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Located in The Loft
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This exceptional event attracts more than 1000 guests including many representatives of leading Reno area businesses and organizations. Recognized as one of the most exciting charitable events in Reno, this is the place to see and be seen. Last year, it was referred to as the “IT Party of the Year” by Reno Magazine, who said “the event, to date, of 2009 was the Juvenile Diabetes Research (Vision) Gala…the event was THE who’s-who of VIPS and pretty women…a smashing success.”

The JDRF Vision Gala is undisputedly one of Northern Nevada’s top fundraising Galas, raising over $425,000 for diabetes research in 2009. The Gala features an evening full of surprises that delight guests and keep them returning year after year, with superlative décor, atmosphere and cuisine, a record-setting auction with a grand array of one-of-a-kind items, as well as signature entertainment that guests anxiously await as the perfect finishing touch to a rare and stunning evening that will be long remembered. The Vision Gala sold out in 2009…don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this vision come true in 2010.

The event’s prestigious Vision Award to the year’s Honorees is a highlight of the evening and this year we are pleased to honor Wendy and Pete Ernaut. The evening’s entertainment is a special private appearance by comedian Sinbad.

Diabetes is an enemy that affects over 24 million American men, women, and children – over seven percent of our population. It is an enemy that strikes suddenly and requires constant care that alters families’ daily lives, while they still face potentially devastating future consequences. Diabetes is so prevalent that most people know or love an individual impacted by the disease. Just imagine giving your toddler or child up to six shots a day. Imagine monitoring everything they eat and every minute of exercise. Imagine having to stick their finger up to as many as twelve times a day to check their blood sugar. Now join us in helping us turn our vision of a cure into reality.

Partnering with JDRF not only provides an excellent opportunity to entertain clients and friends, it also offers valuable networking opportunities. Individual tickets run $250, and Vision Gala sponsorships are available starting at $2,000. For more information on purchasing tickets, or if you are interested in donating an item or experience for the auction please contact Julie at JDRF, 775-786-1881.

JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) is the world’s leading charitable funder and advocate of juvenile (type 1) diabetes research worldwide, and has awarded more than $1 billion to research since it was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with juvenile diabetes – a disease which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications including blindness, amputation, kidney failure, stroke and heart disease. More than 85 percent of JDRF’s expenditures directly support research and research education, earning the Foundation outstanding ratings from philanthropy watch groups.

In Reno during the late 70’s, a young Ron Rash spent his after school hours at the Ball Sign Co. where his mother worked as a book keeper. He observed as artists diligently finished up their hand painted lettering and illustrations on cars and wooden or metal signs. Perhaps, he saw in their eyes a focus and productive satisfaction which he coveted.

Rash was born out of a DIY-punk-rock-skateboarder culture at a time when Reno “still had a redneck mentality, and people wanted to beat up skateboarders.” His place in that community, with all of its aesthetic connections, would later prove to be an integral part of his inspiration.

Yet Rash didn’t stand out as an artist during high school, which may or may not have had something to do with his art instructor.

“I got D’s in art class,” Rash says, hesitating to name the teacher. “I hated still life, but that’s what he did: western landscapes. Even so, I love images of western culture. I suppose, even though he wasn’t encouraging, his work might have snuck in there somewhere.”

Rash set his mind on art at 17, headed to San Diego in 1990, and then continued on an “extended vacation” to New York, Montreal, Boston, and New Jersey. His time on the east coast was marked by solo visits to museums and stores.

“I had a hard time connecting with people out there,” Rash says, reflecting back with little nostalgia for those five years spent in virtual solitude. He shrugs it off as inconsequential.

Rash returned to the west coast and settled in Oakland in 1995 where he managed an art supply store. Being in contact with other creative people on a daily basis helped him to grow as an artist. Not to mention, he had an entire store full of art supplies affording him license to experiment.

Then Rash, a descendant of “rowdy Scottish sheep thieves,” returned home in 2003. Today at 37, he’s the father of two beautiful children — Tucker, 9, and Emma, 6. He resides once more on the exact same street, near Lakeside and McCarran, where he spent his youth.

Sitting across from me at the new Bibo’s where a painting of Rash’s hangs amongst several others, he explains to me how he currently spends his time on a variety of endeavors, including:
• Volunteering as an assistant art instructor at Jessie Beck Elementary School, where he went as a kid and where his children now attend;
• Teaching an art class for children and teenagers alike, “Drawing Cartoons,” is scheduled for Saturdays between February 20th and March 13th at Nevada Museum of Art (NMA);
• Helping the NMA Teen Art Council develop ideas for a teen art studio that may be ready this spring;
• Helping put together local art shows with the Holland Project Gallery Committee; and,
• Working at Ace’s Tattoo (681 South Virginia Street), which is owned by a couple of his skateboard buddies of old, Kevin Cox and Rob Roy. According to Rash, tattooing has proven to be a challenging art form over the last few months, but it is nonetheless positive and rewarding work.

For information on viewing his artwork, you can find him on MySpace, Facebook, Flickr, and Blogspot. To register for his art class at NMA, call 755.323.3333.

Located on S. Virginia St, between David’s Bridal and Magic Carpet Golf, high-quality Italian restaurant Vivoli Cafe & Trattoria has all the right moves. From their impeccably-dressed staff to their beautiful dining room, every atmospheric detail has been tailored for elegance.

Owner Nunzio Ciaraulo and his wife Cristina opened the original Vivoli Cafe in West Hollywood in 2003 in order to bring the West Coast a little of the passion and zest for life that their home town of Florence is known. Their incredible success can be seen not just in the five Zagat recommendations they’ve received, but in their expanding empire that also includes two restaurants in Southern California and one in Mexico. Neither Zagat Awards nor success is easily won; quality and excellence are the bottom line in the dining room and the kitchen.

The menu features familiar dishes from all different regions of Italy, and creative, authentic entrees to satisfy any pallet. To design the menu for their Reno restaurant, Nunzio brought in Executive Chef Donato Partipillo. With 30 years of experience – starting at his grandmother’s elbow in her kitchen as a child – Chef Donato has used his extensive cooking background in the finest restaurants and homes in America and Europe to Vivoli’s impressive kitchen.

Great care is taken in the preparation of every dish: all the pasta is made in house from the finest quality ingredients. Sauces are painstakingly crafted from the freshest, most flavorful (never frozen or canned) vegetables and herbs. Real butter, cream, and cheese give the provincial delicacies and hearty meat entrees an added layer of extravagance. Each meal is layered with complex flavors and aromas that put national chain restaurants to shame. The house Chef Special, consisting of lamb chops, scallops, and shrimp served on sautéed spinach, is a decadent treat, rich in tradition and spices. The delicate, hand-rolled cannelloni stuffed with a fresh veal ragout is exquisite in a pink marinara sauce. The kitchen also offers a variety of different complex risotto dishes every day, and a plethora of beautiful, sweet desserts.

No detail was spared in bringing the utmost quality to every aspect of the restaurant. The wine list features both Italian and California wines from numerous varietals in order to complete any meal. The full bar offers a wide range of liquors, beers, and liqueurs, and a professional espresso machine is always ready to provide the perfect finish to your meal. The bar can be sectioned off from the main restaurant for private parties and events, and live music is featured every Friday and Saturday. Vivoli also offers a to-die-for Sunday brunch menu perfect for recovering after a wild weekend or for fueling up for a day on the slopes.

For more info on specials and to see the menu online, visit their website at http://www.vivolicafe.com/locations/reno.html.

Text by Becca Donato-Hardie
Photos by Arturo Torres

Having opened more than a year ago with the Skin & Scare Ball on Halloween, EDGE has accomplished what many in the industry strive for: remaining fresh, exciting, and relevant in Reno’s competitive nightlife scene. A stunning 8,000 square-foot venue boasting state-of-the-art light and sound, EDGE is upscale yet inviting at the same time. Kirgin feels presenting an exemplary service standard with a creative mix of live music and specialty-themed parties has given EDGE the advantage.

“Who we are as a venue is reflected in our guests and how we serve them,” says Kirgin. “It’s about satisfying their needs and exceeding their expectations. Our VIP service works on setting a new standard everyday. Whether you want a table in the middle of the action or a private room, we can make it happen.”

Through innovation and creativity in the parties and live music it presents, EDGE has redefined the image of nightlife in Reno. Annual holiday events – such as Halloween’s Skin & Scare Ball, Thanksgiving’s Butter Ball, and the New Year’s Eve Masquerade party – are complimented by specialty-themed events like Stiletto Bordello and the Equinox Lingerie party. Notable headliners, such as party-rock duo HardNox and electronica darling Peaches, maintain the exhilarating atmosphere at EDGE through live performance.

Popular hip-hop artist, Mic Rob, the first performer to ever take the stage at EDGE, experienced the thrill first hand. Rob laughed when describing the feeling of seeing a full dance floor moving to his music.

“Of course I had been to EDGE to party and actually Freez [resident DJ for EDGE] played my track that night,” says Rob. “It was cool to hear my song played, but to perform? To see that packed dance floor swaying to my music with the best sound and lights behind me? That was real cool.”

Upcoming events include on March 14, check out the Spring Break Fiesta with DJ Jazzy Gems, and in April, both Tattoo You and the Sleepover Pajama parties will be taking place. When asked what EDGE had in store for the busy summer season, Kirgin suggested at great things to come.

“We have a few surprises in the works,” says Kirgin. “What I can tell you is that after 14 months, we are definitely not resting on our laurels. We are constantly striving to provide the best service possible in the most exciting setting. We have big plans for Edge.”

For VIP Reservations, call or text Megan at 775.232.8095, Adam at 775.342.3666, or Parker at 775.412.2203, or email Chris at cschiavone@peppermillreno.com. Visit EDGE online at http://edgeofreno.com.

Text by Jules Jeffers-Peaua
Photos provided by EDGE

JULY 1-4, 2010, PLUMAS-SIERRA FAIRGROUNDS, QUINCY, CA

FESTIVAL TICKETS NOW ON SALE
WWW.HIGHSIERRAMUSIC.COM

Widespread Panic
The Black Crowes
The Avett Brothers
Ozomatli
Femi Kuti and Positive Force
Railroad Earth
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer
Dr. Dog
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Blitzen Trapper
Lotus
Cornmeal
March Fourth Marching Band
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
The Radiators
The New Mastersounds
The Mother Hips
Nels Cline Singers
The Infamous Stringdusters
Surprise Me Mr. Davis
The Slip
Carolyn Wonderland
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons
Darol Anger’s Republic Of Strings Featuring Sharon Gilchrist
BLVD
Beats Antique
Pimps Of Joytime
Jerry Joseph and Wally Ingram
Telepath
Truth and Salvage Co.
Great American Taxi
Nathan Moore
Johnny Vidacovich, Robert Walter Duo
Coryell, Auger, Sample Trio
Big Light
New Fangled Wasteland
Orgone
Trampled By Turtles
Zach Deputy
Chris Chandler and Paul Benoit
Living Folklore
and more to be announced…

(Emeryville, CA, March 8, 2010) — High Sierra Music today announced the artist lineup for the 20th Annual High Sierra Music Festival running July 1 through July 4, 2010 at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy, CA. Celebrating the 20th Annual in 2010, the High Sierra Music Festival has built a very strong sense of community and created annual traditions among festival-goers and music lovers. The picturesque location, the wide variety of artists, the unique musical settings and the affordable prices all combine to make High Sierra the ultimate, intimate festival experience and premiere four-day camping and music event in North America. High Sierra Music produced a video to announce the lineup with co-founder Dave Margulies parodying the Steve Jobs Apple iPad presentation. Cultureofmac.com said of the video, “Margulies does a quite credible job of mimicking the classic Steve Jobs Keynote presentation method introducing the 2010 festival – he even incorporates images of the highly anticipated iPad to excellent effect and coins a new catch-phrase: there’s an act for that!“ The video can be viewed at www.highsierramusic.com.

The lineup includes Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Ozomatli, Femi Kuti and Positive Force, Railroad Earth, Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, Dr. Dog, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Blitzen Trapper, Lotus, Cornmeal, March Fourth Marching Band, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Radiators, The New Mastersounds, The Mother Hips, Nels Cline Singers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Surprise Me Mr. Davis, The Slip, Carolyn Wonderland, Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons, Darol Anger’s Republic Of Strings Featuring Sharon Gilchrist, BLVD, Beats Antique, Pimps Of Joytime, Jerry Joseph and Wally Ingram, Telepath, Truth and Salvage Co., Great American Taxi, Nathan Moore, Johnny Vidacovich/Robert Walter Duo, Coryell, Auger, Sample Trio, Big Light, Newfangled Wasteland, Orgone, Trampled By Turtles, Zach Deputy, Chris Chandler and Paul Benoit, Living Folklore and more.

Nestled in the quaint town of Quincy, CA (3,500 ft), the High Sierra Music Festival offers a variety of outdoor activities, personal wellness programs and arts and educational events. The scenic beauty of the majestic Sierra foothills is a great place to take in swimming, hiking and biking while also enjoying a full palette of music offered on multiple daytime stages and multiple nighttime venues. The Festival features intimate artist “playshops,” an interactive KidZone, daily parades with oversized puppets, fabulous food with no waiting lines, Yoga, Pilates and dance classes along with the opportunity to just relax and camp with good friends in gorgeous weather along with an adjacent Olympic-sized swimming pool. All of this combines to make the High Sierra Music Festival an anticipated yearly event and an experience for people of all ages.

High Sierra organizer Rebecca Sparks says, “We are thrilled about our lineup this year. There’s something for everyone. What keeps people coming back to the festival over the years is that they know they will continue to have a great time in a great community that is High Sierra. We look forward to introducing a few new twists that will enhance people’s experience of the event even more.”

TICKETS AND INFORMATION
Tickets are $175 for adult 4-day pass, $50 for Kids 4-day pass (ages 5 – 12); 4 & under free. Price valid through May 3 or until allotment runs out (whichever comes first). All multi-day tickets include camping. On-site camping may reach capacity. On-site parking requires purchase of vehicle pass.

Premium FestivALL Packages include four-day festival passes, access to a VIP lounge near the Grandstand Stage featuring elevated viewing, private port-o-johns, a massage chair (limited hours), beer and wine tastings, snacks, Late Night combination wristbands for access to all Late Night shows, festival t-shirts, festival posters and drink tickets, and early entry into Festival. These packages are designed for both individuals and groups of two. FestivALL Pack 2 includes a vehicle pass, and Pack 3 includes an RV pass with guaranteed hook-up. Prices range from $675.00 – $1,550.00.

$1 of each advance multi-day ticket is donated to the High Sierra Foundation 501c3. The High Sierra Foundation was established in 2003 to raise awareness and funds for worthwhile organizations related to music, art, education and social justice.

ABOUT HIGH SIERRA MUSIC
High Sierra Music has been producing world-class music festivals since 1991. An independent production company based in Berkeley, CA, the organization was founded with the first High Sierra Music Festival, its cornerstone event that takes place every July 4th weekend in Northern California, and remains committed to its grassroots beginnings by drawing support from its loyal community of patrons, staff, volunteers and non-corporate sponsors. In addition to the High Sierra Music Festival, the organization produces the third annual DelFest, taking place May 27–30, 2010 in Cumberland, MD. Additionally, High Sierra has produced events in Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri and Las Vegas, and presents concerts in San Francisco and the Lake Tahoe area.

For all details on tickets, camping and parking, visit highsierramusic.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marshall Lamm
(510) 928-1410
marshalllamm@earthlink.net

Friday March 12, Saturday March 13th and Sunday March 14th.

This post was submitted by Chad Sweet.

Summertime dances through Victorian Square’s long evenings to undertones of warm music while crowds swarm local farmers’ booths piled with fresh produce. The sun stays up later than a disobedient child at bedtime and casts its slender rays on smooth skin and laughter. Then the sun sets like my reminiscence, and it’s February. Victorian Square is specked with snow and Aschley and I, bundled in sweaters and scarves, enter Cantina Los Tres Hombres.

In those hot summer memories, I see these seemingly hundreds of tables packed, a band blaring on stage, and margaritas being distributed by the tray load. But today, it’s mid-afternoon. Quiet. The Cantina is impeccably clean, tables orderly, Bob FM, or an equivalent, plays in the upper reaches of my consciousness. Angela, our server, greets us and we take a large booth. The day’s special is Mesquite Grilled Mahi Mahi with a Tequila Lime Sauce($11.99). We are brought complementary chips and salsa. Behind our table a leopard stares at me from deep within a green glass mural.

This month marks the two-year anniversary of Cantina Los Tres Hombres ownership for Justin Quinton and Shawn Plunket. The entrepreneurial focus is on entertainment and providing value to the customer. These factors keep business up and diners happy through Nevada’s long winter. In the years since their purchase, the duo has seen a substantial increase in sales, due to (I would surmise) exactly the value and entertainment their business provides. Value means multiple things here. It may be the $1 Mexican beers all night long on Wednesday or the all-you-can-eat tacos every Tuesday for $7.99. But value also means providing excellent food, service, and musical entertainment for a quality experience.

I order the Pablo ($9.99), which is “special carnitas (sweet roast pork) rolled with rice and beans in a flour tortilla, topped with carnitas salsa and melted jack cheese.” Aschley opts for the Leah ($9.99), a similar burrito, but with shredded chicken and enchilada sauce. Each comes beautifully presented with a dollop of sour cream (guacamole is extra). The carnitas is a wonderful blend of spicy and sweet, and the salsa topping adds just enough moisture to keep me eating practically nonstop. Alongside the expected Mexican fare, the menu also offers expansive seafood options such as paella ($14.99) and calamari steak ($12.99).

Happy hour starts as I scrape my plate clean. More patrons shuffle into the Cantina. When the dark completely douses Sparks, the Friday night music will start. Live music is just one more valuable factor the Cantina has implemented. Acoustic acts take the stage Tuesday through Thursday, and bands perform most Friday and Saturday nights. Wednesdays after 8, tables are cleared and dancing couples can swing across
the floor.

Text by Nathan Slinker
Photos by Arturo Torres

Hours: Mon-Sun 11am-11pm
Happy Hour: 4-6 pm. ½ price
appetizers and $1 off all drinks

Yuri’s Night
April 10th
The Underground
555 E 4th St.
Reno, NV

Yuri’s Night is not your typical party; it’s a party….IN SPACE! Since 2001, Yuri’s Night has been celebrated nation and world wide to honor mankind’s very first astronaut to enter outer space, Yuri Gagarin. On April 12, 1961, the Russian cosmonaut was the first human being to enter space and completely orbit Earth. The event is also a celebration of an event that took place exactly 40 years after Yuri’s exploration into space – the launch of the first shuttle, Columbia. Yuri’s Night has been celebrated in over 34 countries worldwide from Japan to Antarctica to the U.S.A. and everywhere in between.

The celebration finally landed in Reno in April of 2006 with the help of a few like-minded cosmonauts: Damian “Jellyfish” Janssen, d6, and Kernal Killbuck. Held at Stoney’s on Wells Ave, the party included a wide variety of attractions, including a giant interactive screen, an EL wire preying mantis, full color planets projected in space, mini theme camps, DJs, and amazing costumes by space travelers. Since the initial Reno Yuri’s Night, the party has grown to epic proportions as more and more space revelers contribute decorations and art every year.

This years Yuri’s night is taking place on Saturday, April 10th at the Underground in Reno and is promising to be bigger and better than last years with funds partially benefiting the Jellyfish and crews mega art piece, Ein Hammer. The piece will include a 30 foot tall hammer that people will be able to interact with. Proceeding Yuri’s Night, Ein Hammer makes its full debut at Black Rock City 2010. Kernal Killbuck will also be reintroducing a new and improved airlock chamber that links The Underground and Treehouse Lounge with a spaceship-like door and buttons that will surprise guests in more ways than one. Among the larger attractions will be fantastic interactive visual delights brought forth by Munz /d6 and another debut art installation by Kevan Christiaens.

Besides the visual art, there will also be plenty of thumping frequencies specialized to listen to…IN SPACE! Your audio Captains for the evening will be d6, 5H-GT, and Psilogod, to name a few. The Treehouse Lounge will also be hosting an ambient room with live ambient music to chill out for a bit if hyperspace is too much stimulation for your senses.

Last but certainly not least; be sure to catch the special midnight stage performance with Rotwang and the amazing aerial acrobatics throughout the night by The Dragonfly Aerials.

If any cadets would like to help out with any projects to make this years Yuri’s Night better than ever, please sign up on the Ning boards @ yurisnightreno.ning.com and find where you would fit the best. There are plenty of projects that need volunteers of all types and skill levels. Jump on, say hello, and hopefully we’ll see you….IN SPACE!

Text by Steve White, Photo provided by event promoter.

Doors open at 9pm.
$10 Donation.
Party will essentially go all night long….

Underground (front room)

9:15-10: Crush
10:00: Date Auction with Chelsea Teller-Chen and Ryan Ostler
10:10-10:25: Angela Marie and the Midnight Minx
10:25: Date auction with Marie Dennis
10:30-11:15: Slow Djinn F
11:15: Date Auction with Rebecca Gasca, Dwayne and Danny Jones, and at least one more date…
11:30-12:30: Gooferman
12:30-12:45: BohoHoops
12:45-til whenever: Dulce Vita

Treehouse Lounge (back room) c/o Bohocrush

9:00-10:00: Bad Movienite with Robotronia
10:00-11:00: Darkemeth
11:00-12:00: FM Marc
12:00-til whenever: D6

Hotshot the Robot will be everywhere.

Reno’s Hidden Gem

I am an avid lover and believer in the power of small businesses, and tend to think I’m rather fluent in the local businesses that frequent the Reno area. When I walked into the Red Chair, I thought to myself, “How have I never been here?”

The mellow tunes of Thievery Corporation were playing in the background as I walked through the store that was cleverly and stylishly adorned with modern abstract art, beautiful furniture, creatively concocted displays, chic clothing, and eclectic home décor. Soon after I walked in, I was amiably greeted by Aaryn Walker, the store owner.

To my surprise, Walker informed me that the store had been up and running for six and a half years. She used to own the store next to hers, now The Nest, and had two running businesses: Red Chair and Estate of Envy. She then decided to consolidate the two businesses into one and kept Red Chair as the store name.

Much of the art one can find in the store is actually the owner’s. Walker’s use of modern abstract in correlation with unique typography that spells out poetic phrases makes it one of a kind. Most of the furniture looks vintage and classic, or as she describes it, the furniture has a “mid-century modern” flair. In reality, the furniture is actually brand new. The second-hand furniture that she does have is in incredible condition and maintains that modern vintage style.

A lot of the furniture and home décor is also custom-made. The throw pillows have funky and rare fabrics that Walker hand-picked, and each piece of restored furniture is one of its kind. But it doesn’t stop there.

Jewelry, sculpture, greeting cards, candles, and clothing garnish the store with elegance and distinction. Local artists and vendors create the majority of what you can find at Red Chair, and the rest is most likely produced by small businesses outside of Reno.

“If Reno had an Anthropologie, this would be it,” explains Walker. Red Chair has the chic style of Anthropologie but with an artistic and local flair.

I couldn’t help but wonder how this little diamond in the rough in Reno had survived amidst the recession, but as Walker assured me, business is booming. In fact, 2009 was one of her best years in sales. It seems that once you become a Red Chair customer, you stay a Red Chair customer. It’s virtually impossible to leave empty-handed. Walker’s cheerful nature combined with the vibrant atmosphere and amazing products make you feel at home.

You can find Red Chair online at http://redchairandestateofenvy.blogspot.com Give the store a visit, and you won’t be disappointed.

Text by Kate Long
Photos by Nico Aguilera

Tue. 3.2 Seven Dust, Drowning Pool, Digital Summer, The Flood @ The Knitting Factory in Reno;
Tue. 3.2 Bass Cadet w/ Tim Herrlein @ Crystal Bay Club *free!*

Wed. 3.3 EOTO Feat: Michael Travis and Jason Hann from SCI @ Cooper’s Ale Works in Nevada City;
Wed. 3.3 The Dreaming, Arlamae, June Set Fire and A Digital Lie @ The Underground in Reno;
Wed. 3.3 Bass Heavy ft. Zeb Early & IJV @ Fat Cat Cafe ( Well Hung Art Show);
Wed. 3.3 DJ One Truest- Rock Steady @ Moody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee;

Thu. 3.4 EOTO Feat: Michael Travis and Jason Hann from SCI @ Crystal Bay Club *free!*
Thu. 3.4 Boy Eats Drum Machine @ Chief Crazy Horse Inn in Nevada City;
Thu. 3.4 Bass Heavy ft. Zeb Early & IJV @ Bar of America in Truckee;
Thu. 3.4 Flamenco Puro @ Moody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee;

Fri. 3.5 Subjektochange @ Cooper’s Ale Works in Nevada City;
Fri. 3.5 MAXELL @ Bar of America in Truckee;
Fri. 3.5 Sol Jibe @ Crystal Bay Club;
Fri. 3.5 FREQ-TON @ Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Sparks;
Fri. 3.5 Dave Berry, Jeff Jones, Tyler Stafford, Eric Anderson @ Studio on 4th in Reno;
Fri. 3.5 The Critical Mass Band @ 3rd Street Bar in Reno;
Fri. 3.5 Flamenco Del Oro @ Studio on 4th in Reno;
Fri. 3.5 Gooferman, Kings of Klown-Fi, Dulce Veta @ The The Underground/Treehouse Lounge (BWB Haiti Fundraiser);
Fri. 3.5 The Reverend Buddy Wright @ Moody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee;

Sat. 3.6 Subjektochange & Jelly Bread @ 3rd Street Bar in Reno;
Sat. 3.6 The Greyboy Allstars & David Jacobs-Strain @ Crystal Bay Club;
Sat. 3.6 MAXELL @ Bar of America in Truckee;
Sat. 3.6 Big Light @ FiftyFifty Brewing Company in Truckee;
Sat. 3.6 Momentum @ Auld Dubliner in Squaw Valley;
Sat. 3.6 Andre Nickatina @ The Knitting Factory in Reno;
Sat. 3.6 Houston Jones @ Auburn Placer Performing Arts Center in Auburn;
Sat. 3.6 Worth Dying For @ Main Street Bar & Grill in Grass Valley;
Sat. 3.6 Chuck Hughes Trio @ Moody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee;

Sun. 3.7 The Greyboy Allstars @ Crystal Bay Club;
Sun. 3.7 Andrew Heringer @ Sugar Bowl Resort;
Sun. 3.7 Thousand Foot Krutch @ Main Street Bar & Grill in Grass Valley;
Sun. 3.7 Tippy Canoe @ Chief Crazy Horse Inn in Nevada City;

This listing courtesy of the North Lake Tahoe & Truckee Music Scene Facebook Page

This is our pilot edition, so please leave us comments.  Videography and production by Earl Spriggs.

Contact steve@renopassport.com if you want to sponsor or be highlighted on the Reno Passport Report.  If you would like us to consider using your music for the background of the video, send us a link to your music.

A Sushi Lover’s Haven

Reno is known for its abundance of sushi restaurants. In fact, regardless of where you live in the area, you’re pretty much guaranteed to find a sushi restaurant nearby featuring all-you-can-eat specials. So, how do you narrow it down to the good ones? Which sushi places are worth the drive across town to ensure an authentic, fresh, and delicious meal? Cease your searching, fellow sushi lovers. Hiroba Sushi is the place to go.

Nestled in the Skyline Café shopping center, Hiroba Sushi’s bright sign makes it easy to find. The modern Asian décor and warm tones on the walls makes it instantly inviting. As soon as you walk in, you’ll be immediately greeted by one of the friendly sushi chefs. The menu is diverse and even features a vegetarian section to cater to all clientele. Not to mention, the food is delicious.

Restaurant owner Osu Kwon has been in the restaurant business for 14 years. He used to work at Rickshaw’s Fine Asian Bistro and developed the entire menu, running the place for a year. Kwon decided it was time to move on and open his own restaurant, and Hiroba was the result. Recently, Kwon expanded Hiroba and has 15 more seats, cutting down the wait time and long lines. He hired more sushi chefs than most sushi restaurants because he wanted to make sure customers didn’t have to wait to get their food. Business is fantastic, and Osu couldn’t be happier.

Although some sushi restaurants have a limited lunch menu compared to their dinner menu, Hiroba doesn’t follow that pattern. One can get the exact same menu at lunch as at dinner, but at a discounted rate. And as always, Kwon’s focus is on freshness.

“It’s important that the food is always fresh,” explains Kwon. “Limiting the menu forces you to use the same fish multiple days in a row, and that isn’t fresh sushi.”

Kwon is also featuring cheaper à la carte menu items as he believes the majority of sushi restaurants tend to overcharge. In addition, there are many lunch and dinner happy hour specials throughout the week. Monday, you receive 10% off your all-you-can-eat meal all day. You receive a free bottle of warm sake on Tuesday and Wednesday with any all-you-can-eat meal. Thursday is buy one beer, get one free all day.

It’s worth checking out Hiroba not only for the sushi quality, but also for the amazing deals and friendly staff. It’s impossible to leave Hiroba without being completely satiated. Hiroba is open every day of the week from 11am to 9pm, so grab some friends, and don’t miss out on some of Reno’s best sushi.

Text by Kate Long
Photos by Arturo Torres

Saturday’s events include a dual slalom on Saturday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. on the Exhibition race course and a celebration of Jimmie Heuga’s life at 4:00 p.m. in Olympic Plaza, hosted by Squaw Valley USA. Participants will take to the slopes on Sunday morning for a poker run style Mountain Challenge followed by the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m., at the Resort at Squaw Creek.

Teams of three skiers/riders raise a minimum of $1,000 to enter the Vertical Express for MS. The weekend activities include on-snow events, exciting prizes, complimentary lift tickets, race training, meals, gift bags and a weekend celebration of Heuga’s legacy at Squaw Valley USA. Teams that raise $15,000 or more earn a free trip to Vail, Colorado, to attend the April Awards celebration, April 15-18, 2010. Those who can’t attend are invited to participate on-line by supporting another team.

Register for the Vertical Express for MS at www.verticalexpress.org or by calling toll free 888.DO.IT.4MS (364-8467). For more information on the Squaw Valley Vertical Express for MS call (775) 856-4888.

This post was submitted by Jordanne Muldner.

This post was submitted by Jordanne Muldner.

The ambitious project has come a long way in a short time. The Aces played their first game in April 2009. After a successful inaugural season, The Freight House District is set to open in April 2010, and what began as a baseball stadium will be, upon completion, a one-stop year-round entertainment complex. The location of the development represents a natural influx of energy-the Truckee River is just a few feet from the far end of the park, and one can watch the game, hear the river, and can feel the train passing through the trench simultaneously.

Photography by David Calvert

The integral concept behind The Freight House District is experience. While baseball is the primary reason why families would choose to spend the day at the stadium, the innovators behind the development have taken every creative facet into consideration in the planning of this vibrant, central meeting place.

The fact that Reno has historically been considered a playground for adults has long left the community with limited options in terms of all-ages family fun. The Freight House District leaves no room for grumbling because even for those disinterested in sports, there is something for everyone. The most prominent feature of the project is detail, down to the subtlest embellishment. For example, the children’s area inside the baseball stadium is a replica baseball field, complete with the Aces logo. This attention to design is indicative of the commitment to creating an environment where every member of the family feels comfortable and engaged in their surroundings. There are seating accommodations for everyone: large groups, a family picnic area, VIP rooms, and for those who like to be amidst the action, front row seats.

Photography by David Calvert

“In the front seats, you’re closer to the batter than the pitcher is,” says TJ Lasita, VP of Baseball Operations/Communications. “It doesn’t stop there,” he adds, gesturing around the stadium, including the upcoming
Freight House District. “We’re really focused on the experience. Baseball is an anchor to the whole thing.” One can come to the ballpark, he explains, see live music, go to a restaurant, have a drink, watch the game, and go dancing afterwards – all while having to park the car only once because all of the entertainment is concentrated in one place.

Not only does The Freight House District provide a multitude of leisure activities for the whole family, it will have created hundreds of seasonal and full-time employment opportunities in Reno. There will be a job fair in mid March for the businesses within The Freight House District, and another later in the month for Levy Restaurants, the ballpark’s food concessionaire. Whether you’re coming to the Freight House District for work, play, or both, it’s worth your while to get a baseball ticket ($7 for single, $29 for home plate) and take part in the great American pastime.

For more information on Reno Aces, The Freight House District, and employment opportunities, go to www.renoaces.com.

Text by Nicole Seaton

Check out the photos from Art Exposed presented by Champagne and Bacon and Reno Passport at The Treehouse Lounge in Downtown Reno, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.  Ft. Bazar 1, DJ Laura, El Papa Chango, Coop da Loop, and Auditory Canvas.  Photography by Kiley Howard.