Title:Nevada Dept. of Cultural Affairs
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The Department of Cultural Affairs is unique in state government because people actively engage its programs and facilities for direct, positive cultural experiences. The department is the flagship of Nevada government, showing both citizens and visitors the best benefit of exercising their franchise for the common good.
The Spirit in the Material
A Case Study of Animism in the American Southwest
November 4, 2010
The Lost City Museum will host a guest lecture by Christine S. Vanpool, Assistant Professor from the University of Missouri, on Sunday November 7th 2010 at 6 p.m.
VanPool will discuss how modern Puebloan potters consider pots living beings with a spiritual essence and how understanding this belief can be insightful to archaeologists and others who study and enjoy pottery. Her focus during this presentation will be on pottery from the Casas Grandes region.
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NAC Grants Workshops Hit the Road in Mid-November
October 27, 2010
The Nevada Arts Council hosts the 2010 fall grant workshops covering the essential elements of creating successful E-grant (online) proposals. Sara Jones, Carson City-based librarian and leadership educator, will discuss the e-grant process and strategies for writing a winning online application.
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Family Fun for Day of the Dead
October 25, 2010
Carson City, Nev. —The Nevada State Museum celebrates El Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 2010. Day of the Dead is a multicultural celebration of life through death. In this wholesome, family holiday, participants learn to deal with death in a healthy way by celebrating the lives of dear ones that has passed away. The holiday has become very popular in recent years and is celebrated in schools, homes, community centers and museums in all 50 states.
Day of the Dead is a very tender holiday where relatives remember and honor deceased loved ones with great warmth, affection and respect. Special exhibits, called ofrendas, are set up with a display of memorabilia from a departed loved one. This may include a photo of the person, samples of their favorite foods, symbols of activities they loved and bright yellow flowers. A traditional bread called pan de muertos is abundantly displayed during the festival. Sugar skulls are decorated and fancy paper cut-outs add color to the displays.
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Listening to the Spirits - Exhibit at Lost City Museum
Documentary Reveals the History of History
McKeen Motorcar a Nevada Day Tradition
Bryan Christiansen Artist Talk amp; Reception
Barnstorming! Early Aviation in Nevada
“Beneath Nevada Skies” Miniature Painting Exhibit
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