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Not sure which martial art is right for you? Try them all in one day.
RORN Collective invites Reno teens and adults to experience THE MIX–A Multi-Style Martial Arts Workshop, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31.
Choosing a martial art can be overwhelming. Taekwon-do, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, self-defense—each offers unique benefits, but how do you know which one fits your body, goals and personality?
Instead of guessing, sample them all.
In this high-energy, beginner-friendly, two-hour experience, participants will train with five expert instructors, spending 20 minutes in each discipline:
- ITF Taekwon-Do
- Muay Thai
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ)
- Serrada Escrima (Stick & Knife Self-Defense)
- Shaolin Kung Fu
This workshop is designed especially for beginners who want to start their martial arts journey with clarity and confidence. You’ll move, learn and feel each style—so you can make an informed decision before committing long-term.
Register your spot for $35! Spots are limited.
Whether your goal is fitness, self-defense, confidence or discipline, THE MIX gives you a powerful introduction in one inspiring session.
Discover your path. Train with purpose. Start strong.
The RORN Collective is located at 9025 Double Diamond Parkway, Suite No. 100, in Reno. Register or learn more at rorncollective.com/themix. (Sponsored Content)
Many hoppy returns
This year, the Sierra Arts Foundation’s annual fundraiser Brew HaHa hits the big 3-0 (but it doesn’t look a day over 21). Join in the celebration by sampling a variety of beers and spirits from regional breweries and distilleries, dancing to music by Cruz Control featuring Whitney Myer Arroyo, and perusing oil paintings, ceramics, watercolors and other creations offered for sale by more than 50 local artists. Proceeds from Brew HaHa will go toward Sierra Arts’ programs supporting art education, gallery exhibitions and grants for local creatives. A VIP package includes early access to the event, appetizers, entry into a special raffle and all general admission benefits. VIP admission starts at 7 p.m., followed by general admission at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Nugget Grand Ballroom inside the Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $85 for VIP entry and $65 for general admission. Prices will increase when purchased at the door on the day of the event. Go to sierraarts.org for more details.
Fairy situation
Dress up for a whimsical time at Fairy Fair: A Mystical Market. The Potentialist Workshop’s monthly attraction features more than 30 local vendors, tarot readings, GD’s Kitchen food truck, a full bar and tours of its 20,000-square-foot immersive art exhibit Under the Mountain. There will also be live music by Honor Bound, Junk Jor, Zoë Simpson and Tiny Paper Hearts. The all-ages event is open from noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at the artspace located at 836 E. Second St. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for kids under age 12. Visit www.potentialistworkshop.com.
A brush with frame
Get an eyeful of new art at several artist receptions taking place this coming week. Stremmel Gallery will hold an opening reception for the exhibits Nolan Preece: Chemigrams and Jay Bailey: Nevada Backroads starting at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24. The shows run through Feb. 21 at Stremmel Gallery, 1400 S. Virginia St. Visit stremmelgallery.com.
Washoe County Library will host a reception for Look This Way featuring a selection of work by fine artist and muralist Ray Bacasegua Valdez. The reception starts at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25, at the gallery in the Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St. The exhibit runs through March 8. Go to washoelibrary.org/49NbkZp.
The city of Reno announces receptions for The MashUP! Print Exchange presented by Laika Press and Lasting Dose Tattoo’s show Year of the Horse on view in the Gallery East and Gallery West, respectively, at McKinley Arts and Culture Center. The reception starts at 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 at the center, located at 925 Riverside Drive. The shows run through Feb. 12. Visit www.reno.gov.
Cuckoo for cocoa
You won’t need a golden ticket to see what’s behind the scenes at a local chocolate factory. Dorinda’s Chocolates invites candy lovers to A Sweet Open House, offering chocolate-making demonstrations and lots of delicious samples, as well as espresso martinis from 10Torr and oil and balsamic tastings with Tahoe Oil & Spice. The free event starts at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at Dorinda’s Chocolates headquarters facility, 300 S. Wells Ave., Suite 14. Go to dorindaschocolates.com or www.facebook.com/DorindasChocolates.
Good seeds
The unseasonably mild temperatures we enjoyed earlier in the week may have had you daydreaming about the upcoming growing season. While winter isn’t the right time to plant much, it is a good time to decide what seeds you want to sow in your garden later in the year. In observance of National Seed Swap Day on Jan. 31, Washoe County Master Gardeners will offer locals several chances to trade seeds with other gardeners. You can bring seeds you have collected from last year’s garden, or any extra seeds from your packets—or just show up and check out what seeds are free for the taking. Gardeners of all ages are welcome to these free events, which take place from 3 to 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, at Duncan/Traner Community Library, 1650 Carville Drive; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks; and 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, at Spanish Springs Library, 7100-A Pyramid Highway, Sparks. Go to extension.unr.edu/master-gardeners/events.aspx or events.washoecountylibrary.us/calendar.
Drawing interest
Carson City Classic Cinema Collective (C5) introduces the first of three presentations on “The History of Film Animation.” This month’s event, “Once Upon an Animation,” focuses on two groundbreaking works of animation—Steamboat Willie (1928), the first successful sound-synchronized animated film, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the world’s first full-length cel-animated feature. Audience members can watch these films on the big screen and gain historical context and insight into the techniques, creativity and cultural impact behind these classics. There will also be a costume contest, so come dressed up as your favorite Disney character. The screening is open to all ages and starts at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Tickets are $10 for general admission or $30 for a family of four. Go to breweryarts.org or nvstorytellers.org/c5-carson-city-classic-cinema-collective-2026.
Scotland bard
Nevada Society of Scottish Clans toasts the national poet of Scotland at its 44th annual Robert Burns Celebration next week. Scottish people around the world host suppers in honor of the 18th century bard and lyricist close to his birthday on Jan. 25 (known as Burns Night). The events often serve as a celebration of Scottish culture or heritage. The NSSC’s event is considered to be one of the largest gatherings in the West, drawing about 450 to 500 attendees from Northern Nevada and Northern California. The program will feature traditional Burns supper ceremonies, a presentation of the haggis (a traditional dish made from the organs of a sheep), a toast to Robert Burns, presentation of the 2026 “Scot of the Year,” and performances by Highland dancers and the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band. The festivities begin with a whisky tasting at 4 p.m., followed by dinner and presentation at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, 2500 E. Second St. Tickets are $109 for adults, and $30 for children age 12 or younger. The deadline to purchase tickets online is Monday, Jan. 26. Visit www.nvssc.org/burns for more information.
Democratic by design
Many Americans know that the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly and the right to petition. But what if that’s only half of the story? Burt Neuborne, a renowned civil liberties lawyer, Supreme Court advocate, and founding legal director of the Brennan Center, will illuminate the “music” behind James Madison’s design of the Bill of Rights in a talk presented as part of the Constitutional Scholars Speaker Series at the University of Nevada, Reno. Neuborne will draw from his book Madison’s Music, revealing the hidden structure and democratic purpose embedded in the First Amendment. The free lecture begins at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30, in Room 100 of the John Tulloch Business Building, located at the University of Nevada, Reno, Mathewson Gateway District between East Ninth Street and University Way. Go to www.unr.edu/constitutional-law/speaker-series for more information.
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