Get Thee to Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee
April 10 and 24
Art, Entertainment, and Education! Check out the new campus on the old Hippie Hill in Truckee. On Friday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., the College will partner with Sierra Green Building Assoc. and Sierra Business Council to present ‘Mining’s Toxic Legacy.’ Mike Thornton, the Sierra Fund’s Mining Project Community Organizer, and others will offer a slide show and presentation on the effects of mining in the Sierra. Then on Friday, April 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. an interactive Student Art Show will profile great art by talented students of Photography, Digital Arts, Drawing, and Painting. Local artists Anke Hass, Ursula Haimowitz, and Jesse Martin will be judging the entries, and awards will be announced at 6 p.m. 530-550-2225.
Literature and Poetry at Sierra Nevada College
April 9 and 17
On April 9, well-known Nevada writers Ellen Hopkins, Kirk Robertson, and Gailmarie Pahmeier read and discuss their work and its relationship to the region at Sierra Nevada College’s (SNC) Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences. From 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
On April 17, the College will host nationally acclaimed slam poet Patricia Smith, who has performed on stages around the world. Smith will perform her poetry, and then MC the third annual Tahoe Slam Poet of the Year competition. Competitors will be limited to the first 10 people to sign up so arrive early to sign up. For more information, contact June Saraceno at jsaraceno@sierranevada.edu or at 775-881-7514.
Reno’s Artown receives NEA Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) granted $20,000 to Artown for its 2009 festival, one of only two grants awarded to Nevada-based organizations. The one-year Access to Artistic Excellence grant will help Artown bring a diverse array of arts and culture to Reno through the entire month of July. ‘Funding for the arts is threatened as a result of the country’s current economic situation, and competition for dollars has increased, so for Artown to receive this financial award is a fantastic acknowledgement of the festival’s value to arts in Nevada and on a national level,’ said Beth Macmillan, Artown executive director. With more than 350 events each July, Artown was noted by the NEA as one of the most comprehensive art festivals in the country. RenoIsArtown.com, 775-322-1538.
Music Festival to Unite Jazz Quintet and Guitar Player
August 6
The Lake Tahoe Music Festival presents The Yellowjackets jazz quintet with guitarist Mike Stern, at Homewood Mountain Resort. The Yellowjackets, originally assembled as backup musicians for the Robben Ford Group, play across genres, and feature keyboards, bass, drums and tenor saxophone. In addition to playing with heavies such as Blood Sweat and Tears and Miles Davis, axe-man Stern has released over a dozen recordings, and won four Grammys. Tickets $45 preferred seating and $25 general admission. Purchase tickets at the Music Festival office, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 10775 Pioneer Trail, Suite 210, Truckee, or at TahoeMusic.org, 530-583-3101.
Free Art Event Promo from ACCTT
April 20
The Arts and Culture Council of Truckee Tahoe (ACCTT) is featuring art and culture events in our region this September, October, and November on a color printed rack card titled ‘Art with Altitude’ and wants to highlight your event. Send basic information: name, date, contact information, website, etc. to nancy@silverleafstudio.com by April 20.
Jammin’ 101 with Sid Lewis
May 2
InnerRhythms Dance Studio is bringing Sid Lewis to town for a workshop on the unspoken rules and etiquette of bluegrass and folk jamming. Sid is famous for his workshops at the Strawberry Music Festivals, California WorldFest, KVMR Celtic Festival, California Bluegrass Camp, Kate Wolf Memorial Festival, and the American River Music Festival. Jammin’ 101 works for all ages, all instruments, all styles, and all abilities. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $40. Call Lucy Martin at 530-584-1111 to sign up.
KVMR Celtic Festival
Early-bird tickets are on sale for the 13th Annual KVMR Celtic Festival on October 3 and 4 in Grass Valley. The Festival brings together people of all ages and backgrounds in a magical setting of music, dance, sports, history and culture. Pricing online at kvmr.org/celticfestival.
