Free Movies at the Drive-In Tomorrow!

Sounds like a fun free outing to the drive-in!  Too bad my kids are in school...



Visit the West Wind website HERE for more information.

Summer Fun - D. G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program

A HUGE thank-you to Tricia for sending me this information on free performances by the Young Shakespeare Program. Here is information from their website:

2010 Young Shakespeare

The 2010 D.G. Menchetti Young Shakespeare Program presents an interactive, one hour interpretation of a Shakespeare's Classic set in contemporary times and created with the young audience member in mind. (This year they're performing The Tempest!)

Presented in collaboration with The Nevada Shakespeare Company, these performances feature a mixed cast of professional actors and young actors and will take the work of the bard to several venues throughout the Reno/Sparks, Fallon, Minden and Tahoe/Truckee regions.

*All performances are FREE to young people of all ages and their chaperones.
*Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and reservations are required for these performances.
*The parking fee at Sand Harbor, Nevada State Park is $10 in state, $12 out of state, per vehicle. (I think the parking is free at the other performance locations.)

So the performances are free, you just need to make reservations. View the performance schedule and more information HERE.

(Thanks, Tricia!)

Summer Fun - Lowe's Build and Grow Clinic (Monster Truck)

I've heard all about the FREE building clinics Lowe's does on Saturdays for the kids but I have yet to actually attend one. Well, tomorrow (6/26) that will all change. We are signed up to build one three of these:

Kids that register get a building kit, apron, and goggles.

My boys will be in heaven. Wish me luck. If you're interested check out the information HERE. Maybe we'll see you there!

Summer Fun - Reno Philharmonic: Four FREE Events

The following is an email received from the Reno Philharmonic:

There is a holiday weekend coming up. What do you have planned?
Four days. Four Events. All Free. Grab some friends and we'll see you there.

Pops at the Ranch
July 3, 8:00 p.m. Pops at the Ranch - FREE
The Reno Phil kicks off the summer season with a free community concert for Saturday, July 3 at Bartley Ranch. “Pops at the Ranch” will feature the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert will present patriotic music to get the crowd ready for the 4th of July weekend. The orchestra will be lead by Jason Altieri, the conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras and the UNR orchestra. NO TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR THIS SHOW.

Pops in the Park
July 4, 4:30 p.m. Pops in the Park, presented by the Sierra Philharmonic League - FREE
Mormon State Park, Genoa NV
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra has performed at “Pops in the Park” in Genoa to capacity crowds for over 25 years, and could be a best kept secret up north in Reno. The Sierra Philharmonic League organizes the family friendly event with clowns, strolling musicians, along with silent and live auctions. The Philharmonic Orchestra with Dr. Jason Altieri caps off the day performing at Mormon State Park at 4:30 p.m.

Discover Percussion
Monday, July 5, 9:30 a.m. Discover Percussion - FREE
McKinley Arts and Culture Center
Explore music through the instruments and the musicians! The Discover Music Program is comprised of musical ensembles of two to five musicians, who perform interactive child-friendly music programs. These are designed to give elementary school children a close-up look at symphonic musicians, music, and instruments through performances, demos, and participatory activities. Fun for all.

Young Musician’s Showcase
July 6th at 6:00pm Young Musician’s Showcase - FREE
Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV
This is a rare opportunity to experience the region’s most elite young musicians, up close and personal. Many of the featured musicians have served in principal positions in the award winning Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras. With six top-notch performances, solo and ensemble, its first ‘Young Musicians Showcase’ will feature soloists violinist Andy Shao, violinist Claire Evans, cellist Robyn Niedhold, and violinist Dennis Wei, along with the Amaranth String Quartet and City Strings Quartet.

See all the events here.

Reno Philharmonic Association
925 Riverside Dr. #3 • Reno, NV 89503 • 775-323-6393 • fax 775-323-6711
renophil@renophil.com • renophil.com

(Thanks, Shirley!)

Summer Fun - $1 Movies

Cinemark movie theatres are showing 10 weeks of family-friendly (G or PG) movies this summer for $1.00 per show or $5.00 for all 10 shows if you purchase a punch card in advance.

The two theatres that are participating locally are the Cinemark theatres at the Summit (13965 South Virginia Street) and the Cinemark theatres at Parklane (210 E. Plumb Lane).

The schedules vary at each location (all of the same movies are being shown just on different dates), but here's the schedule at the Summit to give you an idea.

Summit Sierra Schedule, all shows start at 10:00 a.m. -

June 16- Veggie Tales: The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)
June 23- Aliens in the Attic (PG)
June 30- Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
July 7- Monsters vs Aliens (PG)
July 14- Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)
July 21- Planet 51 (PG)
July 28- Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (PG)
August 4- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (PG)
August 11- Charlotte's Web (G)
August 18- The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking (G)

View the schedule/flyer for Century Parklane HERE.

View the schedule/flyer for Summit Sierra HERE.

View all participating theatres HERE.

Summer Fun - Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is offering a summer family membership for $20.00.

This will cover a family admission (family of 6) from June 1st - September 30th. They are located at 813 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV, and are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More information is available HERE.

I have never been to this museum. Have you? Any input for us?

Summer Fun - Free Fishing Day!

(One of my little fishermen...)

June 12, 2010 is free fishing day in Nevada!

At the Sparks Marina there will be a day of free trout fishing for youth (ages 7-17) from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The flyer we received also states:

• Fishing pole provided for those who don't have one, while supplies last.
• Volunteers will help you cast out your fising line.
• The Sparks Marina has been especially stocked.
• Free hotdogs, drinks, and other treats for registered children only.

More details available HERE.