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September 2025

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl 2025

Sept 13 • Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

September 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S. Virginia St. Suite 120
Reno, 89501
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Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl Saturday, September 13th | 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM The 2025 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will feature over 120 authors, artists, performers, and panelists in over 40 events across downtown Reno on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Be part of a joyful day of panel discussions, book signings, performances, workshops, and family-friendly activities that celebrate the written word in all of its forms. All events take place at local businesses and…

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Sept 13 • this side UP Artists’ Reception • Depot Gallery & Bookstore

September 13 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Depot Gallery & Bookstore, 831 Victorian Avenue
Sparks, NV 89431 United States
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this side UP curated by Press Yess PressYess, the artistic duo of Meg Pohlod and Anna Newman, is committed to creating community-focused, accessible art using repurposed materials. Their practice prominently features discarded objects such as shipping cartons, found photographs, and textiles, each embodying a rich history through wear and tear. This attention to the life cycle of materials informs their creative process, resulting in art that connects viewers to both the present and the past. The duo’s practice is influenced…

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Sept 19 • Reno Dance Festival

September 19 @ 12:00 pm - September 20 @ 1:00 am
Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery, 17 S Virginia Street, Suite 120
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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$30

Reno Dance Festival 2025 Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Location: Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Reno, NV The Reno Dance Festival returns for its fourth year, bringing together dancers, choreographers, and community members for a full day of movement, performance, and celebration. Schedule: Dance Workshops for Everyone: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join professional teaching artists for workshops in a variety of dance styles designed for all levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned movers. Everyone is welcome to step onto the floor,…

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Sept 27 • The Dead Artists Ball 2025

September 27 @ 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Whitney Peak, 255 N Virginia Street
Reno, 89501
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The Dead Artists Ball • Saturday, September 27, 2025  You are invited to join The Dead Artists Ball—an immersive, first-of-its-kind experience where Hollywood glam meets the Oscars, the Grammys, and the wild energy of Studio 54. This isn’t just an event, it’s an unforgettable celebration of creativity, artistry, and YOU as the star of the show! Arrive dressed as your favorite legend—Elvis or Whitney, Prince or Picasso, Andy Warhol or Al Pacino, Amy Winehouse or Frida Kahlo. Plus, attendees don’t…

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October 2025

Oct 4 • Dinner on the Bridge 2025

October 4 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sierra Arts Foundation, 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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$200

Dinner on the Bridge • Saturday, October 4th, 2025   Grab your ticket today! Ticket link: Sierra Arts Foundation | Kindful  Dinner on the Bridge returns to the iconic Virginia Street Bridge on Saturday, October 4, where attendees will enjoy an unforgettable open-air dining experience celebrating creativity, community, and the arts in Northern Nevada. Hosted by Sierra Arts Foundation, this one-of-a-kind evening brings together artists, arts advocates, business leaders, and community members to raise vital funds that support arts education, public…

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SALC October 2025

Oct 5 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting

October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery, 17 S Virginia Street, Suite 120
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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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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Book Fest 2025

Oct 11 • Sierra Arts Book Fest

October 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Depot Gallery & Bookstore, 831 Victorian Avenue
Sparks, NV 89431 United States
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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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October 18th • LAYERS OF REITERATION Reception • Riverside Gallery

October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery, 17 S Virginia Street, Suite 120
Reno, NV 89501 United States
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Layers of Reiteration show postcard

Layers of Reiteration • Reception • October 18 a tribute exhibition to Galen Brown & Jim McCormick Curators: Candace Garlock & Frances Melhop Exhibit Dates:  October 1 – 31, 2025 The connections we forge with fellow artists often transcend mere friendship, evolving into collaborative legacies that shape our personal and shared creative journeys. This sentiment resonates deeply with our experiences alongside Nevadan artists; Galen Brown and Jim McCormick, two remarkable figures whose lives, philosophies, humor and artistry have left an…

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October 25 • Hauntings Members’ Exhibition Reception • Depot Gallery & Bookstore

October 25 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Depot Gallery & Bookstore, 831 Victorian Avenue
Sparks, NV 89431 United States
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HAUNTINGS Exhibit Dates:  October 4 – 25, 2025 Reception Date: October 25, 2025 1pm-4pm Each day, whether we are consciously aware of it or not, we are being haunted: by the regrets of the past, by the anxieties of the present, by the uncertainties of the future. These specters quietly loom over our day-to-day lives not unlike a spirit, never physically present but always felt – even if unconsciously – in the decisions and outlooks we make for ourselves. During…

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Urban Trails Reno Book Launch

Oct 25 • Urban Trails: Reno – Book Launch

October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S. Virginia St. Suite 120
Reno, 89501
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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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