LGBTQ+ EVENTS & ORGS > THE ARTS, DINING AND WHAT'S GOIN' ON IN NORTHERN NEVADA

Hours

Mon. thru Fri. 11am - 8pm; 

Sat. and Sun. 10am - 2pm

Activities range from Transparenting to AA, NA and Al-Anon Meetings; Queer Movie Night to Senior Coffee Time to Sip Sisters; Gender Affirming Voice to Board Games with Jules; Free & Confidential HIV, STD and STI Testing to Queer Student Union (from seven high schools in Washoe Coun

Hours

Mon. thru Fri. 11am - 8pm; 

Sat. and Sun. 10am - 2pm

Activities range from Transparenting to AA, NA and Al-Anon Meetings; Queer Movie Night to Senior Coffee Time to Sip Sisters; Gender Affirming Voice to Board Games with Jules; Free & Confidential HIV, STD and STI Testing to Queer Student Union (from seven high schools in Washoe County); Reno Rainbow Rangers For Those Wanting to Explore the OUTdoors to Rainbow Writers:, and so much more.  

1745 South Wells Avenue, Reno  

Mon. thru Fri. 11am - 8pm; 

Sat. and Sun. 10am - 2pm. www.ourcenterreno.org

February 21 & 22, 2026  

Saturday and Sunday

Both performances will begin at 4:00pm

Like a spell cast in sound, the Reno Phil conjures an evening in the pursuit of magic, where music shimmers, soars, and ignites the imagination. At the heart of it all is Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, bursting into a glorious blaze of color, rhythm, and encha

February 21 & 22, 2026  

Saturday and Sunday

Both performances will begin at 4:00pm

Like a spell cast in sound, the Reno Phil conjures an evening in the pursuit of magic, where music shimmers, soars, and ignites the imagination. At the heart of it all is Stravinsky's Firebird Suite, bursting into a glorious blaze of color, rhythm, and enchantment. The journey begins with Jonathan Sokol's What Trees May Speak, a mysterious and evocative soundscape where nature whispers its hidden truths. The night comes to a triumphant close with Jon Nakamatsu, longtime favorite of the Phil, whose clarity, depth, and expressive command makes him an ideal interpreter of one of the most beloved works in the repertoire. 

ON THE PROGRAM

Jonathan Sokol What Trees May Speak 

Igor Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1919)   

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 23 in B-flat minor   

Jon Nakamatsu, Piano

Now in his third decade of touring worldwide, American pianist Jon Nakamatsu continues to draw critical and public acclaim for his intensity, elegance and electrifying solo, concerto and chamber music performances. Catapulted to international attention in 1997 as the Gold Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition—the only American to achieve this distinction since 1981.

Laura Jackson, Conductor

An eloquent and articulate artist on and off the podium renowned for her dynamic leadership, energetic performances, and progressive vision, American conductor Laura Jackson is praised for her innovation, passion, and commitment to the continued growth of the symphonic repertoire and expanding music’s impact within communities. Having served as the fourth Music Director and Conductor of the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra (Reno Phil) since 2009, her contract has been unanimously renewed through the end of the 2028-2029 season, ensuring that diverse, compelling repertoire, and creative community programming will continue through the organization’s 60th anniversary. 

June 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2026

Nevada Pride - A Capital City Celebration

Location: Brewery Arts Center with live music, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. We will be hosting a vendor fair in the BAC parking lot, in front of the big stage. 

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director Spike McGuire said, 

“It was really important to the s

June 12th, 13th, and 14th, 2026

Nevada Pride - A Capital City Celebration

Location: Brewery Arts Center with live music, vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. We will be hosting a vendor fair in the BAC parking lot, in front of the big stage. 

Brewery Arts Center Executive Director Spike McGuire said, 

“It was really important to the staff here to bring the event back to June,” McGuire said. “So it’s going to be June 13th, which will be the week before the first Levitt Amp concert. Which will be great for us because we’ll have the stage in place, and it’ll smoothly segue into the summer [concert series].”

Venue

Brewery Arts Center >

Outdoor Stage

449 W. King Street

Carson City, NV 89703

www.breweryarts.org/events

Elko Pride is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit located in the beautiful Elko, Nevada.

Do you want to give back and help our queer community grow? Consider volunteering or joining the 2026 Pride Fest planning committee. Reach out to us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=elko%20pride) or email us at ElkoNevadaPride@gmail

Elko Pride is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit located in the beautiful Elko, Nevada.

Do you want to give back and help our queer community grow? Consider volunteering or joining the 2026 Pride Fest planning committee. Reach out to us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=elko%20pride) or email us at ElkoNevadaPride@gmail.com!

Elko Pride hosts annual, community-focused LGBTQIA+ events in Elko, Nevada, featuring epic drag performances, local craft vendors, food trucks, and social nights. Elko Pride aims to build a supportive, inclusive environment with resources for rural youth and education, often hosted at venues like The Stage Door. 

Elko Pride often features events with iconic performers and provides opportunities for networking and socializing.

Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays > 

10:30am - 4pm

Help Clean Up Lake Tahoe

In honor of earth day, in this hands-on activity, visitors can invent a device that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s beaches and shores clean using a variety of materials. What will you invent to help preserve one of America’s most beautiful lakes and the jewel of the Sierr

Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays > 

10:30am - 4pm

Help Clean Up Lake Tahoe

In honor of earth day, in this hands-on activity, visitors can invent a device that will help keep Lake Tahoe’s beaches and shores clean using a variety of materials. What will you invent to help preserve one of America’s most beautiful lakes and the jewel of the Sierra?

Please note: Spark!Lab offers access to tools and materials that can cause injury if used improperly. Parents are encouraged to help young inventors use the tools and materials safely in this space.

All Ages > Admission: Members are free; Nonmembers included with admission

Location: Meet at the Museum > 490 S. Center Street, Reno, NV 89501 > More info: (775) 786-1000

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Dungeons & Drama: Castle Rats 

Dungeons & Drama is a live theatrical experience that fuses the imaginative gameplay of "Dungeons & Dragons" with improvised performance. 

Four players control four heroic avatars, guided by a Game Master who shapes the unfolding narrative in real time. As the story emerges through dic

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Dungeons & Drama: Castle Rats 

Dungeons & Drama is a live theatrical experience that fuses the imaginative gameplay of "Dungeons & Dragons" with improvised performance. 

Four players control four heroic avatars, guided by a Game Master who shapes the unfolding narrative in real time. As the story emerges through dice rolls & player choices, a cast of improv actors brings the world to life - embodying non-player characters, creatures, and pivotal figures within the adventure. 

Fully staged with professional lighting, sound design, and theatrical events, Dungeons & Drama transforms tabletop roleplaying into an immersive, audience-facing spectacle. Audience members are invited to participate in select moments, influencing the direction of the story and deepening their connection to the performance. 

Each show is entirely unique, blending fantasy, comedy, drama, and chance into a collaborative storytelling event that exists only in that moment. 

Thursday, April 30th - 

Saturday, May 9th, 2026 

Untamed

99 plays ranging from 30 seconds to over five minutes in length performed over two three-night blocks, chosen at random by the audience in the moment, and all fueled by an absurdist, high-energy spirit. This is ‘Untamed,’ the sporadically occurring collaborative artistic endeavor created by the late Bud Perry, who drew inspiration from the likes of The Neo-Futurists and other similar collectives. Consisting of a blend of sketch comedy, serious scenes, and personal monologues, the plays are all written by the performers themselves and presented à la carte for your enjoyment. ‘Untamed’ guarantees a truly unique experience for each performance, with just 33 of the 99 plays being picked each show, and never seen again. Its like ‘SNL’ meets all-you-can-eat sushi— only funnier and with slightly less likelihood of food poisoning. ‘Untamed.’ Hope you’re hungry. 

Through May 8th, 2026

Tuesday - Sunday 

12pm - 4pm

“Flora and Fauna Show”

 The largest show in NAA history is now on exhibit with 203 entries in 13 different categories by member artists.  

Stop by and visit our Gallery today!
The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is open to the public
Tuesday through Sunday 

12 PM to 4 PM
449 W. King St.,

Through May 8th, 2026

Tuesday - Sunday 

12pm - 4pm

“Flora and Fauna Show”

 The largest show in NAA history is now on exhibit with 203 entries in 13 different categories by member artists.  

Stop by and visit our Gallery today!
The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is open to the public
Tuesday through Sunday 

12 PM to 4 PM
449 W. King St., Carson City, NV
775-882-6411
You can contact us via email: naaCarsonCity@gmail.com

Through January, 3rd, 2027

Into the Time Horizon

This exhibition, which occupies every gallery of the Museum, invites visitors to consider how to move forward on our planet—ethically, responsibly, and with care for coming generations. It strives to catalyze and amplify protection for the Earth and build an awareness around environmental co

Through January, 3rd, 2027

Into the Time Horizon

This exhibition, which occupies every gallery of the Museum, invites visitors to consider how to move forward on our planet—ethically, responsibly, and with care for coming generations. It strives to catalyze and amplify protection for the Earth and build an awareness around environmental concerns on many different levels. In the process, it promotes forward-thinking models rooted in collectivity, engagement, and collaboration.

A “time horizon,” a concept mostly used in economics, is a point in the future that one sets for the length of an investment. In his acclaimed novel The Ministry for the Future, Kim Stanley Robinson astutely describes the environment’s time horizon as the window of opportunity we still have to avert the most cataclysmic effects of climate change. 

The pattern of rising temperatures is evident in desert communities such as Reno, which has the unfortunate title of being the fastest warming city in the United States (with Las Vegas coming in second). Since 1970, Reno’s average annual temperature has increased by 7.8°F.

Into the Time Horizon encompasses seven discrete thematic sections, while also including several large-scale installations that interweave the project’s primary concerns. Including nearly 200 artists, the exhibition sheds insight into the wide range of output, across all mediums, of makers who are integrating environmentalism into their innovative creative approaches. 

Ecofeminism is a recurring motif, with more than 50 percent of the artists identifying as female.

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Doors at 5pm > Show at 5:30pm

Gershwin Live!

A Roaring '20s Party

Benefitting the Reno Chamber Orchestra

McKinley Arts and Culture Center

May 2nd & 3rd, 2026

Gershwin

​​​Guest conductor Donald Lee III leads a tribute to an iconic musical genre.

James Winn, piano

Hans Halt, Bass

Andrew Heglund, drumset

​​

Florence Price > And

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

Doors at 5pm > Show at 5:30pm

Gershwin Live!

A Roaring '20s Party

Benefitting the Reno Chamber Orchestra

McKinley Arts and Culture Center

May 2nd & 3rd, 2026

Gershwin

​​​Guest conductor Donald Lee III leads a tribute to an iconic musical genre.

James Winn, piano

Hans Halt, Bass

Andrew Heglund, drumset

​​

Florence Price > Andante Moderato from String Quartet 

Claude Bolling > Suite for Chamber Orchestra and Jazz Piano Trio

Arturo Marquez > Danzon No. 4

George Gershwin > Porgy and Bess Fantasy

arr. Farrington

Nightingale Concert Hall

UNR Campus, Reno

Two Stages: One Company

Reno Little Theater (RLT) and 

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company (GLM)

  April 14, 2026

Crocodile Nixon Improv & Comedy at RLT

(family friendly)

April 17 & 18,  2026

Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.

@ GLM

April 19, 2026

Sunday Jazz

presented by KUNR/KNCJ & For the Love of Jazz

@ RLT

April 21,  2026

P.U.N.K. Poetry Slam

presented by Poe

Two Stages: One Company

Reno Little Theater (RLT) and 

Good Luck Macbeth Theatre Company (GLM)

  April 14, 2026

Crocodile Nixon Improv & Comedy at RLT

(family friendly)

April 17 & 18,  2026

Disney's Dare to Dream Jr.

@ GLM

April 19, 2026

Sunday Jazz

presented by KUNR/KNCJ & For the Love of Jazz

@ RLT

April 21,  2026

P.U.N.K. Poetry Slam

presented by Poetry Under No King

@ GLM

April 25,  2026

Dungeons & Drama:

Castle Rats

@ GLM

April 30 - May 9,  2026

Untamed

@ GLM

May 1-10, 2026

Urinetown, the musical

presented by the students of Broadway Our Way

May 2, 2026

Drama at the Derby

a fundraising event

@ The Emerson 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

April 17th, 18th and 19th, 2026

The Classix Series

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 an

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

April 17th, 18th and 19th, 2026

The Classix Series

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, Pressing Truths, 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.

On the Program

Leonard Bernstein On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite  
Michelle Isaac Pressing Truths (A Reno Phil Commission) Celebrating America250
Carl Orff Carmina Burana 

Ashley Fabian, Soprano

Arnold Livingston Geis, Tenor

Weston Hurt, Baritone

Laura Jackson, Conductor

TAKE NOTE: There will be 3 showtimes of this performance. The Saturday performance begins at 4:00 PM.

May 9, 10, 16, 17 –  2p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th - 5pm

May 8, 14, 15, 16 – 7 p.m. We will start at 7:00 and have added a Thursday performance.

Come From Away 

The poignant, funny, inspiring story of a small town n Newfoundland that took in a cared for 7,000 people when U.S. airspace closed on 9/11

Carson City Community Center

Vi

May 9, 10, 16, 17 –  2p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, May 9th and 10th - 5pm

May 8, 14, 15, 16 – 7 p.m. We will start at 7:00 and have added a Thursday performance.

Come From Away 

The poignant, funny, inspiring story of a small town n Newfoundland that took in a cared for 7,000 people when U.S. airspace closed on 9/11

Carson City Community Center

Virtual Choir Performances

Enjoy choir performances from your car or on your lunchbreak:

https://www.wnmtc.com/virtualchoir

Covid brought many challenges to musical theater in 2020 and 2021. Our virtual choir was our way of bringing musical theater to you during this difficult time.     

Broadway Rising! Presents

Children Will Listen by Stephen Sondheim

Try to Remember from The Fantasticks! by Harvey Schmidt & Tom Jones

Step One from Kinky Boots Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper

A Million Dreams From the Greatest Showman Music and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

That’s Entertainment presents

Step in Time from Mary Poppins by Richard M. Sherman & Robert B. Sherman

You Can’t Stop the Beat from Hairspray the Musical music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman

 3-D Art

The Sculpture Garden in Bicentennial Park was a partnership between the Reno Arts & Culture Commission and the Rotary Club of Reno. Visitors can enjoy a Reno art walk featuring six sculptures alongside the Truckee River and can experience a self-guided audio tour by dialing the number located at the base of the sculpture. Experien

 3-D Art

The Sculpture Garden in Bicentennial Park was a partnership between the Reno Arts & Culture Commission and the Rotary Club of Reno. Visitors can enjoy a Reno art walk featuring six sculptures alongside the Truckee River and can experience a self-guided audio tour by dialing the number located at the base of the sculpture. Experience the sculptures and their beautiful surroundings at Bicentennial Park on the Truckee River, across from the main island of Wingfield Park.

Reno’s Neon Line District consists of several art sculptures from Burning Man, including Desert Guard, Rearing Horse, Bloom and SQUARED. Stretching from West Street to Keystone Ave. and Interstate 80 South to West Second St., visitors can interact with various sculptures. These Reno public art installations will be rotated every two years, so make sure you stop by Reno’s Neon Line next time you’re in town.

The Sparks Art Walk is a public art experience in Victorian Square in downtown Sparks, right outside of Reno. This curated collection features art pieces by local and regional artists and will regularly rotate. Current pieces include Identity Awareness, which first appeared at Burning Man, Sagebrush Bee, made from steel, concrete and pennies, and other large-scale art installations, as well as a mural.

Find even more unique art pieces around the Biggest Little City with this comprehensive Public Art map, which includes Reno sculptures and murals, as well as bike racks and signal boxes that have been created to add to the city's aesthetic. Or take a month-long tour of all the city's art during Artown.

 We love murals in Reno! 

Downtown and the MidTown District are home to more than 100 larger-than-life murals, painted by local, national and international artists. 

In addition to captivating the eye, these murals add color and creativity to Reno’s urban landscapes. Follow this Reno MidTown Reno Mural Tour map, take part in a guided tour o

 We love murals in Reno! 

Downtown and the MidTown District are home to more than 100 larger-than-life murals, painted by local, national and international artists. 

In addition to captivating the eye, these murals add color and creativity to Reno’s urban landscapes. Follow this Reno MidTown Reno Mural Tour map, take part in a guided tour or simply let your curiosity lead you around town to find your favorite masterpiece. 

 No matter the season, answer the call of the outdoors.

It’s no secret that we love the outdoors in Reno Tahoe. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the opportunities to get outside are endless. 

Long, summer days mean hikes in the foothills or along the Tahoe Rim Trail, mountain biking in some of the most epic terrain, or chillin

 No matter the season, answer the call of the outdoors.

It’s no secret that we love the outdoors in Reno Tahoe. With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, the opportunities to get outside are endless. 

Long, summer days mean hikes in the foothills or along the Tahoe Rim Trail, mountain biking in some of the most epic terrain, or chilling (literally) at Lake Tahoe, whether on the beach or on the water. 

Shorter days and colder temperatures are what really get us going. Did you know the Lake Tahoe region has the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America? 

No matter the season, there’s someplace to explore that will make you wonder why you booked that flight home. Discover Reno and Lake Tahoe outdoor activities below.

 Here at Red’s we offer the finest quality food from Iron Chef Jose who hand cuts all our meats, and creates our delicious menu from scratch. We feature Carson City’s only wood fired oven. Red’s take great pride in our food and it shows in our award winning house smoked BBQ.

Open Monday - Sunday 11am - 9pm

Take a reservation, please call us

 Here at Red’s we offer the finest quality food from Iron Chef Jose who hand cuts all our meats, and creates our delicious menu from scratch. We feature Carson City’s only wood fired oven. Red’s take great pride in our food and it shows in our award winning house smoked BBQ.

Open Monday - Sunday 11am - 9pm

Take a reservation, please call us at (775) 887-0395

We are also providing curbside pickup.

1055 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701

Come for the food. Stay for the experience.

Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint is the perfect place to get away from it all. You'll find globally inspired dishes from all over the world, plus draft beers and cocktails!

Best of Carson City Winner > Best Overall Restaurant > Best Lunch > Best Dinner > Best Burger > Best Bloody Mary > Best Catere

Come for the food. Stay for the experience.

Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint is the perfect place to get away from it all. You'll find globally inspired dishes from all over the world, plus draft beers and cocktails!

Best of Carson City Winner > Best Overall Restaurant > Best Lunch > Best Dinner > Best Burger > Best Bloody Mary > Best Caterer > Best Seafood

Location & Hours

1500 Old Hot Springs Rd Carson City, NV 89706

(775) 884-4471

Tuesday - Thursday 11am - 8pm

Friday & Saturday 11am - 9pm 

Closed Sundays & Mondays

 Reservations are accepted for parties of 4 or more only. 

  Check us out for information, events and everything that makes Carson City special. Shared Experiences @VisitCarsonCity.

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 Bryce Chisholm, Reach for the Stars, 2019 

Reach for the Stars is the inspiring theme for this mural, based upon Empire Elementary School’s motto.

Location: Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Dr. – South facing wall at La Loma Dr and Gordonia Dr.

Carson City held its third annual Murals & Music Festival in 2025.

The project was start

 Bryce Chisholm, Reach for the Stars, 2019 

Reach for the Stars is the inspiring theme for this mural, based upon Empire Elementary School’s motto.

Location: Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Dr. – South facing wall at La Loma Dr and Gordonia Dr.

Carson City held its third annual Murals & Music Festival in 2025.

The project was started in 2023, and so far they’ve kept their promise of making it an annual thing. 

Some repeat artists coming back every year to create new murals. And downtown is quickly filling up with art. 

The official map claims that 73 new murals have been added, most from the three years of the festival but some in the previous decade or so.

 The Carson Valley is known for its endless vistas, outdoor recreation, and access for all who love nature's beauty and bounty.

And even though the Silver State beholds some of the darkest skies on the planet, more hot springs and rugged mountain peaks than any place else, legendary rivers and lakes with trophy sized trout swimming within,

 The Carson Valley is known for its endless vistas, outdoor recreation, and access for all who love nature's beauty and bounty.

And even though the Silver State beholds some of the darkest skies on the planet, more hot springs and rugged mountain peaks than any place else, legendary rivers and lakes with trophy sized trout swimming within, unending multi-use trail systems, air sports revered around the world, and unbeatable wildlife photography with the pros, really getting out there and seeing it all can sometimes require hours of driving in the car to a type of remoteness most people avoid, far beyond the cell phone towers, hotels, and other creature comforts we often rely upon. 

Situated a quick 45 minutes south of the Reno-Sparks metropolitan area and about 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe, experiencing Nevada’s sterling Western legacies and infinite ways to get outside is unstuffy and uncomplicated. 

When it comes to ways to get outside, the array of diverse options and accessibility has never been easier no matter what season you plan to visit. 

 Elko was the recipient of a vibrant facelift in September 2019, all thanks to the Elko Mural Expo. Creating unique pieces varying in size and medium, artists came from places throughout Nevada—as well as far-reaching places like Bilbao, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina—to live-paint a whopping 60+ murals on nearly 30 walls throughout do

 Elko was the recipient of a vibrant facelift in September 2019, all thanks to the Elko Mural Expo. Creating unique pieces varying in size and medium, artists came from places throughout Nevada—as well as far-reaching places like Bilbao, Spain and Buenos Aires, Argentina—to live-paint a whopping 60+ murals on nearly 30 walls throughout downtown Elko in just three days. 

More murals have gone up in the years since, providing even more downtown buildings and alleyways with stunning murals done by artists from all corners of the globe. 

Unfamiliar with Elko’s boots? Here’s the story. The town of Elko turned 100 in 2017. As part of the centennial celebrations, the Elko Arts and Culture Advisory Board tapped artists to help raise awareness about the area’s blossoming arts scene. The result: 36 striking hand-painted boots made of polyurethane resin and colorfully painted in

Unfamiliar with Elko’s boots? Here’s the story. The town of Elko turned 100 in 2017. As part of the centennial celebrations, the Elko Arts and Culture Advisory Board tapped artists to help raise awareness about the area’s blossoming arts scene. The result: 36 striking hand-painted boots made of polyurethane resin and colorfully painted in tribute to Elko’s cultural diversity and history. Each Centennial Boot stands six feet tall and weighs 110 pounds.

Part of the fun is uncovering the meaning of each boot. Some are painted to commemorate the area’s Hispanic heritage, while others depict ranch and farm life. Others highlight the beauty of the nearby Ruby Mountains, while some show off Northeastern Nevada’s stunning landscapes and blue skies that seem to go on forever.

Once you see one, you absolutely have to see them all, and they’re tailor-made for social media photos or just capturing your time spent in Elko. Learn more about Elko’s arts and culture scene and our famous painted wall murals here.

 It doesn’t get much more breathtaking than the sweeping views found in Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains of Nevada.  

Known as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada,” the Ruby Mountains are a glacier-carved paradise full of endless outdoor adventure. Hike, backpack, and fish to your heart’s content all summer long surrounded by alpine lakes and 

 It doesn’t get much more breathtaking than the sweeping views found in Lamoille Canyon and the Ruby Mountains of Nevada.  

Known as the “Swiss Alps of Nevada,” the Ruby Mountains are a glacier-carved paradise full of endless outdoor adventure. Hike, backpack, and fish to your heart’s content all summer long surrounded by alpine lakes and streams, tree-lined canyons, and towering peaks. Come winter, the Rubies boast some of the driest, fluffiest snow out there, beckoning snowshoers, snowmobilers, and powder-hungry backcountry and heli-skiers alike.