Inauguration schedule includes arts showcase

Brian Sandoval will be sworn in as Nevada's 29th governor Monday on the Capitol steps.

The swearing in ceremony for Sandoval and the other constitutional officers will begin at 11:30 a.m. Sandoval will take the oath at noon, following which he is expected to make a few remarks.

Sandoval is the only new face among the constitutional officers. The others are all taking the oath for their second four-year term of office.

Prior to the swearing in, the Sandoval family will attend mass at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church at 9 a.m.

After the swearing in ceremony, the governor and Mrs. Sandoval will host a reception in the lobby of the Nevada State Library and Archives from 12:30-2:30 p.m.

While the swearing in is on Monday, events for the inauguration will kick off Sunday with a celebration of Nevada Arts in Carson City. Cultural organizations in Carson will open their doors from 1-5 p.m., offering free music and dance performances, visual arts and history exhibitions.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the arts in general, and specifically, to focus on the breadth of arts and cultural organizations in our Capital City," said Susan Boskoff, director of the Arts Council.

The open house is 1-5 p.m., free and featuring open exhibits at various venues.

• Nevada Arts Council, 716 N. Carson St. (south side entrance)

The exhibit "Exploring Boundaries," featuring photographs by Las Vegas artist Linda Alterwitz, is on display.

Jazz artists Two Plus - Dan Lancaster on sax/flute/clarinet, and Kevin Tokarz on keyboard - will entertain during the show.

• Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. (enter through Dema Guinn Concourse)

Permanent exhibits on Nevada's natural and cultural history as well as the changing exhibit "Smoke and Shadow: An Exploration of Nevada Landscapes" featuring work by Patricia Wallis will be showcased. Traditional artists giving demonstrations are Doug Groves, rawhide braiding; Rosemary Rogers de Soto, horsehair basket making; and Jeff Myers, Western lariat, baskets and leatherwork. The Gallery Store will also be open.

• Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St.

The Brewery Arts Center will present demonstrations by traditional artists Sue Coleman, Washo basket making, and Mike Williams, tule duck decoy making; and performances by the BAC Stage Kids and Chinese Dance by Xian Na "Sonia" Carlson. The Artist Association Gallery and Artisans' Cafe Store are both open.

• Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St.

Museum exhibits and programs focus on the arts, sciences, and humanities, and are based on Nevada educational standards, current and historical culture, or kinetic movement.

• Great Basin Gallery and Frame, 110 S. Curry St.

Currently displaying landscapes by Jeff Nicholson and Jean Legassick, and hand-painted photographs of wild horses by Paula Morin.

• The BRIC (Business Resource Innovation Center) & Capital City Arts Initiative. 108 E. Proctor St.

A new business branch of the Carson Library, the BRIC presents Carson City celebrities reading stories for all ages and music by Hick'ry Switch, an alternative bluegrass band. BRIC's resident partner, the Capital City Arts Initiative, features its current exhibit, "Art in the BRIC I," with paintings, prints, quilts and sculpture by Northern Nevada artists.

Brewery Arts Center will host a showcase of performers from 2:30-4 p.m. Sunday. A limited number of tickets are free to the public. For reservations, call Kristi at (775) 883-1976, ext. 116.

Featured performers are:

• The Sierra Nevada Balalaika Society.

• Emily Orellana, a 17-year-old poet. Orellana has been Nevada's state champion of the Poetry Out Loud competition for the past two years, coming in ninth at the 2010 National Competition in Washington, D.C.

• The Note-Ables

• Cowboy poet and songwriter Richard Elloyan Elloyan creates stories and songs that depict the American West and those who live here.

• Reno Youth Jazz Combo

• Dr. James Winn, piano and composition professor at UNR. Winn is known for his improvisations on stage, creating compositions with the assistance and delight of audience members.

• Vivo Mexico Dance Company. The Las Vegas company performs a repertory of folk dances.