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Elko Community Concert: Umi Garrett
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FLAVOR Get fired up about chili, cool off with saloon crawl
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irginia City's 32nd Annual Chili on the Comstock takes place May 2-3 along C Street, Virginia City's main drive. The event promises all the favorite flavors and brings the return of the Fireball Saloon Crawl, music and family-friendly activities. It occurs both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bring the whole family to enjoy the chili and the Kids Zone, which includes bungee trampoline, giant slide and bounce house. Catch fire with the chili and chill down with the Fireball Saloon Crawl. Your saloon crawl cup gets your first beer free at the main event bar. With your cup, sample a variety of themed specialty drinks that only the great saloons of Virginia City pour. Visit all 15
saloons and be entered into a drawing for a free hotel stay in Virginia City. Drawing takes place at 5 p.m. at the main Chili on the Comstock tent. At this year’s Chili on the Comstock, we’re having some Fun with the Runs! The inaugural 5K run takes place Saturday in conjunction with Chili on the Comstock. Runners will take off at 10 a.m. and head for the hills, hopefully working up an appetite and burning enough calories to make room for some delicious chili samples! Any and all runner ability levels are welcome. It’s a fun run, that means costumes! There will be a costume contest taking place before the race. For more info, check out visitvirginiacitynv.com. F
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Winnemucca May 1-3 Humboldt County High School Rodeo May 22 - 24 Nevda State Junior High School Rodeo Finals June 13 - 14 Basque Festival June 20 Ladies Ranch Rodeo June 30 - July 5 Silver State International Rodeo July 10 - 12 Winnemucca Summer Cutting Winnemucca Stockhorse Classic
For a complete listing of Winnemucca area events visit www.winnemucca.com
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A gala of gales, a festive flurry
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omething in the Wind, celebrated May 16 & 17 in Minden, is a celebration of the Washoe Zephyr, with expert kite flyers, kite making and crafts for children, a juried artisan marketplace (focusing on wind-related arts like mobiles, kites, kinetic art, windmills, windsocks, and outdoor bells), speakers and more. Come be part of the fun! The festival features the participation of eight expert kite flyers from the Rogue Valley Windchasers kite club in Brookings, OR. You’ll be amazed at their kites! For musical entertainment, the Zephyrus Brass Quintet will play a free outdoor concert from 5-6 pm on Sunday, May
minden 17. It is recommended you bring your own chair for this and all other park events. Balloon Nevada will have a hot air balloon on display both mornings beginning at 8 am, with expert balloonists to answer your questions. This is a free event and perfect for families. Bring a picnic, a lawn chair and enjoy the park. Please, certified service animals only--dogs are not permitted in the park. Event may be canceled in bad weather. “Something in the Wind” is presented by Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park and the Carson Valley Arts Council. Find out more about the event and the park at dangberghomeranch.org or cvartscouncil.com.
What is the Washoe Zephyr? It is a seasonal wind that blows from the west to southwest in the Carson Valley during the summertime. Mark Twain makes mention of it in his book, Roughing It. Gusty, dusty, and trusty for kite-flying fun! F “This was all we saw that day, for it was two o’clock, now, and according to custom the daily “Washoe Zephyr” set in; a soaring dust-drift about the size of the United States set up edgewise came with it, and the capital of Nevada Territory disappeared from view … tradition says the reason there are so many bald people there is, that the wind blows the hair off their heads while they are looking skyward after their hats. --Mark Twain, Roughing It
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lko County Art Club will be hosting and helping with the Art Walk in downtown Elko on Saturday, May 9. The event will start at 3pm and goes until 6pm. You can pick up your map at the Elko County Art club Gallery located at 407 Railroad St. This is a family fun event, there will be lots to do, Pop-Up Art, where you can paint your heart away, strolling musicians and singers, live demos, sculpture, and tons more! Come dressed to paint and have fun! There are rumors of troubadours, musicians, and a bit of “rockin’” fun painting rocks at the gallery. Other events the art club puts on throughout the year include the Elko Art in the Park art &
craft show (the city of Elko’s third-largest event), ‘A Toast To Art’ summer workshop series, and montly featured artists at the art club’s gallery. The Elko County Art Club is a non-profit organization that has promoted and encouraged interest in the visual arts in the Elko area for over 30 years. Their mission is to encourage residents of Elko County to share their love of artistic expression, exchange ideas, develop their artistic talents and further their interests in various art forms. The Elko County Art Club Gallery is open
Tuesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit their Facebook page or check out their website at elkocountyartclub. org. F
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‘Run-A-Mucca’ weekend packed with good times, great tunes
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he 14th annual “Run-AMucca” motorcycle rally will take place over Memorial Day Weekend, and Winnemucca is gearing up for one great time. “Run-A-Mucca 2015” is scheduled for Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24, and participants can expect everything from free entertainment, including three great rock bands, to poker runs, a bike show, a freedom ride, bike games and the now-famous “Burning Bike” spectacular. Plus, for just $20 a ticket, raffle participants have the chance to win a new 2015 Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle. Tickets are $20 each or six for $100; only 2,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will take place at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 24; participants need not be present to win the bike, but must be 21 years old in order to purchase a ticket. Sunday will also see more giveaways, including cash and other prizes to be announced. For those drawings, participants must be present to win.
Last year, more than 500 participants registered for the event from all over the United States and Canada. This year, organizers are expecting even more participants and more fun as they continue to establish the event as a Memorial Day tradition. Friday, the event will kick off with the Model T Freedom Festival from noon to 9:30 p.m. A flagpole ceremony, including a christening and blessing with an honor guard and Mayor Di An Putnam, will take place from noon to 1 p.m. Also at noon, vendors will open at the Model T along with a carnival. From 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., American Daredevil Stunt Acts featuring Tommy Pearson, a Live Pay Per View Event, will also take place at the Model T. The Winners Hotel and Casino will host live music with Jamie Rollins from noon to 5 p.m. in the Winners Cabaret, and from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., DJ music will get things rocking. Vendors at the Winners will also open shop from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Blues-rock band “Bo and the Bluesdrivers” will take to the stage beginning at 3 p.m. Friday at the Winners Hotel and Casino. The group will perform again at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Participants may pick up their “Run Packages” from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Winnemucca Inn; the hotel-casino will also host an opening night reception from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. At 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., variety act Eric Haynes will perform on Fourth Street behind the Winners Hotel and Casino. He will be followed by the Stunt Tours Bike Jumpers at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
A fireworks show will cap off the evening at 9 p.m.; live music with “Mimic” will be available in the Winners Cabaret from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, a 5K run/walk will take place at the Model T beginning at 8 a.m. The hotel-casino will also sponsor flyovers and live music all day. Vendors will be open at the Model T and the Winners Hotel and Casino from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and at 10 a.m. a freedom ride will take off from the Model T, the day’s carnival will open, and a variety of live acts will take place through 2 p.m. Participants may pick up their “Run Packages” from 10 a.m. >>
to 2 p.m. at the Winnemucca Inn, and DJ music will run all day at the Winners Hotel and Casino, also beginning at 10 a.m. “Bo and the Bluesdrivers” will return with live music at 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. The Stunt Tours Bike Jumpers will perform throughout the day on Fourth Street at 11 a.m., 1:45 p.m. and 6 p.m., and “Decoy” will provide live music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday’s $1,000 Poker Run will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. Participants will visit a variety of Humboldt County businesses with the object of building the best poker hand possible; first place takes home $1,000 cash. From noon to 2:30 p.m., a barbecue will be served in the beautiful Paradise Valley with Eric Haynes as entertainment. Also, from noon to
5 p.m., Jamie Rollins will perform in the Winners Cabaret, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the Model T will host American Daredevil Stunt Acts with Tommy Pearson. At 4 p.m., sign-ups for the RunA-Mucca Tattoo Contest will be held in the Winners Lounge; competition between event participants will begin at 4:30 p.m. Remember, you have to have a Run Package in order to enter contests; first prize in the Tattoo Contest is $500. Eric Haynes will return to Fourth Street at 5:30 p.m. The Poker Run awards will be announced at the Winners at 6:45 p.m., and “Savannah Blue” will rock the Winners outdoor stage from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. At 8:30 p.m., Mayor Di An Putnam, Sheriff Mike Allen, and Police Chief Eric Silva will present the Nevada National Guard “Soldier of the Year” award. >>
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At 9 p.m., the now-famous “Burning Bike” spectacular will take place—also at the Winners. Live music with “Mimic” will follow from 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. in the Winners Cabaret. Sunday, vendors will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at both the Winners and the Model T. DJ music will begin at 10 a.m. at the Winners, and the Model T carnival will return along with a silent auction. Also at 10 a.m., motorcycles will depart from the Winners for a Memorial Cruise to Veterans Park; a Memorial Service will take place there at 10:30 a.m. Live music from “Bo and the Bluesdrivers” will take place at the Winners at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Additionally, “Decoy” will perform in the Winners East Lot from noon to 5 p.m. Eric Haynes will perform at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., along with the Stunt Tours Bike Jumpers at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday’s Poker Run will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the winner of the best hand receiving $400 cash. At 11 a.m., bikes will begin lining up for a bike show from noon to 3:30 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Miss Freedom Festival Kid Pageant will take place at the Model T. Open Timed Trials are scheduled on the Jungo Road Track from noon to 4 p.m., and the Veterans Award Ceremony will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Model T. Bike games are planned from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; signups are from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. That will be followed by an awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m., and the much-anticipated performance of “Lyvyn Skynyrd” from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Winners. At 9 p.m. the drawing for this year’s Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle will take place at the Winners along with more prizes. Tickets will be available for the bike at the Run-A-Mucca booth until the time of the drawing. Live music with “Mimic” will follow in the Winners Cabaret from 9:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Run-A-Mucca 2015 is organized by the Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority. For more information on this year’s rally, please visit www.runamucca.com. F
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earn about Dutch oven cooking. Listen to the hammering of the blacksmith. Visit a traditional Shoshone summer camp. The California Trail Interpretive Center will present the 12th annual pioneer reenactment, California Trail Days, on May 30-31, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family friendly event is free and open to the public. Activities include: Historic firearms exhibit, Native American lifeways, black powder demonstrations, gold panning, Dutch oven cooking, and approximately 30 reenactors and living historians that will bring pioneer history to life. “It’s one thing to learn about
history from a book,” said Park Ranger Alex Rose. “But to smell a cake that was baked in a Dutch oven is a fascinating and fun way to connect with the past.” Kick up your heels on the evening of May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., for a traditional pioneer dance. For more information about the California Trail Interpretive Center call (775) 738-1849. Visit the Trail Center online at www. californiatrailcenter.org, or on Facebook. The California Trail Interpretive Center is located eight miles west of Elko on I-80, Hunter exit 292. The Center is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. F
Ray Bonneville at The Martin Live on Canada-born, America-raised blues/roots musician
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he Martin Hotel in Winnemucca is proud to host Ray Bonneville for an evening of earthy Americana Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Ray Bonneville is a poet of the demimonde who didn’t write his first song until his early 40s, some 20 years after he started performing. But with a style that sometimes draws comparisons to JJ Cale and Daniel Lanois, this blues-influenced, New Orleans-inspired “song and groove man,” as he’s been so aptly described, luckily found his rightful calling. Born in Quebec, his family moved to Boston when he was 12. He served a year in Vietnam as a Marine, struggled and overcame drug addiction, earned a pilot’s license in Colorado, then moved to Alaska, then Seattle, and Paris and New Orleans. But
it took a close call while piloting a seaplane across the Canadian wilderness to make him decide it was time to get busy writing songs – gritty narratives inspired by a lifetime of hard-won knowledge set against his gritty, soulful guitar and harmonica playing. He’s since earned many accolades, including a Juno Award for his 1999 album, Gust of Wind. His post-Katrina ode, “I Am the Big Easy,” earned the International Folk Alliance’s 2009 Song of the Year Award, and in 2012, Bonneville won the solo/duet category in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge. He has guested on albums by Mary Gauthier, Gurf Morlix, Eliza Gilkyson, Ray Wylie Hubbard and other prominent artists, and shared songwriting credits with Tim O’Brien, Phil Roy and
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gone on his own travels. An Austin resident since 2006, Bonneville still puts the rhythms and soul of New Orleans into much of his music. His songs carry a groove and momentum that’s uniquely his — and will always be a part of him, no matter where he roams. F
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Sarah Burkhart specializes in floral designs, one of which is seen here. This water color of tulips shows off Burkhart’s love of bright colors.
Battle Mountain woman specializes in painting and quilting Sarah Burkhart to be featured at museum during April and May By Heather Hill, Inside Northern Nevada
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Sarah Burkhart created this lake and mountain scene using oil paint.
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Sarah Burkhart shows off one of her textile quilting pieces that she will be displaying at the Battle Mountain Cookhouse museum during April and May.
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his spring, flowers will be blooming at the Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum in the form of local resident Sarah Burkhart’s colorful floral oil and water color paintings. Burkhart began oil painting around 15 years ago and took up water colors around 10 years ago after she found the oils to be too messy, she said. She stopped most of her painting around five or six years ago but still does it on occasion, giving most of her paintings to family members or displaying them around her home. The self-taught artist’s floral designs come from her days working as a florist and owning a shop in Battle Mountain. Also the former director of the Battle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, Burkhart has recently taken up textile quilting and has done three unique pieces in the past seven months. She will be displaying those at the museum as well. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. It is free but donations are accepted. F
The Music Man marches into northern Nevada May 8-17
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he Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2015 with two Broadway blockbusters. The critically acclaimed, award-winning Carson City musical theatre company offers a delightful year for the whole family. The season opens May 8 with the high-stepping favorite, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man. Featuring the high-stepping 76 Trombones, the romantic ‘Til There Was You, and the comical Trouble in River City. Performances are weekends, May 8 through 17. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinees
are at 2 pm. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, May 16. The story tells of charismatic, fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill who sells band instruments and uniforms with the promise of teaching children how to perform, then takes the money and skips town each time the band instruments arrive. His plans fall apart, though, when he falls in love with Marion, the local librarian, and he decides to stay and face the music so he can marry her. Willson’s award-winning score includes several styles of music, ranging from barbershop quartet to early rap. The cast album for
Harold Hill (Matt Wilkerson) and Phoenix Burke (Winthrope)
The Music Man won the first Grammy Award ever presented. The show won eight Tony Awards - beating West
Side Story for Best Musical. The production was turned into a movie in 1962, starring Robert Preston and Shirley
Jones. Playing Harold Hill and Marian Paroo in this production are Matt Wilkerson and Andie Anderson. Phoenix Burke plays young Winthrope. Some 50 people complete the cast. Stephanie Arrigotti produces and directs, Gina Kaskie Davis is the choreographer and Kevin Murphy the conductor. Then hold on to your hats and hold the dates: In November, a wind in the east» brings an incomparable Broadway hit to our area for the first time! A not-to-bemissed, high-flying, supercalifragilistic spectacular! Step in time to the magical music of Disney, as WNMTC presents Mary Poppins! Tickets are $28 or $25 per show. Season ticket purchases receive an additional discount. Shop early for best seats, as all seating is reserved. Click through the link on WNMTC.com or call 866-977-6849. F
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tion going to research. “You have cancer”; upon hearing these words, an individual’s life can never be quite the same. Yet, in the middle of the surgeries, the treatments, the physical pain, changes to appearance, and most of all the fear, the rest of the world continues on, as it must. The bills still come; there are still job concerns, and looming large, painful thoughts about how it will all turn out. Each person finds their way through it; their own support system; their own coping mechanism, but the thing that each of them needs is some peace of mind as to how they are going to handle the day to day expenses that go along with cancer treatment in the rural areas of Humboldt and Lander counties. For some, family and friends are able to step in and offer help; however, that is not always the case, nor is it enough. The goal with Larena’s Race is to be that place to go for help. There are no stipulations as to who can apply, no lengthy application process, and most people receive assistance within three days upon applying. There is only the one event each year, which includes a Saturday run, ride, or walk (1, Around these parts, Labor 3, or 5 mile). It is held the Day means just one thing: Saturday before Mother’s Day, it's time for a fabulous and the proceeds go towards weekend dedicated to providing help to newly diagsome serious, end-ofnosed patients starting treatsummer fun. The 2015 Triment, as well as patients who County Fair & Stampede are facing additional treatnot only provides a great ments throughout the year. opportunity for fair-goers The money provided can be to display their many used for fuel, motels, wigs, talents, but the weekend meals; whatever each individualso will serve up great al may need. None of the team, food, good times and, of which has grown from three to sixteen people, receives any course, plenty of compensation. spectacular entertainment, Winnemucca’s Humboldt including country music General Hospital and French star Jerrod Niemann in Ford Middle School, both aid concert at the Winnemucca in putting on the event, and Event Center. Tickets go on there has been much supsale in April 2015. Get port received from the mining yours first and get ready to industries and local businesses see Jerrod Niemann up and organizations. For more close and personal. information, please visit larenasrace.org. F
his year’s Larena’s Race will be held May 9 in both Winnemucca and Battle Mountain. The run, ride, or walk event begins at 10 a.m. at French Ford Middle School (Winnemucca) or John Peters Health Services Center (Battle Mountain), with registration from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. A silent auction will also be held during the event. The LaRena Smith Bengoa Run, Ride or Walk for the Cure was formed in 2002 by Amorita Maher as a promise to her friend, LaRena, with whom she went through cancer treatments together. LaRena lost her battle, stirring Amorita to do something to remember her and help make the next person’s fight a sucessful one. LaRena’s Race is a non-profit organization made up of all volunteers that work to provide assistance to residents of Humboldt and Lander counties that are fighting any type of cancer. The organization also gives funding to support research to find a cure for cancer. Research donations go to Stand Up 2 Cancer, with every cent of each dona-
Statewide events in May celebrate Historic Preservation & Archaeology
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ince the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Agencies and organizations have teamed to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the state and encourage both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.
CARSON CITY EVENTS
•May 1-27: Carson City Historic Resources Commission Scavenger Hunt
This popular scavenger hunt consists of two contests, one for adults, and one for kids. The goal is to find all of the architectural building features from the pictures provided and give the correct address. Participants with all of the correct answers will be entered into a drawing for either a free lunch for two at Adele’s (adults) or a gift certificate for a free pizza at Brugos (kids). Sponsor: Carson City Planning/Adele’s/Brugo’s Pizza Where: Carson City and surrounding area More information: Janice Keillor, (775) 283-7069; jkeillor@carson.org Cost: Free Website: http://carson.org/index.aspx?page=2542
•May 2: Family Fun Saturday: Young Chautauqua
Discover a fun, engaging way to learn history. Young performers bring historical characters to life: meet Osa Johnson, Robert Baden-Powell, John Muir, Amelia Earhart, Anne Frank, and Coco Chanel. All ages are welcome to attend performances directed by Anita Watson, Ph.D. Sponsor: Nevada State Museum and Nevada Humanities Where: Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street, Carson City When: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. More information: Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education, (775) 687-4810, ext. 237; dstevenson@nevadaculture.org Cost/Admission: $8 for adults; free for museum members and ages 17 and under Reservations: Not required, but early arrival is recommended. Website: www.museums.nevadaculture.org
•May 28: Andean Prehistory: The Archaeology of Ancient Civilizations in Peru by Hal Starratt, Ph.D.
Nevadan’s are invited to this lecture that goes beyond the Incan culture to explore the archaeological past that goes back 1000s of years in ancient Peru. Discover the Moche civilization that flourished for 800 years in the first millennium AD, and stretched for 500 miles, encompassing several river systems and many large cities in the arid coastal plain. Sponsor: Nevada State Museum and Western Nevada College Where: Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street, Carson City When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. More information: Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education, (775) 687-4810, ext. 237; dstevenson@nevadaculture.org Cost/Admission: $8 for adults; free for museum members and ages 17 and under Reservations: Not required, but early arrival is recommended. Website: www.museums.nevadaculture.org
•May 29: Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1
Volunteer Ken Hopple will demonstrate the operation of this original Coin Press in the Historic Carson City Mint building. Sponsor: Nevada State Museum Where: Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street, Carson City When: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. More information: Robert Nylen, (775) 687-4810, ext. 245; rnylen@nevadaculture.org Cost/Admission: $8 for adults; free for museum members and ages 17 and under. Website: www.museums.nevadaculture.org
CHURCHILL COUNTY EVENTS •May 9: Grimes Point Tour
The archaeologist-guided tour at Grimes Point involves a gentle hike of around a half-mile and takes about an hour. Dr. Pat Barker, retired BLM Nevada State Archaeologist, will meet you in the parking lot of the Grimes Point Archaeological Area at 10 a.m. The parking area has restrooms and picnic benches and is marked by a large sign on US 50. The tour will provide information about the archaeology of the Grimes Point area and the importance of its prehistoric rock art. Sponsor: Nevada Rock Art Foundation Where: Grimes Point Archaeological Area, US 50, 12 miles east of Fallon When: 10 a.m.
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More information: Darla Garey-Sage, PhD., (775) 323-6723; info@nvrockart. org Cost/Admission: Free Reservations: Reservations are required. Visitors must register for the tour with Nevada Rock Art Foundation, either via email or telephone. Website: http://nvrockart.org/pages/tours.html
LYON COUNTY EVENTS
•May 1-31: Dayton Museum
The Dayton Museum is open all month in celebration of Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness Month. Sponsor: Historical Society of Dayton Valley Where: 135 Shady Lane, Old Town Dayton When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. More information: (775) 246-6316 Cost/Admission: Free Website: www.daytonnvhistory.org
•May 7: Dayton 1875 Firehouse and Jail History Public Lecture Stony Tennant will present a history of the 1875 Firehouse and Jail. Sponsor: Historical Society of Dayton Valley Where: Dayton Valley Community Center, 170 Pike Street When: 7 p.m. More information: (775) 246-6316 Cost/Admission: Free Website: www.daytonnvhistory.org
•May 14: School Life in 1960s Dayton, Public Lecture
Julie Minor Workman and Jannette Hoffert will present a lecture on school life in 1960s Dayton. Sponsor: Historical Society of Dayton Valley Where: Dayton Valley Community Center When: 7 p.m. More information: (775) 246-6316 Cost/Admission: Free Website: www.daytonnvhistory.org
•May 16: “Cultural Repopulation” of Silver City
This event will include a display of rarely seen photographs, newspaper columns, essays, books, posters and other artifacts related to the “cultural re-population” of the historical community of Silver City, Nevada between, roughly, 1965 and 2005. The evening will also include a screening of the documentary film Rockin’ at the Red Dog- The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock by Mary Works Covington. Mary Works Covington will introduce the film and she and other long-time residents of Silver City will host a Q & A after the screening. Sponsor: Silver City Arts Group Where: Silver City School House/Community Center, 385 High Street, Silver City When: 6 p.m. More information: Quest Lakes, (775) 847-0742 Cost/Admission: Free
•May 28: Dayton Elementary School History
Don Dallas, who served as Dayton Elementary School Principal in the 1970s, will discuss his experience with education in Dayton. Sponsor: Historical Society of Dayton Valley Where: Dayton Library Meeting Room, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road When: 7 p.m. More information: (775) 246-6316 Cost/Admission: Free Website: www.daytonnvhistory.org
NYE COUNTY EVENTS
•May 9, 10, 23, 24, 25: Belmont Courthouse Tours
Guided tours of the Belmont Courthouse, built in 1876. The Belmont Courthouse served as the seat of Nye County for 29 years before the county seat was moved to Tonopah in 1905. Friends of the Belmont Courthouse, a non-profit group, is actively involved in its preservation and restoration. Sponsor: Friends of the Belmont Courthouse Where: Belmont Courthouse, Belmont When: 1 p.m.
More information: Donna Motis, President, (775) 482-3968, rdmotis@frontier. com Cost/Admission: Free Website: http://belmontcourthouse.net/
•May 15: Diana Mine Day at Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park
Carved out of solid rock, the Diana Mine is much more than just a tunnel; it is a walk through the historical past. The mine remains much as it was when activities ceased, giving the impression that miners are due to return for the next shift. Entering the mine, visitors follow the original track laid down for the ore cart. One of the first things noticed is the cool draft characteristics of the mine and the even year-round temperatures. Other period artifacts that visitors encounter are various hand tools and drill steel, a stope and ore chute, a winze, timbering, and of course the gold and silver bearing quartz vein. Once the tour is complete visitors exit the tunnel with a greater appreciation for the hard work done by those who shaped Nevada’s colorful past. Sponsor: Nevada State Parks Where: Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park, 23 miles east of Gabbs via State Route 361 and 844 When: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. More information: Jeff Morris (775) 964-2440, berlinstatepark@yahoo.com Cost/Admission: Entrance is $7; Nevada residents receive a $2.00 discount. No additional charge for the Diana Mine Tour. Website: http://parks.nv.gov/parks/bi/
PERSHING COUNTY EVENTS •May 18-20: Lovelock Cave Days
This is an educational event for fourth graders from Humboldt and Pershing counties. There are six stations at Lovelock Cave and six at the Marzen House Museum. Stations include an ethnobotanical nature trail, Lovelock Cave, atlatl throwing, duck decoys and emigrant trail history. The museum includes interpretation of the downstairs and upstairs of this old house museum, Lovelock Cave artifacts, an assay office, artifacts from early Lovelock and an exhibit on Rochester as well as presentations by Native Americans. Sponsor: Bureau of Land Management Where: Lovelock Cave and Marzen House Museum. When: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. More information: Peggy McGuckian, (775) 623-1521, mmcgucki@blm.gov Cost/Admission: Free
STOREY COUNTY EVENTS
•May 9: A Tour of Historic Schools on the Comstock
This tour features three nineteenth century schools on the Comstock. Although none are still used as schools, all remain active links with our history. The first school on the tour is the 1865 Dayton Grammar School, which is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. This makes it the oldest school in Nevada that is still at its original location. The second stop on the tour will be in Silver City. The final stop will be in Virginia City at the historic Fourth Ward School. Sponsors: Silver City Historic Preservation Society, Historical Society of Dayton Valley, and the Fourth Ward School Museum Where: 135 Shady Lane, Dayton When: 1 p.m. More information: Ron Reno, (775) 846-3474 or RLReno@gbis.com Cost/Admission: $15 per person; group limited to 25 people. Reservations: Advanced reservations are required and participants are encouraged to arrive early to sign in. Websites: Silver City Historic Preservation Society (on Facebook at Silver City School House) Historical Society of Dayton Valley (www.daytonnvhistory.org) Fourth Ward School Museum (www.fourthwardschool.org)
WASHOE COUNTY EVENTS
•May 2: Newlands Neighborhood Walking Tour
Enjoy an architectural walk through one of Reno’s oldest and most prestigious neighborhoods. Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society Where: Meet at My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Avenue, Reno When: 10 a.m. More information: Cindy Ainsworth, (775) 747-4478 Cost/Admission: $10 per person or free to HRPS members. Reservations: Required. Website: www.historicreno.org
•May 2: Reno Main Post Office Tour and Lecture
The Reno Main Post Office, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was designed by noted architect Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps in 1932. The
property has recently been rehabilitated and the tour provides a unique opportunity to see the results. Sponsor: Nevada Architectural History Alliance Where: Reno Main Post Office, 50 South Virginia Street, Reno When: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. More information: Ron Reno, (775) 846-3474 Cost/Admission: Free. Reservations: Reservations are recommended by emailing mara310@gmail.com Website: www.nevada-aha.org
•May 8: Magic & Mystery: The Cave Sites of Prehistoric Nevada
Caves provided some of the first shelters, storage spaces and ceremonial centers for the prehistoric peoples of Nevada. Consequently, these cave sites have provided archaeologists with invaluable information about the ancient environment, diets, settlement patterns, religious practices and cultural lives of ancient groups. The importance of many of these caves has extended into the present, as many are considered ‘Traditional Cultural Properties’ and still used in ceremonies by modern Native American tribes. Sponsor: Nevadans for Cultural Preservation and the Nevada Site Stewardship Program Where: Truckee Meadows Community College, Sierra Building Room 204, 7000 Dandini Blvd, Reno When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. More information: Rayette Martin, (702) 486-5011 Cost/Admission: Free Reservations: Reservations are required by May 1; contact Rayette Martin at ramartin@shpo.nv.gov or 702-486-5011 Website: www.nvfcp.org
•May 9: Cultural Crossroads, East Side Walking Tour
Some call Lake Street “Paradise Lost” but we will recreate the vibrant Chinese, Italian and Basque neighborhoods of historic Reno. Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society Where: Meet at the National Automobile Museum parking lot, 10 Lake Street, Reno When: 10 a.m. More information: Cindy Ainsworth, (775) 747-4478 Cost/Admission: $10 per person or free to HRPS members. Reservations: Reservations are required. Website: www.historicreno.org
•May 16: Bricks & Stones Walking Tour
A walk through the Humboldt and Lander Streets Neighborhood. Discover the architectural treasures of this area, a mix of bungalows, Tudor and mission revivals and cottage styles. Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society Where: Meet at My Favorite Muffin, 340 California Avenue, Reno When: 10 a.m. More information: Cindy Ainsworth, (775) 747-4478 Cost/Admission: $10 per person or free to HRPS members. Reservations: Reservations are required. Website: www.historicreno.org
•May 23: Movie Footprints in Reno Walking Tour
Walk in the footsteps of Marilyn Monroe, Kirk Douglas, Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren and more. The tour covers downtown Reno’s rich filming history inspired by divorce, gambling and the city’s distinct look. Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society Where: Meet at the National Automobile Museum, 10 Lake Street, Reno When: 10 a.m. More information: Cindy Ainsworth, (775) 747-4478 Cost/Admission: $10 per person or free to HRPS members. Reservations: Reservations are required. Website: www.historicreno.org
•May 30: Beyond the Arches Walking Tour
Witness downtown Reno as it has reinvented itself for 150 years. This tour links the downtown Reno arches with stories of the forces that shaped the town: railroad and mining, immigrants and its legacy as a notorious divorce and gambling mecca. Sponsor: Historic Reno Preservation Society Where: Meet at the National Automobile Museum, 10 Lake Street, Reno When: 10 a.m. More information: Cindy Ainsworth, (775) 747-4478 Cost/Admission: $10 per person or free to HRPS members. Reservations: Reservations are required. Website: www.historicreno.org F
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Jerrod Niemann will play Labor Day concert at Tri-County fair
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innemucca will welcome country music star Jerrod Niemann on Saturday, September 5, to its indoor event center. The big-name concert will headline this year’s Tri-County Fair & Stampede; tickets are now on sale at www.winnemucca.com. This is the fourth year the Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority has sponsored a Labor Day concert. The past three years, Chris Young, Clay Walker and Jake Owen played for huge crowds; WCVA Director Kim Petersen is banking that Niemann will keep the momentum going. “We have really appreciated the community’s support over the past several years with these concerts,” he said, “and we are excited to announce Jerrod Niemann as this year’s choice.” Niemann exploded onto the country music scene in 2010 with his chart-topping debut Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury. The album included the Number One smash and RIAA-certified Platinum digital single, “Lover, Lover,” and the follow-up Top 5 single, “What Do You Want.” Niemann—who has also written songs for and with such artists as Garth Brooks, Blake Shelton, and Lee Brice—returned in 2012 with the acclaimed, musically adventurous release, Free the Music. All the while, he’s continued playing 200 shows a year on the road, year in and year out. With his recently released third album, High
Noon, Niemann said he left covering others for a sole focus on his talent. “And I think it brought us into our own pure sound for the first time.” The immediate response to the album’s debut single, “Drink to That All Night,” proves that Niemann’s distinctive style hits the mark. “My biggest obstacle,” he said, “was to make sure this sounded different from everything else out there right now.” With the help of a new producer and songwriter, the resulting 13 songs on High Noon represent not just a musical blend of country, pop, and rock with splashes of electronic, forward-looking beats, but also a wide emotional spectrum. The album takes the listener on a journey from the opener—the yearning, atmospheric “Space”—to the sexy, slow-burn menace of the last track, “She’s Fine,” which features a guest vocal from Colt Ford. But most of High Noon returns to a single theme: drinking, partying, having fun. “I came up playing in bars, and that’s always going to
peek through in my music. A lot of the people we play for have a beer in their hand, and my job is to get whatever’s on their mind off their mind. So always, at least half the songs are about partying—hey, it’s better than crying, right?” Kansas-born Niemann—who once lived in the actual Dodge City—explains that there are a number of meanings to the album’s title, but clearly, it stands as a challenge and a mission for his music. “High Noon represents taking chances,” he said. “We live in a society where a lot of times you’re forced to be the same—all copy-paste— and when you do something different, people dig in their heels. “So High Noon means go out there and go for it. Get your game face on, walk ten steps, and pull the trigger. It’s the next step into facing the future.” For tickets to see Jerrod Niemann live at the Winnemucca Event Center on Saturday, September 5, please visit www.winnemucca.com. Reserved seating is available on the concert floor. F
A conversation with David Lee, cowboy poet
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he Churchill Arts Council is please to host a conversation and poetry reading with cowboy poet David Lee on May 16 at the Oats Park Art Center in Fallon. Born in west Texas, David Lee has been a boxer, pig farmer, seminary student, cotton mill worker, and the only white baseball player for a Negro League team. He received a PhD in literature, with a
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fallon concentration in the poetry of John Milton, from the University of Utah. Lee explores the interaction of humans and the natural world in his poetry, depicting rural landscapes and lives and often employing a rural American dialect. His collection So Quietly the Earth (2004) portrays the lands of the American Southwest. David Lee has received grants from the National Endowment for
the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities. He won the Mountains & Plains Booksellers Award in Poetry and the Western States Book Award in Poetry. The first poet laureate of Utah, Lee received the Utah Governor’s Award for lifetime achievement in the arts. He taught for many years at Southern Utah State University. For time and ticket info, visit churchillarts.org. F
‘Show What Ya Brung’ cruises into Eureka
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ome visit Eureka Mother’s Day weekend (May 8-10) and bring your favorite ride, whether it’s a hot rod, vintage, custom, or your daily driver (motorcycles also welcome) and enjoy some great hospitality! On Friday from noon to 5 p.m. is car show registration at the Eureka Opera House, 31 South Main Street. Beginning at 10 a.m., there will be open racing at Eureka Airport on Hwy 278. At 6 p.m. is the Cruise In at Sloppy Joe’s Diner, 509 South Main Street, with music by Bill Micheli (this event is BYOB), followed by the Main Street Cruise at 7:30 p.m. which continues with the Cruise In Party beginning at 8 p.m. at Owl Club Bar & Grill, Jackson House Saloon, and Sloppy Joes’ Diner. Saturday is show day! This year’s theme is the 1950s, so wear your best 50s shirts, skirt, etc. You will be judged on best 50s outfit (car show participants only). Car show set up and voting is at the Eureka Opera House from 7:30 to 11 am. All car show ballots must be turned into the registration table at the opera house by noon. Late ballots will not be accepted. All cars must be off the street
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and parallel parked by 4 p.m. The awards presentations will be at the opera house at 4:30 p.m. In addition to the car show, there will be raffle drawings throughout the day (registration for the drawing is at the opera house). Also, don’t miss all the amazing food vendors in front of the senior center during the event OR you can check out one of many local restaurants, including The Roost, Owl Club & Grill, Ratazzi, Jackson House, and the Pony Express Deli. There will also be a yard sale along Main Street between Ratazzi and the hardware store. Looking for something for the kids? There will be FREE mini train rides and a bouncy castle in the town park. Get festive with FREE face painting in front of the train car on Main Street. Be sure to finish off the weekend with the Mother’s Day 5K Walk/Run on Sunday morning! The 5K begins at 8 a.m. at the Eureka County High School. It is sponsored by the Eureka High School FFA. For more information about the weekend’s events, check out the event website at eurekacarshow.info. F
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he Reno Gem and Mineral Society presents the 50th annual ‘Jackpot of Gems’ gem and rock show, taking place Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Come enjoy 20+ dealers, demonstrations, 60+ exhibits, minerals, fossils, gems, beads, geodes, books, raffles and more! This is the Reno Gem and Mineral Society’s Golden Anniversary “Jackpot of Gems” Show. This year it will be a special show with gold panning for the kids, educational displays of Sand Mountain and over 50 displays of gems and minerals found all over the world but especially from Nevada. There are demonstrations showing how to make jewelry with wire wrap, beading and lapidary to name just a few. There are hourly prizes for just attending and the parking is free. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. Kids under six are free! For more info, visit renorockhounds. com. F
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lko Community Concert Association is please to present Umi Garrett, performing in the Laurena Moren Auditorium at the Elko Convention Center, 700 Moren Way, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. In May 2009, 8-year-old piano prodigy Umi Garrett appeared on NBC’s The Ellen DeGeneres show. It was such a sensation that her young career has since skyrocketed, receiving requests to perform worldwide and appearing regularly with symphony orchestras in the US and around the world. Now at the age 12, Umi’s most recent accomplishments include winning first prizes at the 13th Osaka International Music Competition in Japan in October, The Chopin International Competition in Budapest, Hungary in June, and Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition in New York earlier in the same year. Among Umi’s earlier highlights are an appearance with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops sponsored by NPR’s From the Top, and her orchestral debut with the Desert Symphony in Palm Desert, California in 2009 both at the age of 9, performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23 in A major. Outside of the United States, the young pianist has thrilled classical patrons in theatres from Panama to the Netherlands and beyond. Umi made her debut on the Asian continent with the Wuhan Symphony Orchestra in 2010 and in 2012 performed with Liepaja Symphony Orchestra in Latvia as her European Orchestral debut. Umi has performed solo concerts in Italy, Poland, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Australia, Japan and Panama. She captivated European audiences in 2009 in several concerts at the Vianden Music Festival in Luxembourg and in Germany with selected solo and chamber music works. Umi was featured on live Luxembourg television in an interview as a “wunderkind.” A devout student of the piano, currently Umi is studying with John Perry at the Colburn School of Music, and is in the Colburn Academy program. Umi actively participates in international music festivals such as the Amalfi Coast Music Festival in Italy, the Cochem Music Festival in Germany and the Sydney International Master Class Festival in Australia. For more information about past and upcoming community concerts or if you would like to become a member, please visit cot.gbcnv.edu/~ecca. F
“Another Saturday Night” in Winnemucca
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hite Sage Players are working hard this month preparing the play: “Another Saturday Night,” to be performed for area audiences the last weekend in May and the first weekend in June. The play requires a 19-member cast — larger than any previous White Sage Players performance. The play is set in a singles bar. It’s a comedy with a few songs (as though coming from a jukebox), and is filled with the usual crazy people you’d expect to find at the bar on “another Saturday night.” The playwright is British, and this is a brand new play. “The author, a beginning playwright, had a hard time getting anyone to even look at the play and none of the British theater companies even considered it,” said White Sage Player John Matlock. “I was attracted first by the title, which seemed fitting to me as many of our plays take place in a bar. When we agreed to put it on, the author told a few people about
his play being performed in the “mighty United States”, which apparently inspired the theater department at Chancellor’s College at the University of Malawi, in Zomba, Malawi to decide to put it on.” Matlock said that situation amused him, along the lines of, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country,” and the situation also attracted the attention of a local magazine (Cheshire England.) That publicity piqued the interest of other theater groups who are now apparently interested in the play. The author’s name is Alan Lowe. He has a degree in American Studies, and has been to the United States several times and has visited Las Vegas. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. on May 29, 30, 31 and June 5, 6, 7. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the Martin two weeks in advance beginning May 15th, and at the door, if any are available. All performances are at the Martin. F
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f you’re looking for something to do April 30th to May 3rd, look no further than the sixth annual Genoa Cowboy Festival. You won’t want to miss the huge variety of activities offered, including western workshops, main stage entertainment, town hall chautauquas, cowboy mercantile, western fine art, cowboy food corral & local eateries, and the big concerts happening Friday and Saturday night. The Genoa Cowboy Festival is a wonderful blend of beautiful setting, entertainment, heritage and Western culture. Nestled at the base of the Sierra Nevada in the beautiful Carson Valley, historic Genoa is the site of the first ranch in Nevada and still has working cattle ranches literally steps from the center of town. From its 19th century beginnings, cowboys and ranching have shared work, words and music here. You’d be hard pressed to find a better place to celebrate the unique forms of Cowboy Music, Cowboy Poetry, Old West history and the Western lifestyle. The festival itself has free admission. For more information or to purchase concert tickets, please call (775) 7828696 or visit genoacowboyfestival.org. F
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AVENGERS: Age of Ultron
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May heralds the start of blockbuster season
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to the Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure. Rated PG-13. Rated R.
Ride A mother travels cross-country to California to be with her son after he decides to drop out of school and become a surfer. Rated R.
Far from Men A French teacher in a small Algerian village during the Algerian War forms an unexpected bond with a dissident, and is then ordered to turn him in to the authorities. Not yet rated.
previous unstable homes caused his aversion to sleep, but soon discover why: Cody’s dreams manifest in reality as he sleeps. In one moment they experience the incredible wonder of Cody’s imagination, and in the next, the horrific nature of his night terrors. To save their new family, Jessie and Mark embark on a dangerous hunt to uncover the truth behind Cody’s nightmares. Rated PG-13.
Hyena
May 1 Welcome to Me A woman with Borderline Personality Disorder wins the lottery, quits her meds and buys herself a talk show on an infomercial channel where she talks and creates segments exclusively about herself. Welcome To Me is a dark comedic look at our obsession with celebrity and narcissism. Rated R.
Tangerines War in Georgia, Apkhazeti region in 1990. An Estonian man Ivo has stayed behind to harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo is forced to take him in. Not yet rated.
Iris A documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel from legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. Rated PG-13.
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Dynamite expert Allan Karlsson's life, and the unlikely events following his escape from the old folk's home on his 100th birthday.
Michael (Peter Ferdinando) is a ruthless undercover cop targeting London's most violent drug traffickers. He and his team aren't above taking their cut from the criminals they're charged with taking on – but when he's threatened with exposure, he's forced to rapidly shift his loyalties and sell out his allies in order to stay alive. Not yet rated.
She's Funny That Way A screwball comedy following a married film and Broadway director (Owen Wilson) who falls for a prostitute-turned-actress (Imogen Poots). Jennifer Aniston plays a therapist whose mother is in rehab. Not yet rated.
May 8 Hot Pursuit An uptight and by-the-book cop (Witherspoon) tries to protect the sexy and outgoing widow (Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas, pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen. Rated PG-13.
Before I Wake In this supernatural thriller, Jessie (Kate Bosworth) and Mark (Thomas Jane) decide to take in a sweet and loving 8-year-old boy, Cody. Unbeknownst to them, Cody is terrified of falling asleep. At first, they assume his
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gets more than he bargains for as the unpredictable Lawless proceeds to take over his home, career, and entire life. Rated R.
Preggoland When Ruth ruins a baby shower with her drunken, juvenile antics, her old high school cronies, who are all mothers now, promptly de-friend her. But when she is later mistakenly thought to be "with child," she is inexplicably welcomed back into the group. Ruth plans on coming clean, but when her dad has a heart attack and tells her that the only thing keeping him alive is the promise of grandkids, Ruth decides to continue to fake the pregnancy. Things get even more complicated when Ruth falls in love with her new boss, who seems to wants nothing more than to raise her unborn child as his own. Can she get out of this without losing her job, friends, respect of her family, and the new love of her life? Not yet rated.
Skin Trade Maggie Maggie is a 16-year old girl from a town in middle America who becomes infected by a zombie. It will take six months for her to turn, and the film tracks the transformation as she stays with her family. Rated PG-13.
The D Train All his life, Dan Landsman (Jack Black) has never been the cool guy. That’s about to change – if he can convince Oliver Lawless (Marsden), the most popular guy from his high school who’s now the face of a national Banana Boat ad campaign, to show up with him to their class reunion. A man on a mission, Dan travels from Pittsburgh to LA and spins a web of lies to recruit Lawless. But he
New Jersey detective, Nick Cassidy (Dolph Lundgren) heads to Bangkok where he teams up with Thai detective, Tony Vitayakui (Tony Jaa) to hunt down Viktor Dragovic (Ron Perlman) and destroy his human trafficking network. Nick had mistakenly killed Dragovic's son in a sting operation on the New Jersey docks, and Dragovic responded by attempting to kill Nick and his family. Nick miraculously survived the brutal attack, but his wife and daughter were killed. With nothing but vengeance to live for, Nick and Tony traverse their way through the Bangkok underworld in search of the elusive Dragovic. Meanwhile, FBI Agent Eddie Reed (Michael Jai White) is sent in to bring Nick home. But as the crossfire ensues, Nick has to determine who his true allies are. Rated R.
Soul Boys of the Western World
DVD Releases
The doc follows the band from its inception in 1980s London, using footage from the members’ personal archives, before catching up with the five members through recent interviews, tracking the band’s enduring influence on music and fashion and their dramatic rise and fall amidst a headline grabbing breakup. Not yet rated.
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts Bob’s Burgers:Season 4 Extraterrestrial Just Before I Go Murder in the First:Season 1 Power The Cobbler The Sleepwalker These Final Hours Tracers Unforgettable:Season 3
Hunting Elephants Follows a precocious 12-year-old boy who conspires with three senior citizens to rob a bank in order to save himself and his mother from losing their house. Not yet rated.
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Noble They broke everything but her spirit. They took everything but her dream. Noble is the incredible true story of a fearless Irish heroine driven by her daring vision who escapes the slums of Ireland and risks everything on the streets of Vietnam. Rated PG-13.
5 Flights Up A long-married NY couple find themselves swept into an emotional and comical real estate bidding war when they put their beloved downtown apartment on the market — and must come to terms with the possibility of moving from the home where they have spent most of their adult lives. Rated PG-13.
Pitch Perfect 2
May 15 A sequel to the 2012 musical comedy that follows Fat Amy and Beca through their senior year at Barden University. A collegiate a cappella group called the Barden Bellas enter into an international competition that no American team has ever won before. Rated PG-13.
Saint Laurent As one of history's greatest fashion designers entered a decade of freedom, neither came out of it in one piece. Rated R.
Max believes the best way to survive is to wander alone. Nevertheless, he becomes swept up with a group fleeing across the Wasteland in a War Rig driven by an elite Imperator, Furiosa. They are escaping a Citadel tyrannized by the Immortan Joe, from whom something irreplaceable has been taken. Enraged, the Warlord marshals all his gangs and pursues the rebels ruthlessly in the high-octane Road War that follows. Rated R.
I'll See You in My Dreams
May 15 Mad Max: Fury Road Haunted by his turbulent past, Mad
Carol, a widow in her 70's, is forced to confront her fears about love, family, and death. After her routine is rattled she decides to start dating again and falls into relationships with two very different men. Rated PG-13.
Time Lapse Explores the possibilities of time travel through a machine that is capable of taking pictures 24 hours into the future. When three friends discover this mysterious machine in their neighbor’s apartment, they encounter a number of pressing questions, not least of which is the whereabouts of their neighbor. Realizing the potential impact of the machine, Finn (Matt O’Leary), Jasper (George Finn), and Callie (Danielle Panabaker) attempt to cash in on their discovery. But, when a dangerous criminal learns their secret, the friends must set aside their differences and confront the paradox of a future that was once predetermined and entirely uncertain. Not yet rated.
Selma Black or White Spare Parts The Pyramid Mr. Turner Black Sea The Last 5 Years Lost River Against the Sun DCI Banks:Season 3 Halt and Catch Fire LOVE, ROSIE Masters of Sex:Season 2 Miss Julie Murder Of A Cat Parenthood:Season 6 Scott & Bailey:Season 3 Superfast The Frontier White Collar:Season 6
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American Sniper Strange Magic Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Zombeavers American Dad Volume 10 Beauty & The Beast:Season 2 Before I Disappear Cymbeline Duck Dynasty:Season 7 Glee:Season 6 Leviathan Orange Is the New Black: Season 2 The Living Welcome to Sweden: Season 1 What We Do In The Shadows
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Absolution When a contract killer (Steven Seagal) encounters a girl on the run from a dangerous, politically connected mob boss (Vinnie Jones) running a human trafficking operation, he is torn between protecting the girl, and remaining loyal to the government agency that hired him. Rated R.
Where Hope Grows A self-destructive former pro ball player is given a serious lesson in living life with courage when he befriends a grocery store clerk with Down syndrome.Rated PG-13.
The Connection Tells the story of real-life Marseilles magistrate Pierre Michel (Jean Dujardin) and his relentless crusade to dismantle the most notorious drug smuggling operation in history: the French Connection. In his crosshairs is charismatic and wealthy kingpin, Gatean "Tany" Zampa (Gilles Lellouche), who runs the largest underground heroin trade into the States. Though the fearless and tenacious Michel, aided by a task force of elite cops, will stop at nothing--including boldly orchestrated drug raids, devastating arrests, and exacting interrogations--to ensure the crime ring's demise, Zampa's "La French" always seems one step ahead. As La French mounts its retaliation, Michel will be forced to make the most difficult decision of his life: to continue waging his war, or ensure his family's safety, before it's too late. Not yet rated.
Tomorrowland May 22
Bound by a shared destiny, a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor jaded by disillusionment embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory as “Tomorrowland.” Rated PG. still haunted by her failure to save the life of a missing child from the hands of two young girls. Eight years later, another child goes missing in the same town just days
Every Secret Thing Detective Nancy Porter (Elizabeth Banks) is
SAN ANDREAS
May 29 In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey across the state in order to rescue his estranged daughter. Rated PG-13.
Carla Gugino & Dwayne Johnson
after Ronnie and Alice (Dakota Fanning and newcomer Danielle Macdonald), the two girls convicted of the former crime, were released from juvenile detention. Porter and her partner (Nate Parker) must race against the clock to prevent history from repeating itself. But as they begin to investigate the girls and their families, especially Alice's protective mother (Diane Lane), they unearth a web of secrets and deceptions that calls everything into question. Rated R.
The Vatican Tapes Follows the haunting tale of 27 year-old Angela Holmes, who accidentally cuts her finger and ends up in the emergency room. Infection leads to erratic behavior, and she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close, causing serious injury and death. Priests examine Holmes and believe she is possessed, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon, the possession proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than they imagined. Rated PG-13.
May 22 Spy Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst, and the unsung hero behind the Agency’s most dangerous missions. But when her partner (Jude Law) falls off the grid and another top agent (Jason Statham) is compromised, she volunteers to go deep undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent a global disaster. Rated R.
Sunshine Superman A documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, "the father of BASE jumping," whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular — and dangerous — feats of foot-launched human flight. Rated PG.
Aloft As we follow a mother (Jennifer Connelly) and her son (Cillian Murphy), we delve into a past marred by an accident that tears them apart. She will become a renowned artist and healer, and he will grow into his own as a peculiar falconer who bears the marks of a double absence. In the present, a young journalist (Mélanie Laurent) will bring about an encounter between the two that puts the very meaning of life and art into question,
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Far from the Madding Crowd May 1 A headstrong Victorian beauty (Carey Mulligan) has her choice of three different suitors: a sheep farmer (Matthias Schoenaerts), a dashing soldier (Tom Sturridge) and a prosperous, older bachelor (Michael Sheen). Rated PG-13. so that we may contemplate the possibility of living life to its fullest, despite the uncertainties littering our paths. Rated R.
May 29 Insidious: Chapter 3 A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity. Rated PG-13.
On the small screen — DEBUTS
Matthias Schoenaerts & Carey Mulligan
Aloha A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hardcharging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Rated PG-13.
er (Danny A. Abeckaser), Johnny quickly rises through the ranks but soon finds that not everything behind the red rope is full of glitz and glamor. Not yet rated.
Club Life When Johnny D. (Jerry Ferrara) is forced to take on his family's financial troubles, he turns to the Manhattan club scene to make some fast cash. As he falls under the wing of a veteran nightlife promot-
Grace & Frankie|May 8|Netflix - Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as “frenemies” who are brought closer together when their husbands leave them—for each other—in this Netflix original comedy series co-created by Marta Kauffman (Friends). Between|May 21|Netflix - Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy heads the cast of this Canadian thriller series about a town quarantined after a virus wipes out everyone over the age of 21. The Island|May 25|NBC - Bear Grylls hosts this survival challenge based on the hit UK series. Aquarius|May 28|NBC - Two-hour premiere. New 1960s-set drama stars David Duchovny as an L.A. cop whose missing-persons investigation leads him into the web of a small-time cult leader named Charles Manson.
MINISERIES
Wayward Pines|May 14|Fox - Long-delayed 10-episode “event series” comes from director M. Night Shyamalan and sounds a bit like Twin Peaks lite. Based on Blake Crouch’s novel Pines, the thriller is set in a seemingly idyllic small town in the Pacific Northwest, where a Secret Service agent (Matt Dillon) begins a missing persons investigation that quickly reveals a more sinister and creepy side of the town. Texas Rising|May 25|History Channel - Eight-hour miniseries chronicles the Texas Revolution and stars Bill Paxton, Brendan Fraser, Ray Liotta, and Kris Kristofferson. The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe|May 30|Lifetime - Kelli Garner stars as Marilyn Monroe in a four-hour miniseries (based on J. Randy Taraborrelli’s book) that also features Susan Sarandon, Emily Watson, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Concludes Sunday, May 31 at 9p.
FINALES Barely Lethal Weary of her life as a teenage Special Ops Agent, ‘Megan’ (Hailee Steinfeld) fakes her own death and enrolls in a suburban high school.
Bradley Cooper & Emma Stone in ‘Aloha’
Slow West
May 15 At the end of the nineteenth century, 16-year-old Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee) journeys across the American frontier in search of the woman he loves. He is joined by Silas (Michael Fassbender), a mysterious traveler, and hotly pursued by an outlaw along the way. Rated R.
Mad Men|May 17|AMC Late Show with David Letterman|May 20|CBS Hoping to live the life of a “normal” teenager, she discovers that being popular, dating, and fitting in isn’t as easy as she thought. Complicating matters is ‘Victoria’ (Jessica Alba), her former handler and current nemesis, who enlists rival teen Special Agent ‘Heather’ (Sophie Turner) to go undercover at her high school and capture her. Academy Award® nominee Samuel L. Jackson portrays Megan’s mentor, ‘Hardman.’ Rated R.
gym, where he meets self-styled guru/owner Trevor (Guy Pearce) and irresistibly acerbic trainer Kat (Cobie Smulders). Soon, their three lives are inextricably knotted, both professionally and personally. Not yet rated. F
Results
Michael Fassbender & Kodi Smit-McPhee
Recently divorced, newly rich, and utterly miserable, Danny (Kevin Corrigan) would seem to be the perfect test subject for a definitive look at the relationship between money and happiness. Danny's well-funded ennui is interrupted by a momentous trip to the local
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Piedmont—living in Tuscany’s shadow
A Barbera vineyard in the Piedmont region of northern Italy.
Famous grapes nebbiolo, barbera, gavi and dolcetto
Tuscany is surely the most widely recognized wine region of Italy, the home of the ubiquitous sangiovese-based chiantis and the wildy successful super tuscans that can be very rare and cost hundreds of dollars per bottle. Another region of Italy not as well known is Piedmont in Northwest Italy where the nebbiolo grape is made famous. Here the brawny barolos and barbarescos reign supreme, often costing hundreds of dollars per bottle and sometimes requiring decades to shed their fierce tannins. Piedmont is also home to other grape varieties. The currently very fashionable moscato d’Asti is a favorite to lovers of inexpensive sweet sparkling white wine. Barbera produces quaffable uncomplicated red wines that are the perfect accompaniment for pizza and red-sauced spaghetti dishes. The dolcetto grape produces a soft, easy-drinking red wine for early consumption. Gavi, made from the cortese grape, is a popular white wine along with arneis that makes a more full-bodied white wine. We recently met with the youthful, third generation winemaker -- Luca Bosio of Luca Bosio Vineyards located in the Langhe region of Piedmont -to taste his wines made from grapes grown on 60 acres of their own vineyards and other vineyards that they manage. Luca, a graduate winemaker,
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makes wines from several of Piedmont’s grape varieties, and we were impressed with the price/ quality relationship of his wines.
Following were our favorites: Luca Bosio Roero Arneis 2013 ($20). We
haven’t been big fans of the arneis grape, but this wine made us reconsider our attitude. We tasted it with raw oyster and it sang. A nice fruity nose yields to tropical fruit and peach flavors, with palate cleansing acidity. This wine would be a great match for appetizers in an outdoor setting.
Luca Bosio Vineyards Leda The Truffle Hunter Barbera d’Asti DOCG 2013 ($15). Named for the family’s truffle-hunting dog, this wine exhibits a beautiful cherry fruit nose, and flavor in an uncomplicated fresh package that is all stainless-steel fermented. This wine would pair well with pork and chicken dishes as well as uncomplicated fare such as pizza and spaghetti. Luca Bosio Barolo DOCG 2010 ($44). Made with 100 percent nebbiolo grapes from vines that are an average 50 years of age. Luca told us that the 10 days of skin maceration is closer to the modern, more approachable style than the old fashioned, long skin maceration that once made these wines undrinkable in their youth. This barolo is at the beginning of its drinking window, but will age and mature for at least 10-15 years. Nice cherry nose and flavors with some tar notes and a whiff of rose petals. A very nice well-made wine.
Rocco Sveva Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008 ($70). This is a very intense wine that
exudes ripe dried cherries and berries, chocolate and a distinct grapiness that is very appealing. After harvest these grapes were dried for 3 months on mats and lost 50 percent of their water, resulting in this very intense wine. The blend for the amarone is the same as the Ripasso. Both of these wines were made by the Cantina di Soave cooperative.
Badenhorst Secateurs Red Blend 2012 ($17). This South African wine producer is using Rhone grapes to produce a light, breezy and fruity blend. Made up of cinsault, grenache, mourvedre, shiraz and pinotage grapes grown in Swartland, this has ripe red fruit flavors.
Marco Felluga Bianoco Collio Molamatta 2012 ($23). New to us, this blend from the Collio, Friuli region of Italy was crisp and delicious with a broad palate of exotic and stone fruit flavors. It is a delicious blend of pinot bianco, tocai friulano and ribolla giala grapes.
Ell Porvenir Laborum Torrontes 2013 ($40). This expressive, single-vineyard torrontes shows the level that can be reached when this grape is put in the hands of a producer who cares. Distributed by Paul Hobbs Selections, it demonstrates a complexity and character rarely seen from this grape. Floral and citrus aromas with lively acidity and a tartness that makes it a good match to spring fare.
Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay 2013 ($36). With fruit sourced from the Napa side of
Carneros, this buttery but balanced chardonnay is a winner. Stone fruit notes with a dash of spice. F
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Wine kids craft their own tastes
cellar if you can wait.
t’s a pretty cool story: childhood chums grow up as sons of famous Napa Valley winemakers, then reunite to make wine. But it may be more than nostalgia that makes the partnership of Carlo Trinchero and Josh Phelps a story.
It’s hardly unusual for offspring to follow in the footsteps of their winemaking parents – that tradition was set long after Italian immigrants, such as the Mondavis and Gallos, began to make wine in California. But most of them took what they learned as cellar rats and made wines similar in style. Now comes the millennial offspring who are eschewing tradition to make wines under their own, non-traditional labels and in an approachable style aimed squarely at their generation. In short, these are not your daddy’s wines. Trinchero and Phelps, friends since elementary school, continue to work in the front offices of their fathers’ operations, so at this point Taken Wine Co. is a past-time threatening to become full-time jobs. Their first vintage in 2010 was sold by hand from the back of their truck, but today the labels and quantities have expanded. They have Trinchero’s vast distribution system to get the wines into most states, but the millennials also have the social media savvy of their generation. The wines range in price from $18 to $30. We tasted Complicated, a blend of syrah, grenache and carignane grapes from the Central Coast. We wouldn’t call it complicated, but it was quite tasty. Taken Wine Co. is not the only millennial team making wine. Four Mondavi sisters
Kalin Semillon Livermore Valley 2000 ($39).
– grandchildren of Peter Sr. and Blanche Mondavi – are making expensive wine under the Dark Matter label. Millennials – those born between the late 1980s and 2000 – are an adventurous lot who routinely eschew the critics who baby boomers follow. They are unlikely to collect expensive wines and instead buy wines for current consumption. It follows, then, that more approachable wines with clever labels are going to be popular with this trendy age group – second only to baby boomers in wine purchasing. Millennials also like a good story and a wine with a fun label, so Trinchero and Phelps are wise to favor something clever. They will understand marketing to their own generation better than their fathers.
Three Sticks Russian River Pinot Noir 2012 ($60). Winemaker Don Van
Staaveren is making some spectacular wine at this California facility. The highly extracted pinot noir, grown in optimal conditions, is concentrated with black cherry and raspberry flavors and floral aromatics.
Tinto Figuero Vinas Viejas Tempranillo 2009 ($69). This is among the best
Spanish tempranillos we have ever tasted. It is far from simple with bright black berry fruit, concentration, and hints of licorice and mocha. The tannins are gritty and sweet, portending a long life in the
No this is not a typo, this is the current release from proprietor Terry Leighton. The deep golden color suggests a young sauterne but this white wine is decidedly dry and not for the faint hearted. Floral and candied citrus nose and flavors emerge in a complex and intriguing style. If you have ever had a wellaged white Bordeaux you will know what to expect. It is 75 percent semillon and 25 percent sauvignon blanc. Very interesting and thought provoking.
Cockburn’s Special Reserve Port N/V ($20).
During these cold weather months there is nothing better than a glass of port . Some want to pair port with the classic match of stilton cheese and walnuts, which is fine but a glass after dinner or before bed is hard to beat. The rich sweetness is a dessert unto itself and the higher alcohol is the perfect aid to send you into dreamland. Intense fruit flavors of plums and cherries are mellowed by age and the natural grape sugars that sweeten this beverage.
Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 ($28).
Red Guitar Old Vine Red Guitar Tempranillo is a rich and smooth celebration of the Spanish lifestyle, la buena vida — the good life. The approachable everyday red wine blend pays respect to an authentic Spanish creation, the guitar, in a modern and carefree style. Prized old vines of Tempranillo and Garnacha dig deep into the gravel soils of Navarra, Spain, to produce wines of incredible character and quality, year after year. Red Guitar sources traditional grape varieties that are authentic to the region: Garnacha (Grenache) and Tempranillo. Blended together each vintage in equal portions, skilled winemakers craft a
fruity and concentrated wine made in a vibrant “New World” style. Sourced from vineyards, some of which are 80 years old, the gnarled vines deliver complexity and structure.
This Napa Valley wine is a good value – depth but elegance with black cherry and plum flavors and a hint of chocolate.
Mayol Viticultuors Glop Priorat 2010 ($30). We’ve
been impressed with this viscous blend over the years, especially for the price. Many Priorats sell for much more. The composition is about half grenache with the rest made up of cabernet sauvignon, syrah and carignan. Ripe plum flavors with a load of licorice. “Glop” means “sip” in Catalan. F
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Your horoscope for May 2015 You just received a promotion and you’re feeling on top of the world. Take advantage of your newfound confidence to try a few things you’ve always wanted to do but never had the courage to do.
The Puzzler
An exciting event is about to take place— prepare to be surrounded by chaos. Your finances are improving. Continue sticking to your budget and you may just get ahead. An old friend that you had a falling out with returns. Don’t be alarmed. What happened in the past will stay there, and the two of you will make a fresh start. A financial deal is in the making. Investigate it carefully before investing in it; there is a lot you do not know. A friend asks for a favor; go ahead and say yes. An elderly friend makes a mistake. Offer your support and do what you can to help them correct the situation. Time is running out on a deadline. Wonders never cease. Things are improving at home, and work is picking up. A new project may soon land on your desk.
A family member makes a startling announcement. Don’t let your skepticism get the best of you and keep you from sharing in their happiness. Are you ready for some fun and relaxation? Travel is on the agenda. A colleague is facing a crisis and may seek your advice.
No matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get your ideas across at work. Relax. When the time comes, your coworkers will listen. Life has become mundane. It’s time for a change of pace. Get out and revisit old haunts, or better yet, go someplace new.
An evening out with family is sure to raise your spirits. Do a little dancing, eat some good food and enjoy their company. The rest of the week might not be so lovely. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something isn’t right at home. Be patient. Whatever it is will soon be revealed.
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May 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. Toddler Art Adventure: Spring Things
Wednesdays, April 29 - May 13 / 10 - 10:45 am You and your child will enjoy create keepsake holiday gifts and ornaments while exploring a variety of mediums. Price includes one parent and one child. Dress for a mess! Ages: 2 - 5 years with parent $37 General / $34 Museum members
Baby Painting (9:30 am)
Saturday, May 2 / 9:30 - 10:15 am Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Lisa Kornze Ages: 6 months - 3 years $15 General / $12 Museum members
Baby Painting (10:30 am)
Saturday, May 2 / 10:30 am - 11:15 am Bring your baby or toddler and go beyond finger-painting by blobbing, smushing, and smearing colors with hands and feet! Witness baby’s first painting with no mess at home. Your wee one will make a creative keepsake for the family to cherish. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Lisa Kornze Ages: 6 months - 3 years $15 General / $12 Museum members
Watercolor Postcards
Sunday, May 3 / 10 am - 3 pm This class will offer instruction and demonstrations in “watercolor sketching”. The techniques can be used in creating a glimpse of a favorite place, or for making a thumbnail sketch preliminary to a painting. No experience necessary. Instructor: Carroll Charlet Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $45 General / $40 Museum members
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Wednesdays, May 6 - 27 / 6 - 9 pm Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members
where various methods will be taught. Using black and white as well as color photocopies, create image transfers on to paper, canvas, wood, and more using gel transfer and packing tape transfer methods. Instructor: Lisa Kurt Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $43 General / $40 Museum members
NEV MUS OF ADA EUM ART Clay: Earthworks
Wednesdays, May 6 - June 10 / 6 - 9 pm Create decorative and functional pottery in this sixweek class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. Enrollment is limited to ten students. All materials are provided. Instructor: Karen Vetter Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $179 General / $159 Museum members
Encaustic Collage & Transfers
Saturday, May 16 / 10 am - 4 pm Encaustic transforms and enhances images of all kinds. Bring in old photographs, new photographs, illustrations, images from books, text, music or maps and we will create beautiful pieces that honor the imagery of our lives. We will transfer and collage these images and also use carbon transfer paper, graphite, metal foils, and rub-ons as well. By the end of class you will have completed 3-4 small paintings with your images. If you are interested in encaustic this is a great introduction. Instructor: Jess Weems Ages: 15 and up / All levels $79 General / $73 Museum members
Introduction to Watercolors
Thursdays, May 7 - 28 / 1 - 4 pm Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Instructor: Jerry Stinson Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members
Thursday, May 21 / 1 - 5 pm This class is designed for anyone who would like to explore the medium of watercolor without the commitment! Experiment with techniques such as glazing, masking, wet on wet, hard edges and much more. Find out if watercolor is for you. This class is also good for beginners who would like to play with watercolor techniques in an instructive setting. Instructor: Carroll Charlet Ages: 15 and up / All levels $42 General / $38 Museum members
Exploring the Portrait in Pen & Ink
Watercolor for Beginners
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Saturdays, May 9 and 16 / 9 am - noon Work from favorite photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes. Instructor: Erik Holland Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $54 General / $48 Museum members
Portrait Painting in Oil or Acrylics
Tuesdays, May 12 - June 16 / 6 - 9 pm Students will be introduced to portrait painting techniques in the first two class sessions (without a model). The following four classes will have brief instruction at the beginning of class followed by an open studio format painting class working from a live model. Students may use acrylic or oil paint. Instructor: Daniel Helzer Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $162 General / $144 Museum members
Creating Image Transfers
Thursday, May 14 / 6 - 9 pm Create a variety of image transfers in this class
Fridays, May 29 - June 19 / 1 - 4 pm Learn the skills used in creating beautiful paintings using translucent watercolors. Beginners will learn the basics of pallet set up, color mixing, composition and a wide range of watercolor techniques including washes, glazing, dry brush work and “special effects.” Instructor: Carroll Charlet Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members
The Nevada Museum of Art is the only accredited art museum in the state of Nevada. Located at 160 West Liberty Street in downtown Reno, the gallery and store are open Wednesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and national holidays. Admission is $10 general admission; $1 for children up to 12 years. For more information visit nevadaart.org or call (775) 329-3333. F
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