July, 2008
- July 1 - 31, 2008
Artown
Artown is an amazing month-long arts festival. This 13th annual Artown features visual, performing and humanities arts. Most of the more than 350 events are free, but you will have to buy a ticket to see some performances, such as Wynton Marsalis and Ringo Starr.Get the schedule and learn how to buy tickets at the Artown website.
- July 9 - August 17, 2008
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival features performances at Sand Harbor on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Enjoy Richard III and A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with the original musical Cambio. There are also plays for kids and a Midsummer's Camp for aspiring young performers.Get the schedule, directions to Sand Harbor, and buy tickets online at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival website.
- July 11 - August 1, 2008
Rollin' on the River Concert Series
Rollin' on the River is a series of free concerts held Friday evenings at the Wingfield Park Amphitheater in downtown Reno. It's sponsored by the Reno News & Review as one of Artown's music events.Shows start at 5:30 p.m. Get information about who is playing and other details from the Artown calendar of events. Leave dogs at home and don't bring alcohol; having either will prevent you getting in.
- July 17 - August 9, 2008
Lake Tahoe Music Festival
This is the 26th season of the Lake Tahoe Music Festival. Enjoy diverse musical styles, all performed under the stars at various venues around North Lake Tahoe. Stars this year include Dave Mason, Jim Messina, and big band swingers Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.Get the complete lineup and buy tickets online at the Lake Tahoe Music Festival website.
- July 17 - August 17, 2008
Railway Reflections International Art Expo
Railway Reflections is being staged by the Northern Nevada Railway Foundation to support reconstruction of the famous V & T Railroad between Virginia City and Carson City. According to the Foundation's Expo brochure, "it's all things train, all month long." All those things will include a train classics film festival, art exhibits and sales, silver commemorative medallions, dance performances, railroadiana show and sale, melodrama at the famous Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, a golf tournament, and more.Events will be in the old Comstock region of Carson City, Virginia City, and Dayton, Nevada. Get more details at the online Railway Reflections calendar or call (775) 885-6833.
- July 26, 2008
'Paddle, Pedal, Patter' Kids Triathlon at Sparks Marina Park
The race, which starts at 8 a.m., introduces boys and girls ages 12 and younger to the sport of triathlon in a non-competitive environment. The cost to participate is $14 per child for pre-registration by July 25, $16 for race day registration. The entry fee includes a tote bag, t-shirt and a chance to win raffle prizes.To pre-register, visit the 'Paddle, Pedal, Patter' Kids Triathlon website and download the form. For fore information, call the Alf Sorensen Community Center at (775)353-2385.
Ghandi Festival at The River School
First Annual Gandhi Festival, a celebration of the life and message of Mahatma Gandhi, will be held at Reno's River School starting at 4 p.m. According to Tom Stille and Doug Keeney, coordinators of this festival, its purpose is to spread message of peace, love, non-violence, power of self, and freedom. It will include folk dancing, fire spinning, kite flying, yoga shows, and organic food demonstrations. The River School is at 7777 White Fir St. Call (775) 747-3910 for more information.
- July 26 - 27, 2008
Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival
Truckee will be brimming with art and activity during the Historic Downtown Truckee Arts & Crafts Festival, Saturday through Sunday, July 26 - 27, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Hosted by the Truckee Downtown Merchant's Association, this free event welcomes everyone to browse and shop among the original work of more than 60 artists and crafters from across the western United States, showcasing their handcrafted creations including original photography, paintings, jewelry, glasswork, sculptures, toys and much more. (Note: This event replaces "Homewood Arts and Crafts Among the Pines" scheduled for same weekend.)Truckee is 40 miles from Reno - Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco. For more information, contact the Truckee Downtown Merchant's Association at (530) 587-3161, or Pacific Fine Arts at (209) 296-1195.
- July 28 - August 3, 2008
Legends at Sparks Marina Reno - Tahoe Open
This is the only official PGA tournament played in the Reno / Tahoe area. It's at Montrêux Golf and Country Club in south Reno and attracts numerous top golfers on the PGA tour.Ticket information is available online, along with spectator and schedule information.
