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Reno Punk Retrospective 1979-1985

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Skeeno in Black & White & Words
Roots of Punk in Reno, 1979-1985

Please consider donating $5-$500 to help fund an August 2015 exhibit of photos, film, flyers, fanzines and letters that will attempt to tell the story of the unsung but influential Reno, Nevada (and environs) punk and hardcore scene from the years 1979-1985. Fondly known as Skeeno, Reno’s underground youth scene centered on fast, loud music, but grew to be known for its gender inclusivity, renegade spirit and passionate views. The exhibit hopes to capture not only a look at local and visiting bands and fans, but also to provide a glimpse into the underlying creativity, rebellious mindset and fiercely independent ethic that gave rise to the influential and long running band 7 Seconds--as well as a host of lesser known bands, artists, and activists.

Funds raised will cover the costs of prints, framing, creating a display case for letters, creating soundtracks, promoting, copying, schlepping, and paying for travel expenses for the artists! They have been hard at work exhuming artifacts from the past and we very much want them to be at the opening! Any remaining funds will be used for Reno punk/hardcore archival work.

The heart of the story will be an exhibit featuring 50+ black and white photos (with a few color sprinkled in) by Gary Elam and Cari Marvelli, who shot their images, respectively, while working as a photojournalist for the Sparks Tribune and while publishing the fanzine, Media Massacre. The photography exhibit runs from August 11-Sept 4, 2015 at The Holland Project in Reno, Nevada. The exhibit will also feature a community photo board.  (Fun-filled opening on Friday, August 14).
 
The story will also be told through the words of Kevin Seconds, lead singer of 7 Seconds, at what is sure to be a funny and passionate talk as he waxes nostalgic about the early days of the punk scene in Reno at the Nevada Museum of Art on August 13, 2015. This evening will also feature a screening of the short black and white 1981 film 7 Seconds Goes to San Francisco by Gary Elam (and possibly one other film).

The story will be rounded out through printed words – a reading room of old-school fanzines, an exhibit of flyers and a collection of letters written to both 7 Seconds and the all-girl band The Wrecks  at The Holland Project.

A sister show at the Micro Gallery in Bibo Coffee Company will feature artwork old and new by Kevin Seconds and Kevin Cox who were active members of the early Reno punk scene.

If we’re lucky, we’ll also have readings of essays for an upcoming book “Growing up Punk in Northern Nevada” and maybe some music offerings. Get ready for a fun ride! Inquire within if you want to participate.

We want to bring this story back to Reno, so that not only the history of a local alternative culture may be explored, remembered and preserved – but shared with those who are curious or inspired about a story of doing things differently.

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  • Keely Dorran
    • $35 
    • 9 yrs
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Bessie Oakley
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Reno, NV

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