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The Old West Trio are Steve Ide (rhythm guitar), Leslie Ide (upright bass), and Steve Johnson (lead guitar)
Old West Trio Cowboy classics on stage in Winnemucca EVENTS
Concerts galore grace rural Nevada stages Virginia City Camel Races first weekend in September
Balloon Festival lights up Elko and Spring Creek skies
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Fifth annual Tractors & Truffles brings great taste to Fallon Fallon hosts the perfect stay vacation for northern Nevadans with the 5th Annual Tractors & Truffles, a small-farm agriculture and arts event, Saturday, Sept. 13. The full-day event will include farm tours, wine tasting, gourmet dining, a live music performance by Dust Bowl Revival, a Venice, California-based roots collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel,
jug-band, swamp blues and the hot swing of the 1930’s. For more information visit www.tractorsandtruffles.com, or call (775) 423-4556. F
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Winnemucca American West 4D Finals Oct. 10 - 13 Western States Ranch Rodeo National Finals Oct. 30 - Nov. 2 Nov. 8 Boy Scout Craft Fair Dec. 12 - 13 Cody Louk Invitational Wresting Tournament
For a complete listing of Winnemucca area events visit www.winnemucca.com
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There are many events around Nevada in honor of the state’s sesquicentennial. Below are a few happening in September. See the full list at: www.nevada150.org/events-calendar/
Pinenut Festival Powwow
The Walker River Paiute Tribe hosts the Annual Pinenut Blessing on the third weekend in September of each year. The Blessing features the best singers and beautiful songs for the Pine-nut Blessing Ceremony. This is a time honored event when Tribal members come home and Indian people from many nations come to partake in the blessed event. There is a full weekend of activities for everyone. The Traditional Pinenut Blessing and Dance will be held on the Saturday Night of the 3-day celebration. For more information please search : Pinenut Festival Powwow on Facebook or call (775) 773-2266.
Virginia City Camel Races going strong for more than 50 years Virginia City International Camel & Ostrich Races have been going on for 54 years in Virginia City. Set for Sept. 5 - 7, this unique event features plenty to see and do in historic Virginia City. These races are known all over the world and riders are made of a real
organization called the International Order of Camel Jockeys. For additional information please visit www.visitvirginiacitynv.com or call (775) 847-7500.
Reno Air Races thunders across sky Sept. 10 - 14 An exciting celebration of speed and aviation, the Reno Air Races feature six classes of aircraft racing at speed of up 500 miles per hour in pursuit of a near $1 million dollar purse. Held at the Reno-Stead Airport, this also features demonstrations of America’s air power by elements of our Naval and United States Air Forces. Thrilling aerobatic acts and static displays. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.airrace.org or call (775) 972-6663.
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Historic document on display at Nevada Museum of Art
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See the original Emancipation Proclamation Oct. 30 - Nov. 2
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resenting spot on renditions of some of the greatest western tunes of all time, the Old West Trio takes the stage in Winnemucca on Saturday, Sept. 13.
ern Artists). Members are Steve Ide (rhythm guitar), Leslie Ide (upright bass), and Steve Johnson (lead guitar). This event is presented by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, a local all volunteer grassroots non-profit, organized to bring world class performances to our community. Tickets are available at Global Coffee, Nature’s Corner and The Martin Hotel or online via the Martin Hotel website: www.themartinhotel. com. For more information visit www.gbae. org. F
This special show features historic treasures from our nation’s capital, including a special Nevada Day Weekend presentation of the original Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln, on loan from the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The document will be on view for a limited number of hours Oct. 30 through Nov. 2. Also on exhibit are Timothy O’ Sullivan photographs,
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This dynamic group balances silver-screen harmonies and newly minted cowboy classics with a dose of humor. The trio earned the Will Rogers Award for 2011 Best Western Music Duo/Group of the Year (Academy of West-
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Elko Classic Car Show set for Sept. 5 - 6
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he summer wouldn’t be complete without the Elko Classic Car Show!
This show is annually in September and brings in the best of the best from around the western states. The show starts off a two day extravaganza with a kick off party, featuring live music, great food, drinks, fantastic people, and classic vehicles most events are held at the Elko Convention Center. Over the years, the Morroders Car Show has grown from a simple exhibition into a celebration that includes a Poker Run, Show n’ Shine, Cool Cruise, Raffles, Prizes and more.
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This celebration features the fastest rides in the west and a chance to win first place in an array of car class categories. For more information please visit www.exploreelko.com F
A still image from the Vimeo video profiling Elko Basque musician Bernardo Yanci. The original radio interview was recorded in 1986, but it being re-released by the Nevada Arts Council as part of the Nevada 150th celebration.
Historic radio interviews part of Folk Arts series Visit Nevada Arts Council online to hear rebroadcasts
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13-part “Home Means Nevada” radio series from 1986 presents vignettes of Nevada’s multi-faceted folk culture. The shows were produced from recordings made on location – in folk artists’ home, places of work, and at public gatherings, and are now available online as part of the Nevada 150 year celebration. From the making of neon signs to the construction of Shoshone cradleboards — from Basque dance music to buckaroo poetry, the cultural diversity of Nevada is only hinted at in this series — there is much, much more! The series was produced by the Folk Arts Program of the Nevada Arts Council (then Nevada State Council on the
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Arts), in partnership with KUNR (Reno), KNPR (Las Vegas) and KOLO (Reno), and with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Nevada. The series is now made available via digitization and web design by Nevada Arts Council staff, with funding from the National
Folk Arts Program Endowment for the Arts Folk and Traditional Arts Program and the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. To listen to the shows visit the Nevada Arts Council online at: nac.nevadaculture.org, then click into the Home Means Nevada Radio Series page. The stories are on in Vimeo format, and are accompanied by photos and graphics. F
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ne “Oom Poppa Oom Poppa Mow Mow” and you know who you’re dealing with. The Oak Ridge Boy’s song “Elvira” has been a concert classic for 30 years, and show no signs of letting up in popularity. The group will be on stage at the Wendover Peppermill on Friday, Sept. 26. Tickets start at just $10. Formed originally as a gospel quartet in the ‘40s, they became radio superstars in the 1960s and beyond. The lineup which produced their most well-known country and crossover hits such as “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “American Made” consists of Duane Allen on lead vocals,
The Oak Ridge Boys: Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban
Joe Bonsall (tenor), William Lee Golden (baritone), and Richard Sterban (bass). Golden and Allen joined the group in the mid-1960s, and Sterban and Bonsall joined in the early 1970s. This lineup has been together since 1973 and continues to tour and record. The Oak Ridge Boys released their latest album “Boys Night Out,” in April. The album features 14 of the Boys’ most requested songs. For tickets or more information about concerts at the Wendover Concert Hall, visit www.wendoverfun.com, or call the Resorts at Wendover toll free at (800) 217-0049. F
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering tickets on sale beginning Sept. 2 31st Annual Gathering set for Jan. 26 - 31, 2015 ELKO
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and celebrating the vaquero culture of Baja California Sur, a living link between the Spanish and the American buckaroo. For nearly 300 years, ranching families have carved out an existence in the rugged, aird environment of the sierras of the Baja California peninsula. Tickets for Western Folklife Center members go on sale Sept. 2. Tickets for the general public open in early October. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.westernfolklife.org. F
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Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival brightens up Spring Creek skies Balloon glow Sept. 26; mass ascensions Sept. 27, 28
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he Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival is an annual event occurring the fourth weekend in September. The event begins with school visits on Thursday morning with several pilots
taking their balloons to local schools and presenting a program on the avionics and history of ballooning. The first balloon flights will be on Friday Sept. 26 from various locations in Elko and Spring Creek. On Friday evening at dusk there will be a balloon glow in Elko. The balloon glow is an event where several balloons use their propane burners to light up the balloon which makes the balloon look like a large lantern. On Saturday morning at
sunrise all the balloons will take off from the Sports Park in Spring Creek. This event will be repeated on Sunday morning at the same location. The balloon festival has about 35 balloons coming from Nevada, California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Arizona. For the past two years we have also had the POWMIA balloon from Minnesota and anticipate their return in 2014. On both Saturday and Sunday there will be vendors on the field with food and beverages available. All events of the Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival are free to the general public and made possible through the generous sponsorship of several local businesses and individuals. For more information visit: www.rubymountainballoonfestival.com F
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Kaye will be on stage at the Eureka Opera House on Friday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. A multiple award winning entertainer, Mary Kaye tours extensively throughout the United States and Canada with her unique brand of Western Americana music. She is a native born Texan and as a young woman ventured off to Utah where she “married her a cowboy.” Her husband’s family has deep Western roots that go back six generations. Mary Kaye now resides on a century old pioneer homestead in a small Western town in central Utah where her large family is involved in cowboying, horse training, and all things Western. She has been married to her husband Brad for 28 years, they have ten children. Renowned Western artist Maynard Dixon declared, “The spirit of the West sings in every soul.” Mary Kaye believes this and shares this spirit in every performance. Her music is rooted deeply in the Western landscape her life is immersed in. Western Horseman said of her, “Some Western singers and musicians are all about preserving traditional cowboy songs. Others strive to write and sing songs about contemporary cowboy life...Mary Kaye does both well, and with an authenticity that appeals to not only purists, but also those seeking something fresh.” Mary Kaye’s latest album, The Dawn and The Dusk, hit #1 on the Western Music Charts and received excellent reviews in Western Horseman, American Cowboy, County Music People, The Western Way, and Maverick magazines. Additionally, her song “Jealous of the Moon,” was chosen by American Cowboy as the Top Cowboy Song of 2013 and the album was nominated for the 2013 Western Album of the Year by the Western Music Association. F
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Winnemucca goes to the dogs for Sunset Walk and Wag WINNEMUCCA
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he Winnemucca Sunset 2K Walk and Wag promises to be a fun community dog walking event that benefits the local animal shelter and the Winnemucca Community Garden. Set for Friday, Sept. 19 from 5 - 7 p.m, the walk will begin and end at the Community Garden - 151 McArthur Ave.
David Jacobs-Strain will be in concert in Winnemucca Friday, Sept. 19. Blues harmonica legend Bob Beach (shown inset) will join the Oregon guitarist on stage.
There, participants will find adoptable shelter dogs, an agility course, kiddy pools for pets, pet bandanas, and treats for all 4-legged participants as well as light refreshments available for the owners. Cost is $20 in advance signup fee, $25 on the day of the walk. To sign up in advance, call (775) 6232333, email winngarden@ yahoo.com or contact us on Facebook. F
David Jacobs-Strain returns to Winnemucca Harmonica virtuoso Bob Beach accompanies
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avid Jacobs-Strain is a fierce slide guitar player, and a song poet from Oregon.
He’s known for both his virtuosity and spirit of emotional abandon; his live show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll. Jacobs-Strain returns to Winnemucca for a Friday, Sept. 19 show at The Martin Hotel. “I try to make art that you can dance
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to, but I love that darker place, where in my mind, Skip James, Nick Drake, and maybe Elliot Smith blur together,” he said. Jacobs-Strain began playing on street corners and at farmers markets as a teenager, and bought his first steel guitar with the quarters he saved up. This event is presented by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment, a local all volunteer grass-roots non-profit, organized to bring world class performances to our community. Tickets are available at Global Coffee, Nature’s Corner and The Martin Hotel or online via the Martin Hotel website: www. themartinhotel.com. For more information visit www.gbae.org. F
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Dustbowl Revival
Dustbowl Revival jumps and jives into Fallon
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he Dustbowl Revival is a Venice, California-based collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, pre-war blues and the hot swing of New Orleans to form a spicy roots cocktail. The group brings their high-energy swing-string style to Fallon for a Saturday, Sept. 13 performance. Known for their roaring live sets, Dustbowl bravely brings together many styles of traditional American music. Some call it string band-brass band mash up. Imagine Old Crow Medicine Show teaming up with Louis Armstrong’s Hot Fives and Sevens, or Bob Dylan and The Band jamming with Benny Goodman and his orchestra in 1938. It’s infectious, joyous music - a youthful take on time-worn American traditions. Named “Best Live Band in LA” by The LA Weekly, each Dustbowl performance promises to be a white-knuck-
le ride through the history of American folk music that rarely stays just on the stage. Call it the new old-timey dance hall sound made fresh by some of the best soloists in the business. Founder Z. Lupetin came west from Chicago and placed a humble Craigslist ad to get the circus started. The group has grown steadily from a small string band playing up and down the west coast, into a traveling mini orchestra featuring instrumentation that often includes fiddle, mandolin, trombone, clarinet, trumpet, ukelele, drums, tuba, organ, a bass made from a canoe oar, harmonica and plenty of washboard and kazoo for good luck. Presented by the Churchill Arts Council, tickets are $17 for CAC members and $20 for the general public. For more information or advance tickets call (776) 423-1440, or visit www.churchillarts. org. F
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Fallon gallery to host ‘Odd Encounters’ works by Royhl
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lace, color and the uniqueness of light are evident in the works of Bozeman, Mont., artist Robert Royhl. Royhl’s works will be on display through Nov. 22 at the E.L. Wiegand Gallery at the Oats Park Art Center in Fallon. “Place has been central to my work for the past 20 years,” Royhl said. “I return over and over to places that for one reason or another have pulled me into entering their life. However, what a small hill in the Sonoran desert, a river bank in Kyoto, Japan, a nonde-
script crossroads in Umbria, the lakes of Yellowstone and the glacier remains in Central Park have in common is beyond my understanding. Once I select a location, I draw and observe, ideally over a full year, in all times of the day and night, to discover the essence of this particular place. My prints and paintings are then made from these life studies.” Painted in layers, Royhl’s work juxtaposes different mediums, including egg tempera, mineral pigments with glue, and oil paint. “At first, it can be hard to see anything of interest, and it takes a while to get
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my eyes focused to the right wave length. As my vision deepens, I see there is no stability at all—only a convergence of paths whose grav-
ities and attractions pull us into a Brownian motion of forms that assists in our own flowering and disappearances. In a sense, there is no
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Tom Robinson opens 2014-15 Gallery Season at WNC Fallon Campus
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Artist Tom Robinson with one of his many ‘discarded’ artistic works.
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hat some might see as junk may become Tom Robinson’s next colorful canvas. The long-time Fallon resident and artisan can evoke creative expression using an item that many would discard, or an instrument not normally used.
“Tom Robinson: New Work” exhibition is featured in the Virgil Getto Hall Art Gallery, Monday, Aug. 25, through Saturday, Oct. 4, at Western Nevada College Fallon Campus. The exhibit kicks off the college’s 2014-15 academic year. The collection includes Robinson’s latest abstract paintings along with several sculptures. “Tom uses discarded house-paint can — cans included, surplus canvas and unconventional tools to create art with a visceral impact,” said WNC Art Professor Gil Martin. Martin said that Robinson’s work “is tough, unpretentious, uncompromising and slyly witty, like the artist himself.” F
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Weather and action heat up in September
Immigration issues forefront of mystery flick ‘Frontera’ Set in the tumultuous Border area of Arizona and Mexico, “Frontera” follows the events that take place after a former Arizona Sheriff’s wife (Amy Madigan) is killed while riding on their Ranch property. It would appear a Mexican man (Michael Pena) crossing in to the US illegally is at fault. As former Sheriff (Ed Harris) and current Sheriff (Aden Young) search for answers, lives are changed forever and the facts as to who is really at fault in this tragedy are nearly as tenuous and complex as the issues and tensions between the people who live in this region on either side of the line. Rated PG-13 Opens Sept. 5 nationwide.
Michael Pena and Eva Longoria in ‘Frontera’
The Green Inferno
A group of student activists travel from New York City to the Amazon to save a dying tribe but when they crash in the jungle, they are taken hostage by the very natives they planned to protect. Rated R.
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Sept. 1 Dark Places
Starring: Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christina Hendricks, Nicholas Hoult. A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events of that day by a secret society obsessed with solving notorious crimes. Rated R.
Sept. 5 God Help the Girl
Set in Glasgow, Scotland, the film is about a girl called Eve who is in the hospital dealing with some emotional problems and starts writing songs as a way of getting better. Songwriting becomes her way forward, leading her to the City where she meets James and Cassie, two musicians each at crossroads of their own. What follows is a story of renaissance over the course of a long, dream-like Summer.
The Letters
A drama that explores the life of Mother Teresa through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem over a nearly 50-year period. Rated PG.
his comfort zone and hesitantly (and sometimes comically) inched his way into the supernatural and, ultimately, a full blown friendship with the God of the Bible. His awakening has mirrored a greater awakening around the world of people coming alive in their relationship with their Creator. Not yet rated.
Sept. 10 My Old Lady
A down-and-out New Yorker inherits an apartment in Paris from his estranged father and is stunned to find a refined old lady living there with her protective daughter. Rated PG-13.
Last Days in Vietnam
During the chaotic final days of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Saigon as the panicked South Vietnamese people desperately attempted to escape. On the ground, American soldiers and diplomats confronted a moral quandary: whether to obey White House orders to evacuate only U.S. citizens or risk being charged with treason and save the lives of as many South Vietnamese citizens as they could. With time running out and the city under fire, an unlikely group of heroes emerged as Americans and South Vietnamese took matters into their own hands.
Levitated Mass
Prominently displayed outside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), land artist Michael Heizer’s Levitated Mass gained worldwide recognition during its installation in 2012. Over 10 nights, a 340-ton solid granite boulder crawled through southern California neighborhoods on a huge trailer. Thousands of people came out to watch it travel through their communities. It is one of the only pieces of art in recent history to inspire such a reaction in pop culture. The film masterfully interweaves this artist’s biography, the dreams of a major museum, and the uniting of a city, examining the perennial question: what is art?
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Sept. 12 Atlas Shrugged: Who is John Galt
Falcon Rising
John “Falcon” Chapman, is an ex-marine anti-hero plagued with a terrible secret consuming him with guilt. On the self-destructive edge, he learns his sister has been brutally beaten in the slums or “favelas” of Brazil and travels there to hunt down her attackers. In the process he discovers an underground world of drugs, prostitution, and police corruption ruled by the Japanese mafia and protected by the powerful Hirimoto. With incredible fight sequences and edge of your seat action, Falcon Rising is an in your face thrill-ride introducing America’s newest action hero. Rated R.
The Longest Week Affluent and aimless, Conrad Valmont lives a life of leisure in his parent’s prestigious Manhattan Hotel. In the span of one week, he finds himself evicted, disinherited, and... in love. Rated PG-13.
Holy Ghost
Since 2008, the world has come alongside filmmaker Darren Wilson as he journeyed out of
Approaching collapse, the nation’s economy is quickly eroding. As crime and fear take over the countryside, the government continues to exert its brutal force against the nation’s most productive who are mysteriously vanishing - leaving behind a wake of despair. One man has the answer. One woman stands in his way. Some will stop at nothing to control him. Others will stop at nothing to save him. He swore by his life. They swore to find him. Who is John Galt? Not yet rated.
Resident Evil 6 Alice, Jill, Claire, Chris, Leon, Ada, and Wesker rush to The Hive, where The Red Queen plots total destruction over the human race. Rated R.
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Music in their souls The Identical
Dolphin Tale 2
It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life. Yet their fight is not over. Winter’s surrogate mother, the very elderly dolphin Panama, has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. However, the loss of Panama may have even greater repercussions for Winter, who, according to USDA regulations, cannot be housed alone, as dolphins’ social behavior requires them to be paired with other dolphins. Time is running out to find a companion for her before the team at Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium. Rated PG.
No Good Deed Starring: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson. Terri (Henson), a devoted wife and mother of Idris Elba two, lives an ideal life that takes a dramatic turn when her home and children are threatened by Colin (Elba), a charming stranger who smooth-talks his way into her house, claiming car trouble. The unexpected invitation leaves her and her family terrorized and fighting for survival. Rated PG-13.
Search Party Distraught over the realization that they scared away their best friend’s fiancée, hard-partying pals Evan and Jason set out on a wild journey to reunite the estranged couple by
The Vampire Dairies: Fifth Season Victim Words and Pictures
Identical twin brothers (both played by Blake Rayne) are separated at birth during the Great Depression. Their parents just cannot afford to give them both a life beyond poverty, so one is adopted by loving family. Despite their very different upbringings, the boys’ shared passion for music causes their lives to unknowingly intersect as they experience a powerful and mysterious connection often felt by twins. Rated PG. Opens Sept. 12.
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any means necessary. T.J. Miller, Adam Pally, Thomas Middleditch, Alison Brie, and Krysten Ritter star. Rated R.
This Is Where I Leave You
When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and mighthave-beens. Confronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humor, heartache and redemption that only families can provide— driving us insane even as they remind us of our truest, and often best, selves. Rated R.
Before I Go to Sleep Starring: Nicole Kidman, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Anne-Marie Duff. A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her. Rated R.
Honeymoon Newlyweds Paul and Bea want to spend their honeymoon at a cabin in the woods. But the lovely roman-
tic moments quickly disappears when strange events, such as the appearance of a mysterious light, the unexpected disappearance of Bea and her strange return, completely hurt and acting differently, are destined to torn them apart. Rated R.
At the Devil’s Door
When ambitious young real estate agent Leigh is asked to sell a house with a checkered past, she crosses paths with a disturbed girl whom she learns is the runaway daughter of the couple selling the property. When Leigh tries to intervene and help her, she becomes entangled with a supernatural force that soon pulls Leigh’s artist sister Vera into its web - and has sinister plans for both of them. Rated R.
The Skeleton Twins
After ten years of estrangement, twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront how their lives went so wrong. As the twins’ reunion reinvigorates them both, they realize that the key to fixing their lives just may lie in fixing their relationship with each other. Rated R.
Pump
Pump is an inspiring, eye-opening documentary that tells the story of America’s addiction to oil, from its corporate conspiracy beginnings to its current monopoly today, and explains clearly and simply how we can end it - and finally win choice at the pump. Pump shows us how through the use of a variety of replacement fuels, we will create more jobs for a stronger, healthier economy. Rated PG. F
Baby Blues Chicago Fire: Season Two Chicago P.D. Season One Crossbones: Season One Draft Day Firestarter Hammer Horror Series 8-Film Collection Heavenly Sword It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 9 The League: Season Five Moms’ Night Out New Girl: Season Three Night Moves Person of Interest: Third Season They Came Together Under the Electric Sky Universal Classic Monsters: 30-Film Collection Woody Woodpecker and Friends: Halloween Favorites
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Blue Bloods: The Fourth Season Brick Mansions Burning Blue Captain America: The Winter Soldier Doc McStuffins: School of Medicine Fed Up The Goldbergs: First Season Homeland: Third Season Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – First Season Queen: Live at the Rainbow ‘74 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: 50th Anniversary Edition Shame the Devil
About a Boy: Season 1 Armed Response Arrow: Second Season Awkward: Season Three The Battery The Big Bang Theory: Seventh Season Castle: Sixth Season The Dead 2 Eraserhead (Criterion) The Fault in Our Stars Godzilla Grimm: Season Three Hannibal: Season Two Ken Burns: The Roosevelts Sleepy Hollow: First Season South Park: 17th Season Spartacus: Series
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – The Fifteenth Year Brooklyn Nine-Nine: One Daisy: A Hen in the Wild Defiance: Season Two Disaster L.A.: The Last Zombie Apocalypse Begins Here Elmer Gantry How I Met Your Mother – The Whole Story The Innocents (Criterion) Mr. Peabody & Sherman Nashville: Second Season Neighbors The Rover Royal Pains: Season Five Run Silent Run Deep Scandal: Third Season The Signal Taras Bulba The Young Savages
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24: Series with Live Another Day 24: Live Another Day Chef Grave Halloween Leprechaun: Origins Monster High: Freaky Fusion Once Upon a Time in America: Extended Director’s Cut Osaka Violence Stagefright Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome!
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Animated ‘Boxtrolls’ introduces unique new characters A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family - The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised an orphaned human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead-Wright) in the amazing cavernous home they’ve built beneath the streets of Cheesebridge. When the town’s villain, Archibald Snatcher (Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley), comes up with a plot to get rid of the Boxtrolls, Eggs decides to venture above ground, “into the light,” where he meets and teams up with fabulously feisty Winnifred (Elle Fanning). Together, they devise a daring plan to save Eggs’ family. Directors: Anthony Staachi and Graham Annable. Rated PG. Opens Sept. 26.
Sept. 19 The Maze Runner
When Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) wakes up trapped in a massive maze with a group of other boys, he has no memory of the outside world other than strange dreams about a mysterious organization known as W.C.K.D. Only by piecing together fragments of his past with clues he discovers in the maze can Thomas hope to uncover his true purpose and a way to escape. Rated PG-13.
Mine Games
A group of friends travel up to a cabin located deep within the forest. Shortly after arriving, they stumble across an abandoned mine and decide to explore the dark and mysterious tunnels. As the group hikes deeper within the mine, they make a shocking discovery that quickly turns their excitement into fear. Hunted by a mysterious force, the group must work together to escape the mine alive. Not yet rated.
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Ex-NYPD cop Matt Scudder (Liam Neeson) now works as an unlicensed private investigator operating just outside the law. When Scudder reluctantly agrees to help a heroin trafficker (Dan Stevens) hunt down the men who kidnapped and then brutally murdered his wife, the PI learns that this is not the first time these men have committed this sort of twisted crime…nor will it be the last. Blurring the lines between right and wrong, Scudder races to track the deviants through the backstreets of New York City before they kill again. Rated R.
The Drop
In the underworld of Brooklyn bars, “money drops” are used to funnel cash to local gangsters. When a robbery at the bar of his employer and cousin Marv (James Gandolfini) goes awry, bartender Bob Saginowski (Tom Hardy) finds himself entwined in an investigation that digs deep into the neighborhood’s past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living—no matter the cost. Rated R.
While ‘Avatar’ waits, Cameron dives into an abyss In the documentary of his record-breaking deep-sea dive, “Deepsea Challenge 3D,’’ James Cameron asks, “Am I a filmmaker who does exploration work on the side, or am I an explorer who does filming on the side?’’ It’s a good question. It’s now been five years since Cameron’s last feature film (a little movie called “Avatar’’), and in that time, the priorities of the most bankable director in Hollywood have sometimes been as murky as the deep sea. He has spent those years producing a fleet of documentaries about ocean exploration and deep-water life forms. His biggest project hasn’t been a mega blockbuster but building a deep-diving sub and piloting it more than 35,000 feet down into the Challenger Deep, the deepest part of the Mariana Trench. “I make the Hollywood movies to pay for the exploration,’’ Cameron said in a recent phone
interview from California. But for now, on Friday, he’s releasing in theaters a 3-D film for National Geographic that chronicles his 2012 dive into another alien world, “the last great frontier,’’ as he calls the ocean. For Cameron, the movie is a testament to the spirit of exploration, which he feels is flagging in America. Cameron’s dive, nearly seven miles deep, was only the second manned-dive to reach the bottom of the Challenger Deep, the deepest known point of the seabed. Some 68 new species were identified from the sub, which was equipped with 3-D cameras. “I think explorers feel a sense of the sacred,’’ said Cameron. “Something that’s beyond themselves, when they go to a place that’s never been witnessed before and bare witness for the first time.’’ F
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Worst Friends
When self-involved prankster Jake gets hit by a car, the only person around to take care of him is his childhood friend Sam. With the help of pretty, no-nonsense physical therapist Lily, Sam agrees to help Jake recover, but when Sam’s high school crush Zoe moves back to town, it’s every man for himself and Sam is left asking, “with friends like these, who needs enemies?!” Not yet rated.
Hector and the Search for Happiness
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Hector (Simon Pegg) is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara (Rosamund Pike), he feels like a fraud: he hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results. Based on the world-wide best-selling novel of the same name, Hector and the Search for Happiness is a rich, exhilarating, and hilarious tale from director Peter Chelsom, starring Simon Pegg, Toni Collette, Rosamund Pike, Stellan Skarsgard, Jean Reno and Christopher Plummer. Rated R.
A soldier (Dan Stevens) introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence. Rated R.
Tusk
When his best friend and podcast co-host goes missing in the backwoods of Canada, a young guy joins forces with his friend’s girlfriend to search for him. Justin Long, Haley Joel Osment and Michael Parks star. Rated R.
The Zero Theorem
Terry Gilliam (Brazil, 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas)’s madcap science fiction epic The Zero Theorem stars two- time Academy Award-winner Christoph Waltz as Qohen Leth, an eccentric and reclusive computer genius plagued with existential angst. Living in isolation in a burnt-out church, Qohen
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When the bubbly young woman moves into the couple’s tiny Chinatown apartment, their already fragile balance is upset even further. Not yet rated.
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is obsessively working on a mysterious project personally delegated to him by Management (Matt Damon) aimed at discovering the meaning of life - or the complete lack of one - once and for all. Increasingly disturbed by unwanted visits from people he doesn’t fully trust, including flirtatious Bainsley (Mélanie Thierry), Management’s wunderkind son Bob (Lucas Hedges), his unpredictable colleague Job (David Thewlis), and would-be digital therapist Dr. Shrink-Rom (Tilda Swinton), it’s only when he experiences the power of love and desire that he’s able to understand his own reason for being. Rated R.
Denzel Washington
Swim Little Fish, Swim
Maggie? Rainbow? Leeward and Mary cannot even agree on their three year old daughter’s name anymore. Mary is a hardworking nurse who dreams of only one thing: changing her life around. She resents her husband for being an irresponsible, overgrown adolescent incapable of holding down a job. Leeward is an idealistic musician who fancies himself a misunderstood artist and a New Age visionary. Enter Lilas, a 19 year old French artist and daughter of a world famous painter, who’s trying to make it in New York and get away from her overbearing mother.
Believe Me Sam (Alex Russell) stands on stage as thousands of fans go wild. Smart, charismatic, handsome, he moves them with his message, and when he calls for donations to his charity, the money pours in. Only thing is, Sam doesn’t believe a word he’s saying. Just months earlier, Sam was a typical college senior focused on keg stands, hookups and graduation. But when a surprise tuition bill threatens his dream of law school and leaves him thousands of dollars in the hole, he’s forced to think outside the box. Convincing his three roommates they can make a killing exploiting the gullible church crowd, the guys start a sham charity and begin campaigning across the country, raising funds for a cause as fake as their message. Not yet rated.
Jimi: All Is by My Side
OutKast’s André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in this revealing biopic from Academy Award-winning writer-director John Ridley (12 Years A Slave). Covering a year in Hendrix’s life from 1966-67 as an unknown backup guitarist playing New York’s Cheetah Club to making his mark in London’s music scene up until his Monterey Pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend. Rated R.
Denzel back in ‘Equalizer’
McCall (Denzel Washington) is a former black ops commando who faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston. When he comes out of his self-imposed retirement to rescue a young girl, Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), he finds himself face to face with ultra-violent Russian gangsters. As he serves vengeance against those who brutalize the helpless, McCall’s desire for justice is reawakened. If someone has a problem, the odds are stacked against them, and they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer. Opens Sept. 26 nationwide.
‘Tracks’ traces solo desert trek Director John Curran brings you the film ‘Tracks,” which tells the remarkable true story of Robyn Davidson, a young woman who leaves her life in the city to make a solo trek through almost 2,000 miles of sprawling Australian desert. Accompanied by only her dog and four unpredictable camels, she sets off on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets National Geographic photographer Rick Smolan, who begins to photograph her voyage Rated PG-13. Opens Sept. 19
The Song
An aspiring singer-songwriter’s life and marriage suffer when the song he writes for his wife propels him to stardom. Rated PG-13.
Good People
Tom and Anna Reed (James Franco and Kate Hudson) fall into severe debt while renovating Anna’s family home in London. As the couple faces the loss of their dream to have a house and start a family, they discover that the tenant in the apartment below them has been murdered, and he left behind $400,000 in cash. Though initially hesitant, Tom and Anna decide that the plan is simple: all they have to do is quietly take the money and use only what’s necessary to get them out of debt. But when they start spending the money and can’t seem to stop, they find themselves the target of a deadly adversary—
the thief who stole it—and that’s when very bad things start happening to good people. Rated R.
The Two Faces of January In 1962, the charismatic Chester MacFarland (Viggo Mortensen) and his alluring younger wife Colette (Kirsten Dunst), arrive in Athens by boat via the Corinthian Canal. While sightseeing at the Acropolis they encounter Rydal (Oscar Isaac), a young, Greek-speaking American who is working as a tour guide, scamming tourists on the side. Drawn to Colette’s beauty and impressed by Chester’s wealth and sophistication, Rydal gladly accepts their invitation to dinner. However, all is not as it seems with the MacFarlands, and Chester’s affable exterior hides darker secrets. Rated PG-13. F
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Walla Walla Valley to create new AVA
Chapoutier steers family business back from brink
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n a previous column we related some of the climate and geology of Walla Walla Valley in Southeastern Washington.
As the valley celebrates 30 years as a recognized AVA (American Viticultural Area), the number of wineries has grown from just four in 1984 to over 100 today. The quaint downtown of Walla Walla boasts a couple of dozen tasting rooms from the surrounding area wineries and a nice collection of restaurants and tourist-oriented shopping opportunities. Walla Walla Valley is anticipating the Fall 2014 announcement of a new AVA -- The Rocks of Milton-Freewater on the Oregon side of Walla Walla Valley -- to bring further attention to this under-appreciated wine producing area. “The Rocks” is an area with soil, if you can call it that defies logic as an agricultural area. The flat fields are covered with rounded basalt rocks ranging in size from pebbles to 12 inches or more. A light layer of thin powdery loess surrounds some of the stones. At some point farmers determined that fruit trees could grow in this environment, although more and more vineyards are replacing the orchards. We recently visited The Rocks and its most famous winery, Cayuse Vineyards, founded in 1997 by Frenchman Christophe Baron. Baron was
inspired to plant his vineyards by the resemblance of the area to the stone-covered vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhone Valley in France. Trevor Dorland, president-directeur general of Cayuse, explained the culture and philosophy of their operation. The vineyards are all farmed biodynamically and some of the vineyards are designed for cultivation by horse-drawn plows. Dorland explained that “the rocks brought Christophe here” and referred to the winery as a “wine studio.” Cayuse uses 12 unlined concrete tanks for most of the fermentations. Dorland said that the heavy walls of concrete keeps the temperatures cool at the beginning of fermentation and also holds the heat during fermentation which he believes contributes to the quality of their wines. Unfortunately all of Cayuse wines are only available directly from the winery’s mailing list, and a few restaurants and wine shops around the country. Following are our impressions of our favorites. You may get lucky and find a friend on their mailing list or discover them at a high-end restaurant, or wine shop.
Cayuse God Only Knows Walla Walla Valley Grenache 2011 ($130). Named for the murky mix of grapes that accompany the predominantly grenache mix. Aromatic, berry fruit and a nice mineral earth streak, delicious.
Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard Walla Walla Valley 2011 ($150), Very much in the Northern Rhone style, great meaty blackberry fruit,
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and hints of mocha.
Cayuse No Girls Grenache/Syrah 2010 ($N/A). Very floral nose beautiful berry mocha flavors, impressive. We also enjoyed many other Walla Walla wines, most of which are much more reasonably priced, but can be difficult to find unless you are travelling to Washington state. A 2012 Isenhower Road
Less Travelled Cabernet Franc Yakima Valley ($34), herbal, classic cabernet franc profile was memorable at lunch one day. We also enjoyed a 2010 Tre Nova Ripasso Red Wine ($30). Although made from sangiovese and barbera this provided a credible ripasso experience. At a tasting where older Walla Walla Valley wines were served -- some over 15 years -- we were impressed with a 2006 Dusted Valley Reserve Syrah Walla Walla Valley which still exhibited fresh fruit and classic Northern Rhone syrah complexity. Dusted Valley wines are available in Maryland. Ask your local retailer about availability.
WINE RECOMMENDATIONS Amici Cellars Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012 ($35). This reasonably priced pinot
noir sports intense aromas of violets and raspberries. We liked the spice and earthy feel to the wine.
Kendall-Jackson Hawkeye Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ($55). K-J has turned out a beautifully structured cabernet sauvignon from the Hawkeye Vineyard above Alexander Valley on the Mayacamas Mountains. Soft tannins belie serious complexity and length. Black cherry and cassis notes. F
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of you can afford, we suggest three moderately priced pinot noirs from Mandolin and Meomi. These are relatively easy to find in stores and popular at restaurants.
alled the “heart break grape,” pinot noir can be a frustrating experience for grape growers — it’s thin skin makes it susceptible to mildew and hail. But, it’s also frustrating to consumers. It’s easy to fall in love with the wine, but not so easy to fall in love with its often lofty prices. A good bottle of California or Oregon pinot noir will set you back $40 and more -- easily . And Burgundy pinot noir? Forget about it. Last year we enjoyed more West Coast pinot noir than ever. As the grape variety continues to excel in this country, more producers are getting into making better quality pinot noir. We recently tasted several California pinot noirs that, although expensive, demonstrate this country’s ability to produce worldclass pinot noirs. They have a different profile than what you will find in Burgundy, but they are equally complex. While Burgundy pinot noirs are known for their understated, silky elegance, California pinot noirs are known for their boldness. Goldeneye’s winemaker Michael Fay has found gold in the Anderson Valley. His series of pinot noirs struts the stuff this region capable of making. Sourcing grapes from four vineyards, he has created a blend and three unique pinot noirs that are pricey -- but competitive for those similarly priced. Goldeneye was founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, whose Napa Valley merlots are legendary. The 2011 Goldeneye
Gowan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir ($80) is made from eight different clones grown on different rootstocks. The breadth of character shows the results.
We enjoyed the 2011 Goldeneye Confluence Vineyard ($80) for its finesse and elegance -- it is the first vineyard bought by Goldeneye in 1996.
The 2011 Goldeneye Ten Degrees Estate Grown Pinot Noir ($115) uses the best fruit and barrels for its most prestigious wine. Very complex and long in the finish. We also liked the pinot noirs being made by David Fossi of Fulcrum. The Ful-
crum Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard 2011 ($57) is a full-throttle pinot noir from Sonoma Coast vineyards. It has extraordinary depth and complexity, an earthy, forest-floor character with sweet cherry flavors and hints of dried herbs and spice. Once opened, you won’t be saving any of this for tomorrow. We loved the Robert
Mondavi Carneros Pinot Noir Reserve 2012 ($60).
This succulent yet complex pinot noir from Napa’s Carneros AVA shows off dense, dark cherry flavors and sports blueberry aromas and hints of spice. Nice earthy undertone too. Knowing that these pinot noirs are more than many
OTHER WINES TO TRY Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 ($34). You would be hard pressed to find a better cabernet sauvignon at this price. One of the oldest brands in Napa Valley, Louis M. Martini specializes in this grape variety. We love the showcase version -- the full-bodied Monte Rosso ($85) -- but we know this is unaffordable for many of you. Try this one and you won’t be disappointed. It shows well now but can be aged. Blended with petite sirah and petit verdot, it has concentrated dark berry flavors with a touch of cedar.
La Rochelle Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 ($48). In 2005 Steve Kent Mirassou bought La Rochelle from his cousins to concentrate on Livermore County pinot noir. The cousins had just sold the Mirassou brand to Gallo, so he couldn’t use the family name onthe label. Hence, the Steven Kent Winery that makes La Rochelle. His initials grace other labels as well, but this pinot noir excited us. Lots of cherries and cranberries with a dash of pepper and spice.
The Show wines grab attention The wines are a little bit cowboy — a cowboy wearing fringed chinks and doing lasso tricks on stage. The wines from The Show were first created in 2005, when Three Thieves partnered with a print designer from Nashville — Hatch Show Print. What came from that marriage of winemaking and woodcarving are big and bold — with a Cabernet Sauvi-
gnon, Malbec Pinot Noir and Garnacha red wines available from the company, as well as a Chardonnay. Big and bold, these wines are dominated by full flavors of dried black cherries, jammy preserves and complex toasty, vanilla, and spicy oak. Like a Hatch print for a music gig, The Show wines grab your attention.
La Rochelle Dutton Ranch Pinot Noir 2010 ($48). Using grapes from the Russian River Valley, La Rochelle has a homerun with this sophisticated, cherry-dominated pinot noir. Ripe black cherry flavors with a bit of toasty oak. F
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September classes at the Nevada Museum of Art RENO, Nev. — The E.L. Cord Museum School of the Nevada Museum of Art is accepting enrollment for the below classes. Classes are limited in size, therefore early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for all ages. Please call the Museum for details at (775) 329-3333 ex 260.
Kids’ Corner: Making Art From Nature Wednesdays, Sept. 3 – 24 / 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Young artists will enjoy creating art inspired by nature and learning basic painting and drawing techniques in four-week series. All materials and a snack are included with registration. Instructor: Merry Mathers; Ages: 7 - 12 years Cost: $74 Museum members, $82 non-members
NEV MUS OF ADA EUM ART pictures and cards of autumn specimens. This class is open to all levels. Instructor: Carroll Charlet; Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels Cost: $96 Museum members, $108 non-members
Studio Photography: Dramatic Portraiture
exploration of watercolors. All supplies will be provided. Instructor: Carroll Charlet; Ages: 15 and up / All levels Cost: $32 Museum members, $29 non-members
Kids’ Corner: Portraits Saturday, Sept. 20/ 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Using a selection of drawing materials, kids ages 7-12 will enjoy exploring basic drawing techniques while creating wonderful portraits. All materials are included. Please bring a sack lunch. Instructor: Margaret Walsh; Ages: 7 - 12 / All Levels Cost: $24 Museum members, $27 non-members
Wednesdays, Sept. 17 – Oct. 1 / 6 – 9 p.m. Explore dramatFun With Color For The Watercolorist ic portrait photogThursdays, Sept. 25 – raphy in a profesOct. 16 / 1:30 – 5 p.m. sional studio enviExplore the excitement ronment. Students of selecting and mixing Life Drawing: Open Studio will work with live (at The Holland Project) colors in watercolor for models in a variWednesdays, Sept. 3 – 17 / 6 – 9 p.m. optimal results. Students Improve your life drawing skills and explore ety of period and will enjoy demonstraa variety of media while working freely from a dramatic costumes tions as well as plenty of nude model in this popular open studio class. and will experopportunity for experiThe instructor will be present to coordinate class iment with varmentation. Some familiarity with the medium is and offer instruction upon request. Both male ious qualities of light, including natural and recommended. Instructor: Lady Jill Mueller; Ages: and female models will be posed and drawn. artificial, framing and composition and vari- 15 and Up / Some experience with Watercolors NOTE: This class will be held offsite at the Holland ations in the photographic environment. Cost: $112 Museum members, $126 non-members NOTE: Classes are taught off site at Jeff Ross’ Project Gallery at 140 Vest Street in Reno. Instructor: Jerry Stinson; Ages: 18 and up / All levels Studio. Girls Night Out: Luxe Lettering Instructor: Jeff Ross; Ages: 15 and Up / InterCost: $72 Museum members, $81 non-members Thursday Sept. 25/ 6 – 8:30 p.m. mediate Levels; Cost: $111 Museum members, Ladies are invited to get crafty with this fun and $123 non-members DSLR Camera Basics social workshop. Create personalized “Thank You” Saturdays, Sept. 6 – 13 / 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. notes using a super-luxe hand-lettering style! All This class is designed for beginning to interme- Girls Night Out: Transfer Printed Tea Towels materials including metallic and colored inks, nibs, Thursday, Sept. 11/ 6 – 8 p.m. diate photographers who have purchased a digital pen-holders and cards are included with registraLadies are invited to get crafty with this fun and single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera, which is a camera tion. Bring old friends, meet new ones and have a with removable lenses. Course participants will social workshop. Create hand printed tea towels great night over a glass (or two!) of wine and a fun explore the specific features of DSLR cameras, as using transferred photocopied images. All materials project designed for all skill levels. This Girl’s Night well as general photographic skills and techniques including are included with registration, however Out is taught by the Museum’s graphic designer please bring images (printed on a toner-based to make great pictures. Amanda Tennant and owner of the design + letInstructor: MD Welch; Ages: 15 and up / All levels printer) of your choosing to personalize your tea terpress studio, Forever Heyday. towels. A selection of images will also be provided. Cost: $64 Museum members, $72 non-members Instructor: Amanda TenBring old friends, meet new ones and have a great nant; Ages: 21 and Up / All Levels night over a glass (or two!) of wine and a fun proj- Cost: $34 Museum members, $38 non-members Botanical Illustrations: Fall Colors ect designed for all skill levels. Sundays, Sept. 7 – Instructor: Kelly Wallis; Ages: 21 and Up / All Levels 21 / 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 The Nevada Museum of Art is the only accredCost: $34 Museum members, $38 non-members p.m. ited art museum in the state of Nevada. Located Capture the beauat 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno, the ty of autumn leaves Exploring Watercolor Techniques gallery and store are open Wednesday – Sunday Thursday, Sept. 18/ 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. and fruits through the from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 8 Explore the medium of watercolor without the p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and national holtechniques of botanical illustration. Stu- commitment. Learn techniques such as wet on wet, idays. Admission is $10 general admission; $1 for dents will learn to cre- washes, hard edges, glazing and much more. This children up to 12 years. For more information visit ate watercolor and ink class is for beginners and those seeking a deeper nevadaart.org or call (775) 329-3333. F
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