commission the assad brothers thursday, feb. 16, 2012 / 7:30 p.m. ... gods,” sergio and odair...
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Funding for the Performing Arts Series is provided in part by the University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts and Extended Studies; the Associated Students of the University of Nevada and the Graduate Student Association; the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency; National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission; Western States Arts Federation; For the Love of Jazz; the Fulton Fund; and Sierra Arts. Accommodations for guest artists have been provided by the Sands Regency Casino Hotel. A portion of program fees is used to pay hosting expenses. Photos provided by the artists. The University of Nevada System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Produced by Extended Studies Marketing Dept., 8/11. www.unr.edu/pas
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The Assad BrothersThursday, Feb. 16, 2012 / 7:30 p.m.Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Multiple Latin Grammy winners described by critics as nothing short of “guitar gods,” Sergio and Odair Assad have been commanding the rarefied world of guitar virtuosity for more than four decades. From jazz to the classics and in their profoundly unassuming but consummately exceptional way, they also play with such other masters as Paquito D’Rivera and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Listen for them on the sound track of Julia Roberts’ recent film Duplicity. A compelling and brilliant duo indeed.
www.assadbrothers.com
Mystery Science Theater presents Cinematic TitanicThursday, Nov. 3, 2011 / 7:30 p.m.Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
From Joel Hodgson, creator of those movie-riffin’ robots and the cult-TV comedy series Mystery Science Theater (named one of 100 Best TV Shows of All Time by TIME Magazine), comes another milestone in wise-cracking movie commentary. Cinematic Titanic pits the original human members of the mst3k company against one of the worst films ever — this time live on stage — giving them ample opportunity to riff their insanely irreverent comments from the peanut gallery while the movie plays on. Laff riots abound. (Check out Keith Olbermann’s take on all this mayhem: www.unr.edu/pas.)
cinematictitanic.com and www.mst3k.com
theater simple: 52 PICK UPThursday-Friday, Sept. 22-23, 2011 / 7:30 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 / 10 p.m.Redfield Proscenium Theatre, Church Fine Arts Building
With deceptively simple props, this decidedly sophisticated Seattle troupe delivers seriously good (in fact, award-winning) theater on a shoestring. Opening with a deck of cards tossed into the air, 52 PICK UP begins. Simple enough, except each card holds a scene written to prompt the actors into scripted discourse and ingenious improv — on meaningful relationships no less. Chosen randomly, 52 issues unfold to become a sage, sobering and side-splitting navigation through love (with adult language).
www.theatersimple.org
Gabriel Alegría Afro-Peruvian SextetThursday, Oct. 13, 2011 / 7:30 p.m. Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
In a famous literary family (grandfather Ciro was Perú’s most famous novelist and father Alonso is a leading playwright), trumpeter/composer Gabriel Alegría carries a passionate legacy of achievement in his own creative pursuits. One of the most influential jazz artists in Perú, Alegría is also associate director of jazz studies at New York University, with a doctorate from USC. His Afro-Peruvian Sextet explores a similarly cross-cultural exchange — between the Americas and the rich heritage of black music from coastal Perú. His adoring international fans (some follow along on tour) call his work “life changing.”
www.gabrielalegria.com
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Reno Jazz Festival with Special Guest ArtistFriday, April 27, 2012 / 7:30 p.m.Lawlor Events Center
Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing Grammy winners, jazz superstars and the finest emerging young artists to town for nearly half a century. The Performing Arts Series is proud to partner in celebrating the festival’s 50th anniversary by hosting a world-class artist to wow the enthusiastic fans of RJF. Join us for this very special evening — one that comes along only once a century!
www.unr.edu/rjf
“Some of the hippest, deepest satire of a generation.”
— Keith Olbermann
“… jaw-dropping … a show-stopper if there ever was one!”
— Classic FM Magazine
”Powerful, mind-blowing theatre.” — Edmonton Sun
“… writing a new chapter in the history of Latin jazz.”
— Doug Ramsey, Rifftides
“… showcasing music’s future.” — San Francisco Chronicle
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