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October 2025
Oct 5 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, October 5th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: TBA Sierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers, aspiring writers, poets, illustrators, readers, and literary enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet, perform readings, offer writing workshops, and sell their published books. The SALC meeting is from…
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Oct 11 • Sierra Arts Book Fest
Sierra Arts Book Fest Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Victorian Avenue, Downtown Sparks (next to the Depot Gallery & Bookstore) FREE & Open to the Public | Family-Friendly Join us for the first-ever Sierra Arts Book Fest, a celebration of northern Nevada’s vibrant literary scene! Meet over two dozen local authors, poets, and illustrators representing a wide range of genres—from children’s stories and regional nonfiction to romance and psychological thrillers. Event Highlights: Author & Poet Meet-and-Greets Book…
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Oct 25 • Urban Trails: Reno – Book Launch
Urban Trails: Reno Book Launch Saturday, October 25 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM FREE & Open to the Public Celebrate the release of Urban Trails: Reno––a guide that showcases the beauty and variety of Northern Nevada’s high desert through 42 hiking trails in and around Reno. This book is the area's newest and most complete guide, detailing trails, histories, local lore, geology, and flora and fauna in Reno, Sparks, North Valleys, Washoe Valley, and Spanish Springs. Urban Trails: Reno is for…
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Nov 2 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, November 2nd for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Praise, Prompts & Planning Literary Activity: Writing prompts in celebration of the upcoming holidays. During this month of giving thanks, we will take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those who so generously gave their time and talent in hosting a SALC Meeting and/or stepped forward in planning the first-ever Book Fest. With the new year quickly approaching,…
Find out more »Nov 15 • Candlelit Sessions
$25
The Candlelit Sessions • Saturday, Nov 15th, 2025 Candlelit Sessions: Featuring House PlantsExperience live music in its most intimate form at the next Candlelit Sessions, hosted at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery on Saturday, November 15th from 8–10 PM. This limited-seating event features local band House Plants in a cozy, candlelit setting surrounded by curated gallery art. With a living room concert feel and a touch of class, Candlelit Sessions offers a unique night of music, atmosphere, and artistic inspiration.…
Find out more »Nov 22 • Members Show Artist Reception
Free
MEMBER’S SHOWLANDSCAPES, REAL AND IMAGINED in our Riverside GalleryExhibit Dates: November 1 - 23, 2025Artist Reception: Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3 PMThis exhibition will focus on prints, drawings, and paintings that depict both real and imagined places. These landscapes, inspired by the world around us—whether nearby or far away, or even from the realm of fantasy— reflect the unique visions of the artists. Smoke + LightChristina NelsonExhibit Dates: November 1 - 23, 2025Artist Reception: Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3 PM As…
Find out more »Nov 22 • Road to Trantor Album Release Show
Free
Album Release Show: The Road to Trantor by Carl ShultzSaturday, November 22ndDoors at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:00 PMSierra Arts Riverside Gallery Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music as Carl Shultz celebrates the release of his new album, The Road to Trantor. Featuring an all-star lineup of musicians — Zack Teran, Tim Wendel, Josh Reed, and Dillon Vado — this performance will bring the album to life in an intimate and inspiring setting. The CD will be available for purchase at the event.…
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Dec 7 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, December 7th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Annual Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange Enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with holiday music, sweet treats, and a cheerful White Elephant Gift Exchange! White Elephant Gift Exchange – Everyone is encouraged to bring a wrapped writing or poetry themed gift valued at $10–$20. If you're a published author or poet, consider gifting one of your books! Other…
Find out more »Dec 13 • Sierra Arts Holiday Market
Free
Sierra Arts Holiday Market • Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Join us for the Sierra Arts Holiday Market, a festive celebration of local creativity in our Riverside Gallery. Shop a curated selection of handcrafted goods, artwork, prints, jewelry, ceramics, and unique gifts made by talented local artists—perfect for holiday giving or treating yourself. Wander the gallery, meet the makers, and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled shopping experience right in the heart of downtown. Support local artists this season and find something truly…
Find out more »Dec 13 • Candlelit Sessions
$25
The Candlelit Sessions • Saturday, Dec 13th, 2025 Candlelit Sessions: Featuring Whitney Myer ArroyoExperience live music in its most intimate form at the next Candlelit Sessions, hosted at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery on Saturday, December 13th from 8–10 PM. This limited-seating event features local celebrity Whitney Myer Arroyo in a cozy, candlelit setting surrounded by curated gallery art. With a living room concert feel and a touch of class, Candlelit Sessions offers a unique night of music, atmosphere, and artistic…
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