Reno Arts News

12/01/2025

Monday Night Poetry presents:

For all of the planners out there, here's your month ahead....
FIVE MONDAYS IN DECEMBER 2025
A special thank you to COMMUNITY POETS for supplying the
FIVE prompts (from various sources) for use this upcoming month and the betterment of our writing community as a whole!
STAY TUNED for additional information regarding community and surrounding area events as well as our sessions of Monday Night Poetry.
See the MONDAY NIGHT POETRY page for more event details...

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Mic (every Monday)

Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created and Directed by Jesse James Ziegler
Reno Poet Laureate - (5th-JAN/24-DEC/25)



Hosts:

Unless otherwise specified
Special Event Collaboration with
Spoken Views Collective (Since 2006)

Founder - lain Watson and Co-Founder of MNP

Venue:
Shim's Tavern 125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV USA
The Biggest Little City in the World

Rundown:
3:00PM - Doors Open
5:30PM - Sign-Ups Open
6:00PM - Prompt Open
6:30PM - Mic Open

STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS REGARDING OTHER OCTOBER SPECIAL EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
** NOTE: PLEASE SEE OUR GRAPHIC SLIDE WITHIN EACH AND EVERY POST CONTAINING OUR CODES OF CONDUCT AND EXPECTATIONS FOR BEHAVIOR AT OUR WEEKLY EVENT (Within the Venue at 125 W 3rd St., Reno)

11/30/2025

🚨Opens Next Friday!🚨

Bruka Theatre presents:

BRÜKA THEATRE 33rd ANNIVERSARY SEASON
WILD CARD

"BÜTTCRACKER NEVERLAND"
A Ridiculous Parody of The Nutcracker

An Original Brüka Theatre Production & Cult Classic Mash Up Of Peter Pan & Dancing With The Stars
Directed by Mary Bennett
Choreography by Alexander Biber, Riley McKinney & Company

December 5, 6, 10(A), 11, 12, 13, 17(OC), 18, 19, 20 @ 7:30 PM
SUN Matinees: December 7, 14, 21* @ 2 PM

Senior/Student/Military $31 General Tickets $35
All Tickets $40 at the Door
A = Artist Night $22 All Tickets
OC = Our Center Night $27 All Tickets ($5 to Our Center)
*Followed by a talk-back with the company

THE BÜTTCRACKER is back at Brüka as we celebrate the holidays with this original parody of the classic Nutcracker and twist it into a cross between Peter Pan and Dancing With The Stars. A “Celebrity” Panel of “Experts” votes for the winners. opening Friday, December 5 through Sunday, December 21, 2025. What began as a parody of The Nutcracker has evolved into a regional cult classic, offering a unique underbelly to the original ballet each year it is performed. Not for ballet purists or those with tight slippers. Recommended: 12 years and up. Get your tickets early!

THE STORY: For your holiday titillations, an all-original BÜTTCRACKER mashes the classic story of Peter Pan with the television hit Dancing with the Stars and literally walks the plank in this strange and hilarious new theme! Brükaisms abound in this 13th rendition, which is more of a Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride than a “tighten your toe shoes to the music” kind of experience.

TICKET INFORMATION
Artist Night Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive a discount on our regularly priced tickets. Opening Night ticket holders are invited to a post-show reception and an opportunity to meet the artists. Ticket prices reflect some of the additional costs. Season Tickets are available online @ https://brukatheatre.simpletix.com/ (Under - Memberships) or call the box office @ 775-323-3221 or email: [email protected]

For More Info please visit:
https://www.bruka.org/

11/29/2025

🚨Opens Next Thursday!🚨

Good Luck Macbeth presents:

"MY BIG GAY ITALIAN CHRISTMAS"
BY ANTHONY WILKINSON
A joyful explosion of holiday camp and family warmth

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre is thrilled to bring festive cheer (and a few fabulous family feuds) to the stage this holiday season with My Big Gay Italian Christmas, running December 4–21, 2025. Directed by McCarren Caputa, this outrageous and heartwarming comedy celebrates love, laughter, and the chaos that only a big Italian Christmas can deliver.

Written by Anthony J. Wilkinson, My Big Gay Italian Christmas serves up equal parts heart and hilarity as Anthony Pinnunziato and his loud, loving, and delightfully dysfunctional family gather for the holidays. Old flames, big personalities, and plenty of holiday spirit collide in this riotous sequel to the hit My Big Gay Italian Wedding.

The production features an all-star ensemble bringing these unforgettable characters to life:
Holly Lorge, Darcy Harter, Tully Rosa, Robin Soli, Michael Davanzo, Thomas Rao, Kimberly Wallenius, Dylan Flynn, Diana Martin, and Marti Creveling. The creative team includes Assistant Director Brandon Collins, Stage Manager Leif Aucoin, and Assistant Stage Manager Basil Zander.

Performance Details:
📍 Good Luck Macbeth Theatre – 124 W. Taylor St, Reno, NV
🗓 December 4–21, 2025
🎟 Tickets available at www.goodluckmacbeth.org

Join us at the Good Luck Macbeth stage for a holiday celebration unlike any other—a glittering, laugh-out-loud reminder that family comes in all forms and love always takes center stage.

About Good Luck Macbeth :
Good Luck Macbeth has recently merged with Reno Little Theater and is committed to producing bold, innovative, and inclusive theater that reflects and uplifts the diverse voices of our community. Through adventurous programming and local collaboration, GLM strives to create space for connection, creativity, and conversation—one story at a time.

“My Big Gay Italian Christmas” is presented by arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.

11/27/2025

We at Reno Arts News want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

Samantha S. Hines presents:

"The Menagerie"
Artist: Samantha S. Hines

Beginning Tuesday, Dec 9th, Samantha S. Hines’ exhibition The Menagerie will be on display in the Reno Generator Gallery. This project contributes to the artist’s ongoing exploration of folklore—specifically, how we interpret ancient symbols in the modern world and how these personal interpretations ultimately form our own cultural and individual narratives . An artist’s reception will be held on Friday, Dec 12 at 5-7 p.m. at the Reno Generator.

“This series is an exploration of my personal totems presented in dual forms: as a two-dimensional image and as a life-size artifact. This dual presentation serves a critical purpose: it brings the animals into the world not as passive imagery, but as tangible objects that confront and hold space with the viewer. The work is meant to be actively experienced, moving beyond simple visual consumption.”

Samantha S. Hines is an artist based in Northern Nevada whose practice is deeply influenced by European folklore and its connection to the natural world. Through sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, she explores the ways myth, story, and tradition intertwine with lived experience.

She earned an Associate of Science degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh and is currently completing an Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts at Truckee Meadows Community College. This combination of studies has provided her with both a strong foundation in design and a deep appreciation for the fine arts, which she weaves together in her creative practice.

In 2025, Hines was awarded First Prize in Three-Dimensional Art at the TMCC Annual Student Art Show. Her dedication to craftsmanship and storytelling continues to shape her evolving body of work. To see more of her artwork, visit samanthashines.com or follow her on Instagram at

11/26/2025

🚨Next Tuesday!🚨

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts presents:

"Stereophonic"

Dec 2 - 7, 2025

The most Tony Award-winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award-nominated Play of all time. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup — or their breakthrough.

Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves — with fly-on-the-wall intimacy — in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.

Stereophonic is recommended for ages 13 and up. The play contains simulated drug use and adult topics. The run time is 3 hours, including a 15-minute intermission.

Show and dates are subject to change. Some fees may not be refundable. Ticket policies are at the discretion of the theater and may be changed at any time.

*$40 single seats when purchased in person at the box office. If purchased online single seats are $50.72.

*Military Night: Veterans and active duty military members may purchase specially priced $50 seats in person at our Box Office by showing their Military ID. Limit 4 tickets per person. This offer only applies to the Dec. 3rd 7:30pm performance. Our regular in-person Box Office hours are M-F 10am-4pm and 2 hours prior to any performance at the Pioneer Center.

About Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts:
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts (PCPA) is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 cultural organization. PCPA owns and operates the Pioneer Center, a 1,500-seat theater located at 100 S. Virginia St. in the heart of downtown Reno, Nevada. The Pioneer Center is the premier performing arts facility in northern Nevada and features a distinctive gold-anodized geodesic dome. In recognition of its historical and architectural significance, the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts is listed in the National, State, and City Registers of Historic Places.

11/24/2025

Great News!! For any and all those "Wicked" fans out there:

The Great Reno Balloon Race announced today it has secured the participation of the Wicked the Musical hot air balloon, piloted by Will Randell III, for its 2026 event. Planning is well underway for the four-day festival, scheduled for September 10 through 13, which will mark the event’s 45th anniversary. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes and Soaring Dreams: Celebrating 45 Years of Flight,” will tie into the nation’s semiquincentennial, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Individuals looking to learn more about the 2026 event can do so at www.renoballoon.com.

11/23/2025

Monday Night Poetry presents:

🚨Tomorrow!🚨

⭐️⭐️⭐️NEXT UP ON THE
MICROPHONE⭐️⭐️⭐️
♾️♾️♾️♾️MONDAY NIGHT POETRY♾️♾️♾️♾️
♾️♾️🎤🎤🎤MONDAY 11/24/25🎤🎤🎤♾️♾️

SPECIAL GUEST CO-HOST:
Eric Morago


With Double Feature:
Kathleen Florence
Rich Ferguson

Writing Prompt(s)
Kathleen Florence :
Write a poem that is a prayer before something happens.

Examples: A Prayer Before War. A Prayer Before Driving From L.A. to Reno. A Prayer Before a First Kiss. A Prayer Before Visiting Your Ex to Discuss the Division of Books and Records After Your Breakup.

Rich Ferguson :
Write a List Poem that notes all the holidays you'd like to create and have written into law.

Rundown:
November 24th, 2025
(Season 4: Episode 47)
3:00PM - Doors Open
4:30PM - Sign-Ups Open
5:30PM - Poetry Workshop
6:30PM - Show Openblc
November 2025 Poet of Study Kim Addonizio

RUN OF SHOW

5 Open Mic Slots

Eric Morago Introduces
DOUBLE FEATURE

📸Group Photo📸

❤️Intermission❤️

10 Open Mic Slots

Hosts Close

Event:
MONDAY NIGHT POETRY
Weekly Open Poetry Mic
Since January 3rd, 2022
♾️
Created & Directed by JJZ
Poet Laureate (5th - JAN/24 - DEC/25) w/

SPECIAL EVENT COLLABORATION with Spoken Views Collective
(Established 2006)
Founder & Co-Creator of MNP: lain Watson
Host (unless otherwise specified):


Venue:

125 W 3rd St., Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World

11/23/2025

Sierra Watercolor Society presents:

“Memories of Winter”

November 20-December 27, 2025

Exhibit at Wilbur D. May Museum

1595 Sierra St., Reno, NV
(775)-785-5961

Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12-4pm

Reception: Dec 6, 10am-12pm
Silent Auction Dec 6-13

11/22/2025

“Instructors in Practice: Nature and Environment” – DepARTures Gallery at the Reno Tahoe International Airport

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport invites travelers to visit the latest depARTures gallery exhibition, Instructors in Practice: Nature and Environment, which highlights the artistic talents of the Nevada Museum of Art, E.L. Cord Museum School Instructors, presented through the very mediums they teach. This year’s theme, Nature and Environment, invites visitors into a dynamic exploration of the natural world and our relationship to it.

On display in the depARTures Gallery at Reno-Tahoe International Airport through April 27, 2026.

11/20/2025

🚨Final Weekend!🚨

Each year, “The Christmas Tree Farm” is where people gather, not only to find the perfect tree, but also to find much more. These are a few of those stories.

Each year, "The Christmas Tree Farm" is where people gather, not only to find the perfect tree, but also to find much more.

11/19/2025

🎄 Step Through the Ages with “The Chronicles of Christmas” — A Time-Traveling Holiday Concert from Forte Vocals! 🎶

Reno, NV. December 21st, 3pm.

This holiday season, Forte Vocals invites audiences on a musical journey through time with The Chronicles of Christmas, an immersive concert experience celebrating Christmas music from the Baroque era to the modern day.

Held at the stunning Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, this festive program transforms the sanctuary into a living timeline of musical history. From the ornate splendor of Handel, to the musings of Mariah Carey's modern Christmas anthem. Each section of the evening represents a different chapter in Christmas history, with the performers themselves adorned in period costumes spanning centuries of style, from powdered wigs and corsets to Victorian elegance and today’s sparkle.

This concert is a love letter to the evolution of holiday music. It’s a celebration of how Christmas has been sung, dressed, and shared through the ages, and how every era brings its own kind of magic.

Audiences can expect breathtaking harmonies, exquisite historical costuming, and an atmosphere that feels both timeless and joyously alive. Whether you’re a lover of classical choral works or a fan of festive favorites, The Chronicles of Christmas promises a one-of-a-kind holiday experience for the whole family.

Event Details:
What: The Chronicles of Christmas — Presented by Forte Vocals
When: December 21st
Where: Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Reno, NV
Tickets: Free with gifts appreciated

About Forte Vocals:
Forte Vocals is a Reno-based vocal ensemble known for bringing artistry, storytelling, and theatrical flair to choral performance. From opera and oratorio to contemporary fusion, Forte celebrates the full range of the human voice — always with heart, humor, and harmony.

For More Info, please visit their website:
Website: fortevocal.org