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It’s one hot night as Benise celebrates 25 years of fiery Spanish guitar and dance. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, Parisian Waltz, exotic drumming, and more! The 25th Anniversary tour establishes Benise’s Emmy Award winning show as one of the longest running Latin-themed theatrical productions touring the world. For Benise, music has always been a journey. From his humble beginnings as a street performer, to being featured on the #1 rated show in the USA – Dancing With The Stars. Guitarist and creative force behind the event, Benise, comments “I wanted to push the boundaries of Nuevo Flamenco/Spanish guitar while combining the elements of dance and theater. This show is a celebration of all the shows we’ve done over the last 25 years.” The Emmy Award-winning composer along with an international cast of musicians and dancers will entertain audiences with a two-hour show that “is an escape from all of their problems,” Benise says. Beyond the new material, Benise says “the live show will incorporate some fan favorites from my street performing days and rock classics like Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir and AC/DC’s Thunderstruck.” In addition, Benise adds his signature touch to classics such as “Ave Maria, “Moonlight Sonata,” and Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons. Benise adds, “This is a great show for the whole family; I really think we have something for everyone. I hope people will be inspired by our story, by the music, by the production--and have the passion to follow their own dreams.”

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Interested in wood working? Come learn about the Nevada Woodchucks, how you can get involved with the Special Interest Groups, and how they support local charities. Our own John Hasenau will lead the conversation! What we will learn/do: 1. Who the Nevada Woodchucks are and how they provide community support. 2. A visit with the elves who will be busy working on the toys project, an example of one of the Special Interest Groups (SIGS). The 6 Special Interest Groups are: • TOYS • SCROLL SAW • LATHE • TOOLS and TECHNIQUES • DIGITAL (router and laser) • CARVING 3. Shop tour and explanations We are limited to 15 people per session so please sign up early in order to save your spot! Session 1: 10 am – 11:30 am Session 2: 11:30 am – 1 pm

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A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the classic Swan Lake on April 11th and 12th at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the haunting score to this wonderful ballet. Re-staged and re-choreographed by Alexander Van Alstyne, Swan Lake is the story of Odette who was turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. She tells the handsome Prince Siegfried that the only way the spell can be broken is if a man, pure in heart, pledges his love to her. Von Rothbart tries to keep the two apart but in the end they ascend to the heavens above Swan Lake. Professional dancers from throughout the country will star in the lead roles. The large cast includes many talented dancers from four different ballet studios in the Reno area.

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The Classix Series comes to a triumphant close in the pursuit of happiness, where the program echoes with freedom, resilience, and unrelenting joy. The evening begins with Bernstein’s electrifying On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite, pulsing with cinematic drama and raw intensity. The Reno Phil will proudly unveil a newly commissioned work by Michelle Isaac, written to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The work is inspired by the story of Mary Katherine Goddard, the only woman to sign the historic document—a testament to courage, conviction, and the power of a single voice to shape history. The season reaches its grand finale with Orff’s Carmina Burana, an exhilarating choral tour de force featuring the Reno Phil Chorus and a powerhouse trio of soloists, its thunderous rhythms and ecstatic melodies transform the concert hall into a whirlwind of fate, fortune, and unrestrained joy. We are pleased to announce that the Reno Phil will be joined by the Sierra Nevada Children's Chorus for the performance of Carmina Burana.

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As part of Volunteer Appreciation Month, come participate in a morning group photo in front of the Pioneer Center marquee. Afterwards come inside for coffee and donuts and a backstage tour of all of the show murals that have been painted over the years. See if you can find all of the new murals from this season of Broadway! Sorry - we cannot allow guests for this activity.

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Piano Heist Saturday, April 25, 2026 3:00 pm Free Admission – No reservations required Lifelong friends and colleagues Nico Rhodes and Patrick Courtin set off on a divine quest to redeem the keyboard and reinstate its reputation as the greatest instrument of ALL TIME! Armed with the music of the greatest composers, songwriters and performers of the past 300 years, and the technology of the 21st century, Nico and Patrick deliver everything from classical piano raptures to bombastic boogie woogie in their show Piano Heist: Keyboard Explosion! Nico is an in-demand arranger/musical director in Canada, with 40 stage musicals to his credit. He’s written 400 original compositions, four original musicals and arranged two symphonic pops concerts. In 2019, he was honored with Nanaimo’s Emerging Cultural Leader Award. Patrick is classically trained (Royal Conservatory of Music) and holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University. He has directed musical theatre productions, played in recording sessions, created music for film + TV, and toured across Canada, the United States and China. This 60-minute family-friendly performance is presented with FREE ADMISSION in the Pioneer Center Theater. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open 1 hour prior to showtime. Patrons are encouraged to contact adainfo@pioneercenter.com with any ADA accessibility needs in the week leading up to the performance.

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As a finale to Volunteer Appreciation Month and back by popular demand, we will be dancing! Join us from 11am to 1pm on Sunday, April 26th, at the Ballroom of Reno and learn to line dance! Dance instructor Avery, will teach for two hours and we will learn two different line dances. This activity requires an RSVP. You can bring a guest with you but a dance partner is not required to participate!