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The 29th Annual<br />
Governor’s<br />
<strong>Arts</strong><br />
Awards<br />
A Celebration <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
March 5, 2009<br />
Siena Hotel Spa Casino<br />
Reno, <strong>Nevada</strong>
March 5, 2009<br />
Governor’s<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Awards<br />
a program <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nevada</strong> Art <strong>Council</strong><br />
and the Office <strong>of</strong> the Governor<br />
Governor Jim Gibbons, the<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and Sierra<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> welcome you to the 29th<br />
Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards.<br />
Inaugurated in 1979 as the Decade<br />
Awards, the Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Awards became an annual event<br />
the following year.<br />
Through this program, the <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> and the Office <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Governor recognize outstanding<br />
and enduring contributions<br />
to <strong>Nevada</strong> through artistic<br />
achievement and service to<br />
the arts.<br />
Dear Friends:<br />
For 29 years, the Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards<br />
program has recognized outstanding<br />
achievements in the arts by artists and<br />
educators, arts organizations, corporate<br />
and individual patrons, public figures and<br />
dedicated volunteers. This year we honor our<br />
fellow citizens who demonstrate commitment,<br />
creativity, and passion. It is a privilege to<br />
publicly acknowledge <strong>Nevada</strong>ns <strong>of</strong> this caliber.<br />
Though I can’t be with you tonight, I send<br />
my best wishes for a wonderful evening<br />
to you all and congratulations to tonight’s<br />
honored award recipients - Dr. James Winn,<br />
Doug Groves, Reno Philharmonic Association, Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, Jane<br />
and Robert Fielden, and Estipona Group. Thank you all for your extraordinary and<br />
valuable contributions to <strong>Nevada</strong>.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Jim Gibbons<br />
Governor
The 29th Annual<br />
Governor’s<strong>Arts</strong>Awards<br />
March 5, 2009<br />
WELCOME<br />
Presented by the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, a division <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong><br />
Affairs, and the Office <strong>of</strong> the Governor and co-sponsored by Sierra <strong>Arts</strong>.<br />
WELCOME<br />
Bob Cashell<br />
Mayor, City <strong>of</strong> Reno<br />
Tim Jones<br />
Chair, <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Board<br />
VIDEO VIGNETTES: AWARD RECIPIENTS<br />
AWARDS PRESENTATION<br />
Dr. Michael E. Fischer<br />
Director, <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> Affairs<br />
Mendy Elliot<br />
Deputy Chief <strong>of</strong> Staff for Governor Gibbons<br />
RECIPIENTS<br />
Estipona Group<br />
Patronage in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Reno Philharmonic Association<br />
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organization<br />
Jane and Robert Fielden<br />
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Individuals<br />
Las Vegas Youth Orchestras<br />
Leadership in <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
“Concerto for the Ripieno in D, R246” by<br />
Antonio Vivaldi<br />
Performed by Sammi Ciarlo and Caitlin Stokes,<br />
violin; Sarah Evins, viola, Rachael White,cello;<br />
Erin Barlow, bass<br />
Doug Groves<br />
Excellence in Folk and Traditional <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dr. James Winn<br />
Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
“Improvisation”<br />
Performed by Dr. James Winn<br />
CLOSING REMARKS<br />
Tim Jones<br />
Artwork by: Lynda Yur<strong>of</strong>f, commissioned<br />
artist for the 2009 Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards.<br />
Video vignettes produced by Gwen Clancy and Susan<br />
Bosk<strong>of</strong>f. Table centerpieces provided by students in the<br />
Turning Point <strong>Arts</strong> Alternatives Program at O’Brien Middle/<br />
High School, Reno; Ivy Antonowitsch, teaching artist.
Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dr. James Winn<br />
Described by his colleagues as modest, unassuming, gracious,<br />
and utterly reliable, Dr. James (Jim) Winn is a distinguished<br />
educator who has truly influenced the caliber <strong>of</strong> musical talent<br />
within the state with his high level <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionalism and<br />
dedication to musical education. Winn earned advanced degrees<br />
at the New England Conservatory <strong>of</strong> Music and the University<br />
<strong>of</strong> Michigan before moving on to a distinguished career that<br />
includes more than ten years as solo pianist for the New York<br />
City Ballet at Lincoln Center and pr<strong>of</strong>essional ensemble work<br />
with the New York New Music Ensemble, Hexagon, the Chamber<br />
Music Society <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Center, Telluride Chamber Music Festival<br />
and the Argenta Trio, the resident chamber group at University <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Nevada</strong>, Reno.<br />
Winn’s faculty appointments include those at the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Texas, the University <strong>of</strong> Michigan, the New England Conservatory<br />
<strong>of</strong> Music, and the Aspen Music Festival. Harvard, New York<br />
University, Yale, Peabody Conservatory, Cornell, and Universidad<br />
Veracruzana in Mexico are among the academic institutions that<br />
have hosted Dr. Winn’s master classses. Dr. Kenneth Osowski,<br />
Assistant Pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> Music at York College <strong>of</strong> Pennsylvania<br />
wrote in a nomination letter that Winn was “…easily the biggest<br />
influence on my decision to pursue a serious career in classical<br />
music. In his performances, I witnessed, and continue to witness,<br />
the infinite possibilities <strong>of</strong> expression in music performed with<br />
intelligence, passion and technical precision.”<br />
Winn is featured as soloist, chamber musician, or composer on<br />
more than two dozen CDs, performing with artists as violinist<br />
Rolf Schulte and interpreting the works <strong>of</strong> contemporary<br />
composers such as John Adams, Michael Colgrass, and Melinda<br />
Wagner.<br />
A recipient <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, Reno’s College <strong>of</strong> Liberal<br />
<strong>Arts</strong>’ prestigious Mousel/Feltner award for creative activity and<br />
an Artist Fellowship in the Performing <strong>Arts</strong> from the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong>, Dr. James Winn continually brings joy and enlightenment<br />
to the people <strong>of</strong> our state.
Excellence in Folk and Traditional <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Doug Groves<br />
When true artisanship takes the functional beyond necessity,<br />
craft becomes art. Doug Groves’ braided rawhide horse gear<br />
exemplifies this perfect marriage <strong>of</strong> beauty and utility. Groves<br />
started making horse tack—riatas, quirts, reins, buttons, and<br />
more—over thirty years ago. Once the cow boss on the TS<br />
Ranch outside <strong>of</strong> Battle Mountain, <strong>Nevada</strong>, Groves now lives<br />
and works in Wellington. He learned from his peers and passes<br />
on techniques and tricks to others in the traditional manner <strong>of</strong><br />
cowboys.<br />
“There’s a genealogy behind learning all this stuff. When you’re<br />
sitting around the bunkhouse, and somebody is teaching you<br />
how to tie a particular button or something, you’ll get to visiting<br />
and you’ll say, ‘Well, where did you learn that?’ And they’ll say,<br />
‘Well, Roger Fischer taught me that when we worked at the 25<br />
together.’ You learn it from this guy, from that guy, and knowing<br />
where it came from is like having a quilt your Grandma made, it<br />
means something to you.”<br />
Groves’ work is finely detailed, meticulously executed, beautiful<br />
and functional. He carefully prepares his own rawhide and<br />
creates each piece with incredible attention to detail, choosing<br />
and preparing his rawhide string with care to create the tight,<br />
straight and even braiding that characterizes his work. His pieces<br />
are equally sought after by collectors and cowboys, a compliment<br />
to both the artistry and functionality <strong>of</strong> his work.<br />
Generous in sharing his expertise with others, Groves<br />
demonstrates extraordinary commitment to preserving the<br />
tradition <strong>of</strong> rawhide braiding. A master artist in the <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Folklife Apprenticeship program, he leads Rawhide<br />
Braiding workshops nearly every year at the National Cowboy<br />
Poetry Gathering.<br />
Groves has been featured in exhibitions across the region and<br />
in nationally distributed publications such as Trappings <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Great Basin Buckaroo and Works and Conversation. Groves<br />
created From Hide to Hackamore: “Rawhide Braiding Techniques<br />
and Traditions,” an educational slide presentation describing<br />
his traditional work, which he has presented to audiences<br />
throughout the state. Doug Groves holds an abiding respect for<br />
the traditional arts <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nevada</strong> cowboy and carries on these<br />
traditions with humor, humility, and an obvious love <strong>of</strong> his trade.
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Education<br />
Las Vegas Youth Orchestras<br />
The Las Vegas Youth Orchestras, comprised <strong>of</strong> four performing<br />
arts groups for young people, exists due to a long-time, unique<br />
partnership among three supporting organizations: the Clark<br />
County School District, the City <strong>of</strong> Las Vegas and the Friends <strong>of</strong><br />
the Las Vegas Youth Orchestras. This collaboration allows for<br />
tuition-free program participation for any youth who qualifies<br />
to be in the Ensemble, Sinfonia, Symphony, or Philharmonic<br />
orchestral performing groups. Southern <strong>Nevada</strong> has benefited<br />
greatly from this rich cultural resource, which provides a<br />
training ground for future musicians, music-lovers and music<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, as well as a high-level performance repertoire for<br />
the community.<br />
The organization has been nationally recognized as a model<br />
for community involvement and positive action, providing an<br />
educational program <strong>of</strong> extra curricular musical training that is<br />
enriching and engaging. A testament to the program’s success<br />
is that alumni frequently pursue collegiate and graduate studies<br />
in music or music education, and then return as contributing<br />
citizens to the southern <strong>Nevada</strong> cultural community. Jessica<br />
Williams, a former program participant, volunteer and Las Vegas<br />
Youth Orchestras (LVYO) staff member, says that the program<br />
“taught me responsibility, leadership and understanding, and<br />
(has) given me an undying love for orchestral music.”<br />
“All <strong>Nevada</strong>ns should be proud <strong>of</strong> this outstanding group <strong>of</strong><br />
young musicians. Truly these youth orchestras are gems in the<br />
cultural life <strong>of</strong> this community, providing the opportunities for<br />
great musical achievement and enabling the youth in our schools<br />
to become the future musicians <strong>of</strong> our state and country,”<br />
wrote Patrick C. Clary, a founding director <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas<br />
Philharmonic.<br />
Nearly 300 young people presently participate in LVYO. Their<br />
dedication to the rigorous and challenging work that playing<br />
music at this level entails is evidence <strong>of</strong> the program’s success.<br />
LVYO provides an amazing opportunity for these students to<br />
learn important life skills such as discipline and responsibility,<br />
master challenges, manage time, and most importantly, to<br />
express themselves creatively through the arts.
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Individuals<br />
Robert and Jane Fielden<br />
The architectural and cultural landscapes <strong>of</strong> southern <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
have been immeasurably enriched by the talent and dedication<br />
<strong>of</strong> Robert (Bob) and Jane Fielden. A husband and wife team who<br />
respectively work as architect and interior designer, the Fieldens<br />
frequently partner on projects. If you have been in a library, a<br />
museum, or a performing arts center in southern <strong>Nevada</strong> during<br />
the last decade, then you have likely seen the work <strong>of</strong> Jane and<br />
Robert Fielden.<br />
The Fieldens came to <strong>Nevada</strong> during the late 1960s to work<br />
on a casino project and quickly immersed themselves in their<br />
new community, going on to become leaders in shaping and<br />
championing cultural and artistic development throughout the<br />
state. They helped to create the “Suitcase Gallery,” a traveling<br />
art collection that was one <strong>of</strong> the earliest visual arts education<br />
efforts in Clark County. They have served on numerous public<br />
committees, including the Beautification Las Vegas, Clark County<br />
Parks and Recreation, the Allied <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> Southern <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
and the <strong>Arts</strong> District Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the<br />
Downtown <strong>Arts</strong> District. Bob also serves as a member <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Directors <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong> Humanities.<br />
In their pr<strong>of</strong>essional work, the Fieldens have advanced the<br />
fields <strong>of</strong> architecture and interior design throughout the state,<br />
sharing their love <strong>of</strong> human environment with their clients and<br />
the community. They have won numerous awards for their design<br />
work including the Award <strong>of</strong> Merit for Design Excellence from the<br />
Western Mountain region <strong>of</strong> the American Institute <strong>of</strong> Architects<br />
(AIA), the Owens-Corning National Award for Energy Conservation<br />
and the Chicago Athenaeum/American Architecture Award.<br />
Preserving and sharing <strong>Nevada</strong>’s history and culture has<br />
been a driving force behind some <strong>of</strong> their biggest community<br />
development endeavors. Their projects include the Reno Sparks<br />
Convention Center Remodel and Renovation, Summerlin Library<br />
and Performing <strong>Arts</strong> Center, KNPR 86 Radio Station, UNLV Master<br />
Plan and Update, Chaparral High School Theatre Addition,<br />
Las Vegas Convention Center Master Plan and the McCarran<br />
International Airport’s D Concourse.<br />
Jane and Bob Fielden have dedicated their lives and their work to<br />
supporting the arts in <strong>Nevada</strong>, promoting the preservation <strong>of</strong> the<br />
state’s historical resources and promoting the development <strong>of</strong><br />
continued arts patronage among the state’s population. It would<br />
be hard to find anyone more deserving <strong>of</strong> this award.
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations<br />
photo: Jeff Ross<br />
Reno Philharmonic<br />
Since its first public performance in August <strong>of</strong> 1969 at the<br />
Pioneer Center for the <strong>Arts</strong>, the Reno Philharmonic has<br />
focused on audience development and artistic excellence -<br />
steadily growing in both areas. Through forty years and three<br />
conductors—Gregory Stone, Ron Daniels, and Barry Jekowsky—<br />
the Philharmonic has worked with other arts organizations to<br />
build a strong cultural community in Northern <strong>Nevada</strong>. Attracting<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> people to the area and contributing to its economic<br />
growth and vitality, the orchestra has received many local<br />
awards and accolades for its musical distinction, community<br />
outreach efforts and educational initiatives.<br />
Celebrate Strings is one such program, providing free violin<br />
lessons to students attending Bernice Matthews Elementary<br />
School in Reno. For many, this is the first exposure to any type<br />
<strong>of</strong> orchestral instrument. The program strives to instill a love <strong>of</strong><br />
music that will inspire the students to continue musical training<br />
and appreciation beyond the eight-week program. The lessons<br />
provided by the Reno Philharmonic also help to improve social<br />
relations among the participants and increase the students’<br />
confidence and self-esteem.<br />
In addition to the Celebrate Strings program, the Reno<br />
Philharmonic <strong>of</strong>fers a wide array <strong>of</strong> programming including the<br />
MasterClassics Concert series, Young People’s Concerts, the<br />
Discover Music program, two youth orchestras and Preview<br />
from the Podium. The Philharmonic has attracted internationally<br />
known guest artists including Luciano Pavarotti, Judy Collins, Ray<br />
Charles and Jose Iturbi.<br />
The board and staff <strong>of</strong> the Philharmonic provide leadership that<br />
has contributed to its success throughout the years. As an “arts<br />
leader in Northern <strong>Nevada</strong>,” wrote nominator Christine Fey, <strong>Arts</strong><br />
and Culture Manager for the City <strong>of</strong> Reno, the Reno Philharmonic<br />
is consistently recognized as a source <strong>of</strong> pride in the community,<br />
giving the opportunity each year for more than five hundred<br />
performers to make music and more than fifty thousand<br />
audience members to experience their art.”<br />
The Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards is an appropriate recognition as the<br />
Reno Philharmonic celebrates its fortieth anniversary this year.
Patronage in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Estipona Group<br />
For more than 15 years, Estipona Group has provided innovative<br />
marketing and communications solutions to clients in Reno and<br />
throughout the region. Not only does Estipona Group stand out<br />
in the communications field -- garnering accolades and awards<br />
for their creative vision-- its members give generously <strong>of</strong> their<br />
time and talents to the community and to the arts sector in<br />
particular.<br />
Joe Crowley, former President <strong>of</strong> the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>,<br />
Reno, writes that, “…this company’s wide-reaching, continuing<br />
and consistently sterling performance in serving the arts in<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> is a reflection <strong>of</strong> the vision and passion <strong>of</strong> its founder.<br />
Edward Estipona is a person <strong>of</strong> great energy, creativity,<br />
and commitment.” Indeed, Edward Estipona’s philosophy <strong>of</strong><br />
“passionate giving” is shared by his colleagues and employees,<br />
who also serve as members and trustees for local arts and<br />
community based organizations. This civic engagement ensures<br />
that Estipona Group stays abreast <strong>of</strong> community activities and<br />
developments and can provide timely and creative approaches to<br />
problem solving.<br />
Programs and campaigns that will be familiar to those who<br />
live in the Reno area such as “Rhythm and Rawhide,” “Food<br />
For Thought,” “America’s Adventure Place,” and their awardwinning<br />
“Greatest Hits” campaign for the Reno Philharmonic,<br />
reflect the creative work and passion <strong>of</strong> the Estipona Group.<br />
They have contributed tremendously to enriching the arts in the<br />
state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, bolstering audience participation, increasing<br />
membership subscriptions, and yielding higher fund-raising<br />
results.<br />
The group successfully designed and collaborated on<br />
<strong>Arts</strong>4<strong>Nevada</strong>.org, a grassroots online communications and<br />
advocacy campaign that made it easy for citizens to directly<br />
contact their legislators. <strong>Arts</strong>4<strong>Nevada</strong>.org encouraged an<br />
unprecedented advocacy thrust during the 2006 legislative<br />
session, which resulted in a $425,000 one-shot funding to the<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>. This money was distributed via grants to<br />
arts organizations throughout the state to support artists and<br />
arts programs.<br />
Although they are technically a “small business,” the reach <strong>of</strong><br />
Estipona Group is limitless. Its commitment to community - local<br />
and statewide- as a primary client has resulted in a level <strong>of</strong><br />
service that has consistently and economically enriched the lives<br />
<strong>of</strong> all <strong>Nevada</strong> citizens.
The Artists<br />
Lynda Yur<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Recipients <strong>of</strong> the 29th Annual Governors <strong>Arts</strong> Awards each<br />
receive an original painting by artist Lynda Yur<strong>of</strong>f. Born<br />
in Springfield, Illinois and graduating from Illinois State<br />
University, Yur<strong>of</strong>f’s early art experiences were shaped by<br />
university studio classes and visits to the Chicago Art<br />
Institute. She supported her passion for studio art with<br />
a series <strong>of</strong> jobs in graphic design before becoming an art<br />
teacher. Since moving to <strong>Nevada</strong> 30 years ago, Yur<strong>of</strong>f has<br />
taught art to children as an artist in residence with the <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, Sierra <strong>Arts</strong> and Very Special <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, as<br />
well as painting and drawing classes at Truckee Meadows<br />
Community College. She is an award-winning artist with works<br />
represented in many private collections nationally as well<br />
as Bank <strong>of</strong> America and <strong>Nevada</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art in Reno. This<br />
is Yur<strong>of</strong>f’s second Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Award commission.<br />
The Las Vegas<br />
Youth Orchestras<br />
Performing for the 29th Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards<br />
ceremony are Sammi Ciarlo on violin, Silverado High School;<br />
Caitlin Stokes on violin, <strong>Nevada</strong> State High School; Sarah<br />
Evins on viola, Las Vegas Academy; Rachael White on cello,<br />
Las Vegas Academy; and Erin Barlow on bass, Coronado High<br />
School. All are members <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas Youth Philharmonic,<br />
one <strong>of</strong> four separate ensembles <strong>of</strong> the Las Vegas Youth<br />
Orchestras, an after-school program that presently serves<br />
nearly 300 youth in southern <strong>Nevada</strong>. The two upper-level<br />
groups (Las Vegas Youth Philharmonic and Las Vegas Youth<br />
Symphony) perform symphonic repertoire as students prepare<br />
for entry into collegiate and pr<strong>of</strong>essional level organizations.<br />
The Las Vegas Youth Sinfonia and the Las Vegas Youth<br />
Ensemble provide training for younger students to develop into<br />
effective orchestral players, emphasizing the responsibility,<br />
commitment and teamwork necessary for successful<br />
performances.
The Artists<br />
Dr. James Winn<br />
Dr. James Winn, associate pr<strong>of</strong>essor <strong>of</strong> piano and composition<br />
at the University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, Reno since 1997, has been<br />
described as a musician’s musician with an international<br />
reputation. Winn made his pr<strong>of</strong>essional debut with the Denver<br />
Symphony at the age <strong>of</strong> thirteen, and has been performing<br />
widely in North America, Europe and Japan ever since. Before<br />
relocating to Reno, Winn was solo pianist with the New York<br />
City Ballet for thirteen years. In addition, he was a member <strong>of</strong><br />
the New York New Music Ensemble and a frequent guest with<br />
the Chamber Music Society <strong>of</strong> Lincoln Center. He is currently a<br />
member <strong>of</strong> Argenta, the University’s resident chamber group,<br />
and tours regularly with internationally acclaimed New York<br />
based violinist Rolf Schulte.<br />
Gwendolyn Clancy<br />
An independent filmmaker for 28 years, Gwendolyn Clancy<br />
tells the stories <strong>of</strong> those who live and work in the Great Basin<br />
through her videos and films, including “The Man they Call<br />
Will James,” narrated by actor Richard Farnsworth. Her talent<br />
at tapping into peoples’ lives has resulted in grants from the<br />
National Endowment for the <strong>Arts</strong>, <strong>Nevada</strong> Humanities and the<br />
Gund Foundation, and numerous awards from the American<br />
Film Festival and the National Cowboy Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame, to name<br />
a few. For the past decade, first as the public information<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer for the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> Affairs and<br />
presently as an independent contractor, Clancy has hosted<br />
and produced a monthly documentary series, Exploring<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong>, which is broadcast throughout <strong>Nevada</strong> and parts <strong>of</strong><br />
California. Clancy has a BA in French from Wellesley College,<br />
Massachusetts and an MA in Communications from the<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong>, Reno.
The Artists<br />
David Bugli<br />
and Janet Snape<br />
Janet Snape, violin, and David Bugli, keyboard, <strong>of</strong> Greenridge<br />
Music are providing music for the 29th Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Award reception. Greenridge Music <strong>of</strong>fers a comprehensive,<br />
diversified musical repertoire, from classical to jazz. Both<br />
musicians have university degrees in music performance<br />
and education, and have more than 30 years <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
experience performing for celebrity shows, studio recordings,<br />
symphony orchestras, operas, ballets, dances, weddings,<br />
corporate functions and concerts.
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS<br />
28TH ANNUAL (2008)<br />
L. Martina Young - Reno: Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Mike Williams - Fallon: Excellence in Folk and Traditional Art<br />
Jim Burke - Reno: Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Education<br />
Sally Ahlstedt - Henderson: Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Individual<br />
Las Vegas Little Theatre - Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organization<br />
Bill Fain - Virginia City: Patronage in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Candy and Senator Mike Schneider - Las Vegas:<br />
Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
27TH ANNUAL (2007)<br />
Gailmarie Pahmeier - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Mexico Vivo - Las Vegas: Excellence in Folk<br />
and Traditional <strong>Arts</strong><br />
The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre -<br />
Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Education<br />
Jill Berryman - Leadership in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Individuals<br />
Great Basin <strong>Arts</strong> and Entertainment - Leadership<br />
in the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations<br />
Jim Nichols - Patronage in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
David Bugli - Distinguished Service<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Ballet Theatre - Distinguished Service<br />
26TH ANNUAL (2006)<br />
Dolora Zajick - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Bill Maloy, Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dr. Joan McGee & Dr. Richard L. McGee, <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
Nancy Deaner - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations & Individuals<br />
Christine Fey - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations & Individuals<br />
Carol Franc Buck - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Businesses & Patrons<br />
25TH ANNUAL (2005)<br />
Emma Sepulveda-Pulvirenti - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Elizabeth Brady - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Paul Ford - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
Churchill <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Organizations & Individuals<br />
John “Jack” Fegely, Reno (posthumous award) -<br />
Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Businesses & Patrons<br />
24TH ANNUAL (2004)<br />
Phillip Ruder - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sylvia Tegano - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
John Reynolds Klai II - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Businesses & Patrons<br />
Meg Glaser - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations & Individuals<br />
Virginia McCuin - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
23RD ANNUAL (2003)<br />
Larry Williamson - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
The Las Vegas Academy <strong>of</strong> International Studies,<br />
Performing & Visual <strong>Arts</strong> - <strong>Arts</strong> in Education<br />
Sue Coleman - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dr. N. Edd Miller - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sierra <strong>Arts</strong> - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Individuals & Organizations<br />
Turkey and Peter Stremmel - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Businesses & Patrons<br />
22ND ANNUAL (2002)<br />
Gus Mancuso - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Linda Murphy - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
Al Tietjen - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Bruno & Edna Benna - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Joan Lolmaugh - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Individuals & Organizations<br />
Louis Castle - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Wells Fargo Bank <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nevada</strong> - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Businesses & Patrons<br />
21ST ANNUAL (2001)<br />
Bill Cowee - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Artown - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Elko Basque Club - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dave Hickey - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
Antonia Lowden - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Individuals & Organizations<br />
Harriet & Bill Barkley - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Businesses & Patrons<br />
MILLENNIUM AWARD (1999 & 2000)<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Bell - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Businesses & Patrons<br />
Mary Ellen Horan - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Bob Blesse - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Kathy Huff Sederquist - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education<br />
Emma Bobb - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Gary Short - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sara Bogard - <strong>Arts</strong> and Education<br />
Bill Snyder - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Rodolfo Fernandez - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Organizations & Individuals
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS<br />
Western Folklife Center - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations<br />
Robin Greenspun - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Organizations & Individuals<br />
Peter Goin - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Zoria Zetaruk - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
14TH ANNUAL (1993)<br />
Eddie Brooks - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Kathie Bartlett - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sierra Wind Quintet - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Maureen Barrett - Distinguished Service<br />
19TH ANNUAL (1998)<br />
Bill Abrams - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Edward Martinez - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Vicki A. Richardson - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Rebecca Eagle Lambert - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Annabelle Shelly - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>: Organizations<br />
Erik Lauritzen - <strong>Arts</strong> & Education & Individuals<br />
18TH ANNUAL (1997)<br />
Joan Dyer - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Youth Camerata Orchestra - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dedee Nave - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Robert & Gwynneth Weiss - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Jose Bellver - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Lilly V. Sanchez - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
17TH ANNUAL (1996)<br />
George Rosenberg - Distinguished Service<br />
Moya Olsen Lear - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Robert Beckmann - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Debbie Arrighi - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Adam Fortunate Eagle - Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
16TH ANNUAL (1995)<br />
E. L Cord Foundation - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Businesses & Patrons<br />
Shaun T. Griffin - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Bernice A. Fischer - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong>:<br />
Organizations & Individuals<br />
Theresa Jackson & JoAnn Martinez -<br />
Excellence in Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Angie Wallin - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
15TH ANNUAL (1994)<br />
John Irsfeld - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Clarice Giselle - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
SUMMA Corporation - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Norman Cain - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
13TH ANNUAL (1992)<br />
Marcia Growdon - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
John Smith - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Carol Kimball - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Caesars Palace - Distinguished Service<br />
12TH ANNUAL (1991)<br />
American <strong>Nevada</strong> Corporation - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
John Lenz - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Edda K. Morrison - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Joanne Nivison - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
11TH ANNUAL (1990)<br />
Patricia Marchese - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
James McCormick - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Dennis Parks - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
10TH ANNUAL (1989)<br />
Thelma Calhoun - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Charles W. Hunsberger - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Centel - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
KNPR Public Radio - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sue R. Clark - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
E. L. Wiegand Foundation - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Frank Gagliardi - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Tom C. Wright - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
9TH ANNUAL (1988)<br />
Louise Curran - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Alice Isenberg - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Minnie Green Dick - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Yoshi Ishikawa - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
First Interstate Bank - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Michael McCollum - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Nancy C. Houssels - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Lee Sido - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong>
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE GOVERNOR’S ARTS AWARDS<br />
8TH ANNUAL (1987)<br />
Marjorie Barrick - Distinguished Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Rollan & Marilyn Melton - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Walter Blanton - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Douglas Peterson - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Patrick Gaffey - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Ed Semenza - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Frances Harvey - Service to the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Bernardo Yanci - Excellence in the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
7TH ANNUAL (1986)<br />
Rita Deanin Abbey - Visual <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Neldon Mathews - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Jim Bernardi - Theatre<br />
Waddie Mitchell - Literature<br />
Katie Frazer - Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Sharon Payne - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
William Laub, Sr./Southwest Gas Corp - Business<br />
Laura Spitzer - Music<br />
Zel Lowman - Volunteer<br />
6TH ANNUAL (1985)<br />
Margaret Banks - Dance<br />
Barbara Long - Business Support<br />
William Beeson - Theatre<br />
William Lowman - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
Sarah Campsey - Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Lamar Marchese - Volunteer<br />
Betty Clark - Volunteer<br />
Robert Morrison - Visual <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Susan Duer - Music<br />
Howard Rosenberg - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Stephen Liu - Literature<br />
Charles Vanda - Distinguished Service<br />
5TH ANNUAL (1984)<br />
Yvonne Franchi - Dance<br />
Ellis Pryce-Jones - Theatre<br />
Kenneth Hanlon - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Cliff Segerblom - Visual <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Brian Strom Kral - Literature<br />
Vera & Sid Stern - Business Support<br />
Vahe Kochayan - Music<br />
Warburton Family - Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Martha Peterson - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
Thomas R.C. Wilson ii - Volunteer<br />
4TH ANNUAL (1983)<br />
Virko Baley - Music<br />
Walter McNamara - Visual <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Joanne deLongchamps - Literature<br />
Carol Mousel - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
Robert Dunkerly - Theatre<br />
Leon Nightingale - Business Support<br />
Barbara Fox - Dance<br />
Maury Soss - Volunteer<br />
Gerda Hemenway - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Rolling Thunder - Folk <strong>Arts</strong><br />
3RD ANNUAL (1982)<br />
Jerry Crawford - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Tom Holder - Visual <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Ron Daniels - Music<br />
Ed Parsons - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
John Flanigan - Business Support<br />
Kirk Robertson - Literature<br />
Joan Snyder - Theatre<br />
2ND ANNUAL (1981)<br />
Lucille Bruner - <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
Steve Morris - Business Support<br />
Helene Fullmer - Volunteer<br />
DeeAnn Ridings - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
Jody Johnston - <strong>Arts</strong> Administration<br />
Vassili Sulich - Dance<br />
1ST ANNUAL (1980)<br />
Elizabeth Block - Member, <strong>Arts</strong> Service<br />
John & Susan Karrasch - Individual Artists<br />
Francis Warden - Member, Presenting
Acknowledgements<br />
Our deep gratitude goes to the dozens <strong>of</strong> individuals and businesses<br />
noted below who donated significant funding and assistance to ensure<br />
the success <strong>of</strong> tonight’s event.<br />
Willis Allen<br />
Americans for the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Ivy Antonowitsch<br />
Julia Arger<br />
The Arger Family<br />
Jill Berryman<br />
Lynn Bistany<br />
Susan Bosk<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Lynn Bremer<br />
Rennie Brode<br />
Gwen Clancy<br />
Pat Clary<br />
Karen Craig<br />
Brittany Curtis<br />
Maryjane Dor<strong>of</strong>achuk<br />
Stacy Endres<br />
Edward Estipona<br />
Scott Faulkner<br />
Christine Fey<br />
Linda Ficklin<br />
Bernice A. Fischer<br />
Dr. Michael E. Fischer<br />
Firouzeh Forouzmand<br />
Paige Galeoto<br />
Jim Gerhard, Director <strong>of</strong> Sales and Catering,<br />
Siena Hotel Spa Casino<br />
Cheyenne Gott<br />
Forrest Hartman<br />
Robin A. Hodgkin<br />
Carol Johnson<br />
Tim Jones<br />
Sara Kennedy<br />
KNPB Channel 5 Public Broadcasting<br />
Marlene Kosher<br />
Las Vegas Youth Orchestra<br />
Musical Directors and Board Members<br />
Vaugham Lemm, Banquet Manager, Sienna<br />
Hotel Spa Casino<br />
Joan Lolmaugh<br />
Toni Lowden<br />
McDonald Carano Wilson LLP<br />
Patricia Miller<br />
Maytan Music<br />
Teresa Moiola<br />
Fran Morrow<br />
Joleen Murphy<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Alliance for <strong>Arts</strong> Education<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> Advocates<br />
Amanda Parner<br />
Pioneer Center for the Performing <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Brian Raszka<br />
Registered Ink Printing Co.<br />
Reno Chamber Orchestra<br />
Beverly Patton<br />
Reno Philharmonic<br />
Marcia Robinson<br />
Theresa Reilly<br />
William Russell<br />
Candy Schneider<br />
Sheehan Van Woert Bigotti Architects<br />
Sierra <strong>Arts</strong> staff<br />
Bill Sims<br />
Rebecca Snetselaar<br />
David Stipech<br />
Judy Stokey - Director, Government Affairs, NVEnergy<br />
Josh Thibeau<br />
The Holland Project<br />
Rossitza Todorova<br />
Turning Point<br />
Mary Vargas<br />
Angie Wallin<br />
Dali Weiderh<strong>of</strong>t<br />
Harold Weller<br />
Patricia Wells
NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL<br />
The <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, a division <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> Affairs, was<br />
created as a state agency in 2007. With <strong>of</strong>fices in Carson City and Las Vegas, the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
<strong>Council</strong> mission is “to enrich the cultural life <strong>of</strong> the state through leadership that preserves,<br />
supports, strengthens and makes accessible excellence in the arts for all <strong>Nevada</strong>ns.” <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
<strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> programs serve as catalysts to stimulate artistic and cultural activity, to provide<br />
education to both the general population and our leaders on the role <strong>of</strong> the arts in American<br />
life and to encourage public and private support for the arts. The <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is<br />
supported by funds designated by the <strong>Nevada</strong> State Legislature, grants for the National<br />
Endowment for the <strong>Arts</strong> and from other private sources.<br />
Board<br />
Tim Jones, Chair, Reno; Julia Arger, Reno; Stacy Endres, Reno; Firouzeh Forouzmand, Las Vegas; Carol Johnson,<br />
Reno; Joan Lolmaugh, Henderson; Marcia Robinson, North Las Vegas, Bill Sims, Winnemucca; Harold Weller,<br />
Las Vegas<br />
Staff<br />
Susan Bosk<strong>of</strong>f, Executive Director; Lynn Bistany, Program Assistant - Las Vegas; Rennie Brode, Administrative<br />
Assistant II; Maryjane Dor<strong>of</strong>achuk, <strong>Arts</strong> Education Program Coordinator - Las Vegas; Linda Ficklin,<br />
Administrative Services Officer; Robin A. Hodgkin, Community <strong>Arts</strong> Development Program Coordinator;<br />
Fran Morrow, Artist Services Program Coordinator; Joleen Murphy, Accountant Technician; Rebecca Snetselaar,<br />
Folklife Associate - Las Vegas; Rossitza Todorova, Community <strong>Arts</strong> Development Associate; Mary Vargas,<br />
Grants Program Coordinator; Patricia Wells, Folklife Program Coordinator; Kathy Woods, <strong>Nevada</strong> Touring<br />
Initiative Assistant; Sara Kennedy, Special Projects Assistant<br />
For more information, contact us at:<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
716 North Carson Street, Suite A<br />
Carson City, NV 89701<br />
775.687.6680<br />
Southern <strong>Nevada</strong> Office<br />
2755 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 160<br />
Ls Vegas, NV 89121<br />
702.486.3700<br />
www.<strong>Nevada</strong>Culture.org/nac/<br />
Design by: Estipona Group<br />
Copy by Rachel Hartsough,<br />
Pat Wells and Susan Bosk<strong>of</strong>f<br />
Printing by Registered Ink<br />
Artwork for program by Brian Raszka.<br />
Brian is a Reno, NV based artist, illustrator and designer.<br />
He is a Senior Art Director at Estipona Group in Reno, NV.<br />
His work has appeared in many mass-market magazines,<br />
books, CD art and web sites. His work has been shown in<br />
galleries accross the country and in Canada. To see more <strong>of</strong><br />
his work visit: brianraszka.com
29th Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards Nominees<br />
In addition to this year’s award recipients, the following were<br />
nominated by colleagues, friends and family members to be<br />
considered for 29th Annual Governor’s Awards. We thank them<br />
for their ongoing commitment to the arts and culture in <strong>Nevada</strong>.<br />
Arturo Amaya<br />
Michele Attaway<br />
Rosine Bena<br />
Margaret Boroughf<br />
Leah Brady<br />
Diane Bush<br />
Erika Paul Carlson<br />
Contemporary <strong>Arts</strong> Center<br />
Pat Harris<br />
Patricia Hicks<br />
Ellen Hopkins<br />
Dolly Kelepecz<br />
Mary Jean Kelso<br />
Sue Kitts<br />
Roz Knight<br />
Karen Kreyeski<br />
Ivy Mak<br />
Matachines D Juarez<br />
Helga Miller<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Artists Association<br />
Peruvian American Development <strong>Cultural</strong> Center<br />
Burton Pete<br />
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre<br />
Carol Ann Quinn<br />
Sharon Rosse<br />
Kelly Roth<br />
Tamara Scronce<br />
Carla Sims<br />
Sharon Tetly<br />
Thai <strong>Cultural</strong> Art Association <strong>of</strong> Las Vegas<br />
TOCCATA-The Orchestra and Community Choral<br />
Artists <strong>of</strong> the Tahoe Area<br />
Tsurunokai-Reno Taiko Drum Group<br />
Alexander Van Alstyne<br />
Barbara Yoerg
NEWMONTTM<br />
Congratulations<br />
to all the recipients<br />
<strong>of</strong> the<br />
29th Annual<br />
Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Awards.<br />
Saluting the <strong>Arts</strong><br />
in <strong>Nevada</strong><br />
Essential for our<br />
quality <strong>of</strong> life,<br />
education and spirit<br />
Congratulations to<br />
2009 Governor’s<br />
The <strong>Arts</strong> in <strong>Nevada</strong>:<br />
Essential for Our Quality <strong>of</strong> Life, Education and Spirit<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Awards Recipients<br />
Jim and Stacy Endres<br />
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29th Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards<br />
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artistic achievement and<br />
service to the arts.
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Congratulations to all <strong>of</strong> this year’s Governor’s<br />
<strong>Arts</strong> Awards recipients.<br />
2009 Lecture Series<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Art<br />
19 March · Paul Lewis, LTL Architects, New York<br />
14 May · Ann Fougeron, Fougeron Architects, San Francisco<br />
18 June · John Frane, Predock Frane Architects, Los Angeles<br />
24 September · Eric Cobb, E Cobb Architects, Seattle<br />
Tickets $10.00<br />
As always - free beer & free camaraderie
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Keep the opera<br />
alive and singing.<br />
<strong>Nevada</strong> Opera Benefit with Michael Borowitz<br />
Wednesday, March 25, 6-9pm<br />
Opera lovers and arts supporters are invited to a special VIP<br />
event benefi ting the <strong>Nevada</strong> Opera at Carpenter’s Music World.<br />
Enjoy wine, appetizers and conversation while Michael Borowitz<br />
provides a special sneak preview <strong>of</strong> the upcoming <strong>Nevada</strong> Opera<br />
production <strong>of</strong> La Bohéme.<br />
Win a supporting role in an upcoming <strong>Nevada</strong> Opera performance!<br />
Appear in a live opera alongside some <strong>of</strong> the country’s fi nest performers.<br />
Raffl e tickets available at Carpenter’s March 25-28.<br />
Every Piano on SALE!<br />
A portion <strong>of</strong> the proceeds<br />
from pianos purchased during<br />
the VIP event and three-day<br />
sale, March 26-28, will go<br />
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The 29th Annual Governor’s <strong>Arts</strong> Awards is a program <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> <strong>Council</strong>, a<br />
division <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cultural</strong> Affairs, and the Office <strong>of</strong> the Governor.<br />
This year’s celebration is co-sponsored by Sierra <strong>Arts</strong>, with support from the Siena<br />
Hotel Spa Casino, the Board <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Nevada</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> council, Estipona Group, the National<br />
Endowment for the <strong>Arts</strong> and local organizations, businesses and individuals.