The Nevada Museum of Art exhibits Altered Landscape, a Photography Collection from the Carol Franc Buck Foundation consisting of approximately 2,000 photos spanning 60 years from 1931 to 1993 revealing the ways individuals and industries have changed the landscape. The “salon style” exhibit offers a panoramic sweep of the contentious social and political debate on the changing environment. This exhibit will be on display until 7/5. NevadaArt
The Reno Sculpture Fest 5/12 – 5/14 will span over 10 blocks of downtown featuring larger-than-life art pieces, live painters, muralists, aerial and street performers, vendors, food trucks, kid zones and multiple music stages, including late night stages, for collaboration between Reno Art Works and Fresh Bakin’ (concert promoters). RenoSculptureFest
Roger’s & Hammerstein’s Tony Award winning Broadway musical Cinderella comes to life at Reno’s Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 5/19 – 5/21 in this contemporary take on the classic tale with a lush production, complete with the pumpkin and glass slipper. Cinderella
The Genoa Cowboy Festival rides again in the historic town of Genoa 4/28 – 4/30, featuring cowboy poetry performances (including Tom Russell, Tony Argento & Dave Stamey), music, ranch tours, Chautautauqu presentations and Western Shootouts, along with Chuck Wagon grub and Basque food at the Cowboy Corral. GenoaCowboyFestival
Whitewater enthusiasts will abound at the annual free Reno River Fest on the Truckee River’s kayak course surrounding Wingfield Park in downtown Reno, benefitting the One Truckee River Management Plan. The action-packed weekend features the USA Freestyle Kayaking National Championships, 100 vendors for food, outdoor merchandise, the River Roll costume bike race, Craft Beer Village, Summer Wine Village. Attendees can enjoy Yoga in the Park, Kids Play Area, a fishing clinic and music featuring Brooke Eden and American Young. RenoRiverFest