Tag: Nevada

Trashion Show: Everyday to Obscure @ The Alley, Sparks, NV

Trashion Show @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011
Veronica Coleman showcasing her recycled threads during Trashion Show: Everyday to Obscure…

Imagine if everyone in the world turned their excess recyclable materials into clothing.  We’d have a hip, fashionable and fully-clothed world wouldn’t we?  Often times perfection will begin as a glimmer in the eye of those who see a flaw in the way of life that has been handed down to today’s generations.

With the contributions of eco-conscious designers and community trendsetters such as Veronica Coleman (Reno Upcycle), Lauren Gifford (Prism Magic Clothing & Imports) & Kimberly Phipps-Nichol (Blue Water Studio), the biggest little city is well on it’s way to becoming one of America’s best unknown cultural hotspots.

Here’s a sample of what Trashion Show: Everyday to Obscure had to offer attendees at The Alley on Friday, March 24th.

More excerpts from Trashion Show: Everyday to Obscure

Trashion Show @ The Alley, Reno, NV 2011
Gunny sack dresses showcased during the opening of Trashion Show: Everyday to Obscure
Trashion Show @ The Alley, Reno, NV 2011
Top of doilies sewn together and a skirt of men's ties...

 

Trashion Show @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011
Camilla Downs in a 70's tablecloth skirt and Kodak film slide handbag...

 

Trashion Show @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011
Camilla Downs sporting a viewfinder-laden top and men's tie skirt...
Trashion Show @ The Alley, Reno, NV 2011
Black plastic bag and cassette tape culture in full effect...

 

VIEW THE FULL TRASHION SHOW GALLERY HERE


Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D

Praying for Greater Portland + Spacehunter @ Tonic Lounge, Reno, NV

Praying for Greater Portland @ Tonic Lounge, Reno, NV 2011
Clint Sleeper of Praying for Greater Portland with cell phone modulators in-hand…

Praying for Greater Portland – 2011-04-03

Before IShootReno.com was ever conceived, there was a young man named Brian who had arrived here in Reno during mid-2010.  With him in his migration from Oakland to Reno he brought an undying passion for live music, photography and visual arts.

Here in his new-found home Brian met another young man with a seemingly equal, if not exceeding amount of enthusiasm for music and art at large.  Clint Sleeper, as seen above, is the founding and and current band leader of Praying for Greater Portland, a Reno, NV-based experimental indie rock slash avant-garde one-man-band that is pushing the boundaries of DIY music as we know it.

Praying for Greater Portland @ Tonic Lounge, Reno, NV 2011
Clint Sleeper of Praying for Greater Portland configuring live accompaniment tracks...

As seen above, Sleeper can be caught performing the often daunting task of manning several instruments and/or machines at any given time.  When asked about the his thoughts of P4GP remaining a one-man band, Sleeper indicated that he was open to the idea of adding additional band members but didn’t have any current prospects in mind.

Looking to collaborate with Praying for Greater Portland?  Hit ’em up on Twitter or Facebook.  Want to see ’em LIVE?  Check HERE to see when P4GP will be rollin’ through your (west coast) town this spring!

After P4GP’s performance we did stick around long enough to snap a couple shots of Oakland-based indie rock group Spacehunter, which are included in the full gallery.  The event was in celebration of Fa Fa Fa’s newest CD release, What Made Those Holes & Rents.

 

Spacehunter @ Tonic Lounge, Reno, NV 2011
Spacehunter performing live @ Tonic Loung in Reno, NV


VIEW THE FULL P4GP + SPACEHUNTER GALLERY HERE


Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D