sparks at Prism Magic and in Reno at The Melting Pot World Emporium and Recycled Records. Tickets will be $15 at the door. For more event details, visit www.renopassport.com or download the Reno Passport iPhone events application. The Beach is located at 2500 E. Second Street in Reno, NV, 775-789-2000. See attached images for promotional purposes.
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http://www.renopassport.com | $15|
Ted Nugent
When: 8/27/2010 - 8:00 PM - Friday Concerts
Where: Silver Lgeacy - 407 North Virginia Street, Reno
The incomparable guitar genius & fire breathing intensity of Ted Nugent have carved him a permanent place among the legends of rock. Recognized as the world's leading guitar showman, Nugent’s no-holds-barred career spans five decades of multi-platinum hits. Hailing from Detroit, the guitarist's prodigious talents, ear shattering volume & over-the-top onstage antics quickly earned Young Ted the moniker of "Motor City Madman," along with international acclaim.
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More Information | $55 and $40|
Jelly Bread
When: 8/27/2010 - 10:00 PM - Friday Concerts
Where: Freight House District - 250 Evans Avenue, Reno
Genre: Soul-Funk
Local band Jelly Bread performs.
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775-334-7041 | Free!|
Red Light Special
When: 8/27/2010 - 10:00 PM - Friday Nightclubs and Casinos
Where: The Underground - 555 East Fourth Street, Reno
Genre: Hip Hop
"Reverse stoplight" dress code -- green means taken and red means single.
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http://www.clubunderground-reno.com/ | 775-786-2582 ||
$10, $8 with UNR or TMCC ID|
Tommorrow
Wild Wheels: Art Car Day
When: 8/28/2010 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Saturday Arts and Culture
Where: National Automobile Museum - 10 South Lake Street, Reno
An eye-popping Art Car that started out as a VW but now literally features the world (among other things) and a film called "Automorphosis" will be showcased at "Wild Wheels: Art Car Day" at the National Automobile Museum, The Harrah Collection, in downtown Reno on Sat., Aug. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Special two-for-one admission prices are part of "Wild Wheels: Art Car Day."
"Oh My God!" was the first Art Car created by artist and filmmaker Harrod Blank. He has been continually improving it for 29 years. Blank said he was embarrassed by the bland all-white Volkswagen he had at age 16, so he painted a rooster on the driver's door. The move was the springboard to his career building art cars and documenting the Art Car movement.
Adorned with an ever-changing array of objects that Blank says helps him express his individuality, "Oh My God! is definitely a head-turner. This special exhibit is a must see.
The art film "Automorphosis," also created by Blank, will be shown at 1 p.m. in the Museum Theater. It is included with the special two-for-one admission price.
If you could morph your car into a mobile work of art and drive it down the road for all to see, what would it look like? What would the world think of you and how would you be changed by it?
Creators of cars featured in the film provide their own individual answers to those questions. Blank's Camera Van is featured in the film along with a fork-and-spoon-covered "Peace Car" created by spoon bender Uri Geller; Howard Davis' obsession-driven-telephone collection and Leonard Knight a religious folk artist who's painted his vehicles as a testament to his faith.
Opening remarks before "Automorphosis" will be made by filmmaker Blank who will also take questions from the audience. Blank will also sign copies of his books.
Hands-on Fun
Patrons will be encouraged to draw on their own creativity by designing their own work of art using chalk on a "car."
A mini art car exhibit will be featured in the Museum parking lot to provide an up-close experience during "Wild Wheels: Art Car Day" at the National Automobile Museum located at 10 S. Lake Street.
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775-333-9300 | $10 Two-for-one special|
Soap Box Derby Races
When: 8/28/2010 - 12:00 PM - Saturday Special Events
Where: Ralston and University Terrace - Ralston and University Terrace, Reno
Come check out a real soap-box derby race! The downhill action starts at at high noon at the top of Ralston and University Terrace.
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http://www.nnfools.com/Events.html | Free!|
La Tomatina Reno Beer Crawl
When: 8/28/2010 - 2:00 PM - Saturday Special Events
Where: Various DOwntown Locations - Amendment 21 - 425 South Virginia Street, Reno
The 4th Saturday craft beer tasting tradition is presented this month by La Tomatina, CalNeva's huge tomato fight (set for Sunday, 8/29), and Pale Moon Ale.
Purchase your glass, map & wristband at Amendment 21 (425 S. Virginia St), The Waterfall (134 W. 2nd St.) or at the Amendment 21 booth at the La Tomatina festivities between 1st & 2nd street downtown. Enjoy $1- 6 oz. beers at 15 downtown taverns and 10 downtown vendor locations.
Afro Flow, Keyser Soze , Fishbear, Black Rock City All Stars, Acoustic Stevie B, Catlin Cardier, Erica Sunshine Lee, Dan and Brian (Days No Different), Tree Woodz and Halve Too, Biggest Bar Crawl Reno has ever seen
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Cyndi Lauper
When: 8/28/2010 - 8:00 PM - Saturday Concerts
Where: Grand Exposition Hall - Silver Legacy - 407 North Virginia Street, Reno
Genre: Pop
It's Cyndi Lauper! Nuff said.
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More Information | $40, $55 and $65|
Flosstradamus Pre-Playa Cirque Extravaganza
When: 8/28/2010 - 9:00 PM - Saturday Special Events
Where: Knitting Factory - 211 North Virginia Street, Reno
Genre: Electronica
Benefits Black Rock Arts Foundation. Chicago DJ duo Flosstradamus.
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More Information | 775-826-4119 | $15.50-$45|
Green Weather
When: 8/28/2010 - 9:00 PM - Saturday Concerts
Where: The Loft - Siena - 1 South Lake Street, Reno
Genre: Acoustic and Americana
Duo from Truckee performs. Nice alternative to hip hop and punk concerts downtown. Relax at the loft, grab a martini, and chill.
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775-327-4362 | Free!|
Guns for San Sebastian
When: 8/28/2010 - 9:00 PM - Thursday, Saturday Concerts
Where: 3rd Street - 125 West Third Street, Reno
Genre: Blues
The blues band from Bay Area performs
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775-323-5005 | Free!|
Stone Foxes
When: 8/28/2010 - 9:00 PM - Saturday Concerts
Where: Biggest Little City Club - 188 California Avenue, Reno
Genre: Rock
It’s not just great song writing, warm guitars, a nut-tight rhythm section, and the occasional blues harp riffs that make The Stone Foxes’ second album, Bears & Bulls, so good; the Bay Area four-piece consisting of brothers Shannon and Spence Koehler, Aaron Mort, and Avi Vinocur have captured something else on this recording that makes the whole thing huge, and very, very cool.
Listeners sense it right away. There’s a genuineness here that’s rare and refreshing, and it’s something that can’t be achieved simply by grabbing a couple of vintage axes and plugging into a stack of tube amps. Because while The Stone Foxes may be influenced by the greats of the late 60s and early 70s like The Band, Bob Dylan, and Led Zeppelin, they never sound like they’re trying to be anything but exactly who they are. But then they don’t need to: their style of blues-rock stands on its own.
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775-322-2480 | $5|
UNR Comedy Night
When: 8/28/2010 - 9:00 PM - Saturday Arts and Culture
Where: Joe Crowley Student Union UNR - 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno
Tinkle performs.
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More Information | 775-784-6505 | Free!|
Pre-Playa Party
When: 8/28/2010 - 10:00 PM - Thursday, Saturday Special Events
Where: Strega Lounge - 310 South Arlington Avenue, Reno
A Pre-Playa party and Burner costumes encouraged.
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775-348-9911 | Free!|
Soulful Saturdays late-night happy hour
When: 8/14/2010 - 9/30/2010 - 10:00 PM - Saturday Nightclubs and Casinos
Where: The Chocolate Bar - 475 Arlington Avenue, Reno
Mix chocolate creations, great happy hour specials and soulful music from the 70's. Oh yeah. Late night downtown at its best.
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775-337-1122 | Free!|
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Nevada Humane Society Duck Race & Festival
When: 8/29/2010 - 11:00 AM - Sunday Clubs and Organizations
Where: Wingfield Park - 1st and Arlington Avenue, Reno
The Duck Race is returning to Reno! The 2010 Nevada Humane Society Duck Race and Festival will be held on August 29, from 11am to 5pm in Wingfield Park. You can adopt a duck (or several) and help a homeless pet at the same time.
10,000 bright yellow rubber ducks will race to the finish line in the Truckee River, raising money and awareness for the cause of homeless pets in our community. The fastest rubber ducks will win excitin...g prizes, including a 1989 British Racing Green Jaguar, Disney World Getaway, Las Vegas Adventure, and a Petapalooza Pampered Pet Package. All entries have a chance of winning $1,000,000, sponsored by Walmart.
Ducks can be adopted for $5 each at Nevada Humane Society, 2825 Longley Lane, Reno and online at nevadahumanesociety.org. There will be adoption tables at a variety of community events, farmers’ markets, and major stores, such as Walmart and PetSmart through August. Every Monday night in August, you can dine out with your dog at the Wild River Grille and adopt a duck at the same time. A complete list of duck adoption locations can be found on Nevada Humane Society’s website.
The Festival, starting at 11 am on August 29, will include live entertainment, clowns, carnival games, pet adoptions, and a variety of refreshments. The Duck Race will commence at 4pm with prize winners for the fastest ducks announced shortly after the conclusion of the race, but winners do not need to be present.
For more information, call Nevada Humane Society at 775-856-2000.
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More Information | $5 per duck adopted|
Neighborhood Baby & Kid Item Swap
When: 8/29/2010 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sunday Special Events
Where: Amendment 21 - 425 S. Virginia Street, Reno
Our Neighborhood Baby & Kid Item Swap is a great way to pass your items on to someone in your community who wants them, while having the opportunity to choose items that you want and need for your family with 100% of proceeds going to the local charity STEP2. Brandi Anderson, candidate for Reno City Council, and her husband Joe will be there with their two sons to help with the swap and to meet you and your family.
Event Details:
9am-11am item drop off
9am-11am Breakfast Buffet @ Amendement 21 – proceeds to benefit STEP2
11am-1pm Swap begins!
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http://www.theamendment21.com | 775-786-0808 | Free|
La Tomatina
When: 8/29/2010 - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Sunday Special Events
Where: 10 North Virginia Plaza - 10 North Virginia Plaza Reno, Reno
The legendary tomato fight returns to Reno with the main fight at 3:00 p.m. Click the link for more details and how to register. Last year THOUSANDS participated.
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More Information | 775-334-4636 ||
Street fair free, $10 for tomato fight|