The School of the Arts at the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking volunteers for the 2020 Reno Jazz Festival, held from Thursday, w88 online casino 23 to Saturday, w88 online casino 25, at the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
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For each half-day shift that a volunteer works, they are eligible to receive a free ticket to the evening concert on the day they volunteer. On Thursday, the evening concert will feature vibraphonist Joel Ross performing with The Collective (the University’s jazz faculty ensemble). Friday evening’s concert will feature Grammy Award nominated vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. The w88 online casino concludes on Saturday evening, with the Reno Jazz w88 online casino Showcase and Awards Ceremony, featuring performances by the best of the best.
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For more information about School of the Arts, visit unr.edu/arts, call 775-784-4278, or email arts@unr.edu. Event information, news and photos also are available by following the School of the Arts’ Instagram and Twitter handles: @NVArts365, and Facebook pages.
