Exclusively for Museum members, this opening celebration brings together art, music, and activities for the entire family in honor of Broad Stripes Bright Stars: Celebrating 250 Years of America’s Icons.

Be among the first to explore the exhibition, enjoy the sounds of the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s Big Band, connect with docents in the galleries, and take part in hands-on activities inspired by the symbols and stories that have shaped American culture.

Guests will also have the opportunity to meet designer and guest curator, Kit Hinrichs, during a special book signing. Copies of the publication Broad Stripes Bright Stars will be available for purchase in the Museum Store.

A cash bar will be available throughout the evening. 

Festive attire inspired by stars, stripes, and American style is encouraged.

Complimentary for Museum members. Advance registration is recommended. Please note, seating for Reno Jazz Orchestra’s performace in the Nightingale Sky Room is open and limited. 

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Please note that memberships must be active on the date of the event. Expired memberships may be renewed upon arrival.

Welcome to Into the Time Horizon – a groundbreaking exhibition transforming the entire Museum – by way of an exclusive gathering of artists, thought leaders, and friends, many of whom will be presenters and participants at the 2026 Art + Environment Summit: Under Pressure. This celebratory evening features music by DJ Miss Ginger, site-specific performances by movement artist Madison Olandt, and hosted cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The evening also features a special pop-up artist/author signing with Radius Books, presenting the exhibition catalogue Into the Time Horizon and Remembering the Future. Share a story about place or environmental change for a StoryCorps-style recording hosted by Fil Corbitt, creator of the award-winning podcast, The Wind. Find him in the Phil and Jennifer Satre Institute for Art + Environment.

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Please note that memberships must be active on the date of the event. Expired memberships may be renewed upon arrival.

Step back into the spirit of the 1920s at a lively evening celebrating two extraordinary exhibitions that honor American resilience and creativity. Stroll through the galleries and dive into the exhibitions, Dorothea Lange: Seeing People and When Langston Hughes Came to Town. Chat with gallery hosts ready to share fascinating insights. Sip on your favorite drinks from the cash bar while soaking in the soulful sounds of live jazz inspired by the roaring ’20s.

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Adventure into the deep as we celebrate the opening of Deep Time: Sea Dragons of Nevada with a summer bash. Dive into Nevada’s prehistoric past and meet the ichthyosaurs, the giant sea creatures that once ruled the ancient seas. Enjoy a DJ, beer garden, and food trucks as we explore Nevada’s past on a journey of discovery and wonder. Participate in family-friendly activities, including a fossil dig, dinosaur crafts, and a prehistoric photo booth.

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Illustrations courtesy Kate O’Hara

CANCELED: Due to worsening weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this evening’s Members’ Exclusive. Timely refunds will be issued to all registrants. We invite you to join us next week at First Thursday to view the exhibition.

The Retro Radio Dolls join forces with Reno Swings to teach you how to Lindy Hop with a little combination of West Coast Swing! Members are invited to join us at 6 pm for lessons, then put those skills to the test during a live performance featuring wartime favorites of the 1940s. Be sure and visit Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II one last time before it closes on July 23! Event hosted in the Nightingale Sky Room. Standing (and dancing) room only. Cash bar. 

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If your membership expires by the date of the event you will be asked to renew upon arrival.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. An encore talk with Rick Beyer has been added on Friday, March 17 at noon. Please click here to register for Friday’s talk.

OVERFLOW SEATING:

Seating in the Theater is full for the talk. Overflow seating is in Founders’ Room or in the Nightingale Sky Room for a live simulcast of the talk.

In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with rubber tanks, fake artillery, and more than a few tricks up their sleeves, they put on a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Unpack the secrets of the Ghost Army with author and filmmaker Rick Beyer followed by a Swinging Social with the Retro Radio Dolls.

* Doors open at 5:30 pm with cash bar