Tag: Great Basin Brewing Company
Icky to Underwrite Ichthyosaur Digs
The Ichthyosaur is Nevada's favorite fossil, and it has been given a new lease on life by a German professor of Paleontology and a beer brewer in Reno. Metaphorically, I mean, not that Old Stonybones...
Sparks Correspondence – December 2018
This December is kicking off in a big way, with many opportunities to get together and celebrate the season of giving. Hopefully you have an ugly sweater in your closet to participate in the...
Sparks Correspondence – November 2018
November is a big month for Sparks as its beloved 13-year mayor Geno Martini retires and Mayor Pro Tempore Ron Smith takes over. Born and raised in Sparks, Martini was appointed to the City...
Sparks Correspondence – October 2015
We’ve been fortunate to experience an Indian summer here in Sparks, but before the weather turns on us too badly we’re going to try to squeeze our last outside events in. Between jambalaya and...
Sparks Correspondence – September 2018
Aug. 29-Sep. 8 - Nugget Best in the West Rib Cook-Off
Sparks rolls into September with the annual Best in the West Rib Cook-Off, otherwise known as the “Super Bowl of Ribs.” Thousands of people...
Sparks Correspondence – August 2018
This summer is all about Hot August Nights (and Days) in Sparks
The 32nd annual classic car event kicks off in Reno/Sparks this Friday, Aug. 3, in Virginia City, and then original and restored vehicles will...
Sparks Correspondence – July 2018
Summer is in full force in Sparks with a lot going on during the day and night, especially in Victorian Square.
The Nugget Casino Resort is hosting its annual Star Spangled Sparks event on the...
Sparks Correspondence – March 2018
Along with the spirit of the Irish coming in on March 17, there are plenty of other opportunities to spend time with friends and family and usher in springtime.
If you want a blast from...
Sparks Correspondence – October 2017
After coming off yet another successful Best in the West Rib Cook-off, Sparks is embracing the beginning of fall with fun outdoor events, including Riding on the River family bike riding event on October...
