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‘Back to the Frontier’

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Lovelock’s Frontier Days enters its 47th year of celebrating Lovelock founder George Lovelock July 31 – August 2 Page 6

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The ‘Mardi Gras of the West’ The 35th annual (and final) 44-hour softball tournament goes out swinging in Winnemucca July 17-19 Page 11

How to spend your Fourth of July weekend

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FLAVOR Silver State International Rodeo welcomes all

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pproximately 500 participants and their families from throughout the U.S. and Canada will converge in Winnemucca beginning Monday, June 29 with events kicking off June 30 and running through Sunday, July 5. They will participate in 9 rodeo performances ending with the finals on Saturday, July 4. In addition, there will be two go-rounds of cutting plus a cutting finals and a three-day queen competition. Rodeo events include barrel racing, pole bending,

goat tying, breakaway, queen contest, bull riding, bareback, saddle bronc, tie down, team roping, steer wrestling, and a trap and rifle shoot. Besides the rodeo, there is also a Fourth of July parade and a variety of vendors and concessions. high school rodeo tradition since 1985. The Silver State International Rodeo has been a For more information visit www.ssir.us. F

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Winnemucca June 30 - July 5 Silver State International Rodeo July 10 - 12 Winnemucca Summer Cutting Winnemucca Stockhorse Classic July 17 - 19 44-Hour Softball Tournament July 29 - 31 Western Art & Craft Show July 31 - August 2 Fifties Fever Car Show August 7 - 9 CMA Christian Motorcycle Rally September 3 - 6 Tri-County Fair & Stampede

For a complete listing of Winnemucca area events visit www.winnemucca.com

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Thirty-first annual Elko Art in the Park

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lko’s Art in the Park, held July 11-12, attracts artists and artisans from every corner of the West: California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Montana to name just a few. The two day event is the third largest for the city of Elko, and attracts crowds in the thousands. Food, fun, music, and art are all gathered together in a family-friendly atmosphere. The funds raised from Art in the Park go

toward supporting the members of the Elko County Art Club, and toward providing scholarships for high school art students who intend to pursue college. The show runs Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. through Sunday, July 12 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art in the Park is held at the Elko Main City Park along Idaho Street and is free to the public. For more information visit the event’s Facebook page, ‘Elko County Art in the Park’ or the Elko County Art Club’s website at elkocountyartclub.org. F

Ely Shoshone Tribe holds annual fandango

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ach year the Ely Shoshone Tribe hosts a fandango where members gather to share stories, sing traditional songs, and participate in traditional dances and games. The 2015 fandango will be held July 24-26 and takes place at 250 Heritage Drive in Ely. The event is open to the public. The fandango kicks off Friday evening with craft and food booths opening at 5 p.m., then jackpot volleyball from 6 to 11:45 p.m along with jackpot horseshoes beginning at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss the opening ceremonies at 7 p.m. There will also be a five-card game (hebejo) played throughout the day at the Elders Center. Saturday begins with a fun run/walk at 7 a.m. in front of the health center. A co-ed sand volleyball tournament also begins at 7 and is continued on Sunday. The craft and food

booths open at 8 a.m. and five-card games continue at the Elders Center. There will be a 50/50 raffle throughout the day. At 10:30 a.m. there will a parade honoring native warriors, with a recognition of veterans at noon. Beginning at 12:15 is the exhibit dancing and drumming, which will continue throughout the day. An archery competition will commence at 1 p.m., along with the start of both the handgame and horseshoe tournaments. Saturday afternoon then continues with adults and kids games, a chili cook-off at 4 p.m. with an auction following at 4:30 p.m. The day ends with a dance and karaoke at 8 p.m. and kids movies and a bounce house. Sunday wraps up the volleyball and handgame tournaments and will be the last chance to visit the craft and food booths. For more information, visit elynevada.net or the tribe’s website at elyshoshonetribe-nsn. gov. F

Traveling exhibit celebrating Nevada Sesquicentennial visits Elko museum

he Northeastern Nevada Museum is proud to announce that several sesquicentennial artifacts, including a saddle made by local leather craftsman Armondo Delgado of J.M. Capriola Co., will be on display in the main gallery from now until September. The saddle, along with other celebratory artifacts including photos and commemorative medallions, will be in Elko for three months, after which they will go on to their permanent home in the “Battle Born Hall” at the State Capitol in time for the 151st anniversary of Nevada statehood. The Nevada Sesquicentennial celebrations began in October 2013 and ended with a statewide celebration on Nevada Day (October 31) of 2014. To learn more about the yearlong celebration of Nevada’s 150th birthday, visit nevada150.org.

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Lovelock Frontier Days packed with traditional activities and free entertainment for the whole family

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he 47th annual Frontier Days will occur July 31 – August 2 at the historic Courthouse Park in Lovelock, Nevada. Many traditional activities and free entertainment will accompany some new features. A misted tent beer garden area will be available for adults, sponsored by Frontier Community Coalition. To welcome out-of-town guests, there will be special free daily drawings for those who live out of Pershing County and who sign up to win LFD certificates. These certificates can be used at any of the vendors during Frontier Days. Drawings will be held twice on Friday, six times on Saturday and twice on Sunday. Certificates must be used during the 2015 Frontier Days. Out-of-county guests may sign up once each day. Daily activities include a variety of kids’ and family games, free craft table and a magician (available all three days). The cribbage tournament is a friendly experience and all ages are welcome to participate. A variety of vendors are an important part of any festival. Local non-profits have free booths for the weekend. Relay for Life will be collecting canned goods for the Lovelock Food Pantry. Girls Tournament Softball Team with Coach Jacob Gallagher will have the “Jail.”

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The Lovelock Quilters and American Legion will also be back. DARE will have the Pancake breakfast each morning and the 4-H BBQ will be Saturday night. Relax with a massage from the Stress Reliever. A dog show will also be a part of the festivities. Dog show information will be available at the Pampered Pooch. The parade starts at 10 a.m. at the Community Center, which will head east on 6th Street, take a left onto Dartmouth and then on to Central, turning west on Tayler and back to the park on Elmhurst. Lovelock’s descendants Elaine Pommerening and Pat Rowe will be the Grand Marshalls, riding in Mrs. Lovelock’s historic buggy. Horseshoe tournament and weight carry are on Saturday. There will also be an Oklahoma-style tractor pull with categories for men, women and children. If you would like to enter the chili & cornbread cook-off, bring a gallon of your favorite chili in an electrical pot and a pan of corn bread with recipes to LFD headquarters by 11 a.m. Saturday. “Lovelock Has Talent” is a popular feature each year, with many people showing off their unique skills. Bike races sponsored by the Lovelock Fire Department will be Sunday and riders must bring their own bike and wear helmets. The 4-H scavenger hunt involves teams of five with at least one adult. Remember the items requested all

relate to this year’s theme, “Back to the Frontier.” A quarter dive, sponsored by Eagles, will be held Saturday at the pool. There will also be a family swim session from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, sponsored by Frontier Community Coalition. Both are free swim activities. Thanks to the local sponsors of Frontier Days there will be two FREE concerts in the park. Alias Smith Band will provide country-style entertainment for Friday night. DECOY from Reno offers rock and pop music Saturday night. DJ R Boogie from WILD 102.9 will DJ throughout the weekend, call 775-979-3011 for more information. Be sure to bring your own chair and stay the weekend! For more info, visit lovelockfrontierdays.com. F

Winnemucca catches that Fifties Fever!

23rd annual car show pays homage to the Fifties but appreciates a pretty car regardless of era

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he Fever is rising and this summer is going to be hot! That’s right, Fifties Fever is Winnemucca’s very own celebration of those fabulous ‘50s, and it happens July 31 through August 2. This year, free concerts, a parade, street dances, $500 poker run and of course, the ever-popular Show ‘N’ Shine Classic Car Show featuring hundreds of classic autos, will make nostalgia buffs twist and shout! It’s a car show weekend that you have to drive a bit to get to, but it’s definitely worth a trip to Winnemucca to check it out! This year’s celebration features events all around town, including a poker run, drag racing on Trader’s Way, slot tournaments and plenty of live entertainment. There’s plenty going on, and plenty to do. Three of the casinos in town (Winners Inn, Model T Resort-Casino, and The Winnemucca Inn) will have their own show ‘n shines and other activities too. The event is open to all vehicles, with 5 classes for modern cars. Entry is $35 and includes a t-shirt, dash plaque, pin and goodie bag. For more information, see the ad on page 11 or you can visit fifties-fever.com. F

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Experience Victorian Nevada with a theatrical ghost walk

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arson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in seasonal Ghost Walking Tours, led by the theatrically devised and entertaining historical character Madame Curry. Tours are held during the summer months (May–September), with an annual all-day ghost walk the Saturday before Halloween. This month’s tour will be Saturday, July 18. The Carson City Ghost Walk and Ghost Walking Tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the past centuries, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit-led, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s westside historic homes and businesses. The 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. All tickets are $15 in advance with additional online fee, or $20 at the door. Kids under three are free. Advance tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com. Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub). All tours leave at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For more info, check out the website at carsoncityghostwalk.com. F

Some of the outside stops along the tour include: The Bliss Mansion – Built by Duane Bliss is a three story, 8,500 sq ft. mansion that was completed in 1879, built by millionaire Duane L. Bliss, to become his dream home. This 15 room Victorian was built in the Italianate style, and was the biggest and most elaborate home in Nevada at the time. Ferris Mansion – Home of George Ferris, Jr., inventor of the Ferris Wheel for the Chicago World Columbian Exposition in 1893. Rinckel Mansion – Built by the fortune of Mathias Rinckel, a forward-looking meat magnate who struck it rich supplying Gold Rushers and Lake Tahoe lumbermen.

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National Basque Festival a treasured 4th of July weekend tradition

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he National Elko Basque festival began with a celebration that brought sheepherders and cattle ranchers into town for a day of celebration. The festival became a two-day event in 1964, now known as the National Basque Festival. Traditionally held around the Fourth of July weekend, the festival this year is slated for July 3–5. Experience great Basque food, music, dance, and of course, the people! The festival will kick off on Friday, July 3 at the Elko Basque Club located at 1601 Flagview Drive. Come and enjoy the evening with family and friends and get a taste of what is to come for the rest of the weekend. There will be dancing by the Elko Ariñak dancers, and Basque sport exhibitions of weight lifting and wood chopping. Stay and enjoy the facilities while watching the fireworks display that evening.

Saturday will start off with a 5K run and then move on to the annual parade in downtown Elko. The parade will end at the Elko County Fairgrounds, where there will be an afternoon filled with events, food and drinks and featuring multiple dance groups and athletes from across the country performing. Watch traditional Basque rural sports featuring weightlifting, wood chopping, tug-o-war and more. Saturday evening get ready to dance the night away at the Elko Basque Clubhouse. To wind down the festival on Sunday, everyone will gather for a morning mass at the Elko Basque Club followed by a sheepherder’s bread contest. Spend the day enjoying a picnic of delicious Basque cuisine while watching dance and Basque sport exhibitions. Sunday will also include a Jota and Irrintzi contest. For a complete schedule of events, visit elkobasqueclub.com/2015-national-basque-festival.html. F

Indulge your child’s inner star with stage workshop

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orthern Nevada Arts Council and Missoula Children’s Theatre invites area children to partake in the production of ‘The Little Mermaid’ July 20–25. Auditions take place Monday, July 20 at 10 a.m. Rehearsals will take place Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. There will also be free workshops Tuesday through Thursday from 2:45 to 3:00 p.m. Dress rehearsal will be Saturday July 25 at 10 a.m. with the final performances of The Little Mermaid that same day at 3 and 7 p.m. All auditions, rehearsals, workshops and performances will be held at the Winnemucca Grammar School. The cost is $25 for first child in the family, $20 each for additional children in same family. DVDs and T-shirts will be available for purchase from the directors. Children must be available for all rehearsals and performances; rehearsal time is short

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and the children learn a lot, so any absences will affect the quality of the entire performance. Children should bring a sack lunch and bottled water each day they will be at rehearsal over lunchtime, which is Noon to 12:30. There usually isn’t enough time for children to go off-campus for lunch and return in time to start afternoon rehearsals. All rehearsals will start promptly on time. Call Jean Kinney at 775-3045955 for further information. F

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Conceived & Written by Jim Caron Music & Lyrics by Michael McGill & Jim Caron

a book on Battle Mountain’s first 100 years, on sale now at the Museum for $20

Deep in the salty waters of the Sassafras Sea, there lived a Little Mermaid. Her name was Celia. She lived for music. In fact, it was said that she had the loveliest scales in all of the Deep. Celia and her three sisters were allowed one visit to the World Above, each on their sixteenth birthday, to learn the secrets of life on dry land. Their discoveries included ferocious dragons, advancing armies and, of course, a handsome and resourceful Prince Charming. In a new version of the age-old tale, lots of music, plot surprises, and humor await the audience.

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It’s wine walk season! innemucca’s summer wine walk series continues on Saturday, July 25.

Each wine walk has a theme—July’s event has a Swingin’ Sixties theme so don’t be a square! The other wine walk dates and themes are listed below. It’s a great chance to wander around downtown Winnemucca and chat with local businesspeople, many of whom are happy to fill your glass. Prizes are always awarded to best costume, so dress your best! The wine walks are put on by the Humboldt County Chamber of Commerce and are supported by the tight-knit business community (and eagerly anticipated by many locals!). To find more info, visit the Humboldt Chamber’s Facebook page or their website at humboldtcountychambernv.weebly.com. F August 29 - ‘It’s a Luau!’ | September 26 - ‘Arr, we be Pirates’

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Children’s book by Nevada author released Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. recently released Fernley author Mary Jean Kelso’s children’s book, Little Lonnie Long Ears. The story, geared toward younger children, carries a theme of learning to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Reviewer Penelope Anne Cole said, “Little Lonnie Long Ears...is one of those books that you should have in your home and school library—just in case. If you have or know a child who is different, and is treated badly for those differences, then this story might help.” “Mary Jean Kelso’s story is a good one for parents, teachers, and librarians to share with kids who feel rejected or are teased,” Cole added. “K.C. Snider’s expressive illustrations are perfectly matched to this sweet story. You just want to grab up this sad little bunny, cuddle him, and make it all better.” Kelso, who writes for children, tweens, young adults and adults, is published in many formats including e-books, hardbacks, paperbacks, audio and braille editions. Her topics are as diverse as her market. She, primarily, writes fiction but has written and published, along with her daughter, Wendy Whiteman, a genealogy book on her ancestors, including her second great grandfather who was killed defending the Alamo. Little Lonnie Long Ears, along with Kelso’s other children’s books, are available from the publisher’s website, guardianangelpublishing.com, in stores and through the author’s website http://maryjeankelsoauthor.wix.com/mjkel.

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Ranching in the High Desert: Five Generations, One Family — on display in the S. Changing Gallery; images by photojournalist Jeff Scheid; text by Jennifer Robison, Las Vegas Review Journal. No industry is more linked to Nevada’s past than ranching. Ranching was an economic mainstay in the region before statehood, and before flashier industries such as mining and gaming began to define Nevada’s business climate. It was also ranching that gave Nevada its reputation as a land of resilient people who embraced the ups and downs that came with rugged individualism. Few families embody that ability to adapt more than Nye County’s Fallini clan. The Fallinis have ranched central Nevada’s arid desert for 150 years — for as long as there’s been a Nevada. Ensuring survival of the family’s Twin Springs Ranch has required careful stewardship of the countryside, healthy respect for a fickle Mother Nature and, increasingly, political and policy skill to maneuver ever-changing federal regulations on land use in rural Nevada.

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10 am – 3 pm: Family Fun Saturday: Project Archaeology, an interactive, hands-on exploration of how people lived in the past. Learn the skills of observation, interpretation, and appreciation. Discover how to classify artifacts, understand context, and collect data like a scientist. Have fun making rock art stencils or try your hand at making cordage. This program is best suited for ages 10 and up but all ages are welcome.

July 23

6:30 – 8 pm: Frances Humphrey Lecture Series: Friendly Fallout 1953 by Ann Ronald, PhD.; listen to archetypal stories of those who participated in, and were affected by, Nevada’s involvement in the atomic testing program. You’ll meet Proving Ground physicists, secretaries, pilots, soldiers, craftsmen and meteorologists. You’ll also learn about the experiences of the downwinders—Moapa Indians, Mormon housewives, Utah sheep herders, and innocent children playing outside in contaminated backyards. During her 30+ year career at UNR, Ronald taught American and British literature and nature writing. She served as Chair of the English Department, Acting Dean of the Graduate School, and Dean of the College of Arts and Science. She is recognized as a founding contributor to the field of eco-criticism. Doors open at 6 pm.

July 31

10:30 am – noon & 1 – 3 pm: Demonstration of Coin Press No. 1, by volunteer Ken Hopple in the Historic Carson City Mint building.

The Nevada State Museum engages diverse audiences in understanding and celebrating Nevada’s natural and cultural heritage. • The museum preserves heritage for long-term public benefit. • The museum presents heritage through unique and authentic educational experiences, enhanced by an environment of comfort, interaction, and inspiration. • Audiences learn what makes Nevada special. They gain stronger identity, connection, and validation. They develop a broader point of view and a sense of responsibility. • The museum extends benefits to the greatest audience, provides leadership in heritage education, and adheres to the highest standards of public-trust stewardship.

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Last chance to get festive during 44-hour tournament After 35 years, Winnemucca softball tourney rounds the bases for the last time

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he 35th and final year has finally arrived and your last chance to experience the“Mardi Gras of the West” comes July 17–19! Winnemucca is once again kicking off the best dang party this side of New Orleans. Thirty-five years of incredible softball action, fantastic awards, perfect fields, old friends, new friends and just about anything your heart desires awaits you at the annual tournament. The first game kicks off at 7 p.m. Friday night. Play continues for 44 consecutive hours until Sunday afternoon. If you lose your first two games, you get entered into the ‘Dawg Pound’ containing the best of the worst teams. This bracket offers one last chance to salvage the weekend. Entry fee is $300 per team. There are both Men’s and Women’s leagues and each team is guaranteed to play at least three games. There will be first through fourth individual awards, first through third sponsor, all-tourney team and MVP. The deadline to register your team for the 44-hour softball tournament is midnight on July 10, which is when online registration at 44hour.com will close. For further information call 1-888-44HOURS (1-888444-6877) after 5 p.m. or visit the tourney website at 44hour.com. F “A weekend 35 years ago was just another, well, weekend. And then at “The Oasis of Nevada” (a.k.a. Winnemucca) a unique softball tournament came to life and the ‘Mardi Gras of the West’ was born! The first two years were a bit different as an out of town promoter started the tourney for men and women and since we only had one adult field and one Little League field, the idea of playing 24 hours was a natural solution to get as many teams as possible. By the second year, the promoter had decided to no longer offer the women a chance to play. That is when the French Ford Lions Club decided to take over the idea and so off they went with as few as 20 teams and 24 hours to “get ‘r done.” Playing at two fields in town for 24 hours continued for the next eight years—persevering through late night automatic sprinklers (garbage cans were kept in the outfield to cover them up), bad lights, short fields (Little League had special rules), beer trophy contests (all time winner a girls team with four kegs!), and one year even having to clean snow off of the bases (didn’t slow down the beer sales). In 1988 Winnemucca built a four-field sports complex and the number of teams grew to a point that even the complex was too small. The tournament was now well over 100 teams from four states using more Little League fields and even one of the high school softball fields. The logistics for teams and management became overwhelming as teams were wandering all over town looking for their fields day and night; not to mention finding people to manage the tourney was near impossible! Soon the decision to limit the tournament to just the complex was made and all was well with the universe again.” — Early history of the 44-hour tournament, from the tourney Facebook page

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David Andrews Band to perform at The Martin July 17

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reat Basin Arts & Entertainment invites everyone to jam out with the David Andrews Band at the Martin Hotel in Winnemucca on Friday, July 17. The show begins at 7 p.m. but be sure to arrive early as this is a small venue with tickets selling fast! David Andrews has been a member of the national music scene now for more than 25 years. A respected and reputable singer/songwriter, David delivers sentimental lyricism with a gritty, yet refined musical style that Performing Songwriter Magazine describes as, “achingly beautiful and intelligent”. David’s success began in 1990 when he co-founded and fronted the ever popular jam band CALOBO with his life-long friend Caleb Klauder. Based out of Portland, OR this group would become one of the nation’s most successful independent jam bands, a reputation earned through relentless touring and by building a massive fan base. CALOBO record sales have reach an estimated 150,000 despite their disbanding in 2001. With the arrival of the 21st century, the band members parted ways and started new projects such as The Decemberists, Foghorn Stringband, Caleb Klauder Country Band, Black Prairie and Macka Bella. In 2001 David released his second solo recording, “Get Me Out of This Place”, which garnered considerable radio attention and sent his band on several

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national tours to include stops in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville and Austin’s SXSW Music Festival. This, on the heels of his debut release, “The Little Things”, which charted on three Northwest Top 20 lists. During one of his U.S. tours David stopped the band in Chicago to record an EP called, “Waiting for Henry”. With three titles in hand, touring eventually led David to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee to record his fourth effort, “Everything to Lose” in 2004. Helmed by producer Marvin Etzioni (Counting Crows), an A-list group of musicians was convened to record David’s most mature and heart-felt release to date. With members from such acts as Wilco, Bob Dylan, Dixie Chicks, Rod Stewart, Jackson Browne and John Mayer, this recording would again send the band on the road for 10 months of U.S. and European tour dates. By the end of 2004 radio play and sales of David’s records reached as far as Japan, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Australia, UK, and Denmark. While touring in support of “Everything to Lose” David found an affinity for Boise, Idaho and eventually relocated there in 2005. Three years later, David released another full-length recording, “Live at the VAC”. While this CD is comprised of all live performance tracks, all of them were previously unrecorded and they were written specifically for the release. For this project David enhanced his band’s soundscape by adding a horn section, a string section and a collage of back-up singers.

In 2009 David began focusing his time on stage doing charitable fund-raising concerts, one of which included a VIP soiree for the Special Olympics Winter Games Donors. “This was a special time in Boise and our community stepped up in every way to host the games, which created not only a bond within our own culture but also a connection with the tens of thousands of visitors from 119 countries around the world.” David and his band were also a headlining act for the NBC-televised closing ceremonies, playing to a sold-out audience of 11,000. In 2010, David was invited to join jazz phenom and Emmy-nominated Curtis Stigers for his annual Christmas benefit concert at the Egyptian Theater. A collaboration preceded the event when David invited Stigers to the recording studio to guest appear on his newest holiday single, “Christmas Day”. This track is now heard annually on Boise radio airwaves between Thanksgiving and Christmas, also available on iTunes. For his latest release, David compiled a 5 song sampler as a way to help raise money for the charities that he supports, titled “Innocent Eyes”. David continues to play shows, many of which raise money for charities. A new record is beginning to take shape and the band looks forward to touring in 2015. For more information about the David Andrews Band and where to get their music, visit their website at davidandrewsband.com. Learn more about Great Basin A&E at gbae.org. F

Wells Fun Run car show and cruise July 24-26

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he 24th annual Wells Fun Run promises something for everyone. The car show, poker run, drag races, parade, burn outs, and even a 50s & 60s dance featuring your favorite oldies. Friday starts at 10 a.m. with registration at Alamo’s 4-Way Casino. Drag racing will follow at Wells Airport from noon to 4 p.m., after which the Roadkill Barbeque will start at Alamo’s. After everyone eats the Beach Party will begin with a fireworks show to follow after dark. A 50s/60s dance begins at 10 p.m. Saturday begins with a new tradition in the form of a breakfast at Wells City Park from 7-9 a.m. Registration for the show & shine starts at 8 a.m. with the show running from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From 1:30 to 5 p.m. the $400 poker run takes off through the Wells countryside and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. At 6 p.m. the Saturday Night Cruise happens in downtown Wells, followed by a burnout contest on Front Street with a street dance afterward. Sunday opens with another breakfast in the park before the second day of the show & shine gets underway from

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Show judging occurs during the last hour of the car show, with the awards announced after 1 p.m. The entry fee for the event is $30. For more information, visit wellsfunrun.org or check out the event on the Facebook page, ‘Wells Fun Run’. F

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September 3-6, 2015 Around these parts, Labor Day means just one thing; it's time for a fabulous weekend dedicated to some serious, end-of-summer fun. Great food, good times and plenty of spectacular entertainment!

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FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS Ely

Wells

Elko

Ely goes all out for the Fourth with a packed schedule of festivities, including:

The Boys & Girls Club of Wells invites you to their Community Fourth of July Party! This family-friendly event begins at noon at City Park and runs until 4 p.m. Events include:

Elko’s Fourth of July weekend kicks off with the National Basque Festival July 3-5. The main event, however, is the Elko Fireworks Spectacular the evening of the 4th.

• Community Independence Day Breakfast • Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade • War Memorial Golf Tournament • Sagebrush Quilters Quilt Show • Fine Arts Center Open House • Live Concert and Fireworks • Fourth of July Fireworks Express & Ice Cream Social • BBQ Train

For more details about each event, visit: elynevada.net/events/july4celebrations.html.

Winnemucca Winnemucca’s Fourth of July celebrations coincide with the Silver State International Rodeo, teaming up for a Fourth of July parade to present rodeo winners and town patriotism alike. Don’t miss the fireworks show that evening, as it can be seen for miles around!

• Inflatables ($1 per ride or $10 for unlimited ride pass) • Bake Sale • Food Vendors • Games and Much More!

For more information, check out the Boys & Girls Club of Wells website at bgcwells.org.

Austin An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebrating Reul Gridley Days. Traditionally a grand reunion of current and former residents of the Austin area with fun events for all ages. Be sure to bring your ATVs! Weekend events include: • Old-fashioned Adults and Kids Games • ATV Poker Run • Food Vendors and Street Events • Fourth of July Parade • Fireworks

For more of what’s happening that weekend, visit the events website at: winnemucca.nv.us/events.html.

For info about Austin, visit austinnevada.com.

Battle Mountain

Eureka

Join Battle Mountain for a Fourth of July celebration like no other! Begins with a parade through town, games, food and fun at the park, and ends with a grand fireworks display. Find out more at battlemountainchamber.com.

Eureka is throwing an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration—and you’re invited! Festivities include a parade, street games, and an awe-mazing fireworks show! Find out more at eurekacounty.com/events.html.

Carlin Fourth of July parade featuring vintage cars and bicycles beginning at 10 a.m. Celebration continues at Carlin City Park. Food and games for all ages. Fireworks start at dusk.

McDermitt The big 4th of July event in McDermitt (75 miles north of Winnemucca on Hwy 95) is the Ranch Hand Rodeo July 4-5.

Wendover If you happen to find yourself in Wendover this Fourth of July, be sure to check out their Annual Run and Ride, Fourth of July parade, park activities, craft and food booths, and an astonishing fireworks display!

Lovelock

Enjoy a small-town Fourth of July parade, concessions in the park and traditional fun and games before capping it off with a fireworks show!

Tonopah Celebrate the Fourth of July with Tonopah! Get your fill at the community barbeque held at the Tonopah Sports Complex and be sure to stick around for their fireworks display that evening.

Virginia City

Minden

Virginia City offers one of the region’s longest fireworks displays. Echoing off Mt. Davidson for nearly 30 minutes, you’ll feel the boom in your bones this Independence Day as the fireworks soar high above the town and into Six Mile Canyon, making it visible from nearly anywhere in town. The Virginia City Fourth of July Celebration also includes:

The town of Minden is gearing up for its fourth annual Fourth of July Celebration held in Minden Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Featuring great food, live entertainment, plenty of kid’s activities like the children’s bike parade, water games and bounce houses, Minden knows how to put on a great small-town show. Find out more at townofminden.com.

• Fourth of July Parade • Raffle and Auction • The Comstock Cowboys Second Amendment Concert

To find more details about the festivities, visit: visitvirginiacitynv.com/events/4th-of-july.html.

Fernley Fernley’s Fourth of July celebrations begin with a pancake breakfast and a parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. and then continue at the Out of Town Park with: • Carnival Games & Horseshoe Tournament • Face Painting & Flag Raising • Greased Pig Contest & Watermelon Eating Contest • Show N’ Shine, Live Music & Raffle • Fireworks at dusk

For more info visit their Facebook page ‘Fernley 4th of July Celebration!’.

Fallon

This event, located at the Churchill County Fairgrounds, includes everything a real Fourth of July celebration should have: a parade, fireworks, games, activities for all ages, and food. For more info check out visitfallonnevada.com.

Pahrump The town of Pahrump is celebrating the birth of our Nation with its annual Liberty Festival. Firework shows, a horseshoe tournament and many more fun-filled activities will take place at Petrack Park starting on Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. This jam-packed festival will also feature kid-friendly activities, free swimming at the public pool and live music and entertainment Bring friends and family to join in on the threeday festivity while enjoying various food and craft vendors and a multitude of Fourth of July fun. Be sure to stay until dusk on Friday and Saturday night as the skies are illuminated by spectacular fireworks shows. For more information and a full schedule of events on the Pahrump Liberty Festival, please visit http://visitpahrump.com/events/libertyfestival.

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Ruby Mountain race series offers two fun events in July

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he Ruby Mountain race series continues this summer with two highly anticipated running events for northeastern Nevada. Get your glow on with the Glow in the Dark 5K, which takes place Friday, July 17 in Elko. All ages are welcome to participate, and there will be opportunities to pick up glowing accessories at various points along the course. The race begins at 9 p.m. with a finish line party to follow. There will be prizes awarded for â&#x20AC;&#x153;most glowingâ&#x20AC;? participant. Online registration is $35 per adult (until July 1, then increases to $40), $20 for teens 14-18 years and $15 for kids 13 and under. Registration fees go up $5 when registering the day of the race, so

be sure to enter early! Online registration closes July 15. Now for the big one. The Ruby Mountain Relay takes place July 31 through August 1 and covers 184 miles from Lamoille Canyon to Wells. Runners are organized into 6 or 12-person teams, with each member running three legs over the entire course. Each leg is typically between 2 and 8 miles long and varies in difficulty from relatively flat to dramatic elevation changes. A unique feature of the relay is that runners choose their own legs; the beginners can opt for the less challenging areas while the more competitive athletes can decide to push themselves harder. Most teams have already registered for the relay, and at this point only the late registration fee of $1099 is applicable (through July

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27) to those looking to get a team together. All registration and race info for both the Glow in the Dark 5K and the Ruby Mountain Relay can be found at rubymountainrelay.com. The Ruby Mountains, named for the garnets found there by soldiers

in the late 1800s, stretch for about 80 miles in the northeastern part of the state and are known as the Alps of Nevada. There are 25 alpine lakes and 50 peaks above 10,000 feet, including 14 above 11,000 feet with the 11,387-foot Ruby Dome claiming top honors. F

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July 3

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BEN FOLDS

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Performing this month at the Peppermill: wendover July performances and ticket information for the Peppermill Concert Hall can be found at wendoverfun.com.

At the Peppermill Concert Hall in Wendover, there isn’t a bad seat in the house—literally every seat is within 88 feet of the stage! Repeatedly nominated as “Casino Venue of the Year” by the Academy of Country Music, this stage has featured such big-name entertainment as Jay Leno, Willie Nelson, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, and Pat Benatar. Online ticket sales start at 10 a.m. and by phone at 11 a.m.

July 25 THE BAND PERRY

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July 18 MARTINA MCBRIDE

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Exhibits

CLOSING Art exhibits ending in early August Two exhibitions on display since April at the Oats Park Arts Center in Fallon will be ending their run Aug. 4. In the E.L. Wiegand Gallery is ‘But Wait... There’s More’ featuring ceramic and mixed-media work by Joan Arrizabalaga and Edw Martinez. The Classroom Gallery holds ‘The Space Between,’ containing recent ceramic works by Catherine Schmid Maybach. For more information about upcoming events, visit churchillarts.org.

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My present work is concerned with games and gambling. I am interested in how people are involved with temptation, risk and winning. JOAN ARRIZABALAGA

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As a ceramic sculptor, I use clay to give form and meaning to my ideas and feelings. I react with both my thinking and my emotions/intuition to the experience of chaos that is our world today. My daily interactions and reflections provide fertile ground for my work, as I try to capture something essential about the human condition.

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CATHERINE SCHMID MAYBACH

The direction of my work is selfreferential and reflects many varied life, work, travel, and visual experiences, mostly good, a few bad. EDW MARTINEZ

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Catch a

FILM THE HEAT IS ON

July brings back much-loved characters for kids... and adults

TERMINATOR:

Genisys

The year is 2029. John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the resistance continues the war against the machines. At the Los Angeles offensive, John’s fears of the unknown future begin to emerge when TECOM spies reveal a new plot by SkyNet that will attack him from both fronts; past and future, and will ultimately change warfare forever. Not yet rated. In theaters July 1. the heart using her musical gifts to analyze her own problems. The combination of her raw honesty and supreme talent resulted in some of the most unique and adored songs of the modern era. Her huge success, however, resulted in relentless and invasive media attention which coupled with Amy’s troubled relationships and precarious lifestyle saw her life tragically begin to unravel. Amy Winehouse died from alcohol poisoning in July 2011 at the age of 27. Not yet rated.

In Stereo

July 1 Magic Mike XXL Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blowout performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways. Rated R.

July 3 Amy Amy tells the story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. A once-in-a-generation talent, Amy Winehouse was a musician that captured the world’s attention. A pure jazz artist in the most authentic sense – she wrote and sung from

David and Brenda are perfect for each other, and everyone knows it except David and Brenda. After they break up, due to mutual immaturity, they voyage through a romantic Purgatory that shakes both of them to their core, until they realize what’s apparent, and work out a design for being together that they refuse to call “being together”. Not yet rated.

Jackie and Ryan Ryan Brenner (Ben Barnes) a travelling musician and Jackie Laurel (Katherine Heigl) a former singer at a crossroads in her marriage, have a chance encounter while Ryan is busking on the streets of Ogden, Utah. After a sudden car accident propels them together, Ryan finds himself at Jackie’s house for dinner. Ryan’s battling to find the courage to write his own music while Jackie’s fighting for independence from her estranged husband who wants her to return to their upscale Manhattan marriage. When Ryan’s musician mentor dies in a train accident and Jackie’s husband threatens to take custody of her daughter, Ryan and Jackie find the strength and music they need in each other. What they don’t know is, if the paths they choose will lead to one another. Rated PG-13.

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Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor and Jai Courtney as Kyle Reese in ‘Terminator: Genisys’

Jimmy’s Hall In 1921, Jimmy Gralton’s sin was to build a dance hall on a rural crossroads in an Ireland on the brink of Civil War. The Pearse-Connolly Hall was a place where young people could come to learn, to argue, to dream...but above all to dance and have fun. As the hall grew in popularity its socialist and free-spirited reputation brought it to the attention of the church and politicians who forced Jimmy to flee and the hall to close. A decade later, at the height of the Depression, Jimmy returns to Co. Leitrim from the US to look after his mother and vows to live the quiet life. The hall stands abandoned and empty, and despite the pleas of the local youngsters, remains shut. However as Jimmy reintegrates into the community and sees the poverty, and growing cultural oppression, the leader and activist within him is stirred. He makes the decision to reopen the hall in the face of what they may bring. Not yet rated.

July 10 Self/less An extremely wealthy man (Ben Kingsley) dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man (Ryan Reynolds). But all is not as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body’s origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause. Rated PG-13.

The Gallows Twenty years after an accident caused the death of the lead actor during a high school play, students at the same small town school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy—but ultimately find out that some

things are better left alone. Not yet rated.

What We Did On Our Holiday Abi and Doug McCleod have decided to end their marriage. Trouble is, the end comes at the start of a trip to the Scottish Highlands to celebrate Doug’s dad’s birthday. Though the couple begs their three children to lie about the separation, all their well made plans quickly go awry in this delightful journey into the very heart of life, love and laughter. Rated PG-13.

Tangerine It’s Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee (newcomer Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend (James Ransone, STARLET, “Generation Kill”) hasn’t been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra (newcomer Mya Taylor), embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity. Not yet rated.

Strangerland

DVD Releases

Newly arrived to a remote desert town, Catherine (Nicole Kidman) and Matthew (Joseph Fiennes) are tormented by suspicion when their two teenage children mysteriously vanish into a dust storm. Rated R.

Marigold Hotel Ex Machina It Follows Cedar Cove: Season 2 Goodbye to All That Powers: Season 1 The Crimson Field The Dovekeepers

10,000 KM Two people in love, two apartments - one in Barcelona and another on in Los Angeles - and the images of their past, present and future. Can love survive 10,000km? Rated R.

July 7

Minions July 17 Ant-Man Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, con-man Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), protect the secret behind his spectacular AntMan suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world. Not yet rated.

Trainwreck Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s (Amy Schumer) head by her dad (Colin Quinn) that monogamy isn’t realistic. Now a magazine writer, Amy lives by that credo—enjoying what she feels is an uninhibited life free from stifling, boring romantic commitment—but in actuality, she’s kind of in a rut. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, a charming and successful sports doctor named Aaron Conners (Bill Hader), Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, including this guy who really seems to like her, might be on to something. Rated R.

Starting as single-celled yellow organisms, Minions evolve through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters—from T. rex to Napoleon—the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he—alongside teenage rebel Stuart and lovable little Bob—ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately leads them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever female super-villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in mod London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind from annihilation. Rated PG. Coming to theaters July 10.

Mr. Holmes In 1947, an aging Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) returns from a journey to Japan, where, in search of a rare plant with powerful restorative qualities, he has witnessed the devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces the end of his days tending to his bees, with only the company of his housekeeper and her young son, Roger. Grappling with the diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits the circumstances of the unsolved case that forced him into retirement, and searches for answers to the mysteries of life and love – before it’s too late. Rated PG.

Ardor When fires sweep through the rainforest near their property along the

Parana River, a poor tobacco-farming family goes on high alert. The head of the family, João (Chico Díaz), correctly suspects the fire is a result of slash-and-burn tactics by ruthless land-grabbers intent on acquiring the farm he shares with his lovely daughter, Vânia (Braga), and her partner, Jara (Lautaro Vilo). Help arrives in the form of Kaí (García Bernal), an enigmatic man bearing indigenous tattoos who comes out of the jungle with the grace of a jaguar. Rated R.

Woman in Gold 5 Flights Up Maggie Kill Me Three Times 71 Absolution Alex Of Venice Alien Outpost Bitten: Complete Second Season Echoes of War House of Cards: Season 3 Monster High: Scaris, City of Frights Masterpiece: Poldark Slow West The Dramatics: A Comedy Lovers The Pact 2 The Road Within The Town That Dreaded Sundown Witches Of East End: The Complete Season 2

July 21

Kung Fu Killer Ancient Aliens: Season 7 - Volume 1 Robot Chicken: Season 7 Starve Wild Horses

July 28

Home Comet Helix: Season 2 Justice League: Gods & Monsters The Water Diviner

The Look of Silence The Look of Silence is Joshua Oppenheimer’s powerful companion piece to the Oscar®-nominated The Act of Killing. Through Oppenheimer’s footage of perpetrators of the 1965 Indonesian genocide, a family of survivors discovers how their son was murdered, as well as

July 14

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 The Longest Ride The Second Best Exotic

July 31

Descendants

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the identities of the killers. The documentary focuses on the youngest son, an optometrist named Adi, who decides to break the suffocating spell of submission and terror by doing something unimaginable in a society where the murderers remain in power: he confronts the men who killed his brother and, while testing their eyesight, asks them to accept responsibility for their actions. Rated PG-13.

July 24 Pixels When intergalactic aliens misinterpret video-feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war against them, they attack the Earth, using the games as models for their various assaults. President Will Cooper (Kevin James) has to call on his childhood best friend, ‘80s video game champion Sam Brenner (Adam Sandler), now a home theater installer, to lead a team of old-school arcaders (Peter Dinklage and Josh Gad) to defeat the aliens and save the planet. Joining them is Lt. Col. Violet Van Patten (Michelle Monaghan), a specialist supplying the arcaders with unique weapons to fight the aliens. Not yet rated.

The Vatican Tapes Follows the haunting tale of 27 year-old Angela Holmes, who accidentally cuts her finger and ends up in the emergency room. Infection leads to erratic behavior, and she begins to have a devastating effect on anyone close, causing serious injury and death. Priests examine Holmes and believe she is possessed, but when the Vatican is called upon to exorcise the demon, the possession

Paper Towns

Quentin Jacobsen has spent a lifetime loving the magnificently adventurous Margo Roth Spiegelman from afar. So when she cracks open a window and climbs back into his life—dressed like a ninja and summoning him for an ingenious campaign of revenge—he follows. After their all-nighter ends and a new day breaks, Quentin arrives at school to discover that Margo, always an enigma, has now become a mystery. But Quentin soon learns that there are clues, and they’re for him. Urged down a disconnected path, the closer he gets, the less Quentin sees of the girl he thought he knew. Not yet rated. Hits theaters July 24.

proves to be an ancient satanic force more powerful than they imagined. Rated PG-13.

American Heist James (Hayden Christensen) owes his life to his older brother, Frankie (Adrien Brody) after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. While Frankie served time, James worked to turn his life around, got a steady job and began courting his former girlfriend Emily (Jordana Brewster). Now, Frankie is released and back on the streets with no money and no place to go. He turns to his underworld connections (Akon) and convinces James to join him in hopes that one last job will be the solution to change both their lives. Rated R.

Mad Women The story of a beautiful woman in her late 40s, the mother of three daughters, who conspires to commit a crime of conscience, becomes radicalized in prison, and upon her

SOUTHPAW

The story of tragedy, loss and the painful road to redemption… Billy “The Great” Hope (Gyllenhaal) is the reigning Junior Middleweight Champion whose unorthodox stance, the so-called “Southpaw,” consists of an ineloquent, though brutal, display of offensive fighting…one fueled by his own feelings of inadequacy and a desperate need for love, money and fame. With a beautiful family, home and financial security, Billy is on top both in and out of the ring until a tragic accident leaves his wife dead and sends him into a downward spiral. His days now an endless haze of alcohol and prescription drugs, his daughter taken by Child Services and his home repossessed by the bank, Billy’s fate is all but sealed until a washed up former boxer named Tick agrees to take the bereaved pugilist under his wing so long as he agrees to his strict ethos. Relentless and utterly committed to a fighter that thinks as much as he throws punches, Tick rebuilds Billy into a new man: one that is agile, fearsome and uncompromising in the ring while thoughtful, loving and disciplined outside of it. Now, as he works to regain custody of his daughter and mounts a professional comeback, Billy must face his demons head-on as he learns that, sometimes, your greatest opponent can be yourself. Not yet rated. In theaters July 24.

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Cara Delevingne and Nat Wolff in ‘Paper Towns’

release determines to change the world… while her middle daughter struggles to find a place for herself in a family of overachievers, and lets nothing stand in her way in doing so. Not yet rated.

Irrational Man On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student. Rated R.

Unexpected When Samantha Abbott (Cobie Smulders) begins her final semester teaching science at a Chicago high school, she faces some unexpected news: She’s pregnant. Soon after, Samantha learns that one of her favorite students, Jasmine (Gail Bean), has landed in a similar situation. Rated R.

Maiden Woods is a remote and quiet town of decent hard-working people, but something stirs in the dark woods surrounding this isolated community. After a logging company decimates an area of the forest, a rash of increasingly violent and unexplainable events transpires. Sheriff Paul Shields (Kevin Durand) and his deputy (Lukas Haas) struggle to confront their own personal demons while facing down a new breed of raw terror that is possibly older than humanity itself… And much, much hungrier. Not rated.

Dark Was the Night

Jake Gyllenhaal as Billy “The Great” Hope

July 31 Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate – an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. Ethan Hunt’s highly effective but destructive Impossible Mission Force (IMF) has been disbanded by vengeful Washington bureaucrats such as the CIA chief (played by Alec Baldwin). But Hunt pulls his team together (Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames and newcomer Rebecca Ferguson) to battle the shadowy force known as “The Syndicate” and its elusive leader (Sean Harris). Not yet rated.

VACATION

On the small screen — DEBUTS

Christina Applegate and Ed Helms as Rusty and Debbie Griswold

Following in his father’s footsteps and hoping for some much-needed family bonding, a grown-up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and their two sons with a cross-country trip back to America’s “favorite family fun park,” Walley World. Not yet rated. Coming to theaters July 29. The End of the Tour The End of the Tour tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship seems to develop between journalist and subject. The two men bob and weave around each other, sharing laughs and also possibly revealing hidden frailties – but it’s never clear how truthful they are being with each other. Ironically, the interview was never published, and five days of audio tapes were packed away in Lipsky’s closet. The two men did not meet again. The film is based on Lipsky’s critically acclaimed memoir about this unforgettable encounter, written following Wallace’s 2008 suicide. Rated R.

The Gift Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) are a young married couple whose life is going just as planned until a chance encounter with an acquaintance from Simon’s high school sends their world into a harrowing tailspin. Simon doesn’t recognize Gordo (Joel Edgerton) at first, but after a seemingly coincidental series of encounters proves troubling, a horrifying secret from

their past is uncovered after nearly 20 years. As Robyn learns the unsettling truth about what happened between Simon and Gordo, she starts to question: how well do we really know the people closest to us, and are past bygones ever really bygones? Not yet rated.

That Sugar Film That Sugar Film is one man’s journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as ‘healthy’. Through this entertaining and informative journey, Damon highlights some of the issues that plague the sugar industry, and where sugar lurks on supermarket shelves. Not rated.

A LEGO Brickumentary A LEGO BRICKUMENTARY delves into the extraordinary impact of the LEGO brick and the innovative uses of for it that has sprung up all over the world. The narrative will take us to art galleries full of LEGO creations, introduce us to Master Builders making movies, into the world of LEGO therapy, and bring us along to meet AFOLS (Adult Fans of LEGO), each with amazing stories to tell. A LEGO BRICKUMENTARY explores the essential nature of human creativity and the ways we seek to build and understand our world. Rated G. F

Epic Attractions|July 1|Travel - The biggest, fastest, wildest, most beautiful and most insane theme parks and attractions are run like well-oiled machines. Each episode of Epic Attractions offers not only a backstage pass to some of the world’s greatest attractions, but also an inside scoop on the science and engineering that make up one of the biggest industries on the planet. Food Paradise International|July 1|Travel Combing the world for the tastiest dishes in the most legendary and undiscovered hot spots, including steak in Italy, lobster in Barcelona, shrimp in Sydney, the juiciest burgers from all over the world, pizza pies from Tokyo to South Africa, eating like an Argentine cowboy and chowing down on crispy Southern BBQ in Paris. Operation Wild|July 1|PBS - Join veterinarian teams around the world as they undertake groundbreaking operations to try to save animals’ lives. Find out how pioneering human medicine is transforming ways to look after animals in some of the most remote places on earth. Why? With Hannibal Buress|July 8|Comedy Central - The comedian’s new series blends stand-up, guest interviews, and filmed segments, with each week addressing a different topical subject (episodes will be taped in the week in which they air). Dates|July 9|The CW - Each episode of this British comedic anthology series focuses on a first date between two people who have met via an online dating service, with most of the cast changing from week to week. Monica the Medium|July 13|ABC Family - This unscripted reality series will follow Monica TenKate as she carries out her daily life as a communications major at Penn State while juggling her side job as a spirit medium, someone who is able to communicate with those “who have crossed over.” Impastor|July 15|TV Land - Impastor follows Buddy Dobbs, a gambling addict slacker who, in order to go on the run from a loan shark, ends up stealing the identity of a gay pastor in a local small-town community. The Jim Gaffigan Show|July 15|TV Land Originally developed for CBS a few years ago but eventually picked up by TV Land after being retooled, this sitcom finds the stand-up comic playing a version of himself as he balances being a husband, father of five, and working comedian. Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother), Adam Goldberg, and Michael Ian Black also star.. Each episode will repeat on Comedy Central a week after it debuts on TV Land. Geeks Who Drink|July 16|Syfy - New game show based on the pop culture pub trivia contest

is hosted by Zachary Levi. Reactor|July 16|Syfy - David Huntsberger (co-host of the Professor Blastoff podcast) hosts this blend of talk show and comedy, with a focus on pop culture in general and science fiction in particular. Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll|July 16|FX - New comedy series stars Denis Leary (who also created the show) as aging one-time rock star (and recovering addict) Johnny Rock, who attempts to get his band back together 25 years after breaking up. Home Free|July 22|Fox - Nine couples compete to remodel run-down homes in a new competition series from the producer of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The Next Great Burger|July 22|Esquire

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The Spoils Before Dying|July 8|IFC - Airing across three consecutive nights, this six-part sequel to last year’s miniseries spoof The Spoils of Babylon is once again “based on a novel” by author and wine enthusiast Eric Jonrosh (Will Ferrell). Michael Kenneth Williams (The Wire), Kristen Wiig, Haley Joel Osment, Maya Rudolph, Michael Sheen, Val Kilmer, Andy Daly, Tim Meadows, Chris Parnell, and Marc Evan Jackson are among the familiar faces popping up in a story set in the “seedy underbelly” of L.A.’s jazz scene in the 1950s. Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp|July 17|Netflix - Eight-episode sequel to the 2001 cult film returns the original cast (including Amy Poehler, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Janeane Garofalo, Ken Marino, and Michael Ian Black) and adds Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Jason Schwartzman, and Chris Pine. Tut|July 19|Spike - Ben Kingsley stars in this three-night, six-hour miniseries about the life of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun (aka King Tut). Life on the Reef|July 22|PBS

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The sweet pleasure of chardonnay Russian River Valley, winemaker Brad Longton is using 35-year-old vines for this spectacular chardonnay. We loved the limestone notes that provide a backbone to opulent peach and pear flavors. It has a creamy texture and perceptible oak.

Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2013 ($22). This big California producer doesn’t

make many single-vineyard wines and instead concentrates on using multiple sources for grapes. The result is an enjoyable – although often generic – wine that is reasonably priced and easy to find. That’s certainly the case with this delicious chardonnay with tropical fruit flavors and a spicy finish.

Talbott Vineyards Diamond T Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 ($52). This is one of the

Winemakers go back to basics with this classic white

lthough the choices of wine vastly increased as import wine markets opened to Europe, chardonnay is still the number one white in the United States. Probably the one that has been here the longest, chardonnay has taken its hits over recent decades because it’s so common. Heaven forbid, you get caught with a glass of plain old chardonnay. Well, chardonnay made in the right hands happens to be good. And, it is often the perfect companion to a number of foods. How could you not choose an elegant chardonnay with Dover sole or a buttery chardonnay with lobster? Chardonnay’s spotty reputation is largely due to its multiple trends and efforts by winemakers to make it something it is not. There was once a trend to over-oak the wines and a trend to put them through too much malolactic fermentation. Today’s trend is to leave some residual sugar in chardonnay to provide a rounder, sweeter texture. It’s not that consumers minded these trends – they encouraged them. But in the process chardonnay lost its compatibility with food. A sweet chardonnay is terrible with salty or seasoned food; heavily oak chardonnays are terrible with delicate fish. Those that are just overblown with creamy texture and effusive fruit are more like dessert. However, a little oak and some creaminess is good. As you head outdoors with warmer temperatures

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and look for a good chardonnay for the next dinner, here are a few that give you a range of flavors, cost and style: There are many California winemakers who concentrate on chardonnay more than any other grape variety. One is Wente Vineyards, which was the first to produce a varietally labeled chardonnay in the nation in 1936. A clone is even after Wente. It’s releases in the last several years are among the best values. Here are some great chardonnays to accompany your summer days around the table:

Wente Morning Fog Estate Chardonnay 2013 ($15). One of the best chardonnays bargains on the market, the Morning Fog has broad flavors ranging from apples to pineapple with a good dose of oak flavors and balanced acidity.

Wente Eric’s Small Lot Chardonnay 2014 ($25). This unadorned, unoaked chardonnay was a hit in a flight of chardonnays we recently paired with roasted chicken. Not everyone identifies oak flavors in wine, but put it up to an unoaked wine and anyone could tell the difference. Straight-forward apple and pear flavors with good acidity make it an excellent food wine.

Lutum Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay ($50). This Sonoma County producer is making

a number of top=drawer chardonnays and pinot noirs. This single-vineyard chardonnay has all the qualities of a French burgundy. Elegance is balanced with firm acidity to make a complex wine bursting with peach and pineapple flavors.

Lost Canyon Winery Ruxton Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 ($35). Using grapes from the great

great California chardonnays that exudes luxury. Winemaker Robb Talbott is focused on making the best pinot noirs and chardonnays. The Diamond T Vineyard in Monterey gives him great grapes and the rest is in his hands. This beauty is as complex as chardonnay comes with layered tropical fruit flavors and good mineral.

La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2013 ($23). La Crema makes wines with good value –

delicious and inexpensive for what you get. This chardonnay is very aromatic and loaded with juicy apple flavors and hints of spice and vanilla.

Patz & Hall Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay 2012 ($65). Luxurious chardonnays like this don’t

come cheap. Big, sturdy structure but soft and luscious in the mouth. Oodles of rich apple flavors and persistent reminders of lemon, clove and mineral. Lingering finish and textured.

Rodney Strong Chardonnay Sonoma County Sonoma Coast 2013 ($25). The expensive

use of 100 percent barrel fermentation of which 85 percent was new really shows in the elegant toasty nose. Apple and tropical fruit flavors are balanced with a bright acidity. This is a delicious glass of wine!

Justin Vineyards & Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2014 ($14). The quality of this over-performing sauvignon blanc surpasses its price. Good citrus and grapefruit flavors.

d’Arenberg Money Spider Roussanne 2012 ($25). Using a Rhone Valley grape, this reputable

Australian winemaker delivers a bright, clean and tasty white wine. Simple but delicious. Tahbilk Viognier 2014 ($18). This producer is one of a new group of Australian winemakers, “First Families of Wine,” that pays tribute to some of the country’s oldest wine producers. This viognier is unique. Generous aromatics and simple flavors. F

Great wines for grilled fare

rilling is not the same as barbecuing, although the two terms are often used interchangeably. It’s not a difference of devices used, but rather the process that spells the difference. Grilling is generally done over high heat – think steaks, hamburgers, etc. Barbecuing, on the other hand, is done indirectly and over low heat – pulled pork, smoked turkey breast, etc.

We do both. Tom uses a Big Green Egg – a ceramic smoker that diffuses the heat efficiently – to smoke pork butts and spare ribs; Pat uses indirect heat over his charcoal grill to accomplish the same thing – both of us are barbecuing. However, barbecuing often includes two accessories: wood -- to add flavor to the slow-cooked food -- and barbecue sauce. OK, we know this is a wine column but defining the process is important to defining the right wine. Wood and sauce add an entirely new dimension to wine pairing. Grilled chicken with an herb rub cries out for a white wine; smoked chicken with a ketchup-based sauce calls for a syrah or a zinfandel. Before you head out to the store to find a good wine, decide first how you will prepare your grilled food. A sauce makes a huge difference to the pairing. We’ll make some assumptions with the following pairings: Hamburgers with ketchup and mustard: syrah, Beaujolais, barbera, tempranillo, zinfandel. Chicken seasoned but without sauce: sauvignon blanc, rosé, riesling, pinot grigio or pinot gris. Steak: cabernet sauvignon, merlot. Pork butt or tenderloin

ers, ribs and pizzas. The label alone will draw comments.

Clayhouse Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 ($14). Some petit verdot and

with sauce: syrah, merlot, zinfandel, barbera, tempranillo. Fish: chardonnay, albarino, soave, chablis (pinot noir for salmon and tuna). Marinated lamb chops or kebobs: merlot, malbec, cabernet sauvignon, meritage blends. Here are 10 grill wines we recommend:

Columbia Crest Pinot Gris 2013 ($12). This is a

steal – not surprising because it’s from the king of good deals in the state of Washington. Lots of luscious peach and grapefruit notes with a dash of spice and almonds. Good for fish and chicken.

Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve Pinot Gris 2014 ($15). You won’t go

wrong with this forward pinot gris from California. Using grapes from several California appellations, it is blended with roussane, gruner veltliner, chardonnay, viognier and albarino. It may not have the classic pinot gris profile with that mélange, but it’s unquestionably delicious. Nice aperitif or to go with seasoned chicken.

Chronic Cellars Purple Paradise 2013 ($15). This

quirky wine with a label made for Halloween parties is the creation of Jake and Josh Beckett of Paso Robles. All of the producers’ wines are blends, this one being a combination of zinfandel (70 percent), syrah, petite sirah and grenache. Very aromatic with ripe strawberry fruit and a hint of chocolate. This would be a great match for hamburg-

malbec grapes are blended in this simple but delicious cabernet from a new appellation in Paso Robles. Cherry, cassis and cedar aromas with juicy dark fruit flavors. Match this week grilled beef, especially skirt steak.

MacMurray Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2013 ($30).

Amazing aromas of lavender and forest floor begin the journey through this luxurious and reasonably priced pinot noir. Loads of bright cherry and currant flavors. Pair this week salmon, tuna, and pork.

Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 ($38). We’ve been a

big fan of this Napa cabernet for years. Always reliable, always juicy and delicious, always with Napa character and complexity. Cabernet franc merlot, petit verdot and Malbec are added to the blend to give the wine a broad spectrum of flavors. The perfect match here is steak.

Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2013 ($30). Sporting a new label,

the Jordan chardonnay is a perfect quaff for patio dining. It has a creamy mouthfeel with apple, lemon and mineral notes. Winemaker Rob Davis has crafted an ideal wine to match our local fish.

UNCENSORED Geyser Peak Winery

Deep, rich purple in color. Fragrant aromas of blackberry, plum, ink and spice. Soft, supple, rich, and fruity with a velvety texture and smooth caramel-tinged finish. A blend of Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Tannat, Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Uncensored is designed to accompany the pleasures of daily life. Enjoy with jambalaya, steak bur-

ritos, mushroom flatbreads, a big plate of pasta, or a stacked hamburger. F

Poliziano Lohsa Morellino di Scansano 2913 ($15). Everything this pro-

ducer makes is good quality, especially for the price, but this one was a knockout for us. Sangiovese makes up 85 percent of the blend. It’s sturdy with bright cherry and raspberry flavors and a touch of licorice. If you can find it locally, buy it. Match with burgers, pizza, and any kebab. F

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Your horoscope for July 2015 A vacation opportunity comes knocking. Seize it with all of your might, Capricorn. Small blunders at work make for a trying week. Someone close swoops in with the answer.

The Puzzler

Bold, bold, bold. What more can you say about your recent financial stroke, Aquarius? Get ready to sit back and reap the rewards. Tips from a loved one are right on target. Independence comes at a huge price at home. Be strong, Pisces, and move forward with no regrets. A goal once thought lost is finally fulfilled. The pull of friends is strong. You must resist the temptation in order to meet a deadline. Finish on time, Aries, and you’ll be free to play all you want. Chortles of laughter enliven the week, Taurus. You begin to make heads and tails of a mess left in your hands, and the workload decreases significantly. A masterful plan is set into action. Be careful to play your part well, Gemini. A comment from a stranger helps you see a situation for what it is. A news item inspires you to reach out to others. Start with an organization close to home, Cancer. Your stance on an issue is seriously challenged. Pools of apologies flood your home this week, Leo. Be forgiving and hold no grudges. Your love life gets a major boost with a mini vacation. The humdrum of life starts to get to you. Break out of the routine by accepting an invitation, Virgo. You will have a great time in spite of your reservations. Privacy becomes a real issue at home. Face the facts, Libra, and resolve to protect yours at all costs. What others do not know will not hurt them in this case. Bad, bad, bad. That is all that comes to mind when a touchy subject becomes the focus of a discussion yet again, Scorpio. Stay out of it. You’ve already said your peace. A freak incident at home rattles everyone’s cage. Take steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again, Sagittarius. Issues at work require further research before any action can be taken.

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July classes at the Nevada Museum of Art RENO, Nev. — The E.L. Cord Museum School of the Nevada Museum of Art is accepting enrollment for the below classes. Classes are limited in size, therefore early registration is recommended. Scholarships are available for all ages. Please call the Museum for details at (775) 329-3333 ex 260.

Clay: Earthworks

Wednesdays, July 1 - August 5 / 6 - 9 pm Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided. Instructor: Karen Vetter Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $179 General / $159 Museum members

Ahoy! Mixed Media Pirate Camp

Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10 / 8:30 am - 12 pm Ahoy Maties! Young pirates will journey the seven seas in this exciting mixed-media camp. Campers will explore painting, drawing, ceramics and printmaking techniques in this pirate themed half-day camp for kids ages 7 - 12. Snack and materials are included. Instructor: Reena Spansail Ages: 7 - 12 $175 General / $155 Museum members

Art High: Life Drawing Studio

Monday - Friday, July 6 - 10 / 9 am - noon Teens ages 13 - 18 will enjoy exploring basic figure sketching techniques through line, value, shape and composition. The first class will explore basic drawing techniques while working from a mannequin, the remaining four days will include drawing sessions with a live posed model dressed in swim or athletic attire. Instructor: Jerry Stinson Ages: 13 - 18 / All Skill Levels $175 General / $155 Museum members

Letterpress Printing from Photopolymer Plates

Thursday, July 7 (6 - 8 pm) and Saturday, July 18 (10 am - 4 pm) Design and print your own business cards or personal stationery on the letterpress. Photopolymer plates allow one to letterpress print from any digital file. In the evening session of this class on July 7, letterpress printer Katherine Case will give students a step by step guide to creating a letterpress-ready PDF file. We will discuss the in’s and out’s of printing from photopolymer plates and look at lots of handouts and examples. Students will then email their own PDF’s to a service bureau (there will be a fee of $60-$75 each) to get photopolymer plates made. On day-two, Saturday, July 18, class will meet at Meridian Press, Katherine’s letterpress studio in SW Reno to print individual polymer plates on a Vandercook letterpress. While we are printing everyone’s work, students will learn how to lock up, ink and print. No letterpress experience is required. Some design experience is required to create the personalized pdf for the polymer plate. Instructor: Katherine Case Ages: 15 and Up / Some design experience $89 General / $83 Museum members

Botanical Illustration: Summer Fruit

Wednesdays, July 8 and 15 / 10 am - 2 pm Using the luscious fruit of Summer as subject matter, this class will explore the world of botanical illustration. Learn basic drawing, ink and watercolor techniques to capture the beauty of the season. This class welcomes beginners and students from previous botanical workshops. Instructor: Carroll Charlet Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $72 General / $64 Museum members

Photography: Light Painting in the Studio

Wednesdays, July 8 - 22 / 6 - 9 pm Learn to use continuous lighting and portable flash to light table

NEV MUS OF ADA EUM ART top compositions and capture using a DSLR camera. Explore lighting principals, still life compostitions and experiment with extended exposures in Jeff Ross’ Professional studio. Instructor: Jeff Ross Ages: 15 and Up / Some Camera Experience (students must be familiar and comfortable with their DSLR camera settings) $111 General / $102 Museum members

Life Drawing: Open Studio

Wednesdays, July 8 - 29 / 6 - 9 pm Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Instructor: Jerry Stinson Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members

Life Drawing: Open Studio

Thursdays, July 9 - 30 / 1 - 4 pm Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn. Instructor: Jerry Stinson Ages: 18 and Up / All Levels $108 General / $96 Museum members

Art High: Acrylic Painting Techniques

Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17 / 9 am - noon Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic acrylic painting techniques including blending, impasto, and dry brush. Students will paint from still life installations, paint portraits, and create abstract compositions combining various techniques. Each class will approach acrylic paint differently to provide an introduction as to how the medium can be utilized for different styles and subject matter. Instructor: Ashley Follmer Ages: 13 - 18 $175 General / $155 Museum members

Book Arts: Coptic-Style Hardcover Journal

Thursday, July 16 / 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Create a beautiful hardcover journal with exposed sewing on the spine and inventive book covers. The Coptic-Style book is an ancient structure that combines beauty and durability. In addition to learning this extraordinary technique, you will learn how to easily adapt the structure to create a photo album and create permanent collage book covers with gel medium. Some bookbinding experience is helpful but not required. Instructor: Katherine Case Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $79 General / $73 Museum members

Encaustic & Plaster Weekend

Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19 / 10 am - 3 pm This two-day workshop explores the marriage of two versatile mediums: plaster and wax. Plaster provides a porous and easy-to-manipulate surface to paint onto with hot wax. Students will each form a three-dimensional wire structure and cover it with plaster gauze the first day. Then we will add the wax the next day and complete the piece with texture, images, color, designs, or text to the object. Instructor: Jessica Weems Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $115 General / $105 Museum members

Photoshop Toolbox: Retouching Images

Saturday, July 18 / 10 am - 2 pm Students will gain an understanding of retouching techniques to enhance both portraits and landscape photographs. Improve textures, fix “problem areas,” and gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox. Instructor: MD Welch Ages: 15 and Up $36 General / $32 Museum members

Oil Painting Techniques: Back to Basics

Sundays, July 19 - August 23 / 1 - 4 pm Student new to oil or looking for a quick refresher will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic oil painting techniques. Students will learn the properties of oil paint, application techniques, and color theory while recreating simple still life installations. Each class will focus on different painting techniques which will include a review of brushes and their function, blending techniques, color use and the grayscale and an introduction to textures. Instructor: Ashley Follmer Ages: 15 and up / Beginners Welcome! $162 General / $144 Museum members

Stop Motion Animation Camp

Monday – Friday, July 20 - 24 / 8:30 am - 12 pm Young campers will explore stop-animation, claymation and “humanimation” in this half-day camp for kids ages 7 - 12. Campers will work though concept development, storyboarding and animation techniques. Short videos will be created on table tops in the Museum School, in the Museum’s galleries and outside the Museum. All campers will need to bring a charged iPad (with the power cord) to class each day. Students must all have downloaded XYZ software to create their original animations. Snack and materials are included. Instructor: Dominic Ariganello Ages: 7 – 12 $175 General / $155 Museum members

Art High: Mixed Media Techniques

Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24 / 9 am - 12 pm Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach mixed media techniques including image/text transfers, resin casting, and collage. Students will be introduced to new media as well as learn how to combine traditional and non-traditional media. Each class will build upon the previous class, allowing students to combine multiple techniques into cohesive pieces. Instructor: Ashley Follmer Ages: 13 - 18 / All Skill Levels $175 General / $155 Museum members

Explorations in Pen & Ink

Thursdays, July 23 and 30 / 5:30 - 8:30 pm Work from favorite photographs to create realistic interpretive drawing using just pen and ink. Instructor will introduce students to the various techniques in pen and ink including stippling, cross hatching and washes. Instructor: Erik Holland Ages: 15 and up / All Levels $54 General / $48 Museum members

Flora and Fauna in Ink and Watercolor

Saturday July 25 and Sunday, July 26 / 10 am - 2 pm Learn to combine the texturing of ink and the vibrancy of watercolor to create whimsical works with plants and animals in this two-day workshop. Students will work from photo subjects or may bring their own preliminary sketches. No experience necessary. Instructor: Carroll Charlet Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $81 General / $72 Museum members

Photoshop Toolbox: Making Color Corrections

Saturday, July 25 / 10 am - 2 pm Learn the secrets to color correcting, including color calibration, color profiles and color modes to create more dynamic images. Avoid common mistakes in taking your images from the camera to the computer to the printer. Gain an understanding of industry trade secrets to add to your toolbox. Instructor: MD Welch Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels $36 General / $32 Museum members

Summer Camp: Art and Nature Explorers

Monday - Friday, July 27 - 31 / 8:30 am - 12 pm Young campers will enjoy exploring art and nature in this five-day camp for kids ages 7 - 12. Nature walks around the Museum will create a handmade nature journal to record their findings and inspirations for creative projects such as leaf prints, mixed media paintings and small works in clay. Snack and materials are included. Instructor: Ashley Quintana Ages: 7 - 12 / All levels $175 General / $155 Museum members

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