Music with Reno Philharmonic ensembles Saturday Mornings at 11:00 a.m. Sparks Museum and Cultural Center The very popular Artown “Discover the Arts” Project expands to Sparks. The class, Presentation – Break – Hands-On Work, is an hour-long program taught weekly in Spanish and English. Each week will showcase a different discipline: visual arts, drama, music and spoken word for kids ages 6 - 12. The program is also sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen, which treats the participants with free ice more »

Meet the Author, Peter B. Mires in the informative lecture series supported by the Lincoln Highway Association, Sparks Museum and sponsored by the City of Sparks. First Saturday Lecture Series are free to all who come to hear about the early development of Nevada's state capital. This lecture is scheduled August 4th 2-3pm in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center.

August 11th through September 29th  Exhibit of the Sierra Watercolor Society will be on display in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center. This is a special judged event for the Sierra Watercolor Society Artists. Art work will be available to view and purchase. Art reception is scheduled for September 22nd. This is an honor to present this exhibit to the community at the Sparks Museum. Everyone is invited to view the works of art and meet the artist at the reception more »

Sparks Heritage Museum’s Cultural Center. This part of our adventure begins with a slide and narrative presentation to set the scene, this evening’s program focuses on the Donner Party’s experiences and challenges while traveling from Ft. Bridger, Wyoming to the Humboldt Sink in Nevada.

In this solo exhibit, Mark shows some of the stunning moments he’s seen while exploring Nevada & The West. His beautiful work in the Sparks Museum’s 2nd floor Cultural Center on exhibit and for sale until December 15th. Photograph is original work by Mark Vollmer. All Rights Reserved      Lake Tahoe Sunset 

"The World's Endangered Species Today Present a Crisis of Conscience for Humanity" will be delivered at 2 & 3:30 PM on Saturday November 3rd  at the Sparks Museum in Sparks Nevada (Corner Victoria & East McCarren). This Lecture Series is Craig Downers first hand call to action. This is his personal account concerning the plight of most of the Earth's wild horse species and how to ensure their continued survival. Craig Downer  reveals the core issues that each one of us should more »

Jim Bonar, Nevada State Director of the Lincoln Highway Association. The Lincoln Highway Association was responsible for the mapping and definition of the first transcontinental highway across the country and was formed on October 31, 1913. Jim’s presentation will explain how the Association was formed and the evolution of the highway until its demise in 1926.  Jim’s narration along with vintage photos and short films will take you on a tour across the country on the Lincoln Highway.  The program will include a more »