Get in the holiday spirit at this special Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturday. This fun-filled community day offers free admission, hands-on art activities, a hot chocolate bar, a special rendition of ‘The Grinch’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ as well as storytelling, docent-guided tours, and even a special book signing event. Art Expeditions provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current works on view.

This is also our annual Museum School Open House, and the Museum School is offering a 20% discount on upcoming class registrations for this day only!

Also, join us in the new Bretzlaff Book Shop for book signings with Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, authors Michael Branch and Mark Curtis, artist Craig Mitchell, writer/photographer Scott Mortimore and more!

SCHEDULE 

10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for all Visitors
10 am – 4 pm | Project 1: Gingerbread House Making
10 am – 4 pm | Project 2: Ornament Marbling 
10 am – 4 pm | Project 3: Create Your Own S’mores 
10 am – 4 pm | Project 4: Holiday Figure Sketching 
10 am – 2 pm | Book Signing 
10 am – 4 pm | Hot Cider Bar
10 am – 4 pm | 20% off Museum School Classes
10:30 am & 1 pm | Art Expeditions with Bonnie
11 am & 2 pm | Public Tour (adult focus)
11 am | In-Tune Tales Presents: The Grinch
11:30 am & 12:30 pm | Storytelling with Monica 
1:30 pm | Interactive Holiday Story based on The Nutcracker
2 pm & 3 pm | Storytelling with Monica – Founders’ Room

Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Live music hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.

Beer by 10 Torr. Hosting partners: Bibo Coffee Co. Sponsored by: Big Horn Olive Oil Company, Mercedes Benz of Reno, Renewal by Andersen 

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Live music hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.

Beer by Pigeon Head. Hosting partners: Bibo Coffee Co. Sponsored by: Big Horn Olive Oil Company, Mercedes Benz of Reno, Renewal by Andersen 

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Live music hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.

Beer by Brewer’s Cabinet. Hosting partners: Bibo Coffee Co. Sponsored by: Big Horn Olive Oil Company, Mercedes Benz of Reno, Renewal by Andersen, Simple Power Solar 

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Live music hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.

Hosting partners: Bibo Coffee Co. Sponsored by: Big Horn Olive Oil Company, Engel & Volkers – Kristin Zuckerman, ER at Damonte Ranch, G3 Theaters Reno, Mercedes Benz of Reno, Renewal by Andersen, Simple Power Solar 

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro making connections to the exhibition Lynn Hershman Leeson: Of Humans, Cyborgs, and AI. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed at the book club. Arrive early to place a lunch order with the Café! Space is limited, advanced reservations are recommended.

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These in-person discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education.

Please register for the ECE Roundtable. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.

Nevada Registry approved (1.5 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. 

Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord Museum School. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Monthly sessions are offered on the second Thursday and the second Friday of the month. Tour and project will be the same for the Thursday and Friday offerings, but change monthly.

Sponsored by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment. 

Additional support provided by the City of Reno.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. 

Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord Museum School. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Monthly sessions are offered on the second Thursday and the second Friday of the month. Tour and project will be the same for the Thursday and Friday offerings, but change monthly.

Sponsored by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment. 

Additional support provided by the City of Reno.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. 

Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord Museum School. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Monthly sessions are offered on the second Thursday and the second Friday of the month. Tour and project will be the same for the Thursday and Friday offerings, but change monthly.

Sponsored by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment. 

Additional support provided by the City of Reno.