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Wild horse advocate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
May 22, 2023 - 1:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain with specificity why he strongly supports SB90, a bill which designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada.

The Legislative Counsel’s digest of SB90 states: "Existing law designates numerous state emblems, including, without limitation, a state bird, state insect, state reptile, state animal, state fish and others. This bill designates the wild mustang as the official state horse of the State of Nevada."

The body of the bill reads as follows:

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl to feature bestselling authors on Sept. 10 in Reno

A colorful drawing of Sierra wildlife peeking over and under an open book.
Event Date: 
September 10, 2022 - 11:00am

The 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will take place Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of literary events. Over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, art installations and projects, and creative workshops are part of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.

Literary Luminaries Will Shine at Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on Saturday, September 10 in Reno

A book opening up with wildlife from the Sierra Nevada emerging
Event Date: 
September 10, 2022 - 11:00am

The 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will take place Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of literary events. Over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, art installations and projects, and creative workshops are part of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.

Creative Aging Poetry Reading in Silver City July 25

Summer poetry writing workshop participants read their poems Monday
Event Date: 
July 25, 2022 - 6:00pm

Cheer on your friends and neighbors as they read poetry they’ve written this summer! On Monday July 25 at 6pm, participants who have been in a Creative Aging poetry writing series with Nevada Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier will read from work generated in their month-long workshop experience.

'Unity: Community, Family, and the Future' - a new online exhibition at Nevada Humanities opens June 2

In this illustration the word UNITY is spelled out by people clinging together.
Event Date: 
June 2, 2022 (All day)

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Unity: Community, Family, and the Future, opens at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery on June 2, 2022, and will be on display online at nevadahumanities.org.

Spring Art Reception at St. Mary’s Art Center

Event Date: 
May 21, 2022 (All day)

Join us and celebrate spring and the powerful works by Martin A. David and Shaun T. Griffin. Martin shares his "Evolutions" retrospective spanning the 1960's through today, with 98 pieces of his life's work. Shaun's "Border Stories" focus on borders, and the impact on migrants and society.

Our artisan gallery is also filled with stunning works from beaded Native American moccasins and drums to silk scarves, jewelry, poetry books, and more.

Admission is complimentary, light refreshments will be served.

Shaun Griffin reads his poetry in Silver City this Sunday

Poet Shaun Griffin reads his poetry in Silver City
Event Date: 
April 24, 2022 - 2:00pm

Silver City, Nevada - Award winning poet Shaun Griffin will offer a reading of his poetry as part of Silver City's month long celebration of poetry. His reading at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 2pm on Sunday, April 24 will include some of his recent poems describing his experiences at the border of the U.S. and Mexico.

David Lee Poetry Reading in Silver City Sunday April 10

Award winning poet David Lee offers poetry reading April 10
Event Date: 
April 10, 2022 - 2:00pm

Silver City, Nevada - Historic Silver City is the venue for a month of poetry events this April. Organized by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in collaboration with many other groups, the festival includes four public events during National Poetry Month.

Sierra Poetry Festival 2022

Event Date: 
April 30, 2022 (All day)

Nevada County Arts Council will present its 6th Annual MAIN STAGE SIERRA POETRY FESTIVAL on April 30th, 2022 at Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City, attended by some of our most exciting local, national and international poets and performers, and preceded by a month-long POP-UP POETRY FESTIVAL, taking place in venues across Nevada County and beyond.

Comstock town hosts poetry celebration with events through April

Events celebrating poetry will be held at the Silver City Schoolhouse

Historic Silver City is the venue for a month full of poetry events this April. Several groups are collaborating to host four public events in the Comstock town during National Poetry Month.

Nevada Humanities exhibition showcases stories about life on the border featuring paintings, poems by Shaun T. Griffin

Watercolor painting of a child standing outside near a range of mountains.

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Border Stories: Paintings and Poems by Shaun T. Griffin, will open online on December 2, 2021, at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual exhibition indefinitely.

Biologist defender of wild horses to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
April 26, 2021 - 12:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be biologist Craig Downer, who will explain how climate change is impacting Nevada's herds of wild horses and burros. Over the years, he has collected data from more than fifty herd management areas, and supplied the BLM and the public with valuable research based on hundreds of scientifically based ecological evaluations.

Nevada Humanities Announces Nature-Themed Books for 2021 Nevada Reads Program

Event Date: 
January 14, 2021 - 12:00pm

Nevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2021 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads will feature two memoirs — Miracle Country: A Memoir by Kendra Atleework, and World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil.

Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees

Pastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe, Episode 8: Gibson-Rosen violin duo

Carson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe, Episode 8: Gibson-Rosen Violin Duo. It features Laura Gibson and Emma Rosen, a mother-daughter team on violins.

Golf tournament, fundraisers, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament in remembrance of Mayor Bob Crowell will be held at Silver Oak Ranch Golf Course on Saturday. Dozens of fundraisers, including the Benson’s Feed 4 Paws 4-H group, will be scattered throughout the Carson City and Gardnerville areas. Combined with live music and several dinner specials, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Resilience brings success to Carson City's Pioneer High School student

Amanda Nichols was nominated by Pioneer High School staff as the PHS Rotary Student of the Month. Her ability to adapt, learn and grow nurtured by a foundation of resilience and hard work has transformed Amanda Nichols world to success today and tomorrow.

Fall Poetry in a Park happening this Saturday at Carson City's Riverview Park

Event Date: 
October 24, 2020 - 11:30am

Do you enjoy writing poetry? Are you inspired by the fall? If so, be sure to join us for our "Fall Poetry in a Park" event on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m. at Riverview Park in Carson City.

Senator Square: Blue Crew to the rescue; t-shirt sales to support CHS teacher with cancer

From the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a (generous city) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of (helping to support a CHS teacher)."

The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true? Of course it is. Men, women, and children of Carson City are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco

Carson City Symphony Association announces release of Project Euterpe Episode 7, Flute Fun al Fresco. It features flutists Edith Isidoro-Mills and Michelle Powers, who played five short pieces while observing social distancing on a lawn.

Writing from the Margins: Poetry & Puerto Rico, A Virtual Event from Nevada Humanities

Event Date: 
October 19, 2020 - 4:00pm

As part of National Arts and Humanities Month in October, Nevada Humanities and the Gender, Race and Identity Department and the English Department at the University of Nevada, Reno, are pleased to present Writing from the Margins: Poetry and Puerto Rico.

Healthy Communities Speakers Address Domestic Violence, Rural Medical Clinics, and Hispanic Heritage Month

UNR's Rural Outreach Clinics are on Healthy Communities' Oct. 8 meeting agenda
Event Date: 
October 8, 2020 - 9:00am

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey hosts it’s monthly meeting virtually via Zoom this Thursday October 8 from 9am-11am. Speakers will address three topics during this month’s meeting.

Gov. Sisolak proclaims October Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada

Recognizing the cultural and economic impact the arts community makes in the Silver State, Gov. Steve Sisolak has proclaimed October to be Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada.

Arts and humanities strengthen the Nevada economy by generating $8.7 billion in total economic activity annually and by supporting more than 40,900 Nevada workers, according to data from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency that works to make the arts accessible to all Nevadans. To see the proclamation, click here.

Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Running Out' virtual jazz and poetry

The Mile High Jazz Band Association recently produced a video, "Virtual Jazz & Poetry: Running Out." The video contains six short acts, each consisting of the reading of a poem and the performance of a related piece of music.

Nevada Humanities awards nearly $369K to 46 statewide cultural organizations

Nevada Humanities is pleased to announce the awards for Nevada Humanities CARES: Emergency Relief Grants for Nevada Humanities and Cultural Organizations. Forty-six cultural and humanities organizations across Nevada received $368,873 in federal CARES Act grants.

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe Episode 5, Father's Day, Papa Haydn with violinist Brian Fox

In honor of Father's Day 2020, Episode 5 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe presents music by Franz Joseph Haydn, known as “Papa Haydn, the father of the symphony and father of the string quartet."

Carson City Symphony announces Project Euterpe episode 4 with songwriter Tom Miller

In Episode 4 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe, Conductor David Bugli interviews entertainer Tom Miller. Tom is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, flutist, saxophonist, and luthier (maker of string instruments), among other things. He was featured soloist on the Symphony 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Nevada's Capital Amphitheater last year.

“Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering” Virtual Exhibition Now Open Online at Nevada Humanities

Bright green cactus drawing

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, opened online on June 4, 2020 at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual gallery indefinitely.

Carson City Symphony releases Project Euterpe Episode 3 with Russian String Quartet

In Episode 3 of Carson City Symphony’s Project Euterpe, Conductor David Bugli introduces the Rimsky-Korsakov String Quartet from St. Petersburg, Russia, playing "Nocturne" from Alexander Borodin's String Quartet No. 2.

This recital was performed in a Carson City home on March 15, 2019, and features Mikhail Bondarev and Ekaterina Belisova, violin; Alexi Popov, viola; and Anton Andreev, cello.

Carson City Symphony launch 'Project Euterpe' videos to showcase local artists, ensembles

The Carson City Symphony and its associated ensembles have been entertaining people in the Carson City area for 36 seasons. Because they can't currently perform live, in person, they are producing a series of once-or-twice-weekly video episodes to showcase the talents of their local artists, ensembles, and guest artists.

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