Arts and Culture

Ski season has returned to the Reno Tahoe area in the Sierras! The temperatures are dropping and snow is even starting to fall on the valley floor. The majority of ski resorts in the area are now open, with the exception of a select few. While the region saw a slight decrease in snow levels…

This year’s Nevada Day marks our state’s 154th birthday! Nevada Day is a celebration of our state’s admission to the union on October 31, 1864. Nevada prides itself in holding the largest statehood celebration in the nation. Back in 1938, the Nevada Day celebration moved to our Capitol, Carson City, featuring an annual parade. This…

With cooler Fall and Winter months ahead of us in the Reno Tahoe region, there’s no better time than now to warm up your home for a welcoming escape. Sprucing up your home’s decor for the seasons can be a lot easier than you would think – take some inspiration from current design trends.    …

Fall in the Reno Tahoe area brings an enjoyable cool down from the hot summer, and a nice break before the cold winter. With crisp mornings and a change of color in the leaves, it’s a beautiful season to enjoy in the Sierra’s. Get out and about this Fall in Reno Tahoe to enjoy the…

The Great Italian Festival returns to Reno for the 37th year in 2018! The Eldorado brings the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to Downtown Reno. The Biggest Little City transforms into Little Italy with live entertainment, craft and food vendors, as well as a grape stomp. The Sauce Cookoff is a featured and crowd…

Hot August Nights returns to Reno, August 7-12, 2018. 5,500 classic cars will be rolling into Reno yet again for Hot August Nights 2018. As the largest classic car event in the country, Hot August Nights brings cars and entertainment to the Reno/Sparks area. Visitors by the thousands will come to enjoy the automobiles and…

Dragon Lights Festival at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. The Dragon Lights Festival is being held at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park – a featured event of this year’s Artown. The five-week exhibition has run June 30 until August 5th nightly, starting at 7:00 pm. Dragon Lights Reno Festival features 39 illuminated Chinese lantern displays, crafted…

Montrêux’s 17th Annual Concert on the Green, 2017 Montrêux’s Concert on the Green is back again for its 18th year, on Sunday, July 29th. This year’s concert theme is, ‘New Orleans, A Night in The Big Easy’, featuring the Reno Jazz Orchestra. Residents and members are invited to bring their picnic, blankets, and low back…

With the 4th of July falling in the middle of the week this year, there are many events taking place before, during, and after the holiday to celebrate. The Reno Tahoe area is your hotspot for all the great events: Star Spangled Sparks, July 4 The Nugget Casino Resort will once again host the region’s…

Pending specifications, this preliminary design will be that of Reno’s new flag. The City of Reno has adopted a new city flag as of April 25, 2018. In honor of Reno’s 150th birthday, the Arts & Culture Commission held a contest that allowed locals to submit their own flag designs. Prior to accepting submissions, the…