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Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors hosts 'Big Deal' exhibit talk with artists

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:47 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

The Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors series of public talks includes interviews with artists in their studios or in a gallery setting. CCAI presents artists Stephen Reid talking with artist Joan Arrizabalaga about her work in the Bristlecone Gallery exhibition, "Big Deal."

CCAI’s exhibit by Arrizabalaga is in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City. The show is up through Sept. 12; the gallery is open to the public, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Viewers can watch the presentation in the video below.

Arrizabalaga said, “My present work is concerned with games and gambling. I am interested in how people are involved with temptation, risk, and winning. Using certain symbols, talismans, and behaviors to realize our expectations fascinates to me. This activity is present in everyday life and seems to go well beyond the more straightforward casino world. Everything can be a gamble and I see the use of the magical world to gain success, help us win, or keep us safe. I also like all the mechanisms and paraphernalia concerned with gambling.

“ ’The roll of the dice’, ‘easy money’, ‘the luck of the draw’, ‘manna from Heaven’, and ‘dealer’s choice’ are all expressions that I use as metaphors in my art. I like the familiar faces of the playing cards for my characters because they are subconsciously recognizable even out of context. The Joker is very important. He has many parallels, like the trickster in Native American lore.

“I work with all kinds of materials depending on where the piece is leading me. I will start in a certain way and then allow the piece to evolve. Often it has a life of its own. I like to use classical references in unexpected and humorous ways and to juxtapose the old with the new. My homage to the Old Masters comes in part from their knowledge of what God looks like. Myths of all kinds, western and historical references, and personal experiences all blend together in my fascination for what we worship, our superstitions, and the search for luck.” Joan Arrizabalaga has been creating and showing her art for over four decades. Arrizabalaga creates both sculptural pieces and flat work using clay, wood, metal, fabric, machine and hand embroidery, and found objects. Known for artwork about Nevada and the Casinos, she also makes use of common gaming materials such as felt, dice, and cards.

Arrizabalaga has participated in many group and one-person exhibitions at the regional and national levels, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada, and studied with Marguerite Wildenhain at Pond Farm Pottery, Guerneville, California. Living in London, England, for 3 years in the 1970s, she was much inspired by the life and times, glitter, glitz, and art of the British Rock and Roll world. As wardrobe mistress and dresser to the stars at Harrah’s Reno, Arrizabalaga got a closer view of the classic casino finding a great source for ideas. Her art can be seen in numerous private, corporate, and public collections.

Stephen Reid is a visual artist whose work has been shown nationally and in Japan. His paintings reside in the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College as well as several private collections. He earned a MFA in 2006 from the University of Massachusetts and a BFA in 2001 from the Virginia Commonwealth University. He has taught as an adjunct instructor at Keene College in Keene, New Hampshire, and at Western Nevada College in Carson City. Reid has been the Artist Services Specialist with the Nevada Arts Council since 2017 where he manages the exhibition installations for the agency’s visual arts programs: the Nevada Touring Initiative-Traveling Exhibition and LXS-Legislative exhibition Series. He lives in Dayton, Nevada, with his family

CCAI is an artist-centered nonprofit organization committed to community engagement in contemporary visual arts through exhibitions, illustrated talks, arts education programs, artist residencies, and online activities.

The Initiative is funded by the John and Grace Nauman Foundation, Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City Cultural Commission, Kaplan Family Charitable Fund, Southwest Gas Corporation Foundation, Steele & Associates LLC, and CCAI sponsors and members.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at ccainv.org.

Margret's Funk Band | Live at Reno Public Market

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 00:08:19 +0000

We welcome back Margret's Funk Band, live on the RPM stage. Margret's Band is an old school funk band that plays timeless classics from the 70s to current fan favorites such as Bruno Mars. Free and all ages show.

Time & Location
Aug 10, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Reno Public Market, 299 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, USA

Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors hosts 'Big Deal' exhibit talk with artists

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:47 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

Viewers can watch the presentation in the video below.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at ccainv.org.

Carson City Democrats Announces Office Hours

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:27:42 +0000

By Kelly Clark

The Carson City Democratics has announced open office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. seven days a week through Nov. 6. The office is located at 502 E. John St. Suite G.

Volunteer staff is available to provide signs, candidate information or voter registration forms. Everyone welcome.

If you want to register to vote or update your registration, visit the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office website at www.registertovotenv.gov. The June Primary Election is June 11, with early voting May 25 through June 7. The General Election is Nov. 5, 2024; early voting is Oct. 19- Nov. 1.

The Carson City Democrats meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 502 E. John Street. More information about the Carson City Democrats is available by phone at 775 841-3367, or online at www.carsoncitydems.org.

Your invited to meet Jim Shirk candidate for Mayor of Carson City at Polecat Tavern

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:54:57 +0000

Posted by Jim Shirk

Your invited to meet Jim Shirk candidate for Mayor of Carson City at Polecat Tavern 260 West Winnie Lane Wednesday August 14th at 5:30pm

Are you happy with the changes surrounded by the established traditional Carson City neighborhoods such as:
* High-density building within our community
* Deteriorating infrastructure with the $21 million funding deficit in local road funding
* Growth of city staff at a 3.7%average rate from 2020 to 2024 compared to 1.8% from 2015 to 2019
* The second water rate increase in the last five years. The first full month water bill is coming in August
* How much tax-and-spend by our city government is enough?
* What level of decline to OUR quality of life is enough for you?

If you want to take control of your city and bring much needed transparency and accountability to city government, then come and meet Jim Shirk. A veteran, a successful businessman and an experienced former member of the Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Carson City needs a Mayor that represents YOU, the citizens. I will be that, Mayor. You can help your community by letting family, friends, and neighbors know they need to VOTE for Jim Shirk on November 4th.

I would like to hear from you. Send an email to Jim@shirk4mayor.org.

Your campaign contributions are needed and will be greatly appreciated. Please mail your check to: Jim Shirk, 5 Arizona Circle, Carson City, NV 89701.

Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors hosts 'Big Deal' exhibit talk with artists

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:47 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

Viewers can watch the presentation in the video below.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at ccainv.org.

LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Raises $1,500 for Sassabration – Nevada Pride

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:58:36 +0000

By Mark Gillard

Members of the Social raised $1,500 for Sassabration – Nevada Pride – this month. Drawing on our members’ commitment to fostering a stronger, safer LGBTQ+ & Friends Community in our area, a generous amount was pledged making the Social a Sassabration Sponsor.

Two events to look forward to:

“Life’s a Beach” Social. Saturday, August 17th at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City. Wear your favorite summer hat and Hawaiian shirt or both to our lunch. Best Hat and Ugliest Shirt Contest. Yummy menu. Tickets $25/person. Free Scholarship Tickets Available. Check out our event’s details and purchase tickets at www.nevadalgbtq.com.

Sassabration – Nevada Pride – Saturday, September 14th, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.

Enjoy the Parade followed by Live Music, Food, Vendors & Fun for Everyone. Vendor booths still available. Donations welcome. Go to www.sassabration.com to apply to be a vendor, donate and get more information today!

Mas details:

Sassabration, Saturday, September 14th Come celebrate Diversity, Community & Equality with us in the State Capital of Nevada – beautiful Carson City!

Sassabration is an annual fundraiser supporting local organizations: PFLAG Carson Region, the Ron Wood Family Resource Center and CASI – Carson Animal Services Initiative

The kickoff Parade to Sassabration begins at 11am, the Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street, Carson City. Join the fun group of pirate ships, art cars, bicycles and walkers as we make our way down two miles of Carson Street to the event that’s held at the location of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson Hot Springs & Shoe Tree Brewing at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road. Costumes are highly encouraged!

This day long festival features live music, food, vendors & fun for everyone. Live music and performances begin at 1pm.

LGBTQ+ & Friends Social, Saturday, August 17th, 2-5pm

Life’s a Beach Theme

Wear your favorite summer hat or Hawaiian shirt or both! Best Hat and Ugliest Shirt Contest.

Join LGBTQ+ folks and friends for a fabulous afternoon of food, fun and friviolity in our private room at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson Street, Carson City. This in-person event is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with local LGBTQ+ individuals and our friends. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of this inclusive, safe gathering. We can't wait to see you there!

The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax, and tip. Limited seating. See menu below. For information and ticket purchases, go to www.nevadalgbtq.com or to https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZMAGFSVYXGJ64.

Five free student tickets and five free adult tickets are available. Email your request to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. First come, first served. Your privacy respected.

Cheese Pizza & Side Salad Marinara and Mozzarella Cheese with a small side salad. Dressing of Your Choice.

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna over a Green Bean, Cucumber, Bell Pepper, Kidney Bean and Red Onion Medley Tossed with Our Sesame Vinaigrette Dressing.

The Assembly Club Sliced Turkey Breast, Thick Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Guacamole, Cheddar, Swiss and Mayonnaise on Toasted Sourdough.

Macho Nachos A Manly Stack of Freshly Made Tortilla Chips with Mounds of Melted Cheese. Piled high with Guacamole, Sour Cream, Refried Beans, Jalapenos and Pico De Gallo.

The Mighty Burger Served on a Toasted Bun with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickle, Onion Strings, Mayo, Salt, Pepper and BBQ Sauce. Served with a Side of Fries.

Roasted Steak Salad Our Famous Herb Crusted Flat Iron Steak Over a Mountain of Crisp Baby Greens and Spring Mix and Topped with Fresh Avocados and Bleu Cheese Crumbles.

Standard Beverages Included. Alcohol or Specialty Drinks will be charged individually. Choice of drink: Regular Beverages. Alcohol or Specialty Drinks will be charged individually.

Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors hosts 'Big Deal' exhibit talk with artists

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:47 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

Viewers can watch the presentation in the video below.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at ccainv.org.

Capital City Art Initiative’s Nevada Neighbors hosts 'Big Deal' exhibit talk with artists

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:17:47 +0000

by Sharon Rosse

Viewers can watch the presentation in the video below.

For additional information, please visit CCAI’s website at ccainv.org.

Carson City Democrats Announces Office Hours

Wed, 08 May 2024 19:27:42 +0000

By Kelly Clark

The Carson City Democratics has announced open office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. seven days a week through Nov. 6. The office is located at 502 E. John St. Suite G.

Volunteer staff is available to provide signs, candidate information or voter registration forms. Everyone welcome.