Day Tripping for Ceramics and Pottery
There are a number of fine ceramic and pottery studios within a few hours of Reno and they are all having sales just in time for the holidays. Great Basin Pottery and Joe Winter...
Nevada Arts & Artists – July
by Dana Nollsch
There is an elephant in the northern Nevada room, and its name is Artown.
July is truly a special month in Reno, about 500 Artown events over 31 days, so let's dive right...
Reno Correspondence – March 2018
Hike of the Month: Rancho San Rafael Park and Evans Canyon
For a great taste of northern Nevada history combined with a superb outdoor experience, visit Rancho San Rafael Park , off North Sierra Street...
Reno Correspondence – January 2018
Downtown Reno: One Square Mile Edition
In the colder months, we tend to stay a little closer to home. Erik pursues the “One Square Mile” theme, featuring scenes he paints within a square mile of...
Reno Correspondence – October 2017
Hike of the Month:
Fall is in the air, and a must-do hike for October is Thomas Creek, out the Mount Rose Highway just 20 minutes south of downtown. Starting at the Thomas Creek Trailhead...
Reno Correspondence – September 2017
It’s All About the RIVER, Babie!
The river matured late this year, with cold water and bank to bank flows persisting into late August. The upside is that the river should still be tube-able (and...
Reno Correspondence – August 2017
Hike (Bike) of the Month
Summer is hot enough in Reno, without us adding to global warming by driving our cars around everywhere. So this month Erik and I decided to dust off our bikes...
Reno Correspondence – July 2017
Reno: The Best Place to Live (and Play)
When Erik and I were striving to create a home for ourselves, first separately and then together, we faced a couple of challenges.
First, we are both desert...
Reno Correspondence – August 2016
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Arrrrrg maytees! August 13th brings the Reno Pirate Crawl. For anyone who enjoys the night-life, and pirates, this should be a night to remember (or not, but that’s okay because there will be a...
Reno Correspondence – June 2016
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Reno Street Food and More
An experience that most people know all too well is the dreaded “Where do you wanna eat?” debate. Well, at “Reno Street Food," a food cart event every Friday from...
Reno Correspondence – May 2016
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Whether you are a dedicated metal-head, or just an open mind seeking new forms of entertainment, Reno’s local metal scene is something you’ll definitely want to check out while you’re in town. In my...
Reno Correspondence – April 2016
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If you are planning to travel to Reno in the month of April, you picked the right month! There are many exciting opportunities and events, including the Reno Ukulele festival, the Reno Earth Day...
Reno – Correspondence – September 2015
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The Last 7-Card Stud Game in Nevada
The Eldorado has had a poker room for more than 25 years, although it has been moved around the growing casino, the room is now quite permanent, and...