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graphic art. The themes upon which Italian-American filmmakers have concentrated include family, community, immigration, assimilation. Their films explore the American Dream in all its ramifications and contradictions. Th-Su, noon-5pm through 9/18. Free. 442 Flint St., (775) 333-0310.
COMMUNITY E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT: New2U Computers, along with NV Energy, holds its e-waste recycling event. New2U Computers will accept computers, LCD monitors, small electronics, cords, printers and other miscellaneous electronic devices. Volunteers age 18 and older are needed to help unload and sort e-waste from vehicles. Register online to volunteer. Sa, 4/16, 9am-2pm. Free. NV Energy, 6100 Neil Road, http://new2ucomputers.org.
CARSON CITY COURTHOUSE GALLERY: For Detail View. Capital City Arts Initiative presents work by artist Jeff Hantman. Hantman creates his wood sculptures using found wood objects and printmaking techniques. M-F, 8am-5pm through 5/25. Free. 885 E. Musser St., Carson City, www.artsinitiative.org.
FALLON SOROPTIMISTS HOME & GARDEN SHOW: The 16th annual Home and Garden Show put on by the Soroptimists International of Fallon showcases local businesses. Meet with local nurseries and farmers to get gardening and home improvement tips to make your home beautiful on the inside and outside. Sa, 4/16, 10am3pm. $1 donation. Fallon Farmers’ Market, 99 Sheckler Road, Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, (775) 867-3503.
FRONT DOOR GALLERY, CHURCH FINE ARTS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Brett Flanigan. The first show in University Galleries’ new mural series features mural art by the Oaklandbased artist. M-F through 11/11. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6658.
JOT TRAVIS BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Mahsan Ghazianzad: Beyond Narrative. Ghazianzad, a master of fine arts candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present her thesis exhibition at Student Galleries South. The reception is at 5pm on April 14. Tu-F, 11am-4pm through 4/21. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-6837.
THE FOLK & THE LORE: HORSES AND STORIES OF THE WEST: An evening of storytelling and films based on horse stories from the Great Basin. Doors open at 5pm for social hour and chez louie cash bar. Stories begin at 6pm. Sa, 4/16, 6-8pm. $12 general admission, $8 NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
MATHEWSON-IGT KNOWLEDGE CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO: Media Technology: Past & Present. Visitors will enjoy a visual display of media technological leaps through this exhibit on display in the Whittemore Gallery of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. M-Su through 6/30. Free. 1664 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4636.
MARIA PARTRIDGE: PAINTING HORSES: Join Reno artist Maria Partridge for an exploration of the animals inspiring her artwork. F, 4/15, noon. $10; free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333.
RENO WINE WALK: The Riverwalk
W-Su through 7/3; The E.L. Wiegand
Day celebration provides local residents and visitors an opportunity to learn about the various environmental issues that affect the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee region. The festival includes educational booths, live music and entertainment, Discovery Zone hosted by the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum and the Trashion Show. Sa, 4/16, 11am-5pm. Free. The Village at Squaw Valley, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, http://tahoetruckeeearthday.com.
STREMMEL GALLERY: Tom Judd: Home on the Range. Philadelphia-based artist Tom Judd’s current body of work focuses on the American notion of Manifest Destiny, the obsession with the myth surrounding America’s history and his love of the epic American landscape. Tu-Sa through 4/16. Free. 1400 S. Virginia St., (775) 786-0558.
abstract art gallery is open for the Riverwalk Wine Walk on April 16. Gallery hours are Monday from 1:306pm, Tuesday-Thursday from 3:307pm. Sa, 4/16, 2-5pm; Su, 4/24, 2-5pm; Sa, 4/30, 2-5pm. Free. 142 Bell St., (775) 846-8367.
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annual ukulele festival features workshops, performances and uke jams and a marketplace along with headlining shows by the Ukulele All Stars on April 15 and The Sun Kings on April 16 in the Celebrity Showroom. Th, 4/14,
Spring. The spring-themed exhibit features dozens of paintings that explore the beauty of the changing season. W-Su through 5/15. Opens 4/20. Free. 1595 N. Sierra St., (775) 785-5961.
From Capra to the Coppolas. This documentary exhibit curated by the Museo Italo Americano at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco features written and photographic panel displays, videos, memorabilia and
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RENO UKULELE FESTIVAL: The eighth
WILBUR D. MAY MUSEUM, RANCHO SAN RAFAEL REGIONAL PARK: Make Way for
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closing concert of its 2015-2016 season features pianist Bryan Chuan and the University of Nevada, Reno Chamber Chorale and Symphonic Choir. The chorale and choir join the orchestra for Mozart’s Requiem. The concert also features Haydn’s Symphony No. 67 and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83 as performed by Chuan, the winner of the RCO’s 2016 College Concerto Competition. Sa, 4/16, 7:30pm; Su, 4/17, 2pm. $5-$50. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 348-9413.
Club Exhibit, A group exhibition of artwork by members of the Latimer Art Club. Tu-F, 11am-4pm through 5/27; Sa, 1-4pm through 5/28. $5 or free for museum members. 814 Victorian Ave., Sparks, (775) 355-1144, www.sparksmuseum.org.
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Celebrate spring by getting outside and moving about. Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation, in partnership with Washoe County and KNPB Channel 5, present their Explore the Outdoors 5K Fun Run and Walk at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park on Saturday, April 16. The run kicks off the fifth annual day of family fun at the park, which includes games, activities, food trucks and discounted tickets to the Wilbur D. May Museum. The free event takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 5K Fun Run and Walk begins at 9 a.m. and starts and ends at the Chinese Pagoda just west of the May Museum at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. The 1K Kids Fun Run follows at 10 a.m. The entry fee is $30. Proceeds benefit Truckee Meadows Park Foundation programs. The kids’ fun run is free, but parents must pre-register their children. Register for the fun runs at www.tmparksfoundation.org. For more information on Explore the Outdoors, go to www.knpb.org.
Collection: Representing the Work Ethic in American Art, W-Su through 4/17; Andrea Zittel: Wallsprawl, W-Su through 12/31; Andy Diaz Hope & Jon Bernson: Beautification Machine, W-Su through 7/24; Daniel Douke: Extraordinary, W-Su through 4/24; Monuments & DeLIMITations: Projects by David Taylor and Marcos Ramírez ERRE, W-Su through 4/17; Don Dondero: A Photographic Legacy, W-Su through 7/10; Cedra Wood: A Residency on Earth, W-Su through 5/15; Altered Landscape: Photographs of a Changing Environment, W-Su through 4/17. $1-$10. 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 3293333, www.nevadaart.org.
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Explore the Outdoors 5k Fun Run/Walk
NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART: The Horse,
Merchants Association hosts its monthly event along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno. Visit any of the participating Riverwalk District merchants on Wine Walk day and receive a wine glass, a map of Wine Walk merchants and a wristband that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. Must be 21 years old to participate. Third Sa of every month, 2-5pm through 4/15. $20. The Riverwalk District, downtown Reno along The Riverwalk, (775) 825-9255.
noon-5pm; F, 4/15, 9am-5pm; Sa, 4/16, 9am-5pm. Free admission to daytime festival, $32.50 for evening shows. Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks, www.playuke.net.
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UNIVERSITY PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE SPRING CONCERT: This concert will feature the University of Nevada, Reno Percussion Ensemble and World Percussion Ensemble. Tu, 4/19, 7:30pm. $5; free for UNR students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 7844278, www.unr.edu/arts.
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Brüka Theatre, 99 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-3221.
FORTINBRAS: Reno Little Theater presents Lee Blessing’s comedy which picks up where Shakespeare’s Hamlet left off. Th, 4/14, 7:30pm; F, 4/15, 7:30pm;
Sa, 4/16, 7:30pm; Su, 4/17, 2pm; Th, 4/21, 7:30pm; F, 4/22, 7:30pm; Sa, 4/23, 2 & 7:30pm; Su, 4/24, 2pm. $15-$18. Reno
Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo St., (775) 813-8900, http://renolittletheater.org.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT: This new production is a reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his 11 brothers and the coat of many colors. F, 4/15, 8pm; Sa, 4/16, 2 & 8pm; Su, 4/17, 2 & 7pm. $45-$75. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St., (775) 686-6600.
Onstage DEATHTRAP: Bruka Theater presents Ira Levin’s comedy-thriller. The play opens with a post-show opening night champagne reception. All tickets are $10 on Artist Night on April 20. F, 4/15,
8pm; Sa, 4/16, 8pm; W, 4/20, 8pm; Th,
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Jazz Ensembles I & II present the music of Maria Schneider, Thad Jones,
RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA: The RCO’s
4/21, 8pm; F, 4/22, 8pm; Sa, 4/23, 8pm; Su, 4/24, 2pm; W, 4/27, 8pm; Th, 4/28, 8pm; F, 4/29, 8pm; Sa, 4/30, 8pm; W, 5/4, 8pm; Th, 5/5, 8pm; F, 5/6, 8pm; Sa, 5/7, 8pm; W, 5/11, 8pm; Th, 5/12, 8pm; F, 5/13, 8pm; Sa, 5/14, 8pm. $18-$25.
James Miley and University of Nevada, Reno students at the University of Nevada, Reno. Th, 4/14, 7:30pm. $5; free for UNR students with ID. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building, University of Nevada, Reno, 1335 N. Virginia St., (775) 784-4278, www.unr.edu/arts.
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