2007 Artown schedule of events

Everyday in July has something wonderful happening

May 14, 2007

Each July, Reno is Artown, so the slogan goes. If you're not from here, that might seem a bit confusing but it's very simple: Each year, the month of July in Reno is devoted to the arts, with amazing, eclectic, wild, surreal, thought-provoking and informative events happening every day of the month.

According to the Artown website, the "mission is to strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region. Artown's primary goal is to encourage local artist participation and highlight the best performers in northern Nevada."

This year, there will be more than 300 events taking place at more than 100 locations citywide. While we can't post every event, we'll highlight some of the festival's best and brightest; check our Artown Special Events page often for new stories. If you'd like to see the entire schedule of events, check out the Artown site at www.renoisartown.com

Some of the month's highlights:

July 1: Artown Opening Night (Free)
Parade - March Fourth Marching Band will lead a parade through the streets of downtown Reno to Wingfield Park. Don't miss this captivating, surrealist troupe of stilt-dancers, fire-spinners, and costumed beauties.
Time: 6 p.m.-7p.m.
Event Location: City Plaza, 10 N. Virginia St.

Also: Australia's Strange Fruit performs aerial artistry. Following will be the sounds of Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey, a worldly mixture of art & music.
Time: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Event Location: Wingfield Park Arlington Ave.
(775) 322-1538

July 10: American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) makes its northern Nevada premier. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and outreach.
Time: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
Event Location: The Grand Sierra Resort , 2500 E. Second St.
(775) 789-2129 (775) 789-2129 or www.grandsierraresort.com

July 15-19: Chautauqua (Free)
Chautauqua is an entertaining and educational tent show that features portrayals of historical characters.
Time: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Rancho San Rafael Regional Park 1595 N. Sierra St.
(775) 784-6587 or nevadahumanities.org.

July 21: Poncho Sanchez (Free)
As leader of the most popular Latin jazz group in the world today, Poncho Sanchez merges bebop with the glories of Afro-Cuban rhythms.
Time: 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
The Plaza at Harrah's Reno 219 N. Center St.
(775) 786-3232 or www.harrahsreno.com.