The need for seed
A scientist specializing in biogenetics creates three self-replicating automatons who rely on sperm to survive. What could go wrong? Find out at a screening of Lynn Hershman Leeson’s 2002 film Teknolust. Tilda Swinton plays four different roles in this genre-breaking, sexual biogenetic comedy: scientist Rosetta Stone, and three clones (part human, part computer) who long to free themselves from their intranet and live in the real world. Katherine Fusco, associate professor of English and chair of the Gender, Race and Identity Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, will facilitate a discussion after the screening, which starts at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for NMA members and students. Call 775-329-3333, or visit www.nevadaart.org.
Got that swing
Pop/vocal jazz band The Black Market Trust combines the sounds of great American crooners and vocal groups with the romantic Eastern European fire and energy of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Merging their love of everything from the Mills Brothers to the Beach Boys, and Sinatra to Lennon/McCartney, the band has arranged lead and three-part vocal harmony lines to many of the Great American Songbook standards. Be transported as they meld two distinctly different vibes—one of a gypsy campfire, the other a slick metropolitan nightclub—into a cohesive, stylish sound. The show starts at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 22, in Barkley Theatre at Oats Park Art Center, 151 East Park St., in Fallon. Tickets are $17 for Churchill Arts Council members, $20 for non-members and $10 for youth and students. Call 775-423-1440, or go to www.churchillarts.org.
The Beat goes on
British ska band The English Beat returns to the Biggest Little City. Known as The Beat in the United Kingdom, the group—along with bands such as The Specials and The Selecter—emerged as part of the two-tone ska-rock movement of the late 1970s and early 1980s. The Beat brought attention to racial and socioeconomic tensions in the UK during the Margaret Thatcher era with songs like “Stand Down Margaret” and “Get a Job”—but with a message of love and unity set to a great dance beat. The band also composed other popular hits, including “Save It for Later,” “Too Nice to Talk To” and “I Confess.” Singer-guitarist Dave Wakeling is the sole remaining member of the original lineup, and he continues to bring the music of The Beat and his related side project, General Public, to audiences around the world. The English Beat will hit the stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 22, at Cargo Concert Hall, 255 N. Virginia St. Tickets for the all-ages show are $30. Go to www.cargoreno.com or www.jmaxproductions.net/tm-event/the-english-beat.
Hello Dalí
All ages are invited to learn about “Surrealism and Dalí” at the next session of Family Arts Saturdays, an arts engagement program presented by Sierra Arts and Carson City Arts and Culture. Surrealism is an art and cultural movement that developed in Europe in the aftermath of World War I in which artists aimed to allow the unconscious mind to express itself, often resulting in the depiction of illogical or dreamlike scenes and ideas. Spanish painter, printmaker and personality Salvador Dalí was one of the most well-known figures of this movement, which reached its height in the 1920s and 1930s. His work, which included paintings, sculptures, film and interactive art, influenced a new generation of imaginative expression. Attendees will explore a variety of hands-on visual art projects at this event, which starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 22, at the Carson City Community Center Art Building, at 801 N. Roop St. Individual entry is $10, or $8 per person for groups of three or more people who register together. Kids ages 5 and younger get in for free. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult. Go to sierraarts.org/event/family-art-saturdays-march-22-surrealism for more details.
Keep on keepin’ on
Broadway Comes to Reno continues its 30th anniversary season with The Wiz. The original 1975 production was a groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz—from its all-black cast to the iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. The Broadway revival doesn’t stray too far from its predecessor but has been updated to reflect more modern slang, music and sensibilities. The Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion are also recast as Dorothy’s peers rather than older traveling companions joining her on her quest to Oz. Directed by Schele Williams, with choreography by JaQuel Knight and additional material by Amber Ruffin, the revival opened in 2024 to generally good reviews. The national tour arrives in town next week with performances starting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, March 25-27; 8 p.m., Friday, March 28; 2 and 8 p.m., Saturday, March 29; and 1 and 7 p.m., Sunday, March 30, at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, at 100 S. Virginia St. Tickets are $40-$135. Seats are still available, but in limited supply. For tickets, call 775-434-1050, or go to www.pioneercenter.com.
Biggest little Splitsville
Local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff present their Chautauqua/living history program “The Reno Cure.” They will assume the identities of fictional Reno divorce ranch characters Clive and Vivian Sterling, who will talk about the history of the divorce industry in Reno and Nevada—from the state’s creation in 1864, through the gradual lowering of the resident requirement to six weeks, and the “beginning of the end” in the early 1960s as laws in other states began to change. The presentation will cover many interesting facts, stories and anecdotes about Reno’s history as a “quickie divorce” capital. The program begins at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, at Reno Little Theater, at 147 E. Pueblo Ave. General admission tickets are $15. Call 775-813-8900, or visit www.renolittletheater.org.
Blame the champagne
Firebird Light Opera presents its production the comic operetta Die Fledermaus. Originally written in German by Johann Strauss II, Die Fledermaus means “The Flittermouse” or “The Bat,” and refers to a character in the opera who sets up an elaborate scheme to get revenge on his friend for abandoning him in a drunken and humiliating state. The story involves mistaken identities, jealous spouses and lots of champagne, which guests will get to enjoy during Act II. (Learn more by clicking here to read our recent story.) The show will be performed in English and will start at 7 p.m., Friday, March 28; and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 30, in the Celebrity Showroom at the Nugget Casino Resort, at 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $55-$105. Go to www.firebirdlightopera.org.
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