**Opening Event at the Governor's Mansion**
A food truck will be on site during this afternoon's performances:
• 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Kantu Inka at Governor's Mansion (outdoors)
• 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Reno Jazz Orchestra at Governor's Mansion (outdoors)

  Please note, per government regulation: "No firearms of any kind (either carried concealed or open carried, loaded or unloaded), are permitted on the Mansion grounds to include the Nevada Room."

  The Governor's Mansion grounds will open to the public at 4:00 p.m.

Kantu Inka
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Nevada Governor's Mansion (outdoors)
606 Mountain St. (enter from Robinson St.)

Kantu Inka interprets Latin American and Peruvian folkloric music on traditional Andean instruments which include charango, quena, and zampoñas. Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo originally formed Kantu Inka in 2003 to bring cultural presentations of live Andean music to classrooms in northern Nevada. The duo subsequently evolved to perform in a variety of venues throughout Nevada and California. Kantu Inka has played for Jazz and Beyond events for several years, has been included on the Pioneer Center Youth Program teaching roster since 2022, on Pioneer Golden Encore roster since 2024 and also is a Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist.

Their website is www.kantuinka.com.

Their Facebook page is HERE.

Instagram: @kantuinka

Seating is limited - bring chairs.

Photo: Carlos Ocampo and Julie Lozada Ocampo with zampoñas.

Reno Jazz Orchestra
Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Nevada Governor's Mansion (outdoors)
606 Mountain St. (enter from Robinson St.)

The Reno Jazz Orchestra describes itself as follows:
Ultimately, the RJO is about nurturing our cultural heritage - specifically, keeping jazz alive, supporting jazz education, and celebrating the ongoing story of jazz culture. As musicians, as an orchestra, our goal is to make that happen. That means not just rocking out on stage, but also running impactful educational programs like our annual "Jazz in the Schools." We're in a cool position because the big band isn't just some old-school entertainment - though it's definitely fun to play and hear! It's a true American art form with a real place in our history, and that makes it totally worth pursuing.

Our mission is to keep the appreciation for jazz music and its history growing. We want our performances and educational efforts to spark musical inspiration, leading to a continuous stream of talented local musicians who bring those smooth sounds to everyone.

Their website is https://www.renojazzorchestra.org.

Seating is limited - bring chairs.

Photo: Reno Jazz Orchestra.

Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF) is a funding sponsor of this event, in cooperation with Reno Musicians Union Local 368 AFM and its President, John Shipley.