Best of PBS Reno Arts - John Trent, Author, The University of Nevada 1874-2024

Best of PBS Reno Arts - John Trent, Author, The University of Nevada 1874-2024

As we celebrate America 250, let's revisit another milestone anniversary celebration. John Trent is a longtime journalist and University of Nevada alum who faced the enormous responsibility of writing the University’s 150th Anniversary retrospective book.  Trent tells us how he managed it, and what he learned that inspired him during the journey to completing The University of Nevada 1874-2024, 150 Years of Inspiring Excellence.

Madelyn Postman, Author, Staring into the Sun

First time author Madelyn Postman has written a powerful and personal book, part memoir, part narrative nonfiction based on her family’s story as it unfolds across more than a century.  She explains the path she took from childhood in Reno through her remarkable life up to now as a newly acclaimed writer.  Staring into the Sun is published by Orange Hat and available now.   https://www.orangehatpublishing.com/product/staring-into-the-sun/

Molly Carr, Juilliard String Quartet, Carr/Petrova Duo & Project: Music Heals Us.

Molly Carr is a world-class violist with the Juilliard String Quartet and half of the acclaimed Carr/Petrova Duo (with Anna Petrova), but with all that, her greatest passion is Project: Music Heals Us, an initiative that is making a significant difference in the lives of many who desperately need it.

Spike McGuire, Executive Director, Brewery Arts Center.

Summer is almost here and that means the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series.  Brewery Arts Center Executive Director Spike McGuire tells us who’s coming and when, and fills us in on all the other good stuff happening at BAC.   See the concert list at breweryarts.org.

Nadia & Dominic Gill, Encompass Films.

Could you put a camera in someone’s face during their biggest disappointment?  Documentarians Nadia & Dominic Gill have experienced that type of challenge often over the years while producing compelling films like Feeding The Rat, Marcus & Me and The [Conserv]atives.  Recorded live at the 2nd annual Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival.