Prominent New York-based light sculptor Leo Villareal offers a sneak peak at his groundbreaking works to be featured at the Nevada Museum of Art in March 2011. From 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Villareal will discuss the inspiration for his works previously on view at the National Gallery and Museum of Modern Art’s PS1. Admission is free for collector’s circle members. Contact Amanda Rookey 329-3333 ext. 232 for reservations. Refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.nevadaart.org.
Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest held this weekend
Back for its sixth year, the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest brings nine blues artists to the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park for three intimate nights of live music on Friday through Sunday. Performances include headliners Barbara Carr, Floyd Taylor and Miss E.C. Scott. Additional artists are Tia Carroll, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Ms. Jody, Chick Willis, Zac Harmon, Alabama Mike and The 3rd Degree and host Larry La La. Tickets are now available online at www.renotahoebluesfest.com.
Scott is a fixture in the Bay Area blues scene in San Francisco and Oakland and honed her chops singing her blend of classic soul and gospel mixed with a dose of '90s funkiness. She began singing in clubs at just 16 years old and released her debut “Come Get Your Love” in 1995 after building a strong following and touring for several years on the festival circuit. Since then, she’s continued on to release three more albums including “The Other Side of Me.”
After more than 50 years of performing, Carr still brings crowds of fans to their feet with her soulful blues voice. She started her musical career in the church as The Crosby Sisters in St. Louis. She became interested in R&B and later founded her own group, The Comets Combo, based on the inspiration from blues greats. From then on she performed with numerous groups and as a solo artist even making her way into country music for a time. Truly dynamic, Carr is now recognized internationally for her amazing blues sound.
Taylor returns to Reno after performing at the fest’s 2008 kickoff party. The son of legendary bluesman Johnny Taylor, he began singing in church at the age of 5. He honed his skills throughout his school years and then on the blues stages of Chicago. In 1998 he was named Chicago Blues Society’s Entertainer of the Year.
For 2010, the fest has changed its format, offering a more intimate experience in the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Accommodating more than 900, the setting features an amphitheater-style area as well as a general admission lawn area.
The fest kicks off nightly at 6:30 p.m. and presents three artists each night. Tickets are on sale now with three-day reserved seat packages cost $125 per person. Single day tickets are $30 per day for general admission lawn and $45 per day for reserved seating. Parking on site is free. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-300.
For more information, visit the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest online at www.renotahoebluesfest.com or call 857-3378.
Ted Nugent plays at the Silver Legacy
Ted Nugent returns to Reno on Friday to perform at 8 p.m. in the Silver Legacy Resort Casino’s Grande Exposition Hall. Nugent has released more than 34 albums and has sold a career total of 30 million records. Performing professionally since 1958, Nugent has been touring annually since 1967, averaging hundreds of shows per year.
Nugent is well known for his signature heavy hitting sound. He is famous for playing the hollow Gibson Byrdland guitar, for which a special model was created and named or him. That sound helped catapult Nugeny into a few supergroups throughout his career, most notably the Damn Yankees in the late '80s.
See Ted Nugent live in the Silver Legacy’s Grande Exposition Hall at 8 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are available for $40 and $55 and can be purchased by visiting www.silverlegacy.com or www.ticketmaster.com online or by calling (800) 687-8733 or 325-7401.
Art Bite: Meet the Curator
Guest Curator Yaara Shachnai surveys the landscape of Israeli art and artists included in “Natural Conflict” at noon on Friday at the Nevada Museum of Art. Following the Art Bite, join Shachnai for an extended dialogue and celebration of “Natural Conflict” in the Reynolds Atrium. Food and drink ca be purchased at Café Musée. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. For more information, visit www.nevadaart.org.
Jazz on the NMA’s roof
Enjoy the Nevada sunset from the Nevada Museum of Art's roof top with the jazz melodies of Colorado-based saxophonist Nelson Rangell and the Reno Jazz Orchestra from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Pre-ordered meals from Café Musée are available by calling 329.3333 ext. 225. There will be cash bar on the night. Admission is $30 or $25 for museum and RJO members. For more information, visit www.nevadaart.org.
‘80s icon Cyndi Lauper brings blues music to Silver Legacy
Cyndi Lauper’s tour will be stopping by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino in Reno and is bursting with a different sound that has both critics and fans in awe. The “Memphis Blues” tour stops in the Grande Exposition Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday giving audiences a chance to fire up with Lauper’s classics and cool down with her new blues sound.
Lauper made her debut in 1983. After more than 25 sterling years and global record sales in excess of 30 million, she has proven that she has the heart and soul to keep her legion of fans compelled by her every creative move.
On June 22, she released her 11th studio album entitled “Memphis Blues.” With this collection of blues cover songs, Lauper is once again reinventing herself by putting a unique twist on one of music’s most beloved genres. The feel of “Memphis Blues” is gritty and full of life. For a new look at Lauper’s ever-evolving career, see her perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Silver Legacy Resort. Tickets are $40, $55 or $60 and can be purchased by visiting www.silverlegacy.com or by calling the box office at (800) 687-8733 or 325-7401.
hands/ON! at museum of art
Celebrate Burning Man by touring the galleries and enjoying a hula hoop lesson by burner and hula hooper Morgan Helsper. One-hour sessions beginning at noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. on Sunday at the Nevada Museum of Art. Bring the entire family for this free, fun program featuring hands-on art projects and gallery activities for all ages. Space is limited to 60 participants for each hour of the program. For more information, visit www.nevadaart.org.
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