Dec. 26, 2008 - Around Nevada

January 23rd-April 20 2009 Las Vegas, Nevada

Greetings From Nada Motel Las Vegas: an electric exhibit of paintings, drawings and more.  All collected from an event in Reno where artists create pieces in motel rooms.   Marjorie Barrick Museum 702-895-3381

January 24th 2009 Sparks, Nevada

Brew Hana Sparks: High energy music from the band Sol"Jibe is sure to get you dancing as you sample some 80 beers from local brewers. John Ascuaga Nugget 775- 329-2787

January 24th 2009 Fallon, Nevada

John Jorgensons Quintet in Fallon:  an evening with a pioneer of American Gypsy Jazz known for his Django Reinhardt  interpertations. Oats Park Art center 775- 423-1440

January 31st 2009 Reno, Nevada

Biggest Little Tailgate Party, Reno Mingle with former football players, participate in a chill- cookoff and test your skills in a football-throwing contest woth 1 million dollars Downtown 800-687-6753

February 26th-March 1st 2009 Winnemucca, Nevada

Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend, Winnemucca:  working cowboys compete in calf roping, bronc riding, and team branding.  Also, a western trade show , cow dogs trials, and a horse sale. Events Complex 800-962-2638

January 24th-31st 2009 Elko, Nevada

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Elko, Nevada The streets of Elko becomes the capital for literary cowpokes.  This event features an exhibit of work by the top bit-makers.  Performances by 53 poets and 24 musical acts.  Including Sourdough Slim and grammy award winning Riders in the Sky.  Also to do the keynote address Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner who grew up on an Arizona cattle Ranch.  Western Folklife Center 800-880-5885 
 

Enjoy these events across Nevada!