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turns the heart of MidTown into a vibrant festival filled with live music, art, dance and local culture.
In 2024, over 28,800 attendees came together to celebrate Reno’s creativity, and 2025 is shaping up to be even bigger! This year, we’re expanding with more stages, more music, and more experiences!
 
What to Expect:
 Live Music Stages – Multiple stages throughout MidTown, featuring an eclectic mix of local and national artists across genres.
 Live Mural Painting – Watch artists bring massive murals to life right before your eyes.
 Dance Lessons & Performances – Learn new moves with free dance lessons or enjoy performances by talented dancers.
 Street Performers & Buskers – Enjoy surprises around every corner with live entertainment activating the streets.
 MidTown Market – Over 100 local vendors, artisans, and makers selling unique goods and art.
 Roller Skating & Bike Valet – Cruise through MidTown or take advantage of our bike valet for a hassle-free experience.
 Relaxation Zone & Kids Zone – A little something for everyone, including a chill-out space and fun activities for families.
 Food & Drinks – Explore MidTown’s incredible bars and restaurants, or grab a bite from local food vendors.
Stay Connected:
Follow @MidTownDistrictReno on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter for updates, artist announcements and insider info here: bit.ly/MidTownRenoNews
Want to Get Involved?
 Sponsor the Festival – Support MidTown and get your brand in front of thousands, bit.ly/DITSsponsor
 Become a Vendor – Apply to showcase your business or artwork. bit.ly/DITSvendor
 Volunteer – Be part of the team that makes the magic happen! bit.ly/DITSvolunteer
 Perform at the Event – Musicians and performers, we want to hear from you! bit.ly/DITSartists
 Offer an Experience – Add to the magic of Dancing in the Streets with dance lessons, live paintings, or more! bit.ly/DITSbringexperiences
For more details, visit renomidtown.com/dancinginthestreets

with us. Show bikes, clappers and everything in between. Bring em out and let’s party!No invited builders! No sponsors!Reno, NVJuly 13th40 Mile Saloon

, 2025  For Ages 11 – 17
Sign Up at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bruka-s-15th-annual-youth-performing-arts-tickets-184657
An Original YOUTH Theatre Creation Workshop & Performance
RENO, NV.  Sign the kids up for our annual youth workshop at Brüka Theatre, a truly inspiring and creative experience in theatre creation in which young artists are nurtured in a positive and safe theatre environment.  This is the only workshop developing original plays with participants in our area.  This year’s workshop theme is “Carnivalia”.  A group of kids experience a wildly magical evening at a vintage carnival.  With the base idea, participants create their own play led by working theatre professionals in activities designed to develop and foster an original theatre creation employing imagination, concentration, and confidence with acting, movement/dance, voice, technique, character, theatrical design and appreciation of the theatrical artistic journey presented in a two week collaborative workshop followed by public performances.
This is a special and unique opportunity to work with artists from Brüka Theatre to develop a play using acting tools, scene work, playwriting, improvisation and dance/movement while exploring, adapting and working together to create an original piece for public performance on July 25 & July 26, 2025.    Open to 22 participants.  Sign up by July 1, 2024 for $350.  $400 after July 1, 2025.
Camp Schedule: Two Weeks In July:  July 14 – 18  & July 21 – 25, 2025
GENERAL HOURS:  10 am to 4 pm weekdays with adequate breaks.LUNCH:  11:45 am to 12:30 pm.  Participants must provide their own lunch and we ask that each participant, if able, sign up to bring snacks for the group one of the days.
Preview Ticketed Performance –  Friday, July 25, 2025 @ 3:00 PMPublic Performance –  Saturday, July 26, 2025 @ 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
4 Internships/Assistants Available for ages 17 – 19(Theatrical, Leadership, Technical or Writing experience is a plus.)Link to apply for Internship:  https://forms.gle/2r7pd2bcKHw5KiZR6
2 Partial Scholarships Available:  ($200 Tuition) Please write a 250-word essay including the desire to participate in the Performing Arts Camp, prior experience and limitations.
Additional Opportunities – We will figure that out as we go.
ABOUT BRÜKA THEATRE:  Brüka Theatre celebrates its 32nd season of live theatre in downtown Reno – Transcendence is the theme for the 2024/2025 season.  As an artistic leader in the region, Brüka is recognized for innovative productions, exceptionally talented artists and an acclaimed Theatre for Children touring series since its founding in 1992. Central to Brüka is the commitment to the re-investigation of contemporary and classic plays and developing new plays within Brüka’s Artistic Collective, a group that includes winners of the Nevada Arts Council and Sierra Arts Foundation artist grants and nine local best actor honors.  Brüka was named “Best Theatre Company” by Reno News and Review for twenty-one years. Brüka is a non-equity, small, not-for-profit member theater company and is a constituent of the national TCG (Theatre Communications Group).  Brüka Theatre has produced hundreds of live shows in our downtown Reno location. Sign up for our newsletter by going to our website at www.bruka.org.
Workshop Artists
Mary Bennett – Core Director/Producer.   Improvisation.  Acting.  Creation. Story.
Producing Artistic Director – Brüka Theatre.  Works as actor, director, producer and Artist in Residence for The Nevada Arts Council and The Sierra Arts Foundation. Mary has been teaching Drama at Doral Middle School this past year while continuing to work with Brüka.  Mary has also worked with The Reno Phil and has been commissioned by The Nevada Museum Of Art to bring Anne Brigman and The Victorian Radicals to life.   Bennett has worked as a professional theatre maker for many moons as well as playing Madame Curry with The Carson City Ghost Walk.  She has adapted fairy tales and created original plays in workshops for and with children and adults for the duration of her theatrical career.  Mary teaches drama at Doral Academy.
Alexander Biber – Movement.  Choreography.  Story.
Alex is currently the Ballet Master of The Nevada Dance Company and is a past company member of the Sacramento Ballet, has danced with The Australian National Ballet Company, and has also danced and choreographed with Sierra Nevada Ballet.  Alex’s work as a teaching artist spans more than a decade with Brüka, schools and dance companies.  Most notably, Alex has worked as choreographer/creator on Brüka’s Buttcracker series and has been seen in numerous Brüka performances.
Michael Grimm – Acting. Creation. Story.  Design.
Mike has been an actor, writer, director and graphic designer for Brüka for over 27 years and has designed over 100 posters for Brüka, and shared in Brüka’s branding. Grimm creates comics and illustrations for the Reno News & Review. teaches in the Washoe County school district and raises his family. Some of his notable Brüka’s appearances include:  Bent, Mother Courage, Noises Off, Three Penny Opera, Cabaret, Waiting For Godot, Wizard of Oz, True West, Frozen. Shows I directed or wrote: A Christmas Carol, Little Murders, I’m Not Afraid of You!, Titus Andronicus, A Streetcar Named Desire.
David Simpson – Technical/Facility Director.  Design.  Management.David Simpson, born in Reno, Hug High School graduate, learned the art of photography during five years in the Navy as a Photographer’s Mate aboard the U.S.S. Constellation. In the early 90’s he was introduced to theatre in Modesto, CA and has been involved since “sometimes immersed in it, sometimes not [with] various duties, a few roles, numerous venues, a lot of shows.” At Brüka, Dave brings stage productions to life through his lighting and sound expertise. Artists  and audiences throughout the region have benefited from his tireless work ethic and attention to detail when building a world on stage with sight and sound.
We may have other artists working with students in acting, make-up, costuming, theatrical devices and playwriting.  Students will need to have access to a working computer.
Brüka Theatre Performing Arts Camp Sign-up Form – “Carnavalia”ONLINE FORM:  https://forms.gle/henUeAiUYd7UWGpV8

ow, with special guests @ignoramus.reno and @furrow_reno—doors open at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM!

ed compositions [with] the patina of authenticity” (Rolling Stone). On her new album, Every Ghost, she confronts addiction, grief, generational trauma, and even herself — and comes through it stronger and at peace.Waldon’s fearlessness is among the reasons she landed at Oh Boy Records in 2019, as the independent label’s first new signee in 15 years. It’s attracted fans to her headline tours and her festival sets, and prompted artists including Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett, Robert Earl Keen, Margo Price, and Lucinda Williams to invite her on tour. It helped earn her both the title of “Kentucky Colonel” — an honor recognizing goodwill ambassadors of Kentucky’s culture and traditions — and a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s annual American Currents exhibit in 2024.

the last five years the Santa Cruz, CA, band has firmly planted their flag in the hardcore scene with their vicious sound and ripping live show, sharing stages around the world with Circle Jerks, Touché Amoré, and Limp Bizkit, and filling slots at prominent festivals like Coachella, Sick New World, and Reading and Leeds. But with their new album, Are We All Angels, Scowl is aiming to funnel all that aggression through a more expansive version of themselves.
The album ends in a philosophical place on the closing track, “Are We All Angels,” asking questions like, “Is this all there is?” and ultimately putting it on the listener to decide. “It’s about the personal struggle between good & evil. It doesn’t matter how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ you are, there are systems that will try to rewrite your narrative no matter what you actually do,” explains Moss, noting that punctuation on “Are We All Angels” has been deliberately omitted in an attempt to leave the statement open-ended.
Arriving as a standout group in the current American shoegaze renaissance, Phoenix four-piece Glixen transcend all expectations of what the genre should currently look and sound like. The band creates a profoundly heavy sonic experience with their music, paying respects to their predecessors but resulting in something completely modern. An amalgamation of influences like Björk, My Bloody Valentine, Godflesh, t.A.T.u, and Hum, their sound crawls with intensity and introspection to contrast lead singer Aislinn Ritchie’s lulling vocals.

n featuring Jerry Douglas take the stage at Grand Sierra Resort’s Grand Theatre.
 
With 27 Grammy Awards and over 12 million records sold, Krauss is one of the most celebrated artists in music history. Alongside her longtime band, Union Station, she blends stunning harmonies and virtuosic musicianship, captivating audiences with hits spanning decades.
 
From iconic collaborations with Robert Plant and Dolly Parton to her contributions to beloved film soundtracks like O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Krauss’s music transcends genres and generations. With Special Guest Willie Watson

own Reno. Rooted in inclusivity and good vibes, Brighter Daze blends the best of reggae, rock, and hip-hop, creating a space where everyone feels at home. Don't miss Slightly Stoopid, E40 & Too Short, and more.
🔸Mark that calendar, follow @brighterdazefest & stay glued… 📳 lineup + more info coming 🔜! 🔸
🎇 J Resort • Reno, Nevada🗓️ July 19-20, 2025

adaptive sports as well as overnight camping. Tents, trailers and vans are welcome. We hope to see you and your family there to enjoy a weekend of sports.
- This program is offered for individuals with SCI and TBI.- Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday and brunch will be provided on Sunday.- Adaptive sports and activities include: mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, lawn games, yoga and overnight camping.- Tent camping equipment will be available for use with advanced reservation for participants.- This program is supported by a Renown Better Together Community Benefit Grant.
RSVP by June 27Contact: Shaun.Stewart@Renown.org

tch the rising Texas band live at the Grande Exposition Hall at 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟵!🤠🎻Known for their heartfelt lyrics, fiddle-driven sound, and Texas roots, Flatland Cavalry has been winning over fans nationwide with hits like “A Life Where We Work Out” and “Mountain Song.” Don’t miss their 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄—it’s going to be a night to remember! 🌄🎶