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Tuesday’s happenings in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 08/28/2018 - 6:12amIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Don’t worry, you’ve still got four months for your holiday shopping, but Santa needs to hire a few helpers. The annual Polar Express on the V & T is getting ready to steam up and they are auditioning for elves etc. to lend a hand. The Nevada Arts Council has a new exhibit featuring Basque artwork; attend this evening’s artist reception to learn more about these unusual carvings. The ESL at Home program works quietly behind the scenes to bring better English language skills to non-native speakers.
Reception, artist talk highlights Basque tree carvings at OXS gallery in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 1:12pmCARSON CITY — A reception and talk featuring Reno artist Jean Earl will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City.
Mountain Picassos: Arts Council exhibit in Carson City highlights Basque tree carvings
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 3:53pmCARSON CITY — Beneath the canopy of quaking aspen groves in the high desert of Nevada can be found an outdoor art gallery and a glimpse of Basque history in the American West.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 28 -29
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 04/27/2018 - 6:54pmHold onto your hat, Carson City, we’re in for one heck of a weekend. It’ll be cowboy hats and pioneer bonnets in Genoa for Western Heritage Day. Keep an eye out for Mark Twain, plenty of music, and fun for all. Leis are the preferred accessory for Lei Day at the Nevada State Museum where you’ll be treated to Polynesian surprises and free admission. With three local theater groups performing this weekend, you’re sure to find a performance that’s right up your alley. Read on and be prepared to be bombarded with options.
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Mountain Picassos — Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:29amMountain Picassos — Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin explores the unexpected intersection of art, culture, and nature.
Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 10:49amVisitors to Western Nevada College’s Main Gallery will see the product of transforming 100-year-old tree carving art into preserved art.
“Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin” is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program and will be on display at WNC’s Carson City campus from Monday, Feb. 13 through Friday, April 7.
It provides a rare opportunity to see some of the intimate personal images inscribed by Basque sheepherders in the aspen groves of the Great Basin during the first half of the 20th century.