BRDI Presents: SITTING STILL

SITTING STILL is a portrait of Laurie Olin, an irreverent urban warrior, and his profoundly social vision as one of the world’s most influential urban designers. It’s the story of the concerns that have defined Olin’s life’s work: urbanization, a lost connection to nature, economic marginalization, and the grave necessity of humanity in design. Join us for a screening of this inspiring documentary film with special introduction and audience Q&A with director Gina M. Angelone.

This is part of the Black Rock Design Institute (BRDI) program series for cross-disciplinary design professionals and the broader community.

*Doors open at 5pm with hosted beer. Program begins at 6pm.

Remembering Japanese American Incarceration– Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

In recognition of the 84th anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, join Nevada Humanities and the Reno chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League for a special screening of Tadashi Nakamura’s film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement—a documentary that chronicles the life of Los Angeles-born artist, dancer, singer, author, and activist Nobuko Miyamoto, who was sent to the Santa Anita temporary detention center when she was only two years old.

Caption: Still of Nobuko Miyamoto and a crowd from Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

Image credit: Courtesy of JANM’s Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center and PBS SoCal.

First Thursday

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.

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

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.