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Artown, the nationally celebrated month-long summer arts festival in Reno once again puts the city and arts in the spotlight with more than 60 percent of its more than 400 events free — an average of eight unique events at no cost each day.
With events and exhibits throughout July geared toward all ages spending time with family and friends is as easy as selecting an event and showing up. Produced by 100 partners citywide, Artown brings to life theater, dance, film and history as well as multicultural, musical, visual and performing arts.
Beginning July 1, the festival immerses first-timers and returning attendees in the arts with free events including:
• Opening Night: Events begin at 2 p.m. at downtown's West Street Market with Discover Gelatin Prints, a part of the festival's ongoing Discover the Arts series. The hands-on workshop geared towards children features festival artist Candace Nicol demonstrating printmaking techniques.
Immediately following, from 4 – 7 p.m. on the west island of Wingfield Park, Body Masterpiece will transform 260 children into butterflies, super heroes and wild animals through face painting. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Artown at (775) 322-1538.
The evening continues on stage in Wingfield Park with a concert by Richie Havens, the artist that opened Woodstock in 1969. Havens captivates crowds with his soulful singing style and message of brotherhood and personal freedom most notably on songs such as “Freedom,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “The Long Road.” Sponsored by City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission, Friends of Artown and MomsLikeMe.com.
• Discover the Arts: Each weekday in July children and families learn about a variety of art forms at free hands-on workshops during the Discover the Arts series. The series includes sessions highlighting theater, visual arts, dance, music and even poetry and features demonstrations by Hudson Vagabond Puppets, Reno Jazz Orchestra and Artown poster artist Candace Nicol, just to name a few.
Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen, Chartrand Foundation and Lemelson Education and Assistance Program.
• Monday Night Music Series: Monday nights in July, Artown presents a variety of musical performances starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. The series highlights:
July 6: Internationally acclaimed pianist William Joseph
July 13: Reno Pops performing Mussorsky's “Pictures at an Exhibition”
July 20: Classical and contemporary music with young performers from the Steinway Series
July 27: Reno Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Cami Thompson
Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
• Family Series: A festival staple, Artown's Family Series fills Wingfield Park each Monday night in July with performances starting at 7 p.m.
July 6: The larger-than-life Hudson Vagabond Puppets performing “Ferdinand the Bull”
July 13: The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra playing Big Band for kids
July 20: “Babe” performed by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada.
July 27: Multicultural dance with International Folkloric Ballet and the Little Swan Dancers
Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery and Target Community.
• Dancing in the Park: Jazz, hip-hop, ballet and modern dance are all part of Dancing in the Park each Thursday at 8 p.m. Original contemporary dance works are presented in Wingfield Park including:
July 2: Wing and a Prayer Modern Dance Company
July 9: Creative Performing Arts Center
July 16: Sierra Nevada Ballet
July 23: Inner Rhythm Dance Theater
July 30: Black Rock Dance Company
• Movies in the Park: One of Artown's longest-running and perhaps most popular series, Movies in the Park takes over Wingfield Park every Friday night through July.
As the sun goes down the crowds come out for the theatrical lineup of:
July 3: “Beauty and the Beast,”
July 10: “North By Northwest,”
July 17: “Stop Making Sense,”
July 24: “Mr. Holland's Opus”
July 31: “Mary Poppins”
Sponsored by University of Phoenix.
• Rollin' on the River Concert Series: Get a jump on the weekend with this popular Friday night concert series returning for its 14th year of music in picturesque Wingfield Park. Featuring rock, pop, folk and blues music from both local and nationally recognized musicians, Rollin' on the River is a true Artown tradition.
· Festivals within the Festival: Several smaller festivals fit within the Artown festival highlighting a variety of cultures including:
• July 18: Reno Art Fair
• July 19: Gospel Fest
• July 24 – 25: Pacific Island Festival
• July 25 – 26: 30th Anniversary Basque Festival
• July 25 – 26: Summer Arts Festival, a multicultural event
With events and exhibits throughout July geared toward all ages spending time with family and friends is as easy as selecting an event and showing up. Produced by 100 partners citywide, Artown brings to life theater, dance, film and history as well as multicultural, musical, visual and performing arts.
Beginning July 1, the festival immerses first-timers and returning attendees in the arts with free events including:
• Opening Night: Events begin at 2 p.m. at downtown's West Street Market with Discover Gelatin Prints, a part of the festival's ongoing Discover the Arts series. The hands-on workshop geared towards children features festival artist Candace Nicol demonstrating printmaking techniques.
Immediately following, from 4 – 7 p.m. on the west island of Wingfield Park, Body Masterpiece will transform 260 children into butterflies, super heroes and wild animals through face painting. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Artown at (775) 322-1538.
The evening continues on stage in Wingfield Park with a concert by Richie Havens, the artist that opened Woodstock in 1969. Havens captivates crowds with his soulful singing style and message of brotherhood and personal freedom most notably on songs such as “Freedom,” “Here Comes the Sun” and “The Long Road.” Sponsored by City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission, Friends of Artown and MomsLikeMe.com.
• Discover the Arts: Each weekday in July children and families learn about a variety of art forms at free hands-on workshops during the Discover the Arts series. The series includes sessions highlighting theater, visual arts, dance, music and even poetry and features demonstrations by Hudson Vagabond Puppets, Reno Jazz Orchestra and Artown poster artist Candace Nicol, just to name a few.
Sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen, Chartrand Foundation and Lemelson Education and Assistance Program.
• Monday Night Music Series: Monday nights in July, Artown presents a variety of musical performances starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater. The series highlights:
July 6: Internationally acclaimed pianist William Joseph
July 13: Reno Pops performing Mussorsky's “Pictures at an Exhibition”
July 20: Classical and contemporary music with young performers from the Steinway Series
July 27: Reno Jazz Orchestra with vocalist Cami Thompson
Sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank, Terra West Property Management, Washoe County and Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation.
• Family Series: A festival staple, Artown's Family Series fills Wingfield Park each Monday night in July with performances starting at 7 p.m.
July 6: The larger-than-life Hudson Vagabond Puppets performing “Ferdinand the Bull”
July 13: The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra playing Big Band for kids
July 20: “Babe” performed by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada.
July 27: Multicultural dance with International Folkloric Ballet and the Little Swan Dancers
Sponsored by John Ben Snow Memorial Trust, Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation, MomsLikeMe.com, Tahoe Creamery and Target Community.
• Dancing in the Park: Jazz, hip-hop, ballet and modern dance are all part of Dancing in the Park each Thursday at 8 p.m. Original contemporary dance works are presented in Wingfield Park including:
July 2: Wing and a Prayer Modern Dance Company
July 9: Creative Performing Arts Center
July 16: Sierra Nevada Ballet
July 23: Inner Rhythm Dance Theater
July 30: Black Rock Dance Company
• Movies in the Park: One of Artown's longest-running and perhaps most popular series, Movies in the Park takes over Wingfield Park every Friday night through July.
As the sun goes down the crowds come out for the theatrical lineup of:
July 3: “Beauty and the Beast,”
July 10: “North By Northwest,”
July 17: “Stop Making Sense,”
July 24: “Mr. Holland's Opus”
July 31: “Mary Poppins”
Sponsored by University of Phoenix.
• Rollin' on the River Concert Series: Get a jump on the weekend with this popular Friday night concert series returning for its 14th year of music in picturesque Wingfield Park. Featuring rock, pop, folk and blues music from both local and nationally recognized musicians, Rollin' on the River is a true Artown tradition.
· Festivals within the Festival: Several smaller festivals fit within the Artown festival highlighting a variety of cultures including:
• July 18: Reno Art Fair
• July 19: Gospel Fest
• July 24 – 25: Pacific Island Festival
• July 25 – 26: 30th Anniversary Basque Festival
• July 25 – 26: Summer Arts Festival, a multicultural event
