Just saw the Reno Chamber Orchestra here performing works from Stravinsky, Korngold, Lau and Weill…read more(tonight's theme: the American Dream). Love hearing live music in more intimate venues like this where you can really see the performers on stage from all rows. What's great about the RCO is how accessible the music is while not just sticking to the most well-known standards. The conductor, Kelly Kuo (who gave engaging and informative introductions) said all of the pieces were new performances for the ensemble, which is amazing! A last-minute substitution, a rendition of The Nightingale composed by Kevin Lau, was very well done. Also, someone from the audience was given the opportunity to experience the final piece on stage with the orchestra...a rare treat. Subscriptions for the annual performances are very reasonably priced, and include a free talk prior to performances. Student tickets are only $5! They also generously offered free tix to this performance for federal gov't employees. Highly recommend checking out this local gem! TIP: free standard parking is available at the Brian Whalen Parking Complex, a short walk away; accessible parking is right outside the concert hall.

I have lived in this area since 2008 and hadn't been to this beautiful concert hall until March 8,…read more2026! While this venue is smaller than the Harlan O & Barbara R. Hall Recital Hall, it is still great venue. I attended the Reno Jazz Concert and was impressed with the wonderful acoustics. There isn't a bad seat in the house and the temperature inside was perfect!

A Sparks community resource, open to the public with a nominal admission fee. Offers a history…read morepodcast and a community space for groups to use.

Beyond the shadow of a doubt, the Sparks Heritage Museum is one of the most amazing places to learn…read moreabout Nevada history. Within its walls stories of the cities, founding life in the old West, the people officers and firefighters who protect us are all shared here. It is at this museum where you can feel like a kid again and learn about the amazing history of Sparks Nevada. It is here where you find traces of Giants that once called downtown Sparks home( PS if you're wondering what I mean by giant I mean Bertha, Tina and Angel, the elephants that ones lived at the Nugget Casino) Even the very building itself is history with it being built as a library and courthouse in 1931 and functioning as the first official public library for the city of Sparks. If you are a resident of the Truckee Meadows or any kind of history enthusiast, I highly recommend visiting this museum, as well as checking out Last Chance Joe the 30 foot prospector next-door to the museum as well as the two parks that surrounded ( Sparks Memorial Park and Lillard Park) combined all three of these locations. Tell the story of Sparks, Nevada, and how it was started as a small railroad town that was literally transported to where it is now by rail to the growing city that it has become since it's founding in 1904. Additionally Details; The museum is going through some changes currently, but it still has some truly amazing displays and it will be celebrating its 40th anniversary on April 1 of next year and they have told me that there is gonna be some truly amazing surprises in the near future . Again, if you are a lover of history or just a local resident with some time to kill, I highly suggest checking out the sparks heritage museum. It is a hidden gem in the Truckee Meadows.

You cant enter City Hall from the street. Park in the garage, take the elevator to the second…read morefloor enter and then take another elevator to the first floor to find the Metro Gallery. This exhibit, "Fat Chance". is a fun show exploring Gambling motifs and themes with ceramic and textiles by Joan Azzizabaiaga. It is up until April 14.

Did you know that there is an Art Gallery on the first floor of Reno City Hall?…read more Well, you do now and it is free and open to the public. They have regular exhibits of works by local artists and really makes for an impressive welcome to residents and visitors who come to City Hall. It is located in the large lobby just outside of the City Council Chamber. The space is light and open and is a great venue for a wide variety of artwork. They have regular exhibitions that are on display throughout the year. The City of Reno website has information on current and past exhibits and dates and times for the Artist Receptions. The growing public art venues in Reno are one of the reasons this is a great place to live.

The American Legion Hall offers a nice space to hold events. It has several rooms to separate…read moreareas. Theres also a space outside A kitchen is available too and it's great to support our Vets!

We gave our today that you might have your tomorrow…read more "The Sparks American Legion Post was named for Lauren "Duby" Gilbert Reid who was killed in action on October 8, 1918. Lauren Gilbert Reid was born in Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada on March 28th 1896. Although reared on the Comstock, he was well known in other western Nevada counties where he had a legion of friends. When the call to the colors came Reid entered military service on June 24, 1918. After training he was sent to France to serve with Company G, 308th Infantry of the 77th Division. The unit entered the fight of the Argonne forest on the extreme left end of the line in September 1918. It was the fate of this young soldier to be one of the men in the famous "Lost Battalion". He was wounded by shrapnel and died the next day of his wounds on October 8, 1918. On the gateway of a little cemetery in France is written these words: "We gave our today that you might have your tomorrow." The current Post building was built in 1980." The Duby Reid Sparks American Legion Post 30 is an active Veterans organization of some 160 members. Their goal is to provide important services to Veterans and our community. American Legion Post 30 members support the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, High School Junior ROTC, Operation Comfort Warrior, Honor Flight, and many more local and national charitable programs. They also have a Legion Riders affiliate. The building is available to American Legion members and the public for special events including wedding receptions, memorial services, celebration of life services, anniversary parties and more. They have tables, chairs, a kitchen and approximately 3500 square feet of usable space. Regular meetings are 7 pm the second Wednesday of each month. As an American Legion member, I treasure the American Legion as it is another valuable Veterans service organization.

Student Research Museum. Free admission but check ahead for hours. Great stop during UNRs Day at…read morethe Museum Event. The museum is located on the 5th floor of the Ansari Business Building on the UNR Campus and features rotating exhibits created and curated by students. The artifacts are uaully Nevada oriented and partnof the UNR collection. No nearby parking so be prepared to walk. The museum features about 20 exhibits in a small L-shaped room. Strollers can fit but might be a challenge during busy events.

This review is for the Jump Start Program. The program is for Dual Credit while still in high…read moreschool. This program is made for Juniors and Seniors in high school. Public high school will have an advisor who can help direct your child into this program. It is also available to homeschoolers who qualify and pass the accuplacer for Math and English. My son has been taking a class here that qualifies for dual credit. That means it counts as high school credit and college credit. This is how many homeschoolers I know are getting an AA degree when they graduate high school. He has enjoyed taking classes here. By the way if you are going to take a class here I highly suggest looking at Ratemyprofesser.com There is also a 25% discount on tuition for in-person classes. Jump Start classes are only $50 per class. What a great opportunity for our community. If your child is in public school contact their advisor. For more information about this program contact https://www.tmcc.edu/jump-start-program

Woo woo that time of the year when Truckee Meadows finely let's us walk! Thank you for all of the…read moresupport staff that made the event seamlessly flawless! As it was a walk through event that we all were anxious about- but to be honestly I absolutely loved it, We were in and out in less then 30 mins-

I heard about Urban roots last year (2025) and participated in 2 events. This year I signed my…read moredaughter up in the preschool program for this spring and it has been a wonderful experience. The programs are extremely hands on, including arts and craft activities, sowing seeds, harvesting and tasting vegetables. My daughter looks forward to visiting Urban Roots all the time. Ellena and all the other staff members are always so friendly and welcoming. They're informative and all seem to really enjoy their jobs at the garden. This place is just wonderful for everyone regardless of age. I highly recommend it for all kids but especially for homeschooling families looking for extra curricular activities.

First time experiencing urban roots attending a baby shower and it was very cute! The farm has a…read morelot to look at and so many beautiful plants and flowers. The space is a very big size. It was a very hot day and the only shade we had was two pergolas so that was a bit hard with everyone huddled under them but it is an outdoor farm after all I learned some other things they offer such as camps for kids which sounds like a fun activity!

3.5 stars I came here to watch "To Kill a Mockingbird." 2.5…read morehour show. The actors were good at taking on their role and they spoke loud enough for me to hear. I was sitting close to the front though. The costumes for the kids were cute. Some parts were funny. I enjoyed it. The theater is small. There are three columns facing the stage. I arrived before 7pm and most of the center column seating were not available. Most of those seats were reserved. There are limited bathrooms available due to renovation too. Apple square readers were available at the entrance to accept credit card payment. The play could have been a better experience if there were ushers to enforce basic manners from the audience. One person got up to go to the bathroom at least five times, getting up from the center section in the front. The bathroom is to the right of the stage when facing at the stage. There were seats available near that door so that less people are disturbed when nature calls! There were people late, 20 minutes late! One person from that late group was also late coming back from intermission. And that same person was recording the play with the light from the camera lit up for almost the entire 2nd half! Proud family member, yes. But very inconsiderate. And staff did not say or do anything. The vibe felt like parents watching their kids perform. It was worth $12, but if I had to pay more, I would rate this review much lower for lack of quality control. Great play. Bad audience.

The Laxalt Auditorium is basically invisible unless you're looking for it. It's inside the UNR…read moreNelson building where I know some of the community health people work. As a theater, it's decent. Think "High school theater where they care about their theater program." It seats about 200 people (I think, I'm terrible at estimating), and I know that the Theater Works of Northern Nevada run their shows out of there. The sound and lighting are adequate, not amazing, but not completely primitive either. On either side, there are doors that lead to either the parking lot or the rest of the Nelson building. These are a little loud for people coming and going during a performance, but overall not super distracting. The chairs and carpets are in good repair and it looks like they work to maintain a clean atmosphere in the theater. At the moment, the bathroom situation sucks. You have to go downstairs and down a hallway to find the one-holer (which, during a well-attended performance is a bear during intermission), but the woman who announced the show mentioned that this was unusual and that UNR had just begun construction on the same-floor bathroom. Overall, it's a nice place to see a show, but don't expect the pomp and circumstance of somewhere like the Pioneer.