Education Renaissance of Nevada Initiative

Education Renaissance of Nevada Initiative We’re going to transform the idea of education and the arts, and show they are not a luxury, they are not an extravagance, they are absolutely essential.

Our primary objective is to stimulate an interest in literature, art, science and critical thought in Northern Nevada’s young people, pursuits that seem to be overlooked in recent times. Much like the renaissance of the Middle Ages, this organization is founded on the notion that our capacity for development is unlimited. We want to encourage young people in Northern Nevada to develop in all areas of knowledge, in physical development, in social accomplishments, in the sciences and in the arts. The easiest way to accomplish this is by presenting real-life examples for young people to examine, enjoy and explore. When the pathways are made clear, our choices of what we consider possible expand exponentially. We want to create an environment of raised expectations, an environment in which everyone feels perfectly capable of meeting those expectations, and even exceeding them. This initiative is about the development of complete individuals, individuals who are part of this community, individuals who appreciate the rich culture of Nevada, and who are able to perceive their value as a part of this community. We challenge the misconception that the arts are extracurricular. It is our fundamental belief that education is only well-rounded when academics and the arts are combined. The result is a community populated with a wide range of richer, more fulfilled individuals whose contributions benefit the entire community in profound and unexpected ways.

WHAT A MAGICAL WAY TO BRING OUR COMMUNITIES TOGETHER! From all of us at ERNI, thank you to the performers, libraries, sp...
10/13/2026

WHAT A MAGICAL WAY TO BRING OUR COMMUNITIES TOGETHER! From all of us at ERNI, thank you to the performers, libraries, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and audiences who made the 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic possible. Your support helped us bring FREE magic to Northern Nevada while advancing our mission to support children’s literacy and inspire a lifelong love of learning. We’re grateful to everyone who made this year’s festival special and look forward to sharing more magic with you next year!

THANK YOU FOR MAKING MAGIC HAPPEN!

What an unforgettable three days of magic! Thank you to everyone who attended, performed, sponsored, partnered with us, volunteered, and supported the 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic, held October 2–4, 2026.

We're grateful to our incredible performers, participating libraries, generous sponsors, partners, and audiences for helping bring FREE magic to communities across Northern Nevada. Your support made this year's festival truly special!

Spellbinders is presented by ERNI, an organization dedicated to supporting children's literacy and inspiring a lifelong love of learning.

Thank you for being part of the magic! We look forward to seeing you again next year for another unforgettable festival.

It’s the final day! Catch FREE Close-Up Magic at Sparks Library today at 12:00 PM and enjoy one last Spellbinders experi...
10/04/2026

It’s the final day! Catch FREE Close-Up Magic at Sparks Library today at 12:00 PM and enjoy one last Spellbinders experience before the festival comes to a close.

THE FINAL DAY OF SPELLBINDERS IS HERE!

Today is the third and final day of the 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Sparks Library — 12:00 PM
FREE CLOSE-UP MAGIC

If you’re nearby, come enjoy one last close-up magic experience and celebrate the final day with us!

As this year’s festival comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who made it possible—our sponsors, performers, volunteers, library partners, organizers, community supporters, families, and everyone who attended, shared, and supported Spellbinders.

Thank you for helping make this year’s festival such a special celebration of magic, community, and the joy of reading. We couldn’t do it without you!

THE MAGIC CONTINUES! Day 2 of Spellbinders brings FREE performances across Northern Nevada, including Close-Up Magic at ...
10/03/2026

THE MAGIC CONTINUES! Day 2 of Spellbinders brings FREE performances across Northern Nevada, including Close-Up Magic at libraries and the Gala Show at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. See today’s schedule at spellbindersfestival.com.

The magic continues! SPELLBINDERS DAY 2 IS HERE!

The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic continues today with another full day of FREE performances across Northern Nevada!

From close-up magic at local libraries to the spectacular Gala Show at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, there’s something happening throughout the day.

TODAY — SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

📍 Churchill County Library — 11:00 AM
📍 Sierra View Library — 11:00 AM
📍 Fernley Library — 1:00 PM
📍 Silver Stage Library — 1:00 PM

THE GALA SHOW — FREE!

📍 Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
🕒 3:00 PM — Matinee
🕖 7:00 PM — Evening Show

Every performance is FREE!

Whether you're joining us at a library or heading to the Pioneer Center for the Gala Show, today is another chance to experience the wonder of Spellbinders.

The festival continues through October 4, with incredible performances happening across Northern Nevada.

For the complete schedule and event details, visit spellbindersfestival.com.

The wait is over! SPELLBINDERS is here! Enjoy three days of FREE magic across Northern Nevada, starting today with Maste...
10/02/2026

The wait is over! SPELLBINDERS is here! Enjoy three days of FREE magic across Northern Nevada, starting today with Masters of Close-Up Magic at libraries throughout the region. See the full schedule at spellbindersfestival.com.

The time you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! SPELLBINDERS STARTS TODAY!

The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic is officially underway, bringing FREE magic to libraries and venues across Northern Nevada from October 2–4.

And today, the magic begins with Masters of Close-Up Magic at libraries throughout the region!

Four World Champions of Magic — Rocco, Suzanne, Lorenzo Clark, and Roman Spinale — will be bringing incredible close-up magic to audiences across Northern Nevada.

TODAY — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

📍 Spanish Springs Library — 11:00 AM
📍 North Valleys Library — 2:00 PM
📍 Downtown Library — 3:00 PM
📍 Incline Library — 3:30 PM
📍 South Valleys Library — 5:00 PM
📍 Northwest Reno Library — 5:00 PM

Every performance is FREE!

Showtimes vary by location, so be sure to arrive early for the performance.

From intimate close-up magic to spectacular stage illusions, Spellbinders is bringing three days of incredible magic to Northern Nevada — and it’s all FREE!

For the complete schedule and event details, visit spellbindersfestival.com.

The Gala Show is this Saturday, October 3, at the Pioneer Center! Enjoy FREE performances at 3 PM and 7 PM featuring Kal...
09/30/2026

The Gala Show is this Saturday, October 3, at the Pioneer Center! Enjoy FREE performances at 3 PM and 7 PM featuring Kalin & Jinger, Tina Lenert, Stuart MacDonald, and Larry Wilson. Get your free tickets at Washoe and Douglas County Libraries and visit spellbindersfestival.com for details.

Make plans for a magical night at The Gala Show!

The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic brings an incredible lineup of performers to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts for two FREE performances on Saturday, October 3.

3:00 PM — Matinee
7:00 PM — Evening

Featuring Kalin & Jinger, Tina Lenert, Stuart MacDonald, and Larry Wilson, The Gala Show brings an exciting afternoon and evening of magic to the heart of Reno.

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
100 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501

FREE TICKETS are available at Washoe and Douglas County Libraries near you. Just ask for them—in a whisper.

Explore festival details at spellbindersfestival.com and learn more about ERNI, the nonprofit organization behind Spellbinders, at nevadashines.org.

Which show will you be catching—the 3 PM matinee or the 7 PM evening performance?

Planning your Spellbinders visit? The Masters of Close-Up Magic—Rocco, Suzanne, Lorenzo Clark, and Roman Spinale—are bri...
09/30/2026

Planning your Spellbinders visit? The Masters of Close-Up Magic—Rocco, Suzanne, Lorenzo Clark, and Roman Spinale—are bringing FREE magic to libraries throughout Northern Nevada October 2–4. Check the schedule and find a performance near you at spellbindersfestival.com. Learn more about ERNI at nevadashines.org.

Planning your Spellbinders visit? Take another look!

The Masters of Close-Up Magic—Rocco, Suzanne, Lorenzo Clark, and Roman Spinale—are bringing astonishing performances to libraries throughout Northern Nevada during the 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic!

Experience incredible magic up close, meet talented performers, and enjoy it all FREE from October 2–4, 2026.

Check the library performance schedule and find a performance near you!

Explore festival details at spellbindersfestival.com and learn more about ERNI, the nonprofit organization behind Spellbinders, at nevadashines.org.

Give a child the chance to experience the magic of reading through SPELLBINDERS. Just $10 provides one child with access...
09/28/2026

Give a child the chance to experience the magic of reading through SPELLBINDERS. Just $10 provides one child with access to our library program and a seat at the show. Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DUXJB6PFR9CQ4

Every child deserves the chance to discover the magic of a good story. Help make that experience possible through SPELLBINDERS.

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DUXJB6PFR9CQ4

Here’s what your gift can do:
📖 $10 sends 1 child
📖 $20 sends 2 children
📖 $50 sends 5 children
📖 $100 sends 10 children
📖 $500 sponsors 50 children on their journey to literacy

SPELLBINDERS brings children from across our community to the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts for an experience that combines the wonder of magic with the joy of reading. We’re still working toward our fundraising goal, and every gift can help bring this experience to more children.

If you can’t donate, sharing this post can help us reach someone who can. Thank you for helping bring the magic of reading to more children.

Spellbinders is almost here! The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic takes place October 2–4, 2026,...
09/26/2026

Spellbinders is almost here! The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic takes place October 2–4, 2026, with FREE magic throughout Northern Nevada, including Close-Up Magic at local libraries and The Gala Show at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Check the full schedule at spellbindersfestival.com.

Here’s the schedule for the 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic, happening October 2–4, 2026!

Enjoy FREE performances throughout Northern Nevada, from the Masters of Close-Up Magic — Rocco, Suzanne, Lorenzo Clark, and Roman Spinale — at local libraries to The Gala Show at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts featuring Kalin & Jinger, Tina Lenert, Stuart MacDonald, and Larry Wilson.

Check the schedule for dates, times, and locations, and find a performance near you. FREE tickets for The Gala Show are available at Washoe and Douglas County Libraries.

For the full festival schedule and event information, visit spellbindersfestival.com. To learn more about ERNI, the nonprofit organization behind Spellbinders, visit nevadashines.org.

Which performance will you be catching?

ONE WEEK UNTIL SPELLBINDERS!Next week, kids from across our community will fill the Pioneer Center for the Performing Ar...
09/26/2026

ONE WEEK UNTIL SPELLBINDERS!

Next week, kids from across our community will fill the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts for SPELLBINDERS. For many of them, it can be a first step toward becoming lifelong readers.

Here’s the thing: just $10 gives one child access to our library program and a seat at the show.

We’re not at our goal yet, and the clock is ticking. Here’s what your gift can do:

📖 $10 sends 1 child
📖 $20 sends 2 children
📖 $50 sends 5 children
📖 $100 sends 10 children
📖 $500 sponsors 50 children on their journey to literacy

Every dollar counts. Every share helps.

If you can’t give today, sharing this post may help us reach someone who can.

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=DUXJB6PFR9CQ4

Thank you for believing that every child deserves the magic of a good story.

Save the dates! October 2–4, 2026, Spellbinders brings three days of FREE magic to Reno and Northern Nevada, with The Ga...
09/18/2026

Save the dates! October 2–4, 2026, Spellbinders brings three days of FREE magic to Reno and Northern Nevada, with The Gala Show at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts on October 3. See the full details at spellbindersfestival.com!

Got your calendar ready? Mark October 2–4, 2026!

The 12th Annual Spellbinders International Festival of Magic is coming to Reno and communities across Northern Nevada with three days of incredible magic and unforgettable experiences.

As you plan your dates, remember that The Gala Show will also take the stage at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 3.

• October 2–4, 2026
• Reno, Nevada
• All events are FREE!

Save the dates and get ready for three days of magic!

For festival details and updates, visit spellbindersfestival.com.

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