Erin Breen
Channel 2 News
Hey moms this is your weekend! So don't let the kids get out of treating you to a great day out. And you've got plenty of options. You can kayak with the pros along the Truckee at this year's RiverFest, run a marathon to raise money and awareness for those living with breast cancer, or wear a hat to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. And that's just the beginning. Check out ‘the list' and enjoy!
Friday 5/6/2011
The Reno River Festival returns to downtown's Truckee River Whitewater Park for year No. 8, May 6 – 8, 2011. The festival's three days of non-stop outdoor fun includes live music and entertainment along with the return of crowd favorites such as the Friday night Kick-Off Party, 4th annual Run Amuck run and stand-up paddle board, boatercross and freestyle competitions featuring some of the world's top whitewater athletes. In addition, the 2nd annual Humans in Motion short video contest hits screens again, featuring a $1,000 grand prize, in addition to the return of the Holland Project's annual Double Dutch battle.
www.renoriverfestival.com
Annual Student Art Show at UNR Friday 11 am Sheppard art gallery
Organized by the students of the Student Art Club and curated by an invited guest curator/juror, this exhibition is always a great hit and a fabulous opportunity to view the very best of the University of Nevada, Reno's emerging artists.
An opening lecture will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a reception, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs through May 11.
www.unr.edu
Quidam Lawlor Friday at 3:30
Quidam is a thrilling combination of acrobatic artistry, technical expertise, extravagant design and exceptional musical inspiration.
www.unr.edu…
Illumiaire Friday 7 pm Eldorado
Eldorado Hotel Casino is proud to present the incredible new show experience Illuminaire, appearing for the first time ever in the USA! Starting April 12 the Eldorado Showroom will be transformed into a thrilling world of fantasy and breathtaking onstage brilliance that has to be seen to be believed.
Illuminaire, a high-energy mix of artistic skill, fire-dance, martial arts, object manipulation, stunts and technical special effects, is guaranteed to leave audiences young and old captivated by imagery that simply defies the imagination. As the name implies, this show is about the wonder of light in its many different forms. Blacklight performance, special LED effects, cyber laser and the beauty of raw flame are combined to illuminate an entirely new genre of circus. Coupled with world-class talent, visionary costuming and surreal stage sets,
Saturday 5/7/2011
Beltane Festival/ Fire on the Mountain a Celtic celebration of May Day and a celebration of light. In fact it all kicks off with a parade of light at 7:45 in Virginia City and our own Traffic Trey will be there.
www.VisitVirginiaCityNV.com
Reno River Festival:
A three day celebration of all things wet, wild and wacky along the Truckee River, and it also serves as the kick-off to Reno's special event season. Join those who kayak the white water park in competition or sit on the rocks along the river and watch. There will be music, food and tons of fun.
www.renoriverfestival.com
Kentucky Derby Atlantis Saturday
Swipe your Club Paradise card at the Sports Book Kiosk on Saturday, May 7, 2011 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. to be assigned a Kentucky Derby Horse. Receive a commemorative Kentucky Derby glass when you place a $20 race bet. Ladies receive a rose when placing a race bet. Drawings at 11 a.m. and every half hour until the Kentucky Derby begins.
www.atlantiscasino.com
Mother's Day Trunk Show Nevada Museum of Art Saturday
Find unique and imaginative gifts made by textile artist Jimmie Benedict and jewelry artist Barbara Uriu. Benedict's beautifully crafted clothing combine intricate detail with exquisite finishing, while Uriu precious stones are highlighted with gold and silver.
www.nevadaart.org
American International Choral Festival Saturday 5 pm Nightingale Hall noon at trinity
The Friendship Concert, featuring local, national and international choirs takes place today at 1 p.m. This festival runs from May 4 to 8. Free tickets are now available for feature performances from national and international choirs at this event. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a musical experience, with performances from local and international choirs, with family and friends. The public is invited.
www.renochoralfestival.com
The Reno River Festival returns to downtown's Truckee River Whitewater Park for year No. 8, May 6 – 8, 2011. The festival's three days of non-stop outdoor fun includes live music and entertainment along with the return of crowd favorites such as the Friday night Kick-Off Party, 4th annual Run Amuck run and stand-up paddle board, boatercross and freestyle competitions featuring some of the world's top whitewater athletes. In addition, the 2nd annual Humans in Motion short video contest hits screens again, featuring a $1,000 grand prize, in addition to the return of the Holland Project's annual Double Dutch battle.
www.renoriverfestival.com
Sunday 5/8/2011
Moms on the Run For the 11th year moms, their friends and their families will gather at Foster Field at Reno High school to raise money and awareness for women in out community living with cancer. Every year the crowd there raises thousands of dollars that is pumped back into the community for specific needs like paying light bills, covering mortgages or helping with transportation and treatment costs. Reno High School 8:30 am
www.momsontherun.info/registration.htm
Mother's Day Tea. Take Mom to Tea at the historic home of Dusty Rhodes. It's a Victorian Era Mansion at Libero Drive in Sparks and it will be held from 1-4 p.m Saturday. It's all sponsored byt eh Sparks Heritage Museum.
info@sparksmuseum.org.
Leo Villareal Animating Light:
See this incredible collection of hypnotic and exhilarating light sculptures that appeal to audiences of all ages—from young viewers who are fascinated by the exhibition's unfolding drama of light and color, to engineers and scientists tempted to analyze the artwork's algorithms. Leo Villareal, whose work is represented in some of the world's most prominent museum and gallery collections, uses sophisticated computer programming to activate thousands of LED bulbs and create immersive and meditative environments. The exhibit runs
www.nevadaart
Ansel Adams ‘ Distance and Details'
Recognized as one of America's foremost photographers, Ansel Adams' view of America, produced in over half-a-century of imagery, invites viewers to reexamine the world—from the most intimate details in nature to the broadest of landscapes. The exhibit runs through Aug. 14.
Admission: $10 general admission; $8 students and seniors (ages 60 and up); $1 children (ages 1 to 12).
www.nevadaart.org
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