Artown, held the entire month of July 2007 in Reno, Nevada, has succeeded once again in maintaining its stature as one of the largest and most inclusive arts and culture festivals in the country by setting a record attendance during its 31-day celebration.
Artown, in collaboration with more than 100 organizations, brings to life theater, dance, film, history, multi-cultural, musical and visual and performing arts activities and events as well as dozens of children's activities aimed at educating youth on the importance of the arts. In 2007, Artown's performances focused on 15 distinct cultures and offered free admission to 68 percent of its events.
(*These Artown '07 photos provided for our enjoyment by Natasha Bourlin, Artown Marketing Manager, the Artown organization, and the respective photographers. Last two photos by Stan White of NewToReno.com.)
Australia's Strange Fruit performing for Artown Opening Night 2007. Photo by Melisse Rosete-Wolfe.
Herbie Hancock, who performed at the Grand Sierra Resort for Artown '07. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Reno's Controlled Burn performing for Artown in City Plaza. Photo by Tom Bourke.
Circus Circus performers, part of Artown's weekly, free Family Series. Photo by Tom Bourke.
A performance of Artown's Family Series at Wingfield Park. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Local cast of Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Cinderella for Artown. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Ice Hot Cars exhibit at the National Automobile Museum for Artown. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Reno Irish Dance Company performing on Wingfield Park stage for Artown. Photo by Tom Bourke.
The Indigo Girls, performed at John Ascuaga's Nugget for Artown. Photo courtesy of Artown.
The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, performed free at Hawkins Amphitheater for Artown's American Songbook Series. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Giant puppets performing for Artown's Family Series & interacting with the audience. Photo by Tom Bourke.
Northwest Reno Kid's Kite Fest, part of Artown '07. Photo by Melisse Rosete-Wolfe.
Hell's Kitchen Dance featuring Mikhail Baryshnikov, performing in Reno for Artown, the only west coast stop on their '07 tour. Photo by Stephanie Berger.
MarchFourth Marching Band, led the Artown Opening Night '07 parade through downtown Reno. Photo by Andy Batt.
Pink Martini, performed for Artown in '06 & '07. Photo by James WilderHancock.
Audience in Wingfield Park for Artown's Family Series. Photo by Tom Bourke.
Edge!!! performing for Artown's Closing Night '07. Photo by Tom Bourke.
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival performing at Hawkins Amphitheater for Artown. Photo courtesy of Artown.
Artown Executive Director Beth Macmillan & Reno City Councilman Dave Aiazzi, Artown Board Chairman. Photo by NewToReno.com.
Natasha Bourlin, Artown Marketing Manager, being interviewed at media event at The Montage Reno. Photo by NewToReno.com.
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