The Reno Kennel Club Dog Show…
…was held this weekend at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. Hundreds of dogs of all breeds competed for the big prize. Continue reading The Reno Kennel Club Dog Show…
Category: Events
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
180 degree panorama of Reno’s historic theater Continue reading The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
On Stage With… The Sierra Nevada Ballet
The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts hosted the Sierra Nevada Ballet for a free performance on their plaza Continue reading On Stage With… The Sierra Nevada Ballet
Northern Nevada Pride Parade
Heart & Sole Dance Academy in Black & White
Sometimes a scene in an image looks better in B&W… Continue reading Heart & Sole Dance Academy in Black & White
Members of…
…USA Climbing were busy over the weekend preparing for the USA Climbing Youth National Championships being held at the Reno Sparks Convention Center July 13-18. The 2021 USA Climbing Youth National Championships will consist of all 3 disciplines – Bouldering, Lead and Speed – for Youth C, B, A, and Junior categories. The Championships will be run across two fantastic facilities with the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Mesa Rim Reno hosting the next generation of climbing talent. Continue reading Members of…
The Reno Chalk Art & Music Festival
This two day Artown event, hosted by the Atlantis Resort Casino, attracts chalk artists of all levels of experience. This is just a sampling of the art being created for this years competition. Artists have until Sunday morning to complete their masterpieces and then the public will have a chance to vote for their favorite Continue reading The Reno Chalk Art & Music Festival
Arabian Championship Horse Show
For the next week, the Region 3 Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held at the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. It is free and open to the public. These images were shot before I was approached and told I could not take pictures of the event because they have a “professional event photographer” doing that for them. I don’t know how to take that. Am I a threat to the “professional photographer” with these images? On second thought, maybe I am a threat. I do produce some good stuff. Except, I don’t make any money for my efforts, so … Continue reading Arabian Championship Horse Show
Fireworks
I didn’t have much of a vantage point and there was a slight breeze Continue reading Fireworks
This was the second attempt…
…at painting the rainbow flag under the Reno Arch to show the city’s support for Pride Month and the LGBTQ community. The street mural was originally painted last month, but was vandalized within hours of it’s unveiling. Continue reading This was the second attempt…
There’s only one way…
…to dismount an angry bucking bull. It always involves flying through the air and is seldom painless. And once you hit the ground, run as fast as possible. That bull will have no mercy on you, especially if the rodeo clowns are unsuccessful in distracting that 1500 lbs of beef. Congratulations if you lasted the required 8 seconds This series of Extreme Bull Riding is from the 2017 Reno Rodeo, my initial year to cover this event. Continue reading There’s only one way…
Reno Rodeo Extreme Bull Riding
Although I am not covering this years 10 day event, I do have memories of the 2 years I did. The first night of the event is always Extreme Bull Riding and these are some of the images from the 2018 Reno Rodeo Continue reading Reno Rodeo Extreme Bull Riding
The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive
There were Cowboys and Cowgirls every where along the parade route anticipating the first signs of the cattle drive coming down Sutro Street on their way to the Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center. The cattle drive is the kick off event for the ever popular Reno Rodeo. It is reported that the entire 10 day event is a sold out. Continue reading The Reno Rodeo Cattle Drive
The River Festival is back, almost…
The annual River Festival was in full swing this weekend, after a year off due to the pandemic. The festival usually features kayaking competitions, but once again, the river’s flow is too low due to the drought. But the music, food, and beer was flowing non-stop. The festival, which is normally free to attend, was, for the first time ever, a paid event. Even though there wasn’t any kayaking competitions, there were plenty of water craft floating along the river. Continue reading The River Festival is back, almost…
Street Vibrations
The annual Street Vibrations Spring Rally, was in full swing today. There were only a few motorcycles lining the streets along the Sands Casino property on this hot Summer day. But there were the usual vendors, musical entertainment, food and booze to keep visitors entertained. This is a three day event that takes place in several locations, including Virginia City. Continue reading Street Vibrations
Today marks one year…
…since George Perry Floyd Jr. was murdered by police during an arrest after a store clerk suspected he may have used a counterfeit $20 bill. The world watched as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd’s neck and back for 9 minutes and 29 seconds until he was lifeless. And the world reacted with both peaceful and not so peaceful protests, including right here in Reno. My coverage of the local events includes both the peaceful protests and ugly riots. I am sharing just a few of the 250 images I shot last year. I was hoping for a candle … Continue reading Today marks one year…
I happened upon…
…this photo op of our illustrious mayor, Hillary Schieve (r) and someone I’m not familiar with. It always pays to have a camera handy when out and about. I will update this if and when I realize the name of the distinguished lady on the left Continue reading I happened upon…
CANstruction…
…is an annual construction competition at the Meadowood Mall, entered by school children and sponsored by various community associations using mostly canned goods and other food containers as their building materials. In the end the Food Bank of Northern Nevada becomes the beneficiary of all the cans used. Not only are the can goods donated to the food bank, but the public is allowed to vote for their favorite themed project by donating a dollar for each vote. Continue reading CANstruction…
Local Jewish community hoping for peace with the Palestinians
As they were gathering on City Plaza, word came down that there was a cease fire agreement between the Israelis and Hamas. Only time will tell if it holds Continue reading Local Jewish community hoping for peace with the Palestinians
City Workers were busy sprucing up the downtown area
City workers were busy pressure washing sidewalks and sculptures and laying down a protective concrete coating on the sidewalks and bridges today, hopefully in anticipation of things to come. Our usual downtown events and celebrations following a year of isolation Continue reading City Workers were busy sprucing up the downtown area
Michelle Renée Dumont Photography 