July
2024
Hello –
July is such a busy month here at NMTS! It is the start of our new fiscal year and is full of lots of fun events and performances. And July is also Disability Pride Month, which honors people with disabilities, their culture, identities, and contributions to society. It began in the United States in 1990 to recognize the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law on July 26 of that year. The overall purpose of this month is to break down and end the stigma around disability, to raise awareness of the struggles and achievements of people with disabilities, and to encourage public expressions of #disabilitypride. Here are some ways that YOU can celebrate Disability Pride Month: 1) Learn about the ADA and how it affects all of our lives, 2) Read and watch media that has been created by people with disabilities (the film Crip Camp is a great place to start), 3) Learn about disability activists past and present such as Justin Dart, Ed Roberts, Judith Heumann, and Alice Wong, and 4) Discover and support organizations such as NMTS that are advocating for disability rights in your community!
Manal Toppozada, Executive Director and Founder
Summer Music Camp
After a two year break, we are thrilled to be back to our annual summer music camp. This year’s camp will run July 8-12, and as of this writing, there are still two spots left!
Camp is a great time for teens and adults to connect with fellow music lovers, play instruments, write songs, dance, sing and perform! During camp you will also get to explore different different types of music and instruments.
If you are interested in joining in on the fun, call the office to secure your spot: 775.324.5521. Just $200 for the entire week with scholarships available for those in need.
Born to Dance!
We are excited to host this year’s annual dance concert in our own building! Born to Dance will take place on Friday, July 26 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Jerry Smith Auditorium here at NMTS. It will serve both as July’s Fun Friday Night AND our Artown community event for 2024.
We hope you will come out and support the NMTS dancers! This year will include performances from Dance Classes I and II, as well as our newest Exploring Movement class. And we have a guest performance this year from Wendy’s Dance Like No One is Watching group.
NMTS is committed to ensuring that people have the opportunity to perform. For our class participants, performances are always optional. While a few people prefer to skip performance days, most people love the chance to show their friends, family and community what they have been learning in their classes.
This event is free with a suggested $5 donation.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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11:00a - 12:00 pm at NMTS
Come join your fellow music lovers in an informal jam session! All levels are welcome in this self-led group. Feel free to bring your own instruments or borrow one of ours. We look forward to jamming with you!
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm at NMTS - $200 (sliding scale available)
This popular camp is back! Enjoy a week of singing, dancing and playing music with like-minded friends. You will wrap up the week with a performance to show your friends and family what you have been working on.
This camp will fill up fast, so call the office TODAY for more information. (775)324-5521
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4:00 - 4:45 pm at 1525 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502Reno, NV, 89512
Join The Note-Ables at this Artown event (Dancing in the Streets) to dance to your favorite 80's tunes. Crazy 80's is part of a whole big street fair up and down Virginia. So after you enjoy The Note-Ables you can stay for more bands rockin' 80's music or cruise down the street hear other genres of music.
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12:45 - 1:30 pm at the Reno Tahoe International Airport
Get out of the heat and enjoy some great tunes by The Note-Ables! This free concert will be in the pre-ticketing area of the new Reno Tahoe International Airport terminal.
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12:00 - 1:00 pm at NMTS
NMTS is always looking for people who enjoy spending time giving back to their community. If you are interested in learning more about our programs and volunteer opportunities, please register for our next Volunteer Orientation (12-1pm on the 4th Friday of each month) by contacting cony@nmtsreno.org or calling 775.324.5521.
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5:30 - 6:30 pm performance
6:30 - 7:00 pm reception - both at NMTSWe encourage you to join us for a celebration of people who were Born to Dance. This Fun Friday/Artown event will showcase many NMTS dancers, and we promise you will understand why we call the annual NMTS dance concert, Born to Dance.
$5 suggested donation
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June Thank Yous
Thank you to our June donors:
All Things Small Handyman Service, David & Lois Bianchi, Susan Boner, Tom & Ginny Braun, Dea Cantu, Cheryl Eckert, Wendy & John Firestone, Cynthia Lake, Kim Lanning, Steve Metzker, Sophie Moeller, Ellen & Tony Eng, Whitney Pomi, Eric Roberts, Lloyd Rogers, Pam Russell, Jeannie Steinman, Washoe County Via Mariluz Garcia
Extra thanks to our monthly Music Makers giving crew:
Barb Anderson, Dodie Bryant, Michelle Burke, Jody Call, Skyler Dillon, Leslie Doukas, Tiffany Dunseath, Cheryl Eckert, MaryLee Fulkerson, CeCe Gable, Heather Gage, Rachel Gattuso, Mary Jo Gieseke, Karen Golonka, Carrie Harding, Beverly Hennen, Sharon Hickox, Daniel Hickox-Young, Jonathan Hickox-Young, Andy Hughes, Dina Hunsberger, Sandy Jacob, Ana Johnson, Nadia Khan, Lucille Knight, Michael Lahnala, Brad Lund & Trudy Miller, Deanna Lyons, Pam Macy, Lynda Mahorter, Olga Mesina, LuAnn Miller, Pauline & Jeannine Mooers, Lee Moran, Meghan Ochs, Rikki Powers, Lisa A Rizzoli, Cindy Sabatini, Jake & Rachel Steinman, Judith Stewart, Julie Sulahria, Jennifer Tibben, Sarah Toney, Ken & Doreen Vogel, Lori & Don Welsh, Jonathan Wilson, Sandra Young, Tim Young
Thank you volunteers:
Reyna Agunaldon, Katie Amorelli, Barb Anderson, Kendra Bertschy, Jeff Bloyd, Bev Carpenter, Emilee Duffy, Sally Duffy, Cheryl Eckert, Molly Fried, Mark Geeson, Mike Hix, Andy Hughes, Audrey Irwin, Jamie Jepsen, Breanne Knight, Michael Lahnala, Scott Lay, Laura Matushek, Greg McNie, Kaiyahna Meekes, Sohpie Moeller, Ally Perez, Whitney Pomi, Pat Ragains, Kelly Rigbs, Mike Rizzoli, Patti Rodriguez, Veruka Saiki, Becca Shipley, Heather Schomberg, Jake Steinman, Dave Stockman, Darren Tjong, Ken Vogel, Elizabeth Walenta, Indigo Walenta, Ethan Ware, Tembra Wright
