Posts Tagged ‘Libraries’
Giant holiday book tree erected in Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
RENO, Nev. – The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center at the University of Nevada, Reno has a giant and unconventional tree on display this holiday season. Some would call it a green tree, not just because of its color, but because the tree is made entirely of recycled materials – old books.... more
University’s ‘Nevada Writers Hall of Fame’ honors William A. (Bill) Douglass
RENO, Nev. – As the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame celebrates its 25th year, William A. Douglass, world-renowned scholar of Basque studies and founder of the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, will be inducted at the annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Awards, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 8 at the University’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. ... more
“Far Out” exhibit reveals lively 1960-75 arts era in northern Nevada
RENO, Nev. – This summer, the University of Nevada, Reno presents “Far Out: The University Art Scene 1960-1975,” an art exhibit throughout the University’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, July 1 – Sept. 9. The exhibit is open to the public, with a free opening reception 3:30 – 6 p.m., July 8, featuring Sopwith Camel, the 1960s psychedelic rock band... more
University’s “Nevada Writers Hall of Fame” honors cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell
RENO, Nev. – Acclaimed cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell has come a long way since growing up and working on Nevada’s ranches, now performing internationally for audiences across the globe. But, he will be home in Nevada to be inducted into the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame next month at the annual Nevada Writers Hall of Fame Awards, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 17, at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center. ... more
