Category Events

Jan 18 2020

2020 Reno Women's March

The annual Reno Women’s March is in the history books as another success story. Native Americans, in their colorful outfits, are always a presence at this annual event.

Women’s Marchers assembled on Reno’s City Plaza before proceeding up Virginia Street to the Events Center.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Native Americans are always well represented during the annual Reno Women’s March in their colorful outfits.
Dec 28 2019

Faces of Immigration

The arcade floor of the Circus Circus Casino Hotel was packed with people. All gathered in front of a stage to watch the twice hourly circus performance. I couldn’t help but notice the makeup of the different types of people. Mostly Hispanic and Asian. Probably all immigrants, coming to this country the best way they could. Spending their hard earned money on the frivilous offerings a Casino Arcade provides in the form of entertainment. Then I got to thinking, these are the people that keep our economy thriving. Living from paycheck to paycheck, while the rich horde their money and whine about being targeted for higher taxes.
Dec 15 2019

Nevada Museum of Art Exhibit

Decorative Arms: Treasures from the Robert M. Lee Collection includes more than 190 objects dating from as early as the 1500s through the modern era that showcase the skills of some of the most renowned arms makers and engravers in the world. Featuring historical suits of armor, antique firearms, swords, and modern arms, the exhibition is drawn from the private collection of Mr. Robert M. Lee — known to an international community of enthusiasts as one of the finest arms collections in the United States.

Colt 45 Replica with gold inlay
Colt 45 Replica with gold inlay
Colt 45 Replica with gold inlay
The gun case alone was a spectacular sight to behold
Magnificent miniature armor
Nov 11 2019

Veteran’s Day Parade

Today was Veteran’s Day and what would this day be without a parade. The 90 minute display of vehicles and ROTC troops wound it’s way through the downtown corridor. Of course there was a fly-over at exactly 11:11AM. Onlookers were surprised by the City Hall sprinklers and there was at least one protester among the crowd…

Nov 9 2019

Nevada Museum of Art – King of Beasts

Today was Nevada Museum of Art’s second Saturday of the month free admission day. I try to attend once every 3-4 months to see what new exhibits are being offered to the public. The main exhibit was the King of Beasts by artist John Banovich. These are just a few of the beautiful art…

King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
King of Beasts by artist John Banovich
Oct 26 2019

New Life for a Home

Last April there was an unusual event taking place on the downtown streets of Reno. The Humphrey House was being moved to a new location to make way for University of Nevada Reno expansion. Look at it today sitting pretty in it’s new location….

The Humphrey House being moved down the center of town
Moving the Humphrey House past the Nevada Art Museum
Coming home to it’s new location
The new Humphrey House
The new Humphrey House
The new Humphrey House
Oct 5 2019

Checking the Health of the Truckee River…

Members of the Nevada Department of Wildlife and UNR Students were wading in the cold waters of the Truckee River catching fish using special technology, checking their health, measuring and photographing them, then releasing them back to the river…