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Reno/Sparks/Tahoe is the cultural center of the Sierras. The "Biggest Little City" is BIG in the arts offering many diverse options in the performing, visual and literary arts. Bruka Theater This theater offers live productions in an intimate setting with vintage couches. Gothic North Theater Gothic North Theater is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to providing people with opportunities to express their creativity through the medium of live theater. Nevada Opera The opera's repertoire includes some of the best-loved music in opera. The opera has been around since 1968, offering the broadest possible audience professional quality grand opera. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts This center serves as the premier performing arts venue for the Reno metropolitan area. An evening at the center may include the Reno Philharmonic, Nevada Opera, Nevada Festival Ballet, a rock concert, a percussion extravaganza like Stomp, a musical, a lecture or a Broadway show. Reno Chamber Orchestra (RCO) The RCO provides a forum for the extraordinary wealth of musical talent in the Reno area and for nationally and internationally recognized artists, including showcasing the musical compositions of Reno composers by performing their works. Reno Philharmonic The Philharmonic performs classical subscription concerts, several young people's concerts, plays family oriented pops concerts around northern Nevada and eastern California and supports a comprehensive educational program. The orchestra has performed with internationally known guest artists such as Ray Charles, George Shearing, Ed Ames, Jerry Lewis and the Moody Blues. Reno Jazz Festival The festival is one of the most popular in the nation, bringing together some of the best and brightest young talent in the country. In addition to the competitive aspects of the festival, participants will benefit from a number of instructional clinics and educational opportunities. The Reno Jazz Festival is cosponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Extended Studies and the Department of Music. Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Head to the beach at Sand Harbor for the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival set against Lake Tahoe’s crystal blue waters and complemented by gourmet food from Shakespeare’s Kitchen.