The collaboration of the Reno Rodeo Foundation and the Reno Philharmonic Association has brought us unique music combinations of the symphonic orchestra with western balladeers and cowboy poets. Rhythm & Rawhide’s funds go to the Reno Rodeo Foundation and the Reno Philharmonic Association to benefit children and the arts in northern Nevada.
Presented by Wells Fargo.
Other sponsors include American Ready-Mix, Bill Pearce Motors, Colonial Bank, IGT, Mayor Robert and Nancy Cashell, KOLO News Now, Reno Gazette-Journal, Registered Ink, Estipona Group, Peppermill Hotel Casino, and Charter Communications

The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted for the last time as music director by Barry Jekowsky, will perform with Utah balladeer, Brenn Hill and cowboy poet Rodney Nelson, at the sixth annual Wells Fargo Rhythm & Rawhide Benefit Concert. The event, on May 17th at the Peppermill’s new Tuscany Ballroom, begins with VIP cocktail party at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner and concert at 6:30 pm.

The collaboration of the Reno Rodeo Foundation and the Reno Philharmonic Association has brought us unique music combinations of the symphonic orchestra with western balladeers and cowboy poets. Rhythm & Rawhide’s funds go to Reno Rodeo Foundation and the Reno Philharmonic Association to benefit children and the arts in northern Nevada. Last year, the benefit raised over $200,000.

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