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November 2023 PUBLISHER

Mike McCarthy | mike.mccarthy@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

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Hello Reno and welcome to your hometown edition of City Lifestyle! I am your local publisher, Mike McCarthy, and I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to bring you our launch edition. Ok, Mike, that’s great but what is City Lifestyle? City Lifestyle is a publication full of Reno’s best people, places, things, food, and events sent directly to your mailbox, monthly. It’s a magazine by Reno, for Reno. Starting any business is a rollercoaster ride but this has actually been an amazing experience. When my last role came to a close, I knew I wanted to do something that would allow me to both expand and give back to my community in a meaningful way and as a publisher, I get to do both. Between meeting tons of business owners and working on content that is focused on our town and community, I am living the dream. Given the season and theme of our issue, I want to give thanks to my incredible family for their support on this journey and to our amazing Editor, Nora Tarte for the incredible job she does in putting our magazine together. I hope you like what you see on our pages.

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inside the issue The Premiere Issue

F E ATU R E D

D E PA RTM E NTS

10 Holiday Heritage

Lifestyle Letter

City Scene

Business Monthly

Open House FO O D + B EV ER AG E

Local Limelight FI T NES S

Artist’s Palette A RTS + C U LT U R E

Trend Setter LI FE + C U LT U R E

Local’s Choice LI FE + C U LT U R E

Party Planning LI FE + C U LT U R E

Realty Report R EA L ESTAT E

Events

Culinary Creations FO O D + B E V E R AG E

Armando & Sons Butcher Shop was born from one family’s legacy

14 Ice, Ice Baby

Vegas Golden Knights support Reno on and off the ice

18 Disney’s The Lion King Roars into Reno The larger-than-life production hits the Biggest Little City for the first time

26 Meet Mike McCarthy City Lifestyle Reno’s publisher speaks out

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Photography: Eric Marks Chris and Joanne Flocchini pose at Armando & Sons Butcher Shop in The Village at Rancharrah.

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city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen. 1

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MATTHEW MURPHY FOR MURPHYMADE

1: Cabaret Le Cirque ended its run at El Dorado Showroom on October 1. 2: Ari Groover starred as Tina Turner as part of Broadway Comes to Reno. 3: The 64th International Camel and Ostrich Races returned to Virginia City. 4: The Great Reno Balloon Race returned to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. 5: Tina - The Tina Turner Musical played at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. 6: Ostrich are one of three wild animals saddled up at the VC Annual Camel Races.

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Holiday Heritage Armando & Sons Butcher Shop was born from one family’s legacy

ARTICLE BY ERIN MEYERING | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC MARKS

Sitting with Chris Flocchini outside his full-service butcher shop is like sitting with a celebrity. Every few minutes, people wave and smile as they walk by. One customer even stopped to proclaim the prime rib they had from the shop was the best they’d ever tasted. Whether it be family, friends, or customers, the Flocchini family and, by extension, Armando & Sons in the Village at Rancharrah, does service right. Their presence and family-first, warm atmosphere extends far beyond blood, out to its employees, customers, and even passersby. When you walk inside the self-proclaimed ‘old school, new school’ butcher shop, you’re immediately captivated. It’s the rich textures, the hanging marbled meat, artisanal packaging, and luxurious walnut floor. It’s a living Pinterest board, with inspiration

from the craftsmen of South America, UK, Spain, Germany, Italy, Ireland, South America, and beyond. “There’s a real respect for the art of butchery coming back,” says Chris, co-owner of Armando & Sons. “And an awareness and appreciation of where our food comes from.” The place isn’t just a butcher shop, though, says Chris. It’s a place for family and friends, and where food’s purpose is to elevate each gathering.

IT’S ALL IN THE FAMILY While Armando & Sons butcher and artisan food shop opened in Rancharrah Village in 2022, its been a long-realized path, carved through generations. From Chris’s grandfather, who immigrated from Italy, and his father, a regional cattle industry icon, the

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path to combine ranching, butchery, and a lifelong love of food and family culminated in the opening of Armando & Sons. Chris originally pursued a career in real estate development, but the belief that quality food is an essential part of life, and his deep familial ties in tenderloins, lead him back to his roots. After much consideration and planning, he partnered with Eric Halstead, longtime local butcher, to open Armando & Sons. The shop is named after Armando Flocchini Sr., Chris’s grandfather, with reverence to the original patriarch of the Flocchini family. And, Armando Jr., Chris’s father (Bud), at 91-years-old can sometimes still be found working behind the counter. The blood, sweat, and (although he didn’t confess, I’m assuming tears), has culminated into this upscale gathering place, this food-lovers mecca, where you can pick up dinner, or the specialty ingredients needed to become hostess of the year.

HOLIDAY DECADENCE & SAVORY SIMPLICITY “The better the food, the better the gathering,” Chris says. Growing up, Chris’s family gathered BIG for the holidays. Gatherings were often a potluck, chalked with a 40-lb turkey, all the traditional sides, large salads, JELLO made complete with dungenous crab and, a little unique to his family, raviolis for an appetizer. His great grandmother on his mom’s side, Nona Bisagno, would always craft her famous sauce. “Raviolis were an absolute fixture during the holidays,” says Chris. While the recipe itself is a family treasure, and cousins even compete who can make it the best, Chris was willing to share that porcini mushrooms and sausage is involved. And that age-old question, does sugar belong in a tomato sauce? Chris would argue, just like his Northern Italian great grandmother, that it DOES NOT. Armando & Sons carries a variety of items, carefully taste-tested and selected by Chris and his wife, Joanne. Amid shopping for specialty salts, quality cuts, a bottle of Italian red, or stinky cheeses, you can also grab a bite at their burger bar with beef, elk, Bavarian sausage, or bison, and complete with a brioche or pretzel-style bun. Among quality food, shoppers will also find genuine care, just as you would hope to find around a family dinner table during the holidays. Armando & Sons 7600 Rancharrah Parkway, Ste. 110, Reno 775-800-1911 Armandoandsons.com

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ICE, ICE BABY Vegas Golden Knights support Reno on and off the ice

While the immediate parades and fanfare took place on Las Vegas soil, the celebration continued throughout the summer, and into early fall, incorporating other mountain west cities where the Golden Knights count their fandom. Reno, of course, was part of the party. But the Biggest Little City enjoyed more than a stop on the Golden Knights annual road trip. In fact, Nevada’s other big city has partnered with the Vegas Golden Knights, who were founded in 2017, for years.

CHAMPIONING YOUTH HOCKEY Coming off of an epic, Stanley-cup winning season, the Vegas Golden Knights have been riding a post-season high. Winning the championship game five at home (T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) was a franchise first for the 2022-2023 pro hockey team. As the final buzzer rang and black and gold confetti fell on the ice, the team celebrated their 9-3 victory, taking the series against the Florida Panthers 4-1.

The biggest impact the Golden Knights has on Reno is through its youth hockey partnership. With its NHL-affiliate Learn to Play program, Reno Ice entered the world of competitive youth ice hockey in 2021, after the Jennifer M. O'Neal Community Ice Arena opened its doors. “Despite being in Vegas, we’re still in Nevada and having the connection to Reno has been an important priority to us right from day one,” says Eric Tosi, chief marketing officer for the Golden Knights.

“To me, Reno is really important… we know that the Golden Knights resonate much further than [Las Vegas]” - Darren Eliot, Sr. VP of Hockey Programming and Facility Operations

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The biggest part of that partnership is through the Learn to Play and Continue to Play programs, seasonal 16-week sessions that teach the sport of hockey to kids as young as five years old. It’s a program that exists across the country with NHL teams. At Reno Ice, Learn to Play and Continue to Play kids don Golden Knights jerseys and gear. Every player gets a hockey bag, stick, helmet, and all of the necessary pads to play hockey for a low cost thanks to NHL subsidizing. The gear is paid for by the NHL Players Association. The fees stay at the rink. When asked why the Golden Knights decided to support the Reno program, Darren Eliot, senior vice president of hockey programming and facility operations as well as a part-time broadcaster, said honestly, “we don’t want them to be [San Jose] Sharks fans,” which is where the sponsorship would have gone had the Golden Knights not stepped in. Additional support has come in the form of inter-league jamborees and events that bring Las Vegas youth hockey teams to Reno and vice versa. CONTINUED >

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INVIGORATING THE COMMUNITY Another part of the puzzle is making games accessible to Reno residents. Additional broadcast partnerships have made viewership easier, so that even with regular cable, fans can watch every Golden Knights game all season long. Tosi says the Golden Knights franchise, “consider ourselves fortunate to have that support” from Reno. At the Road Trip event, several members of the cast including Chance the mascot, dancers and cheerleaders, were on-site at Reno Ice to interact and take photos with fans, alongside Reno’s other famous mascots, Archie from the Reno Aces and Alphie, Wolfie Jr., and Luna from University of Nevada, Reno. There are also efforts in place to bring the Stanley Cup to Reno for a fan viewing. Unlike other sports leagues that dole out new trophies each year, there is only one Stanley Cup that changes hands every season. Any player who has ever won an NHL championship has laid hands on that cup. Tosi says the Golden Knights have every intention of continuing their pop-up clinics and community activations in Reno. Some of those events include sanctioned watch parties, planned in partnership with the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce. Skate and watch parties are also, hopefully, on the horizon. With the seventh season underway, Tosi says you’ll only see more of the Golden Knights in Reno. “We love the support,” he says. “Now that we’re Stanley Cup champions too, we look forward to growing and continuing to fan that fervor.”

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DISNEY’S THE LION KING ROARS INTO RENO The larger-than-life production hits the Biggest Little City for the first time

Disney’s The Lion King has won more than 70 global theatrical awards including Tony®s for Best Musical, Best Direction of a Musical, Best Costume Design, Best Scenic Design and Best Choreography. The show has also received a Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, an Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design. Since it hit the stage in 1998, the over-thetop, jungle-inspired musical has been on a wild ride, consistently bringing star-studded talent to the largest cities in North America. While the music and storyline, and of course the beloved Disney characters, are responsible for much of the show’s success, the costumes and set designs are what takes this show over-the-top. In fact, the larger-than-life production value of The Lion King is why the Reno event, part of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Art’s Broadway Comes to Reno series, is being held at the Grand Sierra Resort instead. It is the only show in the line-up not held at the Pioneer Center. Simply put, the elements needed to bring The Lion King to stage were too big for the Pioneer Center to accommodate.

A large part of the show is made special by its costumes, which include “double event” masks created by Costume Designer Julie Taymor that allow the audience to see cast members as humans and animals at the same time. The prototype masks were hand sculpted and painted for the iconic “Circle of Life” opening of the show. It took more than 17,000 hours for the team of mask makers, sculptors and puppeteers to build the anthropomorphic animal characters for the original Broadway production. Masks include both moveable pieces that come to life and South African-inspired headdresses. Most masks are lightweight—just a few ounces each—but some of the costumes prove much heavier. Take, for example, Pumba. Pumba appears on stage as a puppet worn like a backpack and weighs in at 45 pounds. Other animal characters appear as puppets, as well, including the 15-pound Timon meerkat. Costumes aside, the set pieces are another remarkable piece of the tapestry. Pride Rock appears a staggering five times throughout the show and is the most complicated single design. Essentially it is a wirelessly controlled, battery-powered "rock" that expands like an accordion up to 18 feet wide.

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Mufasa, The Lion King, North American Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy

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Nala, The Lion King, North American Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Circle of Life, The Lion King, North American Tour. Photo by Joan Marcus

The effort to put on The Lion King is so large that worldwide nearly 1,100 people are directly employed by the show, including 20 people who focus solely on artistic upkeep. On tour, 134 crew members are needed to handle daily production responsibilities. The North American leg of the tour requires a lot of setup to bring the show to a new stage, which is one reason runs of The Lion King may be longer than other shows. For example, in Reno, The Lion King will play from November 10-19, while most Broadway shows appear for less than one week in the Biggest Little City. In all, it takes 17 trucks to transport all of the necessary elements in between destinations, most of which are 53-foot-long semi-trailers. The tour also requires four days of on-site technical preparation and installation before it can come to life on a new stage.

BY THE NUMBERS Total number of puppets: 200 Number of cast members needed to bring animals to life: 49 Ants on the Ant-Hill Lady costume: 40 Wigs: 45 Wildebeests: 22 Circle of Life, The Lion King, North American Tour. Photo by Matthew Murphy

Hyenas: 39 Types of animals, birds, fish and insects represented: 25 Gazelles: 15 Lionesses: 14 Simba representations: 6

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Hosting the Perfect Dinner Party PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

Your next event, served alfresco Catering experts Chef Kyle and Hannah Williams, owners of Savor & Swirl culinary company, create an outdoor dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. For this alfresco dinner party, Chef Kyle draws on his favorite recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast.

Insider Tips for Hosting: • Build a menu around the season. Start with what produce is available locally based on the season for the most authentic meal experience. For instance, Chef Kyle says “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” but that meal served in the heat of Summer wouldn’t hit the same. In-season fruits and vegetables will always be of highest quality and best taste. • Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers. “Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says.

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• Draw inspiration from the season’s colors and temperatures. For Spring and Summer, think flowers, fresh herbs and linens. For Fall, think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.” For Winter, head indoors to create a cozy environment for guests to connect. • “You can’t go wrong with fresh flowers,” Hannah says, “but keep bouquets low to not interfere with conversation flowing. For fall, I like richer, jewel-toned florals to mix and match and keep whimsical. I vary glass vases with bur - nished brass for warm fall vibes.” • An easy but thoughtful detail is to put a simple menu at each place setting, so guests know what to expect. “Add a pen, so guests can jot tasting notes, especially for wine pairings or multiple courses,” Hannah says. “Guests can share comments, then take the menu home as a sweet reminder of the event.” • Follow the French principle of mise en place or everything in place before your event. “This is actually our company’s name,” Kyle says. “It’s that important to us. Make sure the wines are all open, cocktails are pre-made, place settings are out, candles are lit and music is playing. When guests arrive, it gives that wow-factor and shows you intentionally made them feel special.” • To build confidence as a host, start small and practice. “Keep the menu and guest list small,” Kyle says. “Choose recipes you already have confidence in. If you make a great Beef Stroganoff, then go with that. People will love it!” •

As fun as it is to dine outside, always have an indoors back-up plan. “We’ve had to bring it indoors before,” Hannah says. “It’s still fun.” Insider Tips for Hosting: “Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.”

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Fresh Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Hardwood Smoked Bacon

Heirloom Root Vegetable Hash Yield: 6-10 servings

Yield: 6 servings • 4 cups Brussels sprouts, raw, halved • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil • ¼ cup yellow onion, sliced • 1 tablespoon garlic, sliced thin • 1-2 cups bacon, smoked, thick cut, large dice • Salt, pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons real butter, unsalted • Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. Preheat oven to 400 °F for convection setting, (425 °F conventional). 2. In mixing bowl, add oil and cut raw Brussels sprouts. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Place seasoned sprouts on baking sheet and bake in oven until done, about 20-40 minutes (soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some dark brown color). Remove from oven. 4. Place large sauté pan on medium heat and render bacon. Add a splash of olive oil to get it going, if needed. Cook until bacon is crispy and golden brown, 5-10 minutes. 5. Add onions to pan and cook until soft, 5-8 minutes. 6. Turn heat to high and add garlic and butter and cook for 1 minute. 7. Add roasted Brussels sprouts to pan and toss all together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. For optional garnishes, add fresh chopped parsley. 9. Serve and enjoy!

CHEF NOTES: • If Brussels sprouts are large, cut in quarters. • Rendering bacon means extracting the bacon fat which adds a lot of flavor to the dish.

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• 2 cups heirloom carrot, cubed • 2 cups heirloom rutabaga, peeled, cubed • 2 cups heirloom parsnip, cubed • 1 cup heirloom turnip, cubed • 2 cups heirloom marble potatoes, halved • 3 tablespoons rosemary, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped • 1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, de-stemmed, chopped • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • Salt – to taste • Pepper – to taste • Optional garnish: 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F on convection setting (425°F conventional). 2. In mixing bowl, add oil and raw cut vegetables. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3. Place seasoned vegetables on oiled baking sheet and bake in oven until they are caramelized and tender, about 30-60 minutes. Will be soft yet still with good texture and crispy edges with some lightly charred areas. 4. Remove from oven once finished cooking. 5. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. 6. Enjoy.

Cranberry Orange Zest Sauce Yields 4 cups • • • • • • • • • •

3 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 cup cranberry juice, sweetened 1 piece orange peel 1 each orange for zesting ½ cup orange juice, freshly juiced 3 each cinnamon stick ¼ teaspoon clove, ground ¼ teaspoon allspice, ground ½ cup sugar Pinch salt

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 1. In medium saucepot on high heat, add everything except orange peel and orange zest. Bring ingredients to boil, then reduce to a simmer with lid. 2. While simmering, stir occasionally with rubber spatula ensuring bottom does not burn. Simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce thickens. 3. Remove lid and add orange peel and season to taste. Can add more sugar or spice if needed. 4. Once sauce is thickened and most liquid has evaporated, remove orange peel and cinnamon sticks and remove pot from heat. 5. With hand-held blender, puree sauce, keeping some texture. 6. Freshly grate in orange zest, stir and season to taste. 7. Transfer sauce to jar and place in refrigerator to cool overnight. 8. Enjoy!

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Mike McCarthy City Lifestyle Reno’s publisher speaks out

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01 The highlight of my cycling career was winning the professional world championship. // 02 Let’s build a shed, he said. Nothing like a little weekend(s) building project. // 03 I am a proud member of the Alpine Meadows National Ski Patrol. There’s no better feeling than helping people.// 04 Our dog Fritz in an uncharacteristically calm moment. // 05 My amazing wife, Mara. Couldn’t do it without her. // 06 I’m not a chef but I play one in the backyard.

Q: WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT RENO? A: I love the easy access to world class outdoor recreation. The fact that I can walk out my door and be “lost” in minutes is such a gift. I love the light here. The way our sunrises bounce light off the mountains and our sunsets bathe the basin with warm light that changes with every season is amazing.

Q: TELL US SOMETHING THAT MIGHT SURPRISE OUR READERS. A: I said I liked riding bikes but that’s a little bit of an understatement. I was a professional cyclist for 10 years, won a Professional World Championship, 17 National Championships, and was incredibly fortunate to compete in two Olympics as a member of the US Olympic Team. I’m also in the US Cycling Hall of Fame.

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Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving or an autumn dinner party, setting a festive table creates the perfect cozy atmosphere. Improvise and use what you have around the house for adding elements to the table. Candlesticks, vases, little pumpkins and gourds, or fall decor you have on hand can make a great centerpiece. Add fresh flowers or dried foliage for that extra layer of texture and color.

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The Traditional Table For this classic, traditional look, a plaid throw blanket stands in for a tablecloth to establish a festive base layer. Brass candlesticks with brown taper candles create a simple and elegant centerpiece. Use familiar accents such as amber jars filled with dried grass foliage and brass pheasants to adorn the table. To add a little character to the table, use a recycled wine bottle as a vase. The simple place setting is enhanced with a dried grass accent and brown silk ribbon tied into a bow to add a special touch to your traditional display.

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The Fall Garden Party Table Are you planning to dine al fresco this fall? Create an earthy, fall garden party on the porch by using natural, organic elements, greenery and flowers. To make a statement, create a floral chandelier by hanging flowers upside down above the table using fishing wire (if your space allows). The centerpiece that runs down the length of this table consists of fresh eucalyptus with gold candlesticks and a ceramic pumpkin vase filled with flowers placed on top a tree trunk charger. Adding small pumpkins and fresh flowers along the center gives a little extra character. Instead of going with the classic white plate, enjoy a pop of color at your outdoor fall garden party with a blue place setting as a nod to the sky.

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The French Country Table Rustic yet elegant, this tablescape combines the love of traditional, vintage and natural elements with an updated twist. The Spode Woodland Collection transferware designs are rooted in proper hunting tradition. The fawn table runner mimicking deer spots brings an earthy, yet elevated foundation as the base for this table setting. Coordinating fawn napkins wrapped with twine and topped with natural feathers creates a whimsical touch. The stunning centerpiece starts with a vintage silver water pitcher that is then filled with fresh, sweet arrowwood Viburnums leaves. To complete the look, pair crystal glasses with vintage crystal stemware.

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B AT H S

Bartley Ranch

$4,500,000

$4,250,000

94.44%

129

3.5

Virginia Footills

$5,200,000

$4,080,000

78.46%

127

7.5

Montreux

$3,400,000

$3,000,000

88.24%

167

3.5

Lakeridge

$2,899,000

$2,800,000

96.59%

4 4.5

Bartley Ranch

$2,700,000

$2,595,000

96.11%

Arrowcreek

$3,500,000

$2,550,000

72.86%

153

Bartley Ranch

$2,850,000

$2,205,000

77.37%

Montreux

$2,300,000

$2,200,000

95.65%

4.5

Bartley Ranch

$1,925,000

$2,136,495

110.99%

570

3.5

Bartley Ranch

$1,810,000

$1,995,646

110.26%

558

3.5

Montreux

$1,980,000

$1,950,000

98.48%

3.5

Bartley Ranch

$1,850,000

$1,867,733

100.96%

276

3.5

Arrowcreek

$1,923,500

$1,865,000

96.96%

4 3.5

Montreux

$1,849,000

100 %

129

Lakeridge

$1,798,000

$1,700,000

94.55%

437

Caughlin Ranch

$1,697,000

100 %

4.5

Skyline Boulevard

$1,688,000

$1,635,000

96.86%

Caughlin Ranch

$1,599,000

$1,598,880

99.99%

Reno

$1,524,995

$1,594,995

104.59%

Reno

$1,675,000

$1,590,000

94.93%

132

4.5

Bartley Ranch

$1,524,995

100 %

191

5.5

Montreux

$1,500,000

$1,520,000

101.33%

Fieldcreek Ranch

$1,775,000

$1,500,000

84.51%

2.5

Arrowcreek

$1,600,000

$1,450,000

90.63%

147

3.5

Montreux

$1,595,000

$1,405,000

88.09%

327

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Reno Phil: Back to the Future in Concert

GRAN D S IERRA R ES ORT | 7:00 P M Travel back in time, or forward depending how you look at it, and enjoy the musical stylings from the blockbuster hit Back to the Future like you’ve never heard them before. See the movie on the big screen once more, accompanied by the Reno Phil performing Alan Silvestri’s score live at Grand Sierra Resort.

Disney’s The Lion King

GRAN D S IERRA R ES ORT | 7:00 P M The world’s number one musical, The Lion King, is hitting the stage at Grand Sierra Resort for 11 days of thrilling shows. The larger-than-life and over-the-top production is visiting the Biggest Little City for the first time, as part of the Pioneer Center’s Broadway Comes to Reno series.

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Disney on Ice: Frozen & Encanto

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The Art of the Evergreen Wreath

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Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas

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Tree Lighting & Shop Small Saturday, The Village at Rancharrah

REN O EVEN TS CEN TER | 7:00 P M See your kids’ favorite characters come to life in this colorful and musical Disney on Ice event at the Reno Events Center. Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family will join fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and more for three days, November 16-18, with two showings on Saturday.

REN O PUBLIC MAR KET | 2:00 P M If you’ve ever wanted to make your own Christmas wreath ahead of the holidays, here is your chance to create while also taking benefitting from an expert’s knowledge. Held inside the Wyld Market Collective at Reno Public Market, local florist Petals and Pages will play host.

PION EER CEN TER FOR THE PER F O R MI NG A RTS | 7 :0 0 P M Presented by the Pioneer Center, this age-old tale comes to life on stage, an adaptation of the favorite children’s story about a mean-spirited grinch who hates Christmas and decides to take away the cheer in Whoville. Narrated by Max the Dog.

T HE VILLAG E AT RAN CHARRAH | 5 :0 0 P M Support local business by shopping small, part of nationwide efforts under the Shop Small Saturday umbrella. In addition to fun sales and a festive environment throughout The Village, the giant Christmas tree will be lit, as well. It’s the perfect excuse to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping with unique goods not found in a big box store.

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It’s Pumpkin Bread Season

The Perfect Recipe For Some Autumn Comfort

Ingredients: • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon ginger • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil • 1/2 cup melted butter • 2 eggs Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda and baking powder, spices, and salt. Set aside. 3. Combine the oil, butter, and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup. 4. In a mixing bowl (with a paddle attachment), beat the pumpkin, sugar, and eggs until combined. 5. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the liquid ingredients. Let this process take about 1 to 2 minutes so the mixture becomes light and fluffy. 6. Using a spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet and slowly fold until the ingredients are blended. 7. Prepare a 10 x 5 loaf pan by buttering it really well and then adding a strip of parchment paper to the bottom and up the sides for easy removal. 8. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 1 hour. The bread will be fully risen in the center, like a loaf. Make sure it’s fully cooked and brown on the top otherwise it will fall in the middle once removed from the oven.

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