Reno Arts News

02/07/2025

DMC Art & Design by Deanna M. Cordova Presents:

Her Upcoming Class “Watercolor Birds”

🗓️Classes are every Monday and Wednesdays beginning March 3rd and 5th from 6 to 8pm, until March 17th and 19th.

🌟Register here:
https://tmcc.augusoft.net/index.cfm?method=ClassInfo.ClassInformation&int_class_id=33608

02/07/2025

On Tuesday, we saw "Some Like it Hot" at the Pioneer. I had a vague idea of the story from seeing the movie a long time ago; truthfully, I was surprised at how the play felt more alive and vivid than the movie ever did.
The movie premiered in 1959 and was cutting-edge with some subjects they approached. The play approaches those same subjects but with a more modern take.
I recommend seeing some like it hot at the Pioneer while it is here.
Here is a link to an interview with Devon Hadsell, who plays Minnie in "Some Like it Hot."
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Dana Nollsch Devon Hadsell
https://renoarts.news/some-like-it-hot

02/05/2025

Monday Night Poetry Presents:

♾️♾️♾️♾️COMING SOON♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️♾️♾️MONDAY NIGHT POETRY ♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️🎤🎤🎤MONDAY-2/10/25🎤🎤🎤♾️♾️

Just in time for Valentine's Day With Guest Host Pax

Writing Prompt(S):
Poet's Choice
ONSRA IS A WORD FROM THE BORO LANGUAGE OF INDIA THAT DESCRIBES A BITTERSWEET
FEELING OF LOVING SOMEONE FOR THE LAST TIME OR REALIZING A LOVE IS NOT MEANT TO LAST.
AND/OR
WRITE ON THE CONCEPT OF THE YIN AND YANG OF LOVE

Rundown:
February 10th, 2025
(Season 4: Episode 6)
3:00PM - Doors Open
5:00PM - Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM - Prompt Open
6:30PM - Show Open

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Poetry Mic
Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created & Directed by JJZ
Poet Laureate (5th - JAN/24 - DEC/25) w/

SPECIAL EVENT COLLABORATION with Spoken Views Collective (Established 2006)
Founder & Co-Creator of MNP: lain Watson
Host (unless otherwise specified):


Venue:

125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World

02/05/2025

Today, we talked to Kaleb Temple or, as you may know him, Kaleb the Doodler.
There is much more to Kaleb than just doodling.
He is a filmmaker, actor, artist, and more.
Take a listen and discover more about Kaleb Temple.
Kaleb Temple Nevada Fine Arts Dana Nollsch Mandy Medlin Hudspeth

Today, we talked to Kaleb Temple or, as you may know him, Kaleb the Doodler. There is much more to Kaleb than just doodling. He is a filmmaker, actor, artist, and more. Take a listen and discover more about Kaleb Temple. kalebtemple.com February 5, 2025 Your Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

02/05/2025

Swill Coffee and Wine Presents:

“Something Eclectic~An Art Show”

✨Featuring 5 Local Artists:
Jann Selleck
Dana Nollsch
Robert Post
Katherine Case
Angie Terrell

📆Feb. 4-28, 2025

🍰Reception:
Saturday, Feb. 22nd, from 12pm-2pm

📍3366 Lakeside Ct., Reno, NV 89509

Join us and enjoy some fine art from 5 local artists. featuring a variety of mediums- glass, linocut, digital painting, mixed media and more! There will be light snacks provided and you can purchase your cold or hot beverages at the counter. Dana and I ❤️the Espresso Shake with whipped cream and sprinkles!😋

02/04/2025

Stremmel Gallery Presents:

Stremmel Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by painter Mike McConnell and ceramicist Casey Zablocki, on view from February 13 through March 15, 2025. The exhibition marks the first show for both artists at Stremmel Gallery. The opening reception will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2025. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.

For more information, or to schedule a private viewing of works by McConnell and Zablocki, please call Stremmel Gallery at 775-786-0558. For a preview of works included in this exhibit, please visit www.stremmelgallery.com. High-resolution images of works are available upon request. Stremmel Gallery is located at 1400 South Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada with gallery hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays during exhibitions.

02/04/2025

🚨Tomorrow!🚨

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts presents:

"Some Like It Hot"

Feb 4-9, 2025

Don't miss the hottest show when it comes to the Pioneer Center on February 4th-9th! Get your tickets to Some Like It Hot today!

02/03/2025

🚨This show has been extended!🚨
See comment 👇🏻

A true retro delight, "Dial M for Murder" is a who-done-it without the mystery.
Reno Little Theater first performed Dial M for Murder in 1957 and is celebrating its 90th year by bringing back some of its past shows.

Check out the photos and the review. Then go see Dial M for Murder.

A true retro delight, Dial M for Murder is a who-done-it without the mystery. Word of warning: be aware that your significant other may take notes.

02/03/2025

🚨Tomorrow!🚨

Monday Night Poetry Presents:

♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️COMING SOON♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️♾️♾️MONDAY NIGHT POETRY♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️🎤🎤🎤MONDAY-2/3/25🎤🎤🎤♾️♾️

Writing Prompt(s):
Poet's Choice:
Write in response to the following...
"Get on the bus" and/or "Further"

Rundown:
February 3rd, 2025
(Season 4: Episode 5)
3:00PM - Doors Open
5:30PM - Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM - Prompt Open
6:30PM - Show Open
9:00PM - Book Club Open .blc

February Poet of Study
City of Reno Poet Laureate Emeritus .pantoja

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Poetry Mic
Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created & Directed by JJZ
Poet Laureate (5th - JAN/24 - DEC/25) w/

SPECIAL EVENT COLLABORATION with Spoken Views Collective
Founder & Co-Creator of MNP: lain Watson
(Established 2006) Hosts:
j.williams

Venue:

125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World

02/03/2025

Flawed & Fabulous" is the exciting new Reno production exploring female friendships— where the audience has a say in Act 2. From Melodramatic to Mean, (and all that's in-between!) it's the Musical-Comedy-Improv show that must be seen!

In Flawed & Fabulous, a group of fun, fierce, flirty, flaky, fearful, fancy females, (drawn together by a women's support group - led by an amateur wannabe therapist!) must navigate their individual and combined flaws (via song!) to find their way back to lifelong, healthy friendships. Will these "Flawesome" Gal-Pals flourish or flounder?

Showtimes:
Thursday, Feb 13th 7:30 pm @ We The Theatre—National Galentine’s Day celebrated at Reno’s large 200 seat venue! Opening Night fanfare and gifts for first 10 pairs of Besties to arrive! Contest identifying famous female friends voices. Open seating. Pre-show— wear a name tag with your own flaw to socialize with the Gal-Pals!

Friday, Feb 14th 7:30 pm @ Brüka Theatre— Valentine’s Evening celebrated in Reno’s most romantic venue with cozy cuddling couches! See’s chocolate hearts, love fortune cookies, and name your mate’s biggest flaw couple’s contest.

Saturday, Feb 15th 2:00 and 7:30 pm @ Good Luck Macbeth— National Single Awareness Day Celebrated with “Single” Size Serving Snacks. All VIP (stage front!) “mingling” tables priced same as theatre stadium seats! This is also our first Mat-inee so if your nickname is “Matt” or “Matilda” show ID and claim your prize.

Sunday, Feb 16th 2:00 @ Brüka Theatre— National Almond Day celebrated today! This is our first and only Audience Talk-Back to ask our cast anything! Contest to return for a free Flawed & Fabulous performance. Each show is unique!

Friday, Feb 28th 7:30 @ Reno Improv — This is our most intimate venue so we’re able to provide “OMG, They’re Flawed!” Homemade Treats purposely baked with mistakes! This is Reno’s dedicated space for learning Improvisation and to encourage participation, you’ll receive a coupon to return the next night for a free Playground drop-in session!

https://flawedandfab.com/get-tickets-2/

For More Showtimes,Tickets and Info please visit:
https://flawedandfab.com/

02/01/2025

Good Luck Macbeth Presents:

Prepare to Laugh and Scream: The All-New Original Production of
Murder Mystery at The Mother Regina Opens the 2025 Season!

Good Luck Macbeth is thrilled to announce the first mainstage production of the 2025 season, Murder Mystery at The Mother Regina. Written by the talented Angelo "Lily" Perez, this original
horror-comedy-thriller promises a night of camp, chaos, and chills that audiences won’t soon forget.

This fresh and violently fun production first captivated audiences during its preview at GLM’s 10-10 Minute Play Festival and continued to build excitement with a staged reading last year. Now, Murder Mystery at The Mother Regina comes to life in full glory, showcasing its unique blend of slasher thrills, comedic wit, and over-the-top camp.
About the Show
MURDER MYSTERY AT THE MOTHER REGINA by Angelo "Lily" Perez is a campy and violent murder mystery slasher comedy that takes place at the renowned nightclub (and video rental store!) known as The Mother Regina. We follow the lovely and eccentric patrons and employees as they race to unravel which one of them might be the killer…and who might be next.

TICKETS: DATES:
General - $28 February 28th @7:30pm
VIP Seating - $38 March 1,,5,6,7,8, 13, 14, 15 @ 7:30pm
Senior/Military - $23 March 9 @ 2:00pm
Student - $15 Tickets available at goodluckmacbeth.org

01/29/2025

Monday Night Poetry Presents:

♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️COMING SOON♾️♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️♾️♾️MONDAY NIGHT POETRY♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️🎤🎤🎤MONDAY-2/3/25🎤🎤🎤♾️♾️

Writing Prompt(s):
Poet's Choice:
Write in response to the following...
"Get on the bus" and/or "Further"

Rundown:
February 3rd, 2025
(Season 4: Episode 5)
3:00PM - Doors Open
5:30PM - Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM - Prompt Open
6:30PM - Show Open
9:00PM - Book Club Open .blc

February Poet of Study
City of Reno Poet Laureate Emeritus .pantoja

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Poetry Mic
Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created & Directed by JJZ
Poet Laureate (5th - JAN/24 - DEC/25) w/

SPECIAL EVENT COLLABORATION with Spoken Views Collective
Founder & Co-Creator of MNP: lain Watson
(Established 2006) Hosts:
j.williams

Venue:

125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World

01/29/2025

Nevada Humanities Presents:

“The Power of Stories: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration”

Nevada Humanities, in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) and the Nevada Museum of Art, presents an evening of conversation and reflection honoring the experiences of the Japanese American community during the World War II incarceration era. “The Power of Stories: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration” will take place on Thursday, February 13, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Nevada Museum of Art, located at 160 West Liberty Street, Reno, NV 89501. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and registration is encouraged at nevadahumanities.org/calendar.

The evening will open with a presentation of audio excerpts from a 2021 episode of the acclaimed podcast This Is Love featuring Shigeru Yabu. When Yabu was nine years old, he and his family were forcibly displaced from their California home in the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack. Yabu was sent to Heart Mountain — a World War II-era internment camp in Wyoming — where thousands of Japanese American families endured incarceration. While at Heart Mountain, Yabu formed a bond with a wild baby magpie that he named Maggie. The bird captivated Yabu and his fellow internees with her ability to mimic humans’ voices. For Yabu, Maggie became a sign of hope and resilience amidst a dark and tumultuous time in his life.

Following the audio presentation, Meredith Oda, associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Reno, will lead a discussion with JACL members Alan de Queiroz and Nancy Mattson. De Queiroz’s father was a teenager when he was interned in the Amache camp in Colorado, and Mattson grew up in California listening to stories from her parents who were interned at Poston Internment Camp in Arizona during the war.

“2025 marks the 83rd anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Now is an especially critical time for us to preserve and share first-hand accounts from Japanese American internees during the war,” said Christina Barr, executive director of Nevada Humanities. “It is vitally important that internment camp survivors and their families have an opportunity to share their stories so that we never forget these injustices and so that they never happen again. We are honored to partner with JACL and the Nevada Museum of Art to continue our work of amplifying the stories and voices of the members of our local Japanese American communities in northern Nevada.”

ABOUT NEVADA HUMANITIES

Nevada Humanities is one of 56 independent, nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils that partner with the National Endowment for the Humanities. With offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities creates public cultural programs and supports public cultural projects statewide that articulate the Nevada experience and facilitate the exploration of issues that matter to the people of Nevada and their communities. For more information about Nevada Humanities visit nevadahumanities.org.

Photo: Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.

01/28/2025

🚨Opens This Friday!🚨

“EVERY BRILLIANT THING" Comes Back to Brüka Theatre in 2025

All The Amazing Things The Universe Has To Offer
Written by Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe
Directed By Holly Natwora Featuring Mary Bennett

January 31 February 1, 5(A), 6, 7 2025 @ 7:30 PM SUN Matinees: February 2* @ 2 PM. Only 6 Performances!

Please Note: This play deals with su***de and its effects on those left behind, it also deals with joy and all the brilliant things we do to raise ourselves up.

TICKETS: Senior/Student/Military $26 General Tickets $30 All Tickets $35 at the Door
A = Artist Night $17 All Tickets

EVERY BRILLIANT THING ONLINE TICKET LINK: https://www.bruka.org/boxoffice

The new year brings EVERY BRILLIANT THING written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe opening January 31st in sub-Brüka for six more performances. Holly Natwora directed Mary Bennett in this interactive performance about getting to the other side of grief with a list that takes on a life of its own. A beautiful and revelatory play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love while surviving the shadow of su***de. “[A] heart-wrenching, hilarious play…One of the funniest plays you’ll ever see about depression—and possibly one of the funniest plays you’ll ever see, full stop…There is something tough being confronted here—the guilt of not being able to make those we love happy—and it is explored with unflinching honesty.” —The Guardian (UK)

ADVISORY: Every Brilliant Thing is suitable for ages 16 and up. Mature Themes. This play deals with su***de and its effects on those left behind.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING runs approximately 70 minutes. Evening shows begin at 7:30 pm. The Sunday matinee begins at 2:00 pm. The matinee on February 2 is followed by a talkback with the company and audience. The doors open a half an hour before curtain time.

SHOW TIMES: All Brüka mainstage evening shows begin at 7:30 PM. Matinees begin at 2:00 PM. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. There is NO late seating.

PRICES: General admission: $30. Admission for Students/Seniors/Military: $26. All tickets are $35 at the door. Additional Ticket fees will be incurred on all online and phone ticket transactions. All sales are final. Ticket exchanges incur a $3.66 per ticket fee, space permitting.

RESERVATIONS: In person or by phone through the Brüka Box Office (775) 323-3221. Online at www.bruka.org or at the Melting Pot World Emporium @ their location: 1049 S. Virginia Street, Reno. Our box office is open Thursdays through Saturdays. From 3-6 PM and Wednesdays by appointment.

PARKING: Court Street parking lot across from The Pioneer Theater. FREE after 5:00 PM weekdays and NO CHARGE on weekends. We validate 5 hour parking at the Parking Gallery on First and Sierra Street. Fee is $1 for the first 5 hours and $3 for every additional hour.

For more info please visit their website: www.bruka.org.

01/27/2025

Good Morning..
Check out the latest podcasts from our friends at PBS Reno.
It was a very fun experience. Thank you, Dave, for the fun conversation.

Dana Nollsch is a familiar face to Reno area theater groups. He talks about his transition from theater photographer to theater reviewer at renoarts.news, and now his new identity as a podcaster with Creatives Talk.

01/27/2025

🚨Tomorrow🚨

Monday Night Poetry Presents:

♾️♾️♾️NEXT UP ON THE MICROPHONE ♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️♾️♾️MONDAY NIGHT POETRY♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️🎤🎤🎤MONDAY-1/27/25🎤🎤🎤♾️♾️

A lot has already happened in 2025 to evoke response.
Writing Prompt(s):
Write in response to the open ended question...
"Where to go now?"

Rundown:
January 27th, 2025
(Season 4: Episode 4)
3:00PM - Doors Open
5:30PM - Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM - Prompt Open
6:30PM - Show Open

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Poetry Mic
Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created & Directed by JJZ
Poet Laureate (5th - JAN/24 - DEC/25) w/

SPECIAL EVENT COLLABORATION with Spoken Views Collective
Founder & Co-Creator of MNP: lain Watson
(Established 2006)

Hosts:
j.williams ⭐️

Venue:

125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World

01/26/2025

Makers Paradise Reno Public Market Presents:

Calling All Artists!

“Wonders of the World / Life”
February 15, 2025 - March 29, 2025

ART drop off : Saturday, 2/15/2025 -2pm to 6pm at Makers Paradise. Also Art pick-up from the previous show same day/time.

Please email or text me a photo, the size and price of each piece, you can submit up to 4 pieces.

We are located in the Reno Public Market. Address: 299 East Plumb Lane, Reno NV

If you have any additional questions please feel free to reach out via Text or call me at (775) 378-6088