Please pardon if this is too far off topic, however, all of our events are outdoors and I thought some of you might be interested.
Thanks.
It’s quite the season line up. Art festivals. Ballets. Fundraisers. Community Burns. Charity Events. Burning Man. We do it all. You’ve come to the right place to keep up with Controlled Burn’s schedule. All shows are free, unless otherwise noted. Thank you to our dedicated fire safeties. Without you watching our backs, we’d be hurting by now. Safeties rock!! www.controlledburnreno.com
Thursday, June 28 • 9 PM to 10 PM
DaDa Motel, Studio on Fourth, Corner of East Fourth Street and Valley.
In case you are not familiar with DaDa Motel, a friend explained it to me this way: “A cool, very unique event is DaDa Motel! It’s a multi-venue, multi-media multi-discipline art event on June 28, 29 and 30. The Opening Gala starts at 5 PM and continues until 10 PM. Controlled Burn closes the Opening Gala with a fire show at 9 PM.
Sunday, July 1 • 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Artown Opening Ceremonies, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
This is the BIG show of the year on the BIG stage. Bring low back chairs and blankets for comfortable seating. Arrive early for a great spot, especially if you wish to take photos. Lots of surprises, including the first of four collectible postcards. Sponsored by: The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission, Game Tech International, Harrah’s Reno and Pacific West Companies.
Sunday, July 8 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #2, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
Join us for our second show on the City Plaza and get your hands on the second collectible postcard. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 • 8:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road
From Artown Web site: “Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting contemporary ballet like no other. Featuring top dancers from the area and starring guest artists from Ballet West, Vortex delivers a passionate and sexy ballet inspired by a wide array of today's hits and modern music. Rated PG13. Tickets are available: $15.00—$40.00 by calling (775) 762-5165 or hitting www.avaballet.com.”
Sunday, July 22 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #3, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
Join us for our third show on the City Plaza and get your hands on the third collectible postcard. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Saturday, July 28 • 12 Noon, 3 PM, 7 PM
Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival Poi Spinning Workshops, West Wingfield Park, North Arlington Ave and First Street
Join our experienced teachers for an hour of poi spinning lessons with DJ Johnno on the Day Rave Stage. Practice tools will be provided or bring your own!
Saturday, July 28 • 9 PM to 9:45 PM
Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival Fire Show, Wingfield Park, North Arlington Ave and First Street
Returning to the main stage at Wingfield Park for year Number 3, Controlled Burn fires it up with amazing talented performers. Heavy crowds are expected. Arrive early and enjoy DDDF’s other incredible artists. Visit www.ashabellydancers.com for a complete schedule of events.
Saturday, August 4 Time TBA
Relay for Life, Lampe Park, Gardnerville
Controlled Burn is tentatively scheduled for the third Relay for Life in Northern Nevada. We’ll keep you posted as plans firm up.
Sunday, August 5 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #4, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
It’s our fourth and final performance on the City Plaza. We’ll welcome Hot August Nights visitors and get you in the mood for Burning Man. The fourth and last collectible postcard is yours just for showing up. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Wednesday, August 29 • 9 PM
Shiva Vista Stage, Black Rock City, Nevada
We dreamed it. You’ve helped us build it. And to say thank you, we’ve got a killer show planned for Burning Man 2007 on Wednesday. As you know, the time won’t be exact but one thing is for sure. You won’t want to miss it! See you on the playa. www.burningman.com
Saturday, September 1 • 9:30 PM
The Man, Black Rock City, Nevada
The Man burns tonight and we’re in The Great Circle once again to celebrate. Ten bucks says you’ll find us at or near the 3:00 position. Arrive early. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the craziness of burning The Man down! www.burningman.com
Thanks.
It’s quite the season line up. Art festivals. Ballets. Fundraisers. Community Burns. Charity Events. Burning Man. We do it all. You’ve come to the right place to keep up with Controlled Burn’s schedule. All shows are free, unless otherwise noted. Thank you to our dedicated fire safeties. Without you watching our backs, we’d be hurting by now. Safeties rock!! www.controlledburnreno.com
Thursday, June 28 • 9 PM to 10 PM
DaDa Motel, Studio on Fourth, Corner of East Fourth Street and Valley.
In case you are not familiar with DaDa Motel, a friend explained it to me this way: “A cool, very unique event is DaDa Motel! It’s a multi-venue, multi-media multi-discipline art event on June 28, 29 and 30. The Opening Gala starts at 5 PM and continues until 10 PM. Controlled Burn closes the Opening Gala with a fire show at 9 PM.
Sunday, July 1 • 9:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Artown Opening Ceremonies, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
This is the BIG show of the year on the BIG stage. Bring low back chairs and blankets for comfortable seating. Arrive early for a great spot, especially if you wish to take photos. Lots of surprises, including the first of four collectible postcards. Sponsored by: The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission, Game Tech International, Harrah’s Reno and Pacific West Companies.
Sunday, July 8 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #2, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
Join us for our second show on the City Plaza and get your hands on the second collectible postcard. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Friday, July 13 and Saturday, July 14 • 8:30 PM
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road
From Artown Web site: “Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed an exciting contemporary ballet like no other. Featuring top dancers from the area and starring guest artists from Ballet West, Vortex delivers a passionate and sexy ballet inspired by a wide array of today's hits and modern music. Rated PG13. Tickets are available: $15.00—$40.00 by calling (775) 762-5165 or hitting www.avaballet.com.”
Sunday, July 22 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #3, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
Join us for our third show on the City Plaza and get your hands on the third collectible postcard. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Saturday, July 28 • 12 Noon, 3 PM, 7 PM
Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival Poi Spinning Workshops, West Wingfield Park, North Arlington Ave and First Street
Join our experienced teachers for an hour of poi spinning lessons with DJ Johnno on the Day Rave Stage. Practice tools will be provided or bring your own!
Saturday, July 28 • 9 PM to 9:45 PM
Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival Fire Show, Wingfield Park, North Arlington Ave and First Street
Returning to the main stage at Wingfield Park for year Number 3, Controlled Burn fires it up with amazing talented performers. Heavy crowds are expected. Arrive early and enjoy DDDF’s other incredible artists. Visit www.ashabellydancers.com for a complete schedule of events.
Saturday, August 4 Time TBA
Relay for Life, Lampe Park, Gardnerville
Controlled Burn is tentatively scheduled for the third Relay for Life in Northern Nevada. We’ll keep you posted as plans firm up.
Sunday, August 5 • 9 PM to 10 PM
City Plaza Fire Series #4, City Plaza (Mapes Plaza), Corner of North Virginia Street and First Street, right on the Truckee River
It’s our fourth and final performance on the City Plaza. We’ll welcome Hot August Nights visitors and get you in the mood for Burning Man. The fourth and last collectible postcard is yours just for showing up. Sponsored by The City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission.
Wednesday, August 29 • 9 PM
Shiva Vista Stage, Black Rock City, Nevada
We dreamed it. You’ve helped us build it. And to say thank you, we’ve got a killer show planned for Burning Man 2007 on Wednesday. As you know, the time won’t be exact but one thing is for sure. You won’t want to miss it! See you on the playa. www.burningman.com
Saturday, September 1 • 9:30 PM
The Man, Black Rock City, Nevada
The Man burns tonight and we’re in The Great Circle once again to celebrate. Ten bucks says you’ll find us at or near the 3:00 position. Arrive early. Don’t be late or you’ll miss the craziness of burning The Man down! www.burningman.com