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Aug 25 Tuesday
Julia Gonzalez Hall is a Los Angeles-born artist whose work is inspired by her Guatemalan and Mexican heritage. A multidisciplinary artist, Hall works across oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal, sculpture, painting, and photography. Her artwork has been exhibited through public art installations and galleries throughout Las Vegas and has been featured in LA Voyage Magazine.
She says: "Elysian Dimensions provides a rich investigation into spatial ambiguity and emotional resonance through the dance of color and form. It examines the delicate balance between chaos and order that defines much of abstract art. This exhibition aims to draw visitors in, prompting them to connect with the artwork on a personal level, inspiring their own interpretations. The dynamic interaction between art and viewer is essential, fostering individual reflection and sparking conversations about modern identity and visual culture.”
August 1 through October 31 Charleston Campus Student Union Gallery
Adoption fees for all adult dogs and cats (6 months and older) will be waived during August. If you’ve been thinking about adding a new best friend to your family, there’s never been a better time to adopt. Pets will be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. Adopters will go through the regular adoption process.
Clear the Shelters is NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption campaign presented by Hill’s Pet Nutrition. Over more than a decade, this annual initiative has helped connect more than 1.3 million pets with loving families across the country.
More info, including a link to adoptable animals, is at Get Tickets. Check out the animals who are on the At Risk list (find it on the pull-down menu on the homepage) to make a real impact. The shelter is closed on Mondays.
Aug 26 Wednesday
The Village at Rancharrah, fondly known as “Reno’s backyard,” is excited to welcome the community back for its popular Village Summer Concert Series presented by Dolan Auto Group, now entering its fourth year. This cherished weekly event brings together hundreds of locals to enjoy warm evenings filled with live music, connection, and celebration in one of Reno-Tahoe’s most vibrant outdoor destinations.
This free weekly event has become a beloved summer tradition in Reno, regularly drawing hundreds of attendees to the Village at Rancharrah. Guests are encouraged to bring low-back lawn chairs or a picnic blanket and settle in for an evening of live music in a relaxed outdoor setting. The concert series offers a mix of local and regional performances across diverse musical styles. Outside food and alcohol are not permitted.
Free, but more details at Get Tickets.
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