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Three new exhibits will be on display at galleries operated by the city of Reno from February 15th – March 26th. Admission to these galleries is free. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Metro Gallery (City Hall, 1 East First Street) – “The Faces of St. Vincent’s” is a photographic documentary of the clients of Catholic Community Services of Northern Nevada (CCSNN). Jeff Ross spent nearly a year capturing the men, women and children who receive food, shelter, education and support from CCSNN. More of Jeff’s work can be seen at jeffross.com.
• Gallery East (McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive) – “Fotonostalgia” is an exhibition of recent work by Los Angeles photographer Sia Aryai. Emphasizing the sensual forms, figures, and emotions of women, the finished images evoke memories of everlasting, graceful beauty. Each moment has its own beautiful, unforgettable “Nostalgia”, conjuring memories of our youthful wistfulness: the moment when we first encounter the faded color pin-up on the wall of a gas station; our first crush on the girl next-door; the magical moment, the foto Nostalgia.
• Gallery West (McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive) – In “Evidence and Artifacts: Particle Matter 2.5”, photographer Christopher Gauthier is exhibiting his most recent work made in the midst of ice, fog and inversion – a natural and manmade regional weather phenomenon in which beauty and toxicity combine. The singular perspective conveys the intimacy of isolated encounters with the consequences of progress and recession. An artist’s reception will be held February 25th from 5-7 p.m.

For additional information call Stacey Spain, Public Art Specialist at 775-334-2417.

Three new exhibits will be on display at galleries operated by the city of Reno from December 28 through February 5. Admission to these galleries is free. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Read the rest of this entry »

Nearly 1,000 residents came downtown for the annual tree lighting ceremony and free skate night at the Rink on the River. This year the Billinghurst Middle School Choir sang before Mayor Bob Cashell pushed the button to light the 44-foot tree. Spectators were surprized when a flash mob broke out in the crowd with about 150 dancers of all ages doing a mix of dances to holiday music. The grand finale was a performance on the ice by the Eldorado Hotel Casino’s Holiday Ice Spectacular. Residents could skate for free if they brought new gloves and hats for a donation to needy residents.

Do you have the day off work for Veterans Day? If you do, please honor the reason why. Join us at 11 a.m. in downtown Reno for our Veterans Day parade.

This year, some of our very own employees (veterans who continue to serve the community by working for local government) will be walking in the parade. This years parade is dedicated by the City of Reno to the late Colonel Alex Woods, Director of WCSD JROTC for his outstanding career and passion of teaching all cadets to always do their duty with honesty, teamwork and loyalty.

The parade route will be along Virginia Street starting at Court Street and traveling north to 5th Street. The parade will stop at the Truckee River for a wreath dropping ceremony in remembrance of fallen soldiers.

We are celebrating Veterans Day with a parade on Wednesday, November 11th.  Everyone is invited to attend. It’s free.

This year’s parade is dedicated by the City of Reno to Colonel Alex Woods, Director of WCSD JROTC and his passion to teach all cadets to always do your duty with honesty, teamwork and loyalty – completely.

The parade begins 11 a.m. The parade runs along Virginia Street starting at Court Street and traveling north to 5th Street.  The parade will stop at the Truckee River for a wreath dropping ceremony in remembrance of fallen soldiers. 

For more information call (775) 657-4634.

We have two new art exhibits going on display starting Monday, November 9 through December 18.  Admission to these galleries is free.  Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the Metro Gallery (City Hall, 1 East First Street) – “Shadows and Silhouettes,” is an exhibit of miniature paintings by artist Jennifer Ishimatsu. Her paintings are filled with  people, places, and objects that obstruct her vision with shadows and silhouettes. 

At the Southside Gallery (Southside Cultural Center, 190 East Liberty Street) – “Nevada Jewels: Prints and Paintings,” is an exhibition of original paintings and prints completed by local artist Amelia Currier. Currier’s work is situated somewhere in the realm between realism and abstraction.

 For additional information call Stacey Spain, Public Art Specialist at 334-2417.

Support our veterans on November 11 at 11 a.m. as the City of Reno presents the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Reno on Virginia Street. Consider placing a Veteran’s Day banner on your website to help us promote this event. Find the banner and details here: http://www.cityofreno.com/Index.aspx?page=608&recordid=5570

The Reno Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department has added children’s stories to the pathways at Canyon Creek and Manzanita parks for walkers to enjoy. Known as StoryWalks, they are growing in popularity across the U.S.

StoryWalk™ is an exciting initiative that combines a children’s story with a popular walking route. Children’s books are selected, the pages separated, laminated, and placed along a walking path at regular intervals so readers can follow the story as they walk the route.

StoryWalk™ is a way to inspire parents, teachers, and caregivers to take young children on a short stroll that will be fun for all. StoryWalk™ helps build children’s interest in reading while encouraging healthy outdoor activity for both adults and children.

At Canyon Creek Park in Northwest Reno, Halloween Rescue (Go, Diego, Go!) was installed, and at Manzanita Park in Southwest Reno, the book is What’s Hatching? (Jakers). The books will change every six to eight weeks.

The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier,Vermont and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.

For additional information, please call Peggy Nelson-Aguilar, Recreation Supervisor at (775) 657-4634.

For years the City of Reno has been blessed to have generous community residents donate a tree from their property for its holiday celebrations. The city is now looking for a tree for this year’s festivities. The tree must be an evergreen (preferably a Giant Sequoia) at least 40 feet tall and symmetrical in appearance.

Only one tree is selected each year. The tree selected will be professionally removed by the city’s Urban Forestry Division from the donor’s property, saving the donor hundreds of dollars in tree removal costs. The tree must be easily accessible, such as a located in the front yard. The City would like to remove the tree on November 16th, weather permitting. The tree will be placed at City Plaza, 10 North Virginia Street, located near City Hall in Downtown Reno. The donor will be publicly recognized and thanked by city officials at the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony.

If you have a tree on your property you wish to have removed and donate, or for additional information, please call Steve Churchillo, Urban Forester at 334-2270.

The Metro Gallery will be hosting “Reno Area Impressions”, an exhibition of paintings by local artist Janis Ni from September 21 through October 30, 2009. Ni is a very talented landscape painter. This exhibition will include some of her plein-air works completed outside amongst the Northern Nevada wilderness.

The Metro Gallery is located on the first floor of Reno City Hall, 1 East First Street. It is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is free.

An artist’s reception is scheduled for Thursday October 8th, from 3-5 p.m. at the Metro Gallery.

Please call Stacey Spain, Public Art Specialist at (775) 334-6264 for more information.